Page 2: Revision History
Revision History Revision Change Date User Manual for NS50 hardware and February 2012 firmware February 2012 2.22.16 Updated for firmware 2.24.2 February 2012 Updated power supply recommendations May 2017 Textual content-legal Layout 19.05.17 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 3: Copyright And Disclaimer
Information contained in this document has been developed by Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global). Every care has been taken by the staff of MST to ensure the content of this manual is relevant and up to date at the time of publication. Content is subject to change without notice. Technical updates as associated with this manual will be supplied to the customer at MST Global’s earliest convenience.
Page 4: Contact Information
Centurion Unit 1, Oxford Office Park 3 Bauhinia St Gauteng 0046 Tel: +27 (0) 12 345 6100 China Hangzhou Building 5 1413 Moganshan Road Hangzhou 310011 Tel: +86 571 8580 3320 Ext 206 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 5: About This Manual
The IMPORTANT icon contains information to prevent damage to the product and injury to the user. CAUTION: The CAUTION icon indicates to stop and pay attention or an action not to be performed. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
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NOTE: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information. The Information is supplied on the condition that the recipient will make their own determination as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes prior to use.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Choosing Antennas ........................9 Placement of NS50 Units ....................... 10 Placement of Antennas ......................10 Determining Distance between Wireless Network Switches ........... 12 Chapter 3: Installation ......................14 NS50 Mounting Options ......................15 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 8 Obtaining Device Information ..................43 5.3.2 Wireless Client Information..................... 44 5.3.3 Viewing System Logs ..................... 45 5.3.4 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics................... 46 5.3.5 Viewing Ethernet Switch Information ................47 5.3.6 Viewing Switch Traffic..................... 48 viii © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 9 TFTP Server Overview ......................89 6.2.1 Editing Site Configuration Files ..................90 6.2.2 Editing Device Configuration Files .................. 91 TFTP Parameters ........................92 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide ................103 Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing ................. 105 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 10 Connecting a PC to an IMPACT Network Device ........114 Appendix G: Maintenance Check List ................116 Appendix H: Acronyms ...................... 118 Appendix I: IMPACT NS50 Specifications ............... 125 Appendix J: Hardware Warranty ..................128 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 11: Chapter 1: Understanding The Ns50 Wireless Network Switch
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for remote monitoring  Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for wireless VLAN trunking with other IMPACT network devices. For detailed specifications on the NS50, see IMPACT NS50 Specifications on page 125. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 12: Hardware Overview
This manual is written for the NS5004. If you have one of the other models, there may be slight differences. Please note that these models have different internal hardware, and it is not possible to upgrade one model into another. Figure 1: NS50 layout Description Function © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 13 The lower LED (orange) flashes when a Wi-Fi tag is detected by the radio card. RP-TNC antenna jack protective A protective cover for the antenna port when it is not in use. cover Description Function © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 14: System Layout
(WAP) devices can also be positioned in Wi-Fi ‘hot spots’ such as crib areas and refuge bays. A PC or mobile device can connect to the network when in proximity of an NS50 or WAP. Figure 2: NS50 system layout © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 15: Connectivity
Fibre only connection A fibre optic cable terminated to the fibre contacts of the NS50 composite connector. Fibre and DC power connection A composite cable providing fibre optic connectivity and power to the NS50. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 16 Figure 4: Fibre orientation of Upstream and Downstream ports Due to the difference in the fibre orientation, MST composite cable and fibre optic cable can only be connected between ports on NS50 devices marked with a tick in the matrix below.
Page 17: Ethernet Ports
NOTE: If replacing the single-mode SFP modules with multi-mode modules, the single- mode patch lead between the SFP module and the MST Composite Cable connector on the inside of the housing needs to be replaced with a multi-mode patch lead.
Page 18: Chapter 2: Network System Design
This chapter describes network system design for underground mines. A MST System Engineer will usually design and preconfigure a network based on the requirements and layout of each mine site. This will involve a visual inspection of the mine site to identify user areas, and determine access point locations.
Page 19: Installation Types And Coverage
NS50 units, PoE devices, branches in the network and composite cable lengths. NOTE: A site inspection conducted by a MST System Engineer will help determine the power requirements for your network.
