Reviewing the Site Requirements
2-4 Preparing for Installation
Reviewing the Site Requirements
Review the following to ensure that all site preparation tasks were completed.
Hardware Requirements
• Ensure that the Ethernet LAN is in place and operable.
• If you are installing the AP in a standalone configuration, locate the Ethernet
interface device (for example, a ThinWire segment, DECconnect faceplate, or
other appropriate network device) to which to connect the AP. Otherwise, if you
are installing the AP in a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90, ensure that the device
is installed and operable.
• If you are installing the AP in a standalone configuration, ensure that an
appropriate ac power source is within 1.6 m (5.5 ft) of the AP.
• Ensure that a PC to install the RoamAbout Access Point Management software or
a console port device (a terminal or PC with terminal emulation software) is
available at the site for configuring the AP.
• Ensure that PC Cards are obtained for each wireless client.
• Ensure that the location can accommodate the physical size of the AP, as
described in the following table.
Table 2-1: AP Physical Specifications
Parameter Value
Width 3.18 cm (1.25 in)
Height 27.31 cm (10.75 in)
Depth 13.34 cm (5.25 in)
Weight 0.68 kg (1.5 lb)
