1 Introduction
The Ekahau A4 Wi-Fi tag is part of Ekahau RTLS (Ekahau Real-Time Location System) that consists
of Ekahau Wi-Fi location tags, Ekahau RTLS Controller (ERC) software platform and Ekahau
Vision end-user application. It is designed to be worn by patients, employees, children and other
individuals, and it enables real-time visibility into a person’s exact location – enterprise-wide, with
reliable room- and sub-room level accuracy.
1.1 Software Release Level
This User Guide documents the functionality available with software release level, 1.0.
1.2 Features of A4
The following features are included with this software release:
● Works with standard 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks
* 802.11b needs to be enabled in the Wi-Fi network if associated communication mode is
used such as for maintenance
● Support for 64/128-bit WEP key, WPA, and WPA2-PSK authentication
● Static and dynamic IP addressing
● Two configurable buttons for switching the tag on and resetting the tag to its factory settings
● Location reporting triggered by button, periodic timer, motion, and by Ekahau Location Beacons
● Support for associated and beaconing modes such as Cisco CCX, Aruba, Meru, Aerohive,
and Motorola beaconing modes
● Two status indication LEDs for determining the tag status
● Battery monitoring and reporting
● Ekahau Location Beacon sensor for room, sub-room, and bay level accuracy
● Activation using Ekahau Tag Activator 3, standalone tag configuration software.
● Configuration using Ekahau RTLS Controller.
Chapter 1. Introduction
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