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what is the function of PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port in AP-103H ?

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  • 1.  what is the function of PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port in AP-103H ?

    Posted Aug 19, 2014 03:39 AM

    AP-103H comes with its monting kit so does any other access point comes with its mounting kit ?



  • 2.  RE: what is the function of PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port in AP-103H ?

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Aug 19, 2014 06:48 AM
    For passing through another device without switching. Good example would be an analog telephone line.


  • 3.  RE: what is the function of PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port in AP-103H ?

    Posted Aug 19, 2014 07:05 AM

    what about E1,E2

     

    thanks,

    best regards,

     

    Ehab Atef



  • 4.  RE: what is the function of PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port in AP-103H ?

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Aug 19, 2014 08:35 AM

    They're switch ports to provide secure wired access. These APs are designed for hotel rooms and dorm rooms.



  • 5.  RE: what is the function of PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port in AP-103H ?
    Best Answer

    Posted Aug 19, 2014 01:51 PM

     

    If you need to provide ethernet service directly to a switch, for example something that needs to work even if access to the controllers is lost and the AP goes dead, this would be a good use for the PT port.  Basically it is there so you do not have to have an extra face plate for such a port.  The -H APs are meant to be mounted to a wallbox where you already had faceplate, and that's why they come with the bracket.

     

    We bought a bunch of RJ-45 dust covers and plugged up the PT ports because we weren't using them, and that way there are less calls to the help desk by people who don't bother trying the other two connectors.