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LibraPlus 5860 User
Guide
Version: 1.0.13
Released: February 16, 2010
This guide is intended for the following products;
9140-2820 LibraPlus 5860-28 RD
9140-2821 LibraPlus 5860-28 ER
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1 Copyright Notice
1.1 Copyright
Copyright © 2010 EION, Inc.
All rights reserved.
This guide and the application and hardware described herein are furnished under
license and are subject to a confidentiality agreement. The software and hardware can
be used only in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means –
electronic, mechanical, or otherwise, including photocopying and recording – without
the express written permission of EION, Inc.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
guide is correct, EION Inc. does not warrant the information is free of errors or
omissions.
Information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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2 Table of Contents
1 Copyright Notice ........................................................................................... 3
1.1 Copyright ......................................................................................................3
2 Table of Contents.......................................................................................... 5
3 Preface .......................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Regulatory Notice ..........................................................................................9
3.2 Warranty and Repair ....................................................................................10
3.3 Customer Support Contacts ..........................................................................10
3.3.1 Distributor Technical Support ..................................................................10
3.3.2 Contacting EION Technical Support .........................................................10
4 Product Description .................................................................................... 11
4.1 LibraPlus Series Products..............................................................................11
4.1.1 About OFDM..........................................................................................11
4.2 LibraPlus Point-to-Point (P-P) Systems ...........................................................12
4.2.1 EPPS Technology ...................................................................................12
4.2.2 LibraPlus Rapid Deployment (RD) Equipment ...........................................12
4.2.3 LibraPlus Extended Range (ER) Equipment ..............................................12
4.3 LibraPlus Hardware ......................................................................................13
4.4 QoS - Quality of Service ...............................................................................15
4.5 VLAN ..........................................................................................................15
4.5.1 Overview ..............................................................................................15
4.5.2 Point-to-Point VLAN System ....................................................................16
4.6 LibraPlus 5860 Specifications ........................................................................17
5 Pre-installation ........................................................................................... 19
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................19
5.2 Required Tools.............................................................................................19
5.3 Site Evaluation ............................................................................................20
5.3.1 LibraPlus 5860 Site Considerations ..........................................................20
5.3.2 LibraPlus 5860 Power Sources.................................................................21
5.4 Grounding...................................................................................................21
5.4.1 ESD Warning .........................................................................................21
5.4.2 LibraPlus Unit Grounding ........................................................................22
5.4.3 Lightning Protectors ...............................................................................23
5.4.4 Surge Suppression Unit Location .............................................................24
5.5 Weatherproofing Connectors ........................................................................26
5.6 CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Shielding .....................................................................27
6 LibraPlus Installation.................................................................................. 28
6.1 Connecting the Ethernet Cable......................................................................28
6.2 Mounting Conditions ....................................................................................28
6.3 External Antenna Mounting...........................................................................28
6.4 Integrated Antenna Mounting .......................................................................29
6.5 Pole-mounting the LibraPlus .........................................................................30
6.6 Wall-mounting the LibraPlus Radio ................................................................32
6.7 Antenna Mounting Guidelines........................................................................34
6.7.1 Mounting the Structure...........................................................................34
6.8 Cabling the LibraPlus....................................................................................34
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6.9 Cabling up to the LibraPlus Radio.................................................................. 35
6.10 Weatherproofing Cable Connections ............................................................ 37
6.10.1 Cable to Outdoor Unit Connections........................................................ 37
6.10.2 Cable to Cable Connections .................................................................. 38
6.11 Installing a Drip Loop ................................................................................. 39
6.12 Cabling to the Antenna............................................................................... 39
6.13 Connecting the Power/Ethernet to the LibraPlus ........................................... 40
6.13.1 AC Power ............................................................................................ 40
7 Configuration .............................................................................................. 43
7.1 Accessing the GUI........................................................................................ 43
7.2 Wireless...................................................................................................... 44
7.2.1 Wireless Settings ................................................................................... 44
7.2.2 Wireless Encryption................................................................................ 49
7.3 Network Interfaces ...................................................................................... 50
7.3.1 Bridge Settings ...................................................................................... 50
7.3.2 Bridge Multicast Settings ........................................................................ 51
7.3.3 Management Settings ............................................................................ 52
7.3.4 Gateway and Hostname Settings............................................................. 53
7.4 Network Services ......................................................................................... 53
7.4.1 DHCP Server Settings............................................................................. 53
7.4.2 DHCP Client Settings .............................................................................. 55
7.4.3 SNMP Settings ....................................................................................... 55
7.4.4 Firewall and NAT.................................................................................... 56
7.5 System ....................................................................................................... 57
7.5.1 Syslog Settings ...................................................................................... 57
7.5.2 Watchdog Timer Settings ....................................................................... 57
7.5.3 MAC Access List Settings ........................................................................ 58
7.5.4 Date and Time Settings .......................................................................... 59
7.5.5 User Password Settings .......................................................................... 60
7.6 SSH Access ................................................................................................. 61
8 Monitoring Status........................................................................................ 63
8.1 DHCP Leases............................................................................................... 63
8.2 Network Status............................................................................................ 64
8.3 Wireless Status............................................................................................ 64
8.4 System Information ..................................................................................... 64
8.5 Mac List Status............................................................................................ 65
8.6 Bridge Status .............................................................................................. 65
8.7 Running Configuration ................................................................................. 65
9 Utilities ........................................................................................................ 67
9.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 67
9.1.1 Save Configuration ................................................................................ 67
9.1.2 Factory Default...................................................................................... 67
9.1.3 Upgrade Firmware ................................................................................. 69
9.1.4 Reboot ................................................................................................. 70
9.2 Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 70
9.2.1 Ping ..................................................................................................... 70
9.2.2 Traceroute ............................................................................................ 70
9.2.3 Link Monitoring ..................................................................................... 71
9.2.4 Scan AP ................................................................................................ 72
9.3 Syslog Message ........................................................................................... 72
10 Appendix A: Troubleshooting.................................................................... 73
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10.1 Preventative Maintenance ...........................................................................73
10.2 Troubleshooting Areas ................................................................................73
10.3 Troubleshooting Chart ................................................................................74
11 Appendix B: Definitions ............................................................................ 79
11.1 A ..............................................................................................................79
11.2 B ..............................................................................................................80
11.3 C ..............................................................................................................80
11.4 D..............................................................................................................81
11.5 E ..............................................................................................................82
11.6 F ..............................................................................................................82
11.7 G ..............................................................................................................83
11.8 I...............................................................................................................83
11.9 L ..............................................................................................................83
11.10 M............................................................................................................84
11.11 N ............................................................................................................84
11.12 O ............................................................................................................85
11.13 P ............................................................................................................85
11.14 Q ............................................................................................................86
11.15 R ............................................................................................................86
11.16 S ............................................................................................................87
11.17 T ............................................................................................................87
11.18 U ............................................................................................................88
11.19 V ............................................................................................................88
11.20 W ...........................................................................................................88
11.21 Numbers .................................................................................................88
12 Appendix C: 5 GHz US Channel Spacing ................................................... 89
13 Appendix D: Integrated Antenna Specifications ...................................... 93
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3 Preface
3.1 Regulatory Notice
The specifications and parameters of the device described in this document are subject
to change without notice.
The LibraPlus 5860 product presented in this guide complies with the following
regulations and/or regulatory bodies:
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IC RSS-210 ISS-03 of Industry Canada
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IC: 8367A-5845001
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IC: 6545A-XR5 Modular Approval
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FCC Part 15.247, subpart C, 15.203, 15.207 (2007), 15.109, 15.407
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ETSI EN 301 489-1, EN 301 893, EN 301 489-17 (EMC Wideband data and
HIPERLAN)
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ETSI EN 50385-2002, EN 55022, EN 61000
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Safety: UL 60950 equivalent EN60950 (EU); Modular approvals (electrical)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device
For Canadian regulatory information, go to www.ic.gc.ca. For American regulatory
information, see www.fcc.gov. For European regulatory information, see www.etsi.org.
This equipment generates, uses and radiates energy on radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used in accordance with this guide, 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 correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
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reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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move the equipment and receiver farther apart
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connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by EION, Inc., could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Appropriately shielded remote I/O serial cable with the metal connector shell and cable
shield properly connected to chassis ground shall be used to reduce the radio frequency
interference.
All antenna installation work shall be carried out by a knowledgeable and professional
installer.
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
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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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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.
3.2 Warranty and Repair
The standard warranty for the LibraPlus 5860 is one year from the date of purchase.
EION provides no direct warranty to the end-users of this product.
Please contact the party from whom you purchased the LibraPlus
5860 system for warranty and repair information.
3.3 Customer Support Contacts
Users of EION equipment who require technical assistance must contact their reseller
or distributor.
For information on distributors in your area, please visit
www.eionwireless.com.
3.3.1 Distributor Technical Support
Distributors may contact EION’s Technical Support on EION’s products.
When requesting support, please have the following information available:
• configuration of the system, including models of EION equipment, versions, serial
numbers, and MAC address
• antenna type and cable lengths
• site information, including possible RF path problems, such as trees, buildings
and other RF equipment in the area
• distance of the RF link
• configuration of unit.
• description of the problem
3.3.2 Contacting EION Technical Support
By Telephone
5:00 PM (EST)
Call: 1-613-271-4400, Hours of operation are 9:00 AM to
By e-mail
Send an email message to: techsupport@eion.com
RMA Information
Send an email message to: rma@eion.com
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4 Product Description
4.1 LibraPlus Series Products
The information in this guide applies to EION LibraPlus 5860 series products. This
chapter presents an overview of the features and different models in the LibraPlus
Series product family. EION Wireless products couple additional hardware design, and
proprietary firmware, to provide performance that far exceeds that offered by WiFi,
while still fully compliant with license free standards around the world.
4.1.1 About OFDM
The LibraPlus system uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
technology to process, transmit and receive data in parallel fashion over the air. OFDM
divides a wide RF frequency band into several subchannels that work together to
deliver data, similar to splitting a road into several lanes that together can handle more
traffic than a single lane.
OFDM offers many advantages, including effective use of bandwidth, resistance to
interference, ability to take advantage of multi-path characteristics, and advanced error
correction and recovery. Because data is spread across all the channels, interference
usually affects only a few channels rather than all channels, and lost data can be easily
recovered. Since OFDM is insensitive to interference, the amount of ongoing tuning,
adjustment and maintenance is minimized. Both multipoint networks and point-to-point
backbone systems are supported.
The following diagram illustrates the main concept behind OFDM. The available
frequency spectrum is divided into subchannels. Each subchannel is orthogonal,
meaning that the peak signal strength of each signal occurs at the null or point of
minimum signal strength of its neighbor, so adjacent subchannels do not interfere with
each other. Data is carried in parallel across the subchannels.
Figure 4:1 Orthogonal Arrangement of OFDM Subchannels
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4.2 LibraPlus Point-to-Point (P-P) Systems
For P-P systems LibraPlus comes in two versions, the Rapid Deployment (RD) and the
Extended Range (ER) units. P-P links are used when only two locations are connected,
for example for backhaul purposes between P-MP Base Stations and the Network
Operating Center for connection to the Internet backbone, or in situations where
throughput requirements between two locations are such that the bandwidth can’t be
shared.
4.2.1 EPPS Technology
The LibraPlus 5860 is engineered with EION's proprietary EPPS (EION, Protocol,
Protection, Speed) technology for an ultra-secure connection that optimizes the
maximum amount of bandwidth available for point-to-point applications. EPPS
technology was developed using the latest in encryption and security methods to
prevent malicious or non registered users from eavesdropping or intercepting signals.
To provide extra security and high quality link performance, EPPS devices contain the
following enhancements:
1. When using WPA2, EPPS will initiate a periodic key exchange for added security
against intrusion.
