Exalt Wireless 105P25U eMIMO User Manual
Exalt Wireless, Inc. eMIMO
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User Manual
208363-009
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ExtendAir® eMIMO™ and
ExpandAir® Series
Digital Microwave Radios
Installation and Management Guide
Models:
r5050 & rc5050 Series
r5600H-17 & rc5600H-N
r5661S-17
r5600S-23 & r5600S-N
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Table of Contents
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Open-Source License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Digital Microwave Radios . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ExpandAir Hub and Subscriber Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pre-installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Link Engineering and Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Familiarization with the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Radios . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Time Division Duplex (TDD) Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Link Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Installation and Initiation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Record Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mechanical Configuration and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radio Ports and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ethernet Lightning/Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Antenna/Transmission System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission Line from Antenna to Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Antenna Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuration and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Navigating the GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Radio Information Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Administration Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
NTP and Time Zone Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SNMP Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SNMP Trap Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
File Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
System Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ethernet Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Access Control List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
VLAN Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Antenna Alignment Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Radio Default Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Performance Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ethernet Negotiation State Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Subscriber Page–Hub models only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Metrics – Link Statistics and Radio Interface Statistics Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
DFS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Event Log Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Spectrum Analyzer Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reboot Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Shutdown Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Manual Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Specifications–ExtendAir Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
System Specifications, 4.9GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Specifications–ExpandAir Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
System Specifications, 4.9GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Sync Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Power/ETH1 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
General Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Typical Indications of Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Improper RF Cable Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Multipath Propagation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Path Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Misaligned Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Faulty Antenna (connectorized antenna rc-models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Improper Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Insufficient Link Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Moisture in the Transmission System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Back-to-back Bench Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Basic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Specification Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
General Compliance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Dynamic Frequency Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
United States Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Europe and ITU Country Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
EIRP Limits for the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
EIRP for the USA and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
EIRP Limits for Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
EIRP Limits for the European Union and ITU Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
50xx Series EIRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Declaration of Conformity to the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
EU WEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
EU RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Copyright Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
END USER AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2 Cabling and mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 3 Radio installation tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 4 Pole-mount examples–r model at left; rc model at right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 5 ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 6 Initiating the browser connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 7 Browser Login screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 8 Radio Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 9 Exalt GUI window description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 10 Radio Information page – ExtendAir model (-W rest-of-world model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 11 Administration Settings page–ExtendAir model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 12 NTP and Time Zone page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 13 SNMP Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 14 SNMP Trap Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 15 File Management page–ExtendAir model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 16 File Transfer link page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 17 System Configuration page–ExtendAir eMIMO model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 18 Ethernet page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 19 ExpandAir In-band Management Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 20 Band management example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 21 ExpandAir Out-of-band Management Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 22 Access Control List page–ExtendAir Hub model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 23 Access Control List–ExpandAir Sub model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 24 VLAN Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 25 Antenna Alignment Settings page–ExtendAir model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 26 Radio Default page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 27 Performance page–ExtendAir Term-RadioB/Sub model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 28 Radio Collocation pane–RadioB/Sub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 29 Radio Collocation pane–RadioA/Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 30 Ethernet Negotiation State page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 31 Subscribers page–ExpandAir Hub models only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 32 Metrics page–ExtendAir RadioA/Hub model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 33 DFS page–ExpandAir model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 34 Event Log page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 35 Spectrum Analyzer page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 36 Spectrum Analyzer example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 37 Reboot page–ExpandAir model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 38 Shutdown page–ExpandAir model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 39 Sync In/Sync Out connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Figure 40 Power/ETH1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 41 Basic back-to-back bench test configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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List of Tables
Table 1 Factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 2 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3 LED indicators–TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 4 Recommended transmission line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table 5 Default login information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 6 Dual-polarity Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Table 7 Single-polarity Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Table 8 Product Approvals (Exalt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Table 9 EU and ITU Country Specific EIRP Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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About this Document
This manual provides a complete description of the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Digital
Microwave Radios and related software. This manual provides planners, engineers, installers, system
administrators, and technicians general and specific information related to the planning, installation,
operation, management, and maintenance of these devices.
Revision History
Icons
The following icons denote specific types of information:
Date Feature Support
2013-06-20 Initial release.
2013-08-30 DFS bands and QoS disable features release.
2013-11-15 DFS release for North America version; metrics page improvements.
2013-12-23 Added new Shutdown button and buzzer features.
2014-02-21 Added ExpandAir models.
2014-05-16 First unified ExtendAir and ExpandAir eMIMO release. Sync and TDMA features added to ExtendAir;
SNMP, NTP, and Event Log features added to all models.
2014-08-22 Added Out-of-Band Management, VLAN, and Spectrum Analyzer features.
2016-05-26 Updated to include current contact information and information on FCC Class II Permissive Changes.
Note: This symbol means take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
materials not contained in the manual.
Warning! This warning symbol means there is a risk of electric shock. This situation that
could cause bodily injury. Before working on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing
accidents.
Caution! This symbol means be careful. There is a risk of doing something that might
result in equipment damage or loss of data. This is a general warning, caution, or risk of
danger.
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Introduction
Exalt Wireless, Inc. thanks you for your purchase. Our goal is to build the highest quality, highest
reliability digital microwave radio products. This commitment to quality and reliability extends to our
employees and partners alike. We appreciate any comments on how we can improve our products, as
well as your sales and Customer Care experience.
Related Documentation and Software
This manual makes reference to other documentation and software files that may be necessary. To
access all documents and software mentioned in this manual visit:
http://login.exaltcom.com/
You must have a user account to view all downloads. Follow the online instructions to create a user
account and request access.
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Digital Microwave
Radios
The Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Digital Microwave Radios are the most advanced
quad-band radios operating in the 4.9, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.8 GHz bands. The ExtendAir eMIMO and
ExpandAir Series radios connect digital data from one location to another, obviating the need for
copper or fiber connectivity, or enhancing existing connectivity by providing a redundancy solution, a
primary solution, and/or additional capacity. Figure 1 shows the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir
Series digital microwave radios.
Figure 1 Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Radios
Customer Care Hotline (USA): (408) 740-3622
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Mailing Address: Exalt Wireless, Inc.
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The following ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios (-A North American models; -E ETSI/
ITU models; -W rest-of-world models) are covered in this manual:
•r5050 and rc5050
– configured with 100 Mbps aggregate over-the-air capacity (1PoE port plus two Ethernet ports)
– with license key upgrade for 250 Mbps aggregate over-the-air capacity
•r5600H-17, rc5600H-N, r5661S-17, r5600S-23, and r5600S-N (-17 models have a built-in
software-selectable 17/9dBi gain antenna [20° or 60° 3dB Beamwidth]; -23 models have a built-in
23dBi gain antenna [10° 3dB Beamwidth])
– configured with 100 Mbps aggregate over-the-air capacity (1PoE port plus two Ethernet ports)
– with license key upgrade for 250 Mbps aggregate over-the-air capacity
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios allow operations in a near line-of-sight (nLOS)
and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) conditions. Provide proper path clearance to achieve a high-
performance, reliable connection. Perform professional path engineering and site planning before
installing this equipment.
The primary focus of this document is the installation and management of the digital microwave radio,
and assumes that path engineering and site planning has already been performed.
ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios utilize radio frequencies in the 4.90 to 4.94 GHz
range. In most countries, this frequency band is allocated exclusively for Public Safety usage and
specific restrictions for applications may apply. Licensing or registration may be required. Consult
your country regulations to determine any restrictions that may apply and any process that must be
followed to implement links in this band.
ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios utilize radio frequencies in the 5.250 to 5.875 GHz
range. In most countries these frequency bands are considered as ‘license-exempt’ or ‘unlicensed.’
This means that virtually any user may use these frequencies freely, without paying for access, or any
type of prenotification, post-notification or registration. As a result of this designation, users may also
move or change these systems at any time, with significant flexibility to the location, orientation and
configuration of the system. However, due also to this designation, there may be uncontrolled
interference from other similar devices that occupy this spectrum. In these cases, it is up to engineering
and maintenance personnel to design the system with existing and future interference sources in mind,
recognizing that there is a chance that the interference conditions could be very dynamic, and outages
may occur on the system as a result, and that, in some very rare cases, the system may cause
interference into another system and may be required to be disengaged or modified/re-oriented to
eliminate the interference.
If the spectrum in your country is designated as ‘license-exempt’ or similar, this does not infer that the
installer may configure the system in any manner at any location. In most cases, there are regulations,
or device-based conditions that limit the use of the device, such as maximum gain antenna, antenna
types and maximum output power, as well as, in some cases, application limits, limited geography of
use, and other unique regulations. The link design engineer and/or professional installer must
determine these limitations and engineer/install the system within the confines of all local regulations.
Also, it is required to examine any regulations that may apply to peripheral equipment, installation and
cabling of the system that may be regulated for human safety, electrical code, air-traffic control, and
other safety-related categories.
In certain countries, the spectrum for this product is NOT considered to be license-exempt. In these
cases, there may be additional regulatory requirements concerning the location, frequency, power,
orientation, configuration, and other aspects of the system, including, in some cases, a need for link
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registration, coordination, and fees that may apply to the system usage. Please consult your local
regulatory organization(s) to determine usage requirements.
In almost all cases, either for license-exempt or other designation, the product itself must be authorized
for use in your country. Either Exalt or Exalt’s agent must have applied for certification or
authorization to allow the sale and deployment of the system within the country. It is also possible that
only certain versions or configurations of the device are allowed within a particular country. Please
contact Exalt or your authorized Exalt representative for information pertaining to your country.
Basic Features
ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Digital Microwave radios are intended for all-outdoor
mounting and powered by a separately-purchased power injector. In some cases, the radio can be
mounted indoors or in an enclosure. Depending on the configuration purchased, the associated antenna
is either integrated as part of the unit or connected separately.
For the external antenna models, the unit is typically mounted very close to the external antenna to
minimize RF cabling and associated losses. Alternatively, the unit can be mounted at an easily
accessible location with longer RF cabling to the antenna. Proper lightning or surge suppression
devices and associated grounding are required for all connections.
Figure 2 Cabling and mounting
For highest performance and reliability, it is advised to minimize the length of RF cable and associated
transmission system losses between the antenna and the radio’s antenna port.
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios provide connections for a combination of the
following data communication interfaces:
•One 10/100/1000BaseT (PoE) port and two 10/100BaseT ports
Note: It is the (professional) installer’s responsibility to ensure that the radio system is
implemented in a legal fashion. Exalt is not liable for any unsafe or illegal installations.
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ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios are powered by a combined Power/Ethernet cable,
and associated power injector. The power injector provides 48VDC to the unit. The power injector
and/or external power supply are sold separately.
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios provide the following primary features and
benefits:
•Longer range with smaller antennas. Exalt provides the highest system gain advantage with higher
transmit power while sustaining higher throughput levels when competitors must lower
modulation levels to maintain the link.
•Space-Time Block Code (STBC) support: The space-time block code used in ExtendAir eMIMO
and ExpandAir Series radios is based on an Alamouti sequence and uses two antennas to transmit
a single data stream. This allows transmit diversity and power distribution, which reduces linearity
requirements and improves the link budget by 3dB.
•Encryption for extreme wireless security
•Easy-to-use management and configuration
•Flexible utilized channel bandwidth selection for interference avoidance and frequency
coordination
•Flexible center frequency tuning for interference avoidance and frequency coordination
•Flexible capacity to meet current connection requirements and future growth needs
•Carrier-class reliability and performance
•High density collocation using ExaltSyncTM
ExpandAir Hub and Subscriber Models
The ExpandAir Series Digital Microwave Radio is a high performance sub-6 GHz wireless Point-to-
Multipoint (PMP) platform utilizing 2x2 MIMO and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM) technologies. With the ability to support up to sixteen Subscriber units per Hub unit, all-
outdoor ExpandAir PMP solutions provide high throughput at extended ranges while OFDM allows
for operation in Line of Sight (LOS), near Line of Sight (nLOS), and Non-Line of Sight (NLOS)
environments.
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Pre-installation Tasks
This section describes the steps necessary to prepare a site for the installation of the Exalt Digital
Microwave Radio.
Link Engineering and Site Planning
Design all terrestrial wireless links prior to purchase and installation. Generally, professional wireless
engineering personnel are engaged to determine the viability and requirements for a well-engineered
link to meet the users’ needs for performance and reliability.
Exalt recommends using a link budget calculator and/or path planning tool to aid in the pre-planning
and engineering required to determine following attributes:
•Antenna type gain at each end of the link
•Antenna mounting height/location for proper path clearance
•Antenna polarization orientation
•RF cabling type, length, connectors, route, and mounting
•Antenna system grounding
•Lightning arrestor type(s), location(s), and grounding
•Radio mounting location and mechanisms
•Radio grounding
•Radio transmitter output power setting
•Anticipated received signal level (RSL) at each end
•Anticipated fade margin and availability performance at each end
•Radio settings
•Anticipated throughput performance
With respect to radio path and site planning, these radios are generally identical to other microwave
terrestrial wireless systems. Engineering of these systems requires specific knowledge about the
radios, including:
•RF specifications (transmitter output power, receiver threshold, occupied channel bandwidth, and
carrier-to-interference)
•Regulatory limitations on transmitter output power setting and antenna type/gain
•Noise/interference profile for the intended location
Familiarization with the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series
Radios
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios utilize time division duplex (TDD) radio
transmission. This means that the transmitted signal in both directions uses the same center frequency
and transmits in one direction for a period of time, and then in the opposite direction for another period
of time. This total period of time is referred to as the frame length or TDD frame length, and is further
discussed in Time Division Duplex (TDD) Factors.
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For ExtendAir eMIMO Point-to-Point (PTP) terminals, the two radio terminals are identical hardware,
except for the Endpoint Identifier option in software. When the radios are in their default state, both
radios are configured as Radio B. One end of the link must be configured as Radio A before
the two ends of the radio system can communicate.
It can be considered that Radio A is the primary radio in the link. Radio A provides the Radio A clock
and control to Radio B. For most applications, it is not important how the radio link is oriented, only
that one end is configured for Radio A and the other for Radio B. For some applications (such as,
multi-radio hub sites or repeaters), the orientation of the radio systems may be more critical. See Link
Orientation for details.
For ExpandAir Point-to-Multipoint (PMP), the Hub is equivalent to Radio A. Subscribers, or Subs, are
equivalent to Radio B. ExtendAir eMIMO PTP terminals can be configured as Radio B and be
installed as Subs in an ExpandAir network. That is, two ends of an existing PTP link can be
re-purposed as two Subs in a PMP network by adding an ExpandAir Hub.
Exalt recommends using the Exalt GUI for radio configuration. This interface requires a computer
with an Ethernet port and web browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. See
Configuration and Management for details on how to connect to and use the browser-based GUI
interface.
For ExtendAir eMIMO, two terminals are required to create a link. For ExpandAir, a single Hub radio
and at least one Sub or ExtendAir eMIMO terminal configured as a Sub (Radio B) are required to
create a link. Generally, ExpandAir networks have more than one Subscriber.
Shipping Box Contents
Each radio box contains the following items:
•Radio terminal (ExtendAir eMIMO radios are configured as Radio B)
•Mounting kit (for pole mounting)
•Accessory kit
– Grounding screw/washers
– Weather-sealing tape (required for RF connectors on the rc models)
•Registration card
•Quick-start guide
The power solution for ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series is sold separately. Any 802.3af
compliant power-over-Ethernet solution may be used. 802.3at compatibility is also provided.
Inspect the outer packaging and the contents of the boxes upon receipt. If you suspect any shipping
damage or issues with the contents, contact Exalt Customer Care.
Outdoor-rated and shielded CAT5e or CAT6 cable, such as Beldon 1300A, with RJ-45 connectors is
recommended for the Ethernet connections. For Ethernet connections, a maximum length of 100
meters applies to the total length of the cabling between the radio terminal and the first network-aware
connection (such as a switch or router).
Note: Register your system as soon as possible.
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Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test
Every Exalt digital microwave radio goes through extensive quality testing and performance
evaluation over the full operating temperature range prior to shipment. However, before installation, it
is strongly advised to perform several tests and tasks that are much more difficult to perform once the
radio link endpoints are distant from one another. A back-to-back bench test and pre-configuration will
provide confidence that the radio link is operational and properly configured prior to installation, so
that if troubleshooting is necessary, the radio hardware and configuration settings are eliminated from
the troubleshooting process. Verify the following in the back-to-back testing:
•Confirm that the radio system is generally operational
– Radios power-up with planned power and wiring solutions
– Radio firmware version matches on each terminal (and is ideally the latest version)
– Upgrade license key entry successful
– RF link connects in both directions
– Traffic passes across the link
– Configure connected equipment and cabling
– Test Ethernet (CAT5e or CAT6) cabling
– Configure IP settings for configuration and management
– Configure passwords and security modes
– Become familiar with the configuration and management interfaces through the Exalt GUI
interface
– Configure radio parameters
– Set transmitter output power to engineered or allowed level (see RF Output Power Setting)
– Set operating center frequency
– Set link distance and occupied channel bandwidth
•Make detailed radio performance measurements
– Measure transmitter output power
– Measure receiver threshold performance
– Confirm unfaded error-free performance
Some of these tasks may not be possible or practical within a bench test environment due to the nature
of the remote connectivity of peripheral equipment. However, it is good practice to perform as much as
possible in this environment to minimize field/installation time and troubleshooting efforts.
Detailed performance measurements are usually not required for pre-installation, but can be easily
performed at this stage and may be helpful for later troubleshooting efforts or for internal records.
Note: Some countries require Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for certain frequency
bands, which delays the transmitter turn-on time during the initial Channel Availability Check
period of 1 minute. In accordance with these regulations, these radios boot up, and then wait
1 minute before linking. Changes to system parameters may cause additional Channel
Availability Checks (CACs), causing an additional 1 minute wait-time to link after changes
are made.