Page 20: Placement Of Ns50 Units
Antenna placement is dependent on the surrounding geology, tunnel topology and stratum type. The recommended placement of antennas is as follows: Tip 1: Directionality Antennas should be mounted and angled to give optimum transmission along curves and dips as shown below in Figure 5: Angling antennas. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 21 AeroScout tags will not be read when there are antenna standing wave nulls. Antennas need to be positioned to have best reception of tag messages. For Antenna mounting options, see Antenna Mounting Options on page 15. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 22: Determining Distance Between Wireless Network Switches
Install the second NS50 unit between 20 metres (65 feet) to 40 metres (130 feet) from the end of the curve. Install and align antennas. Perform a RF signal strength test by walking from the first NS50 to the second NS50. If the strength test records levels of: © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 23 -81dBm to -100dBm, move the second NS50 closer (at 10m intervals), and conduct another RF signal strength test.  -64dBm to -10dBm, move the second NS50 further away, and conduct another RF signal strength test. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 24: Chapter 3: Installation
(known as galvanic isolation). Galvanic isolation must always be maintained, with the NS50 ground terminals isolated from electrical earth, and all antenna and antenna cable connections properly insulated. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 25: Ns50 Mounting Options
U-clamps and tunnel roof. nuts. A threaded metal bar is screwed into the mounting pole. A hole is drilled into the tunnel roof and the mounting pole is secured using chemset adhesive. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 26: Installation Schemes
 Two Yagi antennas are clamped to a mounting pole, which is chemically adhered into the mine roof.  The antennas are positioned in opposite directions to provide long range wireless coverage. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 27: Installation In A Stope
The Yagi antenna is clamped to a mounting pole, and is chemically adhered into the mine roof.  A panel antenna is roof mounted in the middle of the curve providing wide wireless coverage.  Each antenna is connected to a WAC in the NS50. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 28  The network switch is also a link for power and network connectivity to devices in the next location. Figure 10: Installation scheme in a curved decline / incline © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 29: Installation In A Stope
Each antenna is connected to a WAC in the NS50. The network switch on a mounting plate is attached to a rock bolt.  The composite cable supplies power and network connectivity to the switch. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 30 NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C Chapter 3: Installation Figure 11: Installation scheme in a stope © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 31: Installation At An Intersection
The network switch is cable tied to the rock mesh, connected to the composite cable that provides power and network connectivity.  The network switch also acts as a link for power and network connectivity to devices in the next location. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 32 NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C Chapter 3: Installation Figure 12: Installation Scheme at an intersection © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 33: Connecting Power To The Ns50
A composite cable is connected to the fibre port of an NS50. Once connected, it will auto detect devices and their settings. The following procedure illustrates composite cable connection when there is power being supplied downstream in the network. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 34 Step Procedure Illustration Loosen the thumbscrew on the retention arm. Slide out the retention arm from the NS50. Push down on the locking catch for the port and remove the cover. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 35 NOTE: If a NS50 is installed at the other end of the downstream cable, the fibre link LED will light up green. The fibre activity LED will flash with network activity. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 36: Standard Composite And Fibre Cable Lengths
Connecting a NS50 to a branch NS50 requires simply connecting composite cables to the additional fibre ports. The connected fibre ports will cause the corresponding fibre port LEDs to become active. If you are adding NS50 units to an existing system, please consult your MST System Engineer to ensure power requirements are being met.
Page 37 Align the protective cover on the cable to the notch in the mating jack on the NS50, and twist to lock the connector. IMPORTANT: Check that all unused Ethernet ports remain protected with the supplied covers. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 38: Connecting F-Link Terminated Composite Cable To The Ns50
Connecting NS50 units to networks with existing WNS units requires a JB14 Junction Box, supplied by MST, to act as an adaptor between the existing F-LINK terminated cable and the revised MST Composite connector. The JB14 has four 10mm mounting holes and can be bolted to a flat surface or cable-tied to the mesh in a tunnel.
