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Contents
Revision History............................................................................................................................................5
Contact Information.......................................................................................................................................7
About This Manual........................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................................................11
1.1 Hardware Overview...................................................................................................................12
1.2 System Layout ..........................................................................................................................13
1.3 Connectivity...............................................................................................................................14
1.3.1 Ethernet Port...............................................................................................................14
1.3.2 Wireless Radio............................................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Installation..............................................................................15
2.1 Pre-installation Planning............................................................................................................16
2.2 WAP Mounting..........................................................................................................................16
2.3 Antenna Mounting Options.......................................................................................................17
2.4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes....................................................................................18
2.4.1 Installation on Straight Drive.....................................................................................18
2.4.2 Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation..........................................................................................19
2.5 Ethernet Cable...........................................................................................................................20
2.6 Coaxial cable.............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 3: Conguration Using the Web Interface ..............................25
3.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface..................................................................................26
3.2 Conguration screen..................................................................................................................26
3.3 Status Tab...................................................................................................................................27
3.3.1 Obtaining Device Information....................................................................................27
3.3.2 Wireless Client Information........................................................................................28
3.3.3 Viewing System Logs.................................................................................................29
3.3.4 Viewing Network Trafc Statistics............................................................................30
3.3.5 Viewing Tracking Information...................................................................................31
3.3.6 Viewing Recent Tag Reports......................................................................................32
3.4 Tools Tab...................................................................................................................................33
3.4.1 Conguring Administrator and User Settings............................................................33
3.4.2 Setting the Time..........................................................................................................35
3.4.3 Rebooting or Restoring the Network Device..............................................................37
3.4.4 Upgrading Firmware...................................................................................................37
3.5 Settings Tab...............................................................................................................................40
3.5.1 Managing Automatic TFTP Conguration................................................................40
3.5.2 Conguring SNMP Settings.......................................................................................40
3.5.3 Setting Up the LAN....................................................................................................41
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3.5.4 Conguring Wireless Radio.......................................................................................42
3.5.5 Conguring Wireless Networks.................................................................................45
3.5.6 Conguring EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)............................................47
3.5.7 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings............................................................49
3.5.8 Conguring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services........................................49
3.5.9 Enabling the MAC Address Filter..............................................................................51
3.5.10 Dening VLANs......................................................................................................52
3.5.11 Assigning VLANs to Wireless Networks.................................................................53
Chapter 4: Centralised Conguration Management ............................55
4.1 Device Management Overview.................................................................................................56
4.1.1 Site Conguration.......................................................................................................56
4.1.2 AP Cong Templates..................................................................................................56
4.1.3 Access Point...............................................................................................................58
4.2 TFTP Server Overview..............................................................................................................60
4.3 TFTP Parameters.......................................................................................................................61
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................63
Appendix B: Using the Console Port to Supply Power..........................65
Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specications...........................................67
Appendix D: Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device..............69
Appendix E: Device Discovery.................................................................73
Appendix F: Time Zone Indices and Offsets .........................................75
Appendix G: Repairs and Maintenance..................................................79
Appendix H: Acronyms............................................................................81
Appendix I: Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement...83
I.1 Hardware Warranty....................................................................................................................83
I.2 Software End User License Agreement.....................................................................................83
Appendix J: Specications.......................................................................87
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Revision History
DateChangeRevision
September 2011User Manual for WAP hardware Rev C and
rmware 2.22.4
A
December 2012Updated for rmware 2.24.2B
Copyright©2012 Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd
reserves the right to make changes to specications and information in this manual without prior notice.
Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions contained in this
manual.
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Contact Information
AUSTRALIA - Sydney
113 Wicks Road
North Ryde NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 9491 6500
CANADA - Sudbury
1085 Kelly Lake Road
Sudbury Ontario P3E 5P5 CANADA
Tel: +1 705-675 7468
CHINA - Hangzhou
4F, Building 1
1413 Moganshan Road
Hangzhou CHINA 310011
Tel: +86 571 85803320x206
UNITED STATES - Denver
13301 W 43rd Drive
Golden Colorado 80403 USA
Tel: +1 303-951 0570
GERMANY - Berlin
Mine Site Technologies (GmbH)
Uhlandstr. 20-25
10623 Berlin
GERMANY
Tel: +49 30 8861 4511
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About This Manual
This manual describes features and functions of the ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP) hardware. It
provides information about hardware, installation, conguration and how to troubleshoot any issues. You
will nd it easier to use the manual if you are familiar with networking systems and have an understanding
of electronics in a network environment.
Conventions used in the manual
This publication uses the following conventions to highlight and convey information:
• Text that requires input from an operator is boldfaced.
• Operator interface screen control names are boldfaced.
• Keyboard input keys are CAPITALISED.
Icons
Icons are used in the manual to highlight specic information as shown the table below.
DescriptionIcon
The Note icon indicates important information or references to the
user.
Note:
The Important icon contains information to prevent damage to the
product and injury to the user.
Important:
The Caution icon indicates to stop and pay attention or an action not
to be performed.
Caution:
Related Publications
ImPact Wireless Network Switch User Manual
Additional Support
For additional support please visit our website www.minesite.com.au.
Note: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and
believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the
accuracy or completeness of the Information. The Information is supplied on the condition that the
recipient will make their own determination as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes
prior to use. Under no circumstances will MST be responsible for any damages whatsoever resulting
from the use of, or reliance upon, the Information.
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Chapter
1
Introduction
This chapter presents the features and functions of ImPact Wireless
Access Point (WAP) and shows how it is integrated within a network.
Topics:
•
Hardware Overview
Mine Site Technologies' ImPact WAP is a 802.11 b/g wireless access
point. It is used in conjunction with the ImPact Wireless Network
•
System Layout
•
Connectivity
Switch, providing a wireless network for surface and hard rock mining
environments. The WAP forms part of the ImPact network
infrastructure where voice, tracking, video and process control
applications can be used to enhance mining safety and communications.
The WAP has the following features:
• 10/100 Ethernet port
• 802.11b/g wireless radio
• Rugged enclosure meeting IP66 standards
•
AeroScout®Tag reading capability, allowing real time tracking of
assets and personnel
• Low power design, with a wide input voltage from 10-50VDC
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for remote
monitoring
• Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for wireless VLAN trunking
with other ImPact network devices.
For detailed specications on the WAP, refer to Specications on page
87.
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1.1 Hardware Overview
The features and functions of the WAP are illustrated below.
FunctionDescriptionKey
Solid red indicates power is applied to the unit.Power indicator LED1
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FunctionDescriptionKey
Flashing red indicates normal operation.Status indicator LED2
Lit when the Ethernet link is established, and ashes when
data is transmitted or received.
Local Area Network (LAN)
indicator LED
3
Lit when the WLAN is active, and ashes when wireless
data is transmitted or received.
Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) indicator LED
4
Flashes when a Wi-Fi Tag is detected by the radio card.Data LED5
This LED has no function on the WAP.Auxiliary LED6
Ethernet port that receives power to the WAP (via 802.3af)
and transmits and receives network data.
Ethernet port (powered device)7
Mounting holes for attaching to a WAP mounting plate for
installation.
WAP mounting points8
Can be used for applying DC power to the unit if an 802.3af
power source is not available. Please refer to Using the
Console Serial port9
Console Port to Supply Power on page 65 for details on
how to apply power via this port.
RP-TNC jack for connecting an antenna.MAIN antenna port10
RP-TNC jack for connecting an antenna.AUX antenna port11
A protective cover when the antenna jack is not in use.RP-TNC antenna jack protective
cover
12
1.2 System Layout
The diagram below shows an example network layout in a mine incorporating WAPs. A mine will typically
deploy Wireless Network Switches (WNS, NS50 etc.) to form the main network infrastructure. WAPs
then connected and powered from the network switch using Power over Ethernet (PoE) to extend the
wireless network. They are positioned as network branches to improve coverage in conned areas such
as in refuge bays.
