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Chapter
1
Understanding the Wireless Network Switch
This chapter presents the features and functions of the ImPact Wireless
Network Switch (WNS) and shows how it is integrated within a
network. Topics:
• Hardware Overview
• System Layout
Mine Site Technologies' ImPact WNS consists of a managed fibre
optic Ethernet switch and two 802.11 b/g wireless access points. It
• Connectivity
provides wired and wireless network access for surface and hard rock
mining environments. The WNS forms a network infrastructure where
voice, tracking, video and process control applications can be used to
enhance mining safety and communications.
The WNS has the following features:
• Four fibre optic Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Four internal 10/100 Ethernet ports
• Four external 10/100 Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
capability
• Two 802.11b/g wireless access points
• Powder-coated stainless steel enclosure meeting Ingress Protection
IP66 standards
• AeroScout
®
tag reading capability, allowing real time tracking of
assets and personnel
• Composite cabling system incorporating fibre optic data and DC
power
• Low power design, with a wide input voltage from 10-50VDC
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for remote
monitoring
• Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for wireless VLAN trunking
with other ImPact network devices.
For detailed specifications on the WNS, see ImPact Wireless Network
Switch Specifications on page 119.
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