Page 39 Release the catch on the composite fibre/power cable port and remove the cover. Align the pins on the connector to the composite port. Insert the cable into the composite port, and push the locking catch to the connector. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 40 Align the F-LINK connector with the port. Insert the connector and spin the connector cover clockwise to secure the cable to the port. Attach the JB14 to a flat surface or tunnel mesh using the mounting holes. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 41: Connecting Antennas To The Ns50
IMPORTANT: All cable and antenna connections must be electrically insulated using self- amalgamating rubber tape. The following procedure describes how to connect a coaxial cable to the NS50 and electrically insulate the connection. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 42 Start at the base of the connection and pull back the rubber tape backing. Pull the tape tightly, and tape around the connector at an angle until it is 25mm past the end of the connection. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 43: Manual Reset And Reboot
The NS50 can be manually power cycled or reset to factory default settings as described below. Step Description Picture Locate and identify the Reset button and the Factory Default buttons for CPU 1 and CPU 2. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 44 Reset and CPU Default button. Release the Reset button while continuing to hold the CPU Default button for another 5 seconds. NOTE: This procedure must be performed on each CPU to reset it to factory default settings. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 45: Chapter 4: Understanding Vlans
They are grouped in order to separate and prioritise data within a network, as shown in Figure 14: VLANs. VLANs are created when multiple applications, such as voice, telemetry, data and video, are required in a mining network. Figure 14: VLANs © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 46: Understanding Trunk And Access Ports
VLAN inside the switch. Any tagged frames sent to an access port will be dropped. An example of VLAN traffic flow through trunk and access ports is shown in Figure 15: VLAN traffic flow and described below. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 47 VLAN (access ports 5 and 7). If Wireless network switch 1 receives multiple frames, they are tagged and sent via trunk ports to Wireless network switch 2. Wireless network switch 2 receives the frames and prioritises distribution. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 48: Port Allocation
The frame is tagged by the network switch and is sent through the trunk port to the WAP. The WAP identifies the tagged frame as belonging to the Data VLAN and removes the tag. The untagged frame is sent via the wireless network (SSID = Data) to Laptop 2. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 49: Native Vlan
The management CPU of wireless network switch 2 is always an Access port on the Infrastructure VLAN and will receive the frame. Any frame leaving the Management CPU is placed on the Infrastructure VLAN. All frames on the Infrastructure VLAN are sent out untagged on Trunk ports. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 50: Chapter 5: Configuration Using The Web Interface
Connecting a PC to an IMPACT Network Device on page 114. The IP address of the network device can be located and configured using the MST Device Scanner tool. For more information on how to use the Device Scanner, see Device Discovery on page 108.
Page 51: Logging Onto The Web Browser Interface
In the LOGIN dialog box, select Admin from the User Name drop-down box, and type the password in the Password field. The factory default password is admin. Click Log In. The Wireless Radio Settings screen will be displayed. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 52: Configuration Screen
AeroScout Engine data and tag reads.  TOOLS — Web screens to configure password access, time settings, restoring factory defaults, and firmware upgrades.  SETTINGS — Screens to manage device configuration, SNMP, networking and tracking settings. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 53: Status Tab
Figure 19: Device Info Status screen NOTE: Changes in status display are dependent on the web browser. Some web browsers may report an error when obtaining WLAN status, or require to refresh the web browser screen. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 54: Wireless Client Information
Signal: The percentage signal strength of the client device, as received by the access point. NOTE: The Wireless Client Device List groups the devices by the wireless SSID with which they are associated. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 55: Viewing System Logs
Click OK to continue. Click Save Log to save the log as a text file. A log of the clear action is recorded. Any changes made to the log characteristics are also recorded in the log. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 56: Viewing Network Traffic Statistics
 Collisions: The number of frames dropped due to Ethernet collisions.  Errors: The number of transmission failures that caused the loss of a packet. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 57: Viewing Ethernet Switch Information
The voltage of the PoE rail (This will read as 0 (volts DC) if PoE is disabled)  The vendor and part number for each of the SFP modules  The link, speed, duplex and PoE power status for each switch port. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 58: Viewing Switch Traffic
NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C Chapter 5: Configuration Using the Web Interface Figure 23: Switch status screen 5.3.6 Viewing Switch Traffic The Switch Traffic screen shows current traffic statistics for each network port. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 59 NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C Chapter 5: Configuration Using the Web Interface © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 60: Viewing Tracking Information
