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5.725 to 5.850-ghz frequency band for version 2
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Document Number: 862-01881: Issue 7.1
Last Revised: September 17, 2001
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  • Page 1 SC5800 Digital Radio User Manual 5.725 to 5.850-GHz Frequency Band for Version 2 Document Number: 862-01881: Issue 7.1 Last Revised: September 17, 2001 Wave Wireless Networking Division of SPEEDCOM Wireless 7020 Professional Parkway East Sarasota, FL 34240 941-358-9283 941-355-0219 FAX...
  • Page 3 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual Issue Status THIS MANUAL ADDRESS FEATURES SPECIFIC TO VERSION 2 OF THE SPEEDCOM SC5800. PLEASE IGNORE REFERENCE S TO OTHER VERSIONS. The following sections are new additions to Issue 7: • Added new address on cover page •...
  • Page 4 September 17, 2001 Wave Wireless Networking Copyright Statement Wave Wireless Networking products are manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001 specifications. All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. Wave Wireless Networking and SPEEDCOM Wireless Corporation do not take responsibility for any damages incurred due to technical inaccuracies in this document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DC Power Input 2.3.10 Fuse Holder 2.3.11 ON/OFF Switch 2.3.12 Ground Terminal PLANNING System Type Selection 3.1.1 Antenna Selection (SC5800) Site Evaluation Multipath Effects Interference Considerations Micro-cell Backhaul Applications of SC5800 Digital Radios 3.5.1 Setting the Transmitted Power Levels 3.5.2 Frequency Multiplexing...
  • Page 6 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 3.5.3 Antenna Isolation INSTALLATION Customer Furnished Tools and Equipment Indoor Unit 4.2.1 Introduction 4.2.2 Installing the Indoor Unit in a Rack 4.2.3 Connecting a DC Power Supply 4.2.4 Balanced Payload Data 4.2.5 Connecting Auxiliary In/Out (Optional) 4.2.6...
  • Page 7 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.4.1 Main Screen Menus 6.4.2 Main Screen Short -cut Buttons Indoor Unit Configuration 6.5.1 Controls 6.5.2 Menu Items Outdoor Unit Configuration 6.6.1 Controls 6.6.2 Menu Items 6.6.3 OU Station Info 6.6.4 Outdoor Unit Status RF Link Error Status Monitoring 6.7.1...
  • Page 8 APPENDIX C: SETUP OF A PC (WIN 95, 98, NT) TO ALLOW PINGING OF A ‘REMOTE’-CONFIGURED INDOOR UNIT 11.1 IP CONFIGURATION OF THE SC5800 – ROUTING CONFIGURATION 11.2 IP CONFIGURATION OF THE SC5800 – BRIDGING AND ROUTING CONFIGURATION APPENDIX D: SC5800 HARDWARE VERSION 2.X DIFFERENCES, COMPATIBILITY SUMMARY APPENDIX E: FIXED ANTENNAS...
  • Page 9 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual...
  • Page 10 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual List of Abbreviations Built-in-Test Alarm Indication Signal Packet (or Block) Error Rate Direct Current Data Communications Equipment Digital Radio Link Digital Radio Station Data Terminal Equipment Indoor Unit Industrial, Scientific and Medical Light Emitting Diode Loss of signal...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 SC5800 Description The SC5800 is a 5.8 GHz digital radio system that provides short to medium range, point-to-point digital communication with high data security at rates of E1, 2E1 or 4E1. Alternatively, the radio can be software configured to convey T1, 2T1 or 4T1.
  • Page 12 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual Table 1 lists the SC5800 model variants. Table 1. SC5800 model variants Model Number Interfaces Antenna Coupling Antenna Type SC5801 E1/T1 N-type Female Customer supplied 10BaseT Ethernet SC5802 2 x E1 / 2 x T1 N-type Female...

