User's Guide

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1 Introduction
The Ekahau W4 Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Ekahau Real-Time Location System) that
consists of Ekahau 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 individu-
als, and it enables real-time visibility into a person’s exact location – enterprise-wide, with reliable
room- and sub-room level accuracy.
1.1 Software Release Level
This User Guide documents the functionality available with software release level, 1.3.15.
1.2 Features of W4
The following features are included with this software release:
● Works with standard 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks
○ 802.11g/n only in CCX or Ekahau blink mode
○ 802.11b needs to be enabled in the Wi-Fi network if association mode is used
● Support for 64/128-bit WEP key and WPA2-PSK authentication
● Static and dynamic IP addressing
● Configurable button for sending and acknowledging emergency or status messages
● Location reporting triggered by button, periodic timer, motion, and by Ekahau Location Beacons
● Support for Cisco CCX and Aruba beaconing mode
● Three-color status indication LED
● Vibration alarm for alerting the person wearing it
● Battery monitoring and reporting
● IR Location Beacon sensor for room, sub-room, and bay level accuracy
● Waterproof enclosure allowing it to be thoroughly sanitized after use
● Configuration using Ekahau Activator, standalone tag configuration software.
● Configuration using Ekahau RTLS Controller.