Radwin AMWL1580 Point to Point Broadband Radio System User Manual WinLink1000
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User Manual 1
Installation and Operation Manual
WinLink™1000
Point-to-Point Wireless Product
Family
Revision 8.22
WinLink1000
Point-to-Point Wireless TDM/IP Revision 8.0
Installation and Operation Manual
Notice
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For further information contact RADWIN at the address below or contact your local
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FCC-15 User Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- 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.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance (RADWIN) could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when using the
outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply),
only those antennas certified with the product are used. The use of
any antenna other than those certified with the product is expressly
forbidden in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.
Warning
Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced
Warning
installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety
codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate
government regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void the
WinLink-1000 warranty and may expose the end user or the service
provider to legal and financial liabilities. RADWIN and its resellers or
distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations
associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.
This device complies with part 15 of the 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.
Installing WinLink 1000 Units 1
Quick Start Guide
Installation of WinLink 1000 should be carried out only by a qualified
technician. If you are familiar with WinLink 1000, use this guide to
prepare the units for operation.
1. Installing WinLink 1000 Units
ODU Package Contents:
• ODU
• Mast/Wall mounting kit
• WinLink 1000 Management software installation CD
• Mounting instructions
• Spare RJ-45 connector
• ODU to IDU cable at length ordered (optional)
IDU-E Package Contents:
• IDU-E
• 110V/240V adaptor
• IDU wall-mounting drilling template
• Spare RJ-45 connector
(Optional) IDU-C or AIND Package Contents:
• IDU-C or AIND
• For IDU-C AC model, 110v/240 VAC with 3-prong connector cable
• For DC model, -48 VDC with 3-pin terminal block connector (green)
• IDU standard 1-U, 19” carrier rack
• Spare RJ-45 connector
Equipment Required:
• RJ-45 crimp tool (If pre-assembled cable is not used)
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• Drill (for wall mounting only)
• IDU and ODU grounding cable
• 13 mm or 1/2″ socket spanner
• ODU to IDU cable if not ordered (Outdoor class, CAT-5e, 4 twisted
pairs)
• Cable ties
• Laptop running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Before the installation
1. Install the WinLink 1000 software on the laptop.
2. Verify that all equipment and tools are available.
Performing Installation
Î To install the ODU:
1. At site A, route the ODU cable from the ODU location (on the roof) to
the IDU location (inside the building). The maximum length is 100m.
2. Mount the ODU unit to the mast or wall, using the mounting kit.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connectors to both ends of the cable, use the
pinout table and diagram below:
IDU RJ-45 Wire Color Function ODU RJ-45
1 White/Green Ethernet (RxN) 1
Twisted 2 Green Ethernet (RxT) 2
3 White/Orange Ethernet (TxT) 3
Twisted 4 Blue Power (+) 4
5 White\Blue Power (+) 5
Twisted 6 Orange Ethernet (TxN) 6
7 White/Brown
Power (−) 7
Twisted 8 Brown
Power (−) 8
4. Secure the ODU and ground cables to the mast or brackets using
cable ties.
5. Repeat the procedure at site B.
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Installing WinLink 1000 Units 3
Î To align the ODU:
1. Connect power to the IDU.
Do not stand in front of a live outdoor unit.
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 364 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
2. Align the site A ODU in the direction of the site B ODU.
3. Align the site B ODU in the direction of the site A ODU.
4. Alternating between each site, turn each ODU slowly listening to the buzzer
beep sequence until optimal alignment is achieved.
5. Secure the site A and site B ODUs to the mast/wall.
6. Monitor the link quality for about 15 minutes to verify stability.
7. Connect the management station to one of the two IDUs in the link.
8. Start the WINLink Manager application.
9. Open the installation wizard and follow the installation steps.
10. After selection of the radio channel and the link rate, verify that the
link quality bar in the WinLink manager is within the green range for
TDM service and within the yellow range for Ethernet service.
Achieve the best possible link quality values. In case of radio link loss,
verify the ODU alignment, or change the radio channel in both sides of
the link. When the radio link resumes continue the installation process.
Connecting User Equipment
Î To connect user equipment to the IDU:
1. Connect the user equipment (such as PBX) to the IDU RJ-45 port
designated Trunk:
On the rear panel of the IDU-E.
On the front panel of the IDC-C, AIND
2. Connect user hub/router or any other compatible device to the IDU
RJ-45 port designated LAN:
On the rear panel of the IDU-E.
Note
Warning
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On the front panel of the IDU-C, AIND.
IDU-C has an integrated LAN switch that provide 2 port of 10/100BaseT.
The Integrated LAN switch is not support spanning tree.
The two LAN ports can be connected to 2 separated LAN segments but
connection of both LAN ports to the same LAN segment will create a loop
that fluid the network. Therefore, this configuration is prohibited.
2. Operating WinLink 1000
WinLink 1000 requires no operator attention once installed, with the
exception of occasional monitoring of front panel indicators and statistics
data. Intervention is only required when WinLink 1000 must be
configured to its operational requirements or diagnostic tests are
performed:
Normal Indications
Upon turning on WinLink 1000, the PWR LED in the front panel lights to
indicate that WinLink 1000 is on. The table below shows the correct
status of the indicators after power-up.
Indicator Color Status
PWR Green On (only on IDU-E)
IDU Orange
Green
Blinks for short duration during startup
Blinking slowly shows normal operation
ODU Green Blinking slowly shows normal operation
AIR I/F Orange
Green
Blinks for short duration during startup
Blinking slowly shows normal operation
SERVICE Green Blinking slowly shows normal operation
OFF when SERVICE selected is Ethernet only
Note
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Troubleshooting
If the WinLink 1000 is not operational, determine the cause and solution
from the table below.
Led Status Remedy
PWR Off For the IDU-E, check that AC adapter is connected
to the IDU and the AC power outlet.
IDU Orange Check that the IDU/ODU cable is properly wired
and connected.
ODU Red Check that the IDU/ODU cable is properly wired
and connected.
Orange Complete the installation procedure from the
management software.
AIR I/F
Red Check the ODU Antenna alignment. Check that
the radio configuration of both site A and site B
units are the same (channel and SSID).
Off Check the TDM service configuration in the NMS.
Orange Check that the system is not in loopback mode.
Check the site B IDU ports and cables and site B
external equipment.
SVC.
Red Check the site A IDU ports, cables and external
equipment.
