Summary of Contents for Redline Access Node-50
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Page 1: User Guide
ACCESS NODE - 50 USER GUIDE USER Guide Access Node-50 Redline Communications Inc. 90 Tiverton Court Suite 102 Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 9V2... - Page 2 Redline Communications. Disclaimer This user guide was designed to help you install, use and troubleshoot the Redline AN-50 Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) PTP system. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material provided herein, however, Redline assumes no responsibility regarding the use of the material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The UNII band advantage ................39 8.4. Wireless Facts....................41 8.4.1. Link Budget ................... 41 8.5. Deployment Scenarios ................... 47 8.5.1. Co-located deployments................. 48 8.5.2. Adjacent area deployments..............48 AN-50 Specifications .................... 52 3/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. - Page 4 Table 8 Availability versus outage time................. 44 Table 9 Fade margin versus distance for 99.99% availability......... 44 Table 10 Radar horizon ranges for different terminal heights (H and H )..... 47 4/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge.
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Page 5: Getting Started
AN-50 User Manual Getting Started This user manual is designed to get you quickly started with the Redline Access Node-50 Point to Point (PTP) Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) system. The AN-50 is a high performing Ethernet Bridge terminal system configurable to operate as a high speed point to point link or switched point to point (S-PTP) system providing the Industry’s first true low-cost and scalable multi-service platform to... -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
It is recommended that the installation of a transceiver unit be contracted to a professional installer. 6/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 7: Important Service Information
3 - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline Communications Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 8: Unpacking The An-50 System
The system portion of the front panel features a reset switch, and two LEDs; Pwr and Fault, as shown in the figure below. Note, at power on, all LEDs will light for a brief moment to indicate the LEDs are properly functioning. 8/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. - Page 9 If this occurs, depress the “Reset” button for more than 5 seconds to try to restore the terminal. If the problem persists, then contact the Redline support line. B) Wireless The wireless portion of the front display contains two LEDs, one for the Link and the other for Signal, as shown below.
- Page 10 AN-50 to either the core network or to a host computer. A router or switch will likely be used to complete the connection to the core network, as shown in the next figure. 10/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge.
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Page 11: The An-50 Transceiver/Antenna At A Glance
Before connecting the AN-50 system, it is important to review the important safety tips provided in the beginning of this manual. 11/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 12: Terminal Installation
Each step is addressed in more detail below. 5.1. General Site Survey The first step in installing the AN-50 system is to conduct a general site survey. Although the installation steps are relatively straightforward, they do involve 12/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. - Page 13 Figure 4. Although the system is designed to operate in obstructed line of sight (NLOS) conditions, as a result of the OFDM technology it incorporates, LOS deployments provide much greater throughput capability. 13/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge.
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Page 14: Installing The Antenna
Note that there is an arrow on the back of the antenna, which must be pointing upwards to indicate proper orientation when the antenna is deployed. 14/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 15: Figure 5 Mounting The Antenna On A Building Structure
The azimuth alignment is achieved by loosening the two bolts on the antenna bracket, and rotating the antenna until alignment is achieved. 15/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 16: Running The If Cable
Bolts Adjustment Figure 6 Aligning the antenna. Note that the antenna can also be mounted onto another pole separate from the one supplied with the system. Contact Redline for different antenna mounting options. 5.3. Running the IF Cable The system is equipped with a 100 foot of RF cable to interconnect the transceiver and terminal. -
Page 17: Install The Terminal
Figure 7 AN-50 connected to switch/router For the remote terminal, the AN-50 may be connected directly to the host computer, as shown in Figure 8. In this configuration, a straight-through Ethernet cable is required. 17/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 18: Figure 8 An-50 Connected To Host Computer
LED illuminates red, then there is a problem with the unit. Refer to the diagnostics section, Section 7 on page 32, for further details on how to address system faults. The system is now ready to be configured. 18/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. - Page 19 AN-50 User Manual NOTICE 1 - The Model AN-50 is used as a fixed, point-to-point device that required to be professionally installed by Redline Communications Inc. or trained professional sub-contractors. 2 - For Compliance with FCC RF Exposure Requirements, the transmitting antenna is required to be mounted outdoor on the building roof or antenna tower and located at a safety distance of more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the...
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Page 20: System Configuration And Operation
If the screen does not match the illustration in the figure, then check for possible entry errors and retype if necessary, otherwise refer to the diagnostics section, Section 7, for further assistance. 20/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 21: Upgrade
Netmast: Sets the IP network mast for the local host computer or server. Gateway: Specifies the local gateway IP address. Note that a password is required to enter into any of the following user screens: • Configuration • Upgrade • Change Password 21/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 22: Bridge Status Screen
Clicking on Status in the main menu will bring up the Bridge Status screen. This screen provides a status on General Info, Ethernet LAN statistics and Wireless Statistics, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 Bridge status screen. 22/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. - Page 23 Rx packets - discarded: Indicates the number of packets, originating from the remote terminal that is lost over the air due to degradation in the RF link. 23/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge.
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Page 24: Configuration
The default name for the AN-50 system from the factory is set to WEB01. The device name remains with the system, even during power off states, until the operator re-types a new name using this menu field. 24/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge. -
Page 25: Figure 14 Bridge Configuration Screen
Gateway: This field is used to specify the IP address of the gateway with which the AN-50 is communicating through the core network. 25/52 Redline Communications …..solving the first mile challenge.