Trilliant Networks CONN Wireless Mesh Wide Area Network CPE User Manual Installation Guide

Trilliant Networks, Inc. Wireless Mesh Wide Area Network CPE Installation Guide

UserManual.wiki >

Trilliant Networks >

CONN User Manual >

Extender Bridge

Contents

Extender Bridge

PL-0039A__1_1_Installation_Guide_SecureMesh_Extender_Bridge_rev1 PL-0039A SecureMesh™ Extender Bridge INSTALLATION GUIDE

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 2 of 26 Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 SECUREMESH EXTENDER BRIDGE COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 5 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 REQUIRED PRE-PROVISIONING EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 REQUIRED OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 INSTALLATION LOCATION.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 PRE-PROVISIONING ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Extender Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Collector Parameters ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 INSTALLING THE EXTENDER BRIDGE ............................................................................................................................................... 11 UTILITY POLE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Mounting the Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Grounding and Protecting the Device ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Attaching the NAN Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Connecting the Device to a Source of Power ................................................................................................................................... 15 Completing the installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 STREETLIGHT POLE MOUNTING AND GROUNDING ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Mounting the Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Attaching the NAN Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................ 19 Connecting the Device to a Source of Power ................................................................................................................................... 20 Completing the Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 21 COMMISSIONING THE EXTENDER BRIDGE ...................................................................................................................................... 22 CONFIGURING THE SECUREMESH EXTENDER BRIDGE ....................................................................................................................................... 22 MONITORING THE POWER-ON SEQUENCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 GROUNDING GUIDELINES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 APPENDIX B .................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 3 of 26 SAFETY INFORMATION Hazard Warning! High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock. Warnung! Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind. Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Warnung! Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind. Warning! Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer. Warnung! Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller. Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Warnung! Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden. Eine Wartung ist fällig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde, wie bei beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker, falls Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Gerät gelangen, das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde, nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde. Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an Trilliant service center or licensed facility. Warnung! Öffnen Sie das Gehäuse nicht. Keine der Geräteteile können vom Benutzer gewartet werden. Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie hinfällig, es sei denn, solche Wartungsarbeiten werden in einem Trilliant-Service-Center oder einem lizenzierten Betrieb vorgenommen.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 4 of 26 INTRODUCTION The SecureMesh™ Extender Bridge combines the functionality of a SecureMesh Wide Area Network (WAN) relay node and a SecureMesh Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) access point to create an integrated product. Each SecureMesh Extender Bridge employs a 5 GHz SecureMesh WAN radio with an array of 8 directional antennas to interoperate as an element of the SecureMesh WAN and a 2.4 GHz SecureMesh NAN radio with an omnidirectional dipole antenna to act as an access point for SecureMesh NAN devices. The Extender Bridge uses the same enclosure as an Extender to house the WAN antenna array, the WAN Extender circuitry, and optional 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi access point circuitry as well as the NAN Collector circuitry. Extender Functionality The Extender Bridge’s 5 GHz SecureMesh WAN radio uses its array of eight, beam-switched, directional antennas to provide extended range and full 360° coverage and acts as a relay node within the SecureMesh WAN network. The Extender Bridge offers an Ethernet port for WAN client devices, allowing a single client device or, by using an external IP router or Ethernet switch, many client devices to connect to the WAN. If deployed using a SecureMesh Power Service Unit (PSU), the Ethernet port for WAN client devices is made available through the PSU’s port. Collector Functionality The Extender Bridge provides the functionality of a 2.4 GHz SecureMesh NAN Collector, supporting SecureMesh electric meters, gas meters, load control switches, and other SecureMesh NAN devices to create a wireless mesh subnetwork of the SecureMesh Neighborhood Area Network. The Extender Bridge establishes time synchronization and coordinates overall operation of the NAN subnetwork defined by its associated nodes and then routes NAN traffic to/from the UnitySuite Head-End Software via the SecureMesh WAN.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 5 of 26 SecureMesh Extender Bridge Components The following diagram shows the major components of the SecureMesh Extender Bridge. side view Ethernet, 8P8C data and power serial, 8P8C NAN antenna bulkhead connector water intrusion gasket status lights optional: Wi-Fi access point bulkhead connector bottom view grounding lug