Contents
Introduction................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 1-1
Application........................................................................................................ 1-1
Versions............................................................................................................ 1-1
Features............................................................................................................ 1-3
1.2 Physical Description................................................................................... 1-5
IDU-E................................................................................................................ 1-5
IDU-C ............................................................................................................... 1-5
ODU.................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.3 Functional Description ............................................................................... 1-7
1.4 Technical Specifications............................................................................. 1-8
Installation and Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Site Requirements and Prerequisites .......................................................... 2-1
2.3 Package Contents ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Equipment Required .................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Installation Sequence................................................................................. 2-2
2.6 Mounting the ODU..................................................................................... 2-3
2.7 Connecting the ODU to the IDU ................................................................. 2-4
2.8 Installing WinLink1000 Management Software ........................................... 2-5
2.9 Connecting the Power................................................................................ 2-6
Connecting Power to an IDU .............................................................................. 2-6
Connecting Power to an IDU-C .......................................................................... 2-6
2.10 Starting the WinLink1000 Manager Software .............................................. 2-7
2.11 Over the Air Connection indication ............................................................ 2-9
2.12 Aligning ODUs with the Beeper ................................................................ 2-10
2.13 Calculating the Air Interface Rate............................................................. 2-11
2.14 Installing the Link .................................................................................... 2-11
Selecting Channels .......................................................................................... 2-15
Selecting the Service Parameters...................................................................... 2-17
Setting the Clock Configuration....................................................................... 2-19
Setting the T1 Line Code ................................................................................. 2-20
2.15 Connecting the User Equipment............................................................... 2-21
Operation .................................................................................................... 3-1
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3.1 Turning On WinLink1000........................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Controls and Indicators ............................................................................. 3-1
IDU Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................. 3-1
WAN/LAN Indicators.......................................................................................... 3-2
Normal Indications ............................................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Default Settings ......................................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Managing WinLink1000 ............................................................................. 3-5
3.5 Turning Off WinLink1000........................................................................... 3-8
Configuration .............................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Configuring the System Parameters ........................................................... 4-1
4.2 Selecting Channels .................................................................................... 4-3
WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel Select................................................. 4-4
WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select...................................................... 4-4
WinLink1000 5.4 GHz ETSI Version.................................................................... 4-6
4.3 Configuring Service Parameters ................................................................. 4-7
4.4 Editing the Configuration Parameters......................................................... 4-9
4.5 Setting the Clock Configuration ............................................................... 4-11
4.7 Changing the Transmit Power .................................................................. 4-14
4.8 Defining the Management Addresses ....................................................... 4-15
4.9 Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................... 4-16
4.10 Configuring the Bridge ............................................................................ 4-18
ODU Bridge Mode............................................................................................ 4-19
IDU Aging time................................................................................................ 4-19
4.11 Configuring Ethernet Mode ...................................................................... 4-20
4.12 Changing Community Values ................................................................... 4-20
Editing Community Strings .............................................................................. 4-21
Forgotten Community string ........................................................................... 4-23
4.13 Changing Passwords................................................................................ 4-23
Changing the Management Password .............................................................. 4-23
Changing the Link Password............................................................................ 4-24
Forgotten the Link Password ........................................................................... 4-24
4.14 Muting the Beeper ................................................................................... 4-24
4.15 Setting External Alarm Inputs .................................................................. 4-25
4.16 Managing Configuration Files .................................................................. 4-26
Saving WinLink1000 Configuration in a File ..................................................... 4-26
Restoring a Configuration File ......................................................................... 4-27
4.17 Reinstalling the Link ................................................................................ 4-27
4.18 Resetting WinLink1000 ............................................................................ 4-27
4.19 Displaying the Inventory .......................................................................... 4-28
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Monitoring Performance ............................................................................ 5-1
Saving the Monitor Log...................................................................................... 5-1
Setting the Events Preferences........................................................................... 5-2
Saving the Events Log........................................................................................ 5-3
5.2 Automatic Link Data collection .................................................................. 5-4
5.3 Viewing Performance Reports .................................................................... 5-5
5.4 Error Detection and Alarms........................................................................ 5-8
5.5 Testing WinLink1000 ............................................................................... 5-10
Local External Loopback.................................................................................. 5-11
Remote Internal Loopback............................................................................... 5-12
Remote External Loopback .............................................................................. 5-12
Local Internal Loopback................................................................................... 5-13
5.6 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 5-13
5.7 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................... 5-14
5.8 Technical Support.................................................................................... 5-17
Wiring Specifications...................................................................................A-1
Mast and Wall Installation............................................................................ B-1
Link Budget Calculator ................................................................................C-1
AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure ............................................................D-1
Antenna Characteristics .............................................................................. E-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
WinLink1000 is a carrier-class, high capacity, Point-to-Point broadband
wireless transmission system. WinLink1000 combines legacy TDM and
Ethernet services over 2.3, 2.4, 4.9 and 5.x GHz license-exempt bands
and is suitable for deployment in FCC, ESTI, and CSA-regulated countries.
The system provides up to 48 Mbps wireless link and supports ranges of
up to 80 km (50 miles) with an external antenna.
The screens shown in this manual are for version 1.600, for WinLink1000
systems with earlier ODU hardware versions contact technical support,
support@radwin.com, for the relevant manual.
Application
Figure
1-1
illustrates a typical point-to-point application of two
WinLink1000 units.
Figure
1-1. Typical Application
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Versions
WinLink1000 is available for operation in several different frequency
ranges, with versions for ETSI and FCC regulations.
Table
1-1
shows all
the available options.
• F23, 2.300–2.400 GHz
• F24, 2.400–2.4835 GHz
• F49, 4.940–4.990 GHz
• F53, 5.250–5.350 GHz
• F54, 5.470–5.725 GHz
• F58, 5.725–5.850 GHz
• F53HP, high-power version, supports a dynamic range of 12 dB
transmit power
• F54E, limited transmit power as specified by the ETSI standard
• F54-HG, high-gain version for the ETSI regulated markets, to be
used with
28 dBi external antenna only
• F54HP, high-power version, supports high transmit power up to 18
dBm.
• AIND, All indoor unit. Available with IDU options 4E1 or 4T1 as
main PCB, and ODU options F58/FCC or F24/FCC.
WL1000-AIND integrates the ODU and the IDU-C into a single 19"
IDU-C box.
Table
1-1. Ordering Options
WL1000-ODU/F23/HP/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F24/ETSI/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F24/ETSI-IL/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F24/ETSI-IL/LG/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F24/ETSI-LG/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F24/FCC/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F24/FCC/INT
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WL1000-ODU/F24/HP/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F49/FCC/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F53/ETSI/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F53/FCC/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F53/FCC/INT
WL1000-ODU/F53/HP/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F53/HP/INT
WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI/INT
WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI-HG/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F54/ETSI-LG/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F54/HP/EXT
WL1000-ODU/F54/HP/INT
Features
Wireless Link
WinLink1000 delivers up to 48 Mbps data rate for Ethernet and E1/T1
traffic. The system supports a variety of spectrum bands and can be
configured to operate in any channel in the band with a carrier step
resolution of 5 MHz.
WinLink1000 operation complies with ETSI, CSA and the FCC 47CFR
Part 15 and subpart C and E requirements.
WinLink1000 employs Time Division Duplex (TDD) transmission. This
technology simplifies the installation and configuration procedure.
There is no need to plan and to allocate separate channels for the
uplink and downlink data streams.
Operation over 2.4 GHz and 5.x GHz bands is not affected by harsh
weather conditions, such as fog, heavy rain etc.
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LAN Interface
The WinLink1000 LAN port provides 10/100BaseT interfaces with
autonegotiation and transparent VLAN support. Traffic handling is
provided by a MAC-level self-learning bridge.
TDM Interface
The WinLink1000 TDM interface accepts E1 or T1 traffic, supporting
the following:
• Unframed operation (E1 and T1)
• AMI and B8ZS zero suppression (T1).
