Trilliant Networks SC1110 802.11 Based, Fixed Wireless Node User Manual revised

Trilliant Networks, Inc. 802.11 Based, Fixed Wireless Node revised

Users Manual

SkyPilot SkyConnector Outdoor and IndoorInstallation and Hardware Specification Guide
The SkyPilot Network ii
Contents About This Guide ..........................................................................................................................5 SkyPilot Networks Solution Overview...................................................................................7 SkyGateway....................................................................................................................................................... 8 SkyExtender and SkyExtender DualBand........................................................................................ 9 SkyConnector................................................................................................................................................... 9 The SkyConnector Outdoor Installation Kit ..................................................................... 11 What the kit provides................................................................................................................................12 What else you need ...................................................................................................................................12 Installing a SkyConnector Outdoor..................................................................................... 15 Planning your installation.......................................................................................................................15 Cabling the SkyConnector.....................................................................................................................16 Powering on the SkyConnector .........................................................................................................18 Optimizing location...................................................................................................................................20 Mounting the SkyConnector................................................................................................................21 Connect to a computer or LAN ..........................................................................................................23 Configuring the SkyConnector ...........................................................................................................24 Accessing the Command-Line Interface........................................................................... 25 FCC Regulatory Information .................................................................................................. 27 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................................27 FCC Radiation Exposure Limits............................................................................................................28 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 29
About This Guide This guide explains how to install and set up a SkyPilot™ SkyConnector™ to provide wireless network access to users of a SkyPilot wireless mesh network. It assumes administrator-level knowledge of IP networks and a familiarity with configuring wireless devices. NOTE Where applicable, all information regarding physical characteristics and FCC Regulatory Information pertain to both the SkyConnector Outdoor and SkyConnector Indoor models.
SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 6
1SkyPilot Networks Solution Overview SkyPilot Networks™ delivers a wireless, end-to-end broadband solution that seamlessly supports high-capacity, high-coverage mesh networks. Designed for managed-access networks and service providers, the SkyPilot network takes broadband wireless the “last mile” with a cost-effective, robust infrastructure solution. Based on a high-performance architecture that deploys intelligent antenna arrays, the SkyPilot network delivers a dynamic broadband solution with significant advantages for business and home users. SkyPilot wireless devices are simple to install and easily fit into any type of wireless environment—metropolitan, business, or home. The auto-discovery and rapid provisioning features of a SkyPilot wireless mesh network greatly reduce deployment and maintenance costs. Support for multiple topologies and high scalability allow attractive options for rapidly expanding a metro Wi-Fi customer base. A SkyPilot network (as illustrated in Figure 1) may include the following physical components: SkyGateway™ (required) SkyExtender™ SkyExtender™ DualBand SkyConnector™ Indoor SkyConnector™ Outdoor SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 7
Figure 1. SkyPilot wireless mesh network SkyGateway The SkyGateway operates as a base station for a wireless mesh network. It provides an interface between wired infrastructure and a wireless network of subscribers who enjoy secure, high-speed access to the Internet or to wide area networks (WANs). A SkyPilot wireless network requires at least one SkyGateway for normal operation. If necessary, you can add additional SkyGateways to increase network capacity or provide redundancy. The SkyGateway typically resides at a location with easy access to wired infrastructure—usually a POP (point of presence) or data center. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 8
