FasCard Satellite (SAT) Installation

Owned by Steve Marcionetti
Last updated: Jan 24, 2024 by Chris Kite
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Overview

This document described the installation process of a FasCard Satellite (SAT). 

Replacing an existing satellite? See here: Replacing an existing satellite

Requirements

FasCard Parts

C-0177C-0181C-1491C-1491-V2C-5605

UTP Cat5 Cable 15'

15' - Blue

UTP Cat5 Cable 100'

100' - White

***DO NOT ORDER***

FasCard Satellite

RB951G

FasCard Satellite (SAT)

Mikrotik hAP ax3

Satellite POE Adapter

24v 1A

PSE240100

Tools (not included)

  • Phillips Screwdriver

  • (Optional) Power Drill or Impact Driver

  • (Optional) Any additional mounting hardware at the discretion of the installer.

Preparation

  1. Capture the E01 MAC Address (format will be 12 hexadecimal characters in length with colons between every two characters) and add the SAT to the location using the FasCard Admin Site. This can be done at any point in the process, or before/after.

    1. To be ready for the above, it is recommended to have immediate, available access to the FasCard Admin Site.

NOTE: When adding a SAT to the location, ensure that the SAT is on the latest Satware version available.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Survey the location for an appropriate SAT installation site. Note the following when looking for an install site: 

    1. The SAT should be located in the center of all FasCard associated readers. The wireless range of the readers is approximately 90 feet. The SATs range is approximately 180 feet in diameter.  

    2. The SAT can either be ceiling mounted or wall mounted, using the included mounting tabs. 

    3. The SAT comes with a 100ft ethernet cable. This cable will connect the SAP to the locations' Internet connection. 
      IMPORTANT: The ethernet cable should be no longer than 100ft. If longer than 100ft, there could be latency, or bandwidth reduction preventing a clear internet connection.

    4. The path in which the Cat5 is to be ran through should be free of hazards that may damage or interfere with the cable.

      1. Avoid high frequency devices such as lighting ballasts, microwaves, cordless phones, and neon lighting. 

    5. If multiple SAPs are being installed, choose equal ranges between all the SAPs and readers, so they can provide redundancy and can cover the entire group of FasCard equipment. 

  2. Mount the SAP in the site you have deemed best, based on the recommendations above. For more information see FasCard Satellite Mounting Guide.

    1. The SAP has multiple mounting tabs on the bottom, use standard screws with wall anchors, if needed.

  3. Connect the 100ft Cat5 cable to Port 1/PoE on the SAP.

    C-1491

  4. Run the opposite end of the C-0181 Cat5 cable from the SAP to the local Internet connection in the building.

    1. Use cable ties to secure cabling to solid structures along the cable pathway, stay clear of any objects that may cause harm to the cable.

  5. Connect the provided C-0177 15' Cat5 cable to the customer supplied Internet device (e.g. router or modem) and the other end into the "Data In" port of the C-5605 PoE adapter.

  6. Connect the C-0181 100' Ethernet cable from the SAP into the "Data & Power Out" port of the C-5605 PoE adapter.

  1. Plug the C-5605 PoE adapter into a working wall receptacle (outlet).

  2. The SAT will boot up and try and establish a connection to the Internet and the FasCard servers, this process can take between 2 to 5 minutes. 

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