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Exalt ExtendAir G2 Installation And Management Manual

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209866-002
2015-09-09

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  • Page 1 ® ExtendAir G2™ 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Installation and Management Guide Models: rc24020 209866-002 2015-09-09...
  • Page 2 Third Party Licenses, which licenses give you at least the license rights licensed to you in the Exalt End User Agreement and may give you additional license rights as to the Third Party Software, but only with respect to the particular Third Party Software to which the Third Party License applies.
  • Page 3 Related Documentation and Software ........1 The ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios ......1 Basic Features .
  • Page 4 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Make Connections ........... 22 Log In .
  • Page 5 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Path Obstruction ............77 Misaligned Antenna .
  • Page 6 Figure 11: Exalt GUI window description ........
  • Page 7 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios List of Tables Table 1: Supported configurations ........... . 2 Table 2: Factory default settings .

  • Page 8: About This Document

    ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios About this Document This manual provides a complete description of the ExtendAir G2 24GHz family of Exalt Digital Microwave Radios and related software. This manual provides planners, engineers, installers, system administrators, and technicians general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of these devices.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Introduction Exalt Wireless, Inc. thanks you for your purchase. Our goal is to build the highest quality, highest reliability digital microwave radio products. This commitment to quality and reliability extends to our employees and partners alike. We appreciate any comments on how we can improve our products, as well as your sales and Customer Care experience.

  • Page 10: Basic Features

    Please consult your local regulatory organization(s) to determine usage requirements. In almost all cases, the product itself must be authorized for use in your country. Either Exalt or Exalt’s agent must have applied for certification or authorization to allow the sale and deployment of the system within the country.

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Cabling And Surge Suppression

    RF cabling and associated losses. Figure 2 Cabling and surge suppression The ExtendAir G2 24GHz radios provide connections for up to two Gigabit Ethernet data communication interfaces, and are powered by a combined Power/Ethernet cable, and associated power injector. The power injector provides 48VDC to the unit. The power injector and/or external power supply are sold separately.

  • Page 12: Pre-Installation Tasks

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Pre-installation Tasks This section describes the steps necessary to prepare a site for the installation of the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Link Engineering and Site Planning Design all terrestrial wireless links prior to purchase and installation. It is best to engage professional wireless engineering personnel to determine the viability and requirements for a well-engineered link to meet the users’...

  • Page 13: Shipping Box Contents

    • Quick-start guide Power solutions are sold separately. Power for the ExtendAir G2 models comply with the 802.3at Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard. Any 802.3at PoE device is compliant with these models. You must mount the radio to the proper direct-mount antenna, therefore no mounting hardware is required.

  • Page 14: Rf Output Power Setting

    Power. Critical Configuration Considerations The ExtendAir G2 24GHz radios are very dynamic, allowing the installer to optimize and control the performance of the radio system for the intended application. The following parameters must be...

  • Page 15: Single Ip Architecture

    • The higher the mode, the higher the capacity Single IP Architecture Exalt radios have a single IP architecture. The IP resides on the processor for management connectivity. If you are planning to use Out-of-Band management (see the Ethernet Interface Configuration Page), ensure that devices connected to the radio are properly configured.

  • Page 16: Radio Reset

    Exalt’s VLAN communications implementation adheres to the IEEE standard 802.1q. In most cases, an Exalt radio acting as a Layer 2 bridge between two locations is only required to pass traffic with VLAN tagging. Without additional configuration, all Exalt radios support frame sizes in excess of 1900 bytes, which currently supports all defined VLAN packet sizes.

  • Page 17: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Note: If an application only requires the transparent passing of VLAN traffic, disable the VLAN function. Some situations require Exalt radios to act upon VLAN traffic and perform any or all of the following functions: •...

  • Page 18: System Installation And Initiation Process

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios System Installation and Initiation Process The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure. Transmission System Tasks Radio Preparation Tasks Read This Path & Site...

  • Page 19: Record Keeping

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Record Keeping After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future troubleshooting. Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location.

  • Page 20: Installation

    Mount the antenna with the proper polarization alignment, following the instructions provided with the antenna. Note: You must mount the ExtendAir G2 24GHz with the handle facing up (Figure 4). The system utilizes both polarizations of the antenna to achieve the full duplex link and cannot operate properly if the radios are oriented in any other manner.

