Overview
Some models of the JACE-9000 platform feature an integrated IEEE 802.11 module for enabling wireless Ethernet communications to or from the platform. Both Client mode and Access Point mode are supported, however, the device cannot operate in both modes simultaneously.
WLAN/Wi-Fi Terms and Definitions
The following terms are important for understanding, configuring, and working with the capabilities of your specific JACE-9000 Wi-Fi features.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Country Code | A two-letter code that represents the country where the Wi-Fi device is operating. It dictates the permissible channels and power levels for wireless transmission in that country. |
| Channel | A specific frequency within a frequency band that Wi-Fi devices use to communicate. Channels are typically designated by a number and can overlap with other channels in use. |
| Frequency | The specific electromagnetic wave frequency (measured in Hertz, MHz, or GHz) on which Wi-Fi signals are transmitted. Common frequencies for Wi-Fi are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. |
| Band | A range of frequencies used for wireless communication. Common Wi-Fi bands are the 2.4 GHz band (which has channels like 1 to 14) and the 5 GHz band (offering more channels and bandwidth). |
Regions, SKUs, and Country Codes
It is important to understand the differences and relationships between a SKU, Region, and Country Code (CC) as they relate to the Wi-Fi capabilities and options on a JACE-9000.
Note: You cannot change the CC assigned to your JACE-9000 when your SKU is either
For JACE-9000 WLAN capability, a SKU code is used to identify and differentiate the controller WLAN capability based on regional requirements rather than strictly by CC. Grouping the CCs into regions helps to optimize the number of SKUs and reduce required configuration. So, for example, the Country Codes for both Canada and United States are in the "North America" Region which is identified by the SKU "US". As noted in the table below, CCs in this Region/SKU cannot be changed. However, CCs for Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries are in the "WW" SKU represented by the region "Rest of the world". Any Wi-Fi controller that is assigned a "WW" SKU has an editable CC that can be changed using the system shell menu. US or EU. If your SKU is WW you can edit the CC from the system shell menu.The following table shows codes for all regions and some countries. SKU codes may be one of four options, as listed in the "SKU" column. Note that the "XX" SKU indicates that Wi-Fi is not supported on the controller.
| Region | SKU | Country Code (CC) | CC Editable? YES/NO |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America |
|
| NO |
| European Union |
|
| NO |
| Rest of the world |
|
|
Use a serial shell connection and Niagara workbench UI |
| No WLAN support |
| CC is not applicable. | WLAN is not supported on this controller. There is no configuration option. |
Channels supported by country
Refer to the following table for a list of channels that each country supports. Countries are listed by country code (CC).
| SKU | Countries | Supported Channels indicated by '●' | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||
| US |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| EU |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| WW |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| SKU | Countries | Supported Channels indicated by '●' | DFS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 - 144 | 149 | 153 | 157 | 161 | 165 | ||
| US |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | not supported | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| EU |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | not supported | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| WW |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | DFS Channels | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| ● | ● | ● | ● | DFS Channels | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |