Radwin RW2058U Outdoor radio unit operating in 5.8 GHz bands User Manual STW

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RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-1Chapter 4Link Installation: TheRADWIN ManagerThis chapter explains how to use the RADWIN Manager to install a radio link.Installing theRADWIN Manager ApplicationMinimum System RequirementsThe RADWIN Manager application is distributed on a CD. Operating system specific PC resources required by the application are set out in table 4-1 below:Requirements common to all systems are:• Hard disk: 1 GB free space• Network: 10/100BaseT NIC• Graphics: 1024x768 screen resolution with 16 bit color• Microsoft Explorer version 5.01 or laterInstalling the Software¾To install the RADWIN Manager application:1. Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive of your computer.The CD opening screen appears:Table 4-1: PC Requirements for the RADWIN Manager ApplicationWindows 2000 Windows XP Pro Windows VistaMemory 128 MB 512 MB 1 GBProcessor P III P IV P IV Dual Core
Starting the RADWIN Manager Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-22. Choose Install RADWIN Manager and follow the on-screen instructions of the installation wizard to complete the setup of the RADWIN Manager application.If the installation program fails to start, browse to your CD/DVD drive, chose the setup.exe program and run it.Any PC running the RADWIN Manager application can be used to configure a RADWIN 1000/2000 link.Starting the RADWIN Manager ¾To start the RADWIN Manager:1. Connect the managing computer to one of the two LAN ports as shown in figure 4-1 below:Figure 4-1: LAN ports on the front panel of the IDU-CIf you are not using a direct connection as above, ensure that you have IDU to managing computer connectivity (e.g. through a LAN).2. Check that you have connectivity to the ODU. You can do this by opening up a command line session (Start|Run and then type, cmd). At the command prompt, type
Starting the RADWIN Manager Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-3ping 10.0.0.120You should see something like this:Figure 4-2: Pinging an uninstalled and unconfigured linkAny other response from ping means that the ODU is not responding. Check your Ethernet connection and that both the the IDU and ODU are switched on and then try again. If you do not succeed, seek assistance from RADWIN Customer Support.3. Dismiss the command line session.4. Double-click the RADWIN Manager icon on the desktop, or click Start|Programs|RADWIN Manager|RADWIN Manager.The Login dialog box appears.Figure 4-3: Login Screen5. Type an IP address for the ODU (if you connect through a network), or click Local Connection (if you are connected directly to the IDU port).
Starting the RADWIN Manager Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-46. Enter the password7. If you are a user with Read-Write permission, click Options to enter the Community options.Warning1. If you log in on Local Connection, but your physical connection is not local (i.e. anything other than a direct connection between the managing computer and the IDU), then any configuration you carry out may affect other links in the network.2. If you log in via an over-the-air IP address, you will receive a warning. If you reset the site to which you are connected to factory settings, you can lock yourself out of the Link.3. Network login (IP address to the ODU) is recommended.NoteThe default IP address for the ODU is 10.0.0.120. The subnet mask is 255.0.0.0.The actual IP address is defined during link configuration (see Site Management: IP Address and VLAN on page 6-4).NoteThe default password is admin (see Changing the Log On Password on page 4-7).NoteRADWIN 1000/2000 is protected with Community passwords. A user may be defined with read-only permission or with read-write permission (see page 6-14 for more details).
Login Errors Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-5Figure 4-4: Login Screen with Community options visible• If you are using the system for the first time, leave the default Com-munity passwords, netman for read-write, and public for read-only.• If Community values were previously defined, enter them under Community in the Read-Only or Read-Write boxes.• If you are a user with read-only permission, click the Read Only Mode check box.The RADWIN Manager main window is displayed (see figure 4-7).Login ErrorsUnsupported DeviceAttempting to connect to an unsupported device will result in the following error message:Figure 4-5: Unsupported device message
Incorrect IP Address Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-6Incorrect IP AddressIf the IP address chosen is invalid or the link is unreachable, the following error message will be displayed:Figure 4-6: Unreachable device messageIn both of the above situations, you will see a warning graphic along-side the IP Address field.Incorrect PasswordIf you type an incorrect password in the Login screen, you will see a warn-ing graphic alongside the password field.Continuing without an IP AddressThe RADWIN Manager provides limited “offline” functionality when there is no accessible IDU/ODU. It is primarily for setting managing computer related parameters and running the Link Budget Calculator. The offline func-tionality is shown in table 4-2 below. The table does not show menu items grayed out.
