Introduction
Access Point Deployment Guide
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Overview
The AP is the core component of the Total Reach Network (TRN) and TRN base station
solutions. It provides the functionality of an RF transceiver, a data processor, and a data router.
The RF transceiver operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz ISM band on one of thirty-eight 1 MHz
channels. The AP utilizes Time Division Duplexing and Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum with
a proprietary Random Phase Multiple Access (RPMA) modulation technique. The maximum
transmission power of the AP’s transceiver (at the antenna connector) is +30 dBm (1 Watt). GPS
is used for timing and synchronization.
All endpoint devices designed with Total Reach Network technology communicate directly with
TRN base stations installed on existing communication towers, rooftops, streetlights, substations,
and other elevated sites to collect data or control the endpoint devices. Base station networks are
designed and deployed to meet coverage, capacity, and redundancy objectives.
Our APs are weatherproof with an IP 66 rating and can be installed indoors or outdoors. We
offer various base station configurations to support a wide variety of installations. “Base Station
Configurations” on page 24 defines these pre-configured base station packages. This document
focuses on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Access Point. For base station-
specific information, see the installation manuals for each of the base stations.
An AP installation requires:
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A 10/100 IP-over-Ethernet connection with 128 Kbps minimum throughput for backhaul
to the gateway
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A Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) injector that combines power and data over the same
Ethernet cable. The AP requires a passive PoE injector and cannot be powered directly
from most switches
Note:
The AP is not 802.3AF or 802.3AT compliant.
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An AC or DC power source capable of supplying 48 VDC at a minimum of 25 Watts to
the PoE injector. For very long PoE cables, a 56 VDC power supply is recommended.
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A GPS antenna and cable
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An AP antenna and cable
