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Revision F –08 June 2017

MST WAP –User Manual

Contents

Revision History.....................................................................................................................5

Contact Details ......................................................................................................................6

Australia.............................................................................................................................6

Denver................................................................................................................................6

Canada...............................................................................................................................6

China..................................................................................................................................6

About This Manual.................................................................................................................7

Conventions used in the manual........................................................................................7

Icons...................................................................................................................................7

Related Publications...........................................................................................................7

Additional Support..............................................................................................................7

Chapter 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................9

1.1 Hardware Overview................................................................................................10

1.2 System Layout........................................................................................................11

1.3 Connectivity............................................................................................................12

1.3.1 Ethernet Port....................................................................................................12

1.3.2 Wireless Radio.................................................................................................12

Chapter 2. Installation..........................................................................................................13

2.1 Pre-installation Planning.............................................................................................14

2.2 WAP Mounting ...........................................................................................................14

2.3 Antenna Mounting Options.........................................................................................15

2.4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes ....................................................................17

2.4.1 Installation on Straight Drive................................................................................17

2.4.2 Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation.....................................................................................18

2.5 Ethernet Cable ...........................................................................................................19

2.6 Coaxial cable..............................................................................................................21

Chapter 3. Configuration Using the Web Interface ..............................................................24

3.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface ...................................................................25

3.2 Main menu organization.............................................................................................25

3.3 Status Menus .............................................................................................................26

3.3.1 Obtaining Device Information...............................................................................26

3.3.2 Obtaining Network Statistics................................................................................28

MST WAP –User Manual

3.3.3 Tag Tracking Information.....................................................................................30

3.4 Settings Menus...........................................................................................................30

3.4.1 Viewing and Changing Network Configuration.....................................................31

3.4.1 Viewing and Changing System Configuration......................................................33

Chapter 4. Centralised Configuration Management.............................................................34

4.1 Device Management Overview ..................................................................................35

4.1.1 Site Configuration................................................................................................35

4.1.2 AP Configuration Templates................................................................................35

4.1.3 Access Point........................................................................................................36

4.2 TFTP Server Overview...............................................................................................38

4.3 TFTP Parameters.......................................................................................................38

Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................................41

Appendix B: Using the Console Port to Supply Power.........................................................43

Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications .........................................................................45

Appendix D: Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device..............................................47

Appendix E: Device Discovery.............................................................................................50

Appendix F: Time Zone Indices and Offsets........................................................................52

Appendix G: Repairs and Maintenance ...............................................................................55

Appendix H: Acronyms ........................................................................................................57

Appendix I: Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement.....................................58

I.1 Hardware Warranty.....................................................................................................58

I.2 Software End User License Agreement ......................................................................58

Appendix J: Specifications...................................................................................................61

MST WAP –User Manual

Revision History

Revision

Change

Date

User Manual for WAP hardware Rev C and

firmware 2.22.4

September 2011

Updated for firmware 2.24.2

December 2012

WAP-N Update

January 2017

Added fuse specification

May 2017

Revised 2.3 and Appendixes B,J

May 2017

Revised references to EN 60950-1 standard

compliance

June 2017

Technologies Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes to specifications and information

in this manual without prior notice.

Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions

contained in this manual.

MST WAP –User Manual

Contact Details

Australia

Sydney

L 5, 113 Wicks

Road North Ryde, NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA

Tel: +61 2 9491 6500

United States

Denver

13301 W 43rd Drive

Golden Colorado 80403 USA

Tel: +1 303-951 0570

Canada

Sudbury

1085 Kelly Lake Road

Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5P5 CANADA

Tel: +1 705-675 7468

China

Hangzhou

Building 5

1413 Moganshan Road Hangzhou

CHINA 310011

Tel: +86 571 85803320x206

MST WAP –User Manual

About This Manual

This manual describes features and functions of the ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP)

hardware. It provides information about hardware, installation, configuration and how to

troubleshoot any issues. You will find it easier to use the manual if you are familiar with

networking systems and have an understanding of electronics in a network environment.

Conventions used in the manual

This publication uses the following conventions to highlight and convey information:

Text that requires input from an operator is boldfaced.

Operator interface screen control names are boldfaced.

Keyboard input keys are CAPITALISED.

Icons

Icons are used in the manual to highlight specific information as shown the table below.

Icon

Description

Note:

The Note icon indicates important information or

references to the user

Important:

The Important icon contains information to prevent

damage to the product and injury to the user

Caution:

The Caution icon indicates to stop and pay attention or

an action not to be performed

Related Publications

ImPact Wireless Network Switch User Manual

Additional Support

For additional support, please visit our website www.mstglobal.com

Note: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in

good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes

no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information. The

Information is supplied on the condition that the recipient will make their own determination

as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes prior to use. Under no

circumstances will MST be responsible for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use

of, or reliance upon, the Information.

MST WAP –User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Topics:

Hardware Overview

System Layout

Connectivity

This chapter presents the features and functions of ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP)

and shows how it is integrated within a network.

Mine Site Technologies' ImPact WAP is an 802.11 b/g/n wireless access point. It is used in

conjunction with the ImPact Wireless Network Switch, providing a wireless network for

surface and hard rock mining environments. The WAP forms part of the ImPact network

infrastructure where voice, tracking, video and process control applications can be used to

enhance mining safety and communications.

The WAP has the following features:

10/100 Ethernet port

802.11b/g/n wireless radio

Rugged enclosure meeting IP66 standards

AeroScout® Tag reading capability, allowing real time tracking of assets and

personnel

Low power design, with a wide input voltage from 24-50VDC (PoE) or 10-27VDC

(local power)

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for remote monitoring

Wireless meshing based on 802.11s protocol which enables creation of self-

configuring multi-hop topologies with other ImPact network devices.

Multiple VLANs support

For detailed specifications on the WAP, refer to Appendix J: Specifications.

MST WAP –User Manual

1.1 Hardware Overview

The features and functions of the WAP are illustrated below.

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