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  • Page 1 MDR5800 User Manual MDR5800 Digital Radio User Manual Document Number: 862-01881 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 1...
  • Page 2 MDR5800 User Manual Issue Status Issue Revised Pages/Amendments General – terminology definition PER used instead of BER to remove interpretation ambiguity between Block Error Rate and Bit Error Rate. Note Block (equivalent to packet) concept is still maintained within sections describing G.826 parameters to maintain consistency with G.826 terminology.
  • Page 3 MDR5800 User Manual Publication Number: 862-01881 Issue 6 April 2001 © 1999 Tellumat (Pty) Limited The information contained herein is the property of Tellumat (Pty) Limited and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced, used or disclosed except as authorised by contract or other written permission.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Fuse Holder 2.3.11 ON/OFF Switch 2.3.12 Ground Terminal PLANNING System Type Selection 3.1.1 Antenna selection (MDR5800) Site Evaluation Multipath Effects Interference Considerations Microcell Backhaul Applications of MDR5800 Digital Radios 3.5.1 Setting the Transmitted Power Levels 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 4...
  • Page 5 MDR5800 User Manual 3.5.2 Frequency Multiplexing 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 6 MDR5800 User Manual Main Screen 6.3.1 Link Elements Areas NMS Menus 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...
  • Page 7 INDOOR UNIT 11.1 IP CONFIGURATION OF THE MDR5800 – ROUTING CONFIGURATION 11.2 IP CONFIGURATION OF THE MDR5800 – BRIDGING AND ROUTING CONFIGURATION APPENDIX D: MDR5800 HARDWARE VERSION 1, 2.X DIFFERENCES, COMPATIBILITY SUMMARY APPENDIX E: FIXED ANTENNAS 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 7...
  • Page 8 MDR5800 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 9: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION MDR5800 Description The MDR5800 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. The radio can also be configured to bridge or route IP via a 10BaseT Ethernet port.
  • Page 10 MDR5800 User Manual Table 1 lists the MDR5800 model variants. Table 1. MDR5800 model variants Model Number Interfaces Antenna Coupling Antenna Type MDR5800-ET1 E1/T1 N-type Female Customer supplied 10BaseT Ethernet MDR5800-ET2 2 x E1 / 2 x T1 N-type Female...

  • Page 11: Technical Description

    Outdoor Unit transmits in the lower sub-band and receives in the higher sub-band. An MDR5800 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 12: Frequency Plans

    MDR5800 User Manual 2.2.1 Frequency plans The MDR5800 Outdoor Units operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band. The MDR5800 has predefined frequency channel plans (termed A, B, C and 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 13: Rf Power Output Options

    2.2.3 MDR5800 Outdoor Unit The MDR5800 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 14: Indoor Unit

    MDR5800 User Manual Indoor Unit The Indoor Unit is designed for mounting in a 19” rack, occupying a 1U slot, or can be table-top 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 15 MDR5800 User Manual 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 setup a radio (as determined by different LEDs lighting up.

  • Page 16: Service (Wayside) Serial Data Channel

    This port is used for communication with the NMS software or with an SNMP manager to control the MDR5800 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 17: Iu/Ou Link Led

    MDR5800 User Manual IU/OU Power Interconnect DC In ON/OFF Switch IU/OU Data Fuse Interconnect RJ45 Holder IU/OU Link LED Auxiliary IO Ground Terminal Figure 3. Indoor Unit Rear Panel 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...

  • Page 18: Dc Power Input

    MDR5800 User Manual and controlled. The outputs are used to indicate alarm or other states selected by the operator via the NMS or a SNMP Management Station. 2.3.9 DC Power Input This connector (socket) is used for power input to the IU. The connection is made using 2-core cable.
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  • Page 20: Planning

    This chapter is aimed at management and planning staff to enable them to assess the requirements for installing an MDR5800 digital radio link. System Type Selection The MDR5800 system uses an Outdoor Unit with a type-N RF output for connection to a range of antennas. The MDR5800 is aimed at FCC regulated markets.

  • Page 21: Site Evaluation

    Multipath Effects The MDR5800 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 MDR5800 digital radio link and maximise the reliability of the link.