  • Page 21: Radio Ports And Indicators

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Align the radio to the antenna, slowly press the radio onto the antenna waveguide fitting until snug. Secure the mounting clips on the four corners of the radio chassis to the mating clips on the antenna, one at a time.

  • Page 22: Led Indicators

    Figure 6 shows the LED locations for the ETH connectors relative to the RJ-45 release tab. Figure 6 RJ-45 LED orientation Table 4 provides details of the LED indicators on the ExtendAir G2 24GHz radios. Note that there are two LEDs, left and right, associated with each connector. See Alarms Page for information on how the Exalt GUI displays LED status.

  • Page 23: Power

    (models A300505, A300501, and A300502) provide proper power to the radio, but the RESET button on these models does not reset the ExtendAir G2 24GHz radio. Pressing the RESET button has no effect on the radio and causes no harm.

  • Page 24: Cat5E Or Cat6 Lightning/Surge Protection

    Diplexer (Channel Plan) Configuration The ExtendAir G2 24GHz radio has a unique feature that allows field reconfiguration of the TX-H or TX-V Tx/Rx orientation. This allows a single spare unit for both TX-H and TX-V configurations. CAUTION! Removal of the diplexer cover requires special care. The instructions in this section must be followed precisely to maintain performance and weatherproof operation.

  • Page 25: Diplexer Flip Kit

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Diplexer Flip Kit The diplexer labels aid in determining configuration. With the radio handle at the top, diplexer ID #871 Tx/Rx port labels read normally. These labels read upside down for diplexer ID #872.
  • Page 26 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Use a 0.5mm hex wrench to remove the eight (8) screws shown below on the diplexer housing. With the handle up, the labels on the diplexer housing indicate the Tx frequency (on the left side).

  • Page 27: Antenna/Transmission System

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Place new labeling on the radio chassis, as necessary. Note: The chassis must have the right labels. You must also set the diplexer ID number on the System Configuration Page.

  • Page 28: Antenna Alignment

    Refer to the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment, for more information on antenna alignment techniques.

  • Page 29: Configuration And Management

    Telnet session over a network connection. SSH or Telnet into the Command Line Interface (CLI) Use an SSH or Telnet connection to access the CLI in the Exalt Digital Microwave Radios. Use the CLI to set key parameters on the system.

  • Page 30: Exalt Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Ctrl+\ (control and backslash keys) = exit session Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) The Exalt GUI is the primary user interface for configuring and troubleshooting the radio and radio system. A computer or hand-held device with a conventional HTML browser and Ethernet port is required.

  • Page 31: Login Privileges

    Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended browser. Netscape, Mozilla, and Firefox are also supported. If there are issues with your browser, please report it to Exalt Customer Care. You may be required to use a different browser to immediately overcome issues.

  • Page 32: Quick Start

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Figure 10 Radio Information page Quick Start To establish a link on the bench, apply the following basic configurations to the radio terminal. Use the steps in the Quick Start Guide included with the radio. A summary of the items that need to be configured are: •...

  • Page 33: Navigating The Gui

    Figure 11 Exalt GUI window description Summary Status Section This section of the Exalt GUI provides a review of the system status. Note: Click the radio IP address link to access that radio for management. In the screens in Figure 12, the top bar illustrates the alarm condition of the link. The information inside the bar is equivalent to the entry of the Link Name set by the administrator in the Administration Settings page.

  • Page 34: Navigation Panel

    The Summary Status Section allows the Exalt GUI to be a rudimentary management system. Minimize the browser window to display just the top bar or the top bar and radio information, and open several browsers on the desktop.

  • Page 35: Radio Information

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Radio Information Page This page provides general information about the local radio terminal. This information is helpful for troubleshooting and record keeping. Figure 13 Radio Information page 209866-002 2015-09-09...

  • Page 36: Administration Settings

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Administration Settings Page This page contains general parameters for the radio system. The Current Value column lists actual settings. Enter desired changes in the New Value column. After entering all desired changes, click the Update button to accept and enable changes.
  • Page 37 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios – The new password must be entered twice. If the passwords do not match and the Update button clicked, the password is not changed and remains set to the previous password.

