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Tranzeo TR-Multi Series
User Guide
Revision: 1.1
Firmware: 2.10
Date: 7/06/06

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  • Page 1 Tranzeo TR-Multi Series User Guide Revision: 1.1 Firmware: 2.10 Date: 7/06/06...
  • Page 2 Document Revisions: Version 1.0 June 9, 2006 Version 1.1 July 11, 2006 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. 19473 Fraser Way Pitt Meadows, BC Canada V3Y 2V4 Toll Free Number: 1.866.872.6936 Technical Support: 1.888.460.6366 General Inquiries: info@tranzeo.com Local Number: 1.604.460.6002 Sales: sales@tranzeo.com Fax Number: 1.604.460.6005...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Safety Information Safety Information FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a residential environment.
  • Page 4 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Safety Information Safety Instructions You must read and understand the following safety instructions before installing the device: This antenna’s grounding system must be installed according to Articles 810-15, • 810-20, 810-21 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1993. If you have any questions or doubts about your antenna’s grounding system, contact a local...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview ................ 1-1 Introduction ......................1-1 Product Kit .......................1-1 Product Description ..................1-2 LED Panel Indicators...................1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation............2-1 Getting Ready....................2-1 Tools Required.....................2-1 Site Selection ....................2-1 Polarity......................2-2 Power Supply....................2-2 Installing the Ethernet Cable ................2-3...
  • Page 6 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Network Configuration................... 3-14 Bridge Mode ....................3-14 Router Mode ....................3-15 DHCP Configuration ................. 3-17 IP Routing....................3-18 Quality of Service Configuration (QoS)............ 3-19 Port Forwarding ..................3-20 Port Filtering....................3-21 Appendix A: Grounding and Lightning Protection Information..A-1 Appendix B: Product Specification..........

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview

    2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency, eliminating the need for two types of radios. The TR-Multi-2 radios come with a built-in antenna. The TR-Multi-N radios do not include an antenna, but have an interface for external antennas.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview Product Description The LEDs, ports and product information are located at the back of the TR-Multi Series radio, as shown in the picture. Ethernet ports LED Panel indicators Studs for the boot Serial number...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The TR-Multi Series radios are easy to install, as you’ll see in this chapter. Before starting, you will need to get the tools listed below and decide about the site and orientation of the device.

  • Page 10: Polarity

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Polarity Determine if the antenna’s polarization will be horizontal or vertical before installation. The TR-Multi Series radios can be used in either polarity. The Ethernet boot cover should always be placed so that the cable runs toward the ground for maximum environmental protection.

  • Page 11: Installing The Ethernet Cable

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Installing the Ethernet Cable Step 1: Insert the strain relief, without the cap nut, into the port opening of the boot cover. Step 2: Using a 3/4” wrench, tighten the strain relief until it touches the boot cover.
  • Page 12 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Step 5: Place the gasket—with the adhesive side facing up—over the 4 studs around the port of the radio. Flatten the gasket ensuring there are no gaps. Remove the backing. Step 6: Plug the Cat 5 cable inserted in the boot cover into the port.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Radio

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Mounting the Radio Step 9: Attach the mounting bracket to the pole using the U-bolt. Secure the U-bolt with the lock washers and the nuts. Align if necessary, and then tighten the nuts enough to prevent any movement.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Radio

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Connecting the Radio Step 12: Connect the Cat 5 cable from the radio into the RJ-45 jack marked “CPE” on the POE adapter. The POE adapter is not weather- proof and should be installed indoors.

  • Page 15: Best Practices

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Best Practices Follow these practices to ensure a correct installation and grounding. Always try to run long Cat 5 and LMR cables inside of the mounting pole. • This helps to insulate the cable from any air surges.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Configuration

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Chapter 3: Configuration The TR-Multi Series radios can be configured through an HTML configuration interface, accessible using any Internet browser. The configuration interface allows you to define and change settings, and also shows information about the performance of the device.

