Trilliant Networks 5G1100 Wireless Mesh WAN Backhaul User Manual SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide

Trilliant Networks, Inc. Wireless Mesh WAN Backhaul SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide

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NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Trilliant Holdings, Inc.401 Harrison Oaks Blvd.Cary, NC 27513SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideFor XBRG-1140Part Number: PL-0066A Revision: 2.0
i SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Proprietary NoticeCopyright © Trilliant Holdings, Inc. 2004 – 2018. All rights reserved.This document describes products, software and services (“Products”) of Trilliant Holdings Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates (collectively, “Trilliant”) and/or its licensors. This document is licensed, not sold. Except as set out in the License or other written agreement between Trilliant and your company: (1) the purchase or use of a Product from Trilliant does not convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any other of the intellectual property rights of Trilliant or third parties; (2) Trilliant does not assume any responsibility or liability arising out of the use of this document or any Product it describes; and (3) no part of the document may be disclosed in any form to any third party.Trilliant reserves the right to make changes to this document or to any Products it describes at any time with or without notice.Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions of FAR 52.227-14 (g) (2) (6/87) and FAR 52.227-19 (6/87), or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b) (6/95) and DFAR 227.7202-3 (a).Trilliant®, SecureMesh®, and UnitySuite® are registered trademarks of Trilliant. Any third-party name or mark mentioned in this document may be a trademark of its owners.February 6, 2018
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide iiNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Safety and Compliance ........................................................................................................... 1Safety Information .................................................................................................................................. 1Compliance Notices ................................................................................................................................ 2Modification Statement .................................................................................................................... 3Interference Statement...................................................................................................................... 3FCC Class B digital device notice.................................................................................................... 3Wireless notice.................................................................................................................................. 4WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive ........................................................ 4Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment ...................................... 4Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union ............................... 4European Union and European Free Trade Association (EU & EFTA) Compliance Notices ......... 5Chapter 2 - Overview .................................................................................................................................. 7Kits and Parts .......................................................................................................................................... 8Consumable Supplies.............................................................................................................................. 9Spare/Replacement Parts......................................................................................................................... 9How to Contact Trilliant ....................................................................................................................... 10Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installation ........................................................................................................ 11Tools...................................................................................................................................................... 11Location Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 11Grounding Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 12Grounding Guidelines..................................................................................................................... 12Grounding Checklist....................................................................................................................... 13Extender Bridge Components ............................................................................................................... 14Prepare the Extender Bridge ................................................................................................................. 16Prepare the Surge Suppressor................................................................................................................ 17Citel 521-R0655-01 Ethernet Surge Suppressor ............................................................................ 18L-Com AL-0248 Ethernet Surge Suppressor ................................................................................. 21L-COM Serial Surge Suppressor.................................................................................................... 24Set Software Values............................................................................................................................... 27Extender Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 29Collector Parameters....................................................................................................................... 29Chapter 4 - Mount the Extender Bridge.................................................................................................. 31Attach the Extender Bridge to a utility pole or tower ........................................................................... 31Attach the NAN Antenna...................................................................................................................... 34Chapter 5 - Commissioning the Extender Bridge................................................................................... 37Power and Ground for the Extender Bridge.......................................................................................... 37Power-up Test........................................................................................................................................ 38Configuration and Startup ..................................................................................................................... 40Chapter 6 - Specifications and Pinouts.................................................................................................... 41Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 41Pinouts................................................................................................................................................... 41
iii SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 1NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.1Safety and ComplianceThis chapter provides safety and compliance information for installers. Before installing the Extender Bridge, read this whole document.Safety InformationThe caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages in this section apply to this product and manual.Trilliant strongly urges that you always follow all locally-approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working around high voltage lines and equipment.The instructions in this manual are not intended as a substitute for proper training in or adequate experience with safely operating the described equipment. Only competent technicians who are familiar with this equipment should install or service it. A competent technician:•Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions•Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage safe operating practices and procedures•Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear, and ground power distribution equipment•Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shields, hardhats, rubber gloves, hotsticks, etc.The following are important safety instructions. To safely install and operate this equipment, be sure to read, understand, and follow all caution and warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage will cause death or severe personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety procedures when working around high- and low-voltage lines and equipment.
