User's Manual

4/21/03 Airespace AP Connectors
90-100xxx-000 Airespace AP Installation Guide 10
The Airespace AP communicates with an Airespace Switch using standard
CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair cable with RJ-45
connectors. Plug the CAT-5 cable into the RJ-45 jack on the side of the
Airespace AP.
Note that the Airespace AP can receive power over the CAT-5 cable from the
Airespace Switch or switched network equipment. Refer to Power Over
Ethernet for more information about this option.
The Airespace AP can be powered from an optional factory-supplied external
AC-to-48 VDC power adapter. If you are powering the Airespace AP using an
external adapter, plug the adapter into the 48 VDC power jack on the side of
the Airespace AP.
The Airespace AP includes two 802.11a and two 802.11b high-gain internal
antennas, which provide omnidirectional coverage. However, the Airespace
AP can also use optional factory-supplied external high-gain and/or direc-
tional antennas, as described in Airespace AP External and Internal Antennas.
When you are using external antennas, plug them into the reverse-polarity
TNC jacks on the side of the Airespace AP as described in the Airespace
Access Point Quick Installation Guide.
Note: The Airespace APs must use the factory-supplied internal or
external antennas to avoid violating FCC regulations and voiding the
user’s authority to operate the equipment, as described in FCC State-
ments for Airespace AP.