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- Page 1 SKYWAY-EXCEL SERIES Point-to-Point (PTP) Wireless Kit User’s Guide May, 2014 Rev 2.2...
- Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Solectek Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document or equipment supplied with it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents .............................3 1. Product Overview ........................5 SkyWay-Excel Main Features ..................5 Applicable Models ......................5 Radio Packaging Content .....................7 Management Platform Requirement................7 2. Summary of Installation Steps ....................8 3. System Connections ......................10 3.1 Port Description .......................10 3.2 Connecting the SkyWay Unit to Network .................12 3.3 Initial Log-in ........................13 4. - Page 4 18. Password Management.......................49 19. Upgrading the Software.......................51 20. System Reboot ........................53 21. Event Log ..........................53 22. Log/Configuration Transfer ....................55 23. Diagnostics .........................56 Appendix A: Factory Configuration ...................58 Appendix B: Telnet Commands ....................59 Appendix C: Regulatory Information ..................65...
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Page 5: Product Overview
1. Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of Solectek’s SkyWay Excel Series PTP Radio System, a feature rich, best-in-class wireless solution. This User’s Guide will describe the operation of your SkyWay unit in detail. SkyWay-Excel Main Features The SkyWay-Excel radio’s main features are as follows: Field proven OFDM modulation allowing high capacity, near line-of-sight deployment •... - Page 6 49 instead of 58 (e.g. XL5825 vs. XL4925, etc). There are also other lower 5GHz custom versions. Details of frequency channels and bandwidth options depend on your local regulatory environments. Check with Solectek Sales regarding deployment options in your country.
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Page 7: Radio Packaging Content
Radio Packaging Content The following items are included in each PTP kit package. Please contact Solectek Sales if there is any missing item. SkyWay Radio unit (2) • Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector + AC to 48V DC power supply (2) •... -
Page 8: Summary Of Installation Steps
2. Summary of Installation Steps This section summarizes the steps needed to properly configure and install the SkyWay Access Radio. As the background and guidelines for much of the radio installation process are well covered in many in-depth publications and training classes, only those steps that uniquely relate to the SkyWay product are covered in this User Guide. - Page 9 Data rate tuning • • G. Management + Maintenance Upgrades • Access Methods • Tools • Diagnostics •...
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Page 10: System Connections
3. System Connections 3.1 Port Description SkyWay-EXCEL radio unit has the following access ports: (1) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet + Power Connector (XL250 PTP kit Series) • OR (1) 10/100/ Fast Ethernet + Power Connector (XL50 and XL100 PTP kit Series) (1) GPS port to be connected to a GPS controller (RJ-45 connector and CAT5e/6 •... - Page 11 Unit Bottom View (Connectorized unit) Unit Bottom View (GPS-ready version, shown with external connectors) CAUTION - GPS-ready Master units have two RJ-45 ports. Make sure to connect the GPS Sync Controller to the port labeled “GPS” and the radio POE to the port labeled “ETH/PWR”.
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Page 12: Connecting The Skyway Unit To Network
3.2 Connecting the SkyWay Unit to Network Use the diagram below as a guide to cable your SkyWay test system using a PC or Laptop and a pair of Cat5e/6 cables. An auto-MDIX feature eliminates the need for cross-over cables. ONNECTION IAGRAM FOR EGULAR... -
Page 13: Initial Log-In
Master Unit 192.168.1.200 NOTE – Depending on your computer OS, the above screen may look different. Also, appearance of your GUI will depend on the type and version of your web browser. Please contact Solectek sales and support for detailed information. - Page 14 The access username is admin and the default password is admin. • Default Radio Log-in Info User Name admin Password admin Click OK on the above Windows screen and the Main Status screen will be displayed, as • shown below (Master unit version):...
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Page 15: Bench Testing
4. Bench testing Before mounting units into their final location, it is recommended that the system be bench tested to verify basic operation. The following bench test steps are suggested: Setup. Each radio should be connected and configured per the previous Sections, with a laptop or PC connected to each radio directly (or through a hub/switch). -
Page 16: Physical Installation
NOTE - Keep in mind that the SkyWay-Excel data rates will stress the performance of the PC hardware, operating system and IP stack. To ensure that this test equipment is not a performance bottleneck, pre-testing PCs, by connecting them directly to each other, is strongly recommended. NOTE -Using a file transfer to a shared volume or an FTP session on a typical Windows/Intel machine is not adequate to accurately measure throughput. -
Page 17: Ethernet Cable / Feedthrough Assembly
With the exception of the CAT5 cable, all parts and hardware described in the following sections are included with your SkyWay radio. 5.2 Ethernet Cable / Feedthrough Assembly Only a single Ethernet cable is needed to connect the SkyWay radio to the indoor PoE Injector. Since the cable is exposed to the outdoor elements (heat, moisture, and UV light), only outdoor rated, shielded Cat5 Ethernet cable should be used. - Page 18 3. Install the Compression Nut and hand tighten until the cable resists slipping when gently pushed or pulled. Lightly wrench-tighten, being careful not to overtorque the Compression Nut. The unit with properly installed feedthrough appears as follows: NOTE - Removal of the RJ45 plug from the radio requires a tool such as a thin screwdriver, or opened paperclip.
