Brocade Mobility 1240 Access Point Installation Guide - Manual (Page 13)

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Power over Ethernet
A Mobility 1240 Access Point can receive power over Ethernet via an Ethernet cable
connected to the GE1/POE (LAN) port.
When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place access points in
obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each
access point in addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an
electrical contractor to install power drops at each access point location. Power
over Ethernet merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of
installation and allowing optimal Access Point placement in respect to the intended
coverage area.
CAUTION
Using non-compliant power over Ethernet, or power over Ethernet
supporting legacy modes will not allow the Mobility 1240 to function at
optimum performance levels.
CAUTION
Do not plug 802.3af or 802.3at power over Ethernet into the access
point’s Console port. Connecting 802.3af or 802.3at power over
Ethernet into the console port can damage the port and void the
Mobility 1240’s product warranty.
The Brocade access point Power Supply (Part No. PWRS-14000-247R) is not
included with the access point and is orderable separately as an accessory. If the
access point is provided both POE power and PWRS-14000-247R power
concurrently, the access point will source power from the PWRS-14000-247R
supply only. Disconnecting AC power from the PWRS-14000-247R, causes the
access point to re-boot before sourcing power from power over Ethernet. If the AP is
operating using power over Ethernet, the AP will not automatically reboot if an AC
adapter is connected. The access point continues to operate with power supplied
from the AC adapter without change to the access point operating configuration. If
using AC adapter supplied power and a change to the AP’s operating configuration
is warranted, the access point needs to be manually rebooted by the customer.