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Edge-Core OAP6626A User Manual

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  • Page 1 Powered by Accton OAP6626A Dual-Band Outdoor User Guide Access Point / Bridge www.edge-core.com...
  • Page 3 User Guide Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point/Bridge IEEE 802.11a/b/g Access Point / Bridge With External Antenna Options and Integrated High-Gain Antenna...
  • Page 4 OAP6626A-38 E022006-R01...

  • Page 5: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 6: Ec Conformance Declaration

    0560 EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: • EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety • EN 301 893 - Technical requirements for 5 GHz radio equipment •...
  • Page 7 • This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. - In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity In Languages Of The European Community

    Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, Edgecore, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja Edgecore vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 9 Safety Compliance Power Cord Safety Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the device: Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. • The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international safety standards.
  • Page 10 Power Cord Set Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”). The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum). IEC-320 receptacle. Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant d'installer l’appareil: AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à...
  • Page 11 Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011. Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7 (“SCHUKO”) LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
  • Page 12 Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden: U.S.A und Canada Der Cord muß das UL gepruft und war das CSA beglaubigt. Das Minimum spezifikation fur der Cord sind: - Nu. 18 AWG - nicht mehr als 2 meter, oder 16 AWG. - Der typ SV oder SJ - 3-Leiter Der Cord muß...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description Integrated High-Gain Antenna External Antenna Options Ethernet Port Power Injector Module Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) BNC Connector Grounding Point Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kits System Configuration Features and Benefits System Defaults Chapter 2: Network Configuration Access Point Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no Access Point or Bridge)
  • Page 14 Contents Align Antennas Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Specifications General Specifications Antenna Specifications 17 dBi Integrated Panel 8 dBi Omnidirectional (2.4 GHz) 8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) 13.5 dBi 120-Degree Sector 16.5 dBi 60-Degree Sector 23 dBi High-Gain Panel B-11 Appendix C: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Ethernet LANs, and wireless access point services for clients in the local LAN area. • OAP6626A – Includes an integrated high-gain antenna for the 802.11a radio and can be configured to operate as a “Master” or “Slave” bridge in point-to-multipoint configurations, or provide a high-speed point-to-point wireless link between two sites that can be up to 15.4 km (9.6 miles) apart.

  • Page 16: Package Checklist

    Package Checklist The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge package includes: • One Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge (OAP6626A) • One Category 5 network cable, length 164 ft (50 m) • One power injector module and power cord (2.15 m) •...

  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    (2.4 GHz) Integrated High-Gain Antenna The OAP6626A wireless bridge includes an integrated high-gain (17 dBi) flat-panel antenna for 5 GHz operation. The antenna can provide a direct line-of-sight link up to 15.4 km (9.6 miles) with a 6 Mbps data rate.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Port

    Introduction Antenna Type Gain (dBi) HPBW* HPBW* Polarization Max Range/Speed Horizontal Vertical 5 GHz Omnidirectional Linear, vertical 3.3 km at 6 Mbps 5 GHz 120-Degree Sector 13.5 Linear, vertical 10.3 km at 6 Mbps 5 GHz 60-Degree Sector 16.5 Linear, vertical 14 km at 6 Mbps 5 GHz High-Gain Panel Linear, vertical/...

  • Page 19: Receive Signal Strength Indicator (Rssi) Bnc Connector

    Hardware Description LED Indicator AC Power Socket (Hidden) Input Output Ethernet from Ethernet and Power to Local Network Wireless Bridge The wireless bridge does not have a power switch. It is powered on when its Ethernet port is connected to the power injector module, and the power injector module is connected to an AC power source.

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    Introduction System Configuration At each location where a unit is installed, it must be connected to the local network using the power injector module. The following figure illustrates the system component connections. External Antenna RF Coaxial Cable Indoor Outdoor Wireless Bridge Unit LAN Switch Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable...

  • Page 21: System Defaults

    System Defaults System Defaults The following table lists some of the wireless bridge’s basic system defaults. To reset the bridge defaults, use the CLI command “reset configuration” from the Exec level prompt. Feature Parameter Default Identification System Name Dual Band Outdoor AP Administration User Name admin...
  • Page 22 Introduction Feature Parameter Default Spanning Tree Status Enabled Ethernet Interface Speed and Duplex Auto WDS Bridging Outdoor Bridge Band A (802.11a) Wireless Interface Status Enabled 802.11a SSID DualBandOutdoor Turbo Mode Disabled Radio Channel Default to first channel Auto Channel Select Enabled Transmit Power Full...
  • Page 23 System Defaults Feature Parameter Default Wireless Security Authentication Type Open System 802.11b/g AES Encryption Disabled WEP Encryption Disabled WEP Key Length 128 bits WEP Key Type Hexadecimal WEP Transmit Key Number WEP Keys null WEP Keys null...
  • Page 24 Introduction 1-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Network Configuration

    Chapter 2: Network Configuration The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge system provides access point or bridging services through either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz radio interfaces. The wireless bridge units can be used just as normal 802.11a/b/g access points connected to a local wired LAN, providing connectivity and roaming services for wireless clients in an outdoor area.