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1.3 Connectivity
The WAP has two types of network connections:
• Ethernet Port
• Wireless Radio
1.3.1 Ethernet Port
The WAP's Ethernet port is used for transferring data, and can also receive power from PoE enabled
switches. The WAP can operate over a wide voltage range of 10-50VDC, and is connected and powered
from the Network Switch, or using a PoE power supply.
Note: The Network Switch connected to the WAP needs to receive a minimum of 15VDC in order
to supply PoE power from its Ethernet Ports. Please consult your MST System Engineer in regards
to planning power distribution for your network.
1.3.2 Wireless Radio
Wireless connectivity is implemented using a Wireless Access Card (WAC), consisting of a wireless
network processor and an integrated mini PCI 802.11 b/g adapter.
The wireless network can be congured with up to four Service Set Identiers (SSIDs), each associated
with a different VLAN. This enables separation of applications such as voice, process control, video and
network management.
The wireless network settings can be congured through each device's web interface or by centralised
conguration management (using TFTP). For more information, see Centralised Conguration
Management on page 55.
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Chapter
2
Installation
This chapter describes the options for mounting and installation of
WAPs, antennas, and the connection of cables. Cable termination is
beyond the scope of this manual.
Topics:
•
Pre-installation Planning
•
WAP Mounting
Important: The electronic components in a WAP are designed
to be isolated from local electrical earth. This is known as
•
Antenna Mounting Options
•
Examples of WAP Installation
Schemes
galvanic isolation and ensures there is no current passing between
grounds of different potential. In the event of a short circuit to
•
Ethernet Cable
earth, galvanic isolation prevents damage to devices in the
•
Coaxial cable
network as there are no loops for current to ow through.
Galvanic isolation must always be maintained, with antenna and
coaxial cable connections properly insulated.
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2.1 Pre-installation Planning
A site inspection of a mine is conducted by an MST System Engineer to determine network requirements
and design before installation.
The following factors affect the conguration of the network required:
• Wireless coverage requirements of the mine
• Quantity and type of wireless client devices connected to the network
• Wired client devices connected to the network and their location
• Interconnection to the mines existing corporate network
• Policies for network protocols between networks
• Cabling requirements
• Antenna types to use with each unit and mounting method for each antenna
• Mounting location and installation method for each network device.
For more information about considerations in system design, refer to the user manual for your ImPact
Wireless Network Switch.
2.2 WAP Mounting
A WAP can be attached to a mounting plate with M6 nuts and bolts. The mounting plate allows various
mounting options as shown in the following table.
IllustrationDescriptionMounting
Option
The mounting plate has a
25mm hole for mounting
to a rock bolt in a mine.
The mounting plate is
secured to the rock bolt
with a 25mm nut.
Mounting the
WAP to a
rock bolt.
The four corner mounting
points on the mounting
plate can be cable-tied to
the mesh in a mine tunnel.
Mounting the
WAP to the
mesh.
Mounting the
WAP to the
mine roof.
1.
A WAP with a
mounting plate can be
mounted to a nylon
mounting pole using
M10 U-bolts.
2.
A threaded rod is
screwed into the nylon
pole.
3.
A hole is drilled into
the mine roof and the
WAP is secured into
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IllustrationDescriptionMounting
Option
the roof using chemset
adhesive.
Mounting the
WAP into the
rock face
1.
A WAP can be directly
mounted to the rock
face using the
mounting plate and
two threaded metal
rods.
2.
A threaded rod is
screwed to the
mounting point on the
back of the mounting
plate.
3.
The second metal rod
is secured at the top of
the mounting plate
with two nuts.
4.
Two holes are drilled
into the rock face and
the mounting plate is
inserted into the rock
face and secured with
Chemset adhesive.
2.3 Antenna Mounting Options
Antenna mounting is dependent on the location and coverage required. Examples of antenna installation
options are described and illustrated in the table below.
PictureDescriptionMounting Option
Mounting a Yagi
antenna or panel
antenna to the mine
tunnel roof.
1.
The Yagi antenna is attached to
the mounting pole using
U-clamps and nuts.
2.
A threaded metal bar is screwed
into the mounting pole.
3.
A hole is drilled into the tunnel
roof and the mounting pole is
secured using chemset adhesive.
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PictureDescriptionMounting Option
Mounting a Yagi
antenna or panel
antenna in a stope
or tunnel entrance.
1.
The Yagi antenna or panel
antenna is attached to the
mounting pole using U-clamps
and nuts.
2.
The mounting pole is bolted to
a metal bracket.
3.
The metal bracket is bolted to a
mine tunnel entrance or roof
using three M12 Dynabolts.
This mounting method enables
angling of the antenna into a
mine tunnel or stope.
The panel antenna is cable tied the
mesh.
Mounting a panel
antenna on the
rockface.
2.4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes
The installation and placement of antennas and WAPs in a mine will depend on the wireless coverage
type, rock type and tunnel topology. Some examples of installation schemes are described and illustrated
in the following sections.
2.4.1 Installation on Straight Drive
• A Yagi antenna is clamped to a mounting pole, and is chemically adhered into the mine roof.
• It is connected to the WAP and positioned down a drive to provide long range wireless coverage.
• The WAP is connected to the network and powered by the WAP in the next location.
• The WAP is attached to a mounting plate and is cable tied to the mesh.
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2.4.2 Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation
• A WAP is mounted to the inside wall of a Cap Lamp room, powered and connected to the WAP in
the next location.
• A dipole antenna is connected to the WAP and is bolted on the roof of the Cap Lamp room.
• The dipole antenna provides omnidirectional wireless coverage in the area.
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2.5 Ethernet Cable
The WAP3 is typically powered from an 802.3af (Mode A) Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply, which
sends power down the Ethernet cable. The WAP3 is normally connected and powered via an M12-to-RJ45
Ethernet cable from the WAP3's Ethernet port to an MST Wireless Network Switch (WNS, NS50), but
can also be powered by a separate PoE power supply. The Ethernet cable is required to meet specications
for use in a mining environment as described in Ethernet Cable Specications on page 67.
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Important:
• All coaxial cable and antenna connections must be electrically insulated using self-amalgamating
rubber tape.
• The PoE supply must conform to the 802.3af (Mode A) standard. The WAP3 is NOT compatible
with Mode B power supplies.
The following procedure describes the connection of a WAP to a Wireless Network Switch.
IllustrationProcedureStep
Check the Ethernet cable has a
RJ45 protective cover attached.
1
Unscrew the RJ45 cover on the
PoE port of the Wireless Network
Switch.
2
Insert connector into the port.3
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IllustrationProcedureStep
Screw tight the RJ45 protective
cover on the cable to the mating
jack on the switch.
4
Align the pins of the Ethernet
cable's M12 connector to the
Ethernet port of the WAP.
5
Push the connector to the port and
screw the connector into the
WAP's Ethernet port.
6
Cable tie and mount excess cable
free from any obstructions to
vehicles and machinery.
7.
2.6 Coaxial cable
Antennas are connected to the WAP's antenna ports directly or with coaxial cables. Coaxial cable length
should be kept as short as possible to minimise signal loss. It is recommended to keep cable length to less
than 10 metres.
All coaxial cable and antenna connections must be electrically insulated using self-amalgamating rubber
tape, as shown in the following procedure.
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IllustrationProcedureStep
Remove the protective dust cap
from the antenna port.
1.
Connect the antenna or coaxial
cable plug to the RP-TNC jack on
the WAP and tighten the outer
sleeve.
2.
Insulate the connection using
self-amalgamating rubber tape.
Start at the base of the connection
and pull back the rubber tape
backing.
3.
