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RDL-3000
Advanced Broadband Wireless
Infrastructure Solutions
User Manual
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CONTENTS SUMMARY
Important Notices ................................................................. 13
1.1
Service & Safety ............................................................................................... 13
1.2
Regulatory Notices .......................................................................................... 15
System Features ................................................................... 17
2.1
General Description ......................................................................................... 17
2.2
Ethernet Port .................................................................................................... 18
2.3
Synchronization I/O Port (PPS) ....................................................................... 18
2.4
GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA) ............................................................... 18
2.5
RF Ports ............................................................................................................ 18
2.6
Ground Lug ...................................................................................................... 19
2.7
Audible Alignment ........................................................................................... 19
2.8
Management Interfaces ................................................................................... 20
2.9
PoE Power Adapter .......................................................................................... 21
Functional Overview ............................................................. 22
3.1
Overview ........................................................................................................... 22
3.2
PMP Mode......................................................................................................... 23
3.3
PTP Mode ......................................................................................................... 38
Web Interface ........................................................................ 39
4.1
Connecting With a Web Browser .................................................................... 39
4.2
System Menu.................................................................................................... 41
4.3
Dashboard Display .......................................................................................... 44
4.4
Status Screens ................................................................................................. 46
4.5
Configuration Screens..................................................................................... 57
4.6
Provisioning Screens ...................................................................................... 74
4.7
Utilities Screens ............................................................................................... 86
CLI Interface .......................................................................... 95
5.1
Telnet Access ................................................................................................... 95
5.2
Command Summary ........................................................................................ 95
5.3
Command Set ................................................................................................... 97
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting ......................................... 118
6.1
Interface Connection Issues ......................................................................... 118
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6.2
Status Codes .................................................................................................. 119
6.3
Working with System Parameters................................................................. 120
6.4
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 121
6.5
Long Reset (Recover from Lost Password or IP) ........................................ 123
Security ............................................................................... 126
7.1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 126
7.2
Wireless Authentication ................................................................................ 127
7.3
AES Encryption .............................................................................................. 128
7.4
SSH for Secure CLI ........................................................................................ 129
7.5
HTTPS/SSL for Secure Web .......................................................................... 130
Appendices ......................................................................... 132
8.1
Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 132
8.2
Classification: Services and Service Groups .............................................. 134
8.3
Regional Codes .............................................................................................. 138
8.4
FCC & IC Certified Antennas ......................................................................... 140
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Notices ................................................................. 13
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
Service & Safety ............................................................................................... 13
Safety Warnings.............................................................................................. 13
Warning Symbols ............................................................................................ 13
Lightning Protection ........................................................................................ 14
Service & Warranty Information ...................................................................... 14
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
Regulatory Notices .......................................................................................... 15
Deployment in USA and Canada: FCC & IC Notices ....................................... 15
UL Information ................................................................................................ 16
System Features ................................................................... 17
2.1
General Description ......................................................................................... 17
2.2
Ethernet Port .................................................................................................... 18
2.3
Synchronization I/O Port (PPS) ....................................................................... 18
2.4
GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA) ............................................................... 18
2.5
RF Ports ............................................................................................................ 18
2.6
Ground Lug ...................................................................................................... 19
2.7
Audible Alignment ........................................................................................... 19
2.8
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
Management Interfaces ................................................................................... 20
Web Browser (HTTP) ...................................................................................... 20
Telnet (CLI) ..................................................................................................... 20
SNMP ............................................................................................................. 20
2.9
PoE Power Adapter .......................................................................................... 21
Functional Overview ............................................................. 22
3.1
Overview ........................................................................................................... 22
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
PMP Mode......................................................................................................... 23
Subscriber Links ............................................................................................. 23
Services and Service Groups .......................................................................... 24
Setting Wireless Rates .................................................................................... 27
Pass through Mode ......................................................................................... 28
Subscriber-to-Subscriber Traffic ...................................................................... 29
VLAN Tagged Management ............................................................................ 30
PMP Configurations ........................................................................................ 31
VLAN Services ............................................................................................. 31
TLS (Transparent LAN Services) ................................................................. 34
Tagged Traffic .............................................................................................. 35
3.3
PTP Mode ......................................................................................................... 38
Web Interface ........................................................................ 39
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4.1
Connecting With a Web Browser .................................................................... 39
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
System Menu.................................................................................................... 41
Sector Controller and Subscriber Menus ......................................................... 41
Command and Screen Account Permissions .................................................. 42
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
Dashboard Display .......................................................................................... 44
General Information ........................................................................................ 44
Wireless Leds ................................................................................................. 44
Link LED ...................................................................................................... 44
Signal LED ................................................................................................... 44
Ethernet LEDs................................................................................................. 44
Link LED ...................................................................................................... 45
100 LED ....................................................................................................... 45
FD LED ........................................................................................................ 45
4.3.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
Status Screens ................................................................................................. 46
General Information ........................................................................................ 46
System ......................................................................................................... 46
Ethernet ....................................................................................................... 47
System Status ................................................................................................. 48
Wireless System .......................................................................................... 48
Wireless Summary ....................................................................................... 49
Wireless Ethernet Statistics .......................................................................... 49
Ethernet Port Statistics ................................................................................. 49
Subscriber Links Summary Screen (SC Only) ................................................. 50
Subscriber Link Status .................................................................................... 51
General ........................................................................................................ 51
Wireless ....................................................................................................... 52
Wireless Packets.......................................................................................... 52
Subscriber Services Summary Screen (SS Only) ............................................ 53
System Messages (Log) ................................................................................. 54
Configuration Screens..................................................................................... 57
System Screen................................................................................................ 57
System Identification .................................................................................... 58
Basic Ethernet Configuration ........................................................................ 58
Advanced Ethernet Configuration ................................................................. 58
RADIUS Setup ................................................................................................ 61
SNMP Configuration ....................................................................................... 62
SNMP Community Settings .......................................................................... 62
SNMP v3 Security Settings .......................................................................... 63
SNMP Trap Destination Settings .................................................................. 64
SNMP Trap Settings .................................................................................... 65
Wireless Configuration .................................................................................... 66
Basic Wireless Configuration........................................................................ 66
Advanced Wireless Configuration ................................................................ 68
Frequency Management Screen .................................................................. 70
Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 72
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4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.6.6
4.6.7
4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.7.3
4.7.4
4.7.5
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Provisioning Screens ...................................................................................... 74
Subscriber Links ............................................................................................. 74
Subscriber Link Configuration ......................................................................... 76
Basic Subscriber Link Configuration ............................................................. 76
Advanced Subscriber Link Configuration ...................................................... 76
Service Groups ............................................................................................... 79
Service Group Status ...................................................................................... 80
General ........................................................................................................ 80
Broadcast Ethernet packets ......................................................................... 80
Service Group Configuration ........................................................................... 81
Basic Service Group Configuration............................................................... 81
Advanced Service Group Configuration ....................................................... 82
Subscriber Service Status ............................................................................... 83
General ........................................................................................................ 83
Ethernet Packets .......................................................................................... 83
Subscriber Service Configuration .................................................................... 84
Basic Service Configuration ......................................................................... 84
Advanced Service Configuration .................................................................. 85
Utilities Screens ............................................................................................... 86
Spectrum Sweep ............................................................................................. 86
Spectrum Sweep Configuration .................................................................... 86
Spectrum Sweep Chart ................................................................................ 87
Performing a Sweep..................................................................................... 87
Users Management ......................................................................................... 88
System Users ............................................................................................... 89
Change User Settings .................................................................................. 89
Add User ...................................................................................................... 89
Delete User .................................................................................................. 89
Product Options .............................................................................................. 90
Antenna Alignment Screen.............................................................................. 92
Firmware Management Screen ....................................................................... 93
Firmware Version ......................................................................................... 93
Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................... 93
CLI Interface .......................................................................... 95
5.1
Telnet Access ................................................................................................... 95
5.2
Command Summary ........................................................................................ 95
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
Command Set ................................................................................................... 97
apply ............................................................................................................... 97
arp .................................................................................................................. 97
chgver ............................................................................................................. 98
clear ................................................................................................................ 98
del ................................................................................................................... 98
enable ............................................................................................................. 99
freq ................................................................................................................. 99
generate........................................................................................................ 100
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5.3.10
5.3.11
5.3.12
5.3.13
5.3.14
5.3.15
5.3.16
5.3.17
5.3.18
5.3.19
5.3.20
5.3.21
5.3.22
5.3.23
5.3.24
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get................................................................................................................. 100
load ............................................................................................................... 103
logout ............................................................................................................ 104
new ............................................................................................................... 104
ping ............................................................................................................... 104
reboot ........................................................................................................... 104
reset.............................................................................................................. 104
save .............................................................................................................. 105
script ............................................................................................................. 105
set ................................................................................................................. 106
show ............................................................................................................. 114
snmpcommunity ............................................................................................ 115
snmptrap ....................................................................................................... 115
upgrade......................................................................................................... 116
user............................................................................................................... 117
whoami ......................................................................................................... 117
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting ......................................... 118
6.1
Interface Connection Issues ......................................................................... 118
6.2
Status Codes .................................................................................................. 119
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
Working with System Parameters................................................................. 120
Parameters Overview.................................................................................... 120
Test Configuration Changes.......................................................................... 121
6.4
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 121
6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
Long Reset (Recover from Lost Password or IP) ........................................ 123
Long Reset Using Telnet ............................................................................... 123
Restore Default Passwords Only................................................................... 124
Restore Factory Configuration ...................................................................... 124
Security ............................................................................... 126
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
Overview ......................................................................................................... 126
Authentication ............................................................................................... 126
Management Security ................................................................................... 126
Data Security ................................................................................................ 126
Physical Security ........................................................................................... 126
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
Wireless Authentication ................................................................................ 127
Out-of-Box Operation .................................................................................... 127
Generate X.509 Certificate and Key Files ..................................................... 127
Load Wireless X.509 Certificate and Key Files .............................................. 127
Enable Authentication ................................................................................... 127
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
AES Encryption .............................................................................................. 128
Out of Box Operation .................................................................................... 128
Enabling AES ................................................................................................ 128
7.4
SSH for Secure CLI ........................................................................................ 129
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7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
Out-of-Box Operation .................................................................................... 129
Enable SSH .................................................................................................. 129
Loading an SSH Key File .............................................................................. 129
SSH Key Generate Utility .............................................................................. 130
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
HTTPS/SSL for Secure Web .......................................................................... 130
Out-of-Box Operation .................................................................................... 130
Enable HTTPS/SSL ...................................................................................... 130
Loading HTTPS/SSL Certificate and Key Files.............................................. 130
Appendices ......................................................................... 132
8.1
Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 132
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
Classification: Services and Service Groups .............................................. 134
Packet Classification at the Sector Controller ................................................ 134
Packet Classification at the Subscriber ......................................................... 136
VLAN (802.1Q) Fields ................................................................................... 137
8.3
Regional Codes .............................................................................................. 138
8.4
8.4.1
8.4.2
FCC & IC Certified Antennas ......................................................................... 140
4.94 - 4.99 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Antennas ................................................. 140
5.8 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Antennas ............................................................. 140
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: FCC & IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances ................................ 15
Table 2: Web - Operation - Traffic Classification ............................................................ 24
Table 3: Web - Operation - Wireless Rates` .................................................................. 27
Table 4: Web - Screens and User Access ..................................................................... 42
Table 5: Web - System Log Messages .......................................................................... 54
Table 6: Web - Required FreeRadius Files .................................................................... 61
Table 7: Web - Maximum TX Power Settings (dBm) for All Modes ................................ 67
Table 8: Defaults with No Options Key .......................................................................... 91
Table 9: CLI - Command Summary ............................................................................... 96
Table 10: CLI - Root Mode Commands ......................................................................... 96
Table 11: CLI - arp......................................................................................................... 97
Table 12: CLI - arp......................................................................................................... 97
Table 13: CLI - chgver ................................................................................................... 98
Table 14: CLI - clear ...................................................................................................... 98
Table 15: CLI - del ......................................................................................................... 98
Table 16: CLI - enable ................................................................................................... 99
Table 17: CLI - freq........................................................................................................ 99
Table 18: CLI - generate .............................................................................................. 100
Table 19: CLI - get ....................................................................................................... 100
Table 20: CLI - load ..................................................................................................... 103
Table 21: CLI - logout .................................................................................................. 104
Table 22: CLI - new ..................................................................................................... 104
Table 23: CLI - ping ..................................................................................................... 104
Table 24: CLI - reboot.................................................................................................. 104
Table 25: CLI - reset .................................................................................................... 105
Table 26: CLI - save .................................................................................................... 105
Table 27: CLI - script ................................................................................................... 105
Table 28: CLI - set ....................................................................................................... 106
Table 29: CLI - show ................................................................................................... 114
Table 30: CLI - snmpcommunity .................................................................................. 115
Table 31: CLI - snmptrap ............................................................................................. 115
Table 32: CLI - upgrade............................................................................................... 116
Table 33: CLI - user ..................................................................................................... 117
Table 34: CLI - whoami ............................................................................................... 117
Table 35: Diag. - Web Interface Diagnostics ................................................................ 118
Table 36: Diag. - PMP Status Code Bits ...................................................................... 119
Table 37: Diag. - PMP Status Codes ........................................................................... 119
Table 38: Diag. - Factory Default Settings ................................................................... 121
Table 39: Spec. - RDL-3000 Technical Specifications ................................................. 132
Table 40: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SC Ethernet Port ...................... 134
Table 41: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SC Wireless Interface ............... 135
Table 42: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SS Ethernet Port....................... 136
Table 43: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SS Wireless Interface ............... 136
Table 44: Spec. - 802.1Q Tag Field ............................................................................. 137
Table 45: Spec. - Regional Identification Codes .......................................................... 138
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Table 46: Spec. - FCC & IC Antennas: 4.94 - 4.99 GHz PTP Operation ...................... 140
Table 47: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PTP Operation .................... 140
Table 48: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PTP Band Edge Operation . 141
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1: Intro - RDL-3000 System Components ............................................................... 17
Fig. 2: Intro - RDL-3000 - Ethernet and Sync Ports (Bottom View of Radio) .................. 18
Fig. 3: Intro - RDL-3000 RF Ports (Top View of Radio) .................................................. 19
Fig. 4: Intro - RDL-3000 - RF Jumper Cables ................................................................ 19
Fig. 5: Intro - Web Login to the RDL-3000 ..................................................................... 20
Fig. 6: Intro - Indoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Module - AC Model ............................ 21
Fig. 7: PMP - RDL-3000 Distributed L2 VLAN-Aware Wireless Switch .......................... 22
Fig. 8: PMP - Wireless Subscriber Links ........................................................................ 23
Fig. 9: PMP - Services and Service Groups ................................................................... 24
Fig. 10: PMP - Services (Subscriber) ............................................................................. 25
Fig. 11: PMP - Service Groups (Sector Controller) ........................................................ 26
Fig. 12: PMP - Wireless Rates ....................................................................................... 27
Fig. 13: PMP - Pass through Mode ................................................................................ 28
Fig. 14: PMP - Subscriber-to-Subscriber Unicast Traffic ................................................ 29
Fig. 15: PMP - VLAN Tagged Management ................................................................... 30
Fig. 16: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - Default Groups and Services .................... 31
Fig. 17: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - VLAN Mapping ......................................... 32
Fig. 18: PMP - Operation - Strict VLAN Tagging ............................................................ 33
Fig. 19: PMP - Operation - TLS - Extended TLS and Double Tagging ........................... 34
Fig. 20: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Designated Management Group ................ 35
Fig. 21: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Port-by-Port Tagging ................................. 36
Fig. 22: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Tagging Groups of Ports............................ 37
Fig. 23: PTP - RDL-3000 PTP Mode Configuration........................................................ 38
Fig. 24: Web - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000 ......................................................... 39
Fig. 25: Web - Login Screen .......................................................................................... 40
Fig. 26: Web - Main Menus for Sector Controller and Subscriber .................................. 41
Fig. 27: Web - Dashboard Display ................................................................................. 44
Fig. 28: Web - General Information Screen ................................................................... 46
Fig. 29: Web - SC System Status Screen ...................................................................... 48
Fig. 30: Web - SS System Status Screen ...................................................................... 49
Fig. 31: Web - Subscriber Links Summary Screen ........................................................ 50
Fig. 32: Web - Subscriber Link Status Screen ............................................................... 51
Fig. 33: Web - Services Summary Screen ..................................................................... 53
Fig. 34: Web - System Log Messages ........................................................................... 54
Fig. 35: Web - Config - PMP SC System Configuration Screen ..................................... 57
Fig. 36: Web - VLAN Tagged Management ................................................................... 60
Fig. 37: Web - VLAN Tagged Management Example .................................................... 60
Fig. 38: Web - RADIUS Configuration Screen ............................................................... 61
Fig. 39: Web - SNMP Configuration Screen .................................................................. 62
Fig. 40: Web - SNMP Community Configuration Screen ................................................ 63
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Fig. 41: Web - SNMP V3 Configuration ......................................................................... 63
Fig. 42: Web - SNMP v3 Configuration Dialog ............................................................... 64
Fig. 43: Web - SNMP Trap Configuration Screen (V2/V3) ............................................. 65
Fig. 44: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Sector Controller ................................ 66
Fig. 45: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Subscriber .......................................... 67
Fig. 46: Web - Frequency Management Screen ............................................................ 70
Fig. 47: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Sector Controller .......................................... 72
Fig. 48: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Subscriber ................................................... 73
Fig. 49: Web - Links Screen (Master List) ...................................................................... 74
Fig. 50: Web - Subscriber Link Configuration Screen .................................................... 76
Fig. 51: Web - Service Groups Screen (Master List) ...................................................... 79
Fig. 52: Web - Service Group Status Screen ................................................................. 80
Fig. 53: Web - Service Group Configuration Screen ...................................................... 81
Fig. 54: Web - Service Status Screen ............................................................................ 83
Fig. 55: Web - Service Configuration Screen ................................................................. 84
Fig. 56: Web - Spectrum Sweep Screen ........................................................................ 86
Fig. 57: Web - Users Management Screen .................................................................... 88
Fig. 58: Web - Product Options Screen ......................................................................... 90
Fig. 59: Web - Antenna Alignment Tool Screen ............................................................. 92
Fig. 60: Web - Firmware Management Screen .............................................................. 93
Fig. 61: Telnet - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000 ....................................................... 95
Fig. 62: Diag: - Saving Parameters in Non Volatile RAM ............................................. 120
Fig. 63: Diag. - Recovering Lost IP Address ................................................................ 123
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Chapter 1
Important Notices
1.1
Service & Safety
1.1.1
Safety Warnings
1.
