Geokon 8800 User manual

Product Tutorial

Troubleshooting GeoNet Wireless
Data Hosting Systems

Many hardware and software issues can be prevented or
resolved with a better understanding of the product
Please read the Installing GeoNet Wireless Data Hosting
Systems and Using Agent Software with GeoNet Wireless Data
Hosting Systems tutorials and review the product manuals prior
to attempting to troubleshoot a Network
Before Continuing

Network Tips

Always mount GeoNet
devices vertically, with the
antenna pointing up
The space around the
antenna should be free of
obstructions
A minimum mounting height
of two meters (six-feet) is
recommended
Device Mounting

Obstructions between,
around, or near GeoNet
devices can cause reflections
of the radio signal
Reflected radio signals can
cause GeoNet devices to
malfunction
For optimum performance,
create as much space as
possible between the straight-
line radio path and any
obstructions (especially
metallic objects)
Device Mounting (Continued)

Common mounting
mistakes include:
►Not enough clear space
around the antenna
►Mounting devices
horizontally
►Metallic objects nearby
The photos to the right
show examples of improper
device mounting
Device Mounting (Continued)

All GeoNet devices are set to operate on the same channel at
the factory
Channels only need to be set if multiple networks will be
operating within radio range of one another
Networks within radio range of one another must not be set to
the same channel
Up to 12 Networks can operate in the same area by utilizing a
different channel for each Network
Setting Channels

To set the channels on a
device:
1. Activate Deployment mode
2. Move the channel switches
to one of the 12 valid settings
3. Press the reset button
GeoNet Devices can only
communicate when set to the
same channel, therefore,
ALL DEVICES in a network
must be set to the same
channel
Setting Channels (Continued)

Must be used when making changes to a network
(adding Nodes, changing batteries, resetting a device, etc.)
Indicated by the LEDs on the Supervisor flashing every 10-15
seconds
Automatically activated when Supervisor is powered
Active for 60 minutes by default
(Can be changed using Agent software)
Can be reactivated/reset by pressing the status button on
the Supervisor
(May take up to 6 minutes to take effect)
Deployment Mode