Brocade Mobility 5181 Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.4.0.0) - Manual (Page 41)

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Power Injector and Power Tap systems
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Installing the Power Tap
Refer to the following sections for information on planning, installing, and validating the
installation:
• Preparing for site installation
• Cabling the Power Injector or Power Tap
Preparing for site installation
The Power Injector or Power Tap can be installed free standing, on an even horizontal surface or
wall mounted using the unit’s wall mounting key holes. The following guidelines should be adhered
to before cabling the Power Injector or Power Tap to an Ethernet source and an access point:
• Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector or Power Tap.
• Keep the unit away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.
• The Power Injector or Power Tap is not a repeater, and does not amplify the Ethernet data
signal. For optimal performance, ensure the unit is placed as close as possible to the network
data port.
Cabling the Power Injector or Power Tap
To install a Power Injector or Power Tap to an Ethernet data source and access point:
CAUTION
For Power Tap installations, an electrician is required to open the Power Tap unit, feed the power
cable through the Line AC connector, secure the power cable to the unit’s three screw
termination block and tighten the unit’s Line AC clamp (by hand) to ensure the power cable
cannot be pulled from the Power Tap enclosure. Only a certified electrician should conduct the
installation.
CAUTION
Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector or Power Tap using an AC cable with an
appropriate ground connection approved for the country of operation.
1. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power
Injector’s Data In or Power Tap’s DATA IN connector.
2. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector’s Data & Power Out connector or
the Power Tap’s DATA/PWR OUT connector and the access point’s LAN port.
CAUTION
Cabling the Power Injector to the access point’s WAN port renders the access point non
operational. Only use a Power Injector with the access point’s LAN port.