OTC Wireless AEZY2411BRG LAN Bridge User Manual 52822
OTC Wireless Inc LAN Bridge 52822
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Elliott Laboratories, Inc. — EMC Department Test Report Regorl Date: Max 11 1998 EXHIBIT I Operamr‘s Manual for OTC Tclccom Model Air EZY éLAN II OTC Telecom FCC D: MKZAFZY241 IBRG —_—.—_——-—- File: R26449 AirEZY241 1 g LAN Bridg_e TM (Point to Point) wireless Ethernet Bridge by OTC Telecom, Inc. user’s manual w...“ A, , Cogyrlght © 1998 OTC Telecom Inc., San Jose, CA. All rights reserved This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of OTC Telecom, incorporated Trademarks AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge, the AirEZY logo, OTC Telecom Inc, and the OTC Telecom logo are trademarks of OTC Telecom, Inc, NetWare and Personal NetWare are trademarks of Novell, Inc Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Apple, AppIeTalk, Macrntosh, PowerBook, Power PC are trademarks of Apple, and Pentium is a trademark of Intel. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Limited Warranty. Disclaimer Limitation of Liability For a period of one (i ) year from the date of purchase by the retail customer, OTC Telecom Inc., warrants the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge wireless LAN against defects in materials and workmanship OTC Telecom will not honor this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with or remove the unit’s chasSis. This warranty does not cover and OTC Telecom will not be liable forany damage or failure caused by misuse, abuse, acts of God, accidents, or other causes beyond OTC Telecom's control. or claim by other than the original purchaser. If, after inspection, OTC Telecom determines there is a defect, OTC Telecom will repair or replace the AirEZY24‘l‘l e‘lan Bridge unit at no cost to you To return detective merchandise to OTC Telecom please call OTC Telecom Customer Service at (408) 245-6888 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number, In no event shall OTC Telecom. Incorporated be responsible or liable for any damages arising: . From the use of the product - From the loss of use, revenue or profit of the product; or - As a result 01 any event, circumstance, action, or abuse beyond the control of OTC Telecom, Incorporated; whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential, special or othenivise and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom this warranty extends or a third party. Warrang Return Policy If you have a problem with your AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge product (PIN AEZVZAQB—TRX), please call OTC Telecom Technical Support at (405) 245-6886. OTC Telecom Technical Support will assist with resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your OTC Telecom product. After calling OTC Telecom Technical Support, if your product is found to be defective, you may return the product to OTC Telecom after obtaining an RMA number from OTC Telecom Customer Sewice, The product must be returned in its original packaging, The RMA number should be clearly marked on the outside of the box. OTC Telecom cannot be held responsible for any product returned without an RMA number. and no product will be accepted without an RMA number. When calling OTC Telecom, please provide the following information to expedite serVice: Customer account number lnvoice number Date of Sale Model number of product Serial number of product FCC Identification MKZAEZY2411BRG FCC Warning NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eqUipment generates. uses. and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference Will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followmg 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We OTC Telecom inc, 2036 Bering Drive San Jose, CA‘ 95131 Telephone: (408)245-6888 Declare under our sole responsibility that the product AirEZY2411»BRG Complies with part 15 of FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CONTENTS 10 INTRODUCTION 2 0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3 0 PRODUCT PACKAGE 4 0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 4 0,1 AirEZY2411 e'lan BrIdge DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE 4 1 ANTENNA INSTALLATION 4.1 1 PREPARING AirEZY2411 e'Ian Bridge FOR NETWORK INSTALLATION 41 2 AIrEZY2411 e’lan Bridge: RJ-45/10 BASE T INSTALLATION APPENDIX A APPENDIX B Helpful Hints I TroubIe Shootmg GUIdE 1.0 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of OTC Telecom’s AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge! The AirEZY24‘ll e‘lan Bridge is a cost effective “plug and play“ wireless Ethernet Bridge that can provide wireless network connectivity when people and information are scattered among several nearby buildings within a few oi miles (line of sight is required between the two connectiwty pomts). OTC Telecom's wireless bridge provides wireless point to point connectivity and high performance, AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge offers the user easy installation and