PoE power adapter caution:
Warning to Service Personnel: 48 VDC
Customer equipment including personal computers, routers, etc., must be connected
only to the INPUT (DATA) port on the PoE unit.
Only the outdoors Ethernet interface cable connecting to the unit can be safely
connected to the OUTPUT (DATA & POWER) connector. Connecting customer
premises Ethernet equipment directly to the OUTPUT (DATA & POWER) connector
on the Power-over-Ethernet power adapter may damage customer equipment.
2. Installation of the system must be contracted to a professional installer.
3. Read this manual and follow all operating and safety instructions.
4. Keep all product information for future reference.
5. The power requirements are indicated on the product-marking label. Do not exceed
the described limits.
6. Disconnect the power before cleaning, or when the unit is not be in-use for an
extended period.
7. The unit must not be located near power lines or other electrical power circuits.
8. The system must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and
accumulated static electricity. It is the user’s responsibility to install this device in
accordance with the local electrical codes: correct installation procedures for
grounding the unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, location of discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding
electrodes.
1.1.2
Warning Symbols
These symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting. These
warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not aware of the safety
hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and radio transmitters. Familiarize
yourself with standard safety practices before continuing.
Electro-Magnetic Radiation
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Lightning Protection
WARNING: This user manual provides notes are general recommendations for the
system. The wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer
who is knowledgeable of and follows local and national codes for electrical grounding
and safety. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or use of non-standard practices
and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment.
All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or
induced current from a near strike. A direct lightning strike may cause serious damage
even if these guidelines are followed. Lightning protection and grounding practices in
local and national electrical codes serve to minimize equipment damage, Service
outages, and serious injury. Reasons for lightning damage are summarized as:
Poorly grounded antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike energy into
equipment.
- Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment can cause equipment
failures from lightning induced currents.
A lighting protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter earth
without passing through and damaging parts of a structure. A lightning protection system
does not prevent lightning from striking; it provides a means for preventing damage to
equipment by providing a low resistance path for the discharge of energy to travel safely
to ground. Improperly grounded connections are also a source of noise that can cause
sensitive equipment to malfunction.
A good grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a lightning strike
away from the building and equipment. The remaining energy on the Ethernet cable
shield and conductors can be directed safely to ground by installing a lightning arrestor
in series with the cable.
If you have determined that it is appropriate to install lightning protection for your system,
the following general industry practices are provided as a guideline only:
1. The AC wall outlet ground for the indoor POE adapter should be connected to the
building grounding system.
2. Install a lightning arrestor in series with the Ethernet cable at the point of entry to the
building. The grounding wire should be connected to the same termination point
used for the tower or mast.
3. Provide direct grounding connections from the RDL-3000, the mounting bracket, the
antenna, and the Ethernet cable surge protection to the common building ground
bus. Use the grounding screws provided for terminating the ground wires.
1.1.4
Service & Warranty Information
1. Refer all repairs to qualified Service personnel. Do not remove the covers or modify
any part of this device, as this action will void the warranty.
2. Locate the serial numbers and record these for future reference. Use the space
below to affix serial number stickers. Also, record the MAC address identified on the
unit product label.
3. Redline does not endorse or support the use of outdoor cable assemblies: i) not
supplied by Redline, ii) third-party products that do not meet Redline's cable and
connector assembly specifications, or iii) cables not installed and weatherproofed as
specified in the RDL-3000 Installation Guidelines manual. Refer to the Redline
Limited Standard Warranty and RedCare Service agreements.
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Regulatory Notices
1.2.1
Deployment in USA and Canada: FCC & IC Notices
Read the following notices about deployment in the USA and Canada:
1. The Model RDL-3000 and its antenna must be professionally installed.
2.
WARNING -- FCC & IC RF Exposure Warnings
To satisfy FCC and IC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, the
following distances should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons during device operation:
Table 1: FCC & IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances
Frequency (GHz)
Deployment
Separation Distance
4.9 - 5.3
PTP or PMP
270 cm (107 in) or more
5.8
PMP
20 cm (8 in) or more
PTP
270 cm (107 in) or more
To ensure compliance, operation at closer than these distances is not
recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be collocated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
3. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.105:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the 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.
Where DFS is required by regional regulations, this function is permanently enabled
at the factory and can not be disabled by the installer or end-user.
4. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.21:
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline
Communications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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UL Information
1. The suitability of the supplied Ethernet cable is subject to the approval of Authority
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Having Jurisdiction and must comply with the local electrical code.
The equipment must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local
safety code and building code requirements
To meet the over-voltage safety requirements on the telecommunications cables, a
minimum 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must be used.
"Pour être en conformance avec les exigences finies de sûreté de sur-tension sur les
câbles de télécommunications un fil de télécommunication ayant un calibre minimum
de 26 AWG doit être utilisé."
Reminder to all the BWA system installers: Attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as is practical.
RDL-3000 must be installed in compliance with relevant articles in National
Electrical Code-NEC (and equivalent Canadian Code-CEC) including referenced
articles 725, 800 and 810 in NEC.
RF coaxial cable connecting an antenna to the RDL-3000 must comply with the
local electrical code.
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Chapter 2
System Features
2.1
General Description
The RDL-3000 system is manufactured by Redline Communications -- a world leader in
design and production of Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) systems.
Fig. 1: Intro - RDL-3000 System Components
RDL-3000 is a high-performance, high-speed wireless Ethernet bridge. The system
operates in the 4.9 - 5.8 GHz band using two time division duplexing (TDD) RF
transceivers to transmit and receive on the same. Main features include advanced
technologies to address inter-cell interference and enhanced security features that
provide over-the-air encryption.
The RDL-3000 outdoor unit is housed in a weatherproof aluminum alloy case. An indoor
PoE power adapter provides operational power for the RDL-3000 and connection to the
Ethernet network. The outdoor unit can be used with a selection of antennas.
One RDL-3000 must be configured as a Sector Controller (PMP SC) to control all RF
transmissions in a sector that may contain many subscribers. The Sector Controller uses
a scheduled request/grant mechanism to arbitrate bandwidth requests from the remote
unit PMP subscribers to provide non contention-based traffic with predictable
transmission characteristics. One or more RDL-3000 units may be configured as
subscriber units (PMP SS) controlled by the Sector Controller.
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Note: PMP and PTP modes of operation are controlled by options keys. Refer to these
sections of the manual for additional details.
2.2
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port (female RJ-45 connector) receives DC power and exchanges data
with the local network. The Ethernet port connects to the PoE Adapter using a
weatherproof CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The maximum total length of the Ethernet cable is
100 m (328 ft). For example, 98 m from the RDL-3000 to the PoE and 2 m from the PoE
to the local network equipment.
Fig. 2: Intro - RDL-3000 - Ethernet and Sync Ports (Bottom View of Radio)
2.3
Synchronization I/O Port (PPS)
The PPS port (TNC / F) connector. The function of this port is determined by the
software configurable settings. A protective weatherproof plastic cap is installed on this
port for all new units. This port must be weatherproofed when a synchronization cable
and/or BNC Tee connector is installed.
Note: The RDL-3000 synchronization feature must be used to minimize inter-sector RF
interference at any site where two or more base stations are deployed. This feature
synchronizes the transmit and receive cycles of collocated RDL-3000 base stations to
minimize inter-sector interference. Up to four collocated base stations may be controlled
using the synchronization cables. A GPS receiver is required at each site when the site
is part of a network of geographically collocated cells.
2.4
GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA)
The GPS antenna port (TNC / F) is available only on RDL-3000 units factory-equipped
with GPS hardware. This port receives signals from a GPS antenna. A protective
weatherproof plastic cap is installed on this port for all new units. The GPS antenna port
must be weatherproofed when a GPS antenna cable is installed.
2.5
RF Ports
The two RF ports are female N-type connectors. The ports conduct RF signals between
the RDL-3000 and the antenna system (ordered separately). Short coaxial cable(s) are
provided to connect the transceiver to an external antenna. The RDL-3000 can be
operated using a SISO (single antenna) or MIMO (multiple antenna_ system.
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Fig. 3: Intro - RDL-3000 RF Ports (Top View of Radio)
Note: For SISO mode, the antenna can be connected to either RF port. Select the
antenna port using the Web interface (Configuration->Wireless->Radio Mode). The
unused RF port must be sealed and weatherproofed.
Two RF jumper cables are provided with each mounting kit. The RF cables conduct RF
signals between the RDL-2000 and antenna system. Each 75 cm (29.5 in) cable is
terminated female N-type to TNC.
Fig. 4: Intro - RDL-3000 - RF Jumper Cables
2.6
Ground Lug
A ground-lug
is provided on the RDL-3000 chassis. Use this connection to terminate
a grounding wire. All RDL-3000 systems must be properly grounded to protect against
power surges and accumulated static electricity.
2.7
Audible Alignment
When enabled, the audible alignment signal chirps slowly when a low signal level is
detected, and faster for stronger signals. To enable or disable the audible tool through
the user interface:
Web: See Antenna Alignment Buzzer Enable in the Wireless Configuration screen.
Telnet: See 'buzzer' listed under the CLI 'set' commands (e.g., set buzzer on).
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Management Interfaces
The operator can use a standard web browser to access all settings and statistics
necessary to configure and monitor the operation of the RDL-3000. All functions are also
supported using the Command Line Interface (CLI) using Telnet (see page 95). The
RDL-3000 can also be configured monitored using SNMP (documentation provided
separately). If the IP address, username and/or password have been modified since
installation, contact the network administrator to determine the current settings.
2.8.1
Web Browser (HTTP)
Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer 6 or higher recommended) and enter the unit IP
address. For new systems, the default IP address is 192.168.25.2. The following login
dialog should be displayed:
Fig. 5: Intro - Web Login to the RDL-3000
There is no logout command on the Web interface.
2.8.2
Telnet (CLI)
The RDL-3000 supports two concurrent Telnet sessions. One session with full read/write
capabilities (administrator) and a second concurrent session with read-only access (e.g.,
monitor or show parameter settings).
To connect to the RDL-3000 CLI management, open a Telnet session to the IP address
of the RDL-3000. When the command prompt screen appears, login to the RDL-3000.
Users are logged out automatically when no commands are received (idle) for a period
of ten minutes. Type the following command to exit immediately from the CLI:
logout [ENTER]
2.8.3
SNMP
The RDL-3000 can also be configured and monitored using SNMP (v2c/v3). The Redline
Management Information Base (MIB) is available to operators (documentation provided
separately). The Redline Management Suite is a set of applications designed to assist
provisioning, monitoring and maintaining the Redline components deployed in Radio
Access Networks (RANs). Contact your Redline representative or visit the Redline
website for further information.
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PoE Power Adapter
The PoE power adapter (Standard IEEE 802.3at PoE, 25 W max.) provides power and
connectivity to a local Ethernet network. The AC power adapter input is auto-sensing
110/220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
Fig. 6: Intro - Indoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Module - AC Model
Warning to Service Personnel: 48 VDC
Customer equipment including personal computers, routers, etc., must be connected
only to the INPUT (DATA) port on the PoE unit. Only the outdoors Ethernet interface
cable connecting to the RDL-3000 can be safely connected to the OUTPUT (DATA &
POWER) connector. Connecting customer premises Ethernet equipment directly to
the OUTPUT (DATA & POWER) connector on the Power-over-Ethernet power
adapter may damage customer equipment.
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Chapter 3
Functional Overview
Operation in PMP mode is controlled by the options keys. When a PMP-only options key
is activated, the RDL-3000 operation is restricted to the number of purchased subscriber
connections. This mode is not equivalent to operating the RDL-3000 in PTP mode with
multiple remote units. Enter PMP-only options keys before deploying and configuring the
RDL-3000 units.
The GUI and Telnet functions are identical for PMP and PTP operation. It is required to
configure one unit as the master (PMP SC) and all remote units as subscribers (PMP
SS). A separate range of RF power settings are provided for PMP operation. The
graphical user interface (GUI) and Telnet functions are identical for both PTP and PMP
operation. The RDL-3000 can also be configured and monitored using SNMP
(documentation provided separately).
Note: Refer to the RDL-3000 installation Guidelines for additional information about
installing and operating the RDL-3000 in PMP mode.
Fig. 7: PMP - RDL-3000 Distributed L2 VLAN-Aware Wireless Switch
3.1
Overview
This section describes only the additional parameters required for configuring PMP
support, and an overview about defining and using VLAN and pass-through groups.