Changing the Log On Password Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-7Changing the Log On Password¾To change the log on password:1. From the Tools menu, select Change Password.The Change Password dialog box appears.2. Enter the current password, and the new password.3. Click OK to confirm.Installing the Link: First stepsAt this point the main window of the RADWIN Manager should be displayed:Table 4-2: RADWIN Manager: Offline FunctionalityMenu levelFunction ReferenceTop +1 +2FileLog Off Return to Log On dialog. Same as Log Off buttonExit Exit the RADWIN Manager. Same as Exit buttonToolsChange PasswordChange the Log On pass-word dialog page 4-7Events Log page 7-10Clear EventsClear local events logSave to FileSave events log data to a fileHelpRADWIN Manager HelpView online help version of the User ManualLink Budget CalculatorCalculator opened in default browser Appendix DGet Diagnostics InformationObtain system information page 7-1About RADWIN ManagerRADWIN Manager build information
Installing the Link: First steps Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-8Figure 4-7: Opening RADWIN Manager window prior to installationA detailed field by field description of the contents of the RADWIN Manager main window may be found in chapter 5.The procedure required to make the link functional has three phases:1. Link Installation - which we will detail below.Installation actually gets the link operational by setting the link parame-ters. It uses a fixed channel at the lowest possible modulation, BPSK at 6.5Mbps and will work under the harsh interference condition. 2. Link Configuration - described in chapter 5.Configuration provides much the same functionality as Installation, but for a running link. A fallback to Installation mode is provided for situa-tions which cannot be handled without resetting the link, such as antenna realignment and IDU or ODU replacement.The Link Installation and Configuration phases are both carried out with Wizards, which “walk you through” the processes. The Wizards are visu-ally quite similar and will be described in detail below. NoteDuring the installation procedure, the definition of all parameters is automatically applied to both sides of the link.
Default Settings Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-93. Site Configuration - described in chapter 6.Site specific configuration for each side of the link is available at any time - under a running link or under the restricted Installation mode.Site Configuration consists of a set of panels, which may be invoked indi-vidually in any order, as needed.Default SettingsThe default settings of the RADWIN 1000/2000 configuration parameters are listed in table 4-3 below:Front Panel LEDs on the IDU-CThe front panel LEDs on the IDU provide basic information about link sta-tus. NoteAn installed and configured link can be returned to installation mode for re-installation and configuration from last settings or from factory settings.• Reversion to installation mode requires a complete break in the link service• Configuration mode may vary the service throughput and quality, but without a service breakTable 4-3: Default SettingsParameter Default ValueODU IP Address 10.0.0.120Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0Trap destination 0.0.0.0Manager Login password adminLink ID Link Site 1 SiteSite 2 SiteLink Password wireless-bridgeRate AdaptiveEthernet Configuration Auto DetectRadio Link Failure Actions No actionBridge or Hub mode Hub Mode, Aging time = 300 secCommunity values Read-write – netmanRead-only – public
Installation Menu and Toolbar Functionality Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-10Figure 4-8: IDU-C Front Panel LEDsThe following table describes the indicators:Installation Menu and Toolbar FunctionalityThe RADWIN Manager menu functionality is displayed in table 4-5. The Toolbar buttons are detailed in table 4-6.Table 4-4: Front Panel LEDsName Color FunctionIDU With Ethernet onlyGreenGreenRedDuring power-up onlyIDU operationalFailureODU GreenRedODU-to-IDU communication link is operatingODU-to-IDU communication link is disrupted AIR I/F GreenOrangeRedWireless link is synchronizedDuring installation mode onlyWireless link lost synchronizationSVC OffHSS Off