  • Page 22: Interference Considerations

    Interference Considerations The ISM frequency bands are used by devices that can cause interference to the MDR5800 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 23: Microcell Backhaul Applications Of Mdr5800 Digital Radios

    3.5.2 Frequency Multiplexing The MDR5800 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. Terminology definition: the ‘High-band Outdoor Unit’...
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  • 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 MDR5800 elements is described in the following sections: • Installing the Indoor Unit. •...

  • Page 26: Customer Furnished Tools And Equipment

    MDR5800 User Manual Customer Furnished Tools and Equipment The following table lists tools and equipment required to install the MDR5800 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

    MDR5800 User Manual 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

    MDR5800 User Manual 4.2.3 Connecting a DC Power Supply WARNING – See section 8.4 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

    MDR5800 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)

    MDR5800 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)

    MDR5800 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

    MDR5800 User Manual Outdoor Unit Before installing the MDR5800 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

    MDR5800 User Manual 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

    MDR5800 User Manual 4.4.1 INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING DESCRIPTION TOP VIEW (LOCKING TAB UNDERNEATH) RJ-45 PLUG DTE (on DCE (on Wiring INDOOR OUTDOOR UNIT) UNIT) TxD+ RxD- Orange/White TxD- RxD+ White/Orange RxD+ TxD+ Green/White TxC+ RxC+ Blue/White 4† TxC- RxC- White/Blue 5†...
  • Page 35 MDR5800 User Manual NOTE † VERSION 1 AND 2 RELEASES OF THE HARDWARE (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR UNITS) CANNOT BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY. FOR VERSION 2 IU & OU HARDWARE, USE OF TxC+, TxC-, RxC+, RxC- FALLS AWAY AND ONLY TWO (2) TWISTED PAIRS ARE REQUIRED.

  • Page 36: Antenna Alignment And Software Setup

    Antenna Alignment 5.3.1 Introduction The MDR5800 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 MDR5800 NMS Software application. Configure the radio channel plan as required.

  • Page 37: Alignment Procedure

    MDR5800 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 38: Software Setup

    Functional Test After completing the physical installation of the Indoor Units, antennas, Outdoor Units and the interconnection cables, you need to commission the system. This procedure describes how to set up the minimum requirements for successful MDR5800 system operation. 5.5.1...
  • Page 39 MDR5800 User Manual Record all results on a test record. See MDR5800 Test Record, section 5.7 for an example. 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Mdr5800 Installation Record

    MDR5800 User Manual MDR5800 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 Yes/No...

  • Page 41: Mdr5800 Test Record

    MDR5800 User Manual MDR5800 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 43: Nms Software

    (this cable is supplied in the IU box). The NMS communicates with SNMP agent software that is contained in each MDR5800 Indoor Unit. The NMS communicates with the agent’s software: the software enables a unit to interpret MIB (Management Information Base) commands via SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).

  • Page 44: Microwave Digital Radio

    6.2.1 Microwave Digital Radio A MDR link consists of at least one complementary pair of MDR5800 stations that may be extended over longer distances by linking further station pairs in a multiple- hop configuration. A single MDR5800 station comprises an Indoor Unit and an Outdoor Unit interconnected by a data cable (CAT5) and a 2-core DC supply cable.

  • Page 45: Main Screen

    MDR5800 User Manual Main Screen 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 46: Link Elements Areas

    MDR5800 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 47: Nms Menus

    MDR5800 User Manual 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 48 MDR5800 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 49: Main Screen Short-Cut Buttons

    MDR5800 User Manual 6.4.1.4 Remote User Configuration As above, 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. Indoor Unit Configuration The Indoor Units have graphical interface controls that allow you to configure the following items: •...
  • Page 50 MDR5800 User Manual 6.5.1.1.2 T1 Port Line Code Default setting is B8ZS. However, it can be set to either B8ZS or AMI. 6.5.1.2 Payload Error Monitoring Term Name Description Alarm Indication This is an all 1’s detection, incoming to the Signal equipment on the payload tributaries.
  • Page 51 MDR5800 User Manual 6.5.1.4 Relay Scripting (NA for Version 1, 2 releases) 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 52: Menu Items

    MDR5800 User Manual 6.5.2 Menu Items 6.5.2.1 Date/Time Entry In his 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 53 MDR5800 User Manual configuration or data corruption) or break detected (line shorted causing permanent break or corruption). • 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 54 MDR5800 User Manual Use the Clear button to clear alarm indicators. 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 Use the Apply Changes button once the update in the Indoor Unit is to be made.
  • Page 55 MDR5800 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 56: Outdoor Unit Configuration

    MDR5800 User Manual 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 57: Ou Station Info

    6.6.2.1.1 Frequency Channel Plan The MDR Radios operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band. The MDR5800 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 58: Rf Link Error Status Monitoring

    MDR5800 User Manual 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). Frame Unlock RF link only.

