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- Page 1 AW900F AW900F-PAIR USER’S MANUAL 900 MHz Industrial Wireless Ethernet Radios AvaLAN Industrial-grade, long-range wireless Ethernet systems...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
More information on RF exposure is on the Internet at www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins If you have any questions when configuring your AvaLAN system, the best place to get answers is to visit www.avalanwireless.com. You will also find the latest updates there. If more assistance is needed, send email to support@avalanwireless.com. - Page 3 AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual Compatible Accessories Antennas AW11-900 AW15-900 900 MHz Directional 11 dBI 900 MHz Directional 15 dBI YAGI Antenna YAGI Antenna AW5M-900 AW5P-900 900 MHz Omnidirectional 900 MHz Omnidirectional 5 dBI Magnetic Antenna 15 dBI Pole Antenna...
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Page 4: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide PROGRAMMING: Step 1. Gather the AvaLAN radios, power supplies, 2x CAT5 cables and a computer with an RJ45 Ethernet interface. Step 2. Connect the radios one at a time directly to the PC via an Ethernet cable. Set your computer to an IP address of 192.168.17.1 (refer to page 6 for detailed instructions). - Page 5 It can be challenging to determine the best approach for a unique installation. The radio’s browser interface has a link performance statistics that is helpful for troubleshooting radio interference noise levels. Please call AvaLAN Technical Support for assistance as needed. PAGE 5 www.avalanwireless.com...
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Page 6: Operational Summary Page
AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual Operational Summary The AW900F Radio allows the user to create a long-range, wireless Ethernet network with up to 4 subscriber units per access point. Configuring a wireless link with the AW900F requires the establishment of six elements: •... -
Page 7: Digital Setup Page
User’s Manual Digital Setup 1. Digital configuration is done by means of the AW900F’s built in browser interface. It should be powered on and connected at least temporarily to a network containing a computer that can run a conventional web browser. - Page 8 The AW900F should appear in the list at the default IP address of 192.168.17.17. If it does not, click “Search” to regenerate the list. If it still does not appear, it may be a connection issue and need to re-examine the cabling or you may have a subnet or firewall issue on your computer.
- Page 9 The information on the left is the current status of the radio, while the boxes on the right allow you to change it. It is important that the IP address of the AW900F is in the same subnet as your computer.
- Page 10 Scroll down in the Admin browser page to see these additional sections: 1. A section to be used if an update to the AW900F’s firmware is required 8. On the web browser • Choose Device Type: Access Point or Subscriber Unit.
- Page 11 FCC RULE 2: The radio system must not exceed 4 watts Effective Isotropic Radiated Power [36dBm EIRP] NOTE: This rule only applies to antennae with over 6dBi of gain. AvaLAN’s Yagi Directional antenna (AW15-900 and AW11-900) must use this rule to determine the LEGAL output power.
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Page 12: Lcd Display
AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual LCD Display During boot up: After boot up LCD will display: 1. Current Version Searching for Subscriber radios 2. Radio Address: Link Quality/Active 3. Serial Number Device type: AP or SU 4. IP Address* PAGE 12 www.avalanwireless.com... -
Page 13: Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual Technical Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATION RF Data Rate 200 kbps Throughput 120kbps total throughput shared between all radios in the group Frequency Range 902.75 MHz to 927.25 MHz Transmit Power Selectable from 1 mW to 1 W... -
Page 15: Radio Status Information
AW900F | AW900F-PAIR 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. -
Page 16: Antenna Alignment Guide
AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual Antenna Alignment Guide Please be sure to consider the following when installing antennae from AvaLAN: Vertical polarization for directional antennas Omni-antenna Figure 1 11 dBi antenna Horizontal polarization for directional antennas Figure 2 Do not aim the omni-antennae... - Page 17 AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual ATTENTION: When multiple antennas defined as Access Points are installed in one area and face the same direction, antennas should be spaced a minimum of 25 feet apart. When multiple antennas are installed in one area and face different directions, antennas should be spaced a minimum of 15 feet apart.
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Page 18: Transmitter To Reciever Placement
AW900F | AW900F-PAIR User’s Manual Transmitter to Reciever Placement If radios are installed either indoors or outdoors at distances closer than recommended, antennas can overpower each other and cause undesired effects. If testing radios within one or two feet, remove both antennas.
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