  • Page 13: Technical Description

    Band’ Outdoor Unit transmits in the lower sub-band and receives in the higher sub- band. An SC5800 radio link will use a ‘Low Band’ Outdoor Unit on one end of the link to communicate with a ‘High Band’ Outdoor Unit on the other end.

  • Page 14: Frequency Plans

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 2.2.1 Frequency plans The SC5800 Outdoor Units operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band. The SC5800 has predefined frequency channel plans (termed A, B, C and D). 2.2.1.1 Frequency Channel Plan A, B and C Transmit-to-receive channel spacing for frequency channel plans A, B and C is 69 MHz.

  • Page 15: Rf Power Output Options

    SNMP Management application. 2.2.3 SC5800 Outdoor Unit The SC5800 Outdoor Unit transmits and receives RF through a diplexer interfaced via an RF cable to an external antenna. The unit has a type-N connector for connection to the RF cable used between the OU and the antenna.

  • Page 16: Indoor Unit

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 2.3 Indoor Unit The Indoor Unit is designed for mounting in a 19” rack, occupying a 1U slot, or can be tabletop standing. The Indoor Unit accepts user nE1/nT1 and combines it with Wayside Service Serial Data and IP data to be transmitted across the radio link.
  • Page 17 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual Note: In ALL cases flashing red and orange LEDs imply historic alarm conditions (The alarm can be cleared using the front panel button ‘position 1’: see next section). Reset/Configuration Button The Front Panel Button has the following functionality used to set up a radio (as determined by different LEDs lighting up.

  • Page 18: Service (Wayside) Serial Data Channel

    This port is used for communication with the NMS software or with an SNMP manager to control the SC5800 system. The port must be connected to a serial port (configured for a speed of 115200 bps) on a personal computer to use the NMS software.

  • Page 19: Iu/Ou Link Led

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 2.3.5 IU/OU Link LED This LED indicates if there is a suitable electrical connection between the Indoor and Outdoor Units 2.3.6 IU/OU Data Interconnect RJ45 This receptacle accepts an RJ45 plug that connects to UV-protected STP (Screened twisted pair) cable used between the IU and the OU.

  • Page 20: On/Off Switch

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 2.3.11 ON/OFF Switch This switch is used to control power input to the Indoor Unit (and indirectly the Outdoor Unit). 2.3.12 Ground Terminal This is used to accept connection to an earth strap, terminated with a crimped earth lug.

  • Page 21: Planning

    Antenna polarization can be used to overcome interference. 3.1.1 Antenna Selection (SC5800) The antenna type must be selected before the SC5800 system is to be installed. The chosen antenna must enable the system to operate with sufficient link fade margin without excessive cost and allow the user’s ‘link availability requirements’ to be met.

  • Page 22: Site Evaluation

    3.3 Multipath Effects The SC5800 digital radio operates at frequencies close to 5.8 GHz and can be influenced by the effects of multipath propagation. Understanding these effects will help when installing an SC5800 digital radio link and maximize the reliability of the link.

  • Page 23: Interference Considerations

    3.4 Interference Considerations The ISM frequency bands are used by devices that can cause interfe rence to the SC5800 radio system. Interference can be avoided by careful planning of the system installation. The available methods for providing isolation from interfering radiators are the following: •...

  • Page 24: Micro-Cell Backhaul Applications Of Sc5800 Digital Radios

    RSSI values of the adjacent receivers at the central site. 3.5.2 Frequency Multiplexing The SC5800 offers four frequency channel plans. A radio link requires two channels (one for transmit and one to receive) to provide full-duplex operation. Each radio has a high and a low sub- band, one that it uses for transmission and another for reception.

  • Page 25: Installation

    MIB or the NMS Graphic User Interface to assist with the setup). Perform a functional test and commission the link. Connect to user data. Start the system. Installation of the SC5800 elements is described in the following sections: • Installing the Indoor Unit. •...

