Installation Manual

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6.5

Recommendations for Eliminating Self-Wi-Fi Interference

This paragraph is to provide detailed instructions on recommendations for eliminating

interference from Wi-Fi devices in the aircraft.

Configure the CWAP (Wi-Fi Router/Access Point) to 5.8 GHz band if possible. Routers

and access points operating in the 2.4GHz band should be configured to operate on

Channel 1 or Channel 6 (2.412 GHz or 2.437 GHz).

6.6

Router Configuration

WSS works closely with aircraft CWAP manufacturers to ensure that the WSS ABR and

aircraft cabin router provide an integrated solution. CWAPs that are approved to work

with the WSS ABR are required to develop interface support that will obtain ABR status

information to learn the network state, IP address assignment, and signal quality.

Unapproved CWAP solutions that do not meet these requirements will not function.

Note that the connection between the WSS Radio and the CWAP is a standard

10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Interface.

To ensure the proper level of capabilities, WSS has developed a checklist of minimal

Compatibility Requirements in order to connect a CWAP to the WSS radio. For an

overview, these minimum requirements include:

• Multiple SSIDs, 802.11n (5.8GHz and 2.4GHz), RADIUS authentication, Port and

MAC address filtering, multiple VLANs, access security, and features normally

supported in WAP devices.

• Minimum feature set does not require satellite or 3G/4G cellular connectivity.

• Mechanism to manage support and deliver fully functional Wi-Fi connectivity with

each install

WSS adopts an open development environment with CWAP manufacturers, allowing the

manufacturer to develop advanced features and support multiple connectivity solutions in the

cabin such as Satellite and 3G/4G connectivity to supplement the high-throughput, low

latency WSS Network.

STC activity and management for specific CWAP offerings will be accomplished by

OEM/MRO/CWAP partners. With a range of options to suit multiple airframes, it is

recommended that the OEM/MRO Installation Partners consult with Wireless Systems

Solutions and the CWAP partners to determine which CWAPs are most suitable for

each Operator’s needs.