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IMPORTANTThe information in this document is specifically provided for the use of Wireless LaundryCard Readers, Wireless Control Heads and Wireless LaundryCard Access Point (LCAP) hubs. This is a future product. All information subject to change. Do not discuss nor disseminate information unless OK'd by Steve Marcionetti in advance. INTERNAL USE ONLY. This notice will be removed when Wireless LaundryCard Readers reach a public production state. |
Introduction
LaundryCard systems can be installed with (but not limited to) one of two types of readers:
Traditional LaundryCard Readers
Wireless LaundryCard Readers
While assigning equipment to its respective reader using Card Reader Setup (Equipment/Machine Setup) may be a similar process, Wireless LaundryCard Readers have additional requirements:
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A Wireless Control Head
A configured Wireless LaundryCard Access Point (LCAP).
Similar to a FasCard Satellite Access Point (SAP), a Wireless LaundryCard Access Point (LCAP) is the broadcasting hub for all wireless LaundryCard readers in a single location.
Wireless readers in a LaundryCard system can be set up for a number of specific use cases such as:
A location that utilizes multiple rooms or concentrated sections/corners that a Control Head-established line cannot easily access.
An established location where new equipment is being added without adding an additional Control Head or adding/extending hardline(s).
A new location looking to either:
Blend both wired and wireless solutions, whether in part, evenly, or as a majority.
Have a 100% wireless solution for LaundryCard.
For an LCAP to be used in a location, it must be added to the system using the Wifi Setup menu.
Wifi Setup
A LaundryCard system can have up to four (4) LCAPs configured in a single location.
The LCAPs themselves are registered and configured within the internal LaundryCard infrastructure of the store and only report to the X-Changers directly.
Each LCAP in Wifi Setup requires only the MAC Address to be standard; there are no physical naming / notes restrictions.
Adding LCAPs in Wifi Setup
Under Manager's Options, select Setup → Wifi Setup
To the right of the chosen ID row, select Edit
Fill in the Name and Notes column fields of the LCAP ID in question.
Retrieve and enter the MAC Address field from the LCAP itself (typically labeled as E01 - XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX).
For the Wifi Frequency column, select between one of the three (3) available channels (1, 6, 11) in the dropdown.
Select Save