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Psion Teklogix 9160 Wireless Gateway User Manual 19

Chapter 2: Installation Requirements

LAN Installation: Overview

Figure 2.2 9160 Port And LED Locations

2.2.2 LAN Installation: Overview

Because the 9160 provides Ethernet connectivity, it can be added to an existing LAN.

Generally, LAN installations are handled with the help of the network administrators,

as they are familiar with their network and its configuration. Once the 9160 is

installed, connected and powered on, the system administrator can access the unit to

check the configuration and to assign the 9160 its unique IP address. This may be done

through the network (see “Changing The Configuration With A Web Browser” on

page 20). Subsequent changes in the network, such as the addition of stations or users,

would also require that the 9160 configuration be changed.

Important: Once the 9160 is configured and rebooted the first time, the DHCP

should be disabled unless the 9160 obtains its IP address from a server.

2.2.3 LAN Installation: Ethernet

The 9160 is a high-performance Access Point that supports 100Mb/s Fast Ethernet

LANs, as well as 10Mb/s, with both full and half duplex operation. It comes

equipped with: a 10BaseT/100BaseT card (using a category-5 twisted pair cable, an

RJ-45 connector, running at a rate of 10 or 100Mb/s). For port pinouts, please refer

to Appendix B: “Port Pinouts And Cable Diagrams”.

Note: The 9160 does not support any connection type other than Ethernet

10BaseT and 100BaseT.

2.2.3.1 Ethernet Cabling

The maximum cable segment length allowed between repeaters for the 9160

(10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet cabling) is 100 m.

AC Power Socket

10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet Adaptor

RS-232 Console Port

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