The RDL-3000 PMP firmware provides the following main features:
IEEE 802.1Q/1p standards compliance
Multiple Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) services per subscriber
Individual Committed Information Rate (CIR) and Peak Information Rate (PIR)
setting per service
VLAN Service Groups span subscribers
VLAN tagged management traffic
Multiple Transparent LAN Services (TLS) transport based on VLAN ID
classification
VLAN trunking with tag insert/delete/re-map
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PMP Mode
The RDL-3000 can operate as a VLAN-aware wireless L2 switch, with traffic being
classified and processed based on the packet VLAN ID. The RDL-3000 also provides a
Pass through mode that can be used to process traffic that is not matched to a known
VID, or simply to forward all traffic received on a port.
The deployed RDL-3000 wireless network provides features of a standard wireless L2
bridge (pass-through mode) and a VLAN-aware wireless L2 switch (tagged mode).
These features and other system capabilities are explained in the following sections.
3.2.1
Subscriber Links
Subscriber Links define the characteristics of the wireless interfaces between the sector
controller and subscribers. Each link is uniquely identified with a name and MAC
address. The uplink and downlink uncoded burst rates (UBR) can be set individually for
each link in the sector.
Fig. 8: PMP - Wireless Subscriber Links
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Services and Service Groups
The RDL-3000 can operate as a VLAN-aware wireless L2 switch, with traffic being
classified and processed based on the packet VLAN ID. The RDL-3000 also provides a
Pass through mode that can be used to process traffic that is not matched to a known
VID, or simply to forward all traffic received on a port.
The following table lists the two methods to classify and process traffic received at the
RDL-3000 Ethernet port.
Table 2: Web - Operation - Traffic Classification
Type
Function
Settings
Service
Classify and process traffic received
and transmitted over the subscriber
Ethernet port.
Tagging Mode (VLAN/Pass through)
Classify and process traffic received
and transmitted over the sector
controller Ethernet port.
Tagging Mode (VLAN/Pass through)
Service
Group
VLAN ID (tag)
Default Priority
VLAN ID (tag)
Default Priority
Fig. 9: PMP - Services and Service Groups
See the following sections for additional information about Service Groups and Services.
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Services
Services are used to classify and process ingress and egress packets on the subscriber
Ethernet port, and to set wireless uplink and downlink rates for unicast traffic to/from the
host subscriber. Service settings include VLAN ID (tag), default priority, parent Link, and
parent Service Group. See 3.2.3: Setting Wireless Rates on page 27 for wireless rate
settings.
Fig. 10: PMP - Services (Subscriber)
If the Ethernet port ingress packet has a VLAN tag and the VID matches a Service
Group, the VLAN tag is removed (Q-in-Q) and the packet is forwarded over the wireless
interface.
Packets received over the wireless link are processed by the Service associated with the
originating parent Service Group. If the VLAN Tagging mode is 'tagged', a VLAN tag with
the Service VID is added to the packet (Q-in-Q), and the packet is forwarded over the
subscriber Ethernet port.
Note: At least one Service Group (sector controller) and one Service (subscriber) must
be defined before Ethernet traffic can be exchanged over the wireless interface.
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Service Groups
Service Groups classify and process ingress and egress packets on the sector controller
Ethernet port, and to set wireless broadcast and multicast rates for Service Group
members (broadcast group). Service Group settings include VLAN ID (tag), default
priority, and broadcast rates. See 3.2.3: Setting Wireless Rates on page 27 for wireless
rate settings.
Fig. 11: PMP - Service Groups (Sector Controller)
If the Ethernet port ingress packet has a VLAN tag and the VID matches a Service
Group, the VLAN tag is removed (Q-in-Q) and the packet is forwarded over the wireless
interface. Unicast packets addressed to a Service Group member are forwarded only to
that host subscriber. Broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast packets are forwarded
to all Service Group members.
Packets received over the wireless link are processed by the parent Service Group of
the originating Service. If the VLAN tagging mode is 'tagged', a VLAN tag with the
Service Group VID is added to the packet (Q-in-Q), and the packet is forwarded over the
Ethernet port.
Note: At least one Service Group (sector controller) and one Service (subscriber) must
be defined before Ethernet traffic can be exchanged over the wireless interface.
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Setting Wireless Rates
The wireless bandwidth is shared between all subscribers in a sector. Use the following
settings to control traffic rates over the wireless interface.
Table 3: Web - Operation - Wireless Rates`
Type
Function
Wireless Settings
Link
Select the Uncoded Burst Rate (UBR) for the
link to this subscriber. The RDL-3000 sets
the modulation and coding settings required
to provide the selected rate.
Downlink UBR
Select the uplink and downlink Committed
Information Rates (CIR) and peak
Information Rates (PIR) rates for unicast*
traffic to/from this subscriber.
Downlink CIR / PIR
Set the rates for downlink multicast and
broadcast traffic belonging to this group.
Downlink Burst rate
Service
Service
Group
Uplink UBR
Adaptive modulation mode
Uplink CIR / PIR
Downlink CIR / PIR
Fig. 12: PMP - Wireless Rates
*Unicast traffic with an unknown destination (all RDL-3000 units maintain a forwarding table) is
transmitted two modulation steps below the lowest rate currently in-use across all active
Services.
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Pass through Mode
Pass through mode is used to process traffic that is untagged or where the VLAN tag
does not match the VID of any Service or Service Group. Ingress and egress packets
processed by a Service Group or Service set to 'Pass through' mode are forwarded
without modification.
Pass through mode can be used to:
Transparently forward all unclassified traffic between two ports (both ports are 'Pass
though' mode).
Add or remove the outermost VLAN tag (Q-in-Q), depending on the direction of the
traffic (only one port is using 'Pass though' mode).
Fig. 13: PMP - Pass through Mode
Notes:
1. Only one Service Group (sector controller) may be set to 'Pass though' mode.
2. Only one Service on a subscriber may be set to 'Pass though' mode.
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Subscriber-to-Subscriber Traffic
SS to SS traffic is any packet received on a subscriber Ethernet port that is addressed to
a host on another subscriber in the same sector. Unicast traffic is forwarded to the sector
controller and then retransmitted (unmodified) over the wireless interface to the
destination subscriber. Broadcast and multicast traffic is forwarded to the sector
controller and processed by the parent Service Group of the originating Service.
Fig. 14: PMP - Subscriber-to-Subscriber Unicast Traffic
Notes:
1. SS to SS broadcast and multicast traffic may optionally be blocked.
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VLAN Tagged Management
When Management VLAN Tagging is enabled, the management VID must be
specified. When this feature is enabled, the RDL-3000 recognizes only management
commands with this VID.
For management using the local Ethernet port, it is not required to create a Service
Group (sector controller) or Service (subscriber). When Management VLAN Tagging is
enabled, the VLAN tags on ingress packets are checked before the packets are
submitted for classification to a Service Group or Service.
Over-the-air management on PMP systems is possible only after creating a Service
Group to classify the management traffic and a member Service for each participating
subscriber. The Service Group and member Services should all specify the same VID.
Select CIR and priority values that ensure adequate bandwidth and priority for
management traffic during normal system operation. For network security, over the air
management is only available from the sector controller.
For initial installation and setup, it is recommended to use Pass through mode for the
management Service Group and member Services.
Fig. 15: PMP - VLAN Tagged Management
Note: If the Management VLAN Tagging feature is to be used, it is strongly
recommended to create and test VLAN connectivity before enabling VLAN Management.
If any connectivity issue exists with VLAN services, the RDL-3000 unit management
functions will be unreachable and a site visit and/or long reset operation may be required
to recover control of the unit.
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PMP Configurations
This section provides basic configuration scenarios that illustrate the flexibility inherent in
the RDL-3000 design.
VLAN Services
Default Groups and Services
Fig. 16 displays an example of VLAN usage where all traffic not classified to the Voice'
Group is classified to the Data Group. The 'Voice' Group and Services are configured for
tagged traffic, and the Data Group and Connections are configured for pass-through
mode.
Note: This configuration does not enforce a Service Group to have a Service on every
subscriber, or be enabled to the sector controller Ethernet port.
Fig. 16: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - Default Groups and Services
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VLAN Mapping
Fig. 17 displays an example of the RDL-3000 VLAN mapping feature. Similar to Label
Switch Router (LSR) in Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS), the RDL-3000 PMP
system can map (change) the VLAN tag based on the ingress and egress port. The
VLAN tagging can be specified separately for each Service Group (sector controller port)
and Service (subscriber port).
In this example, the VLAN tag for Service Group 'Voice', and Services 'Voice A' and
'Voice B' are set to VID=3, and the VLAN tag for 'Voice C' is set to VID=777.
Ingress packets with VID=3 received on the sector controller Ethernet port are classified
to the 'Voice Group'. These packets are forwarded over the wireless interface to
members of this Service Group (based on packet destination address). Packets
addressed to subscriber A or B will be tagged with VID=3, while packets addressed to
subscriber C will be tagged with VID=777.
Fig. 17: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - VLAN Mapping
Ingress broadcast and multicast traffic with VID=3 arriving at the sector controller
Ethernet port is classified to the 'Voice' Services Group (VID=3), and be forwarded over
the wireless interface to all group members, and will exit the Ethernet port on Subscriber
A and B tagged with VID=3, and Subscriber C tagged with VID=777.
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Strict VLAN Tagging
Fig. 18 displays an example of VLAN usage where only tagged traffic is allowed to pass
through the system. If a Subscriber port has no pass-through connection, or the Sector
Controller port has no pass-through group, then that port does not accept untagged
traffic or tags that are not explicitly configured.
Fig. 18: PMP - Operation - Strict VLAN Tagging
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TLS (Transparent LAN Services)
Extended TLS and Double Tagging
Fig. 19 displays an extension of this configuration in which the TLS is extended via the
Sector Controller and over the backbone to other locations. In order to keep the TLS
traffic separate from the rest of the network, the Sector Controller port for the TLS Group
is configured 'tagged' by a user-specified VID referred to in this example as TLS VID.
This solution allows unmodified traffic to be exchanged between Network B, Network C,
and a remotely located network called TLS Network. If Subscriber B receives a tagged
Ethernet packet from Network B, or Subscriber C receives a tagged Ethernet packet
from Network C, the packet will exit the Sector Controller port double-tagged (Q-in-Q).
When the Sector Controller receives a double-tagged packet from the TLS network that
is classified into the TLS Group, the outer tag is removed before the packet is forwarded
to Network B or C.
Fig. 19: PMP - Operation - TLS - Extended TLS and Double Tagging
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Tagged Traffic
Using a Designated Management Group
Fig. 20 describes a system management scenario where management traffic is tagged
at the Sector Controller as well as the Subscribers. The system will map (change) the
VLAN tags depending on the ingress and egress ports.
Fig. 20: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Designated Management Group
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Port-by-Port Tagging
Fig. 21 displays an example of port-based tagging in which all Subscriber ports are
untagged and the Sector Controller port traffic is tagged based-on the source or
destination subscriber. For every tag at the Sector Controller, a distinct group is defined
and each group has exactly one connection on the required link (Subscriber port).
Note that the tagged port is not necessarily the Sector Controller port, and may be one
of the Subscriber ports. Note also in Fig. 21 that tagged traffic entering one of the
Subscribers exits the Sector Controller port double-tagged.
Fig. 21: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Port-by-Port Tagging
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Tagging Groups of Ports
Fig. 22 displays an extension of the previous port-by-port tagging example where a
group can have more than one connection (i.e., the same tag extends over a number of
Subscriber ports).
Fig. 22: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Tagging Groups of Ports
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PTP Mode
Operation in PTP mode is controlled by the options keys. Enter PTP-only options keys
before deploying and configuring the RDL-3000 units. When a PTP-only options key is
activated, the RDL-3000 operation is restricted to a single point-to-point connection. A
separate range of RF power settings are provided for PTP operation.
The GUI and Telnet functions are identical for PTP and PMP operation. It is required to
configure one unit as the controller (PMP SC) and one unit as a remote (PMP SS). The
graphical user interface (GUI) and Telnet functions are identical for both PTP and PMP
operation.
Note: Refer to the RDL-3000 installation Guidelines for additional information about
installing and operating the RDL-3000 in PTP mode.
Fig. 23: PTP - RDL-3000 PTP Mode Configuration
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Chapter 4
Web Interface
4.1
Connecting With a Web Browser
The RDL-3000 can be configured and monitored using a PC equipped with a standard
Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher). The following diagram illustrates the
required standard Ethernet Cat-5e cable connection from the RDL-3000 Ethernet port to
the PoE, and the Ethernet Cat-5e crossover cable from the PoE to the PC.
Fig. 24: Web - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000
Important Notes:
1. The system must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and
accumulated static electricity.
2. When configuring the RDL-3000 in sector controller mode (PMP SC), the RF ports
must be properly terminated to a dummy RF load, or the radio must be disabled
(Radio Enable = Off).
3.
This diagram does not illustrate the lightning protection required for outdoors
installation of the RDL-3000 equipment.
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Use the following steps to establish a Web session with the RDL-3000.
1. The IP address and subnet mask of the PC must be on the same subnet as the RDL-
3000. For example:
IP address =
192.168.25.11
Net Mask =
255.255.255.0
2. On the PC, open a browser and enter the unit RDL-3000 IP address. The factory default IP
address is 192.168.25.2.
3. Enter the username and password to login. The factory default username is 'admin', and the
default password is 'admin'.
Fig. 25: Web - Login Screen
4. If the login was successful, the General Information screen will be displayed in the Web
browser.
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4.2
System Menu
4.2.1
Sector Controller and Subscriber Menus
The following functions are available for configuring and monitoring the RDL-3000.
Sector Controller Menu
Subscriber Menu
Fig. 26: Web - Main Menus for Sector Controller and Subscriber
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Command and Screen Account Permissions
The following table lists the permissions associated with each group.
Table 4: Web - Screens and User Access
Menu Command
Screen
PMP
SC
PMP
SS
User
Access
Description
Status
General
Information
General Information
√
√
√
View general identification
and configuration.
System Status
System Status
√
√
√
Links Summary
Subscriber Links
Summary
√
√
View system, Ethernet,
and wireless statistics.
View all wireless links.
Services
Summary
System Log
Subscriber Services
Summary
System Events
√
√
View all wireless links.
√
√
√
View the system status
messages.
System
Configuration
√
√
View and adjust system,
and network settings.
RADIUS
RADIUS
Configuration
√
√
View and adjust RADIUS
server settings.
SNMP
SNMP Configuration
√
√
View and adjust SNMP
settings.
Wireless
Configuration
√
√
View and adjust wireless
settings.
Frequency
Management
√
√
View and adjust RF
scanning lists.
Security
Configuration
√
√
View and adjust
encryption settings.
√
√
Restore factory default
settings.
Subscriber Links
√
Display all Subscriber
Links.
Subscriber Link
Status
√
Link
Configuration
Subscriber Link
Configuration
√
Service Groups
Service Groups
√
Service Group
Status
√
Group
Configuration
Services
Service Group
Configuration
Services
√
√
Service
Status
Service Status
√
Configuration
System
Wireless
Frequencies
Security
Factory
Defaults
Provisioning
Subscriber
Links
Link Status
Group Status
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Display all Service
Groups.
√
Display all Service
Groups.
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Menu Command
Screen
Service
Configuration
New Link
Service
Configuration
PMP
SS
Subscriber Link
Configuration
√
Create a new Link.
New Group
Service Group
Configuration
√
New Service
Service
Configuration
√
Create a new Service
Group.