Pull the tape tightly, and tape
around the connector at an angle
until it is 25mm past the end of the
connection.
4.
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IllustrationProcedureStep
Wind the rubber tape at an angle
back down towards the base of the
connection and cut the tape.
5.
Cable tie and mount the coaxial
cable so it is free from obstructions.
6.
Important: All unused antenna ports must remain covered with the supplied dust caps. Check
there are no obstructions near the antennas that could hinder the radiation pattern.
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Chapter
3
Configuration Using the Web Interface
This chapter describes how to congure an ImPact network device
using a web browser. Screenshots apply to devices with rmware
version 2.24.2.
Topics:
•
Logging onto the Web Browser
Interface
The ImPact WAP has a built-in web-server that is accessible by a PC
to congure settings. A PC can access the web browser interface by
•
Configuration screen
•
Status Tab
making a TCP/IP connection to the device. For more information, see
Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device on page 69.
•
Tools Tab
•
Settings Tab
The IP address of the network device can be located and congured
using the MST Device Scanner tool. For more information, see Device
Discovery on page 73.
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3.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface
The web browser interface has a login screen with access at two levels:
• ADMIN — Allows settings to be viewed and modied. Default password is ‘admin’.
• USER — Allows settings to be viewed but not modied. By default there is no password.
Note: Each Wireless Access Point is tted with a single Wireless Access Card (WAC). Some
documentation may use the term 'WAC' to refer to the wireless radio inside the WAP.
To log in to the web browser interface:
1.
Launch your web browser and enter http://<WAP IP address> in the address eld.
2.
Press the ENTER key. The login screen is displayed.
3.
In the LOGIN dialog box, select Admin from the User Name drop-down box, and type the password
in the Password eld. The factory default password is admin.
4.
Click Log In. The conguration home screen is displayed.
3.2 Configuration screen
After logging on, the SETTINGS > WIRELESS RADIO screen is displayed by default. This screen
will be covered later in the chapter.
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The conguration screens are divided into three section tabs across the top:
• STATUS — Displays device information, wireless clients, system logs, network trafc statistics and
the most AeroScout Engine data and tag reads.
• TOOLS — Web screens to congure password access, time settings, restoring factory defaults, and
rmware upgrades.
• SETTINGS — Screens to manage device conguration, SNMP, networking and tracking settings.
3.3 Status Tab
3.3.1 Obtaining Device Information
The Device Info status screen displays system time, rmware version, LAN and wireless LAN summary
information.
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Note: Changes in status display are dependent on the web browser. Some web browsers may report
an error when obtaining WLAN status, or require to refresh the web browser screen.
3.3.2 Wireless Client Information
The Wireless status screen displays current information about wireless clients connected to the access
point.
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• MAC Address: The address of the client device.
• Mode: Indicates if the client device is in 802.11b or 802.11g mode.
• Rate: The data rate for the connection in Mbps.
• Signal: The percentage signal strength of the client device, as received by the access point.
Note: The Wireless Client Device List groups the devices by the wireless SSID with which they
are associated.
3.3.3 Viewing System Logs
The Logs screen displays the device logs. It is possible to lter by the type of logged events and the event
level.
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To dene LOG OPTIONS:
1.
In the What to View elds, select the System check box.
2.
In the View Levels eld, select the check boxes on the reporting levels required.
3.
Click Apply Log Settings Now.
To view LOG DETAILS:
1.
Click Refresh to update the list.
2.
Click Clear to clear the list. A conrmation message box is displayed.
3.
Click OK to continue.
4.
Click Save Log to save the log as a text le. A log of the clear action is recorded. Any changes made
to the log characteristics are also recorded in the log.
3.3.4 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics
The Statistics status screen provides network trafc statistics for the WAP's LAN interface and each of
the wireless SSIDs.
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To view statistics:
1.
Click Refresh Statistics to update the statistics.
2.
Click Clear Statistics to clear displayed statistics. A reset conrmation dialog box is displayed.
3.
Click OK.
The following parameters are displayed:
• LAN STATISTICS
• Sent: The number of frames sent out from the device via all physical network interfaces (Ethernet
and Fibre).
• Received: The number of frames received by the device via all physical network interfaces.
• TX Packets Dropped: The number of frames dropped while being sent to the switch processor,
due to errors, collisions, or network switch resource limitation.
• RX Packets Dropped: The number of frames dropped while being received from the switch
processor, due to errors, collisions, or network switch resource limitation.
• Collisions: The number of frames dropped due to Ethernet collisions.
• Errors: The number of transmission failures that caused the loss of a packet.
• WLAN STATISTICS
• SSID: The ID of the wireless network.
• Sent: The number of frames sent out from the SSID.
• Received: The number of frames received by the SSID.
• Rx Errors: The number of frames dropped while being received.
• Tx Dropped: The number of frames dropped while being sent.
3.3.5 Viewing Tracking Information
The Tracking status screen displays the status of the tracking servers that are registered to the network
device.
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3.3.6 Viewing Recent Tag Reports
The Tags status screen displays the last ten AeroScout tag reads when asset tracking and location services
are enabled.
The following information is displayed:
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• MAC Address: MAC address of the tag being read.
• RSSI: Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of the quality of the received radio
signal.
• Sequence: The sequence number of the tag transmission.
This screen assists to verify the following:
• The device is detecting AeroScout tags.
• Tag reports are generated for a particular tag by viewing sequence number.
• Received RF signal strength.
3.4 Tools Tab
3.4.1 Configuring Administrator and User Settings
The administrator and user login can be congured on the Admin conguration screen. The device
conguration can also be saved to or restored from a conguration le.
Passwords
The administrator and user password are used to restrict access to the web browser management tool. It
is recommended to create new password for both administrator and user.
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1.
Under ADMIN PASSWORD, enter the administrator password in the Password and the Verify
Password elds. Administrators have full access to the web browser interface.
2.
Under USER PASSWORD, enter the user password in the Password and the Verify Password elds.
Users have read-only access to the web browser interface.
3.
Click Save Settings.
Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings
The Admin conguration screen allows network switch settings to be saved as a .gws le. Saved
conguration les can be used to restore settings to the device.
To save network switch settings as a conguration le:
1.
Click Save Conguration. A File Download dialog box is displayed.
2.
Click on Save. Select a folder to save the conguration le and click Save.
To restore the conguration of a device:
1.
Click Choose File and locate the previously saved .gws conguration le. The Choose File to Upload
window will open.
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2.
Select the le and click Open.
3.
Click Restore Conguration from File. The device will upload the conguration le. The SUCCESS
screen is displayed.
4.
Click Reboot the Device and then OK to reboot or click Continue to return to the previous
conguration screen. Rebooting the device will end the current conguration session.
3.4.2 Setting the Time
The Time conguration screen is used to dene regional time settings on the device.
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To set the time conguration settings:
1.
Select the appropriate time zone from the Time Zone drop-down box.
2.
Click Enable Daylight Saving check box if the selected region has daylight saving. Daylight saving
options will be displayed.
3.
Select the Daylight Saving Offset in the drop-down box.
4.
Select the region's DST Start date and DST End date.
5.
Click Save Settings.
To enable Automatic Time Conguration, tick the Enable NTP server checkbox, and enter an NTP
server address or select one from the dropdown menu.
Note: If an NTP server is enabled, any manual changes to the time will be overridden the next time
the device synchronises with the server. To keep a manually set time, Enable NTP Server should
be unchecked.
To Set the Date and Time Manually, select the appropriate date and time settings from the dropdown
boxes, or click Copy Your Computer's Time Settings.
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3.4.3 Rebooting or Restoring the Network Device
The System conguration screen enables the device to be rebooted or restored to the factory default
settings.
Click Reboot the Device to reboot the device. Any unsaved settings on the device will be lost and the
connection will terminate.