2. With EPPS, the encryption and authentication algorithms are implemented in the
hardware layer of the LibraPlus 5860, so that radio performance (speed) is not
impacted by the authentication process.
4.2.2 LibraPlus Rapid Deployment (RD) Equipment
The RD equipment is intended for very rapid installation of a P-P link and can be used
for links of up to 25 km (up to 3 km at full 60 Mbps actual bandwidth). RD Equipment
has two parts: 1) RD and 2) Ethernet Power Inserter with CAT-5 cable (bought
separately) and weatherproofing kit (included).
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LibraPlus RD: The RD is the main piece of equipment that is normally
installed outdoors (indoor installation is permitted when the range and link
budget allows it). The RD contains all of the necessary radio equipment to
provide a high-speed wireless link. The RD also has an integral 23 dBi antenna
such that no RF cables are required for a typical installation.
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Ethernet Power Inserter: This piece of equipment is a small box that
connects between the RD and the Ethernet network. This box also provides
power for the RD equipment to run. A CAT-5 outdoor cable is used to connect
the Power inserter to the RD. The weatherproofing kit is used with standard
RJ-45 connector to ensure reliable connection for outdoor systems.
4.2.3 LibraPlus Extended Range (ER) Equipment
The ER Equipment allows for the use of different external antennas to achieve links of
much longer range (up to 50 km). It can also be used for indoor installation of the units
should severe weather conditions require it. The antenna is then mounted outdoors
and connected via appropriate RF cables to the unit.
The LibraPlus ER consists of three parts: 1) ER, 2) Ethernet Power Inserter with CAT-5
cable (bought separately) and weatherproofing kit (included), and 3) the External
Antenna and cable (both bought separately).
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LibraPlus ER: The ER is the main piece of equipment. It is designed for
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outdoor installation but can also be installed indoors if needed. The ER is
equipped with an N-type connector so that the external antenna can be
connected to it. Thus the range of the P-P system can be significantly
increased by use of higher gain antennas. Also, in situations where very severe
conditions may be encountered outdoors the ER can be installed indoors with
cabling to the antenna outside.
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Ethernet Power Inserter: This piece of equipment is a small box that
connects between the ER and the Ethernet network. This box also provides
power for the ER equipment to run. A CAT-5 outdoor cable is used to connect
the Power inserter to the ER. The weatherproofing kit is used with standard RJ45 connector to ensure reliable connection for outdoor systems.
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Antenna and Cable: In order to accommodate different range requirements
for P-P links, the ER is designed to be used with an external antenna. Antennas
and cables are selected by the user based on the network requirements.
4.3 LibraPlus Hardware
This section describes the LibraPlus hardware. Although antennas are part of the
equipment in general, antennas are not discussed here. The LibraPlus product has one
connector Power/Ethernet Port on the back panel common for all types of LibraPlus
equipment. The AP, ER and LCPE units also have a female N-Type connector on the
front panel for connection to the antenna.
Figure 4:2 LibraPlus RD Rear Connection Panel,
Power/Ethernet Port: Standard RJ 45 Ethernet Connector. A weatherproofing kit is
provided with the unit, so that standard outdoor CAT-5 cable can be used.
Serial Port: 5-pin female connector. This port is for factory configuration only.
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Figure 4:3 CAT-5 Weatherproofing Kit
Figure 4:4 Snap-on Cable Bead (x2)
Figure 4:5 LibraPlus AP, ER and LCPE Front Panel RF Connector
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Figure 4:6 Ethernet Power Inserter
WARNING: Before connecting the LibraPlus to a power
source, ensure that you are using the correct power supply
for your radio.
4.4 QoS - Quality of Service
In the LibraPlus 5860, Quality of Service (QoS) is achieved through the provisioning of
the WMM (Wireless MultiMedia Extensions). WMM prioritizes traffic according to four
Access Categories (AC) - voice, video, best effort, and background. WMM creates QoS
for traffic priority management to time-sensitive applications such as voice, video and
multimedia traffic. A WMM based QoS scheme can be further enhanced through the
use of VLAN customer separation.
4.5 VLAN
4.5.1 Overview
By using VLAN, one can logically group networks. Virtual LANs are essentially Layer 2
constructs, whereas IP subnets are Layer 3 constructs. VLANs are created to provide
the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers in LAN configurations.
Each VLAN is a logical network, and packets destined for stations that do not belong to
the same VLAN must be forwarded through a routing device like the LibraPlus.
The protocol used in configuring virtual LANs is IEEE 802.1Q. IEEE 802.1Q adds explicit
tagging to ethernet frames. The IEEE 802.1Q header contains a 4-byte tag header
containing a 2-byte tag protocol identifier (TPID) and a 2-byte tag control information
(TCI). The TPID has a fixed value of 0x8100 that indicates that the frame carries the
802.1Q/802.1p tag information. The TCI contains the following elements:
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Three-bit user priority
One-bit canonical format indicator (CFI)
Twelve-bit VLAN identifier (VID) – Uniquely identifies the VLAN to which the
frame belongs
LibraPlus VLAN interfaces always transmit and receive tagged frames. Virtual LANs
operate at Layer 2 (the data link layer) of the OSI model. Each VLAN maps directly to
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an IP network, or subnet, which gives the appearance of involving Layer 3 (the
network layer).
4.5.2 Point-to-Point VLAN System
For Point-to-Point applications VLAN subinterfaces are not required, the bridge is
completely transparent to VLAN tags.
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4.6 LibraPlus 5860 Specifications
Radio Specifications
Topology RD, ER: Point-to-Point
Frequency 5.150 to 5.320 GHz; 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 5.745 to 5.825 GHz
Channel Size Normal: 20 MHz; Turbo: 40 MHz
Channel Spacing Normal: 10 MHz; Turbo: 40 MHz
Modulation OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Antenna Gain 23 dBi (RD only)
RF Connector N-type female (ER only)
Effective Bidirectional Normal: up to 31 Mbps (20 MHz Channel)
Point-to-Point Throughput Turbo: up to 60 Mbps (40 MHz Channel)
Output Power +28 dBm Maximum (configurable in GUI)*
Duplexing Format Half-Duplex
Network Support
Medium Access Control EPPS, Proprietary MAC
Network Connection 10/100 Base T Auto-Negotiate
Operational Mode Transparent Bridging
WMM QoS Yes, Voice and Video priority
Fast Frame Aggregation Yes
MAC Filtering Yes
VLAN 802.1q
Yes
Transparency
Firewall/NAT Yes
VLAN Management Yes
Wireless Networking
Output Power
Yes, Manual or Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC), 802.11h
Management
Data Rate Selection Manual or Dynamic
Dynamic Frequency
Yes
Selection (DFS)
Security
Radio Access Username and Password
Data Scrambling WPA1, WPA2, WEP (64,128)
Management
Remote Management GUI, SNMPv1/v2
Management Access Wireless & Wire
Software Upgrade Over the Air, local
Physical, Electrical & Environmental
Mounting Bracket Yes, 2-Axis pole/wall
Power Consumption 10 W
Input Voltage 100/240V, 50/60 Hz AC
Environmental Operating
-35° C to +65° C
Temperature
Relative Humidity 0 to 100%, condensing
Enclosure: NEMA 4x; Designed to IP66
Environmental: RoHS and WEEE
IC: RSS-210, ISS-03, 8367A-5845001
FCC Part 15.247, subpart C, 15.203, 15.207 (2007), 15.109, 15.407
Certifications
ETSI EN 301 489-1, EN 301 893, EN 301 489-17 (EMC Wideband data and
HIPERLAN),
EN 50385-2002, EN 55022, EN 61000
Safety: UL 60950 equivalent EN60950 (EU); Modular approvals (electrical)
Lightning
Integrated, Telcordia GR-1089 compliant (Meets IEC 61000-4-2/ 4-4)
Protection
ER
RD
Form-Factor Outdoor, rugged
Outdoor, antenna integrated
Enclosure Die-cast with metal cover
Die-cast with antenna housing
Dimensions 230 (w) x 65 (d) x 230 (h) mm
300 (w) x 90 (d) x 300 (h) mm
Weight 2.0 kg
2.3 kg
* Output power varies based on modulation, channel size and power setting
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5 Pre-installation
5.1 Introduction
Before you begin installing your LibraPlus radios, you need to take certain issues and
conditions into consideration, prior to, and throughout, the entire installation process.
This chapter defines some of the more common installation concerns.
Start by reviewing the equipment packing lists to ensure that you have all the cables,
connectors, surge protection devices, fasteners, antennas, and any other installation
material you will require to properly install your equipment. You should also visually
check all components for any physical damage.
If possible, you should connect all necessary cables and power up the radio equipment
to confirm that it has not been damaged during shipping. You can also perform the
units’ initial configuration before they are sent out to the field. This will ensure your
equipment and all interconnecting cables are functioning properly.
EION provides this document as a general set of guidelines for
installing its LibraPlus equipment. In no way does EION provide any
warranties as to the effectiveness of these guidelines.
Implementation of these guidelines is solely at your discretion. You
must ensure that the equipment is installed and grounded in
accordance with the local electrical and building codes and the codes
of the country of operation.
The LibraPlus equipment must be installed by a certified professional
communication installer, familiar with all necessary local regulations.
5.2 Required Tools
Before you go on-site or out into the field to install your equipment, make certain you
have all the necessary tools to perform the installation properly. The following list of
tools is a general guideline of the tools you may need. Some installations may require
more specialized tools, while others may only need a few of the tools listed here. Each
specific installation will dictate your tool requirements.
Basic Hand Tools
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socket set
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crescent wrench
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cable cutters
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pliers
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a variety of screwdriver types and sizes
Power Tools
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electric drill
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drill bits of assorted sizes and lengths
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•
hole saw
Specialized Tools
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Crimp tools for:
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Ethernet connectors
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RF connectors
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power and grounding compression lugs
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Laptop or PDA
Test Equipment
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spectrum analyzer to check for interference
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site master to check the antennas for proper VSWR
Consumables
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butyl rubber tape or pads
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anti-oxidizing paste
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low temperature tape
Miscellaneous
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ladders
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compass
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GPS
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binoculars
Cables
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DB9 serial cable (male to female) for the base station
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EION proprietary serial cable for the subscriber station
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Ethernet crossover cable
5.3 Site Evaluation
Before you begin the actual installation of your LibraPlus equipment, you need to make
certain that your equipment site is acceptable and has been properly prepared.
5.3.1 LibraPlus 5860 Site Considerations
When making your decisions about the mounting location, you need to consider issues
such as its proximity to the power inserter, cable lengths between the LibraPlus radio
and the power inserter, and so on.
You should first inspect the site to verify that the antenna mounting structure is
suitable for both the antenna and LibraPlus radio. The LibraPlus 5860 needs to be
positioned in a location that allows for easy maintenance access. You also must review
routes that the cables will follow, when connecting the power inserter to the LibraPlus
5860.
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You should review the proposed cabling entrance/exit points for the site’s building; they
must be practical. You must be able to easily drill the holes for cable access and the
cables should be in a location that allows for easy maintenance.
The LibraPlus has a single shielded CAT5/5e cable to connect the LibraPlus 5860 to the
power inserter. It is important not to exceed the maximum allowed length of 100
meters for this cable. This Ethernet cable provides power to the AP.
5.3.2 LibraPlus 5860 Power Sources
If your equipment uses AC power, make certain that the power is provided from a
separate, isolated circuit and that you are using a surge protected power source or a
dedicated Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This will aid in protecting your
equipment against power surges, spikes and/or possible lightning damage. Providing
clean, filtered power will also minimize the possibility of system performance
degradation due to RF interference.
5.4 Grounding
Grounding your equipment properly is one of the most important operations you will
perform during installation. Equipment grounding is required for both safety and
effective operation of the installed lightning protection devices.
