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  • Page 1 NCL1135 User Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 WaveRider Communications Inc. Software License Agreement This is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and WaveRider Communications Inc. for the use of WaveRider computer software, hereinafter the “LICENSED SOFTWARE”. By using the LICENSED SOFTWARE installed in this product, you acknowledge that you have read this license agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms.
  • Page 3 Microsoft Internet Explorer/Microsoft Corporation Netscape/Netscape Communications Corporation © 2000 by WaveRider Communications Inc. All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced by any means in whole or in part without the express written permission of WaveRider Communications Canada Inc.
  • Page 4 The buyer shall pay all shipping charges to WaveRider and WaveRider shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the buyer within Canada or the USA. For all other countries, the buyer shall pay shipping charges as well as duties and taxes incurred in shipping products to or from WaveRider.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Planning an NCL1135 Configuration ........10...
  • Page 6 NCL1135 Specifications ........
  • Page 7 NCL1135 Network Examples ........1...
  • Page 8 Table 10 NCL1135 Network Terminology ........65 Table 11 Radio Specifications .

  • Page 9: Preface

    Chapter 3 Provides the procedures to set up and configure the NCL1135. Chapter 4 Describes a ping test that confirms the NCL1135 is configured and ready to be deployed. Chapter 5 Provides three tests useful when deploying an NCL1135.
  • Page 10 Industry Canada The NCL1135 complies with IC RSS–210. Operators must be familiar with IC RSS–210 and RSS–102. The IC certification number for the NCL1135 is 32251021662A. Federal Communications Commission The NCL1135 complies with FCC Part 15 Regulations. The FCC ID for the NCL1135 is OOX-NCL1100.
  • Page 11 Operational Requirements In accordance with the FCC Part 15 regulations: 1. The maximum peak power output of the intentional radiator shall not exceed one (1) watt for all spread-spectrum systems operating in the 2.4000-2.4835 GHz band. 2. Systems operating in the 2.4000-2.4835 GHz band that are used exclusively for fixed, point-to-point operations may employ transmitting antennas with directional gain greater than 6 dBi, provided the maximum peak output power of the intentional radiator is reduced by 1 dB for every 3 dB that the directional gain of the antenna...
  • Page 12 General Advisory Operator and maintenance personnel must be familiar with the related safety requirements before they attempt to install or operate the NCL1135 equipment. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the public is not exposed to excessive Radio Frequency (RF) levels.
  • Page 13 Customer Support If you have any problems with the hardware or software, please contact WaveRider Communications Inc. Please provide your NCL1135 Model number and software version when you request support. Telephone: +1 416–502–3161 Fax: +1 416–502–2968 Email: techsupport@waverider.com URL: www.waverider.com WaveRider offers a complete training program.
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  • Page 15: Ncl1135 Overview

    NCL1135 Overview Introduction to the NCL1135 The NCL1135 is an intelligent, wireless Internet Protocol (IP) router/bridge that provides high- capacity wireless 2.4 GHz connections between local- and wide-area networks. The NCL1135 uses direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) techniques to provide secure communications and is completely network configurable.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 NCL1135 Overview The NCL1135 is used to extend Ethernet networks, access the Internet at high speed, connect remote locations, and perform general data networking without the ongoing costs of leased telephone or data lines. The NCL1135 provides an Ethernet interface that allows you to connect to most Ethernet networks or devices.

  • Page 17: Spread-Spectrum Radio Technology

    There are two primary forms of spread spectrum—direct sequence and frequency hopping. The NCL1135 uses direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS). In DSSS systems, the transmitted information, along with a digital spreading sequence, are used to modulate the transmit carrier.
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  • Page 19: Network Considerations

    Network Considerations This section provides an overview of the network considerations that you should make before beginning to implement an NCL1135 network. These network considerations include the following: • network topologies • mode: bridging and routing • network planning Network Topology The NCL1135 can be deployed in three different configurations: •...

  • Page 20: Point-To-Point

    3, unit A communicates with unit B via the back-to-back NCL1135 repeater configuration of units C and D. You must use different frequencies for each leg of the path. Use this configuration to circumvent large obstacles in the radio link path, or when the link from unit A to unit B is too long to provide reasonable signal levels and data throughput.

  • Page 21: Point-To-Multipoint

    Figure 4 shows an example point-to-multipoint configuration. The master, unit A, sends and receives messages to and from NCL1135 stations. In this configuration, the throughput of unit A is shared among the stations. Although stations may receive communications from other stations, because of RF propagation conditions, the stations are programmed to accept messages only from their designated master.