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 6 of 26 The following diagram shows the SecureMesh Extender Bridge package contents. NAN antenna SecureMesh Extender Bridge

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 7 of 26 Accessories product number description Surge Suppressor 620-00705-01 required unless provided by customer Horizontal Pole Mounting Bracket 620-R0007-01 for horizontal pole mounting only (e.g., streetlight cantilevers) Vertical Pole Mounting Bracket DK-0029A for vertical pole mounting only (e.g., utility poles) One of the following power supplies is required: 24V Power Service Unit PSU-1024-33  recommended outdoor power supply and backup battery  24V PoE connection to SecureMesh Extender Bridge  Standard 802.3at 48V PoE connection to client device (without battery backup)  33 Amp-hour backup battery (>8 hours backup at 68ºF / 20ºC)  not needed if site location provides an Uninterruptible Power Supply Indoor Power Supply w/ PoE Injector 170-R0006-01  optional indoor power supply  100-240 VAC, 24 VDC, 1.3A  power cord sold separately (see below) Streetlight Power Supply  optional outdoor power supply  no battery backup capability 620-R0005-01 20-foot / 6-meter cable to photoelectric tap 620-R0005-02 3-foot / 1-meter cable to photoelectric tap Streetlight Installation Kit – including Power Supply  optional horizontal pole installation kit  includes mounting bracket, streetlight power supply, and surge suppressor 620-00708-01 horizontal pole mount with 20-foot / 6-meter cable to photoelectric tap 620-00708-02 horizontal pole mount with 3-foot / 1-meter cable to photoelectric tap Power Cord to be purchased for use with Indoor Power Supply w/ PoE Injector 171-R0005-01 IEC320-C13 plug for Americas 171-R0005-02 IEC320-C13 plug for UK 171-R0005-03 IEC320-C13 plug for Europe 171-R0005-05 IEC320-C13 plug for Australia 171-R0005-06 IEC320-C13 plug for Latin America

