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F REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
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How does the Renaissance Receiver handle interference?
The system uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) in addition to
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA-CA) in order
to communicate when other wireless devices are near.
Will the radio frequency (RF) technology of 2Know!
interfere with my wireless network?
No. The system is designed to work in a “noisy” environment without
interfering with other wireless technology.
What is a “firmware update” and how do I install one on a
Renaissance Responder?
Firmware is the software inside your Renaissance Responders and
Renaissance Receiver. For more information, see page 17.
How do I install a firmware update for the Renaissance
Receiver?
1. In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility, click the Tools menu and
choose Update Receiver Firmware.
2. Click Next when the Firmware Installer wizard opens.
3. Select the firmware update to install, or click Browse to select a file not
listed; then, click Next.
4. Click Next again to begin installation.
How do I change the font size on a Renaissance
Responder?
Use the Change Font Setting. See page 14.
How do I start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility?
Windows: Right-click on in the lower-right corner of the screen and
choose Manage, or click Start Programs Renaissance Wireless
Server Renaissance Wireless Server Utility. Enter the
administrator PIN (1234 by default).
Macintosh: Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then the
Renaissance Wireless Server folder. Double-click Renaissance
Wireless Server Utility. Enter the administrator PIN (1234 by default).
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