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Page 1: User Guide
Ekahau T301W Wi-Fi Location Tag User Guide... - Page 2 Your use of the Ekahau software described in this user manual and its documentation are governed by the terms set forth in your license agreement. Your use of this Ekahau software contrary to the terms of this User Manual may void the warranty, if any, described in your license agreement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.3 De-activation / Resetting to Factory Settings ............19 4.4 Firmware Update ....................19 4.5 Optimizing Battery Life ................... 20 4.6 Turning off the T301W Tag ..................20 4.7 Charging the T301W tag ..................20 5 Technical specifications ....................23 5.1 General ........................ - Page 4 T301W...
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Page 5: Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Introduction The Ekahau T301W Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Ekahau Real-Time Location System) that consists of Ekahau T301 family tags, Ekahau RTLS Controller (ERC) software platform and Ekahau Vision end-user application. It is designed to be worn by patients, employees, children and other individuals, and it enables real-time visibility into a person’s exact location –... -
Page 6: User Interface
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3 User Interface Figure 1.1. T301W user interface 1.4 Status Indication LEDs The tag is equipped with two multi-color LEDs that provide status indication. The table below lists the different modes of the tag LEDs: Action Status... -
Page 7: Initial Activation Of The Tag
2.3 Activation Procedure For the tags to be able to communicate with the Ekahau RTLS Controller, the tag needs to be activated e.g. the tag needs to be given the necessarry parameter to associate with the network. At least the IP address of the Ekahau RTLS Controller, SSID of the network used and the IP configuration method are required. - Page 8 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag T301W tag. After completing the "Positioning engine settings", the status bar should show "Engine Ok". These are the minimum settings needed. Figure 2.1. Specifying the Engine IP address and Maintenance interval In case Engine Port, Maintenance port, and/or Maintenance IP needs to be changed, go to "Advanced"...
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Page 9: Configuring Scan Settings
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Note When activating the T301W tags, only an initial setup is required for the tag to associate with the network. All the settings can be set and changed from the Ekahau RTLS Controller. Ekahau Activator T301 only provides a set of basic settings. -
Page 10: Configuring Wlan Settings
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Warning Only use channels that really exists in you Wi-Fi network. Activating unnecessary channels will reduce the tag battery lifetime! 2.3.3 Configuring WLAN Settings Input the Wi-Fi Network SSID and select the Encryption method used. If WEP 64/128 or WPA2- PSK is used type in the network key. -
Page 11: Activation
Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag If you only activate a single tag and wish to use static IP setting. Please input Start IP Address = End IP Address. Figure 2.5. Specifying IP settings 2.3.5 Activation If the supported Wi-Fi adapter is inserted and all the settings are shown OK in the status bar, the Activate button should now be active. - Page 12 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Figure 2.6. When all the settings are OK, you can start activating the tags The Activation window shows all the settings on the upper side of the window. The list of the activated tags will appead on the area below.
- Page 13 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Figure 2.7. The Activator is ready to start activating the tags When the activation window appears, the Activator is ready to start activating the tags. To activate the tag, press the small Activation Button on the side of the tag. The tag will play the vibrator when the Activation Button is pressed.
- Page 14 After completing activating the tags, close the activation window. After you have finished the activation, you can save the configuration for future use from the file menu. If you save the settings on Ekahau Activator T301.ini the setup will be the default every time the Activator is started.
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Page 15: List Of Available Settings In The Activator
RTLS Controller. Engine Port (UDP) Port number of location Port number 8552 protocol port of ERC. Maintenance IP IP Address of Ekahau IP Address 0.0.0.0 RTLS Controller, from where TAG gets the set- tings. Typically same as the Engine IP... - Page 16 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Setting Description Values Default value Mode Defines the location Generic (ELP) (Associ- Generic (ELP) update mode. Select ated Mode) either "Associated Aerohive (Beaconing Mode" or one of the Mode) "Beacon Modes". Aruba (Beaconing Mode) Cisco CCX (Beaconing Mode)
- Page 17 Chapter 2. Initial Activation of the Tag Setting Description Values Default value Address range Sets the start and end IP address. 0.0.0.0 address of the range 0.0.0.0 used to assign the IP addresses to the tags when Static IP is used Network mask Tag netmask when IP address...