Click Restore all Settings to the Factory Defaults to restore the device to default settings. All current
settings will be erased.
3.4.4 Upgrading Firmware
Device Firmware can be upgraded from the Firmware upgrade screen as shown below. The rmware is
a binary (.bin) le format.
Note:
• Firmware upgrades may reset the network device to default factory settings (please refer to the
rmware release notes to determine if this will occur).
• It is STRONGLY recommended to install ICA 1.4.1 (or greater) at the site and use the central
conguration management capability to re-apply device settings. See Device Management
Overview on page 56 for more detailed instructions.
• For devices that are not managed by the ICA, conguration settings can be saved before updating
rmware and restored after the update from the TOOLS > ADMIN screen. For more
information, see Saving and Restoring Conguration Settings on page 34.
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Note: Before starting this procedure, note the following
• The device's MAC address in STATUS > DEVICE INFO
.
• Settings on the device that differ from the Site Defaults.
It is recommended that a client device (PC or laptop) has a wired connection to the network device to
upgrade the rmware. Please contact your MST System Engineer for rmware les.
To upgrade the rmware:
1.
Click Choose File. A dialog box will open.
2.
Select the binary (.bin) rmware le and click Open.
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3.
Click Upload, then OK on subsequent dialogue boxes to conrm. The rmware will upload to the
device.
4.
When the rmware has been successfully uploaded, the UPLOAD SUCCEEDED screen will appear.
The network switch will reboot after 60 seconds.
5.
Check the device's IP address in the Device Scanner to ensure that it has been correctly updated. (See
Device Discovery on page 73). This address must match the IP address entered in the AeroScout
System Manager for tracking to work.
6.
Log back on to the device's web interface, and check the STATUS > LOGS screen for any errors
that may need to be addressed.
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3.5 Settings Tab
3.5.1 Managing Automatic TFTP Configuration
The Cong Management screen is used to congure how the device retrieves its conguration from a
TFTP server on the network. For more information on TFTP, see Centralised Conguration Management
on page 55.
Note: These settings only affect TFTP conguration from a ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, and 3rd party
TFTP servers. If using AP Cong Templates from ICA 1.4.0 or later, leave Self check disabled
(See Device Management Overview on page 56).
Self Check Settings
To enable automatic conguration from a TFTP server, tick the Self check enabled checkbox, enter the
desired Self check interval and TFTP Server Address, then click the Save Settings button.
Change Numbers
The two change numbers shown here are timestamps (formatted as YYYYMMDDhhmmss) showing the
last time the device's settings were updated via TFTP. The Site Change Number refers to general site
settings applied to all devices, whereas the Device Change Number refers to specic settings applied to
this device.
3.5.2 Configuring SNMP Settings
The SNMP screen contains Simple Network Management Protocol settings. SNMP is a protocol used by
the ICA and 3rd party SNMP browsers to monitor the status of compatible devices on the network. At
present, the ICA is not affected by the settings below.
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The following settings are available, which may affect 3rd party SNMP tools:
• Name: The name or ID of the device
• Contact: The name of the person to be notied of any alarms
• Location: The location of the device
• Community String: The group to which the device belongs. Unless otherwise necessary, this is usually
left as public.
3.5.3 Setting Up the LAN
The LAN conguration screen is used to dene network settings for the device.
To edit LAN settings, click in the selected eld in the dialog box. LAN settings are described in the table
below.
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Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
Default is DHCP. If Static IP is
selected, the following elds must be
lled in.
DHCP (Dynamic) or Static IP (Manual)Get LAN IP from
A different IP address is required for each
WAP in a network.
The IP address of the WAP.IP Address
The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.Identies the subnet the IP address
belongs to for the WAP.
Subnet Mask
Settings are dependent on the site's
network design.
The IP address of the default gateway
to be used by the WAP.
Gateway
Settings are dependent on the site's DNS
design.
The DNS server used by the WAP
when looking up host names.
Primary DNS
Settings are dependent on the site's DNS
design.
The backup DNS server used by the
WAP when looking up host names.
Secondary DNS
Leave the eld blank if you do not wish
to add a domain name.
Local domain name for the network.Local Domain
Name
If the device is left on DHCP, only the following elds are shown. These values will function as above
only if they are not dened by the DHCP server.
3.5.4 Configuring Wireless Radio
The Wireless Radio conguration screen congures wireless radio settings.
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To congure the wireless radio:
1.
Select the Enable Wireless Radio check box to enable wireless.
2.
Edit the required elds. A description and recommended settings are shown below.
3.
Click Save Settings.
Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
Used to enable or disable the WAP's radio.Enable Wireless
Radio
Select the correct region for the site
location.
Limits available channels to those allowed by
local regulations
Region
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Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
Leave the default setting as Best
(automatic) for data transmission
at the best possible speed.
Settings to congure how fast data is transmitted.Transmission
Rate
If there are 802.11b wireless client
devices, leave the setting at Mixed.
A drop-down box to select the 802.11 mode from
mixed 802.11g and 802.11b to 802.11g.
802.11 Mode
Select 802.11g for improved
performance if all wireless client
devices are 802.11g capable.
See section below.See section below.Super AG Mode
High - Only drop to Medium or
Low if the signal is interfering with
other devices.
Used to control the power delivered via the
wireless transmitter.
Transmit Power
MainDenes the antenna to be used for transmission
of wireless frames. The options are:
Transmit
Antenna
• Main: The MAIN antenna will always be used
for transmission.
• Aux: The AUX antenna will always be used
for transmission.
• Diversity: The radio will determine the best
antenna to use for transmission based on the
signal strength of recently received frames
from both antennas.
Main: if a single antenna is tted.
Denes the antenna to be used for the reception
of wireless frames. The options are:
Receive
Antenna
Diversity: if antennas are tted
to both of the radio's ports.
• Main: The MAIN antenna will always be used
for reception.
• Aux: The AUX antenna will always be used
for reception.
• Diversity: Both antennas will always be used
for reception and the received frame with the
best signal strength will be used.
Important: Ensure that the physical connection of antennas is consistent with the transmit and
receive antenna settings. Failure to do so will give poor Wi-Fi performance and reduced tracking
accuracy.
Super AG Mode
Super AG is Atheros' proprietary frame-bursting, compression, and channel bonding technology to improve
Wi-Fi performance. This can dramatically improve the throughput of wireless trafc.
• Disabled – Standard 802.11g support, no enhanced capabilities.
• Super AG without Turbo – Default - Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and no
Turbo mode.
• Super AG with Dynamic Turbo – Channel 6 ONLY - Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames,
Compression, and Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy)
devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are Super
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AG with Dynamic Turbo enabled. In Turbo mode, the access point doubles the channel bandwidth to
increase the throughput.
• Super AG with Static Turbo – Channel 6 ONLY - Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames,
Compression, and Static Turbo. This setting is not backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy)
devices. Static turbo mode is always on and is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network
are Super AG with Static Turbo enabled.
Channels
It is recommended that WAPs in proximity of each other have different wireless channels (for example,
channels 1, 6 and 11). This minimises signal overlap and the possibility of interference.
Advanced Wireless Settings
Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
Default setting is at the
maximum size of 2346 and is
Maximum frame size that can be sent without
fragmentation.
Fragmentation
Threshold
recommended for most
environments.
Default setting is 2346.Determines what size data packet the low level RF
protocol issues to an RTS packet.
RTS threshold
Default setting is 100ms.The amount of time between beacon transmissions.Beacon Period
The recommended DTIM
interval is 1.
A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next
window for listening to broadcast and multicast
messages. Wireless clients detect the beacons and
DTIM interval
awaken on the DTIM interval to receive the broadcast
and multicast messages. Valid settings are between
1 and 255.