  • Page 38: Ntp And Time Zones Configurations

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios NTP and Time Zones Configurations Page Use this page to set the Network Time Protocol (NTP), number of NTP client(s), and local time zone. Figure 15 NTP and Time Zones Configurations page...

  • Page 39: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp) Configuration

    ExtendAir G2 24GHz radios utilize SNMPv3, a high security version of SNMP, to ensure secure access to and storing of management data. The SNMPv3 security string matches the admin and user passwords.

  • Page 40: Snmp V1/V2C/V3 Support Options

    Note: MIB files downloadable from the radio are listed on the File Transfer Page. You can also find MIB files for your radio on exaltcom.com. MIBs for Exalt radios are model specific. SNMP v1/v2c/v3 Support Options Enable the SNMPv1/v2c options to allow entering read and read/write community strings.
  • Page 41 • Local/Remote Link Status Trap: This trap is sent when Link is in errored state (equivalent to the Link LED on the radio front panel or the Link status bar in the upper-left of the Exalt GUI window). •...

  • Page 42: File Transfer

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios File Transfer Page This page allows the administrator to upload and download files to and from the radio. Two types of files can be uploaded: configuration, and radio firmware. When uploading Configuration Files, current configuration parameters are immediately overwritten, and the unit may reboot if configuration changes require a reboot.

  • Page 43: Figure 19: File Upload Progress

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios The Uploading file progress bar displays (Figure 19). Figure 19 File upload progress Use the following steps to download a file: Select the type of file to download (Configuration, MIB files, Event Log, or Snapshot).
  • Page 44 File download and upload is useful when configuring several radios with similar settings. A copy of the configuration file can also help restore radio settings. In addition, a copy of the Exalt default configuration file is helpful to restore the radio to factory settings.

  • Page 45: File Activation

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios File Activation Page Use this page to move stored or uploaded files for use on the radio. The page indicates which file is currently in use, and which file is available for use. Click the Swap button to place the file in the Alternative File column into the active state and move the file in the Current File column to the Alternative File column.

  • Page 46: System Configuration

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios System Configuration Page This page contains several critical system parameters. Figure 22 System Configuration page Most entries on this page are self-explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters.
  • Page 47 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios These settings constrain the T/R spacing as follows: Bandwidth < 50 MHz 80 MHz. = 50 MHz 100 MHz. > 50 MHz 112 MHz. – OTHER–Allows any T/R spacing (for example, for RF loopback support). This allows mis- setting parameters that can result in poor performance or no link.
  • Page 48 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios • Set the Antenna Gain (dB) parameter to compute the Calculated EIRP (dBm). Note: If you enter an invalid combination of Radio Transmit Power and Antenna Gain, a regulatory-specific warning appears (ETSI warning shown below) and the out-of-specs field is highlighted.
  • Page 49 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios • ACM Target Modulation parameter sets the desired modulation for the link under normal unfaded conditions. The radio attempts to remain in mode at all times, unless link conditions cannot support it.

  • Page 50: Ethernet Interface Configuration

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Interface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to set the muting, alarm, and duplex settings of both the Ethernet connection and allows determination of the management information for in-band (carried over the air and available from both Ethernet connectors on either end of the link) or out-of-band (not carried over the air and only available from the local PoE connector).

  • Page 51: Figure 24: In-Band And Out-Of-Band Management

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Figure 24 In-Band and Out-of-Band Management • Port-to-Port: Management traffic remains separate from data traffic without requiring out-of-band management or VLAN configuration. This allows any Ethernet port on the link to be logically mapped to the same port at the other end of the link without requiring VLANs to be configured.
  • Page 52 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Auto-negotiation is recommended when connected to other 1000BaseT connections. It can also be hard set to match the connected network device, but in some cases, if it is set to 1000BaseT/Full, it may become impossible for the radio to communicate with a 100BaseT device.

