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Comnet netwave NW2 Installation And Operation Manual

Industrial outdoor 802.11a/n wireless ethernet
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This manual serves the following
ComNet Model Numbers:
NW1
NW2
NWK1
NWK2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR 802.11A/N WIRELESS ETHERNET
Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This installation guide applies to
the following models:
NW1: Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
NW2: Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable
NWK1: Industrial Point to Point Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1_AP and NWK1_CL)
NWK2: Industrial Point to Point Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2_AP and NWK2_CL)
The NetWave
industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from
®
ComNet
can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as
™
an Access Point. This point-to-multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints
to be connected to a central Access Point. Up to 15 endpoints can be linked to a
central access point. The NW1 and NW2 support up to 95Mbps throughput using
MIMO technology. An easy to read LED array displays unit operational status along
with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. The units
are passive powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) through a supplied PoE injection
module. The NW1 is FCC certified and the NW2 is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR 802.11A/N WIRELESS ETHERNET Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This installation guide applies to This manual serves the following the following models: ComNet Model Numbers: NW1: Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable NW2: Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    » NW1/NW2 and NWK1/NWK2 Datasheets » NW1/NW2 and NWK1/NWK2 Quick Start Guides Website For information on ComNet’s entire product line, please visit the ComNet website at http://www.comnet.net Support For any questions or technical assistance, please contact your sales person (sales@comnet.net) or the customer service support center (techsupport@comnet.net)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 Contents About This Guide Related Documentation Website Safety Overview Legal Information 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Point to Multi-Point – NW1 and NW2 3.0 Point to Point Systems – NWK1 and NW2 4.0 Cabling Requirements 5.0 Hardware Installation 5.1 NW1 and NW2 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation 5.2 NW1 and NW2 Indicating LED Details 5.3 NW1 and NW2 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware 10...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Copyright © 2013 ComNet. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NW1/NW2 1.0 Introduction The NetWave® industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet™ can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. This point-to-multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be connected to a central Access Point.

  • Page 6: Point To Multi-Point - Nw1 And Nw2

    There is a MAC address lock feature that can be enabled through the user interface but is not enabled by default. The NWx supports integrated directional and external omni directional antennas. See the ComNet website for the latest information regarding antenna support.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 5.0 Hardware Installation 5.1 NW1 and NW2 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation There will be at least one cable gland included with each outdoor enclosure. Below is an image of the individual parts of the gland with an Ethernet cable routed through. Note: The split rubber washer allows a pre-terminated Ethernet cable to be used.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 Once the gland is tight in the housing, tighten the outer nut/cap making sure the rubber seal squeezes and seals the Ethernet cable to the gland as shown below. Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT port of the Power Injection Module (PIM) and the other end to LAN of the access point –...

  • Page 9: Nw1 And Nw2 Indicating Led Details

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 5.2 NW1 and NW2 Indicating LED Details VISUAL CUE INDICATION SOLID RED Power is supplied to the NW1/NW2 POWER No power is supplied to the NW1/NW2 SOLID RED Ethernet connection is established ETHERNET / RSSI2 FLASH RED Ethernet connection is established and there is activity present No Ethernet connection established...

  • Page 10: Nw1 And Nw2 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 5.3 NW1 and NW2 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware This mounting hardware will support pole diameters up to 2.5 inches or 65mm. Below are the parts contained in the standard mounting hardware Here is the mounting hardware assembled shown in a +45° and -45°vertical position TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV–...

  • Page 11: Nw1 And Nw2 Outdoor Upgrade Mounting Hardware

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 5.4 NW1 and NW2 Outdoor Upgrade Mounting Hardware An upgrade to the outdoor mounting hardware is available. This optional version is of heavier construction supporting an articulating joint and is designed for wall or pole mount supporting up to a 3 inch or 76mm pole.

  • Page 12: Key Default Configurations

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 6.0 Key Default Configurations IP Address of Web Server 192.168.10.100 for NWKx_AP 192.168.10.101 for all other models LAN Mode for Web Server Static Addressing Web Server User ID admin Web Server Password admin Web Server Guest User ID guest Web Server Guest Password guest SSID...

