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Modifying the Network
Removing a WCI from a Network
If a coordinator WCI fails, the network ceases to exist. If the other WCIs that were members of the
disbanded network find an open network within radio range, they will try to join that network.To
prevent that from occurring, you can remove WCIs from the network until the coordinator WCI is
replaced.
Using Tracer TU
After attaching Tracer TU to a wireless device:
1.
Select
Remove from Network
from the
Wireless
menu.
2. Change the rotary address setting on the WCI to prevent the WCI from re-joining the network.
Using the WCI
To remove a member (non-coordinator) WCI, press its START button (10–15 seconds) until the
green NWK LED turns Off.
Note:
The same action performed on the coordinator WCI will disband the network.
After the WCI is dropped from the network, the equipment managed by the associated unit
controller is under the direct, local control of the unit controller.
Replacing a WCI on a Network
See
“Replacing a Failed WCI,” p. 26
Closing the Network
To prevent WCIs from joining an open network (indicated by an illuminated OPEN_NET LED), you
can close the network by using Tracer TU or a member WCI.
Using Tracer TU
After attaching Tracer TU to a wireless device, select
Close Network
from the
Wireless
menu.
Using a WCI
To close an open network (indicated by an illuminated OPEN NET LED) so that other WCIs cannot
join, push the OPEN NET button on the network coordinator WCI. (Pushing the OPEN NET button
on an open member WCI closes just that one WCI.)
Disbanding a Network
Some rare circumstances may require disbanding the network.
Using Tracer TU
After attaching Tracer TU to the network coordinator, select
Disband Network
from the
Wireless
menu. As the network disbands, the NWK LEDs on all WCIs on the network respond by turning Off.
Using a WCI
Press the START button (for approximately 10-15 seconds) on the coordinator WCI until the yellow
CRD LED and the green NWK LED turn Off. As the network disbands, the NWK LEDs on all WCIs
on the network respond by turning Off.