  • Page 53: Vlan Configuration

    VLAN Configuration Page VLAN is disabled as the default setting for Exalt radios. The Exalt radios still pass VLAN and non- VLAN traffic across the link, but do not examine the VLAN traffic or act upon it. Enable VLAN using the Exalt GUI for expanded VLAN support.
  • Page 54 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios • Enabled & Pass Untagged: To pass desired VLANs across the radio, they must be listed in the lower tables per their respective interfaces. All other VLAN traffic is not passed across the link, and untagged traffic is passed across the link with no changes.

  • Page 55: Ethernet Rate Limiting

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Rate Limiting Page This page enables radio Ethernet port rate limiting. Enable this to limit the output information rate to at or below downstream networking equipment capabilities. The rate is in Mbps or kbps, as specified.

  • Page 56: Ethernet Learning

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Learning Page This page allows enabling or disabling Media Access Control (MAC) learning. This is a universal setting for all Ethernet interfaces. Figure 27 Ethernet Learning page Some network configurations may broadcast the same MAC Source address on multiple interfaces, and if learning is enabled, data transport errors can result.

  • Page 57: Syslog Configuration

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Syslog Configuration Page Syslog serves as a remote means to receive event log messages (configuration and alarm state changes) for network management and/or record keeping. Figure 28 Syslog Configuration page To enable the syslog, check the Remote host logging option and input the IP address for the remote host.

  • Page 58: Atpc Configuration

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios ATPC Configuration Page Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) is often required by regulatory agencies for radio systems in congested areas. The radio runs normally at a reduced output power level, and only raises its output power when necessary, such as during a fade.
  • Page 59 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios ATPC threshold as low as possible to reduce the time that ATPC is active. Current timer status is available on the ATPC Statistics Page. There are event log entries for all timer events.

  • Page 60: Alarms

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Alarms Page This page provides an easy-to-read summary of the alarm status of both local and remote radios. The colors on this page reflect the color of the alarms displayed on the radio front panel. However, additional detail displays on this page to aid in quick assessment of issues and status.
  • Page 61 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Table 6 Alarm status indicators (Continued) Label Status Temperature • Green Solid = Normal temperature range • Yellow Solid = Exceeding normal temperature range The Temperature alarm monitors the internal temperature of the unit based on specific points inside the radio chassis.

  • Page 62: Performance

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Performance Page This page provides statistical information about the performance of the system in relation to the integrity of the user data and the RF link. Figure 31 Radio Performance page •...
  • Page 63 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios design goals, and compare actual performance to these expectations to determine if any improvements are necessary or if other problems may be causing excessive ES. Note: Unavailable Seconds do not register as ES. In other words, the ES counter counts all seconds that are errored NOT INCLUDING the seconds that were classified as unavailable.
  • Page 64 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Note: Resetting statistics from one end also resets the statistics for the same radio at the opposite end. That is, if the Local statistics are reset, logging into the remote end shows the Remote statistics on that end (which is the local radio in the first condition) as being reset at the same time.

  • Page 65: Atpc Statistics

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios ATPC Statistics Page Timers on this page provide information when the Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) function and timers are enabled. Regulations require timers for ATPC and ATPC may not operate over the authorized time (up to 5 minutes at maximum allowed power without returning to target RSL, thus returning to normal far-end transmit power).

  • Page 66: Ethernet Performance

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Performance Page This page displays statistics related to Ethernet traffic to assist with troubleshooting and for general performance monitoring. These statistics are aligned with the Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) convention, RFC 2819 (http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc2819).
  • Page 67 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios • Fragments • Jabbers • Collisions 209866-002 2015-09-09...

  • Page 68: Event Log

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Event Log Page Use this page to review a list of the events logged by the radio. The following items are listed in the event log: • Alarms •...

  • Page 69: User Throughput

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios User Throughput Page This page illustrates the user throughput of the radio, as configured. This value is calculated based on the current configuration, not on a specific setting or the measured current throughput.

  • Page 70: Figure 36: User Throughput Help

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Figure 36 User Throughput Help page 209866-002 2015-09-09...

