Cisco Small Business AP541N - Troubleshooting Cisco AP541 N Connectivity; Testing Connection with Ping Command; Identifying Connection Failure Causes

Getting Started
Connecting the Access Point to a PC
Cisco AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 5
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Connecting the Access Point to the PC through a Network Connection
To connect the access point to an administration PC through the network:
STEP 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet straight-through or crossover cable to the network
port on the access point, as shown in Figure 2.
STEP 2 Connect the other end to the same hub or switch where your PC is connected.
Figure 2 Connecting the Access Point Using a LAN Connection
The hub or switch you use must permit broadcast signals from the access point to
reach the other devices on the network.
STEP 3 If you are not using PoE, connect the power adapter to the power port on the back
of the access point, then plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.