Installation Menu and Toolbar Functionality Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-11Table 4-5: RADWIN Manager main menu functionalityMenu levelFunction ReferenceTop +1 +2FileLog Off Return to Log On dialog. Same as Log Off buttonExit Exit the RADWIN Manager. Same as Exit buttonConfigurationLink ConfigurationRun the Configuration Wiz-ard. Not available in installation mode1 Configure <Site 1 name>Provides limited configura-tion for site. Has a path to return to installation mode2 Configure <Site 2 name>Provides limited configura-tion for site. Has a path to return to installation modeLink InstallationRuns the Installation Wiz-ard. Not available in configuration modeToolsPerformance Monitoring ReportActive Alarms1 <Site 1 name> Shows active alarms for <Site 1 name>2 <Site 2 name> Shows active alarms for <Site 1 name>Change PasswordChange the Log On pass-word dialog page 4-7Events Logpage 7-10Clear Events Clear local events logSave to File Save events log filePreferences Local preferences dialog
Installation Menu and Toolbar Functionality Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-12MaintenanceClear counters DisabledLoopbacks DisabledReset 1 <Site 1 name> Reset <Site 1 name> ODU2 <Site 2 name> Reset <Site 2 name> ODUHelpRADWIN Manager HelpView online version of the User ManualLink Budget CalculatorCalculator opened in default browser Appendix DGet Diagnostics InformationObtain system information page 7-1About RADWIN ManagerManager build and system informationTable 4-6: RADWIN Manager ToolbarItem DescriptionLink Configuration Changes configuration parameters of an operating wireless link; assigns text files for storing alarms, statistics and configuration data. This button is disabled until a link installation has been completedLink Installation Performs preliminary configuration of the system. This button is disabled after the link is installedSite: <Site 1 name> Opens the Site configuration dialog for Site A. Same as Configuration | 1 Configure <Site 1 name>Site: <Site 2 name> Opens the Site configuration dialog for Site B. Same as Configuration | 2 Configure <Site 2 name>Get Diagnostics Obtain system informationClear Counters DisabledLog off Closes the current session and logs off RADWIN ManagerExit Exits RADWIN ManagerTable 4-5: RADWIN Manager main menu functionality (Continued)Menu levelFunction ReferenceTop +1 +2
Installing the Link: Overview Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-13Installing the Link: OverviewThe Installation wizard has seven steps as shown in table 4-7 below.Table 4-7: Link Installation Wizard1Wizard welcome2System parameters•Link ID• Site details3Channel settings - ACS Configuration4Tx power and antenna settings5Services - Adaptive or fixed6Wizard summary and completion
Installing the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-14Installing the Link: Step 1, Start the WizardIn the tool bar of the RADWIN Manager main window, click the Link Installation button. The Link Installation button is only accessible if anten-nas are properly aligned. If this box is “grayed out”, you should align the antennas as set out in Connecting and Aligning ODUs / Antennas on page 3-12.The Installation Wizard opens:Figure 4-9: Link Installation WizardThe bottom data area reproduces the corresponding data from the main window - which the above panel obscures. See page 5-7 for a field by field description of this data area.Click Next to proceed with the installation procedure.Installing the Link: Step 2, System ParametersThe system dialog box opens:
Installing the Link: Step 2, System Parameters Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-15Figure 4-10: : Installation Wizard, System dialog box¾To complete Installation Step 2:1. Enter a Link ID. (Link ID - must be unique for each link in the area). The Link ID must include at least eight alphanumeric characters. Up to 24 characters are allowed.You should use a Link ID composed of both alphabetic and numeric characters.2. Enter a Link Name for the link identification. The default name is “Link”. You should change it.3. Enter names for Site 1 and Site 2. The default names are both “Loca-tion”. You should change them. Throughout this manual, we use A for Site 1 and B for Site 2.NoteBoth sides of a link must have the same Link ID.
