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Backhaul FM3200 Base
Installation and Configuration Manual
(Formerly Fluidmesh)
Model FM3200 | Edition 1.11 | Firmware 8.5.0

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  • Page 1 Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul FM3200 Base Installation and Configuration Manual (Formerly Fluidmesh) Model FM3200 | Edition 1.11 | Firmware 8.5.0...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word 'partner' does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Hardware ............... 23 Removable Bottom Housing ............23 4.1.2. Best Practice For Shielded CAT5/6 Connectors ......24 4.1.3. Cisco FM3200 Base Status And Link LEDs ........24 Unit And Link Quality Status ............24 Boot Sequence ................25 4.1.4. Supplying Power To The Cisco FM3200 Base ........ 25 Connecting Power To The Cisco FM3200 Base .........
  • Page 4 4.2.2. Connecting LAN Cables To The Unit ..........32 Bottom Housing And RJ45 LAN Cables ..........32 4.2.3. Connecting The Antennas To The Cisco FM3200 Base ....34 RPSMA Antenna Connections ............34 5. Using The Cisco Partner Portal ..............36 5.1.
  • Page 5 7.2.3. Reactivating A Deactivated Plug-In ..........151 7.2.4. Exporting And Uploading Multiple Activation Codes ...... 152 7.2.5. Sharing License Codes And Accepting Shared License Codes ..153 8. Troubleshooting ..................155 © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 176...
  • Page 6 8.4. The Wireless Link Is Poor Or Non-Existent In Bridge Mode ....156 8.5. I Purchased A Cisco Device, But It Is Not Shown In FM Racer ....156 8.6. I Cannot Connect My Cisco Device To The FM Racer Interface ....156 8.7.
  • Page 7: Hazardous Condition Warnings

    HAZARDOUS CONDITION WARNINGS 1. HAZARDOUS CONDITION WARNINGS Like all other global technology vendors, Cisco is required to complywith all local health and government regulations in the locations in whichwe operate. This includes meeting radio frequency (RF) exposure limitsfor our products.
  • Page 8: Radio-Frequency Transmission Hazard

    RF exposure. Make sure that all RF feeds are securely connected to an appropriate antenna. Never activate any RF-capable device that is not connected to an antenna. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 8 of 176...
  • Page 9: Hot Surfaces Hazard

    The outer surfaces of transceiver and gateway unit enclosures may become hot during normal operation. During normal operation, do not touch or handle the unit enclosure without personal protective equipment. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 176...
  • Page 10: Reporting Mistakes And Recommending Improvements

    If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way to improve the procedures that are given, please let us know by E-mailing your suggestions to documentation@cisco.com. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 10 of 176...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The Cisco FM3200 Base radio transceiver Introduction The Cisco FM3200 Base (model FM3200) is designed to operate in the sub-6 GHz range as a wireless data backhaul link. In non-technical terms, this means it is designed to function as an intermediate radio link between a core wired data network and a sub-network.
  • Page 12: Unit Function And Throughput Speed

    Point-To-Multipoint (PTMP) network architecture. However, the included 120° antenna also allows the unit to be used for mobility applications. The Cisco FM3200 Base is configured as a multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) 2x2 radio transceiver. In a 2x2 scenario, two separate spatial streams are transmitted by one transceiver unit, and are available to be re-combined by the radio chipset of a second transceiver unit.
  • Page 13: Environmental Rating

    For detailed product specifications, refer to the product data sheet for the Cisco FM3200 Base. Transceiver and gateway unit power consumption In service, Cisco transceiver units and gateway units consume electrical power at the rates given in the table below. IMPORTANT...
  • Page 14: Cisco Architecture

    3.2. Cisco Architecture 3.2.1. Overview Wireless network architectures Depending on the network design and the type of components used, the Cisco FM3200 Base can be used to create wireless network architectures, including: • Point-to-point (P2P) links. • Point-to-multipoint (PTMP) sectors.
  • Page 15: Cisco Technologies

    Prodigy is Cisco's proprietary implementation of the Multi-Protocol- Label-Switching (MPLS) standard. IMPORTANT A Cisco device only features Prodigy selection if the installed Prodigy engine includes the selection feature. Cisco devices that are designed to operate exclusively in Bridge Mode (in other words, point-to-point configuration) do not feature Prodigy.
  • Page 16: Fm Racer

    Prodigy 1.0 and Prodigy 2.0 are not compatible with each other. Do not implement the two protocol versions within the same network. If you are expanding an existing network using new Cisco hardware components, make sure that all components are compatible with each other by: 1.
  • Page 17: Mesh Network Architecture

    In a reliable mesh network with an acceptable amount of redundancy, every stream of data packets may reach the base station through any of a variety of paths. The Cisco FM3200 Base is designed to act as an 'intelligent router' that is able to forward packets coming from other Cisco components in real time, based on an optimal, software- determined path.
  • Page 18: Cisco Network Addressing

    3.3. Cisco network addressing 3.3.1. Bridge IP addressing If needed, the Cisco FM3200 Base can be operated in Bridge mode. This creates a single point-to-point connection between two network segments. A simplified example of a Bridge mode connection is shown in...
  • Page 19: Unit Identification And Addressing

    (page 40). Regardless of its configuration and operating mode, every Cisco radio transceiver is shipped from the factory with a unique unit identification (ID) number. This number always takes the following form: 5.a.b.c The triplet a.b.c uniquely identifies the individual physical hardware unit, and cannot be changed.
  • Page 20: Operating The Unit In Mesh Point Mode Or Mesh End Mode

