Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741 802.11g User manual

Ruckus Wireless®
ZoneFlex®2741 802.11g
Outdoor Access Point
Getting Started Guide
Part Number 800-70180-001
Published January 2008
www.ruckuswireless.com

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1About This Getting Started Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bottom Cover and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Get to Know the Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED Colors and What They Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Perform a Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4Configuring the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Same Subnet as ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster . . . . . . . . 20
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 3: Log Into the Access Point’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 4: Configure the Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . 29
Step 6: Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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5Verifying Access Point Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Check the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disconnect the Access Point from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6Deploying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Step 1: Complete the Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Step 2: Install the Back Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10 What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configure the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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1About This Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless
ZoneFlex 2741 802.11g Outdoor Access Point on your network. Topics covered in this
guide include installation, basic configuration, and device mounting.
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network
equipment. Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of local area networking,
wireless networking, and wireless devices.
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, each Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741 802.11g Outdoor Access
Point documentation set includes the following:
■User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Access Point. The
User Guide is available for download on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at:
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents
■Release Notes: Provides late-breaking information about the current software release,
including new features, enhancements, and known issues. If the information in the
Release Notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
Release Notes.
■Online Help: Accessible from the Access Point’s Web interface, the Online Help
provides information that helps you configure the device from the Web interface.
Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the
Access Point
If you are planning to use either Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster or Ruckus Wireless ZoneDi-
rector to manage the Access Point, this guide describes the required steps that will enable
the Access Point to report to and communicate with FlexMaster or ZoneDirector success-
fully.
■To set up the Access Point for management by FlexMaster, refer to “(Optional) Set the
FlexMaster Server Address” on page 28.
■To set up the Access Point for management by ZoneDirector, refer to “Configuring for
Management by ZoneDirector” on page 15.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
1. Open the Access Point package, and then carefully remove the contents.
2. Return all packing materials to the shipping box, and put the box away in a dry location.
3. Verify that all items listed in Package Contents below are included in the package.
Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized
Ruckus Wireless sales representative.
Package Contents
A complete Access Point package contains all of the items listed below:
■ZoneFlex 2741 Outdoor Access Point
■Box containing the PoE injector (excluded in some SKUs)
■Box containing the power adapter (SW DC48V/0.42A AC100-240V) for the PoE injector
(excluded in some SKUs)
■Two-prong plug adapter (for three-prong wall outlet)
■Mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)
■Bag containing bottom Access Point cover and related accessories (see “Bottom Cover
and Accessories” for details)
■Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement
■Regulatory Statement
■This Getting Started Guide
WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter (if supplied with your
Access Point) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapter
outdoor with the Access Point.
Mounting Kit Contents
■Dynamic bracket
■Static bracket
■Steel clamp
■Wall anchors (4 pieces)
■Hex bolts (4 pieces)
■Machine screws (8 pieces)
■Split lock washers (4 pieces)
■Flat washers (4 pieces)

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
Figure 1. Mounting kit contents
Bottom Cover and Accessories
■Bottom cover of the Access Point
■DC terminal block
■Black solid rubber stoppers (2 pieces)
■Rubber O-rings (1 black and 1 green)
■White P-clip cable clamp (2 pieces)
■Machine screws (2 pieces)
■Machine screws with washers (3 pieces)
Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp Machine screw (8 pieces)
Hex bolt (4 pieces) Flat washer (4
pieces)
Split lock washer (4
pieces)
Wall anchor with metal
cone and hex nut (4
pieces)

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Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
Figure 2. Mounting kit contents
3Before You Begin
Before installing and setting up the Access Point, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you
first complete the following pre-installation tasks.
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
You must supply the following tools and equipment:
■A notebook computer running on Windows XP/2000 and installed with one wireless
802.11b/g network card and one Ethernet card
■6mm flathead screwdriver
■6mm Phillips screwdriver
■10mm ratchet wrench
■3mm Phillips screwdriver (if you will be using DC power)
■Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
Bottom cover DC terminal block Black solid rubber
stopper (2 pieces)
Rubber O-ring (1
black and 1 green)
White P-clip cable
clamp
Machine screw (2
pieces)
Machine screw with
washer (3 pieces)

