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Airaya WirelessGRID-300 Product Manual

High capacity outdoor backhaul radios for point-to-point links
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Airaya
Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges
WirelessGRID-300
High Capacity Outdoor Backhaul Radios
For Point-to-point Links
Product Manual
And Installation Guide
WirelessGRID-300 MIMO Outdoor Wireless Bridges
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2/27/2009 10:10 AM
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  • Page 1 Airaya Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges WirelessGRID-300 High Capacity Outdoor Backhaul Radios For Point-to-point Links Product Manual And Installation Guide WirelessGRID-300 MIMO Outdoor Wireless Bridges Revision 1.41 2/27/2009 10:10 AM - 1 -...
  • Page 2 Airaya WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul Radios AIRAYA is a trademark of AIRAYA Corp. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. International Headquarters 18434 Technology Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Tel: 866-224-7292 Tel: 408-776-2846 International Fax 408-776-3339 E-mail: support@airaya.com...
  • Page 3 The one-year warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an ‘Active’ AIRAYA product. A product is considered to be ‘Active’ while it is listed on the current AIRAYA price list. As new technologies emerge,...
  • Page 4 NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. Note: AIRAYA will provide fee-based service for up to three years following discontinuance of any product from the active AIRAYA price list. Under the one-year warranty, internal and external power supplies, and fans are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
  • Page 5 Federal Communications Commission’s RF Guidelines for Human Exposure. The WirelessGRID-300’s antennas may NOT be replaced at any time. They are designed to comply with the maximum EIRP limits specified by the FCC and Industry Canada.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation ....................... 12 Connecting the Indoor Injector Unit ..............12 Software Configuration ..................... 14 Getting Started ....................14 Logging into the WirelessGRID-300 Web-based NMS ..........14 Current Settings....................16 Wired Network Settings ..................16 Radio Network Settings ..................16 WirelessGRID-300 Bridge List ................
  • Page 7 Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges Step 3. Setup bridge software configuration for bridge ..........36 Step 4. Test network connectivity across a WirelessGRID-300 link......37 Step 4a. Check throughput of WirelessGRID-300 link (optional) ....... 38 Step 5. Field deployment of WirelessGRID-300 bridges ........... 40 Appendix A: Weatherproofing RF Cable Connections ..............

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The product requires installation by a certified professional installer, only. WirelessGRID-300 firmware will not allow the end user to change or modify the country code settings of this product. The availability of specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are programmed in firmware to match the intended destination, by AIRAYA Corp.

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    300 Mbps. Antenna Options for 5 GHz Operation The outdoor version of the WirelessGRID-300 bridge uses FCC certified antennas to achieve a maximum operating range up to 30 miles under FCC rules in the 5.8 GHz band.

  • Page 10: Outdoor Nema4 Enclosure

    Airaya WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul Radios Outdoor Nema4 Enclosure The metal enclosure of WirelessGRID-300 bridge has been designed for maximum durability for outdoor use in a range of weather conditions. They are watertight and meet NEMA/EEMAC Type 4 and IP66 specifications. Cabling and Cable Bulkhead Fittings The outdoor version of the WirelessGRID-300 bridge includes Category 5e cables designed for outdoor applications.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges System Requirements Before installing the WirelessGRID-300 bridge, be sure you have the following items on-hand: ü An AC power outlet (100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz) to supply power to the indoor injector units on both sides of the wireless link ü...

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Figure 5. Network and outdoor connection views The indoor injector unit connects your company network to the outdoor portion of the WirelessGRID-300 bridge and delivers both data and power. The indoor portion of the remote power system features the following LED status indicators:...
  • Page 13 Warning: Use only the power adapter supplied with the WirelessGRID-300 bridge in order to prevent damage. 3. You are now ready to apply power to the outdoor unit. Connect the 48V OUT + Signal port to the outdoor unit using the included (black) Category 5e cable attached to the outdoor unit.

  • Page 14: Software Configuration

    You will be prompted for a User Name and Password. Refer to the next section for information about default settings. Logging into the WirelessGRID-300 Web-based NMS The WirelessGRID-300 bridge requires you to enter a user name and password to gain access to the configuration utility. The default User Name and Password is “Airaya.”...
  • Page 15 Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges Once logged in, you can access all available WirelessGRID-300 configuration options. The web interface is organized into tabs that allow you to access screens that let you view and change bridge parameters.

