Proxim AP-2000 User Manual

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An Active Ethernet-enabled AP is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module. Active Ethernet (AE) 
delivers both data and power to the access point over a single Ethernet cable. If you choose to use Active Ethernet, 
there is no difference in operation; the only difference is in the power source.

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The Active Ethernet (AE) integrated module receives ~48 VDC over a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.

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To use Active Ethernet, you must have an AE hub (also known as a power injector) connected to the network.

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The cable length between the AE hub and the Access Point should not exceed 100 meters (approximately 
325 feet).

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The AE hub is not a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal.

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If connected to an AE hub and an AC power simultaneously, the Access Point draws power from Active 
Ethernet.

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Maximum power supplied to an Access Point is 11 Watts; the unit typically draws approximately 10 Watts.

Also see 

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The AP’s 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module is backwards compatible with all ORiNOCO Active 
Ethernet hubs that do not support the IEEE 802.3af standard.

The AP has four LED indicators, which exhibit the following behavior:

Green

Green flash with data 
activity

Green flash 
with data activity

Green flash 
with data activity

Normal Operation

Amber

Red

Amber

Amber

Rebooting/Power On Self Test 
(POST)

Amber

n/a (not applicable)

n/a

n/a

Missing or bad AP Image if amber 
after reboot

Red

Red

n/a

n/a

Power On Self Test (POST) running

n/a

n/a

Red

Red

PC Card incompatible on indicated 
interface

n/a

n/a

Red

Red

PC Card failure on indicated 
interface

Green

n/a

Amber

Amber

Indicated interface in Administrative 
State. 

An Amber color on a wireless 
interface LED indicates that the 
Wireless Interface Status for the 
particular wireless interface is 
“Shutdown” (refer to 

).

n/a

n/a

Off

Off

PC Card not present