2 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 1 - Safety and ComplianceWARNING! The Extender Bridge is designed to be operated in accordance with normal safe operating procedures. These instructions are not intended to supersede or replace existing safety and operating procedures. Read all instructions before installing the Extender Bridge.WARNING! The Extender Bridge should be installed and serviced only by personnel familiar with good safety practices when handling high-voltage electrical equipment.Compliance NoticesThis device complies with requirements for the United States and Canada.Table 1 ComplianceEMC Emissions • FCC Part 15 Class B• Industry Canada ICES-003/NMB-003 Class B• EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17• EN 55022, EN 55024• EN 301 489Licensed Radio Operation • FCC Part 15 Subpart C (NAN), Subpart E (WAN)• Industry Canada: RSS-Gen, RSS-247• Mexico: IFT-008-2015• EN 300 328 (NAN)• EN 301 893 (WAN)• Malaysia: MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2014• Other countriesWAN Device IDs • FCC ID: RV7-5G1100• Industry Canada ID: 6028A-5G1100• IFT #RCPUNDN14-1107)NAN Device IDs • FCC ID: TMB-OSDI4W1• Industry Canada ID: 6028A-OSDI4W1• IFT #RCPTROS15-1972)Safety • CSA/UL/EN 60950-1• CSA/UL/EN 60950-22• NOM-019-SCFI-1998Climatic • Thermal: IEC 60068-2-1 /-2 /-14• Humidity: IEC 60068-2-30• Salt spray IEC 60068-2-11
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 3NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Compliance NoticesModification StatementTrilliant has not approved any changes of modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Trilliant could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.Trilliant n’approuve aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature. Tous changements ou modifications qui ne sont pas approuvés par Trilliant peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur.Interference StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.FCC Class B digital device noticeThis equipment 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Mechanical Vibration and Shock• IEC 60068-2-6• IEC 60068-2-27Transportation Vibration and Drop• ISTA-6Enclosure • NEMA 4X• IP66Table 1 Compliance
4 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 1 - Safety and Compliance•Connect the equipment 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.Wireless noticeTo satisfy FCC and Industry Canada RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 1 m (39.4 in) or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended.Pour satisfaire les requis d'Industrie Canada sur les expositions aux radiofréquences pour les appareils mobiles et les stations de transmission, une distance de 1 m ou plus doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil et les personnes durant l'opération. Pour assurer la conformité, les opérations à des distances inférieures ne sont pas recommandées.WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment DirectiveInformation for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.For proper treatment, recovery, and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2012/19/EU.By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service, or the point of sale where you purchased the items.Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European UnionThis symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 5NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Compliance NoticesEuropean Union and European Free Trade Association (EU & EFTA) Compliance NoticesThis equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document:AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND
6 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 1 - Safety and Compliance
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 7NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.2OverviewThis chapter provides information about the kits, parts, and supplies needed to install the Extender Bridge.Figure 1 Assembled and installed Extender Bridge with Citel surge suppressorThe SecureMesh Extender Bridge combines the functions of an Extender (a SecureMesh Wide Area Network [WAN] relay node) and a Collector (a SecureMesh Neighborhood Area Network
8 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 2 - Overview[NAN] access point). It routes NAN traffic to and from the UnitySuite Head-End Software (HES) through the WAN.•Extender (WAN) FunctionThe Extender function includes a 5 GHz WAN radio. The radio uses an array of eight, beam-switched, directional antennas to provide full 360° coverage with extended range. It acts as a relay node within the WAN network.The Extender function includes an Ethernet port for WAN client devices. A single client device can connect directly to the WAN, or many client devices can connect through an external IP router or Ethernet switch. If the Extender Bridge uses a SecureMesh Power Service Unit (PSU), the PSU port provides an Ethernet port for WAN client devices.•Collector (NAN) FunctionThe Collector function includes a 2.4 GHz NAN radio with an omnidirectional dipole antenna that provides an access point for other SecureMesh NAN devices.The Collector function supports NAN devices, including electric meters, gas meters, and load control switches, to create a wireless mesh sub-network of the NAN. The Extender Bridge synchronizes time and coordinates the NAN sub-network. The Extender Bridge requires 24 VDC input. Use either a Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector or a PSU.Kits and PartsThe following list includes model numbers for parts and kits.•Extender Bridge: XBRG-1100•Vertical pole mounting bracket: DK-0029A•Mounting pole: HM-00242A•Adjustable leveling bracket: HM-0288A•Ethernet surge suppressor: 521-R0655-01 (Citel) or equivalent AL-0248A (L-Com)•Serial surge suppressor: 620-R0729-01 (use with mounting bracket, 620-R0730-01)•SecureMesh Power Service Unit: PSU-1024-33, PSU-1100, or an uninteruptible power supply (UPS)•Deployment kit for vertical applications; use one of the following:•A, 660-00024-01Indoor, 24 V, PoE power supply: 170-R0006-01North American power cord: 171-R0005-01Ethernet surge suppressor: 521-R0655-01 (Citel) or equivalent AL-0248A (L-Com)•B, 660-00026-01Ethernet surge suppressor: 521-R0655-01 (Citel) or equivalent AL-0248A (L-Com)
