Trango Broadband Access5830 user manual

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Access5830™
Wireless Broadband System
USER MANUAL



















September 29, 2004

Revision F
For M5830S Firmware Version 1.12
and TrangoFOX Firmware Version 1.05

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Table of Contents Trango Table of Contents Preface iv FCC Information ....................................................................................................................................................... iv Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................................ iv Section 1 Introduction 1 Overview ................................................................

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Table of Figures Trango Table of Figures Figure 1-1: Typical Point-to-Multipoint Deployment.................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2-1: Access5830 Series Radios (AP and SU) ...................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2-2: FOX Series Subscriber Units .........................................................................................................

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Preface Section 1 Preface This manual covers basic configuration and installation of the Access5830 Wireless Broadband System, and applies to the following radio part numbers: M5830S-AP-60 Dual-band Access Point with internal sectoral patch antenna M5800S-FSU FOX5800 5.8 GHz Subscriber Unit M5300S-FSU FOX5300 5.3 GHz Subscriber Unit M5800S-FSU-D FOX5800-D 5.8 GHz Subscriber Unit (requires external reflector dish) M5830S-SU Dual-band Subscriber Unit with integrated patch ante

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Introduction Section 2 Introduction Your Trango Broadband Access5830 radio system provides a reliable and robust means to deliver broadband access to a wide geographic region through wireless Ethernet connectivity. This section will familiarize you with basic operational concepts, as well as an overview of the various components and hardware of the Access5830 system. Overview The dual-band Access5830 is a highly versatile and cost effective outdoor point-to-multipoint solution for

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Hardware Overview data “upstream” to the AP when the AP gives it authorization via a “transmit grant.” The SU parses every “downstream” data packet from the AP, and identifies packets intended for it. In order for an SU to communicate with an AP, the system administrator must first add the MAC address and ID number of that SU to the subscriber database in the AP. The SmartPolling™ algorithm will poll active SUs more often, thus not wasting time and bandwidth on inactive SUs. Severa

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Hardware Overview Table 1: Access5830 Radio Description Description Freq. Band(s) Antenna MAX EIRP Style Gain Access Point M5830S-AP-60 Dual Band AP 5725-5850 MHz 14 dBi 36 dBm with internal 60° (ISM) 5250-5350 MHz 30 dBm antenna (UNII) Subscriber Units M5800S-FSU FOX5800 SU 5725-5850 MHz 15 dBi 36 dBm FOX Series 5.8 GHz SU with internal antenna M5800S-FSU-D FOX5800-D SU 5725-5850 MHz 25 dBi 47 dBm FOX Series 5.8 GHz SU requires A

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Hardware Overview Access5830 AP and SU Hardware Components Each radio comes equipped with a power-over-Ethernet (PoE) J-Box, an AC adapter, and mounting hardware. The Access5830 AP (part #M5830S-AP-60) also includes a serial programming cable. Radio (AP or SU) antenna Power Supply (120 VAC-20 VDC) J Box (Power-over-Ethernet Injector) Serial Programming Cable (AP Only) Figure 3-3: Basic Components of an Access5830 Radio Trango Broadband Wireless M5830S-AP-60

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Hardware Overview At the bottom of the Access5830 are two access ports: a twist-on weatherproof cable port for the RJ-45 Ethernet port, and an access cover (port plug for the RJ-11 serial port. Most configuration and management tasks can be performed through the Ethernet port. Below the port plug are three LEDs that provide RF link-status information, and will be discussed later in this text. " Note: When placing the port plug, ensure that it is properly seated by pressing around al

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Hardware Overview FOX RADIO FOAM INSERT BOOT Figure 3-6: Exploded View of Radio, Foam Insert, and Boot TRANGO BROADBAND WIRELESS FOX5800 (TM) M5800S-FSU REV A FCC ID: NCYM5800SFSUD CANADA: XXXXXXXXXX Figure 3-7: Side View of FOX Series SU M5300S-FSU MAC: 0001DE FF FF FF S/N: XXXXXXXXXX ||| || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||| || ||| || | TEST DATE: XX-XX-XX Figure 3-8: Bottom View of FOX Series SU (Boot Removed) The radi