Advanced Encryption System
WinLink1000 (version 1.500 and above) ensures user's data security
with one of the most sophisticated commercially available combined
encryption and authentication techniques, CCM/AES. This technique
combines message authentication (preventing antispoofing and replay
protection) with commercial encryption, and complies with the IEEE
802.11i (phase iii) security recommendations.
CCM/AES uses a symmetric 128-bit encryption key (EK), and a Nonce,
and provides both message encryption and authenticating signature.
The nonce mechanism enables the receiver to remember already
received genuine messages and reject all replayed messages.
Initial encryption and authentication is based on a user-defined master
key (Link Password). While standard Wireless LAN encrypts only the
Ethernet Payload, WinLink1000 encrypts both the source and
destination MAC addresses.
Management
WinLink1000 has full local and remote management capabilities. The
user-friendly SNMP-based management tool provides full end-to-end
configuration, event log and performance monitoring capabilities.
Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring
WinLink1000 supports activating local and remote loopbacks on E1/T1
links.
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WinLink1000 constantly monitors the data transmission process,
evaluates received signal strength, and signal quality. It also monitors
received traffic and frame rate (FPS) for local and remote units.
Automatic Channel Select
Some versions of WinLink1000 have the Automatic Channel Select
feature, which operates via a Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
mechanism. This enables coexistence with any radar system that may
be active in the area. WinLink1000 performs channel monitoring and
selects the channel with the lowest interference for the transmission.
WinLink1000 operation complies with ETSI requirements where the
ETSI version has been purchased.
Adaptive Rate Modulation (ARA)
WinLink1000 constantly monitors the link quality to make sure that the
maximum throughput is maintained. WinLink1000 automatically re-
evaluates the air transmission rate if the link quality reduces due to
interference or weather changes. A lower rate may be selected in order
to improve the link quality. Once the conditions have improved a faster
rate is automatically selected. Each side of the link is monitored and
adjusted independently. WinLink1000 selects the highest possible rate
to maintain the quality of the services selected.
Transmit Power Control
The Transmit Power Control (TPC) function, provides the capability of
defining the transmit power in order to comply with the ETSI standard
requirement of
30 dB maximum. See
Table 4-1
for full details of transmit power
control.
Alarm Connector
The IDU-C has two external alarm inputs in the form of dry-contact
relays. The Alarm interface is located on the front panel of the IDU-C
and is a 9-pin D-type female connector. The user enables or disables
each of the alarms and can configure the text that appears in the alarm
trap. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second from actual
alarm trigger.
The alarm connector is available as an ordering option for the IDU-E.
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Optional External Antenna
WinLink1000 supports configuration of an external antenna. In this
configuration, the outdoor unit is supplied with an N-type connector
that connects through a coax cable to the external antenna.
An external antenna can extend the range of the link, and in some
cases, may help to reduce environmental interferences. Various
external antennas are available for the WinLink1000 operating
frequencies.
For example, an optional flat panel 28 dBi external antenna increases
the operation range of WinLink1000 up to 80 km (50 miles).
1.2 Physical Description
WinLink1000 system consists of an Outdoor Unit (ODU) and an Indoor
Unit (IDU)
Figure
1-2
shows the IDU-E, IDU-C carrier class unit, and an ODU with
integrated antenna.
Figure
1-2. WinLink1000 Units
IDU-E
The front panel of the IDU-E includes five LEDs, which display the
status of E1/T1 traffic, wireless link, self-test results, the ODU-to-IDU
link, and power status. For a detailed description of the front panel
LEDs, see
Chapter 3
.
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The rear panel of the IDU includes the connectors for power, WAN,
LAN, E1/T1, and the ODU. The wiring specifications are detailed in
Appendix A
. The rear panel LEDs are described in
Chapter 3
.
IDU-C
The IDU-C front panel includes four LEDs that display the status of
E1/T1and, wireless link, self-test results, and ODU-to-IDU link. For a
detailed description of the front panel LEDs, see
Chapter 3
.
ODU
ODU includes a power connector, which receives -48 VDC, and RJ-45
for Ethernet traffic from the IDU. The ODU is attached to a mast using a
special mounting kit, which is supplied with the unit.
The ODU can be used with an integrated antenna, as illustrated in
Figure
1-2
, or with an external antenna. If an external antenna is to be
used, then the ODU is supplied fitted with an N-type connector.
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1.3 Functional Description
WinLink1000 system comprises of the following units:
• Outdoor Unit (ODU): An enclosed aluminum frame with a front
sealed plastic cover, containing an integrated transceiver with an
antenna, RF module, modem and standard interfaces. The ODU
stores all the configuration parameters of the WinLink1000 system.
Figure
1-3
shows the ODU block diagram.
• Indoor Unit (IDU-E or IDU-C): The interface unit between the ODU
and the user. It converts 100–240 VAC to -48VDC, and sends it on
to the ODU. The IDU does not store any configuration data.
Therefore, there is no need for additional configuration of the
WinLink1000 system when replacing an IDU.
Figure
1-3. ODU Block Diagram
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1.4 Technical Specifications
Air Interface
Technology
OFDM
Duplexing Method
Time Division Duplex (TDD)
Capacity
Configurable up to 48 Mbps
Modulation
OFDM - BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Channel Resolution
5 MHz
Transmitter Power
Specification is different per product, for
further details refer to the
Link Budget
Calculator
Range
Up to 41 km (25.5 miles)
Up to 80 km (50 miles) with an external
antenna.
