User's Guide

Q- Which modules can be used for wireless Network Connect.
A- Both the WM11A and WM11G Wireless Modules can function as either Network
Connect (wireless uplink) or a Client Connect (for user connectivity). The exact
function of a WM11A or WM11G Module is determined automatically by the
Access/One Network based on needs of the Node. If a 10/100 Ethernet cable is not
plugged-in to the Base Module of the Node, one of the Wireless Modules in the Node
must function as a Network Connect. If there is more than one Wireless Module in the
Node, the bottom (lowest) Module will act as the Network Connect. In a correctly
configured Node (as described in the 8-step process above) this Module will be either a
WM11A or a WM11G Wireless Module.
Q- How do I setup a wireless Network Connect on a Network Node that does not
have an Ethernet cable connection?
A- Nothing. In the absence of an Ethernet cable connection, the Node will automatically
configure the lowest Wireless Module to act as a Network Connect during the intra-
Node discovery process.
Q- Do I need to power-up the Network Nodes in any particular order to enable the
wireless Network Connect function correctly?
A- No. The order in which you power up the Network Nodes is irrelevant to setting up the
network. After the Intra-Node discovery process has been completed, the Nodes will
start the inter-Node discovery. This process will take several minutes after all the Nodes
are powered-up and their LEDs are solid green.
Q- What do I need to do to manage the newly setup Access/One Network?
A- Follow the instructions in this User Guide that start on Page 2, by downloading and
installing the Manager/One plug-in. The same section describes in detail how to
reconfigure each Node. You will need to use a PC residing on the same subnet as the
Access/One Network, and you will have to use Internet Explorer 6.0 with the
Manager/One plug-in to do this.
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