Installation and Initialization AP-700 User Guide
AP-700 Hardware Description
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Figure 2-2 LED Indicators on the Top Panel
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
The AP-700 is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) module. PoE delivers both data and
power to the access point over a single Ethernet cable. If you choose to use PoE, there is no difference in operation; the
only difference is in the power source.
• The PoE integrated module receives ~48 VDC over a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.
• To use PoE, you must have a PoE hub (also known as a power injector) connected to the network.
• The cable length between the PoE hub and the Access Point should not exceed 100 meters (approximately 325 feet).
The PoE hub is not a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal.
• If connected to an PoE hub and an AC power supply simultaneously, the Access Point draws power from PoE.
Also see Hardware Installation.
NOTE: The AP’s 802.3af-compliant PoE module is backwards compatible with all ORiNOCO Active Ethernet (PoE) hubs
that do not support the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Antennas
The AP-700 employs two internal antennas for antenna diversity: one is vertically polarized, and the other is horizontally
polarized to provide optimal spatial and polarization diversity. When the AP is hung on the wall of an office or building, the
horizontally polarized antenna provides coverage for that particular floor level. The vertically polarized antenna provides
spatial diversity for the horizontally polarized antenna in the event of an antenna null. In addition, the vertically polarized
antenna provides some coverage above and below the current floor level. When the AP is mounted on the ceiling or
sitting on a table, the effect is the same, but the roles of the two antennas switch.
The AP supports both receive and transmit diversity. When receiving, the AP chooses the antenna that receives the
strongest signal. When transmitting, the AP chooses the antenna with the highest success rate, and broadcasts are
transmitted on alternating antennas.
Antenna diversity is enabled by default (set to “auto”). When using the internal antennas, Proxim recommends leaving
antenna diversity enabled. However, you may disable antenna diversity by manually selecting which antenna to use
through the Command Line Interface.
See External Antennas for information and Install External Antennas (Professional Installation Required) for installation
instructions.
Ethernet Wireless Power