You must ensure that your system is grounded in accordance with
your local electrical codes and safety laws. EION does not provide any
warranties as to the effectiveness of the grounding concepts and
processes described here, they are for your reference only.
EION is not liable for any damage to your equipment or any injuries
to you resulting from improper grounding.
5.4.1 ESD Warning
Before you begin to install your LibraPlus and its components, you should ensure that
your equipment will be protected against electrostatic discharge (ESD). This section
lists some guidelines that you should take into account during installation.
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Proper grounding is extremely important. Make certain that you ground
yourself before you begin working with your equipment. Also try to ensure that
your workspace is static-free and make use of an anti-static wrist or leg straps.
If you do not have access to static protection, ground yourself to your
environment by first touching your finger to a metal surface before touching
your equipment.
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All electrical components should be moved or stored in an anti-static bag.
Before you remove a component from its anti-static bag, you should first hold
the bag in one hand while touching a metal surface with the other hand, then
perform the same action with the component.
•
Handle electronic components as little as possible and when you do handle
them, hold all parts by their edge.
•
Never slide static-sensitive equipment across any type of surface. Friction can
cause static build-up.
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Keep any non-conductive material, such as Styrofoam and other plastics, away
from your work area
5.4.2 LibraPlus Unit Grounding
When you are installing your outdoor units, you need to follow proper grounding
practices. The proper grounding of outdoor units helps to minimize lightning damage
and dissipate static buildup. In general, grounding is accomplished by installing a single
heavy gauge wire, such as a 6 gauge, copper cable, between the outdoor unit’s
grounding lug and the mounting structure’s grounding point.
The following section sets out some grounding guidelines for you to follow during
installation.
•
It is very important that the grounding system for your outdoor equipment be
installed by a fully qualified, professional installer, and that proper safety
practices are followed in accordance with your local electrical code.
•
Locate your grounding point as close to the outdoor unit as possible. It must
be below the unit and must not be inside a building.
•
The grounding point can be located on an unpainted section of a metal tower,
as section of a building’s metal structure or a ground riser per your applicable
local electrical code.
•
When you run the ground cable to the grounding point, make certain that it
follows a direct path and that you avoid sharp bends in the cable.
•
Do not drill holes in tower supports or cross braces to provide a grounding
point.
•
Do not remove any paint on the outdoor unit chassis.
•
Do not secure the ground cable in a bundle with other data, power, or RF
cables.
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The chassis of the outdoor unit’s power supply must be connected to the frame
or cabinet via a ground strap.
If you are installing more than one radio (ODU) and they will be in close proximity to
each other, do not daisy chain the units’ grounds to each other. This means that you
should not connect the ground of one unit to the ground of another unit and finally to
the grounding system, as shown in Figure 5:1 Daisy Chain Configuration.
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Figure 5:1 Daisy Chain Configuration
Daisy chaining the grounds of your units will cause problems such as ground loops,
high resistance paths between units, and reduced ability for dealing with lightning.
Instead, you should use a star configuration, as shown in Figure 5:2 Star
Configuration. In this configuration, each outdoor unit’s grounding lug is connected to a
common grounding point that is then connected to the earth ground.
Figure 5:2 Star Configuration
5.4.3 Lightning Protectors
The use of lightning protectors and surge suppressors is extremely important and,
although your LibraPlus equipment will operate without them, it is highly recommended
that you make use of them. Lightning protectors and surge suppressors are used to aid
in the protection of your outdoor units against lightning damage and static discharge.
During installation, it is important to note that all lightning protection devices have a
surge (or cable-facing) side and an equipment facing side, as shown in Figure 5:3
Surge Suppressor Sides. The equipment side generally faces the outdoor unit or the
indoor power adapter. The surge side faces the other surge suppressor.
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Figure 5:3 Surge Suppressor Sides
5.4.4 Surge Suppression Unit Location
Lightning arrestors and surge protectors should be installed at all input/output points
on the LibraPlus equipment. Additionally, they should be properly grounded by
connecting the body of the arrestor or protector to the grounding system with a heavy
gauge (6 AWG) copper wire. This grounding wire should be as short as possible.
The following figures illustrate the locations where the surge suppressors must be
installed, when cabling a LibraPlus 5860.
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Figure 5:4 LibraPlus Surge Protector Diagram with Integrated Antenna (RD)
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Figure 5:5 LibraPlus 5860 Surge Protector Diagram with External Antenna
(ER)
When installing surge suppressors between your LibraPlus unit and the antenna, use
protectors that provide a DC short such as an L-C circuit or one quarter-wave shorting
stub. These protectors should be physically located as close as possible to the ODU,
preferably no further than five (5) feet (1.52 metres). Also, a star configuration should
be used when grounding your surge suppressors.
5.5 Weatherproofing Connectors
One of the most common installation problems is water intrusion, due to improper
weatherproofing. Unfortunately, this activity is often overlooked and can lead to costly
repairs and unnecessary expenses if not completed properly or not performed at all.
Therefore, it is extremely important to properly weatherproof your connectors.
An additional reason for using tape to weatherproof your cable
connections is to prevent the connection loosening, due to
environmental conditions.
One method is to apply two layers of high quality rubber tape to the connectors, then
apply two layers of high quality vinyl electrical tape, such as:
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Scotch® 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape
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Scotch® Super 88 Premium Vinyl Electrical Tape
Corrosion is another problem that arises if your cabling system is not properly
weatherproofed. Corrosion can lead to high impedance at contact points, which can
drastically reduce the effectiveness of your lightning protection. To help stop corrosion,
you should use an anti-oxidizing paste on all contacts. When using anti-oxidization
paste, keep the following guidelines in mind:
•
read the instructions and warnings for the selected product
•
lock washers should be used since the anti-oxidization paste acts as a
lubricant
•
use a small amount. A thin film applied to exposed surfaces and on contact
points is adequate
•
do not apply the anti-oxidization paste to the data cable connections on the
outdoor unit. The anti-oxidization paste is conductive and may degrade
performance and damage equipment.
•
using electrical or rubber tape is not recommended for sealing the
grounding connections when anti-oxidization paste is used
•
do not use thread-locking compound on the same bolt or screw as antioxidization paste is used.
5.6 CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Shielding
Using shielded CAT-5 Ethernet cable is very important when installing your LibraPlus
ODU, as it will help in reducing data errors caused by nearby interference.
It is also very important that the shield be connected at only one end of the cable, the
end that connects to the indoor unit. This is required to eliminate ground loops caused
by current flowing between the indoor and outdoor units, due to a possible difference
in ground levels. Such currents can damage equipment at either end or introduce noise
that will interfere with the user data traffic on the cable.
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6 LibraPlus Installation
This chapter discusses how to install your LibraPlus equipment. There are four general
tasks that you will need to perform when you install your LibraPlus. They are:
1. Configuring your LibraPlus
2. Installing your LibraPlus
3. Mounting the antenna, if the equipment uses a separate antenna
4. Cabling the LibraPlus
Please review the Pre-installation chapter before you begin installing
your LibraPlus equipment.
6.1 Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Before mounting your LibraPlus, either on a pole or a wall temporarily connect an
Ethernet cable between the unit and your computer’s Ethernet port. This is to allow
you to configure your LibraPlus Radio.
If connecting the LibraPlus directly to a laptop or PC, a crossover Ethernet cable is
required.
6.2 Mounting Conditions
The six (6) general LibraPlus mounting scenarios are:
1. pole mount, external antenna (ER)
2. wall mount, external antenna (ER)
3. pole mount, integrated antenna, vertical polarization (RD)
4. wall mount, integrated antenna, vertical polarization (RD)
5. pole mount, integrated antenna, horizontal polarization (RD)
6. wall mount, integrated antenna, horizontal polarization (RD)
6.3 External Antenna Mounting
If you are mounting your LibraPlus using an external antenna, you will not have to
concern yourself with the polarization of the antenna. In this instance, attach the
mounting bracket unit anchor to the side of the unit housing as shown in the figure
below.
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Figure 6:1 Mounting Bracket Unit Anchor
Figure 6:2 Attaching the Mounting Bracket Unit Anchor
6.4 Integrated Antenna Mounting
If you are mounting your LibraPlus and the unit has an integrated antenna, you will
have to consider the antenna’s polarization. When you later install the unit on the pole
or wall, you will need to install it so that the antenna’s polarization arrow is pointing as
shown in the examples below.
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Figure 6:3 Mounted for Vertical Polarization
Figure 6:4 Mounted for Horizontal Polarization
6.5 Pole-mounting the LibraPlus
Your next task is to install the unit. Before you begin, review the material in the Preinstallation chapter of this manual and make certain that you have met all of the
conditions laid out there. Also, you should make certain that all of the necessary
brackets and bolts are included in the box with your unit.
To mount your LibraPlus unit on a pole:
1. Mount the LibraPlus Radio on the pole.
1.1. Mount the bracket clamp to the pole, as shown in the figure below. If the
pole is two (2) inches (5.08 cm) in diameter or less, turn the mounting
bracket clamp back over so that the angle faces the pole. This will allow
you to mount the bracket to a smaller pole.
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Figure 6:5 Attaching the Bracket to the Pole
1.2. Tighten the bolts so that the bracket will not move. The recommended
maximum torque is 24 N/m (17.7 ft/lbs). If your LibraPlus has an
integrated antenna, as shown in the figure below, do not tighten the
mounting clamp bolts unit you have aligned your antenna.
1.3. Bolt the mounting bracket’s unit anchor to the unit’s housing, as shown in
the figure below. Tighten the bolts so that they are snug. Do not over
tighten the bolts, as they could crack the housing. The recommended
maximum torque is 5.7 N/m (17.7 ft/lbs).
Figure 6:6 Attaching the Bracket to the radio
1.4. Secure the unit to the pole, as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 6:7 Securing the radio to the pole
1.5. Tighten the pivot nut and bolt. The recommended maximum torque is 24
N/m (17.7 ft/lbs). If your LibraPlus radio has an integrated antenna, do not
tighten the pivot nut and bolt until you have aligned your antenna.
6.6 Wall-mounting the LibraPlus Radio
1. To mount your LibraPlus radio to a wall:
1.1. Prepare the wall to hold the mounting bracket. The type of mount you
create will depend upon the type of wall surface and material your wall is
made of. It may be that you only need to drill holes and insert bolt
anchors, or you may have to fabricate a strong mount that will withstand
the unit’s weight, outside temperature change, or other variables. For this
reason, EION requires that you supply your own fastening bolts, lagscrews, or other fastening devices.
1.2. Place the back of the bracket against the wall mount, as shown below.
Figure 6:8 Bolting the Wall-side Bracket to the Wall
1.3. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall, using the necessary bolts.
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1.4. Bolt the bracket’s unit anchor to the housing, as shown below.
Figure 6:9 Attaching the Bracket to the radio
1.5. Tighten the bolts so that they are snug. Do not over tighten the bolts, as
they could crack the housing. The recommended maximum torque is 5.7
N/m (4.2 ft/lbs).
1.6. Connect the radio to the mounted wall-side bracket, using the pivot arm,
as shown below. If your LibraPlus radio has an integrated antenna, do not
tighten the pivot nuts and bolts unit you have aligned your antenna.
Figure 6:10 Bolting the radio to the Wall Bracket
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6.7 Antenna Mounting Guidelines
If your LibraPlus does not have an integrated antenna, it is essential that you properly
install an external antenna. This ensures that your system is operating at optimum
performance and aids in protecting it against lightning damage.
To correctly install your antenna, it is very important that you follow your antenna
manufacturer's installation instructions closely.
In addition, keep the following
guidelines and practices in mind while performing your installation.
