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Installation instructions
WaveLinx Wireless Area Controller (WAC)
Installation
The Wireless Area Controller (WAC) must be installed in accordance with all local, state, and national electrical codes and
requirements. Before mounting the WAC in its final location:
1. Install Wavelinx wireless devices and verify out-of-the-box functionality
2. Mount the Wireless Area Controller (WAC)
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Ensure the WAC is roughly in the center of the spaces and devices it is communicating to.
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Review the “Where to Mount” section of this installation instruction.
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The WAC can be mounted on a shelf, wall, DIN rail or ceiling using the included mounting bracket
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Ensure the surface the WAC is mounted against is not made of concreate, metal or other material that would reduce
the wireless communication.
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Mounting hole locations 1.5”
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Use #6 screws (provided by others) for mounting
3. Power the Wireless Area Controller (WAC).
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The WAC is a PoE powered device. Using either the included Cat5e Ethernet cable or user provided Cat5e cable
connect the WAC to the user provided PoE switch.
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If the installed location does not provide PoE switches the WAC can be powered by a 120V to PoE injector accessory.
This requires a standard 120V receptacle located within 3 feet of the WAC. Connect the provided Cat5e Ethernet
cable from the WAC to the 120V to PoE injector then connect another Cat5E cable from the PoE injector to the
building network LAN. Ethernet cable runs must be less than 300 feet.
4. Document the IEEE address found on the bottom of the WAC on the site floor plans.
5. Connect to building network
6. Create Construction Group
7. Finalize programing using the WaveLinx Mobile App
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See WaveLinx Mobile Application user manual for more information