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 8 of 26 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Required Pre-Provisioning Equipment The following equipment is required to support pre-provisioning of the Extender Bridge, typically in a lab environment:  A PC with Trilliant’s TstBench software installed and connected to the same Ethernet network as the SecureMesh Extender Bridge. The Extender Bridge’s default IP address for Extender functionality is 192.168.0.2; the default IP address for Collector functionality is 192.168.0.3.  A power supply, typically one of the power supplies listed as an Extender Bridge accessory.  A CAT5e, Ethernet cable for connecting the Extender Bridge’s Surge Protector to a 24V PoE power supply and the site’s Ethernet network Required Outdoor Equipment The following equipment is required to support field installation of the Extender Bridge:  A power supply, typically one of the power supplies listed as an Extender Bridge accessory. For all outdoor installations, the PSU-1024-33 SecureMesh Power Service Unit is recommended unless an Uninterruptible Power Supply is available.  A CAT5e, UV-protected, Shielded-Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable with ground wire for connecting the Extender Bridge’s Surge Protector to the PoE power supply.  One of the accessory mounting brackets listed above or a similar mounting bracket providing a vertical pole with a 1.25‖ to 2‖ diameter that is a minimum of 18‖ from any structure to the side of the Extender Bridge. The vertical pole must extend a minimum of 5‖ above the horizontal surface of the bracket.  A 10 AWG (or larger) ground wire of sufficient length to connect the Extender Bridge to the primary grounding point of the utility structure to which the Extender Bridge will be mounted.  A magnetic level to ensure the Extender Bridge is plumb.  Self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape such as Scotch® 130C or 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape Installation Location In general, a SecureMesh Extender Bridge should be installed in a location that will not obstruct the radio signals to and from the SecureMesh Extender Bridge. The SecureMesh Extender Bridge should be installed in a location that meets all of the following guidelines:  Installation and wiring of the SecureMesh Extender Bridge must conform to all local electrical codes and ordinances.  The installation location must be either owned by the utility or the utility must have access rights to the location.  The installation location must be able to provide adequate power. Note that the 24V Power Service Unit requires 90-265 VAC 50/60 Hz power.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 9 of 26  The Extender Bridge enclosure must be mounted at least 18 feet (5.5 meters) above ground level, although radio performance and coverage will generally improve as the mounting height is increased.  The installation location must not obstruct radio communications. For example: — The mounting structure should not block radio coverage or be adjacent to structures that block radio coverage). — The installation location must be clear of thick trees or brush growth upon installation and in the foreseeable future. Foliage in the line of sight with other communicating devices can detrimentally affect radio performance. — The Extender Bridge should have an unobstructed view of the sky overhead. The Extender Bridge relies upon GPS (Global Positioning System) signals to establish time synchronization, and the strongest GPS signals are available if the device has an unobstructed view of the sky. Upon startup, the Extender Bridge searches for a GPS signal. If the device cannot detect a signal, it will be unable to complete startup and will not establish wireless connections with other SecureMesh WAN devices.  As necessary, adequate space must be available to use a bucket truck.  The installation location must not impede normal maintenance activities (for example, access to the Extender Bridge’s associated Power Service Unit to replace the battery).  If choosing a streetlight pole installation, make sure the streetlight is providing constant power. Pre-Provisioning In general, each Extender Bridge is shipped from the factory with most utility-specific configuration items already written into non-volatile memory. However, certain information must still be configured prior to installation. Provide power to the Extender Bridge, and then configure parameters associated with both Extender and Collector functionality. Extender Parameters To configure the Extender Bridge’s Extender parameters, connect the Extender Bridge to an Ethernet network, establish a Telnet session to IP address 192.168.0.2 to access the Extender Bridge’s Extender functionality, and invoke the command line interpreter. Please refer to the ―SecureMesh™ WAN Command-Line Interface‖ (Trilliant document number DP-0985) for complete information. The following Extender parameter must be configured: Shared network key (“netkey”) — the shared network key is used by a SecureMesh WAN node to prove (via an authentication handshake) that the node belongs to a particular network or operator; i.e., the shared network key is used to authenticate the SecureMesh WAN node to the SecureMesh WAN and, reciprocally, authenticate the SecureMesh WAN to the SecureMesh WAN node. The netkey is a string of 6 to 64 ASCII letters, numbers, or symbols. If IPsec VPNs are being used (and Trilliant strongly recommends their use), the following Extender parameter must also be configured: VPN credentials — the VPN shared secret allows a SecureMesh WAN management tunnel to be established to the VPN router (note that in automatic provisioning mode, node configuration is provided

