The AeroScout Location Receiver is an optional component that extends the AeroScout Visibility System to outdoor and difficult environments. AeroScout Location Receivers provide robust and sophisticated location measurement capabilities packaged in small, easy to install devices designed for harsh conditions. The Location Receiver receives transmissions and executes sophisticated radio signal measurements and calculations that are sent to the AeroScout Engine software.

The AeroScout Location Receiver's key benefits 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. Configuration is simple: The installer executes all setup tasks from the AeroScout Engine's System Manager software, which records the placement of a Location Receiver with a single mouse click.
• 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. The AeroScout Engine processes this TDOA data to produce accurate and reliable location data suitable for mission-critical visibility applications. Each Location Receiver can process over 300 location measurements per second, enough to satisfy even the most demanding applications. A minimum of three Location Receivers suffices to enable location processing, and the coverage area of each receiver is much larger than that of standard access points.
• 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. Even when set up with a bridge to provide location-measurement data wirelessly, the volume of traffic Location Receivers generate 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.

For more information on the AeroScout Location Receiver, including specifications and ordering information, please download the Location Receiver data sheet. For more information on rugged and wireless options, please download the Rugged Location Receiver data sheet.