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Radwin WinLink 1000 Installation And Operation Manual

Radwin WinLink 1000 Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
WinLink™1000
Point-to-Point Wireless Product
Family
Revision 8.22

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual WinLink™1000 Point-to-Point Wireless Product Family Revision 8.22...
  • Page 2 This Agreement is effective upon your opening of the WinLink1000 package and shall continue until terminated. RADWIN may terminate this Agreement upon the breach by you of any term hereof. Upon such termination by RADWIN, you agree to return to RADWIN the WinLink1000 and all copies and portions thereof.

  • Page 3: Fcc-15 User Information

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (RADWIN) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when using the outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only those antennas certified with the product are used.
  • Page 4 Failure to do so may void the WinLink-1000 warranty and may expose the end user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. RADWIN and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide Installation of WinLink 1000 should be carried out only by a qualified technician. If you are familiar with WinLink 1000, use this guide to prepare the units for operation. Installing WinLink 1000 Units ODU Package Contents: •...

  • Page 6: Before The Installation

    • Laptop running Windows 2000 or Windows XP • Before the installation 1. Install the WinLink 1000 software on the laptop. 2. Verify that all equipment and tools are available. Performing Installation To install the ODU: 1. At site A, route the ODU cable from the ODU location (on the roof) to the IDU location (inside the building).

  • Page 7: Connecting User Equipment

    WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual Quick Start Guide To align the ODU: 1. Connect power to the IDU. Do not stand in front of a live outdoor unit. Warning The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a...

  • Page 8: Normal Indications

    Normal Indications Upon turning on WinLink 1000, the PWR LED in the front panel lights to indicate that WinLink 1000 is on. The table below shows the correct status of the indicators after power-up.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual Quick Start Guide Troubleshooting If the WinLink 1000 is not operational, determine the cause and solution from the table below. Status Remedy For the IDU-E, check that AC adapter is connected to the IDU and the AC power outlet.
  • Page 10 2.12 Aligning ODUs with the Beeper ..............2.13 Calculating the Air Interface Rate ............. 2.14 Installing the Link ..................Selecting Channels ..................Selecting the Service Parameters..............Setting the Clock Configuration............... Setting the T1 Line Code ................. 2.15 Connecting the User Equipment............... Operation ....................WinLink 1000...
  • Page 11 4.14 Muting the Beeper ................... 4.15 Setting External Alarm Inputs ..............4.16 Managing Configuration Files ..............Saving WinLink1000 Configuration in a File ............. Restoring a Configuration File ................. 4.17 Reinstalling the Link ................4.18 Resetting WinLink1000 ................4.19 Displaying the Inventory ................WinLink 1000...
  • Page 12 Remote External Loopback ................Local Internal Loopback................... 5.6 Troubleshooting ..................5.7 Frequently Asked Questions ..............5.8 Technical Support..................Wiring Specifications ................... A-1 Mast and Wall Installation................B-1 Link Budget Calculator ................C-1 AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure ............D-1 Antenna Characteristics ................E-1 WinLink 1000...

  • Page 13: Introduction 1

    80 km (50 miles) with an external antenna. The screens shown in this manual are for version 1.600, for WinLink1000 systems with earlier ODU hardware versions contact technical support, support@radwin.com, for the relevant manual. Application Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical point-to-point application of two WinLink1000 units.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Introduction WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Versions WinLink1000 is available for operation in several different frequency Table 1-1 ranges, with versions for ETSI and FCC regulations. shows all the available options. F23, 2.300–2.400 GHz • F24, 2.400–2.4835 GHz •...

  • Page 15: Features 3

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction WL1000-ODU/F24/HP/EXT WL1000-ODU/F49/FCC/EXT WL1000-ODU/F53/ETSI/EXT WL1000-ODU/F53/FCC/EXT WL1000-ODU/F53/FCC/INT WL1000-ODU/F53/HP/EXT WL1000-ODU/F53/HP/INT WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI/EXT WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI/INT WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI-HG/EXT WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI-LG/EXT WL1000-ODU/F54/HP/EXT WL1000-ODU/F54/HP/INT Features Wireless Link WinLink1000 delivers up to 48 Mbps data rate for Ethernet and E1/T1 traffic. The system supports a variety of spectrum bands and can be configured to operate in any channel in the band with a carrier step resolution of 5 MHz.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Introduction WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual LAN Interface The WinLink1000 LAN port provides 10/100BaseT interfaces with autonegotiation and transparent VLAN support. Traffic handling is provided by a MAC-level self-learning bridge. TDM Interface The WinLink1000 TDM interface accepts E1 or T1 traffic, supporting the following: Unframed operation (E1 and T1) •...
  • Page 17 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction WinLink1000 constantly monitors the data transmission process, evaluates received signal strength, and signal quality. It also monitors received traffic and frame rate (FPS) for local and remote units. Automatic Channel Select Some versions of WinLink1000 have the Automatic Channel Select feature, which operates via a Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) mechanism.

