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Quick Start Guide
Select a location for the
BaseStation and/or Remote Transceiver
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System range and performance may be greatly reduced if antennas are
blocked or obstructed.
• Always operate the system with both antennas attached, located
as high as possible and away from all obstructions (especially
metal).
• Never use the antennas on the back of the BaseStation when the
BaseStation is in a rack (greatly reduced range will be experienced).
• When using the omni-directional whip antennas, always locate
them as close as possible to the center of the coverage area.
• When using directional antennas, always aim them in the same
general direction.
• When remotely locating antennas, use only high quality 50 ohm,
low loss, RF cable (45 ft max, or approx 14m).
• Remote antenna location of up to 1500 ft (approx 457m) using
standard CAT-5 wiring may be achieved using the optional Tempest
Remote Transceiver.
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Plug your Transceiver into the BaseStation prior to powering ON the
BaseStation.
• Connect the AC power cord to the BaseStation and to the AC
wall outlet.
• Turn the BaseStation on via the front panel ON/OFF switch.
• The first time you power up the BaseStation, you will be
prompted to “select an authorized band for your location.”
• There are seven RF bands that use different parts of the 2.4GHz
spectrum.
• Scroll to an appropriate band for your location and press ENTER
to select.
• Press MENU to return to the operational screen.
Band 1 is appropriate for most, but not all locations worldwide
(US is band 1). Some countries require that you use a limited
portion of the 2.4GHz band. It is the user’s responsibility to
ensure you select a band that is permitted for use in your
location.
Power ON the BaseStation
Selecting the RF band
MHz
Band Start
End
Wide Avoid 802.11b/g
1 2400 2480 80
None
2 2400 2450 50
11
3 2423 2473 50
1
4 2431 2480 49
1,2
5 2400 2428 28
7,8,9,10,11
6 2423 2450 27
1,11
7 2453 2480 27
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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From the front of the BaseStation, follow the steps below:
• Press MENU (Main Menu).
• Press 1 (BaseStation Settings).
• Scroll to 7 (Tech Menu) and press ENTER. A Tech Menu warning
message will appear—Press ENTER to proceed.
• Press ENTER or 1 (Radio Configuration).
• Press ENTER or 1 (Network Number) and select a network other
than zero, and press ENTER to save setting.
• If you have multiple BaseStations, ensure you select a different
Network Number for each BaseStation.
• Collocated BaseStations should be in the same Network Number
Group.
• Press MENU to return to previous menu; press 2 (Lockout Key)
and select a lockout key other than 255 and press ENTER to save
setting.
• Press MENU repeatedly until you get back to the operational
screen.
• Power the BaseStation OFF; wait 10 seconds and power the
BaseStation ON again.
Changing the Default RF Configuration
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Tempest2400 operates in the 2400 to 2483 MHz frequency
spectrum and should never be synced with Tempest900 models.
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Tempest
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BaseStations and BeltStations are shipped with a
default RF configuration. It is highly recommended that you
change your system from the default to ensure proper RF
performance, especially in the presence of other Tempest systems.
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A BeltStation must be paired with a BaseStation for any
communication to take place. Pairing should be done AFTER the
default RF configuration is changed on the BaseStation.
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Charge the BeltStation batteries prior to starting set-up.
Important things you need to know
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