User's Manual

ES210 Hardware Guide: Installation
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The Mesh Point's serial console port is located under the screw
cap on the front of the chassis, above the battery compartment,
as shown in Figure 2.1.
To access the port, use a screwdriver or similarly shaped object
(such as a key) to loosen the cap and then unscrew it. Be sure
to replace and tighten the cap securely when the port is not in
use. Refer to the
Software CLI Guide for serial port settings.
2.2 Connecting the ES210
The ES210 can be connected temporarily to preconfigure the
Mesh Point software and then permanently for deployment.
2.2.1 Connections for Preconfiguration
Mesh Point software should be configured in advance of
deployment. This section provides instructions for temporarily
connecting the ES210 Mesh Point for preconfiguration.
If the Mesh Point will be powered with the battery, first follow
the instructions in Section 2.1.2.1.
1 Position the Mesh Point so that it operates only within its
safe temperature range (14º–140º F/
–
10º–60º C).
CAUTION: To en-
sure optimal per-
formance, the battery
should be fully charged
before its initial use.
2 If you are powering the Mesh Point with the internal battery,
install and fully charge the battery according to the
instructions in Section 2.1.2.1.
or
If you are powering the Mesh Point only through the
DC
Power input, connect it to the power adapter that shipped
with the Mesh Point, and connect the adapter to a properly
rated AC power outlet.
3 Connect the Mesh Point’s Ethernet port to a computer or
switch on the wired LAN.
4 Power the Mesh Point on by depressing and holding for five
seconds the lower
Power On button on the left side of the
chassis.
To complete the configuration, refer to the Software GUI Guide
or the Software CLI Guide
for instructions on Logging On,
Licensing, and Configuring the Mesh Point.