    Figure 4. Cisco Network Addressing Operating the unit in Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode If the Cisco FM3200 Base radio transceiver unit is installed as part of a mesh network architecture, it can be set to operate in either of two operating modes: •...
  • Page 21: Network Addressing

    Connecting and configuring an Ethernet edge device Ethernet edge devices such as IP cameras and Wi-Fi access points can be connected to the Ethernet ports of the Cisco FM3200 Base. Such edge devices must be configured using the IP subnet scheme defined for the broadcast domain.
  • Page 22: Cisco Radio Transceivers

    255.255.255.0. You can configure any Ethernet device manually or automatically, using a DHCP server that resides on the LAN network. The Cisco network is totally transparent to DHCP, therefore, DHCP requests and responses can be forwarded transparently across the network.
  • Page 23: Hardware Installation

    Installation hardware Metal clamps are supplied as part of the installation package, to allow mounting of the unit on utility poles. Refer to the Cisco FM3200 Base installation instructions for details. Removable bottom housing The unit features a removable, water-tight bottom housing. The bottom housing is equipped with an NPT-1 standard-thread cable gland.
  • Page 24: Best Practice For Shielded Cat5/6 Connectors

    Ethernet port. • When each RJ45 connector is plugged into the correct Ethernet port of the Cisco FM3200 Base, lock the bottom of the RJ45 connector using the side retaining screws. • When all RJ45 connectors are connected to the unit, make sure that the bottom cover of the unit is correctly secured to the unit enclosure.
  • Page 25: Boot Sequence

    4.1.4. Supplying power to the Cisco FM3200 Base CAUTION When connecting the Cisco FM3200 Base to a power supply, be sure to follow the instructions in this section at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may result in irreparable damage to the unit and/or other connected hardware, and will also invalidate the product warranty.
  • Page 26: Connecting Power To The Cisco Fm3200 Base

    Base, refer “Electrical power requirements” (page 159). The Cisco FM3200 Base can be provided with power using the following methods: • A standard IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection (for example, from a compatible network switch). • A compatible 48 Vdc passive PoE injector conforming to either IEEE 802.3af...
  • Page 27: Rebooting The Firmware And Resetting The Unit To Factory Defaults

    Ethernet port labelled LAN1/POE. 4.1.5. Rebooting the firmware and resetting the unit to factory defaults The Cisco FM3200 Base hardware can be rebooted and reset to factory default condition using the procedures in this section. IMPORTANT The following procedure shows how to do a 'hard' (device firmware) reboot.
  • Page 28: Device Firmware Reboot

    1. To do the reset using the offline Configurator interface, refer to “Resetting the unit to factory defaults” (page 139). 2. To do the reset using FM Racer, refer to the Cisco Networks FM Racer User Manual. 3. To do the reset by physically accessing the unit, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 29: Suitability For Outdoor Installation

    • The administrator user name and password will both be reset to admin. 4.1.6. Suitability for outdoor installation The Cisco FM3200 Base was specifically designed for installation in harsh outdoor environments. Under operating conditions, the unit is completely sealed, and is capable of high-performance operation in outdoor environments, and under severe conditions such as water spray, salt, and extreme fluctuations in cold and heat.
  • Page 30: Connecting The Cisco Fm3200 Base To Networking And Communications Hardware

    Hardware installation 4.2. Connecting the Cisco FM3200 Base to networking and communications hardware 4.2.1. Terminal assignments for power and data connectors IMPORTANT Always use outdoor-rated, RF-shielded Ethernet cables when connecting the Power and LAN ports of a Cisco hardware device to external hardware.
  • Page 31 • Terminal 4: Blue wire • Terminal 5: Blue wire with white tracer • Terminal 6: Green wire • Terminal 7: Brown wire with white tracer • Terminal 8: Brown wire © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 31 of 176...
  • Page 32: Connecting Lan Cables To The Unit

    When the Cisco FM3200 Base is mounted in its final location, connect the unit to LAN connection(s) and a PoE power supply by doing the following...
  • Page 33 11. Press the rubber seal into the cable gland body. Be careful not to crimp or damage the Ethernet cables. 12. Install and tighten the hexagon nut. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 33 of 176...
  • Page 34: Connecting The Antennas To The Cisco Fm3200 Base

    Following the instructions in this section will also ensure that the FM3200 Base is well prepared for any ingress-protection testing. Radio antennas are connected to the Cisco FM3200 Base using reverse- polarity sub-miniature version A (RPSMA) connectors. WARNING Before activating the unit, make sure that all RF feeds are securely connected to an appropriate antenna.
  • Page 35 7. Slide the lengths of Nylon heat-shrinkable tubing over the tightened RPSMA connectors. 8. Use a heat gun to shrink the tubing onto the connectors. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 35 of 176...
  • Page 36: Using The Cisco Partner Portal

    Using the Cisco Partner Portal 5. Using the Cisco Partner Portal The Cisco Partner Portal is the main web-based portal through whichthe following activities are done: Participating in Cisco E-learning Using and sharing plug-in license codes for Cisco devices Using the RACER™ radio configuration interface 4.
  • Page 37: Enabling Two-Factor Authentication For Security

    Safari later 5.2. Enabling Two-Factor Authentication for security To enhance cyber-security on the Partner Portal, Cisco uses two- factor authentication (2FA). 2FA works by providing an extra security layer that works independently of your Partner Portal login password. With 2FA activated, you will be asked to provide a secure one-time password (OTP) for each login.
  • Page 38: Administering Plug-In License Codes

