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Q. Which unit is the transmitter and which is the receiver?
A. WES systems are bi-directional so it is not critical which of the units is mounted at the receive
location (and vice-versa). Typically, however, the ‘Host’ is located at the receive end and the
‘Client’ is at the transmit location.
Q. How can I tell whether I received the point-to-point WES system versus the point-to-
multipoint WES system?
A. There are a few ways to tell which system you have:
1. Each system box is sealed and labeled with the manufacturer’s model number. Point-to-
multipoint systems have the following model numbers: ML WES-D, ML WES-OD, ML
WES-D1-2, ML WES-D6 or single units: ML WAP, ML WAPOM, ML WSUOM, ML
WSU, ML WSUP or ML WSUDI
2. The green Signal Level LED on the Access Point Host (point-to-multipoint systems)
will flash to indicate the number of connected Subscriber Client Units with which it is
communicating.
3. If the system box is labeled as: ML WES-2500, ML WES-2-4, ML WES-12 or ML
WES-30, then the system is a point-to-point system.
Q. Why is one unit labeled as “Host” and the other labeled as “Client”?
A. The latest Version of the WES firmware enables the WEMs to communicate as one Host
with either one only or multiple Client, or subscribing, units. A Host unit is only able to
communicate with a Client and will not communicate wirelessly with another Host.
Q. What is the Locator Program?
A. A software program is available that will locate IP addresses of individual WES modules
connected as a system. This program is helpful in case the internal web browser of the WEMs
cannot be accessed.
Visit the support section of our website at:
http://www.microtekelectronics.com/softwaretools.htm
to download this program.
Q. Is it possible to add cameras (or Ethernet devices) to my existing Wireless Ethernet System?
A. The total amount of data that can be transmitted over the wireless system is 20 Mbps
(Megabits per second) per channel in standard mode (and 50+ Mbps in super mode). As long as
there is useable bandwidth available “over-the-air” in your configuration, more systems can be
added to an existing WES system. There are multiple options to do this depending on the
environment and application. Contact MicroTek technical support or sales at 888-366-4276
(Weekdays 8am – 5pm PST) or e-mail at your leisure to info@microtekelectronics.com
for more
information.
Q. What is “super mode”? And, when should super mode be used?
A. Super mode combines bandwidth of adjacent channels to provide 50+ Mbps of throughput.
However, enabling this mode limits the number of channels that are available for transmission (2
channels available: 4 & 6). This mode is ideal for multiple cameras transmitting over one WES
system or to maximize throughput in a networking application.
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