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- Page 1 EtherHaul-1200TX™ Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Solution Installation Manual EH1200TX-INST-01, Issue 1 June 2015 © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SIKLU COMMUNICATION LTD.
- Page 2 EH-1200TX Installation Manual Trademarks Siklu, the Siklu logo, and EtherHaul are all trademarks of Siklu Communication Ltd. All other product names and trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyrights Copyright © 2014 Siklu Communication Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 EH-1200TX Installation Manual Safety and Regulatory Notices The following are mandatory notices for installation and operation of EtherHaul Wireless Backhaul Link. Indications appearing here are required by the designated government and regulatory agencies for purposes of safety and compliance. General Do not install or operate this System in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
- Page 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Siklu LTD or Note: the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 5 EH-1200TX Installation Manual About this Document This document is the Installation Manual for the EtherHaul-1200TX wireless Link. It provides product overview and details the installation and initial setup. For instructions how to use the product’s features, refer to the “EtherHaul Operation, Administration and Maintenance Manual”.
- Page 6 EH-1200TX Installation Manual Caution: Describes an activity or situation that requires special attention. Text Conventions Italicized text is used to reference sections or chapters Document References in this document. In many cases, references use clickable hypertext links that enable immediate access to referenced objects.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
EH-1200TX Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the EtherHaul System ............10 Main Features ........................ 11 Functional Description ....................13 Technical Specifications ....................14 Licensing ........................15 Management ........................15 Installing the EtherHaul System ..............16 Preparing the Site ......................16 2.1.1 Physical and Environmental Requirements ............ - Page 8 EH-1200TX Installation Manual 3.3.4 Reset ......................... 37 3.3.5 Copy To Remote ....................37 Quick Configuration Wizard ..................38 Quick Configuration: Step 1 – System ............. 38 3.4.1 Quick Configuration: Step 2 – Radio ............... 38 3.4.2 Quick Configuration: Step 3 – Eth Ports ............40 3.4.3 Quick Configuration: Step 4 –...
- Page 9 EH-1200TX Installation Manual TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation .......... 12 Figure 1-2 EH-1200TX (TDD) Functional Block Diagram ............ 14 Figure 2-1 EtherHaul Mounting Assembly Components ............20 Figure 2-2 Quick Release Hooks ..................... 21 Figure 2-3 EtherHaul ODU for 2ft Antenna ................
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Page 10: Introduction To The Etherhaul System
The EtherHaul 1200 product line delivers carrier-grade wireless point-to-point gigabit Ethernet services utilizing the light-licensed 71-76Hz E-band spectrum (TDD). The EtherHaul is based on Siklu’s revolutionary integrated-silicon technology, which results in a highly reliable, zero footprint, and low-cost radio. The EtherHaul offers Gigabit throughput, MEF-compliant networking, 8 levels of QoS, enhanced Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding &... -
Page 11: Main Features
Main Features Siklu’s EtherHaul wireless backhaul radio link operates in the new V-band and E-band spectrum, which provides clear technological and economic advantages over the existing lower frequency bands. Taking advantage of the new spectrum, the EtherHaul enables easy migration to support Gigabit throughput, enabling operators to enhance bandwidth capacity on a “pay as you grow”... -
Page 12: Figure 1-1 Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding And Modulation
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Carrier Grade: CLI, SNMP and web-based local and remote management Extremely high reliability with very high MTBF Designed for ultra-low MTTR without the need for antenna realignment Green Design: Zero footprint, all-outdoor, extremely light weight ... -
Page 13: Functional Description
Host processor (CPU) the host processor controls the system responsible for the control plane, and the antenna alignment. Antenna: Siklu’s self-designed 1ft innovative antenna, as well as 2ft antenna option for longer range higher availability. Page 13... -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Figure 1-2 EH-1200TX (TDD) Functional Block Diagram Technical Specifications For detailed technical specifications please refer to the datasheet. For detailed supported features list please refer to the product’s release notes. EtherHaul-1200TX Technology and frequency TDD, 71-76/81-86GHz ... -
Page 15: Licensing
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Encryption AES 128-bit and 256-bit Management In-band, out-of-band, embedded CLI, web GUI, SNMPv2/3 Adaptive modulation System modes Symmetrical uplink/downlink ratio or Asymmetrical Alignment Operating temperature: -45° ÷ +55°C Environmental Ingress protection rating: IP67 ... -
Page 16: Installing The Etherhaul System
