The Wireless Access Point (DCNM‑WAP) is the central device of the DICENTIS Wireless Conference System. It links the Wireless Devices (DCNM‑WD and DCNM‑WDE) by means of secure wireless WPA2 communication. The compact DCNM‑WAP with built‑in web browser interface is all that is needed to set up, configure and control the DICENTIS Wireless Conference System.

The Wireless Access Point can be placed unobtrusively on a wall, ceiling or tripod floor stand by using the included universal mounting bracket.

Product Features

• Stand alone usage, no central control unit needed
• Based on standard WiFi according IEEE 802.11n
• WPA2 encryption for secure communication
• Seamless frequency switching in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band
• Controls up to 120 DICENTIS devices for participants
• Easy to use
  • Truly wireless, no need for an additional WiFi router for tablet control
  • Easy and intuitive web browser interface for system setup, configuration, control and licensing
  • Native support for camera control
  • Range test function to guarantee that all Wireless Devices are in range, independent of the selected WiFi frequency
  • Remote interfacing using API to control microphones and third‑party camera systems
• Zero Interference
  • Seamless automatic wireless frequency channel switching
  • Operates in the (license‑free) bands:
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 5 GHz (UNII‑1, UNII‑2, UNII‑2 extended, and UNII‑3)
  • Packet Loss Concealment to mask the effects of lost or discarded packets
• Standard WiFi
  • Visibility in the IT infrastructure
  • Co‑existence with other WiFi networks
• General
  • Powering via either: Power supply adapter, Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DICENTIS system cable
  • Typical wireless coverage area range of 30 m x 30 m
  • Functionality is modular expandable via licensing
• Web interface
  • The DCNM‑WAP supports the following software functions which are available via the web browser interface (some functions are not supported when a tablet device is used)
• System cameras
  • For giving a clear visual overview of the proceedings
  • Native support for a maximum of six cameras with SDI connection can be connected to the system
• Standard configuration
  • User management, which gives the possibility to create several users with user specific access to functionality
  • Line input/output and routing settings
  • 5‑band parametric equaliser
  • Wireless network SSID and WPA2 settings
  • Wired network host‑name setting (DHCP and zero‑config protocol based on Bonjour, fixed IP address is supported)
  • Upload of custom logo, which is shown in DCNM‑WDE Wireless Device Extended
    
  • GUI language setting
  • Factory default
  • Device subscription using standard WPS protocol
  • Date and time settings. Automatic date and time synchronization through NTP server from the Internet or supplied by the local DHCP server
  • Firmware upgrade of all devices and the DCNM‑WAP using the wireless network (not supported when using the web interface on a tablet)
  • Logging with export functionality (export is not supported when using the web interface on a tablet)
  • Standby mode provided in the web browser interface. The standby mode can be used during a meeting break. When selected, the WAP is set to standby and all Discussion Devices are switched off
  • Configuration of a redundant DCNM‑WAP by means of configuring a primary and secondary DCNM‑WAP in the web browser interface
  • License activation (not supported when using the web interface on a tablet)
• Configuration with licenses
  • Camera control and HD-SDI switcher configuration.– Camera preposition assignment to seats (requires one DCNM‑LCC per DCNM‑WAP)
  • Dual‑use setting (requires DCNM‑LSDU per DCNM‑WD/DCNM‑WDE)
  • Identification by use of NFC tag (requires DCNM‑LSID per DCNM‑WDE). If the Wireless Devices are in dual-use, 2 licenses per device are required
  • Seat naming and priority settings for the chairperson.
  • Voting at seat (requires DCNM‑LSVT per DCNM‑WDE). If the Wireless Devices are in dual use, 2 licenses per device are required
• Preparation
  • Discussion mode settings, open, override, voice and Push‑To‑Talk
  • Maximum of 25 open microphones
  • Participant names
  • Participant identification by use of NFC tags
  • Identification on assigned seat or at any seat
  • Range test to guarantee device coverage in case of channel switching
  • A maximum of up to 25 Wireless Devices can have priority
• Management and monitoring
  • Add/remove participant/seat to the waiting and/or speaking list
  • Shift from waiting list to speaker list
  • Monitor of battery life time and signal strength per seat
  • Power off all Wireless Devices.
  • Voting control with subject, answer set, and results presentation.
• Web interface general
  • System information
  • Supports multiple languages
• Controls and Indicators
  • 2x 3 LEDs on the front side showing the status of the Wireless Access Point / system
  • Equaliser control
  • Third‑party control, API and voting
• Interconnections
  • 1x Ethernet/PoE/DCN multimedia socket
  • 1x DC power supply adapter input socket
  • 2x 6.3 mm jack sockets for audio line input and audio line output external system connections
• External system connections
  • Additional facilities are provided for the connection of external system equipment. These facilities comprise:
  • An application programming web interface for control of external equipment such as video cameras (via a SDI control matrix), video displays
  • One audio line (balanced) output for connection to a sound reinforcement system, audio mixers or to a voice logging system for audio registration of all spoken conference proceedings
  • One audio line (balanced) input to allow connection of audio sources
  • Use of a telephone coupler for connection to a remote participant or conference system
  • Insertion of an external sound processing device, such as an additional graphic equaliser, in the audio path of the wireless device loudspeakers

Product Specifications

• Electrical
  • Input voltage:  100 VAC – 240 VAC
  • Power frequency:  50 Hz; 60 Hz
  • Input voltage:  48 VDC
  • Power consumption:  10 W
  • Frequency response (-3 dB):  80 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Total harmonic distortion + noise:  0.10%
  • Minimum dynamic range:  98 dBA
  • Minimum signal-to-noise ratio:  96 dBA
  • Ethernet type:  10/100/1000BASE-T
• Audio inputs
  • Nominal input level:  -18 dBV
  • Maximum input level:  18 dBV
• Audio outputs
  • Nominal output level:  -18 dBV
  • Maximum output level:  20 dBV
• Radio
  • Wi-Fi standard:  IEEE 802.11n
  • Frequency band:  2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (ISM license free)
• Environmental
  • Operating temperature:  5 °C – 45 °C
  • Storage temperature:  -20 °C – 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity, non condensing:  5% – 95%
• Mechanical
  • Mounting type:  Ceiling-mounted; Floor-mounted; Wall-mounted (using included bracket)
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):  285 mm x 202 mm x 65 mm (11.20 in x 8 in x 2.60 in)
  • Weight (without bracket):  725 g (1.60 lb)
  • Weight (with bracket):  958 g (2.11 lb)
  • Colour:  RAL 7035 Light grey

What's in the Box?

• 1 x DCNM‑WAP Wireless Access Point
• 1 x AC/DC power supply adapter. Including: AC plug‑AU, AC plug‑UK, AC plug‑EU, AC plug‑US, GE24I48‑R7B
• 1 x Mounting bracket
• 1 x DVD with manuals and software
• 1 x Safety instructions