Cabletron Systems AirConnect 3Com - Manual (Page 32)

32 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING A CCESS P OINT HARDWARE
Using the
PowerBASE-T The PowerBASE-T allows you to power the AP using the Ethernet cable. If you are
forced to mount the AP in an area where access to an electrical outlet is limited,
the PowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP.
The PowerBASE-T can be located at any point between the AP and the hub or
switch, where a convenient AC outlet exists. To connect the PowerBASE-T, use the
following procedure.
1 Connect the power adapter cable to the power supply.
2 Connect the power adapter cable from the power supply to the PowerBASE-T
module. See item 1 in the following figure.
3 Connect the power cord to the power supply.
4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
When the PowerBASE-T module receives power, the green LED on top lights up.
5 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to your network hub or switch.
See item 2 in the following figure.
6 Connect an 8-wire Category 5 Ethernet cable from the PowerBase-T module to
the access point. See item 3 in the following figure.
When it receives power over the Ethernet cable, the access point will start its boot
sequence and its LED will light up.