  • Page 22: Bridging And Routing Network Configurations

    Figure 5 shows the configuration of a typical point-to-multipoint bridging network. Figure 5 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Network Example Ethernet Ethernet NCL1135 NCL1135 Type: Station Type: Station Unit ID: Unit ID:...

  • Page 23: Point-To-Multipoint Routing Network

    Chapter 2 Network Considerations 2.2.2 Point-to-Multipoint Routing Network Figure 6 shows the configuration of a typical point-to-multipoint routing network. Figure 6 Point-to-Multipoint Routing Network Example Ethernet NCL1135 Ethernet NCL1135 Type: Station Unit ID: Radio Channel: Mode: Routing Type: Station IP Address - Ethernet: 13.0.2.103...

  • Page 24: Planning An Ncl1135 Configuration

    Chapter 2 Network Considerations Planning an NCL1135 Configuration Configuring each NCL1135 correctly is crucial to the proper operation of your network. Review the flowchart in Figure 7 before starting the configuration to ensure that you have the necessary information to configure the unit correctly.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Ncl1135

    Configuring the NCL1135 This section outlines the basic initialization and configuration steps for the NCL1135. Before you begin these procedures, you should become familiar with the conventions used to NCL1135 Command-Line Syntax display the command-line syntax used in this manual. See Conventions on page 55.

  • Page 26: Connecting And Initializing The Ncl1135

    1. Attach the antenna or a 50-ohm load to the antenna connection on the back of the NCL1135. Do NOT plug the NCL1135 to the power outlet until you have the antenna or load connected.

  • Page 27: Figure 9 Console Port Pin-Out Diagram

    1 stop bit • no flow control 6. Plug the NCL1135 into a 110 or 220 V AC power source using the power cord provided with the unit. The NCL1135 begins an initialization sequence displaying progress messages on the terminal screen.

  • Page 28: Changing The Ncl1135 Password

    6. Type <write> or <save> to save the settings to memory. CAUTION: Remember to record the password in your Data Configuration Record. Unlocking the NCL1135 can be a complicated process. If you have forgotten the password, contact the WaveRider Customer Support Centre for assistance.

  • Page 29: Setting The Ncl1135 System Name

    2. Type <write> or <save> to save the settings to memory. 3.1.3 Resetting an NCL1135 to Factory Settings If the NCL1135 is a factory-configured unit, the following procedure does not need to be performed. Use this procedure if the NCL1135 had been previously configured for use elsewhere in your network and you would like to prepare it for another location and use.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Ncl1135

    3. Determine the unit IDs for the Master and Stations for this NCL1135 network group. The unit ID is a unique number, from 1 to 16383, that is used to identify the NCL1135 within the network group.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Configuring the NCL1135 6. If the NCL1135 is a Master, add the unit IDs for the Stations that are configured for this network group. At the NCL1135> prompt, type <radio station add station_unitid > where station_unitid is the unit ID for a Station.

  • Page 32: Setting The Ip Configuration

    1. At the NCL1135> prompt, type <ip address ethernet aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd nn > to set the IP address for the Ethernet interface. aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the IP address of the NCL1135 and nn is the number of bits in the subnet mask (for example, 24 represents a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0).

  • Page 33: Setting The Dhcp Relay Configuration

    • DNS Resolver — see on page 21 After the NCL1135 configuration is complete, you should test it to ensure the configuration is Chapter 4, Testing correct before you deploy it in the field. Refer to , on page 33.

  • Page 34: Setting The Snmp Configuration

    WaveRider MIBs can be downloaded from the technical support page at www.waverider.com. The following procedure describes how to configure standard SNMP communities for read/ write access to the NCL1135 SNMP agent and to specify a server IP address to which trap messages are sent.

  • Page 35: Setting The Dns Resolver Configuration

    The NCL1135 implements DNS resolver software. Once you configure the NCL1135, you can use host names instead of IP addresses when you make a Telnet connection from the NCL1135 console to other IP hosts on the network, or when you send ping messages to test connectivity.

  • Page 36: Examples Of Bridging And Routing Configurations

    A. If a unit is not in the Master Remote Station List and does not have the Master unit ID set, it will not be able to join the network. The following example session shows how to configure the Master NCL1135 for the bridging network shown in Figure APCD–NC003–1.0...
  • Page 37 NCL1135> radio unitid 1001 Sets the NCL1135 unit ID Unit ID changed to: 1001 NCL1135> radio type master Sets the NCL1135 type to Master Radio type changed to: Master NCL1135> radio station add 101 Adds a station to the Master Remote Station added.
  • Page 38 Radio channel changed to: 1 NCL1135> radio unitid 101 Unit ID changed to: 101 NCL1135> radio type station Sets the NCL1135 type to Station Radio type changed to: Station NCL1135> radio masterid 1001 Identifies the unit ID of the Master for...