  • Page 26: Customer Furnished Tools And Equipment

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.1 Customer Furnished Tools and Equipment The following table lists tools and equipment required to install the SC5800 system. General, IU-to-OU Interconnect • Cable cutting and stripping tools. • Earth lug crimp tools. • 3 mm flat screwdriver - IU to OU power cable.

  • Page 27: Indoor Unit

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.2 Indoor Unit 4.2.1 Introduction This section describes the recommended installation procedure for the Indoor Unit. The Indoor Unit is designed for mounting in the DIN 41494 (19") racking standard and occupies a 1U high slot. Desktop mounting is also possible.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Dc Power Supply

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.2.3 Connecting a DC Power Supply WARNING – See Section 8.4, Power Supply Equipments, page 59 for specification of the power supply. Observing the polarity of the supply, wire up the supplied power connector cable plug and connect it to the DC supply (21 to 56 V) through a minimum 5 A circuit breaker.

  • Page 29: Balanced Payload Data

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.2.4 Balanced Payload Data Assemble the (nE1) / (nT1) payload data input and output cable. See the table below for Indoor Unit connector pin assignments. Connect the payload data cable to the DB25 connector on the front panel of the Indoor Unit.

  • Page 30: Connecting Auxiliary In/Out (Optional)

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.2.5 Connecting Auxiliary In/Out (Optional) The auxiliary in/out port is used to: • Monitor switch-closure events using two isolated inputs. • Control line connections using normally-open and normally-closed relay outputs. Connect the port: Assemble an auxiliary in/out cable using a High-density 15 way D-type male connector according to connector pin assignments shown in Table 4.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Service (Wayside) Serial Channel (Optional)

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.2.6 Connecting the Service (Wayside) Serial Channel (Optional) This ‘clear’ serial channel can transport up to 115,200 bps across the radio link. This channel does not interfere with the payload data channels. The port is configured as DCE.

  • Page 32: Outdoor Unit

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.3 Outdoor Unit Before installing the SC5800 Outdoor Unit, ensure that a suitable mast is used for the antenna and that the Outdoor Unit installation is firmly in position. The pole diameter must be between 50 and 102 mm.

  • Page 33: Interconnection Cable Installation

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.4 Interconnection Cable Installation Follow these steps to install the Indoor Unit to Outdoor Unit interconnection cables. CAUTION DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CABLE STRAPS ON THE CABLES AND DO NOT FASTEN THE STRAP LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE CABLE STRAP ONTO THE CABLES.

  • Page 34: Interconnection Cable Wiring Description

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 4.4.1 INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING DESCRIPTION TOP VIEW (LOCKING TAB UNDERNEATH) RJ-45 PLUG DCE (on INDOOR OUTDOOR UNIT) UNIT) TxD+ RxD-+ TxD- RxD-+ RxD+ TxD+ 4† TxC+ RxC+ 5† TxC- RxC- RxD- TxD- 7† RxC+ TxC+ 8†...

  • Page 35: Antenna Alignment And Software Setup

    Expected receive level based on the chosen system configuration and a pathloss analysis. 5.3 Antenna Alignment 5.3.1 Introduction The SC5800 should be installed on both sites before alignment starts. Perform the following steps at both stations: Switch the Indoor Unit power ON. Install and run the SC5800 NMS Software application.

  • Page 36: Alignment Procedure

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 5.3.2 Alignment Procedure Locate the far site and point the antenna to the antenna at the far site, as accurately as possible using binoculars or a compass. Connect the multimeter to the RSSI connector on the Outdoor Unit using the supplied RSSI test cable and set the multimeter to measure volts.

  • Page 37: Software Setup

    “Diagnostic/Error Monitor” option. Record the results by saving the data to a file. For SNMP access, use a MIB Browser and check the mdrmteRFLinkPerf and mdrmteG826 Performance groups. Record all results on a test record. See Section 5.7, SC5800 Test Record, page 37 for an example.