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During troubleshooting, there may often be a point at which a back-to-back bench test should be
performed to verify many or all of the above items, and in the case of a suspected faulty device, to help
confirm the fault and determine which end of the system is at fault and in need of repair or
replacement.
RF Output Power Setting
The maximum RF output power is bounded by one of the following criteria:
•Maximum RF output power setting capability of the radio device
•Maximum RF output power allowed/authorized by the local government regulations and for this
specific device
•Maximum effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) of the transmission system allowed/
authorized by the local government regulations and for this specific device
•Desired RSL to not exceed the maximum RSL allowed by the device
•Desired RSL to minimize/eliminate interference into neighboring systems
Time Division Duplex (TDD) Factors
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios are very dynamic, allowing the installer to
optimize and control the performance of the radio system for the intended application. The following
parameters must be carefully determined during the link engineering phase:
•Link distance
•Bandwidth
•Mode (modulation)
•TDMA or CSMA operation
•TDD Frame Size (if TDMA is selected)
The setting of the above parameters determines the following performance factors:
•Ethernet throughput
•System latency (delay)
The following generalizations can be made with regards to these factors:
•The shorter the link distance, the lower the latency, the higher the throughput
•The higher the bandwidth, the higher the capacity
•The higher the mode, the higher the capacity
•TDMA has predictable latency relative to the TDD Frame Size setting
Note: See Back-to-back Bench Testing for detailed instructions.
Note: In many cases the radio must be pre-configured for no greater than the legal maximum
output power before connecting to the antenna and transmission system. Instructions for
adjusting the output power can also be found at the rear of this guide in the EIRP section for
your region.
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Link Orientation
Link orientation refers to the Radio A and Radio B (Hub and Sub for ExpandAir) placement in your
network. For every link, one end of the radio link must be configured as Radio A/Hub, while the other
end is configured as Radio B/Sub.
Radio Configuration
Use the Exalt GUI to configure the radio terminals for Radio A/Hub and Radio B/Sub orientation.
Since many other parameters also need to be set, and the Exalt GUI is needed for these configurations,
this is the best way to completely configure the radio terminals.
Except for ExpandAir Hubs, radios arrive from manufacture in default configuration, orientated as
Radio B/Sub and configured as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Factory default settings
Parameter ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series Radio Settings
Radio (RF) State Disabled
Endpoint Identifier Radio B/Sub–except for ExpandAir Hubs
Band/Frequencya
a. If band is supported by the regulatory model; otherwise a different frequency may be the default setting.
• -A models: 5.8GHz ISM/5.745GHz
• -E and -W models: 5.4GHz UNII-DFS/5.500GHz
Bandwidth • -A models: 5MHz
•-E and -W models: 20MHz
Transmit Power Limit Disabled/25 dBm
Link Distance 12.4 mi/20 km
Link Security Key 000000000000
Administration Password password
User Password password
IP Address 10.0.0.1
IP Mask 255.255.255.0
IP Gateway 10.0.0.10
Access List Filtering Disabled
Encryption Open (no security applied)
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Reset to Default Settings
If the IP address or password is lost or forgotten or a VLAN issue exists where access to the radio
cannot be made, reset the radio to critical factory defaults.
To reset the radio to factory settings:
1Remove the waterproof connector/gland/spacer assembly from the Sync In/Out port of the radio.
Keep all pieces of this connector safe and secure (rubber gland, beveled washer, nut, spacer plug).
If the Sync port was in use, remove the connected sync cable.
2Place the reset tool (an RJ-45 wired with pins 3 and 5 connected to each other and no other pins
connected) into the Sync In/Out port of the radio.
3If already communicating to the radio GUI, navigate to the Shutdown page and click the
Shutdown button
Wait for 30 seconds before going on to the next step.
4Power cycle the radio using one of the following methods:
a. Remove power at the PoE injector source
b. Disconnect from the PoE injector or disconnect at the ETH1/PoE port
5Reconnect or reapply power.
Wait at least 20 seconds or until three short beeps occur. On any wait longer than 20 seconds, at
approximately every 10 seconds thereafter, two short beeps sound.
6Remove the reset tool from the Sync In/Out port.
Wait approximately 45 to 90 seconds or until one long beep occurs.
7Replace the waterproof connector/gland/spacer assembly in the Sync In/Out port or reconnect sync
cable and tighten the connector assembly.
Wait approximately 2 minutes from the time step 5 was completed.
The following changes are made to the radio:
•IP address = 10.0.0.1
•IP Mask = 255.255.255.0
•Admin and User passwords = password
•All factory settings are configured
The radio should be accessible using the above default access configurations and can be
reprogrammed as necessary.
Note: In many cases, the system design will not be identical to the factory default
configuration, and in some cases, these differences prohibit the installation of the radio. If at
all possible, obtain a computer and configure the radio terminals using the browser-based
GUI. See Configuration and Management for details.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that proper and constant power is applied for the remainder of this
process.
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System Installation and Initiation Process
The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure.
Figure 3 Radio installation tasks
Path & Site
Analysis
Link Design
Build Antenna
Structures &
Egress
Mount
Antennas &
Transmission
Line
Install & Test
Network &
Power Wiring
Read This
Manual
Completely
Pre-configure
Radios
Perform
Back-to-Back
Test
Mount Radios
Connect
Transmission
Line
Connect
Power
Align
Antennas to
Planned RSL
Verify LEDs
for Good Link
Test Network
Connectivity
Connect &
Test Primary
Services
Test Network
Management
System
Both Transmission
System & Radio
Preparation Tasks
Must Be Complete
Transmission System Tasks Radio Preparation Tasks
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Record Keeping
After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future troubleshooting.
Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at the radio location, at
the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location.
•GPS coordinates for antenna locations at each site
•Antenna heights above ground level (AGL), as mounted
•Antenna model numbers, serial numbers, and specifications
•Antenna polarization as mounted
•Length/type of primary transmission lines at each site
•Model number and serial number of RF lightning arrestors
•Length/type of secondary transmission line(s)
•Transmitter output power setting as installed at each site
•RSL as measured after antenna alignment at each site
•Designed RSL per original design at each site
•RSL reading with far-end power off (from each end)
•Spectrum analyzer plot with far end off at each site
•Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)/return loss at radio’s antenna connector at each site
•Radio’s network management IP address at each site
•Radio’s network management gateway address at each site
•Radio’s operating frequency, bandwidth setting, and mode of operation
•Optionally purchased extended warranty and/or emergency service contract details
In addition, certain information may be desired for central record-keeping only:
•Link security codes and log in passwords (stored in a secure place)
•Photographs of complete installation
•End-user sign-off/acceptance documentation (if any)
•Photo of product identification label (part number, serial number, MAC address information)
•Electronic copy of radio’s configuration file
•Electronic copy of radio’s installed software
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Installation
This section presents all tasks required to install the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio.
Mechanical Configuration and Mounting
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios are environmentally sealed units intended for
deployment outdoors. The device must be deployed within an ambient temperature range as specified,
and with non-restrictive airflow around the chassis. The rc models can also be mounted in an enclosure
or indoors. The same airflow and temperature conditions apply. All integrated antenna models can be
mounted behind a window if window losses are considered in the link budget calculation.
Provide proper clearance for all cables and connectors attached to the device.
Note that for the rc models, the RF cable connector may require significant clearance for the bend
radius of the coaxial cable assembly. All RF connectors, cables, and adapters must be rated for
operation within the radio’s frequency range. RF connector losses must be accounted for within the
link engineering design and output power settings.
Mounting the System
Use the mounting system supplied with each terminal for pole mounting (Figure 4). The pole mounting
kit for r-model radios accommodates a pole 1.5–3"/3.8–7.7cm in diameter; rc-model radios
accommodate a pole 2-6"/5.1-15.2cm in diameter. Install the mounting system first, and then affix the
radio to the mount. The radio can also be affixed to the mount, and the entire assembly (including
radio) mounted.
Figure 4 Pole-mount examples–r model at left; rc model at right
For rc models, the mounting solution is a very simple single bracket, using pole-mounting band clamps
accommodating 2–6"/5.1–15.2cm pole diameters.
For integrated antenna models, it is critical to mount the entire device at the predetermined location for
proper path clearance to the link end. Ensure that there is adequate space around the mounting system
and the radio to allow for antenna alignment for both azimuth and elevation adjustments.
Note: Unless rated for outdoor use by the manufacturer, the power injector and power supply
must be placed indoors or in an enclosure.
Note: Mount the rc models as close as possible to the antenna to minimize the length and
associated losses of RF cabling.
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Radio Ports and Indicators
This section provides a brief overview of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the device. Details
about each item are in other sections of this document. Figure 5 shows the connectors on the ExtendAir
eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios.
Figure 5 ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series connectors
Connector Overview
Table 2 provides details of the connectors. Detailed pin structures for each connector are in Interface
Connections.
Table 2 Connectors
Connector Description
Sync In/Sync Out/Reset • Sync In for TDD Synchronization (from the second radio or through the ExaltSync
Collocation Kit).
• Sync Out for TDD Synchronization (to a second radio or through the ExaltSync Collocation
Kit to multiple radios).
• Connect the reset tool to this port to reset the radio to factory configuration settings (see
Reset to Default Settings).
ETH2 and ETH3 10/100BaseT connections for data to traverse the link and/or management.
PoE/ETH1 Connected cables traverse to the power injector (Data+Power side), and provide the following
functions:
• Primary ports for user Ethernet data (10BaseT, 100BaseT, or 1000BaseT) to traverse link
and/or management
• DC power from power injector
(Ground) Threaded (M5) receptacle.
SYNC IN/SYNC OUT/RESET
ETH3
ETH2
POWER/ETH1
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LED Indicators
Table 3 provides details of the LED indicators on the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios.
Note that there are two LEDs, labeled top and bottom, associated with each connector.
Power
The radio requires a 802.3af or 802.3at compliant PoE power source within specifications.
Terminating the RF Connectors (rc models)
Before applying power, the RF connectors must be properly terminated into a 50-Ohm load. If this is
not performed, the radio may be damaged by simply applying power. Also, there are human safety
factors to consider regarding potentially harmful RF radiation.
The following lists a few simple ways to achieve proper termination:
• Connect 50-Ohm coaxial termination devices to the RF ports of the radio. The terminations must
be rated to 1W (or more). Example(s) include:
– Broadwave Technologies P/N 552-200-002, or similar
• Connect the complete transmission system. That is, the RF cabling including the antenna. The
cabled antenna provides a proper termination for the RF output.
• Connect a fixed (or a series of fixed) 50-Ohm attenuator(s) to the RF connectors, either directly or
at the end of RF transmission lines. The attenuators must be at least 30dB as specified at the
operating frequency and rated for a minimum of 1W input power. Examples include:
– Broadwave Technologies P/N 352-103-xxx
– Bird 2-A-MFN-xx
– JFW Industries 50FP-xxx-H6-N
Note: Retain all weatherproofing spacers for unused connectors. Ensure that all connections
are hand-tight for proper weatherproofing.
Table 3 LED indicators–TBD
Location Type Function
Sync/Reset
Top Green LED Reserved for future use
Sync/Reset
Bottom Green LED Unused
ETH2 or ETH3
Top Green LED Unused
ETH2 or ETH3
Bottom Green LED Unused
PoE/ETH1
Bottom Green LED Solid when proper power is applied.
PoE/ETH1
Top Green LED Solid when Ethernet link is established.
Blinking when Ethernet traffic is present.
Note: Read this section completely before applying power.
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When installing outdoors, cover any unused connector with the connector cap and apply the weather-
seal tape. Both cap and tape are included in the accessory kit.
Ethernet Lightning/Surge Protection
To provide for human safety and for the safety of connected network equipment, it is highly
recommended to place a weatherproof lightning suppression device at the egress point where the
CAT5e or CAT6 cable(s) enter the building, shelter, or cabinet.
To protect the radio equipment, install a weatherproof lightning suppression device near the radio for
all connected CAT5e or CAT6 cables. Any Ethernet surge protection device used for the PoE port
must be rated for 802.3af use, and for 1000BaseT operation. For the ETH2 and ETH3 connections, any
100BaseT rated surge protection device can be used.
Use a short CAT5e or CAT6 cable for the connection between the radio and the first arrestor. Use bulk
outdoor-rated CAT5e or CAT6 cable for the longer run between arrestors, and indoor- or outdoor-rated
cable with a standard CAT5e or CAT6 termination for the connection from the egress arrestor and
power injector.
Antenna/Transmission System
This section provides guidance to mounting and connecting the RF transmission system, which
consists of the antenna, RF cabling, and RF lightning arrestors. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions
for proper mounting, grounding, and wiring of these devices, and for definitive direction. These
manufacturer’s instructions supersede any information in this section. See Table 7 and Table 6 for lists
of supported antennas.
Initial Antenna Mounting
The antenna must be an exact model recommended by the path and site planning engineer(s). Mount
the antenna at the proper height, mast/mounting location and polarization orientation as determined by
the path and site planning engineer(s). The model type, location, and orientation of the antenna is
critical with respect to achieving proper path clearance, as well as to mitigate external or self-
interference from nearby or collocated systems operating in or near the same frequency band.
The antenna structure must be secure and safe with respect to the mounting of the antenna,
transmission system weight, radio housing, and the combined weight of any personnel that may climb
or attach to the structure.
The combined weight of items and forces on the structure must be carefully considered in the design
and construction of the structure. This must include the weight bearing on the structure in the highest
wind conditions possible in the region, and with respect to all objects affixed to the structure.
Note: Use only outdoor-rated UV-resistant CAT5e or CAT6 cable. The cable that connects
directly to the radio must have an outer diameter between 0.25"/6.35 mm and 0.31"/7.87mm.
Belden 1300A is recommended. Securely hand-tighten all connectors on the ODU to ensure a
weatherproof seal.
Warning! Mount the antenna in a restricted area and in a manner preventing long-term
human exposure to the transmitted RF energy. To comply with FCC and Industry Canada
regulations, the minimum safe distance from the antenna for continuous human exposure is
10'/3m.
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If additional objects are affixed to the structure in the future, it may be important to evaluate both the
mechanical impact of these planned additions (with respect to wind and weight loading), as well as the
potential impact to RF interference and frequency coordination (if additional radio equipment is
anticipated). This is especially important if future equipment is likely to operate within the same
frequency band.
Once the antenna is mounted, cabled, and aligned, your goal is to never require modification. This
prior planning is important in the path and site planning stages and in construction of the antenna
structure.
Follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions for mechanical mounting of the antenna. Ensure that
there is enough room around the antenna for alignment activities (moving the antenna in vertical and
horizontal arcs), and for the RF transmission line to connect to the antenna connector unobstructed and
within the specified bend radius requirements of the transmission line.
At this point, the antenna mounts should be fully secure to the structure, the feed of the antenna
securely mounted to the antenna (if the feed is a separate assembly), and the azimuth and elevation
adjustments not completely tightened in preparation of the antenna alignment activity. It is a good
practice to connect the transmission line to the antenna connector as early in the process as possible, to
reduce the opportunity for debris or moisture to enter either the antenna connector or the transmission
line connector. Use a connector cover or other temporary measures to ensure that the connector is kept
clear. Take extra care if the antenna is installed during inclement weather to ensure that no moisture
gets inside the antenna connector at any time.
Now the antenna can be aimed in the general direction required for the link. Use a compass, a
reference bearing, binoculars or any other similar device to point the antenna in the direction
(generally) of the far end radio, and then slightly tighten the azimuth and elevation adjustments so that
the antenna maintains its general position and is safe to be left without additional securing. Refer to the
Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment, for more information on antenna alignment techniques.
Transmission Line from Antenna to Radio
Most installations use a very short length of coaxial transmission line for the connection between the
antenna and the radio device. Coaxial transmission line can either have a solid or braided shield. Solid-
shield cables are more resistant to external signal coupling and interference, but are generally stiffer
than braided cables. Consult the path or site engineer(s) to ensure that the proper materials are chosen
for the installation and that all factors were considered.
Generally, the larger the diameter of the transmission line, the lower the loss. So for longer runs of
transmission line, larger diameter cables are highly advised. However, at every frequency, there is a
maximum diameter cable that supports the operating frequency. Verify the specifications. This is
determined in the path and site planning process.
Table 4 lists representative samples of transmission line types recommended for the Exalt Digital
Microwave Radio.
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It is critical that the transmission line and antenna be capable of supporting the same type of connector,
or easily adapted. It can be important to minimize the number of connectors and adapters, and it is
ideal that they match directly without adaptation. In most cases, transmission line allows for N-type
male connectors and antennas have N-type female connectors.
If possible, connect the primary transmission line directly to the antenna. It is desired to have the
fewest possible pieces of transmission line in the system, to minimize losses and points of failure from
connectors. The antenna can typically accommodate a direct connection if planned in advance. Use a
90º adapter for the connection to the antenna, if necessary, but confirm that all connectors and
transmission lines are properly specified for the operating frequency with minimum loss, proper
impedance (50 Ohm) and proper VSWR characteristics.
Transmission line connector termination is a critical element of the installation. Many ‘factory built’
RF transmission lines do not provide the proper characteristics for proper transmission, despite their
published specifications, often due to the fully or semi-automated process of factory termination,
which may not have considered the frequency of your system. When buying pre-terminated
transmission line, it is strongly advised to obtain the documentation of test measurements on the
connected transmission line showing that the loss characteristics and VSWR are within the specified
limits specifically at your operating frequency. In addition to factory-built transmission line, self-
terminated transmission line can suffer the same issues.