Default 3000μs (0.3s)The time in microseconds which will be used to send
data without stopping. Note that other wireless cards
Burst Time
in that network will not be able to transmit data for
this period.
802.11d is not enabled by
default.
Wireless specication where conguration occurs
at a MAC layer level to comply with country or
district rules.
802.11d enable
3.5.5 Configuring Wireless Networks
A WAP can have up to four wireless SSIDs with different performance and security settings. Each can
be mapped to different VLANs.
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A description of the wireless network parameters are described in the table below.
Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
Click on the Enable check box to
enable the wireless network.
Enables or disables the wireless network.Enable
Click on the Visible option button
to enable wireless network
visibility.
Enables or disables visibility of the wireless network
to client devices within range.
Visibility
Status
Keep Enabled unless multicast
trafc is adversely affecting
network performance.
Retransmit
Multicast
• Enabled - The access point will retransmit any
multicast received from a wireless client back out
to all wireless clients.
• Disabled - The access point will only forward
wirelessly received multicast packets out the
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Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
wired interface. This can signicantly improve
the throughput in networks with a high volume
of multicast trafc that does not need to be sent
to clients sharing this access point (e.g.
Pronet/Minegem), but it will prevent
Minephones from making Push–To–Talk calls to
other Minephones currently on the same access
point..
1 Mbit/s - Only raise this if there
are issues with multicast trafc
throughput.
The rate at which multicast trafc is transmitted, in
Mbits/s (turbo rate). Higher data rates will increase
transmission speed but decrease the range at which
the transmissions can be received.
Multicast Tx
Rate
Default 300s. Lower times may
improve roaming performance, but
will generate more network trafc.
The number of seconds before a wireless device (e.g.
a MinePhone or Data Logger) will time out from the
Access Point.
Station Idle
Timeout
Enter a network name that relates
closely to its function. For
example, "MST-VOICE".
The SSID of the wireless network that is used by
client devices.
Wireless
Network
Name
WPA-Personal is recommended.
Selecting the wireless security
Four security modes exist:Security Mode
• None: No wireless authentication is required and
trafc is not encrypted.
mode will display mode-specic
conguration options.
• WEP: is the original wireless encryption
standard. This is rarely used.
• WPA Personal: provides a higher level of
security and does not use a centralised
authentication server.
• WPA Enterprise: as per WPA Personal but a
RADIUS authentication server is used.
Note: After a unit is reset to factory defaults, it will have a single wireless network on channel 6
with the name "AP------" (the last six digits of the unit's MAC address), WPA2-AES security enabled
and the password "minesite".
3.5.6 Configuring EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
The Wireless EAP conguration screen is used to congure wireless authentication by a RADIUS server
(as used by WPA Enterprise).
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To congure wireless EAP, click on the drop-down boxes in the supplied elds. Click Save Settings to
save settings. A description of the elds and settings are described in the table below.
Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
Setting is at 120 minutes by
default.
Amount of time in minutes before
a client device is required to
re-authenticate.
Authentication Timeout
This is specic to each site.IP address of the authentication
server.
RADIUS server IP Address
By default the port number is
1812.
Port number used by the access
point to connect to the
authentication server.
RADIUS server Port
Password that matches with the
authentication server.
Password used by the access point
to access the RADIUS server.
RADIUS server Shared Secret
If selected, the user must always
use the same device when
Access to the RADIUS server by
conrmation of the client device's
MAC address.
MAC Address Authentication
connecting to the wireless
network.
A second RADIUS server can be congured if the primary server is not available or not responding. This
can be congured by clicking on the Advanced button.
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3.5.7 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature allows ImPact network devices to connect wirelessly
where a bre or ethernet connection is not practical. Up to six devices can be congured.
To congure WDS settings:
1.
Click in the WDS Enable check box.
2.
Under WDS Security section, enter the wireless network name (SSID).
3.
Select the Security Mode and enter the authentication details.
4.
Under WDS Ports, enable the required number of ports and the MAC address of each network device
that the device will use WDS to connect to the network.
5.
Click Save Settings.
Note: WDS links always operate as trunk ports with all VLANs passing across the trunk.
3.5.8 Configuring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services
The Tracking conguration screen establishes where AeroScout tag reports are sent as shown below.
An ImPact network device can communicate with an AeroScout Positioning Engine and / or a MST
Tracker Engine. Conguration of the Access Point is not required when communicating with an AeroScout
Positioning Engine as the device conguration is performed via AeroScout server tools.
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If the Access Point is sending tag reports to an MST Tracker Engine, the Tracker Engine's IP address
must be entered into each Access Point.
There are four sections on the Tracking conguration screen:
Enable
Check Enable Wi-Fi Tracking to view other settings.
RSSI Lower Thresholds
These settings are used to control what location reports are sent to the Positioning Engine. If a Wi-Fi tag
or mobile unit report is received with an RSSI below the relevant threshold, it is not sent to the Positioning
Engine (whether it is an AeroScout Positioning Engine or MST Tracker Engine). The default threshold
is -95 dBm, but this can be raised or lowered according to specic site conditions and requirements.
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Tracker Engine List
This section is used to congure the MST Tracker Engine(s) that the access point will send information
to. The available settings are listed below. Note that data can be passed to up to 2 MST Tracker Engine
instances.
Recommended SettingsDescriptionField
On or Off.Indicates whether the Tracker
Engine will be sent data.
Enable
Specic to each site.The IP address of the MST Tracker
Engine.
IP Address
Default is 1142.The UDP port that the Tracker
Engine listens for messages on.
Port
Default is 15 seconds.The period that status reports will
be sent from the Access Point to the
Status Update Interval
Tracker Engine. These status reports
are used by the Tracker Engine to
determine if the Access Point is up
or down.
These options are enabled by
default.
Indicates which devices will be
tracked by this Access Point.
AeroScout Tags Enabled
MST Wi-Fi Tags Enabled
Mobile Units Enabled
Advanced Settings
Drop non-exciter tag reports - If enabled, the Access Point will only send tag reports when the tag is
in an AeroScout Exciter eld.
This setting applies to tag reports that are sent to AeroScout Positioning Engines and MST Tracker Engines.
3.5.9 Enabling the MAC Address Filter
The MAC Address Filter conguration screen species MAC addresses to be allowed or denied access
to the network.
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To enable MAC address ltering:
1.
Click on the Enable MAC Address Filter check box to view settings.
2.
Under Filter Settings, select the Mode from the drop-down box to only allow or only deny
listed machines.
3.
Click on check boxes to enable Filter Wireless Clients and/or Filter Wired Clients.
4.
Under Add MAC Address, click on the Enable check box.
5.
Enter the MAC address of client device in the MAC Address eld. Click Copy Your PC's MAC
Address to add your own computer to the list.
6.
Enter Computer Name in the supplied eld and click Save. The MAC address will appear in the
MAC Address List.
7.
To delete the device from the list, click on the icon.
8.
To edit a device in the list, click on the icon.
9.
Click Save Settings.
3.5.10 Defining VLANs
The VLAN LIST screen displays VLANs and the priority that will be assigned to trafc on each VLAN.
For more information on VLANs, see the Understanding VLANs chapter of the user manual for your
MST network switch .
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Up to 8 VLANs can be dened with the following parameters:
• Enable: Check box to enable the VLAN.
• ID: VLAN ID number that is tagged in frames sent through trunk ports.
• Name: VLAN name. It should be named to simplify administration.
• Priority: Priority ranges from 0-7 (7 being the highest priority) that is assigned to frames on this
VLAN.
Note: The rst VLAN (Infrastructure) cannot be disabled, because the management CPU is
always on this VLAN.
By default, VLANs are pre-dened with recommended IDs and priorities. This is based on commonly
used applications in mines. Once the VLANs are dened, they can be saved by clicking on the Save
Settings button.