  • Page 59: Rf Link Error Monitor

    MDR5800 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 60 MDR5800 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.
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  • Page 62: Maintenance Information

    3. Section 4 of this manual lists customer furnished equipment that should be used for installing the MDR product. 4. There are two options to control the MDR5800 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 64: Technical Data

    MDR5800 User Manual 8 TECHNICAL DATA 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: 5-90% Lightning protection: ITU-T K.20...

  • Page 65: General Characteristics

    MDR5800 User Manual 8.5.1 General Characteristics Frequency Range: 5725 to 5850 MHz Data Capacity: E1 (2048 Mbps), T1 (1544 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 licence-free bands.

  • Page 66: Rf Interface

    MDR5800 User Manual 8.5.3 RF Interface Transmitted Power +2 to +24 dBm, software adjustable (incl. mute) Receiver Sensitivity: 4E1/4T1 : -87dBm 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 4E1...

  • Page 67: Auxiliary Input Interface (Contact Closure)

    MDR5800 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 68 MDR5800 User Manual Interconnecting cable Data South Africa This is a standard FTP Cat 5 cable that is STP (FTP) 4 Pairs Solid Cat 5, PVC FR UV protected Polifin ‘upjacketed’ with suitable H2/J263/904 Outer Black. Outer diameter of cable : 7.3mm ± 0.5mm.

  • Page 69: Ordering Information

    651-03867 MDR 5800 Upgrade 1xE1/T1 to 4xE1/T1 The MDR5800 uses standard CAT5 Ethernet cable and RJ-45 connectors for connecting the Indoor Unit to the Outdoor Unit. A two-wire power cable is also required between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit. Note Screened Cat5 cable and UV resistant cables are recommended for long term outdoor use.
  • Page 70 MDR5800 NMS Software Disk - Spare Part 651-03809 MDR5800 ODU Pole Mounting Kit - Spare Part 862-01881 MDR5800 Digital Radio System User Manual - Spare Part 660-03405 MDR5800 Cable Assembly: RSSI Test Loom - Spare Part 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 70...
  • Page 71 1E1/T1 Radio: 651-03853ET1HB or 651-03853ET1LB 2E1/T1 Radio: 651-03853ET2HB or 651-03853ET2LB 4E1/T1 Radio: 651-03853ET4HB or 651-03853ET4LB Each MDR5800 radio includes the following: Part No Description 651-03810ET1 or MDR5800 Indoor Unit: 1xE1/T1or 2xE1/T1 or 4xE1/T1 651-03810ET2 or 651-03810ET4 651-03806HB MDR5800 Outdoor unit 651-03806LB 651-03809...

  • Page 72: Appendix A: Element Manager Port Point-To-Point Serial Communications Setup72

    This appendix summarises how to set up a network connection (using PPP) between a computer and the MDR5800 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 MDR5800 Indoor Unit.

  • Page 73: Adding A Modem : Windows Nt

    MDR5800 User Manual 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. 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 73...
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  • Page 75 MDR5800 User Manual 2. Select the COM port to use – push the Next when the COM port has been selected. 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 75...
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  • Page 77: Adding Dial-Up Networking : Windows Nt

    MDR5800 User Manual Adding Dial-up Networking : Windows NT 9.2.1 To add dial-up networking 1. From the desktop, open the My Computer icon and double-click the Dial-up Networking icon. 2. The following windows are displayed: 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 77...
  • Page 78 3. Whether COM1 or COM2 is selected, setup the connection using the following screens as a guideline. This allows establishment of a PPP connection between the computer and the MDR5800 Indoor Unit’s Element Manager port. 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 78...
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  • Page 82: Adding A Modem : Windows 95/98

    MDR5800 User Manual Adding a Modem : Windows 95/98 1. When working with a PC running a Windows 95/98, add a modem using the following screen as a guideline. 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 82...
  • Page 83 MDR5800 User Manual 3. Use the mdmnull.inf to add a serial cable modem connection capability to the PC or laptop. 4. Once setup, use the following screens to set up the COM port’s parameters. 862-01881 Issue 6 Page 83...
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  • Page 85: Adding Dial-Up Networking : Windows 95/98

