Symbol AP 300 Quick Reference Manual

802.11a/b/g Access Port
Internal Antenna Model

Quick Reference Guide

AP 300

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Copyright

© 2004 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be modified or adapted in any way, for any
purposes without permission in writing from Symbol Technologies, Inc. (Symbol). The material in
this manual is subject to change without notice. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to
any product to improve reliability, function, or design. No license is granted, either expressly or
by implication, estoppels, or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property
rights. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits and subsystems contained in Symbol
products. Symbol, the Symbol logo and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol
Technologies, Inc.

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281;
4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461;
5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149;
5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791;
5,250,792; 5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163;
5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151;
5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140;
5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949;
5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621;
5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;
5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803;
5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153;
5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;
5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050;
5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146;
5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659;
5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;
6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;
6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;
6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;
6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584;
D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;
D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875;
1,955,269 (Japan); European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832;
France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713
rev. 06/02

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

http://www.symbol.com

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Introduction

The AP 300 Access Port, a component of the Symbol Wireless Switch
System, links wireless 802.11a/b/g devices to the switch, enabling
incremental growth of your wireless network with a cost-effective
alternative to standard access points. For optimal performance, the AP
300 provides two placement options: wall and ceiling. Wall mount slots
fit onto two screws provided; marks on the AP 300 case guide placement
of the screws. Clips on the back of the case fit onto a suspended ceiling
T-bar.

The AP 300 receives all power and transfers data through the same
CAT-5 cable without any strain relief. There is no additional power
supply.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

Operating Voltage 48VDC typical; 36-57VDC

range

Power Over Ethernet

Operating Current 10mA to 165mA
Peak Current 250mA
Operating

Temperature

-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to

158°F)
Storage Humidity 85%
Altitude 2438m (8,000ft.) maximum operating

4572m (15,000ft.) maximum storage
Drop 91cm (36in.) to concrete Without antenna modules
Electrostatic

Discharge

+/-15kV air; +/-8kV contact;

+/-2kV pin

Length 21.1cm (8.31in)
Width 17.1cm (6.74in.)
Height 5.1cm (2.0in.)
Weight 0.45kg (1.0lbs)

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Radio Characteristics

The AP 300 is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g-compliant device with the
appropriate radio option configured. The table below shows the
characteristics for each device compliance.

Package Contents

The AP 300 package contains the following items:

• AP 300 Access Port

• Two wide-shoulder screws

Device Mbps Data Rate

Support

Utilizing

Diversity

GHz

802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,

and 54

Transmit and

receive 4.9 to 5.875 range

802.11g* 1.0, 2.0, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18,

24, 36, 48, and 54

Transmit and

receive

2.4 to 2.5 ISM range

*The supported 802.11g modes include either CCK only or OFDM only.

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Description

The AP 300 has two radios capable of concurrent 802.11a/b/g radio
configurations. The AP 300 takes power from any 802.3af-compatible
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) switch or power injector.

Features

• One RJ-45 connector

• LED indicators

• Point for a safety cable loop

• Kensington© Lock Port

• Slots for wall mounting

• Clips for ceiling T-bar mounting

The AP 300 has one RJ-45 connector for a 10/100 Ethernet port
connecting to a wireless switch with a standard CAT-5 cable, straight
through or cross-over, without any strain relief.

Top View

LEDs

Mount Slot

Bottom View

Mount Slot

Lock Port

T-bar Mount

RJ-45

Safety Cable
Tie Point

Alignment Arrows

T-bar Mount

Safety Cable Tie Point

RJ-45 Connector

Lock Port