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2.

Select the file and click

Open

.

3.

Click

Restore Configuration from File

. The device will upload the configuration file. The

SUCCESS

screen is displayed.

4.

Click

Reboot the Device

and then

OK

to reboot or click

Continue

to return to the previous

configuration screen. Rebooting the device will end the current configuration session.

3.4.2 Setting the Time

The

Time

configuration screen is used to define regional time settings on the device.

Wireless Access Point User Manual

35

Revision B

Configuration Using the Web Interface

Summary of Contents for ImPact WAP

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Page 3: ...ration Using the Web Interface 25 3 1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface 26 3 2 Configuration screen 26 3 3 Status Tab 27 3 3 1 Obtaining Device Information 27 3 3 2 Wireless Client Information 28...

Page 4: ...te Configuration 56 4 1 2 AP Config Templates 56 4 1 3 Access Point 58 4 2 TFTP Server Overview 60 4 3 TFTP Parameters 61 Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide 63 Appendix B Using the Console Port to Suppl...

Page 5: ...pyright 2012 Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd All rights reserved Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes to specifications and information in this manual without prior notice...

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Page 7: ...5P5 CANADA Tel 1 705 675 7468 CHINA Hangzhou 4F Building 1 1413 Moganshan Road Hangzhou CHINA 310011 Tel 86 571 85803320x206 UNITED STATES Denver 13301 W 43rd Drive Golden Colorado 80403 USA Tel 1 303...

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Page 9: ...nformation or references to the user Note The Important icon contains information to prevent damage to the product and injury to the user Important The Caution icon indicates to stop and pay attention...

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Page 11: ...cture where voice tracking video and process control applications can be used to enhance mining safety and communications The WAP has the following features 10 100 Ethernet port 802 11b g wireless rad...

Page 12: ...ew The features and functions of the WAP are illustrated below Function Description Key Solid red indicates power is applied to the unit Power indicator LED 1 Revision B 12 Wireless Access Point User...

Page 13: ...applying DC power to the unit if an 802 3af power source is not available Please refer to Using the Console Serial port 9 Console Port to Supply Power on page 65 for details on how to apply power via...

Page 14: ...n 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 i...

Page 15: ...ical earth This is known as Antenna Mounting Options Examples of WAP Installation Schemes galvanic isolation and ensures there is no current passing between grounds of different potential In the event...

Page 16: ...t considerations in system design refer to the user manual for your ImPact Wireless Network Switch 2 2 WAP Mounting A WAP can be attached to a mounting plate with M6 nuts and bolts The mounting plate...

Page 17: ...s inserted into the rock face and secured with Chemset adhesive 2 3 Antenna Mounting Options Antenna mounting is dependent on the location and coverage required Examples of antenna installation option...

Page 18: ...2 4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes The installation and placement of antennas and WAPs in a mine will depend on the wireless coverage type rock type and tunnel topology Some examples of installa...

Page 19: ...room powered and connected to the WAP in the next location A dipole antenna is connected to the WAP and is bolted on the roof of the Cap Lamp room The dipole antenna provides omnidirectional wireless...

Page 20: ...nd powered via an M12 to RJ45 Ethernet cable from the WAP3 s Ethernet port to an MST Wireless Network Switch WNS NS50 but can also be powered by a separate PoE power supply The Ethernet cable is requi...

Page 21: ...s NOT compatible with Mode B power supplies The following procedure describes the connection of a WAP to a Wireless Network Switch Illustration Procedure Step Check the Ethernet cable has a RJ45 prote...

Page 22: ...s cable free from any obstructions to vehicles and machinery 7 2 6 Coaxial cable Antennas are connected to the WAP s antenna ports directly or with coaxial cables Coaxial cable length should be kept a...

Page 23: ...he WAP and tighten the outer sleeve 2 Insulate the connection using self amalgamating rubber tape Start at the base of the connection and pull back the rubber tape backing 3 Pull the tape tightly and...

Page 24: ...he tape 5 Cable tie and mount the coaxial cable so it is free from obstructions 6 Important All unused antenna ports must remain covered with the supplied dust caps Check there are no obstructions nea...

Page 25: ...er that is accessible by a PC to configure settings A PC can access the web browser interface by Configuration screen Status Tab making a TCP IP connection to the device For more information see Conne...

Page 26: ...de the WAP To log in to the web browser interface 1 Launch your web browser and enter http WAP IP address in the address field 2 Press the ENTER key The login screen is displayed 3 In the LOGIN dialog...

Page 27: ...reens to configure password access time settings restoring factory defaults and firmware upgrades SETTINGS Screens to manage device configuration SNMP networking and tracking settings 3 3 Status Tab 3...

Page 28: ...when obtaining WLAN status or require to refresh the web browser screen 3 3 2 Wireless Client Information The Wireless status screen displays current information about wireless clients connected to t...

