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Solectek SKYWAY 5000 Series User Manual

Skyway 5000 series bridge/router
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SKYWAY
5000 Series
Base Station
User's Guide
For SkyWay 5600 and 5700
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Solectek's SKYWAY 5000 Series
Bridge/Router, a feature rich, best-in-class wireless solution. This User's Guide
will describe the operation of your SKYWAY 5000 unit in detail.
S
F
YSTEM
EATURES
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Field proven OFDM modulation allowing near line-of-sight deployment
and strong immunity to multi-path.
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Data rates from 6 Mbps to 72 Mbps.
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High power radio (400mW) and improved radio sensitivity for best in
class link ranges – over 10 miles with only 1-foot panel antenna.
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified cable routing – only a single
outdoor CAT5 cable is needed.
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Integrated antenna/radio simplifies installation and eliminate s lossy RF
coax runs.
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AES encryption for the ultimate in security and data protection.
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Client access control via MAC address filtering.
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Intuitive Web based user interface.
P
C
ACKAGE
ONTENTS
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SKYWAY multipoint base station: 5600 omni or 5700 sectoral.
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24VDC Power Supply .
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector.
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Two-axis mast mounting kit.
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Ethernet cable weatherproofing gland.
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Omni antenna (5600 only).
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N-type coax coupler (5600 only).
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Coax sealing tape (5600 only).
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CD-ROM containing documentation and software utilities.
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Registration Card.
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Warranty and Compliance Card.
NOTE: CAT5 Ethernet cable is not included in the package. Please contact
Solectek for information on available UV -protected Ethernet cables for outdoor
use.

System Requirements

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A SkyWay 5000 Series client unit (5100, 5300 or 5500).
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Indoor CAT 5 cable – straight cable if connecting to a hub/switch,
cross-over cable if connecting to a PC.
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A computer running TCP/IP over Ethernet for testing of the client in a
live multipoint wireless network.
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  • Page 1: System Requirements

    • Warranty and Compliance Card. NOTE: CAT5 Ethernet cable is not included in the package. Please contact For SkyWay 5600 and 5700 Solectek for information on available UV -protected Ethernet cables for outdoor use. System Requirements • A SkyWay 5000 Series client unit (5100, 5300 or 5500).

  • Page 2: Physical Installation

    Your SkyWay radio is designed to be mast mounted on a rooftop or radio tower. After determining the best location for your radio, installation can begin. (Please refer to Solectek’s RF Site Design Guide on the included documentation CD for more information about choosing an ideal radio location.)

  • Page 3: Installation

    Note: In order to maintain FCC compliance, use of a shielded Ethernet cable with Skyway 5000 is required. D. A NTENNA The omnidirectional antenna of the SkyWay 5600 must be connected to the base station prior to use. Attach the N-type coax coupler (supplied) to the N-type connector at the top of the SkyWay 5600 enclosure Attach the omni antenna to the coupler.

  • Page 4: System Configuration

    3. System Configuration Open networking properties in your Windows OS. Find the TCP/IP setup window of your wired Ethernet adapter. The details on how to set the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter are different, depending on Windows versions (95/95/2000/Me/XP).
  • Page 5 Welcome screen below. • The default username is solectek and the default password is solectek. Once logged in, the password can be changed. Click OK and you will see the Main Status screen and Navigation Toolbar: • Click on the login menu option located in the navy-blue left menu bar.
  • Page 6 1 mile. Note that the actual maximum distance depends on the specific network configuration. Please check the range guide available on Solectek’s web site, www.solectek.com Click the Advanced -> System to access the following screen: VLAN Support VLAN : VLAN support can be turned on or off. Choose between Enable or Disable.
  • Page 7 (default setting) and Wideband. In the Normal mode, each channel occupies 20 MHz of radio spectrum. In the wideband mode, each channel occupies 40 MHz of spectrum. If a radio is likely to be installed in an area with other 5.8 GHz radios nearby, it is best to use the Normal bandwidth setting as this allows for more non-overlapping channels.
  • Page 8 Note that the actual maximum distance depends on the specific network configuration. Please check the range guide available on Go to Advanced –> System menu option to see the following screen: Solectek’s web site, www.solectek.com VLAN Support VLAN : VLAN support can be turned on or off. Choose between Enable or Disable.
  • Page 9 RF Port IP Address – Enter the IP address of the Ethernet port. Subnet Mask – Enter the correct Subnet Mask of the Ethernet port Default Gateway Enter the correct gateway IP address Wireless properties Radio Spectrum Bandwidth: Two choices are available - Normal (default setting) and Wideband.

  • Page 10: Static Routing

    All radios on a given wireless network must use the same Bandwidth, Frequency and Data Rate setting. After changes are complete, click on the Update button. If a mistake is made, you can restore the previous setting by clicking the Reset button.
  • Page 11 Using Multicast, unnecessary replication of data packets is reduced to conserve bandwidth. Disable/Enable: The pull-down choices either enable or disable multicast option Update Interval By default, every 30 seconds the SkyWay 5000 router will advertise its routes to other RIP v.II devices. This value can be changed, but it must remain a multiple of the value for EXPIRE TIME.
  • Page 12 None : will still listen for and process updates but will not send 6. Encryption any updates on this interface Receive Mode To manage a unit’s security settings, click on Management -> Security from the Navigation Toolbar to display the following screen. Version 1: listens for and will update self with version 1 updates only.
  • Page 13 7. Client Access Control 8. SNMP Two steps are required to add a client to a new or existing Multipoint network. The Skyway 5000 provides support for SNMP (“Simple Network Management Protocol”) a remote management utility. To configure a unit’s SNMP settings, First, the necessary Base Station Information must be entered into a new client.

  • Page 14: Monitoring Operation

    9. Monitoring Operation The basic status of the unit can be viewed in the Status screen: Status screen in the bridging mode This screen shows current values of the field items displayed. Navigate to the Configuration screen if you would like to change any of these properties. Three noteworthy items: •...
  • Page 15 • MSDU: MAC Service Data Unit. Specifies the total number of packets sent and received by the unit. • Data: The total number of data frames (e.g. containing TCP/IP payload) transmitted across the RF link. This represents a subset of the MSDU total.

  • Page 16: Bench Testing

    10. Changing Your Login 11. Bench Testing Before mounting units into their final location, it is often a good idea to To change the unit’s password, click on Advanced -> Password from the benchtest the system to ensure settings are correct. To ensure a successful Navigation Toolbar to display the following screen.

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Software

    • User Password: Password used to login onto the upgrade FTP server. There may be newer software releases from Solectek from time to time. If you would like to upgrade your unit, first obtain the new file from Solectek. The •...

  • Page 18: System Reboot

    Use GPS devices to accurately determine the link distance first. If you are unsure about the link budget, you may contact Solectek Technical Support for help. Antenna misalignment: antennas must be aligned correctly to achieve maximum link distance.
  • Page 19 • Make sure that the right IP address is used. Please refer to Section 2: Solectek Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this System Configuration for setting up the right IP addresses for your PC material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or and SKYWAY 5000 unit.

This manual is also suitable for:

Skyway 5600Skyway 5700

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