Frequency Band
[GHz]
2.300–
2.483
4.940–
4.990
5.150–
5.350
5.470–
5.725
5.725–
5.850
Standard
FCC
ETSI
FCC FCC ETSI FCC
Antennas (See Antenna Characteristics in
Appendix E
)
LAN Interface
PHY
Up to 2 × 10/100BaseT, auto-sensing
Framing/Coding
IEEE 802.3/U
Bridging
Self-learning, up to 2048 MAC addresses
Line Impedance
100Ω
VLAN Support
Transparent
Frame Size
1536 bytes max
Connector
RJ-45
E1 Interface
Data Rate
Unframed (transparent) 2.048 MHz
(Specification may be different per ordering
option)
Line Interface
HDB3
Connector
RJ-45
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No. of Ports
IDU-E: 1 or 2
IDU-C: 4
T1 Interface
Data Rate
Unframed (transparent) 1.544 MHz
(Specification may be different per ordering
option)
Zero Suppression
AMI, B8ZS
Connector
RJ-45
No. Of Ports
IDU: 1 or 2
IDU-E: 4
AIND: 4
Indicators
PWR (green)
Power status (IDU only)
IDU (green)
IDU-E status
ODU (green/red)
ODU-to-IDU link status
AIR I/F (green/red)
Air Interface status
SERVICE (green/red)
E1/T1 signal status
Power
Source
IDU-E: 100–240 VAC via external AC/DC
converter
IDU-C: 100–240 VAC via AC cable
IDU-C,AIND: -48 VDC (-42 to –60 VDC)
IDU-C: 24 VDC
Power Received by
the ODU
-48 VDC
Power Con umptions
ODU plus IDU-E – 10W max
ODU plus IDU-C – 14W max
AIND – 14W max
Connector
IDU-E 2-pin
IDU-C AC – 3-pin IEC connector
DC – 3-pin terminal block
Connector
DB-9 female
Alarm
Connector
Electrical
Characteristics
Dry Contact, 30V/2A
Max input current, 0.01A at 0.5W (R=5K)
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Physical
Outdoor Uni (ODU) t
r
t
r
With integrated
antenna
Height
245 mm / 9.3 in 305 mm / 12 in
Width
135 mm / 5.13 in 305 mm / 12 in
Depth
40 mm / 1.57 in 58 mm / 2.3 in
Weight
1.0 kg / 2.2 lb 3.3 kg / 7.2 lb
Indoo Unit
IDU-E IDU-C and AIND
Height
44 mm / 1.7 in (1U) 44 mm / 1.7 in (1U)
Width
237 mm / 9.3 in 297 mm / 11.5 in
Depth
170 mm / 6.7 in 450 mm / 17.7 in
Weight
0.58 kg / 1.4 lb 1.58 kg / 3.3 lb
Environment
Outdoor Uni (ODU)
Enclosure
All-weather case
Temperature
-35 to 60°C/-31 to 140°F
Indoo Unit
Temperature
IDU-E and IDU-C
-0 to 50°C/32 to 122°F
Temperature AIND
-35 to 50°C/-31 to 122°F
Humidity
Up to 90%, non-condensing
Technical Specifications 1-11
Chapter 2
Installation and Setup
2.1 Introduction
This section describes the installation, alignment, and setup
procedures for a WinLink1000 system.
After installing the hardware and establishing a link, refer to
Chapter 3
for operation instructions and
Chapter 4
for configuration instructions.
In case a problem is encountered, refer to
Chapter 5
for test and
diagnostic instructions.
•
Warning
Internal settings, adjustment, maintenance, and repairs may be
performed only by a skilled technician who is aware of the hazards
involved.
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation,
operation, and maintenance of this product.
2.2 Site Requirements and Prerequisites
For the IDU units, allow at least 90 cm (36 in) of frontal clearance for
operating and maintenance accessibility. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in)
clearance at the rear of the unit for signal lines and interface cables.
The ambient operating temperature should be –45 to 60°C/–49 to
140°F (ODU), or –5 to 45°C/23 to 113°F (IDU) at a relative humidity of
up to 90%, non-condensing.
2.3 Package Contents
The WinLink1000 packages include the following items:
• ODU package contains:
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ODU
Mast/Wall mounting kit plus mounting instructions
WinLink1000 Manager installation CD
Spare RJ-45 connector
• IDU package contains:
IDU
110V/220V adapter
IDU wall-mounting drilling template
Self adhesive label showing the IDU LED operation
Spare RJ-45 connector
Or
• IDU-E Package Contains:
IDU-E
Self adhesive label showing the MAC address and the alternative
community string KEY. Keep this label safe.
For AC model, 110/240 VAC with 3-pin terminal block connector
(green)
For DC model, 3-prong connector cable
Standard 1-U, 19” carrier rack
Spare RJ-45 connector
• External antenna (if ordered)
• ODU/IDU cable at length ordered (optional)
• Technical documentation CD
2.4 Equipment Required
The following is a list of the equipment required for installing the
WinLink1000 hardware.
• RJ-45 crimp tool (if pre-assembled ODU/IDU cable is not used)
• Drill (for wall mounting only)
• IDU and ODU grounding cable
• 13 mm (1/2″) spanner wrench
• ODU to IDU cable if not ordered (Outdoor class, CAT-5e, 4 twisted
pairs)
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• Cable ties.
2.5 Installation Sequence
The WinLink1000 system installation is achieved by following the steps
listed below:
1. Installing ODUs at both sites of the link.
2. Assembling the ODU cable and connecting ODU to IDU at both
sites.
3. Connecting the power.
4. Installing the management program on the network management
station.
5. Aligning the ODUs.
6. Use the Link Budget Calculator Application
7. Running the Installation wizard from the management program.
8. Connecting user equipment to the local and remote IDUs.
Figure
2-1
illustrates a typical installation of WinLink1000 with an
external antenna.
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Figure
2-1. Typical Installation Diagram
2.6 Mounting the ODU
The ODU is the transmitting and receiving element of the WinLink1000
system. The ODU can be mounted on a mast or a wall. In both
installations, the supplied mounting kit is used to secure the ODU.
Appendix B
describes the mast/wall installation instructions.
A WinLink1000 link operates in pairs of two WinLink1000 systems with
the same configuration. Both systems must be installed, and the
antennas of the outdoor units must be aligned for maximum
throughput.
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•
Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal
(screw) of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground
conductor or to a grounded mast.
Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should
climb the antenna mast. Only trained professional installers should be
used when installing or dismantling ODUs and masts.
Warning
Æ To mount the ODU:
1. Verify that the ODU mounting brackets are properly grounded.
2. Assemble the ODU unit onto the mast or wall. Refer to
Appendix B
for the ODU mounting instructions.
3. Connect the ground cable to the chassis point on the ODU.
4. Attach the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector. Refer to
Appendix A
for the connector pinout.
5. Secure the cables to the mast or brackets using UV-rated cable ties.
6. Repeat the procedure at the remote site.
•
Note
Do not tightly secure the ODU to its mounting brackets until the
alignment process of the antenna is complete.
When installing the ODU, check that there are no direc obstructions in
front of the ODU or interference from man-made obs acles.
t
t
2.7 Connecting the ODU to the IDU
The ODU cable conducts all the user traffic between the IDU and the
ODU. The ODU cable also provides -48 VDC supply to the ODU. The
maximum length for one leg of the ODU cable is 100m (328 ft) in
accordance with10/100BaseT standards.
ODU cable is supplied pre-assembled with RJ-45 connectors, at the
length specified when ordering. If the ODU cable was not ordered, use
Cat. 5e shielded cable. Wiring specifications are given in
Appendix A
.
Æ To connect the ODU to the IDU
1. Route the cable from the ODU location into the building.
2. Secure the cable along its path.
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3. Connect the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector on the IDU
designated ODU or WAN.
Figure
2-2
illustrates a typical IDU rear
panel.
Figure
2-3
illustrates a typical IDU-E front panel. There may
be differences in the panels of depending on the versions of the
IDU.
Æ To connect the AIND to an external antenna
1. Connect one side of the coax cable to the N-type connector
marked ‘RF’ on the front of the AIND unit, and the other side to the
external antenna mounted on the pole.
TRUNK 1
LANODU
DC IN
48-60V --- 1A
+
-TRUNK 2
Figure
2-2. Typical IDU Rear Panel
Figure
2-3. Typical IDU-C Front Panels
48VDC/1A
- GND +
Figure
2-4. WinLink1000-AIND All Indoor Radio Unit
Note
•
The IDU and IDU-C panels may be fitted with different connector
combinations depending on the model ordered.