Page 29: ...gth of the client device as received by the access point Note The Wireless Client Device List groups the devices by the wireless SSID with which they are associated 3 3 3 Viewing System Logs The Logs...

Page 30: ...ist A confirmation message box is displayed 3 Click OK to continue 4 Click Save Log to save the log as a text file A log of the clear action is recorded Any changes made to the log characteristics are...

Page 31: ...Dropped The number of frames dropped while being received from the switch processor due to errors collisions or network switch resource limitation Collisions The number of frames dropped due to Ether...

Page 32: ...ags status screen displays the last ten AeroScout tag reads when asset tracking and location services are enabled The following information is displayed Revision B 32 Wireless Access Point User Manual...

Page 33: ...sequence number Received RF signal strength 3 4 Tools Tab 3 4 1 Configuring Administrator and User Settings The administrator and user login can be configured on the Admin configuration screen The de...

Page 34: ...figuration screen allows network switch settings to be saved as a gws file Saved configuration files can be used to restore settings to the device To save network switch settings as a configuration fi...

Page 35: ...boot the Device and then OK to reboot or click Continue to return to the previous configuration screen Rebooting the device will end the current configuration session 3 4 2 Setting the Time The Time c...

Page 36: ...le Automatic Time Configuration tick the Enable NTP server checkbox and enter an NTP server address or select one from the dropdown menu Note If an NTP server is enabled any manual changes to the time...

Page 37: ...binary bin file format Note Firmware upgrades may reset the network device to default factory settings please refer to the firmware release notes to determine if this will occur It is STRONGLY recomm...

Page 38: ...nded that a client device PC or laptop has a wired connection to the network device to upgrade the firmware Please contact your MST System Engineer for firmware files To upgrade the firmware 1 Click C...

Page 39: ...5 Check the device s IP address in the Device Scanner to ensure that it has been correctly updated See Device Discovery on page 73 This address must match the IP address entered in the AeroScout Syst...

Page 40: ...ed checkbox enter the desired Self check interval and TFTP Server Address then click the Save Settings button Change Numbers The two change numbers shown here are timestamps formatted as YYYYMMDDhhmms...

Page 41: ...nity String The group to which the device belongs Unless otherwise necessary this is usually left as public 3 5 3 Setting Up the LAN The LAN configuration screen is used to define network settings for...

Page 42: ...ttings are dependent on the site s DNS design The DNS server used by the WAP when looking up host names Primary DNS Settings are dependent on the site s DNS design The backup DNS server used by the WA...

Page 43: ...ettings are shown below 3 Click Save Settings Recommended Settings Description Field Used to enable or disable the WAP s radio Enable Wireless Radio Select the correct region for the site location Lim...

Page 44: ...antenna to be used for the reception of wireless frames The options are Receive Antenna Diversity if antennas are fitted to both of the radio s ports Main The MAIN antenna will always be used for rec...

Page 45: ...hat size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet RTS threshold Default setting is 100ms The amount of time between beacon transmissions Beacon Period The recommended DTIM interva...

Page 46: ...Enables or disables visibility of the wireless network to client devices within range Visibility Status Keep Enabled unless multicast traffic is adversely affecting network performance Retransmit Mul...

Page 47: ...relates closely to its function For example MST VOICE The SSID of the wireless network that is used by client devices Wireless Network Name WPA Personal is recommended Selecting the wireless security...

Page 48: ...is 1812 Port number used by the access point to connect to the authentication server RADIUS server Port Password that matches with the authentication server Password used by the access point to acces...

Page 49: ...ach network device that the device will use WDS to connect to the network 5 Click Save Settings Note WDS links always operate as trunk ports with all VLANs passing across the trunk 3 5 8 Configuring A...

Page 50: ...tings are used to control what location reports are sent to the Positioning Engine If a Wi Fi tag or mobile unit report is received with an RSSI below the relevant threshold it is not sent to the Posi...

Page 51: ...Status Update Interval Tracker Engine These status reports are used by the Tracker Engine to determine if the Access Point is up or down These options are enabled by default Indicates which devices w...

Page 52: ...py Your PC s MAC Address to add your own computer to the list 6 Enter Computer Name in the supplied field and click Save The MAC address will appear in the MAC Address List 7 To delete the device from...

Page 53: ...ment CPU is always on this VLAN By default VLANs are pre defined with recommended IDs and priorities This is based on commonly used applications in mines Once the VLANs are defined they can be saved b...

Page 54: ...IST screen 2 Click Save Settings to save the VLAN port mappings Note Before configuring the VLAN memberships it is recommended to understand the principles of VLANs For more details on VLANs refer to...

Page 55: ...DED For networks with an ICA v1 4 0 or higher AP settings can be managed from the ICA Administration console A customisable Site Default template is included at installation and further templates can...

