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  • Page 1: Access Point

    wireless access point User Manual Revision F – 08 June 2017...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MST WAP – User Manual Contents Revision History ........................5 Contact Details ........................6 Australia ..........................6 Denver ..........................6 Canada ..........................6 China ..........................6 About This Manual ......................... 7 Conventions used in the manual ..................7 Icons ........................... 7 Related Publications......................
  • Page 4 Appendix B: Using the Console Port to Supply Power ............43 Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications ................. 45 Appendix D: Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device ..........47 Appendix E: Device Discovery ..................... 50 Appendix F: Time Zone Indices and Offsets ................ 52 Appendix G: Repairs and Maintenance ................

  • Page 5: Revision History

    MST WAP – User Manual Revision History Revision Change Date User Manual for WAP hardware Rev C and September 2011 firmware 2.22.4 Updated for firmware 2.24.2 December 2012 WAP-N Update January 2017 Added fuse specification May 2017 Revised 2.3 and Appendixes B,J...

  • Page 6: Contact Details

    MST WAP – User Manual Contact Details Australia Sydney L 5, 113 Wicks Road North Ryde, NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA Tel: +61 2 9491 6500 United States Denver 13301 W 43rd Drive Golden Colorado 80403 USA Tel: +1 303-951 0570 Canada...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Note: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information. The Information is supplied on the condition that the recipient will make their own determination as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes prior to use.
  • Page 8 MST WAP – User Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    This chapter presents the features and functions of ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP) and shows how it is integrated within a network. Mine Site Technologies' ImPact WAP is an 802.11 b/g/n wireless access point. It is used in conjunction with the ImPact Wireless Network Switch, providing a wireless network for surface and hard rock mining environments.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    MST WAP – User Manual 1.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of the WAP are illustrated below.

  • Page 11: System Layout

    MST WAP – User Manual Description Function Power indicator LED Solid green indicates power is applied to the unit Wireless Local Area Network Lit when the WLAN is active, and flashes when (WLAN) indicator LED wireless data is transmitted or received.

  • Page 12: Connectivity

    Note: The Network Switch connected to the WAP needs to receive a minimum of 15VDC in order to supply PoE power from its Ethernet Ports. Please consult your MST System Engineer in regards to planning power distribution for your network. 1.3.2 Wireless Radio WAP-N can be configured with up to four Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs), each associated with a different VLAN.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installation

    MST WAP – User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Topics:  Pre-installation Planning  WAP Mounting  Antenna Mounting Options  Examples of WAP Installation Schemes  Ethernet Cable  Coaxial cable This chapter describes the options for mounting and installation of WAPs, antennas, and the connection of cables.

  • Page 14: Pre-Installation Planning

    MST WAP – User Manual 2.1 Pre-installation Planning A site inspection of a mine is conducted by an MST System Engineer to determine network requirements and design before installation. The following factors affect the configuration of the network required: ...

  • Page 15: Antenna Mounting Options

    MST WAP – User Manual 3. A hole is drilled into the mine roof and the WAP is secured into the roof using Chemset adhesive. Mounting the 1. A WAP can be WAP into the directly mounted to the rock face...
  • Page 16 MST WAP – User Manual Mounting Description Picture Option Mounting a 1. The Yagi antenna Yagi antenna is attached to the or panel mounting pole using antenna to the U-clamps and nuts. mine tunnel 2. A threaded metal roof. bar is screwed into the mounting pole.

  • Page 17: Examples Of Wap Installation Schemes

    MST WAP – User Manual 2.4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes The installation and placement of antennas and WAPs in a mine will depend on the wireless coverage type, rock type and tunnel topology. Some examples of installation schemes are described and illustrated in the following sections.

  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation

    MST WAP – User Manual 2.4.2 Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation  A WAP is mounted to the inside wall of a Cap Lamp room, powered and connected to the WAP in the next location.  A dipole antenna is connected to the WAP and is bolted on the roof of the Cap Lamp room.

  • Page 19: Ethernet Cable

    Ethernet cable. The WAP-N is normally connected and powered via an M12-to-RJ45 Ethernet cable from the WAP-N's Ethernet port to an MST Wireless Network Switch (NS50), but can also be powered by a separate PoE power supply.
  • Page 20 MST WAP – User Manual Important:  All coaxial cable and antenna connections must be electrically insulated using self-amalgamating rubber tape.  The PoE supply must conform to the 802.3af (Mode A) standard. The WAP-N is NOT compatible with Mode B power supplies.

