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

DIP 1
DIP 3-8
automatic frequency selection mode (DIP switches — DIP 3-8 OFF for automatic mode)
Manual frequency selection mode
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To add NEW subscriber units to the access point
1) Disconnect the AP from the network and disconnect power from the AP.
2) Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU (key exchange will not work through a switch or hub — crossover cables are not
required).
3) Plug in the NEW SU, then plug in the AP. The units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all SUs are successfully programmed.
5) Power cycle all modules for the new keys to take effect.
6) Reconnect the AP to the network and deploy the new SU modules.
To re-key a subscriber unit to a NEW access point
1) Select the module that will operate as the access point (AP) and set DIP switch 1 ON to enable access point operation.
2) Plug in the NEW AP.
3) Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU (key exchange will not work through a switch or hub — crossover cables are not
required).
4) Plug in the SU.
5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed.
6) Power cycle all modules for the new keys to take effect.
7) Deploy the modules.
DIP settings
access point or subscriber unit
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By selecting DIP 1 ON the module will operate as an access point
By selecting DIP 1 OFF the module will operate as a subscriber unit
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The AW5800mT is designed to automatically select and continuously optimize the performance of its radio channel. The radio chan-
nel is monitored to ensure it is providing low error rates necessary for successful data transmission. In the event that the error rate
rises, the access point will autonomously change to a new channel. There are 58 non-overlapping channels.
The operation of the AW5800mT can be restricted to a specific channel within the 5.8 GHz band by setting DIP switches 3-8 on the
access point as shown in the 5800 channel table on the AvaLAN website. For a PDF version of the document, please visit: www.
avalanwireless.com/faqs/content/images/5800_Channel_Table.pdf. The subscriber unit responds to the access point’s choice of
channel and its DIP switches have no effect and do not need to be selected.