Strix Systems MWS100NA 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking Device User Manual MWS100 Config A3

Strix Systems, Inc. 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking Device MWS100 Config A3

User Guide

Access/One® Edge MWS100 Configuration Guide MWS100 Mobile Wireless System Revision A3 April 14, 2008 Copyright © 2003 – 2008 Strix Systems, Inc. 26610 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 USA Networks Without Wires®
MWS100 Configuration Guide FCC Notice This wireless network device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This wireless network device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This wireless network device generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this wireless network device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the wireless network device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the wireless network device and the affected receive; Connect the wireless network device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. European Community (EC) Directives and Conformity This wireless network device is in conformity with the Essential Requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Union. Non-Modification Statement Unauthorized changes or modifications to Strix devices are not permitted. Modifications to Strix devices will void the warranty and may violate FCC or other regulations. RF Exposure Requirements To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this wireless network device must be installed to provide a separation distance of a minimum of 40cm or more from all persons, and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end-users must follow these installation instructions. Professional Installation Only This unit must be installed by a trained professional installer only.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 2. Front Panel Indicators ............................................................................................. 2 3. Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................... 3 4. Installation ............................................................................................................... 4 5. Wireless Station Configuration ................................................................................. 6 6. Wireless Access Point Configuration ....................................................................... 8 7. Configuration and Status Monitoring ........................................................................ 9
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 11. Introduction 1 Introduction The MWS100 is intended for mobile wireless broadband applications and is designed for vehicular deployment. The MWS100 is a member of the Strix Access/One® Edge product family, and interoperates with Strix Access/One® Mesh Nodes. Within a region where Strix Access/One® Mesh Nodes are deployed, the MWS100 provides broadband data access and seamless roaming between nodes, even at high vehicle speeds. The MWS100 contains two 802.11-type radios. One is an 802.11g radio that operates in the 2.4 GHz band. The other is an 802.11a radio that operates in either the 5 GHz band or the 4.9 GHz U.S. Public Safety band. One of these radios will operate as a Wireless Station (STA) and be used to connect wirelessly to s Strix Access/One® Mesh Network. The other radio may optionally be used as a Wireless Access Point (AP). An Ethernet connector is also provided for connection to devices within the vehicle. The MWS100 operates as a bridge between its Station Radio, Access Point Radio, and Ethernet Port. This bridging function is accomplished using Layer 2 Network Address Translation (L2NAT). The purpose for this is to allow multiple client devices, each with a unique IP address, to be supported by a single wireless association with the Access/One® Mesh Network. Note: Different MWS100 models exist for different regions and regulatory domains. Availability of specific bands, channels within those bands, and operating modes varies depending upon the specific MWS100 model.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 22. Front Panel Indicators 2 Front Panel Indicators PWR LED – This indicator displays the status of the MWS100 power source. It will illuminate when power is applied top the unit. SIG LED – This indicator displays the operational status of the MWS100 radios. Rapid blinking (4 blinks per second) indicates that the radios are beginning operation (rebooting). Slow blinking (once per second) indicates that the OWS100 Station radio is seeking a signal from a Strix OWS Access Point. A sequence of two or more slow blinks indicates that a connection with a Strix OWS access point has been achieved, then the relative signal strength (2 blinks indicates low signal strength, 5 blinks indicates high signal strength).
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 33. Rear Panel Connectors 3 Rear Panel Connectors PWR – Attach the supplied fused power cable. RST – Performs a restart. LAN – 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet with 802.3af PoE input. AUX – R-SMA secondary antenna connector. MAIN – R-SMA primary antenna connector.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 44. Installation 4 Installation Note: The MWS100 is designed for professional installation. Failure to comply fully with these instructions may void the MWS100 warranty and/or violate local safety or radio regulations. 1. Select a mounting location for the MWS100. The MWS100 is designed for mounting in an interior compartment or trunk of an automobile. It is not intended for outdoor deployment. The MWS100 must not be exposed to liquids. Mount the MWS100 using the chassis mounting holes and hardware suitable for the particular installation. 