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Summary of Contents for Wavespan Stratum 100
- Page 1 Stratum 100 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Installation Maintenance Guide...
- Page 2 Any information referred to herein is furnished under license with Wavespan Corporation and may only be used, copied, transmitted, stored, or printed in accordance with the terms of such license.
- Page 3 During installation use caution to avoid excess exposures to directed antenna radiation within 3 feet of the front of the antenna. The transmit power output from the Stratum 100 is less than 15 milliwatts. However, after the gain of the standard 18-inch square antenna, the Effective Radiated Power is approximately 5.2 watts.
- Page 4 When rack mounting your Stratum 100, you should the following precautions for safety and to ensure proper operation of the equipment: The maximum ambient temperature for the Stratum 100 IDU is 50degrees C. Care should be taken that when installed in a rack, whether closed or open, the ambient temperature within the rack should not exceed 50 degrees C.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Attaching the Cables Weatherproofing the Outdoor Connectors Step 3. Installing the IDUs Environmental Requirements Unpacking and Installing the Hardware Attaching the Power Cable Accessing the User Interface Software Setting up the Second IDU • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Contents... - Page 6 Using Telnet and a Web Browser Remote Access through the Modem on the AUX Port PPP Access Through the AUX Port Accessing a Stratum 100 From its Remote Companion Stratum 100 (Through the Wireless Link) Using SNMP Dialing Out with Alarms using SNMP...
- Page 7 Checking Software Versions and Configuration Installation Problems Other Common Problems Contacting Technical Support … Through Your Reseller or Dealer … Through Wavespan Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................ 57 Index ..........................59 • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Contents...
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Page 9: About This Manual
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing a Wavespan Stratum 100 wireless Ethernet bridge. Whom This Manual is Intended For Additional Reading How This Manual Is Organized Conventions • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide About this Manual... -
Page 11: Introduction
Mbps connectivity with fiber reliability. The Stratum 100 transports all Ethernet traffic types in addition to providing connection for two T1 channels. A standard configuration Stratum 100 link is shipped with a pair of Indoor Units (IDUs) and Outdoor Units (ODUs). The standard configuration ODUs include integrated 18-inch square flat antennas and two-axis adjustable antenna mounts. - Page 12 Typical system configuration, showing the two ODUs, mounted on the roofs of two adjacent buildings and the associated IDUs located inside the buildings. In topological (logical) terms, the Stratum 100 is simply a bridge between two subnets of your network as shown in the diagram below.
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Page 13: Installation
Installation Installation Overview The steps required to install the Stratum 100 are described below. The first step requires engineering experience and knowledge that is beyond the scope of this book. Preliminary Preparation: The Path Survey & Cable Installation Before beginning installation, you must have a path survey completed, including line-of-sight path planning, antenna supports, and pre-installation preparation. -
Page 14: Step 5. Connecting To Ethernet
Step 8. Connecting to a PBX or other T1 device. The Stratum 100 can be used to provide two high-speed T1 connections between buildings. These T1 channels can be used to interconnect PBXs, channel banks, video codecs or other T1 devices, channelized or unchannelized. -
Page 15: Step 1. Installing And Mounting The Odus
(.10 - .25 inch) between the ends. Select the proper size hose clamp and install the rubber collar securely on the mast. This collar is used to hold the weight of the during installation and antenna alignment. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation... -
Page 16: Grounding The Odu And Mast
For electrical protection it is important that the Stratum 100 Indoor and are grounded to an earth ground that does not have a voltage difference between the Indoor... -
Page 17: Step 2. Installing The Cabling From The Idus To The Odus
Weatherproofing the Outdoor Connectors Wrap the outdoor Tx and Rx coaxial connectors using CoaxSeal or similar weatherproofing tape to create a sealed moisture barrier around the connectors after they are tightened on the ODU. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation... -
Page 18: Step 3. Installing The Idus
Make sure the ON/OFF switch is OFF or “0”. Attach the AC power cord to the rear of the unit and plug it into a grounded AC outlet. Do not turn the power on until you have connected the management console (described below). • • Installation Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... - Page 19 • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation...
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Page 20: Accessing The User Interface Software
RJ-45 CONSOLE port wiring to standard COM port wiring. To perform the initial setup of the Stratum 100, you must connect a PC system running a VT- 100 terminal emulator such as the HyperTerminal utility. The communications settings for the console terminal must be: •... - Page 21 First, set the correct date and time. This time should be very accurate as it will be used as a time stamp for the bridging functions of the Stratum 100. The text fields displayed on this screen that are informational only. However it is useful to have correct values set here.
- Page 22 • The System Administrator field is a text string that contains the name of the administrator responsible for this Stratum 100 unit. • The Device Name and Device Location simply specify text strings that identify this IDU/ODU combination. • The Link Description and Circuit Identifier describe the location and circuit of the wireless link.