  • Page 16: Current Settings

    MAC Address – Unique Ethernet address of bridge you are working with. Radio Network Settings WirelessGRID-300 ID – Displays a unique network ID. All bridges in a WirelessGRID-300 network are required to use the same WirelessGRID- 300 ID.

  • Page 17: Wirelessgrid-300 Bridge List

    Bridge MAC Address – MAC address of bridge configured to access a WirelessGRID-300 network. This entry is required for each bridge allowed in the WirelessGRID-300 network. Edit or Add – Links that you can select to update or add new bridges to authorized WirelessGRID-300 bridge list.

  • Page 18: Wirelessgrid-300 System Setup Tab

    WirelessGRID-300 authorization list, and all bridges require reciprocal entries to communicate. The Add New Bridge to WirelessGRID-300 section of the screen contains the following entries: Quick Add Instructions – Step-by-step instructions to set up and add a new bridge to a WirelessGRID-300 network Bridge MAC Address –...
  • Page 19 Follow these steps to add a bridge to the WirelessGRID-300 authorization list: 1. Enter the MAC Address of a new bridge. 2. Press Add New to include the new bridge in the WirelessGRID-300 list. 3. Confirm that the new entry was entered correctly by reviewing the list at the bottom of the page.

  • Page 20: Network Settings Tab

    Airaya WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul Radios Network Settings Tab The Network Settings screen is used to modify your wired network IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address. The screen includes the following entries: IP Address – The IP address of the bridge you are working with. The IP address for each bridge must be unique;...
  • Page 21 Airaya Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges If you want to return to the WirelessGRID-300 NMS after updating network settings, enter the new IP address in your web browser and follow the log in procedure. Follow these steps to update network settings: 1.

  • Page 22: Radio Settings Tab

    Airaya WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul Radios Radio Settings Tab The Radio Settings screen is used to define the WirelessGRID-300 ID, Country Code, Wireless Mode, Radio Frequency, Data Rate, and Transmit Power settings of a bridge. The following parameters can be modified on the Radio Settings screen: WirelessGRID-300 ID –...
  • Page 23 6. Select Transmit Output Power 7. Press Reboot to cycle power and enable new radio settings. NOTE All bridges in the WirelessGRID-300 network require the same MCS Mode, WirelessGRID-300 ID, Wireless Mode, and Radio Frequency settings to send and receive information correctly.

  • Page 24: Admin Setup Tab

    Admin Setup Tab The Admin Setup screen is used to modify the Administrator User Name and Password for the WirelessGRID-300 NMS, as well as the Unique Name and Statistics Update Interval settings, described below: Administrator User Name – Create a new user name by typing over the contents of this field.
  • Page 25 Factory Default button – This button clears all parameters and resets the bridge to factory default settings. SECURITY TIPS ü To ensure that only authorized users gain access to the WirelessGRID-300 NMS, AIRAYA recommends that you change the Administrator User Name and Password from their factory default settings.

  • Page 26: Security Tab - Data Encryption

    Security Tab – Data Encryption The Security screen provides a link to the WirelessGRID-300 Authorized Bridge List. All bridges in a WirelessGRID-300 network require entry into the authorized Bridge list. This screen is also used to enter or update data encryption settings for the bridge. The following sections describe the entries of each area on this screen.

  • Page 27: Data Encryption

    Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges NOTE Refer to the section on the WirelessGRID-300 System Setup tab for detailed instructions on how to add, edit, or delete bridge MAC addresses. Data Encryption Encryption Type – WirelessGRID-300 bridges support AES data encryption.
  • Page 28 Airaya WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul Radios Use the following steps to add a Pre-Shared Key to the Key Manager on the main security screen: 1. Select a Key Entry Method (hexadecimal or ASCII text). 2. Select a Default Shared Key. 3. Enter up to four shared Encryption Keys.

  • Page 29: Active Bridge Status Tab

    Airaya Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges Active Bridge Status Tab This screen is used to view the current status of all authorized remote bridges for the (local) bridge that you are logged into. This screen provides the following data: Network –...