    The Partner Portal Plug-ins page can be used to do the following tasks: • Convert plug-in License codes to Activation codes • Deactivate active plug-in License codes © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 38 of 176...
  • Page 39: Using The Racer™ Radio Configuration Interface

    Documentation section of the Partner Portal. To find documentation relating to your Cisco device, do the following steps: Log in to the Cisco Partners Portal using your login credentials.
  • Page 40: Device Configuration Using The Configurator Interface

    Device configuration using the configurator interface 6. Device configuration using the configurator interface Cisco radio devices that are capable of operating as part of a mesh network, including the Cisco FM3200 Base, are shipped from the factory in Mesh Point mode.
  • Page 41 • Ethernet speed (Selects the correct data exchange speed for each Ethernet port.) • CISCO WI-FI tab (Allows you to set up a second, segregated Wi-Fi interface that allows technicians access to the unit for configuration and maintenance purposes.)
  • Page 42: Software And Hardware Prerequisites

    6.1. Software and hardware prerequisites To access the Configurator graphical user interface (GUI) and use the Configurator to program the Cisco FM3200 Base, you need the following: • A desktop, laptop or tablet computer equipped with: • Any current web browser. For a list of compatible web browsers, refer to the Supported web browsers table in “Using the Cisco Partner Portal”...
  • Page 43: Local Access And Login For Initial Configuration

    • IP address: 192.168.0.10 (or any other IP address belonging to subnet 192.168.0.0/255.255.255.0) • Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Launch the computer's web browser. Enter the IP address of the Cisco FM3200 Base in the browser's URL entry field. • If the Configurator interface is shown immediately, proceed Step 9 below.
  • Page 44 This is normal and expected. During the configuration process, it is safe to ignore these warnings. Click the ADVANCED link. • You will see the following window: © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 44 of 176...
  • Page 45 Enter the correct username and password. Press 'Enter'. If your browser shows a time-out or similar message, the computer may be trying to access the Cisco device througha proxy server. To resolve the issue, do the following steps: 1. Go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections >...
  • Page 46: Initial Configuration With The Unit In Provisioning Mode

    127). 6.2.2. Initial configuration with the unit in Provisioning Mode The Cisco FM3200 Base cannot be operated without entering some basic configuration settings. These settings allow the unit to connect to a local network and communicate with the network hardware.
  • Page 47 • If you want to change the connection settings, but keep the current configuration, change the settings as shown in “General settings” (page 55). If the Cisco FM3200 Base is in Provisioning Mode: • The RACER™ dialog will be shown (Figure 17 (page 48)).
  • Page 48 NOTE DHCP is disabled when the unit leaves Provisioning Mode. Make sure that the Cisco FM3200 Base is connected to a local network that supports DHCP. If the unit connects successfully to the internet and to the Partners Portal, the RACER™ Cloud connection info Status will be...
  • Page 49 Configure the unit using either of the following methods: • To do a centralized (online) configuration of the unit using the FM Racer interface, refer to the Cisco Networks FM Racer User Manual. • To do a local (offline) configuration using the Configurator interface, refer to “Device configuration using the configurator interface”...
  • Page 50 Figure 20. RACER™ Cloud connection info status (Disconnected) Configure the unit by doing the following steps: Click the Reset to Provisioning button at the bottom of the DHCP fall-back configuration section. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 50 of 176...
  • Page 51 For a quick overview of the initial configuration process, refer to the flowchart below. NOTE Each individual Cisco radio transceiver unit has a factory-set mesh identification number that takes the form 5.w.x.y. If the unit's IP address is set to 169.254.x.y/24 as in Case 2 below, the values x and y represent parts x and y of the unit's mesh identification number.
  • Page 52: Switching Between Offline And Online Modes

    To switch between Offline and Online modes, do the steps that follow: Log in to the Configurator interface as shown in “Accessing the Cisco FM3200 Base for device configuration” (page 42). • The Configurator landing page will be shown...
  • Page 53: Uploading A Device Configuration File From Fm Racer

    A FM Racer device configuration template contains a set of pre- configured parameters that can be customized and applied to a single Cisco device, or to a group of devices. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 53 of 176...
  • Page 54 • Alternatively, you can create a new, custom configuration template. For instructions on how to copy, modify or create a configuration template using the FM Racer interface, refer to the Cisco Networks FM RacerUser Manual. A configuration file that has been created using the FM Racer interface must be uploaded to the unit.
  • Page 55: General Settings

    Click the -general mode link under GENERAL SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu (below). Figure 23. Configurator GUI (General Mode) • The GENERAL MODE dialog will be shown (Figure 23 (page 55)). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 55 of 176...
  • Page 56: Changing The Operational Mode

    Changing the operational mode on a mesh network-capable unit The General Mode box (below) contains the operational mode controls. Cisco radio transceiver units that are capable of operating within a mesh radio network are shipped from the factory in Mesh End mode.
  • Page 57: Changing The Prodigy Version

    Changing the Prodigy version IMPORTANT Prodigy version selection is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Base is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the Prodigy Version selector will not be available.
  • Page 58: Changing The Lan Parameters

    Device configuration using the configurator interface Remember that all Cisco devices within a network must use the same Prodigy version. IMPORTANT Prodigy 2.0 is not compatible with Prodigy 1.0. Do not implement the two protocol versions within the same network.
  • Page 59: Wireless Settings