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 9NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Consumable SuppliesSecureMesh PSU: PSU-1100 or PSU-1024-33Mounting pole: HM-0242A•D, 660-00027-01Indoor, 24 V, PoE power supply: 170-R0006-01North American power cord: 171-R0005-01Ethernet surge suppressor: 521-R0655-01 (Citel) or equivalent AL-0248A (L-Com)Mounting pole: HM-0242AAdjustable leveling bracket (level plane): HM-0288AConsumable SuppliesThe following supplies are required for installation:•Self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape, such as Scotch® 130C or 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape•Electrical tape•Ethernet cable, CAT6, 23 AWG Conductors, Shielded (F/UTP), UV Protection, UL Rated•Preferred CAT6 cable type is LanPro LP-C6370BKC•Surge suppressor to the PoE power supply: length up to 328 ft (100 m) •Surge suppressor to the Extender Bridge: length 6 ft (1.8 m) •Alternate cables without UV protection, for use only in conduit:•Comtran cable: Com-LINK CAT6; P/N 35930 (blue) or P/N 35931 (gray)•Vertical cable: 062 CAT6 Series; P/N 062-503/S/BK (black)•Ground wire, 10 AWG or larger, long enough to connect the Extender Bridge to the primary ground point on the structure where the Extender Bridge is mounted•Two 0.5 inch (13 mm) hose clamps (used for Citel surge protector)•Grounding clamp, size to fit the mounting pole•U-bolt with lock washers and nuts; used for serial surge protector; 620-R0730-01•Cable ties or Velcro wraps•RTV siliconeSpare/Replacement PartsThe Extender Bridge is not field-serviceable. If the Extender Bridge is damaged or a hardware fault or failure occurs, replace the Extender Bridge.
10 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 2 - OverviewHow to Contact TrilliantUse the following methods to contact Trilliant:General Company and Solution Information: http://www.trilliantinc.com/Trilliant Headquarters: Tel: 650.204.5050Solution and Customer Support Portal: https://support.trilliantinc.com/Note: Make all requests for Solution support or RMA processing through the web portal. If you do not have a Support Portal login and password, or need your credentials reset, contact Trilliant Support using the email address below.E-mail: support@trilliantinc.comNote: This email address is not a primary means of communicating with Customer Support. Use it primarily to request access to the Support Portal (or to have access credentials reset).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 11NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.3Prepare for InstallationThis chapter provides information about the steps to prepare the site and the Extender Bridge for installation.ToolsGather the following tools before starting to install the Extender Bridge:•Magnetic level, such as McMaster-Carr Magnetic-backed bull’s eye level, part number 3329A31•Screwdriver: Phillips head, #2 and #3•Nut drivers: various sizes•Open-end wrenches: various sizes•For configuration: a computer with a serial port, a terminal emulation program, a network interface card, and a Web browser (laptop recommended for convenience)Location RequirementsSelect a location that meets the following access guidelines:•Conforms to all local electrical codes and ordinances•Either owned by the utility or where the utility has access rights•Able to provide adequate powerNote: The 24 V PSU requires 90-265 Vac 50/60 Hz power.•At least 18 ft (5.5 m) above ground level, although radio performance and coverage typically improve as the height increases•If needed, space to use a bucket truck
12 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installation•Allows access for normal maintenanceSelect a location that meets the following guidelines:•The radio signals to and from the Extender Bridge within the Fresnel zone will not be not obstructed.•Nearby structures do not block line-of-sight radio coverage.•Clear of thick trees or brush at installation and in the foreseeable future. Foliage in the line of sight to other devices can degrade radio performance. •An unobstructed view of the overhead sky for access to the strongest GPS signals. At startup, the Extender Bridge searches for a GPS signal. If it cannot detect a signal, it cannot complete startup. establish wireless connections with other SecureMesh WAN devices, or establish time synchronization.Grounding RequirementsIdentify the primary ground point for the Extender Bridge location.WARNING! A proper ground protects both the Extender Bridge and the equipment connected to it. Ground protection is essential if the Extender Bridge is installed on a tall structure or in an area where lightning occurs.The techniques described here are general guidelines and do not constitute a comprehensive guide covering all installation scenarios. For maximum protection, and if lightning is a threat in your area, consult a specialist in lightning and transient protection who is familiar with your operating environment.Grounding GuidelinesTo ensure optimal reliability, properly ground the metal base of the Extender Bridge. Use a 10 AWG or larger wire to connect it to the ground point on the structure. This ground point is especially important if the structure is non-conductive, such as wood or concrete.The three most common ground points include the following:•The primary ground point or down lead provided by the existing ground system at the site, such as a part of the tower structure (see Figure 2) or the AC electrical system for the building.•A copper-clad ground rod, 10 ft (3 m) or longer, driven into the earth. At a tower with multiple legs, there typically is one ground rod at each leg and a ground wire loop that connects the rods.•A cold-water pipe that is well-connected to earth.
