Broadband wireless point-to-multipoint solution in the 2.4 ghz frequency (35 pages)
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Tranzeo TR-6000 Series User Guide Covers the following models: TR-6015, TR-6008, TR-6019, TR-6000, TR-600, TR-650, TR-660, TR-6500, TR-6519, TR-6600, TR-6619 Revision: 2.2 Firmware: 5.0.5 Date: 2010.07.27...
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January 28, 2008 Version 2.0 November 10, 2009 Version 2.1 January 18, 2010 Version 2.2 July 27, 2010 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. 19473 Fraser Way Pitt Meadows, BC Canada V3Y 2V4 Toll Free Number: 1.866.872.6936 Technical Support: 1.888.460.6366 General Inquiries: info@tranzeo.com...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Safety Information Safety Information FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a residential environment.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Safety Information Safety Instructions You must read and understand the following safety instructions before installing the device: This antenna‘s grounding system must be installed according to Articles 810-15, -20, 810-21 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1993. If you have any questions or doubts about your antenna‘s grounding system, contact a local licensed...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Access Control ................... 3-19 Status ......................3-20 Station List ....................3-20 AP List ....................... 3-21 ARP Table ....................3-21 Statistics ..................... 3-22 Wireless Performance ................3-24 System Performance .................. 3-25 Network Configuration ................... 3-26 Bridge Mode - Static .................
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Appendix L: Warranty Terms ............L-1 Appendix M: How Can We Improve? ..........M-1 Appendix N: Notes ................N-1 viiviivii TR-6000 Series This document is intended for Public Distribution 19473 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction This next-generation wireless LAN device–the Tranzeo TR-6000 series– brings Ethernet-like performance to the wireless realm. Fully compliant with the IEEE802.11a standard, the TR-6000 series also provides powerful features such as the Internet-based configuration utility as well as WEP and WPA security.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview LED Panel Indicators Operational Color Indicators On: Powered on ● Power Off: No power or LED’s Disabled On: Ethernet link ● Flashing: Ethernet traffic Green Off: No Ethernet link On: Radio link ● Radio...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The TR-6000 Series radios are easy to install, as you‘ll see in this chapter. Before starting, you will need to get the tools listed below and decide about the site and orientation of the device.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Polarity Determine if the antenna‘s polarization will be horizontal or vertical before installation. The TR-6000 radios can be used in either polarity. The Ethernet boot cover should always be placed so that the cable runs toward the ground for maximum environmental protection.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Installing the Ethernet Cable Step 1: Insert the strain relief, without the cap nut, into the port opening of the boot cover. Step 2: Using a 3/4‖ wrench, tighten the strain relief until it touches the boot cover.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Step 5: Place the gasket—with the adhesive side facing up—over the 4 studs around the port of the radio. Flatten the gasket ensuring there are no gaps. Remove the backing. Step 6: Plug the Cat 5 cable inserted in the boot cover into the port.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Mounting the Radio Step 9: Attach the mounting bracket to the pole using the U-bolt. Secure the U-bolt with the lock washers and the nuts. Align if necessary, and then tighten the nuts enough to prevent any movement.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Connecting the Radio Step 12: Connect the Cat 5 cable from the radio into the RJ-45 jack marked ―CPE‖ on the POE adapter. The POE adapter is not weather- proof and should be installed indoors.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Best Practices Follow these practices to ensure a correct installation and grounding. Always try to run long Cat 5 and LMR cables inside of the mounting pole. This helps to insulate the cable from any air surges.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Chapter 3: Configuration The TR-6000 Series radios can be configured through an HTML configuration interface, accessible using any Internet browser. The configuration interface allows you to define and change settings, and also shows information about the performance of the device.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Changing the IP Address Using the Tranzeo Victor Program The Tranzeo Victor Program is a utility that allows users to quickly change the IP address of the Tranzeo radios. It sends out a broadcast on the network and displays a list of other Tranzeo radios connected, from which you can configure the IP address for your device.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Run Menu Locates Tranzeo radios connected to the network. A * Scan: appears before the name when the radio is in the same subnet as your PC. Displays more info for a selected radio, such as IP Detail: Mode, Gateway, etc .This option is only available...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Login into the Configuration Interface After defining the network settings, follow these steps to login into the Tranzeo Configuration Interface. 1. Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox). 2. In the address bar, type your IP address (default IP: http://192.168.1.100).
