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This page provides relevant information about the function and installation This page is intended to provide the reader with generalized details and functions of the Satellite Access Point (SAP) utilized in all FasCard & FLEX systems. |
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General information
The Satellite Access Point (SAP) acts as a bridge between the FasCard readers, Internet, and FasCard Administration Site. To connect these components together, the SAP contains two ethernet ports intended for wired Internet communication and an internal wireless antenna that communicates with the FasCard the FasCard readers. The SAP The SAP is more than a wireless access point an average Wireless Access Point (WAP) in that it provides valuable location status information to the FasCard administration site. Each location requires one SAP for every 50-60 FasCard readers and multiple SAP's the FasCard Admin Site dynamically. Meaning, it doesn't have to be manually updated.
Each FasCard location must have a minimum of one (1) SAP to function properly. Multiple SAPs can be used to extend the wireless coverage area or provide redundancy. The As many as 110 card readers can be managed by a single SAP, although there are various factors where more SAPs may be required. The current wireless range of a SAP an individual SAP is approximately 90 feet, providing coverage to in a 180-foot diameter surrounding the around the SAP. While While the wireless signal will operate through walls and objects, signal strength may be degraded and interference from sources generating strong electromagnetic fields is possiblealso likely to create issues. The SAP can be powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet) device which
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CCI recommends installing the SAP on the ceiling or high up on a pillar, located in the middle of most (or all) readers and Kiosks to provide even coverage. |
The SAP can be powered either by a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter or a standard 12VDC adapter. The former eliminates the need to install a wall receptable, or other power source, at the SAPs install site. Power Power for the SAP the SAP is delivered through the a Cat5 Ethernet cable that connects the device to the local internet connection by way of the POE the PoE adapter utilized during installation. SAP's can be wall or ceiling mounted with the mounting hardware provided and should be installed in a central location providing even coverage to all FasCard readers.
HardwareThe 12VDC adapter is shorter in length, and will require a power source of sorts to be as close as possible to the SAPs install site.
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The FasCard SAP (Mikrotik 951G-2HnD) device can accept power through its power jack or through the first Ethernet port:
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Additional hardware included with the SAP
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Additional
Informationinformation
- FasCard System Satellite (SAT) Installation
- Fascard FasCard Satellite Access Point Install / Mounting Guide
- SAP (Satellite Access Point (SAP) Troubleshooting Guide