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Page 19: Mounting Bracket And Tools
5.3 Mounting Bracket and Tools The following figure shows all components of the mounting kit. The installation steps will be shown in the next section. Tools necessary for tightening bolts and nuts are: 10mm wrench for bolts to fasten the L-bracket to the radio enclosure •... -
Page 20: Mounting Of Separate Antennas
Once the alignment is complete, tighten the bolts and nuts firmly. 5.3 Mounting of Separate Antennas Tower or mast mounting of the antenna should proceed according to the antenna manufacturer’s guidelines. For interfacing to the Solectek radio, the following should be considered:... -
Page 21: Ip Configuration
For Master unit radios, there are no requirements to connect specific radio ports to • specific polarizations on the antenna. Solectek’s MIMO system will auto-adjust to accommodate the chosen configuration. Weatherproofing Ethernet and/or antenna connections is essential. This process prevents water from entering the chassis or cables through the connectors. -
Page 22: Wireless Configuration
System Name This is an optional description of the unit used to simplify the • identification of a particular radio in the wireless network. This parameter is not related to the identification of the unit on your wired local area network. For security purposes, the System Name is not broadcast across the RF link. - Page 23 Bandwidth Allows selection of the bandwidth (BW), in MHz, of the RF network. Allowable options are 10 MHz, 20 MHz (Default) and 40 MHz. If maximizing throughput at shorter distance is of primary importance, then larger bandwidth of 40 MHz may be more appropriate. Both Master and Slave units must be configured with the same Bandwidth setting.
- Page 24 Frequency Allows selection of the center frequency of the RF link, based on the model purchased, region of operation and operating bandwidth. The Frequency setting is available on the Master unit only. The slave unit will follow that of the Master unit. A sample frequency list for the US FCC version, is as follows: Channel Bandwidth Frequency Center...
- Page 25 Modulation Max Output Power QAM64 17 dBm QAM16 20 dBm QPSK, BPSK 23 dBm Modulation Used to establish the transmit modulation and FEC rate of the OFDM/MIMO radio. The higher the modulation setting (or “density”), the higher the link data rate, but the lower the receive sensitivity.
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Page 26: Access Control
ACM is a feature that is enabled on a per-radio basis. It is not necessary for both radios to share the same state ACM enable/disable configuration. ACM seeks to optimize the TX modulation of the radio on which it has been enabled. Since RF conditions may not be the same on either side of the link, due to impairments such as interference, the system may not select the same TX modulation/MIMO settings for each side. -
Page 27: Security
Access Control List (ACL) – enabling the ACL means that the Master unit only accepts Slave unit whose MAC addresses are registered at the Master unit. Disabling the ACL allows any Slave unit that operates with the same RF parameters as the Master unit. In order to add a new Slave unit, enter the MAC address and the client name (name of your choice) and click the ADD button. - Page 28 Three security options are available: Open, AES and Radius. All units on a wireless network must share the same security settings. Open: Removes all encryption and formal authentication methods. Note that even with the “Open” setting, there is still a MAC address based Access Control system which provides a basic level of security.
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Page 29: Spectrum Analysis
10. Spectrum Analysis Once the radio has been mounted in its intended location, an embedded RF spectrum analysis tool can be used to survey the site and to aid with the initial channel selection process. Prior to enabling a spectrum analysis session, ensure that the units are mounted at the desired location and aligned in the general direction of the target radio. - Page 30 In the example screen shown above, the scan shows high levels of interference at 5755 and 5835 MHz, and these channels would be unsuitable choices for satisfactory performance. While any of the remaining 20 MHz channels would be preferable, the channel centered on 5795 is a better candidate, as it is further from the strongest interferers.
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Page 31: Antenna Alignment
11. Antenna Alignment SkyWay Excel contains several tools to aid with the antenna alignment process that is essential for Slave units. Audible Alignment: The radio produces an audible tone allowing antenna alignment without the need for additional monitoring hardware. CAUTION - A ping, or other network traffic is needed to ensure reliable operation of the alignment feature, in which case the Activity indicated will be in a green state. -
Page 32: Verifying Operation
On this page is a dynamic display of the RF link state and local RSSI, in both numerical and graphical format. In addition to displaying current RSSI, the bar graph format has an auto-scale function which tracks the minimum and maximum achieved RSSI values since power-up. NOTE –... - Page 33 This screen updates periodically and thus displays current field values. Navigate to the Configuration screen if setting changes are necessary. There are several noteworthy items: Software Version The currently installed, operating image version. Up Time The elapsed time that the unit has been running since the last reboot or power cycle. Ethernet Port –...