use. AirEZY2411 e‘Iari Bridge can be connected directly to your eXisting Ethernet network by connecting the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge's RJ- 45 connectors to an Ethernet bridge, swnch, router, or to a file server with an Ethernet card, Aim the provided directional antennas, and the AirEZY2411 e‘Ian Bridge will be up and running, Another built in feature with your AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge is platform independence. AirEZY supports all major network operating systems Without the need of installing complex and time consuming software drivers 2.0 System Reguirements To begin using your AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge wireless LAN, your network system will need to have an Ethernet ready bridge, switch, router, or file server with available Ethernet connectivity ports. The “point to paint“ locations to be connected via AirEZY241‘I e’Ian Bridge must have one of the following >> Server: Hardware-486 or Pentium PC, Apple Macintosh & PowerPC, UNIX Host (SUN, DEC, ), IBM AS-400, and IBM Mainframe with an Ethernet Interface Adapter, Your file servers should have at least two Ethernet ports. when using the configuration described in Appendix A (AirEZY2411 e’Ian Bridge will occupy one Ethernet port if you choose to connect it directly to the file server.) See Appendix A NOS/Protocol—Novell NetWare, AppleTalk, LAN Manager, Windows NT Server, Windows 95 & 98. UNIX With TCP/lP, and SNA, AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge will also operate with most third party bridge and router software packages. » Hub/Bridge/Switch: Hardware—3Com, Hewlett—Packard, Cisco, Bay Networks, etc., » Router: Hardwar --BCom, Cisco, Bay Networks, etc. , >> You Will also need to run an AirEZY241l e‘Ian Bridge unit at each of the location that you wish to connect. 3.0 Product Package AirEZY2411 e’larl Bridge 2 units AirEZY2411 e'lan TRX wireless transceiver units 2 each High Gain Directional antennas 2 each 20 ft segments of low loss RF cable 2 each 20 it segment STD “N” to UNEF 2 each Lightning Arrestor 1 each AirEZY24ll e‘lan Bridge user's manual 2 cable 3 it TX/RX twisted pair cable for bridge. switch, and router connection 2 cable 7 fl BLUE Cross over cable for connection to file servers and PCs 1 diskette Diagnostic and Configuration Software Custom configurations: Please see Packing List enclosed with shipping boxes 4‘0 Installation Overview After remoVing ArrEZY2411 e'lan Bridge from the shipping box, be sure to lay out all the contents to ensure that all necessary components are accounted for before you begin the installation process. Refer to Section 3.0 of this manual for a complete list of provided components. In order to maximize AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge‘s full Wireless bridging capabilities, the proper placement of your AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge unit with the antenna properly installed is crucial to its overall performance. The AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge is a Wireless bridge system designed to be used in point—to—point applications. We require that the installation of this system be performed by a qualified installer.. Please provrde the installer with this installation guide This installation guide will provide the installer with the required information for proper installation wireless bridge Antenna placement and installation should be the first steg in the process of installing your AirEZY24’l1 e'lan Bridge After the antenna is properly installed, 1) connect the RF cable to the antenna and 2) to the AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge uriit See Appendix A 8. B for proper connection of cable to antenna and AirEZY24‘l1 e'lan Bridge. AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge will perform the best when the antennas are within line of sight. If possible, place the AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge antenna in a location so that the radio's propagation path is not obstructed by tall trees, buildings, freeway overpasses. or any other large obstacle that may interfere or disperse the radio frequency Signal. Optimal performance range for AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge is between five to seven miles when used with the provided high gain antennas.” Note“ The AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge output near the antenna exceeds the FCC adopted RF exposure limits for people The antenna must be installed so that this exposure does not exceed 1 OmW/cmz. Based on the effective radiated power of the AirEZV2411 e’lan Bridge using the antennas supplied, a separation distance of 30 centimeters is required to limit the exposure. The antenna must be installed such that a person would not be exposed to RF energy from the antenna that exceeds these limits. "'0TC Telecom, inc, does not. guarantee distances. Your geographical location or the presence of obstacles between your connectivity points may aflect AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridga's overall performance. 