  • Page 38: Sc5800 Installation Record

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 5.6 SC5800 Installation Record Parameter Unit Site A Site B Site Name Antenna Type RF cable length Meters Lightening protection unit Yes/No Interconnecting cable length Meters Outdoor Unit serial number Indoor Unit serial number Outdoor Unit earthed...

  • Page 39: Sc5800 Test Record

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 5.7 SC5800 Test Record Parameter Unit Site A Site B Frequency channel plan: Transmit A/B/C/D Receive A/B/C/D If D – List Transmit and Receive Frequencies [MHz] Transmitter output power Receiver input level (ON) Volts Receiver input level (ON)
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  • Page 41: Nms Software

    SC5800 System for system installation and commissioning. It connects to a designated NMS Terminal port (labeled Element Manager) on the front panel of the Indoor Unit of a SC5800 Station installation, by means of a serial data interface (this cable is supplied in the IU box).

  • Page 42: Microwave Digital Radio

    6.2.1 Microwave Digital Radio A SC5800 link consists of at least one complementary pair of SC5800 stations that may be extended over longer distances by linking further station pairs in a multiple- hop configuration. A single SC5800 station comprises an Indoor Unit and an...

  • Page 43: Main Screen

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.3 Main Screen Figure 6. RSSI as a function of RF input level This screen displays the names of the stations/sites, their IP addresses and allows you to view or edit the parameters and status for the entire station. Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit details are accessed by using the mouse to select the Indoor Unit and Outdoor Units of the local or remote sites.

  • Page 44: Link Elements Areas

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.3.1 Link Elements Areas The Link Elements Areas on the Main Screen show an abbreviated status of the Indoor and Outdoor Unit interfaces. Move your mouse pointer to each block until a hand appears and click the right mouse button (right click) to see more information on each element.

  • Page 45: Nms Menus

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.4 NMS Menus 6.4.1 Main Screen Menus The following pull-down menus are available from the Main menu: Menu Sub-item Result File Exit Exit from NMS. Options Communications Allows setup of which communications port is used on the PC or Laptop for communication with the Indoor Unit via the front panel Element Manager Serial Port.
  • Page 46 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.4.1.1 Exiting from the NMS: File/Exit You can exit from the NMS as follows: Click on the Exit option from the File pull-down menu on the Main screen. You are prompted for confirmation of the shutdown – answer OK or Cancel to this prompt.

  • Page 47: Main Screen Short-Cut Buttons

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.4.1.4 Remote User Configuration This applies to the same directions above (that is, Section 6.3.1.3, Local User Configuration, page 44) but controls access to the remote station’s MIB. 6.4.2 Main Screen Short-cut Buttons Short-cut buttons are provided to allow quick access to the above menu items.
  • Page 48 Flow Control Default setting is None. 6.5.1.3.5 Stop Bits Default setting is 1 Bit. 6.5.1.4 Relay Scripting (NA for Version 2 releases) Note: THIS MANUAL ADDRESS FEATURES SPECIFIC TO VERSION 2 OF THE SPEEDCOM SC5800 PLEASE IGNORE REFERENCES TO OTHER VERSIONS.
  • Page 49 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual Configure the various alarms that will switch on Indoor Unit relays as required. There are two relays on each Indoor Unit. Each relay can be programmed to switch on based on the occurrence of Payload or RF Link errors detected in the LOCAL/NEAR and/or REMOTE/FAR Indoor Units.