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2.8 Installing WinLink1000 Management Software
The WinLink1000 management application is distributed on CD-ROM as
an executable file. The application has the following PC requirements:
• Memory: 128 MB RAM
• Disk: 1 GB free hard disk space
• Processor: Pentium 3 or higher
• Network: 10/100BaseT NIC
• Graphics: Card and monitor that support 1024×768 screen
resolution
with 16 bit color
• Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
• Microsoft Explorer 5.01 or later.
Æ To install the WinLink1000 management program:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The autorun feature starts to install the software automatically.
If the installation does not start automatically, run setup.exe.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation wizard to
complete setup of the WinLink1000 Management program in the
desired location.
Any PC running the WinLink1000 management application can be used
to configure WinLink1000 units.
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2.9 Connecting the Power
•
Before connecting any cable, the protective earth terminals of the
AC/DC adapter must be connected to the protective ground conductor
of the mains power cord. If you are using an extension cord (power
cable) make sure it is grounded as well. Ground the chassis of the
IDU-E, IDU-C and the AIND via the protective terminal.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside or
outside the instrument) or disconnecting of the protective earth
terminal can make this unit dangerous. Intentional interruption is
prohibited.
Disconnection of the protective earth terminals is allowed only after
disconnection of the power and connectors ”Trunk-1” to ”Trunk-4.
Warning
Connecting Power to an IDU
Power is supplied to the WinLink1000 IDU via an external AC/DC
converter, which receives power from a 100–240 VAC source and
converts it to -48 VDC.
Æ To connect power to the IDUs:
1. At site A, connect the 2-pin connector of the AC/DC converter to
the 2-pin DC power connector on the IDU rear panel.
2. Connect the AC/DC converter 3-prong plug to a mains outlet.
The unit turns on automatically upon connection to the mains.
The green PWR indicator turns on, and the IDU indicator blinks
orange for approximately 40 seconds during startup. See
Normal Indicators
section in Chapter 3.
After approximately 20 seconds the ODU starts beeping. The
beeps continue until the ODUs are aligned and the link set up.
3. Wait for approximately one minute, then repeat for Site B.
Connecting Power to an IDU-C and AIND
AC power is supplied to the WinLink1000 IDU-C through a standard 3-
prong plug.
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AC power should be supplied via a 1.5m (5 ft) standard power cable
terminated by a standard 3-prong socket. A cable is provided with the
unit.
Æ To connect AC power to an IDU-E:
1. Connect the power cable socket to the power connector on the
WinLink1000 front panel.
2. Connect the power cable plug to the mains outlet.
The unit turns on automatically upon connection to the mains.
Æ To connect DC power to an IDU-C and AIND
A special IEC 60320 adapter for-48 VDC power connection is supplied
with the unit.
2.10 Starting the WinLink1000 Manager Software
Æ To start the WinLink1000 manager:
1. Connect the management station to the LAN.
2. Double-click the WinLink1000 Manager icon on the desktop, or
click Start > Programs > WinLink1000 Manager.
The Login dialog box appears.
Figure
2-5. Login Screen
3. Select the suitable option:
Select Local Connection (Broadcast), if user is connected directly
to the IDU LAN port.
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Enter IP address (of the ODU)
Default address: 10.0.0.120
The Subnet mask is 255.0.0.0.
•
Note
The actual IP address i defined during link configuration (see sDefining
the Management Addresses).
4. Enter the password
Default password –
admin
(see the section on
Changing the
Management Password
)
5. Click the Read only check box if entering the system as a Read only
user.
6. If you are a user with Read-Write permission, click Options to enter
the community options.
WinLink1000 is protected with Community passwords. A user may
be defined with read-only permission or with read-write
permission. See the section
Changing Community
Values
for more
detail.
Figure
2-6. Login Screen with Community Options Visible
• If using the system for the first time, enter netman (default) in the
read only and read-write fields.
• If community values have previously been defined, enter them in
the readonly or read-write communities.
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• If you are a user with read-only permission, click the Read Only
Mode check box.
The WinLink1000 Manager main screen is displayed (see
Figure 2-7).
Figure
2-7. WinLink1000 Manager Main Screen
2.11 Over the Air Connection indication
During the login the manager reports on over the air connection.
Note
Over the Air connection to remote unit is not recommended
• Select the relevant option for your login requirements.
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Figure
2-8. Over the Air Connection
2.12 Aligning ODUs with the Beeper
Perform the WinLink1000 ODU alignment using the beepers located
inside the ODUs. The beeper facility is not suitable for aligning the All
Indoor Units, AIND. To align an AIND system see Appendix D for
alternative alignment methods.
To speed up the installation time, alignment of a WinLink1000 ink can
be performed by two teams simultaneously, at site A and at site B.
Æ To align the ODUs via ODU Beeper:
1. Verify that power is connected to the IDUs at both sites.
•
Warning
Do not stand in front of a live ODU.
2. The ODU starts beeping 20 seconds after power up, and continues
beeping until the ODUs are aligned, and the link is established.
3. Verify normal operation of the IDU by the LED indications on the
front panel. (See
Normal Indications
.)
4. Coarsely align the site B ODU in the direction of the site A ODU.
5. Make an azimuth sweep of 180 degrees with the site A ODU. So
that the strongest signal from site B can be learnt.
6. Slowly turning the site A ODU back towards the position of Site B,
listen to the beeps until the best signal is reached. See
Figure
2-9
for the beeper signals.
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Beeper Sequence
=beeper on
=beeper off
Description
[approx. 1s]
Best Signal so far
Signal quality increased
No change in signal
Signal quality decreased
[approx. 2s]
No air link
Figure
2-9. Beeper Sequence for ODU Alignment
•
Three beeps and a pause is the best signal
Note
Two beeps and a pause, signal quality increased
One beep and pause is no signal change
Any other signal detects no signal between ODUs.
7. Secure the site A ODU to the mast/wall.
8. At site B, adjust the ODU slowly whilst listening to the beeper
sequence until the best signal is attained.
9. Secure the site B ODU to the mast/wall.
10. Monitor the link quality for about 15 minutes to verify stability.
2.13 Calculating the Air Interface Rate
The Air Interface rate is the data transmission rate from one site to the
other, over the wireless WinLink1000 interface. Use the
Link Budget
Calculator Utility
in order to calculate the optimal air interface rate and
the expected performance of the link operating at the user’s
requirements.
The ARA, Adaptive Rate Modulation feature performs this task
automatically and ensures that the transmission rate is set to
maximum whilst the link quality throughput is maintained.
Æ To open the Link Budget Calculator Utility
1. Click Help on the Menu Bar.
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2. Select Link Budget Calculator.
The Link Budget Calculator Utility opens. See
Appendix C
for full
instructions how to use the Link Budget Calculator Utility.
2.14 Installing the Link
During the installation procedure, the definition of all parameters is
automatically applied to both sides of the link.
Æ To install the link:
1. Verify that the management station is properly connected to the
same LAN as the IDU, and the WinLink1000 Manager application is
running.
2. In the toolbar, click the Link Installation button.
The Installation wizard opens, (see
Figure
2-10
).
Figure
2-10. Link Installation Wizard
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3. Click Next to proceed with the installation procedure.
