User Manual

AirMagnet A5205 Sensor User Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Introduction
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing AirMagnet A5205 Sensor!
AirMagnet A5205 Sensor is a new generation of the AirMagnet
SmartEdge Sensor family. It features the new Intel xScale 425 533-
MHz processor, a standard 10/100 MB Ethernet Base-T port with
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, four 2.4-GHz/5-
GHz dual-band internal antennas, and zero configuration. Using the
latest 802.11n wireless technology, the new sensor platform offers
great network coverage, speed, reliability, and security. It also offers
unprecedented ease in deployment and maintenance.
For detailed product specifications, see “Appendix A: A5205 Sensor
Specifications”.
Checking Product Package Content
A complete AirMagnet A5205 Sensor product package contains the
following items:
• One (1) printed AirMagnet A5205 Sensor Information Sheet
• One (1) AirMagnet A5205 Sensor
• One (1) DB9 female/female serial cross-over console cable
In case any of these items is missing or damaged, contact your
AirMagnet product reseller or AirMagnet technical support
immediately.
A5231 Sensor Mounting Bracket Kit
The A5231 Sensor Mounting Bracket Kit is needed for mounting the
A5205 Sensor on the wall or a T-rail. The kit is optional and can be
purchased separately from AirMagnet.
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