KBC WESII-KT User Manual

Wireless ethernet system

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WESII
Wireless Ethernet System
WESII-KT
WESII-AA-xx Series
WESII-AB-xx Series
WESII-AC-xx Series
User Manual

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  • Page 1 WESII Wireless Ethernet System WESII-KT WESII-AA-xx Series WESII-AB-xx Series WESII-AC-xx Series User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TROUBLESHOOTING ..............38 Visual Inspection ........................... 38 Test Cable Connections ......................... 38 GUI Tools ............................... 38 Contact KBC Technical Assistance ......................39 WARRANTY ................40 Warranty Information ........................... 40 SAFETY, APPROVALS AND REGULATORY DOMAIN INFORMATION ....41 Safety Instruction ..........................41 FCC Required Information ........................
  • Page 3: Overview

    Section 3.2.5, the Client must be told the Host/AP’s MAC Address and vice versa in order to communicate. The Host/AP and Client are included in the WESII-KT and WESII-KT-ED kits. The Ptp Host/AP is included in the WESII-AA Series product part numbers.
  • Page 4 The WESII-Ax-Dx Series (where “x” denotes the choices for the unit type, power connector and firmware) is an example of KBC Networks’ Ptp and Ptmp systems and product part numbers which are housed in a chassis which provides connectors for external antenna options.
  • Page 5: Technical Specification

    Azimuth: Horizontal 65°, Vertical 65° Elevation: Horizontal 33°, Vertical 33° Directional integrated patch Dual polarization 17dBi Beamwidth: Azimuth: Horizontal 30°, Vertical 33° Elevation: Horizontal 17°, Vertical 17° Territory specific. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 5 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 6 1995+A4; 1996+A1; 1997 EN 300 328-2 EN 300 826 EN 301 489-17 EN 301 893 R&TT Directive (1999/5/EC) Assumes an ideal environment with maximum signal rates & within receive sensitivity specification. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 6 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 7: Installation

    WESII User Manual 2 Installation 2.1 Package Contents  WESII RF Module (Host/AP or Client; WESII-KT comes with one Ptp Host and one Client)  One mid-span compliant Power Injector Module for each WESII unit included  One 24Vdc, 500mA PSU for each power injector module included ...
  • Page 8: Physical Connections

    2. POWER LED – Indicates power is on when lit 3. P+DATA OUT – Connect to the WESII unit 4. Power supply input (at rear of PIM) Front view Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 8 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 9 PIM Top View PIM Side View (Input) PIM Side View (Power and Output) Note: KBC Networks’ WESII units are mid-span compliant and must be powered using the supplied power injection module. 2.3.4 RF Module LED Description Status/Signal Strength Indicator – 40 RSSI Signal Strength Indicator –...
  • Page 10: Basic Installation Method

    Configuration Changes”. Note: It is the sole responsibility of the installer of the KBC Networks’ WESII equipment to ensure that the correct Country Code is selected to comply with the RF regulatory requirements of the country in which the equipment is installed. KBC Networks accepts no liability for incorrect selection.
  • Page 11  Carry out the alignment process – see section 2.4.8 for instructions and section 2.3.4 for LED status information.  When in the best position, tighten the swivel mount. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 11 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 12 Position the WESII unit to face the WESII unit at the other end of the link.  Carry out the alignment process – see section 2.4.8 for instructions and section 2.3.4 for LED status information.  When in the best position, tighten. Pole Wall Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 12 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 13 100m (325 feet), however, the PIM can be located anywhere along the overall 100m of cable. KBC Networks recommends shielded Ethernet cables for the cable connecting the PIM to the WESII unit. Any cable exposed to the elements should also be outdoor rated.
  • Page 14 2.4.7 Cable Connections The following wiring scheme represents the configurations that have been tested and verified by KBC Networks based on typical Ethernet wiring solutions. Other wiring configurations could be possible based on the application. A bench test is recommended to verify the design below.
  • Page 15 Note the RSSI and continue moving the antenna downward, refreshing and noting the RSSI numbers. Continue until the RSSI decreases. Then in an upward angle, perform the same Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 15 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 16 The scanning tool would not be designed by or for KBC Networks or KBC Networks products but many of these tools have been tested with KBC Networks products. KBC Networks cannot be held responsible for any possible malicious attacks due to online software downloads.
  • Page 17: Graphical User Interface

    (see section 2.3.4 for expected LED status). Due to various port types, a crossover Ethernet cable may be required between the Ethernet device and “Data In” port on the PIM. KBC Networks recommends a crossover cable be available during set up, trouble-shooting and maintenance of the system.
  • Page 18: Menu Options

     Services  System  Basic Network  Basic Wireless  Advanced Wireless 3.2.1 Status Information The initial page displayed on the web browser GUI is the “Status” screen. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 18 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 19 The “LAN Setting” screen shows the LAN MAC, Mode, IP Address, Gateway IP Address and LAN cable information. These are set in the “Basic Network Configuration” menu option see section 3.2.4. The Host/AP default configuration is: Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 19 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 20 Client. The Client will connect via the Host/AP frequency selection based on either MAC address lock and/or SSID. Security: This displays the encryption method selected on the “BASIC WIRELESS” interface page. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 20 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 21 A reasonable RSSI for average deployments will be in the 40 to 50 range. A bare minimum RSSI that KBC Networks recommends to maintain an RF link for constant streaming video is no less than 20.
  • Page 22 Host is connected to a Client or group of Clients will be captured and displayed in this section helping to identify the loss of data over the wireless link. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 22 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 23 Note: the ping watch dog should never be used with a device that obtains its IP via DHCP, it should only be used with devices using static IP addresses. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 23 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 24 RF link to its mate radio. Though this tool limits down time it may only mask the greater environmental problems at the site. KBC Networks recommends trouble- shooting all system and connection issues before resorting to the ping watchdog tool.
  • Page 25 It will quickly soft reboot and will be available for reconnection. If its mate WESII is active, it will reconnect automatically. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 25 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 26: System Configuration