  • Page 21: Coaxial Cable

    MST WAP – User Manual Screw tight the RJ45 protective cover on the cable to the mating jack on the switch. Align the pins of the Ethernet cable's M12 connector to the Ethernet port of the WAP. Push the connector to...
  • Page 22 MST WAP – User Manual Step Procedure Illustration Remove the protective dust cap from the antenna port. Connect the antenna or coaxial cable plug to the RP-TNC jack on the WAP and tighten the outer sleeve. Insulate the connection using self-amalgamating rubber tape.
  • Page 23 MST WAP – User Manual Wind the rubber tape at an angle back down towards the base of the connection and cut the tape. Cable tie and mount the coaxial cable so it is free from obstructions. Important: All unused antenna ports must remain covered with the supplied dust caps.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3. Configuration Using The Web Interface

    Screenshots apply to devices with firmware version 1.4.16. The ImPact WAP has a built-in web-server that is accessible by a PC to configure settings. A PC can access the web browser interface by making a TCP/IP connection to the device.

  • Page 25: Logging Onto The Web Browser Interface

    MST WAP – User Manual 3.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface The web browser interface has a login screen like the one shown below: To log in to the web browser interface: 1. Launch your web browser and enter http://<WAP IP address> in the address field.

  • Page 26: Status Menus

    MST WAP – User Manual Settings – covers Network and System settings, which can all be changed after editing mode has been enabled. To enable editing press Configure button which appears in the middle of the screen. 3.3 Status Menus 3.3.1 Obtaining Device Information...
  • Page 27 MST WAP – User Manual Note: Changes in this display are dependent on the web browser. Some web browsers may report an error when obtaining WLAN status, or require refreshing the web browser screen.

  • Page 28: Obtaining Network Statistics

    MST WAP – User Manual 3.3.2 Obtaining Network Statistics The Statistics tab contains Wireless clients, LLDP neighbours, and Port statistics (ports can be further described as Ethernet port, 4 x WLANs and Mesh).  MAC Address: The address of the client device.
  • Page 29 MST WAP – User Manual Note: The Wireless Clients list groups devices by the wireless SSID with which they are associated. An example of Port Statistics:...

  • Page 30: Tag Tracking Information

    MST WAP – User Manual 3.3.3 Tag Tracking Information The Tracking tab contains Live Tag reads and shows their associated Received Signal Strengths Indicators (RSSI). Sequence number identifies the last received packet. 3.4 Settings Menus Any of the settings within this menu can be edited after enabling the configuration mode by...

  • Page 31: Viewing And Changing Network Configuration

    MST WAP – User Manual 3.4.1 Viewing and Changing Network Configuration Network Tab contains interfaces that allow viewing and modifying configurations related to Ethernet and Radio networks, Global VLAN definitions and priorities, VLAN Port mapping and Tracking engines. Examples of these interfaces are given below: There are four WLANs available and each one can be disabled or enabled.
  • Page 32 MST WAP – User Manual Note: VLAN list is the list of global VLAN definitions pushed from ICA software to all MST network devices to make configuration task more convenient. Clicking on Enabled check box preselects a particular VLAN network definition for inclusion...

  • Page 33: Viewing And Changing System Configuration

    MST WAP – User Manual 3.4.1 Viewing and Changing System Configuration System Tab contains interfaces that allow viewing and modifying settings related to Device configuration updates (such as Device name, TFTP Server Address, System Date, Time and others), as well as Actions related to Firmware management. Examples of these...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4. Centralised Configuration Management

    MST WAP – User Manual Chapter 4. Centralised Configuration Management Topics:  Device Management Overview  TFTP Server Overview  TFTP Parameters Centralised configuration management is an alternative configuration method to the web interface. It uses Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) to enable devices to read and apply configuration files from a TFTP server.

  • Page 35: Device Management Overview

    MST WAP – User Manual 4.1 Device Management Overview The ICA Administration Console (v1.4.0 and later) supports the creation of Access Point configuration templates. A Site Default template is created at installation and applied to all managed devices. New templates can be copied from the Site Default and applied to selected devices, and further overrides can be applied to individual devices.

  • Page 36: Access Point

    MST WAP – User Manual AP Configuration Template Details This section contains the details for each template:  System ID is an automatically assigned identifier used by the ICA.  Name - A name or description for the template. ...
  • Page 37 MST WAP – User Manual To edit an existing entry: Click on that entry, fill in the relevant fields on the right, then click the Save button or press Ctrl + S: Manage Configuration To have an AP's configuration managed by the ICA, tick the Manage Configuration checkbox, and select the correct template from the dropdown menu.

  • Page 38: Tftp Server Overview

    4.2 TFTP Server Overview Note: This configuration method is not commonly used. For more information on TFTP server and configuration file requirements for ImPact access points, please contact MST. Centralised configuration management using ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, or a third party TFTP server, involves the following steps: 1.
  • Page 39 Configuration is not required when communicating with an AeroScout positioning engine. • tracking.tracker.x.* - These settings configure up to two MST Tracker Engines that the access point will send information to. The "x" in each parameter is replaced by the tracking engine number.
  • Page 40 MST WAP – User Manual...

