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| Introduction
Hardware Description
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Figure 3: Ports
ANTENNAS The access point includes three integrated external MIMO (multiple-input
and multiple-output) antennas. MIMO uses multiple antennas for
transmitting and receiving radio signals to improve data throughput and
link range.
Each antenna transmits the outgoing signal as a toroidal sphere (doughnut
shaped), with the coverage extending most in a direction perpendicular to
the antenna. Therefore, the antennas should be adjusted to an angle that
provides the appropriate coverage for the service area.
EXTERNAL ANTENNA
CONNECTORS
The antennas supplied with the AP screw off in a clockwise manner and can
be replaced with alternative antennas that can extend or shape the
coverage area.
DC Power Port
RJ-45 PoE Port
RJ-45 Console Port