Changing the Link Password Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-164. Optionally enter a new Link Password. 5. Click Next.The default link with a rate of 6.5 Mbps is evaluated.The Channel Setting dialog box appears. Proceed to Installing the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings, below.Changing the Link PasswordThe default password is wireless-bridge. Optionally, you can change the link password as explained here.¾To change the link password:1. Click the Change button in the System dialog box.The Change Link Password dialog box opens.Figure 4-11: Change Link Password dialog box2. Enter the current link password (The default link password for a new ODU is wireless-bridge).NoteIf the Link Password is incorrect a link is established but configuration cannot be performed and no services are available. A new link password may be obtained from RADWIN Customer Support or use the alternative password supplied with the product. (see for more details).The link password is peculiar to the link itself and should not be confused with the RADWIN Managerlog on password.NoteUse the Hide characters check box for maximum security
Installing the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-17If you have forgotten the Link Password, click the Forgotten Link Pass-word button. The following window is displayed:Figure 4-12: Lost or forgotten Link Password recoveryFollow the instructions to use the Alternative Link Password, and click OK to finish. You are returned to the window in figure 4-11 above. Con-tinue with the next step.3. Enter a new password.4. Retype the new password in the Confirm field.5. Click OK.6. Click Yes when asked if you want to change the link password.7. Click OK at the Password changed success message.Installing the Link: Step 3, Channel SettingsRADWIN 1000/2000 systems have a feature called Automatic Channel Selection (ACS). In the event of sync loss, ACS chooses the first available channel in a list of monitored channels nominated in the Channel settings window of figure 4-13 below. A channel switch takes place sufficiently fast as to ensure no loss of service.Note• Restoring Factory Defaults returns the Link Password to wireless-bridge.• If the link is inactive, then the link password may also be changed from the Site Configuration dialogs. See page 6-14.
Installing the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-18Figure 4-13: Channel Settings - Automatic Channel SelectionThe default frequency for the product is shown.¾To select channels to be used by the link:1. Select the main frequency from the Installation Channel box.
Installing the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-19Figure 4-14: Channel Settings - Showing available installation rates2. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required.3. The Available Channels List contains all of the allowable channels for the link. Check the channels that can be automatically selected.Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The Qual-ity bar provides an indication of the link quality from poor (red) to good (green) as shown in the bottom of figure 4-13 above.4. Click Next.Installing the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna SettingsThe Tx Power and Antenna Parameters dialog appears.NoteFor version 2.1, channel bandwidth is set to 20 MHz and cannot be changed.
General Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-20.Figure 4-15: Transmission Power and Antenna ParametersThe choice of Tx power, antenna gain and cable loss determines the EIRP and is affected by such considerations as radio limitations and regulatory restrictions.Before proceeding to antenna installation details, the following background information should be considered:GeneralEach RADWIN 1000/2000 ODU is made of two radio transceivers (radios). The radios make use of algorithms that utilize both polarization and space diversity resulting in enhanced capacity, range and link availability. The number of antennas (i.e. radios) used is determined by user configuration and by automatic system decisions, explained below. Dual Antennas at Both SitesUsing dual antennas at both sites (single bipolar antenna or two monopolar antennas) enables the use of MIMO technology. With MIMO the system doubles the link capacity. At the same time, it keeps the same rate and modulation per radio as was used with single antenna, thus increasing capacity, range and availability.
Single Antennas at Both Sites Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-21For example with a dual antenna RADWIN 1000/2000 can transmit at mod-ulation of 64QAM and FEC of 0.83 and get an air rate of 130 Mbps, com-pared to 65 Mbps with single antenna.To work in this mode, each antenna port must be connected to an antenna, the RSS level in both receivers should be balanced and a minimal separation between the antennas must be maintained. (For example, by using dual polarization antennas a cross polarization separation is attained).Upon selecting Antenna Type as Dual, RADWIN 1000/2000 automatically doubles the air rates.RADWIN Manager indicates a case of unbalanced RSS between the two antennas.Single Antennas at Both SitesBy selecting a single antenna at both sites the ODUs operate with a single radio that is connected to the ANT 1 connector. The second radio is auto-matically shut down.Single and Dual AntennasIn this mode one of the sites uses the ODU with a single antenna while the other site uses the ODU with a dual antenna. The advantages in this mode in comparison to using a single antenna in both sites are doubled total Tx power and additional polarization and/or space diversity.RADWIN 1000/2000 automatically switches to this mode if one of the ODUs is connected to a dual antenna or if the RSS at one of the ODU receivers is below minimal level.The air rates used in this mode are same as when using single antennas in both sites.