The manufacturers of transmission line typically offer instruction and certification for transmission
line termination, and may also provide videos illustrating the process. There is no amount of extra care,
education, precision, and effort that can be overstated for this process.
There is often a need for a small excess of transmission line near the antenna to accommodate both the
need for extra slack as the antenna is loosened and moved for the alignment process, and to
accommodate a drip loop for the transmission line and the initial transmission line securing hardware
and grounding near the antenna. In addition, the transmission line is typically very stiff, and can
provide undue pulling force on the antenna or radio connector. Take care to align the cable with the
connector so that it does not provide any torque or strain on the connector.
Consult your transmission line manufacturer for the proper transportation, hoisting, securing, and
grounding process. Always be very mindful of the entire length of transmission line to ensure that the
transmission line is never twisted, kinked, or over-bent beyond the specified bend radius. Once a
Table 4 Recommended transmission line
Manufacturer Type Description Loss at 4.9GHz Loss at 5.3GHz Loss at 5.8GHz
Andrew LDF4-50 1/2-inch solid shield 5.6dB/100' 5.7dB/100' 6.0dB/100'
Andrew LDF4.5-50 5/8-inch solid shield N/A 4.4dB/100' 4.7dB/100'
Times LMR-600 1/2-inch braided shield 6.8dB/100' 6.9dB/100' 7.3dB/100'
Times LMR-900 5/8-inch braided shield N/A 4.6dB/100' 4.9dB/100'
RFS LCF12-50J 1/2-inch solid shield 5.5dB/100' 5.6dB/100' 5.9dB/100'
RFS LCF12-58J 5/8-inch solid shield N/A 4.5dB/100' 4.8dB/100'
Caution: Always follow the manufacturer’s termination process EXACTLY, and only use
the manufacturer’s authorized tools and connectors for a given transmission line type.
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transmission line is over-bent or kinked, it will likely never recover its specified characteristics, even
after straightening, and will often be completely unusable.
The opposite end of this primary transmission line typically terminates at the radio connector. If using
a long transmission line (in excess of 3'/1m), an RF lightning arrestor is recommended to protect the
radio equipment.
As soon as practical, weatherproof the connected ends of the transmission line to the antenna and
lightning arrestor and radio. This process should be delayed as long as possible to ensure that all
systems are working properly before applying the weatherproofing. Once weatherproofing is applied,
it may have to be removed for testing or installation modification. With this in mind, if the installation
is occurring during inclement weather, take extra care at all times to ensure that no moisture enters any
connector at any time. If moisture is suspected to have compromised the antenna or transmission line,
it may render those devices useless without any means for remedy except for full replacement.
Cap and weatherproof the second antenna connector on the radio if using a single-polarity antenna.
Indoor Mounting
On rare occasions the antenna can be mounted indoors behind a window. In these cases, there would
not be a need for drip loops or an RF lightning arrestor. Use a very short transmission line connected
directly between the antenna and the radio mounted nearby. The weatherproofing process can also be
omitted.
RF Lightning Arrestor
RF lightning arrestors provide a direct path to ground for lightning strikes that may couple to or
directly hit the outdoor transmission system or antenna structure. The RF lightning arrestor prevents
any associated voltage and current from entering the radio equipment, other equipment, or humans.
The following lightning arrestors are examples of proper devices for Exalt Digital Microwave Radios:
• Polyphaser AL-LSXM
• Citel PRC5800
Mount and ground the RF lightning arrestor in accordance to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Place it as close as possible to the radio equipment. Minimize the distance to the radio to lessen the
opportunity for lightning to couple to or strike the unprotected section of transmission line (if any).
Consult a qualified electrician or installer in all cases of grounding and lightning arrestor
implementation.
Antenna Alignment
Antennas must be installed at both ends of the planned link to commence precision alignment. Refer to
the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment. Antennas are typically aligned using the radio hardware for
precise alignment. However, there are many very useful tools available to aid in this process, inclusive
of devices specifically designed for the purpose of aligning antennas. Some examples are:
• XL Microwave Path Align-R
• Teletronics 17-402
Use of these devices may be extremely advantageous as compared to using the radio, because they
employ many unique facilities to aid in this process. Using these tools also makes it possible to align
the antennas before the radio equipment is delivered. However, many installers successfully use the
radios as the means for antenna alignment.
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Antennas must be installed at both ends of the planned link to commence precision alignment. Refer to
the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment. Antennas are typically aligned using the internal alignment
buzzer and the RSL value reported on the radio GUI.
1 Configure one side of the link as Radio A/Hub and the other side as Radio B/Sub, with the desired
link frequency and Bandwidth setting at both ends, and the maximum transmit power allowed.
2 Enable Radio A/Hub with the Radio (RF) State parameter enabled on the System Configuration
Page.
3 Enable Radio B/Sub and enter the RF MAC Address of Radio A/Hub on the Antenna Alignment
Settings Page of the GUI.
The RF MAC Address of each radio is located on the Radio Information Page.
4 Coarse align antennas at both ends using compass bearings and/or a local landmark on the path.
For ExpandAir Hubs, align in accordance to the coverage area azimuth and elevation plan based
on the original engineering design. Use a distant landmark for azimuth alignment. Use the
elevation markers on the mounting bracket for the integrated radio, or the mounting system for the
remote antenna. For remote antenna elevation alignment, use a level or inclinometer to properly
set elevation.
5 Click Start Alignment on Radio B/Sub.
The alignment buzzer sounds. When the alignment buzzer is enabled, the radio enclosure emits a
sound. The beeps get more rapid as better levels of RSL are achieved. Align the antennas until the
fastest beeps are accomplished. The beep interval is once per 3 seconds if the far-end RF MAC
Address is not found. Once the far-end is acquired, the beep interval starts at one beep per second
and once the far-end is acquired, becomes a more rapid beep from –95 to –53 dBm.
Above –53 dBm, the beep is continuous.
6 Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the Radio B/Sub antenna until it aligned and has the best
possible RSL.
RSL (RSSI) is reported on the Antenna Alignment page, to the right of the RF MAC Address
entry.
7 Lightly tighten the antenna adjustment mechanics.
8 After Radio B/Sub is aligned as best as possible, for ExtendAir eMIMO, enable alignment on the
Radio A side, enable Access List Filtering and enter the far-end RF MAC Address.
For ExpandAir models, check the Alignment RSL on the Hub for record-keeping and any minor
adjustments needed for proper coverage. The Hub antenna may need to be realigned when Subs
are added to the network. Subs will not need to be realigned unless significant changes are made to
the elevation angle of the Hub. Subs further toward the edge of coverage (range or azimuth) may
require realignment to maximize performance.
9 Repeat this procedure to align Radio A/Hub.
Alignment should be optimized at both ends, one side at a time, back and forth, until the target
RSL is achieved, as indicated on the Performance Page.
10 After the designed RSL is achieved, mechanically secure the antenna for azimuth and elevation
alignment.
Carefully monitor the RSL level while tightening the mechanics, and ensure that the antenna
remains in alignment.
11 Disable Antenna Alignment on both ends of the link once alignment is completed.
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Configuration and Management
The Exalt GUI is the primary user interface for configuring and troubleshooting the radio and radio
system. A computer or hand-held device with a conventional HTML browser and Ethernet port is
required. Microsoft Internet Explorer is the preferred browser. Firefox, Chrome and Safari are also
supported.
Prepare to Connect
Except for ExpandAir Hub radios, new radios are preconfigured as Radio B/Sub, and have the same IP
address. The initial priority is to configure one radio to Radio A and assign different IP addresses,
unique to each radio. There are two ways to change the IP address:
1Reset the radio to the critical default factory settings.
2Connect to the GUI using the default IP address (10.0.0.1), and change the IP address through the
GUI interface.
To configure a radio as Radio A, connect to the GUI and change the configuration, as discussed in this
section.
Make Connections
It is recommended that one radio at a time be configured, on a bench, before taking the radios to the
field for installation:
•For models with RF connectors, terminate the RF connectors with a 50-Ohm termination or a fixed
attenuator of at least 30dB (see Power).
Once connected to the radio using Ethernet, log in to the Exalt GUI.
Log In
Use the following steps to log in to the Exalt GUI.
1Open a browser window.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended browser. Firefox, Chrome, and Safari are also
supported. If there are issues with your browser, please report it to Exalt Customer Care. You may
be required to use a different browser to immediately overcome issues.
2Type the IP address of the radio in the address bar.
IMPORTANT! If a reboot is prompted during the radio reset, ensure that proper and constant
power is applied during the entire reboot process.
Note: To connect to the radio’s Ethernet port and use the GUI interface, the accessing
computer must match the radio’s IP address subnet. It is therefore necessary to change the
computer’s IP address to match the subnet of the radio (such as, a computer IP address of
10.0.0.10 if trying to connect to a radio set to the factory default IP address of 10.0.0.1).
Note: Do not initially connect the radios in a back-to-back configuration. If the radios are set to
their factory default settings, both radios are configured as Radio B/Sub and cannot
communicate. Both radios also have the same IP address, which causes IP address conflicts
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Figure 6 Initiating the browser connection
The following window displays after pressing the Enter key or clicking the Go button in the
browser window.
Figure 7 Browser Login screen
Login Privileges
There are two levels of login privileges:
•Administrator (admin) – assigned complete permissions to view, edit, and configure
•User (user) – assigned limited, view-only permissions with no edit or configuration rights
The default login names and passwords are as follows:
Administrator login credentials are required for configuration purposes. Type the user name and
passwords for Administrator level and click OK. The following screen displays.
Table 5 Default login information
Privilege level User name Default password
Administrator admin password
User user password
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Figure 8 Radio Information page
Quick Start
To establish a link on the bench, apply the following basic configurations to the radio terminal. Use the
steps in the Quick Start Guide included with the radio. A summary of the items that need to be
configured are:
•Radio IP address for each end.
– Each end must have a different IP address and cannot match the accessing computer’s IP
address or any address assigned if radios are part of a larger network.
– It may be required to change the IP address of the accessing computer after changing the IP
address of the radio so that the IP subnet matches.
– The radio IP address is listed on the Administration Settings Page.
One radio must be configured as Radio A (or Hub) and the other as Radio B (or Sub). Radio RF State
must be enabled. All configuration settings on the System Configuration Page must match.
If all other parameters are still configured at their factory default settings, the radios can now be
connected back-to-back to verify that the link is communicating and perform any other desired tests.
See Back-to-back Bench Testing for test information.
Most configuration parameter settings are intuitive. The following link parameters must match at both
ends for the link to communicate:
Note: Click the Save button to save changes on any page. Also on all pages until saved,
changed fields display with an orange background.
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•Encryption Key (Administration Settings Page)
•Bandwidth (System Configuration Page)
•Frequency (System Configuration Page)
•Link Security Key (Administration Settings Page)
In addition:
•Enter the Peer (RF) MAC Addresses for all Radio B/Sub radios on the Radio A/Hub Access
Control List Page or disable Access List Filtering.
•Both radios must have the Radio (RF) State parameter enabled (System Configuration Page)
•The Link Distance setting must be equal to or greater than the actual link distance (System
Configuration Page)
Navigating the GUI
The GUI provides the primary interface for all configuration and management. In the navigation pane,
click the page link to access that page. There are three sections of the main GUI window:
•Link name and status
•Navigation pane
•Main window
Figure 9 Exalt GUI window description
The link name and status panes in the upper-left indicate link state:
•Link Up: Both panes are green.
Note: Changing any of these parameters may cause a temporary loss of link.
NAVIGATION PANE
MAIN WINDOW
PAGE LINK
LINK NAME
AND STATUS
PANES
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•Link Down: The top pane and the Local radio (at left) pane are red, and Remote (right) pane is
gray.
•Pane is in the Yellow link state: RSL is lower than Alarm Threshold or PER Threshold exceeded.
•The upper pane displays the link name of the radio you are logged in to as configured on the
Administration Settings Page.
•The Local pane (left) displays the local radio name and its IP address as configured on the
Administration Settings page.
•For ExtendAir eMIMO models and Subscribers of ExpandAir networks, the Remote pane (right)
displays the MAC address of the far-end radio (when connected).
•For ExpandAir Hub radios, the Remote pane (right) displays how many Subscribers are connected
and the color of this pane follows this convention:
– Green: All subscribers selected for monitoring are connected. See Access Control List Page to
enable monitoring.
– Red: One or more monitored Subscribers are not connected.
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Radio Information Page
This page provides general information about the local radio terminal. This information is helpful for
troubleshooting and for record keeping.
Figure 10 Radio Information page – ExtendAir model (-W rest-of-world model)
For Customer Support and return material authorization (RMA) activity, the Model Number, Part
Number and Serial Number are required. Hardware ID number is required by Customer Support only
if there are issues with license key entries.
The Licensed Features field indicates the features installed based on the License Key entered on the
Administration Settings Page.
The Firmware Version field lists the currently installed version in the Active bank of the File Transfer
Page.
Note: It is strongly advised to update to the latest release of firmware, which is available for
download from www.exaltcom.com.
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Administration Settings Page
This page allows contains general parameters for the radio system.
Figure 11 Administration Settings page–ExtendAir model
The Current Value column lists entries actual settings. Desired changes are entered in the New Value
column. After all desired changes are entered, click the Update button to accept and enable changes.
Most entries on this page are self-explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters.
•The Date and Time fields are not adjustable. This display is based on NTP settings.
•Security Key must match at the endpoints of any link (Hub and all Subs for a point-to-multipoint
network).
•Reset the admin and user passwords. These passwords should not match. If the admin password
remains at the factory default setting, it provides an opportunity for random reassignment by a
network-connected user.
– The new password must be entered twice. If the passwords do not match and the Update
button clicked, the password is not changed and remains set to the previous password.
•Enter the license key provided by Exalt to access extended features. Click Update to accept the
changes and enable the new features. License keys are issued by radio serial number, so ensure
that the license key used was issued for this particular radio. Changing the license key will cause
the radio to reboot.
IMPORTANT! If a reboot is prompted during a configuration reset, ensure that proper and
constant power is applied during the entire reboot process.
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•Encryption: Not applicable when Open is selected. AES is the available authentication protocol,
which provides additional data security for the wireless link. This feature requires that both radios
have a valid AES encryption key, simply insert a matching string on both terminals and enable the
Encryption option.
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NTP and Time Zone Page
This page allows you to configure the radio to receive date and time information from a Network Time
Protocol (NTP) server.
Figure 12 NTP and Time Zone page
•Enter up to four NTP server IP addresses. The radio must have a network path to the server(s) to
obtain NTP information.
•Select the time zone of the system.
Note: These radios do not have an internal clock. It is recommended that you configure NTP
so that the Event Log and other diagnostic tools display accurate time and date information.
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SNMP Configuration Page
This page allows configuration of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support. SNMP v1,
SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 are supported. Note that when using SNMPv3, authentication is performed
using SHA1, and privacy/encryption is performed using DES56.
Figure 13 SNMP Configuration page
•Enable the SNMP types used by your network administration (if any).
•Enter all required passwords or community strings for the SNMP service(s).
•Add System Contact information and the radio information for retrieval by the SNMP
management system.
Note: SNMPv3 is the only secure SNMP protocol. SNMPv3 is recommended over SNMPv1
or SNMPv2c. When using SNMPv3, authentication is performed using SHA1; privacy and
encryption is performed using DES56.
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SNMP Trap Configuration Page
Support is available for SNMP traps when SNMP is enabled.
Figure 14 SNMP Trap Configuration page
•Configure up to four SNMP trap destination addresses.
Use any or all of available traps so that the network manager is automatically warned of alarms and
perform in-depth polling to determine status or use the GUI to examine radios in the alarm state.
Enable Spectrum Analyzer traps to notify you when a spectrum analysis scan starts and ends, and
when RF Mute is enabled for the Spectrum Analyzer.
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File Management Page
This page displays the firmware version, and allows the administrator to upload and download files to
and from the radio.
Figure 15 File Management page–ExtendAir model
The previous, current, and factory versions of firmware display, and controls to change the current
version to match either the previous or factory version are provided. Both ends of any link must match
the current version for proper operation. Always modify the far-end first, and then the near-end. For
Point-to-Multipoint, modify all subscribers before to upgrading the hub.
Several files are available for download from the radio, as shown. Follow the instructions on the File
Transfer Link page (Figure 16) to download the selected file type.
License key and radio firmware files can be uploaded. When uploading radio firmware files, the file is
automatically loaded as the new Current version, and the previous version is moved to the Previous
Version memory slot. Press Revert to previous to change the current version to the previous version.
Press Revert to factory to change from the current version to the original factory version. Follow
these steps to upload a file:
1Select the radio button for the type of file to upload (radio firmware or license key).
2Browse to the file location, and select the file.
3Click the Upload to Radio button.
For file downloads, a second page/link appears.
Note: Link outages may occur until firmware versions match.
Note: Do not change the name of any download file. Never change radio firmware file names.
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Figure 16 File Transfer link page
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System Configuration Page
This page contains several critical system parameters.
Figure 17 System Configuration page–ExtendAir eMIMO model
Most entries on this page are self-explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters.
•Disable the Radio (RF) State parameter to stop transmitting to the far-end radio.
•Set the Endpoint Identifier parameter to either Radio A/Hub or Radio B/Sub. One end of the link
must be Radio A/Hub and the other end must be Radio B/Sub. For ExpandAir, there can be up to
16 subscribers per Hub.
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•(-W models only) Set the Country Code parameter to the country where the radio is deployed.
•Select the desired frequency Band. The available bands are related to the selected country code
(-W models only).
•Select the RF Frequency to match at both ends. If desired, instead of selecting a specific
frequency, you can select AUTO to scan the selected band to identify the frequency with the least
noise or interference. Some bands also require Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). DFS is
automatically enabled for these bands and is selectable for all other bands. Radio B/Sub radios
always search for Radio A/Hub radios.
