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Exalt ExtendAir series Installation And Management Manual

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206380-002
2012-02-10
®
ExtendAir
Installation and Management Guide
and ExploreAir
Series Direct Mount
Digital Microwave Radios
®
(TDD)
Models:
rc240xx Series
rc311xx Series

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  • Page 1 ® ® ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Installation and Management Guide Models: rc240xx Series rc311xx Series 206380-002 2012-02-10...

  • Page 2: Open-Source License Information

    Agreement with Exalt Communications, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries, certain Third Party Software may be provided with and as part of the Exalt products provided to you, and any such Third Party Software files provided are governed by the terms of their separate Third Party Licenses, which licenses give...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Table of Contents Legal Notice ............. . . ii Open-Source License Information .
  • Page 4 Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) ........
  • Page 5 Exalt Limited Hardware Warranty ........

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    Exalt ExtendAir (TDD) Direct Mount ........1...
  • Page 7 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 47 Event Log page ........... 66 Figure 48 User Throughput page .

  • Page 8: About This Document

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios About this Document This manual provides a complete description of the ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios and related software. This manual provides planners, engineers, installers, system administrators, and technicians general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of these devices.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Introduction Exalt Communications, Inc. thanks you for your purchase. Our goal is to build the highest quality, highest reliability digital microwave radio products. This commitment to quality and reliability extends to our employees and partners alike. We appreciate any comments on how we can improve our products, as well as your sales and Customer Care experience.
  • Page 10 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios The following radio models are covered in this manual: Note: All models offer license key upgrades for FIPS 197-compliant 128 or 256-bit AES encryption, and TDM.

  • Page 11: Basic Features

    In almost all cases, either for license-exempt or other designation, the product itself must be authorized for use in your country. Either Exalt or Exalt’s agent must have applied for certification or authorization to allow the sale and deployment of the system within the country. It is also possible that only certain versions or configurations of the device are allowed within a particular country.

  • Page 12: Figure 2 Mounting And Cabling

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 2 Mounting and cabling The ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) radios provide connections for a combination of the following data communication interfaces: • 10/100BaseT or GigE Ethernet (up to 3 ports, depending on model) •...

  • Page 13: Pre-Installation Tasks

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Pre-installation Tasks This section describes the steps necessary to prepare a site for the installation of the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Link Engineering and Site Planning Design all terrestrial wireless links prior to purchase and installation.

  • Page 14: Shipping Box Contents

    • Connect to the radio using Telnet. Exalt recommends using the Exalt GUI for radio configuration. This interface requires a computer with an Ethernet port and web browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. See Configuration and Management for details on how to connect to and use the browser-based GUI interface.

  • Page 15: Initial Configuration And Back-To-Back Bench Test

    (such as a switch or router). Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test Every Exalt digital microwave radio goes through extensive quality testing and performance evaluation over the full operating temperature range prior to shipment. However, before installation, it is strongly advised to perform several tests and tasks that are much more difficult to perform once the radio link endpoints are distant from one another.

  • Page 16: Rf Output Power Setting

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios confirm the fault and determine which end of the system is at fault and in need of repair or replacement. Note: See Back-to-back Bench Testing for detailed instructions.

  • Page 17: Link Orientation And Synchronization

    Use the Exalt GUI to configure the radio terminals for Radio A and Radio B orientation. Since many other parameters also need to be set, and the Exalt GUI is needed for these configurations, this is the best way to completely configure the radio terminals.

  • Page 18: Radio Reset

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Table 1 Factory default settings Parameter ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Radio Settings Link Distance <10 miles Bandwidth Lowest option available, according to model Mode Lowest option available, according to model...

  • Page 19: Radio Synchronization

    VLAN disabled Radio Synchronization The radio synchronization feature improves the performance of Exalt radios operating in the same frequency band and that are collocated (such as in repeater and hub configurations). Radio synchronization ties radio systems together to operate off of a common clock system, ensuring that all radios simultaneously transmit and receive, and thus eliminating near-field interference issues and related radio system coupling.