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Installing the EtherHaul System This chapter describes how to install and perform the basic setup for EtherHaul outdoor unit (ODU) in an EtherHaul wireless network, including: Preparing the Site EtherHaul Package Content Unpacking the EtherHaul ... -
Page 17: Physical And Environmental Requirements
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 2.1.1 Physical and Environmental Requirements Each EtherHaul ODU site should adhere to the following requirements: There must be a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight between ODU. The EtherHaul ODU should be mounted on a fixed, stable, permanent structure. -
Page 18: Etherhaul Package Content
Improper electrical grounding can result in excessive electromagnetic interference or Caution: electrical discharge. Siklu will not be held responsible for any malfunction or damage in the event that the ODU is not properly grounded. EtherHaul Package Content An EtherHaul link consists of two ODUs and two mounting assemblies. -
Page 19: Required Tools
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Required Tools Ensure that you have the following tools with you when performing an EtherHaul installation: Standard handheld digital voltage meter (DVM) with probes Standard open-end wrench, 13 millimeter 8mm Allen key for ODU installation with 2ft antenna ... -
Page 20: Mounting The Etherhaul
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Mounting the EtherHaul These instructions are for mounting a system with a one-foot antenna. For instructions on mounting the EtherHaul 1200 with a two-foot antenna, refer Note: to Installing the ODU with a Two Foot Antenna. ... -
Page 21: Figure 2-2 Quick Release Hooks
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 5. Use the 13mm open wrench to tighten the nuts on both unit mounting bolts. Temporarily tighten the unit mounting bolts at this stage to keep the unit from moving freely. 6. By default, the ODU is delivered with the quick release plate () securely attached in a vertical polarization. -
Page 22: Installing The Odu With A Two Foot Antenna
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Installing the ODU with a Two Foot Antenna This appendix presents the installation instructions of EtherHaul 1200 ODU with a two foot antenna. 1. Install the two foot antenna according to the mounting diagram on the next page. - Page 23 EH-1200TX Installation Manual Page 23...
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Page 24: Connecting The Cables
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Connecting the Cables The following Figure shows the ODU interfaces. There are two active Ethernet interfaces (Eth1/Eth2). These may be optical (Fiber SFP) or electrical (RJ45) physical interfaces (configurable). 1. Electrical Ground Outlet (GND) 4. Ethernet RJ45 port #2 (PoE Out) 2. -
Page 25: Grounding The Etherhaul
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 2.8.2 Grounding the EtherHaul 1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the ground outlet on the left side of the ODU using the grounding cable lug. 2. Tighten the lug securely in place. 3. Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the earth connection, typically located on the mounting pole. -
Page 26: Preparing The Cables
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 2.8.3 Preparing the Cables Before inserting a cable connector into the ODU, you must first enclose the cable connector in a protective All-Weather shell. Three sets of All-Weather shells are provided with the ODU for the ODU interfaces. 1. -
Page 27: Removing Connectors From The Etherhaul Odu
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 2.8.4 Removing Connectors from the EtherHaul ODU Caution: To avoid accidental damage to the connector, always use the following order to remove cable connections from the ODU. 1. Unscrew the cable inlet portion () of the All-Weather shell to release the gasket seal and then remove tension from the cable connector. -
Page 28: System Leds
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 9. Secure the network connection cable into place using a cable tie. Ensure that there is sufficient play in the cabling to allow movement of the ODU during final alignment. System LEDs Color Description PWR (Power) Green – Power OK Blink Green –... -
Page 29: Setting The Odu To Alignment Mode
EH-1200TX Installation Manual The ODU has three modes of operation: Alignment – Carrier Wave transmission. Used for antenna alignment. Adaptive – Operational mode used with adaptive bandwidth, code, and modulation. Static – Operational mode used with a fixed modulation profile. ODUs are shipped from the factory in Adaptive mode. -
Page 30: Link Up Verification
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Throughout the alignment procedure, you must compare the actual receive signal strength indication (RSSI) to the expected RSSI that was calculated during network link budget preparation (refer to Preparing for Installation on page 19). Read the receive level (RSSI) using the DVM. The voltage reading will be between 0 to 1V, indicating the RSSI in dBms. - Page 31 EH-1200TX Installation Manual LED color indicator on both ODUs will turn Green, indicating that the radio link is The EtherHaul link can now pass traffic and management between the ports and over the radio link. Use the Web-based management or Command Line Interface for radio link configuration and monitoring.
