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Page 1: User Guide
® BreadCrumb LX / LX3 USER GUIDE Version: 2.91 Date: April 16, 2010 Corporate Headquarters Rajant Corporation 400 East King Street Malvern, PA 19355 Tel: (484) 595-0233 Fax: (484) 595-0244 http://www.rajant.com Document Part Number: 03-100101-001... - Page 2 FCC and IC Statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 3 Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Table of Contents FCC and IC Statements....................Copyright Statement......................Preface............................v Purpose and Scope......................v User Information........................v Related Documentation.......................v 1 Introduction........................1 1.1 What is a BreadCrumb?....................1 1.2 Mobility through Meshing.....................2 1.2.1 Mesh – A Definition....................2 1.2.2 BreadCrumbs Mesh by Channel and ESSID............2...
- Page 4 Table 3: 5 GHz Radio Channel and Frequencies..............5 Table 4: 4.9 GHz Radio Channel and Frequencies...............6 Table 5: BreadCrumb LX Radio/Antenna Configurations............9 Table 6: BreadCrumb LX3 Radio/Antenna Configurations............9 Table 7: Status LED Color Codes..................12 Table 8: Default and alternate display states of the Status LED..........13 Table 9: Sporadic Network Connectivity Issues..............25...
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Page 5: Related Documentation
Purpose and Scope This manual provides information and guidance to all personnel who are involved with and use Rajant Corporation’s BreadCrumb LX/LX3 product. This manual begins with an introduction to the BreadCrumb Wireless Network (BCWN). It then characterizes the features of the BreadCrumb LX/LX3. Finally, it describes common deployment scenarios and provides concise step-by-step instructions for each scenario. -
Page 7: Introduction
Throughout this document, unless otherwise stated, the term LX is used to refer to Rajant BreadCrumb LX, the term LX3 is used to refer to Rajant BreadCrumb LX3, Note and the term BreadCrumb is used to refer to both Rajant BreadCrumb LX and Rajant Breadcrumb LX3. -
Page 8: Mobility Through Meshing
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 Most BreadCrumb deployments include elements from more than one of the above scenarios. In many cases, BreadCrumbs will perform all of these tasks as shipped with no configuration necessary at all, providing an instant TAN (Tactical Area Network). Moreover, because BreadCrumbs use industry-standard 802.11 communications, client devices such as laptops or... -
Page 9: Figure 1: All Breadcrumbs Use The Same Essid
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Example 1: Suppose you have three BreadCrumbs, called A, B, and C. Each has two radios. BreadCrumb A’s radios are on channels 1 and 8, B’s are on 8 and 11, and C’s are on 1 and 11. All three BreadCrumbs are using the default ESSID of "breadcrumb54-v10."... -
Page 10: Description Of Breadcrumb Lx/Lx3
Description of BreadCrumb LX/LX3 1.3.1 Radios BreadCrumb LX offers two radios, while BreadCrumb LX3 offers three radios. 802.11g radios are used in the 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands, and 802.11a radios are used in the 4.9 GHz and 5 GHz bands. -
Page 11: Table 2: 900 Mhz Radio Channel And Frequencies
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Table 2: 900 MHz Radio Channel and Frequencies. Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz) The default channel for a 900 MHz BreadCrumb radio is 6 (917 MHz). Table 3: 5 GHz Radio Channel and Frequencies. -
Page 12: Enclosure
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 Table 4: 4.9 GHz Radio Channel and Frequencies. Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz) 4950.0 4952.5 4955.0 4957.5 4960.0 4962.5 4965.0 4967.5 4970.0 4972.5 4975.0 4977.5 4980.0 The default channel for a 4.9 GHz BreadCrumb radio is 40 (4960.0 MHz). -
Page 13: Figure 3: Breadcrumb Lx/Lx3 Enclosure Features (Top-Front Side)
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 A: USB Port. (LX and LX3) B: Status LED. (LX and LX3) C: ETH0/PWR RJ45 Port. (LX and LX3) D: ETH1 RJ45 Port. (LX and LX3) E: Zeroize Keys and Restore Factory Defaults / LED Configuration Switch (LX and LX3) F: Type N RF Connector for the 2.4 GHz Antenna. -
Page 14: Antenna Connectors
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 A: ½” Closure Plug (Not Utilized). (LX) Type N RF Connector for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Antenna (Not Shown). (LX3) B: Type N RF Connector for the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz or 5 GHz Antenna. -
Page 15: Table 5: Breadcrumb Lx Radio/Antenna Configurations
(see B in Figure 4), interfaces to the 900 MHz or 5 GHz antenna depending on the BreadCrumb LX3 model. Finally, the remaining connector on the back side of the enclosure (see A in Figure 4) interfaces to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antenna depending on the BreadCrumb LX3 model. -
Page 16: Power And Ethernet Connectors
To ensure proper operation of the BreadCrumb LX, the inline injector must output a DC voltage between 18 VDC to 48 VDC @ 20 W minimum (1.1 A @18 VDC). For BreadCrumb LX3, the inline injector must output a DC voltage between 18 VDC to 48 VDC @ 25 W minimum (1.4 A @18 VDC). -
Page 17: Status Led
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Figure 5: BreadCrumb LX/LX3 Ethernet and Passive PoE Connections. Warning In order to avoid sparking and possible damage to the unit, be sure to connect the powered Ethernet cable to the BreadCrumb LX/LX3 before applying power to the power supply. -
