Summary of Contents for Xetawave Xeta9-E
- Page 1 Xeta9 XetaWave Ethernet Bridge User’s Manual June 17, 2014 Firmware version: 2.03 build 3166 and above Models: Xeta9-E, Xeta9x9-E, Xeta9x-E (Emancipator+)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Antenna installation ......................5 UL Notifications ........................8 Mechanical / Physical Design ..................12 Enclosed Ethernet Radios (Xeta9-E and Xeta9x9-E) ......... 12 Unenclosed Emancipator+ (Xeta9x-E) .............. 12 Quick Start Guide – Point to Multi-Point ..............15 AP (Master) Radio Configuration ..............15 2.1.1... - Page 3 3.7.1 I/O and Advanced Settings for Xeta9x-E, Emancipator+ ......55 System - Administration..................56 System – Firmware Upgarde ................57 3.10 Utilities – RF Ping ....................58 3.11 Diagnostics – LAN Statistics ................59 3.12 Diagnostics – Radio Statistics ................60 3.13 Terminal Server Statistics..................
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Page 4: Warranty
XetaWave will, at its discretion, repair or replace the product. In no event will XetaWave LLC, its suppliers or its licensors, be liable for any damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this product. This includes business interruption, loss of business information, or other loss which may arise from the use of this product. -
Page 5: Fcc Notifications
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device must be operated as supplied by XetaWave LLC. Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of Xetwave LLC may void the user’s authority to operate the device, pose violations and liabilities. - Page 6 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced RF/radio/Electronics professional for help. Note: Whenever any XetaWave LLC module is placed inside an enclosure, a label must be placed on the outside of that enclosure which includes the module’s FCC ID and IC ID.
- Page 7 Note: Industry Canada and the US/FCC use the same RF power density level for their Continued limits, but express them in different units. The US/FCC/OSHA/ANSI use milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) and Industry Canada uses Watts per square meter (W/m2). ...
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Page 8: Antenna Installation
The limits for Industry Canada are in Watts per square meter and easily calculated from Continued equations 2 and then 1 above. Table of MPE Safe Distance vs. Antenna Gain and Power Output Setting Power Duty Antenna Antenna FCC MPE IC MPE Safe Cycle... - Page 9 Continued the antenna exceeds 6 dBi. In other words the EIRP cannot exceed 4W or 36 dBm. XetaWave has successfully tested the Xeta9 with the following antennas: 1. Device connected. 3 dBi Omni-Directional Vertical Antenna, LCOM Rubber Duck p/n HG903RD-SM . The power setting for a 3 dBi antenna is 1000 mW.
- Page 10 The following antennas are approved for Canadian use as detailed below. Continued Gain Impedance Radio Power Setting 10 Out Part > 10 Out Type Antenna Manuf. Input () Number (mW) (mW) Rubber Duck Small, radio (sleeve HG903RD- connected, LCOM dipole omni-directional vertical)
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Page 11: Ul Notifications
The maximum operating temperature of the devices while subjected to the temperature test at a 85°C surrounding air temperature is in accordance with the temperature class of the table below: Model T-code Xeta9x9-E, Xeta9-E, Xeta9x3-E, Xeta1-E, Xeta1x1-E, Xeta2-E, Xeta2x1-E, Xeta2x2-E,... - Page 12 Xeta1-E 1024 66.0 Xeta1m-R 36.7 Xeta1m-T 36.7 Xeta1x1-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta2-E 1024 66.0 Xeta2m-R 36.7 Xeta2m-T 36.7 Xeta2x1-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta2x2-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta3-E 1024 66.0 Xeta3m-R 36.7...
- Page 13 Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta4x4-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta9-E, 4 Watts 53.5 Xeta9-E, 1 Watt 1024 1024 91.0 Xeta9m-R, 1 Watt MAS 39.0 Xeta9m-R, 1 Watt ISM 39.0 Xeta9m-R4V, 1 Watt ISM 83.8 Xeta9m-T4V, 1 Watt ISM 83.8...
- Page 14 Xeta9m-T, 1 Watt MAS 62.4 Xeta9m-T, 1 Watt ISM 39.0 Continued Xeta9-SB, 1 Watt ISM 66.0 Xeta9x1-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta9x2-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta9x3-E Radio 1 66.0 Radio 2 1024 85.5 Xeta9x4-E Radio 1 66.0...
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Page 15: Mechanical / Physical Design
The right side of the radio has one or two female TNC connectors for the one internal radio in Xeta9-E or two internal radios in Xeta9x9-E. Radio #1 is the connector closest to the front of the radio. - Page 16 Mechanical Design: Enclosed Ethernet Radios...