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Page 32: Performing Basic Setup Using The Web-Based Management
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Performing Basic Setup Using the Web-Based Management This chapter describes how to perform basic setup using the web-based management. The scope of this installation manual is basic setup and monitoring of the radio link. For full configuration and maintenance procedures, refer to the “EtherHaul Operation, Administration and Maintenance Manual”. -
Page 33: Connecting To The Odu Using The Web-Based Management
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Connecting to the ODU Using the Web-Based Management 1. Launch an Internet Browser and enter https:// followed by the ODU’s IP address. The ODU’s default IP address is 192.168.0.1. Figure 3-1 Launching the Web-Based Management 2. When prompted, enter the username and password. Default: admin and admin. Figure 3-2 Entering Username and Password 3. -
Page 34: Main Page
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Main Page The Web-Based Management provides link view, presenting both local and remote configuration and monitoring. Although the local and remote systems IP address is identical (default IP address 192.168.0.1), the remote will be available as well as the EtherHaul uses dedicated communication channel for local-remote communication that is not IP-based. - Page 35 EH-1200TX Installation Manual Note: Actual Layer 1 throughput depends on product's specs. Refer to the EtherHaul Release Notes for exact specifications. Current Alarms – list of currently active alarms and date&time raised. History Log – System alarms and events history log. ...
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Page 36: General Configuration Commands
EH-1200TX Installation Manual General Configuration Commands 3.3.1 Apply Any configuration change is executed upon clicking Apply. The Local-Remote concept of the Web-Based Management allows configuring both local and remote systems of the link. The Apply button is available at the bottom of each configuration page (one button for both local and remote systems). -
Page 37: Reset
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 3.3.4 Reset Separate buttons for local and remote reset. The system will reset and come up after initialization (~120 seconds). Note that any unsaved changes will be lost. 3.3.5 Copy To Remote You can find the Copy To Remote button next to some configuration parameters or sections. -
Page 38: Quick Configuration Wizard
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Quick Configuration Wizard Use the Quick Configuration wizard to configure the basic system parameters. It holds the basic minimal configuration required to start using the link. The Quick Configuration wizard should be used for the initial system setup after installation. - Page 39 EH-1200TX Installation Manual This section allows configuring the following parameters: Channel Bandwidth [MHz] – 250 or 500MHz (default is 500MHz). Note: 250MHz support depends on product’s specs. Tx Frequency [MHz] – transmit frequency. Rx Frequency [MHz] – R/O field, updated based on Tx frequency. ...