  • Page 39: Point-To-Multipoint Routing Network

    IP Address - Ethernet: 12.0.2.102 - Radio: 10.0.2.102 Master ID: 1001 The following example session shows how to configure the Master NCL1135 for the routing network shown in Figure NCL1135> NCL1135> ip address ethernet 14.0.2.44 16 IP addresses: Ethernet: 14.0.2.44/16 NCL1135>...
  • Page 40 Network Card IRQ NIC Base Address : 0x0d0000 Remote Stations : 101 : 102 : 103 NCL1135> ip address radio 101 10.0.2.44 10.0.2.101 Sets the radio IP IP addresses: address for the route to Ethernet: 14.0.2.44/16 station B (unit ID 101) Radio: 101, 10.0.2.44 p-t-p 10.0.2.101...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Configuring the NCL1135 For each Station, NCL1135> ip route add 11.0.0.0 10.0.2.101 16 Routing Table: route the Ethernet Destination Mask Gateway Flags Protocol Interface subnet to the radio -------------------------------------------------------------------- IP address of the 14.0.2.44 14.0.2.44 ICMP Station 10.0.2.101 10.0.2.44...
  • Page 42 Radio type changed to: Station NCL1135> radio unitid 101 Unit ID changed to: 101 NCL1135> radio masterid 1001 Master Id changed to: 1001 NCL1135> ip address radio 1001 10.0.2.101 10.0.2.44 Sets the radio IP IP addresses: address for the route to Ethernet: 11.0.2.101/16...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Configuring the NCL1135 Network Card IRQ NIC Base Address : 0x0d0000 Master ID : 1001 NCL1135> ip Forwarding Mode: IP ROUTING Addresses: Ethernet: 11.0.2.101/16 Radio: 1001, 10.0.2.101 p-t-p 10.0.2.44 Routing: IP Routing (Static Only) Routing Table: Destination Mask Gateway...

  • Page 44: Updating An Ncl1135 Using Remote Connections

    Chapter 3 Configuring the NCL1135 Updating an NCL1135 Using Remote Connections The NCL1135 allows you to connect to it remotely using any of the following methods: • • Telnet • Web Browser In order to remotely access an NCL1135, you will need the following information: •...

  • Page 45: Establishing A Telnet Session

    Chapter 3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.4.2 Establishing a Telnet Session Use a Telnet connection to the NCL1135 to modify configuration parameters or to restart the NCL1135 from a remote location. You can use a standard Telnet application to connect to the NCL1135.
  • Page 46 9. When you are done updating the configuration, close the Configuration page to close the connection to the NCL1135. 10. Quit the web browser. NOTE: If the web browser page on your NCL1135 is not activated, visit the WaveRider web site at http://www.waverider.com/ techsupport/index.html for update information.

  • Page 47: Testing

    Testing To test the NCL1135 configuration you will need at least two NCL1135s, one of which must be configured as a Master. Use the Ping Test to test the NCL1135s to verify that the NCL1135 have been configured correctly and that they are able to communicate with each other.
  • Page 48 (ms) min/avg/max = 0/4/30 ncl1135> If the connection does not work, you will receive the following message: ncl1135> ncl1135> ip ping 10.0.2.52 Press any key to stop. PING 10.0.2.52: 56 data bytes no answer from 10.0.2.52 ncl1135> You receive replies only if the link is operational. Refer to...

  • Page 49: Deploying The Ncl1135

    Refer to Displaying the Radio Packet Error Rate (PER) , on page 41 for more information. You will need one NCL1135 configured as a Master. At the other end of the link, you can have an NCL1135 Station or a spectrum analyzer. The following procedure describes the test for a Master NCL1135 and one Station NCL1135.
  • Page 50 3. Connect a terminal at each NCL1135 using a serial cable and log into each device. 4. At the Master NCL1135 console terminal, type <radio txTest start> to begin the Continuous Transmit Test.

  • Page 51: Running The Continuous Receive (Rx) Test

    3. Connect a terminal at the Station NCL1135 using a serial cable and log into the device. 4. At the Station NCL1135, type <radio rxTest start> to begin “sniffing” the transmissions and automatically start the Radio PER display.
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Deploying the NCL1135 5. Using the information from Radio PER, align the antenna at the NCL1135 Station so that the number of packets missed is at a minimum rate. 6. When done with the antenna alignment, press any key to stop the Radio PER display, then type <radio rxTest stop>...

