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INT-WLAN – Walkabout Kit : WiFi Conversion Kit
What is it?
A combination of a WLAN to serial interface and a high power wireless PCMCIA card to provide a
remote connection using standard WiFi/WLAN 802.11b technology.
What is included?
1 x OTC Wiser 2400 WLAN / WiFi to serial converter;
Serial cables to connect Wiser to unit or PC for programming;
Power supply for Wiser;
Netgear WG511T WLAN Card;
All required setup software and manuals supplied on custom CD.
When should I use this?
If it is impossible to get a wired connection to the unit(s) for remote control or there is a requirement to be able to move
around a venue whilst controlling the unit(s). This provides a cost-effective solution. Only one kit is required per system,
as the Wiser WiFi to serial converter connects to the standard RS232 port on the first unit in the system. All other units
are cascaded via the RS485 as with a normal wired connection.
What else should I know?
A free PCMCIA slot will be required on the laptop or PC for the Netgear card. Whilst built-in WiFi (as with Intel
“Centrino” processors) will work, the range will be limited in comparison to the external card, and we recommend using
the card wherever possible. XTA is unable to support technical queries about problems using built-in WiFi devices, or
those involving other WiFi components such not included in the kit.
The range of the system is approximately 100 metres in free space with line of sight between the computer and the Wiser.
This range will be affected by environmental and structural conditions – this is standard for the 802.11b WiFi specifications.
For more details about the kit, please download the Walkabout Kit manual from the XTA website.
No hardware upgrades are required on the units, but the software will need to be upgraded to the version supplied on the
CD (or higher). Currently, SiDD (DP324) is not supported.
Where do I get one?
This kit can be purchased from your local XTA supplier or directly from XTA by credit card. See the end of this document
for details. Please note we will only supply this kit in full – components cannot be supplied separately.
XTA Part Number: INT-WLAN
For technical support on this product please email [e-mail].