6.7.1 Mounting the Structure
Make certain that the mounting structure (i.e.: pole mount, wall mount, etc.) is
perpendicular to the horizontal, as shown in the figure below. This is essential, because
the antenna’s mechanical tilt indicator or indicators rely on using a vertical mounting
surface for its reference point. The degree of vertical accuracy should be checked and,
if necessary, corrected prior to the installation of the antenna. The mounting surface's
vertical angle can be verified using a level or angle indicator
Figure 6:11 Vertical Mounting Surface
6.8 Cabling the LibraPlus
Once you have installed and mounted your LibraPlus equipment, you will need to
connect the cable that powers the unit and transfers the data. The following sections
set out the steps that you should follow in order to install the cable needed by your
LibraPlus radio.
When you have completed cabling your LibraPlus radio either with or without an
integrated antenna, your cable connections should resemble those shown in figures
below.
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Figure 6:12 Complete Cabling Diagram
6.9 Cabling up to the LibraPlus Radio
Cabling from your indoor terminal equipment (PoE) to your radio is straightforward. To
cable your LibraPlus radio:
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Mount the radio’s power inserter on the wall, close to the cable’s exit point
from the building. How you mount the power inserter will depend upon certain
issues, such as the type of wall surface and material your wall is made of.
•
Connect an Ethernet cable from your terminal equipment to the Data port of
your radio’s power inserter, as shown in the figure below.
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WARNING: Power Inserters may have different labeling
applied to the unit. See the diagrams below to determine
the appropriate ports to connect the equipment.
Figure 6:13 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Power Inserter
Input = Data port
Insert Local LAN
side here
Output = Data &
Power
Insert LibraPlus
side here
Figure 6:14 Alternate PoE Labeling
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Install the round ferrite bead on the RJ45 Ethernet cable on the end close to
the power inserter.
•
Connect the LibraPlus Radio’s Ethernet/power cable to the Data and Power port
of your power inserter, as shown in the figure above.
Note: use crossover Ethernet cable in Data port (unless Laptop/PC is
used), and a straight cable in Data+Power port of PoE.
•
Install a Ethernet CAT-5 in-line surge protector on the Ethernet/Power cable,
before the Ethernet/Power cable exits the building.
•
Ground the surge protector to a common earth ground, outside the building,
per the manufacturer’s instructions. This surge suppressor is not weatherproof,
so it must be installed inside the building.
•
Run the Ethernet/power cable out of the exit point of the building to the
outside.
•
Install the round ferrite bead on the RJ45 Ethernet cable on the end close to
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the LibraPlus Radio.
•
Connect the Ethernet/Power cable to the Ethernet/Power port on the radio, as
shown below.
NOTE: When moving the PC Ethernet connection from the Slave side
to the Master side it will take up to 60 seconds for the PC to be able
to access the GUI. There is no delay when going from Master to Slave.
Figure 6:15 Connecting the Ethernet/Power Cable to the LibraPlus
6.10 Weatherproofing Cable Connections
One task that is extremely important is weatherproofing the connections between your
cable and an outdoor unit or antenna. Not only does this prevent corrosion and keep
water from interfering with the connection, it also aids in keeping the connection tight.
In general, you will weatherproof two types of connection, cable to outdoor unit or
antenna and cable to cable.
6.10.1 Cable to Outdoor Unit Connections
Most antenna or outdoor unit problems are caused by coaxial cable connections that
loosen due to vibration, allowing moisture to penetrate the connector interface. EION
recommends that all outdoor unit to cable connections be weatherproofed using a
procedure similar to the one described below.
Fasten connectors securely together, as shown in below. Ensure the connector and
cables are free of foreign substances such as oil, water, grease, dirt, etc.
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Figure 6:16 Secure Cable Connection
Tightly wrap two (2) layers of rubber splicing tape over the connection extending one
(1) inch (2.54 cm) beyond the connectors and overlapping the tape on each turn, as
shown below.
Figure 6:17 Wrap 2 layers of electrical tape
Tightly wrap two (2) layers of electrical tape over the rubber splicing tape extending
one (1) inch (2.54 cm) beyond the rubber splicing tape, as shown below.
Figure 6:18 Wrap with two layers of electrical tape
6.10.2 Cable to Cable Connections
Problems that occur in coaxial cable connections are often due to moisture penetration
and corrosion in loose connections, caused by vibration. EION recommends that all
cable to cable connections be weatherproofed using a procedure similar to the one
described below.
Fasten connectors securely together, as shown below. Ensure the connector and cables
are free of foreign substances such as oil, water, grease, dirt, etc.
Figure 6:19 Secure connection
Tightly wrap two (2) layers of rubber splicing tape over the connection extending one
(1) inch (2.54 cm) beyond the connectors and overlapping the tape on each turn, as
shown below.
Figure 6:20 Wrap with rubber and electrical tape
Tightly wrap two (2) layers of electrical tape over the rubber splicing tape extending
one (1) inch (2.54 cm) beyond the rubber splicing tape, as shown below.
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6.11 Installing a Drip Loop
Another preventative measure that you can perform is to install a drip loop, as shown
in the figure below. Drip loops should be incorporated into the cable before it is
connected to outdoor devices, such as outdoor units, antennas, etc. For example, if
you are installing one of the cables that run between the indoor unit and outdoor unit,
you may want to install a drip loop in the cable immediately before it enters the
building.
Drip loops should be incorporated into a system’s external cabling at any point where a
connection is made. Some examples of where a drip loop should be used are:
•
cable to outdoor unit connection
•
cable to antenna connection
•
cable to cable connection
•
the junction where a cable enters a building or structure
•
a common grounding junction box or bar
Figure 6:21 Cable Drip Loop
6.12 Cabling to the Antenna
Once you have connected the Ethernet/Power cable to the LibraPlus radio, you will
need to connect the radio to the antenna.
You will only need to perform these steps if you are using an external
antenna. If your unit makes use of an integrated antenna skip this
section.
To connect the LibraPlus radio to the antenna, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the radio frequency cable to the RF port on the LibraPlus, as shown in
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the figure below.
Figure 6:22 Connecting the RF Cable to the LibraPlus Radio
2. Weatherproof the cable connection, as outlined in Weatherproofing Cable
Connections section above.
3. Connect the surge suppressor to the cable, per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Selection of the lightning protector should be of the Non DC Pass as this will
also aid in the prevention of static discharge damaging the equipment or
degrading performance by introducing noise to the receiver portion of the
outdoor unit.
4. Weatherproof the suppressor connection, as outlined in Weatherproofing Cable
Connections section above.
5. Connect the cable from the surge suppressor to the antenna, per the antenna
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Weatherproof the suppressor connection, as outlined in Weatherproofing Cable
Connections section above.
7. Ground the suppressor to a common earth ground, per the manufacturer's
instructions.
6.13 Connecting the Power/Ethernet to the LibraPlus
Once the LibraPlus has been installed and cabled, you should connect the power to the
unit’s power inserter and check that it is operating correctly.
6.13.1 AC Power
To plug your power inserter into an AC mains outlet:
1. Plug the power cord into the power inserter, as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 6:23 AC Power Socket
2. Plug the power cord into your power bar or uninterruptible power supply. Make
certain that your power bar or uninterruptible power supply is plugged into the
AC wall outlet.
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7 Configuration
The LibraPlus contains an integrated web based GUI that controls the operation and
configuration of the radio unit. It is administered over an Ethernet connection using a
web-based GUI.
7.1 Accessing the GUI
To connect to the LibraPlus GUI do the following:
1. Configure the PC in the same subnet as the LibraPlus 5860
2. Open the web browser on the PC.
3. Type “http://192.168.1.44” in your web browser and press “Enter”
4. When prompted to login, type “admin” as the login, and “admin123” as the
password, and then click the on the “OK” button.
Figure 7:1 LibraPlus Login Prompt
NOTE: Default login information for the radio is:
IP address: 192.168.1.44
Username: admin
Password: admin123
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5. After successful login, the Master Home Page appears. You are now logged in
and may begin configuring the radio.
Figure 7:2 LibraPlus Master Home Page
7.2 Wireless
7.2.1 Wireless Settings
The wireless settings page configures the PHY operation of the radio. Depending on the
Device operational Mode selected, different options will appear in the Wireless Settings
page. For this reason it is recommended that this option is configured first.
Any change in the wireless settings requires a save and reboot in order for the changes
to be applied to the system. Once the “Apply” button is clicked, the system will ask for
the user confirmation, If the user presses “OK” then the configuration is saved and will
reboot automatically.
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Figure 7:3 Wireless Settings at Master (p2p)
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Figure 7:4 Wireless Settings at Slave (p2p)
7.2.1.1 Wireless Settings - Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Device
Operation
Mode
This is the mode in which the system can operate. For Point-toPoint LibraPlus radios (RD and ER), the available modes are
“Master” and “Slave”.
If “Master” is selected then the LibraPlus 5860 acts as a Radio
Access Point. If “Slave” is selected then the LibraPlus acts as a
Radio Station.
Depending on the Mode selection, the below configurable
parameters will change.
The default mode is “Master”.
Note: It is advised to select the operating mode before selecting
other wireless parameters
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Field Name
Description
Station ID
(SSID)
This is the SSID of the radio. SSID is a string parameter which can
be a maximum of 32 characters.
The default SSID is “target”.
For Point-to-Point operation, only a single SSID can be configured.
Multiple SSID is a Point-to-Multipoint feature.
Mode
The radio can operate on two different modes. They are “Normal”
(20 MHz channel width) and “Turbo” (40 MHz channel width).
Depending on the selected mode, the channel list below will
change. Only certain channels can operate on “Normal” and
“Turbo” respectively.
The default mode is “Normal”.
Note: Always select the “Mode” before selecting the “channel”.
Note: Mode should always be selected at the Slave, even though
the channels are in auto scan mode
Channel
This is the list of available channels. The channel list changes
depending on the “Mode” selected. For the channel vs. frequency
mapping please check the right side of the “Wireless Settings”
screen.
The default channel is “36”.
Note: The Slave is in “auto scan” mode always
Transmit
Power
This is the transmit power of the radio in dBm. The maximum
transmit power changes depending on the channel selected. For
the Maximum transmit power on a given channel, please check the
right side of the “Wireless Settings” screen.
The user can select any of the power settings between 1 and the
maximum power per channel. The user can also select the “auto”
option.
The default average Transmit Power is “14” dBm.
IMPORTANT: Actual power output can vary greatly
depending on the modulation and channel size.
Note: The Slave is in “auto” mode always
Data Rate
This is the Data Rate of the radio. The user could select any one of
the value shown in the drop down box.
The default Data Rate would be “auto”
Wireless
Transmission
This setting toggles the radio on and off.
The Default is Radio “ON”.
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Field Name
Description
DFS
This is the Dynamic Frequency Selection parameter for the radio.
The options for DFS are “Enable” or “Disable”.
The default is DFS “Enable”.
Fast Frame
This setting enables or disables Fast Frame aggregation. Fast
Frame aggregation increases the data throughput of the radio by
creating jumbo packets that are sent over the wireless link.
The default is Fast Frame “Enable”.
ATPC
This is the Automatic Transmit Power Control. When ATPC is
enabled the output power changes based on the conditions to a
maximum of 17 dBm average.
The default value for ATPC is “Disable”
WMM
WMM is Wireless Multi Media services. This feature differentiates
the quality of service, depending on the IP TOS. The Wireless
Multimedia provides a form of QoS that provides a higher Quality
of Service for multimedia traffic when enabled.
The default for WMM is “Enable”
MAC Access
List Name
This is the MAC access list name for which the Master or Slave will
give access to connect other Slave or Master respectively. If the
below “MAC Access List Mode” is chosen “White”, then it would
allow the access for only the MAC address listed in the MAC list. If
the below “MAC Access List Mode” is chosen “Black”, then it would
deny the access for only those in the MAC list and it would allow
others to get connected. If the user configures the “MAC Access
List” in the “System” menu, then it would display those access list
names here automatically. If the user wants to remove the “MAC
access List”, then he could select the “None” option in the drop
down box.
The default value for MAC Access List Name is “None”.
