1 Getting started
The HP 501 (J9835A) is a dual band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Client Bridge. It securely
connects legacy Ethernet or serial communications devices to a WLAN. The HP 501 is managed
through its web-based management tool using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later, or Mozilla
Firefox 17 or later.
Overview
Figure 1 HP 501
7. Console port4. AC/DC adapter socket1. Detachable antennas
8. Reset button5. Status LEDs: Power, Ethernet, Radio2. Mounting bracket
9. Antenna connectors6. Ethernet port3. Power cord cable-tie points
Ports
The following ports are located on the front of the HP 501:
• Ethernet port: Auto-sensing 1000 BaseT Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector. The port supports
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE).
• Console port: A standard serial port with a DB-9 (female) connector. To connect to a computer,
use a standard (straight-through) serial cable (male-to-female). For more information, see the
HP 501 802.11ac Wireless Client Bridge Configuration and Administration Guide.
4 Getting started
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