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 13NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Grounding RequirementsFigure 2 Tower ground systemIn all cases, ensure that the connections can retain low resistance and integrity over time and with exposure to the elements. Use an antioxidant compound and wrap all connections with a product such as Scotch® 130C or 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape.Grounding ChecklistTo confirm that the Extender Bridge is adequately protected from power surges and lightning, check the following items:•Install all lightning and surge suppression devices in accordance with UL 96A installation requirements for lightning protection systems and the NFPA 780 standard for lightning protection.•Verify that all points of the ground system are tied together with less than 5 Ω resistance between any two points.•Attach a ground wire from the Extender Bridge to the ground system on the utility pole, tower, or building.•When installing outdoor Ethernet cable, use UV protected, STP, CAT6 cable that includes a drain wire. Attach the drain wire and the cable shield to the ground lug inside the surge suppressor. Leave the end of the drain wire at the power source unattached.•For towers and rooftops, follow these additional requirements:
14 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installation•To attach the Extender Bridge on a roof or tower to the ground system, use a 10 AWG or larger down-lead.•Route the CAT6 cable inside the tower and tie the cable to the tower leg at 4 ft (1.2 m) intervals. For increased protection, run the CAT6 cable through metallic conduit installed on the tower.Extender Bridge ComponentsFigure 3 through Figure 5 show the parts of the Extender Bridge kit.Figure 3 Extender Bridge accessory kit contentsAccessory kit parts:1. Clamp and clamp mount2. Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector and power cord3. Interface door (kit includes one; photo shows both sides)4. Velcro fastener5. Accessory bag with miscellaneous parts6. Accessory bag with screws, bolts, nuts and washers
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 15NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Extender Bridge ComponentsFigure 4 Accessory bag with miscellaneous partsMiscellaneous parts:1. Velcro strap2. RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter3. Interface door plug4. Interface door cable seal; used with a serial cable5. Tie wraps
16 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for InstallationFigure 5 Accessory bag with screws, bolts, nuts and washersScrews, bolts, nuts and washers:1. 1/4-28 hex head bolts, 1 inch and 2 inch2. 1/4-20 pan head screws, 0.75 inch3. 6-32 pan head screws, 0.44 inch (seven are spares)4. 1/4 inch lock washers and flat washers5. Ground lugPrepare the Extender BridgeFollow the steps in this chapter to prepare the Extender Bridge and provision it. Complete the steps in a lab or workshop before arriving at the permanent installation location.1. Turn the Extender Bridge upside down to attach the clamp mount to the base of the Extender Bridge (see Figure 6).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 17NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Prepare the Surge SuppressorFigure 6 Clamp mount on Extender Bridge2. Align the point on the clamp mount with the notch on the base of the Extender Bridge (see #1 in Figure 6).3. Attach the clamp to the base with three ¼-20 x 0.75 inch screws through a lock washer, a flat washer, the clamp mount, and then into the base of the Extender Bridge at three places; omit the screw and washers at the ground symbol (see #2 in Figure 6).4. Place the clamp next to the clamp mount and align the six slots and threaded holes.5. Insert a ¼-28 x 2 inch bolt through a lock washer to loosely attach the clamp to the clamp mount at six places (see #3 in Figure 6).6. Insert the mounting pole in the clamp mount.7. Tighten the six screws (see Figure 6).Prepare the Surge SuppressorIf the serial CONSOLE and/or ETHERNET ports will be used, Trilliant recommends that you install a surge protector for each port.To connect a surge suppressor device to the Extender Bridge, use a UV protected, Shielded (F/UTP) CAT6 cable, where the shield is connected by drain wire to the connector. Steps to mount the surge suppressor vary according to the following options.•(Preferred) Citel Ethernet surge suppressor (see “Citel 521-R0655-01 Ethernet Surge Suppressor” on page 18)•(Alternate) AL-0248 Ethernet surge suppressor (see “L-Com AL-0248 Ethernet Surge Suppressor” on page 21•Serial surge suppressor (see “L-COM Serial Surge Suppressor” on page 24)
