Proxim ORiNOCO AP-700 - Manual (Page 18)

Getting Started AP-700 User Guide
AP-700 Hardware Description
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Dual Band Range Extender Antenna Description
The AP-700 can use internal or external antennas. The AP-700 has two diversity antennas embedded. The internal antennas are arranged to
provide both spatial and polarization diversity. The AP-700 also has two external antenna connectors for use with the Dual Band Range
Extender Antenna (Dual REA).
The Dual Band REA is a dual band indoor antenna that works with both 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) and 5 GHz (802.11a) radios. The Dual Band
REA allows for better antenna placement for optimizing cell size.
Antenna Diversity Options
With one Dual Band REA connected to one of the two antenna connectors on the radio, the AP supports antenna diversity (one embedded
antenna and one external REA) and one of the two embedded antennas is disabled.
Refer to the Specifications chapter for more information on the REA.
Active Ethernet
The AP-700 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.
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 top panel of the AP-700 has the following LED indicators.
Figure 2-2 LED Indicators on the AP-700 Top Panel
The LED indicators exhibit the following behavior:
Indication Power Wireless Interface
(802.11a/b/g radio)
Ethernet
Solid Green AP image running. Wireless interface is
preparing for use. Ethernet interface is
connected at 100 Mbps with
no traffic
Blinking Green n/a Wireless interface is
transmitting or receiving
wireless packets. Ethernet interface is
connected at 100 Mbps with
traffic
Power Wireless
Interface
Ethernet