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Tranzeo TR-5A Series User Guide Covers the following models: TR-5a-19,TR-5a-20, TR-5a-21, TR-5a-24, TR-5a-N, TR-5Plus-24, TR-5Plus-N, TR-500, TR-5amp-24, TR-5amp-N, TR-SL5-16, TR-SL5-N Revision: 2.1 Firmware: 5.0.2 Date: 12/2/10...
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January 9, 2008 Version 1.4 January 28, 2008 Version 2.0 November 10, 2009 Version 2.1 February 12, 2010 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...
In case of harmful interference, the users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. The users should not modify or change this device without written approval from Tranzeo Wireless. Modification will void warranty and authority to use the device.
If the ground is to be attached to an existing electrical circuit, turn off the circuit before attaching the wire. Use the Tranzeo Power over Ethernet (POE) adapter only with approved Tranzeo models. Never install radio equipment, surge suppressors or lightning protection during a storm.
Chapter 3: Configuration ..............3-1 Connecting to the Radio ................... 3-1 Changing the IP Address - Windows XP ............ 3-1 Changing the IP Address Using the Tranzeo Victor Program ..... 3-2 Login into the Configuration Interface ............. 3-4 Information Page ....................3-5 Setup Menu .......................
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Access Control ................... 3-19 DFS / TPC ....................3-20 Status ......................3-21 Station List ....................3-21 AP List ....................... 3-22 ARP Table ....................3-22 Statistics ..................... 3-23 Wireless Performance (CPE Only) ............3-25 System Performance .................. 3-26 Network Configuration ...................
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Appendix K: Tranzeo Electrical Plugs ..........K-1 Appendix L: Warranty Terms ............L-1 Appendix M: How Can We Improve? ..........M-1 Appendix N: Notes ................N-1 viiviivii TR-5A Series This document is intended for Public Distribution 19473 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Internet-based configuration utility as well as WEP and WPA security. Product Kit The TR-5A Series product kit contains the items shown below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local dealer for support. TR-5A Series device x 1...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview LED Panel Indicators Operational Color Indicators On: Powered on ● Power Off: No power or LED’s Disabled On: Ethernet link ● Flashing: Ethernet traffic Green Off: No Ethernet link On: Radio link ● Radio...
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The TR-5A 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. Once ready, follow the instructions about how to install the Ethernet cable, mount the device, ground the antenna, and make the connections in order to get a proper installation.
Power Supply Only use a power adapter approved for use with the TR-5A Series radio. Otherwise, the product may be damaged and will not be covered by the Tranzeo warranty.
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.
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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.
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.
IMPORTANT! Use the power adapter supplied with the radio. Otherwise, it may be damaged. Step 14: To configure the TR-5A Series radio, connect the Ethernet cable to the POE adapter and to a computer. Ensure that the distance between the computer and the radio does not exceed 300 ft (90 m).
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.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Chapter 3: Configuration The TR-5A 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.
Chapter 3: Configuration Changing the IP Address Using the Tranzeo Victor Program The Tranzeo Victor Program 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.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Run Menu Locates Tranzeo radios connected to the network. A * Scan: appears before the name when the radio is in the same subnet as your PC. Displays more info for a selected radio, such as IP Detail: Mode, Gateway, etc .This option is only available...
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. 1. Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox). 2. In the address bar, type your IP address (default IP: http://192.168.1.100).
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: Setup Menu ...
Chapter 3: Configuration Setup Menu In this section you would be able to configure wireless and administrative settings for the TR-5A Series radio. Wireless Settings - Basic Tab, Access Point This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Select the rates at which you the radio will transmit. Supported Tx Rates: *indicates basic rates. All Basic rates supported by the AP must also be supported by the CPE or it will prevent association.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Settings - Basic Tab, Infrastructure Station This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. Define if your device will operate as Infrastructure Wireless Mode: Station (CPE) or Access Point.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Select the rates at which you the radio will transmit. Supported Tx Rates: *indicates basic rates. All Basic rates supported by the AP must also be supported by the CPE or it will prevent association.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration PxP Setup Point to Point (PxP) mode is a Layer 2 transparent protocol optimized for backhaul use. PxP mode is recommended whenever two network seg- ments are to be bridged. To operate the radio in PxP mode: 1.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Settings - Advanced Tab, Access Point This window displays the advanced wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. This is the maximum size for a packet to be sent RTS Threshold: automatically.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Settings - Advanced Tab, Infrastructure (CPE) This window displays the advanced wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. This is the maximum size for a packet to be sent RTS Threshold: automatically.
