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TS9000/TS9050 TouchStar Systems User Manual
connector is used. For Ethernet connections, an RJ-45 connector
is used. For wireless network communications, a non-standard
RF antenna connector (reverse BNC, reverse TNC or reverse
SMA) is provided.
Hardwired Network Connections
In a hard-wired, fixed-mount application, the TouchStar com-
puter connects to the LAN and server by connecting a cable to
the NET connector on the computer’s rear panel. The TS9000
supports Ethernet and Token Ring connections.
• Token Ring
The TouchStar system can be configured to support a 16
megabyte per second (Mbps) Token Ring connection.
• Ethernet
The Ethernet connection operates with most network
adapters that comply with IEEE 802.3 10Base2 (thin coax),
10Base5 (thick coax) or 10BaseT (twisted pair) standards.
Figure 7. Network Connection
Wireless Network Connections
In wireless applications, the radio link between the TouchStar
and hard-wired network access points provides the network
connection. The TouchStar is equipped with a 2.4 GHz spread-
spectrum radio transceiver and antenna which provide the link
to strategically-located network access points which are hard-
wired into the network. These access points provide overlap-
ping RF coverage (cells) within a building or other facility
which enables uninterrupted network communications regard-
less of vehicle location. Line-of-sight configurations are recom-
mended whenever possible. A site survey should be performed
to measure the link quality and received signal strengths prior
to permanently mounting the access points. For detailed infor-
mation regarding the planning of a wireless network, please
contact Citadel directly.
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