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User’s Manual Quick Start Guide To create a wireless link, you need one AW5802xTP configured as a master (Access Point) and one or more AW5802xTP radios configured as clients (Subscriber Units). We recommend connecting and pow- ering up the units on the bench before deploying in the field because it is much easier to troubleshoot problems and to adjust the configuration if necessary without having to climb poles to do it.
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User’s Manual The AW5802xTP should appear in the list, showing you its MAC Address, IP Address, etc. If it does not, click “Search” to regenerate the list. If it still does not appear, you have a connection issue and need to re-examine the cabling.
• The AP and all SUs must share a common 32 digit hex encryption key. AW5802xTP radios are configured by connecting to a computer that will run a web browser and set- ting parameters via their built-in browser interfaces. This browser interface also provides link quality statistics and a graphical spectrum scan to assist in setup and resolving connection problems.
120 VAC outlet near by. The LAN cable to the radio plugs into the female RJ-45 jack and will carry DC power to it. The AW5802xTP is provided with a cable clamping device that allows an RJ45 plug on the cable to pass through it and can be tightened down around the cable to provide a weatherproof seal.
AW5802xTP User’s Manual Digital Configuration This section of the manual assumes that you have successfully powered up a radio and are able to browse to its IP address as discussed in the Quick Start Guide earlier. Login: Browse to the radio you wish to designate as the master (Access Point) first. This login page...
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AW5802xTP User’s Manual Admin Page Settings: The Admin page has Statistics and Device Information sections similar to the Login page plus the addition of several new sections. Device Settings: Here you may change the Login Password, select the RF Channel to use (or enable Automatic Channel Mode) and modify the Network configuration.
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If needed, these may be downloaded to your PC and then installed in the AW5802xTP radio using this Upload New Firmware section of the Admin page. The firmware should be updated for every member of the linked set at the same time to keep them consistent. Please follow the readme instructions provided with the new download.
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AW5802xTP User’s Manual Advanced Admin Page Settings: On the Advanced Admin page, set the parameters as follows: • Choose Device Type: Access Point or Subscriber Unit. • For Subscriber Units, assign unique ID numbers in numeric order from 1 to 63.
AW5802xTP User’s Manual Radio Status Information The Login or Admin pages of the radio’s built-in web browser interface provide many useful pieces of information that let you know how well the wireless link is working: Top of Web Page Version Current version of the radio’s Ethernet interface.
1 Year Parts & Labor, XTRa-Care Extended Warranty 2 Year Extension available at nominal cost Compatibility May be mixed in combination with AW5802xTP and AW5802xTP radios, not compatible with older 5800x, 5800i, 5800xTR, 5800iTR and also not compatible with the higher speed 58100 product family.
This product is warranted to the original purchaser for normal use for a period of 360 days from the date of purchase. If a defect covered under this warranty occurs, AvaLAN will repair or replace the defective part, at its option, at no cost. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse or modification of the product.
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