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 This page provides relevant information about the function and installation of the Satellite Access Point utilized in all FasCard systems.

The Satellite Access Point or SAP is a bridge between the FasCard readers and the internet.  The SAP has an Ethernet port that connects to the locations internet connection and a wireless antenna that communicates with the FasCard readers.  The SAP is more than a wireless access point in that it provides valuable location status information to the FasCard administration site.  Every Each location requires one SAP for every 50-60 FasCard readers , and multiple SAP's can be used to extend the wireless coverage area or provide redundancy in the event of an SAP failure.  The .  The wireless range of a SAP is approximately 90 feet providing coverage to 180 foot diameter surrounding the SAP, .  While the wireless signal will operate through walls and objects such as walls, floors and doors but signal strength may be degraded and interference from sources generating strong electromagnetic fields is possible

The SAP can be powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet) device which eliminates the need to install a power source at the install site, power .  Power for the SAP is delivered through the Cat5 cable that connects the device to the locations local internet connection .  SAPby way of the POE adapter utilized during installation.  SAP's can be wall or ceiling mounted with the provided mounting hardware and provided and should be installed in a central location providing even coverage to all FasCard readers.

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