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Before You Begin
Get to Know the Access Point Features
NOTE: At the beginning of each procedure, this guide lists the specific tools, accessories,
and equipment that you will need to complete the procedure.
Get to Know the Access Point Features
Figure 3 and Figure 4 identify the Access Point features that are relevant to the installation
and mounting instructions that this guide provides. Before you begin the installation
process, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features.
Figure 3. Access Point LEDs and bottom connectors
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2
4
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Before You Begin
Get to Know the Access Point Features
LED Colors and What They Mean
Refer to Table 2 below for all possible LED states and what they indicate.
Table 1. LEDs and bottom panel connectors
No Label Description
1 LEDs See “LED Colors and What They Mean” below for more
information.
2 RJ45 LAN port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10/
100Mbps network connections
3 Reset Using a pointed object (for example, a pen), press this
button to restart the Access Point or to restore it to factory
default settings:
• To restart the Access Point, press the Reset button once.
• To restore the Access Point to factory default, press the
Reset button for six (6) seconds.
WARNING: Restoring the Access Point to factory default
settings removes all configuration changes that you have
made. These include the IP address, password, access
control list, and wireless settings. Returning the
configuration of these features to their factory default
settings may result in network connectivity issues.
4 12V DC In addition to PoE, you can also use direct current or DC
(from a battery, for example) to supply power to the Access
Point.
Table 2. LED states and behaviors
LED Meaning
OPT Not used in this model
DIR • Off: The Access Point is not being managed by
ZoneDirector (standalone mode).
•Green: The Access Point is being managed by
ZoneDirector.
•Flashing green: The Access Point is being managed
by ZoneDirector, but is currently unable to
communicate with ZoneDirector.

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Get to Know the Access Point Features
AIR • Green: The Access Point is functioning as a mesh
AP (MAP) and the wireless signal to its uplink MAP
is good (> 24dbm).
•Fast flashing green (two flashes every second): The
Access Point is functioning as a mesh AP (MAP) and
the wireless signal to its uplink MAP is poor (<
24dbm).
•Slow flashing green (one flash every two seconds):
Mesh networking is enabled, but the Access Point
cannot find a mesh uplink.
•Off: The Access Point is operating in standalone
mode or, if mesh networking is enabled, the Access
Point is functioning as a root AP (RAP).
WLAN • Green: The wireless LAN (WLAN) service is up and
at least one wireless client is associated with it. If
mesh networking is enabled, there are no downlink
MAPs connected to this Access Point.
•Fast flashing green (two flashes every second): The
WLAN service is up and at least one wireless client
is associated with it. Mesh networking is enabled
and at least one downlink MAP is connected to this
Access Point.
•Slow flashing green (one flash every two seconds):
The WLAN service is up, but no wireless clients are
currently associated with it. Mesh networking is
enabled and at least one downlink MAP is
connected to this Access Point.
•Off: Either the WLAN is down, or it is up but no
wireless clients are currently associated with it. If
mesh networking is enabled, there are no downlink
MAPs connected to this Access Point.
LAN • Green: The LAN port is connected to a 10/100Mbps
device.
•Flashing green: Traffic is passing through the LAN
port.
•Off: The LAN port is not connected to any network
device.
Table 2. LED states and behaviors
LED Meaning

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Get to Know the Access Point Features
If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect an external high
gain antenna to the standard N-type radio frequency (RF) antenna connector on the top
panel of the Access Point. The antenna must have a gain of less than 9dBi to comply with
FCC and CE regulations. For more information, refer to “(Optional) Mounting and
Connecting the External Antenna” on page 50.
Figure 4. The antenna connector is protected by a metal cap
PWR • Green: The Access Point is connected to a power
source.
•Off: No power is available, or the Access Point is not
connected to a power source.
Table 2. LED states and behaviors
LED Meaning
Metal Cap

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Before You Begin
Perform a Site Survey
Perform a Site Survey
Before installing the Access Point, perform a site survey to determine the optimal Access
Point placement or maximum range, coverage, and network performance. When
performing a site survey, consider the following factors:
■Data rates: Range is generally inversely proportional to data rates. The maximum radio
range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. Higher data rates will generally be
achieved at closer distances.
■Antenna type and placement: Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in
maximizing radio range. As a general rule, radio range is increased by mounting the
radio higher off of the ground with the Access Point oriented so that the dome is facing
down (for recommended orientation examples, refer to Figure 5 on page 10). If you
are connecting an external antenna to the Access Point, mount the Access Point so
that the external antenna is pointing down.
■Physical environment: Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or
filled areas. The less cluttered the operating environment, the greater the wireless
range.
■Obstructions, building materials, and sources of interference: Physical obstructions,
such as concrete pillars, steel beams, filing cabinets, buildings, or trees, can block or
hinder wireless communication. Avoid installing the Access Point in a location where
there is an obstruction between sending and receiving devices. A number of machines
and electronic devices that emit radio waves – cranes, wireless phones, microwave
ovens, satellite dishes – interfere with and block wireless signals. Building materials
used in construction also influence radio signal penetration. For example, drywall
construction permits greater range than concrete blocks.
For more Access Point placement guidelines, refer to “Determine the Optimal
Mounting Location and Orientation”.