  • Page 17: Changing The Ip Address Using The Tranzeo Locator

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Changing the IP Address Using the Tranzeo Locator The Tranzeo Locator is a utility that allows users to quickly change the IP address of the Tranzeo radios. It sends out a broadcast on the network and displays a list of other Tranzeo radios connected, from which you can configure the IP address for your device.

  • Page 18: Login Into The Configuration Interface

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Login into the Configuration Interface After defining the network settings, follow these steps to login into the Tranzeo Configuration Interface. Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox). 2. In the address bar, type http://192.168.1.100.

  • Page 19: Information Page

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Information Page This is the first window of the configuration interface. It shows the main menu and information about the device settings, like wireless, network, and security settings. The menu is divided in four sections: •...

  • Page 20: Cpe Setup Menu

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration CPE Setup Menu In this section you would be able to configure wireless and administrative settings for the TR-Multi Series radio. Wireless Settings This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name that Primary SSID: identifies a specific wireless LAN.
  • Page 21 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration This is the distance between the CPE and access Link Distance: point. This setting is necessary to define the correct ACK timing. Setting this value too low or too high will result in low throughput and high retries.

  • Page 22: Administrative Settings

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Administrative Settings Use this section to upgrade the software, change your password, and define SNMP parameters. Enter the location of the software update file or Upgrade Software: Browse to locate it in your computer. Click Upgrade Software.

  • Page 23: Security

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Security In this section you can configure both basic and advanced security settings for your device. Basic Security Settings In this window you can define WEP parameters. WEP provides security by encrypting data so that it’s protected when transmitted from one point to another.

  • Page 24: Advanced Security Settings

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Advanced Security Settings In this window you can enter WPA parameters. WPA provides a higher level of security, enhancing the security features of WEP. Check to turn on WPA. Enabled: Select the level of encryption.

  • Page 25: Status

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Status This section displays information about the status and performance of your radio. Most options and information cannot be modified in this section. AP List This window displays information about the access points associated with the CPE and the connection statistics.

  • Page 26: Statistics

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Statistics This section is divided in 3 windows: LMAC (Lower Mac), UMAC (Upper Mac), and Ethernet, which can be accessed from the Statistic Summary Page. LMAC Statistics The LMAC functions occur in the radio chipset. While the UMAC divides the statistics into clean and failed packets, LMAC defines why packets failed.
  • Page 27 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration UMAC Statistics The UMAC functions occur in the unit’s processor. The UMAC statistics are likely the most useful for radio troubleshooting. This window breaks down the statistics into clean and failed packets. The failed packets should be less than 10% in a normal operating environment. In the TX statistics, there should be little to no Retransmits at Series 2, 3 or 4.

  • Page 28: System Performance

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration System Performance This window shows information about the memory usage and the CPU. Many browsers do not allow infinite refreshes of a page through scripts, so this window may stop updating. If it does, simply change the refresh rate to another value to restart the process.

  • Page 29: Network Configuration

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Network Configuration In this window you can control the network configuration of the device. First, you must define if your radio will operate as a bridge or router. The content of the window varies depending on your selection.

  • Page 30: Router Mode

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Router Mode From this window you can access specific windows to configure the DHCP Server, QoS, Static Routes, Port Filtering, and Port Forwarding. If the feature is available, it will appear like a link. To open an item, just click on it. These features are described in the next pages.
  • Page 31 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Enter the information related to the WAN interface: IP WAN: Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS1, DNS2, and Domain Name. Enter the information related to the LAN interface: IP LAN: address and subnet mask. Check the box and click Apply to enable this feature.

  • Page 32: Dhcp Configuration

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration DHCP Configuration This window shows the configuration of the DHCP server. IP Parameters Enter your subnet mask in this field. Subnet Mask: Indicates the first address in the DHCP pool. Address Starting from: Indicates the number of addresses in the DHCP pool.

  • Page 33: Ip Routing

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration IP Routing This window is intended for those users who have a strong understanding of IP routing. Here you can see the System Routes, create your User Routes, and set the Default Route. IMPORTANT! Be careful when making changes since misconfiguration could result in serious network problems and even the loss of functionality.