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 10 of 26 in a secure manner over the IPsec VPN tunnel, requiring the VPN credentials in order to establish the tunnel and thus necessitating that they be configured before deployment). Because a SecureMesh WAN node’s IP address may be dynamic (for instance, a node may connect to different IP subnets through different SecureMesh WAN Gateways), a VPN router will be unable to differentiate between different VPN clients, and the SecureMesh WAN nodes in a network must all employ the same VPN shared secret. The VPN shared secret is any ACSII string up to 64 bytes in length, using any combination of letters, numbers, or symbols. As an option, Trilliant recommends that the following Extender parameters be configured in order to speed up the time required for an Extender Bridge to discover other SecureMesh WAN nodes and become part of the network:  primary frequency – the primary frequency should be configured to be the same center frequency value as configured for the Gateway to which the Extender Bridge is expected to connect. Specify the primary frequency in MHz as a four digit number (e.g. 5745).  allowed frequencies – the allowed frequencies defines the various frequencies which the Extender Bridge will ―hunt‖ for other SecureMesh WAN nodes and Gateways. The range of frequencies should be configured to the range that will be used by other SecureMesh WAN nodes in this specific deployment. The range may be specified as ―all‖ or a group of specific frequencies. When specifying a group, enter each value separately as a 4 digit number (MHz), evenly divisible by 5. Collector Parameters To configure the Extender Bridge’s Collector parameters, connect the Extender Bridge to an Ethernet network, invoke the TstBench software, and establish connectivity with IP address 192.168.0.3 to access the Extender Bridge’s Collector functionality. The parameters listed below are in Table ND05 74: SSH VPN Configuration. The following Collector parameter must be configured to enable IPsec VPN: VPN credentials — the shared secret allowing a SecureMesh NAN data tunnel to be established to the VPN router (note that in automatic provisioning mode, node configuration is provided in a secure manner over the IPsec VPN tunnel, requiring the VPN credentials in order to establish the tunnel and thus necessitating that they be configured before deployment)..The VPN shared secret is an ASCII string up to 64 bytes in length. The following Collector parameters may be configured to provide additional security: Secure SHell security — Secure SHell (SSH) is used to authenticate users and encrypt messages between the Command-Line Interface (CLI) of the Extender Bridge’s Collector the user’s computer. The SSH username and password insure that only authorized personnel can access the CLI. Both the username and password are ASCII strings up to 32 bytes in length.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 11 of 26 INSTALLING THE EXTENDER BRIDGE Physically installing the SecureMesh Extender Bridge involves:  Mounting the device  Grounding and protecting the device  Attaching the antenna  Connecting to a source of power  Completing the installation Installation of the Extender Bridge on either a utility pole or streetlight is discussed in the following subsections.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 12 of 26 Utility Pole Installation To install an Extender Bridge on a utility pole, observe the following procedures: Mounting the Device Mount the Bracket  The DK-0029A vertical pole mounting bracket has an extension arm and a mounting pole as shown on the right.  Mount the equipment extension arm to the utility pole using bolts or bands.  Attach a steel mounting pole through the end of the extension arm using the 5/8‖ attached bolt on the bottom of the pole mount. Firmly tighten. Attach The Extender Bridge to the Bracket Use the provided mounting bracket and appropriate length ¼―diameter screws that are provided in the accessory kit to attach the SecureMesh Extender Bridge to the mounting pole (see the figure on the right). Note that screws 1" in length can accommodate a pole diameter up to 1½" while screws 2" in length accommodate a pole diameter of 2-1/8‖. The screws should be tightened to 20 foot-pounds (27 Newton-meters) of torque. equipment extension arm utility pole mounting pole

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 13 of 26 Grounding and Protecting the Device The surge protector box should be attached to the bottom of the Extender Bridge. The surge protector will be attached using the ground screw as a pivot point then the box will be swung into place against a mounting bracket screw.  Remove the ground screw from the base of the device, and then loosen (but do not remove) the screw on the same side of the bracket as the ground screw  Run the ground screw through the lug of the green ground wire coming from the surge protector and the hole in the surge protector bracket.  Before tightening the ground screw, remove a section of the insulation on the ground wire which will attach to the ground point on the mounting structure and wrap this section around the ground screw.  Pivot the box into place such that the other end of the surge protector’s mounting bracket touches the loosened screw. Tighten both screws.  Be sure to connect the ground wire to the grounding point on the mounting structure.  Run the CAT5e cable under the gasket and plug it into the Ethernet port in the cavity on the device base (see the diagram to the right) . CAT5e Ethernet Cable 8P8C Ethernet Port 8P8C serial port View of underside with cover plate removed ground wire ground wire to mounting structure ground screw