For optimal performance, install the SkyGateway on an elevated site such as a cell tower or the top of a tall building. SkyExtender and SkyExtender DualBand SkyExtenders and SkyExtender DualBands provide a cost-effective way to add capacity and balance network loads, by operating as “repeaters” to extend the wireless range of a SkyGateway (see Figure 1). You can add these devices to your network to expand your coverage footprint and provide redundancy through SkyPilot’s mesh networking features. (A SkyExtender can also provide subscribers with a direct connection to the wireless network via its Ethernet port.) In addition, the SkyExtender DualBand serves as a Wi-Fi access point, enabling service providers and municipalities to provide standard 802.11 wireless access across great distances, for targeted hot zones, or for dense coverage patterns.For optimal performance, install the SkyExtender in an elevated location such as a roof, tower, or utility pole. SkyConnector SkyConnectors link your subscribers to the SkyPilot wireless network. An Ethernet port on the SkyConnector enables a connection to be established to the subscribers’ computers, or to a local area network (LAN) via a data switch or router. For flexibility of installation, SkyPilot offers indoor and outdoor versions of the SkyConnector. Designed for installation by the service provider, the outdoor version of the SkyConnector attaches to an external structure such as an eave, roof, or pole. Because it provides a better line of sight to the SkyGateway or a SkyExtender, the outdoor SkyConnector generally offers greater range than the indoor unit. The indoor version of the SkyConnector is a plug-and-play network device that a subscriber can easily install without technical assistance. Service providers should advise subscribers to place the SkyConnector in a location with an optimal sight line to the SkyGateway or a SkyExtender. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 9
2The SkyConnector Outdoor Installation Kit Your SkyPilot SkyConnector Outdoor installation kit provides the basic equipment you need to install the device and configure it for operations on a SkyPilot wireless mesh network. This chapter reviews that equipment and tells you what else you need to have on hand before starting installation. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 11
What the kit provides Figure 2. Contents of SkyPilot Outdoor installation kit SkyPilot also offers accessories, including a tilt mount for optimizing your SkyConnector Outdoor installation. For more information, contact a SkyPilot sales representative. What else you need Before starting installation, you also need the following: For basic mounting: A Phillips screwdriver For pole mounting: A magnetic level (optional) A secured steel pole between 1.13" (2.87 cm) and 1.37" (3.48 cm) in diameter For network cabling: A spool of CAT5 network cable (shielded cable is recommended) SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 12
NOTE Ethernet cabling must comply with the requirements of NEC/CEC codes for outdoor CAT5 cables. The outer jacket of the cabling must be clearly marked as CAT5e per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2. Ethernet crossover cable (for connecting to data switch or router) RJ-45 connectors (connectors without a protective “boot” are recommended) RJ-45 crimping tool For configuration: A laptop with a Telnet client application and a 10/100bT Ethernet network interface card SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 13
3Installing a SkyConnector Outdoor This chapter provides instructions for planning and performing the physical installation of a SkyConnector Outdoor. Planning your installation In a typical wide area wireless mesh network, you’ll install a SkyConnector on a utility pole or the roof of a building. The effective range of the SkyConnector is usually proportional to the height of the installation. When choosing a site for the SkyConnector, consider the radio frequency (RF) environment and physical characteristics of the site. Trees, buildings, and hills can block a wireless signal. Also keep in mind that the RF environment is dynamic and can deteriorate over time as obstacles appear or are relocated. Plan on testing potential sites to determine the suitability of the link topology for target applications. Once you’ve identified a potential site, use a topographic map or path profile software to ensure that terrain or obstacles will not interfere with the links. Your site survey should include an RF scan to identify available frequencies. You should also check your preferred frequency at all locations; a frequency that’s clear at one location may be crowded at another. Frequency planning is a critical factor in planning and implementing a wireless mesh network. The site survey process should be ongoing. To verify that a site is relatively free of interference, make site audits every 6 to 12 months, scheduling regular maintenance visits to coincide with the site audits. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 15
Cabling the SkyConnector Ethernet cabling provides both power and data connectivity for the SkyConnector. The section provides instructions for attaching CAT5 cable to the device. 1 Terminate the appropriate grade and length of CAT5 cable with an RJ-45 connector and plug it into the RJ-45 port on the back of the SkyConnector. Figure 3. Connecting CAT5 cable to the SkyConnector Make sure the fit is snug so that the cable does not interfere with the weather gasket. 2 Insert the weather gasket and secure the metal cover. Press the CAT5 cable into the gasket and insert the gasket into the housing, taking care not to twist or place unnecessary force on the RJ-45 connector. Fit the metal cover over the weather gasket and secure it with the four machine screws supplied in the accessory kit. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 16