Compatibility details:
•ExpandAir Hubs can be configured as any type of terminal (Hub, Sub, or PTP terminal
endpoint A or B).
•ExtendAir eMIMO terminals can be configured as Subs (by configuring Radio B) in an
ExpandAir network.
•ExpandAir Subs can only be configured as Subs and cannot be used in PTP configuration
ExtendAir eMIMO networks.
Note: 4.9GHz band operation is restricted in most countries to Government or Public Safety
use, and is only available on -A models. Consult with local regulatory restrictions prior to
operating in this band.
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•QoS select to enable Quality of Service on the radio. QoS is a network prioritizing feature that
ensures high-priority traffic transfers during peak capacity demands. The priority hierarchy is
adhered to when capacity demand is higher than the link can provide; highest priority traffic is
allowed to transfer, while lowest priority traffic may be dropped. This parameter must match at
both ends of the link. QoS complies with 802.1p and IPv4 ToS/Diffserv.
•Select the Bandwidth parameter as determined in the design/engineering stage. This parameter
must match at both ends of the link.
•Set the Effective Antenna Gain parameter to match the installed transmission system gain (that is,
the gain of the antenna minus all losses between the radio and the antenna).
•Set the Transmit Power Limit parameter to the designed level (dBm). The professional installer
sets this value or dictates the value of this setting to the system administrator following the system
design and local regulations. In many cases, this value must be set to a proper value to comply
with legal restrictions. Improper values can result in liability to the user and/or installer.
– Do not adjust the Radio Transmit Power Limit parameter to a value higher than is legally
allowed.
•Set the Link Distance parameter to optimize radio performance for the maximum link distance.
Shorter distances provide better reaction times for error packet retransmissions, which allows
better throughput (given the same RSL level).
•For Radio A/Hub, set the Access Protocol parameter to CSMA or TDMA. Select TDMA to
provide predictable, but not best-effort, throughput and latency.
Note: With AUTO selected, the link scans and a new frequency may be selected every time
the link is re-established due to certain configuration changes or reboot.
Note: Changing the System Configuration parameters will temporarily interrupt traffic.
Adjust the far-end radio first, and then the near-end radio. Changing Bandwidth changes the
radio’s threshold. A narrower bandwidth has better threshold performance and improved
interference immunity, therefore if changing to a wider bandwidth, there is an opportunity
that the link may be lost and unrecoverable through GUI control. Check the available fade
margin to determine if the impact to threshold and increased bandwidth is acceptable to
maintain the link and the desired performance. If the link is lost due to increasing the
Bandwidth parameter, travel to the radio location(s) may be required to reset the value.
If DFS is enabled or enforced by the country configuration, the interruption will be a
minimum of one minute to accommodate Channel Availability Check (CAC).
Note: The link may be lost and unrecoverable through GUI control. If the link is lost due to
reduction of Radio Transmit Power, travel to the radio location(s) may be required to reset the
value.
Note: Do not select a range less than the actual link distance. This will cause failure and
collisions on transmission between the radios. The distance setting is not required for
Radio B/Sub implementations.
Note: Link Distance options are tied to other settings (such as TDD Frame Size). Only
settings based on the combination of other settings are available.
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When TDMA is selected, the Radio Collocation, TDD Frame Size, and Tx/Rx Throughput Ratio
options are available and must be configured.
•For Radio A/Hub, use Radio Collocation when there is more than one ExpandAir Hub or
ExtendAir eMIMO Radio A terminal at the same location operating in the same frequency band,
or if an ExpandAir Hub is collocated with an ExtendAir radio in the same frequency band.
Collocation Sync ensures that local radios transmit and receive simultaneously to eliminate local
interference from local transmitters into local receivers. The available options define the clocking
source for collocated Hubs in TDMA mode. All radios in a collocation set have the same TDD
Frame Size and same Throughput Ratio.
The following options are available when the Radio Collocation option is selected:
– No Sync Source allows the Hub or PTP link to run on its own clock. Select this option where
TDMA is desired for Subscriber capacity allocation and/or latency control and there is only
one Hub radio or PTP link and no collocation, or when collocated radios are operating with
significant frequency separation and/or physical separation where separation eliminates the
possibility of near-field interference of local transmit signals into local receive cycles.
– Use the Sync Recipient option to allow either a Hub or the Radio A end of a PTP link to
synchronize to another Hub or the Radio A end of a PTP link, other Exalt radio sync output, or
when it is the last radio in a collocation set.
– Use the Sync Recipeient+Relay option when the radio is part of a collocation set and
connected to an Exalt 4-port collocation kit, but is NOT the first or last radio in that
collocation set. The relay function carries the clock source through to the next radio in the
collocation set.
– Use the Sync Source option when the radio is the source of synchronization for another Exalt
radio sync input, including when it is the first radio in a collocation set.
•For Radio A/Hub, set the TDD Frame Size when TDMA is selected to control Hub-to-Sub
connection latency or PTP radio latency, which impacts capacity. The options are 2, 4, or 5
milliseconds. The higher the TDD Frame Size, the higher the connection capacity, but the longer
the latency. All synchronized collocated radios must have the same TDD Frame Size setting.
•For Radio A/Hub, set the Tx/Rx Throughput Ratio when TDMA is selected to control the ratio of
throughput from outbound (transmit) traffic (Hub-to-Sub or Radio A to Radio B) versus inbound
(receive) traffic (Sub-to-Hub).
A common setting is a 50/50 ratio for equivalent Outbound-to-Inbound traffic, but can be set to 65/
35 or 80/20 in either direction.
– 80/20 settings are only available with a TDD Frame Size of 5ms.
– 65/35 settings are supported with all TDD Frame Size settings.
– There are bandwidth setting restrictions for certain combinations where narrow a bandwidth
setting (such as 5MHz) is not allowed.
•RSL Threshold applies to all radio implementations, except Hubs. This field sets the level at which
an RSL Threshold Alarm (Trap) occurs (if the incoming signal level falls below this value) and the
level to clear the alarm (Trap) with the Normal setting. For Hubs, the RSL Threshold alarm points
are managed on the Access Control List Page.
•PER (Packet Error Rate) High Threshold allows you to set specific network operational
requirements. The selected value applies to the PER alarm (Trap).
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Ethernet Page
There are two sections to this page. The first is for Ethernet Administration State. In this section, the
administrator can selectively enable or disable the ETH2 and/or ETH3 ports of the radio. ETH1/PoE is
always enabled and should be used for primary radio traffic and management if only one port is
enabled.
Figure 18 Ethernet page
The lower portion of this page allows you to configure port allocations for in-band or out-of-band
management. The default setting is in-band management (management and traffic is carried over the
air and available from all enabled Ethernet connectors on either end of the link) or out-of-band
(management traffic is not carried over the air and only available from the connectors designated for
management, and traffic is independently carried on port(s) designated for traffic). ETH1 is the PoE
port and is a Gigabit Ethernet port. ETH2 and ETH3 are 100BaseT ports and do not support PoE.
Note: For out-of-band management configurations, due to the difference between Gigabit
Ethernet and 100BaseT support on the interfaces, most users will configure the ETH1/PoE
port as the traffic port and ETH2/ETH3 port(s) as management ports.
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Figure 19 ExpandAir In-band Management Configuration
The link can be configured in mixed mode, where one side of the link has in-band management and the
other side uses out-of-band management. Figure 20 shows supported band management
configurations.
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Figure 20 Band management example
The management function of each port can be assigned as:
•In-Band Management (Figure 19) – All ports can pass traffic over the link and also have access to
management of the radio. Management traffic is carried over the link. In Figure 19, all interfaces
are set to their default values of Traffic+Mgmt.
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Figure 21 ExpandAir Out-of-band Management Configuration
•Out-of-band Management – Each port can be set to either Traffic or Management. All ports set to
traffic are connected together and pass traffic over the link, and all ports set to management are
connected together, but separated from the traffic and do not go over the link. Management is not
available over the wireless link in this configuration (unless externally switched or routed to a
Traffic port).
Note: The radio requires that a minimum of one interface have access to management (by
setting to Mgmt or Traffic+Mgmt).
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Access Control List Page
This page allows you to associate either or both ends of the radio link based on the MAC address of the
far-end partner. For ExpandAir Hubs, this allows user-assigned names applied to each subscriber, and
setting of the RSL Alarm and Normal Threshold for each subscriber, similar to this functionality on the
System Configuration Page for Sub or Term A/B configurations. For Hub configurations, you can
assign each subscriber for Monitoring or No Monitoring. This determines the overall far-end alarm
status of the Hub.
Figure 22 Access Control List page–ExtendAir Hub model
If Access List Filtering is enabled, the Hub (Term-RadioA) only associates with Subscribers that
match the configured MAC addresses. The Terminal A configuration only provides one line for the
remote RF MAC Address entry for Terminal B. The threshold settings for Radio A are on the System
Configuration Page.
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Figure 23 Access Control List–ExpandAir Sub model
Note: For Subs (Term-RadioB), the Access List Filtering enable/disable option is not
available; it is recommended that you enter the far-end RF MAC address in this field.
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VLAN Configuration Page
VLAN is disabled as the default setting for Exalt radios. Exalt radios still pass VLAN and non-VLAN
traffic across the link, but do not examine the VLAN traffic or act upon it. When VLAN is disabled,
management access to the radio is untagged. Enable VLAN using the Exalt GUI for expanded VLAN
support.
Figure 24 VLAN Configuration page
There are two primary VLAN settings: Management-Only and VLAN Ingress Filtering.
•Management-Only VLAN support for access to the radio’s management interface on a
designated VLAN ID. All other traffic is transparent. For this configuration, select Enable
(MGMT ONLY) and enter the desired VLAN ID to manage the VLAN Membership table (on the
row labeled Mgmt). Click Update to save changes. When enabled, untagged management access is
lost to the radio and management is only available on the management VLAN ID (VID), and only
on ports that are designated for management on the Ethernet Page. All other entries in the VLAN
Note: All VLAN tagging is in reference to 802.1q VLAN ID and only the outer tag.
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Membership table are ignored. The values in the Port Ingress/Egress Configuration table remain
configurable.
•VLAN Ingress Filtering: Enabling VLAN allows the administrator to create lists of VLANs that
are allowed to pass on each interface and a VLAN ID for management access to the radio. Up to
32 VLAN IDs can be listed for ETH1, and an additional 32 VLAN IDs are allowed for
ETH2/ETH3 combination. Separate VLAN IDs using commas (for example, 100,250,1045,10);
you can also use ranges (for example, 1-5,8,250).
If either interface entry table is left blank, then the default VLAN set in this table can ingress the
interface. If either list is populated with one or more IDs, the default VLAN entry is ignored.
The VLAN ID used for management does not need to be entered into the Membership entry for
ETH1 or ETH2/3.
Radio VLAN capabilities are extended to include tagged and untagged packet handling, along
with Retag (Swap) capabilities.
•Untagged Packet Handling on Ingress: When VLAN is enabled for ETH1 and ETH2/3
independently, the administrator can choose how to handle untagged packets that arrive at the
radio input that are to be transmitted to the far-end (Ingress packets). These packets can be passed
(Allow Untagged), dropped (Drop Untagged), or tagged (Tag Untagged). If tagged, enter the
desired tag value at the right of the selection. This can be a different value for ETH1 as compared
to ETH2/3, and also does not have to match the default. This tag does not impact the management
VLAN ID (if there is one). If management VLAN is untagged, it is forced to set the Ingress and
Egress options to Allow Untagged.
•Egress Packet Handling: This is for packets coming from the far-end and exiting the radio
(Egress packets). You can allow untagged packets to exit the radio or drop untagged packets; tag
untagged packets with the specified tag or untag all tagged packets. Ensure that you carefully
coordinate this setting with the Ingress setting on the opposite end. For example, if you opt to drop
untagged traffic on Ingress for the far-end radio, it does not matter if you select to drop, pass, or
tag untagged packets; there will be no untagged packets. If you want to drop untagged packets, do
this at the Ingress so that they do not take up link capacity only to be dropped on the other end. If a
management VLAN ID is defined, it is not untagged when Tag Untagged is selected.
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•Retag Tagged packets on Egress: This ensures that all tagged packets arriving from the far-end
are unified in a new tag with a specified value.
– If a management VLAN ID is defined, it is not retagged.
– If management VLAN is untagged and configured for in-band management, you must select
Allow Untagged for both Ingress and Egress.
– Any VLAN tagged user traffic is dropped if that VLAN ID is not included in the VLAN
Membership configuration for the Egress port.
•802.1Q Retag Ingress Options: Enter the VLAN ID to replace on ingress, and provide input to
the new VLAN ID.
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Antenna Alignment Settings Page
This page aids with antenna alignment.
Figure 25 Antenna Alignment Settings page–ExtendAir model
Input the RF MAC address of the peer radio, which can be found on the Radio Information Page. This
is mandatory for Radio B/Sub and optional for Radio A/Hub. Click Alignment Start to initiate
alignment. Audio beeps indicate the received signal level. The RSSI displays when signal level is
present. Click Alignment Stop when you are satisfied with antenna alignment.
The beep period is approximately once every 3 seconds when the radio link is not acquired. Once the
link is acquired, the period shortens to 1 beep per second. The beep period gets shorter until it is nearly
constant as RSL increases. The precise RSL is available within the GUI shown on this page and on the
Performance Page.
Disable antenna alignment at both ends of the link once alignment is complete. Traffic can pass across
the link while alignment is enabled (if the link is acquired), allowing you to manage the far-end radio
from the near-end. However, when the alignment feature is enabled radio throughput is significantly
diminished.
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Radio Default Page
Click the radio default button to reset the radio configuration parameters to the factory default settings.
Figure 26 Radio Default page
Note: This brings the link down.
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Performance Page
This page provides statistical information about the performance of the system in relation to the
integrity of the user data and the RF link. This page is convenient for reviewing radio configuration
and general performance.
Figure 27 Performance page–ExtendAir Term-RadioB/Sub model
•The Radio (RF) State field indicates the current setting for Radio (RF) state, as set on the System
Configuration screen.
•The Endpoint Identifier field indicates which mode the radio is in: Radio A/Hub or Radio B/Sub.
•The Radio Freq field is the frequency setting made on the System Configuration page or the
present tuned center frequency if in AUTO mode or if the radio is a Radio B/Sub.
•The Transmit Power field lists the current transmit output.
•The Link Quality field is an index, where 94 is the best link quality and the first number represents
the measured value of this index. A low number may indicate issues with high noise, low RSL, or
other issues causing poor or errored reception.
•The Noise Level field displays the noise interference (dBm) detected in the link at the current
frequency and bandwidth setting.
•The Far End Radio MAC entry lists the RF MAC address of far-end radio connected to this radio
when the link is connected.
•The Received Signal Level (RSL) field indicates the present received level in dBm. This is helpful
to compare to the installed value to see if signal level is changing from original implementation.
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Radio Collocation Fields
Figure 28 Radio Collocation pane–RadioB/Sub
For a RadioB/Sub, the settings information related to the access protocol settings display (Figure 28).
Figure 29 Radio Collocation pane–RadioA/Hub
For a RadioA/Hub (Figure 29), the access protocol settings display, along with the collocation status,
as applicable.
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Ethernet Negotiation State Page
This page displays the current connectivity and negotiation state for the three Ethernet ports. This is
helpful for troubleshooting (such as detection of a bad connector/crimp or cable).
Figure 30 Ethernet Negotiation State page
Ensure that ETH1 negotiates at 1000BaseT/Full Duplex; ETH 2 and ETH 3 if in use, negotiate at
100BaseT/Full Duplex.
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Subscriber Page–Hub models only
For ExpandAir radios configured as Hub, this page lists Subscriber information and allows you to add
Subscribers (16 maximum).
Figure 31 Subscribers page–ExpandAir Hub models only
As new subscribers associate with the Hub, their RF MAC addresses display on this page. This is only
if Subscribers have the proper Link Security setting and other System parameters match as required to
allow association. Click the Add button to apply a human-readable name to the Subscriber to better
track Subs in your network. Up to 16 Subs can associate with a Hub.
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Metrics – Link Statistics and Radio Interface Statistics Page
The Metrics page lists link and radio interface statistics.
Figure 32 Metrics page–ExtendAir RadioA/Hub model
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The link statistics listed are:
•Rx packets: The number of data packets received into the interface mentioned in the column
•Rx packets errors: The number of data packet errors into the interface mentioned in the column
•Rx packets dropped: The number of data packets dropped into the interface mentioned in the
column
•Rx bytes: The number of data bytes received into the interface mentioned in the column
•Tx packets: The number of data packets transmitted out of the interface mentioned in the column
•Tx packets errors: The number of transmit data packet errors out of the interface mentioned in the
column
•Tx packets dropped: The number of transmit data packets dropped out of the interface mentioned
in the column
•Tx bytes: The number of data bytes transmitted out of the interface mentioned in the column
The radio interface statistics are radio packets, not equivalent to Ethernet packets, as follows:
•Header Collisions Detected (total over the last 60 seconds)
•Packet Collisions Detected (total over the last 60 seconds)
•Keep Alive Sent/Received
The radio interface counters count radio packets, not equivalent to Ethernet packets, as follows:
•Packets sent on radio interface (out of radio)
•Packets received on radio interface (into the radio)
•Retry count of packets sent on the radio interface
•Error count of packets sent on the radio interface
•Retry Rate
•Packet Error Rate
Modulation/Rate counters indicate the modulation level, counting packets based on the modulation
and MIMO state (1x1 or 2x2). 2x2 MIMO results in higher capacity than 1x1 MIMO and higher
modulation (for example, 64QAM versus BPSK) results in higher capacity. An unfaded, unobstructed
link operating with sufficient signal-to-noise ratio runs at 64QAM 2x2 MIMO, which is the highest
capacity. View the counters for each state to evaluate the health of the link and determine the settings
where most of the traffic is passing.