MAC Access
List Mode
This could be “Black” or “White” or “None”. If it is “White” and if
the “MAC Access List Name” is selected then it would allow only
those MAC address to connect. If “Black” is selected then it would
deny the connection for those MACs.
The default value for MAC Access Mode is “None”.
Distance
This is the distance between the “Master” and “Slave”. This is in
the units of meters.
The default value is “300” meters.
Beacon
This is the Beacon interval. This is in the units of milliseconds.
The default value is “100” milliseconds.
Note: This field is only available when “Master” is selected as the
operation mode.
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7.2.2 Wireless Encryption
This is the configuration procedure to configure the wireless encryptions on the
LibraPlus5860 product.
1. Log into the LibraPlus 5860 GUI and click the “+” sign near the “Wireless” at
the left side of the page. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “wireless” will expand
showing “Wireless Settings” and “Wireless Encryption”.
2. Now click the “Wireless Encryption” Select the “Authentication Type” in this
page. The type could be “WEP” or “WPA” or “None”.
3. If user selects “WEP”, then automatically “Encryption Phrase” text will be
displayed. The user can enter the “encryption phrase”. The encryption phrase
can be maximum 5 characters.
4. If the user selects “WPA”, then automatically “Auth Mode” and “Encryption
Phrase” text boxes will appear. Here the user can select the “Auth Mode”
(option of “TKIP or “CCMP) and enter the encryption phrase. The encryption
phrase should be between 5 and 13 characters. The Default is be “None”
Note: If user selects the authentication in the Master, then the user
should select the same authentication and the key at the Slave.
5. Once the parameters are selected, click the “Apply” button below
6. Any change in the wireless encryption parameters to take effect it requires a
reboot. So the system will ask for the options “Save and Reboot” or “Save” or
“Cancel”.
7. If the user presses “Save and Reboot”, then the configurations is going to get
saved and reboot the system
8. If the user presses “Save” then the configuration will get saved, but not
functionally active. This would become active in the next reboot
9. If the user presses “Cancel” then there is no effect.
Figure 7:5 Wireless Security without Encryption
Figure 7:6 Wireless Security with WEP Enabled
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Figure 7:7 Wireless Security with WPA Enabled
7.2.2.1 Wireless Security - Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Authentication
Type
This is the type of authentication which the user is choosing.
This can be “None”, “WEP” or “WAP”.
The default is “None”.
Auth Mode
This is the authentication mode which the user needs to select.
The possible “Auth Mode” are “TKIP” and “CCMP”. This
parameter will appear only when the user selects “WAP”
authentication type.
The default is “TKIP”.
Encryption Phrase
This is the encryption key which the user needs to enter if the
user selects “WEP” or WPA” encryption type.
Note: WEP allows only 5-13 characters. WPA allows 8 to 63
characters.
7.3 Network Interfaces
7.3.1 Bridge Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the bridge settings of the LibraPlus
5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 GUI, click the “+” sign near the “Network
Interfaces” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Interfaces” will expand showing
“Bridge”.
3. Now click on “Bridge”
4. Any of the parameters list in the “Bridge” page can be changed. Once the
bridge parameters are changed, click the “Apply” button below.
5. These changes take effect immediately without reboot.
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Figure 7:8 Bridge Settings
7.3.1.1 Bridge Settings – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Bridge MAC
Address
This is the MAC address of the bridge. This cannot be changed.
BRIDGE MTU
This is the Bridge MTU. Bridge MTU takes values from 576 to
2290.
The default Bridge MTU is “1568”.
Bridge Ageing
This value is the Ageing of the bridge learnt entries in seconds.
The default ageing period is “300” seconds.
7.3.2 Bridge Multicast Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the bridge multicast settings of the
LibraPlus 5860 product
1. After logging into the LibraPlus Product, click the “+” sign near the “Network
Interfaces” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Interfaces” will expand showing
“Bridge”. Now click on the “+” sign near the “Bridge”.
3. Click on “Multicast”.
4. It will show the option of “Enable” or “Disable”. The default is “Enable”.
5. Once the bridge multicast option is chosen click the “Apply” button below. This
setting takes effect immediately without reboot.
Figure 7:9 Bridge Multicast Settings
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7.3.2.1 Bridge Multicast – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Multicast
This is the field which enables or disables the multicast
traffic passing through.
The default is “Enable”
7.3.3 Management Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the management settings of the
LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“Network Interfaces” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Interfaces” will expand showing
“Management”.
3. Now click on “Management”
4. Any of the parameters listed in the “Management” page can be changed
5. Once the Management parameters are changed click the “Apply” button below.
This setting takes effect immediately without reboot.
Figure 7:10 Management Settings
7.3.3.1 Management Settings – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Management IP
Address
This is the management IP address of the Radio.
The default Management IP address is “192.168.1.44”
Note: users should not use IP address 192.168.1.40 or the
subnet 192.168.3.0/24 because these addresses have been
reserved for internal purposes.
Management Subnet
Mask
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The default Management Subnet Mask is “255.255.255.0”
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Field Name
Description
Management VLAN
This is the option to enable or disable the Management
VLAN
The default Management VLAN setting is “Disable”
Management VLAN
ID
This is the Management VLAN ID. This value should be in
the range between 1 and 4095.
7.3.4 Gateway and Hostname Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the Gateway IP address and the
Hostname of the LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“Network Interfaces” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Interfaces” will expand showing
“Gateway & Hostname”.
3. Now click on “Gateway & Hostname”.
4. Any of the parameters listed in the “Gateway & Hostname” page can be
changed.
5. Once the Management parameters are changed click the “Apply” button below.
This setting takes effect immediately without reboot.
Figure 7:11 Gateway and Hostname Settings
Field Name
Description
Default Gateway
IP Address
This is the Default gate IP for the radio.
There is no default gateway IP configured.
Note: The Default Gateway IP Address should belong to the
same subnet as the management IP address.
Hostname
This is the hostname of the radio.
The default Hostname is “target”
7.4 Network Services
7.4.1 DHCP Server Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the DHCP server parameters of the
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LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus Product, click the “+” sign near the “Network
Services” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Services” will expand showing
“DHCP-SERVER”. Now click on the “DHCP-SERVER”
Note: This link will be shown only in the “Master” mode
3. Any of the parameters listed in the “DHCP-SERVER” page can be changed
4. Once the DHCP server parameters are changed click the “Apply” button below.
Figure 7:12 DHCP Server Settings
7.4.1.1 DHCP Server Settings – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
DHCP Interface
This is the interface on which the DHCP server runs on.
This would be running only on the “bridge” interface.
User will not be able to change this parameter.
DHCP Service
This is to enable or disable the DHCP Server.
The default is “Disable”
Subnet Mask
DHCP subnet mask
Start IP
DHCP start IP
Note: This IP should be on the same subnet as the
bridge IP
End IP
DHCP End IP
Gateway IP
DHCP Gateway IP
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DNS Server IP
DHCP DNS server IP
Domain Name
DHCP domain name
Lease Time
This is the renew lease time in seconds
Min. number of Leases
DHCP Minimum leases
Max. number of Leases
DHCP Maximum leases
7.4.2 DHCP Client Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the DHCP client parameters of the
LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“Network Services” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Services” will expand showing
“DHCP-CLIENT”.
3. Now click on “DHCP-CLIENT”
Note: This link will be shown only in the “Slave” mode
4. DHCP client can be enabled or disabled
5. Once the DHCP client enabled or disabled click the “Apply” button below.
Figure 7:13 DHCP Client Settings
Field Name
Description
DHCP Services
This is to enable or disable the DHCP client.
The default is “Disable”
7.4.3 SNMP Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the SNMP parameters of the LibraPlus
5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 product, click the “+” sign near the
“Network Services” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Network Services” will expand showing
“SNMP”.
3. Now click the “SNMP”.
4. The user can change the required parameters in the SNMP.
5. Once the SNMP parameters are modified click the “Apply” button below. This
need a save and reboot to get the changes to be in effect.
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Figure 7:14 SNMP Services Settings
7.4.3.1 SNMP Settings – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
SNMP
This field is to enable or disable the SNMP services.
The default SNMP setting is “Enable”
Location
SNMP Location information
The default Location is “anonymous”
Community Name
SNMP community Name.
The default Community Name is “public”
Contact
SNMP contact name
The default Contact is “anonymous”
SNMP Manager IP
This is the SNMP Manager IP address. This is the IP
SNMP would choose to send the traps.
The default IP is “192.168.1.2”
7.4.4 Firewall and NAT
7.4.4.1 Firewall
Access Control Lists (ACLs) allow the LibraPlus to permit or deny packets from specific
IP addresses to specific destination IP addresses and ports. They also allow the
LibraPlus to specify different types of traffic such as ICMP, TCP or UDP.
Passing packets are compared to ACL entries based on the order that the entries occur
in the list. New statements are added to the end. When a matching entry is found, the
permit or deny action is immediately applied to the packet. For this reason, you should
have frequently hit entries at the top of the list. In addition, the last ACL entry should
be the default policy that blocks or transmits all the previously unmatched packets.
7.4.4.2 Network Address Translation (NAT)
Network Address Translation (NAT, also known as Network Masquerading) is a
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technique of transceiving network traffic through a router that involves re-writing the
source or destination IP addresses and usually also the TCP/UDP port numbers of IP
packets as they pass through. EION refers to destination and source address
translation as DNAT and SNAT respectively.
SNAT substitutes the packet source address with an explicit IP address. In most cases,
the explicit address is one of the router network interface addresses. However,
sometimes the router address is dynamic and is therefore not known at the time of NAT
configuration.
DNAT and SNAT rules can be configured using the NAT menu. The setup of NAT is
similar to ACL. Each NAT entry has a list identifier, an action, a source and a
destination.
The difference is that snat and dnat rules have the “to” section, which describes an
address or a range of addresses used for substitution. The “to” section may also be
used to specify TCP/UDP ports to put into the translated packets.
7.5 System
7.5.1 Syslog Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the Syslog parameters of the LibraPlus
5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“System” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “System” will expand showing “Syslog”.
3. Now click on “Syslog”.
4. The user can choose “Enable” or “Disable”.
5. Once the Syslog is enabled or disabled click the “Apply” button below.
Figure 7:15 Syslog Settings
Field Name
Syslog
Description
This field is to Enable or Disable Syslog.
The default value is “Disable”
7.5.2 Watchdog Timer Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the Watchdog parameters of the
LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“System” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “System” will expand showing “Watchdog
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Timer”.
3. Now click on “Watchdog Timer”
4. The user can “Enable” or “Disable” watchdog timer. The user also can also
change the watchdog expiry timer value.
5. Once the Watchdog configuration is done click the “Apply” button below. If
watchdog timer value is changed, then it will take effect on the next save and
reboot.
Figure 7:16 Watchdog Timer Settings
7.5.2.1 Watchdog Timer – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Watchdog Timer
This field is to Enable or Disable Watchdog Timer.
The default value is “Disable”.
Note: If the watchdog timer is disabled, then the LibraPlus
5860 will request a reboot.
Watchdog Expiry
Timer
This is the watchdog timer value in seconds.
The default value is “60” seconds.
Note: If the timer is changed the changes will not take effect
until the next reboot.
7.5.3 MAC Access List Settings
This is the configuration procedure to configure the MAC Access List parameters of the
LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“System” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “System” will expand showing “MAC Access
List”. Now click on the “MAC Access List”
3. The user can create and new MAC Access List name, by entering the access list
name in the “MAC Access List Name” box and click the create button
4. All the MAC Access List Name will appear in the “Add MAC Access Entries”
table. The user can choose the “MAC Access List Name” and enter the MAC
entries for that particular MAC Access List Name.
5. Once the MAC Access List Entries are configured click the “Add” button below
to add the MAC Address to a particular MAC Access List. If the user wants to
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delete any MAC entries from the list, then enter the corresponding list name
and MAC entry and then click “Delete” button.