Considerations for Changing Antenna Parameters Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-22The rates used by RADWIN 1000/2000 are shown in Table 4-5 below:Considerations for Changing Antenna ParametersLet:maxAllowedTx Power denote the maximum Tx Power practically avail-able from an ODU. It appears as Tx Power per Radio in figure 4-16 below.maxRegEIRP denote the maximum EIRP available by regulation. It will be determined by three factors:• per band/regulation• per channel bandwidth•antenna gainIt appears in figure 4-16 as Max EIRP.maxRegTxPower denote the maximum regulatory Tx Power for the equipment, also having regard the above three pointsTable 4-8: RADWIN 1000/2000 Transmission ratesRadio Modulation FEC Air-Rate [Mbps]Single BPSK 1/2 6.5Single QPSK 1/2 13Single QPSK 3/4 19.5Single 16QAM 1/2 26Single 16QAM 3/4 39Single 64QAM 2/3 52Single 64QAM 3/4 58.5Single 64QAM 5/6 65Dual BPSK 1/2 13Dual QPSK 1/2 26Dual QPSK 3/4 39Dual 16QAM 1/2 52Dual 16QAM 3/4 78Dual 64QAM 2/3 104Dual 64QAM 3/4 117Dual 64QAM 5/6 130
Considerations for Changing Antenna Parameters Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-23maxODUTxPower denote the maximum Tx Power of the ODU, itself depending on the air rate used.Then, the following relationship must be satisfied: ... (*)These parameters are controlled as follows:¾To set Tx power and configure antennas:1. Click the Configure buttons in turn to configure the antennas on both sides of the link. Each one offers a dialog like this:Figure 4-16: Antenna configuration dialog with opened type selection2. Choose the antenna type and required transmission (Tx) power for the first site and click OK. Repeat the process for the second site.The Tx power (per radio) indicates the power of each radio inside the ODU and is used for Link Budget Calculations. The Tx power (System) shows the total transmission power of the ODU and is used to calculate the EIRP according to regulations.NoteTo see the relationship between Tx Power (radio) and TX Power (system), note that so that if you double the power in milliWatts (for two radios) then dBm will increase by .maxAllowedTxPower min maxRegEIRPAntennaGain CableLoss maxRegTxPower,+–()≤dBm 10 milliWatt10log×=10 2 3≈10log×
Considerations for Changing Antenna Parameters Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-243. Set the Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. If do this you will receive a warn-ing message:Figure 4-17: Antenna parameters change warningIf inequality (*) above is violated, then the following warning window is displayed:Figure 4-18: Tx Power LimitsThe precise relationship between the items in inequality (*) and the win-dow of figure 4-16 is follows:Note• The Max EIRP level will be automatically set according to the selected band and regulation.• The EIRP level is the sum of the System Tx power and the Antenna Gain minus the Cable Loss.
Installing the Link: Step 5, Services Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-25• Required Tx Power (per radio) will be adjusted down to the lesser of the value entered and maxAllowedTxPower•TxPower (system)is maxAllowedTxPower + 3 (for 2 radios)•Max EIRP is maxRegEIRP.•EIRP is maxAllowedTx Power + Antenna Gain - Cable LossThe table in figure 4-18 only shows rates where the maximum Tx Power is the limitation, rather than regulations.When you close the window of figure 4-18, the change you requested will not be honored, and you will need to try again.4. When you are finished with Tx Power configuration, Click Next.Installing the Link: Step 5, ServicesThe Services dialog appears:Figure 4-19: Services and Rates dialogNoteRecall that maxAllowedPower and maxEIRP are regulatory. In an unregulated environment, the only limit is maxODUTxPower.
Installing the Link: Step 6, Installation Summary and Exit Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-26For version 2.1, Ethernet Only is the only available service. You may choose a specific modulation rate or use Adaptive.¾To choose a modulation rate:1.Choose Adaptive or one of the available rate (see page 1-3 for informa-tion about Automatic Adaptive Rate).2. Click Next to continue.The service is activated as show below:Installing the Link: Step 6, Installation Summary and ExitFigure 4-20: Installation Wizard Exit Summary Click Done to return to the main window.
Installing the Link: Step 6, Installation Summary and Exit Chapter 4RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 4-27The main window now reflects the installation:Figure 4-21: Main window of the manager after installation ¾To verify the installation:• Verify that the Radio Signal Strength (RSS) is according to expected results as determined by the Link Budget Calculator.CautionInstallation mode, as described above, may be re-entered using Configuration | 1 Configure Site A and Installation Mode the Site Configuration dialog. Some Installation mode functionality may cause a break in link service.If you can accomplish link changes without breaking the service, always prefer to use Configuration mode, described in chapter 5.
RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-1Chapter 5Configuring the LinkThis chapter describes the link configuration procedure, which is performed after the installation of both sides of the RADWIN 1000/2000 link, as set out in chapters 3 and 4.Link configuration uses a Link Configuration Wizard to redefine the configu-ration parameters and fine-tune an operational link. Both sides of the link are configured simultaneously.The following parameters are configured using the Link Configuration Wiz-ard:• System parameters• Channel settings• Transmission power and antenna settings•Service parametersLink Configuration: Getting StartedThe Main Window of the RADWIN ManagerEnsure that the RADWIN Manager is running.The main window should look similar to that in figure 5-1:
The RADWIN Manager Toolbar Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-2.Figure 5-1: Main window, Wireless Link is ActiveBefore starting a configuration session, make sure that a communication link exists between the two sides of the link.The Link Status indication bar must be green. In the Link Status panel, the Status field should show Link Active in green.The main window of the RADWIN Manager contains a large amount of information about the link. Before proceeding to details of link configuration we set out the meaning of each item in the main window.The RADWIN Manager ToolbarIn configuration mode, the RADWIN Manager toolbar contains the following buttons:
The RADWIN Manager Main Menu Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-3The RADWIN Manager Main MenuThe RADWIN Manager menu, is shown in table 5-2 below:Table 5-1: RADWIN Manager ToolbarItem DescriptionLink Configuration Changes configuration parameters of an operating wireless link; assigns text files for storing alarms, statistics and configuration data. This button is disabled until a link installation has been completedLink Installation Performs preliminary configuration of the system. This button is disabled after the link is installedSite: <Site 1 name> Opens the Site configuration dialog for Site A. Same as Configuration | 1 Configure <Site 1 name>Site: <Site 2 name> Opens the Site configuration dialog for Site B. Same as Configuration | 2 Configure <Site 2 name>Get Diagnostics Obtain system informationClear Counters DisabledLog off Closes the current session and logs off RADWIN ManagerExit Exits RADWIN Manager
The RADWIN Manager Main Menu Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-4Table 5-2: RADWIN Manager main menu functionalityMenu levelFunction ReferenceTop +1 +2FileLog Off Return to Log On dialog. Same as Log Off buttonExit Exit the manager. Same as Exit buttonConfigurationLink ConfigurationRun the Configuration Wiz-ard. Not available in installation mode1 Configure <Site 1 name>Provides limited configura-tion for site. Has a path to return to installation mode2 Configure <Site 2 name>Provides limited configura-tion for site. Has a path to return to installation modeInstallation Runs the Installation Wiz-ard. Not available in configuration modeToolsPerformance Monitoring ReportActive Alarms1 <Site 1 name> Shows active alarms for <Site 1 name>2 <Site 2 name> Shows active alarms for <Site 1 name>Change PasswordChange the Log On pass-word dialog page 4-7Events Log page 7-10Clear Events Clear local events logSave to File Save events log filePreferences Local preferences dialog
The RADWIN Manager Main Menu Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-5MaintenanceClear counters DisabledLoopbacks DisabledReset1 <Site 1 name> Reset <Site 1 name> ODU2 <Site 2 name> Reset <Site 2 name> ODUHelpRADWIN Manager HelpView online version of the User ManualLink Budget CalculatorCalculator opened in default browser Appendix DGet Diagnostics InformationObtain system information page 7-1About RADWIN ManagerManager build and system informationTable 5-2: RADWIN Manager main menu functionality (Continued)Menu levelFunction ReferenceTop +1 +2
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-6Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main WindowLink details paneThe Link details pane on the left is split into three sections. The top section summarizes information about the link:The two lower panels show basic link site details:Table 5-3: Link DetailsItemLink IDServices selectedFrequencyChannel bandwidthRateLink status
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-7Monitor panehe monitor pane, is the main source of real time information about link per-formance at both link sites. It includes the following panes (top to bottom):• Radio Interface, Received Signal Strength (RSS) in dBm• Ethernet Service:• Ethernet Throughput: The numbers are the current calculated throughputs at each site. The colored bars (with numbers) indi-cate the maximum possible throughput having regard for air conditions.• Rx and Tx Rates: Actual Ethernet traffic received and transmit-ted rates per site, in Mbps of Fbps.Table 5-4: Link site details, Site A and Site BItemIP AddressSubnet MaskTrap Desalination
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-8Figure 5-2: Ethernet Bandwidth Indication• Frequency box: It shows the link frequency. The color of the box indicates the status•Green is an active link•Red is an inactive link•Magenta shows an authentication or compatibility problem•Brown shows severe compatibility problemEvents LogThe Events Log, stores alarms generated from both sides of the link and is detailed in chapter 7, The Events Log.