The Tracking status screen displays the status of the tracking servers that are registered to the network device. Figure 24: Tracking status screen 5.3.8 Viewing Recent Tag Reports The Tags status screen displays the last ten AeroScout tag reads when asset tracking and location services are enabled. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 61: Tools Tab
5.4.1 Configuring Administrator and User Settings The administrator and user login can be configured on the Admin configuration screen. The device configuration can also be saved to or restored from a configuration file. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 62 The Admin configuration screen allows network switch settings to be saved as a .gws file. Saved configuration files can be used to restore settings to the device. To save network switch settings as a configuration file: © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 63 Click on Save. Select a folder to save the configuration file and click Save. To restore the configuration of a device: Click Choose File and locate the previously saved .gws configuration file. The Choose File to Upload window will open. Select the file and click Open. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 64: Setting The Time
Rebooting the device will end the current configuration session. 5.4.2 Setting the Time The Time configuration screen shown in Figure 27: Time configuration screen is used to define regional time settings on the device. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 65 Select the region's DST Start date and DST End date. Click Save Settings. To enable Automatic Time Configuration, tick the Enable NTP server checkbox, and enter an NTP server address or select one from the dropdown menu. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 66: Rebooting Or Restoring The Network Device
Click Restore all Settings to the Factory Defaults to restore the device to default settings. All current settings will be erased. 5.4.4 Upgrading Firmware Device Firmware can be upgraded from the Firmware upgrade screen as shown below. The firmware is a binary (.bin) file format. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 67 Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings page 52. NOTE: Before starting this procedure, note the following  The device's MAC address (visible in STATUS > DEVICE INFO)  Settings on the device that differ from the Site Defaults © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 68 It is recommended that a client device (PC or laptop) has a wired connection to the network device to upgrade the firmware. Please contact your MST System Engineer for firmware files. To upgrade the firmware: Click Choose File.
Page 69: Setting Tab
NOTE: These settings only affect TFTP configuration from a ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, and 3rd party TFTP servers. If using AP Config Templates from ICA 1.4.0 or later, leave Self check disabled (See Device Management Overview on page 83). © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 70: Configuring Snmp Settings
The SNMP screen contains Simple Network Management Protocol settings. SNMP is a protocol used by the ICA and 3rd party SNMP browsers to monitor the status of compatible devices on the network. At © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 71: Setting Up The Lan
Community String: The group to which the device belongs. Unless otherwise necessary, this is usually left as public. 5.5.3 Setting Up the LAN The LAN configuration screen is shown in Figure 29: LAN configuration screen. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 72 If the device is left on DHCP, only the following fields are shown. These values will function as above, only if they are not defined by the DHCP server. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 73: Configuring Wireless Radio
Chapter 5: Configuration Using the Web Interface 5.5.4 Configuring Wireless Radio The Wireless Radio configuration screen configures wireless radio settings as shown in Figure 30: Wireless radio configuration screen. Figure 30: Wireless radio configuration screen © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 74 Aux: The AUX antenna will always be used for transmission. Diversity: The radio will determine the best antenna to use for transmission based on the signal strength of recently received frames from both antennas. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 75 Super AG with Static Turbo enabled. Channels It is recommended that WACs in proximity of each other have different wireless channels (for example, channels 1, 6 and 11). This minimises signal overlap and the possibility of interference. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 76: Configuring Wireless Networks
A WAC can have up to four wireless SSIDs with different performance and security settings. Each can be mapped to different VLANs. The configuration screen is shown in Figure 31: Wireless Networks configuration screen. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 77 NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C Chapter 5: Configuration Using the Web Interface Figure 31: Wireless Networks configuration screen A description of the wireless network parameters are described in the table below. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 78 This is rarely used. WPA Personal: provides a higher level of security and does not use a centralised authentication server. WPA Enterprise: as per WPA Personal but a RADIUS authentication server is used. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 79 Click on the WEP option button. In the WEP Key Length drop-down box, select 64bit or 128bit. 128bit is a more secure encryption type. Enter the password for the WEP Key number that will be used. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 80: Configuring Eap (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