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•(ExpandAir Hub) Subscriber counters in both counter tables can be viewed, one at a time, by
selecting them from this drop-down menu in the lower portion of the Radio Interface Counters
section.
The Clear Counters button restarts the bottom two tables at zero. It does not clear the statistics tables.
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DFS Page
DFS status displays on this page. DFS is automatically enabled for any band where required based on
regulation. For bands where DFS is not required, it can still be selected. For DFS to operate properly,
set the antenna gain figure to match the installed transmission system gain (that is, the gain of the
antenna minus all losses between the radio and the antenna).
Figure 33 DFS page–ExpandAir model
When DFS is enabled, the radio temporarily stops transmitting for at least 60 seconds to ensure that no
radar interference is present. This is called Channel Availability Check (CAC). Once CAC passes, the
radio resumes normal operation.
If at any time during CAC or regular operation a qualifying radar signature is detected, the radio shuts
down communications on that channel for a minimum of 30 minutes. The radio then moves to an
available channel, and the restores the link after the CAC period (that is, 60 seconds if no radar
signature is detected on the channel). This is the Non-Occupancy Period (NOP). Transmission only
resumes after the NOP completes and then only after a successful CAC.
As shown below, ExpandAir models configured as Hubs display all frequencies not allowed due to
DFS, and list them in accordance to the different subscribers based on their RF MAC addresses, and by
the time remaining until that frequency can be tried again. PTP radios (eMIMO) display only one list
of frequencies from either end. This difference is because the frequencies found may be blocked by
specific subscribers.
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Event Log Page
The event log tracks configuration changes and alarm state changes up to the last 1000 entries. You
can download the log as a .csv file from the File Management Page.
Figure 34 Event Log page
Apply filters to ascertain alarm severity levels. If an NTP server is configured, the date and timestamp
that display in the Event Log is retrieved from the NTP server. If NTP is not configured, the radio
tracks elapsed time.
Enable NTP for accurate troubleshooting using the Event Log (see NTP and Time Zone
Page).
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Spectrum Analyzer Page
The spectrum analyzer feature provides a useful pre-planning and troubleshooting tool. Perform a
spectrum analysis after deployment and just before commissioning to maintain a record of the
spectrum at the time of deployment.
Figure 35 Spectrum Analyzer page
Perform a spectrum analysis to evaluate interfering signals coming into the antenna interface from the
end of the link that is being analyzed. The spectrum analyzer uses tune-and-dwell across the active
band that is active, using a 20MHz tuning channel. The active band is determined by the current
frequency band setting selected on the System Configuration Page, or can be determined on the
Performance Page. The selected band and the current frequency also display on this page.
You can set the spectrum analyzer for either Average or Peak detection:
•Average measures the average power spectral density (dBm/subcarrier or dBm/RBW).
Note: The radio link is out of service during scans. Click the Cancel button to stop the
spectrum analysis at any time. The link restores shortly after the analysis stops.
Note: The frequency does not display properly when the radio is set to AUTO frequency.
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•Peak measures the peak power during the scan duration of each channel. The sampling rate is
~140Hz.
Before you change the detection mode, click the Clear RSL button so that results from previous scans
using an alternate detection scheme are not combined with the newly selected detection scheme.
•Scan Time is the total amount of time for the scan. This measurement quickly tunes, dwells and
measures across the band. In most cases, a scan results in multiple visits to each frequency. It is
recommended to scan for as long as possible so that all interference sources that may be
intermittent and/or moving in frequency are caught by the analysis. The actual scan time can
exceed the selected scan time by as much as 2 minutes. This is to meet minimum dwell time and
computational requirements.
As the scan moves from step to step, the last-step graph displays. Historical scans are saved until you
select Clear RSL is selected or power is lost or any reboot. The Scan Duration indicates the current
amount of time the present scan has taken or the total time of the last scan that completed.
The display shows red, green, or gray markings to show High, Current (Last), or Low readings,
respectively. These values are based on the measurements of all scans performed since the last Clear
RSL or reboot/power cycle.
If only one scan has run, all markings are usually green as they are the last and most current
measurement. On successive scans, green indicates the latest scan, and red and gray indicate high and
low values of all completed scans. If the values have not changed, the colors may lie on top of each
other. The noise floor line indicates the noise level measured at the current frequency channel (shown
in the Operational Frequency field). You can opt to do a single-sweep scan if there is not enough time
to perform a multi-sweep scan. Results are less accurate if there are any intermittent interference
sources.
Figure 36 shows an example scan result.
Note: If you after select a 4-hour scan time, a false warning displays that the link will not
come back up. Ignore this warning.
Also, if you visit another page while a scan is running, when you return the values shown are
at the default and not at your last-specified setting.
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Figure 36 Spectrum Analyzer example
The Classified Strongest Interference Source(s) table at the bottom is helpful to identify the total
power measured every 20MHz steps across the band and further evaluate interference potential and
compare to the link RSL. If the type of signal can be identified, this is also provided. Common
classifications are:
•CW (continuous wave)
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•WiFi (pulsed emission)
•FHSS (frequency hopping spread spectrum).
Pointers are available when you roll your cursor over the chart. The values at the cursor position list on
the chart. This allows more precise measurement than comparing the X and Y axis.
For Hubs, if the radio is linked to any Subs, the far-end transmitters of those Subs is turned OFF during
the scan; however, when initiating a scan on the Sub radio or on terminals configured as Radio B in an
ExpandAir network, the far-end transmitter of the Hub is ON during scans. If you want to turn off the
Hub transmitter, disable RF on the System Configuration Page for the Hub during the scan. Ensure that
you enable RF after the scan completes to restore communication.
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Reboot Page
Click the Reboot button on this page to start a radio reboot. The function may never be required, but
can be used in emergencies. All configurations that require a reboot automatically reboot on
administrator confirmation.
Figure 37 Reboot page–ExpandAir model
IMPORTANT! Ensure that proper and constant power is applied during the entire reboot
process.
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Shutdown Page
Click the Shutdown button on this page to start a radio power down. It is important that you press the
Shutdown button before removing power from the radio. This preserves current radio memory against
any issues during power cycling. When the button is pressed, the ‘wait for 30 seconds before removing
power’ message displays.
Figure 38 Shutdown page–ExpandAir model
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Manual Page
The manual (this document or the version that matches the installed firmware) is available within the
GUI. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.5 or higher is required (go to www.adobe.com to download Acrobat
Reader). Click the Manual link to display the manual within the browser window. Once the manual
displays, click the save button on the PDF toolbar to download the manual locally.
Manual page
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Specifications–ExtendAir Models
This section presents specifications for the ExtendAir series of Digital Microwave Radios.
Physical Specifications
Integrated Antenna Models
Connectorized Antenna Mode (rc models)
Physical Configuration Outdoor unit (ODU)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
r5661S-17 models only:
12" x 12" x 4.5" / 30cm x 30cm x 12cm
7.5" x 7.5" x 3.0" / 19cm x 19cm x 13cm
Weight
r5661S-17 models only:
7 lbs / 3.18 kg
3 lbs / 1.4 kg
Operating Temperature –40 to +149°F / –40 to +65°C
Altitude 15,000' / 4.6 km
Humidity 100% condensing
Environmental IP-67
Physical Configuration Outdoor unit (ODU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 9.3" x 9.3" x 5.25" / 24cm x 24cm x 13cm
Weight 6 lbs / 2.72 kg
Operating Temperature –40 to +149°F / –40 to +65°C;
Altitude 15,000' / 4.6 km
Humidity 100% condensing
Environmental IP-67
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Common System Specifications
Power Control Step Size 1.0dB
Maximum RSL 0dBm no damage
BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM: –25dBm error-free
64QAM: –30dBm error-free
Receiver Threshold (BER=10-6)
Maximum 2x2 MIMO Aggregate
Over-the-Air Capacity (at max coding
rate, Mbps Max system Layer 1/Max
Ethernet Layer 2)a
a. Bi-directional Ethernet throughput with 1518 byte packets including overhead @ 1.6 km distance. Actual
user throughput will vary depending on modulation, channel bandwidth, packet size and distance.
Maximum Range 120 km
Link Latency <3 ms typical
Link Security 96-bit Security Code, over-the-air 128-bit AES
encryption
dBm BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz –96 –93 –88 –80
10MHz –93 –90 –85 –77
20MHz –90 –87 –82 –74
40MHz –87 –84 –79 –71
Mbps BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz 4/3 10/8 20/16 33/26
10MHz 7/5 20/16 39/31 65/52
20MHz 13/10 39/31 78/62 130/104
40MHz 27/22 81/65 162/130 270/216
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System Specifications, 4.9GHz Band
Frequency Band 4940–4990MHz
Output Power (at full power) all channels +21.5dBm
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, and 20MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsa
a. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz
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System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band
Frequency Band 5250–5350MHz
Output Power with STBCa (at full power)
5MHz:
10MHz
20MHz
40MHz
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+23.5dBm
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band
Frequency Band 5470–5725MHz
Output Power with STBCa (at full power)
5MHz:
10MHz
20MHz
40MHz
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+23.5dBm
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band
Frequency Band 5725–5875MHz
Output Power (at full power) all channels +28dBm STBCa
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
Output Power (at minimum power) –4dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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Interfaces
RF
Ethernet
Sync-In Sync-Out
Power — DC Power Injector (sold separately)
Connector N-type female (2, rc-model only)
Impedance 50 Ohms
Antenna 23dBi gain (r-model only)
Connectors 3x RJ48C/RJ-45, female
Interface Speed
r5661S-17 models only:
1x 10/100/1000/BaseT with PoE
2x 10/100BaseT
1x 10/100/1000BaseT PoE
Duplex Auto-negotiate to Half or Full
Compliance 802.3
Connector RJ-45, female
Input Voltage 48VDC (802.3af compliant, 802.3at compatible)
Consumption <13 W
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Specifications–ExpandAir Models
This section presents specifications for the ExpandAir series of Digital Microwave Radios.
Physical Specifications
Integrated Antenna Models
Common System Specifications
Physical Configuration Outdoor unit (ODU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) Int 23 dBi Ant: 12" x 12" x 4.5" / 30cm x 30cm x 12cm
Int 9/17 dBi (hub) or 17dBi (sub) Ant: 9.5" x 9.5" x 5.5" /
24 x 24 x 14 cm
Connectorized: 9.3" x 9.3" x 5.25" / 24 x 24 x 13 cm
Weight Int 23 dBi Ant: 6 lbs / 2.8 kg
Int 9/17 dBi (hub) or 17dBi (sub) Ant: 6.5 lbs / 3.0 kg
Connectorized: 5 lbs / 2.3 kg
Operating Temperature –40 to +149°F /–40 to +65°C
Altitude 15,000'/4.6 km
Humidity 100% condensing
Environmental IP-67
Power Control Step Size 0 dBm (1.0dB)
Maximum RSL 0dBm no damage
BPSK: –25dBm error-free
64QAM: –30dBm error-free
Receiver Threshold (BER=10-6)
Maximum 2x2 MIMO Aggregate
Over-the-Air Capacity (at max coding
rate, Mbps Max system Layer 1/Max
Ethernet Layer 2)a
Maximum Range 120 km
Link Latency <5 ms typical
Link Security 96-bit Security Code, over-the-air 128-bit AES
encryption
dBm BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz –96 –93 –88 –80
10MHz –93 –90 –85 –77
20MHz –90 –87 –82 –74
40MHz –87 –84 –79 –71
Mbps BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz 4/3 10/8 20/16 33/26
10MHz 7/5 20/16 39/31 65/52
20MHz 13/10 39/31 78/62 130/104
40MHz 27/22 81/65 162/130 270/216
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a. Bi-directional Ethernet throughput with 1518 byte packets including overhead @ 1.6 km distance. Actual
user throughput will vary depending on modulation, channel bandwidth, packet size and distance.
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System Specifications, 4.9GHz Band
Frequency Band 4940–4990MHz
Output Power with STBCa (at full power)
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
+21.5dBm
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm (1.0dB)
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, and 20MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz
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System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band
Frequency Band 5250–5350MHz
Output Power with STBCa (at full power)
5MHz:
10MHz
20MHz
40MHz
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+23.5dBm
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm (1.0dB)
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band
Frequency Band 5470–5725MHz
Output Power with STBCa (at full power)
5MHz:
10MHz
20MHz
40MHz
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+21.5dBm
+23.5dBm
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm (1.0dB)
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band
Frequency Band 5725–5875MHz
Output Power (at full power) all channels +28dBm STBCa
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
Output Power (at minimum power) –4dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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Interfaces
RF
Ethernet
Sync-In Sync-Out
Power — DC Power Injector (sold separately)
Connector N-type female (2, rc-model only)
Impedance 50 Ohms
Antenna 23dBi gain, 10 degrees beamwidth
17dBi gain, 20 degrees beamwidth
9dBi gain, 60 degrees beamwidth
Connectors 3x RJ48C/RJ-45, female
Interface Speed 1x 10/100/1000/BaseT with PoE
2x 10/100BaseT
Duplex Auto-negotiate to Half or Full
Compliance 802.3
Connector RJ-45, female
Input Voltage 48VDC (802.3af compliant, 802.3at compatible)
Consumption <13 W
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Interface Connections
This section provides the pin number assignment and wiring information for the connectors on the
ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios. All connectors are shown as viewed from the radio
rear panel, oriented with the PoE connector at the lower left corner.
Sync Connector
The connector is used for connection to send or receive sync signals to a collocated radio, or to an
ExaltSync Collocation Kit, for multiple radio sync. Figure 39 illustrates the pin orientation and
functionality for this connector.
Figure 39 Sync In/Sync Out connector
Two Radio Internal Sync Out/In
If using the Internal Sync Out/In function between two radios only, connect Pin 8 from the Sync Out
radio to Pin 6 of the Sync In radio and use a straight connection for Pin 2. Connect no other pins. To
ease the need to keep track of which end of the cable is for In and Out, consider cross-connecting Pins
6 and 8, with a straight connection for Pin 2. Connect no other pins.
Sync Distribution Accessory
If using a sync distribution accessory (sold separately), connect CAT5e cabling straight from the radio
Sync connector(s) to the accessory.
Pin Function
1(future use)
2Ground
3(future use)
4(future use)
5(future use)
6 Sync input signal
7 Unused
8 Sync output signal
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Power/ETH1 Connector
This connector is the primary connector on the radio, and must be connected to provide power to the
radio, and primary Ethernet communications for traffic and Ethernet. Figure 40 illustrates the pin
orientation and functionality for this connector. This connection supports 10/100/1000BaseT.
The Ethernet cable between the PoE injector must be wired as a straight connection. The wiring
follows typical wiring for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and is 802.3af compliant and 802.3at
compatible.
Figure 40 Power/ETH1 connector
Pin
1 Paired with Pin 2 (with 48VDC)
2 Paired with Pin 1 (with 48VDC)
3 Paired with Pin 6 (with 48VDC)
4 Paired with Pin 5 (with 48VDC)
5 Paired with Pin 4 (with 48VDC)
6 Paired with Pin 3 (with 48VDC)
7 Paired with Pin 8 (with 48VDC)
8 Paired with Pin 7 (with 48VDC)
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Antennas
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series digital microwave radios are intended for use in the
USA. In some countries, antennas exceeding a certain level of gain may be unlawful. Refer to RF
Output Power Setting for details on regulatory limits.
ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios with integrated antennas have software selectable
midband gain of 9, 17, or 23 dBi with a beamwidth of 3dB at 60, 20, and 10 degrees, respectively.
Table 6 lists dual-polarity antennas for the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios.
