ZyXEL Communications G-6000 Quick Start Manual

High speed, long range ethernet wireless bridge
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G-6000
High Speed, Long Range Ethernet Wireless Bridge
Ver 1.0
January, 2005
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 G-6000 High Speed, Long Range Ethernet Wireless Bridge Ver 1.0 January, 2005 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3. The Indoor Unit ..................7 4. Configuring G-6000 ................7 4.1. Default Configuration................7 4.2. To access the G-6000 System WEB Server ..........8 4.3. System Configuration ................9 4.3.1 Working with Configuration Windows – System Setup ......9 4.3.2 System Configuration Windows - Software Download .......12 4.3.3...
  • Page 3 Figure 4-5 FTP firmware update ................... 12 Figure 4-6 System log ......................13 Figure 5-1 Physical connection of G-6000 for office test with flat panel antennas 14 Figure 5-2 Physical Installation of G-6000 with flat panel antenna ......15 Figure 5-3 Mounting Bracket Assembly................16 Figure 5-4 Attach the Mounting Bracket to Outdoor Unit..........
  • Page 4 List of tables Table 3-1 Connectors of outdoor unit................... 7 Table 3-2 Connectors of indoor unit ..................7 Table 4-1 Default configuration ....................7 Table 4-2 Parameter description ..................12...
  • Page 5: Introduction To The G-6000

    – prior to shipment. 8. The installer must ensure that the G-6000 and antenna is properly installed so as not to exceed the limits for which it has been designed.
  • Page 6: Hardware Description

    15. All equipment will be sold only to ZyXEL qualified network operators that will be purchasing the equipment as a part of an infrastructure to provide services. The intended use and design of the G-6000 is for use by utility companies, large telecom corporations to build out or compliment their current infrastructure for radio frequency and telecommunications signaling.
  • Page 7: The Outdoor Unit

    Figure 3-1 Packing contents of G-6000 3.2. The outdoor unit The outdoor unit is a radio transceiver equipped with a robust IP66 approved enclosure and features a N-type connector for external antenna connection. A special weather proven connector is used for connecting the single STP cable to the indoor unit and special weatherproof RS232 connector is built for the connection of a special designed antenna alignment kit to align the directional antenna.
  • Page 8: The Indoor Unit

    Used for outdoor unit connection via special waterproof category-5 cable 4. Configuring G-6000 This guide shows you the default factory configuration of G-6000 and how to configure the G-6000 for appropriate operation at the first time. See the User’s Guide for configuration details. 4.1.
  • Page 9: To Access The G-6000 System Web Server

    There are three tags on left-top of the Web Server System Status window: Status, Configuration and Syslog. Each of the tag contains different functions of the G-6000 management. Follow these steps to configure the channel frequency and SSID using a web browser: 1.
  • Page 10: System Configuration

    5. Press the Wireless Information, then current Radio Status is shown as below: Figure 4-2 Status Wireless information 4.3. System Configuration The web server windows allow you to setup the configuration information for the system. The web server provides functions for system setup and firmware updates by clicking the “Configuration” tag on left-top of the WEB window.
  • Page 11: Figure 4-3 Configuration-System Setup

    Figure 4-3 Configuration-System setup Figure 4-4 Configuration –Wireless setup To update configuration files: 1. Enter the configuration updates or changes in the appropriate configuration fields. 2. Click Update. After click Update, there will appear red string alarm to let you press the REBOOT to reboot system to make the changes effective.
  • Page 12 System Configuration Description User Name Specifies the user name. Password Specifies the password. Use the checkbox to allow telneting into the Telnet Enable system. Access Control Specifies the MAC address allowed to join. Wireless Configuration Description SSID Identification of the BU. Enter a number or address between 1 and 32 characters in length that the RU is associating with.
  • Page 13: System Configuration Windows - Software Download

    Fragment Length (2346) Shows the fragment length. RTS/CTS Threshold (256 - 2346) Specifies the value of the RTS/CTS threshold. Enter a value between 256 and 2346. Security Specifies the security policy in AES, or TKIP Specifies key setting related to security policy. Security Key Maximum length is 64 characters.
  • Page 14: System Log Windows

    It shows important successful states and critical system logs. Figure 4-6 System log If you didn’t specify SNTP/NTP server IP address in Configuration/System Setup page, there won’t be any timestamp in system log. The following lists all system logs in G-6000. Watch dog reboots system. Firmware programming failed.
  • Page 15: Figure 5-1 Physical Connection Of G-6000 For Office Test With Flat Panel Antennas

    Figure 5-1 Physical connection of G-6000 for office test with flat panel antennas...
  • Page 16: G-6000 Physical Connection

    9. If the function is ok, perform outdoor installation and testing 5.2. G-6000 Physical Connection The physical cable connection of the G-6000 is shown in the following pictures. Figure 5-2 Physical Installation of G-6000 with flat panel antenna 5.3. Installation of outdoor unit The installation procedures of G-6000 is described as below: 1.
  • Page 17: Figure 5-3 Mounting Bracket Assembly

    Figure 5-3 Mounting Bracket Assembly 4. Attach the mounting bracket and the grounding wire to the back of the outdoor unit as shown in Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4 Attach the Mounting Bracket to Outdoor Unit 5. Fasten the mounting bracket assembly to install outdoor unit on the mast Figure 5-5 Install Outdoor Unit to the Mast...
  • Page 18: Figure 5-5 Install Antenna To The Outdoor Unit

    6. Connect the antenna to the N-male connector port labeled on the top of outdoor unit. For the directional antenna installation, use the HDF 400 RF coaxial cable. The polarization of antenna for both BU and RU should be the same; otherwise, the installation will fail to communicate.
  • Page 19: Figure 5-8 Connect Grounding Wire To The Outdoor Unit

    Figure 5-8 Connect Grounding wire to the outdoor unit...
  • Page 20: Indoor Unit Installation

    Figure 5-9 Cable Connections of Network/Power Injector 5.5. Initializing the G-6000 1. When plugging the switching power adapter into the 110V/220V wall outlet, the LED named PWR on the network/power injector will light on. 2. When the power and signal connection to outdoor unit are complete, the SYS LED of the network/power injector will light on.
  • Page 21: Indoor Interface Unit

    RU site should be fixed while you adjust the position of the BU antenna. The system data rate will drop to 6Mbps while using AK-100 to align the G-6000. After the alignment is completed, it is required to reboot both BU and RU for regular data rate recovery. To do the alignment, follow...
  • Page 22: System Led Indication

    If system LED is green light, that means system ok; if system LED flash with red/green light, it means system is disconnected; once in red light, it means G-6000 with some system errors there.
  • Page 23: 5.11. Special Notice For Waterproof Installation

    Alignment Tools Level vs. RSSI : RSSI (dBm) Level … (RSSI+90)*2 Alignment Tools vs. SNR : Beep Frequency SNR (dB) SNR< =25 0.975Hz 25<SNR<=30 1.95Hz 30<SNR<=35 3.9Hz 35<SNR<=40 7.8Hz 40<SNR<=45 15.6Hz 45<SNR<=55 31.2Hz 55<SNR<=60 SNR>60 ∞ 5.11. Special Notice for Waterproof Installation Most problems of waterproof installation for the outdoor units are caused by the loose connections due to vibration or other forces, under this condition, it is possible for the moisture to penetrate into the main unit from the connector.

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