18 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for InstallationCitel 521-R0655-01 Ethernet Surge SuppressorThe Citel surge suppressor includes one cable-seal gasket. One ground wire and two CAT 6 cables are routed through the gasket. The 6 ft (1.8 m) cable plugs into the ETHERNET port on the Extender Bridge. The other cable plugs into the PoE source.1. Measure from the location where the Extender Bridge will be installed to the location of the Power Service Unit (PSU), allow extra length for a service loop (depending on the location), and obtain a CAT6 cable of the appropriate length.Note: The maximum allowed cable length is 328 ft (100 m).2. At the port on the surge protector, disassemble the gasket.3. If a connector cover is present on the cable, remove it.4. With a sharp tool such as an Exacto knife, make a small hole in the gasket on the surge protector.5. Route both CAT6 cables through the hole in the gasket.6. Plug the 6 ft (1.8 m) cable into JP2 (see #1 in Figure 7).Figure 7 Citel surge suppressor with gasket and cables7. Plug the other cable into JP1 (see #2 in Figure 7).8. Use hose clamps to mount the surge suppressor on the pole, next to the Extender Bridge (see Figure 8).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 19NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Prepare the Surge SuppressorFigure 8 Hose clamps to mount Citel surge suppressor9. Route the 6 ft (1.8 m) Ethernet cable into the cavity in the base of the Extender Bridge, through the foam gasket (see #1 in Figure 9), and then plug it into the ETHERNET port (see #2 in Figure 9).Figure 9 Ethernet cable in base10. Bundle the excess cable length and secure it with tie wraps.11. At the ground symbol on the base (see #2 in Figure 6), insert the ground screw through:
20 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installationa. the flat and lock washersb. the lug on the green ground wire coming from the surge suppressorc. the lug on the ground wire that extends to the site ground loopd. the clamp mount12. Turn the screw a few times so that it is attached, but still loose.13. Mount a grounding clamp above the surge suppressor (see Figure 10).Figure 10 Grounding clamp14. Route the following ground wires into the grounding clamp:•Ground wire from the base•Ground wire from the surge suppressor•Ground wire that will extend to the site ground point, if mounting on a non-conductive utility pole; for guidelines for the site ground, see “Grounding Requirements” on page 1215. Secure the ground wires in the grounding clamp.16. Secure the cover on the surge suppressor box.Figure 11 shows a finished assembly.
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 21NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Prepare the Surge SuppressorFigure 11 Assembled and mounted Citel surge protectorL-Com AL-0248 Ethernet Surge SuppressorThe AL-0248 surge suppressor includes two cable seal gaskets (glands) that are water-tight. The CAT6 cable that plugs into the ETHERNET port on the Extender Bridge is pre-installed through one gasket. Another outdoor CAT6 cable, which plugs into the PoE, must be routed through the other gasket before the connector is attached.1. Measure from the location where the Extender Bridge will be installed to the location of the PSU, allow extra length for a service loop (depending on the location), and obtain a CAT6 cable of the appropriate length.Note: The maximum allowed cable length is 328 ft (100 m).2. If a cover is present on the cable connector, remove it.3. At the unused port on the surge protector, disassemble the gasket (see Figure 12).
22 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for InstallationFigure 12 Disassembled gasket with CAT6 cable4. Route the bare connector of the CAT6 cable through the external parts of the gasket (see Figure 12).5. Route the cable connector into the surge protector and plug it into the circuit card (see Figure 13).Figure 13 Assembled gasket and Cat6 cable6. Tighten the gasket parts at the surge protector port (see Figure 13).7. Loosen (but do not remove) the screw located on the Extender Bridge clamp mount at 90° clockwise from the ground symbol (see #1 in Figure 6).8. Slide the notched corner of the bracket under the washers on the loose screw (see #1 in Figure 14).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 23NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Prepare the Surge SuppressorFigure 14 Mounting bracket for L-com Ethernet surge suppressor9. At the ground symbol on the base (see #2 in Figure 14), insert the ground screw through:a. the flat and lock washersb. the lug on the green ground wire coming from the surge suppressorc. the lug on the ground wire that extends to the site ground loopd. the hole in the surge suppressor brackete. the clamp mount10. Turn the screw a few times so that it is attached, but still loose.11. Tighten the screws at the clamp mount.12. Secure the cover on the surge suppressor box.13. Route the short CAT6 cable into the cavity in the base of the Extender Bridge, through the foam gasket (see #1 in Figure 15), and plug it into the ETHERNET port (see #2 in Figure 15).
