23 | Wi-Q™ Mercury Setup and User Guide
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Figure 7: Installing a Gateway in a Protected Area
Approx.
5' 6" High
(eye level)
Portal
Gateway
3.2.4.1 Connecting the Gateway and Verifying Operation
Once the Gateway is installed, connect and verify operation as
follows:
1. Connect the power supply to the Gateway and plug the
transformer into a dedicated AC power supply (wall outlet)
if power over Ethernet is unavailable. See figure 8.
2. Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connection on
the bottom of the Gateway. See figure 8. The link status
light at the top of the Gateway will flash red while the
interference maybe in the area. If this value is below 80%, the
reader will not receive all the configuration data. To verify the
portal packet ratio, update the reader statistics to poll every 10
seconds instead of once a day while running the survey tool in the
WQXM-PG.
It is imperative to consider the wireless environment and the
placement of the Gateway and its antennas during planning. The
Gateway communicates on the 2.4 GHz frequency using the Zig-
Bee channels. If the location has other wireless devices or net-
working using the 2.4 frequency, please orient the antennas away
from these devices to manage interference. It may be required
to work with local personnel to manage the wireless environment
to prevent causing interference with other Wi-Fi installations and
products.
3.2.4 Install Gateways (Task 3)
The most common installation site is inside an existing protected
area such as a locked room or other secure enclosure, or above
ceiling level. If a dealer-supplied locked enclosure is being in-
stalled, refer to the instructions provided with that equipment.
Figure 7 shows a Gateway positioned in a protected area.