6. In order for the new MAC address settings to take effect, the radio must be
rebooted.
Figure 7:17 MAC Access Lists
7.5.3.1 MAC Access List – Field Description
Field Name
Description
MAC Access List Name
This is the MAC Access List Name. This is the name
which would be added to the “Wireless Settings” to add
the “White” or “Black” list peers.
MAC Access List Entry
This is the MAC entries added/deleted to the list
7.5.4 Date and Time Settings
Procedure for Date and time settings
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“System” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “System” will expand showing “Date and Time
Config”.
3. Now click on “Date and Time Config”.
4. Displays the current time and date set in the product.
5. The user can change the Date in the “Date” box.
6. The user can change the Time in the “Time” box.
7. Once the Date and/or Time are configured click the “Apply” button below to set
them. This setting will take effect immediately.
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Figure 7:18 Date and Time Configuration
7.5.4.1 Date and Time Setting – Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
Date
This is the Date that is currently set in the LibraPlus 5860 product.
Time
This is the Time that is currently set in the LibraPlus 5860 product.
7.5.5 User Password Settings
This is the configuration procedure to change the Password for the current username of
the LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus Product, click the “+” sign near the “System” at
the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign, the “System” will expand showing “User Password”.
Now click on the “User Password”.
3. Type the new password in the “New Password” box for the current username.
4. Once the Password is modified click the “Apply” button below to set them. This
change will take effect immediately.
5. If there is any error, then re-enter the values once again.
Figure 7:19 Change Password
7.5.5.1 User Password – Field Descriptions
Field Name
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Field Name
Description
Current
Username
This is the current user name that is used in the LibraPlus 5860
product.
The default value is “admin”
Current
Password
This is the Current password for the user name that is used in
the LibraPlus 5860 product.
The default value is “admin123”
New Password
This is the new password for the current user name.
Re-Type New
Password
This field verifies that no typos were made entering the new
password.
7.6 SSH Access
SSH access to the LibraPlus is restricted for factory configuration only.
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8 Monitoring Status
The LibraPlus 5860 contains several screens in the GUI that display the current status
of the radio and the network. This is the procedure to check the status screens of the
LibraPlus 5860 product.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus 5860 Product, click the “+” sign near the
“Status” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, the “Status” will expand showing the available
status screens.
Note: Some status screens will only be available on the “Master” side
of the link.
Status screens contain a “Clear” and a “Refresh” Button. The “Clear” button will clear
the counters of the Network Status. The “Refresh” button will check the updated
counters of the Network Status.
8.1 DHCP Leases
Note: DHCP Lease status is only available if the LibraPlus 5860 is
configured as a “Master”
Figure 8:1 DHCP Leases Status
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8.2 Network Status
Figure 8:2 LibraPlus 5860 Network Status
8.3 Wireless Status
Figure 8:3 LibraPlus 5860 Wireless Status
8.4 System Information
Figure 8:4 LibraPlus 5860 System Information
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8.5 Mac List Status
There are two steps to viewing a MAC list. First the list must be selected by checking
the box and pressing the “Display” button. The selected MAC list will be displayed on
the next screen.
Figure 8:5 Selecting the MAC List
Figure 8:6 Displaying the MAC List
8.6 Bridge Status
Figure 8:7 LibraPlus Bridge Status
8.7 Running Configuration
The Running Configuration Status Screen displays all of the configurable settings in the
LibraPlus 5860 with their configurations.
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Figure 8:8 Running Configuration
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9 Utilities
The LibraPlus 5860 contains several utilities that are useful for installation and
troubleshooting your wireless network. The Utilities are accessible via the
“Maintenance” and “Diagnostics” Menus.
9.1 Maintenance
9.1.1 Save Configuration
This utility will save the current running configuration of the LibraPlus 5860 radio.
Figure 9:1 Save Configuration
9.1.2 Factory Default
The Factory Default utility will restore all configurable settings to their factory default
configurations.
List of Factory Default Settings:
Field Name
Default Setting
MASTER
Default Setting
SLAVE
Wireless Settings
Device Operation Mode
Master
Slave
Station ID (SSID)
target
target
Mode
normal
normal
36
auto scan
14 dBm
auto
Data Rate
auto
auto
Wireless Transmission
ON
ON
DFS
Enable
Enable
Fast Frame
Enable
Enable
ATPC
Disable
Disable
WMM
Enable
Enable
MAC Access List Name
None
None
MAC Access List Mode
None
None
Channel
Transmit Power
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Default Setting
MASTER
Default Setting
SLAVE
Distance
300 meters
300 meters
Beacon
100 ms
N/A
Field Name
Wireless Security
Authentication Type
None
None
Bridge Settings
BRIDGE MTU
1568
1568
Bridge Ageing
300 seconds
300 seconds
Bridge Multicast Settings
Multicast
Enable
Enable
Management Settings
Management IP Address
192.168.1.44
192.168.1.44
Management Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
Management VLAN
Disable
Disable
Username
admin
admin
password
admin123
admin123
Gateway Settings
Default Gateway IP Address


Hostname
target
target
DHCP Server Settings
DHCP Service
Disable
Disable
SNMP Settings
SNMP
Enable
Enable
anonymous
anonymous
public
public
Contact
anonymous
anonymous
SNMP Manager IP
192.168.1.2
192.168.1.2
Location
Community Name
Syslog Settings
Syslog
Disable
Disable
Watchdog Timer Settings
Watchdog Timer
Watchdog Expiry Timer
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Disable
60
60
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Figure 9:2 Factory Defaults
NOTE: The LibraPlus unit must be rebooted for the factory default
settings to take effect.
9.1.3 Upgrade Firmware
The firmware of the LibraPlus 5860 radio can be upgraded via the GUI using the
following procedure. The firmware upgrade procedure requires that the firmware
package is saved in the root folder of the FTP server.
1. After logging into the LibraPlus Product, click the “+” sign near the
“Maintenance” at the left side of the page.
2. After pressing the “+” sign”, “Maintenance” will expand showing “Upgrade
Firmware”.
3. Now click on “Upgrade Firmware”
4. Enter the FTP server details like IP address, username, password and the file
name. The FTP server must be accessible from the LibraPlus and configured in
the same subnet. The new firmware package should be placed in the root
directory of the FTP server.
5. Select the “Upgrade” button to upgrade the firmware. This configuration will
take effect immediately. While giving the filename enter the complete path to
the file.
6. If the file is downloaded from the FTP server and extracted correctly, Success
message string will be displayed otherwise Failure message will be displayed to
the user.
7. Reboot the LibraPlus 5860 for the new firmware load to take effect.
Figure 9:3 Firmware Upgrade Utility
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9.1.4 Reboot
Figure 9:4 Reboot Utility
9.2 Diagnostics
9.2.1 Ping
The Ping Utility will ping the IP address entered from the LibraPlus radio and display
the results.
Figure 9:5 Ping Utility - IP Address Entry
Figure 9:6 Ping Results
9.2.2 Traceroute
The Traceroute Utility will traceroute the IP address entered from the LibraPlus radio
and display the results.
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Figure 9:7 Traceroute Utility - IP Address Entry
Figure 9:8 Traceroute Results
9.2.3 Link Monitoring
Figure 9:9 Link Monitoring
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9.2.4 Scan AP
Figure 9:10 Scan AP
9.3 Syslog Message
This utility will display Syslog messages from the LibraPlus 5860 product.
Figure 9:11 Syslog Messages
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10 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
10.1 Preventative Maintenance
Administering and maintaining your system properly can prevent many problems and
alert you to minor problems before they become serious. Some recommendations
follow.
•
Measure and document system performance at the time of the original
installation.
•
Change menu passwords so that only authorized people can reconfigure the
system.
•
Maintain the integrity of the system design when adding to or changing a
system. The introduction of new elements to a system can cause problems
unless you revise the network plan to take into account the changes. For
example, improper installation of a co-located antenna can add unwanted
system interference.
•
Keep records of all changes. Especially document the addition of units,
hardware and software changes, and changes to configuration settings.
Configuration errors often cause other problems. Current records can be
compared with original installation records and function as benchmarks to help
in troubleshooting.
•
Keep a log of past and present problems and solutions. Store the log on-site for
easy reference, if possible. The log identifies common failure points and fixes.
Before contacting EION’s Technical Assistance Center, document the symptoms
of the fault and the steps taken to diagnose and fix the problem. Record the
current configuration of the system.
•
Perform preventive maintenance at a regular interval, for example every six
months.
•
Perform link monitor tests to verify the system after periods of extreme
weather, and inspect towers, antennas, ODUs, cables, and connectors for
damage.
•
Monitor system performance regularly. Environmental change as well as normal
wear and tear on components can affect system performance.
•
In some cases a bench test is a useful tool in diagnosing problems.
10.2 Troubleshooting Areas
There are four areas to keep in mind with troubleshooting:
1. Network integrity: The continued performance and reliability of a network
depend upon maintaining the integrity of the network. If you change a
network’s design, you will affect its operation. Be aware of recent changes to
your network.
2. Quality of RF links: Data communication depends first on good RF links. If
you establish and maintain high-quality RF links, then you can be sure the links
will carry high-speed data. If the quality of the RF links degrades for some
reason, the quality of the data and the associated performance will also
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degrade.
3. Radio Hardware: This consists of three parts: Main unit, antenna, and
mounting hardware. To verify the radio performance, you can run diagnostic
tests, such as RSSI and CINR.
4. Correct Unit Configuration: Units must be configured properly, according to
the network plan. Configuration errors can cause an inability to communicate
or poor performance. The addition of units or other changes to your system
may require you to change configuration settings.
10.3 Troubleshooting Chart
Indication
Possible Cause
High BER
Signal strength is too
low
High BER
High BER
High BER
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high
Interference
Radio Performance
(Tx/Rx)
Corrective Action
•
Record RSSI to determine
fade margin
•
Check for RF absorbent
obstacles in the antenna path
•
Search for indirect RF paths
between antennas (i.e. ones
that use beneficial reflections
or multipaths)
•
Check and replace cables if
necessary
•
Reposition antenna or if
possible remove obstruction
•
Adjust antennas
•
Increase distance between
units to add attenuation
•
Adjust Tx Power level
•
Change center frequency
•
Increase RF power
•
Change polarization of
antennas
•
Increase separation or change
location of antenna
•
Increase separation between
co-located antennas
•
Contact EION Inc. Technical
Support
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Indication
Possible Cause
No Ethernet
connection
Bad CAT-5 cable
No Ethernet
connection
No Ethernet
connection
Bad Connectors
Temperature
Corrective Action
•
Visually inspect cable
•
Change cable
•
Visually inspect connectors
•
Change cable/connectors
•
Determine if ambient
operating temperature is too
high or low
•
Change ambient temperature
to specified range
•
Bench test system
•
Change LibraPlus unit
Low signal
strength or fade
margin
Bad ratio
Low signal
strength or fade
margin
Poor antenna alignment
•
Use RF diagnostics to realign
antenna
Low signal
strength or fade
margin
Bad cable
•
Visually inspect
cables/connectors
•
Sweep cable
•
Change cable/connectors
•
Bench test the radio to
confirm configuration
•
Reconfigure radio
•
Check LOS for obstacles such
as trees
•
Change alignment of antenna
to take advantage of
beneficial multipath signals
•
Increase antenna height to
obtain clearance
•
Move antenna to better
location or remove obstacle if
possible
Low signal
strength or fade
margin
Low signal
strength or fade
margin
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Incorrect radio
configuration
No Fresnel zone
clearance or severe
NLOS
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Indication
Possible Cause
High packet loss
Signal to strength too
low
High packet loss
High packet loss
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Temperature
Corrective Action
•
Record RSSI to determine
fade margin
•
Check for obstacles in RF path
•
Check for interference
•
Point antenna in different
directions to take advantage
of beneficial multipaths
•
Reposition antenna to
establish better LOS
•
Replace LibraPlus and perform
bench test
•
Change center frequency
•
Increase RF power
•
Change polarization of
antennas
•
Get separation or change
physical location of antenna
•
Determine if ambient
operating temperature is too
high or low
•
Increase or reduce ambient
temperature
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Indication
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
No communication
between units
Configuration problems
Check the following configuration
settings:
•
MAC Address–Each unit must
have a unique MAC Address
•
Center frequency–Units must
have the same center
frequency to communicate
•
IP address/subnet mask–
Incorrectly configured
•
IP addresses result in units
being unable to communicate.
