Hardware Description
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Security Slot
The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent
unauthorized removal of the access point by wrapping the Kensington security cable (not
provided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the
key.
Console Port
This port is used to connect a console device to the access point through a serial cable.
This connection is described under “Console Port Pin Assignments” on page B-4. The
console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a
VT-100 terminal.
LED Status Description
Power On Green Indicates that the system is working normally.
Flashing Green Indicates:
• running a self-test.
• loading software program.
On Amber Indicates a CPU or system failure.
Flashing Amber
(Prolonged)
Indicates system errors.
Ethernet Link On Green Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable link.
Flashing Green Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data on a
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional to your
network activity.
Wireless Link On Green Indicates the 802.11a radio is enabled.
Flashing Green Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data
through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network
activity.
Off Indicates the 802.11a radio is disabled.
Wireless Link On Green Indicates the 802.11b/g radio is enabled.
Flashing Green Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data
through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network
activity.
Off Indicates the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.