MeshLinx MWI-5000 User Guide
MESHLINX CONFIDENTIAL
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802.11b, 802.11g and Bluetooth Access Points
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2.4GHz cordless telephones
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2.4GHz wireless cameras, area monitors, etc.
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Microwave ovens in regular use
3.1.5 Obstacles
RF signals at 2.4GHz do not easily pass through obstacles. Depending on the
construction material used, walls between the MWI-5000 System and the intended
station(s) attenuate the signal, thereby reducing the effective range. It is always best
to avoid as many walls as possible, especially if the walls have significant metal
content or foil-backed insulating materials.
Signals will traverse floors or ceilings, so it is possible to cover more than one floor
with a single MWI-5000 System, but they do tend to be severe attenuators, and you
should expect reduced range on the other side.
3.2
Power and Network Connections
The ideal location must also provide for power and network connections for the
MWI-5000 System. Because it is 802.3af compliant, a single Power over Ethernet
cable will provide both. If PoE hubs are not in use, the MWI-5000 System must be
located where a source of AC power is available.
3.2.1 Serial
Port
The serial port is RS-232C compliant. We recommend that this port be used for
initial configuration and testing. Once the settings for the wired Ethernet port and
the wireless interfaces are set to work with your network, any one of them (serial
port, Ethernet port, or wireless) may be used for configuration changes or AP
management. Be sure that the serial port settings of the attached terminal device are
the same as those of the MWI-5000 System.