    6.4.2. Wireless settings Modifying the wireless settings IMPORTANT If the Cisco FM3200 Base was purchased in the USA or Canada, the Country selection is set to the country of purchase, and the Country: drop-down will be disabled. The WIRELESS RADIO window contains controls to change the following settings: •...
  • Page 60 Enter a defined network passphrase in the Shared Passphrase field. IMPORTANT If a shared pass phrase is defined, the same pass phrase must be used for all Cisco units inthe same network. The shared pass phrase can be composed of anyASCII characters except the following: '`"\$= Specify the country in which the unit is installed by selecting the correct option from the Country drop-down menu.
  • Page 61: Important Considerations For Wireless Settings

    (page 63). Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint considerations If a Cisco radio transceiver unit's FluidMAX Autoscan setting is enabled, and the unit is assigned a Subordinate role within a point-to- multipoint network topology: • The Subordinate unit will mimic the frequency setting of the primary unit that shares its cluster ID.
  • Page 62: Co-Location Considerations

    IMPORTANT The following table shows theoretical values under ideal conditions. Actual throughput may vary depending on environmental and other conditions. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 62 of 176...
  • Page 63: Dynamic Frequency Selection Considerations

    Make a note of the exact physical locations of the unit antennas. Consult your local Cisco Networks representative. He or shewill be able to determine whether the unit can be safely used inits current location.
  • Page 64: Antenna-Alignment Tools And Physical Statistics

    • The Partner Portal will verify that there are no TDWR radar installations within 40 miles (64 Km) of the Cisco unit.If no TDWR radar installations are found, the plug-in willgrant permission for the unit to be set to frequencies withinthe 5.250 GHz-to-5.350 GHz band, and the 5.470 GHz-...
  • Page 65 Device configuration using the configurator interface The window shows a list of wireless links to other Cisco units that have been detected by the local unit, and the relative strength of each wireless link in decibel-milliwatts (dBm). To do an accurate alignment of a local antenna for a specific wireless link,...
  • Page 66: Spectral Analysis

    The Spectrum Graph window contains a static graph readout and controls to detect radio-frequency interference that exists between local Cisco units transmitting and receiving in a specified frequency band.The window can be used make the most efficient choice of center frequency and channel width for radio links between units.
  • Page 67 To reset the window to default size, click the Reset Zoom button on the upper right-hand corner of the Spectrum Graph window. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 67 of 176...
  • Page 68: Network Control

    IP addresses. If connectivity is lost between the unit and any of the saved IP addresses, an option can also be set to automatically reboot the Cisco FM3200 Base. As well as being a fail-safe mechanism to monitor network...
  • Page 69 To automatically reboot the unit if connectivity is lost between the unit and any IP address, do the following steps: 1. Check the Reboot: check-box. 2. Click the Save button. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 69 of 176...
  • Page 70: Fm-Quadro

    FM-QUADRO for mesh network-capable devices IMPORTANT The FM-QUADRO tool is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Base is set to Mesh End mode or Bridge mode. If the unit is set to Mesh Point mode, the -FMQuadro™ menu option will not be available.
  • Page 71: Plotting And Interpreting The Wireless Links

    • A graphical view of the current network topology will be shown. A typical example is shown below. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 71 of 176...
  • Page 72 • The device type icon. Depending on device type, any of three icons may be seen: • The icon below will be shown if the device is a stationary non-Fluidity radio device: © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 72 of 176...
  • Page 73 Cisco Mesh ID number willbe shown. • If the network is a Fluidity network, mobile Cisco radio transceivers that are part of the network are shown as tooltips with colored borders. The tooltip representing a mobile Cisco radio is always shown below the tooltip of ©...
  • Page 74 FM-QUADRO view. Network connectivity links between stationary radio transceivers are shown as lines: • A wired LAN link is shown as a solid black line (below). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 74 of 176...
  • Page 75: Viewing Live Data For A Radio Or Wireless Link

    • For stationary radio transceivers, an information sidebar will be shown on the right side of the view (a typical sidebar is shown below). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 75 of 176...
  • Page 76 • If the device is a stationary radio, a list of IP addresses belonging to all non-Cisco edge devices currently connected to the device will be shown. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 76 of 176...
  • Page 77 IP addresses, connected by a double-pointed line. • The main body of the widget contains live readings on uplink and downlink throughput, LER, PER, RSSI, MCS, and modulation rates. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 77 of 176...
  • Page 78: Viewing Live Rssi Data For A Wireless Link

    • The solid lines on the upper part of the graph are RSSI readings for other stationary and mobile radios that are part of the network. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 78 of 176...
  • Page 79: Manipulating The Fm-Quadro View

    FM-QUADRO view. To move any icon or tooltip, do the steps that follow: Click the Edit Mode icon on the upper right part of the FM- QUADRO view (below). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 79 of 176...
  • Page 80 When you are finished editing, click the Save changes button to save your changes. Alternatively, click the Discard changes button to revert to your previous configuration. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 80 of 176...
  • Page 81: Showing Kpi Values For Wireless Links

    Alternatively, click the Discard button to leave the dialog without saving any changes. • An information ribbon containing chosen performance indicators will be shown next to all wireless link lines (a typical example is shown below). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 81 of 176...
  • Page 82: Showing Real-Time Color Codes For Radio Transceiver Key Performance Indicators

    You can add an aerial image to the FM-QUADRO view. This allows you to superimpose the network map over a map of the actual terrain on which © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 82 of 176...
  • Page 83 If needed, move the device icons and/or tooltips to suit the aerial image as shown in “Changing the relative position of device icons” (page 79). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 83 of 176...
  • Page 84: Adjusting The Transparency Of The Aerial Map View

    To export a representation file for the current network, do the steps that follow: Click the Export as JSON icon on the upper right part of the FM- QUADRO view (below). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 84 of 176...
  • Page 85: Advanced Tools

