Specifications

Altitude 3500 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide

● Keep the unit away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.

● The Power Tap is not a repeater, and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal. For optimal

performance, ensure the unit is placed as close as possible to the network data port.

Cabling the Power Tap

To install a Power Tap to an Ethernet data source and access point:

CAUTION

For Power Tap installations, an electrician is required to open the Power Tap unit, feed the power cable

through the Line AC connector, secure the power cable to the unit’s three screw termination block and tighten the

unit’s Line AC clamp (by hand) to ensure the power cable cannot be pulled from the Power Tap enclosure. Only a

certified electrician should conduct the installation.

CAUTION

Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Tap (for Altitude 3550 installations) using an AC cable with an

appropriate ground connection approved for the country of operation.

1 Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power Tap’s DATA

IN connector.

2 Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the Power Tap’s DATA/PWR OUT connector and the

access point’s LAN port.

CAUTION

Cabling the Power Tap to the access point’s WAN port renders the access point non-operational. Only

use a Power Tap with the access point’s LAN port.

Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Tap and access point does not

exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Tap does not have an On/Off switch. It receives power as

soon as AC power is applied.

3 For Power Tap installations, have a certified electrician open the Power Tap enclosure, feed the

power cable through the unit’s LINE AC connector, secure the power cable to the unit’s three screw

termination block and tighten the unit’s LINE AC clamp (by hand) to ensure the power cable cannot

be pulled from the unit and is protected from the elements.

4 For Power Tap installations, attach a ground cable between the EARTH GROUND connector (on the

back of the unit) to a suitable earth ground connection as defined by your local electrical code.

5 Verify all cable connections are complete before supplying power to the access point.

Mounting an Altitude 3510

The Altitude 3510 can rest on a flat surface, attach to a wall, mount under a suspended T-Bar or above a

ceiling (plenum or attic). Choose one of the following mounting options based on the physical

environment of the coverage area. Do not mount the Altitude 3510 in a location that has not been

approved in a site survey.