Check that IP addresses are
unique for each unit within a
subnet and that the correct
subnet mask is being used.
Poor Link
Performance
Distance
•
Check the distance
configuration setting on Slave
Poor Link
Performance
Signal absorption
•
Check LOS for obstacles such
as trees
•
Change alignment of antenna
to take advantage of
beneficial multipath signals
•
Move antenna to better
location or remove obstacle if
possible
Poor Link
Performance
Interference
•
Set units from different
systems in the same
geographical area to different
center frequencies.
Overlapping wavelengths from
other systems will degrade
performance.
Poor Link
Performance
Overpowering Colocated Unit
•
Output power from one unit
can overpower another, colocated, radio, even if units
operate on different channels
New configuration
will not take
Incorrectly upgraded
software
•
Reload the software image
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Indication
Possible Cause
Unable to access
main configuration
menu
Invalid Passwords
Corrective Action
•
Contact EION, Inc. for
information about how to reenter your system.
•
Units will need to be reset
Unit will not
operate
Faulty unit
•
Bench test unit
Unit will not
operate
Corrupt unit software
•
Reload unit software
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11 Appendix B: Definitions
11.1 A
Absorption
Antennas mounted too close to “soft” objects, such as trees, may
experience a reduction in signal strength due to absorption.
Absorption is most often encountered in antennas installed during
fall or winter. The problem does not start until the spring, when
leaves appear.
Access Hub
A group of APs, each serving a group of CPEs. Also called a
cellsite.
Access Point
The base station of the network. AP refers to the machinery ODU, and antenna – that comprises the link with the wired
network. Sometimes AP means the point where the wireless
network touches the wired network.
Agent
An agent runs on each unit in a Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) context. An agent accepts configuration
commands from the manager and collects network and terminal
information specified in the Management Information Base (MIB).
Antenna
A device which takes electromagnetic energy from a circuit or wire
and radiates it.
Antenna Gain
Gain of the antenna over a dipole antenna (dBd) or isotropic
radiator (dBi). Gain measures of the ability of an antenna to
amplify signals in its tuned band. Antenna gain comes from
focusing the signal. A higher-gain antenna has a more tightly
directed signal.
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol. This is low-level protocol that maps IP
addresses to Ethernet addresses. An ARP request goes out to the
network along with an IP address. The node with the address
responds to the request with a hardware address so the
transmission can take place.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A system
used by personal computers to convert letters, numbers and
symbols into binary notation.
Automatic
Frequency
Control
A method by which the CPEs stayed tuned to the correct frequency
for communicating with the AP, despite frequency variations
caused by the hardware.
Attenuation
Any loss in signal strength, due to resistance, absorption,
capacitance, or any characteristic of the medium or design of the
system.
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11.2 B
Bandwidth
The size of a communications channel, measured in cycles per
second. "Bandwidth" is often used as a synonym for data rate.
Base Station
The central control unit of the wireless network. A base station
polls remote units and routes traffic to them. The base usually
connects to a major access point of main network.
Beamwidth
The beamwidth of an antenna describes how a signal spreads out
from the antenna, as well as the range of the reception area.
Beamwidth is measured between the points on the beam pattern
at which the power density is half of the maximum power. These
are often called the -3 dB points. A high-gain antenna has a
narrow beamwidth and may be more difficult to align.
BER
The proportion of bits received with errors. The default
measurement is per million sent.
Bit Error Rate.
11.3 C
Cable Loss
The loss a signal experiences as it passes through a cable.
Expressed in dB.
CAM
Content Addressable Memory.
Channel
The width of the spectrum band taken by a radio signal, usually
measured in kilohertz (kHz).
Chip Rate
Chip rate signifies the time occupied by a single frequency. Also
the period of a code clock, or the output of a code generator
during one clock interval.
CPE
Customer Premise Equipment – the remote or subscriber unit in
the EION Broadband Wireless Access System.
Co-Location
Placing antennas in the same place. With proper frequency
planning, one rooftop may host up to six antennas, each attached
to a different AP ODU and Power inserter.
Coaxial Cable
A type of wire that has an inner conductor surrounded by an outer
conductor. The outer conductor also serves as an electrical shield.
Collision
A collision occurs when two devices send signals over the same
medium at the same frequency at the same time.
Community
Names
A kind of password. The Public Community Name offers read-only
SNMP access to the AP and CPE. The Private Community name
grants write access.
Configuration
Menus
The menus in the user interface on the Access Points that allows
the operator to view and configure their parameters.
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CrossPolarization
Discrimination
This specifies the signal isolation achieved when the receiving
element of an antenna is perpendicular to the radiating element.
This is important when co-locating Access Points.
11.4 D
dB
Decibel. A relative measure used to specify power gains and
losses. The difference between power P1 and power P2 expressed
in dB is: 10log10(P1/P2)
DB-9
A D-shaped connector to the serial port on EION equipment, with
nine pins. Used to connect the IDU and PC.
dBd
dBd is antenna gain referenced over a half-wave dipole. This is an
antenna with a doughnut-shaped radiation pattern. Gain of a
Standard Dipole = 2.14 dBi.
dBi
dBi is antenna gain referenced to an isotropic radiator. This is a
theoretical antenna that radiates equally in all directions, like the
sun. EION references antenna gain in dBi. The conversion factor is
0 dBd = 2.14 dBi
dBm
A power measurement with respect to one milliwatt. This is an
absolute measure of power rather than a relative measure such as
a gain or a loss.
Default Gateway
IP Address
This is the address of the gateway from the wireless network to
the wired one. All packets bound for a destination on the wireless
network must go here first. All packets meant for the next network
must leave from here.
Diffraction
Diffraction occurs when a radio signal bounces off a solid object.
The level of diffraction could lead to connectivity problems if the
remaining signal level is too low. Two types of diffraction are
shadowing and multipath.
Dipole
An antenna fed from the center. Antenna gains are often
measured in relation to a standard dipole.
Downtilt
Some antennas have a downtilt or an uptilt. The tilt further focuses
the signal either downward or upward with respect to the horizon.
A tilt may be either electrically built into the antenna or achieved
mechanically with the mounting gear. A downtilt or uptilt may be
required when there is a significant deviation between the
elevation of the remote sites and the base site.
Dynamic Time
Allocation
A process for determining how active a CPE is. A poll allows a unit
a brief time to respond before considering that remote an idle one.
(DTA)
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11.5 E
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable, Programmable Read Only Memory:
Nonvolatile memory, it must be removed from board to be erased.
EIRP
Effective Isotropically Radiated Power. EIRP is the amount of
power transmitted to the air by the antenna. EIRP levels depend
on the power of the radio transmitter, the type of antenna, and
the losses incurred in the antenna cable.
ERP
Effective Radiated Power. The power radiating from an antenna
taking into account the output power from the transmitter plus the
antenna gain, less connector and cable losses.
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge. Caused by static electricity. ESD Protection
should be used to protect electronic components from damage.
11.6 F
Fade Margin
The amount by which the system gain plus the total antenna gain
exceed the path loss is called the fade margin. The fade margin is
the number of dB that the received signal strength exceeds the
minimum receiver sensitivity.
FEC
Forward Error Correction. A method of correcting data errors
without retransmission.
Filtering
Filtering in remote stations limits certain data packets.
Flash
A type of electrically erasable non-volatile memory that can easily
be erased without removal from a unit. Using Flash, the Access
Point can be upgraded in the field.
Fresnel Zone
The line of sight between two antennas. It consists of one of a
theoretically infinite number of a concentric ellipsoids of revolution
that define volumes in the radiation pattern of a usually circular
aperture. The cross glossdiv of the first Fresnel zone is circular.
Subsequent Fresnel zones are annular in cross-glossdiv, and
concentric with the first. Odd-numbered Fresnel zones have
relatively intense field strengths and even-numbered Fresnel zones
are nulls. Fresnel zones result from diffraction by the circular
aperture.
Front to Back
Ratio (F/B)
Directional antennas focus the signal in a forward path, reducing
the signal in the opposite direction. The proportion between the
two is called the front-to-back ratio. A higher gain antenna
typically has a greater F/B ratio.
Frost Loading
A concern of antenna operation affected by low temperatures.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. A method of copying files from one site to
another. An operator of EION equipment might use ftp to
download software upgrades.
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11.7 G
Gain
The ability of a device to amplify a signal. Gain is the ratio of
output power divided by input power, usually expressed in decibels
(dB). Gain can also be measured as an absolute value, referenced
to an input signal of one milliwatt (dBm). For antennas, gain
measures the ability of an antenna to focus a signal and is
expressed in dBd (half-wave dipole reference) or dBi (isotropic
radiator reference).
GPS
Global Positioning System. EION Broadband Wireless Access
Systems installers may use GPS devices instead of maps and
compasses to locate their unit and orient it toward another station.
11.8 I
Ice loading
A problem of antenna operation in cold countries. Ice collects on
the antenna and degrades its performance.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Image
An image is a collection of configurations or settings for a
particular device. The System Image File in the Access Point
contains a collection of configurations used when the unit is
rebooted.
Interference
Any signal that tends to hamper the reception of a desired signal.
This is equivalent to jamming, except that interference is not
hostile.
IP Address
A number assigned to a network node, domain, or subdivision. An
IP Address consists of four numbers in the form nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn.
The first two identify the network and subnetwork, and the last
two identify unique nodes within the network. No two units may
possess the same IP within a LAN.
IP Filter
Internet Protocol filtering allows the system administrator to
permit only certain IP addresses to receive or send data using a
CPE. This keeps non-subscribers from using the network.
ISM
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical. This is the family of license
exempt radio bands in North America and some European
countries. These are described in part 15.247 of the FCC regulation
that defines the parameters for use of the ISM band in the U.S.,
including power outputs, spread spectrum, and noninterference.
11.9 L
LAN
A localized network linking computers, servers, printers and other
peripheral devices. Typical configuration is within buildings or
between closely situated buildings.
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LOS
Line of Sight
(Free Space)
An unobstructed straight line between two transmitting devices.
The transmission path is not established by nor dependent upon
reflection, refraction or diffraction. As long as 60 per cent of the
first Fresnel zone is clear, then it may be considered almost
equivalent to LOS transmission.
Link budget
The amount of power, expressed in decibels, needed for a radio
link to work.
Linktest
A method of proving a new radio link or troubleshooting an
existing one. Linktest sends data packets in both directions and
accumulates statistics on the data that indicate how well the link
works.
11.10 M
MAC address
Media Access Control address. Alphanumeric characters that
uniquely identify a network-connected device.
Management
Port
The DB-9 port on the IDU to which a PC may be attached.
Manager
This element is installed on the network’s host computer and is
controlled by the network administrator when used in SNMP. From
the host, the manager configures agents, or polls agents for
information.
MIB
Management Information Base. A set of commands that you can
execute using the SNMP Manager to access the MIB database. A
standard MIB and a EION-customized MIB store information
relevant to the operation of a wireless network.
Multipath
Interference
As a radio signal travels, it may reflect off objects in the
environment and take various paths to the receiver. As a result,
the signal arrives at the receiver at different times, confuses the
receiver, and causes bit errors and processing delays. A related
type of interference is multipath fading, in which a reflected signal
shifts out of phase with the original signal and cancels it.