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 14 of 26 Attaching the NAN Antenna  Attach the 2.4 GHz NAN antenna to the N-type female connector as shown in to the right. There are two N-type connectors at the base of the Extender Bridge: one N-type connector is open (exposed), and the other is capped. Use the open connector.  Hand tighten or, equivalently, tighten the antenna using a torque-limiting tool tighten it to 14 inch-pounds (1.5 Newton-meters), where 14 inch-pounds is approximately the torque a person can achieve using one hand.  Use self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape to wrap the antenna bulkhead connector and the antenna to avoid water penetration of any kind.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 15 of 26 Connecting the Device to a Source of Power The Power Service Unit can be used to provide PoE power and battery backup for the Extender Bridge. Please refer to the Power Service Unit Installation Guide for more information (Trilliant document PL-0042A, Installation Guide, SecureMesh 24V PSU). Alternatively, the site may have its own Uninterruptible Power System that can be used along with a PoE injector to provide 24V power and data over an Ethernet cable; terminating in an 8P8C connector as per TIA/EIA-568-B. Connect the Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector to the Surge Protector Both power and data are provided over the Ethernet cable connection to the Extender Bridge. Always use CAT5e (outdoor CAT5) cable that is shielded (Shielded Twisted Pair – STP), UV protected, with a drain-wire. The Extender Bridge has an auto-sensing Ethernet port and therefore, either a straight through or a cross-connect cable may be used. The cable seal gasket (glands) is water-tight and will not allow terminated cables to be passed through. The cable will have to be re-terminated. Therefore, it may be best to perform the termination on the ground before beginning the installation. A sufficient portion of the cable shielding must be available to be connected to the ground bolt.  Run an un-terminated CAT5e cable through the open glands on the surge protector.  Strip the protective coating from the outside of the CAT5e cable to a sufficient length that the shield of the cable may be connected to the ground lug of the surge protector and the twisted pairs may be connected to the RJ45 or the connector block. Connect the cable shield (drain wire) to the internal ground lug.  Either terminate the cable from the PoE using an RJ45 connector or terminate all eight cables to the terminator block. The screw down terminator block is removable from the base board of the surge protector to ease connections. Please note that the pin-outs of the RJ45 are standard TIA/EIA-568-B. The screw down terminal block wiring diagram is listed on the main board. drain wire crimp lug grounding connection inside surge protector ground bolt unprotected CAT5e Ethernet cable from PoE power source watertight glands PoE cable ↓ protected CAT5e Ethernet cable provides PoE power to Extender Bridge

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 16 of 26 Completing the installation  Check the connections and close the device Check to ensure all connections and grounding are proper, and replace the surge protector’s cover and the Ethernet connection cover on the base of the Extender Bridge. These screws should be tightened to 15 foot-pounds (20 Newton-meters) of torque.  Secure the Cabling Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps (not included) to secure all the cabling against strain, especially if the installation is subject to high winds. sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 17 of 26 Streetlight Pole Mounting and Grounding To install an Extender Bridge on a streetlight, observe the following procedures: Mounting the Device Mount the Bracket  Chose one of the two available Streetlight Installation Kits from the Extender Bridge accessory list. The kits vary only in the length of the cable to attach to the streetlight photo cell.  If the clamp is not already separate from the main bracket, remove the nuts from the bolts and separate the clamp from the main bracket.  Place the main bracket over the light pole’s horizontal extension arm. Place the clamp on the bolts and secure with the nuts provided as shown on the right. Hand tighten the nuts.  Make the mounting pipe plumb (straight) by moving the main bracket from side to side and moving the plumb adjustment bracket forward and backward. The accuracy should be checked using a magnetic level. When the mounting pipe is plumb, tighten all nuts. photo cell tap AC input excess wire storage clamp Ethernet PoE cable power supply and surge protection plumb adjustment bracket main bracket mounting pipe plumb adjustment screw