    To use the Ping test tool, do the following steps: Determine which wireless link is to be tested between the Cisco unit and another unit in the wireless network. Get theIP address of the other unit. Enter the IP address of the other unit in the Ping (10 packets...
  • Page 86: Using The Bandwidth Test Tool

    To use the Bandwidth test tool, do the following steps: Determine what wireless link is to be tested between the Cisco unit and another unit in the wireless network. Get theIP address of the other unit. Enter the IP address of the other unit in the Bandwith test...
  • Page 87: Using The Path Mtu Discovery Tool

    To use the Path MTU discovery tool, do the following steps: Determine what wireless link is to be tested between the Cisco unit and another unit in the wireless network. Get theIP address of the other unit. Enter the IP address of the second unit in the Path MTU...
  • Page 88: Advanced Settings

    • The maximum distance over which the unit is capable of transmitting To open the Advanced Radio Settings dialog, click the -advanced radio settings link under ADVANCED SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu (below). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 88 of 176...
  • Page 89: Using The Fluidmax Management Setting

    • AUTO: The FluidMAX engine is enabled, and the unit role is set automatically. Depending on various factors, the unit will automatically choose whether to transmit using the © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 89 of 176...
  • Page 90: Using The Max Tx Power Setting

    Using the Max TX Power setting This setting controls the effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) output of the unit. By default, EIRP is automatically regulated using Cisco's Transmission Power Control (TPC) algorithm. The algorithm tries to obtain an optimal link signal strength of approximately -55 dBm on both sides of ©...
  • Page 91: Using The Select Antenna Gain Setting

    IMPORTANT The Data Packet Encryption setting must be the same on all Cisco units that are part of the same network. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 91 of 176...
  • Page 92: Using The Maximum Link Length Setting

    Device configuration using the configurator interface In Cisco devices, AES is applied using a proprietary encoding algorithm, enabling industry-grade network security. IMPORTANT The AES feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (FM-AES). Contact your Cisco Networks representativefor details. To use the Data Packet Encryption setting, do the following steps: Click the Data Packet Encryption drop-down menu.
  • Page 93: Static Routes

    The Static routes window is used to set static routing rules (in other words, manually-configured routing entries, as opposed to routing instructions from a dynamic routing table) for a Cisco unit. Static routes are typically used if there is a need to do any of the following in context of the network: •...
  • Page 94: Pass Lists And Block Lists

    The Pass list or Block list function is a security feature that prevents fake IP addresses from intercepting or intruding on the network. A Pass list is a group of Cisco transceivers, described as a list of linked pairs. Within the list, each transceiver unit is considered a valid hop in the routing table.
  • Page 95 • To make sure that the packet flow is allowed or blocked in both directions, the unit ID numbers for each link in a Pass list or Block list must be listed in forward order and in reverse order. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 95 of 176...
  • Page 96 Example 3: If you want to create a simple Block list that includes the links between unit ID numbers 5.2.22.136 and 5.29.252.213 (Figure 39 (page 97)): • Cell A1 of the *.CSV file would contain the parameter 5.2.22.136,5.29.252.213 © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 96 of 176...
  • Page 97 To apply the list settings contained in the *.CSV file, click the Apply Settings button. To clear the Pass list or Block list settings without deleting the *.CSV file, click the Clear Pass list or Block list button. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 97 of 176...
  • Page 98: Multicast

    By default, if CCTV cameras and devices that operate in a similar fashion are linked to a Cisco transceiver unit operating in Mesh Point mode,the unit forwards all multicast traffic generated by the cameras to the closest Mesh End unit in the wireless network.
  • Page 99 224.1.1.0/24 indicates all multicast groups in the range 224.1.1.1 through 224.1.1.254. • The destination address consists of one or more Cisco unit ID numbers, in the form 5.a.b.c. These ID numbers belong to the physical Cisco device or devices to which the multicast traffic must be forwarded.
  • Page 100: Configuring Multicast Within A Layer-3 Network

    224.5.5.5 / 5.a.b.c to the Mesh End unit in each subnet cluster, where 5.a.b.c is the actual Mesh ID number of the global gateway unit. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 100 of 176...
  • Page 101: Snmp Configuration

    If SNMP traps are enabled, you can specify the server address to which monitoring information must be sent. IMPORTANT The same SNMP configuration must be set for all Cisco units in the wireless network. detailed information...
  • Page 102: Using Snmp V2C

    Enter a community identity value in the Community ID: field. IMPORTANT The same community identity value must be set for all Cisco units in the wireless network. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 102 of 176...
  • Page 103: Using Snmp V3

    Click the SNMP mode drop-down, and click the v3 option. • The SNMP v3 settings dialog will be shown (Figure 46 (page 104)). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 103 of 176...
  • Page 104 To change the current SNMP v3 password, enter a new password in the SNMP v3 password: field. The default password is cisco. To show the password as it is being typed, checkthe Show SNMP v3 password: check-box. Choose the correct authentication protocol from the SNMP v3 authentication proto: drop-down.
  • Page 105: Wireless Access Point Configuration

    Save the SNMP settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. 6.6.7. Wireless access point configuration All FM1200 Volo, Cisco 3200-series and Cisco 4200-series radio transceivers equipped with firmware version 6.5 and above have a built-in wireless access point (AP).
  • Page 106 Device configuration using the configurator interface To enable the wireless AP feature on the Cisco FM3200 Base, do the steps that follow: 1. Make sure the FM-AP software plug-in is installed on the radio unit. For instructions on how to install the FM-AP plug-in, refer to “Plug-in management procedures”...
  • Page 107 4. If the wireless AP has been set to routed configuration and access to other Cisco radio units that are part of the same network is needed, facilitate access by adding routes to the relevant radio units as described in “Static routes”...
  • Page 108 WLAN Passphrase entry field. 6. To show the WLAN passphrase in plain text as it is being entered, check the Show Passphrase check-box. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 108 of 176...
  • Page 109: Radius Configuration