    This will allow establishment of a PPP connection between the computer and the MDR5800 Indoor Unit’s Element Manager port. A Null_Modem connection option as shown below will be created. If one doesn’t exist, double click on the “Make New...
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  • Page 87: Appendix B: Management Of The Mdr5800

    GA) provides extensive management functions on site and, via the microwave radio link, can be used to access the MDR station on the opposite side of the link. The MDR5800 NMS-GA is a software application that runs on a PC workstation such as a laptop or notebook computer that is connected to an MDR 5800 Indoor Unit (IU) serial port (DB9 DTE) or an Ethernet connection (10BaseT DTE) (both accessed via the IU front-panel).
  • Page 88 MDR5800 User Manual There are three principle requirements to use SNMP with the MDR5800 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 89: The Mib Elements - Oid (Object Id) Descriptions

    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 plessey 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 mdrmtePpTable SEQUENCE 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 mdrmtePpEntry SYNTAX 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 mdrmtePpIndex...
  • Page 90 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description uncorrectable packets/blocks being detected by the FEC (Forward Error Correction) circuitry within the Indoor Unit (based on the number of errored packets divided by the total number of packets transmitted in a measurement period of 250msec).
  • Page 91 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description packet (uncorrectable by FEC) error rate has been exceeded based on the defined threshold listed in the mdrmteFAULT - mdrmtePerfTrapThreshold group. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.1.2.13 mdrmteCriticalPERExceeded INTEGER read-only This parameter indicates if the critical packet (uncorrectable by FEC) error rate has been exceeded based on the defined threshold listed in the mdrmteFAULT -...
  • Page 92 Outdoor Unit. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.2 mdrmteBandPlan INTEGER read-write The MDR5800 Outdoor Units operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band. The MDR5800 has predefined frequency channel plans (termed A, B, C and D). Refer to the User's manual for details on defined frequencies.
  • Page 93 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.3 mdrmteTxFrequencyPlanD INTEGER read-write Frequency plan D allows independent control of transmit and receive frequencies. This enables a very flexible frequency plan and can be used to overcome interference in the 5.8 GHz ISM band. The frequencies that can be used in the lower or upper sub-bands can be selected in 1 MHz increments.
  • Page 94 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.9 mdrmteOURateOverride INTEGER read-write Deprecated 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.10 mdrmteOUDataRate INTEGER read-write A settable rate that allows a reduced transfer data rate over the RF Link. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.2.11 mdrmteTxFrequencyCurrent INTEGER read-only This value [MHz] is read back from the Outdoor Unit and defines the transmit frequency of the Outdoor Unit.
  • Page 95 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.3.4 MdrmteScStopBits INTEGER read-write The number of stop bits can be set to 1 or 2. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.3.5 mdrmteScFlowControl INTEGER read-write Either hardware or no flow control is used. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.3.6 mdrmteScStatusDump INTEGER read-write Allows the wayside service (serial) channel to be used as a diagnostics port [deprecated].
  • Page 96 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description the FEC circuitry can correct. At a maximum, 20 symbols in error can be detected but only 10 can be corrected - the higher the correction power selected, the greater the improvement in system gain. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.2.4.13 mdrmteTribCode DisplayString read-write This is a text entry code (16...
  • Page 97 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.4 mdrmteLEDColour INTEGER read-only The current colour of the LED - for a detailed description of functionality, see the mdrmteLEDLabel entry. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.1.2 mdrmteOutdoorUnitComms INTEGER read-only Describes the state of communication with the Outdoor unit in terms of whether it is up or down completely.
  • Page 98 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description dispatched as traps. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.2 mdrmteNumberTrapManagers INTEGER read-only This entry shows the number of trap managers allowed. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.3 mdrmteTrapManagerTable SEQUENCE 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.3.1 mdrmteTrapManagerEntry SYNTAX 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.3.1.1 mdrmteTrapManagerIndex INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.3.3.3.1.2 mdrmteTrapManagerIP IpAddress read-write This is the IP address of the management station that is set up to detect and act upon received traps.
  • Page 99 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.4 mdrmteAccess 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.4.1 mdrmteEthernetIPAddress IpAddress read-write The IP address associated with product's Ethernet port (NOTE : USE A POWER-ON RESET OR RESET BUTTON POSITION ‘3’ TO ALLOW ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW IP ADDRESS – I.E. IT IS UPDATED IN NON-VOLATILE MEMORY AND GETS ACCEPTED BY THE INDOOR UNIT’S IP STACK AS A VALID...
  • Page 100 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description FTP server status, initiate new flash updates after an FTP upload. Read_only prevents the ability of the user to adjust the SETable variables in the MIB. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.4.6.1.5 mdrmteUserActive INTEGER read-write Indicates if a user is active or not based on password entry.
  • Page 101 Object ID Group Object Type Access Description probably in terms of the equipment connected to it. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.1.2 mdrmteRelay1OpenStateLabel DisplayString read-write A short, descriptive name indicating the primary function of the relay in the open state, most probably in terms of the equipment connected to it.

