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WES2HT User Manual
Manual-WES2HT-Rev1407-1
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10.6 Replacing / Adding a WES2HT Module from/to the
Existing Application
10.6.1 Replacing a WES2HT Host unit
The WES2HT point to point Host/AP connects to its Client based on MAC Addresses. A
point-to-point Host/AP can connect to one Client MAC address only. A point-to-multipoint
Host/AP on the other hand can connect to multiple Clients but does not require MAC
address locking.
If a point to point Host/AP is being replaced, the Client with which it is required to
communicate must also be re-configured within the WES2HT Client’s Basic Wireless page
to ensure that the correct MAC address is selected for the new Host/AP.
Note: The Client is not required to have its MAC Lock feature enabled, however, it is set
to its original host when ordered in a bundled point to point kit. In that case, the Client
would need to be re-configured for the new Host MAC or have that feature disabled.
In addition, if adding a new Host/AP to an existing application the new Host/AP must be
configured to an available frequency not being used by the existing system. And the
original Host/AP should be set to a static frequency if still set to “Auto”.
10.6.2 Replacing a WES2HT Client unit
If a Client is being replaced, or added to a point-to-multipoint network, it’s SSID,
Country Code and channel spectrum width settings must be configured to match the
Host/ AP configuration with which it wants to connect.
If a Client is being replaced in a point-to-point network see Section 9 to reconfigure the
link.