Figure 4. Attaching weather gasket and metal cover SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 17
4 Attach tie wraps to the neck of the weather gasket and tighten them so that they slightly depress the neck. Figure 5. Attaching tie wraps to the gasket neck The tie wraps provide relief from cable strain and ensure a fully weatherproof seal. Powering on the SkyConnector Before mounting the SkyConnector, first power on the unit so that you can use the onboard LEDs to determine optimal placement. 1 Connect the SkyConnector to the power supply, as follows: a. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. b. Connect the Ethernet cable to the port labeled “CPE” on the power injector. c. Plug the AC adapter into the power injector. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 18
Figure 6. Providing power to the SkyConnector 2 Check the LEDs on the SkyConnector. If the connections are correct, the power LED (labeled “PWR”) and the WAN activity LED (labeled “WAN Act”) on the SkyConnector will illuminate. The WAN Act LED should blink and turn off, but the PWR LED should remain lit. Figure 7. Checking the SkyConnector LEDs SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 19
Optimizing location After powering on the SkyConnector, use the device’s LEDs to identify the optimal location for mounting. Confirm signal acquisition Position the SkyConnector near the intended mounting location and watch the WAN Act LED for activity. The LED starts to blink when it has acquired a signal from the network and is attempting to set up a connection. If the WAN Act LED does not start blinking within 30 seconds, try changing the orientation of the SkyConnector or walk to a new location; then repeat the process until the LED begins blinking. When the LED starts blinking, make minor adjustments to find the location where the signal is strongest. (The faster the LED blinks, the stronger the signal.) When the WAN Act LED blinks steadily and at a high rate, you have an optimal signal. Go to the next section to verify the network connection. Verify network connection Watch the WAN Link LED for activity. Within approximately 90 seconds of locating a signal, the WAN Link LED should start to blink—first slowly, then more quickly. When the WAN Link LED is solid and the WAN Act LED is blinking, the SkyConnector has established an authorized connection to the network, indicating that the current location is suitable for mounting If both the WAN Act LED and the WAN Link LED continuing blinking, a signal is available but is not strong enough for reliable service. Keep trying different locations until you can confirm a network connection. NOTE To optimize your SkyConnector installation, ask your network administrator (at the Network Operations Center) to measure signal strength on the node to which the SkyConnector has established a link. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 20
For more information on LED states, see Table 1. Table 1. SkyConnector LED states LED LED state Device state LAN Link Steady illumination SkyConnector is connected to another device via its Ethernet port. LAN Act Blinking Device is transmitting or receiving data via its Ethernet port. PWR Steady illumination Device is powered on. WAN Link Blinking (fast blink when device is in standby mode) Device is attempting to establish an authorized connection on the wireless network. If both WAN Link and WAN Act continue to blink, the signal is not strong enough to support reliable service or there is a provisioning problem that’s preventing the device from coming online. Contact your network administrator. Steady illumination Device is connected to the wireless network. WAN Act None Device cannot detect a wireless network. Blinking Device is within the coverage area of a wireless network. Blink rate communicates signal strength: • Fast (8x per second) = excellent • Medium (4x per second) = good • Slow (<1x per second) = poor • None = no reception Mounting the SkyConnector After determining an optimal location for your SkyConnector, you can mount the device and run the appropriate cables. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 21
Before mounting the device, disconnect the CAT5 cable from the power injector to power down the device. 1 Use the supplied clamps to secure the SkyConnector to the pole; then loop the Ethernet cable around the mounting pole and secure it with tie wraps. Figure 8. Securing the SkyConnector Tighten the bolts securely on the mounting hardware. 2 Reconnect the CAT5 cable to the port to the power injector to restore power to the SkyConnector. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 22
Connect to a computer or LAN After mounting the SkyConnector, you can connect it to a local computer or LAN. Connect the device to a computer or LAN (for a SkyConnector that’s providing Internet/WAN access to the mesh network). Connect a second Ethernet cable from the power injector port labeled “Computer” to a personal computer or router/data switch providing a connection to a LAN. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 23
Figure 9. Connecting a SkyConnector to a computer Configuring the SkyConnector The SkyConnector requires a network configuration to operate on the wireless mesh network. 4For information about configuring the device, see the document SkyPilotNetwork Administration, available in electronic format from the SkyPilot website at www.skypilot.com/support/. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 24