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Information Page This is the first window of the configuration interface. It shows the main menu and information about the device settings, like wireless, network, and security settings. The menu is divided in four sections:...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Setup Menu In this section you would be able to configure wireless and administrative settings for the TR-6000 Series radio. Wireless Settings - Basic Tab, Access Point This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Select the rates at which you the radio will transmit. Supported Tx Rates: *indicates basic rates. All Basic rates supported by the AP must also be supported by the CPE or it will prevent association.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Settings - Basic Tab, Infrastructure Station This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. Define if your device will operate as Infrastructure Wireless Mode: Station (CPE) or Access Point.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Select the rates at which you the radio will transmit. Supported Tx Rates: *indicates basic rates. All Basic rates supported by the AP must also be supported by the CPE or it will prevent association.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration PxP Setup Point to Point (PxP) mode is a Layer 2 transparent protocol optimized for backhaul use. PxP mode is recommended whenever two network seg- ments are to be bridged. To operate the radio in PxP mode: 1.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Settings - Advanced Tab, Access Point This window displays the advanced wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. This is the maximum size for a packet to be sent RTS Threshold: automatically.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Settings - Advanced Tab, Infrastructure (CPE) This window displays the advanced wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. This is the maximum size for a packet to be sent RTS Threshold: automatically.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Administrative Settings - Firmware Tab Use this window to upgrade the software, change your password, and define SNMP parameters. Enter the location of the software update file or Upgrade Software: Browse to locate it in your computer. Click Upgrade Software.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Administrative Settings - Import / Export Use this window to import and export settings. Enter the location of the configuration file or Browse Configuration File Name: to locate it in your computer. Click Import Configuration to import setting or Click Export Configuration to export the settings.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Administrative Settings - SNMP Tab Use this window to define SNMP parameters. This is the read community string. Read Community: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHANGE THIS VALUE FROM THE DEFAULTS. Enter the name of the system contact to be reported by System Contact: SNMP.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration WDS (AP only) The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a modification to the 802.11 stan- dards that allows access points to communicate directly with each other. WDS allows users to spread out coverage to a larger area without the need for a backhaul link.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Encryption In this section you can configure both basic and advanced security settings for your device. WEP Settings In this window you can define WEP parameters. WEP provides security by encrypting data so that it‘s protected when transmitted from one point to another.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration WPA Settings In this window you can enter WPA parameters. WPA provides a higher level of security, enhancing the security features of WEP. Select the WPA mode. WPA Mode: NOTE: Due to the way TKIP stores information, it greatly reduces the number of client an AP can address.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Access Control (AP only) This feature allows you to control the what devices are allowed to associate to your access point, in other words, to allow or deny access from other radios. MAC access control offers a light weight method of controlling access to your network.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Status This section displays information about the status and performance of your radio. Most options and information cannot be modified in this section. Stations List (AP only) This window displays a list of the stations associated with the access point and their connection statistics.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration The Noise level at the client. The Noise Floor number Noise: is the noise at the AP. The number of failed Tx packets. TX Pkts Failed: The number of Tx packets that needed to be TX Pkts Retrans: retransmitted.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Statistics This section is divided in 3 windows: LMAC (Lower Mac), UMAC (Upper Mac), and Ethernet, which can be accessed from the Statistic Summary Page. LMAC vs UMAC Statistics The LMAC functions occur in the radio chipset. While the UMAC divides the statistics into clean and failed packets, LMAC defines why packets failed.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration UMAC Statistics The UMAC functions occur in the unit‘s processor. The UMAC statistics are likely the most useful for radio troubleshooting. This window breaks down the statistics into clean and failed packets. The failed packets should be less than 10% in a normal operating environment. In the TX statistics, there should be little to no Retransmits at Series 2, 3 or 4.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Performance (CPE only) This window shows information about the Wireless Performance of the radio. This window is only available in Infrastructure (CPE) Mode. Many browsers do not allow infinite refreshes of a page through scripts, so this window may stop updating.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration System Performance This window shows information about the memory usage and the CPU. Many browsers do not allow infinite refreshes of a page through scripts, so this window may stop updating. If it does, simply change the refresh rate to another value to restart the process.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Network Configuration In this window you can control the network configuration of the device. First, you must define if your radio will operate as a bridge or router. The content of the window varies depending on your selection.