Figure 32: Wireless EAP configuration To configure wireless EAP, click on the drop-down boxes in the supplied fields. Click Save Settings to save settings. A description of the fields and settings are described in the table below. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 81 MAC address. connecting to the wireless network. A second RADIUS server can be configured if the primary server is not available or not responding. This can be configured by clicking on the Advanced button. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 82: Wds (Wireless Distribution System) Settings
Select the Security Mode and enter the authentication details. Under WDS Ports, enable the required number of ports and the MAC address of each network device that the device will use WDS to connect to the network. Click Save Settings. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 83: Configuring Asset Tracking And Location Based Services
AeroScout Positioning Engine as the device configuration is performed via AeroScout server tools. If the Access Point is sending tag reports to an MST Tracker Engine, the Tracker Engine's IP address must be entered into each Access Point.
Page 84 Tracker Engine List This section is used to configure the MST Tracker Engine(s) that the access point will send information to. The available settings are listed below. Note that data can be passed to up to 2 MST Tracker Engine instances.
Page 85: Configuring Ethernet Switch Ports
Ports 5 thru 8 allow the speed and duplex to be Auto is usually the best setting. controlled. However some devices require Speed & Duplex to be hard coded due to poor Auto-negotiation implementations. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 86: Enabling The Mac Address Filter
The MAC Address Filter configuration screen specifies MAC addresses to be allowed or denied access to the network as shown in Figure 35: MAC address filter configuration screen. Figure 35: MAC address filter configuration screen © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 87: Defining Vlans
Click Save Settings. 5.5.11 Defining VLANs The VLAN LIST screen displays VLANs and the priority that will be assigned to traffic on each VLAN. For more information, see Understanding VLANs on page 35. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 88 Once the VLANs are defined, they can be saved by clicking on the Save Settings button. After the VLANs have been defined, they can be assigned to the wireless networks and switch ports (Network Switch only) on the VLAN PORT MAP screen. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 89: Configuring The Vlan Port Map
The screen is shown in Figure 37: VLAN Port Map screen. Physical switch ports can be assigned as Trunk or Access ports. Wireless networks always act as Access ports on the selected VLAN. Figure 37: VLAN Port Map screen © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 90 WAC 1 and others on WAC 2 as shown in Figure 38: Logical block diagram of the Network Switch. All physical ports can be assigned to be either a trunk port or access port. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 91 Click Save Settings to save VLAN port map settings. NOTE: To configure the VLAN port map properly, it is recommended to understand the principles of VLANs. For more details on VLANs, see Understanding VLANs page 35. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 92: Chapter 6: Centralised Configuration Management
For older ICA systems and other TFTP servers, configuration files are edited and uploaded manually, and APs must be configured to periodically self-check and fetch new configuration files from the server when available. More information about individual parameters is included in the TFTP Parameters section on page 92. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 93: Device Management Overview
Some familiarity with the ICA Administration Console is assumed here. For more information, see the ICA Administration Console User Manual available from MST. There are three editors in the ICA Administration Console with relevant settings: ...
Page 94: Ap Config Templates
AP Config Template Details This section contains the details for each template:  System ID is an automatically assigned identifier used by the ICA.  Name - A name or description for the template. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 95 When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The Managed status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Manage All and Manage None checkboxes below the list. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 96: Access Point
6.1.3 Access Point Access Points (APs) become visible to the ICA after the map containing them is first synchronised from AeroScout. Once visible, APs are automatically added to the List of Access Points © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 97 IMPORTANT: If any changes are made to a managed AP's settings via the web interface that conflict with the selected template or overridden parameters (see below), those changes will be automatically reverted by the ICA. Settings that are not defined in the template will be ignored. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 98 When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The override status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Override All and Override None checkboxes below the list. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 99: Tftp Server Overview