4.01 AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge Entry Diagnostic Software OTC Telecom, Inc. provides the user with a Diagnostic and Configuration diskette that will help facilitate the installation and configuration of the AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge units. This program can be used in either Windows 3 1 and Windows 95 8. 98 environments. Please consult the HELP menu found on the diskette before attempting to perform diagnostics and/or reconfiguration of your wireless system' The Diagnostic 8. Configuration software allows the user to configure their own RF Channels and RF Security Codes In order for the system to link properly and operate, your corresponding Bridge units must be configured to the same RF Channel and the same RF Security Codes. FACTORY DEFAULT: The RF Channel is set to CH. 2 (2.442 GHZ) To change the RF Channel or RF Security Code. load the Diagnostic program diskette to configure the wireless bridge units one-by-one. Connect the AirEZY24li e'lan Bridge units to the Ethernet port of a PC by using a straight—through UTP cable Run the Diagnostic program underWindows 3.1 or Vlnndows 95 & 98 environment With NetWare IPX protocol installed and enabled. We recommend that the user familiarize themselves With the wireless bridge hardware and review the HELP menu on the Diagnostic Configuration diskette before attempting any rte-configurations Configuration Guide- 1) Connect the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge units to a PC’s Ethernet port vra a straight-through UTP cable. 2) Run the diagnostic program 3) In the Diagnostic program‘s main menu. select item Control and Config. 4) A configuration will pop up 5) Press the GETlD button to get unit ID, default RF Channel, and default RF Security Code 6) Highlight the unit ID to select the unit 7) The current RF Security Code and RF Channel will appear in the box 8) To modify the current settings, select the deSired RF channel and/or RF Security Code. 9) Press the SET button. The new RF Channel and RF Security Code will be set REMEBER: Set your corresponding wireless bridge unit to the same RF Channel and RF Security Code or the system with not operate properly 10) But configuration menu by pressing the STOP button 11) Power—Cycle your ArrEZY241f e‘lan Bridge units to activate the new configurations. Please consult the Help menu on the diskette if you have any additional questions or concerns. 4.1 Antenna Installation (See Appendix B) WARNlNG The authority to operate this device requires its operation and installation, including antennas, to comply with the FCC-adopted radio frequency(RF) exposure limits It is the responsibility of the installer (professlonal or end-user) to install this device and associated antennas so that RF exposures to persons do not exceed 1t0mW/cm2. For the AirEZY24t1 e’lan Bridge antenna system (24dB, or 12dB antennas) the exposure limit is generally satisfied if the antennas are at least 30.48 centimeters of 12 inches away from nearby persons Before installing AirEZY2411 e’Ian Bridge onto your network, be sure to properly install the directional antenna onto your building, We require that the installatlon of the antennas be performed by a qualified or licensed antenna installer, The front panel of your AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge unit will have four LEDs and a RF cable connector The provided antenna cable will have a proprietary 32UNEF female connector that is matched to the AirEZV2411 e’Ian Bridge unit Be sure to have the UNEF Connector matched to the AirEZY2411 e’Ian Bridge unit. Be sure not to over torque the screw as this may damage your AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge unit’s 32UNEF male connector!!! When installing the antenna and the RF cable follow the following set-up procedure. 1) Be sure to attach the antenna to the antenna mast first. Please align the antennas on the two points that you intend to connect before proceeding to the next step. Line of sight needs to be established between the two high gain antennas. 2) Do not attach the low loss RF cable onto the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge unit before the cable is attached and connected to the antenna. 3) Once the antennas are properly installed onto the antenna mast and properly secured to your building, you are ready to connect the RF cable to the antenna. Connect the RF cable to the antenna by connecting the STD “N” female to STD “N" male connector on the antenna RF feed cable. 4) Run the RF cable along the antenna mast to where the AirEZY2411 e‘lan Bridge unit will be located. 5) Secure the cable apprOXimately 12”-18"(inches) away from the AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge unit to allow for stress relief along the RF cable (Connecting the RF cable to the unit without stress relief in place Will damage the connector assembly on the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge units!) 