Create a new Service.
√
Delete all Links, Service
Groups and Services.
√
√
Reboot the RDL-3000.
Scan for interference.
Clear All
User
Access
Description
PMP
SC
√
Utilities
Reboot
Spectrum
Sweep
Spectrum Sweep
√
√
Users
Management
Users Management
√
√
Firmware
Firmware
Management
√
√
Upload new firmware.
√
√
Test for 5 minutes, and
then restore the last
saved configuration (no
reboot).
Test
√
Manage user accounts
and passwords.
Antenna
Alignment
Antenna Alignment
√
Display RSSI readings.
Product
Options
Product Options
√
√
View / change the product
options key.
√
√
Save all configuration
changes.
Misc.
Save All
Notes:
1. The following settings are not affected: system name, location, details and contact, frequency
list, SNMP configuration, Idtable.
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4.3
Dashboard Display
4.3.1
General Information
The dashboard is displayed at the top of all screens. This feature displays a summary of
important operational information including the unit IP address, operating frequency,
time, wireless and Ethernet status, and the radio temperature.
Fig. 27: Web - Dashboard Display
IP Address: IP address of this unit.
Wireless Frequency: RF frequency in use.
Time: Current time obtained from Web browser.
Test time: Visible only when the Test function is active. The last saved configuration is
restored when counter reaches zero (no reboot).
Unsaved Data: Indicates if the running configuration matches the saved configuration.
No: There are no differences between the running and saved configurations.
Yes: There are differences between the running and saved configurations. The current
settings are discarded at the next system rebooted or when the saved configuration is
restored through use of the Test function. Click Save All in the main menu to save the
current running configuration. This configuration will be restored on power-up, reboot, or
the end of a test cycle.
Saving: The system is saving the runtime parameters to non-volatile RAM.
Radio Temperature: Internal temperature of the radio.
4.3.2
Wireless Leds
These LED indicators provide a summary of the wireless status.
Link LED
The wireless Link LED lights solid green under the following conditions:
Sector Controller:
Wireless link is established to one or more subscribers.
Subscriber:
Wireless link is established to the sector controller.
Signal LED
The wireless Signal LED operation is based on the Adaptive Modulation and Uncoded
Burst Rate (UBR) settings for each subscriber. These fields are on the Subscriber Link
Configuration screen.
Adaptive Modulation Enabled: LED lights solid green when the wireless link is
operating at the rate equal to the UBR setting for this link. The LED blinks when the link
is operating at a rate lower than the UBR setting.
Adaptive Modulation Disabled: LED lights solid green when the wireless link is
established.
4.3.3
Ethernet LEDs
These LED indicators provide a summary of the Ethernet port status.
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Link LED
The Ethernet Link LED lights solid green when there is an Ethernet connection and no
traffic, and blinks when traffic is detected.
100 LED
The Ethernet 100 LED lights solid green when the Ethernet port is operating at 100 Mb/s
and the LED is off when operating at 10 Mb/s.
FD LED
The FD LED lights solid green when the Ethernet connection is operating in full duplex
mode and blinks when collisions are detected on the Ethernet port.
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4.4
Status Screens
4.4.1
General Information
The General Information screen displays system and the Ethernet interface details. Click
to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 28: Web - General Information Screen
System
System Name: User-assigned name for this RDL-3000.
System Details: User-assigned system details information.
System Location: User-assigned system location information.
Contact: User-assigned contact information.
System SN: Displays the unique serial number identifying this unit.
Radio Type: Displays the factory installed radio type. Refer to section 8.1 System
Specifications.
System Mode: Operating mode of this unit:
PMP SC: Operating as a sector controller, the RDL-3000 begins transmitting
automatically, sends poll messages to locate and register remote subscribers, and
negotiates operating settings for each subscriber.
PMP SS: Operating as a subscriber, the RDL-3000 monitors the selected channel(s)
until polled by the sector controller.
Firmware Version: Displays the firmware version in use.
Time Since System Start: Elapsed time since the last system reboot/power-cycle.
Start Up Time: Time and date of the last system reboot/powered-cycle.
Current Time: Current time on the RDL-3000 internal clock. The time may be unavailable if
the SNTP (time server) feature is disabled. The screen will display 'N/A (GMT +0:00'.
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Ethernet
Ethernet MAC Address: MAC address of the network interface on this unit.
IP Address: Network IP address for this unit.
IP Subnet Mask: Network IP subnet mask.
Default Gateway Address: Network IP address of the default router or gateway.
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System Status
Click System Status in the main menu to view information about the wireless interface
and Ethernet port. This screen is identical for the sector controller and subscriber units.
Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 29: Web - SC System Status Screen
Wireless System
Current Tx Power: The current transmit power level.
Channel Frequency: The RF channel in-use.
OIR to CIR Ratio: (SC only) This value indicates if the system can meet the current
scheduling requirements. A positive value indicates that surplus bandwidth is available.
Wireless Security: Status of the wireless security selection.
Off - No wireless security.
On - Data sent over the wireless interface is encrypted.
DFS: Status of the DFS function.
Off: The DFS function is disabled.
On: DFS function is activated. See DFS Action below.
DFS Action: The avoidance action to be taken when radar signals are detected. All DFS
actions are recorded in the event log.
None: The DFS feature is disabled.
Tx Off: Radio transmitter is disabled for 30 minutes.
Chg Freq: Radio transmitter is changed to a different RF frequency.
Status Code: Code indicating the status of the RDL-3000 system. Code '0000 0000'
indicates normal operation. Refer to section 6.2: Status Codes on page 119.
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Wireless Summary
Subscriber Links: Status of the wireless links to subscribers.
Configured: Number of provisioned Subscriber Links.
Active: Number of subscribers that are online (registered with sector controller).
Subscriber Services: (Subscriber only) Status of the Subscriber Services for this
subscriber.
Configured: Number of provisioned Services.
Fig. 30: Web - SS System Status Screen
Services: Status of the Services for all subscribers.
Configured: (SC only) Number of provisioned Services.
Active: Number of active Services (subscriber are active).
Wireless Ethernet Statistics
Buffered Packets: Number of packets successfully processed over the wireless interface,
excluding discarded and errored packets.
Rx: Received wireless packets.
Tx: Transmitted wireless packets.
Discarded Packets: Number of packets discarded by the local unit.
Rx: Received wireless packets discarded (buffer overflow).
Tx: Transmitted wireless packets discarded by the local unit due to errors (e.g., buffer
overflow, or unacknowledged by remote end unit).
Lost Packets: Total number of packets containing errors (e.g., CRC).
Rx: Received wireless packets with errors.
Tx: Transmitted wireless packets with errors detected by remote end unit.
Ethernet Port Statistics
Buffered Packets: Packets processed through the Ethernet port. Total does not include
discarded or errored packets.
Rx: Number of ingress packets received on the Ethernet port.
Tx: Number or egress packets transmitted on the Ethernet port.
Discarded Packets: Total number of packets discarded due to buffer overflow.
Rx: Received packets discarded due to errors (e.g., CRC or buffer overflow).
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Subscriber Links Summary Screen (SC Only)
Click Links Summary in the main menu (SC) to view the status of all wireless links. This
screen is available only on subscriber units.
Fig. 31: Web - Subscriber Links Summary Screen
Name: Operator-assigned name for wireless Links and related Services. Click on a
Subscriber Link name (e.g., Link1) to display the Link Configuration screen
ID/Status: Subscriber Link identifier and status indicator.
ID: A unique numeric ID generated automatically when the Subscriber Link was
created. This value is required when using the CLI interface to modify Link settings.
Status: Graphic indication of the status of this link or Service. Click on the symbol to
display the Subscriber Link Status screen.
The link or Service is available.
The link or Service is unavailable (offline or disabled).
SINADR [dB]: Ratio of the average RF signal strength to interference, noise, and distortion.
DL: SINADR reported by the remote end unit.
UL: Received signal strength to noise measured by this unit.
RSSI [dBm]: Received signal strength indicator.
DL: RSSI reported by the remote end unit.
UL: Received signal strength measured by this unit.
Burst Rate [Mb/s]: The current uplink and downlink uncoded burst rate for the link.
DL: Operator-assigned maximum downlink burst rate setting.
UL: Operator-assigned maximum uplink burst rate setting.
Total Wireless Packets: Total packets successfully processed over the wireless interface.
Total does not include discarded or errored packets.
DL: Total packets transmitted over the wireless interface.
UL: Total packets received over the wireless interface.
Retransmitted Wireless Packets: Total number of wireless packets that have been
retransmitted over the wireless interface.
DL: Total packets retransmitted over the wireless interface.
UL: Total packets retransmitted by the remote end.
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Subscriber Link Status
The Subscriber Link Status screen provides a summary view of the status of the
selected Subscriber Link. This screen is identical for the sector controller and subscriber
units. Click to expand or to hide fields.
SC: Click Provisioning->Subscriber Links in the main menu and then click on the Link
status (e.g., ) to display this screen.
SS: Click Link Status in the main menu to view the status of the wireless link for this
subscriber.
Fig. 32: Web - Subscriber Link Status Screen
General
Subscriber Link Name: User-assigned name for this link.
Subscriber Link ID: Unique number identifying this link.
Subscriber MAC: MAC Address of the subscriber.
Active: Indicates if wireless link is operational (Active=YES).
Link Up Time: Total time the wireless link has been operational.
Link lost Count: Number of times link has been out of service.
Status Code: Code indicating the condition of the RDL-3000 system.
Configured Subscriber Services: The number of Services provisioned on this link.
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Wireless
The following statistics are displayed for the downlink and uplink.
Burst Rate: The current uncoded burst rate for the link.
RSSI: Received signal strength indicator.
SINADR: Average signal to interference, noise, and distortion ratio.
Lost Frames: Number of frames lost.
Wireless Packets
The following statistics are displayed for the downlink and uplink.
Total: Total packets successfully processed over the wireless interface. Total does not
include discarded or errored packets.
Retransmitted: Total number of wireless packets that have been retransmitted over the
wireless interface.
Lost: Total packets discarded by the local system due to errors.
SINADR [dB]: Ratio of the average RF signal strength to interference, noise, and distortion.
DL: SINADR reported by the remote end unit.
UL: Received signal strength to noise measured by this unit.
RSSI [dBm]: Received signal strength indicator.
DL: RSSI reported by the remote end unit.
UL: Received signal strength measured by this unit.
Burst Rate [Mb/s]: The current uplink and downlink uncoded burst rate for the link.
DL: Operator-assigned maximum downlink burst rate setting.
UL: Operator-assigned maximum uplink burst rate setting.
Controls
Refresh: Click to update displayed statistics counters.
Reset: Click to reset displayed statistics counters.
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Subscriber Services Summary Screen (SS Only)
Click Services Summary in the main menu (SS) to view the status of all Services on
this subscriber. This screen is available only on the subscriber unit.
Fig. 33: Web - Services Summary Screen
Name: Operator-assigned name for Service.
ID/Status: Service identifier and status indicator.
ID: A unique numeric ID generated automatically when the Service was created. This
value is required when using the CLI interface to modify Services settings.
Status: Graphic indication of the status of this link or Service.
The link or Service is available.
The Link or Service is unavailable (offline or disabled).
Click the status to display the Subscriber Service Status screen.
Discarded Packets: Total number of packets discarded by the local system due to errors.
UL: Received wireless packets discarded.
DL: Transmitted wireless packets discarded by remote end unit.
Tx Packets: Total packets successfully transmitted over the wireless interface. Total does
not include discarded or errored packets.
DL: Total packets sector controller has reported transmitting to this subscriber.
UL: Total packets subscriber has transmitted to sector controller.
Rx Packets: Total packets successfully received over the wireless interface. Total does not
include discarded or errored packets.
DL: Total packets subscriber has received from sector controller.
UL: Total packets sector controller has reported receiving from subscriber.
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System Messages (Log)
Click System Log in the main menu to view the system activity and error messages
recorded by the RDL-3000. This screen is identical for the sector controller and
subscriber units.
Fig. 34: Web - System Log Messages
Clear Log: Click to erase all messages from the system log file.
Event Messages
The following table provides a brief description of the key system messages.
Table 5: Web - System Log Messages
Event ID
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1021
Event Description
System Configuration Load: OK
System Configuration Save: OK
EEPROM Directory Load: OK
EEPROM Directory Save: OK
User Configuration Load: OK
User Configuration Save: OK
Network Configuration Load: OK
Network Configuration Save: OK
Network Configuration: OK
Version Ctrl Data Load: OK
Version Ctrl Data Save: OK
System Description Load: OK
System Description Save: OK
Options Key Load: OK
Options Key Save: OK
Options Key Properties Load: OK
Options Key Properties Save: OK
Options Key Activated: OK
Data server started: OK
Upgrade: OK
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Table 5: Web - System Log Messages
Event ID
1023
1026
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2028
2028
2029
2031
2034
2035
Event Description
Firmware configuration: OK
Factory Data Save: OK
HTTP(User Mgm): Chg User Attributes: OK
SNMP Configuration Load: OK
SNMP Configuration Save: OK
SNTP: Time received: OK
DFS: Event Detected
MAC Initialization: OK
DFS: Event Detected
ID deleted: OK
Restart freq scan (RSSI)
Restart freq scan (TimeOut)
Reg Req (step 1)
Reg Req (step 2
Reg Req (step 2)
Restart freq scan (act links)
ID tables saved: OK
ID defined: OK
ID tables not changed: OK
ID modified: OK
RF frequency validation: OK
System Configuration Load: Error
System Configuration Save: Error
EEPROM Directory Load: Error
EEPROM Directory Save: Error
User Configuration Load: Error
User Configuration Save: Error
Network Configuration Load: Error
Network Configuration Save: Error
Network Configuration: Error
Version Ctrl Data Load: Error
Version Ctrl Data Save: Error
System Description Load: Error
System Description Save: Error
Options Key Load: Error
Options Key Save: Error
Options Key Properties Load: Error
Options Key Properties Save: Error
Options Key Activated: Error
No Options Key
Fail to start the data server
Data server
Data server
Upgrade client start: Error
Upgrade in progress
Upgrade: FAIL
Upgrade: Error
Factory Data Corrupted (use fallback values)
TFTP: Error
Firmware configuration: Error
Factory Data Save: Error
HTTP(User Mgm): Invalid password
HTTP(User Mgm): Invalid User
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Table 5: Web - System Log Messages
Event ID
2036
2037
2038
2039
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
2051
2063
2064
2065
2066
2070
2071
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
2091
2092
2093
2094
2095
2099
Event Description
HTTP(User Mgm): Chg User Attributes: Error
SNMP Configuration Load: Error
SNMP Configuration Save: Error
Invalid Options Key
SNTP: Time received: Error
MAC Initialization: Error
MAC Busy
ID database corrupted
Invalid ID
Max. ID number reached
Int Procs programming: Error
Int Procs start: Error
ID action not possible
ID validation: Error
HW validation: Error
FTP: Error
WS: Timeout (WS_SEND_SESSION_REQ)
SSH RSA KEY missing, using default key
SSH DSA KEY missing, using default key
SSL Certificate missing, using default one
SSL KEY missing, using default one
Pre Shared Key ERROR
Authentication Packet Validation ERROR
Encryption Key Validation ERROR
Signature Validation ERROR
Certificate Validation ERROR
RNG self test ERROR
DSA pair wise test failed
RNG self test failed
TDES self test failed
AES self test failed
SHA self test failed
HMAC self test failed
RSA self test failed
DES self test failed
MAC AES self test failed
Upgrade image validation: ERROR
Upgrade ERROR: image save
SSH RSA KEY missing, using generated key
SSH DSA KEY missing, using generated key
Test not executed when FIPS mode changed
The options key expires in less than 6 days
SSL Certificate missing, HTTPS disabled
Wireless Security Certificates missing
Firmware validation: ERROR (%s)
Image validation: ERROR
Unknown Message
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4.5
Configuration Screens
4.5.1
System Screen
Click Configuration-> System in the main menu to view and adjust configuration
settings for system identification and Ethernet settings. This screen is identical for the
sector controller and subscriber units. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 35: Web - Config - PMP SC System Configuration Screen
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System Identification
System Name: Enter the name for this RDL-3000. The system name may be up to thirty
alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (-), and underscore (_).
