AvaLAN Wireless AW-5800i - Manual (Page 5)

aW5800i User’s Manual
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automatic frequency selection mode (DIP switches — all OFF for automatic mode)
Manual frequency selection mode
site survey mode (DIP switch 2 — default is OFF for normal operation)
The AW5800i is designed to automatically select and continuously optimize the performance of its radio channel. The radio channel
is monitored to ensure it is providing low error rates necessary for successful radio transmission. In the event that the error rate
rises, the AW5800i will autonomously change to a new channel. There are 58 non-overlapping channels.
This mode enables the user to restrict the operation of the AW5800i to a specific channel. This can be done by setting DIP switches
3-8 as shown in the table on Page 6.
In this mode, the AW5800i can perform a site survey. With this mode activated, the radios send and receive at 100 percent capac-
ity by transceiving self-generated simulated data. The installer can monitor the Link Quality display to assess channel quality while
optimizing antennae orientation. The installer can manually select each channel to evaluate performance and identify the best
channels for operation. By identifying channels with poor performance it is possible to identify possible interferers and use “manual
frequency selection mode” to avoid portions of the band or select a fixed operating frequency.
note: Ethernet traffic does not get transported while the radios are in this mode.
Troubleshooting
see the online installation tutorial and FaQ at www.avalanwireless.com.
no radio link leD
radio lInK leD is on but link Quality Indicator is low
no ethernet lInK leD
Installing multiple systems in close proximity
still not working?
no Power leD
Check the power connections.
The radio is looking for its matched partner. If both units are powered up and the Power LEDs are active, they may be too far
away to create the radio connection. Try other locations that may have a less obstructed path or try to reorient the antennae.
Directional antennae get their best range when they are oriented to point directly at each other with the antenna elements
oriented in the same place (eg. vertically or horizontally).
The units may be too far away to create a good radio connection. Try other locations that may have a less obstructed path, or try to
reorient the antennae.
Check your network connections.
See the online installation tutorial and FAQ at www.avalanwireless.com
Temporarily use an Ethernet cable to see if the network is working over a wired connection. If an Ethernet cable does not work
then the problem is with the network.
Advanced settings