  • Page 71: Diagnostic Charts

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Diagnostic Charts Page Use this page as an aid in troubleshooting. This page illustrates the historical (and current) performance for three parameters: RSL, Radio Temperature, and BER. This data is a current snapshot.
  • Page 72 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios indicated by T=(value). This is followed by the value of the measurement, listing the highest value, lowest value and average value measured over that time interval. For example, if the displayed time interval is minutes, and the cursor is held at the T=17 mark on the horizontal axis, the measurements shown indicate performance from 17 minutes ago.

  • Page 73: Ethernet Utilization

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Utilization Page This page shows a chart for each Ethernet interface to illustrate inbound and outbound packet utilization. This is shown as a percentage of the interface configuration (that is, if your interface is set for 100BaseT, then 100% represents 100Mbps.

  • Page 74: Reboot

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Reboot Page Use this page to reboot the radio. The function may never be required, but can be used in emergencies. All configurations that require a reboot automatically reboot on administrator confirmation.

  • Page 75: Manual

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Manual Page The manual (this document or the version that matches the installed firmware) is available within the GUI. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.5 or higher is required (go to www.adobe.com...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Specifications This section presents specifications for the ExtendAir G2 24GHz digital microwave radios. Physical Specifications Physical Configuration Outdoor Unit (ODU) Dimensions (HxWxD) 9.4 x 9.4 x 4.5 inches / 23.9 x 23.9 x 11.4 cm Weight 9.5 lbs/4.3 kg...
  • Page 77 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Latency 40–125μs (<100μs typical) at full throughput (GigE) with AES encryption enabled Error Floor Link Security 96-bit Security Code, optional NIST FIPS-197 compliant 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption.

  • Page 78: System Specifications, 24Ghz

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 24GHz Frequency Band 24.000–24.250GHz Output Power (at minimum power) –25dBm Receiver Threshold dBm (BER=10 QPSK 16QAM 32QAM 64QAM 128QAM 256QAM 3.5MHz –92.5 –86.0 –82.5 –79.5 – –...

  • Page 79: Interfaces

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Interfaces Connector Waveguide flange: 24GHz: 0.338" dia Impedance 50 Ohms Ethernet Connectors RJ-45, female, auto-MDIX Interface Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Duplex Half, full, auto, selectable Compliance 802.3 Power Input Voltage...

  • Page 80: Interface Connections

    Interface Connections This section provides the pin number assignment and wiring information for the connectors on the ExtendAir G2 24GHz radios. All connectors are shown as viewed from the radio front panel. RSL Connector A female BNC connector is provided on the radio chassis. This connector can be used during the antenna alignment process, to provide a received signal level (RSL) voltage to a voltmeter.

  • Page 81: Antennas

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Antennas Table 7 lists direct-mount antennas for the ExtendAir G2 24GHz models. Table 7 Supported direct-mount antennas Frequency Band Manufacturer Model # Description Midband Gain (dBi) WTC03-240DAR-QOETB¹ 36.4 24GHz Xi’an Putian...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    (see Diagnostic Charts Page). Contact Exalt Customer Care for further assistance with issues with your Exalt radio and with suggestions on how the radio and documentation can be improved. General Practices Troubleshooting a microwave radio link can be a complex task. Approach troubleshooting as a process of elimination, and first determine which portions of the system are operating properly.

  • Page 83: Typical Indications Of Issues

    GUI. In turn, if the professional installer and/or link designer contacts Exalt Customer Care, the process to rectify the system is much more expedient due to the in-depth knowledge related to the implementation and the RF environment.

  • Page 84: Multipath Propagation

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios flexed and radio errors, changes in RSL or other performance issues occur, this is a certain sign of this issue. Another relatively easy method to test for this condition is to decrease the output power of the radio system (at each end, one end at a time).

  • Page 85: Path Obstruction

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Changes in frequency, bandwidth, antenna polarization, or antenna position may remedy an interference issue. However, if the system is licensed, these changes may not be allowed without re- licensing.
  • Page 86 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios performance. In many cases, the transmission system must be replaced. A VSWR meter is one means to identify such issues. Conduct physical inspections often. If changes to the weatherproofing (such as cracking) are noticed, replace the weatherproofing before leakage occurs.

  • Page 87: Back-To-Back Bench Testing

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Back-to-back Bench Testing Use back-to-back bench testing to test the radio before installation, pre-configure the radio and connected equipment before installation, or in the troubleshooting process to identify if the radio hardware is the source of a system issue.

