Trango Broadband M2400S user manual

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M2400S™
2.4 GHz Wireless Broadband System
USER MANUAL


















October 18, 2004
Revision A
for Firmware Version 1.0

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Table of Contents Trango Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................... iv FCC Information ....................................................................................................................................................... iv Warranty Information .............................................................................

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Table of Figures Trango Table of Figures Figure 1: Typical Deployment ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2: Basic Components of an M2400S Radio........................................................................................................ 3 Figure 3: Bottom of Radio .......................................................................................................

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Preface Preface This manual covers basic configuration and installation of the M2400S Wireless Broadband System and applies to the following radio part numbers: M2400S-AP 2.4 GHz Access Point M2400S-SU 2.4 GHz Subscriber Unit FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

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Introduction Section 1 Introduction Your Trango Broadband M2400S 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 M2400S system. Overview The M2400S is a highly versatile and cost effective outdoor point-to-multipoint solution for wireless broadband s

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Introduction Both APs and SUs feature a handy "site survey" tool to check for interference, as well as RSSI tools for optimizing antenna positioning. The M2400S also features variable receiver threshold, full power control, dual polarized antennas, and various link diagnostic tools. SmartPolling™ & Bandwidth Throttling One of the major advantages of the M2400S system is the ability of the AP to handle multiple SU connections and share the 5 Mbps data throughput efficiently. Bandwidt

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Hardware Overview Section 2 Hardware Overview This section provides detail about each radio in the M2400S family. Each radio in the M2400S family includes a built-in, electronically switchable, dual-polarized antenna, as well as a reverse polarity SMA connector for the attachment of an external antenna. For ease of installation all units are designed for outdoor installation and powered by power-over-Ethernet (POE). The M2400S Access Point and Subscriber Units provide channels of

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Getting Started The radio’s model number, FCC ID, MAC ID, and Serial # are located on the backside of the radio. Trango Broadband Wireless M24000S-AP Rev. A S/N: 00000XXXX MAC: 00 01 DE 00 02 F3 FCC ID: NCYM2400S Canada: XXXXXXXXXX This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Figure 4: Back of Radio .600 6.300 Figure 5: Side of Radio & Lo

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Getting Started • Connect a Cat-5 (straight through) Ethernet cable (we recommend shielded twisted pair) between the Radio port of the J-box and the RJ-45 connector on the radio. Note: this cable will carry power-over- Ethernet (PoE). • NETWORK port connection is as follows: If connecting to a COMPUTER, use a Cross-Over Ethernet cable from the NETWORK port of the J-box to the computer’s Ethernet port. If connecting to a HUB, SWITCH, or ROUTER, use a Straight-Thru cable.

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Getting Started Opmode To fully understand radio management for the M2400S system, it is important to be familiar with the concept of operation mode or “Opmode.” APs and SUs can be in one of two Opmodes (“ON” or “OFF”). When in Opmode “OFF”, the AP is not transmitting and is not attempting to associate with any SUs. Alternatively, when in Opmode “ON,” the radio is transmitting and attempting to become associated. Several functions, such as the site survey function and the SU

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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 (default IP address=192.168.100.100) into the web browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer). This will bring up the Login page. NOTE: Login pages for AP and SU are similar. Browser Interface Login Page Type the password (default trango) and continue. This will bring up the radio’s system information page. Trango Broadband Wireless — User Manual M2400S

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Getting Started Web Browser System Information Page ! Note: System Information screen for the Subscriber Unit is similar and is covered in detail later in this text. Primary Features and Pages of the Browser Interface Navigation Column: Each page features a navigation column, which runs along the left-hand side of the page. The model number of the radio is listed at the top of the navigation column. On the bottom of the navigation column is the Current Status of the radio that inc

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Getting Started Link Control: This page shows which SUs are associated. This page also provides several tools for evaluating the quality of the wireless link. Command Console: From this page, the user can run any console command that is not interactive (i.e. ipconfig) or time sensitive (su linktest). For a complete list of console commands, type help or ? in the entry field. Logout: This link will end the current browser session with the radio. Help: The Browser Interfac

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Getting Started #> ! NOTE: The majority of the CLI commands will be covered throughout this text as well as in Appendix A − Command Set Reference. Troubleshooting If you cannot telnet into the radio or open a browser session, check cable connections, ensure proper use of cross- over vs. straight-through cable, and ensure PC’s subnet is routable to radio’s IP address. If you still cannot access the radio’s management interfaces, consult the troubleshooting guide, which is available

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Section 4 Basic Configuration via Browser Interface This section describes a few more basic concepts and how to establish a basic wireless link between AP and SU using the Browser (HTTP) Interface. This section is written to address only the most basic steps in establishing a link in the lab, or a bench-top environment. It is highly recommended to read the other sections of this manual to gain an understanding of all important configuratio

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface CIR DOWN: Committed Information Rate from AP to SU. Minimum downstream rate (measured in Kbps) at which the AP will attempt to deliver bandwidth to that SU. Maximum setting is 5200. MIR UP: Maximum Information Rate from SU to AP. Maximum upstream rate (measured in Kbps) at which the SU will attempt to deliver bandwidth to the AP. Maximum setting is 5200. MIR DOWN: Maximum Information Rate from AP to SU. Maximum rate (measured in Kbps) at

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface 9. Enter the Device ID (MAC Address of the SU). 10. Save and Activate changes. Important! Always remember to Save and Activate changes, otherwise the SUDB will revert back to its ! previous state after a power cycle or reboot. Important! SUs using SU to SU communication must be on the same subnet. ! Configure Other Basic AP Parameters In addition to setting up the SU in the SUDB, the following settings from the AP’s Configuration pa

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface 2. Set Base ID, or choose default base ID of 0000 (must match the SU). 3. Set AP ID (00-FF HEX). 4. Set IP, Subnet, and Gateway, or leave at default settings. Keep in mind if you change the IP Settings of the radio you will loose your HTTP session when you save and activate. 5. Choose Active Channel (1-8). 6. Choose Antenna Polarization (H or V) or choose E for an external antenna. 7. Ensure default Opmode is "ON." 8. Save and Activate Set

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Configure Basic SU Parameters In order to establish a working link, the Base ID in the SU must match the Base ID of the AP. SU Basic Setup: 1. Connect to the SU (see Getting Started) and open the Configuration page. 2. Set Base ID (must match the AP). 3. Set IP, subnet, and gateway, or leave at default settings. Keep in mind if you change the IP Settings of the radio you will loose your HTTP session when you save and activate. 4. Ensure

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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface LED Summary At this point it is useful to learn about the various LEDs that can be found on the bottom of the radio. These LEDs can assist the user in determining radio and link status. ASSOCIATION LED (GREEN) RSSI LEDs (YELLOW) - In all modes except "Survey," Blinking once every second in the unit's four yellow LEDs indicate the level of RF Opmode "OFF" (AP and SU). signal being received from a valid AP. Twice per second Opmode "ON" and Yellow