  • Page 50: Menu Items

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.5.2 Menu Items 6.5.2.1 Date/Time Entry In this menu, the user has the option of entering the: • Date (change date using the calendar display) • Time (change time using the spin button on the right-hand side of the control or enter manually).
  • Page 51 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual • Overhead Link Overhead PPP link error: the buffering system of the overhead link Comms Error cannot process data fast enough and received messages have been discarded (the software cannot process the data fast enough). •...
  • Page 52 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.5.2.4 Station Properties In this menu, the user has the option of entering the: • Indoor Unit Station name • IP address of the Indoor Unit • Netmask Note: Use the Apply Changes button once the update in the Indoor Unit is to be made.
  • Page 53 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.5.2.7 Maintenance This screen provides the ability to upgrade the Indoor Unit firmware on the local/near Indoor Unit only. The user selects the file to be uploaded using the Select File button. A file selection dialogue is presented which provides a means to retrieve the file from any directory on any drive.

  • Page 54: Outdoor Unit Configuration

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.6 Outdoor Unit Configuration 6.6.1 Controls 6.6.1.1 Loopback Controls These controls allow you to set the loopbacks on the payload data. • OU Baseband Loopback - Used to loopback the data at baseband processor level in the Outdoor Unit so that incoming user payload data is sent back to the user via the IU/OU interconnection data cable.

  • Page 55: Ou Station Info

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.6.2.1.1 Frequency Channel Plan The SC5800 Radios operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band. The SC5800 has predefined frequency channel plans (termed A, B, C and D). 6.6.2.1.2 Transmit Power The Transmit power ranges from 2 to 24 dBm. There is also a mute setting.

  • Page 56: Rf Link Error Status Monitoring

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.7 RF Link Error Status Monitoring Selected by right-clicking the relevant antenna and choosing the Diagnostics/Error option. 6.7.1 RF Link Status Link Unavailable The RF Link is considered not available (see Link Availability definition on next page).

  • Page 57: Rf Link Error Monitor

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 6.7.2.1 G.826 Thresholds Three G.826 thresholds are provided for each monitored link. Each of these ratios is calculated once every second and will trigger a fault condition if the ratios exceed the programmed thresholds that are: •...
  • Page 58 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual • Severely Errored Seconds Counter - a counter containing the number of seconds containing more than 30% errored blocks since the counters were last cleared. • Background Block Errors Counter - a counter containing the number of blocks received in error excluding those contributing to severely errored seconds since the counters were last cleared.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Information

    3. Section 4 of this manual lists customer furnished equipment that should be used for installing the SC5800 product. 4. There are two options to control the SC5800 product via SNMP. a. One uses any open-standard-compliant SNMP Management package (HP OpenView, SNMPc etc): in this case, one has access to the full compliment of the product's MIB elements.
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  • Page 61: Technical Data

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 8 TECHNICAL DATA 8.1 Environmental Requirements 8.1.1 Outdoor Equipment Operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C Relative humidity: 8-100% Atmospheric pressure: 0.7 to 1.06 kPa Lightning protection ITU-T K.20 8.1.2 Indoor Equipment Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C Relative humidity:...

  • Page 62: Electrical Performance

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 8.5 Electrical Performance 8.5.1 General Characteristics Frequency Range: 5725 to 5850 MHz Data Capacity: E1 (2.048 Mbps), T1 (1.544 Mbps/s) 2E1 : 2T1 4E1 : 4T1 RF Channel Bandwidth: 17 MHz Go/Return spacing: Can be adjusted, as fixed go-return spacing is NOT mandatory in the ISM license-free bands.

  • Page 63: Rf Interface

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 8.5.3 RF Interface Transmitted Power +2 to +24 dBm, software adjustable (incl. mute) Receiver Sensitivity: 4E1/4T1: -88dBm for PER = 10 Maximum Receive Level: -30dBm 8.5.4 Payload Data Interfaces 8.5.4.1 1, 2 or 4 (i.e., nE1) Interface Data Rate: Full duplex E1 (2.048Mbit/s), 2E1 or 4E 1...

