Quick Reference Guide

Installation and Configuration Overview

ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC9500

Choose a Location for the Wireless Controller

The wireless controller is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be

freestanding on its runner feet or mounted into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Alternatively, you can rack-mount the wireless controller in a wiring closet or equipment

room. A mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and screws, is provided in the

wireless controller package.

Consider the following when deciding where to position the wireless controller:

• The unit is accessible and cables can be connected easily.

• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise. These include lift shafts, microwave

ovens, and air-conditioning units.

• Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

• Airflow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted.

Provide a minimum of 25 mm or one inch clearance.

• The air is as free of dust as possible.

• T

emperature operating limits are not likely to be exceeded. Install the unit in a clean,

air-conditioned environment. For information about the recommended operating

temperatures for the wireless controller, see

Appendix A, Factory Default Settings and

Technical Specifications.

Deploy the Wireless Controller

After you have followed the steps in the Roadmap for Initial Configuration on page 42 and the

Roadmap for Configuring Management of Your Wireless Network on page 43, you are ready

to deploy the wireless controller in your network.

 To deploy the wireless controller:

1. Disconnect the wireless controller from the computer that you used for configuration.

2. (Optional) Reconfigure the computer back to its original

TCP/IP settings.

3. Place the wireless controller where you intend to deploy it.

4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless controller to a switch or router on your wired

network.

5. Connect the power cord to the wireless controller and plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

The Power

, Status, and Ethernet LEDs should light. If any of these do not light, see

Troubleshoot Basic Functioning on page 198.