  • Page 20: Figure 3 Synchronized Gps Sources

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 3 Synchronized GPS sources Figure 4 illustrates the recommended synchronization method for two links that share a common site at one end of each link. Using internal sync, a cable can be connected between the two radios to accomplish sync.

  • Page 21: Figure 5 Internal Sync For More Than Two Collocated Radios

    Figure 5 Internal Sync for more than two collocated radios This approach can also be used using an Exalt GPS source for synchronization, instead of Internal Sync, as shown in Figure 6. This approach is recommended if there are other nearby sites that are not collocated or part of the connected network that need to be synchronized.

  • Page 22: Offset Timing

    Exalt’s VLAN communications implementation adheres to the IEEE standard 802.1q. In most cases, an Exalt radio acting as a Layer 2 bridge between two locations is only required to pass traffic with VLAN tagging. Without additional configuration, all Exalt radios support frame sizes in excess of 1900 bytes, which currently supports all defined VLAN packet sizes.

  • Page 23: Link Symmetry

    ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Note: If an application only requires the transparent passing of VLAN traffic, disable the VLAN function. Some situations require Exalt radios to act upon VLAN traffic and perform any or all of the following functions: •...

  • Page 24: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    Exalt radios utilize SNMPv3, a high security version of SNMP, to ensure secure access to and storing of management data. The SNMPv3 security string matches the admin and user passwords. Passwords must be eight characters or longer.

  • Page 25: System Installation And Initiation Process

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios System Installation and Initiation Process The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure. Transmission System Tasks Radio Preparation Tasks Read This Path &...

  • Page 26: Record Keeping

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Record Keeping After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future troubleshooting. Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location.

  • Page 27: Installation

    ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Installation This section presents all tasks required to install the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Mechanical Configuration and Mounting The ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) radios are environmentally sealed units intended for deployment outdoors.

  • Page 28: Figure 10 Remote-Mount Waveguide Connection, Vertical Orientation

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Secure the mounting clips on the four corners of the radio chassis to the mating clips on the antenna, one at a time. Note: Clip two opposite corners first, then clip the remaining two corners.

  • Page 29: Figure 11 Remote-Mount Waveguide Connection, Horizontal Orientation

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 11 Remote-mount waveguide connection, horizontal orientation Figure 12 Remote-mount pole mounting mechanics, vertical orientation 206380-002 2012-02-10...

  • Page 30: Radio Ports And Indicators

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 13 Remote-mount pole mounting mechanics, horizontal orientation Radio Ports and Indicators This section provides a brief overview of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the device. Details about each item are in other sections of this document.

  • Page 31: Led Indicators

    Table 3 provides details of the LED indicators on the ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) radios. Note that there are two LEDs, labeled top and bottom, associated with each connector. See Alarms Page information on how the Exalt GUI displays LED status. Table 3 LED indicators Location...
  • Page 32 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Table 3 LED indicators (Continued) Location Type Function Power/ETH1 Green LED Solid when Ethernet link is established. Bottom Blinking when Ethernet traffic is present. Power Injector...

  • Page 33: Power

    Verify that the radio is active by observing LED activity on the injector and radio. All LEDs on the radio flash at initial power cycle. Exalt strongly recommends that the AC mains supply be fused or on a separate breaker to ensure against over-voltage and/or over-current situations and to provide some form of protection to the radio electronics and other devices connected to the same supply.

  • Page 34: Optional Dc Power Injector

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios The above statement is similarly true for every wired connection to the device. While the configuration for surge suppression or line conditioning is of a different type for each kind of signal interface, the opportunity for damage to the device, loss of communications and property is significant.

  • Page 35: Reset To Critical Factory Settings

    CAT5e termination for the connection from the egress arrestor and power injector. If the radio arrestor is deleted from the design, Exalt resellers can supply a longer cable with the proper weatherproof connector for the connection from the radio to the egress arrestor.