System Details: Enter additional descriptive details about this RDL-3000. The system
details may be up to thirty alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (-), and
underscore (_).
System Location: Enter additional descriptive details about this RDL-3000. The system
location information may be up to thirty alphanumeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9,
dash (-), and underscore (_).
Contact: Enter additional descriptive details about this RDL-3000. The contact
information may be up to thirty alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (), and underscore (_).
Basic Ethernet Configuration
IP Address: Enter the IP address for this RDL-3000. The IP address is routable both
through the Ethernet port and over the wireless interface.
IP Subnet Mask: Enter the IP subnet mask.
Default Gateway Address: Enter the IP address of the default gateway or router on the
Ethernet segment connected to the RDL-3000 Ethernet port.
Advanced Ethernet Configuration
Ethernet Mode: Select the operating mode of the Ethernet port.
Auto - Automatically negotiate the connection speed and duplex.
10Mbps HD - Operate at 10Base-T half-duplex only.
10Mbps FD - Operate at 10Base-T full duplex only.
100Mbps HD -.Operate at 100Base-T half-duplex only.
100Mbps FD - Operate at 100Base-T full duplex only.
Important: The auto-negotiate function works correctly only when both
communicating Ethernet devices are configured for auto-negotiate. The auto-negotiate
feature does not detect the speed and duplex of Ethernet equipment operating at a
fixed speed and duplex. Duplex mismatches may result in an unexpected loss of
communications. It is recommended to set the Ethernet ports to operate at a fixed
speed of 100Base-T using full duplex.
SNTP Enable: Check this box
to enable the SNTP protocol support. This feature
allows RDL-3000 systems to time-stamp log messages using a network time server.
When enabled, you must enter the network address of the SNTP server in the SNTP
Server IP Address field.
When SNTP is enabled, the following additional configuration fields are visible:
SNTP Server IP Address: Enter the network address of the SNTP server.
SNTP Polling Interval [hours]: Enter the SNTP polling interval (hours).
Time Zone (GMT) [hh:mm]: Enter the hours offset from GMT for this time zone.
Syslog Enable: Check this box
to enable the Syslog protocol support. This feature
allows RDL-3000 log messages to be saved in a central repository. When enabled, you
must enter the network address of the Syslog server in the Syslog Server IP Address
field. When Syslog is enabled, the following additional configuration field is visible:
Syslog Server IP Address: Enter the network address of the Syslog server.
HTTP Enable: Check this box
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HTTPS Enable: Check this box to enable HTTPS operation (secure/encrypted Web
session). Refer to page 126 for a complete description of this feature.
Telnet Enable: Check this box
to enable a Telnet access (CLI) to the RDL-3000.
When Telnet is enabled, the following additional configuration field is visible:
Telnet Port: Enter Telnet port address (default is 23).
SSH Enable: Check this box to enable SSH operation (secure/encrypted CLI). Refer to
page 126 for a complete description of this feature.
User Authentication: The RDL-3000 supports a local authorization policy and secure
centralized authentication management using a RADIUS server. At least one policy is
always enabled, and both may be enabled to operate together.
The RDL-3000 can be configured for the following authentication modes:
Local Only: Use only RDL-3000 local authentication functions (default). Local
authentication uses user names and password information managed by the RDL3000. This method is supported by all versions of RDL-3000 firmware.
RADIUS Only: Use only RADIUS for user authentication.
An access request to the RDL-3000 is forwarded to the RADIUS server. At least one
RADIUS server must be enabled in this mode. The configuration can be done
through the CLI or HTTP. The following parameters must be specified for each
RADIUS server (primary server and optional backup server):
Local + RADIUS: Both methods of user authentication are enforced.
When Local + RADIUS or RADIUS Only is selected, click on the main menu item
RADIUS to display the RADIUS Configuration screen.
Note: When user authentication is set to RADIUS Only or Local + RADIUS, the
authorization data is retrieved from the RADIUS server at 10-minute intervals. For
example, if a user's authorization is changed on the RADIUS server, it may require up to
ten minutes before the RDL-3000 is updated with the new information.
SNMP Enable: Select the version of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The SNMP protocol allows an application to interrogate information and change enabled
fields within the RDL-3000 Management Information Base (MIB).
none: SNMP is disabled.
v2:
Supports SNMP v1 and v2c commands.
v3:
Supports SNMP v3 exclusively. SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c commands not
accepted and an authorization policy is enforced.
When SNMP is enabled, click on the main menu item Configuration: SNMP to display
the SNMP Configuration screen.
Management VLAN Tagging Enable: Control the VLAN tagged management function.
Disabled ( ): There are no restrictions for management traffic.
Enabled ( ): This unit can be managed only using VLAN traffic tagged with the value
specified in the Mgmt. VID field.
On all PMP systems, over-the-air management is possible only after creating a Service
Group for device management and adding a Service for each subscriber. For installation
and setup, it is recommended to use Pass Through settings for this group and member
Service for each subscriber. Set appropriate CIR and priority values to ensure that
management traffic has adequate priority and bandwidth during system operation.
When Management VLAN Tagging is enabled, the following additional configuration field
is visible:
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Management 802.1Q VLAN ID [0...4095]: Enter the management VLAN ID. When
Management VLAN Tagging Enable is selected, the system recognizes only
management commands where the Ethernet packet has this VLAN ID.
Important: If the Management VLAN Tagging feature is required, it is recommended
to test the VLAN connectivity before activating this function. Otherwise, the RDL-3000
unit may become unmanageable require a long reset operation to recover control.
Fig. 36: Web - VLAN Tagged Management
Example
In the following example, the network management VLAN ID=600. Identical settings are
used on the Service Group and each subscriber Service. Click to display the Services
associated with each Service Group.
Fig. 37: Web - VLAN Tagged Management Example
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RADIUS Setup
When Radius or Local + RADIUS is checked, click Configuration->System->RADIUS in
the main menu to display the RADIUS Configuration screen. Identical screens are used
for the sector controller and subscriber units. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 38: Web - RADIUS Configuration Screen
The following fields are provided for the primary and secondary RADIUS server:
Server Enable: Control the RADIUS server mode.
Disabled (
):.Do not use the Primary/Secondary RADIUS server.
Enabled ( ): Use the Primary/Secondary RADIUS server for user authentication.
Server IP Address: RADIUS server IP address.
Server Auth-port: Listening port address on RADIUS server (default port is 1812).
Shared secret: Password for RADIUS server. Must conform to security policy.
Request retries: Maximum number for attempts to contact target RADIUS server.
Request time-out: Time to wait for response from RADIUS server (seconds).
When using a FreeRadius server, the following files must be modified on the RADUIS
server platform. See the RADIUS documentation for additional operating details.
Table 6: Web - Required FreeRadius Files
Define RDL-3000 client.
clients.conf
client 192.168.0.0/16 {secret = secret shortname = RDL3000 }
Add an admin account
users.conf
admuser : Auth-Type := Local, User-Password == "abc"
Service-Type = Administrative-User
Add user account
users.conf
usrjoe: Auth-Type := Local, User-Password == "pass"
Service-Type = NAS-Prompt-User
Reject an account.
users.conf
lameuser: Auth-Type := Reject
Reply-Message = "Account has been disabled."
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SNMP Configuration
Click Configuration->System->SNMP in the main menu to display the SNMP
Configuration screen. Use this screen to view and modify all SNMP related parameters.
The SNMP screens are identical for the sector controller and subscriber units. Click to
expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 39: Web - SNMP Configuration Screen
SNMP Community Settings
Use this section of the screen to manage the SNMP community settings. The RDL-3000
supports up to eight separate community strings. Each community name is assigned
specific access rights (read/write). The 'public' and 'private' community strings are
default access values and should be changed to secure system access.
Community Name: SNMP community name for this entry.
Access: Access permissions for this entry.
None: No access permissions for this entry.
Read: Read access permission only for this entry. Deny write permission.
Write: Write access permission only for this entry. Deny read permission.
Read&Write: Read and write access permission for this entry.
Change: Click to modify the existing SNMP community string.
Add: Click to add a new SNMP community string. Up to eight strings may be entered.
Apply: Click to activate the SNMP Community settings displayed on this screen.
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Apply & Save All: Click to activate and permanently save the SNMP Community
settings on this screen. These settings will be restored on power-up, reboot, or at the
end of a test cycle.
Note: Clicking on another main menu item before clicking Apply or Apply & Save All will
discard any changes made to settings displayed on the current screen.
Edit SNMP Community Settings
Click Change or Add in the SNMP Communities section of the screen to modify existing
community strings or add new community strings.
Fig. 40: Web - SNMP Community Configuration Screen
Index: Display the unique reference number for this entry. This value is required when
using the CLI interface to modify SNMP Community settings.
Community Name: Enter or modify the SNMP community name for this entry.
Access Rights: Select the access permissions for this entry.
None: Deny read and write permission for this entry.
Read: Grant read access permission only for this entry. Deny write permission.
Write: Grant write access permission only for this entry. Deny read permission.
Read&Write: Grant read and write access permission for this entry.
Change Community: Click to accept the displayed settings and return to the SNMP
Configuration screen. Clicking does not activate changes.
SNMP v3 Security Settings
SNMP v3 supports authentication and privacy settings to provide secure management
access. Security methods are associated with RDL-3000 user accounts.
Fig. 41: Web - SNMP V3 Configuration
Security Name: User name of the SNMP v3 account.
Group: Group association for the SNMP v3 account.
Authentication: Authorization method for the SNMP v3 account.
MD5: MD5 (Message-Digest algorithm 5) is a cryptographic hash function with a
128-bit hash value (RFC 1321).
SHA: SHA (secure Hash Algorithm) is a set of cryptographic hash functions.
Privacy: Privacy method for this account.
None: Deny read and write permission for this entry.
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DES: DES (Data Encryption Standard) is an encryption standard.
AES: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is an encryption standard.
Save SNMP v3 Configuration: Click to activate the displayed settings.
Edit SNMP v3 Security
Click Change or Add in the SNMP community section of the screen to modify the
associated SNMP v3 security settings. The following popup dialog is displayed:
Fig. 42: Web - SNMP v3 Configuration Dialog
Security Name: name of the selected account to use for SNMP v3 requests.
Authentication Method: Select the access permissions for this entry.
MD5: MD5 (Message-Digest algorithm 5) is a cryptographic hash function with a
128-bit hash value (RFC 1321).
SHA: SHA (secure Hash Algorith) is a set of cryptographic hash functions.
Privacy Method: Select the access permissions for this entry.
None: Deny read and write permission for this entry.
DES: DES (Data Encryption Standard) is an encryption standard.
AES: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is an encryption standard.
Update Configuration: Click to accept the displayed settings and return to the SNMP
Configuration screen. Clicking does not activate changes.
SNMP Trap Destination Settings
This section of the SNMP Configuration screen displays the SNMP trap destination
settings. SNMP trap messages inform network management devices of changes to the
RDL-3000 status.
IP Address (IPv4): IP address of this trap listener. A copy of each SNMP trap message
is transmitted to this address.
Port: Destination port address of this trap listener.
Community String: (SNMP v2) Community string associated with this trap listener.
User Name: (SNMP v3) User account associated with this trap listener.
Change: Click Change to modify the existing SNMP community string.
Add: Click to create a new SNMP community string (up to eight community strings).
Edit SNMP Trap Destinations
Click Change or Add in the SNMP Trap Destinations section of the screen to modify the
list of trap listeners. The following popup dialog is displayed:
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Fig. 43: Web - SNMP Trap Configuration Screen (V2/V3)
Index: Display the unique reference number for this entry. This value is required when
using the CLI interface to modify SNMP trap settings.
IP Address: Enter the IP address (IPv4) associated with this SNMP trap alarm.
Port: Enter the destination port address associated with this SNMP trap alarm.
Community Name: (v2) Enter the community name associated with this trap
destination.
User Name: (v3) Enter the user account associated with this trap destination.
Change Trap: Click to accept these settings and return to the SNMP Configuration
screen. Clicking does not activate changes.
SNMP Trap Settings
SNMP Traps Enabled: Control the SNMP trap message function.
Disabled (
): The RDL-3000 does not send SNMP trap messages.
Enabled (
): The RDL-3000 sends SNMP trap messages.
Link Up/Down Trap Enabled: Control SNMP trap messages for the link status.
Disabled ( ): The RDL-3000 does not send SNMP trap messages based on changes
to the wireless link status.
Enabled ( ): A trap message is sent for each change to the wireless link status.
Apply: Click to activate the displayed SNMP Trap Destinations and SNMP Trap
Configuration settings.
Apply & Save All: Click to activate and permanently save the SNMP Trap Destinations
and SNMP Trap Configuration settings displayed on this screen. These settings will be
restored on power-up, reboot, or at the end of a test cycle.
Note: Clicking on another main menu item before clicking Apply or Apply & Save All will
discard any changes made to settings displayed on the current screen.
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Wireless Configuration
Use these settings to configure the RDL-3000 wireless interface. This screen is different
on the sector controller and subscriber unit. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 44: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Sector Controller
Basic Wireless Configuration
System Mode: The system designated as sector controller establishes and manages
the bi-directional data link with a remote end RDL-3000. Only one system in a wireless
link must be set for Sector Controller mode (PMP SC).
PMP SC: RDL-3000 automatically sends poll messages to locate and register
remote RDL-3000 subscribers, and negotiates operating settings for the link.
PMP SS: RDL-3000 monitors the selected channel(s) until polled by the PMP Sector
Controller.
Channel Width [MHz]: Select the channel bandwidth. The options key controls channel
availability.
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RF Freq. [MHz]: Enter the center frequency for the RF channel.
The options key controls channel availability. Use the Auto scan feature to enable
subscribers to scan multiple channels.
Important: To minimize interference between RDL-3000 links operating in close
proximity, RF frequency settings should be separated by a guard interval equal or
greater than the channel size. For example, when using a 20 MHz channel, the RF
frequencies should be separated by >20 MHz.
Fig. 45: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Subscriber
Auto scan: (Subscriber Only) Check this box
to enable the subscriber to
automatically scan available channels to locate and register with an RDL-3000 PMP
Master. When Auto scan is not enabled, the wireless link can be established only at the
frequency specified in the RF Freq. [MHz] field.
By default, the subscriber will scan the entire frequency band enabled by the options key
(see section 8.3: Regional Codes on page 138). To reduce the scanning/connection
time, the operator may specify a subset of frequency ranges to scan. Click on the main
menu item Configuration -> Frequencies to display the Frequency Management
screen.
Tx Power [dBm]: Enter the transmit power level (dBm). This setting is for the
transceiver output only. The actual EIRP depends on the gain of the connected antenna.
See the following tables to determine the maximum transmit power level available at
each modulation setting. When DFS is enabled, the subscriber Tx power may be
adjusted automatically to avoid falsely triggering the DFS feature.