24 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for InstallationFigure 15 Ethernet cable for AL-0248 surge suppressorL-COM Serial Surge SuppressorThe L-Com serial surge suppressor includes two cable seal gaskets. The CAT6 cables must be must be routed through the gaskets. The short cable is attached to the serial CONSOLE port on the Extender Bridge. The long cable is attached to a serial port on a laptop or other equipment. One ground wire must be attached to the terminal between the gaskets.1. Measure from the location where the Extender Bridge will be installed to the location of the terminal equipment, allow extra length for a service loop (depending on the location), and obtain a CAT6 cable of the appropriate length (the long cable)Note: The maximum allowed cable length is 328 ft (100 m).2. If a connector is present on one end the long cable, remove it.3. Loosen the outer nuts on both gaskets.4. Route the bare end of the long cable through the gasket near the terminal block labeled “LINE SIDE” (see #1 in Figure 16).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 25NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Prepare the Surge SuppressorFigure 16 Serial Surge Suppressor Connections5. Strip 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) of outer insulation from the CAT6 cable.6. Identify the wires for the Ground, RxD, and TxD signals, and strip 0.2 inch (5.0 mm) of insulation from them.Note: The wire colors may not match those shown in Figure 16. If necessary, use an ohmmeter to verify wires and signals.7. At the LINE SIDE, attach the wires for the signals to the following screw posts, top to bottom (see #1 in Figure 16):•Ground: post 2•Drain: post 3•RxD: post 4•TxD: post 58. Group the unused wires from the cable and wrap them with electrical tape or heat-shrink tubing (see #2 in Figure 16) in order to prevent an electrical short.9. Measure from the serial surge protector to the base of the Extender Bridge, and obtain a CAT6 cable of the appropriate length (the “short” cable).10. If a connector is present on one end of the short cable, remove it.11. Route the bare end of the short cable through the gasket near the terminal block labeled “EQUIPMENT SIDE” (see #3 in Figure 16.)12. Strip 1.5 inch (3.8 mm) of outer insulation from the CAT6 cable.
26 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installation13. Identify the wires for the Ground, RxD, and TxD signals, and strip 0.2 inch (5.0 mm) of insulation from them.Note: The wire colors may not match those shown in Figure 16. If necessary, use an ohmmeter to verify wires and signals.14. At the EQUIPMENT SIDE, attach the wires to the following screw posts, top to bottom (see #3 in Figure 16):•Ground: post 2•Drain: post 3•RxD: post 4•TxD: post 515. Group the unused wires from the cable and wrap them with electrical tape or heat-shrink tubing (see #4 in Figure 16) in order to prevent an electrical short.16. Tighten the outer nuts on both gaskets.17. Use a U-bolt with lock washers and nuts to mount the surge suppressor on the pole, adjacent to the Citel Ethernet surge suppressor, if present (see Figure 17).Figure 17 L-com serial surge suppressor mounted with a U-bolt18. Measure from the ground lug located between the gaskets to the base of the Extender Bridge, and obtain a 10 AWG ground wire of the appropriate length.19. Attach the ground wire to the surge suppressor (see Figure 18).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 27NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Set Software ValuesFigure 18 Ground wire on serial surge protector20. At the ground symbol on the base (see #2 in Figure 6), insert the ground screw through:a. the flat and lock washersb. the lugs on the ground wires coming from both surge suppressorsc. the lug on the ground wire that extends to the site ground loopd. the clamp mount21. Tighten the ground screw.22. Plug the short cable into the serial CONSOLE port in the base.23. Secure the cover on the surge suppressor box.Set Software ValuesEach Extender Bridge is shipped from the factory with most utility-specific configuration items already written into non-volatile memory. However, certain information must be configured prior to installation. For details on parameters and setting the configuration, see the following applications and manuals:•Administrator Guide for SecureMesh WAN and NEMS•Command Line Interface Reference
28 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installation•TstBench User GuideProvide power to the Extender Bridge, connect through the RS-232 serial Console, and then configure parameters for both the Extender and Collector functions. See Figure 19 and Figure 20 and follow these steps: 1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the power injector (#1 in Figure 20) and the serial port on a computer (#1 in Figure 19).2. Plug an Ethernet cable into the power injector (#2 in Figure 20) and the ETHERNET port on the Extender Bridge (#2 in Figure 19).3. Plug the AC power cord into the power injector (#3 in Figure 20) and the wall socket (#3 in Figure 19).Figure 19 Extender Bridge, power injector, and computerFigure 20 Power over Ethernet detail
