Trilliant SecureMesh XBRG-1000 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
SecureMesh™ Extender Bridge
XBRG-1000
Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................... 7
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Extender Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Collector Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLING THE EXTENDER BRIDGE ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Mounting the Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Grounding and Protecting the Device ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Attaching the NAN Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Connecting the Device to a Source of Power ................................................................................................................................... 14
Completing the installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Mounting the Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Attaching the NAN Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Connecting the Device to a Source of Power ................................................................................................................................... 19
Completing the Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
COMMISSIONING THE EXTENDER BRIDGE .................................................................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION GUIDE SecureMesh™ Extender Bridge XBRG-1000 Contents INTRODUCTION .................................... 3 ............................... 4 ECURE XTENDER RIDGE OMPONENTS ......................................6 CCESSORIES PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ..............................7 ..............................7 EQUIRED ROVISIONING QUIPMENT ................................. 7 EQUIRED UTDOOR QUIPMENT ....................................7 NSTALLATION OCATION ..................................... 8 ROVISIONING Extender Parameters ..................................
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    AFETY NFORMATION Trilliant strongly urges that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working around high voltage lines and equipment. The instructions in this manual are not intended as a substitute for proper training or adequate experience in the safe operation of the equipment described.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    SecureMesh Neighborhood Area Network. The Extender Bridge establishes time synchronization and coordinates overall operation of the NAN subnetwork defined by its associated nodes and then routes NAN traffic to/from the UnitySuite Head-End Software via the SecureMesh WAN. Trilliant Incorporated page 3 of 24...
  • Page 4: Securemesh Extender Bridge Components

    The following diagram shows the major components of the SecureMesh Extender Bridge. water intrusion gasket Ethernet, 8P8C optional: Wi-Fi data and power access point bulkhead connector status lights serial, 8P8C grounding lug antenna bulkhead connector side view bottom view Trilliant Incorporated page 4 of 24...
  • Page 5 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide The following diagram shows the SecureMesh Extender Bridge package contents. SecureMesh Extender Bridge NAN antenna Trilliant Incorporated page 5 of 24...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Indoor Power Supply w/ PoE Injector 171-R0005-01 IEC320-C13 plug for Americas 171-R0005-02 IEC320-C13 plug for UK 171-R0005-03 IEC320-C13 plug for Europe 171-R0005-05 IEC320-C13 plug for Australia 171-R0005-06 IEC320-C13 plug for Latin America Trilliant Incorporated page 6 of 24...
  • Page 7: Preparing For Installation

    A CAT5e, UV-protected, Shielded-Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable with ground wire for connecting the Extender Bridge’s Surge Protector to the PoE power supply. • A surge suppressor, either the unit identified on the accessory list above (Trilliant part number 620- 00705-01) or an equivalent unit. •...
  • Page 8: Pre-Provisioning

    SecureMesh WAN to the SecureMesh WAN node. The netkey is a string of 6 to 64 ASCII letters, numbers, or symbols. If IPsec VPNs are being used (note that Trilliant strongly recommends their use), the following Extender parameter must also be configured:...
  • Page 9: Collector Parameters

    As an option, Trilliant recommends that the following Extender parameters be configured in order to speed up the time required for an Extender Bridge to discover other SecureMesh WAN nodes and become part of the network: •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Extender Bridge

    Grounding and protecting the device • Attaching the antenna • Connecting to a source of power • Completing the installation Installation of the Extender Bridge on either a utility pole or streetlight is discussed in the following subsections. Trilliant Incorporated page 10 of 24...
  • Page 11: Utility Pole Installation

    Note that screws 1" in length can accommodate a pole diameter up to 1½" while screws 2" in length accommodate a pole diameter of 2 1/8”. The screws should be tightened to 20 foot-pounds (27 Newton-meters) of torque. Trilliant Incorporated page 11 of 24...
  • Page 12: Grounding And Protecting The Device

    Run the CAT5e cable under the gasket and plug it into the Ethernet port in the cavity on the device base (see the diagram to the right) CAT5e Ethernet Cable 8P8C Ethernet Port 8P8C serial port View of underside with cover plate removed Trilliant Incorporated page 12 of 24...
  • Page 13: Attaching The Nan Antenna

    • Use self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape to wrap the antenna bulkhead connector and the antenna to avoid water penetration of any kind. Trilliant Incorporated page 13 of 24...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Device To A Source Of Power

    The Power Service Unit can be used to provide PoE power and battery backup for the Extender Bridge. Please refer to the Power Service Unit Installation Guide for more information (Trilliant document PL-0042A, Installation Guide, SecureMesh 24V PSU). Alternatively, the site may have its own Uninterruptible Power System that can be used along with a PoE injector to provide 24V power and data over an Ethernet cable;...
  • Page 15: Completing The Installation

    Secure the Cabling Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps (not included) to secure all the cabling against strain, especially if the installation is subject to high winds. sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps Trilliant Incorporated page 15 of 24...
  • Page 16: Streetlight Pole Mounting And Grounding

    Make the mounting pipe plumb (straight) by moving the main bracket from side to side and moving the plumb adjustment bracket forward and backward. The accuracy should be checked using a magnetic level. When the mounting pipe is plumb, tighten all nuts. Trilliant Incorporated page 16 of 24...
  • Page 17 If the streetlight is a metal arm attached to a wooden pole the ground wire must extend to a proper ground location. Ethernet PoE cable ground wire Trilliant Incorporated page 17 of 24...
  • Page 18: Attaching The Nan Antenna

    • Use self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape to wrap the antenna bulkhead connector and the antenna to avoid water penetration of any kind. Trilliant Incorporated page 18 of 24...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Device To A Source Of Power

    Replace the photocell on top of the photocell adapter; twisting clockwise until hand tight. • Coil any excess cable. Place it in the space provided under the mount stand and secure it. photocell adapter / power tap Trilliant Incorporated page 19 of 24...
  • Page 20: Completing The Installation

    Secure the Cabling Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps (not included) to secure all the cabling against strain, especially if the installation is subject to high winds. sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps Trilliant Incorporated page 20 of 24...
  • Page 21: Commissioning The Extender Bridge

    RIDGE Configuring the SecureMesh Extender Bridge Assuming the Extender Bridge is properly pre-provisioned, use of automatic provisioning as described in the “Trilliant Network Element Management System (NEMS) Administration Guide” (Trilliant document number TLT-CS-ADM-94) recommended. Monitoring the Power-On Sequence When power is supplied to the SecureMesh Extender Bridge, it starts a power-on sequence that can be monitored by observing the pair of LED lights on the underside of the device.
  • Page 22: Appendix

    • A cold-water pipe. Make sure it is well connected to earth. Trilliant Incorporated page 22 of 24...
  • Page 23: Grounding Checklist

    Run the CAT5e cable inside the tower structure, tying the cable to the tower leg at every 4 feet of length. For increased protection, run the CAT5e cable through metallic conduit installed on the tower. Trilliant Incorporated page 23 of 24...
  • Page 24: Fcc Statement (Us)

    SkyPilot logo are trademarks of Trilliant Incorporated and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This material is provided for informational purposes only; Trilliant assumes no liability related to its use and expressly disclaims any implied Trilliant Incorporated warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

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