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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Introduction 1-3
v1.0, May 2007
Fast Ethernet Ports
Use the network to connect access points (APs) as well as wired LAN segments. The ports provide
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) connectivity, and can provide power and serial connectivity to
compatible devices.
Power over Ethernet
Each FE port supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE).
When a compatible POE device such as the NETGEAR WAGL102 or WGL102 access point is
connected to a network port, the port can provide operating power to that device through the
connected Ethernet cable. This allows APs to be installed in areas where electrical outlets are
unavailable, undesirable, or not permitted, such as in the plenum and air-handling spaces. The
network ports automatically detect when compatible PoE devices are connected and require
power.
Special cables and adapters may be necessary to use PoE features with some equipment. See
Appendix A, “Cables and Connector Pinouts” for port and cable specifications.
Port and LED Locations
Figure 1-2 shows the FE ports and the location of the port LEDs.
FE Network Ports . The eight FE ports are split into two four-port blocks and numbered 0
through 7. Each FE port has three informational, multi-color LEDs. These LEDs are:
• LNK/ACT
•POE
• ACCESS POINT STATUS
Figure 1-2
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