  • Page 88: Specification Performance Verification

    RSL = RF Output Power – cabling losses – total attenuation Verify output power by adjusting output power using the Exalt GUI (in administration mode) and evaluate the corresponding change to the RSL measurement.
  • Page 89 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Once threshold is verified in this direction, repeat the process in the opposite direction by adjusting RF output power of the radio at the opposite end. Return the first radio to its original power setting before adjusting the second radio.

  • Page 90: General Compliance And Safety

    Exalt or your Exalt authorized dealer for assistance. Do not modify this device in any way without the express written consent of Exalt. Modification voids the manufacturer warranty, and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations. In addition, there are no user-serviceable parts or assemblies inside the product housing.

  • Page 91: Safety Notices

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Safety Notices Review this entire guide for important installation instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications personnel only.

  • Page 92: Regulatory Notices

    This section presents the Regulatory Compliance Regulations for your country. United States Compliance The ExtendAir G2 24GHz product family operates under FCC Rule Parts 15.249 as a un-licensed device. They may only be used as a point-to-point transmission device for fixed or temporary-fixed (non- mobile) installations.

  • Page 93: Canada Compliance

    ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Canada Compliance The ExtendAir G2 24GHz radios operate under RSS-210 of Industry Canada regulations. Operation is subject to the following conditions, unless express permission is granted by Industry Canada to operate in a different manner: •...

  • Page 94: Regulatory Compliance

    ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Regulatory Compliance As of this printing, Exalt Wireless, Inc. has approvals for the products that are covered by this manual, as indicated in Table 8. If your application or country is not listed, check with your Sales Representative for the current status.

  • Page 95: Copyright Notices

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Copyright Notices This section presents copyright notices for third-party software licensed to Exalt Wireless, Inc. Net-SNMP The following copyright notice applies to the open-source licensing agreement for Net-SNMP. Copyright 1989, 1991, 1992 by Carnegie Mellon University...
  • Page 96 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Cambridge Broadband, Ltd. Portions of this code are copyright (c) 2001-2003, Cambridge Broadband Ltd.
  • Page 97 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
  • Page 98 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ''AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 99: End User Agreement

    (repair parts and products may be either reconditioned or new, but, if reconditioned, shall be of the same quality as new parts or products); or (C) if Exalt determines that it is unable to repair or replace such Hardware Product, Exalt (or its applicable reseller) will refund to Purchaser the amount actually paid by Purchaser for the applicable Hardware Product.
  • Page 100 This limited warranty will not apply to: (A) any Hardware Product that: (i) has been modified or altered by any party other than Exalt; (ii) has been subject to accident, misuse, neglect, or mistreatment; (iii) has been damaged during installation of the Hardware Product; (iv) has been damaged by failure of Purchaser or its agents to follow Exalt's instructions or specifications;...
  • Page 101 Software. Furthermore, except to the extent allowed by applicable law if located in the European Union, and then only with prior written notice to Exalt, You shall not disassemble or reverse engineer the Software in whole or in part or authorize others to do so. No rights to distribute or sublicense the Software are granted herein.
  • Page 102 GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS You agree that you will not export or re-export the Products without Exalt's prior written consent, and then only in compliance with all requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to U.S. export control regulations. You have the responsibility to obtain any required licenses to export, re-export or import the Products.
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  • Page 104 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Index Current RSL field 55 ACM 40 ACM Base Modulation parameter 40 date and time 28 ACM Target Modulation parameter 41 DC power source 15 Adaptive Coded Modulation (ACM) 40...
  • Page 105 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios Reboot page 66 initiation tasks 10 summary status information 25 installation tasks 10 Syslog configuration 49 maximum transmit power setting 41 VLAN page 45 mounting 4 rebooting 66 interfaces...
  • Page 106 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir G2 24GHz Digital Microwave Radios testing 79 back-to-back bench 5 threshold 80 threshold testing 80 time division duplex (TDD) See TDD frame Time Since Reset 55 transmitter output power 4 Transmitter/Receiver (TR) frequency param-...
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