  • Page 102: The Mib Elements - Trap Descriptions

    Object ID Group Object Type Access Description local relay activation. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.5.2.6.1.4 mdrmteRelay2ScriptActiveRemote INTEGER read-write Defines if the script is active or not for remote relay activation. 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.6 mdrmteOptoInputs 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.6.1 mdrmteOptoInput1 1.3.6.1.4.1.1316.1.1.1.6.1.1 mdrmteOptoInput1Label DisplayString read-write A short, descriptive name indicating the primary function of the contact- closure input in the closed state, most probably in terms of the equipment connected to it.
  • Page 103 MdrmteTrapFirmwareUpgradePass: Informational Indicates that firmware was uploaded successfully. MdrmteTrapFirmwareUpgradeFail: Informational Indicates that there was a firmware upload failure. MdrmteTrapInterstationCommsTimeOut: Major Indicates an interstation communications timeout. MdrmteTrapInterstationCommsInvalidResponse: Minor Indicates a communications error on the interstation overhead link. MdrmteTrapOUCommsTimeOut: Major Indicates an Outdoor Unit communications timeout. MdrmteTrapOUCommsInvalidResponse: Minor Indicates an Outdoor Unit communications error - an invalid response was received.
  • Page 104 MdrmteTrapSetRelayLabel A relay label was changed. MdrmteTrapSetRelayOpenStateLabel A relay open-state label was changed. mdrmteTrapSetRelayClosedStateLabel A relay closed-state label was changed. MdrmteTrapSetRelayDefaultState: NA Deprecated. mdrmteTrapSetRelayCurrentState: Informational Relay's current state has changed. mdrmteTrapRelayScriptEnable Relay scripting is enabled. mdrmteTrapRelayScriptDisable Relay scripting is disabled. MdrmteTrapGetEventLog: Informational Indoor Unit's event log is being accessed.

  • Page 105: 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 MDR System: ROUTING CONFIGURATION 11.1 IP CONFIGURATION OF THE MDR5800 – ROUTING CONFIGURATION MDR 5800 - ROUTING CONFIGURATION WIRELESS Ethernet...
  • Page 106 MDR5800 User Manual Batch file 2 - delroute.bat route delete 10.11.0.0 If you want a screen printout of the routes the PC is using, use the command line entry: route print 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...

  • Page 107: Ip Configuration Of The Mdr5800 - Bridging And Routing Configuration

    MDR5800 User Manual 11.2 IP CONFIGURATION OF THE MDR5800 – BRIDGING AND ROUTING CONFIGURATION The following diagram shows the default (factory) network IP addresses assigned to the various network ports on the MDR System: BRIDGING AND ROUTING CONFIGURATION. MDR 5800 - BRIDGING OR ROUTING...
  • Page 108 MDR5800 User Manual 12 APPENDIX D: MDR5800 HARDWARE VERSION 1, 2.X DIFFERENCES, COMPATIBILITY SUMMARY Version 1 hardware (Indoor and Outdoor Units) is incompatible with Version 2.x hardware. • The Indoor Unit /Outdoor Unit Twisted Pair Data Interconnection for Version 2 hardware uses 2 twisted pair cables to convey payload and Outdoor Unit control signals whereas Version 1 hardware uses 4 twisted pair cables.

  • Page 109: Appendix E: Fixed Antennas

    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 (mW) Separation Distance (dBi) gain...

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