  • Page 18: Physical Description 5

    Chapter 1 Introduction WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Optional External Antenna WinLink1000 supports configuration of an external antenna. In this configuration, the outdoor unit is supplied with an N-type connector that connects through a coax cable to the external antenna. An external antenna can extend the range of the link, and in some cases, may help to reduce environmental interferences.
  • Page 19 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction The rear panel of the IDU includes the connectors for power, WAN, LAN, E1/T1, and the ODU. The wiring specifications are detailed in Appendix A Chapter 3 . The rear panel LEDs are described in IDU-C The IDU-C front panel includes four LEDs that display the status of E1/T1and, wireless link, self-test results, and ODU-to-IDU link.

  • Page 20: Functional Description 7

    Chapter 1 Introduction WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 1.3 Functional Description WinLink1000 system comprises of the following units: Outdoor Unit (ODU): An enclosed aluminum frame with a front • sealed plastic cover, containing an integrated transceiver with an antenna, RF module, modem and standard interfaces. The ODU stores all the configuration parameters of the WinLink1000 system.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications 8

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Technical Specifications Technology Air Interface OFDM Duplexing Method Time Division Duplex (TDD) Capacity Configurable up to 48 Mbps Modulation OFDM - BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Channel Resolution 5 MHz Transmitter Power Specification is different per product, for Link Budget further details refer to the...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Introduction WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual No. of Ports IDU-E: 1 or 2 IDU-C: 4 Data Rate Unframed (transparent) 1.544 MHz T1 Interface (Specification may be different per ordering option) Zero Suppression AMI, B8ZS Connector RJ-45 No. Of Ports IDU: 1 or 2 IDU-E: 4 AIND: 4...
  • Page 23 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Outdoor Uni (ODU) Physical With integrated antenna Height 245 mm / 9.3 in 305 mm / 12 in Width 135 mm / 5.13 in 305 mm / 12 in Depth 40 mm / 1.57 in 58 mm / 2.3 in Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb...

  • Page 24: Site Requirements And Prerequisites

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Introduction This section describes the installation, alignment, and setup procedures for a WinLink1000 system. Chapter 3 After installing the hardware and establishing a link, refer to Chapter 4 for operation instructions and for configuration instructions. Chapter 5 In case a problem is encountered, refer to for test and...

  • Page 25: Equipment Required 2

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Mast/Wall mounting kit plus mounting instructions WinLink1000 Manager installation CD Spare RJ-45 connector IDU package contains: • 110V/220V adapter IDU wall-mounting drilling template Self adhesive label showing the IDU LED operation Spare RJ-45 connector IDU-E Package Contains: •...

  • Page 26: Installation Sequence 2

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Cable ties. • Installation Sequence The WinLink1000 system installation is achieved by following the steps listed below: 1. Installing ODUs at both sites of the link. 2. Assembling the ODU cable and connecting ODU to IDU at both sites.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Odu 3

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2-1. Typical Installation Diagram Mounting the ODU The ODU is the transmitting and receiving element of the WinLink1000 system. The ODU can be mounted on a mast or a wall. In both installations, the supplied mounting kit is used to secure the ODU.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Odu To The Idu 4

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup • Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal (screw) of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground conductor or to a grounded mast. Warning Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should climb the antenna mast.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 3. Connect the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector on the IDU Figure 2-2 designated ODU or WAN. illustrates a typical IDU rear Figure 2-3 panel. illustrates a typical IDU-E front panel. There may be differences in the panels of depending on the versions of the IDU.

  • Page 30: Installing Winlink1000 Management Software 5

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Installing WinLink1000 Management Software The WinLink1000 management application is distributed on CD-ROM as an executable file. The application has the following PC requirements: Memory: 128 MB RAM • Disk: 1 GB free hard disk space •...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Power 6

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Connecting the Power • Before connecting any cable, the protective earth terminals of the AC/DC adapter must be connected to the protective ground conductor of the mains power cord. If you are using an extension cord (power Warning cable) make sure it is grounded as well.

  • Page 32: Starting The Winlink1000 Manager Software 7

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup AC power should be supplied via a 1.5m (5 ft) standard power cable terminated by a standard 3-prong socket. A cable is provided with the unit. To connect AC power to an IDU-E: 1.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Enter IP address (of the ODU) Default address: 10.0.0.120 The Subnet mask is 255.0.0.0 • Note The actual IP address i defined during link configuration (see Defining the Management Addresses). 4.

