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Chapter 1
Introducing the WLS-IFC
Overview: WLS-IFC features
This user's guide contains all of the information you need to configure the WLS-IFC for wireless operation with
remote WLS-Series devices.
The WLS-IFC is a USB-to-wireless interface module that is supported under popular Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems. The WLS-IFC is fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports.
The WLS-IFC device operates as the interface between a computer and one or more remote WLS-Series
devices. The remote devices can be located up to 150 feet (50 meters) indoors, or up to ½ mile (750 m) outdoors
from the WLS-IFC.
You configure the network parameters required for communication with remote devices. All parameters are
software selectable. Only devices with the same parameter settings can communicate with each other. Once you
configure the WLS-IFC to communicate with remote devices, you can connect it to different computers without
having to configure the network parameters.
The WLS-IFC has LEDs that indicate the status of communication over the wireless link. An LED bar graph
shows the fade margin of signals received by the WLS-IFC.
The WLS-IFC is a standalone plug-and-play device which draws power through the USB cable. No external
power is required. All configurable options are software programmable.
WLS-IFC block diagram
WLS-IFC functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. The diagram shows the WLS-IFC
communicating with three remote WLS devices. There is no limit to the number of WLS devices that the WLS-
IFC can communicate with.
Figure 1. WLS-IFC functional block diagram
Software features
For information on the features of
Insta
Cal and the other software included with your WLS-IFC, refer to the
Quick Start Guide
that shipped with your device.
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