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3 wireless ethernet bridge communication, Wireless ethernet bridge communication, Figure 31: wireless ethernet bridge layout – Daktronics AF-3700-20 RGB User Manual

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4.3 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Communication

If the communication system is a Wireless Ethernet Bridge, look for:

• a network card in the computer connecting to a network switch or router.
• a server radio mounted on the building and a client radio at the display.

Figure 31: Wireless Ethernet Bridge Layout

Connections
• Computer to network − RJ45 cable from computer port into network server in building.
• Network switch to DC injector.
• Wall power adapter from 120 VAC outlet to DC injector.
• Network cable from DC injector to server radio.
• Clear line of sight between server radio and client radio.
• Client radio to display quick-connect cable to the middle jack on display back.


Troubleshooting

Component Check:

Cable

Connections

A cable connects the computer to the network.

A cable runs from the server to the DC injector.

A cable runs from DC injector to server radio.

The quick-connect cable is connected from the client radio to the middle jack

on back of display.

Diagnostic

LEDs

The green LEDs will be on when DC injector has power.

The server and client radios have internal LEDs. Refer to the Wireless

Ethernet manual for their specifications.

Display

Power

The display is either running a message or showing a single pixel flashing in

the bottom right corner of the display when power is on.

Software

The software and the display are set to the same network address.

Refer to the software manual for other possible conditions.

Signal Installation

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