  • Page 53: Performing The Transmit/Receive Loopback Test

    Master and echoes them back to the Master. When the Master receives the replies from the Station, it updates its Radio PER for that Station. One Master NCL1135 can have up to ten Stations simultaneously echoing test packets back to it.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Deploying the NCL1135 The information received from Radio PER during the Transmit/Receive Loopback test will be similar to the following output. The following output is from a Master (unit ID 1) communicating with two Stations (unit IDs 2 and 3).

  • Page 55: Operational Statistics

    Table 1 defines how to interpret the Radio PER output. At a Master NCL1135, you will receive output similar to the following. The following example was taken at a Master NCL1135 communicating with two Stations (unit IDs 2 and 3).
  • Page 56 Chapter 6 Operational Statistics At a Station NCL1135, you will receive output similar to the following. The following example was taken at a Station (unit ID 2) communicating with a Master (unit ID 1). station> radio per single Unit Id...

  • Page 57: Table 1 Radio Packet Error Rate Assessment

    Chapter 6 Operational Statistics At a Station NCL1135, you will receive output similar to the following. The following example was taken at a Station (unit ID 2) communicating with a Master (unit ID 1). station> radio per continuous Unit Id...

  • Page 58: Displaying The Operational Statistics

    127.0.0.1 will be turned around and queued as input packets to the same interface. The values of the input and output statistics for the loopback interface should both be the same. To see the interface information for a NCL1135, type <interface statistics> at the NCL1135> prompt.
  • Page 59 ------- -------- ------ 10419675 6943 10446473 6958 10402915 6929 For a Station NCL1135, information similar to the following example is displayed. NCL1135> interface statistics Statistics For Loopback ------------------- Flags UP LOOPBACK NOTRAILERS RUNNING MULTICAST 32768 Hardware Address Administrative Status UP(1)

  • Page 60: Table 2 Interface Statistics

    Chapter 6 Operational Statistics Input Non-Unicast Packets Input Discards Input Errors Input Unknown Protocols Output Octets 25364516 Output Unicast Packets 16759 Output Non-Unicast Packets Output Discards Output Errors more... Statistics For Radio ------------------- Flags UP POINT-TO-POINT NOTRAILERS RUNNING NOARP MULTIC 1552 Hardware Address 00:90:27:b1:ad:01...

  • Page 61: Ip Statistics

    Number of outbound packets dropped because of errors since the last interface reset or reboot. 6.2.2 IP Statistics To see the IP protocol layer statistics for a NCL1135, at the NCL1135> prompt, type <ip statistics>. Table 3 provides definitions for the statistics labels.

  • Page 62: Table 3 Ip Statistics

    Chapter 6 Operational Statistics Fragments timed out Packets forwarded Couldn’t forward discards Redirected forwards Unknown protocol discards No space discards Packets reassembled Fragments sent No route discards Table 3 IP Statistics Label Descriptions Total packets received Number of packets sent to the IP layer. Bad checksum discards Number of packets discarded due to a bad checksum.

  • Page 63: Radio Statistics

    Chapter 6 Operational Statistics 6.2.3 Radio Statistics To see the radio statistics for a NCL1135, at the NCL1135> prompt, type <radio statistics>. Table 4 provides definitions for the statistics labels. Information similar to the following example is displayed. The statistics for this command are from the time of the last reboot of the NCL1135.
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  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    To verify that the connection has been re-established, test the connection using a ping test described in Performing a Ping Test , on page 33. To verify the routing, follow the procedures in Verifying NCL1135 Routing , on page 53. Table 5 Common Problems and Solutions...
  • Page 66 • Verify that the Master has all Stations enabled. • Verify routing or bridging. • Verify Routing Table, if applicable. See Verifying NCL1135 Routing , on page 53. Master NCL1135 antenna system has a • Verify RF connections. problem. • Check RF cable for damage.

  • Page 67: Verifying Ncl1135 Routing

    1. Connect to the NCL1135 using a crossover serial cable. 2. Log in to the NCL1135. You will be prompted for the NCL1135 password when you log 3. Type <mode> to verify bridging or routing is set correctly for the NCL1135 group.
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  • Page 69: Appendix Ancl1135 Command-Line Syntax

    Appendix A NCL1135 Command-Line Syntax The NCL1135 can be configured using the commands listed in Table Table 6 shows the typographical conventions used to represent command-line syntax. Press ENTER after typing a command to execute the command. Table 7 provides a list of shortcuts and methods to get help on commands.