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-9Status BarThe Status bar, displays the following icons:Table 5-5: Status bar indicatorsIcon or Label PurposeConnectivity Shows if RADWIN Manager is communicating with the ODU.Connection availableConnection mode to the ODU• Over-the-Air connection - using the IP address of the remote unit.• Local connection - direct connection to the IDU without using an IP address.• Network connection - through a LANIP Address Login IP addressEncryption indicator Normally encrypted link Link password validation failed. The link is encrypted with default keys. Service and configuration are unavailable. Change the link password.NoteThere are several “floating” icons, which appear under specific conditions
Configuring the Link: Overview Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-10Configuring the Link: OverviewThe Configuration Wizard has seven steps as shown in table 5-6 below.Table 5-6: Link Configuration Wizard1Wizard welcome2System parameters•Link ID• Site details3Channel settings4Tx power settings5Services6Wizard summary and completion
Configuring the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-11Since configuration functionality is included in the installation, we will briefly review the main steps and for most part offer references to the correspond-ing installation step.Configuring the Link: Step 1, Start the WizardIn the tool bar of the RADWIN Manager main window, click the Link Con-figuration button. The Link Configuration button is only accessible on a fully installed link as set out in chapter 4.The Configuration Wizard opens:Figure 5-3: Link Configuration WizardClick Next to proceed with the configuration procedure.Configuring the Link: Step 2, System ParametersThe System dialog box opens:
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-12Figure 5-4: Configuration Wizard, System dialog boxThe System attributes may be edited and the Link Password may be changed exactly as in the corresponding Link Installation step on page 4-14.Click Next to continue.Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel SettingsConfiguring the Channel Settings follows the same pattern as the Installa-tion procedure:
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-13Figure 5-5: Channel Settings dialog box - Automatic Channel SelectionNotice that the operating channel is grayed out. If you use the Reselect Channel button, to change it, you will be asked for confirmation:If you accept, then the system will search for the best operating channel:
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-14Figure 5-6: Searching for the best operating channelThe link will return to the status of figure 5-5 above with a possible change to the operating channel.If you work without automatic channel selection, the Channel Settings win-dow looks like this:
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-15Figure 5-7: Channel Settings without automatic channel selectionIf you click the Operating Channel drop-down list, the following window appears:
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-16Figure 5-8: Channel frequency optionsSelecting one of the frequencies presented returns you to the status of figure 5-7 with the appropriate change. If you choose Other..., the follow-ing window opens:
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-17Figure 5-9: Choosing an “Other” Operating Channel frequencyThe right hand drop-down list (showing 5.800) allows you to fine-tune the frequency in increments of ±5MHz within a range of 5.740 - 5.835 GHz.When you have completed making your choice, click Next to continue.
Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-18Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings.Figure 5-10: Transmission Power and Antenna ParametersIf you chose to configure either antenna, you are presented with the follow-ing window:
Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-19Figure 5-11: Antenna configuration dialog with opened type selectionSo far, the procedure duplicates the corresponding Installation process on. If you choose a different antenna type and click OK, you will receive the fol-lowing cautionary message:CautionIn this context, entering Installation mode causes a service break until it is restored by running the Installation wizard. If you are uncertain, do not do this without expert technical assistance.
Configuring the Link: Step 5, Services Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-20You may also change the Required Tx Power, Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. The procedure is the same as that set out in the Installation procedure on page 4-23.When you have completed making your choice, proceed to the Services window.Configuring the Link: Step 5, ServicesHere is the services dialog:.Figure 5-12: Services and Rates dialogTo choose Services, see the corresponding Installation procedure on page 5-20.Click Next to continue.
Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-21Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and ExitFigure 5-13: Configuration Wizard Exit Summary Click Done to return to the main window.The main window now reflects the configuration:
Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Chapter 5RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.5p-4 5-22Figure 5-14: Main window of the manager after configuration

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