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The ports – Linksys WAP54GPE User Manual

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point
The Ports

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Ports

The Access Point's Ethernet network port is located on the bottom panel and the antenna port is located on the
top panel.

Ethernet

The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router
that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Antenna

The Access Point has a built-in, 9dBi directional antenna. It also has a reverse polarity female
N-type antenna port for an optional, high-gain external antenna such as the HGA9N. The
internal antenna will be disabled automatically when an external antenna is connected.

Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel

Figure 3-3: Top Panel

port: the connection point on a computer or
networking device used for plugging in
cables or adapters