After the VLANs have been dened, they can be assigned to the wireless networks and switch ports
(Network Switch only) on the VLAN PORT MAP screen.
3.5.11 Assigning VLANs to Wireless Networks
The VLAN Port Map screen enables a VLAN to be assigned to each wireless network (SSID).
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To congure the SSID to VLAN mapping:
1.
Next to each SSID, select the desired VLAN Membership option. The list of available VLANs is
dened in the ADVANCED > VLAN LIST screen.
2.
Click Save Settings to save the VLAN port mappings.
Note: Before conguring the VLAN memberships, it is recommended to understand the principles
of VLANs. For more details on VLANs, refer to the Understanding VLANs chapter in your
Wireless Network Switch user manual.
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Chapter
4
Centralised Configuration Management
Centralised conguration management is an alternative conguration
method to the web interface. It uses Trivial File Transfer Protocol
Topics:
•
Device Management Overview
(TFTP) to enable devices to read and apply conguration les from
•
TFTP Server Overview
a TFTP server. It is a fast and consistent way to congure a large
number of devices, reducing the potential for human error.
•
TFTP Parameters
There are two ways to take advantage of TFTP conguration:
ICA v1.4.0 or later - Device Management via the ICA
Administration Console (RECOMMENDED)
For networks with an ICA v1.4.0 or higher, AP settings can be managed
from the ICA Administration console. A customisable Site Default
template is included at installation, and further templates can be copied
from it and modied separately. Additionally, individual APs can have
specic settings overridden via the Administration Console.
In this case, the ICA will push conguration changes to the APs, and
no local setup is required.
ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, and 3rd party TFTP servers - Manually
editing configuration files
For older ICA systems and other TFTP servers, conguration les are
edited and uploaded manually, and APs must be congured to
periodically self-check and fetch new conguration les from the
server when available.
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4.1 Device Management Overview
The ICA Administration Console (v1.4.0 and later) supports the creation of Access Point conguration
templates. A Site Default template is created at installation and applied to all managed devices. New
templates can be copied from the Site Default and applied to selected devices, and further overrides can
also be applied to individual devices.
Some familiarity with the ICA Administration Console is assumed here. For more information, see the
ICA Administration Console User Manual available from MST.
There are three editors in the ICA Administration Console with relevant settings:
• Conguration > Site Conguration
• Conguration > AP Cong Templates
• Devices > Access Points
4.1.1 Site Configuration
This editor contains the option to Set new Access Points as Managed - If checked, all newly discovered
Access Points will be congured according to the Site Default template by the ICA. If disabled, new APs
must either have their management settings congured in the Devices > Access Points editor, or be
congured manually.
4.1.2 AP Config Templates
The ICA is installed with one AP Template: Site Defaults. This is a special AP Template which denes
the settings that new APs will automatically pick up if Set new Access Points as Managed is ticked in
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the Site Conguration editor. This template cannot be deleted, but new templates can be copied from it
and modied separately.
Note: Once a template is applied to an AP, any manual changes made to settings listed in the
template will be reverted automatically to the template default. Settings that are not dened by the
template can be changed freely.
New templates are created by copying an existing template (initially the only one to copy is Site Defaults).
A copied template will start with the same parameters as the original, but they are not linked, so further
changes to one will not affect the other. To create a new template, select another template from the list
and click the Copy button. To delete a template, click the Remove button.
AP Config Template Details
This section contains the details for each template:
• System ID is an automatically assigned identier used by the ICA.
• Name - A name or description for the template.
• Edit Parameters - Individual parameters can be selected and modied, or ignored, for each template
by clicking this link to open the Parameters dialogue box (See Edit Parameters section below).
Editing Parameters
In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed
column values:
• Managed: To manage a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries cannot be disabled
or changed, while required entries can be edited but not disabled. Unmarked entries can be disabled
by unticking the checkbox.
• Parameter Name: For more information on parameters that affect a specic AP model on the network,
see the TFTP Parameters section of the user manual for that model.
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• Parameter Value: To edit a parameter, click on the parameter value and either enter a new value (e.g.
names and IP addresses) or select a new value from the dropdown menu (e.g. ENABLED / DISABLED).
When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The Managed status of
all available parameters can be changed at once using the Manage All and Manage None checkboxes
below the list.
4.1.3 Access Point
Access Points (APs) become visible to the ICA after the map containing them is rst synchronised from
AeroScout. Once visible, APs are automatically added to the List of Access Points
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List of Access Points
The Managed column shows CURRENT for managed devices with up-to-date settings, or PENDING for
devices awaiting newly updated settings.
To edit an existing entry: Click on that entry, ll in the relevant elds on the right, then click the Save
button or press Ctrl+S:
Manage Configuration
To have an AP's conguration managed by the ICA, tick the Manage Conguration checkbox, and
select the correct template from the dropdown menu.
Last Change shows the time of the last change to the AP's conguration management settings if known,
and PENDING if new settings are waiting to be sent.
Important: If any changes are made to a managed AP's settings via the web interface that conict
with the selected template or overridden parameters (see below), those changes will be automatically
reverted by the ICA. Settings that are not dened in the template will be ignored.
Editing Overridden Parameters
Individual parameters specied in a template can be modied for the selected AP. To modify any
parameters, click Edit Overridden Parameters.
In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed
column values:
• Overridden: To override a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries are enabled
by default and cannot be disabled or changed. Required entries are not enabled by default; once
ticked, they can be edited but not disabled. Unmarked entries can be disabled by unticking the checkbox.
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• Parameter Name: For more information on parameters, see the TFTP Parameters section of the
user manual for the selected access point.
• Parameter Value: To edit a parameter, click on the parameter value and either enter a new value (e.g.
names and IP addresses) or select a new value from the dropdown menu (e.g. ENABLED / DISABLED).
When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The override status of all
available parameters can be changed at once using the Override All and Override None checkboxes
below the list.
4.2 TFTP Server Overview
Note: This conguration method is not commonly used. For more information on TFTP server
and conguration le requirements for ImPact access points, please contact MST.
Centralised conguration management using ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, or a 3rd party TFTP server, involves
the following steps:
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1.
Conguring a TFTP server on the network. The ICA is precongured for this purpose. For a 3rd party
server, please consult the vendor for instructions.
2.
Dening a site conguration le which contain global settings to all network devices on the site.
3.
Dening device conguration les which contain specic settings for each device, which override
global settings.
4.
Applying the conguration les to each device and rebooting.
4.3 TFTP Parameters
Below is a brief description of the types of congurable parameters for the WAP.
Note: For information on specic parameters, please contact MST.
Network
• network.1.* - Common LAN settings for all devices on the network.
Configuration Management
• tftp.* - Only required for 3rd party TFTP servers or ICA v1.3.1 and earlier.
System
• system.* - Network names, contact details and passwords.
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
• time.ntp.* - NTP server settings for the network switch.
Logging
• syslog.* - System message logging settings.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
• snmp.* - At present, the ICA is not affected by these settings. adjust only if required for 3rd party
monitoring software.
Asset Tracking and Location Servers
• tracking.* - Positioning/Tracker engine settings. This is where AeroScout tag and Wi-Fi client device
information is sent. Conguration is not required when communicating with an AeroScout positioning
engine.
• tracking.tracker.x.* - These settings congure up to two MST Tracker Engines that the access point
will send information to. The "x" in each parameter is replaced by the tracking engine number.
VLAN Configuration
• vlan.* - VLANs are used to separate different types of network trafc to and from the ICA.
• vlan.entry.x.* - Up to 8 VLANs can be dened, the "x" in each address is replaced by the VLAN
number 1-8. By default, the site conguration le has some VLANs predened based on commonly
used applications.
Note: The Infrastructure VLAN cannot be edited or disabled because the management CPU is
on this VLAN.