  • Page 36: Antenna Alignment

    Antenna Alignment Antennas must be installed at both ends of the planned link to commence precision alignment. Refer to the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment. The ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) radios have an integrated antenna. Antennas are typically aligned using the radio hardware for precise alignment. However, there are many very useful tools available to aid in this process, inclusive of devices specifically designed for the purpose of aligning antennas.

  • Page 37: Configuration And Management

    This section describes the command line interface (CLI) and Exalt graphical user interface (GUI). Telnet into the Command Line Interface (CLI) Use a Telnet connection to access the CLI in the Exalt Digital Microwave Radios. Use the CLI to set key parameters on the system.

  • Page 38: Exalt Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Ethernet Interface Configuration Page), which is the default setting for a radio shipped from Exalt, and your computer's Ethernet port is set for DHCP addressing, the radio will configure your computer to 10.0.0.2, and no manual IP configuration is required for your computer.

  • Page 39: Log In

    Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended browser. Netscape, Mozilla, and Firefox are also supported. If there are issues with your browser, please report it to Exalt Customer Care. You may be required to use a different browser to immediately overcome issues.

  • Page 40: Quick Start

    – RDK references the unit’s serial number and the country/region where the radio will be deployed. – RDK is obtained through your Exalt Authorized reseller or distributor. • Set one radio as Radio A. – The radio selected as Radio A must be configured.

  • Page 41: Navigating The Gui

    Figure 20 Exalt GUI window description Summary Status Section This section of the Exalt GUI provides a review of the system status. In the screens in Figure 20, the top bar illustrates the alarm condition of the link. The information...

  • Page 42: Navigation Panel

    The Summary Status Section allows the Exalt GUI to be a rudimentary management system. Minimize the browser window to display just the top bar or the top bar and radio information, and open several browsers on the desktop.
  • Page 43 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios The ‘local’ radio might be the near-end or the far-end radio Note: , depending on the management interface connection. The terms local and remote refer to the orientation of the radio terminals relative to the IP address you are managing.

  • Page 44: Radio Information Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Radio Information Page This page provides general information about the local radio terminal. This information is helpful for troubleshooting and for record keeping. Figure 22 Radio Information page...

  • Page 45: Administration Settings Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Administration Settings Page This page allows contains general parameters for the radio system. The Current Value column lists entries actual settings. Desired changes are entered in the New Value column.
  • Page 46 The RDK must be typed in to enable ANY functionality for the radio. The RDK is issued to the Exalt Authorized distributor or reseller, and is paired to the specific serial number of the radio.

  • Page 47: Snmp Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios SNMP Configuration Page Use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to manage networked devices and execute the following functions: • GET: Obtain information from the device, such as a configuration setting or parameter.

  • Page 48: Snmp Traps

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Note: Users are encouraged to avoid enabling SNMPv1/V2c support due to known security loopholes in these protocols. Enable the SNMPv3 options to allow entering read and read/write user names and passwords. These entries are de-coupled from the standard radio user names and passwords.
  • Page 49 ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios • Local/Remote Link Status Trap: This trap is sent when Link is in errored state (equivalent to the Link LED on the radio front panel or the Link status bar in the upper-left of the Exalt GUI window). •...

  • Page 50: File Management Pages

    Page). Figure 26 File Transfer page Note: Issues with the RDK may be caused when the Regulatory Domain Database (RDD) is not up to date. Go to the Exalt Web site to download the current RDD. Up to four types of files can be downloaded: configuration, radio firmware, radio event log, and MIB.

  • Page 51: Figure 27 File Transfer Page-Download File Link

    File download and upload is useful when configuring several radios with similar settings. A copy of the configuration file can also help restore radio settings. In addition, a copy of the Exalt default configuration file is helpful to restore the radio to factory settings.
  • Page 52 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios • Link Security Key (although each link should be different) • Admin and User passwords • Bandwidth • RF Frequency • Link Distance • TDD Frame Size •...