11.11 N
Near Line of
Sight (NrLOS):
Suburban
Non Line of
Sight (NLOS):
Dense Urban
NrLOS is a visually-obstructed line of sight between two
transmitting devices but a straight line can still be drawn between
them. Any combination of reflection, refraction and diffraction on a
direct ray between the transmitter and receiver may have
occurred.
No line can be drawn between two transmitting devices. Total
visual blockage has occurred between the transmitting and
receiving devices. Extremely large amounts of reflection, refraction
and diffraction can occur on a direct ray between the transmitter
and receiver.
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Null
An RF signal component with a smaller amplitude than the rest of
the RF signal in multipath interference. Nulls are caused by
subtractive combination as a result of multipath fading.
Null Depth
The ratio in dB between the strongest OFDM carrier and the
weakest carrier in multipath interference. A null depth of zero
indicates that there is no multipath reception.
11.12 O
Obstructed Line
of Sight
(OLOS)
Urban
OLOS is a partially blocked elliptical cylinder, whose diameter
depends on frequency and distance that can be drawn between
two transmitting devices. An object is infringing or cutting into the
cylinder. OLOS can occur in various degrees of severity. Large
amounts of reflection, refraction and/or diffraction occur on a
direct ray between the transmitter and receiver.
OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing. A method of splitting
the data stream into a number of channels, each transmitted
simultaneously on a different frequency. Allows greater range with
less power, higher data rates, less distortion and greater immunity
to interference.
OFDM Station
Type
Configuration setting where the base and remote are defined. The
APs are base stations. The CPEs are remote stations.
OID nodes
Object Identifier Nodes. These are the individual nodes in an MIB.
See SNMP and MIB.
Orthogonal
An adjective that refers to the way the many carrier waves in a
OFDM system affect each other. The carriers are spaced in such a
way that the center frequency of each signal lies in the null spot of
its neighbors. This minimizes interference.
Overhead
Anything that reduces the payload capacity of a system is
overhead, even if it is useful. Link monitor data determines
transmission statistics, but it reduces the message-carrying
capacity of the system and is considered overhead.
11.13 P
Packet Loss
Occurs when one or more packets of data traveling across a
computer network fail to reach their destination. Packet loss is
distinguished as one of the three main error types encountered in
digital communications; the other two being bit error and spurious
packets caused due to noise.
Path Loss
The total loss from one end of the path to the other. This includes
propagation losses, cable losses, and any other losses that affect
the system performance.
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Ping
A method of testing a link. Executing the ping command sends a
signal to the remote station. The station returns the signal. If the
signal comes back on time and intact, the link works. See Also
FTP.
Polarization
The orientation of the radiating element of an antenna with
respect to Earth. The polarization of antennas is usually described
as vertical, horizontal, or circular.
PN
Pseudo-random noise. A code used to change a narrowband signal
into a spread spectrum signal.
Point-toMultipoint
A wireless system with one base unit communicating with many
remote units. In the BWS system, the AP is the base and the CPEs
the remotes.
Point-to-Point
The simplest wireless system, consisting of a base and a remote.
Polling
The AP unit handles multiple CPEs by contacting them in the order
they appear in the polling list. When an AP polls a CPE, they
exchange data. The CPE cannot exchange information with the AP
until it is polled again.
Polling List
The order in which the AP contacts the CPEs in its sector.
Propagation
Loss
The weakening of a signal as it travels through the air. Expressed
in dB.
11.14 Q
QAM
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. A kind of modulation that varies
signal amplitude.
11.15 R
Reed-Solomon
A way of accomplishing Forward Error Correction. Reed-Solomon
describes a data block in such a way that errors in the data block
can be detected and repaired without retransmission.
Remote Unit
A unit that can communicate with a base station or other remote
units. A remote unit forms a wireless link between a network
segment and a base station. CPEs are the remote units in the BWS
system.
RF
Radio Frequency. RF communication uses electromagnetic waves
propagated through space. Because of varying characteristics,
radio waves of different lengths are used for different purposes
and are usually identified by their frequency.
RF Center
Frequencies
EION Broadband Wireless Access Systems sometimes use two
center frequencies. The AP transmits on one and the CPEs transmit
on another.
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RF Station ID
This is a configurable number, from one to 2.048, that identifies an
AP or CPE to the network.
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator. Strength of received signal
expressed in dB. The Access Point measures RSSI as a fade
margin value.
11.16 S
Sensitivity
The minimum signal strength required for usable performance,
expressed in dBm.
Shadowing
Shadowing is a form of diffraction typically caused by antennas
being mounted too close to a structure, where they lose a portion
of the signal lobe due to reflection. The receiving antenna is in a
shadowed area. To minimize shadowing, mount the antenna
higher.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol. A protocol used to remotely
manage a network element by polling, setting terminal values, and
monitoring network statistics and events. It is the de facto internet
work management standard, designed to provide a mechanism for
exchanging management information in a TCP/IP based Internet
environment.
SNMP NMS
Trap IP Address
This is the address to which all the alarms and event messages are
sent.
Spectrum
Analyzer
An instrument that captures RF energy and displays its amplitude
and frequency on a screen.
Spread
Spectrum (SS)
Any of a group of modulation formats in which an RF bandwidth
much wider than the signal bandwidth is used to transmit data,
resulting in a greater immunity to noise interference.
StraightThrough Cable
A straight-through cable is wired the same at both ends. That is,
pin one connects to pin one, pin two to pin two, and so on.
Straight through cables are used to connect an IDU to a PC.
System Gain
The maximum path loss that the system can support and produce
usable data transmission.
System Image
File
The Access Point uses system image files to store system
configuration settings. The default system image file is called the
factory image and is used when the units are first powered up.
11.17 T
Telnet
An Internet communications protocol that enables a computer to
function as a terminal working on a remote computer. A computer
with a network connection to an Access Point can telnet to any of
the units and access their configuration menus.
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11.18 U
Uptilt
See Also Downtilt.
11.19 V
VSWR (Voltage
Standing Wave
Ratio)
VSWR is the voltage ratio of minimum to maximum across a
transmission line. A VSWR of 2.0:1 or less in an antenna is
considered effective. Most antennas have a VSWR of 1.5:1. For
example, when using a radio with a four-watt output with an
antenna VSWR of 1.5:1, the reflected power will be 160 milliwatts.
VT 100
A terminal emulation system.
11.20 W
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network covering a larger area than a
Metropolitan Area Network which covers a city.
Wind loading
A problem of antenna installation and operation.
11.21 Numbers
10/100 BaseT
The Ethernet cable that connects the LibraPlus Unit to the wired
network. 10- or 100-BaseT cable uses category three or five
twisted pair wiring. Maximum length is 100 meters.
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12 Appendix C: 5 GHz US
Channel Spacing
5 Ghz US-Channel spacing 20MHz-Occupied Bandwidth 20MHz
Max Tx-power Channel
Frequencies (Mhz)
DFS-TPC Required
16dBm
23dBm
23dBm
28dBm
28dBm
36
40
44
48
52
56
60
64
100
104
108
112
116
120
124
128
132
136
140
149
153
157
161
165
5180
5200
5220
5240
5260
5280
5300
5320
5500
5520
5540
5560
5580
5600
5620
5640
5660
5680
5700
5745
5765
5785
5805
5825
No
Yes
Yes
No
5 Ghz US-Channel spacting 10MHz-Occupied Bandwidth 10MHz
Max Tx-power Channel
Frequencies (Mhz)
DFS-TPC Required
16dBm
23dBm
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38
40
42
44
46
48
52
54
56
58
60
5180
5190
5200
5210
5220
5230
5240
5260
5270
5280
5290
5300
No
Yes
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5 Ghz US-Channel spacting 10MHz-Occupied Bandwidth 10MHz
62
5310
64
5320
100
5500
102
5510
104
5520
106
5530
108
5540
110
5550
112
5560
114
5570
116
5580
118
5590
23dBm
Yes
120
5600
122
5610
124
5620
126
5630
128
5640
130
5650
132
5660
134
5670
136
5680
138
5690
140
5700
149
5745
151
5755
153
5765
155
5775
28dBm
No
157
5785
159
5795
161
5805
163
5815
28dBm
165
5825
5 Ghz US-Channel spacing 5Mhz-Occupied Bandwidth 5MHz
Max Tx-power Channel
Frequencies (Mhz)
DFS-TPC Required
16dBm
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37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
5180
5185
5190
5195
5200
5205
5210
5215
5220
5225
5230
5235
5240
No
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5 Ghz US-Channel spacing 5Mhz-Occupied Bandwidth 5MHz
52
5260
53
5265
54
5270
55
5275
56
5280
57
5285
Yes
23dBm
58
5290
59
5295
60
5300
61
5305
62
5310
63
5315
64
5320
23dBm
Yes
100
5500
101
5505
102
5510
103
5515
104
5520
105
5525
106
5530
107
5535
108
5540
109
5545
110
5550
111
5555
112
5560
113
5565
114
5570
115
5575
116
5580
117
5585
118
5590
119
5595
120
5600
121
5605
122
5610
123
5615
124
5620
125
5625
126
5630
127
5635
128
5640
129
5645
130
5650
131
5655
132
5660
133
5665
134
5670
135
5675
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5 Ghz US-Channel spacing 5Mhz-Occupied Bandwidth 5MHz
136
5680
137
5685
138
5690
139
5695
140
5700
149
5745
150
5750
151
5755
152
5760
153
5765
154
5770
155
5775
156
5780
28dBm
No
157
5785
158
5790
159
5795
160
5800
161
5805
162
5810
163
5815
164
5820
28dBm
165
5825
5 Ghz US-Turbo Mode-Occupied Bandwidth 40MHz-Non DFS
channels
Max Tx-power Channel
Frequencies (Mhz)
DFS-TPC Required
42
50
58
152
160
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5250
5290
5760
5800
No
Yes
No
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13 Appendix D: Integrated
Antenna Specifications
The specifications below apply to the integrated antenna that is included with the
LibraPlus RD.
Electrical
Regulatory
Compliance
ETSI EN 302 085 V.1.1.2 (2001-02)
Frequency Range
5.15 – 5.875 GHz
Gain
23 dBi (min)
VSWR
1.7 : 1 (max)
3 dB Beamwidth
9°(typ)
Polarization
Linear Vertical or Horizontal
Sidelobes Level
ETSI EN 302 085 V.1.2.2 Range 1, TS1-TS3
Cross Polarization
-28dB (max)
F/B Ratio
-32 dB (max)
Input Impedance
50 (ohm)
Input Power
6W (max)
Lightning Protection
DC Grounded
Mechanical
Antenna Dimensions
(LxWxD)
305x305x25mm (max)
Weight
1.2 kg (max)
Connector
N-Type Female
Radome
Plastic
Base Plate
Aluminum with chemical conversion coating
Environmental
Low Temperature
(IEC 68-2-1)
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High Temperature
(IEC 68-2-2)
+71 C for 72h
Temperature Cycling
(IEC 68-2-14)
-45°C to +70°C, 3 cycles, 1h
Vibration (IEC 607213-4)
30 min/axis, Random 4M3
Shock Mechanical
(IEC 60721-3-4)
4M3
Humidity (ETSI
EN300-2-4 T4.1E)
95%, 144 h
Water Tightness (IEC
529)
IP67
Solar Radiation
(ASTAM G53)
1000 h
Flamability (UL 94)
Class HB
Salt Spray (IEC 68-211 Ka)
500 h
Ice and Snow
25mm Radial
Wind Speed
Operation (Survival)
160 km/h (220 km/h)
Wind Load Survival
Front TH (SideTH)
26.8 kg (2.2 kg)
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Figure 13:1 Azimuth Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 5.45 GHz
Figure 13:2 Elevation Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 5.35 GHz
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