Configuring a 3rd party server is outside of the scope of this document. Define a site configuration file which contain global settings to all network devices on the site. Define device configuration files which contain specific settings for each device, which override global settings. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 100: Editing Site Configuration Files
The site configuration file can be opened on a PC and edited using a text editor. Parameters are changed by modifying the text and saving the file. A description of the editable parameters are covered in the following sections. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 101: Editing Device Configuration Files
# Mine Site Technologies Wireless Network Switch Config File # System # ====== system.hostname=AP57R2 system.location=Mine Location 16 # Wireless Radio Configuration # ============================ wireless.radio.1.channel=11 # Power over Ethernet # =================== switch.poe.enabled=1 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 102: Tftp Parameters
1: DHCP - IP address assigned automatically network.1.addr.static The IP address of the device, if Static. network.1.netmask Identifies the subnet the IP address belongs to for the device. network.1.local_domain_name The domain name of the local network. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 103 Location of the network devices. system.password.admin Administrator password. The default password is "admin". system.password.user User password. The default password is "user". system.hostname Device hostname as displayed in the Device Scanner, should be unique for each device. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 104 Simple Network Management Protocol settings. At present, the ICA only uses this protocol to monitor for Port Up/Port Down errors on the NS50, and is not affected by the settings below, adjust only if required for 3rd party monitoring software. Field Description 0: Disabled snmp.enabled 1: Enabled © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 105 These settings configure up to two MST Tracker Engines that the access point will send information to. The "x" in each parameter is replaced by the tracking engine number.
Page 106 1: Enabled tracking.tracker.x.server_address The IP address of the MST Tracking Engine. tracking.tracker.x.server_port UDP port to be used by messages sent to the MST Tracker Engine. Default 1142. tracking.tracker.x.status_reporting_interval The period in seconds between status reports being sent to the MST Tracker Engine. These status reports are used to determine Access point availability.
Page 107 • 2: Aux • 3: Diversity wireless.radio.1.auto_channel_select.enabled Enables automatic channel selection for wireless radio • 0: Disabled • 1: Enabled e.g. 1,6,11 wireless.radio.1.auto_channel_select.channel_list A comma separated list of available Wi-Fi channels © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 108 2: WEP WEP is the original wireless encryption 3: WPA-Personal standard. 4: WPA-Enterprise WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. WPA-Enterprise requires a RADIUS authentication server. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 109 RADIUS server can be set up and configured. A description of the editable parameters are shown in the following table. The "x" in each parameter below should be replaced with "primary" or "secondary". © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 110 WEP is the original wireless 3: WPA-Personal encryption standard. 4: WPA-Enterprise WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. WPA-Enterprise requires a RADIUS authentication server. 1: Open wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.auth 2: Shared key © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 111 For the following peer-specific settings, the "x" is replaced with 1-6. Field Description Settings 0: Disabled wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.enabled 1: Enabled e.g. WDS Port x wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.name The name of the port or peered device e.g. 00:00:00:00:00:00 wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.mac The MAC address of the peered device © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 112 2: 10 FULL 3: 100 HALF 4: 100 FULL 7: AUTO PoE (Power Over Ethernet) This setting controls the 48VDC PoE supply feature, and is enabled by default. Field Description 0: Disabled switch.poe.enabled 1: Enabled © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 113: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide
(not grounded). There are too many network Add additional power supplies. devices on the one power Isolate network segments so that in event of power supply. supply failure, an overload condition is avoided. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 114 Connect a PC to another port on the network properly configured. switch to access the network. In the web browser interface, check that VLAN membership is assigned to the port for Internet / LAN access. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 115: Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing
Perform a double-ended loss test by attaching the cable between two reference cables that are attached to the source and to the OTDR. If high losses are measured, reverse the cable and test in the opposite direction using the single ended test. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 116 A guideline on power losses are shown in the table below. Component Power loss Connector 0.5 dBi Multi-mode fibre 1 dBi / km @ 1300nm Single-mode fibre 0.5 dBi / km @ 1300nm 0.4 dBi / km @ 1550nm © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 117: Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications
The choice of RJ45 crimp will depend on the type of wire used (stranded or solid core). Generic brand crimps may be used. N O T E : Both solid and stranded core RJ45 connectors at the NS50 end require a bayonet back-shell. RJ45 to M12 Ethernet Cable Wiring Diagram © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 118: Appendix D: Device Discovery
Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications Appendix D: Device Discovery The MST Device Scanner can be used to discover and change the IP address of IMPACT devices from any PC connected to the same network. Upon opening, the Device Scanner will automatically scan for devices.
Page 119 NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 120: Appendix E: Time Zone Indices And Offsets
Caracas, La Paz -14400 Santiago -14400 Newfoundland -10800 Brazilia -10800 Buenos Aires, Georgetown -10800 Greenland -10800 Mid-Atlantic -7200 Azores -3600 Cape Verde Is -3600 Casablanca, Monrovia Greenwich Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 0 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 121 Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi 19800 Kathmandu 20700 Almaty, Novosibirsk 21600 Astana, Dhaka 21600 Sri Jayawardenepura 21600 Rangoon 23400 Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta 25200 Krasnoyarsk 25200 Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi 28800 Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar 28800 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 122 32400 Adelaide 32400 Darwin 32400 Brisbane 36000 Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney 36000 Guam, Port Moresby 36000 Hobart 36000 Vladivostok 36000 Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia 39600 Auckland, Wellington 43200 Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. 43200 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 123 NS50 wireless network switch User Manual Revision C E: Time Zone Indices and Offsets time.timezone.ind Country time.timezone.offset Value ex Value Nuku\'alofa, Tonga 46800 © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 124: Appendix F: Connecting A Pc To An Impact Network Device
Connect a PC to the device's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If the PC is already part of the network, note its TCP/IP configuration settings. Click Start > Control Panel. Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will open © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 125 In the IP address field, enter a fixed (static) IP address within the Subnet range of the target device's IP address (for example 192.168.1.100). In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0. Click OK © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 126: Appendix G: Maintenance Check List
(Refer to commissioning data). Testing RF TX path for WAC 2 Stand 50M away from the IMPACT NS50. Using a MinePhone handset, verify the signal strength is within specification. (Refer to commissioning data). © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 127 User Manual Revision C Appendix G: Maintenance Check List Testing RF RX path for WAC 1 Stand 50M away from the IMPACT NS50 with two MST RFID tags. Open NS50 web browser interface and select the STATUS > TAGS web page.
Page 128: Appendix H: Acronyms
SSID Service Set Identifier. Small Form-factor Pluggable (optical transceiver module) User Datagram Protocol VLAN Virtual Local Area Network Wireless Access Card Wireless Access Point Wired Equivalent Privacy Wireless Network Switch Wi-Fi Protected Access © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 129: Appendix I: Impact Ns50 Specifications
Dimensions 410mm x 327mm x 69mm Weight 5.9kg packaged Connectivity 4 x MST composite fibre ports (1000Base-LX) 4 x PoE ports 2 x 802.11b/g Radio ports 4 x RP-TNC antenna ports (with diversity support) Enclosure Ingress Powder-coated stainless steel enclosure, sealed to comply with an Ingress...
Page 130 Permitted WLAN channels 1-11 US / Canada, 1-14 (802.11b) Japan, 1-13, (802.11b) Japan, 1-13 (802.11g) Japan, 1-13, 1-13 ETSI, 10-13 France, 10-11 Spain, 1-11 China RF output power 802.11b: +19dBm 802.11g: +19dBm @6Mbps + 14dBm @54Mbps © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 131 Appendix I: IMPACT NS50 Specifications Receive sensitivity 802.11b: -94dBm @1Mbps -87dBm @ 11Mbps 802.11g: -87Bm @ 6Mbps -70dBm @ 54Mbps Compliance NOTE: Please contact MST for the latest available compliance information if required. © 2012 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
Page 132: Appendix J: Hardware Warranty
MST Global will repair or replace the defective hardware during the warranty period at no charge to the original owner. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by MST Global. MST Global may in its sole discretion replace the defective hardware (or any part thereof) with a reconditioned product or parts that MST Global determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) to the defective hardware.
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Chapter 1: Understanding the NS50 Wireless Network Switch

Chapter 2: Network System Design

Chapter 3: Installation

Chapter 4: Understanding Vlans

Chapter 5: Configuration Using the Web Interface

Chapter 6: Centralised Configuration Management

Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide

Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing

Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications

Appendix D: Device Discovery

Appendix E: Time Zone Indices and Offsets

Appendix F: Connecting a PC to an IMPACT Network Device

Appendix G: Maintenance Check List

Appendix H: Acronyms

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