User's Guide

Q- Can the Nodes be configured as long range point-to-point bridges?
A- The Antenna Modules are designed for typical indoor wireless coverage and as such are
not suitable for long range point-to-point coverage. However, Strix offers a variety of
external antennas that can be connected to the Access/One Network Node for
increased wireless coverage. These external antennas support a mixture of coverage
options, including improved in-building coverage (omni & fan) as well as long-range
coverage (directional).
Q- What LEDs exist and what do they mean?
A- Each Access/One Network module, with the exception of the Antenna Module,
contains a single multi-state LED on the front panel. This LED maintains the following
states:
• Not lit – the module has no power
• Solid Green – the module is functioning normally
• Flashing Green – the module is initializing
• Solid Orange – the module is not functioning
• Flashing Orange – the module is functioning but it is overloaded
• Flashing Red/Green/Orange sequence – the module is being ‘paged’ (located)
by the administrator
Q- How can I be sure that my Bluetooth PDA will stay connected to the Bluetooth
Network Node at the farthest range? Do your Network Nodes have an
increased sensitivity to ensure this constant connection?
A- The Access/One Network Bluetooth Module contains custom high-gain antennas that
allow for a larger coverage area than with typical Bluetooth Access Points. In addition,
these Bluetooth antennas have a higher sensitivity to ensure that communications is
maintained with standard Bluetooth devices at the furthest possible range.
Q- How close can I place 802.11b Network Nodes to Bluetooth Network Nodes,
since both use 2.4GHz?
A- The industry rule-of-thumb is to place a Bluetooth antenna no closer than 2 meters
(approximately 6 feet) to an 802.11b antenna.
Q- Can I have both Bluetooth and 802.11b modules on the same node?
A- Yes. A Network Node can contain both Bluetooth and an 802.11b Wireless Module,
with the caveat that an external antenna must be used for 802.11b.
Q- Can I add new Wireless Modules myself, once the initial Network Node has
been installed?
A- Yes. Note the configuration rules defined previously.
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