Trilliant Networks SC4120 DUAL BAND 802.11 a/b/g BASED, FIXED WIRELESS NODE User Manual Manual 2

Trilliant Networks, Inc. DUAL BAND 802.11 a/b/g BASED, FIXED WIRELESS NODE Manual 2

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SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 21 Optimizing location After powering on the SkyAccess DualBand, use the device’s LEDs to identify the optimal location for mounting—a location where it can easily acquire a signal from the wireless mesh network and quickly create links. Confirm signal acquisition  Position the SkyAccess DualBand near the intended mounting location and watch the WAN Act LED for activity. The LED starts to blink when it has acquired a signal from the network and is attempting to set up a connection. If the WAN Act LED does not start blinking within 30 seconds, try changing the orientation of the SkyAccess DualBand or walk to a new location; then repeat the process until the LED begins blinking. When the LED starts blinking, make minor adjustments to find the location where the signal is strongest. (The faster the LED blinks, the stronger the signal.) When the WAN Act LED blinks steadily and at a high rate, you have an optimal signal. Go to the next section to verify the network connection. Verify network connection  Watch the WAN Link LED for activity. Within approximately 90 seconds of locating a signal, the WAN Link LED should start to blink—first slowly, then more quickly. When the WAN Link LED is solid and the WAN Act LED is blinking, the SkyAccess DualBand has established an authorized connection to the network, indicating that the current location is suitable for mounting If both the WAN Act LED and the WAN Link LED continuing blinking, a signal is available but is not strong enough for reliable service. Keep trying different locations until you can confirm a network connection.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 22 NOTE To optimize your SkyAccess DualBand installation, ask your network administrator (at the Network Operations Center) to measure signal strength on the node to which the SkyAccess DualBand has established a link. For more information on LED states, see Table 1.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 23 Table 1. SkyAccess LED states LED LED state Device state LAN Link Steady illumination SkyAccess DualBand is connected to another device via its Ethernet port. LAN Act Blinking Device is transmitting or receiving data via its Ethernet port. PWR Steady illumination Device is powered on. WAN Link Blinking (fast blink when device is in standby mode) Device is attempting to establish an authorized connection on the wireless network. If both WAN Link and WAN Act continue to blink, the signal is not strong enough to support reliable service or there is a provisioning problem that’s preventing the device from coming online. Contact your network administrator. Steady illumination Device is connected to the wireless network. WAN Act None Device cannot detect a wireless network. Blinking Device is within the coverage area of a wireless network. Blink rate communicates signal strength: • Fast (8x per second) = excellent • Medium (4x per second) = good • Slow (<1x per second) = poor • None = no reception
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 24 Mounting the SkyAccess DualBand After determining an optimal location the SkyAccess DualBand can then be mounted in accordance with the procedure below. Before mounting the device, disconnect the CAT5 cable from the power injector to power down the device. 1 Connect the 2.4 GHz antenna. To provide Wi-Fi connectivity, the SkyAccess DualBand requires attachment of the 2.4 GHz antenna included with the device. Screw the antenna onto the standard N connector on the back of the SkyAccess DualBand. Figure 8. Attaching the 2.4 GHz antenna
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 25 2 Use the supplied clamps to secure the SkyAccess DualBand to the pole; then loop the Ethernet cable around the mounting pole and secure it with tie wraps. Figure 9. Securing the SkyAccess DualBand Tighten the bolts securely on the mounting hardware. 3 Reconnect the CAT5 cable to the port on the power injector to restore power to the SkyAccess DualBand.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 26 Connecting to the wireless network After mounting the SkyAccess DualBand, set up a connection to the wireless network via a local computer or LAN. Once connected, a subscriber can use the wireless network to gain access to Internet services and applications. Connection to the SkyAccess DualBand is accomplished with Ethernet, or through the onboard access point to establish a wireless connection. Connect to the wireless network with Ethernet  Connect the device to a computer or LAN (for a SkyAccess DualBand that’s providing Internet/WAN access to the mesh network). Connect a second Ethernet cable from the power injector port labeled “Computer” to a personal computer or router/data switch providing a connection to a LAN.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 27 Figure 10. Connecting a SkyAccess DualBand to a computer Connect to the wireless network via a Wi-Fi connection 1 From a Wi-Fi/WPA-PSK capable computer within operating range of the access point, open the Network control panel and set up a wireless connection with the IP address 192.168.0.10 and Netmask 255.255.255.0. 2 From the Network Connection control panel choose the default SSID provided with the SkyAccess DualBand— “SkyAccessDualBand”. 3 At the password prompt, enter “publicpublic”.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 28 Configuring the SkyAccess DualBand A SkyAccess DualBand requires two different configurations: a network configuration that allows it to operate on the wireless mesh network, and an access point configuration that allows the device to support local wireless connections via Wi-Fi. For information about configuring both the device and the access point, see the document “SkyPilot Network Administration”, available in electronic format from the SkyPilot website at www.skypilot.com/support/. 4