Rollback: It is the network name of the device. This name Device Name: appears in the Locator and on the Tranzeo stations list. This is the login username. User Name: Enter a new password if you want to change it.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Administrative Settings - Import / Export Use this window to import and export settings. Enter the location of the configuration file or Browse Configuration File Name: to locate it in your computer. Click Import Configuration to import setting or Click Export Configuration to export the settings.
It is the network name of the device. This name Device Name: appears in the Victor Program and on the Tranzeo stations list. 151515 3-15 TR-5A Series...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration WDS (AP only) The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a modification to the 802.11 stan- dards that allows access points to communicate directly with each other. WDS allows users to spread out coverage to a larger area without the need for a backhaul link.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Encryption In this section you can configure both basic and advanced security settings for your device. WEP 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.
TKIP. Select TKIP or AES backwards compatibility if Backward Compatible: required. These options should only be selected if you have Tranzeo units in your network that are not running 3.x or higher firmware. Select the level of encryption. Cipher Type: Enter your PSK password.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Access Control (AP only) This feature allows you to control the what devices are allowed to associate to your access point, in other words, to allow or deny access from other radios. MAC access control offers a light weight method of controlling access to your network.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration DFS / TPC This section displays information about the Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) Status information and configuration. DFS/TPC is required for operation in certain frequency ranges as mandated by local regulation.
This information appears here when the device is a Name: Tranzeo CPE with the Extended Wireless Information option turned on. Otherwise, the field will be blank. You can manually enter a name by left clicking on the field and typing in. However, if the...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration The Noise level at the client. The Noise Floor number Noise: is the noise at the AP. The number of failed Tx packets. TX Pkts Failed: The number of Tx packets that needed to be TX Pkts Retrans: retransmitted.
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 vs UMAC 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.
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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.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Performance (CPE only) This window shows information about the Wireless Performance of the radio. This window is only available in Infrastructure (CPE) Mode. Many browsers do not allow infinite refreshes of a page through scripts, so this window may stop updating.
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.
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.
Radio will re-associate when it gets a new IP address. Re-associate Unless advised otherwise by Tranzeo Support staff, on new IP: this option is best left off. Stops the device from passing DHCP offers upstream.
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 as a tab. These features are described in the next pages.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Router Mode - PPPoE From this window you can configure your PPPoE settings. You can select to use Static IP, DHCP Client IP Mode: (dynamic), or PPPoE. Note: If a PPPoE server is not available, the device will try to get an IP for 30 seconds after which it will use the fallback IP address.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Networking Advanced In this tab you can configure the advanced networking settings. There are different options if you are in Bridge or Router mode. Bridge Mode This feature allows the radio to copy the MAC address Cloning MAC Address: of the device you have connected to the network.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Advanced Router Mode The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) refers to the MTU: size of the largest packet that the router can pass. The default value is 1500 bytes. If PPPoE is used, you should change the MTU to match the PPPoE server, typically 1492 bytes.
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.
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.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Shaping and Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) In this window you can use the shaping and QoS features and set rules to prioritize the traffic. Enables traffic shaping. Traffic shaping the amount of Enable Traffic Shaping: data the Radio will send.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Enter the name of the rule here. Name: Enter the protocol number here. Common options are: Protocol: 0 for ANY, 1 for ICMP, 6 for TCP, and 17 for UDP. See Appendix C for Protocol List.
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 of 192.168.1.2 that you want to be accessible to the world. You can forward all requests on port 80 to 192.168.1.2.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration IP 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.
This radio exceeds International Standard IEC 61000-4-5 when properly grounded. For a copy of the full testing report, see Report Number TRL090904 - Tranzeo Surge Protection board located on the Tranzeo website (www.tranzeo.com). Is lightning damage covered by the warranty? No.
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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.
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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...
Score (MOS) for a G.729 VoIP codec from a very good 4.4 to a completely unacceptable level of 1 immediately. Using the same scenario with Tranzeo‘s QoS enabled, the voice quality remains consistently high with an MOS of 4.4, and maintains that level even with multiple FTP streams.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B 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"...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B 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 Shaper access points.
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...
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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 Active Networks...
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)
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix E Appendix E: Channel Allocations The following tables list the channel numbers and center frequencies used for 802.11a. Note that while all of these frequencies are in the unlicensed ISM and U- NII bands, not all channels are available in all countries. Many regions impose restrictions on output power as well as indoor and outdoor use on some channels.
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).