Table 6 Dual-polarity Antennas
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Band Support, GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
MTI MA-WC56-DP9 Panel 0.5 ft 9 XXXX
Mars MA-WE56-DP12 Panel 0.5 ft 12 X X X
Mars MA-WD56-DP13 Panel 0.5 ft 13 X X X
MTI MT-463012/NVH Panel 1.5 ft 14 XXXX
Mars MA-WE56-DP15 Panel 1 ft 14.5 X X X
KBT KBT65VH15-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 15 X X X
MTI MT-463013/NVH Panel 1.5 ft 15.5 XXXX
Mars MA-WD55-DS16 Panel 1 ft 16 XXXX
Mars MA-WD56-DP16 Panel 1 ft 16 XXXX
Mars MA-WD56-DSV16 Panel 1 ft 16 XXXX
Mars MA-WD62-DS16 Panel 1 ft 16 X
Mars MA-WD62-DP16 Panel 1 ft 16 X
MTI MT-484052/NVH Panel 0.5 ft 16 XXXX
KBT KBT65DP17-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 17 X X X
Mars MA-WC55-DS17 Panel 1 ft 17 XXXX
Mars MA-WC62-DP17 Panel 1 ft 17 X
KBT TDJ-5158BKR×2 Panel 1 ft 18 X X X
Mars MA-WC56-DP17 Panel 1 ft 18 XXXX
MTI MT-485005/VHN Panel 0.5 ft 18 X X X
Mars MA-WA56-DP19 Panel 0.5 ft 19 XXXX
MTI MA-WA56-DP19 Panel 0.5 ft 19 XXXX
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MTI MT-485053/NVH Panel 0.5 ft 19.5 X X X
MTI MA-WA56-DP20 Panel 1 ft 21 XXXX
MTI MT-465017/NVH Panel 1 ft 22.5 XXXX
MTI MT-485025/ND Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
MTI MA-WA56-DP25N Panel 1 ft 23.5 XXXX
RadioWaves FPD1-5-24 Panel 1 ft 23.8 X X X
ARC Wireless PD5823B88 Panel 1 ft 24 XXXX
Mars MA-WA56-DP25N Panel 1 ft 24 XXXX
Mars MA-WA62-DP24 Panel 1 ft 24 X
Wireless Beehive 5.8DP-26 Solid Parabolic 1.5 ft 26 X X (X)
General Dynamics HQFD2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.1 X X X
General Dynamics QFD2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.4 X X X
KBT TDJ-4958P6AC×2 Panel 2 ft 28.5 XXXX
L-Com HG5158DP-29D Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.5 X X X
MTI MA-QA56-DP28NB Panel 2 ft 28.5 XXXX
RadioWaves HPD2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.6 X X X
CommScope HPX2F-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X
Laird HDDA5W-29-DP Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 XXXX
Mars MA-WA62-DP30 Panel 2 ft 29 X X
RadioWaves SPD2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X
Wireless Beehive 5.8DP-29 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X (X)
CommScope PX2F-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29.4 X X X
ARC Wireless DA5830SD1 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 30 XXXX
Wireless Beehive 5.8DP-31 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31 X X (X)
General Dynamics QFD2.5-52 Solid Parabolic 2.5 ft 31.1 X X X
RadioWaves HPD3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31.1 X X X
Table 6 Dual-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Band Support, GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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General Dynamics HQFD2.5-52 Solid Parabolic 2.5 ft 31.2 X X X
Laird HDDA5W-32-DP Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32 XXXX
L-Com HG5158DP-32D Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32 X X X
RadioWaves SPD3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32.5 X X X
CommScope PX3F-52 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 33.4 X X X
General Dynamics QFD4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.1 X X X
CommScope HPX4F-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.5 X X X
General Dynamics HQFD4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.8 X X X
RadioWaves HPD4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.8 X X X
CommScope PX4F-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RadioWaves SPD4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
General Dynamics QFD6-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.4 X X X
CommScope PX6F-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.6 X X X
General Dynamics HQFD6-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.8 X X X
CommScope PARX6-59 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X
RadioWaves HPD6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
RadioWaves SPD6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
Mars MA-WA56-DP20 Panel 1 ft 22.5, 20.5 XXXX
MTI MT-485049/NVH Panel 1 ft 23V/23H XXXX
MTI MT-466010/NVH Panel 2 ft 27.5, 28, 27 XXXX
PC Tel MPRD2449 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 27.5, 28.1, 29.4 XXXX
MTI MT-486013/NVH Panel 2 ft 28, 29 XXXX
L-Com HG4958DP-30D Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28, 30 XXXX
Mars MA-WA56-DP28N Panel 2 ft 28.5, 29 XXXX
PC Tel MPRD3649 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 29.8, 31, 32 XXXX
L-Com HG4958DP-34D Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31, 34 XXXX
Table 6 Dual-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Band Support, GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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Table 7 lists single-polarity antennas for the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios.
Table 7 Single-polarity Antennas
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Bandwidth GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
MTI MT-462008/N/A Panel 0.5 ft 9.5 X X X X
MTI MA-W55-10NH Panel 1 ft 10 X X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BFA90-Y Panel 0.5 ft 11 X X X
KBT KBT120VP12-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 12 X X X
KBT KBT65VP15-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 15 X X X
KBT KBT120VP15-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 15 X X X
MTI MT-484034/NV/I Panel 1.5 ft 15 X X X X
KBT KBT90VP16-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 16 X X X
KBT KBT65VP17-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 17 X X X
KBT KBT90VP17-5158RT0 Panel 2 ft 17 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKC Panel 1 ft 18 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKR-C Panel 1 ft 20 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKR Panel 1 ft 20 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKB Panel 1 ft 20 X X X
General Dynamics EPD1-52 Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKT-C Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158EB23 Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158SPL4 Panel 1 ft 23.5 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158P4 Panel 1 ft 24 X X X
Laird PA58-24 Panel 1 ft 24 X X (X)
Laird R2T58-24 Panel 1 ft 24 X X X X
RadioWaves FP1-5-24 Panel 1 ft 24.2 X X X
Laird GD5W-25P Grid Parabolic 2 ft 25 X X X X
Laird GD53-25 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 25 X
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Laird GD57-25 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 25 X
Laird HDGD58-26 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 26 X
Laird GD58-26 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 26 X
KBT TDJ-5158SPL6 Panel 2 ft 26.5 X X X
Commscope 28T-5801-1 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 27 X
CommScope UBP600-4-1 Panel 2 ft 27.5 X X X X
PC Tel MPRC2449 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 27.7 X X X X
General Dynamics EPD2-52 Panel 2 ft 28 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158P6 Panel 2 ft 28 X X X
Laird GD53-28 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28 X
Laird GD57-28 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28 X
Laird GD5W-28P Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28 X X X X
RadioWaves FP2-5-28 Panel 2 ft 28 X X X
CommScope UBG600-4-1 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28.5 X X X
General Dynamics HQF2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.5 X X X
General Dynamics QF2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.5 X X X
Laird GD58-29 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 29 X X (X)
Laird HDGD58-29 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 29 (X)
Laird HDDA5W-29-SP Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X X
RadioWaves SP2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X
CommScope P2F-57W Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29.3 X
CommScope P2F-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29.4 X X X
General Dynamics QF2.5-52 Solid Parabolic 2.5 ft 31.1 X X X
RadioWaves G3-5.2 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 31.1 X X X
RadioWaves HP2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 31.4 X X X
Table 7 Single-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Bandwidth GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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RFS Cablewave SPF3-52CN1S Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31.4 X X X
Laird HDDA5W-32 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32 X X X X
RadioWaves HP3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32.5 X X X
RadioWaves SP3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32.5 X X X
CommScope P3F-52 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 33.5 X X X
RFS Cablewave SDF4-52BN1S1 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 33.9 X X X
General Dynamics SSP4-2357A Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.4 X
RFS Cablewave SPF4-52CN1S1R Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.4 X X X
General Dynamics HQF4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.7 X X X
General Dynamics QF4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.8 X X X
CommScope P4F-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RadioWaves SP4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RadioWaves HP4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RFS Cablewave DA4-W57BC1S1 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 35.5 X
RadioWaves SP6-57 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 35.8 X
CommScope P6F-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.6 X X X
General Dynamics QF6-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.8 X X X
RadioWaves HP6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
RadioWaves SP6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
PC Tel MPRC3649 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 30.4, 31.2, 32 X X X X
Table 7 Single-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Bandwidth GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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Troubleshooting
This section provides information regarding troubleshooting of common issues and alarms on these
radios. Exalt Digital Microwave Radio systems are designed by Exalt’s expert engineers with
extensive experience through multiple generations of microwave radio design. These new-generation
systems contain extensive diagnostic tools, alarm indications, and troubleshooting aids. And, as
compared to other systems in their class, are easier to install, maintain, and troubleshoot. The GUI
provides information to aid in troubleshooting.
Contact Exalt Customer Care for further assistance with issues with your Exalt radio and with
suggestions on how the radio and documentation can be improved.
General Practices
Troubleshooting a microwave radio link can be a complex task. Approach troubleshooting as a process
of elimination, and first determine which portions of the system are operating properly.
In a vast majority of cases, failures or poor performance of microwave links is attributed to something
other than the microwave radio hardware. In this respect, the back-to-back bench test (see Back-to-
back Bench Testing) is very important to determine if radio hardware is operating properly and
eliminate many variables in the troubleshooting process.
If a back-to-back bench test fails, then the radio hardware is either broken or the radios are improperly
configured. Upgrade the radio to the most current release of firmware, and/or reset the radio to its
critical factory settings, following the quick start guide instructions and those in Configuration and
Management, helps to confirm if configuration issues cause failure. The most common issues with
microwave radio links are:
•An improperly terminated RF cable
•Multipath propagation
•RF interference
•Path obstruction
•Misaligned antenna
•Faulty antenna
•Improper grounding
•Insufficient link margin in the design/implementation
•Moisture in the transmission system (antenna feed and/or RF cable)
If the radio link has been operating without issues and is exhibiting new poor performance behavior or
becomes completely inoperative, the troubleshooting process should pay close attention to any
conditions that may have changed between the time when the system was working without issue and
the time when the issues started.
Also, it can be helpful to compare some performance parameters of the system before and after the
presence of issues. Often the source of the issues can be determined by thoughtful consideration of
changes, such as:
•Changes in weather, including high winds
•Changes made to the radio equipment, transmission system, or connected equipment
•New radio systems or electronic equipment the nearby radio or transmission system
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•New construction nearby either end of the link, or along the path
•Tree growth, flooded fields, or changes in rivers/lakes along the path
Verify that configurations are set as follows:
•RF matches at each end of the link
•Bandwidth matches at each end of the link
•Link distance matches at each end of the link
•TDD Frame Length matches at each end of the link
•Endpoint Identifier is different at each end of the link (one end Radio A/Hub, one end Radio B/
Sub)
•Ethernet interfaces are enabled, as desired
•Link security key matches at each end of the link
Typical Indications of Issues
In many cases, microwave radio users do not notice changes or degradation to the radio system until
the radio system fails completely or becomes highly errored or significantly intermittent. However,
regular management of the radio system can help indicate changes in performance that have not yet
impacted user performance, but may impact performance at a later date if left unchecked or
unaddressed. The administrator can use this as an opportunity to be proactive and monitor the radio
link performance regularly, watching for unexplained or unexpected changes in performance and
trends in performance changes.
Most importantly, monitoring radio system RSL over time indicates the performance of the radio
system. Address any long-term drop in RSL and erratic or unsteady RSL. Some RSL changes are
expected and weather patterns and the related multipath can cause dramatic RSL changes resulting in
system outage. However, that outage should not occur at a significantly greater rate than the designed
long-term performance. Consult the path design engineer for more information about link reliability
expectations and anticipated RSL deviation.
In addition, regular inspection of the transmission system (RF cables and antennas) and paying close
attention to changes along the path, such as construction or tree height, or new microwave radio
installations nearby, can be extremely helpful and proactive.
When link performance is very poor, alarms on the radio front panel and within the radio’s
management system indicates particular failures. Consult this manual for more information on the
specific alarms and diagnostics, or contact Exalt Customer Care for assistance.
Exalt Customer Care is primarily motivated to determine if the radio hardware is faulty and require
return for repair, and to help execute an effective and efficient repair and return process for radio
terminals believed to be faulty. However, Exalt Customer Care provides advice regarding the total
radio system and RF path engineering and environment, and advises on troubleshooting.
End users should first contact the installer and/or designer of the system. In many cases, an in-depth
understanding of RF design is required, and on-site analysis and special test equipment, may be
necessary. Compared to phone support from Exalt Customer Care, troubleshooting is much more
expeditious if the professional installer and/or link designer examines the system and reviews the
management information in the GUI. In turn, if the professional installer and/or link designer contacts
Exalt Customer Care, the process to rectify the system is much more expedient due to the in-depth
knowledge related to the implementation and the RF environment.
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Improper RF Cable Termination
Improper RF cable termination is a very common problem. In many cases, this is a problem that occurs
during installation and is not a problem that suddenly appears. However, if cables are moved or flexed,
especially near the termination points, and radio errors, changes in RSL, or other performance issues
occur, this is a certain sign of this issue.
Another relatively easy method to test for this condition is to decrease the output power of the radio
system (at each end, one end at a time). A poor RF cable termination may be reflecting too much RF
energy back into the radio system, and reducing output power reduces the reflected energy at a faster
rate than the transmitted energy towards the far end. Be careful not to reduce the output power to the
point where the radio’s threshold is reached. Typically, a reduction of just 3 to 6dB is enough to
determine if this is the issue. If the reduction of output power clears the error condition, this is the
likely cause.
Use a reflectometer or meter that can read VSWR at the operating frequency to identify poor
terminations as well as poor antenna feeds.
Multipath Propagation
Multipath propagation is a term that encompasses changes to the RF path, such as reflections and/or
refraction, causing partial or complete destruction of the radio signal, and thus excessive bit errors and/
or system outages.
Rapid changes in temperature, inversion layers, humidity, air pressure, water evaporation, as well as
standing water or moisture on objects along the path are all examples of changes that can cause
multipath propagation. New building construction near either end of the path or along the path can
cause new reflection characteristics.
If your system has been operating without issue and is suddenly experiencing issues that are
symptomatic of a certain time of day or related to change in climatic events or some of the external
factors listed above, this is likely the cause. Consult a professional RF path engineer in these cases.
Often, minor repositioning of the antennas at either or both ends can reduce or eliminate these
problems.
RF Interference
RF interference is usually indicative of another radio system nearby either end of your radio system or
aimed towards one or both ends of your radio system – usually at or near the same frequency and
usually with a similar signal level.
Other forms of RF interference also exist, such as electronic equipment placed close to the radio
chassis or transmitters that couple onto the cabling or grounding system of the radio. Microwave ovens
and wireless communication devices used near the equipment or cabling are examples of electronic
equipment interference.
Note: The Praxsym VSWR meter is an excellent tool for this purpose.
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RF interference, like most other causes of problems, is indicated by significant bit errors and/or system
outages.
One means to determine presence of interference is the use of a spectrum analyzer that covers the same
range as the radio system. A professional RF engineer can use a spectrum analyzer to locate sources of
interference, measure these sources, and determine potential remedies to take to operate in the
presence of interference.
If a spectrum analyzer is not available, the radio’s RSL port can help determine RSL levels of
interfering signals. By turning the far-end radio off, the residual RSL measured by the radio indicates
the level of interference seen by the radio. It is possible that interference levels below that which can
be measured still have an impact on the radio system – especially if the radio system has low fade
margin or is using a high order modulation.
Exalt Digital Microwave Radios provides considerable flexibility to tune to different frequencies
across the bands within which they operate. This is the easiest method to use to try to avoid existing
interference. In addition, the occupied bandwidth of the radio can be reduced. This, along with re-
tuning, can be very effective, however throughput is reduced.
Repositioning the antenna and/or changing polarization, or upgrading the antenna to a higher gain,
and/or using a high-performance antenna, are all secondary means that can be used. It may be
necessary to perform combinations of both radio changes (retuning, occupied bandwidth reduction)
and antenna system changes (position, polarization, upgrade).
Path Obstruction
A path obstruction is defined as an object, such as a building or tree, impeding the proper path of the
radio system. If the system design was proper at the time of installation and issues arise at a later date,
an updated path profile and survey may be necessary to identify changes in path clearance.
Misaligned Antenna
At the time of initial installation, it is critical that the antennas at each end are properly aligned and that
the designed RSL is achieved. However, antennas may become misaligned due to high winds, changes
in the guy-wiring systems keeping the antenna mast stable, or loosening of the antenna mounting
hardware. A reduction in the RSL of the link is symptomatic of this condition, but this condition is not
the only condition that results in a reduction of RSL. However, if conditions occur where the antenna
alignment may be suspected, the mechanics must be inspected and the antennas realigned.
Faulty Antenna (connectorized antenna rc-models only)
A faulty antenna is rare, but is still a possibility. In some cases, the mechanics of the antenna feed can
get moisture inside, or a bad or weak connection in the pin and connector structure of the antenna may
occur. A VSWR measurement of the antenna connection can be made to verify this condition.
Improper Grounding
In addition to being a potential human safety issue, improper system grounding is a somewhat
common condition that can cause continuous bit errors or bit errors when metal objects come in
Note: Exalt Digital Microwave Radios operate in license-exempt bands. Microwave ovens,
wireless Internet devices and cordless phone technology may also use this frequency band. It
may be necessary to separate the radio chassis, cabling system and antenna from these
devices.
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contact with the radio, transmission system, or racking system. If touching the radio causes errors,
grounding is the cause. It can be difficult to identify grounding problems, but a professional electrician
can normally inspect a system and identify if there are deficiencies in the grounding system.
Insufficient Link Margin
Ideally, the link was designed with enough link margin (fade margin) to allow for multipath
propagation and atmospheric fading and still remain reliable. In some cases, link margin is
compromised by economic factors, such as using low-cost RF cabling or lower-cost antennas that have
less gain or deficient performance compared to higher cost transmission system components. In some
cases, there may be antenna size restrictions that forced the design to not have the desired amount of
link margin.
If the link was designed with poor link margin, there are likely many cases of bit errors and outages.
The antenna system and transmission line can be upgraded to help reduce this. If the link design was
installed with sufficient margin, but RSL is reduced, the remaining link margin may no longer be
enough to maintain a reliable link. The causes of RSL reduction were previously described, but are
usually due to new path obstruction(s) or antenna misalignment due to wind or mechanical factors. The
antenna height or location can be changed to overcome new obstructions. Realignment of the antenna,
and/or improvement to mechanical structures can help overcome antenna misalignment.
Moisture in the Transmission System
If the connectors on cables and antennas and egress junctions are not properly weatherproofed,
moisture can get into the transmission system and cause significant error conditions and erratic
performance. In many cases, the transmission system must be replaced. A VSWR meter is one means
to identify such issues. Conduct physical inspections often. If changes to the weatherproofing (such as
cracking) are noticed, replace the weatherproofing before leakage occurs.
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Back-to-back Bench Testing
Use back-to-back bench testing to test the radio before installation, pre-configure the radio and
connected equipment before installation, or in the troubleshooting process to identify if the radio
hardware is the source of a system issue. It is a critical process, and often required or highly desirable
for any installation or troubleshooting exercise. This section describes how to properly configure the
radio hardware and accessories for a proper back-to-back bench test.
For radio testing, there are two types of back-to-back configurations:
1Basic test (test general operation)
2Specification performance verification
Basic Test
The basic test is a simple test of radio functionality. It verifies that the radios are properly configured to
communicate to one another, and verifies general radio performance as operational.