  • Page 34: Over The Air Connection Indication 9

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup If you are a user with read-only permission, click the Read Only • Mode check box. The WinLink1000 Manager main screen is displayed (see Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7. WinLink1000 Manager Main Screen 2.11 Over the Air Connection indication During the login the manager reports on over the air connection.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2-8. Over the Air Connection 2.12 Aligning ODUs with the Beeper Perform the WinLink1000 ODU alignment using the beepers located inside the ODUs. The beeper facility is not suitable for aligning the All Indoor Units, AIND.
  • Page 36 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Beeper Sequence Description =beeper on =beeper off [approx. 1s] Best Signal so far Signal quality increased No change in signal Signal quality decreased [approx. 2s] No air link Figure 2-9. Beeper Sequence for ODU Alignment •...

  • Page 37: Installing The Link

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 2. Select Link Budget Calculator. Appendix C The Link Budget Calculator Utility opens. See for full instructions how to use the Link Budget Calculator Utility. 2.14 Installing the Link During the installation procedure, the definition of all parameters is automatically applied to both sides of the link.
  • Page 38 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 3. Click Next to proceed with the installation procedure. 4. On the first installation the default link password must be changed. Click Ok in the message box. The Change Link Password dialog box opens. Note Use the Hide Characters check box for maximum security.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2-12. Installation Wizard, System dialog box 11. Enter a SSID (System ID). The SSID must include at least eight alphanumeric characters. Up to 24 characters are allowed. • Note Both sides of a link must have the same SSID number for data transmission to take place.

  • Page 40: Selecting Channels

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup alternative password supplied with the product. See Changing the Link Password fo more de tails. 16. Click Next. The Channel Select dialog box appears. This dialog box relates to the version that you have purchased. Selecting Channels Some versions of WinLink1000 have a feature called Automatic Channel Select, which allows you to define several frequency channels that...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel Select Quality Bars Figure 2-13. Installation Wizard, Channel Select dialog box 1. Select the required operating channel. The pull-down list shows the ISM frequencies available. The last option, Manual, allows you a user-defined channel within the system frequency band.
  • Page 42 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select Automatic Channel Select gives WinLink1000 the ability to change frequency channels automatically if interference is detected on the current operating channel. Figure 2-14. Channel Select dialog box - Automatic Channel Select 3.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual A new channel will be selected from one of the Available Channels that have been defined. 8. Click Next. The Evaluating Rate box appears. The optimum rate for the link is selected.
  • Page 44 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Selecting the Service Parameters The user defines the type of service required, Ethernet only or Ethernet with TDM. The bandwidth remaining available for Ethernet if TDM services are required is shown in the dialog box. Figure 2-15.

  • Page 45: Setting The Clock Configuration

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 3. Click Next. If TDM services were selected, then the TDM parameters dialog Figure 2-16 box appears, (see 4. The optimum transmission rate for the selected services is evaluated. Table shows the rates used by WinLink1000. If Ethernet only was selected, then the Finish screen appears Figure 2-17 (see...
  • Page 46 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Unit clock mode User equipment side Local Unit Remote HQ side Branch side Unit Loop Time Recover Internal Recover Recover Loop Time Recover Internal Internal Recover Recover Recover Recover Internal Recover Recover Transparent/Transparent...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2-16. TDM Parameters dialog box • This dialog box is available only with IDU-E units, it is activated a ter Note TDM service was chosen in the previous Service dialog box. In Ethernet only services, the TDM dialog box does not appear.

  • Page 48: Connecting The User Equipment 21

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Figure 2-17. Installation Wizard, Finish Screen 5. Click Finish to complete the installation wizard. When the wireless link is established between the site A and site B units, the Quality bar is within yellow area for Ethernet only links, or within the green area for Ethernet plus TDM links.

  • Page 49: Operation 1

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual To connect user equipment to the IDU: 1. Connect user E1/T1 traffic to the IDU panel RJ-45 port designated TRUNK. There may be multiple Trunk ports available depending on unit ordered. Appendix A Refer to for the connector pinout.

  • Page 50: Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation This section provides the following information for WinLink1000: Operating procedures (turning-on and turning-off) • IDU indicators • Normal Indications • Default settings • Managing the WinLink1000 • 3.1 Turning On WinLink1000 To turn on WinLink1000: Connect the AC/DC converter to the IDU power connector and to •...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Operation WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 3-2 Table 3-1, the IDU front panel, shows an IDU-E front panel. Table 3-2 Table 3-3 , and describe the indicators. Figure 3-1. IDU-E Front Panel Figure 3-2. Typical IDU-C Front Panels Table 3-1.