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Before You Begin
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and
Orientation
The location and orientation that you choose for the Access Point play a critical role in the
performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recommends installing
the Access Point away from obstructions and sources of interference and ensuring that the
Access Point’s dome is pointing in the general direction of its wireless clients.
Figure 5. Recommended orientation for maximum horizontal plane coverage
Limited Reach
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Good Reach

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Before You Begin
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
Figure 6. Recommended orientation for maximum vertical plane coverage
Limited Reach
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Good Reach

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Before You Begin
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
Figure 7. Recommended orientation for maximum mesh coverage
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Limited Reach
Good Reach

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Before You Begin
Become Familiar with the Installation Components
Become Familiar with the Installation Components
The Access Point can be installed in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as an interior
wall or ceiling or the exterior roof overhang of a building or a streetlight pole. Refer to
Figure 8 for the components involved in a typical installation.
Take note of the components that must be installed indoor and outdoor. The PoE injector
and power adapter that are shipped with the Access Point are for indoor use only. Ruckus
Wireless also strongly recommends that you form a drip loop on any cable that is
connected to devices that are installed outdoor (for example, the Access Point and the
Ethernet surge protector).
Figure 8. Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
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2
3
4
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9
10
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12
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1Router or switch 8Ground rod
2Ethernet (CAT5) cable 9Drip loop
3PoE injector 10 Outdoor-rated FTP cable
4PoE injector power adapter 11 ZoneFlex Outdoor Access Point
5Ethernet (CAT5) cable 12 DC cable
6Ethernet surge protector 13 DC battery

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Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point
WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace,
or service this equipment.
WARNING: Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national electrical
codes.
CAUTION: Make sure that you form a 3”-5” drip loop in any cable that is attached to the
Access Point and Ethernet surge protector. This will prevent water from running along the
cable and entering the Access Point, Ethernet surge protector, or the building where the
cable terminates.
CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national
electrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightning
arrestors.
.
WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (if supplied with your Access Point) is for
indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector outdoor with the Access Point.
NOTE: If the power outlet in your installation environment is three-pronged, use the two-
prong plug adapter that is shipped with the Access Point.
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access
Point
The Access Point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 12 VC DC power and can be
connected to both power sources at the same time. If you connect the Access Point to
both PoE and DC power sources at the same time, it will use PoE as the primary power
source and DC power as the backup power source.
7Ground wire

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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
4Configuring the Access Point
The procedure for completing the Access Point’s essential configuration depends on
whether you want it to be managed by either ZoneDirector or FlexMaster or to operate
as a standalone access point. Refer to the section that is relevant to your deployment:
■Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
■Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
If ZoneDirector is installed on the network, you can configure the Access Point for
management by ZoneDirector. Simply connect the Access Point to same Layer 2 subnet
as ZoneDirector. When the Access Point starts up, it will discover and register with
ZoneDirector automatically.
NOTE: In addition to using Layer 2 auto discovery to enable the Access Point to register
with ZoneDirector, you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS. For more information, refer
to the ZoneDirector User Guide.
CAUTION: If you use this method, make sure that you do not change the IP address of
ZoneDirector after the AP discovers and registers with it. If you change the ZoneDirector
IP address, the AP will no longer be able to communicate with it and will be unable to
rediscover it.
Before starting this procedure, check the back panel of the Access Point (above the recess
where the bottom connectors are located), and then write down the MAC address of the
Access Point. You will need the MAC address to identify the Access Point on the ZoneDi-
rector Web interface.
What You Will Need
Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following require-
ments ready:
■A computer from which you can access the ZoneDirector Web interface
■Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the
administrative computer
■One 5.6mm-6.0mm (outside diameter) Cat5e foil screened twisted pair (FTP) solid
cable
■One Ethernet cable

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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
■PoE injector (if not supplied with the Access Point, you can purchase a third party
802.3af-compliant PoE injector or switch)
■6mm Phillips screwdriver
If you are planning to power the Access Point using a 12v DC connection, you will also
need the following:
■One 3.1mm-3.3mm UL1185 (80°, 300V) single shielded DC cable
■12v DC, 1A DC power source (for example, a battery)
■3mm Phillips screwdriver
Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point
The procedure for connecting cables to the Access Point depends on the power source
that you will be using. You can do one of the following:
■Use Power Over Ethernet
■Use DC Power
NOTE: You only need to connect one type of power source at this point, even if you are
planning to use both PoE and DC power in your final deployment.
Use Power Over Ethernet
1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Access Point package.
2. Obtain two Ethernet cables.
3. Connect one end of one Ethernet cable to the PoE Out port on the PoE injector, and
then connect the other end to the RJ45 port on the Access Point.
4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the 10/100 DATA IN port on the PoE
injector.
5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector, and then
plug the power adapter to a power source. Verify that the PWR LED on the back of the
Access Point is steady green.
NOTE: If the power outlet in your installation environment is three-pronged, use the two-
prong plug adapter that is shipped with the Access Point.