Page 18: Zeroize Keys And Restore Factory Defaults / Led Configuration Switch
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 Table 7: Status LED Color Codes. Color Status Solid Red Booting Blinking Red Error Solid Blue Ready, but no peers Solid Green At least one 24 Mbps or higher peer... -
Page 19: Led Configuration
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 The process of zeroizing keys and restoring factory defaults can also be performed remotely from within the BC|Commander/BCAdmin management software. For details on this alternative method, refer to the BC|Commander/BCAdmin user guide. -
Page 21: Using Bc|Commander Or Bcadmin
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Using BC|Commander or BCAdmin BC|Commander is Rajant’s software package used for monitoring the status of BreadCrumbs with version 10 firmware on a BreadCrumb Wireless Network (BCWN). BC|Commander is also used for configuring version 10 BreadCrumbs and to graphically portray the network topology. -
Page 23: Deploying The Breadcrumb Wireless Network
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Deploying the BreadCrumb Wireless Network There are many factors which need to be taken into account when deploying the BreadCrumb Wireless Network (BCWN). Section 3.1 describes the addressing scheme of the BCWN. Section 3.2 discusses channel assignments. -
Page 24: Channel Assignment For Single-Radio Breadcrumb Devices
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 In some cases, however, it is necessary to manually set the radios to specific channels as described below. 3.2.1 Channel Assignment for Single-Radio BreadCrumb Devices Single-radio BreadCrumb devices such as the ME2 present a challenge for deployments in which those BreadCrumb devices are needed to provide critical links within a mesh. -
Page 25: Weather
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Devices placed too far away or in RF “shadows” may experience total loss of connection. • RF transmit power and receive sensitivity are important in determining the distances over •... -
Page 26: Deployment Guidelines And Methodology
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 allow for adequate wave propagation. A device placed directly on the ground has a significantly reduced effective range. Elevating a device above the ground dramatically increased the maximum effective range. Rajant recommends elevating the components a minimum of 6 ft. above the surrounding surface. -
Page 27: Deployment Methodology
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 3.4.2 Deployment Methodology The steps detailed in this section should assist you in successfully deploying the BCWN. 1. Scan the terrain on which the BCWN will be deployed. (a) Determine the initial distances between BreadCrumb devices. -
Page 29: Breadcrumb Lx/Lx3 Usb Firmware Upgrade
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 BreadCrumb LX/LX3 USB Firmware Upgrade Each BreadCrumb relies on low-level software known as firmware for proper execution. Rajant periodically releases updated BreadCrumb firmware. The updated firmware must be obtained from Rajant. - Page 30 BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 occurs, note the new error code and then apply for technical support. 7. When complete, turn off power and remove USB storage device. An alternative method of upgrading the firmware of a BreadCrumb LX/LX3 is explained in the BC|Commander/BCAdmin user guide.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Troubleshooting Sporadic Network Connectivity Table 9: Sporadic Network Connectivity Issues. Problem Resolution As a BreadCrumb device’s battery approaches exhaustion, network connectivity will become Monitory battery usage and charge/replace sporadic for the BreadCrumb device and its batteries as necessary. -
Page 32: Breadcrumb Device Cannot Connect To Bcwn
BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 Problem Resolution you set for the network) using the software accompanying your wireless card. Ensure that the wireless client’s IP • address settings are configured properly. Ensure that the security settings on the •... -
Page 33: Appendix A: Error And Warning Codes
Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Appendix A: Error and Warning Codes All possible BreadCrumb error and warning codes are listed below: LX/LX3/ME3 Firmware Upgrade Codes (1*). 11 – Flash image file does not exist. 12 – Current flash image version is greater than versions of files found on USB drive. - Page 34 BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 128 – Failed to checksum file system image. 129 – Failed to create directory for next file system image. 131 – Failed to mount next file system image. 132 – Failed to create directory for settings.
- Page 35 Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 411 – OpenSSL FIPS vector test programs not found. 412 – OpenSSL FIPS vector test hash mismatch. 413 – 802.11i AES-CCMP test vectors failed. 414 – Unable to use FIPS CCMP encryption.
- Page 36 BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide Rajant Corporation Version: 2.91 03-100101-001 65 – Unknown gas gauge revision. 66 – Incorrect ME3 gas gauge revision 0 EEPROM settings. Other Codes (7*) 71 – Host flapping detected. 72 – Critical I2C failure.
- Page 37 Rajant Corporation BreadCrumb ® LX/LX3 User Guide 03-100101-001 Version: 2.91 Appendix B: Using Pole Mount Bracket 1. Use the supplied four (4) M5 screws to attach the mounting bracket to the LX/LX3. 2. Use the U-Bolts to attach LX/LX3 Pole Top Bracket to a pole.