  • Page 64: Auxiliary Input Interface (Contact Closure)

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 8.5.5 Auxiliary Input Interface (CONTACT CLOSURE) Number of Inputs: Maximum voltage: Logical zero: Short from input to return pin Logical one: Open input to return pin 8.5.6 Auxiliary Output Interface Number of outputs: States: Normally -open and normally-closed...
  • Page 65 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual The following table lists information to assist the user to select cables to be used between the Indoor and Outdoor Units. Interconnecting cable Data General Requirements This is a standard FTP Cat 5 cable that is STP (FTP) 4 Pairs Solid Cat 5, PVC FR UV protected Polifin H2/J263/904 ‘upjacketed’...

  • Page 66: Ordering Information

    Complete link requires two radios: one must be High Band (HB) and the other a Low Band (LB). • SC5800 operates from 21 - 56 VDC. For operation using AC power, please order item # 651-03864 (Bench AC Power Supply). •...
  • Page 67 SC5800 High Band Outdoor Unit - Spare Part 651-03868 SC5800 NMS Software Disk - Spare Part 651-03809 SC5800 ODU Pole Mounting Kit - Spare Part 862-01881 SC5800 Digital Radio System User Manual - Spare Part 660-03405 SC5800 Cable Assembly: RSSI Test Loom - Spare Part...
  • Page 68 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual SC5800 Ordering Information: Note: For Terminal part numbers, see page 64. Each SC5800 radio includes the following: Part No Description 651-03810ET1 or SC5800 Indoor Unit: 1xE1/T1or 2xE1/T1 or 4xE1/T1 651-03810ET2 or 651-03810ET4 651-03806HB SC5800 Outdoor unit 651-03806LB 651-03809...

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Element Manager Port Point-To-Point Serial Communications Setup

    This appendix summarizes how to set up a network connection (using PPP) between a computer and the SC5800 Indoor Unit’s Element Manager port. It lists how the connection can be setup and configured to allow data transfer and SNMP-based control of the SC5800 Indoor Unit.

  • Page 70: Adding A Modem: Windows Nt

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 9.1 Adding a Modem: Windows NT 1. When working with a PC running a Windows NT, add a modem using the following screen as a guideline. Click the Modems icon. 2. Verify your modem, or click Add to include another modem.
  • Page 71 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 3. Follow the directions in the screen capture below and click Next. 4. Locate the manufacturer and model of your modem and click Next.
  • Page 72 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 5. Windows verifies the modem selected. Select the option on which you want to install the port (i.e., Selected ports option). When the COM port has been selected, click Next. When completed, click Finish.
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  • Page 74: Adding Dial-Up Networking: Windows Nt

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 9.2 Adding Dial-up Networking: Windows NT 9.2.1 To add dial-up networking 1. From the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. The following screen will be displayed. Next, double-click the Dial-up Networking icon (as displayed in the screen capture below).
  • Page 75 3. Whether COM1 or COM2 is selected from the RAS Capable Devices drop-down list (see previous screen, setup the connection using the following screens as a guideline. This allows establishment of a PPP connection between the computer and the SC5800 Indoor Unit’s Element Manager port.
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  • Page 79: Adding A Modem: Windows 95/98

    SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 9.3 Adding a Modem: Windows 95/98 1. When working with a PC running a Windows 95/98, add a modem using the following screens as a guide. 2. Use the mdmnull.inf to add a serial cable modem connection capability to the PC or...
  • Page 80 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual 3. Once setup, use the following screens to set up the COM port’s parameters.

  • Page 81: Adding Dial-Up Networking: Windows 95/98

    1. After adding the modem, set up the connection properties using the following screens as a guide. This will allow establishment of a PPP connection between the computer and the SC5800 Indoor Unit’s Element Manager port. A Null_Modem connection option as shown below will be created. If one doesn’t exist, double-click the Make New...
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  • Page 83: Appendix B: Management Of The Sc5800

    GA) provides extensive management functions on site and, via the microwave radio link, can be used to access the SC5800 station on the opposite side of the link. The SC5800 NMS-GA is a software application that runs on a PC workstation such as a laptop or notebook computer that is connected to an SC5800 Indoor Unit (IU) serial port (DB9 DTE) or an Ethernet connection (10BaseT DTE) (both accessed via the IU front-panel).
  • Page 84 SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual There are three principle requirements to use SNMP with the SC5800 Radio Stations. 1. A Management Station that runs a SNMP Management Software package that is installed on a networked or stand-alone PC that can be connected to an Indoor Unit either using a serial connection or an Ethernet connection.