- Page 34 RF Port – The RF Port MAC address is what is used by access control and thus must be entered into the access control list at the Master unit. State (RF Port) The link state has two values. Green – An RF link has been established Red –...
- Page 35 MTU Size The maximum datagram size that the system is able to transmit. Note that this refers to Ethernet payload not total Ethernet frame size. This parameter is not user configurable. State: There are two states, Green – Port Up. Red – Port Down. Total Frames: Total number of frames received and transmitted by the Ethernet port.
- Page 36 RF Info – This section shows values seen from local and remote unit. Values are displayed from its own perspective. Local RSSI, for example, means the RSSI read from the local receiver. Tx Streams – This indicates whether the unit is being operated with 1 data stream or 2 data streams over the RF channel.
- Page 37 Throughput – Please note that the throughput value displayed here do not refer to the radio link capacity. Rather, it refers to the instantaneous throughput over a short time period measured by the unit. The value here is meaningful for estimating the traffic amount if such traffic can be sustained over some time period.
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Page 38: Quality Of Service (Qos)
NOTE - Because the SkyWay Excel radio is a TDD system and uses the same frequency for both transmit and receive, it is often instructive to compare RX and TX error counts on both sides of the link so that RF impairments can be isolated to the appropriate link direction and radio. - Page 39 The software driver basically classifies the PDU's based on VLAN priority (if present) and IP Precedence bits. The first classification is with VLAN priority bits. If the incoming traffic has a VLAN ID present the classification is done as shown in the figure and table below. VLAN Priority Class of Service Best Effort...
- Page 40 Voice Video Normal Background Precedence Class of Service Best Effort Background Background Best Effort Video Video Voice Voice...
- Page 41 If there is no classification, (no VLAN and IP TOS 0) the packet falls under the Best Effort class. If the packet has both VLAN and IP precedence values, the maximum of the two priorities (VLAN/IP) is used. The following table shows the mapping of class of service on various DSCP/TOS values. Class of Service DSCP (6 bits) TOS (8 bits)
- Page 42 Background Video Voice Not used Not used Not used UAPSD - Not used CAB - Not used Highest Priority Beacon...
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Page 43: Advanced Modes
14. Advanced Modes An advanced configuration section is available under Configuration -> Advanced, as shown below, the top picture is for the base and the bottom picture is for the Slave unit: Network Mode The multipoint system has two MAC layer operating modes: Polling MAC: Polling MAC is superior when the application case involves heavy traffic. - Page 44 GPS Mode: This mode should be used when there are co-located Master units at the same time. In order to use this mode, the Master unit must be a GPS-ready version, e.g. AS5802 instead of AS5800. The GPS port on the Master unit must be connected to a GPS sync controller. Frame –...
- Page 45 Telnet access if attempting to connect from a PC without the proper VLAN configuration. Access to units with an unknown VLAN configuration can be recovered through the use of Solectek’s Recovery utility software on radios running recent revisions of software. Check with Solectek Support for details.
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Page 46: Telnet
15. Telnet Using the radio’s IP address, the system can be managed using a Telnet connection. The login and password are the same for a Telnet session as for the HTTP GUI. Sessions can be initiated from both the Ethernet and RF side of the Network, and multiple sessions are permitted. - Page 47 Community Names and Trap Manager IP Address fields should be entered based on the configuration of your SNMP Manager software. The private MIB is available on Solectek’s Support website or from Solectek Technical Support personnel. For further information about SNMP management, the following documents available on Solectek’s Support Website may be helpful:...
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Page 48: Network Time
17. Network Time Using the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the SkyWay Excel radio can be time synchronized to an NTP v3/v4 time server as defined by www.ntp.org. To setup this feature, navigate to Configuration -> Advanced to access the Date and Time feature configuration: To time synchronize the radio, the NTP server IP address must be established and the ‘sync’... -
Page 49: Password Management
18. Password Management Navigate to Management -> Password to access the Login configuration screen: Enter New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the new password for confirmation. Select the “Change” button. The browser will popup a new login window. You must log back in to the system with the new password. - Page 50 At the time of the first password change, a password ‘hint’ prompt will be displayed. Once established, this hint answer can be used to reset the admin password, if it has been forgotten, via the ‘recover’ Telnet login, as follows: >...