4.1.1 Preparing AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge for network installation AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge is deSigned to be easy and quick to install The AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge has built in auto-detection features that Will autoedetect which application enwronment it is operating under, this feature facilitates quick and easy installation. When connecting AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge using the RJ-45l1OBase T port, proceed to Section 4 1 2 in order to use your AirEZYZAli e’lan Bridge, you must have a wireless unit at each location that you are connecting The AirEZY241t e’lan Bridge units must be located at your file sewer, Ethernet Bridge, sWitch, or router. In a typical point to paint connectivity setting, place the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge antennas in direct line of sight with the location you are attempting to connect, 4.1.2 AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge: RJ—45 / 1OBase T Installation instructions: 1) Attach the prowded RJ—45 / 10 base T cable to the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge unit, NOTE: This connection port is Similar to a standard telephone jack connection, 2) Attach the other end of the cable to the server, bridge, switch, or router This will connect the AirEZV2411 e'lan Bridge to your Ethernet architecture. NOTE: - Use the 7K Crossed-Over UTP cable to connect AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge to one of the following devices: a) Stand—alone Ethernet Bridge b) Switches 0) Routers d) Hubs 0 Use the HMO Base T cable to connect AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge directly to the file servers (NIC) port, 3) At this stage of the installation process, check that the antenna is properly installed Also, be sure that all RJ-45 I 10Base T connections are in place on the network and on your AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge unit. 4) At this point, turn ON the AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge unit Please find a convenient plug location adjacent to your network hardware and plug in the power adapter then proceed to power on the unit 5) Once the unit is turned on. the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge unit Will begin a series of self diagnostic tests. This series of tests Will last for approximately a few brief seconds (Do not power on any other AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge units at this timel) 6) Once the power is on‘ the LEDs on the front panel wril flash in the followrng pattern: Installation LED color Fattom Duration indication Step 1 yellow series of 1 sec Power on dlagnostlc shot! flashes Step 2 yellow * Long “on—oft" continuous Poor UTP cable cycle lollowed by connection Short .on-oi1 cycle -or-No UTP cable detected Step 3 yellow constant slow continuous Secunty function invoked (security lealure) flash (until other unlt UTP cable connection ls Ilnked) detected and condition toK, LED display when network is progeny configured: LED color Paksrn Durallnn Indicalion yellow constant rapid contlnuous Normai activity Flash green constant on Oorttll’luous Receive/Rx red variable variable TransmltlTX red constant on continuous Power indicator ‘ NOTE: if the yellow LED indicator does not go into the security mode or rapid flash mode please verify that your UTP cable is connected and all network connections are properly connected 7) If the LEDs are exhibiting the proper characteristics. you have successfully installed the AlrEZY241l e’lan Bridge onto your network, 8) At this point. by following the same procedure as indicated in this section‘ you will be able to power on the other AirEZY2411 e'lan Bridge units on your wireless segment 9) NOTE: If the yellow LED on both units lS exhibiting a constant slow flash pattern after being powered on, this signifies that the radio signal is weak and RF link is weak. Check or adjust antennas. Check for obstructions such as buildings tall trees, and freeway overpasses that may be obstructing the line of site for the antennas MAMA AirEZY2411 elaa Bridge Installation Guide Faramlic Grid Antenna Parabolic Grid Henlunhi Antenna Polarization Horizontal (Shown) Poianzatian 25 [1 RF Cabie 2B R RF Netwurk HUB Dr Came Ruuter Lightnlng Arresm Lighmm Arms“), Network HUB or Router lrEZYZM t-TRx—eian “m“ AirEZYJM 1-TRX-eian~ umi -Please use RJ45/UTP Cross-Over Cable for connection to Router/Switch or Hub. - Please use RJ-45/UTP Straight-Through Cable for direct connection to (computer/serverllaptop) ethernet port. Appendix B Helpful Hints / Trouble Shooting Guide: Verifying Antenna Connection to RF cables 1) Be sure to check that the directional antennas connected to the RF cables are connected properly See the second diagram In Appendix B Verifying Antenna placement and orientation 1) Antenna must be securely mounted on an antenna mast. (Do not freely place the antenna on the root without the antenna attached to a mastjtnpod system Do not dangle the antenna off the side ofa building.) Improper antenna installation may result in poor connectivity or no connectivity. 