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Wireless Radio and Networking
• wireless.radio.1.* - General wireless radio settings.
• wireless.radio.1.ap.x.* - Each WAP can have up to four wireless SSIDs (where "x" is replaced with
1-4), each with different security settings and different VLAN mapping.
• wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.* OR wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wpa.* - WEP/WPA security; only the options
specic to the enabled security mode need be congured.
Wireless EAP Configuration
• wireless.eap.* - RADIUS server settings. This is applicable only to wireless networks congured with
WPA Enterprise security mode.
• wireless.eap.x.* - A primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server can be set up and congured.
The "x" in each parameter should be replaced with "primary" or "secondary".
WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
• wireless.radio.1.wds.* - Allows ImPact network devices to connect wirelessly where a bre or ethernet
connection is not practical.
• wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.* - Up to six peered devices can be congured; "x" is replaced with 1-6.
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Appendix
A
Troubleshooting Guide
This chapter will help diagnose and solve any problems with WAP installation and operation.
SolutionPossible CausesProblem
Measure the voltage on the WAP main rail. If the voltage
measures less than 15VDC, a power inserter is required.
Insufcient power is available
to the WAP to power WAPs.
WAP is not
operational when it
is connected to the
Enable the PoE feature in the web interface.The PoE rail is not enabled in
the Wireless Network Switch.
Wireless Network
Switch.
If LEDs on the WAP are not
on, the WAP has no power.
• Verify the WAP is properly connected to the WAP or PoE
power supply.
• Test the voltage/current received by the WAP is between
10-50VDC.
There is a network access
issue.
The wireless
network cannot be
congured from the
• Check that the WAP is properly installed, the LAN cable
is connected properly and the unit is powered on. If the PC
uses a xed (static) IP address, check that it is using an IP
address within the same IP range as the WAP.
web browser
interface.
• Check that the VLAN settings on the upstream devices on
the network are not restricting access.
Check the Ethernet cable for any damage. Check the M12
connector is tightly screwed to the WAP PoE port.
Ethernet cable connection.Power supply
instability.
The PoE supply must conform to the 802.3af (Mode A)
standard. The WAP3 is NOT compatible with Mode B power
supplies.
Incorrect PoE Type
Check MAC addresses congured on the WAP using the web
browser interface.
Incorrect MAC address.WDS link fails to
establish.
Disable security on WDS link using the web browser interface.Security is enabled on the
WDS link.
Antennas should be mounted and positioned to provide optimal
coverage, free from obstruction by vehicles and machinery.
Refer to Installation on page 15 for correct antenna placement.
Antennas are not properly
mounted and positioned.
Poor wireless signal
strength
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Using the Console Port to Supply Power
A cable wiring diagram to power the WAP via the Console Port is shown below.
Note:
A WAP requires an additional fuse and resistor to be tted for power to be supplied via the Console
Port. Please consult your MST System Engineer if this is required.
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C
Ethernet Cable Specifications
Ethernet cable must conform to the following specications when connecting to ImPact network devices:
• Polyethylene jacket
• 5.0-6.5mm outer diameter
• Stranded cable for lengths less than 30m
• Solid core cable for lengths greater than 30m
Cable and Parts Description
Order CodeDescription
W-NS50-RJ45-PLUGBayonet back-shell for RJ45 connector
The choice of RJ45 crimp will depend on the type of wire used (stranded or solid core). Generic brand
crimps may be used.
Note: Both solid and stranded core RJ45 connectors at the network switch end require a bayonet
back-shell.
RJ45 to M12 Ethernet Cable Wiring Diagram
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D
Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device
This Appendix species how to set up a PC connection (with Windows XP operating system) to connect
to an ImPact Wireless Network Switch or WAP.
1.
Connect a PC to the device's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If the PC is already part of the
network, note its TCP/IP conguration settings.
2.
Click Start > Control Panel. Open Network Connections.
3.
Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties
window will open.
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4.
On the General tab, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed.
5.
Click the Use the following IP address option button.
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6.
In the IP address eld, enter a xed (static) IP address within the Subnet range of the target device's
IP address (for example 192.168.1.100).
7.
In the Subnet mask eld, enter 255.255.255.0. Click OK.
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Appendix
E
Device Discovery
The MST Device Scanner can be used to discover and change the IP address of ImPact devices from any
PC connected to the same network switch (i.e. the tool will not work if there is a router between the PC
and the device being scanned). Upon opening, the Device Scanner will automatically scan for devices.
To use the Device Scanner, navigate to the folder where the program is stored, and double click
devicescanner.exe.
The Device Scanner shows several columns of information for each discovered device:
• Name - The hostname of the device. For the WAP, the default name is MST PoE Access Point.
• IP Address - This can be set remotely on the device, in Settings > LAN > LAN Settings , or from
the Device Scanner (see below).
• Type - The device type or model.
• MAC Address - The MAC address of the device.
• Interface - The network interface via which the Device Scanner is communicating with the device.
• ID - The serial number on the device housing.
• Firmware - The version number of the rmware running in the device.
• Status - The uptime of the device. This can be used to easily determine which devices have recently
been connected to the network.
• Revision - The hardware revision of the main processor PCB (not the overall product version).
To discover devices after the program has been opened, click the Scan button. To allow the Device Scanner
to continually check for new devices, tick the Continuous checkbox.
To change the IP address or settings of a device, highlight the row, then click the Congure IP button.
This will open a dialogue box allowing you to set the device to Obtain an IP address automatically
using DHCP, or to manually set an IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway with the Use the
following IP address option.
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Appendix
F
Time Zone Indices and Offsets
The table below species time-zone indices and offset values entered in the site conguration le.
time.timezone.offset ValueCountrytime.timezone.index
Value
-43200Eniwetok, Kwajalein1
-39600Midway Island, Samoa2
-36000Hawaii3
-32400Alaska4
-28800Pacic Time (US/Canada), Tijuana5
-25200Arizona6
-25200Mountain Time (US/Canada)7
-21600Central America8
-21600Mexico City9
-21600Saskatchewan10
-18000Bogota, Lima, Quito11
-18000Eastern Time (US/Canada)12
-18000Indiana (East)13
-14400Atlantic Time (Canada)14
-14400Caracas, La Paz15
-14400Santiago16
-10800Newfoundland17
-10800Brazilia18
-10800Buenos Aires, Georgetown19
-10800Greenland20
-7200Mid-Atlantic21
-3600Azores22
-3600Cape Verde Is23
0Casablanca, Monrovia24
0Greenwich Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon,
London
25
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time.timezone.offset ValueCountrytime.timezone.index
Value
3600Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna26
3600Belgrade, Brastislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague27
3600Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris28
3600Sarajevo, Skopje, Soja, Vilnus, Warsaw, Zagreb29
3600West Central Africa30
7200Athens, Minsk, Istanbul31
7200Bucharest32
7200Cairo33
7200Harare, Pretoria34
7200Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn35
7200Jerusalem36
10800Baghdad37
10800Kuwait, Riyadh38
10800Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd39
10800Nairobi40
10800Tehran41
14400Abu Dhabi, Muscat42
14400Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan43
16200Kabul44
18000Ekaterinburg45
18000Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent46
19800Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi47
20700Kathmandu48
21600Almaty, Novosibirsk49
21600Astana, Dhaka50
21600Sri Jayawardenepura51
23400Rangoon52
25200Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta53
25200Krasnoyarsk54
28800Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi55
28800Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar56
28800Kuala Lumpur, Singapore57
28800Perth58
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time.timezone.offset ValueCountrytime.timezone.index
Value
28800Taipei59
32400Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo60
32400Seoul61
32400Yakutsk62
32400Adelaide63
32400Darwin64
36000Brisbane65
36000Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney66
36000Guam, Port Moresby67
36000Hobart68
36000Vladivostok69
39600Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia70
43200Auckland, Wellington71
43200Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is.72
46800Nuku\'alofa, Tonga73
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Repairs and Maintenance
It is recommended that all WAPs, antennas, cables and connectors are inspected at regular intervals to
ensure safe and reliable operation. A maintenance checklist is provided below.
