3
I
NSTALLING
AND
O
PERATING
THE
VCN A
CCESS
P
OINT
This chapter provides the information about installing, setting up,
powering up and operating the VCN Access Point. The following topics
are described:
■ Prerequisites for Installation
■ Installing the VCN Access Point
■ Operating the VCN Access Point
Prerequisites for
Installation
Before installing the VCN AP, check that you have all the necessary
components and accessories listed in Ta b l e 5
and that you have the
required outlets in the room where you will be installing the unit.
The initial communications setup in a room is illustrated in the Figure 6
.
Figure 6
Initial Room Communications Setup
The accessories needed for installation are included in the package
provided with the VCN AP set. Prior to carrying out installation, compare
the VCN AP package contents with items listed in Table 5
:
Tabl e 5
Unpacking List
NO. Item Quantity Supplied by
1
VCN AP
1 3Com
2
PC (desktop, laptop or
palm held) equipped with
Ethernet Card.
1 End User
Telephone
Socket