For the basic test, the following items are needed:
•Radio pair
•Powering source
•RF interconnect cable(s) (any length – short is best)
•Fixed or variable attenuation, between 60 and 90dB (note: attenuation for basic test does not to be
calibrated or precise)
•Computer/terminal with Ethernet port
Connect the items as follows:
1Connect attenuation and (known-good) RF cable(s) between radio pair, shown in Figure 41.
2Configure one radio as Radio A/Hub; the other as Radio B/Sub
3Power on radio pair
Figure 41 Basic back-to-back bench test configuration
After connecting and powering on, observe the front panel LEDs to verify that the LINK and STATUS
LEDs are green. If so, the radios are communicating and all radio-related alarm conditions are normal.
It can be beneficial to have a computer to verify configuration in case of red LEDs or to pre-configure
the radio as desired for operation. Follow the instructions in Configuration and Management.
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Specification Performance Verification
The specification performance verification is a more detailed test that allows you to verify that the
radio’s output power and threshold specifications are being met. This is typically a test that would only
be performed in a troubleshooting scenario, but can be performed before installation to provide a
detailed record or ensure radio performance before installation.
This test is identical to the basic test, but in place of the fixed attenuation, it requires the use of
calibrated variable attenuation, or a set of calibrated fixed attenuators, or a combination of both, adding
to a total attenuation value of 120dB, as measured at the operating frequency of the radio. In addition,
a volt meter or computer is also required.
Connect the system as shown in Figure 41, using the combination of fixed and variable attenuation
between the radio’s RF ports. Connect the volt meter to either radio’s RSL test point and associated
reference ground connection.
In this test, it is desirable to use pre-tested RF cables, known to be good, and the insertion loss is
known at the operating frequency. If the cables are short (6'/2m or less), you can estimate the loss,
including connectors, to be less than 1dB each. The estimate of cable loss is critical to the overall
confidence of the measurements made in this test.
There are two critical specifications that can be tested in this configuration:
•RF output power
•Radio receiver threshold
To measure transmitter output power, simply insert any value of attenuation between the radios
between 60 and 90dB. Ensure that both RF output power settings are at maximum. Use the volt meter
to measure RSL in both directions. The RSL measured value should match the appropriate value
according to the inserted attenuation, such as:
RSL = RF Output Power – cabling losses – total attenuation
Verify output power by adjusting output power using the Exalt GUI (in administration mode) and
evaluate the corresponding change to the RSL measurement.
For threshold testing, the key is to insert a measured amount of loss that is close to, but not exceeding
the radio’s specified system gain. System gain is the difference between RF output power and receiver
threshold. At your selected modulation and bandwidth settings, determine the specified threshold
performance, and choose a value of attenuation (including cable losses) that adds to roughly 5 to 15dB
less than the system gain.
For example, if the threshold for your measurement is -85dBm, the output power is +27dBm, so the
system gain is 112dB. Choose a value of total attenuation in the range of roughly 100–105dB. Once
this attenuation is inserted, verify RSL readings as in the first step, and then, using the GUI, reduce
radio output power in 1dB steps until the receiving radio (the one whose output power not being
adjusted) Link LED turns from green to yellow. This indicates that threshold has been reached. At this
point, verify the equation for system gain using the new output power level setting and verify that the
threshold performance is meeting or exceeding the published specification.
Note: Due to the variation of measurements and accuracies involved in this test, you may
read a measurement that is 1dB to as much as 2dB off of the expected value. It should be of
no concern unless the value is more than 3dB worse than expected.
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General Compliance and Safety
The usage of radio transmission devices is subject to specific regulatory requirements governed by
regional legislation. In most cases, the specific device must be authorized for use in a given country
and must be installed and adjusted in accordance with specific radio-frequency settings and in a
manner that has been authorized specific to the device itself in accordance with the specific location of
the device. Some users may be completely or partially restricted from use of the device. Please consult
local governmental agency/agencies for regulatory requirements before use, or contact Exalt or your
Exalt authorized dealer for assistance.
Do not modify this device in any way without the express written consent of Exalt. Modification voids
the manufacturer warranty, and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations. In
addition, there are no user-serviceable parts or assemblies inside the product housing. There may also
be voltages, signals, and mechanisms within the device that could be harmful to human safety.
The mounting of this device and associated peripherals and connections (inclusive of antenna mast,
antenna, cabling, egress, lightning protection devices, grounding, power, and so on) may be subject to
regional requirements for health and human safety. A qualified professional installer and an electrician
are highly recommended, and may be required by law.
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Dynamic Frequency Selection
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) may be required by regional regulation in some frequency bands
to avoid causing interference to radar systems. Prior to the start of any transmission, devices equipped
with DFS monitor the spectrum and are not permitted to transmit on any frequency in use for radar
transmissions for a period of 30 minutes, during which time the frequency will not be available and the
link will be dropped.
During operation of the device, the spectrum is continually monitored by DFS to detect radar
transmissions on the operating frequency. If radar transmissions are detected, the device must drop the
channel within a specified time period so as not to cause interference with the radar transmission.
Devices equipped with DFS are required to stay off that part of the spectrum for a minimum of 30
minutes, after which time the device may then re-check the spectrum for radar transmissions and begin
transmitting if no radar is detected.
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Safety Notices
1Review this entire guide for important installation instructions BEFORE attempting to install this
product.
2This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications
personnel only.
3Employ a properly licensed or authorized electrician to install or evaluate/certify the installation of
all power and grounding related to the use of this equipment and all connected devices.
4The device(s) shall only be connected to AC power sources provided by the supplier or to DC
sources within the device specifications. Use a separate breaker circuit at the power source.
5Lightning, surge protection devices, and earth grounding are required for most installations to
ensure human safety. Consult a qualified electrician.
6Servicing of this device should be performed by authorized personnel only. Do not disassemble
this device. By opening or removing any covers you may expose yourself to hazardous energy
parts. Incorrect reassembly of this product can cause a malfunction, and/or electrical shock, when
the unit is subsequently used.
7Do not connect or disconnect the power connection to the device when the power supply is
plugged into an AC outlet. To connect, first connect the power connection to the device, and then
apply power (or plug in) at the outlet. To disconnect, disengage power at the outlet or unplug, and
then disconnect the direct connection to the device.
8Do not insert any object of any shape or size inside this product at any time, whether powered or
not. Objects may contact hazardous energy components that could result in a risk of fire or
personal injury.
9Liquids shall not come in contact with, or enter the inside of the device at any time.
10 Proper ventilation and/or airflow shall be provided surrounding the equipment. Items shall not
come in contact with heat-sinking materials. Ensure that ambient operational and storage
temperature specifications are maintained at all times.
11 Equipment is suitable for mounting on noncombustible surfaces only.
12 Do not move or alter the marking labels.
13 A CSU or similar isolating device is necessary between the equipment and the public
telecommunications network. The equipment has not been evaluated for direct connection to the
public telecommunications network.
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Regulatory Notices
United States Compliance
When operating in the 4940–4990 MHz band, the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series models
(regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) are licensed-band products operating within Part 90
Subpart Y of the FCC regulations. This band is specifically reserved for Public Safety applications and
related agencies, in accordance with these regulations.
Transmitter power reduction may be required, depending on transmission system gains and losses, in
accordance with instructions found in this appendix.
When operating in the 5250-5850MHz bands, the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series models
(regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) operate under FCC Rule Part 15.407 as a license-
exempt device. They may be used as a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint transmission device for
fixed or temporary-fixed (non-mobile) installations. The devices are subject to the following
restrictions:
•Do not use external amplifiers to boost the power or overcome transmission system losses, unless
the specific amplifier/cable/antenna combination has expressly been authorized by the FCC.
•Cross-border transmissions are expressly prohibited, except with written permission from both the
FCC and the governing body of the neighboring country (Cofetel for Mexico; Industry Canada for
Canada).
•Use only parabolic dish antennas, directional flat-panel, or omni-directional antennas. No other
types of antennas are authorized. Parabolic dishes of either grid or solid type are allowed.
•Antenna gains between 9dBi and 37.9dBi are permitted. The maximal effective antenna gain
including transmission cable loss must not exceed 28dBi.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), United States
The device is allowed to be used provided it does not cause interference to other devices. It is not
guaranteed to provide protection against interference from other electronic and radio devices.
The system has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of 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.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC
regulations.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Exalt may void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
This device must be professionally installed.
To comply with regulations, the output power of this device may need to be adjusted in accordance to
the associated transmission system. See RF Output Power Setting for details.
The antenna associated with this device shall be mounted in a location that is at least 10.5'/3.2m away
from humans that may be subject to long-term or continuous exposure.
Canada Compliance
When operating in the 4940–4990 MHz band, the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series models
(regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) are licensed-band products operating within RSS-111
of Industry Canada regulations. This band is specifically reserved for Public Safety applications and
related agencies, in accordance with these regulations.
Transmitter power reduction may be required, depending on transmission system gains and losses, in
accordance with instructions found in this appendix.
When operating in the 5250-5850MHz bands, the ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series models
(regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) operate under RSS-210 of Industry Canada regulations.
Operation is subject to the following conditions, unless express permission is granted by Industry
Canada to operate in a different manner:
•External amplifiers cannot be used to boost the power or to overcome transmission system losses,
unless the specific amplifier/cable/antenna combination is expressly authorized by Industry
Canada.
•Cross-border transmissions are expressly prohibited, except with written permission from both
Industry Canada and the governing body of the neighboring country (FCC for USA)
•Only parabolic dish antennas, directional flat-panel, or omni-directional antennas may be used. No
other types of antennas are authorized. Parabolic dishes of either grid or solid type are allowed.
•Antenna gains between 9dBi and 37.9dBi are permitted. The maximal effective antenna gain
including transmission cable loss must not exceed 28dBi.
Industry Canada (IC), Canada
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du
Canada.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1this device may not cause interference, and
2this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Antennas Supported in Canada
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series models (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100)
are designed to operate with the antennas listed in Table 7 and Table 6, which have a maximum gain of
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37.9dBi. Antennas not included in the list or having a gain greater than 37.9dBi are strictly prohibited
for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms.
Europe and ITU Country Compliance
All of these permitted devices must be professionally installed. They can only be used as a point-to-
point or point-to-multipoint transmission device for fixed or temporary-fixed (non-mobile)
installations.
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series 50xx models operate under EN 301 893 and EN 302
502 rules as a license-exempt device.
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series 50xx models comply with ETS 301 893 for the 5.3 and
5.47 GHz bands for license-exempt use for most countries recognizing ETSI or ITU band assignments.
This band is not yet harmonized for all countries recognizing ETSI or ITU band assignments. These
bands require Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmitter Power Control (TPC) for radar-
detection and avoidance. There is a +30dBm EIRP limit applied to this band. Transmitter power must
be adjusted accordingly with respect to the RF cabling losses and antenna gains associated with each
terminal.
The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series 50xx models comply with ETS 302 502 for the 5.8 GHz
band. This band is not yet harmonized for all countries recognizing ETSI or ITU band assignments.
Consult the individual country regulations or your Exalt representative for details. This band requires
DFS and TPC for radar-detection and avoidance. There is a +33dBm EIRP limit for use of the 10 MHz
BW setting, and a +36dBm EIRP limit for use of the 20 MHz BW setting. Some countries limit the
EIRP to +5dBm for all bandwidths in this band.
All models comply with the requirements for CE Mark (EN 60950-1 and IEC 60950-1) and EMC (EN
301 489-17). No substitutions shall be made, and all wiring and grounding instructions contained in
this manual must be followed to ensure safety in accordance to the standards and local rules.
Note: Do not use external amplifiers to boost the power or overcome transmission system
losses, unless the specific amplifier/cable/antenna combination has expressly been
authorized by the specific country regulations. The output power must never exceed that
specified in Specifications–ExtendAir Models.
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Regulatory Compliance
As of this printing, Exalt Wireless, Inc. has approvals for the products that are covered by this manual,
as indicated in Table 8. If your application or country is not listed, check with your Sales
Representative for the current status.
Notations are as follows: indicates approved; () indicates in-process; * indicates consult Exalt
Wireless for availability.
Table 8 Product Approvals (Exalt)
Country 4.9GHz 5.3GHz 5.4GHz 5.8GHz
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada ()()
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mexico
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Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
UAE
United States ()()
Table 8 Product Approvals (Exalt) (Continued)
Country 4.9GHz 5.3GHz 5.4GHz 5.8GHz
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EIRP Limits for the United States and Canada
EIRP for the USA and Canada
4940–4990 MHz Band
For ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) operating
within the 4940–4990 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is +46dBm. The maximum output
power of the radio shall never exceed +20dBm.
The transmit power must be reduced from maximum by 1 dB for every 1dB that the antenna gain
exceeds 26dBi (including transmission system losses)
5250–5350 MHz Band
For operation within the 5250–5350 MHz band, the maximum EIRP is 30 dBm. The maximum output
of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = 30 – G + L
where:
5470–5725 MHz Band
For operation within the 5470–5725 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 30 dBm. The
maximum output power of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = 30 – G + L
where:
Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly
adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5250 to 5350 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5250 and 5350 MHz.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5470 to 5725 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5470 and 5725 MHz.
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5725–5850 MHz Band
For operation within the 5725–5850 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 61.9 dBm. The
maximum output power of the radio is +28 dBm
P = 61.9 – G + L
where:
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5725 to 5850 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5725 and 5850 MHz.
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EIRP Limits for Australia
5470–5725 MHz Band
For ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) models
within the 5470–5725 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 30 dBm. The maximum output
power of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = 30 – G + L
where:
5725–5850 MHz Band
For ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) models
within the 5725–5850 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 36 dBm. The maximum output
power of the radio is +28 dBm.
P = 36 – G + L
where:
Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly
adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.
Note: Australian regulations have a no-transmit band from 5600–5650 MHz, adjust the
transmitter to avoid this range.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5470 to 5725 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5470 and 5725 MHz.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5725 to 5850 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5725 and 5850 MHz.
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EIRP Limits for the European Union and ITU Countries
The countries that are covered by this Regulatory Domain are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Turkey.
•Use only parabolic dish antennas, directional flat-panel, or omni-directional antennas. No other
types of antennas are authorized. Parabolic dishes of either grid or solid type are allowed.
•Antenna gains between 9dBi and 37.9dBi are permitted. The maximal effective antenna gain
including transmission cable loss must not exceed 28dBi.
50xx Series EIRP
Table 9 summarizes the maximum power by band and country for ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir
Series radios.
5250–5350 MHz band
For all models within the 5250–5350 MHz band, the maximum EIRP is specified in Table 9. The
maximum output of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = ME – G + L
where:
5470–5725 MHz band
For all models within the 5470–5725 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is specified in Table 9.
The maximum output power of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = ME – G + L
where:
Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly
adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
ME = Maximum EIRP, as specified in Table 9.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5250 to 5350 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5250 and 5350 MHz.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
ME = Maximum EIRP, as specified in Table 9.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5470 to 5725 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5470 and 5725 MHz.
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5725–5850 MHz band
For all models within the 5725–5850 MHz band, the maximum transmit power with respect to specific
country EIRP regulations is determined based on the channel bandwidth. The EIRP power limit is
specified in Table 9. The ExtendAir eMIMO and ExpandAir Series radios (regulatory model name/
number eMIMO 100) maximum transmitter conducted power is +28 dBm. Use the following equation
to determine the maximum transmitter power for the radio:
P = ME – G + L
where:
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
ME = Maximum EIRP, as specified in Table 9.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5725 to 5850 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5725 and 5850 MHz.
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Table 9 EU and ITU Country Specific EIRP Levels
Country Maximum EIRP 5.3 GHz band Maximum EIRP 5.4 GHz band Maximum EIRP 5.8 GHz band
(BW dependent)a
a. If the output power is designated as 33/36 dBm, the EIRP is limited to 33 dBm for 10 MHz bandwidth
transmissions and 36 dBm for 20 MHz bandwidth transmissions.
Austria 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Belgium 30 dBm
Cyprus 23 dBm 30 dBm
Czech 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Denmark 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Estonia 23 dBm 30 dBm
Finland 23 dBm 30 dBm
France 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Germany 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Ghana 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Great 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Hungary 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Iceland 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Ireland 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Italy 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Liechtens 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Lithuania 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Luxembo 23 dBm 30 dBm
Netherla 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Norway 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Poland 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Portugal 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Romania 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Slovak 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Slovenia 23 dBm 30 dBm
Spain 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Sweden 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Switzerla 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Turkey 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
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Declaration of Conformity to the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC
For 5 GHz radios, the following standards were applied:
•Radio: EN 301 893, EN 302 502
•EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17
•Safety: EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
The following CE mark is affixed to the product:
EU WEEE
Exalt is committed to meeting the requirements of the European Union’s Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. The Directives require producers of electrical and electronic
equipment to finance the take-back for re-use or recycling of their products placed on the EU market
after 13 August 2005.
Exalt products that are within the scope of the Directives are labeled with a crossed-out "wheelie-bin"
symbol as required by the Directives. This indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13
August 2005 and that end-users should segregate the product from other wastes at end-of-life.
The WEEE Directives are being implemented in each of the 28 EU and European Economic Area
(EAA) countries through national legislation. This has resulted in considerable variation in the detailed
requirements across the EU, many of which require presence in the EU. As a result, Exalt’s WEEE
compliance approach is to require the distributors and/or resellers in the EU to comply with each
country’s national legislation by registration of the distributor or reseller as the producer and for the
reseller/distributor to carry out and fulfill the legislative requirements of each national compliance
scheme.