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Appendix G: Routing Quick Start Guide What do you mean by a routable subnet? To many people, routing can be a black art. So many explanations of routing explain the binary logic behind it, but not how to actually use it. This document is designed to offer some practical advise on routing based on some of the common questions our customers ask us.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G So what is a Router? Note: The following is a super simple explanation of a router. Routers are like a bad boss, they either shout out information to anyone within earshot or they if don‘t know what to do with the information, they pass the information on to someone else to deal with.
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Internet, you can make use of Private IP and NAT. Let‘s keep it simple for now, and use some default values. The Tranzeo Radio uses the default IP address of 192.168.1.1, and a sub net mask of 255.255.255.0 (or /24) and issues IP addresses using DHCP on that subnet.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Public IP’s to less than 10 Clients Through One Radio Assuming that you have a full Class C sub net, 216.129.68.X, you have 254 possible IP‘s to use, from 1 to 254. The Subnet mask for this can be written as 255.255.255.0 or /24. However, you want to give each client a public IP.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Public IP’s to multiple Clients Through One Radio Assuming that you have a full Class C sub net, 216.129.68.X, you have 254 possible IP‘s to use, from 1 to 254. The Subnet mask for this can be written as 255.255.255.0 or /24. However, you want to give each client a public IP.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix H Appendix H: PxP Install Checklist The following are some of the steps you should go through when planning a Point to Point (PxP) link. Step 1: Finding the Location Free Space Loss Determine the 2 endpoint locations.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J Appendix J: AutoConfig Autoconfig is a feature that allows you to apply configuration settings from a text file using a TFTP server or by using the radio's web server. The TFTP server address can be specified as a DHCP parameter using the "next server"...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J Example usage: Configure typical CPE parameters for your network in an operational CPE . Save the configuration and store it as a generic name. Open the same configuration, and edit the parameters that will be different...
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J ii. Specify IP address of TFTP server (Optional if DHCP server specifies TFTP server in “next server”. Consult your DHCP Server’s documentation for more information about how to set this option) iii. Specify filename of configuration file. The file must be in the correct location for the TFTP server.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J LEDs Arrange for Auto Configuration via TFTP Ethernet LED: Off: Ethernet link not established On: Ethernet link established Radio LED: Off: no radio card on the board On: a radio card on the board Power LED:...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix J # ************************** # Auto Configuration for TR6 Version: 1.0.1 Date: July 9, 2007 Version: 1.0.2 Date: January 29, 2009 Version: 1.0.3 Date: October 20, 2009 Author: Patrick Ping Xu # ************************** # ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Format Instruction: (There is no complete validation for the configuration in the firmware.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K Appendix K: Tranzeo Electrical Plugs Electrical Plug Type Letter Description FCC / North American adapter ETSI / Euro adapter FCC / Euro adapter ETSI / UK adapter FCC / UK adapter * 24 volt version shown.
Years) · All Tranzeo Wireless CPE, AP and Backhaul Radio products Sold After Jan , 2008 are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of sale, under normal use, with the exception of items listed in paragraphs (1) , (2) , (3) and (4).
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During the 4th and 5 years of the warranty, there shall be no charge for parts and the Tranzeo will charge the prevailing shop rate to repair the unit, to a maximum of 1/2 hour, should a valid warranty claim arise.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K 11. The sole responsibility of Tranzeo Wireless Systems under this warranty shall be limited to repair of this product, or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of Tranzeo Wireless Systems Special Warranty Terms For Customers in Canada, USA and the European Union 12.
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If the malfunction is due to an issue not covered by warranty, a $35.00 evaluation fee will be charged, plus the actual costs of the repair. Tranzeo's current shop rate is $70.00 per hour, plus parts. f. When your unit is returned to you, you must restore configuration and or applications before full use can resume.
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Tranzeo will pay the shipping to return your products. We recommend insuring the package using the values from our commercial invoice. k. Be sure to package the items well. Original packaging should be used for shipping. Tranzeo is not responsible for further damage caused to the unit due to inadequate packaging.
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Goods Damaged in Transit Tranzeo Wireless Technologies ships all items FOB Factory. This means that title for the item transfers to the buyer once the courier picks up the package. If there is damage, a claim must be filed with the courier by the owner of the goods, which is the buyer.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix K Shipping Firms do have legal obligations and limitations as to when and how much to compensate for damage, but only if the claim is filed on time and in the correct manner. You must file the claim as soon as possible.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix M Appendix M: How Can We Improve? Please take a moment to help us improve your experience with Tranzeo Wireless. Please fax the completed questionnaire to 604-460-6005. Each month we will draw for a free gift. Product Quality...
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix N Appendix N: Notes TR-5A Series This document is intended for Public Distribution 19473 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4...
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