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Wi-Fi Location-Based Services—Design and Deployment Considerations
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The SOAP/XML Application Programming Interface
infrastructure without the use of the temporary access point or broadcaster application. The tags
periodically receive updates from the PanOS server regarding any configuration profile updates that may
have occurred.
Version 1 Locator LAN asset tags are capable of sending a full complement of alert messages regarding
their internal status and state of motion. Alerts can be sent for conditions such as Low Battery, Low
Power Shutdown, Unqualified Shutdown, Start of Motion and End of Motion. These alert messages are
not currently recognized by WCS but instead are recognized and displayed via the PanGo Locator
Monitor application. PanGo Locator LAN asset tags can also be firmware-upgraded (upon
recommendation from PanGo Networks only) via the PanGo Configurator.
PanGo Networks has introduced an updated version of its LAN Locator tag. This v2 asset tag (shown in
Figure 76) builds on the capabilities of the version 1 asset tag by adding several improvements and
features. These new tags are smaller in size (2.6” x 1.7” x 0.9”) and lighter in weight, which allows them
to be affixed to a variety of asset types, including medical devices, manufacturing equipment, IT
equipment, containers, vehicles, and carts. Because of this size reduction in comparison to the version 1
asset tag, they are better suited to be attached to smaller assets and can be worn on the body via badge
clips, wrist straps, belt clips, or other accessories.
The version 2 Locator LAN tag derives its power from three 1.5V “AAA” lithium batteries and is
reported to be capable of delivering up to three years of battery life.
Figure 76 PanGo Locator LAN Tag (Version 2)
For further information on the version 2 Locator LAN asset tag from PanGo Networks, see
http://www.pangonetworks.com/documents/Active_RFID_Tag_DataSheet.pdf, or contact PanGo
Networks directly.
The SOAP/XML Application Programming Interface
The SOAP/XML API allows a third-party location application to directly interact with the Cisco Unified
Wireless Network via the Cisco Location Appliance. To facilitate the deployment of location-based
applications in the enterprise, the Cisco Location Appliance is equipped with a SOAP/XML applications
programming interface. Applications can make use of the location information contained within the
location appliance by importing components via the API. Network maps that include buildings, floors,
access points, coverage areas, and device lists can be imported via the API as well as recent and historical