  • Page 53: File Activation Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios File Activation Page Use this page to move stored or uploaded files for use on the radio. The page indicates which file is currently in use, and which file is available for use. Click the Swap button to place the file in the Alternative File column into the active state and move the file in the Current File column to the Alternative File column.

  • Page 54: System Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios System Configuration Page This page contains several critical system parameters. Figure 29 System Configuration page Most entries on this page are self-explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters.
  • Page 55 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Note: The link may be lost and unrecoverable through GUI control. If the link is lost due to reduction of Radio Transmit Power, travel to the radio location(s) may be required to reset the value.
  • Page 56 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Changing RF Frequency will temporarily interrupt traffic. The RF Note: Frequency parameter setting must match at each end. Adjust the far-end radio first, and then the near-end radio. If the RF Frequency parameter is changed to a frequency with interference, the link may be lost and unrecoverable through GUI control.
  • Page 57 Synchronization). • Radio Collocation parameters can be enabled when an Exalt GPS receiver is connected to Radio A or when using internal sync between two collocated radios or when using the ExaltSync Collocation kit to synchronize multiple radio links at one location. There are two additional features: –...

  • Page 58: Ethernet Interface Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Interface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to set the alarm, and duplex settings of the Ethernet connection. Figure 30 Ethernet Interface Configuration page (multiple Ethernet ports model)

  • Page 59: T1/E1 Configuration Pages

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios T1/E1 Configuration Pages These pages allow the administrator to selectively enable or disable the T1 or E1 circuits, one at a time. For enabled T1/E1 circuits, additional configuration, including loopback functions, are available.

  • Page 60: E1 Interface Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 31 T1 Interface Configuration page E1 Interface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to enable/disable each individual E1 channel. The AIS can also be enabled and disabled for each input.

  • Page 61: T1/E1 Loopback

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios T1/E1 Loopback Loopback is provided for any enabled T1 or E1 port. As shown in Figure 31 and Figure 32, the choices are: • No Loopback (default) •...

  • Page 62: Vlan Configuration Page

    VLAN Configuration Page VLAN is disabled as the default setting for Exalt radios. The Exalt radios still pass VLAN and non- VLAN traffic across the link, but do not examine the VLAN traffic or act upon it. Enable VLAN using the Exalt GUI for expanded VLAN support.
  • Page 63 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios The following VLAN configurations are provided: • Disabled: All traffic is passed transparently, except the radio is managed on an assigned Management VLAN ID, as programmed in the upper table.

  • Page 64: Ethernet Rate Limiting

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Rate Limiting This page enables radio Ethernet port rate limiting. Enable this to limit the output information rate to at or below downstream networking equipment capabilities. The rate is in Mbps or kbps, as specified.

  • Page 65: Qos Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios QoS Configuration Page This page provides configuration for the Quality of Service (QoS) feature. QoS is a network prioritizing feature that ensures high-priority traffic transfers during peak capacity demands. The priority hierarchy is adhered to when capacity demand is higher than the link can provide;...

  • Page 66: Figure 39 802.1P Based Qos Mode

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 39 802.1p based QoS mode • IPv4/IPv6: Prioritizes traffic based on the IP tag in the packet header. IPv4/IPv6 based QoS supports the tag range 0–63 (Figure 40), each tag can be assigned to the priority queues (0–3).

  • Page 67: Figure 41 Vlan Id Based Qos

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 41 VLAN ID based QoS On the VLAN ID tab a maximum of 64 VLAN IDs can be programmed across all ports for priority queuing (Figure 41).

  • Page 68: Figure 43 Mac Da Based Qos

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 43 MAC DA based QoS Up to 8 MAC destination addresses can be programmed per port for priority queuing, as shown in Figure 43.

