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The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 27
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Mixing AP types in the same deployment is n
ot permitted, except for EXRP
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20
and 20E APs, or EXRP-40 and 40E APs.
When using the EXSW400/800 with EXRP-30n/40E/40En APs, only two radios will
operate.
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If using f
iber media
converter
s
(ATI/100Mbps, CTC/1000Mbps)
to extend switch
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to
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AP distance:
• Each converter requires external power
• Once all cables are connected (Switch – copper – converter – fiber –
converter – copper – AP) perform a port power down/up in the web GUI of
the switch to renew switch awareness of the AP connection.
• Fiber mode is Multi for 100Mbps
• Fiber mode can be Multi or Single for 1000Mbps per the SFP module
selected. Note both ends of the fiber termination must be in the same (SFP)
mode.
To connect a switch cascade:
1. Connect the primary and secondary switch to the LAN and to its APs, as directed in the section
above.
2. Verify that both switches are running the same firmware release, and that this is the newest
release that supports Switch Cascade.
3. Refer to the chart on the following page for important switch interconnect guidelines
4. Connect the switch interconnect from the LAN2 connector located on the front panel of the
primary switch, (refer to Figure 17) to the LAN2 connector located on the front panel of the
secondary switch.