AAccessing the Command-Line Interface This appendix describes how to access the command-line interface that SkyPilot devices provide for provisioning and troubleshooting. You can connect to a SkyConnector and access the command-line interface through Telnet over an Ethernet connection. After logging in (by supplying a password), you can enter commands at the command prompt. 1 Mount and cable the SkyConnector according to the instructions in Chapter 3. 2 Prepare a PC or laptop. Open the network settings panel and assign the computer the IP address 192.168.0.3 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. 3 Connect the computer to the SkyConnector according to the instructions in Chapter 3 (see “Connect to a computer or LAN” on page 23). 4 Start a Telnet session. Telnet to the default IP address of the SkyConnector (192.168.0.2). 5 Log in by entering the password at the command prompt. (The default is public.) SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 25
Figure 11. Example Telnet login After making an Ethernet connection to the SkyConnector, you can manage and troubleshoot the device using a wide range of commands available through the command-line interface. For detailed descriptions of the commands, as well as sample output for many of them, see SkyPilot Network Administration. For comprehensive guidelines to troubleshooting devices on your SkyPilot wireless mesh network, see Getting Started with the SkyPilot Network. SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 26
BFCC Regulatory Information FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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: oReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. oIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. oConnect the equipment into an owhich the receiver is connected. utlet on a circuit different from that to Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. pproval of the manufacturer void the user's authority to perate the equipment. oThe user of this product is cautioned that changes or modifications made to the equipment without the aoSkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 27
FCC Radiation Exposure Limits To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in section 1.1307, a minimum paration distance of 40 cm (16 inches) is required between the antenna and all persons. seSkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 28
CSpecifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the SkyPilot SkyConnector Wireless Specifications Frequency band 5.725–5.850 GHz EIRP 42.5 dBm/17.8 W peak, 36 dBm/4 W average, 33 dBm/2 W average, 30 dBm/1 W average, or 36 dBm /4 W peak (EIRP selected for country-specific regulations) Media access Time Division Duplex (TDD) Modulation technique OFDM with adaptive modulation Modulation rates 6–54 Mbps Throughput Up to 20 Mbps UDP, up to 10 Mbps TCP Latency 8–10 ms roundtrip per hop Antennas 28° horizontal x 9° vertical panel, Channel width 20 MHz Channel resolution 5 MHz frequency control Receive sensitivity -90 dBm at 6 Mbps modulation SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 29 16.5dBi
Connectivity SkyConnector connects with SkyGateways, SkyExtenders, and SkyExtender DualBands Authentication MD5-based certificates Encryption 128-bit AES on all wireless links Product Specifications Connectors RJ-45: Ethernet connection (10/100bT) and power (Power-over-Ethernet) Mounting Eave, roof, or chimney; outside pole diameter up to 2.0" Range 7.5 miles (12 km) LEDs Wireless activity, wireless link, LAN activity, LAN link, and power Dimensions 12.6" (32 cm) H x 6.6" (16.8 cm) W x 4.2" (10.7 cm) D Weight 3.8 pounds (1.7 kg) Operating temperature -40° to 131° F (-40° to 55° C) Wind loading Up to 150 mph (240 km/h) Enclosure/humidity NEMA-4X Power 110–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz input; 8 W Certifications FCC Part 15, FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class B USA; compliance with UL safety standards, CE, C-Tick, IC RSS210 Issue 5 EMI and susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Warranty One-year limited warranty on hardware and software SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 30
Security Authentication MD5-based certificates Encryption AES Filtering Based on protocol type, IP port ID, and configurable IP address list VLAN Supports 802.1q VLAN tagging; supports a management VLAN for managing traffic and a data VLAN for subscriber traffic Network Management Command-line interface Console via Telnet NMS integration SNMP v2c GUI configuration SkyProvision™ software and Web interface GUI EMS SkyControl™ software IP address DHCP or static Firmware Multiple versions of firmware stored in nonvolatile memory; updated via FTP Configuration file XML over HTTP SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 31
Quality of Service Prioritization 802.1p-based; based on protocol type, IP address, port ID, and configurable IP address list Traffic shaping Per-device rate limits upstream and downstream Monitoring and MIB Support Supported MIBs MIB-II (RFC 1213); EtherLike (RFC 2665); Bridge (RFC 1493); SkyPilot private MIB Local management RS-232 Serial Console Port Remote management Command-line interface via Telnet, SNMP v2c, Web interface Topology Configurations Mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point SkyPilot SkyConnector Installation 32

Navigation menu