2) it is recommended that the antenna mast be placed either on the roof using a tripod mount or attached to the side of a building using a Side wall mount. 3) Antennas must be Within line of sight of each other (Tall trees. buildings, freeway overpasses, and objects taller than the antenna assembly Will obstruct and / or deflect the radio signal path ) 4) When installing the antennas, follow the instructions prowded in Appendix B of this manual. Be sure that both antennas are installed so that the grid panels are in the same orientation. ( The polarization for both grid antenna panels should be horizontal or vertical ) 5) OTC Telecom recommends that the installation of the antenna mast be performed by a qualified antenna installer. Verifying RF Cable Connections to AirEZY Units 1) inspect the connection points between the RF cable and the AirEZY units 2) Be sure to verify proper antenna installation With the diagrams in Appendix B. AirEZY Connection to File Server! Huh I Router! 1 AirEZY can be connected to a file server (It must be connected to a second Ethernet card on the file server. Use the 7ft1OBase T cable provided in the kit.) 2) AirEZY can be connected to a 1OBase T Hub / Router or Bridge. (Must use 3lt cables provided in your kit ) Powering up AirEZY at the file server 1) The AirEZY unit designated for installation at the Server should always be powered on FIRSTlll Do not turn on the AirEZY at your client or remote site at this time Allow several seconds for the unit to load in the builtain firmware and allow the system to perform a series of self—diagnostic tests. The AirEZY unit‘s indicator lights should blink in the following pattern: — s..-‘,‘,_,_.. N. W, ,.,A , LED Function Disglay yellow LED (Network Link) slow blinking pattern (CPU functional) green LED (RX) always on (receiving mode) red LED (TX) alternating on and off flash (transmitting mode) red LED (Power) always on (indicates power) a) check to see that all 10Base T cables are connected properly b) verify that your file server / Ethernet card / huh I router/ and or Bridge is configured properly. c) verify that your network operating system is functional on your server. d) turn off your AirEZY unit and be sure that the other AirEZY unit is not on at this time. Powering up AirEZY at the remote site 1) Be sure that the AirEZY located at the main file sewer is on and ready to receive signal from the AirEZY at the remote site 2) Plug in and power on the AirEZY at the remote site 3) Confirmation of connectiVily is exhibited by the following blinking patterns of the LED indicators. AirEZY located at main File sewer: LED Function Display yellow LED (Network Link) changes from a slow blinking pattern to rapid blinking (CPU functionality) green LED (RX) always on (receiving mode) red LED (TX) alternating on and off flash (transmitting mode) (Alternating flash pattern dependent upon AirEZY at client site's transmission pattern. red LED (Power) always on (indicates power) AirEZY located at remote site: Q Function Display yellow LED (Network Link) changes from a slow blinking pattern to rapid blinking (CPU functionality) green LED (Rx) always on (receiving mode) red LED (TX) allemating on and off flash (transmitting mode)/Altemating flash patterns red LED (Power) always on (indicates power) 4) If both AirEZY ’s YELLOW LEDs remain in the slow blinking pattern; after the remote Site is powered on. the radio link has not been established Please check the following to verify proper connection“ a) Check to see that all 10Base T cables are connected properly. b) Verify that your remote client site’s system is configured properly We recommend checking your Personal Computer I Laptop Ethemel card hub router bridge ) verify that your network operating system is functional on your server. no... Cabling and Connection of AirEZY 1) The majority of problems in connectivity wtth remote client sites can be traced to improper or poor antenna installation and undesrrable placement of antenna mast it 15 not uncommon to test multiple locatlons before finding the most opt|mal location for the antenna’s signal path 2) Many network connectivity problems can be rectified with a thorough inspection of the cables, and connectors. Power Spikes, Power Surges, and Brown-Outs 1) RF systems are susceptible to power spikes‘ power surges, and brown outs. Unstable power may cause your wireless LAN system to momentarily drop a link. The AirEZY w|reless system is designed so that it will recover the connection 2) OTC Telecom recommends that the user plugs the AirEZY2411 e’lan Bridge into an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) This will resolve the majority oi dropped links on your wireless bridging system Technical Support OTC Telecoms technical support can be reached, Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 6 00 PM PST) except major holidays. at (800) 770 - 6698
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