Checking LED Activity
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Checking LED Activity
Check the OAP180 LEDs for activity. Four of the eight LEDs on the bottom of the
OAP180 indicate activity; four LEDs are not used at this time. Check the four active
LEDs to determine if the AP is working.
Figure 43: OAP180 LEDs
The grey LEDs in the illustration are not currently used. The following chart explains
the meanings for the remaining LEDs.
LED Function
Power
When power is applied, this LED initially turns amber, then blinks green
when the system power check is applied, and then is a steady green
when power is on.
Radio 1
802.11bg
The 11bg connection LED blinks amber when radio packets are being
transmitted and when the radio is beaconing. If there is traffic over the
air on this radio, the blinking rate increases.
Radio 2
802.11a
The 11a connection LED blinks green when radio packets are being
transmitted and when the radio is beaconing. If there is traffic over the
air on this radio, the blinking rate increases.
Ethernet
The Ethernet Link LED blinks green when a link has been detected and
is in use.
00194
Console PoE
Ethernet link
LED
Power On
LED
These 4 LEDs
are not used
Transmission LEDs
(radio packets transmitting)