User's Manual

USER GUIDE
The configuration function consists of items such as general and advanced parameters,
security and privacy settings, firmware updates, and SNMP configuration. As you would
expect, from these screens all of the standard networking and wireless parameters can
be defined and set. Examples include SSID, Turbo on/off, DHCP/static IP,
Encryption on/off, WEP/TKIP/AES, Encryption key and length, 802.1x enable, and
RADIUS setup.
The reported statistics are separated by Network Node versus attached stations. The
Network Node statistics reported include total authentication and association attempts,
number of packets sent and received, various transmit / receive errors, and CRC errors.
The per-station statistics monitored and reported include association state, signal
strength, data rate (Mbps), various types of packet errors, authentication type,
encryption, number of associations / disassociations / reassociations, and number of
packets sent and received.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Q- How do I mount Strix Network Nodes and Network Servers?
A- There are several mounting options for the Access/One Network. The system is
designed to be placed on a desktop, an office cubicle or the wall/ceiling. As a desktop
or cubicle product, the Access/One Network Node has no specific mounting
requirements and it simply rests on the unit’s rubber feet. Mounting brackets are
available from Strix for the Network Node to be attached to a wall or the ceiling. Note:
When used with the wall/ceiling mounting bracket the Node is physically positioned
upside down for optimal wireless coverage. Also, the Network Node can be placed
above the ceiling tiles, but does require that the unit either be mounted upside down or
used with an appropriately positioned external antenna (i.e. ceiling mounted to provide
adequate wireless coverage for users below).
Q- Describe your antennas and antenna options, and recommendations for each.
A- There are several different antenna options for the Access/One Network depending on
the technology being used. There is one Antenna Module available. This
module is designed to support either a single 802.11a or 802.11b/g radio module or
both an 802.11a and an 802.11b/g radio module.
For 802.11b/g, either the 802.11b/g Antenna Module can be used or an
external antenna can be attached via the external Reverse SMA connectors. Strix
provides several external antenna options for use with the Access/One Network. The
recommendation is to use the Antenna Module for most applications unless
there are specific installation requirements satisfied by an external antenna.
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