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Adept Lynx Platform User's Guide, Rev D
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Chapter 2: Setup
Authentication:
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OPEN
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WPA-PSK
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WPA2-PSK
WEP
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WEP Key Number (Key 1 - Key 4)
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WEP Keys
WPA/WPA2-PSK
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PSK
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PSK-Type (Passphrase or Raw Hex)
Click Apply for your changes to take effect.
Wireless Coverage
The Adept Lynx AIV must have wireless coverage for multi-AIV installations, or in areas
where you wish to send new commands to or receive status updates from the AIV.
Ensure that, in such cases, you have adequate wireless coverage. Because of the variation pos-
sible in different environments, Adept doesn't specify what components or techniques should
be used to obtain this coverage.
Adept suggests that you conduct a comprehensive site survey to ensure adequate wireless cov-
erage. You can test the coverage of your wireless setup by trying to ping it from various loc-
ations.
>= -40 dBm is the ideal WiFi signal strength, -60 dBm is the recommended minimum.
Bandwidth Considerations
The typical bandwidth in a fleet will average about 50 Kbps/AIV. This would increase if the
AIV is connected to the Enterprise Manager, and is actively viewed by MobileEyes. This num-
ber can increase or decrease depending on the types of commands and debugging tools that
are enabled in MobileEyes. In any case, the bandwidth is not likely to exceed 500 Kbps per
AIV (0.5 Mbps).
0.5 Mbps per AIV would easily fit within the capabilities of access points (>=54 Mbps). If you
have multiple access points, this number becomes even less of a concern.
Also, other factors will affect the bandwidth requirements, such as if the AIV supports a cam-
era on top and streams the video through the AIV’s WiFi interface. Based on such possibilities,
the bandwidth usage will vary by application.
Installing the Docking Station
The automated docking station can be used for either manual or automated charging of your
platform's battery.
The docking station sits on the floor. It can be attached to a wall with the wall bracket,
attached directly to the floor with screws through its base, or can sit stand-alone on the floor