2.1 Prerequisites

The following is a list of prerequisites for installing the PoE Midspan unit:

• Read the installation instructions before connecting the PD-3501GS to its power source
• Apply AC power to the PD-3501GS, using an operational AC cable with an appropriate ground connection
• Verify that a PoE-ready, Ethernet-compatible device is connected
• The PD-3501GS can be placed on a desktop. Before placing the PD-3501GS:
  • Do not cover PD-3501GS or block the airflow to the PoE with any foreign objects
  • Keep the PD-3501GS away from excessive heat and humidity and free from vibration and dust
• Ensure that the cable length from Ethernet network source to terminal does not exceed 100 meters (330 feet). This Midspan is not a repeater and does not amplify Ethernet data signal.
• Use a splitter if desired; ensure splitter is connected close to the terminal and not on the PD-3501GS