Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Overview The Injector The Splitter Chapter 3: Connecting the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit...
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit List of Figures Figure 2-1: Injector’s First Side Panel Figure 2-2: Injector’s Second Side Panel Figure 2-3: Injector’s LED Figure 2-4: Splitter’s First Side Panel Figure 2-5: Splitter’s Second Side Panel Figure 2-6: Splitter’s LED...
Power Over Ethernet (POE)-enabled network device that accept 48 volts directly on a POE port. Use the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit to send power and data to any Linksys product that requires a 12-volt power input.
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WRT54GP2 - Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit.
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit. • Appendix E: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide? 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit...
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
Overview The Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit is comprised of two devices, the Injector and Splitter. Use the Kit so you can move your access point, wireless bridge, or other network device to a remote location that is far from an electrical outlet.
Figure 2-3: Injector’s LED Power LED Green. The Power LED lights up when the Injector is powered on and ready for use. Figure 2-2: Injector’s Second Side Panel Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit The Injector...
The Splitter has a built-in power cord. You will connect this cord to the Power port of your remotely located access point or other network device. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit The Splitter 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Figure 2-4: Splitter’s First Side Panel...
The Splitter’s LED is located on the top of the Splitter. Figure 2-6: Splitter’s LED Power LED Green. The Power LED lights up when the Splitter is powered on and ready for use. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit The Splitter...
If you will connect the Kit to a device with a conventional power port, proceed to this section, “Powering on a Device that Uses a Standard Power Adapter.” If you will connect the Kit to a device that supports inline power, proceed to this section, “Powering on a Device that Uses Inline Power.”...
NOTE: If this cable is not long enough, then you can use your own Ethernet network cable. Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Injector Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Splitter Chapter 3: Connecting the 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Powering on a Device that Uses a Standard Power Adapter...
Plug the Splitter’s Power cord into the jack end, and plug the other end of the barrel jack adapter into the Power port of your network device. 5. Connect the Kit’s power adapter to the Injector, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
NOTE: Your access point or other network device must support inline power on the Ethernet port you are using. 3. Connect the Kit’s power adapter to the Injector, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Bridge - A device that connects different networks. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection. Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
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Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
Appendix B: Specifications Model WAPPOE12 Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3af Ports Injector: Power, Data and Power OUT Splitter: Data and Power IN Cabling Type Category 5 or better Power Dimensions 3.15" x 0.87" x 2.20" (W x H x D)
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix B: Specifications...
LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) In compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC, this product meets the requirements of the following standards: • EN55022 Emission • EN55024 Immunity SAFETY NOTICES Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
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12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Appendix E: Contact Information...