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Bridge Mode - DHCP Client You can select to use Static IP or DHCP Client IP Mode: (dynamic). Note: If a DHCP server is not available, the device will try to get an IP for 30 seconds after which it will use the fallback IP address.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Router Mode From this window you can access specific windows to configure the DHCP Server, QoS, Static Routes, Port Filtering, and Port Forwarding. If the feature is available, it will appear as a tab. These features are described in the next pages.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Router Mode - PPPoE From this window you can configure your PPPoE settings. You can select to use Static IP, DHCP Client IP Mode: (dynamic), or PPPoE. Note: If a PPPoE server is not available, the device will try to get an IP for 30 seconds after which it will use the fallback IP address.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Networking Advanced In this tab you can configure the advanced networking settings. There are different options if you are in Bridge or Router mode. Bridge Mode Allows you to specify a different port to access the Web Port: web server.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Advanced Router Mode The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) refers to the MTU: size of the largest packet that the router can pass. The default value is 1500 bytes. If PPPoE is used, you should change the MTU to match the PPPoE server, typically 1492 bytes.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration DHCP Configuration This window shows the configuration of the DHCP server. IP Parameters Enter your subnet mask in this field. Subnet Mask: Indicates the first address in the DHCP pool. Address Starting from: Indicates the number of addresses in the DHCP pool.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration IP Routing This window is intended for those users who have a strong understanding of IP routing. Here you can see the System Routes, create your User Routes, and set the Default Route. IMPORTANT! Be careful when making changes since misconfiguration could result in serious network problems and even the loss of functionality.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Shaping and Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) In this window you can use the shaping and QoS features and set rules to prioritize the traffic. Enables traffic shaping. Traffic shaping the amount of Enable Traffic Shaping: data the Radio will send.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Enter the name of the rule here. Name: Enter the protocol number here. Common options are: Protocol: 0 for ANY, 1 for ICMP, 6 for TCP, and 17 for UDP. See Appendix C for Protocol List.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Port Forwarding This feature allows the radio to forward requests for certain ports to devices behind a router. For example, you have a web server on a private IP of 192.168.1.2 that you want to be accessible to the world. You can forward all requests on port 80 to 192.168.1.2.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration IP Filtering This feature allows the radio to block requests to and from devices behind the router. A list of the devices filtered appears at the bottom of the window. Click to apply the rules enabled from the Filter list.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Appendix A: Grounding and Lightning Protection Information What is a proper ground? This antenna must be grounded to a proper earth ground. According to the National Electrical Code Sections 810-15s and 810-21, the grounding conductor...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Where to ground the device? This radio must be grounded at the pole and at the POE. This is because the radio is between the exterior antenna and the POE ground. See the examples below.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Grounded POE In this case, the surge will be picked up by the Cat 5 cable and since the POE is grounded, the route for the surge is through the POE to ground. Ungrounded POE...
Appendix B: Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) Tranzeo Wireless Technologies‘ software ensures a consistently high quality online experience through the use of powerful Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms. The key to making this applicable in a WISP environment is the...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B QoS Block Diagram Tranzeo software has the capability of continually monitoring and classifying traffic on the Internet connection, and dynamically adjusting the way Intelligent Stream Handling individual streams are handled at any adjusts the fragment size based A process called "rate matching"...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B Network QoS Example In this case, no user is ever able to draw more than their fair share of the available up stream bandwidth, even if the communication is between Bandwidth Internet two stations on the same Shaper access points.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix C Appendix C: Protocol List Keyword Protocol Keyword Protocol Authentication Header for IPv6 HOPOPT IPv6 Hop-by-Hop Option I-NLSP Integrated Net Layer Security ICMP Internet Control Message SWIPE IP with Encryption IGMP Internet Group Management NARP NBMA Address Resolution...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix C Keyword Protocol Keyword Protocol IFMP Ipsilon Flow Management Simple Message Protocol PNNI PNNI over IP Protocol Independent Multicast Performance Transparency ARIS ARIS ISSIS ISIS over IPv4 FIRE SCPS SCPS CRTP Combat Radio Transport Active Networks...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix D Appendix D: Common TCP Ports Visit http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers for a full list of well known port numbers. Keyword Port Description ECHO Echo SYSTAT Active Users QOTD Quote of the day Message Send Protocol FTP-DATA File Transfer (Data Channel)
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix E Appendix E: Channel Allocations The following tables list the channel numbers and center frequencies used for 802.11b/g. Note that while all of these frequencies are in the unlicensed ISM and U-NII bands, not all channels are available in all countries. Many regions impose restrictions on output power as well as indoor and outdoor use on some channels.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix F Appendix F: Wiring Standard TIA/EIA-568-B is a set of standards for cabling telecommunications products and services. Follow these standards, as described in the diagram below, to wire the Cat 5 cable during installation of the Tranzeo radio (see Step 3 in Chapter 2: Hardware Installation - Installing the Ethernet Cable).
