PERSONAL LINE with UNITY 4.0 Pre-Installation Requirements
Rev. 2.0
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Document Code: PIR-00068-EN
Uncontrolled copy if printed.
5. NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The equipment supports both wireless and wired internet connection.
In all situations, where possible, Technogym recommends connection via network cable.
In all cases, the network must be installed and configured by the customer before Technogym deliv
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ers the product, in accordance with the technical specifications set out below.
5.2 ETHERNET CABLED NETWORK
_Category 5e/6 - UTP Ethernet cables with RJ45 patch;
_Switch with a number of ports greater than or equal to the number of equipment fitted with UNITY
connected.
5.3 WI-FI NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Connect the product to the Wi-Fi network, taking into account the following requirements:
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Standard: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at
5GHz
or
2.4GHz;
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Security Protocol: WEP, WPA/WPA2, open (free) network; The Protocol WPA2 Enterprise is
not supported;
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There must be only one dedicated Access Point / Wi-Fi router that provides the service;
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DHCP enabled;
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It’s recommended to avoid broadcasting the same SSID, through 2.4 and 5 GHz, at the same
time.
In case of professional Access Point or if the equipment is used in a public / company network
(hotel, fitness facility) you must cover the following additional requirements:
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Configure the Access Point to broadcast only one SSID (Service Set Identifier) needed for the
equipment installation. The SSID must not be hidden;
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Program in the display of equipment (Customer Menu 2406: Network: Wi-Fi) just only the
SSID defined above;
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Frequency Band:
- 5GHz band only (not automatic) is the configuration suggested;
- If the Access Point is not provided with 5GHz band, 2.4GHz is fine but might need
some channel fine tuning by the local IT company. The best practice for 2.4GHz
Wi-Fi configuration is enabling Wi-Fi on one of the following channels: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9,