    The system is compatible with SNMP version 2. 3.2.3 System Configuration The “System” page allows certain configuration and upgrade changes to be performed to the WESII system. KBC Networks recommends using the configuration backup to save the settings of each unit once any custom configurations are complete.
  • Page 27 System: Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the WESII firmware, follow the procedures below: 1. Contact KBC Networks to get a firmware upgrade emailed to you. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PIM attached to the WESII RF module to the PC.
  • Page 28 (drive E on the computer used). 4. To reconfigure the unit using the saved .cfg file, use the “Browse” button to locate and upload using the “Restore” button. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 28 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 29 If a restore is required, delete the old saved configuration file and create a new one. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 29 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 30 Transmit Power: 23 dBm (North America) 19 dBm (all other countries) Local AP WPA Cipher: Local AP Preshared Key: 11111111 Long Range Parameters: Disabled RSSI LEDs: LED1=10; LED2=20; LED3=30; LED4=40 Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 30 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 31 If Static is selected enter the LAN IP, Netmask and Gateway IP using an available IP on the network. KBC Networks recommends obtaining valid unused IPs from the network administrator if the units will reside on the network. The WESII units can connect independently from the network structure and are not required to be configured as static IPs within the network subnet.
  • Page 32 WESII Client using the same SSID and Country Code. To specify a particular group of Clients to associate with a particular Ptmp Host/AP, set the group to the same SSID and record all configuration changes. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 32 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 33 180.00 64-QAM 104.00 115.60 216.00 240.00 64-QAM 117.00 130.00 243.00 270.00 64-QAM 130.00 144.40 270.00 300.00 Where: MCS: Modulation and Coding Scheme Spatial Streams: all WESII radios are 2x2 Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 33 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 34 The Interference Analyzer is only found on the Host/AP unit and only available if a channel width of 20/40GHz is selected. Note: Surveys to detect interference should only be conducted when directly Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 34 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 35 22dBi. The power output max for global deployments is 19dBm. Please check legal requirements according to the local regulatory domain for use with high gain parabolic, patch, sector or other antenna types. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 35 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 36 WESII User Manual Note: It is the responsibility of the user to operate the system under the local regulatory domain requirements. KBC Networks recommends researching the regulations prior to deploying a license free wireless system. 3.2.5.2 Basic Wireless: Local AP The Local AP section is used to configure the Host/AP as an Access Point in order to connect using a laptop/PC via WiFi connection.
  • Page 37 WESII User Manual 3.2.6.2 Advanced Wireless: Other Settings The following are the default RSSI LED configurations. These parameters can be changed to any desired RSSI (0 through 100). Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 37 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    4.3 GUI Tools See section 3 of this manual for the diagnostic tools available to use to determine the problem and probable solution. Contact KBC Networks for technical assistance. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 38 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 39: Contact Kbc Technical Assistance

    Our toll free technical assistance is available should you require additional assistance. KBC offers technical support over the phone or by way of e- mail to all KBC integrators, dealers and end users of the WES products. Our technical support hotline is available during regular US west coast business hours, Monday through Friday on all non-major holiday business days.
  • Page 40: Warranty

    KBC, to be defective in material or workmanship, KBC will repair or replace such part or portion at KBC’s option. The warranty period on the repaired or replaced part or portion of this product shall be limited to the unexpired term of the original warranty.
  • Page 41: Safety, Approvals And Regulatory Domain Information

    OBSERVE WARNINGS: All warnings in the operating instructions should be carefully followed. Do not make any modifications to the WESII unit, Power Injection Module (PIM), or any other KBC Networks electronic device, as the unit(s) will no longer comply with legal regulations and therefore void its warranty.
  • Page 42 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by KBC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 43: Industry Canada Restrictions

    5600 – 5650 MHz band are subject to a 10 minute Channel Availability Check (CAC). The following table shows how this can affect connection times for certain frequencies: Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 43 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 44 5670 2 mins 5675 2 mins 2 mins 2 mins 5680 2 mins 5685 2 mins 2 mins 5690 2 mins 5695 2 mins 2 mins 2 mins 5700 Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 44 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 45: Environmental Restrictions Of Wireless Devices

    In addition, should a particular environment restrict the usage of the WESII in any way, KBC offers a thirty (30) day return policy from date of shipment to the original purchaser if goods are returned in an ‘as new’...
  • Page 46: Instruction Of Disassembly

    2. Remove cover screws attaching top cover to radio module cavity. 3. Remove tightening screws for printed circuit board (PCB). 4. Take out all PCBs. Notice: When a product reaches the end of its life – return to KBC. Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 46 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...
  • Page 47: Annex A - General Public License Statement

    WESII User Manual Annex A - General Public License Statement You may have received from KBC Networks products that contained – in part – free software (software licensed in a way that ensures your freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software). Such products include the WESII-Ax-xx family of products.
  • Page 48 Fax: 1-949-297-4933 KBC Networks Ltd. EMEA KBC Networks Ltd. Barham Court Teston, Maidstone Kent, ME18 5BZ United Kingdom Phone: +44(0)1622 618787 Fax: +44(0)20 7100 8147 Email: info@kbcnetworks.com Web: www.kbcnetworks.com Manual-WESII-Rev1205A Copyright © KBC Networks 2012 Page 48 of 48 www.kbcnetworks.com...

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