- Page 23 Set the Antenna Aiming field to be Enabled. Press Ctrl A to apply your changes. Use the down arrow to move to the Ok field and press Enter to leave this menu. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation...
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Page 24: Setting Up The Second Idu
Setting up the Second IDU The second IDU unit should be installed and configured in exactly the same way. Note that you must use the same Link ID for the second IDU. • • Installation Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 25: Step 4. Aiming The Antennas
330 feet to 5 miles. This provides maximum throughput with full link reliability. For longer link distances a Wavespan 5800 system with the standard 18 inch flat antennas can be configured in software to operate using lower modulation levels, operating with slightly reduced throughput over longer distances with full reliability. -
Page 26: Aiming The First Antenna
It is important to check signal strength and link performance before using the link for ‘live’ network traffic. This will ensure that your line-of-sight path and antenna aiming are satisfactory. To check signal strength, connect to the user interface of either Stratum 100 unit (as described starting on page 12). -
Page 27: Canceling Antenna Aiming Mode
256-QAM operation. For lower level modulation the minimum RSSI values are shown above. A Wavespan Stratum 100 link, with the standard 18-inch antenna or an optional higher gain parabolic antenna, must be set up to meet the minimum RSSI values in this table in order to deliver specified reliability in all weather conditions. -
Page 28: Bringing The Link Up
Up. Choose [ ^Apply ] to save your change, and then choose [ ^OK ] to return to the Main Menu screen. • • Installation Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 29: If There Are Problems
If there are Problems… • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation... -
Page 30: Step 5. Connecting To Ethernet
Connecting Ethernet to the Other IDU Connect the Ethernet cable to the second IDU in the same manner as the first one. Use the console port to set the Ethernet parameters. • • Installation Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 31: Verifying Ethernet Connectivity
[ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To verify Ethernet connectivity, enter the IP address of the remote Stratum 100 in the Target IP Addr: field. Set the Timeout value with the number of seconds to perform the ping test. Pings will be sent once per second for the specified time. -
Page 32: Step 6. Verifying Correct System Operation
Use the down arrow to go to OK and press Enter to leave the screen. Checking that Packets are Transmitting From the Main Menu, use the down arrow to move to the Reports.. selection. Press Enter to display the Reports Menu. • • Installation Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... - Page 33 Note that Ethernet packets and RF packets are not the same thing, because of the different transmission requirements of the two media. Use the down arrow to move to Cancel and press Enter to leave this report screen. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation...
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Page 34: Step 7. (Optional) Installing A Modem Or Other Device On The Aux Port
Step 7. (Optional) Installing a Modem or other Device on the AUX Port The AUX port on the back of the Stratum 100 is a standard RJ45 connector. You may connect any standard modem to that port. You can then manage the Stratum 100 by dialing directly into the modem. -
Page 35: Step 8. Connecting To A Pbx
Step 8. Connecting to a PBX • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Installation... -
Page 37: Maintaining And Monitoring The Stratum 100
Stratum 100 Understanding the LEDs on the Front Panel On the front panel of the Stratum 100 are LEDs that provide a quick verification that the unit is operating correctly. The LEDs are also discussed in more detail in the Troubleshooting section, beginning on page xx. - Page 38 Stratum 100 IDU units (both units, if the wireless link is not available). Note: It is important to use the DB-9 adapter supplied by Wavespan, even if you use a DB-9 to DB-25 adapter to match your PC or laptop COM port. The adapter supplied by Wavespan converts the RJ-45 CONSOLE port wiring to standard COM port wiring.
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Page 39: Using Telnet And A Vt100 Terminal Emulator
Using Telnet and a VT100 Terminal Emulator If you have configured an IP address for your Stratum 100, you can access it using Telnet. To do this, simply use your standard Telnet utility and specify the IP address of the Stratum 100. -
Page 40: Using Telnet And A Web Browser
Using Telnet and a Web Browser You can also access the Stratum 100 interface using Telnet and a Web browser. Simply specify the IP address of the Stratum 100 in the Address field of your browser, and the HTML interface will appear: <<screen shot>>... -
Page 41: Remote Access Through The Modem On The Aux Port
Remote Access through the Modem on the AUX Port If you have connected an optional modem to the AUX port, you can access the Stratum 100 remotely by dialing in to the modem. Once the dial connection is established, you will see the... -
Page 42: Ppp Access Through The Aux Port
[ Dial Out ] [ Hangup ] ----------------------------- Secrets File ----------------------------------- -------------------------------- Options ------------------------------------- Link Status: [ ^Apply ] [ ^OK ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <<description of fields>> • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 43: Accessing A Stratum 100 From Its Remote Companion Stratum 100 (Through The Wireless Link)
Stratum 100 (Through the Wireless Link) If you are connected to a Stratum 100 IDU, and the wireless link is up, you can log in to the companion Stratum 100 by choosing the System Admin.. command from the main menu. -
Page 44: Using Snmp
Using SNMP Once the Stratum 100 is installed, you can use SNMP to manage and monitor it. To enable traps by your SNMP manager, you must first access the Stratum 100 through some other method (e.g. through the console port) and configure SNMP access. - Page 45 Baud Rate: [9600 ] Stop Bits: [1] Parity: [None] Handshake: [None Data Bits: [8] [ ^Apply ] [ ^OK ] [ ^Cancel ] <<description of fields>> • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100...
