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Network connection
44.2
Options
44.2.1
Wireless network (WLAN / WiFi)
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44.2.1.1 PoolManager
wireless connection
It is easy to integrate PoolManager
To do so, you'll need a wireless network adapter (also known as
WLAN adapter or WiFi adapter). These kinds of adapters can be found
for reasonable prices at specialised shops. One example of a current
model would be the Wireless Internet Adapter (WNCE2011) from the
manufacturer Netgear.
The adapter is connected with PoolManager
network cable and establishes a transparent data connection from
PoolManager
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to the existing wireless network.
The wireless adapter has to be configured in advance just one time so
that it can establish the connection to the desired wireless network
automatically. That basic configuration is usually done with the help of
a PC. Please refer to the documentation of the wireless adapter being
used for more details.
The following figure schematically shows a connection between
PoolManager
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and a wireless network.
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Standard network cable (Ethernet)
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Wireless network adapter (WLAN / WiFi adapter)
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Wireless network
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Poor reception conditions
If there are poor reception conditions at the site where
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PoolManager
is installed, then you can use a (long)
standard network cable between PoolManager
the wireless adapter to install the wireless adapter at a
location with good reception conditions.
44.2.1.2 Access via a wireless network
If there is no wireless network present into which PoolManager
be integrated, then it is easy for you to set up a network in order to, for
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example, access PoolManager
To do so, you need a standard network router with an integrated
wireless network (WLAN / WiFi). PoolManager
network router via network cable, wireless adapter, or PowerLAN. PCs
and mobile devices can also connect with the network router via
network cable or wireless network, thereby acquiring remote access to
PoolManager
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.
The network router has to be configured by an expert once upon being
used for the first time. Please refer to the documentation of the
network router being used for more details.
The following figure schematically shows the set-up for this kind of
network.
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into an existing wireless network.
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using a standard
wirelessly using your mobile devices.
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connects to the
User Manual PoolManager
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Standard network cable (Ethernet)
2
Network router with wireless network (WLAN)
3
Local network (wireless and / or Ethernet)
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PCs and mobile devices on the local network have remote
access to PoolManager
44.2.2
PowerLAN (dLAN)
PowerLAN technology (also called dLAN (direct LAN) or Powerline
Communication (PLC)) uses the building's 230V~ system for setting
up network connections. Data are transmitted using the existing power
lines.
With the corresponding PowerLAN adapters, which are available from
specialist shops, a network connection can be set up between two
normal wall plugs.
In many cases, PowerLAN technology represents an interesting option
for integrating PoolManager
The following figure schematically shows an example of this kind of
system:
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and
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Standard network cable (Ethernet)
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can
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Plug with PowerLAN adapter
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The building's existing 230V~ power network
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Plug with PowerLAN adapter
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Standard network cable (Ethernet) as a connection to the
local network (e.g. to the network router).
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Local network (wireless and / or Ethernet)
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into an existing network.
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