MST ImPact User manual

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Quick Start Guide
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Revision History
Revision
Change
Date
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Initial Release
29 April 2016
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Technical Updates
15 March 2016
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Updated content to WAP-N
19 December 2016

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Copyright and Disclaimer
Copyright
Published in Sydney by: Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd
ABN: 93 002 961 953 ACN: 002 961 953
Global Head Office: Level 5, 113 Wicks Road, North Ryde, NSW 2141 Australia
Telephone: [phone]
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part is an infringement of copyright. Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd will actively pursue any
breach of its copyright.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this document has been developed by Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd
(MST). Every care has been taken by the staff of MST to ensure the content of this manual is
relevant and up to date at the time of publication. Content is subject to change without notice.
Technical updates as associated with this manual will be supplied to the customer at MST’s
earliest convenience.
This manual is published and distributed on the basis that the publisher is not responsible for
the results of any actions taken by users of the information contained in this manual. MST does
not accept responsibility for errors or damages resulting from misrepresentation,
misinterpretation or deviation from instructions by any person regarding the information
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Contents
Revision History ........................................................................................................................ii
Copyright and Disclaimer ........................................................................................................iv
Copyright................................................................................................................................. iv
Warning................................................................................................................................... iv
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... iv
Safety and Compliance .............................................................................................................1
Warning: No tampering. ...........................................................................................................1
FCC Statement.........................................................................................................................1
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Hardware ....................................................................................................................................3
What's in the Box .....................................................................................................................3
WAP-N at a Glance..................................................................................................................4
Cabling Requirements..............................................................................................................5
M12 Ethernet Connection....................................................................................................6
M12 Console Connection....................................................................................................7
Software......................................................................................................................................8
Web Configuration....................................................................................................................8
Device Discovery......................................................................................................................8

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Logging onto the Web Browser Interface.................................................................................9
Configuration Screen..............................................................................................................10
Device ...............................................................................................................................11
Statistics............................................................................................................................11
Tracking.............................................................................................................................11
Network.............................................................................................................................11
System ..............................................................................................................................12
Centralised Configuration Management................................................................................13
Antenna Configuration............................................................................................................14
One Antenna..........................................................................................................................14
Two Antennas ........................................................................................................................14
Restoring Factory Default Settings........................................................................................15
Repairs and Maintenance........................................................................................................16

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Safety and Compliance
Warning: No tampering.
No user replaceable parts. Only to be opened by an authorised service representative.
Attempting to open the unit without the proper tools will damage the IP66 protective seal.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator and your body.

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Introduction
Mine Site Technologies' (MST) IMPACT WAP-N is an 802.11 b/g/n wireless access point. It is
used in conjunction with the IMPACT Wireless Network Switch to provide a wireless network for
underground mining environments. The WAP-N forms part of the IMPACT network
infrastructure, over which voice, tracking, video, automation and process control applications
can be used to enhance mining safety and productivity.
The WAP-N has the following features:
10/100 Ethernet port
802.11b/g/n wireless radio
Rugged enclosure meeting IP66 standards
AeroScout® and MST Tag reading capability, allowing real time tracking of assets and
personnel
Low power consumption
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for remote monitoring
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) based central configuration management
Support of 802.11s meshing (in future firmware versions)

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Hardware
What's in the Box
1. WAP-N unit x1
2. M12 Ethernet connector x1
3. RP-TNC WHIP Antenna x2
4. Quick Start Guide (this document)
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WAP-N at a Glance
1. MAIN RP-TNC Connector
2. AUX RP-TNC Connector
3. Serial Number and MAC address
4. Console Port
5. Ethernet Port
6. Power LED: Solid green indicates the unit has power.
7. LAN LED: Lit when the Ethernet link is established, flashes when data is
transmitted or received.
8. WLAN LED: Lit when the WLAN is active, flashes when wireless data is
transmitted or received.
9. Tracking LED: Flashes when a Wi-Fi tag is detected.
10.Default Button: Press this in conjunction with the Reset Button to return the
device to factory default settings (see Restoring Factory Default Settings).
11.Fault LED: Solid red indicates a fault has been detected.
12.Reset Button: Pressing this will cause the device to reboot.
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