  • Page 69: Gps Information Page

    ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios GPS Information Page This page provides information on how many GPS satellites are within the view of the Exalt GPS receiver. This page is active for implementations that include the GPS receiver connection for synchronization.

  • Page 70: Alarms Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Alarms Page This page provides an easy-to-read summary of the alarm status of both local and remote radios. The colors on this page reflect the color of the alarms displayed on the radio front panel. However, additional detail displays on this page to aid in quick assessment of issues and status.
  • Page 71 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Table 5 Alarm status indicators (Continued) Label Status T1/E1 Input • Green = Enabled and connection present (clocking confirmed) • Red = Enabled and no connection present •...

  • Page 72: Performance Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Performance Page This page provides statistical information about the performance of the system in relation to the integrity of the user data and the RF link.
  • Page 73 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios the RSL is above the threshold specification. The behavior of RSL in relation to other alarms or measurements and external events can be very helpful in troubleshooting activities.

  • Page 74: Event Log Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Event Log Page Use this page to review a list of the events logged by the radio. The following items are listed in the event log: •...

  • Page 75: User Throughput Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios User Throughput Page This page illustrates the user throughput of the radio, as configured. Figure 35 illustrates the information provided. Figure 48 User Throughput page...

  • Page 76: Figure 49 Aggregate User Throughput Help Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Figure 49 Aggregate User Throughput Help page 206380-002 2012-02-10...

  • Page 77: Diagnostic Charts Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Diagnostic Charts Page Use this page as an aid in troubleshooting. This page illustrates the historical (and current) performance for three parameters: RSL, Radio Temperature, and BER.
  • Page 78 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios interference, atmospheric changes, transmission system issues (such as problems with cables, connectors or antennas), or possibly radio hardware problems. It is also useful to help determine if changes in radio temperature are occurring, and if they are having any impact on RSL or BER.

  • Page 79: Spectrum Analyzer Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Spectrum Analyzer Page The spectrum analyzer feature provides a useful pre-planning and troubleshooting tool. This feature is only available on radios with firmware supporting the spectrum analyzer. Perform a spectrum analysis after deployment and just before commissioning to maintain a record of the spectrum at the time of deployment.

  • Page 80: Figure 52 Spectrum Analyzer Graph Example

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Note: Enabling the spectrum analyzer interrupts all radio traffic for the duration of the analysis. In addition, access to the radio’s GUI may also be interrupted, depending on the location of the interfaced computer relative to the radio where the spectrum analysis is occurring.

  • Page 81: Ethernet Utilization Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Utilization Page This page shows a chart for each Ethernet interface to illustrate inbound and outbound packet utilization. This is shown as a percentage of the interface configuration (that is, if your interface is set for 100BaseT, then 100% represents 100Mbps.
  • Page 82 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Select Ethernet Utilization watermark to send administrators an SNMP trap when conditions are exceeded. For example, if a radio is configured for 55 Mbps capacity and the watermark level is set to 50% and the trap duration is 60 minutes, the administrator receives a warning if the radio exceeds 50 Mbps for more than 1 hour per day.

  • Page 83: Reboot Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Reboot Page Use this page to reboot the radio. The function may never be required, but can be used in emergencies. All configurations that require a reboot automatically reboot on administrator confirmation.

  • Page 84: Manual Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Manual Page The manual (this document or the version that matches the installed firmware) is available within the GUI. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.5 or higher is required (go to www.adobe.com...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Specifications This section presents specifications for the ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) digital microwave radios. Physical Specifications Physical Configuration Outdoor Unit (ODU) Dimensions (HxWxD) 9.4 x 9.4 x 5.25 inches / 23.9 x 23.9 x 13.34 cm Weight 8.2 lbs/3.6 kg...

  • Page 86: System Specifications, 24Ghz Fcc

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 24GHz FCC Frequency Band 24.05–24.25 GHz Output Power (at full power) –1.5dBm (all modulations) Output Power (at minimum power) –5.0dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths...

