GE 001C 051D 003A, Service Manual

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Equipment overview: Components
2-12 Dash 3000/4000/5000 2000966-542D
Wireless connection
The flexibility of the optional GE CARESCAPE Network is increased by
using the wireless network. The wireless connection allows the user to
roam from one access point to another, maintaining a strong seamless
connection to the CARESCAPE Network. GE offers the 802.11a/b/g
wireless option.
The patient monitor, with its optional built-in wireless card, functionally
performs the same as a patient monitor connected directly to the optional
CARESCAPE Network. It can be viewed at the central station and by
other GE monitors on the network (e.g., Dash 3000/4000/5000, Eagle
™
4000, and Solar
™
patient monitors). Patient monitors with a wireless
connection can send and receive patient data via the access points to the
CARESCAPE Network.
NOTE
It is recommended that wireless patient monitors that are moved
from room to room have their patient monitor type configured as
Rover or Rover/Combo monitoring.
To extend the CARESCAPE Network to a hospital’s 802.11a/b/g wireless
network, a proper installation and configuration needs to be performed.
To maintain continuous wireless patient monitoring, refer to the
“Wireless LAN Network Configuration Guide” and contact GE for
consultation in integrating the CARESCAPE Network to a 802.11a/b/g
wireless network.
To identify a patient monitor with the wireless option, look for the
wireless LAN label.
004B
Wireless
LAN label