User's Manual

3 Installing the Access Point Using the Configuration Interfaces
28 Installation and User Guide: Airgo Access Point
metallic structures such as equipment racks, steel bookcases, or filing cabinets, and locations not
crowded by computer enclosures.
If using an external antenna with the AP (optional), try to place the unit as high as possible, where
it is free of obstruction. Install the AP away from sources of RF interference, such as microwave
ovens, cordless phones, electric motors, and similar appliances.
Power and Cabling Requirements
The following equipment is required to install the Airgo Access Point:
• AC power outlet (100-240V, 50-60Hz standard) to power the AP (a surge-protected power
supply is recommended)
• RJ-45 port on a standard 10/100BaseT Ethernet device (hub, switch, router, or similar device),
if connecting to a wired network
• Industry standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cables
• 9-pin-to-9-pin DCE serial null modem cable or serial-to-USB cable if connecting the console
Network Information Requirements
Have the following information accessible before configuring the AP:
• IP address assigned to the AP (fixed IP address or DHCP-reserved address)
• IP addresses for the default gateway, DNS server, and NTP server if DHCP is not used to
provide IP addresses
• IP address of the SMTP email server if the AP is to send alerts to a specified email address
• Email address of the administrator who will receive the alerts
Installing the Access Point
Follow these steps to install the Airgo Access Point:
1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the AP (see Figure 15).
2 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your wired network.
3 (Optional) If an external antenna is to be used, attach it to the AP. Place or mount the antenna in
an unobstructed location.
4 Plug the AC power cable into the power module.
5 Plug the other end of the AC power cable into an approved three-prong grounded outlet (surge-
protected and/or UPS is recommended).
6 Connect the power module connector to the power connector on the AP.
The Airgo Access Point powers up automatically.