How can I place the Access Point near the antenna if there is no power outlet?
If your antenna is on the roof, and your access point is located where you would need 100 feet of antenna cable to connect to it, then you need a Power over Ethernet adapter, or POE. Running 100 feet of antenna cable will be expensive and have a lot of db loss, which will decrease antenna performance. The POE adapter will allow you to place the access point closer to the antenna, and allow for a shorter run of antenna cable. This usually results in mounting the access point in the ceiling or the attic where there is no power. The POE adapter will power the access point through the Ethernet cable, and eliminate the need for an extension cord to the attic. Typical Ethernet cable can be run up to about 300 feet, without loosing signal. The POE adapter used has to be made by the same manufacturer as the access point you are using. So if you are using a Linksys AP, then you will need a Linksys POE. For more info, contact us.
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