Table 7: Web - Maximum TX Power Settings (dBm) for All Modes
Modulation
BPSK
QPSK
16 QAM
64 QAM
Code Rate
1/2
3/4
1/2
3/4
1/2
3/4
2/3
3/4
Max. Tx Power
25
25
25
25
23
23
22
22
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Important: EIRP Levels: Where required by local regulations, the maximum
operational power per channel for a specific antenna must not exceed the maximum
allowable EIRP levels. See the FCC and CE notices in this manual. The RF output
power settings must be professionally programmed by the manufacturer or a trained
professional installer.
Advanced Wireless Configuration
Max. Distance [km]: (SC only) Enter the distance to the subscriber located farthest
away from the sector controller (outer boundary of sector).
DFS Action: (SC only) Select the mode of operation for DFS.
The PMP SC monitors for interference from radar devices and other equipment using
the same channel frequency. When interference is detected, the PMP SC automatically
takes the selected action:
None: The DFS function is disabled. Where DFS is required by regional regulations,
this feature is permanently enabled at the factory and can not be disabled by the
installer or end-user.
Tx Off: When radar signals are detected the transmitter is switched off for 30
minutes. This action is recorded in the message log and an SNMP trap message is
sent (if SNMP enabled). Following an interval of thirty minutes, the same channel is
monitored for one minute and if there are no DFS triggering events, the system
resumes normal operation. If DFS trigger conditions are still detected, operation is
suspended for an additional thirty minute period.
Chg Freq: When radar signals are detected the transmitter is switched to a different
frequency. This action is logged and a trap message is sent (if enabled). A new
channel is selected based on allowable frequencies for the regulatory region set by
the active options key. Each selected channel is monitored for one minute, and if
DFS triggering events are detected, the next available channel is selected. The
system is not allowed to return to a channel on which DFS trigger events were
detected for a period of thirty minutes. If DFS trigger events are detected on all
channels, operation is suspended until the time expires for at least one channel.
Antenna Gain: Enter the antenna gain specified by the manufacturer. This field is
required for DFS-enabled systems.
It is important to enter the correct value. If this value is set higher than the true gain, the
sensitivity is too low and the RDL-3000 will not be operating in compliance with the
UK/ETSI standard. If this value is set lower than the true gain, the RDL-3000 is more
sensitive to interference and may experience false triggers.
Antenna Alignment Buzzer Enable: (SS only) Audible antenna alignment tool.
Disabled (
): The antenna alignment tool is disabled (no tone).
Enabled ( ): The antenna alignment audible tone generator is active. The rate of the
tone increases when a stronger signal is detected.
Registration Period [frames]: (SC only) The polling period for detecting new
subscribers. This period is based on the number of wireless frames transmitted.
Permitted values are 1 to 100 frames (recommended frame period: 4).
Scheduling Cycle: Enter the duration of the traffic scheduling period (e.g., 5 ms). This
setting affects the volume (and latency) of traffic transmitted over the wireless interface
during each cycle.
Longer scheduling cycles can provide more efficient packet processing.
Shorter scheduling cycles can provide lower latency:
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DL latency:
Avg. 0.5/ Max. 2 * Scheduling Cycle
UL latency:
Avg. 0.5/ Max. 3 * Scheduling Cycle
Note: The effects of changes to the scheduling cycle will vary based aggregate traffic
composition (packet rate, packet size, etc).
Fixed Frame: Select the wireless frame mode.
Disabled ( ): RDL-3000 adjusts the wireless frame size dynamically based on uplink
and downlink traffic patterns.
Enabled ( ): Wireless frame size is fixed at the value specified in the Frame Size
field. Fixed frame mode must be used when using synchronization (collocated base
stations). The Fixed Frame size and Downlink Ratio must be identical for all
synchronized base stations operating in a geographical area. When fixed frame mode
is enabled, the PIR is limited as follows:
Max PIR = CIR * Scheduling Cycle / Frame Size
Frame Size [ms]: When Fixed Frame mode is selected, the frame size must be
specified (1 to 20 milliseconds).
Downlink Ratio [%]: (SC only) When Fixed Frame mode is selected, the proportion
of each frame reserved for downlink data must be specified (20-80 %).
Synchronization Mode: (SC only) When Fixed Frame mode is selected, the
synchronization mode must be specified.
None: Synchronization is disabled.
Internal: Transmissions are synchronized to the RDL-3000 internal clock. If a GPS
module is installed and synchronized to one or more satellites, transmissions are
synchronized to the module 1 PPS output.
External: Synchronize this unit to a 1 PPS signal received on the PPS port.
Synchronization Output: (SC only) When Fixed Frame mode is selected, the
synchronization output port (PPS) mode must be specified.
Disabled (
):The PPS port is disabled.
Enabled ( ): The synchronization port output is active. The synchronization output
port (PPS) termination must be specified.
Synchronization Output Termination: (SC only) When the synchronization port
(PPS) output is enabled, the impedance must be specified. When collocated RDL3000 units have the PPS ports cabled together for synchronization, only the last RDL3000 in the daisy-chain should have the termination set to 50 or 75 ohms (based on
cable type). Refer to the RDL-3000 Installation Guidelines for more information.
None: Port termination is high impedance.
50 Ohms: Port termination impedance is 50 Ohms.
75 Ohms: Port termination impedance is 75 Ohms.
Radio Enable: Select the operational mode for the antenna system.
Off: RF Port 1 and RF port 2 radio transmitters are disabled (no RF output).
RF Port 1: The RF transmitter on RF Port 1 is enabled (RF port 2 is disabled).
RF Port 2: The RF transmitter on RF Port 2 is enabled (RF port 1 is disabled).
RF Port 1 & 2: The RF transmitter is operating in MIMO mode. Transmitting on port 1
and listening on ports 1 and 2.
RF Port 2 & 1: The RF transmitter is operating in MIMO mode (both ports enabled).
Transmitting on port 2 and listening on ports 1 and 2.
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Apply: Click to accept and activate the wireless settings displayed on this screen.
Apply & Save All: Click to permanently save the wireless settings displayed on this
screen. These settings will be restored on power-up, reboot, or at the end of a test cycle.
Note: Clicking on another main menu item before clicking Apply or Apply & Save All will
discard any changes made to settings displayed on the current screen.
Frequency Management Screen
Click Configuration->Wireless->Frequencies to display the Frequency Management
screen. Up to 32 frequency ranges may be entered. Settings entered on the sector
controller are automatically downloaded and used by subscribers with the Auto Scan
feature enabled. This screen is identical for the sector controller and subscriber units.
Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 46: Web - Frequency Management Screen
PMP SC
The sector controller can be programmed with a master list of frequency ranges. When a
subscriber registers with the sector controller, this list is automatically downloaded to the
subscriber and displayed as the Remote Frequency Ranges. Subscribers with Auto
Scan enabled use these downloaded range settings exclusively. These settings remain
in effect until the subscriber is rebooted, at which time the settings are erased.
PMP SS
When no frequency ranges are entered, the subscriber scans all available frequency
ranges for that region to locate a sector controller. If all frequency ranges are scanned
three times without detecting and registering with a sector controller, the subscriber is
gin scanning the entire frequency band enabled by the options key.
Frequency ranges downloaded from the sector controller, or programmed manually, are
scanned as the first priority. Downloaded ranges are deleted when the subscriber is
rebooted.
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Add Frequency Range
Begin: Enter the lower limit of the frequency scan interval (MHz). The scan interval
must be a subset of the region frequency range. The unit automatically compensates
for channel size when selecting the center frequency.
End: Enter the upper limit of the frequency scan interval (MHz). The scan interval
must be a subset of the region frequency range. The unit automatically compensates
for channel size when selecting the center frequency.
Add: Click to save the new range settings in the Local Frequency Range list. This
action does not check the validity of the specified range (see Test and Save buttons
at the bottom of the screen).
Delete Frequency Range
Index: Choose the index value of the scan interval to be deleted from local frequency
range table.
Delete: Click to permanently remove the selected (index) scan interval.
Local Frequency Ranges
These settings are saved in non-volatile memory and loaded when the unit is
rebooted.
Index: Index value of this entry in the local frequency range table.
Begin: Lower limit of the frequency scan interval (MHz).
End: Upper limit of the frequency scan interval (MHz).
Remote Frequency Ranges
If values have been downloaded, these settings is used when recovering from a loss
of registration. This list is not saved permanently, and is discarded when the unit is
rebooted.
Controls
Reload: Reload and display the saved (Local) scan intervals. Unsaved changes are
discarded.
Apply: Check the validity of the current range settings in the Local Frequency Range
list. All valid settings are activated.
Note: Click Save All in the main menu to save changes permanently.
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Wireless Security
Click Configuration->Wireless->Security to display the Security Configuration screen.
This screen is identical for the sector controller and subscriber units. Click
to expand
or to hide fields.
Fig. 47: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Sector Controller
Encryption Type: Select the encryption type to use for data transmitted over the
wireless interface. If an encryption type is selected, the identical setting must be made
on both communicating units before Ethernet packets can be transferred over-the-air.
None: Encryption is disabled.*
AES 128: Advanced Encryption Standard using 128-bit encryption.
AES 192: Advanced Encryption Standard using 192-bit encryption.
AES 256: Advanced Encryption Standard using 256-bit encryption.
Shared key: Enter the encryption key to be shared between the sector controller and all
subscribers in this sector. This is required only when encryption is enabled.
Shared key confirmation: Re-enter key to minimize errors. This field must be identical
to the Shared Key field.
X.509 Authentication Enable: Check this box
to require authentication using an
installed X.509 certificate. The user-defined unit certificate, authority certificate, and RSA
private key must be downloaded using the CLI 'load' command. Uncheck this box to
allow network connections without requiring authentication.
Note: This dialog item is visible only if enabled by the Options Key and X.509 certificates
are loaded on the RDL-3000.
Fast Registration Enable: (Subscriber only) Check this box
to enable the sector
controller to use pre-shared keys for quick authentication of a subscriber (bypass DiffieHellman method). This feature is not available in FIPS mode.
SC MAC: (Subscriber only) MAC address of the sector controller. The subscriber will
establish a wireless link only with the base station having the MAC address recorded in
this field. If this field is blank, the subscriber will establish a wireless link with any base
station.
Apply: Click to activate the security settings displayed on this screen.
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Apply & Save All: Click to activate and permanently save the security settings on this
screen. These settings will be restored on power-up, reboot, or at the end of a test cycle.
Fig. 48: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Subscriber
Notes:
1. Clicking on another main menu item before clicking Apply or Apply & Save All will
discard any changes made to settings displayed on the current screen.
2. HTTPS (SSL) is not available until an X.509 certificate and DSA private key have
been loaded (ssl_cert_.pem and ssl_key_.pem).
3. AES encryption is not available until the X.509 certificate and key files have been
loaded (usr_wacert_.der, usr_wcert_.der, and usr_wkey_.der).
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Provisioning Screens
This section describes monitoring and configuring Links, Service Groups, and Services.
4.6.1
Subscriber Links
The Subscriber Links screen provides a summary view of configuration settings for all
Subscriber Links and provisioned Services. Click Provisioning->Subscriber Links in
the main menu to display operating statistics for all subscriber wireless links. Click
to
expand or to hide Service names.
Fig. 49: Web - Links Screen (Master List)
Name: Operator-assigned name for wireless Subscriber Links and Services.
Click the Link name (e.g., Link1) to display the Subscriber Link Configuration screen.
Click the Service Name (Service1-1) to display the Subscriber Service Status screen.
Click on the trashcan symbol ( ) to delete this Link.
ID/Status: Subscriber Link or Service identifier and status indicator.
ID: Numeric ID generated automatically when creating the Subscriber Link. This
value is required when using the CLI interface to modify provisioning settings.
Status: Graphic indication of the status of this Link or Service.
The Subscriber Link or Service is available (online).
The Subscriber Link or Service is unavailable (offline or disabled).
Click the Link status to display the Subscriber Link Status screen
Click the Service status to display the Subscriber Service Status screen.
Parent Group: The Service is a member of this Service Group.
VLAN: VLAN tagging settings.
SC: VLAN classification for this Service Group. This Service Group processes only
ingress packets (sector controller Ethernet port) having this VID. This VID is removed
before the packet is forwarded over the wireless interface.
Each egress packet belonging to this Service Group has this VID added (Q-in-Q) before
the packet is forwarded over the sector controller Ethernet port.
SS: VLAN classification for this Service.
This Service processes only ingress packets (subscriber Ethernet port) having this VID.
This VID is removed before the packet is forwarded over the wireless interface. Each
egress packet belonging to this Service has this VID added (Q-in-Q) before the packet is
forwarded over the subscriber Ethernet port.
DL Broadcast (Kbps): Broadcast traffic downlink rates.
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CIR: Requested minimum committed downlink bandwidth.
OIR: Calculated available downlink bandwidth (based on scheduling cycle).
DL Unicast (Kbps): Unicast traffic downlink rates.
CIR: Requested minimum committed downlink bandwidth.
OIR: Available downlink bandwidth (based on scheduling cycle).
UL Unicast (Kbps): Unicast traffic uplink rates.
CIR: Requested minimum committed uplink bandwidth.
OIR: Calculated available uplink bandwidth (based on scheduling cycle).
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Subscriber Link Configuration
Use this screen to display and modify settings for a Subscriber Link.
Click Provisioning-> New Subscriber Link in the main menu to add a new Subscriber
Link. To edit an existing Subscriber Link, click Provisioning-> Subscriber Links in the
main menu and click on the name of the Subscriber Link (e.g., Link1). Click to expand
or to hide fields.
Fig. 50: Web - Subscriber Link Configuration Screen
Basic Subscriber Link Configuration
Subscriber Link Name: Enter a name to identify this wireless link. This identifier is
displayed on configuration and statistics screens. The name may contain up to fifteen
alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (-), and underscore (_).
Link ID: (Read only) A unique numeric ID generated automatically when the Subscriber
Link is created. This value is required when using the CLI interface to modify SNMP
settings.
Subscriber MAC: Enter the MAC address of the subscriber for this wireless link. The
sector controller will establish a wireless link only with the subscriber having this MAC
address.
For example, when a subscriber unit is replaced (e.g., hardware upgrade), the sector
controller will not establish a wireless link until this field is updated with the MAC address
of the replacement unit.
Advanced Subscriber Link Configuration
Adaptive Modulation: The adaptive modulation feature automatically adjusts
modulation and coding settings to maintain wireless link operation during periods of
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transient interference, power variations (fade), and reflections. Adaptive modulation can
be enabled or disabled individually for each Subscriber Link.
When Adaptive modulation is disabled, the modulation and coding are adjusted
automatically to achieve the highest throughput where packet error rates (PER) are
lower than factory-set values. When packet error rates exceed this threshold, the
modulation/code combination is adjusted to maintain the connection at a lower
throughput rate (graceful degradation). The operator must select the maximum and
minimum burst rates for the uplink and downlink.
When Adaptive modulation is disabled, the operator must select only the maximum
uncoded burst rate (UBR) for the uplink and downlink.
Max. DL Burst Rate: Maximum downlink UBR for unicast traffic to this subscriber.
Max. UL Burst Rate: Maximum uplink UBR for unicast traffic from this subscriber.
When Adaptive modulation is enabled, the operator must also select the maximum
uncoded burst rate (UBR) for the uplink and downlink.
Min. DL Burst Rate: (Displayed only when adaptive modulation is enabled) Minimum
downlink UBR for unicast traffic. When the downlink rate falls below this threshold, the
affected rate statistics are displayed in red (Subscriber Links Summary screen) and the
downlink PIR for all Services/Service Groups are reduced proportionally until the
condition clears.
