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AW900xTR
USER'S MANUAL
900 MHz Outdoor Wireless Ethernet Radio
Industrial-grade, long-range wireless Ethernet systems

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  • Page 1 AW900xTR USER’S MANUAL 900 MHz Outdoor Wireless Ethernet Radio Industrial-grade, long-range wireless Ethernet systems...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Abbreviation Guide ........17 If you have any questions when configuring your AvaLAN system, the best place to get answers is to visit www.avalanwireless.com.
  • Page 3 AW900xTR User’s Manual Compatible Accessories Antennas AW11-900 AW10-900 AW15-900 900 MHz Directional 11 dBI 900 MHz Directional 10 dBI 900 MHz Directional 15 dBI YAGI Antenna Panel Antenna YAGI Antenna AW3X-900 AW5M-900 AW5P-900 900 MHz Omnidirectional 900 MHz Omnidirectional 900 MHz Omnidirectional...
  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Step 1. Power on all the radios with the computer wired directly to the AP . Step 2. Use the AvaLAN IP finder utility to assign a unique IP address to each radio. (See page 7) Step 3. Open a web browser to view the operation of all the radios. (See page 9) Step 4.
  • Page 5: Operational Summary Page

    16 subscriber units per access point. The configuration may include any combination of AW900xTR, AW900xTR and AW900xTP radios. (Please note that older AvaLAN 900 MHz radios can exist on the same LAN but cannot be used to form wireless links with the AW900xTR units because link encryption protocols have changed.) Configuring a wireless link with the AW900xTR requires the establishment of six elements: •...
  • Page 6: Physical Setup Page

    “DATA IN” port on the POE. Connect a second cable from the “P + DATA OUT” port on the POE and the AW900xTR. The AW900xTR is provided with a cable clamping device that allows an RJ45 plug on the cable to pass through it and can be tightened down around the cable to provide a weatherproof seal.
  • Page 7: Digital Setup Page

    User’s Manual Digital Setup 1. Digital configuration is done by means of the AW900xTR’s built in browser interface. It should be powered on and connected at least temporarily to a network containing a computer that can run a conventional web browser.
  • Page 8 The AW900xTR should appear in the list at the default IP address of 192.168.17.17. If it does not, click “Search” to regenerate the list. If it still does not appear, it may be a connection issue and need to re-examine the cabling or you may have a subnet or firewall issue on your computer.
  • Page 9 The information on the left is the current status of the radio, while the boxes on the right allow you to change it. It is important that the IP address of the AW900xTR is in the same subnet as your computer.
  • Page 10: Radio Status Information

    AW900xTR User’s Manual Radio Status Information The Login or Admin pages of the radio’s built-in web browser interface provide many useful pieces of information that let you know how well the wireless link is working: Top of Web Page Version Current version of the radio’s Ethernet interface.
  • Page 11 If you need more information about the interpretation of this diagram please refer to our Spectrum Analyzer application guide. 2. A section to be used if an update to the AW900xTR’s firmware is required 3. An advanced links section PAGE 11 Technical Support (650) 384-0000 www.avalanwireless.com...
  • Page 12 AW900xTR User’s Manual 8. On the Advanced Admin page, set the parameters as follows: • Choose Device Type: Access Point or Subscriber Unit. • For Subscriber Units, assign unique ID numbers in numeric order from 1 to 16. • For an Access Point, enter the number of Subscriber Units that will be communicating with it.
  • Page 13 This product is warranted to the original purchaser for normal use for a period of 360 days from the date of purchase. If a defect covered under this warranty occurs, AvaLAN will repair or replace the defective part, at its option, at no cost. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse or modification of the product.
  • Page 14 9 to 48 VDC Transmit current draw 140 mA at 12 VDC Temperature range -40º C to +70º C Size 110 x 110 x 35 mm Compatibility Compatible with AW900xTR and AW900xTP radios PAGE 14 Technical Support (650) 384-0000 www.avalanwireless.com...
  • Page 15: Antenna Alignment Guide

    AW900xTR User’s Manual Antenna Alignment Guide Please be sure to consider the following when installing antennae from AvaLAN: Vertical polarization Omni-antenna Figure 1 11 dBi antenna Horizontal polarization Figure 2 Do not aim the omni-antennae directly at each other PAGE 15 Technical Support (650) 384-0000 www.avalanwireless.com...
  • Page 16 AW900xTR User’s Manual ATTENTION: When multiple 900 MHz antennas are installed in one area and face the same direction, antennas should be spaced a minimum of 12 feet apart. When multiple antennas are installed in one area and face different directions, antennas should be spaced a minimum of 5 feet apart.
  • Page 17: Transmitter To Reciever Placement

    AW900xTR User’s Manual Transmitter to Reciever Placement If radios are installed either indoors or outdoors at distances closer than recommended, antennas can overpower each other and cause undesired effects. If testing radios within one or two feet, remove both antennas. The radios will still be able to signal each other at close distances. This applies to both indoor and outdoor units.

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