  • Page 26: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    Network Configuration Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Notebook with Wireless PC Card PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Infrastructure Wireless LAN The access point function of the wireless bridge provides access to a wired LAN for 802.11a/b/g wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.

  • Page 27: Infrastructure Wireless Lan For Roaming Wireless Pcs

    Access Point Topologies Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) defines the communications domain for each access point and its associated wireless clients. The BSS ID is a 48-bit binary number based on the access point’s wireless MAC address, and is set automatically and transparently as clients associate with the access point.

  • Page 28: Bridge Link Topologies

    OAP6626A slave units support only one WDS link, which must be to the network’s master unit. The OAP6626A support WDS bridge links on either the 5 GHz (802.11a) or 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) bands and can be used with various external antennas to offer flexible deployment options.
  • Page 29 Bridge Link Topologies Slave Slave Slave Master with Slave Omnidirectional Antenna Slave Slave Slave Master with Slave Sector Antenna...
  • Page 30 Network Configuration...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Bridge Link Planning

    Data Rates Using its 5 GHz integrated antenna, the OAP6626A bridge can operate over a range of up to 15.4 km (9.6 miles) or provide a high-speed connection of 54 Mbps (108 Mbps in turbo mode).

  • Page 32: Radio Path Planning

    Bridge Link Planning Distances Achieved Using Normal Mode Data Rate 17 dBi 8 dBi Omni 13.5 dBi 16.5 dBi 23 dBi Panel Integrated 120-Degree 60-Degree Sector Sector 48 Mbps 2.9 km 0.4 km 1.2 km 2.3 km 9.2 km 54 Mbps 1.8 km 0.2 km 0.7 km...
  • Page 33 Radio Path Planning The following figure illustrates the concept of a good radio line-of-sight. Radio Line of Sight Visual Line of Sight If there are obstacles in the radio path, there may still be a radio link but the quality and strength of the signal will be affected.

  • Page 34: Antenna Height

    Bridge Link Planning Antenna Height A reliable wireless link is usually best achieved by mounting the antennas at each end high enough for a clear radio line of sight between them. The minimum height required depends on the distance of the link, obstacles that may be in the path, topology of the terrain, and the curvature of the earth (for links over 3 miles).

  • Page 35: Antenna Position And Orientation

    Radio Path Planning Radio Line of Sight Visual Line of Sight 3 miles (4.8 km) 2.4 m 1.4 m 5.4 m 20 m 17 m 12 m A wireless bridge link is deployed to connect building A to a building B, which is located three miles (4.8 km) away.

  • Page 36: Radio Interference

    Bridge Link Planning direction. The unit should be mounted with the antenna sockets facing upwards and both console and POE ports pointing downwards. Antenna sockets should point upwards in a vertical manner Radio Interference The avoidance of radio interference is an important part of wireless link planning. Interference is caused by other radio transmissions using the same or an adjacent channel frequency.

  • Page 37: Ethernet Cabling

    Ethernet Cabling are all properly grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors may also be employed. • Rain — The wireless bridge is weatherproofed against rain. Also, prolonged heavy rain has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, it is recommended to apply weatherproof sealing tape around the Ethernet port and antenna connectors for extra protection.
  • Page 38 Bridge Link Planning...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 4: Hardware Installation Before mounting antennas to set up your wireless bridge links, be sure you have selected appropriate locations for each antenna. Follow the guidance and information in Chapter 2, “Wireless Link Planning.” Also, before mounting units in their intended locations, you should first perform initial configuration and test the basic operation of the wireless bridge links in a controlled environment over a very short range.
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation Place the V-shaped part of the bracket around the pole and tighten the securing nuts just enough to hold the bracket to the pole. (The bracket may need to be rotated around the pole during the alignment process.) Attach V-shaped parts to pole with provided nuts and...
  • Page 41 Mount the Unit Attach the adjustable rectangular plate to the bridge with supplied screws Attach the bridge with bracket to afixed plate on pole Use the included nuts to tightly secure the wireless bridge to the bracket. Be sure to take account of the antenna polarization direction; all antennas in a link must be mounted with the same polarization.