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Appendix G: Routing Quick Start Guide What do you mean by a routable subnet? To many people, routing can be a black art. So many explanations of routing explain the binary logic behind it, but not how to actually use it. This document is designed to offer some practical advise on routing based on some of the common questions our customers ask us.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G So what is a Router? Note: The following is a super simple explanation of a router. Routers are like a bad boss, they either shout out information to anyone within earshot or they if don‘t know what to do with the information, they pass the information on to someone else to deal with.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Examples Connecting Multiple Clients to the Internet using NAT Assuming that you have a full Class C sub net (216.129.68.X), you have 254 possible IP‘s to use, from 1 to 254. The Subnet mask for this can be written as 255.255.255.0 or /24. In order to connect clients to the Internet, you can make use of Private IP and NAT.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Public IP’s to less than 10 Clients Through One Radio Assuming that you have a full Class C sub net, 216.129.68.X, you have 254 possible IP‘s to use, from 1 to 254. The Subnet mask for this can be written as 255.255.255.0 or /24. However, you want to give each client a public IP.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Public IP’s to multiple Clients Through One Radio Assuming that you have a full Class C sub net, 216.129.68.X, you have 254 possible IP‘s to use, from 1 to 254. The Subnet mask for this can be written as 255.255.255.0 or /24. However, you want to give each client a public IP.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix H Appendix H: PxP Install Checklist The following are some of the steps you should go through when planning a Point to Point (PxP) link. Step 1: Finding the Location Free Space Loss Determine the 2 endpoint locations.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J Appendix J: AutoConfig Autoconfig is a feature that allows you to apply configuration settings from a text file using a TFTP server or by using the radio’s web server. The TFTP server address can be specified as a DHCP parameter using the “next server”...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J Example usage: Configure typical CPE parameters for your network in an operational CPE . Save the configuration and store it as a generic name. Open the same configuration, and edit the parameters that will be different...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J ii. Specify IP address of TFTP server (Optional if DHCP server specifies TFTP server in “next server”. Consult your DHCP Server’s documentation for more information about how to set this option) iii. Specify filename of configuration file. The file must be in the correct location for the TFTP server.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J LEDs Arrange for Auto Configuration via TFTP Ethernet LED: Off: Ethernet link not established On: Ethernet link established Radio LED: Off: no radio card on the board On: a radio card on the board Power LED:...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J # ************************** # Auto Configuration for TR6 Version: 1.0.1 Date: July 9, 2007 Version: 1.0.2 Date: January 29, 2009 Version: 1.0.3 Date: October 20, 2009 Author: Patrick Ping Xu # ************************** # ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Format Instruction: (There is no complete validation for the configuration in the firmware.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K Appendix K: Tranzeo Electrical Plugs Electrical Plug Type Letter Description FCC / North American adapter ETSI / Euro adapter FCC / Euro adapter ETSI / UK adapter FCC / UK adapter * 24 volt version shown.
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Damage claims are solely between the recipient of the goods and the courier. Damage claims are solely between the recipient of the goods and the courier. Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix L Appendix L: Warranty Terms Effective Jan 1 , 2008...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K 4. Items Covered By A One Year Warranty The following Tranzeo Wireless manufactured products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of Manufacture, under normal use:...
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13. All RMA items shipped to Tranzeo Wireless must be freight prepaid. Tranzeo Wireless will prepay and bill the return freight and taxes (CFR Cost and Freight) via a service of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies’ choice. Customer is responsible for payment of any Shipping upgrades 14.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K Who to Contact for an RMA? There are 3 ways to discuss any technical difficulties and request an RMA #: 1. Fill out our online RMA Request Form http://support.tranzeo.com/rmarequest.php 2. Call our Technical Support Center via the local number listed at http://support.tranzeo.com...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K i. Repaired or replaced product will be subject to the original warranty period but not less than 90 days. j. All items must be shipped pre-paid. Tranzeo Wireless will not accept any collect packages. Tranzeo will pay the shipping to return your products. We recommend insuring the package using the values from our commercial invoice.
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Goods Damaged in Transit Tranzeo Wireless Technologies ships all items FOB Factory. This means that title for the item transfers to the buyer once the courier picks up the package. If there is damage, a claim must be filed with the courier by the owner of the goods, which is the buyer.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K Shipping Firms do have legal obligations and limitations as to when and how much to compensate for damage, but only if the claim is filed on time and in the correct manner. You must file the claim as soon as possible.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix M Appendix M: How Can We Improve? Please take a moment to help us improve your experience with Tranzeo Wireless. Please fax the completed questionnaire to 604-460-6005. Each month we will draw for a free gift.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix N Appendix N: Notes TR-6000 Series This document is intended for Public Distribution 19473 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4...
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