User's Manual

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Deploying the Wireless Bridge
Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Network
Figure 24. Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources
WARNING: Do not apply power to the Wireless Bridge until you finish connecting all
other components.
1. Take t he root bridge to its mounting location.
2. Verify that the Cat5e FTP cable (outdoor-rated) from the Wireless Bridge is long enough
to reach the PoE injector that is installed indoors.
3. Create a drip loop in any cable installed outdoors. This will prevent water from running
along the cable and entering the Wireless Bridge or the building where the cable
terminates.
4. Verify that the RJ45 port on the Wireless Bridge is connected to the AP/BRIDGE port
on the PoE injector.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NETWORK port on the PoE injector to your
network router or switch.
6. Apply power to the Wireless Bridge.
• If you are using PoE, plug the power adapter in to an AC power source.
• If you are using DC power, connect the DC cable to a DC power source.
7. Verify that the PWR LED on the back of the Wireless Bridge is steady green.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the non-root bridge.
9. Continue to “
Attaching the Mounting Brackets”.
Router or switch
PoE injector
Cat5 Ethernet cable
PoE power adapter
Ground rod
Outdoor-rated FTP cable
Drip loop
Outdoor-rated FTP cable
Ground rods
ZoneFlex 7731
Outdoor
Wireless Bridge
DC power source
Ground screw
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
DC cable
18 AWG min
green-and-
yellow
wire used
18 AWG min
green-and-yellow
wire used
Ground rod
Ethernet surge
protector
18 AWG min
green-and-
yellow
wire used