User guide

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Getting Started
Active Ethernet
An Active Ethernet-enabled AP is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module. Active Ethernet (AE)
delivers both data and power to the access point over a single Ethernet cable. If you choose to use Active Ethernet,
there is no difference in operation; the only difference is in the power source.
– The Active Ethernet (AE) integrated module receives ~48 VDC over a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.
– To use Active Ethernet, you must have an AE hub (also known as a power injector) connected to the network.
– The cable length between the AE hub and the Access Point should not exceed 100 meters (approximately
325 feet).
– The AE hub is not a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal.
– If connected to an AE hub and an AC power simultaneously, the Access Point draws power from Active
Ethernet.
– Maximum power supplied to an Access Point is 11 Watts; the unit typically draws approximately 10 Watts.
Also see Hardware Specifications.
NOTE
The AP’s 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module is backwards compatible with all ORiNOCO Active
Ethernet hubs that do not support the IEEE 802.3af standard.
LED Indicators
The AP has four LED indicators. The LEDs are identified in LED Indicators Illustrated and exhibit the following
behavior:
Power Ethernet Link Ethernet Activity Wireless Activity Indication
Solid Green Green when link
exists
Green flash
with data activity
Green flash
with data activity
Normal Operation
Solid Amber Solid Amber Solid Amber Solid Amber Rebooting/Power on Self Test (POST)
Solid Green Solid Amber Solid Amber Solid Amber Reset to Factory Defaults command issued
Solid Red Off Off Off SDRAM Test Failure
Blinking Red Blinking Red or Off Blinking Red Off Hardware Timer Test Failure
Blinking Red Off Off Blinking Red Flash Test Failure
Solid Red Blinking Red or Off Solid Red Off Ethernet Test Failure
Solid Red Off Off Solid Red Wireless Test Failure
Blinking Amber Blinking Amber or Off Blinking Amber or Off Off Missing or bad AP image
Solid Amber Solid Amber Solid Amber Solid Amber Missing or bad bootloader image (all LEDs
remain solid amber)
n/a n/a n/a Red Wireless radio is not working properly
n/a n/a Amber Amber Indicated interface in administrative down state