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- Page 1 ® eXS 5001 Wireless NODE Version A Technician Manual Revision A.2.1 November, 2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Restoring from a Local File................28 Software Update..................31 Using the Update Feature ................31 Uploading via Web Browser ................32 Downloading via the http or ftp Protocol ............33 Troubleshooting the Software Update Process..........34 Reboot......................34 MULTI-LAYERED MESH NETWORK .......... 35 eXS 5001A Tech Manual... - Page 3 APPENDIX: USER INFORMATION ..........43 Professional Installation................43 Operation ....................43 Interference ....................43 Radiation Exposure..................44 APPENDIX: FCC RULES ............45 Part 15.203: Antenna Requirement ..............45 Part 15.407: Technical Requirements (UNII) ........... 45 Part 15.407: RF Transmission Auto-control ............. 46 eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
- Page 4 2. Service clients over the Ethernet port and the wireless access port (IEEE 802.11g radio) 3. The traffic is routed to the eXS NODE™ that is connected to the backhaul, otherwise known as the gateway. The NODE is a layer-3 router that can be configured as a Repeater or as a Gateway.
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Page 5: Web Configuration Manager Application
Web Configuration Manager Application The eXS 5001 Wireless NODE is configured using a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape, from any wired or wireless station on the local area network. Using the https protocol, enter https://<single_board_computer_IP_address> as the location. - Page 6 Warning: there are web sites on the Internet that contain factory passwords for thousands of products. Be sure to set a unique Username and Password for each major network. It is good practice to change these whenever there is a change in personnel. eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
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Page 7: Top
Figure 4. The values displayed on the Status page are from the saved configuration data. When the single board computer is first booted, the data on the Status page reflects the values of the configuration data under eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 8: Log
System Details button which results in displaying the output of various system commands to provide a more detailed summary of the overall system. The Current System Time in the NODE will reset itself at every power up cycle to 1 January 2000 at 00:00:00 hours. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 9: Setup
Figure 5 Setup The Setup main menu item is for setting the mode of operation for the NODE. Two operating modes are available through the pull down menu gateway and Repeater as shown in the following figure. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 10: Web Configuration Manager Setup Feature
As shown in the figure below, the first screen is to configure the IP address and netmask of the NODE, that is the address used to access the NODE when connect through the Wireless Access port or the wired LAN Access port. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... - Page 11 Figure 7 The following screen, will ask you to enter the DNS server IP addresses. eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
- Page 12 Figure 8 Once those parameters are configured the next screen allows the user to configure the DHCP server details such as the IP range and lease time duration. eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
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Page 13: Wireless Access
Enter the desired SSID. The SSID is case sensitive. The SSID on the Access side is visible to client software that scans for available wireless networks, unless that broadcast ID feature is disabled (see below). eXS 5001A Tech Manual... - Page 14 AP's SSID. We recommend discarding probe requests. When you have selected which wireless security features you want to enable/disable, click the Next button to proceed to the next setup page. eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
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Page 15: Wi_Fi Protected Access (Wpa-Psk)
When an access point receives an authentication request, it will check its Access Control List (ACL) for the client MAC address. Depending on the authentication mode, the client request will be accepted or denied. The following figure is the page for configuring the MAC address authentication. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... - Page 16 Next, build an access control if you selected a mode other than allow all or deny all. To build the access control list, enter a MAC address in the MAC address field and click on the Add MAC to Access Control List button (refer to the previous figure). eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
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Page 17: Channel Setup
In many countries the preferred channels are 1, 6 & 11. So many consumer devices come from the factory with channel 6 as the default that it is better to use channels 1 and 11 where possible. Figure 13 eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 18: Committing Your Changes
This tab does not contain the configuration wizard of the setup tab, so changes to one field will not result in auto-configuration of the others, i.e. when changing the mode of operation from Repeater to eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 19: Wireless Setting For The Access Point
In this tab the user can configure the Mesh Network features in the NODE. The Mesh (SSID, rates); Radio specifications (channel assignment, power levels) and wireless security (WEP 64&128 & WPA-PSK, Broadcast ESSID and MAC address authentication) are set. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 20: Network Settings For The Node
Figure 16 Network Settings for the NODE In this tab the user can configure the DNS & DHCP parameters for the NODE. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 21: Network Settings For The Ethernet Port
DHCP in case there is a DHCP server on the LAN or to be configured with a Static IP address. NOTE: in the repeater mode the Ethernet port will act as a DHCP server and assign IP addresses to clients. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... - Page 22 Figure 18 eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
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Page 23: Wds
NOTE: for a WDS link to be active, the configuration must be done on the NODEs on each end of the link and the wireless mesh settings on each NODE must be configured with the same security configuration. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 24: Traffic Control
90 kbps for the traffic control. There are 3 levels of service possible: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each level average rate and maximum burst rate are settable. It is not advisable to set the Average rate below 64 kbps. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 25: Backup
This file is saved as a Linux “tar” formatted file, and you can save this file on your local PC in the same manner as you save files from other URL's using your web browser. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 26: Restore
The Restore main menu item provides a way for you to restore the set of configuration variables on the NODE. There are three sources from which you can restore the variables, namely from the factory default settings, from the last committed changes or from a file. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 27: Restoring From Factory Defaults
After you click the Factory Defaults button, the factory defaults settings are written to the temporary configuration data file and you are prompted to commit the changes. To make the factory defaults permanent, click the Commit button. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 28: Restoring From Last Committed Changes
1. Uploading via Web Browser When prompted for the name of the file to upload, either enter the name of the file or click the Browse button to select the file name as shown in the following example web page. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... - Page 29 When prompted for the name of the file to download, enter the URL for the file using either the http or ftp protocol as shown in the following examples and web page. Syntax: http://<username>:<password>@<IP Address>/<full_directory_path>/<filename> _OR_ ftp://<username>:<password>@<IP eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
- Page 30 FTP protocol to download the file from the PC, the PC must have an FTP server running. Figure 26 If the file is successfully downloaded, the page to validate the downloaded configuration data file is displayed. Click the Validate button to initiate the validation process. eXS 5001A Tech Manual...
