User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420
- Installing the Access Point 420
- Included Parts
- Installation Procedures
- Summary
- Installation Precautions:
- 1. Prepare the Installation Site
- 2. Verify the Access Point Passes the Self Test
- 3. Mount the Access Point
- 4. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source
- 5. Connect the Network Cable
- 6. Position the Antennas on the Access Point
- 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 420
- Sample Network Topologies
- Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
- Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Access Point Port and Network Cables
- Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
- Recycle Statements
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Access Point Port and Network Cables
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs
Access Point Port and
Network Cables
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections
Because the 10/100 port on the access point uses an MDI pin configuration,
you must use “straight-through” cable for network connections to hubs or
switches that only have MDI-X ports. However, if the device to which you are
connecting supports auto-MDIX operation, you can use either “straight-
through” or “crossover” cable.
Cable Diagram
Note Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2
on connector “B”.
Pins 3 and 6 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6
on connector “B”.
Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used for transmitting or receiving data, although they
must be wired straight-through in the cable to support Power over Ethernet.
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Pin Assignments
Access Point End (MDI) Hub or Switch Port, or Other
MDI-X Port End
Signal Pins Pins Signal
receive +
receive -
transmit +
transmit -
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
transmit +
transmit -
receive +
receive -