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Page 46: Navigating In The Vt100 User Interface
Type CTRL C to EXIT the display of this screen and go back to the previous screen. If you had not applied any changes, they will not be retained after exiting the current screen. • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 47: Navigating In The Html Interface
A variety of reports and statistics are provided to help you check system performance and manage the Stratum 100. From the Main Menu, use the down arrow to move to the Reports.. selection. Press Enter to display the Reports Menu. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100... -
Page 48: Checking That Packets Are Going Over The Wireless Link
Ctrl U to update the counters. Choosing RF Pkt Interval will display a screen that shows packet intervals. <<??>> • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 49: Checking That Packets Are Being Bridged To/From The Ethernet Link
Checking that Packets are Being Bridged to/from the Ethernet Link From the Reports Menu, use the down arrow to go to LAN Status and press Enter to display that report. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100... - Page 50 03:15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Page Up ] [ Page Down ] [ Home ] [ End ] [ ^Update ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tx Error Intvls • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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Page 51: Checking The Status Of The T1 Link
[ Page Up ] [ Page Down ] [ Home ] [ End ] [ ^Update ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checking the Status of the T1 Link Reports T1 Channel 1 Status / T1 Channel 2 Status • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100... - Page 52 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Page Up ] [ Page Down ] [ Home ] [ End ] [ ^Update ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T1 Channel 1 Statistics • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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Page 53: Setting Security Parameters
By default, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. To change this … <<Susan, I couldn’t find this on any of the current screens.>> • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100... -
Page 54: Checking Incoming Calls On The Aux Port
Client IP Address Access Level Login Time --------------- ----------------- ------------ --------------------- [*RS-232 SUPERUSER 1999-03-15,15:09:25.0 ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusting T1 Settings System Admin T1 Config • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 55: Adjusting The Ppp Parameters For Directly Connected Devices On The Aux Port
----------------------------- Secrets File ----------------------------------- -------------------------------- Options ------------------------------------- Link Status: [ ^Apply ] [ ^OK ] [ ^Cancel ] Changing the Communication Settings on the Console Port • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100... - Page 56 Baud Rate: [9600 ] Stop Bits: [1] Parity: [None] Handshake: [None Data Bits: [8] Auto Logout (min): [30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ^Apply ] [ ^OK ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • • Maintaining and Monitoring the Stratum 100 Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Strategies To troubleshoot problems with the Stratum 100, do the following steps to isolate the location of the problem: Check the LEDs on both IDU units Check the current alarms and events for both IDU units Look at the reports and status info in the Reports menu for both IDU units <<Is this approach useful? Suggestions for steps to follow? –HH>>... -
Page 58: Diagnosing Problems Using The Leds On The Front Panel
Diagnosing Problems using the LEDs on the Front Panel On the front panel of the Stratum 100 are LEDs that provide important status information. Normal Display: … which Indicates: Error Display: … which Indicates: Name Status No alarms or events. -
Page 59: Clearing Old Alarms And Events
Use the down arrow to go to the Clear All Alarms item. Press Enter. Use the down arrow to go to the Clear All Events item. Press Enter. Use the down arrow to go to OK and press Enter to leave the screen. • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Troubleshooting... -
Page 60: Understanding The Different Alarm And Event Messages
ODU Link Failure Loss of Signal Failure Loss of Frame Failure Alarm Indication Signal Antenna Aiming Started This event happens when someone has set antenna aiming mode from either end of the link. • • Troubleshooting Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 61: Running Diagnostics
[ View Power-On-Self-Test Results ] [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reviewing the Results of the Startup Diagnostics -------------------------- Power-Up Diagnostics Results ----------------------- Test Result ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Data Processor Framer Memory..Passed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Troubleshooting... -
Page 62: Checking Software Versions And Configuration
[ ^Cancel ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Resetting the Stratum 100s Restoring Default Configurations Installation Problems Signal Strength Too Low – aiming problems Link Down No data exchanging – bad hash code? Other Common Problems • • Troubleshooting Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide... -
Page 63: Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support … Through Your Reseller or Dealer If you purchased your Stratum 100 through a reseller or dealer, you should contact them directly for support. … Through Wavespan If you are still having problems after consulting this manual, contact us at our Web site at: http://www.wavespan.com... -
Page 65: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications • • Stratum 100 Installation and Maintenance Guide Appendix A: Technical Specifications... -
Page 67: Index
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