2. Select antennas with gain specifications according to the table below. Note: The maximum allowable power for each antenna type is noted in the last column. The installer must set the power correctly for the chosen antennas. Frequency Antenna Type Connection Method Maximum Gain Maximum Power Setting 2412-2462MHz 5150-5250MHz 5745-5850MHz Linear Polarized Dome LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 4 dBi Full 2412-2462MHz 5150-5250MHz 5745-5850MHz Omni-directional Direct connection to MWS100 3 dBi 5 dBi 5 dBi Full 2412-2462MHz Omni-directional LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 8 dBi Full 5745-5850MHz Omni-directional LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 12 dBi -3dB (23dBm) 4940-4990MHz Omni-directional LMR200 Cable (> 3 ft. length) 11 dBi Full 3. Mount the selected antennas securely onto the vehicle following all antenna manufacturer instructions and recommendations. Provide a suitable length of LMR-200 type antenna cable between each antenna and the MWS100. If using only one antenna, connect it to the port labeled “MAIN”. Connect a second antenna to the port labeled “AUX”.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 54. Using the supplied fused power cable, connect the BLACK wire to the vehicle ground and then attach the RED wire to the vehicle positive DC supply. The MWS100 is designed to operate from a minimum of 11 VDC* to a maximum of 52 VDC and a maximum current draw of 2 A. * A low-voltage cut-off circuit prevents the MWS100 from draining the vehicle battery. The unit will automatically power down when the DC voltage falls below 10.5 VDC. Operation will be restored once the DC voltage rises above 11.5 VDC. The MWS100 may also be powered over its Ethernet port (LAN) by a PoE power injector capable of sourcing 20 W. 5. Provide an Ethernet cable for connecting the MWS100 to a computer or router. 6. Attach the supplied fused power cable to the PWR connector on the EWS100 rear panel. Observe the LED indicator activity as described on page 2.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 6 5. Wireless Station Configuration 5 Wireless Station Configuration MWS100 configuration screens may be accessed by connecting its LAN port to a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7. The default address of http://169.254.1.250 may be used. The username for configuration is “Admin” (without the quotes). The default password is “Admin” (also without quotes). Important: After changing any parameter on any configuration screen, an “Update” button will appear near the upper-right corner of the screen. This must be pressed for any change to take effect. Some changes require that the MWS100 be re-booted. This is indicated by the appearance of a “Reboot” button, which must be pressed for the change to take effect. The first step to configure an MWS100 is to select which radio will be used as a Wireless Station to connect to the Strix Access/One® mesh network. The 11a radio is the default for this. This may be changed from the “Configure  WiFi  General” screen. Press the “Update” button if Station Radio selection is changed, followed by the “Reboot” button.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 7 The next step is to configure the selected Station radio to connect to the network. This is performed on the “Configure  Wi-Fi  Station Configuration” screen. The default AP Selection Method is “SSID” and is correct for most applications. Enter the SSID used by the network for MWS100 applications, and then select the Security Mode and Security Keys associated with that SSID. This information should be available from the operator of the Strix Access/One® Mesh network. After setting the Station radio parameters, press the “Update” button.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 86. Wireless Access Point Configuration 6 Wireless Access Point Configuration The Access Point radio may now be configured on the “Configure  Wi-Fi  AP Configuration” screen. Set the SSID which client radios will use to connect to the MWS100. The default behavior is for this SSID to be broadcast. This may be overridden with the “Suppress SSID” checkbox. Enter Security Mode and Keys. Access may be further restricted to specific client MAC addresses by pressing the “Manage ACL” button to define an Access Control List. After setting the AP radio parameters, press the “Update” button, then press the “Reboot” button.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 97. Configuration and Status Monitoring 7 Configuration and Status Monitoring Configuration settings may now be verified on the “Home” screen. This screen shows the connection status of the MWS100 Station radio as well as that of the MWS100 Access Point. Check to ensure that the MWS100 Station radio has associated to a Strix Access/One® Mesh node with the correct SSID. Then, using a standard Wi-Fi client device (such as a laptop computer), ensure that it can associate with the MWS100 Access Point radio. Nearby Wireless Access Points may be viewed on the “Top Neighbors” window of the “Home” screen. This is useful for identifying Strix Access/One® Mesh Nodes that the MWS100 Wireless Station radio may connect to, or for identifying potential sources of interference. A more complete list of nearby radios may be seen using the “Wireless Neighbors” selection in the “Quick Links” window under either the 802.11a or 802.11g headings.
MWS100 Configuration Guide Strix Systems Access/One Edge MWS100 Mobile Wireless System 10 A wide range of verification, status monitoring, and trouble-shooting tools are available on the “Monitors” screen. The “Troubleshooting” window provides end-to-end network diagnostics, verifying the Wireless Station link and connectivity back to the Default Gateway, DHCP Server, and DNS server. Other useful monitors are: Client Monitor – Displays information about the clients currently connected to the MWS100 Wireless Access Point. Event Log – Displays a history of Station and Access Point connections and system events. L2NAT – Shows the associations between MAC addresses and IP addresses stored in the Layer 2 Network Address Translation table. Statistics – Various statistics useful for troubleshooting MWS100 operation. Wireless History – Contains a chart showing a 24 hour history of the signal strength of the Access/One® Mesh Network Access Point(s) as seen by the MWS100 Station radio.

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