    • Wi-Fi capability. • A current version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. To connect wirelessly to the Cisco FM3200 Base for configuration and maintenance, do the following steps: 1. On your computer or other wireless interface device, use the Wi- Fi connection dialog to connect to the radio unit using the radio unit's WLAN SSID and WLAN passphrase.
  • Page 110 RADIUS networking protocol. Do not change these settings unless there is a specific need to do so. To change the RADIUS settings for the Cisco unit, do the following steps: Enable and configure network time protocol (NTP) as shown in “NTP Configuration”...
  • Page 111 Enter the RADIUS access password in the Secret field. To read the password as it is typed, check the show check-box. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 111 of 176...
  • Page 112 • GTC PEAP • MSCHAPV2 • MD5 • GTC 12. Save the RADIUS settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 112 of 176...
  • Page 113: Ntp Configuration

    CAUTION The same NTP configuration must be set for all Cisco units in the wireless network. If the same NTP settings are not applied to all units, the network may encounter timestamp conflicts and/or equipment malfunctions.
  • Page 114: L2Tp Configuration

    IMPORTANT The L2TP configuration option is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Base is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -l2tp configuration menu option will not be available.
  • Page 115: Vlan Settings

    6.6.11. VLAN settings VLAN configuration The VLAN SETTINGS window contains controls to connect the Cisco FM3200 Base to one or more virtual local area networks (VLANs) that are part of the local wireless network. IMPORTANT The VLAN feature must be enabled using a software plug-in (Cisco part number FM-VLAN).
  • Page 116: Rules For Packet Management

    Management VLAN ID: field. NOTE The same Management VLAN ID must be used on all Cisco devices that are part of the same mesh network. Enter the native identification number (the VLAN ID implicitly assigned to untagged packets received on trunk ports) in the Native VLAN ID: field.
  • Page 117 Untagged packet, to local unit kernel If native VLAN = ON: Packet passed to kernel, tagged with NVID If native VLAN = OFF: Packet not passed to kernel © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 117 of 176...
  • Page 118: Fluidity Settings

    6.6.12. Fluidity settings IMPORTANT The Fluidity tool is only available if the Cisco FM3200 Base is set to Mesh Point mode or Mesh End mode. If the unit is set to Bridge mode, the -Fluidity™ menu option will not be available.
  • Page 119 Device configuration using the configurator interface Figure 51. Configurator GUI (FLUIDITY dialog for transceiver devices) Cisco radio transceivers are shipped from the factory with Fluidity functionality disabled. Enable Fluidity functionality by checking the Fluidity check-box. Select the correct role for the unit by clicking the Unit Role: drop- down and clicking the correct option from the list below: •...
  • Page 120 Save the Fluidity settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 120 of 176...
  • Page 121: Handoff Logic And Rate Adaptation Settings

    • Advanced: This option applies Cisco's proprietary predictive rate selection algorithm. Save the Fluidity settings by clicking the Save button. Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 121 of 176...
  • Page 122: Miscellaneous Settings

    The MISC SETTINGS window contains controls to change the following settings: • The device name, as used to identify the Cisco FM3200 Base within the FMQuadro network map and to other Cisco utilities. • The operation of the physical Reset button on the unit.
  • Page 123 • Enabled: The hardware Reset button will be enabled. • Factory: The hardware Reset button functionality will be set to its factory default configuration (enabled). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 123 of 176...
  • Page 124: Management Settings

    Alternatively, clear the settings by clicking the Reset button. 6.7. Management settings 6.7.1. View Mode settings The View Mode window allows the system administrator to grant and prohibit access to device configuration settings by category. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 124 of 176...
  • Page 125 View Mode User Password: field. NOTE The new password must be a minimum of eight characters, and include at least one capital letter and one number. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 125 of 176...
  • Page 126 • If the Enabled option is selected for a device-configuration setting, the setting can be modified by ordinary users. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 126 of 176...
  • Page 127: Changing The Administrator Username And Password

    Reset button. 6.7.2. Changing the Administrator username and password The CHANGE USERNAME AND PASSWORD section contains controls to change the Administrator's user name and password for the Cisco unit. IMPORTANT Changing the default password to a strong password is an extremely important step in preventing security breaches.
  • Page 128: Enabling Remote Access To The Unit By Telnet

    (page 139) for more information. Enabling remote access to the unit by Telnet The TELNET ACCESS section contains controls to enable remote access to the unit using Telnet. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 128 of 176...
  • Page 129: Overwriting And Upgrading The Unit Firmware

    Reset button. 6.7.3. Overwriting and upgrading the unit firmware The FIRMWARE UPGRADE window contains controls to overwrite the device firmware of the Cisco FM3200 Base, or upgrade the firmware to the latest available version. CAUTION Overwriting the firmware of any electronic device must be done with great care, and always contains an element of risk.
  • Page 130 The following procedure describes how to overwrite the existing firmware on a Cisco device. This procedure assumes that the wireless networkis currently active. To overwrite the existing firmware on the Cisco device, do the...
  • Page 131: Plug-In Management

