Chapter 1: Introduction to Wavelink
About This Document
Communicator
This document is a guide to the functions and components of the Wavelink
Communicator (Communicator). This document presents:
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An introduction to the Communicator
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Detailed information about the components of the Communicator
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Tasks for creating and using an effective, secure Communicator network
This document provides first time Communicator users with a guide for
installing, configuring and operating the Communicator. The Communicator
is a push‐to‐talk voice over IP application that enables users to communicate
with one another in a one‐to‐one (device to device) or one‐to‐many
(broadcast) mode of operation.
Communicator is paired with the Avalanche Console (either SE or MC). You
must install the package to a software profile, configure the package and then
send the configuration to the mobile devices that support the configuration.
This document makes the following assumptions:
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You have a general understanding of the basic operational characteristics of
your network operating systems.
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You have a working knowledge of your wireless networking hardware (i.e.
your mobile devices).
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You have a working knowledge of your Avalanche Console system.
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You have administrative access to your network.
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