  • Page 30: Remote Bridge (Su Station) Statistics Tab

    (local) bridge you are logged into. NOTE Tip: To allow WirelessGRID-300 bridges to monitor their own signal strength and packet error rates and dynamically adjust data rates, you can set Data Rate on the Radio Settings tab to "Best". This will allow the bridge to monitor signal strength on a packet-by-packet basis, adjusting data rate accordingly.
  • Page 31 Airaya Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges Uptime. Elapsed time the bridge has been up and since the last power cycle. Operating In. Specifies the general frequency range remote bridge is operating in. Signal Strength, Radio rates, and Quality: Signal Strength Indicator.

  • Page 32: Firmware Update Tab

    WirelessGRID-300 firmware release can be located in the support section of the AIRAYA website at the following URL: http://www.airaya.com/products/productdb/_product_support.asp If you are unsure whether you need an upgrade, please contact AIRAYA customer support (support@airaya.com) and a representative will help you.

  • Page 33: Help Tab

    7. Press Reboot to enable new key settings. Help Tab The AIRAYA online help system provides useful information about all parameters and menus available in the WirelessGRID-300 NMS and configuration utility. Select the Help tab on any screen and the appropriate topics will appear in a pop-up style browser window.

  • Page 34: Appendix A - Bench Test Procedure

    WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul Radios Appendix A – Bench Test Procedure This WirelessGRID-300 bench test guide is designed to provide a new AIRAYA installer with insight and understanding of how to setup, test and verify the functionality of a WirelessGRID-300 link before performing a field installation. Utilities for testing network communication, configuring bridges, aligning antennas, and measuring throughput are discussed.

  • Page 35: Step 2. Setup Wired Ethernet Network Connections To Bridges

    Airaya Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges If you receive ping responses from both test stations, the network IP configuration and physical wiring is working properly between the 2 test stations using Ethernet. If you cannot ping both test stations, check your Ethernet cable connections and test station network settings to verify they are configured properly.

  • Page 36: Step 3. Setup Bridge Software Configuration For Bridge

    If you can ping bridge A, you can open the HTTP configuration utility and network management system (NMS) using a web browser. You will not be able to ping across the link to bridge B until WirelessGRID-300 bridge list authorization entries are made in both bridges. (See step 3)

  • Page 37: Step 4. Test Network Connectivity Across A Wirelessgrid-300 Link

    WirelessGRID-300 link After verifying that both bridges and their respective test stations can communicate via Ethernet, and confirming new WirelessGRID-300 bridge list entries were saved, the following ping tests should be done. NOTE After rebooting bridges, the radio link should be established within one minute.

  • Page 38: Step 4A. Check Throughput Of Wirelessgrid-300 Link (Optional)

    WirelessGRID-300 Bridge List for the MAC address of the bridge B, and bridge B should have an entry in its WirelessGRID-300 Bridge List for the MAC address of the bridge A - without correct MAC addresses (bridge authorization) in each side of the link, the bridges will not communicate or let traffic pass.
  • Page 39 Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges these utilities can be found on the main page of the AIRAYA support section of website. http://www.airaya.com/products/productdb/_product_support.asp If you are planning to do meaningful throughput tests, you will need a minimum of 2 test stations with at least 1.6GHz processors and Windows XP, 2000, or the Linux operating...

  • Page 40: Step 5. Field Deployment Of Wirelessgrid-300 Bridges

    Step 5. Field deployment of WirelessGRID-300 bridges It is a good idea for you to become familiar with the product before installing it for the first time. AIRAYA recommends you perform a bench test before deploying any units to the field.

  • Page 41: Appendix A: Weatherproofing Rf Cable Connections

    Airaya Airaya Proven, Fast and Affordable Outdoor Wireless Bridges Appendix A: Weatherproofing RF Cable Connections Step 1. Connecting Cable Assembly to Antenna or Enclosure Attach RF cable assembly to antenna/enclosure by fastening the N-type male connector to the N-type female connector. Notes: Ensure both connectors are clean and dry.

  • Page 42: How To Get Help

    If they are unavailable or unable to answer your questions, then contact AIRAYA directly by one of the methods listed below.

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