ActionInspection
Inspect the outer case for any structural damage.Structural
Check there is no excessive damage or markings to the case.
Check coaxial cable connections are securely fastened to the WAP unit.Coaxial cables
Check the coaxial cable for any damage.
Check the antennas for any damage.Antennas
Check the antennas' connections to the coaxial cable for any damage to the
insulation or connection.
Check the antennas' directional alignment.
Check that the device conguration (for single or diversity antennas)
corresponds to the physical antennas attached to the device.
Check all Ethernet cable connections are secure.Ethernet connections
Check dust covers are present and secure on unused Ethernet ports.
Check the power LED is solid red.Display LEDs
Check the status LED is blinking red (at approximately a 1 second interval).
Testing RF transmit path for WAP
1.
Stand 50M away from the ImPact WAP.
2.
Using a MinePhone handset, verify the signal strength is within
specication. (Refer to site specic commissioning data).
Testing RF receive path for WAP
1.
Stand 50M away from the ImPact WAP with two AeroScout tags.
2.
Open the web browser interface and select the STATUS > TAGS web
page.
3.
Verify that the two tags have been detected, and verify that the received
signal strength is within specication (Refer to site specic commissioning
data).
Note: A tracker server must be congured in order for the tags to be
displayed on the web interface.
Note: Please contact MST for all maintenance and repair enquiries.
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H
Acronyms
MeaningAcronym
Alternating CurrentAC
Access PointAP
Direct CurrentDC
Internet Protocol addressIP address
Ingress Protection ratingIPxx
Media Access Control addressMAC address
Mine Site TechnologiesMST
Network SwitchNS
Power Over EthernetPoE
Power Supply UnitPSU
Radio FrequencyRF
Service Set Identier.SSID
Small Form-factor Pluggable (optical transceiver module)SFP
User Datagram ProtocolUDP
Virtual Local Area NetworkVLAN
Wireless Access CardWAC
Wireless Access PointWAP
Wired Equivalent PrivacyWEP
Wireless Network SwitchWNS
Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA
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I
Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement
I.1 Hardware Warranty
Mine Site Technologies provide a 12 month warranty for hardware supplied to the original purchaser.
Mine Site Technologies warrants that the hardware supplied will be free from material defects in
workmanship and materials from the date of original purchase.
Mine Site Technologies will repair or replace the defective hardware during the warranty period at no
charge to the original owner. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by Mine Site Technologies.
Mine Site Technologies may in its sole discretion replace the defective hardware (or any part thereof)
with a reconditioned product or parts that Mine Site Technologies determines is substantially equivalent
(or superior) to the defective hardware. Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period from the date of original purchase. All hardware (or part thereof)
that is replaced by Mine Site Technologies shall become the property of Mine Site Technologies upon
replacement.
I.2 Software End User License Agreement
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Mine Site Technologies End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either
an individual or a single entity) and Mine Site Technologies. Mine Site Technologies (MST) rmware
may include associated software components, media, printed materials and electronic documentation. By
installing, copying or otherwise using MST rmware, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.
This license agreement represents the entire agreement concerning the program between you and Mine
Site Technologies, and it supersedes any prior proposal, representation or understanding between the
parties. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the software.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
The MST rmware is licensed as follows:
(a) Installation and Use
Mine Site Technologies grants you the right to install and use copies of the MST rmware on associated
MST hardware.
(b) Backup Copies
You may also make copies of the MST rmware if necessary for backup and archival purposes.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS
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(a) Maintenance of Copyright Notices
You must not remove or alter any copyright notices on any and all copies of the MST rmware.
(b) Distribution
You may not distribute copies of MST rmware to third parties.
(c) Prohibition on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the MST rmware.
(d) Rental
You may not rent, lease, or lend MST rmware.
(e) Support Services
Mine Site Technologies may provide you with support services related to the MST rmware. Any
supplemental activation codes provided to you shall be considered part of the MST rmware and subject
to the terms and conditions of this EULA.
(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws
You must comply with all applicable laws regarding use of the MST rmware.
3. TERMINATION
Without prejudice to any other rights, Mine Site Technologies may terminate this EULA if you fail to
comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the
MST rmware in your possession.
4. COPYRIGHT
All title, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the MST rmware and any copies thereof are
owned by Mine Site Technologies. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which
may be accessed through use of the MST rmware is the property of the respective content owner and
may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA
grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Mine Site
Technologies.
5. NO WARRANTIES
Mine Site Technologies disclaims any warranty for the MST rmware. The MST rmware is provided
'as is' without any warranty of any kind, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability,
non-infringement, or tness of a particular purpose. Mine Site Technologies does not warrant or assume
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links or other items
contained within the MST rmware. Mine Site Technologies makes no warranties respecting any harm
that may be caused by the transmission of a computer virus, worm, time bomb, logic bomb, or other such
computer program. Mine Site Technologies disclaims any warranty or representation to authorised users
or to any third party.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall Mine Site Technologies be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, lost
prots, business interruption, or lost information) rising out of 'authorised users' use of or inability to use
the MST rmware, even if Mine Site Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event will Mine Site Technologies be liable for loss of data or for indirect, special, incidental,
consequential (including lost prot), or other damages based in contract, tort or otherwise. Mine Site
Technologies shall have no liability with respect to the content of the MST rmware or any part thereof,
including but not limited to errors or omissions contained therein, libel, infringements of rights of publicity,
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privacy, trademark rights, business interruption, personal injury, loss of privacy, moral rights or the
disclosure of condential information.
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Specifications
General
180mm (W) x 200mm (D) x 60mm (H)Dimensions
Console Port: for external DC power
Ethernet Port: 100BASETX with 802.3af (Mode A) power receiving capability
Connectivity
802.11b/g Radio port
2 x RP-TNC antenna ports (with diversity support)
IP66Enclosure Ingress
Protection (IP) rating
0ºC to 70ºC (operating)
-20ºC to 80ºC (storage)
Temperature
5 to 90% (non-condensing)Operating Humidity
Power
10-50VDCSupply Voltage
3.3WPower Dissipation
Polyfuse (resettable fuse)Protection
Ethernet Port
Auto MDI/MDIX crossoverCrossover
10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TXAuto negotiation
Network Information
Wireless access point and WDS modesNetwork architecture
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3af
802.1Q
Network Protocol
802.1p
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Radio
IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps)
IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps)
Standards
compliance
IEEE 802.11i (security – WPA2)
IEEE 802.11e (QoS – WMM) AeroScout Compatible
FCC Part 15 (for the radio card)Regulation
certications
64/128-bit WEP AES-CCM and TKIP encryption
WPA
Wi-Fi security
WPA Enterprise
MAC Address Filtering
Block SSID Broadcast
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps, Auto Fall-BackRadio data rate
Fully inter-operable with 802.11b/g compliant productCompatibility
2.4 – 2.4835 GHzFrequency band
DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
Modulation
1-11
Permitted WLAN channels 1-11 US / Canada, 1-14 (802.11b) Japan, 1-13,
(802.11b) Japan, 1-13 (802.11g) Japan, 1-13, 1-13 ETSI, 10-13 France, 10-11
Spain, 1-11 China
Operation channels
+19dBm
+19dBm @6Mbps
802.11b:
802.11g:
RF output power
+ 14dBm @54Mbps
-94dBm @ 1Mbps
-87dBm @ 11Mbps
802.11b:
802.11g:
Receive sensitivity
-87Bm @ 6Mbps
-70dBm @54Mbps
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