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AT-WA7500 and AT-WA7501 Installation and User’s Guide
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Connecting to Your Fiber Optic Network
You can order your AT-WA7501 access point with a fiber optic option.
Using an appropriate patch cord and adapter (as described in the next
section), you can connect your access point to:
an MT-RJ network.
a square connector (SC) network.
a straight tip (ST) network.
Using and
Purchasing the
Required Patch
Cord and
Adapter
To connect the access point with the fiber optic option to your fiber optic
network, you must have a patch cord and an adapter.
The access point fiber optic port consists of a male MT-RJ connector
interface. Therefore, the patch cord must have a female MT-RJ connector
that you insert into the access point fiber optic port.
Figure 17. Patch Cord
Note
Inserting a male MT-RJ connector into the fiber optic port may result
in unreliable operation because there is no internal mechanism to
ensure the alignment of the fiber when using male-to-male
connectors. Such a connection may temporarily provide some level
of connectivity, despite a high level of signal loss. However, any
movement of the cable or change in cable tension could cause
complete loss of signal.
Both the connector at the other end of the patch cord and the adapter you
select depend on the type of network to which the access point is
connected: MT-RJ, SC, or ST.
Patch cords and adapters are available from many different
manufacturers. For help choosing the proper patch cord and adapter,
contact your local Allied Telesyn representative.
Insert a female MT-RJ
connector into the
fiber optic port
Do not insert a male
MT-RJ connector into
the fiber optic port
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point
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