  • Page 87: System Specifications, 31Ghz Fcc

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 31GHz FCC Frequency Band 31.000–31.300GHz Output Power (at full power) +17dBm, QPSK +16dBm, 16QAM +15dBm, 32QAM +15dBm, 64QAM Output Power (at minimum power)

  • Page 88: Interfaces

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Interfaces Connector N-type female Impedance 50 Ohms TDM (TDM models only) Connector RJ-45 (RJ48C), female T1 Impedance 100 Ohms, balanced T1 Line Codes AMI, B8ZS, selectable T1 LBO Settings (in ft.)

  • Page 89: Interface Connections

    This connector can be used during the antenna alignment process, to provide a received signal level (RSL) voltage to a voltmeter. The connector is also used for connection to an optional Exalt GPS antenna for the purposes of GPS synchronization, or used to send or receive sync signals to a collocated radio, or to an ExaltSync Collocation Kit, for multiple radio sync.

  • Page 90: Two Radio Internal Sync Out/In

    ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) radio does not allow for ‘standard’ (802.3af) PoE, and only the Exalt power injector shall be used. In addition, the Exalt power injector provides critical reset and alarm capability that would not be available from a generic PoE injector, even if the power consumption requirement is met.

  • Page 91: Figure 58 Power/Ethernet Connector

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Function 100BaseT Function GbE Paired with Pin 2 Paired with Pin 2 (with 48VDC) Paired with Pin 1 Paired with Pin 1 (with 48VDC) Paired with Pin 6...

  • Page 92: Antennas

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Antennas Table 6 and Figure 7 list antennas supported by the ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) for use in the USA. In some countries, antennas exceeding a certain level of gain may be unlawful. Refer to Output Power Setting for details on regulatory limits.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    (see Diagnostic Charts Page). Contact Exalt Customer Care for further assistance with issues with your Exalt radio and with suggestions on how the radio and documentation can be improved. General Practices Troubleshooting a microwave radio link can be a complex task. Approach troubleshooting as a process of elimination, and first determine which portions of the system are operating properly.

  • Page 94: Typical Indications Of Issues

    Exalt Customer Care for assistance. Exalt Customer Care is primarily motivated to determine if the radio hardware is faulty and require return for repair, and to help execute an effective and efficient repair and return process for radio terminals believed to be faulty.

  • Page 95: Improper Rf Cable Termination

    GUI. In turn, if the professional installer and/or link designer contacts Exalt Customer Care, the process to rectify the system is much more expedient due to the in-depth knowledge related to the implementation and the RF environment.

  • Page 96: Path Obstruction

    – especially if the radio system has low fade margin or is using a high order modulation. Exalt Digital Microwave Radios provides considerable flexibility to tune to different frequencies across the bands within which they operate. This is the easiest method to use to try to avoid existing interference.

  • Page 97: Insufficient Link Margin

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios contact with the radio, transmission system, or racking system. If touching the radio causes errors, grounding is the cause. It can be difficult to identify grounding problems, but a professional electrician can normally inspect a system and identify if there are deficiencies in the grounding system.

  • Page 98: Back-To-Back Bench Testing

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Back-to-back Bench Testing Use back-to-back bench testing to test the radio before installation, pre-configure the radio and connected equipment before installation, or in the troubleshooting process to identify if the radio hardware is the source of a system issue.

  • Page 99: Specification Performance Verification

    RSL = RF Output Power – cabling losses – total attenuation Verify output power by adjusting output power using the Exalt GUI (in administration mode) and evaluate the corresponding change to the RSL measurement.

  • Page 100: General Compliance And Safety

    Exalt or your Exalt authorized dealer for assistance. Do not modify this device in any way without the express written consent of Exalt. Modification voids the manufacturer warranty, and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations. In addition, there are no user-serviceable parts or assemblies inside the product housing.

  • Page 101: Safety Notices

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Safety Notices Review this entire guide for important installation instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications personnel only.