- Page 17 Mechanical Design: Board-Level Emancipator+ Radio...
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Page 18: Quick Start Guide - Point To Multi-Point
2.1 AP (Master) Radio Configuration 2.1.1 IP Configuration Open up a web browser and enter the IP address of the radio. The default IP address of a Xeta9-E is set to 192.168.0.3 at the factory. - Page 19 Quick Start Enter a Device Name for the AP radio in the text box on the “Main” screen and press the “Save Device Name” button to save. Multi-Point 3. Navigate to the “Network Settings” page and configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for the radio.
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Page 20: Rf Configuration
Quick Start Next, enter the radio’s new IP address in the address bar of your web browser and load the page. Note: Depending on your computer’s configuration, it may Multi-Point be necessary to change or add an IP address on your computer to be on the radio’s new subnet. - Page 21 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure Exclusion zone, ISM Output Power, and the Hop Pattern. Initially, it is common that there is no exclusion zone configured. In this case both the “Lower” and “Upper” values should be set to zero. The ISM Power should be set to a value between 100 and 1000 mW depending on the deployment.
- Page 22 Quick Start Configure Slave and Master Transmit rates. While XetaWave radios support Multi-Point Multi-speed Multi-point, for an initial configuration, it is best to start with a single speed for remote radios to simplify trouble shooting. The ideal setting is a function of distance, throughput required, transmit power, and radio noise in the area.
- Page 23 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius” indicates the maximum distance between the Master radio and the furthest remote.
- Page 24 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius” indicates the maximum distance between the Master radio and the furthest remote.
- Page 25 Quick Start 2.1.2.2 MAS Settings Multi-Point Note: Operating the radio in the MAS spectrum (928 – 960 MHz) requires a license from the governing regulatory authority. Navigate to the “RF Transmission Settings” page. 2. Select the MAS band and configure the “Xmit Freq” which is the frequency the Master will use to Transmit and slave radios will use for receive.
- Page 26 Quick Start Multi-Point 3. Configure Transmit rates. While XetaWave radios support Multi-speed Multi- point, for an initial configuration, it is best to start with a single speed to simplify trouble shooting. The ideal setting is a function of distance, throughput required, transmit power, and radio noise in the area.
- Page 27 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius” indicates the maximum distance between the Master radio and the furthest remote.
- Page 28 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius” indicates the maximum distance between the Master radio and the furthest remote.
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Page 29: Remote (Slave) Radio Configuration
Open up a web browser and enter the IP address of the radio. The default IP address of a Xeta9-E is set to 192.168.0.3 at the factory. Enter a Device Name for the remote (slave) radio in the text box on the “Main”... - Page 30 Quick Start Multi-Point 4. Next an orange warning screen will appear as a safeguard from accidental changes. Confirm your changes by selecting a validation period from the dropdown box and press the “Continue with Save” button. Next, enter the radio’s new IP address in the address bar of your web browser and load the page.
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Page 31: Rf Configuration
Quick Start 6. Once on the radio’s “Main” page loads, it will necessary to confirm your settings Multi-Point are functional by pressing the red “Validate Settings” button on the page. 2.2.2 RF Configuration The RF settings will differ depending on whether the radio is operating within the unlicensed ISM or licensed MAS spectrum. - Page 32 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure Exclusion zone, ISM Output Power, and the Hop Pattern. Initially, it is common that there is no exclusion zone configured. In this case both the “Lower” and “Upper” values should be set to zero. The ISM Power should be set to a value between 100 and 1000 mW depending on the deployment.
- Page 33 Quick Start Configure Slave and Master Transmit rates. While XetaWave radios support Multi-Point Multi-speed Multi-point, for an initial configuration, it is best to start with a single speed for remote radios to simplify trouble shooting. The ideal setting is a function of distance, throughput required, transmit power, and radio noise in the area.
- Page 34 Quick Start Multi-Point Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius” indicates the maximum distance between the Master radio and the furthest remote.
- Page 35 Quick Start Multi-Point 6. Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius”...
- Page 36 Quick Start 2.2.2.2 MAS Settings Multi-Point Note: Operating the radio in the MAS spectrum (928 – 960 MHz) requires a license from the governing regulatory authority. 1. Navigate to the “RF Transmission Settings” page. 2. Select the MAS band and configure the “Xmit Freq” which is the frequency the Master will use to Transmit and slave radios will use for receive.
- Page 37 Quick Start Multi-Point 3. Configure Transmit rates. While XetaWave radios support Multi-speed Multi- point, for an initial configuration, it is best to start with a single speed to simplify trouble shooting. The ideal setting is a function of distance, throughput required, transmit power, and radio noise in the area.