Min UL Burst Rate: (Displayed only when adaptive modulation is enabled) Minimum
uplink UBR for unicast traffic. When the uplink rate falls below this threshold, the
affected rate statistics are displayed in red (Subscriber Links Summary screen) and the
downlink PIR for all Services/Service Groups are reduced proportionally until the
condition clears.
Note: Adjustments to modulation and coding cause temporary changes to the PIR of all
connections on that wireless link. This ensures degradation of the RF signal on any
wireless link does not affect the throughput of other links in the sector.
When adaptive modulation adjusts the uplink or downlink modulation/coding settings of a
wireless link to below the desired minimum burst rate setting, the burst rates are
displayed in red and the
Example: In a link operating at 16 QAM 3/4, transient interference may result in a
temporary change from to 16 QAM 1/2 to maintain the required PER. The RDL-3000
periodically tests transmission at a higher rate and resumes operation at the normal rate
after the interference has cleared.
Downlink PIR: Enter the peak downlink information rate (aggregate downlink traffic for
all Services and Service Groups).
Uplink PIR: Enter the peak uplink information rate (aggregate uplink traffic for all
Services and Service Groups).
Note: Uplink and downlink traffic transmitted over the wireless interface is monitored to
enforce PIR settings (50 - 50000 Kbps). Traffic statistics are reset at the beginning of
each common one-second clock tick. If the maximum throughput is reached on any Link
before the end of the current interval, that Link is excluded from sending additional traffic
until after the next clock tick.
For example, if a Link transmits its full data allocation in the first 650 ms of the current
metering interval, the Link will not receive any additional bandwidth allocation until the
beginning of the next interval (enforced pause of 350 ms).
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When adaptive modulation is enabled, automatic adjustments to the modulation/coding
will result in relative changes to the PIR of that wireless link. Incorrect PIR settings may
result in excessive latency or dropped packets (buffer full condition).
DL Burst Rate: Downlink burst rate for unicast traffic. The RDL-3000 will establish a
wireless link only at the specified rate. The communicating wireless unit must also be
operating at the same fixed rate.
UL Burst Rate: Uplink burst rate for unicast traffic. The RDL-3000 will establish a
wireless link only at the specified rate. The communicating wireless unit must also be
operating at the same fixed rate.
Controls
Apply: Click to accept and activate displayed settings.
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Service Groups
The Service Groups screen provides a summary view of configuration settings for all
Service Groups and provisioned Services. Click Provisioning->Service Groups in the
main menu to display the Service Groups screen. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 51: Web - Service Groups Screen (Master List)
Name: Identifies Service Groups and member Services.
Click the Service Group name to display the Service Group Configuration screen.
Click the Service name to display the Subscriber Service Configuration screen.
ID/Status: Identifier and status for the Subscriber Link or Service.
ID: Unique identifier for this Service Group or Service. A unique numeric ID
generated automatically when the Service Group or Service was created. This value
is required when using the CLI interface to modify Service Group or Service settings.
Status: The status of this Service Group or Service.
Service Group or Service is available.
Service Group or Service is unavailable (down/offline).
Click the Service Group status to display the Service Group Status screen.
Click the Service status to display the Subscriber Service Status screen.
Parent Link: The Service is assigned to this Subscriber Link.
VLAN: VLAN classification settings.
SC: VLAN classification setting at the sector controller (Service Group).
SS: VLAN classification setting at the subscriber (Service).
DL Broadcast (Kbps): Minimum rate for downlink broadcast traffic.
CIR: Operator requested bandwidth.
OIR: Assigned bandwidth.
UL Unicast (Kbps): Minimum rate for uplink unicast traffic.
CIR: Operator requested bandwidth.
OIR: Assigned bandwidth.
DL Unicast (Kbps): Minimum rate for downlink unicast traffic.
CIR: Operator requested bandwidth.
OIR: Assigned bandwidth.
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Service Group Status
Use this screen to monitor the status of all Service Groups. Click Provisioning>Service Groups in the main menu to display the Service Groups screen. Click on the
status symbol (e.g., ) to display the Service Group Status screen. Click
to expand
or to hide fields.
Fig. 52: Web - Service Group Status Screen
General
Service Group Name: Name of the Service Group.
Service Group ID: A unique numeric ID for this Service Group. This value is required
when using the CLI interface to modify Service Group settings.
Broadcast Ethernet packets
Discarded Packets: Total packets discarded by the local system due to errors.
Transmitted Packets: Total broadcast (or multicast) packets successfully transmitted
over the wireless interface (does not include discarded or errored packets).
Controls
Reset: Click to reset displayed statistics counters.
Refresh: Click to update displayed statistics counters.
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Service Group Configuration
Use this screen to create new Service Groups or view/modify existing Service Groups.
Click Service Groups in the main menu, locate the desired Service Group in the table,
and click on the Service Group name (Name column) to display this screen. Click
to
expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 53: Web - Service Group Configuration Screen
Basic Service Group Configuration
Service Group Name: Enter a unique name to identify this Service group. This identifier
is displayed on configuration and statistics screens. The name may contain up to fifteen
(15) alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (-), and underscore (_).
Service Group ID: (Read only) A unique numeric ID generated automatically when a
Service Group is created. This value is required when using the CLI interface to modify
Service Group settings.
VLAN Tagging: Select the classification mode for this Service Group.
Tagged: Select tagged to associate a unique VID with this Group.
Pass-through: Classify all packets that do not have a VLAN ID, or where the
outermost VLAN ID tag does not match the VLAN ID for any tagged Group. Ethernet
ingress port are discarded.
802.1Q VLAN ID [0-4095]: Enter the VID associated with this Group definition.
This field is used only when 'Tagged' is selected in the Group Tagging Mode field.
Default Priority: Enter the default 802.1p priority setting.
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The default priority is used to set the 802.1p priority field when a Service Group is set to
Tagged mode (add VLAN tag) and no priority information was received with the packet.
Advanced Service Group Configuration
SC Ethernet Port Enable: Controls the function of the sector controller Ethernet port for
group multicast traffic.
Enabled ( ): Broadcast and multicast traffic received from subscribers is forwarded
over the sector controller Ethernet port.
Disabled ( ): Broadcast and multicast traffic received from subscribers is not
forwarded over the sector controller Ethernet port.
SS To SS Broadcast and multicast Enable:
Enabled ( ): Broadcast and multicast traffic received from subscribers is forwarded
over the wireless interface to all subscribers associated with the group.
Disabled ( ): Broadcast and multicast traffic received from subscribers is not
forward over the wireless interface.
Burst Rate: Enter the uncoded burst rate for downlink broadcast and multicast traffic
belonging to this Group. Use the 'Auto' setting (recommended) to have the rate selected
automatically based on the current operating conditions. To set this to a fixed value, first
identify the group member having the lowest Max DL Burst Rate setting, and then
calculate the rate using the formula:
Burst_Rate = Max DL Burst Rate - 1
Note: Applications requiring a higher broadcast or multicast rate (e.g., video) may use a
higher setting at the risk of less reliable retransmissions.
DL Bcast/Mcast CIR [50..50000 Kbps]: Set the CIR for downlink broadcast and
multicast traffic belonging to this group.
DL Bcast/Mcast PIR [50..50000 Kbps]: Set the PIR for downlink broadcast and
multicast traffic belonging to this group.
Note: Traffic transmitted over the wireless interface is monitored to enforce CIR/PIR
settings. Traffic statistics are reset at the beginning of each common one-second clock
tick. When adaptive modulation is enabled, automatic adjustments to the
modulation/coding will result in relative changes to the CIR/PIR of that wireless link.
Controls
Apply: Click to accept and activate displayed settings.
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Subscriber Service Status
Services status and configuration screens can not be displayed directly; the operator
must first select a Subscriber Link or Service Group, and then choose the Service from
the list. Refer to the following screens:
4.4.5: Subscriber Services Summary Screen (SS Only) on page 53
4.6.1: Subscriber Links on page 74
4.6.3: Service Groups on page 79
This screen displays status and statistics information for a Service. Click
to hide fields.
to expand or
Fig. 54: Web - Service Status Screen
General
Service Name: Operator-assigned name for this Service.
Service ID: A unique numeric ID generated automatically when the Service was created.
This value is required when using the CLI interface to modify Service settings.
Ethernet Packets
Packets: Discarded: Total number of packets discarded by the local system due to errors.
Rx: Received wireless packets discarded.
Tx: Transmitted wireless packets discarded by remote end unit.
Packets Transmitted: Total packets successfully processed over the wireless interface.
Total does not include discarded or errored packets.
Rx: Total received wireless packets.
Tx: Total transmitted wireless packets.
Packets Received: Total packets successfully processed over the wireless interface. Total
does not include discarded or errored packets.
Rx: Total received wireless packets.
Tx: Total transmitted wireless packets.
Controls
Reset: Click to zero all displayed statistics counters.
Refresh: Click to update displayed statistics counters.
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Subscriber Service Configuration
Services status and configuration screens can not be displayed directly; the operator
must first select a Subscriber Link or Service Group, and then choose the Service from
the list. Refer to the following screens:
4.4.5: Subscriber Services Summary Screen (SS Only) on page 53
4.6.1: Subscriber Links on page 74
4.6.3: Service Groups on page 79
To add a new Service, click New Service in the main menu. To edit existing Services,
click Subscriber Links in the main menu, click
to expand the Link hosting this
Service, and then click the Service name (Name field). The Service Configuration screen
is displayed and the fields can be updated. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 55: Web - Service Configuration Screen
Basic Service Configuration
Service Name: Enter a name for this Service (15 characters maximum). The Service
name is displayed on configuration and statistics screens.
Parent Subscriber Link: Each Service must be associated with a Link (subscriber). Use
the drop-down menu to choose the Subscriber Link for this service.
Parent Service Group: Each Service must be associated with a Service Group to
manage broadcast and multicast traffic. Use the drop-down menu to choose the Service
Group for this service.
VLAN Tagging: Select the classification mode for this Service.
Tagged: Select tagged to associate a unique VID with this Group.
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Pass-through: Classify all packets that do not have a VLAN tag, or where the
outermost VLAN ID tag does not match the VLAN ID for any tagged Group.
802.1Q VLAN ID [0-4095]: Enter the VID associated with this Group definition.
This field is used only when 'Tagged' is selected in the Group Tagging Mode field.
Default Priority: Enter the default 802.1p priority setting.
The default priority is used to set the 802.1p priority field when a Service is set to
Tagged mode (add VLAN tag) and no priority information was received with the
packet.
Advanced Service Configuration
DL CIR: Enter the committed information rate for downlink unicast traffic.
UL CIR: Enter the committed information rate for uplink unicast traffic.
DL PIR: Enter the peak information rate for downlink unicast traffic.
UL PIR: Enter the peak information rate for uplink unicast traffic
The traffic each Service transmits over the wireless interface is monitored to enforce
PIR settings (50 - 50000 Kbps). Traffic statistics are reset at the beginning of each
common one-second clock tick. If the maximum throughput is reached on any Service
before the end of the current interval, that Service is excluded from sending additional
traffic until after the next clock tick.
For example, if a Service transmits its full data allocation in the first 650 ms of the
current metering interval, that Service will not receive any additional bandwidth allocation
until the beginning of the next interval (enforced pause of 350 ms).
When adaptive modulation is enabled, automatic adjustments to the modulation/coding
will result in relative changes to the PIR of all Services and Service Groups using that
wireless link. Incorrect PIR settings may result in excessive latency or dropped packets
(buffer full condition).
Controls
Apply: Click to accept and activate displayed settings.
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4.7
Utilities Screens
4.7.1
Spectrum Sweep
Use the RDL-3000 Spectrum Sweep feature to determine if RF spectrum is clear of
interference. Click Utilities -> Spectrum Sweep in the left hand menu to display the
Spectrum Sweep configuration screen. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Configurable survey settings allow you to scan a specific frequency range. Configurable
survey parameters include the high and low frequency limits, the step size, and the
number of samples at each step. The output graph displays the average (dark green)
and maximum (light green) RSSI measured at each step.
Fig. 56: Web - Spectrum Sweep Screen
Spectrum Sweep Configuration
Start Frequency (MHz): Enter center frequency of the lowest channel to be scanned.
End Frequency (MHz): Enter center frequency of the highest channel to be scanned.
Step (MHz): Enter the frequency step (MHz) to use when scanning from the lowest to
the highest frequency. The step selection must be a multiple of 2.5 MHz (e.g., 2.5, 5,
etc).
No. of acquisitions: Enter the number of times the frequency is sampled at each step.
The recommended range is 10 to 100 samples.
Controls
Start: Click to begin the scan.
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Spectrum Sweep Chart
Frequency (MHz): Center frequency of the scanned channel.
Ave (dBm): Average measured signal for all samples.
Max (dBm): Maximum measured signal for all samples.
Bar Graph: Graph of average (dark green) and peak (light green) results.
Performing a Sweep
1. Prepare the RDL-3000:
For PMP sector controllers, the transmitter is disabled automatically during a sweep.
Note: To run a sweep from a PMP Subscriber location, the sector controller
transmitter must be disabled for the duration of the test.
2. Click Wireless Spectrum Sweep in the main menu. It is recommended to scan
using the smallest available channel with a step size of 1/2 the planned channel
size (e.g., use a 5 MHz step size when scanning for a free 10 MHz channel). For
example:
Start/Stop = 5735 / 5830
Step [MHz] = 5
No. of Acquisitions = 10
3. Click Start button to begin the sweep.
4. Review the results. A channel may be considered 'clear' when free of interference
for at least +/- one-half the channel bandwidth from the desired center frequency.
For example, a 20 MHz channel should have no interference detected for at least
+/- 10 MHz from the candidate channel.
When a potentially clear channel is identified, reduce the frequency range and step
size while increasing the sample size to monitor the channel over a longer period.
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Users Management
Use the Users Management screen to manage user account and passwords on the
RDL-3000. Click Utilities -> Users Management in the left hand menu to display the
System Password screen. Click to expand or to hide fields.
Fig. 57: Web - Users Management Screen
The RDL-3000 supports administrator and user accounts. See Table 4: Web Screens and User Access on page 42 for permissions associated with each group.
Administrators can add new user accounts and modify passwords. Usernames may be 1
to 19 alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (-), and underscore (_),
Passwords may be 8 to 15 alpha-numeric characters including a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dash (-),
and underscore (_).
Important: There must always be at least one 'administrator' account active on
the RDL-3000. You can not manage the RDL-3000 if all accounts are 'user'.
Note: When user authentication is set to RADIUS Only or Local + RADIUS, the
authorization data is retrieved from the RADIUS server at ten minute intervals. For
example, if a user's authorization is changed on the RADIUS server, it may be up to ten
minutes (max.) before the RDL-3000 is updated.
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System Users
User Name: User-assigned login name for this user.
Group: Select a group for the new user account. See Table 4: Web - Screens and User
Access table.
Change User Settings
Use these controls to change the settings for an existing account.
User name: Select the existing user account to be modified.
Group: Select the group to be associated with this username (optional).
New Password: Enter the new user password for this account (optional).
Confirm Password: Re-enter new user password (if changing user password).
Admin User: Enter the name of the administrator authorizing this change.
Admin Password: Enter the administrator password.
Change: Click to activate and permanently save changes.
Add User
Use these controls to create a new account.
Name: Enter a name for the new user account.
New Password: Enter a password for the new account.
Confirm Password: Re-enter the password for the new account.