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 18 of 26 Attach The Extender Bridge to the Bracket Use the provided mounting bracket and appropriate length ¼―diameter screws that are provided in the accessory kit to attach the SecureMesh Extender Bridge to the mounting pole (see the figure on the right). Before tightening, rotate the device to ensure there is ample room for the omnidirectional antennas to clear the mount stand and streetlight pole. Attach the Ground Wire  Connect the Ethernet PoE cable to the Ethernet port at the base of the Extender Bridge, pushing the 8P8C into the socket on the bottom of the Extender Bridge until it locks into place (as shown on the right). The Ethernet PoE cable should be routed through the water protection gasket.  Loosen the ground screw at the base of the Extender Bridge. Remove a section of the insulation on the ground wire that will attach to the ground point on the streetlight, and wrap this section around the ground screw and tighten the screw.  If the streetlight is completely metal, attach the other end of the ground wire to the mounting hardware. If the streetlight is a metal arm attached to a wooden pole the ground wire must extend to a proper ground location. Ethernet PoE cable ground wire 8P8C Ethernet socket 8P8C serial port View of underside with cover plate removed water intrusion gasket

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 19 of 26 Attaching the NAN Antenna Attach the Antenna  Attach the 2.4 GHz NAN antenna to the N-type female connector as shown in to the right. There are two N-type connectors at the base of the Extender Bridge: one N-type connector is open (exposed), and the other is capped. Use the open connector.  Hand tighten. If you prefer to tighten the antenna using a torque-limiting tool tighten it to 14 inch-pounds (1.5 Newton-meters). 14 inch-pounds is basically the torque a person can achieve using one hand.  Use self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape to wrap the antenna bulkhead connector and the antenna to avoid water penetration of any kind.

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 20 of 26 Connecting the Device to a Source of Power The Streetlight Installation Kit is to be used with constantly powered streetlights that use standard photocell adapters. The Streetlight Installation Kit is complete with an A/C to D/C power supply that also provides surge protection. Connect to Streetlight AC Power  Locate the photocell on the light pole (usually located on top of the street lamp) and remove it; twisting it counter-clockwise and lifting it from the socket.  Connect the photocell adapter (power tap) to the photocell socket; twisting clockwise until hand tight.  Replace the photocell on top of the photocell adapter; twisting clockwise until hand tight.  Coil any excess cable. Place it in the space provided under the mount stand and secure it. photocell photocell adapter / power tap

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 21 of 26 Completing the Installation  Check the connections and close the device Check to ensure all connections and grounding are proper and replace the surge protection box cover and the Ethernet cover to the base of the Extender Bridge. These screws should be tightened to 15 foot-pounds (20 Newton-meters) of torque.  Secure the Cabling Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps (not included) to secure all the cabling against strain, especially if the installation is subject to high winds. sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 22 of 26 COMMISSIONING THE EXTENDER BRIDGE Configuring the SecureMesh Extender Bridge Assuming the Extender Bridge is properly pre-provisioned, use of automatic provisioning as described in the ―Trilliant Network Element Management System (NEMS) Administration Guide‖ (Trilliant document number TLT-CS-ADM-94) recommended. Monitoring the Power-On Sequence When power is supplied to the SecureMesh Extender Bridge, it starts a power-on sequence that can be monitored by observing the pair of LED lights on the underside of the device. The SecureMesh Extender Bridge must have access to a GPS signal to complete its power-on sequence and start making wireless network connections. The power-on sequence takes up to 15 minutes, depending on how quickly the device can acquire a GPS signal. The tables that follow provide detailed descriptions of device states indicated by the LED lights. When both LED lights are illuminated and steady, the Extender Bridge has successfully connected to the wireless network. Device State Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Amber) startup in progress slow staggered blinking of both LEDs startup failure off on initializing processor (and acquiring GPS signal) blinks 4 times; repeats cycle blinks 4 times; repeats cycle initialization failure fast, synchronized blinking of both LEDs successful initialization, but failure to locate hello on off successful initialization; heard hello off blinking based upon RSSI signal level successful initialization; link is not optimized, or is in pre-authorization slow blink blinking based upon RSSI signal level successful initialization; link is in standby state on RSSI fast blink blinking based upon RSSI signal level WAN connected – NAN radio operational on on WAN connected – NAN radio not operational on blinks 4 times; repeats cycle Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Amber)

