Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e
A c c e s s / O n e ™
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Part Number: 210-0005-01 (Rev C)
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e
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LEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW THIS GUIDE BEFORE YOU COMMENCE ANY TASKS
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The box you have just opened contains several modules that are similar to each other in appearance. When assembled, these modules form
an Access/One Network Node. Also included in the box are a power supply and Dual Lock™ patches for attaching the Node to a desk, cubicle
or wall/ceiling mounting bracket. If ordered, external antennas, the mounting bracket and/or security locking cable are all packaged
separately. A wireless coverage map and Node inventory list generated by the Strix Architect/One™ application, or your own network map,
will be useful references during the Access/One Network installation process.
Adding a Network Node to Your Existing Access/One Network
If you are not familiar with Network Node assembly or the powering on procedure, go to the next section (new installation).
When adding a Network Node to an existing Access/One Network you must admit the Node to the wireless network before user connectivity is
allowed. To do this, perform the following steps:
1.
Assemble the Network Node.
2.
Power on the Network Node.
3.
Start the Manager/One™ application by clicking the Strix icon on the toolbar of your Web browser.
4.
Double-click on any Network Server in the Manager/One listing to display a map of all the Network Nodes.
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Select the newly installed Node on the map and admit it into the Access/One Network and the security domain (if your network is
partitioned into multiples). The new Node will inherit the network’s configuration and security settings when it reboots itself, rejoining
the network cloud as a fully authorized member.
Installing a New Access/One Network
The Access/One Network modules in the box are pre-positioned in the correct order for easy assembly of the Network Node; however, it is
always a good idea to double-check that the correct modules are in the box. The following bullet points will help you identify each module.
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The Base Module is always present. Its model number begins with the letters BME. It may have 0, 1 or 4 Ethernet ports.
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The Network Server Module (if present) must be placed directly above the Base Module. Its model number is NWSV.
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Wireless Modules are placed next. These modules have a model number that begins with the letters WM11 followed by Ae, Be or Ge.
The following table shows the supported physical stacking configurations for Wireless Modules, from bottom to top.
AM11AABG
AM11AABG
AM11AABG
AM11AABG
AM11AABG
WM11Ae WM11Be WM11Ge WM11Be
WM11Ge
WM11Ae WM11Ae WM11Ae WM11Ge WM11Ge
NWSV NWSV NWSV NWSV NWSV
BMEx BMEx BMEx BMEx BMEx
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If present, the Antenna Module is placed last. Its model number is AM11AABG. Strix Antenna Modules do not look like traditional
antennas because the antenna is contained within the module.
Assembling Nodes
It takes less than a minute to assemble a Network Node, and because of their unique wave design
there is only one way modules can be attached to each other. To assemble Nodes, perform the
following steps:
1.
Unpack the Base Module. If the Node is to be permanently attached to a desk, cubicle or
wall/ceiling bracket, then open the plastic bag with the Dual Lock patches, turn the
module over and attach the patches to the three sunken circles on the bottom of the
module (press hard to make sure each patch sticks firmly to the surface). Place the
module upright with the LED window facing you.
2.
Unpack the remaining modules. Using the above table as a guide for the correct stacking
order, simply snap each new module on top of the Node being assembled (an audible
click will be heard when modules are correctly attached to each other). A Network Node is
completely assembled when the Antenna Module is attached.
3.
Unless you plan to use Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), remove the power supply from its
packing box and insert the small DC power jack into the rear of the Base Module. The
power jack includes a locking mechanism, so you might have to turn it a quarter turn in
either direction to correctly fit the jack into place. Once inserted, turn the jack again in
any direction to lock it (to prevent the power cord from being pulled out accidentally).
Placing Nodes (Free Standing)
Nothing else needs to be done if you plan to place the Node on a desk, filing cabinet, book shelf,
or any other flat surface—the Node will stand on its own four rubber feet (the Dual Lock patches
do not need to be attached to the Base Module if the Node will be free standing).