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Getting Started Section 4 Getting Started This section explains how to power your radios, establish TCP/IP connectivity to the radios, as well as how to access the HTTP browser and the command line interfaces. Connections and Power Connection and powering of the radios is the same for both APs and SUs. • Connect a Cat-5 (straight through) Ethernet cable (we recommend shielded twisted pair) between the ODU (out door unit) port of the J-box and the RJ-45 connector on the radio. Note

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Getting Started To fully understand radio management for the Access5830 system, it is important to be familiar with the concept of operation mode or “Opmode.” APs can be in one of two Opmodes: Opmode “OFF” or Opmode “AP.” When in Opmode “OFF,” the radio is not transmitting, and is not attempting to associate with the SUs. Alternatively, when in Opmode “AP,” the radio is transmitting, and is attempting to associate with the SUs. Similarly, SUs have two Opmodes: Opmode “SU” and

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Getting Started In order to use the browser interface, simply connect the radio to a PC and type the radio’s IP address into the web browser. This will bring up the Login page. ! Note: Only one user can have an HTTP session with a given radio at a time. The log out timer is set to five minutes. ! Note: Most pages are similar for Access Points and Subscriber Units. When there are significant differences, both are included in this text. With each page there is a brief descr

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Getting Started The following describes the primary features and pages of the HTTP Browser interface: Navigation Column: The blue rectangular column on the left of all pages. The top displays the model number of the radio to which you are connected. On the bottom of the Navigation Column is the Current Status of the radio, including its Base ID, AP ID, and current Opmode. In addition, there are the following links: System Information Page: Shows most of the basic configuration pa

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Getting Started Reset Button on FOX Series Radios FOX Series radios feature a reset button that can be pressed with a small object such as a paper clip. Pressing the reset button will reset the radio’s IP address to factory default of 192.168.100.100, and password trango. The reset button can be useful if you forget or are unsure of the radio’s IP address/password. Serial Port on M5830 Series Radios M5830 Access Points and Subscriber Units feature a serial port. The serial port is

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Section 5 Basic Configuration via Browser Interface This section describes a few more basic concepts and how to establish a basic wireless link between the AP and the SU, using the Browser (HTTP) Interface. This section addresses only the most basic steps in establishing a link in the lab, or a bench-top environment. It is highly recommended that you read the other sections of this manual to gain an understanding of all important configura

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface 1. Connect to the AP (see Getting Started), and open the Subscriber Database page. 2. Enter the SU ID. 3. Select either PRIORITY or REGULAR. 4. If SU will be part of an SU to SU group, enter the SU to SU group number. ! Note: SUs using SU to SU communication must be on the same subnet! 5. Enter the SU’s CIR. 6. Enter the SU’s MIR. 7. Enter the SU’s Device ID. 8. Click Save and Activate changes. Important! Always remember to S

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Configure Other Basic AP Parameters In addition to setting up the SU in the SU Database, the following settings from the AP’s Configuration page must be set (or left at default). Base ID: User definable base station ID (1-127); typically assigned to a group of APs at a particular cell site. The Base ID in the AP must match the Base ID in the SU in order for the link to be established. This parameter can only be changed while in Opmode "O

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Connect to the AP (see Getting Started) and open the Configuration page. 1. Set the Base ID. (Must match the SU.) 2. Set the AP ID. (Used to identify the AP, not essential in establishing a link.) 3. Set the IP, Subnet, and Gateway. (Not essential for a link.) 4. Set the Default Opmode to "AP." 5. Set the Active Channel and Polarization. (Must match at least one set in the SU Scan Table.) 6. Click Save and Activate Settings. 7. If you c

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Configure Basic SU Parameters Each SU must be set up with basic information to communicate with the AP. At a minimum the Base ID must match the Base ID of the AP, the SU ID must match the SU ID in the AP’s SUDB, and the AP’s active channel must exist in the SU’s AP Scan Sequence. To set up the SU, complete the following steps: 1. Connect to the SU (see Fundamentals), and open the Configuration page. 2. Set the Base ID. (Must match the A