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Defining the topology

This topic lists the portlets you can use to define the Location Awareness Services for WebSphere® Premises Server topology (event providers, devices, gates, registration units, and boundary zones).

Event providers provide Location Awareness Services for WebSphere Premises Server with position data for the tags. Use the following portlet to define these providers and relate them to specific areas:
A device relates to a hub, and a hub has a coordinate system. A hub can relate to multiple areas. If a tag or device position is within the area and the hub relates to this area, then the tag or device can be seen in the area. Use the following portlet to define devices and assign them to a hub:
Gates provide access control for the entryways and exits of a zone. See Monitoring the entry and exit in an area (gates). Use the following portlet to define these gates:
Registration units read tag IDs and make them available to you for item definition. Use the following portlet to define these units:
Boundary zones provide access control for areas that are not fully covered by devices. See Monitoring the entrance and exit of zones that are not fully covered by devices. Use the following portlet to define these boundary zones:

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