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Page 31: Software Update
Software Update tab, the following web page is displayed. You can upload the swupdate.img file via your web browser on our local PC or you can download the file via the http or ftp protocol. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 32: Uploading Via Web Browser
If the binary image is a valid image, the update procedure begins, namely the images are written to flash. Once the flash writing process is completed (it will take a few moments), the NODE will automatically reboot. Once the reboot sequence is complete, you eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 33: Downloading Via The Http Or Ftp Protocol
Once the flash writing process is completed (it will take a few moments), the NODE will automatically reboot. Once the reboot sequence is complete, you may access the web configuration manager application again by clicking the Go to Top button. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting The Software Update Process
• The URL entered in the Update URL field contains a typographical error. • The image you are attempting to download is not the swupdate.img file. Reboot The Reboot main menu item initiates a soft reboot of the single NODE. The reboot page is shown below. Figure 29 eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 35: Multi-Layered Mesh Network
When configuring a multi-layered mesh, it is recommended that you configure each layer with a different subnet. This is to avoid having duplicate IP addresses on the assigned to end users and to the gateways linking 2 different level of the mesh hierarchy. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 36: Copyright Information
HARDWARE eXS warrants to the end user ("Customer") that this hardware product will be substantially free from material defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of time from the date of purchase from eXS or its authorized reseller: One (1) year. - Page 37 Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of eXS. Replacement products or parts may be new or reconditioned. eXS warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
- Page 38 Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to eXS until the returned item is received by eXS. eXS will retain risk of loss or damage until the item is delivered to Customer. The allocation of responsibility for loss or damage stated shall be subject to any mandatory legal requirements.
- Page 39 International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty. eXS Inc., a BVI company with US correspondence offices at : 1900 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 110, San Mateo, CA 94403-1222 USA...
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Page 40: Appendix: Radio Characteristics
15.5 21.5 Power Output 15.5 21.5 low band 15.6 (802.11g) 15.6 14.3 14.3 11.6 11.6 Transmit 16.1 Power Output 16.1 high band (802.11a) 15.6 15.6 14.8 14.8 10.9 10.9 The above numbers are for reference only eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 41: Maximum Output Power Settings, United States
Products sold for use in the United States shall not exceed the output power settings values in the following table: Channel No. Frequency Mode Power, 2437 802.11b All other channels 802.11b 2462 802.11g all other channels 802.11g 32-48 5180-5240 802.11a 15.8 52-64 5260-5320 802.11a 15.5 149-165 5745-5805 802.11a eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 42: Receiver Sensitivity
Sensitivity low band (802.11b) (8% Packet Error Rate) Receiver Sensitivity low band (802.11g) (10 % PER) Receiver Sensitivity high band (802.11a) (10 % PER) PER = Packet Error Rate. The above numbers are for reference only eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 43: Appendix: User Information
Reorient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 44: Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC safe radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm (8 inches) between the radiator (the antenna) and your body. eXS 5001A Tech Manual... -
Page 45: Appendix: Fcc Rules
The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in Part 15 are not exceeded. The eXS Price List includes the antennas and the PoE power adapter that were used in the FCC testing and certification. The FCC Rules require that ONLY these units be installed, unless the antenna is of a lesser gain but same type as the approved antenna. -
Page 46: Part 15.407: Rf Transmission Auto-Control
Furthermore, Transmit Power Control (TPC) is NOT required for systems radiating less than 500 mW (27 dBm) E.I.R.P. in the 5.25- 5.35GHz band (which is generally true for the eXS 5001A). Part 15.407: RF Transmission Auto-control This device is in compliance with FCC 15.407(c). It automatically discontinues transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure. - Page 47 All specifications are subject to change without notice. All contents are Copyright © 2004-2005 eXS, Inc. All rights reserved. eXS, eXS ZONE, eXS NODE and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of eXS, Inc and/or its affiliates in the B.V.I., U.S.A., Malaysia and certain other countries.
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