  • Page 42: Using The Wall-Mounting Bracket

    Hardware Installation Using the Wall-Mounting Bracket Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a wall using the wall-mounting bracket: Note: The wall-mounting bracket does not allow the wireless bridge’s intrgrated antenna to be aligned. It is intended for use with the unit using an external antenna. Always attach the bracket to a wall with flat side flush against the wall (see following figure).

  • Page 43: Connect External Antennas

    Typically, a bridge link requires a 5 GHz antenna, and access point operation a 2.4 GHz antenna. OAP6626A Slave units also require an external antenna for 2.4 GHz operation.

  • Page 44: Connect Cables To The Unit

    Hardware Installation 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz N-type Connector N-type Connector OAP6626A N-type Connector 5 GHz External High-gain Panel Antenna 2.4 GHz External Omnidirectional Antenna RF Coaxial Cable Connect Cables to the Unit Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the wireless bridge.

  • Page 45: Connect The Power Injector

    Connect the Power Injector Ground Wire Ethernet Cable Connect the Power Injector To connect the wireless bridge to a power source: Caution: Do not install the power injector outdoors. The unit is for indoor installation only. Note: The wireless bridge’s Ethernet port does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard.

  • Page 46: Align Antennas

    Hardware Installation AC power Ethernet cable from LAN switch I n p t p u Power LED indicator Ethernet cable to wireless bridge Insert the power cable plug directly into the standard AC receptacle on the power injector. Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket, AC power source.
  • Page 47 Align Antennas The RSSI connector provides an output voltage between 0 and 3.28 VDC that is proportional to the received radio signal strength. The higher the voltage reading, the stronger the signal. The radio signal from the remote antenna can be seen to have a strong central main lobe and smaller side lobes.
  • Page 48 Hardware Installation RSSI Voltmeter Connection Pan the antenna horizontally back and forth while checking the RSSI voltage. If using the pole-mounting bracket with the unit, you must rotate the mounting bracket around the pole. Other external antenna brackets may require a different horizontal adjustment.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. If wireless bridge units do not associate with each other, check the following: • Check the power injector LED for each bridge unit to be sure that power is being supplied •...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting If you forgot or lost the password: • Contact Technical Support.

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications General Specifications Maximum Channels (Outdoor) 802.11a: US & Canada: 9 (normal mode), 3 (turbo mode) Japan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode) ETSI: 11 channels (normal mode), 4 (turbo mode) Taiwan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode) 802.11g: FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13...
  • Page 52 Specifications Operating Frequency 802.11a: 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band) US/Canada 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) US/Canada 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (upper band) US/Canada 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) Taiwan 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (high band) Taiwan 802.11b/g: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (Taiwan)

  • Page 53: Antenna Specifications

    Antenna Specifications Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15 15.407(b) (5 GHz) FCC Part 15.247 (2.4 GHz) EN 300.328, EN 302.893 EN 300 826, EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 ETSI 300.328; ETS 300 826 (802.11b) Safety CSA/NTRL (CSA 22.2 No. 950 & UL 1950) Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11a, b, g...

  • Page 54: Dbi Omnidirectional (2.4 Ghz

    Specifications 17 dBi Integrated Panel Antenna Link Budget (5.825 GHz, Cable Loss 1 dB, Fade Margin 5 dB) Modulation/Rates Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Maximum Range (km) (dBm) (dBm) with 17 dBi Panel* Normal Mode BPSK (6 Mbps) 15.4 BPSK (9 Mbps) 14.7 QPSK (12 Mbps) 14.0...
  • Page 55 Antenna Specifications HPBW Horizontal: 360° Vertical: 15° Downtilt 0° Power Handling 50 W (cw) Impedance 50 Ohms Connector N type, male Radome Material: Fiber glass Color: Gray-white Environmental Survival Wind Speed: 216 km/hr Temperature: -40 °C to 80 °C Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C Mechanical Dimensions: 46 x 1.9 cm (diameter) (18.11 x 0.75 in) Weight: 200 g (0.44 lbs)

  • Page 56: Dbi Omnidirectional (5 Ghz

    Specifications 8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) Model Number MTI 09038 Frequency range 5.725 - 5.875 GHz Gain 8 dBi VSWR 2.0 : 1 max Polarization Linear, vertical HPBW Horizontal: 360° Vertical: 12° Downtilt 0° Power Handling 5 W (cw) Impedance 50 Ohms Connector N type, female...

