MST ImPact User manual

wireless
access point
User Manual
Revision F –08 June 2017

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Contents
Revision History.....................................................................................................................5
Contact Details ......................................................................................................................6
Australia.............................................................................................................................6
Denver................................................................................................................................6
Canada...............................................................................................................................6
China..................................................................................................................................6
About This Manual.................................................................................................................7
Conventions used in the manual........................................................................................7
Icons...................................................................................................................................7
Related Publications...........................................................................................................7
Additional Support..............................................................................................................7
Chapter 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................9
1.1 Hardware Overview................................................................................................10
1.2 System Layout........................................................................................................11
1.3 Connectivity............................................................................................................12
1.3.1 Ethernet Port....................................................................................................12
1.3.2 Wireless Radio.................................................................................................12
Chapter 2. Installation..........................................................................................................13
2.1 Pre-installation Planning.............................................................................................14
2.2 WAP Mounting ...........................................................................................................14
2.3 Antenna Mounting Options.........................................................................................15
2.4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes ....................................................................17
2.4.1 Installation on Straight Drive................................................................................17
2.4.2 Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation.....................................................................................18
2.5 Ethernet Cable ...........................................................................................................19
2.6 Coaxial cable..............................................................................................................21
Chapter 3. Configuration Using the Web Interface ..............................................................24
3.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface ...................................................................25
3.2 Main menu organization.............................................................................................25
3.3 Status Menus .............................................................................................................26
3.3.1 Obtaining Device Information...............................................................................26
3.3.2 Obtaining Network Statistics................................................................................28

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3.3.3 Tag Tracking Information.....................................................................................30
3.4 Settings Menus...........................................................................................................30
3.4.1 Viewing and Changing Network Configuration.....................................................31
3.4.1 Viewing and Changing System Configuration......................................................33
Chapter 4. Centralised Configuration Management.............................................................34
4.1 Device Management Overview ..................................................................................35
4.1.1 Site Configuration................................................................................................35
4.1.2 AP Configuration Templates................................................................................35
4.1.3 Access Point........................................................................................................36
4.2 TFTP Server Overview...............................................................................................38
4.3 TFTP Parameters.......................................................................................................38
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................................41
Appendix B: Using the Console Port to Supply Power.........................................................43
Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications .........................................................................45
Appendix D: Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device..............................................47
Appendix E: Device Discovery.............................................................................................50
Appendix F: Time Zone Indices and Offsets........................................................................52
Appendix G: Repairs and Maintenance ...............................................................................55
Appendix H: Acronyms ........................................................................................................57
Appendix I: Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement.....................................58
I.1 Hardware Warranty.....................................................................................................58
I.2 Software End User License Agreement ......................................................................58
Appendix J: Specifications...................................................................................................61

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Revision History
Revision
Change
Date
A
User Manual for WAP hardware Rev C and
firmware 2.22.4
September 2011
B
Updated for firmware 2.24.2
December 2012
C
WAP-N Update
January 2017
D
Added fuse specification
May 2017
E
Revised 2.3 and Appendixes B,J
May 2017
F
Revised references to EN 60950-1 standard
compliance
June 2017
Copyright © 2017 Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Mine Site
Technologies Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes to specifications and information
in this manual without prior notice.
Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions
contained in this manual.

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Contact Details
Australia
Sydney
L 5, 113 Wicks
Road North Ryde, NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA
Tel: [phone]
United States
Denver
13301 W 43rd Drive
Golden Colorado 80403 USA
Tel: [phone]
Canada
Sudbury
1085 Kelly Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5P5 CANADA
Tel: [phone]
China
Hangzhou
Building 5
1413 Moganshan Road Hangzhou
CHINA 310011
Tel: [phone]x206

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About This Manual
This manual describes features and functions of the ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP)
hardware. It provides information about hardware, installation, configuration and how to
troubleshoot any issues. You will find it easier to use the manual if you are familiar with
networking systems and have an understanding of electronics in a network environment.
Conventions used in the manual
This publication uses the following conventions to highlight and convey information:
Text that requires input from an operator is boldfaced.
Operator interface screen control names are boldfaced.
Keyboard input keys are CAPITALISED.
Icons
Icons are used in the manual to highlight specific information as shown the table below.
Icon
Description
Note:
The Note icon indicates important information or
references to the user
Important:
The Important icon contains information to prevent
damage to the product and injury to the user
Caution:
The Caution icon indicates to stop and pay attention or
an action not to be performed
Related Publications
ImPact Wireless Network Switch User Manual
Additional Support
For additional support, please visit our website www.mstglobal.com
Note: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in
good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes
no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information. The
Information is supplied on the condition that the recipient will make their own determination
as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes prior to use. Under no
circumstances will MST be responsible for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use
of, or reliance upon, the Information.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Topics:
Hardware Overview
System Layout
Connectivity
This chapter presents the features and functions of ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP)
and shows how it is integrated within a network.
Mine Site Technologies' ImPact WAP is an 802.11 b/g/n wireless access point. It is used in
conjunction with the ImPact Wireless Network Switch, providing a wireless network for
surface and hard rock mining environments. The WAP forms part of the ImPact network
infrastructure where voice, tracking, video and process control applications can be used to
enhance mining safety and communications.
The WAP has the following features:
10/100 Ethernet port
802.11b/g/n wireless radio
Rugged enclosure meeting IP66 standards
AeroScout® Tag reading capability, allowing real time tracking of assets and
personnel
Low power design, with a wide input voltage from 24-50VDC (PoE) or 10-27VDC
(local power)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for remote monitoring
Wireless meshing based on 802.11s protocol which enables creation of self-
configuring multi-hop topologies with other ImPact network devices.
Multiple VLANs support
For detailed specifications on the WAP, refer to Appendix J: Specifications.

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1.1 Hardware Overview
The features and functions of the WAP are illustrated below.
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