4. On the first installation the default link password must be changed.
Click Ok in the message box.
The Change Link Password dialog box opens.
Note
Use the Hide Characters check box for maximum security.
Figure
2-11. Change Link Password dialog box
5. Enter the default link password wireless-bridge.
6. Enter a new password.
7. Retype the new password in the confirm field.
8. Click Ok.
9. Click Yes when asked if you want to change the link password.
10. Click Ok at the successful message.
The system dialog box opens (see
Figure
2-12
)
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Figure
2-12. Installation Wizard, System dialog box
11. Enter a SSID (System ID). The SSID must include at least eight
alphanumeric characters. Up to 24 characters are allowed.
•
No
te
Both sides of a link must have the same SSID number for data
transmission to take place.
12. Enter a Link Name for the link identification.
13. Enter a name for site 1.
14. Enter a name for site 2.
15. Enter the Link Password (version 1.400 and after). See
Changing the
Link Password
for details on the Link Password.
•
Note
It the Link Password i incorrect a link will be established but
configuration cannot be performed and no services will be available. A
new link password may be obtained from Technical Support or use the
s
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alternative password supplied with the product.
See
Changing the Link
Password fo more der tails.
16. Click Next.
The Channel Select dialog box appears. This dialog box relates
to the version that you have purchased.
Selecting Channels
Some versions of WinLink1000 have a feature called Automatic Channel
Select, which allows you to define several frequency channels that
WinLink1000 can select if interference is detected on the channel in
use.
• For WinLink1000 without the Automatic Channel Select feature see
WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel
Select (applies to versions
up to 1.1.6).
• For WinLink1000 with the Automatic Channel Select feature see
WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel
Select
(applies to versions
after 1.300).
• For WinLink1000 5.4 GHz ETSI version see
WinLink1000 5.4 GHz
ETSI
Version.
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WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel Select
Quality Bars
Figure
2-13. Installation Wizard, Channel Select dialog box
1. Select the required operating channel.
The pull-down list shows the ISM frequencies available.
The last option, Manual, allows you a user-defined channel within
the system frequency band.
Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The
quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best
quality link.
2. Click Next.
The Rate Select dialog box appears (see
Error! Reference source
not found.
)
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WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select
Automatic Channel Select gives WinLink1000 the ability to change
frequency channels automatically if interference is detected on the
current operating channel.
Figure
2-14. Channel Select dialog box - Automatic Channel Select
3. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.
4. Select the required Bandwidth 5,10, or 20 MHz.
5. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required.
6. Click the check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the
allowable channels that can be automatically selected.
Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The
quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best
quality link.
7. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected
automatically, click Reselect Channel.
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A new channel will be selected from one of the Available
Channels that have been defined.
8. Click Next.
The Evaluating Rate box appears. The optimum rate for the link
is selected.
The Service Parameters dialog box opens.
WinLink1000 5.4 GHz ETSI Version
In accordance with ETSI, if WinLink1000 detects Radar
interference it changes the frequency channel automatically.
This feature is termed Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). In this
version, the Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default
and a minimum of two channels must be defined as available.
1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.
2. Select the Bandwidth required.
•
Note
Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default.
3. Click at least two check boxes in the Available Channels List of all
the allowable channels that can be automatically selected.
•
Note
Installation will not continue until at least two channels are defined.
Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The
quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best
quality link.
Any channel selected is evaluated for 60 seconds; therefore this
selection process may take a few minutes.
4. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected
automatically, click Reselect Channel.
A new channel will be selected from one of the Available
Channels that have been defined.
5. Click Next.
The Evaluating Rate box appears. The optimum rate for the link
is selected.
The Service Parameters dialog box opens.
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Selecting the Service Parameters
The user defines the type of service required, Ethernet only or Ethernet
with TDM. The bandwidth remaining available for Ethernet if TDM
services are required is shown in the dialog box.
Figure
2-15. Installation Wizard, Services dialog box
Æ To select the services:
1. In the Service dialog box, select one of the following:
E1/T1 – E1/T1 data and Ethernet data.
The Ethernet BW field shows the remaining bandwidth in Mbps
available for Ethernet. The available bandwidth depends on the
number of E1/T1 ports selected.
Ethernet only
2. Select the required transmission rate.
If Adaptive is selected WinLink1000 constantly monitors and
adjusts the transmission rate to ensure maximum throughput for
the link at the highest quality.
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3. Click Next.
If TDM services were selected, then the TDM parameters dialog
box appears, (see
Figure
2-16
).
4. The optimum transmission rate for the selected services is
evaluated. Table shows the rates used by WinLink1000.
If Ethernet only was selected, then the Finish screen appears
(see
Figure
2-17
) showing a summary of the link configuration,
the alignment is complete.
Table
2-1. Rates per Bandwidth
Modulation/FEC 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
BPSK / ¾ 2.25 Mbps 4.5 Mbps 9 Mbps
QPSK / ½ 3 Mbps 6 Mbps 12 Mbps
QPSK / ¾ 4.5 Mbps 9 Mbps 18 Mbps
16QAM / ½ 6 Mbps 12 Mbps 24 Mbps
16QAM / ¾ 9 Mbps 18 Mbps 36 Mbps
64QAM / 2/3 12 Mbps 24 Mbps 48 Mbps
64QAM / ¾ 13.5 Mbps 27 Mbps
Setting the Clock Configuration
If TDM services are selected then the TDM parameters dialog box
appears.
The TDM Parameters dialog box contains five working modes; select
the appropriate clock mode according to your application. Choosing
one of these modes sets the TDM clock behavior on both sides of the
link. The user equipment must be configured as described
Table
2-2
.
Table
2-2. TDM Clock Modes
Unit clock mode User equipment side
Local Unit Remote
Unit
HQ side Branch side
1 Transparent Transparent Internal/Recov
er
Internal/Recov
er
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Unit clock mode User equipment side
Local Unit Remote
Unit
HQ side Branch side
2 Loop Time Recover Internal Recover
3 Recover Loop Time Recover Internal
4 Internal Recover Recover Recover
5 Recover Internal Recover Recover
Transparent/Transparent
WinLink1000 transparently regenerates the clock from line
clock side to Tx clock on the opposite side of the link.
Loop time/Recover
The local unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides
of the link.
Recover/Loop time
The remote unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both
sides.
Internal/Recover
The local unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the
remote unit recovers this clock.
Recover/Internal
The remote unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the
local unit recovers this clock.
•
Note
The Line code option is used with T1 Systems.
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Figure
2-16. TDM Parameters dialog box
•
This dialog box is available only with IDU-E units, it is activated a ter
TDM service was chosen in the previous Service dialog box. In Ethernet
only services, the TDM dialog box does not appear.
f
Note
Setting the T1 Line Code
The T1 line code can be set as B8Zs or AMI in the TDM Parameters
dialog box.
The default is B8ZS.
Æ To change the line code
1. In the TDM Parameters dialog box, set the line code to B8ZS or AMI
as required.
2. Click Next to show the finish screen.
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Figure
2-17. Installation Wizard, Finish Screen
5. Click Finish to complete the installation wizard.
When the wireless link is established between the site A and site
B units, the Quality bar is within yellow area for Ethernet only
links, or within the green area for Ethernet plus TDM links.
