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Plotting the Plan
If you don’t already have a site plan indicating building dimensions, distances between
buildings, possible obstructions, parking segment, and other gated access points, contact
your facilities maintenance or project engineer. If none are available, you will need to visit
the site, take measurements and draw up a plan of your own.
Device Identification
Each device in the system will have its own unique identity. It will be important for you
to document that identity, along with capacities and locations, and to give each device
a common name such as “Parking Garage” or “Admin 1”. At a minimum, you must record
the Media Access Control number (MAC address) for each device. This 12-digit number is
assigned by the manufacturer of a network device so that it can be recognized as a unique
member of a network.
Note
The MAC address is most commonly shown on the back of or inside the device, so it’s
important to record this number before you install the device.
When you move on to configure the Host computer, it is essential to have a list identifying
each Controller and Wi-Q Gateway recognized by the system. We recommend creating
a temporary label for each device that includes the MAC address, device name, location,
capacity, and type of antenna so that installers on the site will have a reference for
installing the correct device in a location.
Interference
Wi-Q Technology transfers information between devices in the form of data packets over
the 2.4 GHz ISM band. This band frequency is very heavily used in many devices such as
wireless computer networks (802.11 Wi-Fi) and cordless phones, which increases the risk
of lost packets, that is, packets that do not make it from a controller to a Wi-Q Gateway
because of interference. Interference can also reduce controller battery life due to the
constant re-broadcasting of packets and lost connections to the Wi-Q Gateways. To
achieve maximum efficiency in Wi-Q Interface, this frequency range must be managed
effectively. Therefore, the installer must know the positions and channels of all the 2.4 GHz
wireless devices in the segment and ensure channels are assigned to each device so that
there is minimum frequency overlap with adjacent or nearby devices.
Extended Range
It is likely that you will have locations in your segment separated by distances greater than
300 feet. You may want to consider adding a Wi-Q Gateway with a directional antenna to
extend the transmit range.
Summary of Contents for BEST Wi-Q ONGUARD
Page 7: ...A Glossary Glossary 109 B Lock Installation Lock Installation 113 ...
Page 40: ...40 2 Select Inbound Rules Figure 13 Inbound Rules Select Inbound Rules ...
Page 45: ...45 7 De select the Public option Click Next Figure 18 De select Public ...
Page 52: ...52 Figure 27 Wi Q Interface Setup Wizard Click Next ...
Page 57: ...57 Figure 33 Custom Setup Options Click Next ...
Page 75: ...75 To add a new Sign On Credential 1 Select Add Figure 52 Add Segment Sign On Credential 1 ...
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