  • Page 57: 13.5 Dbi 120-Degree Sector

    Antenna Specifications 8 dBi Omnidirectional Antenna Link Budget (5.825 GHz, Cable Loss 0 dB, Fade Margin 3 dB) Modulation/Rates Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Maximum Range (km) (dBm) (dBm) with 2 dBi NIC Normal Mode BPSK (6 Mbps) BPSK (9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps) QPSK (18 Mbps) 16 QAM (24 Mbps)
  • Page 58 Specifications HPBW Horizontal: 120° Vertical: 6° Downtilt 0° Power Handling 5 W (cw) Impedance 50 Ohms Connector N type, female Radome Material: ABS Color: Gray, white Environmental Survival Wind Speed: 216 km/hr Temperature: -40 °C to 80 °C Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C Mechanical Dimensions: 62 x 8.8 x 7 cm (24.4 x 3.46 x 2.76 in) Weight: 590 g (1.3 lbs)

  • Page 59: 16.5 Dbi 60-Degree Sector

    Antenna Specifications 13.5 dBi 120-Degree Sector Antenna Link Budget (5.825 GHz, Cable Loss 1 dB, Fade Margin 5 dB) Modulation/Rates Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Maximum Range (km) (dBm) (dBm) with 13.5 dBi Sector QPSK (24 Mbps) QPSK (36 Mbps) 16 QAM (48 Mbps) 16 QAM (72 Mbps) 64 QAM (96 Mbps) 64 QAM (108 Mbps)
  • Page 60 Specifications Radome Material: ABS Color: Gray, white Environmental Survival Wind Speed: 216 km/hr Temperature: -40 °C to 80 °C Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C Mechanical Dimensions: 62 x 8.8 x 7 cm (24.41 x 3.46 x 2.76 in) Weight: 565 g (1.25 lbs) 16.5 dBi 60-Degree Sector Antenna Link Budget (5.825 GHz, Cable Loss 1 dB, Fade Margin 5 dB) Modulation/Rates...

  • Page 61: 23 Dbi High-Gain Panel

    Antenna Specifications 23 dBi High-Gain Panel Model Number MTI 09009 Frequency range 5.725 - 5.875 GHz Gain 23 dBi VSWR 1.5 : 1 max Polarization Linear, vertical/horizontal HPBW Horizontal: 9° Vertical: 9° Front-to-Back Ratio 40 dB Cross Polarization 25 dB Power Handling 20 W (cw) Impedance...
  • Page 62 Specifications 23 dBi Panel Antenna Link Budget (5.825 GHz, Cable Loss 1 dB, Fade Margin 5 dB) Modulation/Rates Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Maximum Range (km) (dBm) (dBm) with 23 dBi Panel Normal Mode BPSK (6 Mbps) 24.4 BPSK (9 Mbps) 23.3 QPSK (12 Mbps) 22.2...

  • Page 63: Appendix C: Cables And Pinouts

    Appendix C: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.

  • Page 64: 10/100Base-Tx Pin Assignments

    Cables and Pinouts 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

  • Page 65: Crossover Wiring

    8-Pin DIN Connector Pinout Crossover Wiring Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the power injector uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use “crossover” cable for network connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use either “straight-through”...

  • Page 66: 8-Pin Din To Rj-45 Cable Wiring

    Cables and Pinouts 8-Pin DIN to RJ-45 Cable Wiring an extended Ethernet cable to connect from the power injector’s RJ-45 construct Output port to the wireless bridge’s 8-pin DIN connector, follow the wiring diagram below. Use Category 5 or better UTP or STP cable, maximum length 100 m (328 ft), and be sure to connect all four wire pairs.

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
  • Page 68 Glossary The unit dBm refers to a precise measure of power based upon the decibel scale, but referenced to the milliwatt: i.e. 1 dBm = .001 Watt. The dBm is often used to describe absolute power level where the point of reference is 1 milliwatt. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network.
  • Page 69 Glossary automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate connection to the nearest access point. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM) OFDM/ allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers. RTS Threshold Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other.
  • Page 70 Glossary Glossary-4...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index PoE 4-7 specifications B-2 Basic Service Set See BSS Power over Ethernet See PoE BSS 2-2 power supply, specifications B-2 cable reset button 1-4 assignments C-1 RSSI BNC 1-5 crossover C-3 straight-through C-2 channels, maximum B-1 specifications B-1 clients, maximum B-1 straight-through cable C-2 crossover cable C-3 CSMA/CA 1-1...
  • Page 72 Index Index-2...
  • Page 74 OAP6626A-38 E022006-R01...

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