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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2
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1.0 Introduction
The NetWave® industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet™ can
be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. This
point-to-multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be connected to a central
Access Point. Up to 15 endpoints can be linked to a central access point. The NW1 and NW2
support up to 95Mbps throughput using MIMO technology. An easy to read LED array displays
unit operational status along with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation and
operation. The units can be powered by an IEEE 802.3af PoE compliant switch or through the
supplied power injection module. The NW1 is FCC certified and the NW2 is ETSI, DFS and TPC
certified.
This manual contains detailed information covering ComNet NetWave outdoor 802.11n wireless
products. NetWave was designed for use in a wide ambient operating temperature range.
NetWave provides a cost effective 802.11-based solution. The units come configured for either
point to point or point to multipoint applications.
This manual contains detailed operational and configuration information not covered in the
quick start guides.
This guide applies to the following models:
NW1 – Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
NW2– Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable
NWK1 – Industrial Point to Point Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1_AP and NWK1_CL)
NWK2 – Industrial Point to Point Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2_AP and NWK2_CL)