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 29NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Set Software ValuesExtender Parameters1. To access the Extender functions, establish a Telnet session to IP address 192.168.0.2.2. Use the command line interpreter (CLI) to set values for Extender parameters according to your corporate standards and policy.Note: Your company’s standards may include using a batch file to set values for the parameters in order to prevent potential errors. If so, follow your company’s procedure.The following parameters are typically required:•Shared network key (netkey). The SecureMesh WAN uses the netkey to prove, by an authentication handshake, that a node or device belongs to a specific network or operator. The netkey is a string of 6 to 64 ASCII letters, numbers, and/or symbols.Command: set netkey•The VPN credentials, required for an IPsec VPN environment, include a shared secret that allows a SecureMesh WAN management tunnel to be established to the VPN router. All SecureMesh WAN nodes in a network must all use the same VPN shared secret. The VPN shared secret is a string of up to 64 ASCII letters, numbers, and/or symbols.Command: set prov vpnssThe following parameters are typically optional:•The Country code, Region frequency, and Channel width values vary according to the site and must match in order to ensure communication between devices.Command: set prov freq; arguments: c, r, w•The Primary frequency for the Extender Bridge should be the same as the center frequency for the Gateway that the Extender Bridge will connect to.Command: set prov freq; argument: p•The Allowed frequencies set the range through which the Extender Bridge will “hunt” for other SecureMesh WAN nodes and Gateways. Enter the frequency range as four-digit numbers, such as “5745,” in MHz or as “all.”Command: set prov freq; argument: a•The IP address must be set manually if there is no DHCP server.Command: set prov ipNote: The Management VLAN runs on and is defined on the Gateway, not the Extender Bridge.Collector Parameters1. To access the Collector functions, establish a TstBench session to IP address 192.168.0.3.2. In TstBench, select Table ND05 74: SSH VPN Configuration, then set values for the required and optional parameters according to your corporate standards and policy.Typical parameters include the following:
30 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 3 - Prepare for Installation•The VPN credentials, required for an IPsec VPN environment, include a shared secret that allows a SecureMesh NAN data tunnel to be established to the VPN router. The VPN shared secret is a string of up to 64 ASCII letters, numbers, and/or symbols.Note: In automatic provisioning mode, the IPsec VPN tunnel provides secure node configuration. In order to establish the tunnel, the VPN credentials must be set before deployment.•Secure SHell is optional. Set the SSH username and password to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the CLI. The username and password are ASCII strings up to 32 bytes long.
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 31NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.4Mount the Extender BridgeThis chapter describes the steps to mount the Extender Bridge on a pole or tower.Attach the Extender Bridge to a utility pole or towerPrepare the mounting location on the utility pole or tower, then mount the Extender Bridge.1. Mount the extension arm on the utility pole or tower with either bolts (see Figure 21) or bands (for concrete poles). Follow the conventions for the site.Figure 21 Typical hardware used to mount the Extender Bridge on a utility pole or tower
32 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 4 - Mount the Extender Bridge2. Place the Y-shaped, adjustable leveling bracket on the outer end of the extension arm (see Figure 22).•At the ends of the “Y,” place the heads of the bolts on the extension arm.•Place the threaded end of the bolt with the solder nut through the outer-most hole in the extension arm.•Align the center holes for the mounting pole.Figure 22 Leveling bracket on the extension arm3. Place the magnetic level near the center hole on the adjustable leveling bracket (see Figure 23).Figure 23 Magnetic level on adjustable leveling bracket
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 33NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Attach the Extender Bridge to a utility pole or tower4. Adjust the three bolts until the bracket is level.5. Place the Extender Bridge mounting pole through both center holes (Figure 24).Figure 24 Nut and washers on mounting pole. extension arm, and leveling bracket6. If needed, rotate the Extender Bridge to ensure that the NAN antenna will clear the extension arm and nearby devices.7. Secure the Extender Bridge mounting pole with washers and a nut (see Figure 24 and Figure 25).
34 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 4 - Mount the Extender BridgeFigure 25 Typical installation: Extender Bridge mounted on utility poleAttach the NAN AntennaThe NAN antenna enables communication with other devices in the neighborhood.1. Remove the plastic cover from the N-type female connector at “ANT 1.”2. To attach the antenna to the connector, grasp the antenna at the connector and tighten it to not more than 1.1 lb-ft (1.5 N-m) (see Figure 26).
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 35NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Attach the NAN AntennaFigure 26 NAN Antenna mounted on base3. Wrap the connector area with a single layer of electrical tape, about 6 in to 8 in (15 cm to 20 cm) long.Figure 27 Inner layer of electrical tape on antenna connection4. Cover the electrical tape with self-fusing rubber insulation, about 8 in to 10 in (20 cm to 25 cm) long, to seal and waterproof the connector.