Page 56: ...Console with relevant settings Configuration Site Configuration Configuration AP Config Templates Devices Access Points 4 1 1 Site Configuration This editor contains the option to Set new Access Poin...

Page 57: ...s This section contains the details for each template System ID is an automatically assigned identifier used by the ICA Name A name or description for the template Edit Parameters Individual parameter...

Page 58: ...close the dialog box The Managed status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Manage All and Manage None checkboxes below the list 4 1 3 Access Point Access Points APs become v...

Page 59: ...b interface that conflict with the selected template or overridden parameters see below those changes will be automatically reverted by the ICA Settings that are not defined in the template will be ig...

Page 60: ...OK to close the dialog box The override status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Override All and Override None checkboxes below the list 4 2 TFTP Server Overview Note This...

Page 61: ...slog System message logging settings SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol snmp At present the ICA is not affected by these settings adjust only if required for 3rd party monitoring software Asset T...

Page 62: ...ess eap RADIUS server settings This is applicable only to wireless networks configured with WPA Enterprise security mode wireless eap x A primary and secondary backup RADIUS server can be set up and c...

Page 63: ...is powered on If the PC uses a fixed static IP address check that it is using an IP address within the same IP range as the WAP web browser interface Check that the VLAN settings on the upstream devic...

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Page 65: ...to power the WAP via the Console Port is shown below Note A WAP requires an additional fuse and resistor to be fitted for power to be supplied via the Console Port Please consult your MST System Engi...

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Page 67: ...or lengths greater than 30m Cable and Parts Description Order Code Description W NS50 RJ45 PLUG Bayonet back shell for RJ45 connector The choice of RJ45 crimp will depend on the type of wire used stra...

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Page 69: ...ork Switch or WAP 1 Connect a PC to the device s Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable If the PC is already part of the network note its TCP IP configuration settings 2 Click Start Control Panel Open N...

Page 70: ...otocol TCP IP then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box is displayed 5 Click the Use the following IP address option button Revision B 70 Wireless Access Point User Manu...

Page 71: ...c IP address within the Subnet range of the target device s IP address for example 192 168 1 100 7 In the Subnet mask field enter 255 255 255 0 Click OK Wireless Access Point User Manual 71 Revision B...

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Page 73: ...ress of the device Interface The network interface via which the Device Scanner is communicating with the device ID The serial number on the device housing Firmware The version number of the firmware...

Page 74: ...Revision B 74 Wireless Access Point User Manual Device Discovery...

Page 75: ...rizona 6 25200 Mountain Time US Canada 7 21600 Central America 8 21600 Mexico City 9 21600 Saskatchewan 10 18000 Bogota Lima Quito 11 18000 Eastern Time US Canada 12 18000 Indiana East 13 14400 Atlant...

Page 76: ...37 10800 Kuwait Riyadh 38 10800 Moscow St Petersburg Volgograd 39 10800 Nairobi 40 10800 Tehran 41 14400 Abu Dhabi Muscat 42 14400 Baku Tbilisi Yerevan 43 16200 Kabul 44 18000 Ekaterinburg 45 18000 Is...

Page 77: ...de 63 32400 Darwin 64 36000 Brisbane 65 36000 Canberra Melbourne Sydney 66 36000 Guam Port Moresby 67 36000 Hobart 68 36000 Vladivostok 69 39600 Magadan Solomon Is New Caledonia 70 43200 Auckland Well...

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Page 79: ...ice Check all Ethernet cable connections are secure Ethernet connections Check dust covers are present and secure on unused Ethernet ports Check the power LED is solid red Display LEDs Check the statu...

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Page 81: ...gies MST Network Switch NS Power Over Ethernet PoE Power Supply Unit PSU Radio Frequency RF Service Set Identifier SSID Small Form factor Pluggable optical transceiver module SFP User Datagram Protoco...

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Page 83: ...of Mine Site Technologies upon replacement I 2 Software End User License Agreement IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Mine Site Technologies End User License Agreement EULA is...

Page 84: ...ntent All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Mine Site Technologies 5 NO WARRANTIES Mine Site Technologies disclaims any warranty for the MST firmware The MST firmware is provided as is with...

Page 85: ...rights business interruption personal injury loss of privacy moral rights or the disclosure of confidential information Wireless Access Point User Manual 85 Revision B Hardware Warranty and Software...

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Page 87: ...ess Protection IP rating 0 C to 70 C operating 20 C to 80 C storage Temperature 5 to 90 non condensing Operating Humidity Power 10 50VDC Supply Voltage 3 3W Power Dissipation Polyfuse resettable fuse...

Page 88: ...to Fall Back Radio data rate Fully inter operable with 802 11b g compliant product Compatibility 2 4 2 4835 GHz Frequency band DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK OFDM BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Modulation 1 11 Permitt...

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