  • Page 13: Quick Configuration

    • Wireless mode – Set to AP or Client (Only need to do this on the NW1 and NW1 models) • Country code – Only required if setting up the NW2 (ETSI) model Note: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the correct country is chosen. ComNet accepts no liability for incorrect equipment set up.

  • Page 14: Detailed Configuration

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.0 Detailed Configuration 8.1 STATUS Page – Access Point 8.1.1 STATUS_AP Page MAIN Section This section will list the unit uptime as well as the system time which can be set on the SYSTEM TOOLS page. 8.1.2 STATUS_AP Page LAN SETTING Section LAN MAC Lists the MAC address for the electrical copper Ethernet port...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.1.3 STATUS_AP Page RADIO Section Wireless Mode Shows the operational mode for the radio. This can be set on the WIRELESS SETTINGS page. Local AP SSID SSID that this AP is broadcasting. Frequency Frequency that the AP is operating on MAC address of the AP radio Local AP MAC MAC address of the AP radio...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.1.5 STATUS_AP Page LOCAL AP ERRORS Section RX Invalid NWID Shows the number of SSIDs detected that is different from the Remote AP SSID. This number will continually count up and will count up faster in congested RF environments.

  • Page 17: Status-Client Page - Client

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.2 STATUS-Client Page - Client 8.2.1 STATUS-Client Page MAIN Section This section will list the unit uptime as well as the system time which can be set on the SYSTEM TOOLS page. 8.2.2 STATUS-Client Page LAN SETTING Section LAN MAC Lists the MAC address for the electrical copper Ethernet port Address Mode...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.2.3 STATUS-Client Page RADIO Section Wireless Mode Lists the operational mode for the radio. This can be set on the WIRELESS SETTINGS page. Remote AP SSID SSID for that the client will scan and connect to. Noise Level Receiver noise floor.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.2.4 STATUS-Client Page LOCAL STATION STATICS Section Received Shows Bytes, Packets, and Errors received Transmitted Shows Bytes, Packets, and Errors transmitted 8.2.5 STATUS-Client Page LOCAL STATION ERROR Section RX Invalid NWID Shows the number of SSIDs detected that is different from the Remote AP SSID.

  • Page 20: Wireless Settings Page - Access Point

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS Page – Access Point TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV– 06/10/13 PAGE 20...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.3.1 WIRELESS SETTINGS-AP Page BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Section Note: Any settings changes made on this page will require the hitting Apply Settings button then Select Save. Wireless Mode The user can select either Access Point or Client mode of operation. Local AP-ESSID The SSID this AP will broadcast.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 Interference When pressed, will generate a pop up window showing all the Analyzer Button detected AP signals like the image below: Transmit Power This section will set the RF transmit power. The maximum RF power available will be limited in software based on the gain of the integrated antenna and the region the unit was programmed to operate in.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 Pre-shared Key (For use with WPA security) Here an alpha-numeric between 8 and 63 character long pre-shared key can be entered. Identity (For use with 802.1x security) identification credential and be entered here to be used by the WPA supplicant for EAP authentication. User Name (For use with 802.1x security) Identification credential used by the APA supplicant for EAP –...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.3.4 WIRELESS SETTINGS-AP Page RSSI LED INDICATOR Section This section allows the user to set the LED threshold for the RSSI Indicating LEDs. Note: LED1 on this page is not brought out on the external LED label, LED2 corresponds to Ethernet/RSSI2 on the LED label, LED3 corresponds to RSSI3, and LED4 corresponds to Status/RSSI4.

  • Page 25: Wireless Settings-Client Page - Client

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.4 WIRELESS SETTINGS-Client Page - Client TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV– 06/10/13 PAGE 25...
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.4.1 WIRELESS SETTINGS-Client Page BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Section Note: Any settings changes made on this page will require selecting the ‘Save’ pop up button then the ‘Apply Settings’ button. Wireless Mode The user can select either Access Point or Client mode of operation. Remote AP-ESSID Remote Access point SSID can be entered here.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.4.2 WIRELESS SETTINGS-Client Page WIRELESS SECURITY Section Security Here the end user can select the wireless security mode. Options available are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x port-based security. 802.1x is for secure user-based authentication through a centralized authentication server.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.4.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS-Client Page LONG RANGE PARAMETERS Section Long Range Check box to enable long range parameters. This is enabled and set Parameters to 1000m by default. 1000m should meet a majority of the system link distances but if the link distance goes beyond 1000m, this section will need to be adjusted on both ends of the link –...

