2. First-Time Installation and Configuration
2.1 Selecting a Power Supply Method
The SMC2586W-G can be powered by either the supplied power adapter or
the optional SMCPWR-INJ3 EliteConnect™ Power Injector. The SMC2586W-G
automatically selects the suitable power depending on your decision.
To power the SMC2586W-G by the supplied power adapter:
1. Plug the power adapter to an AC socket.
2. Plug the connector of the power adapter to the power jack of the
SMC2586W-G.
NOTE: This product is intended to be power-supplied by a Listed Power
Unit, marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and output rated “12V DC,
1.25 A minimum” or equivalent statement.
NOTE: Units shipping to Europe will have a EU-type or UK-type plug
adapter added sepa-rately. The plug adapter simply needs to be inserted
over the US type plug to conform to EU or UK power specifications.
To power the SMC2586W-G by SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector:
1. Connect the power cord cable from power outlet to the SMCPWR-INJ3
power connector.
Fig. 1. Connecting the power cord cable to SMCPWR-INJ3.
2. Check the “POWER” LED: if system is normal, the LED will be on (Green
light); otherwise, the “POWER” LED will be off.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ-45 Category 5) from Ethernet
Hub/Switch to the “DATA IN” port of SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector.
4. Connect another Ethernet cable (RJ-45 Category 5) from “POWER &
DATA OUT” port of the SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector to the SMC2586W-G
Wireless Bridge.
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