Below is the crossed out wheelie bin symbol as required by the WEEE Directive.
English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie
1999/5/EU.
Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Directiv 1999/5/EF.
Español: Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
Íslenska: Þessi búnaður samrýmist lögboðnum kröfum og öðrum ákvæðum tilskipunar 1999/5/ESB.
Italiano: Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC.
Nederlands: Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i EU-directiv 1999/5/EC.
Português: Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/EC.
Suomalainen: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.
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EU RoHS
RoHS is the acronym used to refer to the European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC on the
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Hazardous materials are those chemicals and substances that are legislatively, market, or customer
banned or restricted for use in products and/or manufacturing. There are six (6) RoHS substances:
lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE). Other countries may be introducing legislation
that results in similar restrictions of hazardous substances. Many Exalt products will continue to use
lead-based solder under the exemption allowed for network infrastructure equipment. Small amounts
of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE can also be found in a few
electrical and electrical components.
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Copyright Notices
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Net-SNMP
The following copyright notice applies to the open-source licensing agreement for Net-SNMP.
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Derivative Work - 1996, 1998-2000
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All Rights Reserved
Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose and
without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appears in all copies and that
both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and that the
name of CMU and The Regents of the University of California not be used in advertising or publicity
pertaining to distribution of the software without specific written permission.
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WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL CMU OR
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RESULTING FROM THE LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
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SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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Portions of this code are copyright (c) 2001-2003, Cambridge Broadband Ltd.
All rights reserved.
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END USER AGREEMENT
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AND EXALT WIRELESS, INC. ("EXALT"). THE END USER AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO YOUR EXALT
PRODUCT IS THE END USER AGREEMENT THAT IS PRE-LOADED ON THE EXALT PRODUCT, OR IF NONE IS
PRE-LOADED, IT IS THE END USER AGREEMENT AVAILABLE ON THE EXALT WEBSITE @
WWW.EXALTCOM.COM/EULA ON THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE OF THE EXALT PRODUCT OR
OTHERWISE DIRECTLY AVAILABLE FROM EXALT UPON REQUEST. BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT OR
BY USING THE EXALT PRODUCT WITH OR FOR WHICH THIS AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED ("PRODUCT"),
YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL OF THE BELOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE PRODUCT AND PROMPTLY RETURN IT TO
YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. "YOU" MEANS THE LEGAL END USER ENTITY THAT
PURCHASED THE PRODUCT FOR ITS OWN USE.
1Exalt Limited Hardware Warranty
a. Exalt warrants solely to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that the Exalt hardware product
that this Agreement is provided with or for (the "Hardware Product") will substantially
conform in all material respects to the relevant Exalt published specifications that apply at the
time of manufacture of such Hardware Product for two (2) years from the date of purchase of
Hardware Product by Purchaser (the "Warranty Period"). Proof-of-purchase in the form of an
invoice, payment of invoice, or delivery waybill must be supplied, if requested by Exalt, in
case of any dispute of warranty start date.
b. In the event Purchaser notifies Exalt during the Warranty Period of a defective Hardware
Product (material nonconformance with the published specifications), Exalt shall within the
Warranty Period, at its own option either: (A) use reasonable efforts to remedy any
reproducible Hardware Product defect covered by this limited warranty within a reasonable
period of time; (B) replace the defective Hardware Product with a functionally equivalent
product (repair parts and products may be either reconditioned or new, but, if reconditioned,
shall be of the same quality as new parts or products); or (C) if Exalt determines that it is
unable to repair or replace such Hardware Product, Exalt (or its applicable reseller) will refund
to Purchaser the amount actually paid by Purchaser for the applicable Hardware Product. All
replaced parts and products become the property of Exalt.
c. The Exalt warranty does not cover any defective Hardware Product that (i) is subject to the
exclusions set forth below in Section 3; (ii) cannot be demonstrated to have a defect of the
types of defects covered by the Exalt warranty, or (iii) Purchaser is unable to provide adequate
information describing how the Hardware Product failed that would allow Exalt to determine
that the defect is covered by the Exalt warranty. Any Hardware Product that is returned by the
Purchaser to Exalt and Exalt determines that such product is not covered by the Exalt
warranty, will be, at Purchaser's option and expense (including any applicable shipping,
handling, evaluation, repair, replacement and disposal fees), either be: (a) returned to
Purchaser in the state received, (b) repaired or replaced, as applicable, and returned to
Purchaser, or disposed of in accordance with Purchaser's instructions. Repaired or replaced
Hardware Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period, but not
less than ninety (90) days.
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2Warranty Registration
In order to facilitate warranty service and communication with Exalt, Exalt recommends that the Purchaser
registers the Hardware Product with Exalt promptly following the Hardware Product purchase by providing
to Exalt the requested registration information. Product registration may be performed by completing and
submitting the product registration form on www.exaltcom.com/ProductRegistration.
3Limited Hardware Warranty Exclusions
This limited warranty will not apply to: (A) any Hardware Product that: (i) has been modified or
altered by any party other than Exalt; (ii) has been subject to accident, misuse, neglect, or
mistreatment; (iii) has been damaged during installation of the Hardware Product; (iv) has been
damaged by failure of Purchaser or its agents to follow Exalt's instructions or specifications; (v)
has been damaged by the equipment or system with which the Hardware Product is used; (vi) has
sustained damage to the Hardware Products' interface or power connectors; (vii) is determined to
be stolen; or (viii) has been damaged by water, fire, power changes, other hazards, or acts of God
(including without limitation lightning); (B) any Software included in any such Hardware Product
(see Software License below), or (C) any consumables. The warranty applies only to Hardware
Products manufactured by or for Exalt and that can be identified by the Exalt trademark, trade
name, serial number or logo affixed to them. Other products, including any third-party
manufacturer products sold by Exalt on a resale basis, are subject to the applicable third-party
manufacturer's warranty and end user agreement and are not warranted by Exalt. The Hardware
Products covered by this warranty are not consumer products and are not intended for personal,
family, or household purposes, nor are they intended for high-risk activities as described in Section
5 below.
4Hardware Product RMA Procedure
A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning Hardware Product to Exalt for
in-warranty or out-of-warranty repair/evaluation. As such, Purchaser must use the then current
Exalt RMA procedure. Such procedure is available on the Exalt website @ www.exaltcom.com/
RMA or directly from Exalt upon request.
PRODUCTS RETURNED WITHOUT A DULY ISSUED RMA NUMBER WILL BE
RETURNED TO PURCHASER BY EXALT AT PURCHASER'S EXPENSE.
5PRODUCT WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
a. THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE HARDWARE PRODUCT,
THE CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, REGARDING THE PRODUCT (HARDWARE
PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE) AND ANY SERVICES PROVIDED BY EXALT, AND
EXALT, ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM, TO
THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL SUCH EXPRESS,
IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, INTERFERENCE WITH QUIET
ENJOYMENT, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS AND
MERCHANTABILITY. FURTHER, EXALT DOES NOT WARRANT RESULTS OF USE
OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR
FREE. NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE BY EXALT'S SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS.
EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE HARDWARE
PRODUCT, THE CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS STATED HEREIN, THE
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PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU.
b. THE PRODUCT IS NOT FAULT-TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED,
MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ONLINE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE
PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES,
AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN
WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
EXALT AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY HIGH-RISK USES
LISTED ABOVE.
c. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, AND TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL EXALT, ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS BE
LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER ANY TORT, CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY
FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA, COMPUTER FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF (1)
THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR (2) PRODUCT RELATED
SERVICE OR SUPPORT, EVEN IF EXALT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH LOSS
OR DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE.
d. IN NO EVENT SHALL EXALT'S AND ITS SUPPLIERS'/LICENSORS' AGGREGATE
LIABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A
CLAIM. ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT MUST
BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE OCCURRENCE OF THE EVENT
GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM. IN ADDITION, EXALT DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY
OF ANY KIND OF EXALT'S SUPPLIERS/LICENSORS.
6SOFTWARE LICENSE
a. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Exalt hereby grants You a non-
exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the Software that comes with the
Product, if any is provided as part of the Product, only as part of the normal operation, use and
maintenance of the Hardware Product for which the Software was provided. You may make
back-up copies of such Software. You shall not otherwise copy, distribute or alter the
Software. Furthermore, except to the extent allowed by applicable law if located in the
European Union, and then only with prior written notice to Exalt, You shall not disassemble or
reverse engineer the Software in whole or in part or authorize others to do so. No rights to
distribute or sublicense the Software are granted herein.
b. There may be certain third-party owned software provided along with, or incorporated within
the Product ("Third Party Software"), and which Third Party Software has a separate license
agreement and which is governed exclusively by such separate license agreement ("Third
Party License") and not this Agreement. Such Third Party Software and applicable Third
Party Licenses are listed in the document "EXALT WIRELESS, INC. THIRD-PARTY
SOFTWARE AND THIRD-PARTY LICENSES USED WITH CERTAIN EXALT
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PRODUCTS" available through the Web user interface application provided with this product
or on the Exalt website. Except as Exalt may otherwise inform You in writing, the Third Party
License gives You at least the license rights granted above in Section 6(a), and may provide
additional license rights as to the Third-Party Software, but only with respect to the particular
Third-Party Software to which the Third-Party License applies. SUCH THIRD-PARTY
SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY FROM EXALT AND ITS
LICENSORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT.
c. Exalt and its licensors are the sole and exclusive owners of the Software, and all underlying
intellectual property rights in the Software and Hardware Product. All rights not expressly
granted to You relating to the Software are reserved by Exalt and its licensors. You take
unencumbered title to the Hardware Product, subject to Exalt's and its licensors' ownership in
the underlying intellectual property, upon payment in full to Exalt or the Exalt reseller for the
Product(s).
d. All licenses to the Software hereunder shall terminate if You fail to comply with any of the
provisions of this Agreement and do not remedy such breach within thirty (30) days after
receiving written notice from Exalt. You agree upon termination to immediately cease using
the Software and to destroy all copies of the Software which may have been provided or
created hereunder.
7GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS
a. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Products without Exalt's prior written consent, and then
only in compliance with all requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to U.S. export control
regulations. You have the responsibility to obtain any required licenses to export, re-export or import the
Products. You shall defend, indemnify and hold Exalt and its suppliers/licensors harmless from any claims
arising out of Your violation of any export control laws relating to any exporting of the Products. By
accepting this Agreement and receiving the Products, You confirm that You are not listed on any
governmental export exclusion lists and will not export or re-export the Products to any country embargoed
by the U.S. Applicable export restrictions and exclusions are available at the official web site of the U.S.
Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (www.bis.doc.gov).
b. For purchase by or on behalf of governmental entities (including federal, state or provincial,
and local), the governmental entity's rights in any technical data and software in the Products
include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in Exalt's standard End
User Agreement. In connection with any purchase by or on behalf of a U.S. governmental
entity, Exalt's customary commercial license in technical data and software is provided in
accordance with FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and FAR 12.212 (Software) and, for
Department of Defense transactions, DFAR 252.227-7015 (Technical Data - Commercial
Items) and DFAR 227.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer
Software Documentation). If a governmental entity has a need for rights not conveyed under
these terms, it must negotiate a mutually acceptable written agreement with Exalt specifying
and specifically conveying such rights. Any use, modification, reproduction, release,
performing, displaying or disclosing of the Exalt Software by a governmental entity shall be
governed solely by the terms of this Agreement.
8CONFIDENTIALITY
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that information supplied by Exalt in connection with the
Product or this Agreement and designated by Exalt as confidential is the confidential information
of Exalt, which confidential information includes the Software. Purchaser agrees: (i) to hold the
confidential information in confidence using the same degree of care that it uses to protect its own
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confidential information of similar importance, but not less than a reasonable degree of care, (ii)
not to make use of confidential information other than as contemplated by this Agreement, and
(iii) not to reproduce confidential information except as expressly authorized by this Agreement.
Purchaser's obligations with respect to confidentiality do not apply to information which: (i)
becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of unauthorized disclosure by
Purchaser, or (ii) was in Purchaser's possession prior to disclosure by Exalt.
9MISCELLANEOUS
Exalt shall be excused from delay or failure in performance caused by anything beyond its
reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God or of any third party, government
action, compliance with laws or regulations, shortages, strikes, lockouts or industrial disputes, or
the unavailability of deliveries, supplies, or software. Purchaser shall not sell, transfer or assign
this Agreement without the prior written consent of Exalt. Any act in derogation of the foregoing
shall be null and void, and Purchaser will remain obligated under this Agreement. This Agreement
shall benefit and be binding upon the parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted
successors and assigns. The waiver or failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right
provided for in this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any further right under this
Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
contrary to law, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
This Agreement and any disputes arising out of, or in any way related to or connected with, this
Agreement, its termination or the relationship of the parties will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflict of laws principles and
excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. All
disputes arising out of, or in any way related to or connected with, with this Agreement, the
Products or Services shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its
commercial arbitration rules by a single arbitrator appointed in accordance with the rules. Both
parties consent that the arbitration shall take place in Santa Clara County, California. The award
rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and judgment on the award may
be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Any litigation relating to this Agreement or the
arbitration shall take place in the state courts of Santa Clara County or in the federal courts of the
Northern District of California. The foregoing notwithstanding, Exalt may obtain preliminary and/
or permanent injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction worldwide to enforce the
terms of Sections 6, 7 and 8. Purchaser hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction
and venue of these courts and agrees that process may be served in the manner provided or allowed
by California or federal law. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees. If the party who initiates
the proceeding unilaterally dismisses it, the other party will be deemed the prevailing party. This
Agreement represents the complete agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the
subject matter herein. This Agreement may be modified only through a written instrument signed
or otherwise agreed to by both parties.
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Part Number 203985
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Index
A
Administration Settings page 27
administrator privileges 22
antennas
alignment 19, 91
Canada 100
mounting 16
indoor 19
mounting height 5
site preparation considerations 5
transmission line 17
troubleshooting 91
B
back-to-back bench test 7, 93
back-to-back bench test configuration 93
Band parameter 35
Bandwidth parameter 36
browsers 21
C
cables
Ethernet (CAT5e) 7
RF 5
troubleshooting
improper RF cable termination 90
connections
RSL Sync 80
sync distribution accessory 80
Two-radio pin Internal Sync Out/In 80
connectors 14
ETH2 and ETH3 14
GPS/RSL 14
PoE/ETH1 14
Power/Ethernet 81
Current RSL field 49
D
DC power source 15
dimensions 66, 73
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) 96
E
Effective Antenna Gain parameter 36
effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) 8
Endpoint Identifier parameter 34
Ethernet connectors 81
Ethernet interface 72, 79
F
factory default settings
Access List Filtering 9
Administration Password 9
Band/Frequency 9
Bandwidth 9
Encryption 9
Endpoint Identifier 9
IP Address 9
IP Gateway 9
IP Mask 9
Link Distance 9
Link Security Key 9
Radio (RF) State 9
Transmit Power Limit 9
User Password 9
fade margin 5, 92
frame length See TDD frame
frequency
center 5
G
GPS/RSL connector 14
GPS/RSL LED 15
grounding 91
GUI
Access Control List 42
Administration Settings page 27
Antenna Alignment Settings page 47
browsers supported 21
description 21
DFS page 56
Ethernet Administration State page 38
Ethernet Negotiation State page 51
Event Log page 58
File Management page 32
IP address (default) 21
log in 21
login privileges 22
Manual page 65
Metrics page 53
NTP and Time Zone page 29
Performance page 49
Radio A configuration 21
Radio Default page 48
Radio Information page 26
Reboot page 63
Reset page 63
Shutdown page 64
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SNMP Configuration page 30
SNMP Trap Configuration page 31
Subscriber page 52
System Configuration page 34
I
interfaces
Ethernet 72, 79
power 72, 79
RF 72, 79
interference profile 5
Internal Sync Out/In (two-radio pin connec-
tion) 80
IP address conflicts 21
IP settings 7
L
LEDs
ETH2 or ETH3 15
GPS/RSL 15
Power/ETH1 15
License Key 27
lightning arrestor 5
lightning arrestors 19
link 5
orientation 9
RF link testing 7
Link Distance parameter 36
link margin 92
link parameters 23
login names 22
login privileges 22
M
mounting
hardware 13
multipath 89
multipath propagation 90
N
noise profile 5
P
passwords 7, 22
path obstruction 91
performance degradation 89
Performance page 49
Power connector 81
power interface 72, 79
Power/Ethernet connector 14
R
radio
default settings 9
grounding 91
initiation tasks 11
installation tasks 11
mounting 5, 13
rebooting 63
Radio A configuration 6
Radio A//Hub 9
radio configuration 6
radio default button 48
Radio Information page 26
Radio Transmission Status parameter 34
Radio Transmit Power parameter 36
receiver threshold 5
record keeping 12
regulatory requirements
EIRP 104
USA 99
Reset page 63
RF connector termination 15
RF interface 72, 79
RF interference 90
RF lightning arrestor 19
RF output power 8
RSL 8
current RSL readings 49
monitor for performance 89
RSL field 49
RSL Sync 80
S
safety 95
shipping box contents 6
Shutdown button 64
site preparation 5
specifications 66, 73
ExpandAir 73
sync distribution accessory 80
system latency 5
system performance 49
system settings
Current BER field 49
grounding 91
Minimum RSL field 49
system specifications 67, 73
T
T1/E1 2&4 LED 15
TDD factors 8
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TDD frame length 5
testing 93
back-to-back bench 7
threshold 94
threshold testing 94
time division duplex (TDD) SeeTDD frame
transmission line
coaxial 17
transmitter
output power 7
troubleshooting 88
U
unfaded error-free performance 7
Update button 27
user privileges 22
V
VSWR 90
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