6. Verify that the radio signal strength (RSS) in the Main menu is
according to expected results as determined by the Link Budget
Calculator.
2.15 Connecting the User Equipment
The IDU is a standalone desktop, wall-mounted or rack-installed unit.
Figure
2-2
illustrates a typical rear panel of the IDU.
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Æ To connect user equipment to the IDU:
1. Connect user E1/T1 traffic to the IDU panel RJ-45 port designated
TRUNK. There may be multiple Trunk ports available depending on
unit ordered.
Refer to
Appendix A
for the connector pinout.
2. Connect user hub/router or any other compatible device to the IDU
panel
RJ-45 port designated LAN. There may be multiple LAN ports
available for connecting to different LANs depending on the IDU
unit ordered.
Refer to
Appendix A
for the connector pinout.
•
Use a straight cable for rou er connection. t
s
Do not connect two LAN ports to the same LAN, or flooding may occur.
Be sure not to misconnect LAN and TRUNK connection .
Notes
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Chapter 3
Operation
This section provides the following information for WinLink1000:
• Operating procedures (turning-on and turning-off)
• IDU indicators
• Normal Indications
• Default settings
• Managing the WinLink1000
3.1 Turning On WinLink1000
Æ To turn on WinLink1000:
• Connect the AC/DC converter to the IDU power connector and to
the mains. See
Chapter 2
for full instructions on connecting the
power.
The PWR indicator lights up (IDU-E only) and remains lit as long
as the IDU is receiving power.
WinLink1000 requires no operator attention once installed, with the
exception of occasional monitoring of front panel indicators and
statistics data. Intervention is only required when WinLink1000 must
be configured to its operational requirements, or diagnostic tests are
performed.
3.2 Controls and Indicators
IDU Front Panel Indicators
The front panel of the IDU and IDU-E includes a series of LED
indicators that show the operating status of the unit.
Figure
3-1
shows
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the IDU front panel,
Figure
3-2
shows an IDU-E front panel.
Table
3-1,
Table
3-2
,
and
Table
3-3
describe the indicators.
Figure
3-1. IDU-E Front Panel
Figure
3-2. Typical IDU-C Front Panels
Table
3-1. Front Panel LEDs
Name Color Function
PWR Green ON –Power supply is ON (IDU-E only)
IDU Green
Orange
Red
ON – IDU operational
ON – During power-up only
ON – Failure
ODU Green
Red
ON – ODU-to-IDU communication link is operating
ON – ODU-to-IDU communication link is disrupted
AIR I/F Green
Orange
Red
ON – Wireless link is synchronized
ON – During installation only
ON – Wireless link lost synchronization
SERVICE Green
Orange
Red
ON – E1 or T1 line is synchronized
ON – Alarm detected at the remote interface
ON – Local or Remote loopback
ON – Alarm detected at the local interface
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WAN/LAN Indicators
The WAN/LAN and TDM connectors (IDU-E rear panel, IDU-C front
panel) have LED indicators that show the operating status.
Table
3-2
and
Table
3-3
describe the indicators.
Table
3-2. WAN/LAN LEDs
Name Color Function Location
LINK Green On – Good Ethernet link integrity WAN/LAN
connectors
ACT Yellow Blinks according to the Ethernet
traffic
WAN/LAN
connectors
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Table
3-3. TDM Traffic Indicators
Function Green LED Red LED
OK On Off
AIS Off On
LOS Off On
Loopback On Blinking
Normal Indications
Upon turning on WinLink1000, the PWR LED in the IDU-E front panel
lights to indicate that WinLink1000 is on.
Table
3-4
shows the correct
status of the indicators at power-up.
Table
3-4. WinLink1000 Indicators at Startup
Indicator Color Status
PWR Green ON (IDU-E only)
IDU Orange
Green
ON for short duration during startup
ON during normal operation
ODU Green ON shows normal operation
AIR I/F Orange
Green
ON for short duration during startup
ON shows normal operation
SERVICE Green ON shows normal operation
OFF when Service is configured for
Ethernet only
If the above LED indications do not appear following initial power turn-
on, refer to
Chapter 5
for the diagnostic test instructions.
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3.3 Default Settings
Table
3-5
lists the default settings of the WinLink1000 configuration
parameters.
Table
3-5. Default Settings
Parameter Default Value
ODU IP Address 10.0.0.120
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
SSID –
Frequency First Frequency in the range
Rate 12 Mbps
Services Ethernet
Ethernet Configuration Auto Detect
Bridge Bridge Mode. In certain equipment this may
be set to Hub Mode.
Aging time = 300 sec
Community values Read-write – netman
Local – public-bru1
Remote – public-bru4097
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3.4 Managing WinLink1000
Before starting a management session, make sure that a
communication link between local and remote units exists. The Link
Status indication bar in the middle of the Main menu must be green
and the
Radio Link - Sync
message must appear in the event log (see
Figure
3-3
).
Figure
3-3. Main Screen, Wireless Link is Active
The WinLink Manager main screen consists of the following elements:
• Toolbar – includes buttons serving for:
Changing configuration parameters of operating wireless link;
assigning text files for storing alarms, statistics and
configuration data (Link Configuration button)
Performing preliminary configuration of the system (Link
Installation button). This button is disabled once a link is
defined.
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Clearing error counters (Clear Counters button)
Logging off WinLink Manager (Log Off button)
Exiting WinLink Manager (Exit button)
• Menu bar
File Menu – Log off, and exit
Configuration – use for link configuration, individual site
configuration or link installation
Tools – set preferences, event log handling, change password
Maintenance – Loopbacks, system reset.
• Link details pane – summarizes information on the radio frequency,
IP bandwidth, type of TDM service, number of assigned E1 or T1
timeslots, and IP details of the local and remote WinLink1000 units.
• Monitor pane – displays the link quality between local and remote
devices and the following statistics:
Radio signal strength (RSS) in dBm
Current Ethernet bandwidth in Mbps. This is not the actual
traffice rate, but the maximum capacity that can be supported
currently, see
Figure
3-4
The scale on the bar adjusts according the link distance and the
link budget.
Local/remote receive and transmit traffic rate, in Mbps or Fps
(frames per second)
TDM status
The Estimated Time Between Errors bar gives an indication of
the TDM quality. The ETBE constantly calculates the expected
TDM Error second ratio according to the current air interface
conditions.
• Event log – stores alarms generated by local and remote units.
• Status Bar – displays the following ions:
Connectivity icon showing how the device is connected to the
Ethernet.
Network mode to the local unit – using IP of the local unit
Over the Air connection - using IP address of the remote for
over the air connection
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Local mode using broadcast - direct connection to IDU LAN
port without IP address. This mode is only recommended
when the managed PC is connected directly to the IDU (no
network involved) the managed PC must have a static IP
configured. (No DHCP)
Encryption icon showing if the link is encrypted
encrypted link
Link Password Validation failed. The link is encrypted with
default keys. Service and configuration is unavailable. Need to
change the link password in either site
No Encryption – an older release is used. No encryption is
available
Figure
3-4. Ethernet Bandwidth Indication
Æ To change link configuration parameters:
1. In the Main menu, click Configure Link.
The Configure Link wizard appears. See
Chapter 4
for
configuration details.
