MST ImPact WAP, User Manual

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1.3 Connectivity
The WAP has two types of network connections:
• Ethernet Port
• Wireless Radio
1.3.1 Ethernet Port
The WAP's Ethernet port is used for transferring data, and can also receive power from PoE enabled
switches. The WAP can operate over a wide voltage range of 10-50VDC, and is connected and powered
from the Network Switch, or using a PoE power supply.
Note:
The Network Switch connected to the WAP needs to receive a minimum of 15VDC in order
to supply PoE power from its Ethernet Ports. Please consult your MST System Engineer in regards
to planning power distribution for your network.
1.3.2 Wireless Radio
Wireless connectivity is implemented using a Wireless Access Card (WAC), consisting of a wireless
network processor and an integrated mini PCI 802.11 b/g adapter.
The wireless network can be configured with up to four Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs), each associated
with a different VLAN. This enables separation of applications such as voice, process control, video and
network management.
The wireless network settings can be configured through each device's web interface or by centralised
configuration management (using TFTP). For more information, see
Centralised Configuration
Management on page 55.
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