- Page 38 Quick Start Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an Multi-Point identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius” indicates the maximum distance between the Master radio and the furthest remote.
- Page 39 Quick Start Multi-Point 5. Configure RF Network parameters and type. The Network address is an identifier used to allow a group of radios to communicate and exclude non- member radios. In this example the number 2000 has been used. The “Network Radius”...
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Page 40: Web Interface Overview
3 Web Interface Overview Overview XetaWave Ethernet radios can be quickly configured using a web-based interface. The default IP address to access the web administration pages is 192.168.0.3. While XetaWave radios are capable of multi-megabit data rates, web administration pages have been developed to support functional access over slow-speed links. -
Page 41: Main Menu
Device ID – the Device ID is used to uniquely identify radio nodes in a XetaWave RF network. This value currently displays the Device ID configured for the first installed RF module. - Page 42 display “checking...” for up to 15 seconds while configuration information is being read from installed RF modules. Radio 2 – if a second RF module is installed, this row will display information about RF Module #w. If a second RF module is not installed, this value will display “Not Present”.
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Page 43: Network Settings
IP address – IPV4 address used to communicate with or connect to the XetaWave radio. The address specified is used to access the web-based graphical user interface, and establish communications with serial devices... - Page 44 ARP for the gateway to ensure connectivity is maintained in the event the default-gateway is moved due to a redundancy protocol such as HSRP or VRRP. Management VLAN – internally, XetaWave radios have a virtual Ethernet port to accept traffic destined for the radio’s IP address. The VLAN specified here is the one associated with this internal virtual Ethernet port.
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Page 45: Vlan Configuration
3.2.1 VLAN Configuration XetaWave Ethernet radios function as 5-port Enterprise Ethernet switches by implementing 802.1q VLANs and trunks. The five ports that participate in the Ethernet switching process are: Port / Interface Description Physical Ethernet interface which can function as an access Ethernet 1 port, an 802.1q trunk, or both. - Page 46 VLAN are accepted by the radio). All packets entering and leaving the radio are associated with the native VLAN. When set to “EXCLUDE NATIVE” the port acts as a VLAN trunk and will tag all frames leaving the port except those belonging to the native VLAN. Traffic entering the port can be tagged or untagged with all untagged frames automatically being associated with a port’s native VLAN.
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Page 47: Rf Modules
3.3 RF Modules This page graphically displays the current state of each installed radio. Click a “Radio” button to toggle power to a radio. A radio that is powered off will be automatically powered back on after a 2 minute interval to prevent inadvertently being disconnected from the radio. -
Page 48: Rf Settings
3.4 RF Settings The upper portion of the RF Transmission page defines the frequencies and modulation used by the radio and the lower portion defines the networking parameters and how the radio works inside a network. 3.4.1 RF Parameters The “RF Band” allows the radio to operate in the ISM (902-928MHz) band or the MAS (928-960MHz) band. - Page 49 hop within the required regulations. In particular, under FHSS rules (less than 663kbps) the radio must have enough frequency bandwidth as required under FCC rules. Under DTS rules (greater than or equal to 663kbps) there is no limit on the minimum bandwidth for the radio (it may operate on one frequency).
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Page 50: Rf Protocol
Specifically, the 16QAM mode at 3,535kbps should only be used for short distance, strong signal links. The MAS Receive Modes are based upon the bandwidth of the permitted license. Either 12.5kHz or 25.0kHz bandwidth modulations are supported. 3.4.2 RF Protocol The “Network Type”... - Page 51 Multi-Speed Multi-Point (MSMP) When configured as part of a XetaWave multi-point network, all radios in the network are not required to communicate at the same data-rate. This enables remote radios that are closer to the master or are in a better RF environment to communicate at faster data-rates than remotes that are further away or are in high-noise areas.
- Page 52 Set the speed that the master radio will use to transmit. Set the speeds that the remote radios may use to transmit. Since transmissions from the master radio must be received by all remotes in the network irrespective of distance or RF conditions, the master radio is limited to a single data-rate that is selected in the Master Transmit Mode drop-down box.