2. Click Next.
3. Continue through the configuration wizard and define the Link
name and ID, Channel, Rate and Services.
4. Once you finish changing configuration parameters, click Finish.
The system takes a few seconds to activate the link with the new
configuration.
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3.5 Turning Off WinLink1000
Æ To turn off WinLink1000:
1. Exit the management application.
2. Remove the AC/DC converter power cord from the mains.
Turning Off WinLink1000 3-9
Chapter 4
Configuration
This chapter describes configuration procedures, which are performed
after the physical installation of the local and remote WinLink1000
units and the Installation Link wizard has been performed. A second
wizard is used to redefine the configuration parameters if necessary.
Both sites in the link are defined simultaneously.
The following parameters are configured via the configuration wizard:
• System parameters
• Frequency channel
• Air interface rate
• Service parameters
The following parameters are configured via the Configuration dialog
box.
• Transmit power
• Management and trap addresses
• Bridge mode
• Ethernet mode
• Community values
• External Alrams
4.1 Configuring the System Parameters
After installing the link, the system configuration can be modified.
Note
All parameter changes are automatically applied to both sides of the
link.
Æ To change general parameters:
1. In the Main menu, click the Link Configuration button.
2. The Configuration wizard opens (
Figure
4-1
).
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Figure
4-2. Link Configuration, System dialog box
5. In the System dialog box, enter the new data for the link. All fields
with a white background can be edited.
6. Click Next.
The Frequency dialog box appears.
4.2 Selecting Channels
The user is required to define the operating frequency channel. Newer
versions of WinLink1000 have a feature called Automatic Channel
Select. This allows you to define several allowable frequency channels
that WinLink1000 can change to in event that interference is detected
on the channel in use.
• For WinLink1000 without the Automatic Channel Select feature see
WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel Select
.
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• For WinLink1000 with the Automatic Channel Select feature see
WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select
.
• For WinLink1000 5.4 GHz ETSI version see
WinLink1000 5.4 GHz
ETSI Version
.
WinLink1000 without Automatic Channel Select
You must select a pure frequency channel for data transmission. A
pure channel is a channel with no interference from existing systems in
the installation area. The pure channel is usually found during the site
survey stage before installing the system.
Figure
4-3. Installation Wizard, Channel Select dialog box
Æ To select an available frequency channel:
1. The pull-down list shows the ISM frequencies available for the
WinLink1000 version that you have.
The Manual option at the end of the list allows you to enter a user-
defined channel within the system frequency band.
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Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The
quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best
quality link.
2. Click Next.
The Rate Select box appears.
WinLink1000 with Automatic Channel Select
Automatic Channel Select enables WinLink1000 to change frequency
channels automatically if interference is detected on the current
operating channel.
Figure
4-4. Channel Select dialog box - Automatic Channel Select
Æ To define automatic channel selection:
1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.
2. Select the required Bandwidth 5, 10, or 20 MHz.
3. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required.
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4. Click the check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the
allowable channels that can be automatically selected.
5. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected
automatically, click Reselect Channel.
A new channel will be selected from one of the Available
Channels that have been defined.
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Note
By clicking Reselect Channel, the ODU starts scanning all the channels
from the available channels list and looks for radio frequency activity in
each of the channels. It tries to select the optimal pure channel. If
another channel is required, the operating channel that the ODU finds
most pure must be removed from the available channel list.
3. Click Next.
The Rate Select box appears.
WinLink1000 5.4 GHz ETSI Version
In accordance with ETSI, unlicensed wireless data equipment is not
allowed to interrupt radar services. Therefore, if WinLink1000 detects
Radar interference it automatically changes the frequency channel. This
feature is termed Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). According to the
standard, a channel with active Radar is prohibited from use for 30
minutes. Before any transmission, WinLink1000 probes a channel for
Radar signals for a period of 60 seconds.
In the 5.4 GHz ETSI version, the Automatic Channel Selection is
selected by default and a minimum of two channels must be defined as
available.
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Figure
4-5. Channel Select dialog box (DFS, ETSI requirement)
The sign on the configuration Wizard and Status bar indicates that
the radar detection is on.
Æ To define automatic channel selection in the 5.4 ETSI version
1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.
Note
Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default.
2. Click at least two check boxes in the Available Channels List of all
the allowable channels that can be automatically selected.
Note
Installation will not continue until at least two channels are defined.
Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The
quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best
quality link.
Any channel selected is evaluated for 60 seconds; therefore this
selection process may take a few minutes.
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3. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected
automatically, click Reselect Channel.
A new channel will be selected from one of the Available
Channels that have been defined.
Note
The reselection process may take a few minutes.
4. Click Next.
The maximum rate is selected according to the link conditions
The quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the
best quality link.
6. Click Next.
The Service Parameters dialog box appears.
4.3 Configuring Service Parameters
In the Service Parameters dialog box configure E1/T1,
(x1 or x2 for IDU-E, or x4 for IDU-C) and Ethernet parameters.
Æ To configure E1/T1 and Ethernet services:
1. In the Service dialog box, select one of the following:
Ethernet plus a number of E1/T1 channels (see
Figure
4-6
).
If TDM services are selected, then the Evaluate icon shows on
the screen whilst the maximum rate is evaluated.
When evaluation is complete the icon changes and the following
message is shown:
Service has been evaluated, click Next to continue
Ethernet data only (see
Figure
4-7
).
If Ethernet only was selected, then the Finish screen appears
(see
Figure
4-12
) showing a summary of the link configuration,
the alignment is complete.
2. Click Next.
The TDM parameters dialog box
Figure
4-11
or the Finish
screen appears depending on which services were selected.
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Figure
4-6. Service Parameters Dialog Box, E1/T1 Interface
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Figure
4-7. Service Parameters Dialog Box, Evaluation Icon
4.4 Editing the Configuration Parameters
You can edit the configuration parameters for each site individually
without running a wizard.
From the Configuration dialog box, (see
Figure
4-8
) the following
functions are available by selecting the items on the left of the dialog
box:
System Edit the contact person and location details. View the
system details
Air Interface Change the transmit power
Inventory View the hardware and software inventory.
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Management Configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway, and the Trap Destination.
Security Change the Community Values and the Link Password
Date and Time Set the date and time of the server and of the system.
Advanced Configure the Bridge, define the LAN connection and set
the external alarm inputs.
From the Configuration dialog box, the following functions are
available by clicking the buttons at the top of the dialog box:
Backup Save a backup.ini file with the current configuration.
Restore Load the backup.ini file created by the backup.
Installation Mode Return to Installation Mode for the entire link.
Selecting the Mute check box before clicking the Install
Mode button mutes the Beeper.
Mute Mutes the Beeper at startup. Reactivate the beeper during
alignment.
Æ To edit the Configuration Parameters:
1. Click Configuration from the main menu.
2. Select which site to configure.
The Configuration dialog box opens. (See
Figure
4-8
)
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