The AeroScout Location Receiver family of products are optional hardware components that extend AeroScout’s Unified Asset Visibility Solutions to outdoor and other difficult environments. AeroScout Location Receivers provide robust and sophisticated Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) location measurement capabilities packaged in small, easy to install devices designed for harsh conditions.

Location Receivers are mounted in an outdoor wide-open or harsh environment, and receive transmissions from AeroScout’s Wi-Fi-based Active RFID tags. They then execute sophisticated radio signal measurements and calculations that are sent to the AeroScout Engine in order to determine accurate location. The Location Point model adds integrated standard WLAN access point capabilities, so it can be used simultaneously as an access point and a Wi-Fi RFID receiver.

Features of AeroScout Location Receiver family include:

Ease of installation

Location Receivers communicate with the AeroScout Engine software via standard Ethernet or wirelessly over a Wi-Fi network – no dedicated location network cabling is required. Location Receivers also support Power over Ethernet, eliminating costly electrical installation. Auto installers and one-click placement make configuration simple.

Performance

AeroScout's expertise in wireless signal measurement has led to the development of a range of patent-pending algorithms and techniques. Embedded in the Location Receiver, these measure the TDOA of standard 802.11b messages to the nanosecond with each Location Receiver processing over 300 location measurements per second, enough to satisfy even the most demanding applications and largest asset tracking scenarios.

Compliance

The product is fully compliant with Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11b/g standards. The units do not interfere with the wireless local area network, and even when set up with a wireless bridge the volume is insignificant.

Security

Location Receivers do not accept any Wi-Fi client associations, so they need not be placed on secure Ethernet ports and pose no security risks. Together with appropriate security software, Location Receivers may be used as wireless intrusion-detection devices to detect and locate unauthorized use of access points and/or client devices.

Variety of Configurations

Location Receivers are available in a variety of configurations to fit all implementation scenarios, including rugged configurations fit for outdoor and harsh environments. In addition, wired or wireless configurations are available.