  • Page 85: The Mib Elements - Oid (Object Id) Descriptions

    SC5800 User Manual 10.2 The MIB Elements – OID (Object ID) DESCRIPTIONS Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6 1.3.6.1 internet 1.3.6.1.4 private 1.3.6.1.4.1 enterprises 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316 Wave Wireless 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1 products 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1 digitalradio 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1 mdrmte 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1 mdrmtePerformance 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.1 mdrmtePayloadPerf 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.1.1...
  • Page 86 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description header format. MdrmteRSSI † 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.2.2 Gauge read-only A dBm value representative of the received signal level. The value detected is representative of the level that would be measured should a CW signal...
  • Page 87 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.2.10 mdrmteBkgrndBlkErrRatioExceeded INTEGER read-only The BBER is a ratio of the number of uncorrectable blocks/packets received to the total number of packets received. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.2.11 MdrmteMinorPERExceeded INTEGER read-only This parameter indicates if the...
  • Page 88 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.3.4 mdrmteUnavailableSeconds Counter read-only A period of unavailable time begins at the onset of ten consecutive SES events. These ten seconds are considered to be part of unavailable time. A new period...
  • Page 89 Outdoor Unit. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.2 mdrmteBandPlan INTEGER read-write The SC5800 Outdoor Units operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band. The SC5800 has predefined frequency channel plans (termed A, B, C and D). Refer to the User's manual for details on defined frequencies.
  • Page 90 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description degradation can be expected when operating using channel plan D mode and the chosen frequencies are close to the sub-band edges i.e. a choice of one of the high frequencies in...
  • Page 91 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description defines the receive frequency of the Outdoor Unit. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.13 mdrmteNonAutoBandPlan INTEGER read-write Same as mdrMTEBandPlan setting in this MIB group except “auto recovery” is not enabled - this allows control of the Outdoor Unit frequencies without the “auto recovery”...
  • Page 92 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description memory - limited to 14 characters in length. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.4.2 mdrmteIUSerialNumber DisplayString read-only An electronic serial number is read from the Indoor Unit - this number is unique for each IU and is derived from an IC that is used within the product.
  • Page 93 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description allow storage of the Indoor Unit's bar code serial number (as seen on the outside of the on the outside of product's housing). 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.4.15 mdrmteIndoorUnitPCBrevision† DisplayString read-write "This is a numeric entry code...
  • Page 94 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description undeclared, unused messages). 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.1.3 mdrmteOutdoorUnitResetType INTEGER read-only This message is read from the Outdoor Unit and identifies the last reason for a reset within the 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.1.4 mdrmteOutdoorUnitLockDetect INTEGER read-only The transmit RF synthesizer,...
  • Page 95 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description received traps. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.3.1. mdrmteTrapManagerComm DisplayString read-write This is the “SNMP community name” used for dispatch of traps. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.3.1. mdrmteTrapManagerActive INTEGER read-write Defines whether a particular Trap Manager is active or inactive.
  • Page 96 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description IT IS UPDATED IN NON - VOLATILE MEMORY AND GETS ACCEPTED BY THE INDOOR UNIT’S IP STACK AS A VALID ADDRESS). 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.4.2 mdrmteEthernetNetMask IpAddress read-write The netmask associated with the Ethernet port.
  • Page 97 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description users. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.4.6.1.7 mdrmteUserDelete INTEGER write-only In security -enabled mode, allows an administrator to delete users. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.4.7 mdrmteRFLinkIPAddress IpAddress read-write PPP IP address for the RF Link. The user need not adjust this parameter.
  • Page 98 SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.4 mdrmteRelay1Reserved INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.5 mdrmteRelay1CurrentState INTEGER read-write The current state of the relay. Used to activate/deactivate a relay. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.6 mdrmteRelay1ScriptTable SEQUENCE 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.6.1 mdrmteRelay1ScriptEntry SYNTAX mdrmteRelay1ScriptIndex † 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.6.1. INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.6.1. mdrmteRelay1ScriptID...