36 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 4 - Mount the Extender BridgeFigure 28 Layer of rubber insulation on antenna connection5. Cover the rubber insulation with electrical tape, about 10 in to 12 in (25 cm to 30 cm) long, to prevent dust and dirt accumulating on the sticky rubber insulation.Figure 29 Outer layer of tape on antenna connection
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 37NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.5Commissioning the Extender BridgeThis section provides the steps to connect power to the Extender Bridge and prepare it for normal operation.Power and Ground for the Extender BridgeIn order to start the Extender Bridge, it must have both ground and power.1. One end of the ground wire is attached to the ground screw on the Extender Bridge base. Attach the other end of the ground wire to the primary ground point.2. Route the PoE cable (see #1 in Figure 30) from the Ethernet surge suppressor (see #2 in Figure 30) to the PSU (see #3 in Figure 30) and plug it into the WAN connector.Note: For details about the PSU hardware, see the Installation Guide for the Secure Mesh 24V Power Service Unit.Figure 30 Block diagram, PoE cable connections3. Check all connections, including ground.
38 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 5 - Commissioning the Extender Bridge4. Replace the cover for the Ethernet connection on the base of the Extender Bridge. Tighten the screws to 15 lb-ft (20 N-ms) of torque (see Figure 31).Figure 31 Cover for Ethernet connectionNote: If the short CAT6 cable from the serial surge protector is plugged into the CONSOLE port, route it through the cover and the cable seal (see Figure 32).Figure 32 Cover and cable seal for serial surge suppressor cable5. Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps (this may require additional supplies) to secure all the cables against strain, especially if the installation is subject to high winds.6. Route the long CAT6 cable from the serial surge suppressor and plug it into customer equipment.Power-up TestWhen the Extender Bridge receives power, the power-on sequence starts automatically. On the base, the Link and Activity LEDs indicate the progress through the sequence.In order to complete the power-on sequence and connect to the wireless network, the Extender Bridge must have access to a GPS signal. The power-on sequence takes up to 15 minutes,
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 39NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Power-up Testdepending on how quickly the device acquires the GPS signal and links to a parent device, such as a Gateway.•When both LED lights are steady on, the Extender Bridge is successfully connected to the wireless network and actively communicating. Table 2 provides details on the LEDs and the device states. Figure 33 shows the LED location; #1 in the image is the Activity LED, while #2 is the Link LED.•If both LEDS immediately start to flash, you must configure the Extender Bridge for your country location.Note: For details about configuring the Extender Bridge for your country location, see the Administrator Guide for SecureMesh WAN and NEMS.Note: The startup sequence for the Link and Activity LEDs includes transient on, off, and flash states.Table 2 LEDs on the Extender BridgeActivity (amber LED) Link (green LED) Device stateOff Off Power offOn Off Power on, in startupFlash Flash Successful start: Linked to parent device; in standby modeOn On Successful start: Linked to parent device; in active modeOff Steady flash Failure: Cannot link to a parent deviceOn, then to flash Off, then to flash Fault: Not configured for the specific country location
40 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 5 - Commissioning the Extender BridgeFigure 33 Link and Activity LEDs on baseNote: When power-up is complete, add RTV silicone to the Citel surge protector gasket for additional weather protection.Configuration and StartupFor details on how to automatically provision and then start the Extender Bridge, see the Administrator Guide for SecureMesh WAN and NEMS.
SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation Guide 41NOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.6Specifications and PinoutsThis section provides reference information for the Extender Bridge.SpecificationsWhen planning for installation, use the following specifications:•Dimensions: 33.0 inch (83.8 cm) H x 12.2 in ch(31.0 cm) diameter•Weight: 15.0 lb (6.8 kg)PinoutsTable 3 lists the signals and pins for an RJ-45 connector. Table 4 lists the signals and pins for the adapter between the Extender Bridge Console port (RJ-45 connector) and a standard serial port (DB-9 connector) on a computer.Table 3 RJ-45 pins and/or signalsPin Assignment1 Ethernet data2 Ethernet data3 Ethernet data4Power (+)5Power (+)6 Ethernet data7Power (-)8Power (-)
42 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Installation GuideNOTICE: The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential and the property of Trilliant Holdings, Inc.,its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or licensors. This document is provided subject to the confidentiality obligations setforth in the agreement between your company and Trilliant. The contents may not be used or disclosed without theexpress written consent of Trilliant.Chapter 6 - Specifications and PinoutsTable 4 RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter pins and signalsRJ-45 (Extender Bridge CONSOLE port) DB-9 (Computer serial port)Signal Pin Pin SignalTxD32RxDGnd45GndRxD63TxD

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