AiRISTA Flow T301 A1 User Manual

Ekahau

T301
Wi-Fi tag

For real-time asset and people trackingUSER GUIDE

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction to T301-A

The Ekahau T301-A Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Real-Time

Location System) that consists of the T301-A tag, Ekahau Positioning

Engine 4 (EPE) software platform and Finder and Tracker end-user

applications. The T301-A tags can be attached to any mobile object or

asset, and can be carried by people as well. The Ekahau Positioning

Engine software continuously reports the tag coordinates and logical

areas within the Wi-Fi coverage area both indoors and outdoors.

1.2 Firmware release level

This user guide documents the tag firmware release level 1.0. Minor

updates are documented in release notes delivered with the firmware

release.

1.3 Features of T301-A

The T301-A Prototype provides the following functionality:

y Is compatible with standard 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi networks
y Support for 40 or 104-bit WEP key authentication
y Static and dynamic IP addressing
y Two configurable buttons for managing the tag and use as call

buttons.

y Location reporting triggered by buttons and periodic timer
y Two status indication LEDs for determining the tag status
y Configuration using Ekahau Activator T301, standalone tag

configuration software

y Wireless configuration using Ekahau Positioning Engine.

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2 CHAPTER 1: TAG OPERATION

2.1 User Interface

WHITE Button

Identification
sticker (not in
prototypes).

Upper and lower
status indication LEDs
(red/green/orange)

2.2 Activating the tag

When delivered the tag uses factory defaults and is ready to be used.

Before using the tag needs to have environment specific parameters

installed to the tag. The configuration or activation is done using

Ekahau Activator T301 software that configures Ekahau T301-A tags

wirelessly. See more information on the Activator software from its

specific User Guide.

When the tag has been activated it connects to the network when the

first scanning is activated by its internal timer. After successful

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BLUE Button