  • Page 102: Regulatory Notices

    Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Exalt may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device must be professionally installed.

  • Page 103: Canada Compliance

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Canada Compliance The ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) 240xx models operate under RSS-210 of Industry Canada regulations. Operation is subject to the following conditions, unless express permission is granted by Industry Canada to operate in a different manner: •...

  • Page 104: Regulatory Compliance

    ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Regulatory Compliance As of this printing, Exalt Communications, Inc. has approvals for the products that are covered by this manual in the USA (FCC) and Canada (IC). If your application is for a different country, check with your Exalt sales representative for the current status.

  • Page 105: Conducted Power Limits For The United States And Canada - 24Ghz Models Only

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Conducted Power Limits for the United States and Canada – 24GHz models only Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.

  • Page 106: Declaration Of Conformity To The R&Tte Directive

    (EAA) countries through national legislation. This has resulted in considerable variation in the detailed requirements across the EU, many of which require presence in the EU. As a result, Exalt’s WEEE compliance approach is to require the distributors and/or resellers in the EU to comply with each country’s national legislation by registration of the distributor or reseller as the producer and for the...

  • Page 107: Eu Rohs

    (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE). Other countries may be introducing legislation that results in similar restrictions of hazardous substances. Many Exalt products will continue to use lead- based solder under the exemption allowed for network infrastructure equipment. Small amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE can also be found in a few electrical and electrical components.

  • Page 108: Exalt Limited Hardware Warranty

    (C) if Exalt determines that it is unable to repair or replace such Hardware Product, Exalt (or its applicable reseller) will refund to Purchaser the amount actually paid by Purchaser for the applicable Hardware Product.
  • Page 109 Product (see Software License below). The warranty applies only to Hardware Products that can be identified by the Exalt trademark, trade name, serial number or logo affixed to them. Exalt does not warrant any Hardware Product that is not manufactured by, for, or with permission from Exalt.
  • Page 110 Software. Furthermore, except to the extent allowed by applicable law if located in the European Union, and then only with prior written notice to Exalt, You shall not disassemble or reverse engineer the Software in whole or in part or authorize others to do so. No rights to distribute or sublicense the Software are granted herein.
  • Page 111 United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Except for actions brought by Exalt to enforce the terms of Section 6, all disputes arising in connection with this Agreement or the Products shall be submitted to and finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association by a single arbitrator appointed in accordance with the rules.
  • Page 112 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios to enforce rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees. This Agreement represents the complete agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein.

  • Page 113: Copyright Notices

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Copyright Notices This section presents copyright notices for third-party software licensed to Exalt Communications, Inc. Net-SNMP The following copyright notice applies to the open-source licensing agreement for Net-SNMP.
  • Page 114 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Cambridge Broadband, Ltd.
  • Page 115 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
  • Page 116 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ''AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 117: Index

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Index T1/E1 2&4 23 AC adapter 25 TDM 81 Administration Settings page 37 Current BER field 64 administrator privileges 31 Current RSL field 64 Advance Encryption Standard 38...
  • Page 118 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios browsers supported 30 GPS/RSL 23 description 30 Power/ETH1 23 Diagnostic Charts page 69 T1/E1 1&3 23 E1 Interface Configuration page 52 License Key 38 Ethernet Interface Configuration page 50...
  • Page 119 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios power interface 80 Power/Ethernet connector 23 safety 92 Set to E1 button 51 QoS configuration Set to T1 button 51 802.1p based 57 shipping box contents 6...
  • Page 120 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios Telnet session 29 temperature 69, 77 testing 90 back-to-back bench 7 threshold 91 threshold testing 91 time division duplex (TDD) SeeTDD frame Time Since Reset 65...
  • Page 121 Exalt Installation and Management Guide ExtendAir and ExploreAir (TDD) Series Direct Mount Digital Microwave Radios 206380-002 2012-02-10...
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