  • Page 52: Wan/Lan Indicators 2

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation WAN/LAN Indicators The WAN/LAN and TDM connectors (IDU-E rear panel, IDU-C front Table 3-2 panel) have LED indicators that show the operating status. Table 3-3 describe the indicators. Table 3-2. WAN/LAN LEDs Name Color Function...

  • Page 53: Normal Indications 3

    Chapter 3 Operation WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Table 3-3. TDM Traffic Indicators Function Green LED Red LED Loopback Blinking Normal Indications Upon turning on WinLink1000, the PWR LED in the IDU-E front panel Table 3-4 lights to indicate that WinLink1000 is on. shows the correct status of the indicators at power-up.

  • Page 54: Default Settings 4

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation 3.3 Default Settings Table 3-5 lists the default settings of the WinLink1000 configuration parameters. Table 3-5. Default Settings Parameter Default Value ODU IP Address 10.0.0.120 Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 SSID – Frequency First Frequency in the range Rate 12 Mbps Services...

  • Page 55: Managing Winlink1000 5

    Chapter 3 Operation WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 3.4 Managing WinLink1000 Before starting a management session, make sure that a communication link between local and remote units exists. The Link Status indication bar in the middle of the Main menu must be green Radio Link - Sync and the message must appear in the event log (see...
  • Page 56 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Clearing error counters (Clear Counters button) Logging off WinLink Manager (Log Off button) Exiting WinLink Manager (Exit button) Menu bar • File Menu – Log off, and exit Configuration – use for link configuration, individual site configuration or link installation Tools –...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Operation WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Local mode using broadcast - direct connection to IDU LAN port without IP address. This mode is only recommended when the managed PC is connected directly to the IDU (no network involved) the managed PC must have a static IP configured.

  • Page 58: Turning Off Winlink1000 8

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation 3.5 Turning Off WinLink1000 To turn off WinLink1000: 1. Exit the management application. 2. Remove the AC/DC converter power cord from the mains. Turning Off WinLink1000...

  • Page 59: Configuring The System Parameters

    Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter describes configuration procedures, which are performed after the physical installation of the local and remote WinLink1000 units and the Installation Link wizard has been performed. A second wizard is used to redefine the configuration parameters if necessary. Both sites in the link are defined simultaneously.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-1. Configuration Link Wizard 3. Click Next. Figure 4-2 4. The Link Configuration dialog box appears (see Configuring the System Parameters...

  • Page 61: Selecting Channels 3

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Figure 4-2. Link Configuration, System dialog box 5. In the System dialog box, enter the new data for the link. All fields with a white background can be edited. 6. Click Next. The Frequency dialog box appears.

  • Page 62: Winlink1000 With Automatic Channel Select 4

    Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual For WinLink1000 with the Automatic Channel Select feature see • WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select WinLink1000 5.4 GHz For WinLink1000 5.4 GHz ETSI version see • ETSI Version WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel Select You must select a pure frequency channel for data transmission.

  • Page 63: Winlink1000 With Automatic Channel Select

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best quality link. 2. Click Next. The Rate Select box appears. WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select Automatic Channel Select enables WinLink1000 to change frequency channels automatically if interference is detected on the current...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 4. Click the check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the allowable channels that can be automatically selected. 5. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected automatically, click Reselect Channel.
  • Page 65 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Note By clicking Reselect Channel, the ODU starts scanning all the channels from the available channels list and looks for radio frequency activity in each of the channels. It tries to select the optimal pure channel. If another channel is required, the operating channel that the ODU finds most pure must be removed from the available channel list.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-5. Channel Select dialog box (DFS, ETSI requirement) sign on the configuration Wizard and Status bar indicates that the radar detection is on. To define automatic channel selection in the 5.4 ETSI version 1.

  • Page 67: Configuring Service Parameters

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 3. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected automatically, click Reselect Channel. A new channel will be selected from one of the Available Channels that have been defined. Note The reselection process may take a few minutes.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-6. Service Parameters Dialog Box, E1/T1 Interface 4-10 Configuring Service Parameters...

  • Page 69: Editing The Configuration Parameters 9

    WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Figure 4-7. Service Parameters Dialog Box, Evaluation Icon Editing the Configuration Parameters You can edit the configuration parameters for each site individually without running a wizard. Figure 4-8 From the Configuration dialog box, (see ) the following functions are available by selecting the items on the left of the dialog box:...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Management Configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and the Trap Destination. Security Change the Community Values and the Link Password Date and Time Set the date and time of the server and of the system Advanced Configure the Bridge, define the LAN connection and set the external alarm inputs.

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