AMX Wireless Compact Flash Card NXA-WC80211GCF Installation Manual

Overview
The NXA-WC80211G/CF (FG2255-07) is a 2.4 GHz WiFi LAN CF Card with external
PIFA antenna.which upgrades a Modero panel's wireless RF capabilities from 802.11b
to 802.11g. This card provides several methods of wireless encryption and data
security such as WPA, WPA2, and WEP.
In addition to being backwards compatible with 802.11b networks, this card can be
installed in MVP, CV7, 700Vi, CV10(/PB) and 1000Vi panels. To fully utilize these
newer wireless security features, this card must be used in tandem with the latest
Modero firmware upgrade available at www.amx.com.
NXA-WC80211G/CF
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Specifications

NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • 0.22" x 1.68" x 2.40" (5.6 mm x 42.80 mm x 61.0 mm)
Weight: • 19.50 grams (0.043 lbs)
Features: • Compact Flash Type I form factor
• Enhanced range and throughput
• Features wireless security such as: WPA, WPA2 and WEP
• Field-installable
• Incorporates DSSS and OFDM radio technology
• Operates at ISM frequency bands of 2.4 GHz, while providing data
transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps.
• Support for IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g
• Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 64-bit and 128-bit
data encryption, along with an Re4 encryption cipher (64/128-bit)
• Supports authentication methods such as: EAP-FAST, EAP-LEAP,
EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS
• Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit and 128-bit data
encryption (known to the on-board firmware as Static WEP)
Antenna Type: • External PIFA antenna (factory-installed)
Bus Interface: • Compact Flash Type I
Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, IC, TELEC, and Wi-Fi
Media Access
• CSMA/CA with ACK
Control Technique:
Media Access • Using 802.11b DSSS communication:
DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
Control Techniques:
DQPSK @ 2 Mbps
CCK @ 5.5 Mbps
• Using 802.11g OFDM communication:
BPSK @ 6 and 9 Mbps
QPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps
16-QAM @ 24 and 36 Mbps
64-QAM @ 48 and 54 Mbps
Network Architecture: • Infrastructure mode (Client-to-Access Point)
Operating Channels: • Using 802.11b & g communication:
- 04: (Ch 10 - 13) - France
- 11: (Ch 1 - 11) - North America (USA)
- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Europe ETSI
- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Japan (802.11g)
- 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan (802.11b)
Note: To alter the card's default country code (North America), contact
an AMX Technical Support representative for detailed procedures and
information.
Operating • Temperature: 0°C ~ 45°C (32°F to 113°F) (operating) and
Environment:
• Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and
(non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage)
Operating Voltage: • 3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage
Power Consumption: • @ 802.11b communication:
- RX: 270 mA
- TX: 435 mA
- Standby: 240 mA
• @ 802.11g communication:
- RX: 270 mA
- TX: 460 mA
- Standby: 240 mA
Radio Data Rate: • 802.11g compliant: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36,
48, and 54 (OFDM) Mbps data rates
Radio Technology: • Using 802.11b communication: DSSS/CCK
• Using 802.11g communication: DSSS/CCK, OFDM
NXA-WC80211G/CF
PIFA antenna
with metal plate
-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) (storage)
Wireless 802.11g CompactFlash Card
NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.)
Receiver Sensitivity: • Using 802.11b communication @ FER<8%:
1 Mbps: -94 dBm (max)
2 Mbps: -93 dBm (max)
5.5 Mbps: -92 dBm (max)
11 Mbps: -90 dBm (max)
• Using 802.11g communication @ PER <10%:
6 Mbps: -87 dBm (max)
9 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
12 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
18 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)
24 Mbps: -82 dBm (max)
36 Mbps: -78 dBm (max)
48 Mbps: -74 dBm (max)
54 Mbps: -72 dBm (max)
RF Frequency Ranges: • Using 802.11b & g communication:
Europe ETSI: 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
France: 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz
Japan (802.11b): 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
Japan (802.11g): 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
North America: 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz
Standard • IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
Conformance:
• IEEE 802.11e
• IEEE 802.11i
• Wi-Fi (WPA and WPA2)
Touch Panel • MVP-7500 (FG5965-01)
• MVP-8400 (FG5965-05)
Compatibility:
• MVP-8400i (FG5965-04)
• NXT-CV7 (FG2258-01K)
• NXD-700Vi (FG2258-04K)
• NXT-CV10 (FG2259-01K)
• NXT-CV10/PB (FG2259-03K)
• NXD-1000Vi (FG2259-04K)
Transmit Output • 802.11b communication: 12 +-1 dBm (1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps)
• 802.11g communication: 12 +-1 dBm (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,
Power:
and 54 Mbps)
Wireless LAN • EAP-FAST
• EAP-LEAP
Security:
• EAP-PEAP
• EAP-TLS
• EAP-TTLS
• WEP 64 & 128
• WPA-PSK
Included • Double-sided adhesive tape
• Mounting Template cutout (62-2255-04)
Accessories:
• NXA-WC80211GCF Quick Start Guide
Other AMX • NXA-WAP250G Modero Wireless Access Point (FG2255-50)
• Upgrade Compact Flash memory (factory programmed with
Equipment:
firmware.) These Compact Flash cards now come with
panel-specific firmware for the MVP, CV7, and CV10 touch panels.
Before You Begin - Upgrade the Firmware
Upload the latest panel-specific kit file to your existing MVP, CV7, or CV10 touch
panel and then confirm the firmware file update was successful. Refer to your panel's
instruction manual for detailed communication and Kit file upload procedures.
Each panel should be updated using its associated panel-specific kit file:
• MVP-7500 - SW5965_01.kit
• MVP-8400 - SW5965_02.kit
• MVP-8400i - SW5965_02.kit
• NXT/D-CV7 - SW2258_01.kit
• NXD-700vi - SW2258_04.kit
• NXT/D-CV10 - SW2259_01.kit
• NXD-1000vi - SW2259_04.kit
This firmware file provides both backwards compatibility with the previous 802.11b
cards and new security protocols for the new 802.11g wireless CF card.
Caution: If you don't first update the firmware file on the panel, before proceeding with
the card upgrade process, you will be required to configure NetLinx Studio to
communicate with the target panel via a direct USB connection. In this communication
scenario, your PC acts as a Virtual NetLinx Master establishing a secure USB
connection to the target panel and then uploading the new Kit file.
NXA-WC80211GCF Card and Antenna Overview
This upgrade kit requires that pre-existing panels first be removed from their current
location (surface, wall or docking station) before an installer can access the internal
circuit boards and upgrade a pre-existing 802.11b wireless CF card.
MVP panels require the use of a cardboard cutout (Mounting Template) to properly
position the metal antenna plate onto the inner surface of the unit's rear plastic
housing.
CV7 and CV10 panels only require locating the Compact Flash's metal cover plate on
the main circuit board and then adhering the terminal antenna connector to that
location using the included double-sided adhesive tape.
Note: If the CF metal cover plate is not present over the wireless card slot on a CV7 or
CV10 panel, you can use the adhesive tape to secure the terminal antenna to the
surface of the new card (atop the product label).
Installation Guide
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