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Page 19: Configuration After Initial Activation
3.1 Tag Configuration Settings in ERC Configs Page In Ekahau RTLS Controller it is possible to create a configuration to a single tag or a group config- uration to multiple tags. After the tags are activated, the configurations are applied to tags from the Tags page. - Page 20 Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation Setting Description Values (Default underlined) Name Name for the configuration set. Free text Description Description for the configuration set. Free text Channels Scan Channels Sets the channels scanned during 1- 11; 12 (EU); 13 (EU); 14 (Japan) a location scan.
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Page 21: Tag Actions Available In Erc Tags Properties Page
Chapter 3. Configuration After Initial Activation Setting Description Values (Default underlined) Initial Scan Count Number of scans the tag does on 1 - 10 each triggered scan despite the triggering event. Used to improve the accuracy in difficult conditions and for rarely scanning applications. Delay between initial scans Delay between the scans. - Page 22 Note Currently the T301W's vibration is controlled and configured by using the same commands that are used with the Buzzer. Remember that T301W tag does not have a buzzer alarm!
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Page 23: Tag Operation
4.3 De-activation / Resetting to Factory Settings The T301W tag can be reset back to factory settings by pressing the Activation Button on the side of the tag. Use small pen or pin to press the button. The tag will be reset to factory settings immediately. -
Page 24: Optimizing Battery Life
4.6 Turning off the T301W Tag The T301W tag can only be turned off by resetting the tag to factory settings which is explained in chapter De-activation / Resetting to Factory Settings on page 19. To continue using the tag after resetting, you have to re-activate it following the instructions explained in chapter Activation Procedure on page 3. - Page 25 Just connect the charger and leave the tag to recharge overnight. Warning Only use Ekahau supported adapters for charging the tags. Warning Recharge the tag only in room temperature conditions, 0 °C - 40°C (32 °F - 104 °F). Recharging...
- Page 26 Chapter 4. Tag Operation...
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Page 27: Technical Specifications
Chapter 5. Technical specifications 5 Technical specifications 5.1 General ● Outside Dimensions (mm): 14.1 x 38 x 47.5 ● Weight: 0.88 oz / 25 g ● Power: Re-Chargable Lithium Polymer battery ● Charging with 5 VDC, 500 mA max ● One button with call button functionality * In addition a switch on the side for re-setting the tag ●... - Page 28 Chapter 5. Technical specifications ● Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the tag. ● Do not paint the tag. Paint can clog the moving parts, affect the radio communication and prevent proper operation. ● Use a soft and clean cloth with mild detergent to clean the tag.
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Page 29: Certifications
Chapter 6. Certifications 6 Certifications Ekahau has applied for FCC and CE certifications. The state of these certifications is "Proposed". Ekahau expects these certifications to be approved later this year. - Page 30 Chapter 6. Certifications...
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Page 31: Limited Warranty
Accident, fire, power failure, power surge, or other hazard. Otherwise, the Tags are sold AS IS. In no event does Ekahau warrant that the Tags are error free or that end user will be able to operate the Tags without problems or interruptions. - Page 32 Chapter 7. Limited Warranty...
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Page 33: Disposing
8 Disposing Note The Ekahau T301W Wi-Fi tag is non-recyclable. To dispose the tag, send it to a company that is capable of handling electrinical waste. Alternatively, you can send the tag back to Ekahau who will dispose it for you. - Page 34 Chapter 8. Disposing...
- Page 35 FCC Statements for Portable Devices: Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This 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, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 36 Industry Canada Statements for Portable Devices Section 7.1.3 of RSS-GEN Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le fonctionnement de ce système est assorti aux deux conditions suivantes : 1 L’appareil ne peut causer d’interférences nuisibles, et 2 L’appareil doit accepter les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui pourraient nuire à...
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