Version 16.10 AF-6600 AF-5000 Series Install Manual 112
P/N: 73140 Wi-Fi Module
The Wi-Fi Adapter for AF-5000 allows communication with selected Wi-Fi
devices and selected application software on those devices. When equipped for Wi-Fi only one Wi-Fi
Adapter needs to be installed in the plane. The Wi-Fi Adapter for AF-5000 is the only Wi-Fi adapter that
AFS supports for use with the AF-5000 EFIS. The Wi-Fi Adapter for AF-5000 functions as a Wi-Fi Access
Point (AP) – compatible devices connect to the EFIS display as you would connect to a Wi-Fi AP for
Internet Access.
While selected devices can connect to a Wi-Fi Adapter for AF-5000 in a manner similar to connecting to
a Wi-Fi AP, an AF-5000 system does not provide Internet Access.
The Wi-Fi Adapter for AF-5000 is compatible with all EFIS Touch screen displays, AF-5000 Rev 7
hardware and any EFIS with the updated CPU (CHECK > ABOUT > SYS OS: 5 ). Physical installation of
the Wi-Fi Adapter for AF-5000 is simple. With the AF-5000 display powered off, plug it into an available
USB port on the back of the EFIS display. Each Wi-Fi Adapter is shipped with a short USB extension
cable which may increase performance and/or range in certain installations.
Configuration of the AF-5000 Wi-Fi system only needs to be done on one EFIS display that has the Wi-Fi
module connected. To configure the Wi-Fi Adapter access the [SET] -> [CAL] MENU
The AF-5000 system supports both HOST and CLIENT Modes.