  • Page 99: The Mib Elements - Trap Descriptions

    SC5800 User Manual Object ID Group Object Type Access Description the closed state, most probably in terms of the equipment connected to it. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.6.1.2 mdrmteOptoInput1State INTEGER read-only Indicates if the opto input contact-closure input is active (on) or not (off).
  • Page 100 SC5800 User Manual MdrmteTrapFlashEraseFail: Informational Indicates failure to erase Application flash. MdrmteTrapFirmwareUpgradePass: Indicates that firmware was uploaded Informational successfully. MdrmteTrapFirmwareUpgradeFail: Indicates that there was a firmware upload failure. Informational MdrmteTrapInterstationCommsTimeOut: Major Indicates an interstation communications timeout. MdrmteTrapInterstationCommsInvalidRespons Indicates a communications error on the e: Minor interstation overhead link.
  • Page 101 SC5800 User Manual MdrmteTrapOUEepromWrite: Minor Indicates there was an attempt to write to the Outdoor Unit EEPROM. mdrmteTrapOUSetTxPower: Informational Indicates there was an attempt to change the transmit power. MdrmteTrapOUSetPNCode – NA Deprecated. MdrmteTrapOUSetAutoRecovery Indicates there was an attempt to change the “auto recovery”...

  • Page 103: Appendix C: Setup Of A Pc (Win 95, 98, Nt) To Allow Pinging Of A 'Remote'-Configured Indoor Unit

    PINGING OF A ‘REMOTE’-CONFIGURED INDOOR UNIT The following diagram shows the default (factory) network IP addresses assigned to the various network ports on the SC5800 System: ROUTING CONFIGURATION 11.1 IP CONFIGURATION OF SC5800 – ROUTING CONFIGURATION SC5800 - ROUTING CONFIGURATION WIRELESS...
  • Page 104 SC5800 User Manual NOTE DO NOT ALLOW AN RF LINK TO ESTABLISH BEFORE DOING A PING on the remote IU (with 10.11.1.2 as an IP address) - if the RF link was established before, use the front panel button "position 3" to reset the IU before attempting to ping.

  • Page 105: Ip Configuration Of The Sc5800 - Bridging And Routing Configuration

    11.2 IP CONFIGURATION OF SC5800 – BRIDGING AND ROUTING CONFIGURATION The following diagram shows the default (factory) network IP addresses assigned to the various network ports on the SC5800 System: BRIDGING AND ROUTING CONFIGURATION. SC5800 - BRIDGING OR ROUTING DEFAULT CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 106 SC5800 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Summary

    12 APPENDIX D: SC5800 HARDWARE VERSION 2.X DIFFERENCES, COMPATIBILITY SUMMARY Version 1 hardware (Indoor and Outdoor Units) is incompatible with Version 2.x hardware. Note: THIS MANUAL ADDRESS FEATURES SPECIFIC TO VERSION 2 OF THE SPEEDCOM SC5800 PLEASE IGNORE REFERENCES TO OTHER VERSIONS. •...

  • Page 108: Appendix E: Fixed Antennas

    SC5800 User Manual 13 APPENDIX E: FIXED ANTENNAS The table below identifies the distances where the 1mW/cm exposure limits may be exceeded during continuous transmission using the proposed fixed antennas. Manufacturer Type Model Gain Numeric Channel Peak Power Calculated Minimum RF Exposure...

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