  • Page 34: Quality Of Service Configuration (Qos)

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) In this window you can use the QoS features and set rules to prioritize the traffic. This is the maximum speed of the uplink (from the Uplink Speed: source to the destination). The order and size of traffic is determined based on this value.

  • Page 35: Port Forwarding

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Port Forwarding This feature allows the radio to forward requests for certain ports to devices behind a router. For example, you have a web server on a private IP that you want to be accessible to the world. You can forward all requests on port 80 to 192.168.1.2.

  • Page 36: Port Filtering

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Port Filtering This feature allows the radio to block requests to and from devices behind the router. A list of the devices filtered appears at the bottom of the window. Click to apply the rules enabled from the Filter list.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Grounding And Lightning Protection Information

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Appendix A: Grounding and Lightning Protection Information What is a proper ground? This antenna must be grounded to a proper earth ground. According to the National Electrical Code Sections 810-15s and 810-21, the grounding conductor...
  • Page 38 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Where to ground the device? This radio must be grounded at the pole and at the POE. This is because the radio is between the exterior antenna and the POE ground. See the examples below.
  • Page 39 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Grounded POE In this case, the surge will be picked up by the Cat 5 cable and since the POE is grounded, the route for the surge is through the POE to ground. Ungrounded POE...

  • Page 40: Appendix B: Product Specification

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B Appendix B: Product Specification Features Standard 802.11a/b Frequency Range 2412 – 2462 MHz; 5280 – 5320 MHz; 5745 – 5825 MHz Radio Mode Customer Premise Equipment Data Range & Modulation 11Mbps & 5.5Mbps CCK, 2Mbps DQPSK, 1 Mbps DBPSK...

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Protocol List

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix C Appendix C: Protocol List Keyword Protocol Keyword Protocol Authentication Header for IPv6 HOPOPT IPv6 Hop-by-Hop Option I-NLSP Integrated Net Layer Security ICMP Internet Control Message SWIPE IP with Encryption IGMP Internet Group Management NARP NBMA Address Resolution...
  • Page 42 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix C Keyword Protocol Keyword Protocol IFMP Ipsilon Flow Management Simple Message Protocol PNNI PNNI over IP Protocol Independent Multicast Performance Transparency ARIS ARIS ISSIS ISIS over IPv4 FIRE SCPS SCPS CRTP Combat Radio Transport CRUDP Combat Radio User Datagram...

  • Page 43: Appendix D: Common Tcp Ports

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix D Appendix D: Common TCP Ports Visit http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers for a full list of well known port numbers. Keyword Port Description ECHO Echo SYSTAT Active Users QOTD Quote of the day Message Send Protocol FTP-DATA File Transfer (Data Channel)

  • Page 44: Appendix E: Channel Allocations

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix E Appendix E: Channel Allocations The following tables list the channel numbers and center frequencies used for 802.11a and 802.11b/g. Note that while all of these frequencies are in the unlicensed ISM and U-NII bands, not all channels are available in all countries.

  • Page 45: Appendix F: Quality Of Service Configuration (Qos

    Appendix F: Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) Tranzeo Wireless Technologies’ software ensures a consistently high quality online experience through the use of powerful Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms. The key to making this applicable in a WISP environment is the...
  • Page 46 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix F QoS Block Diagram Tranzeo software has the capability of continually monitoring and classifying traffic on the Internet connection, and dynamically adjusting the way Intelligent Stream Handling individual streams are handled at any adjusts the fragment size based A process called "rate matching"...
  • Page 47 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix F Network QoS Example In this case, no user is ever able to draw more than their fair share of the available up stream bandwidth, even if the communication is between Bandwidth Internet two stations on the same...

  • Page 48: Appendix G: Wiring Standard

    Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Appendix G: Wiring Standard TIA/EIA-568-B is a set of standards for cabling telecommunications products and services. Follow these standards, as described in the diagram below, to wire the Cat 5 cable during installation of the Tranzeo radio (see Step 3 in Chapter 2: Hardware Installation - Installing the Ethernet Cable).

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