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Page 51: Upgrading The Software
FileZilla, a free, open-source FTP server program available via http://filezilla-project.org/ Once the FTP server is installed, the following procedure should be followed: 1. Copy .zip software release package from Solectek website or Technical Support to FTP Server desktop. 2. Unzip / extract files to any convenient directory. - Page 52 7. On the Radio management GUI, navigate to Management -> Upgrade to access the Upgrade screen (see sample below). 8. Enter the FTP Server IP Address, Username and Password information as requested. 9. Enter the three digit software version to be loaded onto the Radio. Format will be x.y.0 (e.g.
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Page 53: System Reboot
- Verify the FTP user account has read permission on the target folder. - Verify that the FTP server’s software firewall is disabled. For example, Windows XP has an integrated firewall that can block the upgrade. - Retry Upgrade procedure. 20. - Page 54 Navigate to Status -> Event Log to access the Event Log Screen: There are three categories of events: Notice: This is informational in monitoring the operation of the unit. A Notice entry is part of the normal operation. WARN: This may indicate something wrong with the unit or operation. For example, downing of the RF port may be due to malfunction or user intervention (power off).
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Page 55: Log/Configuration Transfer
22. Log/Configuration Transfer For diagnostic purposes, the Event Log and System Configuration database can be transferred from the Radio to a local PC via FTP. The default names of these files are as follows: CONFIG_VARS-”system_name”.MMDDYYhhmm events-”system_name”.MMDDYYhhmm clients-”system_name”.MMDDYYhhmm Navigate to Diagnostics -> File Upload to access the following screen: FTP Server IP Address: Local FTP server address. -
Page 56: Diagnostics
NOTE - FTP Username and password fields are case sensitive with no spaces allowed. Fields must be between 1 and 32 characters in length. NOTE - Legal characters are: all alphanumerics, plus the following symbols: @ (at sign) - (dash) . (period) ‘ (tick) _ (underscore) 23. - Page 57 Destination Add: The IP address of the device to be pinged. Packet Size: The size of the ping packets to be sent (in bytes). Packet Count: The number of packets to be sent to the destination IP address. Click on the Start button to initiate the ping session. Click Stop to terminate it. You can also manage and view the status of ARP for both Master unit and Slave unit, as shown in the screen below:...
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Page 58: Appendix A: Factory Configuration
Appendix A: Factory Configuration WIRELESS Radio Spectrum bandwidth 20 MHz Frequency (Master unit-only) Product & Region Specific RF Power 17 dBm Modulation QAM16-1/2 Streams Distance 1 miles RF Network Name Name_1 (Master unit) Security Open Access Control List (ACL) Enabled IP Address (Slave unit) 192.168.1.100 IP Address (Master unit) -
Page 59: Appendix B: Telnet Commands
Appendix B: Telnet Commands Command Default Usage Description acl add [mac] [client-name] enabled Master unit only Add/Delete/Show entries in acl del [mac] the RF access control list. Enable or Disable acl acl show function acl [enable | disable] arp [OPTION] Manipulate the system ARP cache Options:... - Page 60 ulmod <ulmod>] [--ulstr <ulstr>] clients clientstat clientstat <mac> Show status of connected clients clientstat show - show the status of all connected clients connections show connections Show active connections show counters counters Show RF statistics date date [-u]... [MMDDhhmmYYYY Display or set current date Options: Apply the UTC time zone offset to the date...
- Page 61 Get commands gwaddr 192.168.1.1 set gwaddr [a.b.c.d] Set default gateway IP address show gwaddr help help Show commands history history Show command history set ipaddr [a.b.c.d] ipaddr 192.168.1.100 Set IP address Slave unit show ipaddr 192.168.1.200 Master unit ipmask 255.255.255.0 set ipmask [a.b.c.d] Set IP netmask show ipmask...
- Page 62 ping ping [OPTION]... Host Test network connectivity Options: -c CNT Send only CNT pings -s SIZE Send SIZE data bytes in packets (default=56) -I iface/IP Use interface or IP address as source Quiet, only displays output at start and when finished power set power [rfpower] Set RF Transmit power, in...
- Page 63 route show route Show IP route table rssi show rssi Show Local Recv Signal Strength savecfg savecfg Save configuration to permanent memory show serialnum serialnum Show system serial number set ? Set ? for commands show show Show commands snmp enabled set snmp enable=[yes|no] Set SNMP configuration...
- Page 64 version vlan disabled vlan [enable | disable] Enable/Disable management via VLAN vlanid set vlanid [vlan id] show vlanid Set VLAN ID for management channel...
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Page 65: Appendix C: Regulatory Information
1. It may not cause harmful interference. 2. It must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Solectek could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (4.9 GHz version) FCC ID: KA349WAN2 This device is certified to comply with Part 90 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. - Page 66 Solectek shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law, creates interference harmful to other local devices, or results in a malfunction of this product caused by outside interference.
- Page 67 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Solectek could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SkyWay and Solectek are registered trademarks of Solectek Corporation. Windows is the trademark of Microsoft Corp.