  • Page 29: Network Settings Page - Client Or Access Point

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.5 NETWORK SETTINGS Page – Client or Access Point 8.5.1 NETWORK SETTINGS Page LOCAL AREA NETWORK Section LAN Mode Embedded web server addressing mode. Options are static or dynamic for an address from a local DHCP server. IP Address For setting the static address for the embedded web server.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 DHCP Stop IP DHCP address block stop address Address DHCP Netmask DHCP Network mask that the DHCP sever will pass to the DHCP clients DHCP Gateway IP IP address for the network segment gateway that the DHCP sever will pass to the DHCP clients DHCP Lease Lease time for the DHCP addresses.

  • Page 31: System Tools Page - Client And Access Point

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.6 SYSTEM TOOLS Page – Client and Access Point TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV– 06/10/13 PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.6.1 SYSTEM TOOLS Page STP Section Enable STP Not enabled by default Root Priority Allows the user to set priorities in each node used during the root bridge selection process. Root Hello Timer For setting STP hello times. Default is 2 Root Forward For setting STP forward delay.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.6.4 SYSTEM TOOLS Page SNMP SETUP Section Enable SNMP Not enabled by default Read Password Password to query the device Engine ID Engine ID for the SNMP agent. Default is 800007e5BD00002704D000007c Enable SNMP trap Not enabled by default. Trap Destination IP Destination IP address where the trap messages will be sent.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.6.8 SYSTEM TOOLS Page Diagnostic Tools Section Throughput Test Throughput Test can measure throughput between radios. Enter the IP address of the remote device and pre Measure Throughput. Throughput Monitor Displays currently used throughput used by the Ethernet Port and Wireless Radio. TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV–...
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 Ping Utility Use this utility to test network connections using ICMP ping. When Ping Utility is selected, a pop up screen with come up as shown below: ARP Table When ARP Table is selected, the below pop up screen comes up listing all ARP entries: Bridge Table This table displays a list of devices connected to the node bridge interface as shown below DHCP Active Leases...

  • Page 36: Admin Page - Client Or Access Point

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.7 ADMIN Page – Client or Access Point TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV– 06/10/13 PAGE 36...
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.7.1 ADMIN Page FIRMWARE UPGRADE Section Firmware Version: Displays the version currently running Firmware Upgrade procedure: • Press the browse button to browse to a location where the upgrade image is located • Once the file has been located hit the Upload button. You should see the following screen while the image is uploading: •...
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 • Press the upgrade button and you should see a prompt confirming the upgrade to continue. Select Yes: • The following screen will now show reminding the user to not reboot during an upgrade process. This screen should render for at least 60 seconds if the PC browsing to this particular node is locally connected.
  • Page 39 • It is recommended that a factory reset be performed by hitting the Restore to Default button at the bottom of the ADMIN page but may not be required. Consult ComNet tech support for further detail on the particular upgrade or refer to the firmware release notes.
  • Page 40 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 8.7.5 ADMIN Page C0NFIG MANAGEMENT Section This section allows the user to save the current configuration of the node in a file allowing backup of node configuration. Backup When the Backup button is presses, a prompt will pop up asking Configuration where to store the configuration file.

  • Page 41: Agency Compliance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 10.0 Agency Compliance Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 42 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 2.52m from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 43: Gpl (General Public License) Statement

    The Licenses allow you to freely copy, modify and redistribute that software without any other statement or documentation from us. ComNet will provide to anyone who contacts us at the contact provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine- readable copy of the complete corresponding source code for the free software programs used in the version of the programs that we distribute to you.
  • Page 44 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV– 06/10/13 PAGE 44...
  • Page 45 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW1/NW2 TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NW(1,2)_REV– 06/10/13 PAGE 45...
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