  • Page 70: Table 7 Command-Line Shortcuts And Getting Help

    Enter it as a range, which is the number of bits (0-32 are valid) in the subnet mask. • Do not enter it, and let the NCL1135 decide what value to use. Note that the NCL1135 does not necessarily pick the correct subnet mask.
  • Page 71 An IP address is not required to perform bridge functions. When in Bridging mode, if you assign an IP address to the NCL1135, you only need to assign it to the Ethernet interface, because the radio and Ethernet are considered as one interface.
  • Page 72 NCL1135 and the local aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd eee.fff.ggg.hhh NCL1135 using the IP addresses. This command is only available in routing mode. For an NCL1135 configured as a Station, remote_unit_id is the unit ID of the remote master;...
  • Page 73 NCL1135 in an existing network. Starts and stops the Radio Continuous Transmit Test. radio txtest start|stop Available only at the Master NCL1135. Use this test to set up a Master and Station for a new network. Starts and stops the Radio Transmit/Receive Loopback radio txrx start|stop Test.
  • Page 74 Appendix A NCL1135 Command-Line Syntax Command Syntax Description Changes the NCL1135 unit ID. An NCL1135 unit ID is a radio unitid (1–16383) unique number between 1 and 16383. Displays the Master Unit ID to which the NCL1135 radio masterID belongs. Available only if the NCL1135 radio type is Station.
  • Page 75 Changes the system name. name is any number of system name name alphanumeric characters that you can use to name the NCL1135 in your system. The system name is used for the command-line prompt for the NCL1135. Displays the network system statistics from the network system network buffer memory pools.
  • Page 76 NCL1135 reverts to the previously saved configuration. Removes all configuration changes, even if you saved write default|erase them, and resets the NCL1135 to the factory default configuration. Displays a list of all commands. If you type a command help [ command ] name after help, the syntax for that command is displayed.

  • Page 77: Appendix B Abbreviations And Terminology

    Appendix B Abbreviations and Terminology Table 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Definition Abbreviation Alternating Current Air Link Frame Address Resolution Protocol—the layer below the IP layer; maps the IP and MAC addresses together ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange decibel decibel, with respect to an isotropic antenna Command Line Interface...
  • Page 78 Local Area Network Light-Emitting Diode Media Access Control, Medium Access Controller Megahertz Management Information Base Maximum Transmission Unit Network Communication Link, as in NCL1135, a WaveRider product Network Interface Card Personal Computer Packet Error Rate Radio Frequency Request For Comments...

  • Page 79: Table 10 Ncl1135 Network Terminology

    Console Port Typically, the 9-pin RS 232 serial port on an NCL1135 to which a terminal or laptop computer is connected to configure or control the device. Domain Name Server...
  • Page 80 C. In any given network, all NCL1135s must operate on the same radio channel to communicate. Radio Type This parameter specifies the role of the NCL1135 in the radio network. Each NCL1135 is classified as either a master or a station.

  • Page 81: Appendix C Operating Channel Frequencies

    Appendix C Operating Channel Frequencies The following table defines the channel frequency set for each WaveRider regulatory domain.. FCC/IC ETSI Channel French Spanish Channel Channel Channel Frequencies Channel Channel Frequencies Frequencies (USA/ Frequencies Frequencies (Japan) (Europe) Canada) 2412 MHz not available...
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  • Page 83: Appendix Dncl1135 Specifications

    Appendix D NCL1135 Specifications The followiing tables list the technical specifications for the NCL1135 (FCC/IC RF Regulatory Domains). Table 11 Radio Specifications Minimum Channel Centre Frequency 2.412 GHz Maximum Channel Centre Frequency 2.462 GHz Channel Bandwidth 22 MHz Center Frequency Spacing Increment...

  • Page 84: Table 12 Ethernet Interface Specifications

    Appendix D NCL1135 Specifications Table 12 Ethernet Interface Specifications Physical Interface RJ-45, 10BaseT autosensing Table 13 Power Supply Specifications AC Input 85 to 265 VAC, single phase AC Input Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Maximum Input Current 1.5 A Table 14 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0°...

  • Page 85: Appendix E Configuration Data Record

    Appendix E Configuration Data Record Use the following form to record your NCL1135 information for each NCL1135 group. APCD–NC003–1.0...
  • Page 86 NCL1135 Network Group Configuration Data Record Radio Software Bridge or DHCP IP Subnet Mask Channel Version Routing Address Master Information Antenna (Yagi/ SNMP Trap IP Address Hardware Address parabolic/omni/ Cable SNMP Communities Server panel) Serial System Unit ID Password Location...
  • Page 87 Telephone: +1 416–502–3161 Fax: +1 416–502–2968 Email: techsupport@waverider.com URL: www.waverider.com...

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