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Page 40: Quick Configuration: Step 3 - Eth Ports
EH-1200TX Installation Manual has to be set: the Master unit transmits the higher rate (75tx-25rx or 90tx-10rx) and the Slave unit the lower rate (25tx-75rx or 10tx-90rx). When selecting asymmetric configuration, Role will be set automatically (refer to Radio Advanced Settings). Click Next to continue or Back to return to previous section. -
Page 41: Quick Configuration: Step 4 - Network
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Quick Configuration: Step 4 – Network 3.4.4 Figure 3-8 Quick Config Page: Step 4 – Network This section allows configuring the following parameters: IP Address The EtherHaul supports up to four IP addresses that can be associated with different VLANs. -
Page 42: Radio Page
EH-1200TX Installation Manual o Security Name (community) o SNMP Ver – SNMP version (SNMPv2c or SNMPv3) o Engine ID – Used for SNMPv3 Click Apply to execute the configuration changes or Back to return to previous section. Radio Page The radio link parameters and radio link monitoring are managed in the Radio page. This chapter includes the following topics: ... - Page 43 EH-1200TX Installation Manual Tx Power [dBm] – ODU’s transmit power. Default is the max power, based on product’s specs (+5dBm). Minimum configurable Tx power is -35dBm (note that actual minimum Tx power is based on product’s specs). Note: Adjust Tx Power so the RSSI at the remote end will not exceed -35dBm (overload threshold).
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Page 44: Advanced Settings
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 3.5.2 Advanced Settings Figure 3-10 Radio Page: Advanced Settings This section allows configuring the following parameters: Long Range Mode – checkbox to enable extended range mode (feature is license dependant): Normal – links from 0 to 5Km ... - Page 45 EH-1200TX Installation Manual o Checkbox to enable the ATPC operation. o ATPC Target RSSI – allowed values -35 to -70 dBm (default -35 dBm). o ATPC Min Tx Power – allowed values -35 to 0 dBm (default -35 dBm). o Min CINR – allowed values -128 to 128 dB (default -128 dB). ...
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Page 46: Maintenance
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 3.5.3 Maintenance Figure 3-11 Radio Page: Maintenance This section allows configuring the following parameters: RF Loopback – checkbox to enable the internal RF loopback, set the timeout for clearing the loopback in seconds and select the modulation the ODU will be tested at. -
Page 47: Statistics
Note that different modulation tables may apply according to product used, the frequency channel used and ARQ status. The modulation profiles and thresholds are optimized and should not be modified (can be configured via CLI only after consulting Siklu support). 3.5.5 Statistics Radio link’s performance can be monitored using the advanced statistics counters. -
Page 48: Commissioning And Acceptance Procedure
EH-1200TX Installation Manual Commissioning and Acceptance Procedure This chapter presents the recommended commissioning and acceptance procedure to be performed following the installation of each EtherHaul radio link. The commissioning and acceptance procedure verifies the correct installation and the proper, safe, and robust operation of the EtherHaul RF link. This chapter includes the following topics: Installation Verification and Testin ... -
Page 49: Ethernet Services Test
EH-1200TX Installation Manual 1. No ARQ losses on the RF Statistics counters. 4.1.4 Ethernet Services Test This inspection verifies correct Ethernet services flow and error-free operation. 1. Connect PCs on both ends of the link and use software-based utilities to test for packet-loss. - Page 50 EH-1200TX Installation Manual ODU mount above ground Meters meters Clear line-of-sight No _________________________________ ODU safely mounted using Siklu’s bracket correctly installed Pole diameter according to mount specs Bracket’s mounting bolts securely tightened ODU grounding Cables/Fibers connections Eth1 Cat5 Eth1 Fiber...
- Page 51 EH-1200TX Installation Manual ODU running SW version Tx/Rx frequency Channel-width 250MHz 500MHz 250MHz 500MHz Role Auto Auto Master Slave Master Slave Tx/Rx Link ID 0 (not used) 0 (not used) Modulation/Mode Adaptive ____________ Adaptive ____________ Static ____________ Static ____________ Mode: modulation/sub-channel/repetitions/FEC UL/DL Configuration Symmetric Asymmetric (ratio)_____________%...
- Page 52 EH-1200TX Installation Manual IP address IP _________________ IP _________________ VLAN ______________ VLAN ______________ Prefix-Length / IP Mask Default IP Gateway Management of local and remote NMS used _______________ _______________ NMS management access Traps received in NMS Final Configuration Verification Copy running config to startup Done Done Clear all statistics and logs...
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