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 23 of 26 APPENDIX Grounding Guidelines Proper grounding protects both your SecureMesh device and any equipment connected to it. For the surge protection circuitry built into the SecureMesh equipment to be effective, proper grounding of the unit is necessary. Protection is essential if the unit is installed on tall structures or in areas subject to lightning. Note that the techniques described in this appendix are intended as general guidelines and do not constitute a comprehensive guide covering all installation scenarios. For maximum protection, contact a qualified installation specialist who is familiar with your operating environments. If lightning is a threat in your area, consider a consultation with a lightning and transient protection specialist. General Grounding Strategy To ensure optimal reliability, properly ground the metal base of the SecureMesh device. The most efficient way to ground the device is to use a 10 AWG or larger wire to connect it to a ground point on the structure or tower. The three most common grounding points are:  The primary grounding point or the down lead provided by an existing grounding system at the installation site. For example, the grounding system may be provided by a building's AC electrical system, a streetlight’s power system, or as part of a tower structure.  A 10-foot or longer copper-clad ground rod driven into the earth. At a tower with multiple legs, there will typically be one ground rod per leg and a ground wire loop connecting each of the rods as shown in the accompanying picture.  A cold-water pipe. Make sure it is well connected to earth. tower grounding at each leg wired together underground down lead tied to tower grounding system conventional tower grounding

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 24 of 26 Making Robust and Lasting Connections Regardless of the grounding point you use, make sure the connections are capable of retaining low resistance and integrity over time and with exposure to the elements by use of an antioxidant compound. For protection against corrosion and rust, wrap all connections with a product such as Scotch® 130C or 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape. Grounding Checklist When grounding a SecureMesh WAN device, use the following checklist to confirm that your installation is adequately protected from power surges and lightning.  Install all lightning and surge protection devices in accordance with UL 96A installation requirements for lightning protection systems and the NFPA 780 standard for lightning protection.  Connect a ground wire from the SecureMesh WAN device to a ground system on the utility pole, tower, or building.  When using outdoor Ethernet cable, use UV protected, Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) CAT5e cabling that includes a drain wire. The drain wire and cable shield should be connected to the appropriate ground location on the SecureMesh WAN device; typically the ground lug inside the surge protector or the ground point on the outside of the device. Leave the other end of the drain wire at the power source unconnected.  Use the proper size down lead to connect the SecureMesh WAN device on a roof or tower to the ground system.  Whenever possible, verify that all points of the ground system are tied together with less than 5 ohms resistance between any two points. For Towers and Rooftops  Use the proper size down lead to connect the SecureMesh WAN device on a roof or tower to the ground system.  Run the CAT5e cable inside the tower structure, tying the cable to the tower leg at every 4 feet of length. For increased protection, run the CAT5e cable through metallic conduit installed on the tower. cable jacket twisted pairs drain wire Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable with grounding drain wire cable shield

SecureMeshTM Extender Bridge Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 25 of 26 APPENDIX B Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance notices This section includes the following FCC statements for the XBRG-1100-A and related SecureMesh™ Extender Bridges: • FCC ID: RV7-5G1100 (Applies to XBRG-1100-A) • Class A Interference Statement • RF Radiation Exposure and Hazard Warning • Non-Modification Statement • Deployment Statement Class A Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial 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. FCC Caution: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Statement To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device must be installed in a location such that the antenna of the device will be greater than 20 cm (8 in.) away from all persons. Using higher gain antennas and types of antennas not covered under the FCC certification of this product is not allowed. Installers of the radio and end users of the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Non-Modification Statement Use only the supplied internal antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the XBRG-1100-A and related SecureMesh™ products and violate FCC regulations. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Deployment Statement This product is certified for indoor deployment only in the 5150 – 5250 MHz band. Do not install or use this product outdoors in that frequency band in the United States. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) in the 5.0 GHz UNII bands The XBRG-1100-A has been prohibited from operating in the 5600 to 5650 MHz frequency band for the US and Canada in order to comply with the DFS requirements as outlined in the FCC Part 15, Subpart E rules.

Navigation menu