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MWS100 Configuration Guide FCC Notice This wireless network device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Nodes are deployed, the MWS100 provides broadband data access and seamless roaming between nodes, even at high vehicle speeds. The MWS100 contains two 802.11-type radios. One is an 802.11g radio that operates in the 2.4 GHz band. The other is an 802.11a radio that operates in either the 5 GHz band or the 4.9 GHz U.S.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Front Panel Indicators 2 Front Panel Connectors 3 Rear Panel Connectors Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System...
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Note: In the U.S. the 5150-5250MHz band is only available for indoor applications. It is the responsibility of the installer to configure the MWS100 to use this band only when it is installed indoor.
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RED wire to the positive DC supply. The MWS100 is designed to operate from a minimum of 11 VDC * to a maximum of 52 VDC and a maximum current draw of 2 A.
“Reboot” button, which must be pressed for the change to take effect. The first step to configure an MWS100 is to select which radio will be used as a Wireless Station to connect to the Strix Access/One® mesh network. The 11a radio is the default for this.
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Selection Method is “SSID” and is correct for most applications. Enter the SSID used by the network for MWS100 applications, and then select the Security Mode and Security Keys associated with that SSID. This information should be available from the operator of the Strix Access/One®...
Configuration” screen. Set the SSID which client radios will use to connect to the MWS100. The default behavior is for this SSID to be broadcast. This may be overridden with the “Suppress SSID” checkbox. Enter Security Mode and Keys. Access may be further restricted to specific client MAC addresses by pressing the “Manage ACL”...
Configuration settings may now be verified on the “Home” screen. This screen shows the connection status of the MWS100 Station radio as well as that of the MWS100 Access Point. Check to ensure that the MWS100 Station radio has associated to a Strix Access/One®...
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Statistics – Various statistics useful for troubleshooting MWS100 operation. Wireless History – Contains a chart showing a 24 hour history of the signal strength of the Access/One® Mesh Network Access Point(s) as seen by the MWS100 Station radio. Strix Systems Access/One Edge...
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