    Step 1 above. 6.7.4. Plug-In management IMPORTANT For a complete list of software plug-ins that are currently available for the Cisco FM3200 Base, refer to “Available plug- ins” (page 142). The MANAGE PLUG-INS page shows which software plug-ins are currently active on the unit, and contains controls that allow you to do the following functions: •...
  • Page 132 To open the MANAGE PLUG-INS dialog, do the following steps: • Click the -manage plug-ins link under MANAGEMENT SETTINGS in the left-hand settings menu. • The MANAGE PLUG-INS dialog will be shown (Figure 59 (page 133)). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 132 of 176...
  • Page 133 Device configuration using the configurator interface Figure 59. Configurator GUI (typical MANAGE PLUG- INS dialog) © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 133 of 176...
  • Page 134 • The log files for plug-in installation will be shown in the Plug-in Installation Logs: section. If needed, erase the log files for plug-in installation by clicking the Clear Logs button in the Plug-in Installation Logs: section. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 134 of 176...
  • Page 135: The Device Status View

    Device configuration using the configurator interface 6.7.5. The device status view The device status window The device status window contains information on basic Cisco device settings (including the unit's MAC address), and controls that allow you to download diagnostic data files and view device-event logs.
  • Page 136 To download and forward the current diagnostic file for the unit, do the following steps: Click the Download Diagnostics button. Follow the software prompts to download the *.FM diagnostic file to your computer. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 136 of 176...
  • Page 137: Saving And Restoring The Unit Settings

    Device configuration using the configurator interface Log a support call with the Cisco Help desk. Ask for a reference number. Attach the *.FM diagnostic file to an E-mail, and enter the support call reference number in the subject line of the E-mail. Send the mail to support@cisco.com.
  • Page 138 Download the unit's configuration (*.CONF) file to your computer by clicking the Save button and following the software prompts. To upload a saved configuration file to the Cisco unit, do the following steps: Find the configuration (*.CONF) file that must be uploaded to the unit by clicking the Browse...
  • Page 139: Resetting The Unit To Factory Defaults

    Device configuration using the configurator interface 6.7.7. Resetting the unit to factory defaults The reset factory default window contains controls that allow you to restore the Cisco FM3200 Base to its default factory settings (in other words, to do a 'hard reset'). IMPORTANT...
  • Page 140: Logging Out

    6.7.9. Viewing the end-user license agreement The License Agreement window contains the Cisco end-user license agreement for the Cisco FM3200 Base, its firmware and control software. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 140 of 176...
  • Page 141 Right-click the Download the License Agreement link. Click the Save Link as... option and follow the software prompts to download the agreement as a text file. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 141 of 176...
  • Page 142: Software Plug-Ins

    Software Plug-Ins 7. Software Plug-Ins 7.1. Available plug-ins Like other Cisco radio transceivers, the Cisco FM3200 Base is ableto take advantage of plug-in software upgrades that add features and enhance the performance of the unit. The following table lists all available software plug-ins for all Cisco hardware devices, their specific functions, and their plug-in part numbers.
  • Page 143 Enables WiFi access-point FM-AP Points capability. VLAN Enables virtual LAN FM-VLAN capability. Virtual Gigabit Enables Cisco Virtual FM-VGBE Gigabit capability. L2TP Enables layer 2 transfer FM-L2TP protocol capability. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 143 of 176...
  • Page 144 Not available Not available Not available Bandwidth (Trackside) Fluidity Firmware Not available Not available Not available embedded 4.9 GHz band Not available Not available Available Not available © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 144 of 176...
  • Page 145 Not available TITAN Available Not available Available Not available UNII2 Not available Not available Available Not available Table 8. Device plug-in compatibility (FM Cisco 3200-series to FM 4800) Plugin FM Cisco FM 4800 FM3200 FM3500 FM4200 FM4500 Base Endo Fiber...
  • Page 146: Plug-In Management Procedures

    4. Enter the Activation code on the MANAGE PLUG-INS window for the unit. You can also deactivate a plug-in Activation code that is currently in use so it can be used with a different Cisco unit. To deactivate an active plug-in, refer to The PLUGINS sub-tab.
  • Page 147 Software Plug-Ins To convert a License code into an Activation code for a Cisco device,do the following steps: Log on to the Cisco Partner Portal. Click the Plug-ins link. • When you purchase a generic 16-digit License code, the License code and corresponding plug-in will be listed on...
  • Page 148: Deactivating An Active Plug-In

    7.2.2. Deactivating an active plug-in A plug-in Activation code that is currently in use can be deactivated. This allows the corresponding License code to be used in a different Cisco unit, or transferred to another Cisco user. To deactivate an activated License code for use with another Cisco...
  • Page 149 Make a note of the Deactivation code. Log on to the Cisco Partner Portal. Click the Plug-ins link. • The Plug-ins web page will be shown (Figure 71 (page 150)). © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 149 of 176...
  • Page 150 10. To do a normal deactivation, click the Deactivate button. If for any reason it is not possible to retrieve the deactivation code, click the Force Deactivation button. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 150 of 176...
  • Page 151: Reactivating A Deactivated Plug-In

    • The plug-in control buttons will be shown at the bottom of the web page. Enter the unit identification number (5.a.b.c) or the unit serial number of the Cisco unit in the Mesh ID - Serial Number field. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
  • Page 152: Exporting And Uploading Multiple Activation Codes

    146). 7.2.4. Exporting and uploading multiple Activation codes If more than one plug-in Activation code must be uploaded to a Cisco radio transceiver unit at the same time, the need to upload codes one by one can be avoided by exporting multiple codes, or all codes, from the Partner Portal as a *.CSV file.
  • Page 153: Sharing License Codes And Accepting Shared License Codes