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 29 Accessing SkyAccess DualBand Command-Line Interfaces This appendix describes how to access the command-line interfaces that SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand provides for provisioning and troubleshooting. You can connect to two different interfaces on the SkyAccess DualBand: an interface with the device that operates as a node on the wireless mesh network, and a separate interface with the access point that extends Wi-Fi connectivity to subscribers. Connect to the SkyAccess interface You can connect to a SkyAccess DualBand and access the command-line interface through Telnet over an Ethernet connection. After logging in (by supplying a password), you can enter commands at the command prompt. 1 Mount and cable the SkyAccess DualBand according to the instructions in Chapter 3. 2 Prepare a PC or laptop. Open the network settings panel and assign the computer the IP address 192.168.0.3 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. 3 Connect the computer to the SkyAccess DualBand according to the instructions in Chapter 3 (see on page Error! Bookmark not defined.). 4 Start a Telnet session. A
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 30 Telnet to the default IP address of the SkyAccess DualBand (192.168.0.2). 5 Log in by entering the password at the command prompt. (The default is public.) Figure 11. Example Telnet login After making an Ethernet connection to the SkyAccess DualBand, you can manage and troubleshoot the device using a wide range of commands available through the command-line interface. For detailed descriptions of the commands, as well as sample output for many of them, see SkyPilot Network Administration. For comprehensive guidelines to troubleshooting devices on your SkyPilot wireless mesh network, see Getting Started with the SkyPilot Network. Connect to the access point interface You can connect to the access point command-line interface via Telnet over a wireless network connection. (Typically, you will use this technique to confirm the IP address of the access point component of the SkyPilot DualBand.) 1 Prepare a PC or laptop. You will need a Wi-Fi/WPA-PSK capable computer that’s within operating range of the access point and a Telnet application you can use to open a connection between the devices.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 31 The access point component of SkyAccess DualBand ships with the default IP address 192.168.0.3. 2 Open the connection to the access point. From your Telnet application, open a connection to the access point. 3 Log in by entering the default user name (admin) and password (public) at the command prompt. Once you’re logged in, you can use the command-line interface to set configuration parameters or retrieve the IP address of the access point
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 32 FCC Regulatory Information FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This 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 or more of the following measures: o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. o Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. o Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. B
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 33 The user of this product is cautioned that changes or modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radiation Exposure Limits To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in section 1.1307, a minimum separation distance of 40 cm (16 inches) is required between the antenna and all persons.
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 35 Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand. Wireless Specifications Frequency bands capable US & Canada SP 3501 SP 3604 For other countries check with sales representative 5.5GHz to 5.725GHz 5.26 GHz to 5.32 GHz Wi-Fi Access: 2.400-2.491 GHz EIRP 29 dBm/0.9 W peak, Wi-Fi Access: 35.0 dBm / 3.2 W Media access Time Division Duplex (TDD) Modulation technique OFDM with adaptive modulation Wi-Fi Access: DSSS and OFDM Modulation rates 6–54 Mbps Throughput Up to 20 Mbps UDP, up to 10 Mbps TCP Latency 8–10 ms roundtrip per hop Antennas 28° horizontal x 9° vertical panel, 16.5 dBi Wi-Fi Access: omnidirectional 9 dBi antenna C
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 36 with diversity Channel width 20 MHz Channel resolution 5 MHz frequency control Receive sensitivity -90 dBm at 6 Mbps modulation Connectivity SkyAccess DualBand connects with SkyGateways, SkyExtenders, and SkyExtender DualBands Authentication MD5-based certificates Encryption 128-bit AES on all wireless links Product Specifications Connectors RJ-45: Ethernet connection (10/100bT) and power (Power-over-Ethernet) Mounting Eave, roof, or chimney; outside pole diameter up to 2.0" Range 7.5 miles (12 km) Wi-Fi Access: Up to 1,200 feet LEDs Wireless activity, wireless link, LAN activity, LAN link, and power Dimensions 12.6" (32 cm) H x 6.6" (16.8 cm) W x 4.2" (10.7 cm) D Weight 3.8 pounds (1.7 kg) Operating temperature -40° to 131° F (-40° to 55° C) Wind loading Up to 150 mph (240 km/h) Enclosure/humidity NEMA-4X Power 110–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz input; 8 W
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 37 Certifications FCC Part 9, FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class B USA; compliance with UL safety standards, EMI and susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Warranty One-year limited warranty on hardware and software Security Authentication MD5-based certificates Encryption AES Filtering Based on protocol type, IP port ID, and configurable IP address list VLAN Supports 802.1q VLAN tagging; supports a management VLAN for managing traffic and a data VLAN for subscriber traffic Network Management Command-line interface Console via Telnet NMS integration SNMP v2c GUI configuration SkyProvision™ software and Web interface GUI EMS SkyControl™ software IP address DHCP or static Firmware Multiple versions of firmware stored in nonvolatile memory; updated via FTP Configuration file XML over HTTP
SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 38 Quality of Service Prioritization 802.1p-based; based on protocol type, IP address, port ID, and configurable IP address list Traffic shaping Per-device rate limits upstream and downstream Monitoring and MIB Support Supported MIBs MIB-II (RFC 1213); EtherLike (RFC 2665); Bridge (RFC 1493); SkyPilot private MIB Local management RS-232 Serial Console Port Remote management Command-line interface via Telnet, SNMP v2c, Web interface Topology Configurations Mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point

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