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Page 53: Hop Tables
The “Master Repeat” sets the maximum number of times the master will repeat a transmit packet in the absence of an acknowledgement from the remote unit. This is applicable only for a Point-to-Multi-Point network. Thus if set to 3, then the master will repeat a packet up to three times unless the remote unit acknowledges receipt at which time the master will move to the next packet. -
Page 54: Rf Settings For Xeta9X-E, Emancipator
and type of errors that the radio receives. And this in turn is a function of the noise and interference between the transmit antenna and the receiver antenna. As a general rule, as the packet size increases, the required signal strength (or received signal versus sensitivity) must also increase for comparable performance. -
Page 55: Serial Communications
3.5 Serial Communications There are two sets of terminal servers that need to be set; one pair for the user accessible ports on the enclosure and a second server(s) for the radio (either one terminal server for one radio or two terminal servers for the two radio configuration). The “Local Serial 1”... -
Page 56: Serial Port Binding
3.5.1 Serial Port Binding By default, the two local serial ports on the Xeta9-E radio are connected, or “bound”, internally to two of the radio’s four terminal servers. This is indicated in the “Binding” column of the local serial port settings as TS1 and TS2, respectively. This enables TCP/IP connections to terminate on the Xeta9-E for serial communications through the local serial ports as well as the installed RF modules if their protocol setting is set to “Serial”. -
Page 57: Security Settings
3.6 Security Settings The radio may encrypt all over-the-air transmissions between Xeta9-E or Xeta9x9-E radios using the AES-256 algorithm. If encryption is not desired, then all radios on the network should have the “Enable AES” box unchecked; if the box is checked then ALL radios must be checked. -
Page 58: I/O And Advanced Settings
The message format is shown below for the High and the Low cases: <13>1 - 192.168.0.54 Xeta9-E - - - DI1 is high.1 <13>1 - 192.168.0.54 Xeta9-E - - - DI1 is low. 0 3.7.1 I/O and Advanced Settings for Xeta9x-E, Emancipator+ The settings above do not apply for the Xeta9x-E because the Xeta9x-E does not have the option for I/O. -
Page 59: System - Administration
3.8 System - Administration Default password: ADMIN The HTTP server can be configured to require basic authentication, requiring the user name and password when a new connection is established. A “Trusted IP Adress” may be set to allow access only from that IP address. The previous settings are modified and saved by setting the desired action to “Modify and save server settings”... -
Page 60: System - Firmware Upgarde
3.9 System – Firmware Upgarde The software upload page permits the user to install updated software to the radio and Ethernet board. Click on “Browse” to select a file from the local file system. Click “Upload new software” to upload and program the device. NOTE: the file name should begin with lower-case “z”. -
Page 61: Utilities - Rf Ping
3.10 Utilities – RF Ping This utility enables the direct testing of connectivity and link quality between a master and a remote/slave radio and can be initiated from either side of the link. In order to use this utility, enter the DeviceID for the radio on the far side of the link you wish to test and press the “Start”... -
Page 62: Diagnostics - Lan Statistics
3.11 Diagnostics – LAN Statistics The statistics window opens in a new window and displays a table of the number of Ethernet frames counted by the device. These are classified according to whether they were transmitted, received for the local IP address or received as broadcast frames and divided into IP protocol types. -
Page 63: Diagnostics - Radio Statistics
Input Volt: This reports the voltage in millivolts supplied by the Xeta9-E to the RF Module, not the voltage supplied to Xeta9-E through its external power connector. -
Page 64: Terminal Server Statistics
3.13 Terminal Server Statistics This page reports current connections and statistical information for the radio’s terminal servers, installed RF modules, and local serial ports. Received Serial Frames – the number of serial frames, determined by inter-message delay or buffer thresholds, that have been received on the interface. Received Serial Bytes –... - Page 65 Server Connections – a running count of the number of server connections made to the terminal server that is servicing the interface. Client Connections – a running count of the number of client connections initiated by the terminal server that is servicing the interface.
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Page 66: Modem Recovery
4 Modem Recovery Recovery The COM1 serial port of the radio may be connected to a computer so that during power up the current IP and MAC address of the Ethernet board can be monitored. At power up, COM1 uses these settings: 19200 baud, 8N1, no flow control. In addition to showing current configuration settings, a user can reset the radio to factory default settings. -
Page 67: Additional Information
Appendix A 5 Appendix A: Serial Pin Assignments 5.1 Serial Pin Assignments for Enclosed Ethernet Radios The following diagram shows the Serial pin assignment enclosed Ethernet radios: The Xeta9E serial ports have hardware to support RS 232, 422 and 485. The following table shows the pin definitions for RS 232, 422 and 485: RS 232 RS 422... - Page 68 Appendix B 6 Appendix B: Status LEDs Enclosed Ethernet radios have PWR, XMIT/TX and MODE/RCV/RX LEDs. The PWR LED shows radio power and link state. A PWR LED indicates that the radio has power but is not linked. A green PWR LED indicates that the radio has power and is linked.