Step 3 - DB-02 (Access Point) Hardware Installation
The hardware installation on the computer side consists of connecting the DB-02 “Access Point”
to a computer, existing network hub, switch, or router and connecting the Ethernet and power
plug into the back of the access point.
Determine the location to mount the access point
: the Access Point is best mounted in
a location where it has an unobstructed line of sight with all trucks during normal
operations (fueling, loading salt, etc). This can be in an office window, parking garage,
etc. Although testing has shown success with putting the access point inside an
office/garage with no line of sight access to the vehicles, the range of wireless
communication is severely limited by such a location. After installation, if it is
determined that the range of communication is unacceptable, relocating the access point
will often aid in increasing the range. Normal operating range is 250 feet (with clear line
of sight mounting), however, testing has shown ranges in excess of 500 feet with ideal
conditions.
Connecting the cables to the access point
1.)
Connect the barrel adapter into the back of the AP (access point) followed by the
other end into a wall 120Vac outlet.
2.)
Plug in one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back panel of
the access point and the other end of the cable into your network (switch, router or
computer).
3.)
When both cables are connected and a link is established, the Power and LAN
LED will light on the access point.
Step 4 - Base Station Computer Configuration
Network Description
All of the
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components (bridge and access points) must have
unique IP address’s and be within the same subnet. Components are configured at the
factory to operate in the 192.168.(98-111).(1-254) range. Most network configurations
allow for transparent communication between the
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components
without changes, however, in the event of a conflict with an existing network, the TCP/IP
settings on all the components can be modified to operate in a different subnet. A silver
sticker placed on the bridge and access point indicates the IP address, SSID and
password.
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NOTE:
IP address modification should only be done by a qualified computer
technician that has a complete understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts
with experience setting up wireless networking components. All components of
the
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system must be located in the same subnet for
everything to function correctly.