Admin User: Enter the name of the administrator authorizing this change.
Admin Password: Enter the administrator password.
Add: Click to activate the new account and permanently save changes.
Delete User
Use these controls to delete an existing user.
User name: Select an existing user account.
Admin User: Enter the name of the administrator authorizing this change.
Admin Password: Enter the administrator password.
Del: Click to delete user and permanently save changes.
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Product Options
Click Utilities -> Product Options in the left hand menu to display the Product Options
screen. The options keys (a string of numbers, letters, and dashes) enable RDL-3000
features including the maximum uncoded burst rate and frequency ranges (See 8.3:
Regional Codes on page 138). Options key are unique to a specific RDL-3000 (keyed to
MAC address).
Important: If the RDL-3000 is placed in-Service without entering a purchased
permanent Options Key, the wireless link will experience Service outages.
At least one valid permanent options key must be purchased and installed before the
RDL-3000 is placed in-Service. A second options key (permanent or temporary key) may
be added to trial new options without deleting the current key. Advance notice is
provided when a temporary options key is about to expire. If the temporary options key is
selected as the active key, a message is logged and an SNMP trap is generated every 6
hours during the last five days of operation.
Fig. 58: Web - Product Options Screen
Options Key 1: Enter a valid permanent key. A permanent Options Key must be entered
for in-Service operation. The temporary options key shipped with the RDL-3000 will
expire and Service is interrupted.
Options Key 2: Enter a second valid permanent or temporary options key (optional).
Active Options Key: The Active Options Key field selects the preferred key. If valid, the
selected key is activated immediately when the Activate button is clicked. This selection
is not affected by switching firmware versions. If the (temporary) active key expires, the
RDL-3000 will attempt to remain operational by automatically switching to the other key
(e.g., permanent key).
Important: Always enter and activate a purchased permanent options key before
testing temporary keys -- otherwise you will experience a Service outage on the
wireless link when the temporary key expires.
Controls
Activate: Click to validate and activate options key(s). Invalid keys are discarded and an
error message is recorded in the event log. If two keys are entered in the same session
(before clicking Activate), keys are saved only if both keys are valid. When each key is
validated, the key 'type' is displayed adjacent to the key indicating either 'Permanent' or
'Temporary'.
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The RDL-3000 has the following default settings when operating with no option key:
Table 8: Defaults with No Options Key
System
SNMP
V2
VLAN for Data (Classification)
Disabled
VLAN for Management
Wireless
Disabled
System Mode
PMP SS Only
Channel Width
10 MHz
RF Freq.
T502 radio (MHz): 3300-3800, 3650-3700, 44005000, 4940-4990, 5150-5250, 5495-5600, 56505725, 5725-5795, 5815-5850
Auto Scan
Disabled
Tx Power
10 dBm max.
DFS
Security
Permanently Enabled
AES
Disabled
Secure Management:
HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3
Disabled
X.509 Authentication
Provisioning.
Disabled
No of Subscribers
Max UL/DL UBR
3 Mbps
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Antenna Alignment Screen
Click Utilities -> Antenna Alignment in the main menu to display the Antenna
Alignment Tool screen. This screen is used to assist when aligning the subscriber
antenna.
The most reliable method for obtaining optimum performance from a wireless link is by
fine alignment of the antenna to the position providing the highest RSSI (Received
Signal Strength Indication). This web page assists alignment by providing continuous
updates of the current measured RSSI value.
Fig. 59: Web - Antenna Alignment Tool Screen
If Wi-Fi service is available, you may also be able to access the web alignment page
directly from a laptop computer and most web-enabled handheld devices using the
following URL:
http:// [RDL-3000 IP Address] / usr / aa.html
For example: http:// 192.168.20.25 / usr / aa.html
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Firmware Management Screen
Click Utilities -> Firmware in the main menu to display the Firmware Management
screen. This screen is used to upgrade the RDL-3000 with new firmware. The RDL-3000
contains non-volatile storage for two versions of the firmware. The upload overwrites the
Alternative (inactive) version.
Fig. 60: Web - Firmware Management Screen
Firmware Version
Active: This is the firmware currently in use by the RDL-3000.
Alternative: This is the inactive firmware. Firmware downloaded to the RDL-3000 will
overwrite this version.
Change Version: Click to switch the Active and Alternative firmware versions and
reboot the RDL-3000.
Firmware Upgrade
Transfer Protocol: Select the type of file server:
TFTP: Use Trivial File Transfer Protocol for file upload.
FTP: Use File Transfer Protocol for file upload.
Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer with the firmware upgrade file.
The designated computer must be running a TFTP/FTP server.
Firmware File Name: Name of the firmware binary file (including file extension).
FTP User Name: Enter the user account name on the FTP server (FTP only).
FTP Password: Enter the password for the user account name on the FTP server (FTP
only).
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Upgrade Steps
Important; The RDL-3000 firmware binary file must be located in the default upload
directory of the TFTP/FTP server.
1. Login to the RDL-3000 Web interface and click Utilities -> Firmware in the main
menu.
2. Select TFTP or FTP, enter the IP Address of the server, and enter the full name of
the binary file (including the .bin extension). If FTP is selected, enter account name
and password.
3. Click Upload File to begin the file transfer. The transfer may require up to eight
minutes based on the data transfer rate. Do not interrupt the transfer process.
When the transfer is complete, the RDL-3000 checks the integrity of the uploaded file
and registers a status message in the event log. If errors were introduced during the
transfer process, the firmware file is discarded and the upload must be repeated.
4. When the transfer has completed successfully, click the Change Version button to
select the firmware version to load on the next system reboot.
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Chapter 5
CLI Interface
This section describes the procedures for configuring and operating the RDL-3000 using
CLI over a Telnet connection. The following procedures require a PC equipped with a
Web browser, Ethernet port, and an Ethernet Cat-5e crossover cable for connection to
the PoE power adapter.
Fig. 61: Telnet - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000
The IP address and subnet mask of the PC must be on the same subnet as the RDL3000.
For example: IP address = 192.168.25.11, Net Mask =
255.255.255.0
5.1
Telnet Access
Use the following steps to establish a Telnet session with the RDL-3000. Refer to the
RDL-3000 User Manual section 5: CLI Interface for a complete description of the
available commands.
1. On the PC, open a Telnet client and enter the unit IP address. The factory default IP is
'192.168.25.2'.
2. Login to the RDL-3000 using the assigned username and password. The default username is
'admin', and the default password is 'admin'.
For example,
telnet 192.168.25.2
username: admin
password: admin
5.2
Command Summary
Online help is available for all commands, and the Tab key can be used for autocomplete functions. The following table lists all RDL-3000 commands available from root
mode (default mode when you login).
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Table 9: CLI - Command Summary
Command
Description
apply
Activate changes without overwriting saved configuration.
arp
Add static ARP definitions to the RDL-3000 ARP table.
chgver
Change default version of firmware and reboot.
clear
Clear commands.
del
Delete an ID.
enable
Enable an ID.
freq
Enter frequency ranges for autoscan and DFS.
generate
Create DSA key for SSH locally on RDL-3000.
get
Display the value of a statistic or parameter.
load
Load commands.
logout
End the current Telnet session.
new
Create a new ID.
ping
Send a ping message from the RDL-3000 system.
reboot
Reboot the RDL-3000.
reset
Reset the RDL-3000 statistics values.
save
Save the selected configuration settings.
script
Generate a configuration script.
set
View/modify a system parameter value.
show
View system compound objects (e.g., configuration).
snmpcommunity
View/modify the SNMP community settings.
snmptrap
View/modify the SNMP trap settings.
upgrade
Upload a firmware binary image to the RDL-3000.
user
View/modify the user/password configuration.
whoami
Display login name for this Telnet session.
Table 10: CLI - Root Mode Commands
Command
Description
Tab
When entering a command, hit the Tab key at any time to perform autocomplete or view available options.
Use the '?' character to display help for any command or mode.
Example: From the root directory, enter the following command to list all
parameters that can be changed using the 'set' command:
set ?
Return to root mode.
Cancel command entry (alternative to backspace delete).
CTRL-Z
exit
Return to parent node / mode.
all (exit all) Return to root mode.
logout
Terminate this telnet session. May be entered from any mode.
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5.3
Command Set
5.3.1
apply
Use the apply command to activate changes to the configuration without overwriting the
last saved configuration. This is equivalent to clicking the Apply button in the
configuration screens.
Table 11: CLI - arp
apply 
config
Activate all changes to the configuration, but do not save changes permanently in the
non volatile RAM.
Note: Use this command in combination with reboot to temporarily test changes to the
configuration. For example:
5.3.2
arp
Use the arp command to manually (e.g., for wireless link aggregation). A maximum of
two static (persistent) entries can be added to the table. Use the 'save config' command
to permanently save changes to the static entries in the ARP table. Static entries loaded
at boot time are recorded in the RDL-3000 system log.
Table 12: CLI - arp
arp   
add  
Add a new static entry in the RDL-3000 ARP table. Use 'save config' to save these
entries permanently. A maximum of two static entries can be added to the table.
Host
Host IP address. Must be same subnet as RDL-3000 unit.
MAC
Host MAC address (e.g., 01-02-03-04-05-06)
del 
Delete a static or dynamic entry from the ARP table. Also see command 'clear arptable'.
Host:
Host IP address of ARP entry to be deleted
print
Print the ARP table. The * indicates manually entered values.
For example:
192.168.25.12# arp print
192.168.25.1
at 00:05:5d:e0:5b:10
192.168.25.22 at 11:22:33:44:55:66 *
192.168.25.33 at 01:02:03:04:05:06 *
192.168.25.201 at 00:05:5d:e0:5b:10
Persistent MACs:
192.168.25.22 at 11:22:33:44:55:66
192.168.25.33
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chgver
Use the chgver command to change the firmware version loaded when the RDL-3000 is
rebooted.
Table 13: CLI - chgver
Use this command to switch to alternate firmware version.
chgver (no options)
Switch to the binary saved in the alternate version of firmware. This command works silently
(no operator confirmation) and the RDL-3000 reboots immediately.
Note: Use 'get swver' to list the active and alternate versions of firmware.
5.3.4
clear
Use the clear command to delete all entries in a table.
Table 14: CLI - clear
Enter this command to delete all contents from a data structure.
clear    
arptable
Delete all static entries in the ARP table (refer to arp).
freqlist
Delete all frequency ranges from list (refer to 'freq' command).
idtable
Delete all IDs from the idtable.
log
Delete all messages from the log.
5.3.5
del
Use the del command to delete a specific ID or security key/certificate.
Table 15: CLI - del
Delete file information from the RDL-3000 non-volatile memory.
del   
file  
Remove a file from runtime memory and non volatile RAM.
name 
File name must be of the following format:
dsa_key_.pem
DSA key used for SSH.
rsa_key_.pem
RSA Key used for SSH.
ssl_cert_.pem
SSL Certificate.
ssl_key_.pem
SSL Key.
usr_wcert_.der*
User wireless certificate.
usr_wkey_.der*
User wireless key.
usr_wacert_.der* User wireless authority certificate.
The  portion is the MAC address of the board. For example: dsa_key_0009-02-00-01-02.pem
mode 
Specify the type of information to display.
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usr
User entered files (default if type is not specified).
factory
fips
Factory default files (requires hardware jumper selection).
FIPS mode files.
id 
Remove a Service Group, Service, or Link table entry.
id
Unique number for Service Group, Service, or Link.
folder 
Remove all files from the specified table.
usr - User entered files (default).
factory - Factory use only.
fip - FIPS mode files.
5.3.6
enable
Use the enable command to enable a specific ID (that was disabled).
Table 16: CLI - enable
Enable a Service Group, Service, or Link id.
enable 
Enable a specific ID.
id Unique number for Service Group, Service, or Link.
5.3.7
freq
Use the freq command to configure frequency ranges when using autoscan or DFS.
Table 17: CLI - freq
freq     
add  
Add a frequency range (up to 32 ranges).
begin - start frequency (MHz)
end - end frequency (MHz)
clearall
Delete all entries from the frequency list.
del 
Delete a frequency validation range
idx - Frequency validation range index. Use 'print' to display IDs.
print
Print the list of frequency ranges.
Local frequency ranges:
index
begin
end
------------------------------0
5810.0
5820.0
5830.0
5835.0
reload
Reload the active list of frequency validation ranges.
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generate
Use the generate command to generate a DSA key for use with SSH. The generated
key is saved in runtime memory and non volatile RAM.
Table 18: CLI - generate
Use the built-in utility to create SSH keys.
generate 
The RDL-3000 will generate a key using its internal encryption engine.
sshkey 
dsa
Generate DSA key for SSH.
rsa
Generate RSA key for SSH.
Note: A system reboot is required to activate the new key.
5.3.9
get
Use the get command to view system parameters. Use the following general format to
view a parameter.
Table 19: CLI - get
Display parameters.
get 
activeids
Number of active IDs (Services, Service Groups, and Links).
activelinks
Number of active Links.
dldpkt
Number of downlink discarded packets.
dloir 
Get the downlink offered information rate for the service.
dlrpkt
Number of downlink Rx packets.
dltpkt
Downlink Tx packets.
erxpkt
Number of Ethernet packets received.
erxpktd
Number of Ethernet packets received that were discarded.
ethsts
Speed and duplex settings for the Ethernet port.
etxpkt
Number of Ethernet packets transmitted.
grpoir 
Get the Offered Information Rate (OIR) for the specified service Group.
id
Index value of the Service Group
idenable 
Check the status of a Link, Service Group, or Service.
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Table 19: CLI - get
off = Link, Service Group, or Service is disabled (use enable to activate).
on = Link, Service Group, or Service is active (enabled).
lactive 
Link active status.
ldlblk
Downlink total blocks.
ldlbr
Downlink burst rate.
ldldblk
Downlink discarded blocks.
ldllfr
Downlink lost frames.
ldlrblk
Downlink retransmitted blocks.
ldlrssi
Downlink RSSI.
ldlsnr
Downlink SINADR.
llostc
Wireless link lost.
lrcon
Number of Services provisioned on this Link.
lrsrv
Number of links with registered service connections.
lscode
Link status code.
lulblk
Uplink total blocks.
lulbr
Uplink burst rate.
luldblk
Uplink discarded blocks.
lullfr
Uplink lost frames.
lulrblk
Uplink retransmitted blocks.
lulrssi
Uplink RSSI.
lulsnr
Uplink SINADR.
luptime
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Link up-time.
mac
RDL-3000 MAC address.
radiotype
Radio type.
regconn
Number of configured connections. (?)
regsrv
Number of configured Services.
regstations
Number of configured stations.
rffreq
RF frequency setting.
rfstatus
Status RF transmitter.
swver
List the downloaded firmware versions.
sysstarttime
Time when the system started.
sysuptime
Time elapsed from reboot.
temperature
Internal temperature of the radio.
txpower
Current Tx power setting.
uldpkt
Uplink discarded packets.
uloir 
Get the uplink offered information rate (OIR) for the service.
ulrpkt
Uplink Rx packets.
ultpkt
Uplink Tx packets.
werxpkt
Wireless Eth Rx packets.
werxpktdis
Wireless Eth Rx discarded packets.
werxpkterr
Wireless Eth Rx packets with errors.
wetxpkt
Wireless Eth Tx packets.
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wetxpktdis
Wireless Eth Tx discarded packets.
wetxpkterr
Wireless Eth Tx packets with errors.
5.3.10
load
Use the load command to install encryption keys into the RDL-3000.
Table 20: CLI - load
Load stored information from non volatile RAM or a remote server.
load