Power Injector System

An AP-8533 Access Point can receive power via an Ethernet cable connected to the GE1/POE (LAN) port.

When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place Access Points in obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each Access Point in addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each Access Point location. The Power Injector merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of installation and allowing optimal Access Point placement in respect to the intended coverage area.

Caution

Using a non-compliant injector, or an injector supporting legacy modes prohibits the AP-8533 from functioning optimally.

Caution

Do not plug the AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR Power Injector into the Access Point‘s Console port. Connecting the Power Injector into the console port can damage the port and void the product warranty.

The AP-8533‘s supported Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR) is a high power POE Injector delivering up to 30 watts. The Access Point can only use a Power Injector when connecting the unit to the Access Point‘s GE1/POE port. The Power Injector is separately ordered and not shipped with an existing AP SKU.

The Access Point Power Supply (Part No. PWR-BGA48V45W0WW) is not included with the Access Point and is orderable separately as an accessory. If the Access Point is provided both POE power and PWR-BGA48V45W0WW power concurrently, the Access Point will source power from the PWR-BGA48V45W0WW supply only. Disconnecting the AC power from the PWR-BGA48V45W0WW causes the Access Point to re-boot before sourcing power from the POE Power Injector. If the AP is operating using injector supplied power, the AP will not automatically reboot if an AC adapter is connected. The Access Point continues to operate with power supplied from the AC adapter without change to the Access Point operating configuration. If using AC adapter supplied power and a change to the AP‘s operating configuration is warranted, the Access Point needs to be manually rebooted.

Caution

The Access Point supports any standards-based compliant power source. However, using the wrong solution (including a POE system used on a legacy Access Point) could either limit functionality or severely damage the Access Point and void the product warranty.

A separate Power Injector is required for each AP-8533 Access Point comprising the network.