Chapter 5 Management...23 RU Management ... 23 SNMP ... 23 Objects for Monitoring and Control ... 24 SNMP Setup... 25 Appendix A Command Set Summary ...26 Appendix B Specifications...29 Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page ii...
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Table of Tables Table 1: Reference Table of Master Unit System Information Parameters... 12 Table 2: Reference Table of Remote Unit System Information Parameters ... 15 Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. D for F/W Ver. 1.1 page iii...
Preface Preface This manual covers the basic configuration and installation of the TrangoLINK-10 Wireless Broadband System, and applies to the following radio part numbers: P5830S-MU Master Unit with internal sectoral patch antenna P5830S-RU Remote Unit with internal patch antenna Also available is the TrangoLINK-10-EXT, which does not include an internal antenna. The TrangoLINK-10-EXT consists of a P5830S-MU-EXT and a P5830S-RU-EXT, and must be used in conjunction with an FCC certified external antenna (sold separately).
(PtP) system, which provides network connectivity at speeds up to 10 Mbps with a range of 40 miles depending on the antenna configuration. TrangoLINK-10 operates in the 5.8 GHz ISM In this document, and within the radio configuration itself, the designators of “ISM” and “U-NII” are used to distinguish between the two bands.
Figure 3: Bottom of Radio Operational Overview TrangoLINK-10 MU is a sophisticated broadband wireless device that provides a host of comprehensive tools and functions. The MU typically resides at the managing end of the network and performs all management functions for the associated RU.
Ethernet port, use the Serial Programming cable (supplied with each TrangoLINK kit) and attach it to the RJ-11 port located behind the access cover on the bottom of the radio. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Connections and Power...
Opmode Concept Before logging into a radio, it is important to understand the “Opmode” concept of the TrangoLINK-10 system. MUs and RUs can be in one of two operational modes: Opmode “On” or Opmode “Off.” When in Opmode “Off” the radio is not transmitting, and it is not attempting to make a wireless connection.
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Site Survey Page: From here, in Opmode “Off,” the user can conduct a spectrum analysis. Link Control Page: With this page you can determine which SUs are connected, and how they are performing. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page...
PC’s subnet is routable to the radio’s IP address. If you still cannot access the radio’s management interfaces, consult the troubleshooting guide available http://www.trangobroadband.com/support/appnotes_web.htm Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page...
4. While it is loading, you will be able to see this in HyperTerminal, press enter. 5. Type resetpassword. 6. Type main. This will continue the loader. 7. The password will be reset to trango. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Terminal Settings page...
Evaluate Link Quality The TrangoLINK-10 uses the concept of “association” to indicate that the MUs and RUs are communicating. If all parameters are properly set, the RU will begin “listening” on each channel & polarization for an MU with its MAC address programmed.
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway: The IP configuration of the radio for configuration and network management purposes. Note that the IP settings in the TrangoLINK-10 are for radio management purposes only. Default Opmode: Operation mode of the radio after a power cycle or reboot. When the radio enters Opmode "ON,"...
Note: The amber light on the bottom of the RU indicates the relative signal strength (RSSI) of the signal received. A steady light indicates a strong signal. A blinking light indicates weaker (although perhaps sufficient) signal strength. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Essentials to Establish a Wireless Link page...
Power Level Remote Radios: Adjusts the transmit power of the RU to attempt to bring the MU RSSI as close as possible to the Target RSSI. Target RSSI can be adjusted on the Advanced Setup page. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page...
Note: When changing settings, it is necessary to click in order to update the radio’s flash memory. If you do not, the setting will be lost the next time the radio is rebooted. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page...
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(in kbps). Upstream MIR Remote Unit to Master Unit maximum information rate (in kbps). Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Basic Diagnostics Associated Page and Notes Permanent with Hardware See website for latest FPGA firmware and release notes.
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RF Out Counter for Ethernet packets that exited over- the-air out of the radio. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Associated Page and Notes set mir [<downstream kbps, 100..10000> <upstream kbps, 100..10000>]...
The RU’s transmit power will automatically be adjusted to result in receive signal strength at the MU to approximately Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Remote Unit System Information Associated Page and Notes Permanent with Hardware Changes with FPGA upgrade.
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Remarks User definable radio information (i.e. customer name, address of installation, and so on). Maximum 28 characters can be stored. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Remote Unit System Information Associated Page and Notes Advanced page CLI Command: rfrxth <ism>...
These methods include the use of the RFRX THRESHOLD settings, or the use of external shields on the MU. See the site survey example on following page. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Site Selection...
RU has a built-in RSSI tool that will help you properly aim the RU at the MU to achieve maximum signal strength. Mounting Hardware Both MUs and RUs are supplied with mounting hardware for pole installations. See diagram below for proper use of the mounting hardware. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 page...
Radio #10 x 3" Threaded Rod #10 Keps Nut "V" Bracket Mono Pod Mount (Not Supplied) Figure 7: Alternative Mounting Hardware Assembly Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Not Supplied QTY. Alternate Mounting Configuaration QTY. Installation...
(especially direct sunlight). It is recommended that installers place all Cat-5 cables inside conduit. Plastic conduit is sufficient. If metal conduit is used, it is not necessary to use shielded Cat-5 cable. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Up/Down Tilt...
Note: The amber light on the bottom of the RU will also indicate RSSI according to the following parameters: RSSI< -80dBm RSSI > -80dBm RSSI ≥ -65dBm Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 not lit blinking solid (blink rate increases with signal strength) Weatherizing...
Management Chapter 5 Management In the TrangoLINK-10 system, the MU controls most functions of its associated RU. For this reason it is important to consider that you will manage your TrangoLINK-10 system primarily through the MU. Network management can be performed by three methods •...
SNMP. Here are a few of these features: • Add/delete remote • Change channel • Set power • Set radio sensitivity Review the Trango MIB (trango_P5830Sap_1p0.mib) for the complete listing of MIB Objects. Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 SNMP page...
SNMP Setup Trango Broadband provides only the MIB portion of the SNMP Management system. The radios act as individual agents, and it is up the user to provide SNMP Manager software from a third party vendor. Below is an example of the setup process for SNMPc from Castle Rock™.
Remote Radio ru powerleveling power levels RU to reach Target RSSI, set in MU Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Remark default = 9600 bps AP’s default is 600s SU’s default is 30s...
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#3 – Auto power leveling Remote Unit sysinfo display system configuration temp display current temperature Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 Remark default: <pkt len> = 1760 bytes <file size> = 10 MBytes default: <pkt len>...
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Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 1. version number and date code 2. firmware and FPGA version code 3. firmware and FPGA image...
Environmental Radio Enclosure Temperature Range NEMA Rating Radio Dimensions Radio Weight User Interfaces Trango Broadband Wireless — TrangoLINK-10 User Manual Rev. E 3.0 High Band (ISM) 5725 MHz to 5850 6 non-overlapping channels Internal Antenna DSS Dish 18 dBi ISM Band 24 dBi 10 Miles./ 10 dB...
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