    If needed, you can share license codes with other Cisco device users, and also have other Cisco device users share their license codes with you. To share one or more license codes with another Cisco device user,do the steps that follow: Log on to the Cisco Partner Portal.
  • Page 154 If needed, you can also ask another device user to share one or more license codes with you. If a License code is shared with you, it will be listed on your Partner Portal Plug-ins web page. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 154 of 176...
  • Page 155: Troubleshooting

    Have you disabled the 'Access the Internet using a proxy server' function? If your browser shows a time-out or similar message, the computer may be trying to access the Cisco device through a proxy server. To stopthe computer from trying to access the unit through a proxy connection, refer to “Accessing the Cisco FM3200 Base for device configuration”...
  • Page 156: The Wireless Link Is Poor Or Non-Existent In Bridge Mode

    8.5. I purchased a Cisco device, but it is not shown inFM Racer The Cisco device you have purchased may not yet be added to your Cisco Partners account. Try manually adding the device using theunit serial number and mesh identity (ID) number, as shown in the CiscoFM Racer user's manual (section: Adding Cisco devices to your FMRacer portfolio).
  • Page 157: I Applied Configuration Settings To The Device Using Fm Racer, But I Have Lost Connection To The Device In Fm Racer

    8.8. How do I connect an existing pre-FM Racer device to FM Racer? IMPORTANT Please note that Cisco FM Ponte kit and FM1300 Otto transceivers are not compatible with FM Racer. To configure and maintain these transceivers, refer to the Cisco Installation and Configuration manual for the specific device.
  • Page 158 Switch to Online Cloud-Managed mode as shown in the Switching between offline and online modes section of your device's Installation and Configuration manual. Adjust the device configuration as needed using the Cisco Partners Portal. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
  • Page 159: Electrical Power Requirements

    • The electrical power requirements for each Cisco hardware device type. • Which Cisco hardware devices are capable of receiving power through an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet port (whether from a power- supplying device like a compatible network switch, or from a power- over-Ethernet (PoE) injector), or through a DC IN power supply port, or both.
  • Page 160 (model FM4200F) FM3500) FM4500) FM4500F) 24V passive 48V passive IEEE 802.3af (voltage range at PD: 37V to 57V) IEEE 802.3at (voltage range at PD: 42.5V to 57V) © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 160 of 176...
  • Page 161 FM3500 FM4500 FM4500 FM4800 Fiber Endo Mobi Fiber Fiber (model (model (model (model FM4200F) FM3500) FM4500) FM4500F) Permanent power, min. max. 60V EN 50155 compliance at 48V © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 161 of 176...
  • Page 162: Heat Radiation Data

    When in use, all Cisco gateway units and radio transceivers generateheat as a by-product of electrical activity. Heat radiated by a Cisco device may be of concern in confined locations such as server rooms (where the cumulative heat generated by...
  • Page 163 9.889 26.939 26.939 (model FM4500) FM4500 Fiber 9.889 9.889 26.598 26.257 (model FM4500F) 12.958 12.958 29.326 29.326 FM4800 Fiber 23.529 23.529 47.399 47.058 27.280 26.939 51.832 50.468 © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 163 of 176...
  • Page 164: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Radio Interference Statement

    Avis d’industrie Canada Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 164 of 176...
  • Page 165 EC Declaration of Conformity Cisco Systems Inc. declares under its sole responsibility that the Cisco FM3200 Base is compliant with the following directives, and has been designed and manufactured to the following specifications: EN 61000-6-1; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-3; EN 61000-6-4;...
  • Page 166 Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT. France Vous pouvez contacter l’Autorite de Regulation des Telecommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements. © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 166 of 176...
  • Page 167: Notices And Copyright

    Cisco Systems. Cisco and/or its affiliates provides no warranty with regard to this manual, software or other information contained herein, and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information.
  • Page 168 Cisco Systems reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time, without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate end-user license agreement.
  • Page 169: Cisco End-User License Agreement

    13.1. Preamble This License Agreement strictly prohibits you from using the Cisco Firmware on any device other than a Cisco Device. You are also prohibited from removing or modifying any Cisco or Cisco copyright notice, trademark or user interface of the Cisco Firmware or any Cisco Device.
  • Page 170: License Grant

    You are granted a limited and non-exclusive license (without the right to sub-license) to use the software solely for the Cisco Devices that you own and control, and solely for use in conjunction with the Cisco Firmware.
  • Page 171: Open-Source Software

    This license is not a sale. Title and copyrights to the Cisco Firmware,and any copy made by you, remain with Cisco and its suppliers.
  • Page 172: Feedback

    (ii) you breach any Cisco intellectual property right. Upon termination of this license for any reason, you agree to destroy all copies of the Cisco Any use of the Cisco Firmware after termination isunlawful.
  • Page 173: Warranty Disclaimer

    (if any) related to Cisco products, and to verify compliance with the terms of this license. Cisco may use this information, as long as it is collected in a form that does not personally identify you, for the purposes described above.
  • Page 174: Exclusion Of Liability For Emergency Services

    Cisco and the end user and form a basis of the bargain between the parties. 13.13. Export control...
  • Page 175: General

    Document in the English language and any translation of it into another language, the English-language Document shall prevail. If you are acquiring the Cisco Firmware on behalf of any part of the U.S. Government, the following provisions apply: The Cisco Firmware and...
  • Page 176: Contact Us

    Tel. +44 2078 553 132 Regional headquarters for France: Tel. +33 1 82 88 33 6 Regional headquarters for Australia and New Zealand: Tel: +61 401 747 403 © 2021 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 176 of 176...

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