  • Page 41: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide This chapter will help diagnose and solve any problems with WAP installation and operation. Problem Possible Causes Solution WAP is not operational Insufficient power is Measure the voltage on the when it is connected to available to the NS50 to NS50 main rail.
  • Page 42 MST WAP – User Manual with Mode B power supplies. Poor wireless signal Antennas are not properly Antennas should be strength mounted and positioned. mounted and positioned to provide optimal coverage, free from obstruction by vehicles and machinery. Refer to Chapter 2...

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Using The Console Port To Supply Power

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix B: Using the Console Port to Supply Power As an alternative to using Power Over Ethernet a WAP4 may be powered from a DC power supply via its Console Port. When powering a WAP4 using the Console Port it is recommended that a 10-27VDC power supply capable of supplying greater than 10W be used.
  • Page 44 MST WAP – User Manual...

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications Ethernet cable must conform to the following specifications when connecting to ImPact network devices:  Polyethylene jacket  5.0-6.5mm outer diameter  Stranded cable for lengths less than 30m ...
  • Page 46 MST WAP – User Manual...

  • Page 47: Appendix D: Connecting A Pc To An Impact Network Device

    This Appendix specifies how to set up a PC connection (with Windows XP operating system) to connect to an ImPact Wireless Network Switch or WAP. 1. Connect a PC to the device's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If the PC is already part of the network, note its TCP/IP configuration settings.
  • Page 48 MST WAP – User Manual 4. On the General tab, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed. 5. Click the Use the following IP address option button.
  • Page 49 MST WAP – User Manual 6. In the IP address field, enter a fixed (static) IP address within the Subnet range of the target device's IP address (for example 192.168.1.100). 7. In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0. Click OK.

  • Page 50: Appendix E: Device Discovery

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix E: Device Discovery The MST Device Scanner can be used to discover and change the IP address of ImPact devices from any PC connected to the same network switch (i.e. the tool will not work if there is a router between the PC and the device being scanned).
  • Page 51 MST WAP – User Manual This will open a dialogue box allowing you to set the device to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP, or to manually set an IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway with the Use the following IP address option.

  • Page 52: Appendix F: Time Zone Indices And Offsets

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix F: Time Zone Indices and Offsets The table below specifies time-zone indices and offset values entered in the site configuration file. time.timezone.index Country time.timezone.offset Value Value Eniwetok, Kwajalein -43200 Midway Island, Samoa -39600 Hawaii...
  • Page 53 MST WAP – User Manual time.timezone.index Country time.timezone.offset Value Value Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn 7200 Jerusalem 7200 Baghdad 10800 Kuwait, Riyadh 10800 Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd 10800 Nairobi 10800 Tehran 10800 Abu Dhabi, Muscat 14400 Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan 14400 Kabul 16200...
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  • Page 55: Appendix G: Repairs And Maintenance

    2. Using a MinePhone handset, verify the signal strength is within specification. (Refer to site-specific commissioning data). Testing RF receive path for 1. Stand 50M away from the ImPact WAP with two AeroScout tags. 2. Open the web browser interface and select the Status>Tracking web page.
  • Page 56 MST WAP – User Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix H: Acronyms

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix H: Acronyms Acronym Meaning Alternating Current Access Point Direct Current IP address Internet Protocol address IPxx Ingress Protection rating MAC address Media Access Control address Mine Site Technologies Network Switch Power Over Ethernet Power Supply Unit...

  • Page 58: Appendix I: Hardware Warranty And Software License Agreement

    (either an individual or a single entity) and Mine Site Technologies. Mine Site Technologies (MST) firmware may include associated software components, media, printed materials and electronic documentation. By installing, copying or otherwise using MST firmware, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. This license agreement...
  • Page 59 MST firmware in your possession. 4. COPYRIGHT All title, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the MST firmware and any copies thereof are owned by Mine Site Technologies. All title and intellectual property rights in and...
  • Page 60 'authorised users' use of or inability to use the MST firmware, even if Mine Site Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will Mine Site Technologies be liable for loss of data or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential (including lost profit), or other damages based in contract, tort or otherwise.

  • Page 61: Appendix J: Specifications

    MST WAP – User Manual Appendix J: Specifications General Dimensions 180mm (W) x 200mm (D) x 60mm (H) Connectivity Console Port: for external DC power Ethernet Port: 100BASETX with 802.3af (Mode A) power receiving capability 802.11b/g/n Radio port 2 x RP-TNC antenna ports (with diversity support)
  • Page 62 MST WAP – User Manual Regulation FCC Part 15 (for the radio card) certifications Wi-Fi security WEP (64/128-bit encryption) WPA2 Compatibility Fully inter-operable with 802.11b/g/n compliant product 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz Frequency band Modulation DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)

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