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SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation Manual

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  • Page 3 What the kit provides What else you need Getting help " Planning your installation 17 Cabling the SkyAccess DualBand Powering on the SkyAccess DualBand 20 Optimizing location Mounting the SkyAccess DualBand Connecting to the wireless network Configuring the SkyAccess DualBand &' "...
  • Page 5 A b o u t T h i s G u i d e This guide explains how to install and set up a SkyPilot™ SkyAccess™ DualBand that provides access to a SkyPilot wireless mesh network and serves as an access point for users of 802.1x wireless (Wi-Fi).
  • Page 6 SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 7 SkyAccess DualBand can support several business models with a single service installation. <<Illustration?>> The SkyAccess DualBand access point is set up to provide Wi-Fi access right out of the box. The access point includes a preconfigured WLAN with the SSID (service set identifier) SkyAccessDualBand, providing WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi protected access –...
  • Page 8 SkyPilot network delivers a dynamic broadband solution with significant advantages for business and home users. SkyPilot wireless devices are simple to install and easily fit into any type of wireless environment—metropolitan, business, or home. The auto-discovery and rapid provisioning features of a SkyPilot wireless mesh network greatly reduce deployment and maintenance costs.
  • Page 9 SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 10 Internet or to wide area networks (WANs). A SkyPilot wireless network requires at least one SkyGateway for normal operation. If necessary, you can add additional SkyGateways to increase network capacity or provide redundancy.
  • Page 11 Ethernet port on the SkyConnector enables a connection to be established to the subscribers’ computers, or to a local area network (LAN) via a data switch or router. For flexibility of installation, SkyPilot offers indoor and outdoor versions of the SkyConnector.
  • Page 13 T h e S k y A c c e s s D u a l B a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n K i t The SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand kit provides everything you need to install the device and configure it as both a connector to your wireless mesh network and an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi access point.
  • Page 14 SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 15 SkyPilot also offers accessories, including a tilt mount for optimizing your SkyAccess DualBand installation. For more information, contact a SkyPilot sales representative. NOTE The 5.8 GHz antenna in integrated into the dualband connector housing. The 2.4GHz antenna is the external antenna.
  • Page 16 A default gateway and subnet mask for the management network if the access point is not on the same subnet as your PC NOTE For technical assistance, contact SkyPilot support by logging in to customer support at www.skypilot.com. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 17 In a typical wide area wireless mesh network, you’ll install a SkyAccess DualBand on a utility pole or the roof of a building. The effective range of the SkyAccess DualBand is usually proportional to the height of the installation. When choosing a site for the device, consider the radio frequency (RF) environment and physical characteristics of the site.
  • Page 18 SkyAccess DualBand. The section provides instructions for attaching CAT5 cable to the device. )) ) 67&8 67&8 ) ", 5.8GHz Make sure the fit is snug so that the cable does not interfere with the weather gasket. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 19 RJ-45 connector. Fit the metal cover over the weather gasket and secure it with the four machine screws supplied in the accessory kit. 5.8GHz SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 20 5.8GHz The tie wraps provide relief from cable strain and ensure a fully weatherproof seal. Before mounting the SkyAccess DualBand, first power on the unit so that you can use the onboard LEDs to determine optimal placement. )) - SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 21 If the connections are correct, the power LED (labeled “PWR”) and the WAN activity LED (labeled “WAN Act”) on the SkyAccess DualBand will illuminate. The WAN Act LED should blink and turn off, but the PWR LED should remain lit. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 22 If the WAN Act LED does not start blinking within 30 seconds, try changing the orientation of the SkyAccess DualBand or walk to a new location; then repeat the process until the LED begins blinking.
  • Page 23 NOTE ) % < > For more information on LED states, see Table 1. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 24 • Medium (4x per second) = good • Slow (<1x per second) = poor • None = no reception After determining an optimal location for your SkyAccess DualBand, you can mount the device and run the appropriate cables. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 25 ,8 @ < To provide Wi-Fi connectivity, the SkyAccess DualBand requires attachment of the 2.4 GHz antenna included with the device. Screw the antenna onto the standard N connector on the back of the SkyAccess DualBand.
  • Page 26 5.8GHz Tighten the bolts securely on the mounting hardware. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 27 After mounting the SkyAccess DualBand, you can set up a connection to the wireless network via a local computer or LAN. Once connected, a subscriber can use the wireless network to gain access to Internet services and applications. You can connect to the SkyAccess DualBand with Ethernet, or use the onboard access point to establish a wireless connection.
  • Page 28 5.8GHz Connect to the wireless network via a Wi- Fi connection + &* 2+ & ! D , 45,E, E F SkyAccessDualBand, publicpublic, " ) % ) - SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 29 A SkyAccess DualBand requires two different configurations: a network configuration that allows it to operate on the wireless mesh network, and an access point configuration that allows the device to support local wireless connections via Wi-Fi. For information about configuring both the device and the access point,...
  • Page 31 SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand provides for provisioning and troubleshooting. You can connect to two different interfaces on the SkyAccess DualBand: an interface with the device that operates as a node on the wireless mesh network, and a separate interface with the access point that extends Wi-Fi connectivity to subscribers.
  • Page 32 SkyPilot Network. You can connect to the access point command-line interface via Telnet over a wireless network connection. (Typically, you will use this technique to confirm the IP address of the access point component of the SkyPilot DualBand.) ) ), You will need a Wi-Fi/WPA-PSK capable computer that’s within...
  • Page 33 The access point component of SkyAccess DualBand ships with the default IP address 192.168.0.3. From your Telnet application, open a connection to the access point. " > > ) % ) , Once you’re logged in, you can use the command-line interface to set...
  • Page 34 1 )% 1 )% The user of this product is cautioned that changes or modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer void the user' s authority to operate the equipment. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 35 To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in section 1.1307, a minimum separation distance of 40 cm (16 inches) is required between the antenna and all persons. SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 37 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s This appendix provides technical specifications for the SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand. Frequency bands capable 5.725–5.850 GHz. US & Canada Wi-Fi Access: 2.400-2.483.5 GHz For other countries check with...
  • Page 38 Channel width 20 MHz Channel resolution 5 MHz frequency control Receive sensitivity -90 dBm at 6 Mbps modulation Connectivity SkyAccess DualBand connects with SkyGateways, SkyExtenders, and SkyExtender DualBands Authentication MD5-based certificates Encryption 128-bit AES on all wireless links Connectors...
  • Page 39 Command-line interface Console via Telnet NMS integration SNMP v2c GUI configuration SkyProvision™ software and Web interface GUI EMS SkyControl™ software IP address DHCP or static Firmware Multiple versions of firmware stored in nonvolatile memory; updated via FTP SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 40 Configuration file XML over HTTP SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation...
  • Page 41 Traffic shaping Per-device rate limits upstream and downstream Supported MIBs MIB-II (RFC 1213); EtherLike (RFC 2665); Bridge (RFC 1493); SkyPilot private MIB Local management RS-232 Serial Console Port Remote management Command-line interface via Telnet, SNMP v2c, Web interface Configurations...