User Manual

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Installing the Access Point
Installation Precautions
Installing the Access Point
Wireless Station Requirements
For wireless stations on the network to be able to communicate with the
access point, they must have at least the following:
■ An operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for
example, Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, UNIX, Mac OS 8.5 or later).
■ An 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network interface card
Safety Information
Before you continue, read the Appendix C, “Safety and EMC Regulatory
Statements” on page C-1.
Installation Precautions
Follow these precautions when installing the access point:
Cautions ■ Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the access point. Use of
other adapters, including adapters that came with other ProCurve
Networking products, may result in damage to the equipment.
■ You can alternatively power the access point through a network connec-
tion to a switch or other network connection device that provides Power
over Ethernet. However, note that if the access point is connected to a
power source using its AC power adapter, Power over Ethernet is
disabled.
■ Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use
the power adapter supplied with the access point to connect it to the
power source.
■ When using the access point's AC power adapter, note that the AC outlet
should be near the access point and should be easily accessible in case
the access point must be powered off.
■ Ensure that the access point does not overload the power circuits, wiring,
and over-current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading
the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices installed
on the same circuit as the access point and compare the total with the
rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually
printed on devices near the AC power connectors.