Vivint SR1410 HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO TRANSCEIVER User Manual AP20 Installation and Operations

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SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Installation and User Guide Version 0.01 4931 NORTH 300 WEST PROVO, UT 84604 T: 801.377.9111 F: 801.377.4116
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 3 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Notices This product contains software proprietary to Vivint and protected by US and International copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. The software and methods implemented in this product may be protected by US Patents: Patent Application Name Patent Application Number Jurisdiction of Grant DYNAMIC ROUTING WITHIN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK 61/794,869 U.S. DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF QUALITY OF SERVICE PARAMETERS IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING NETWORK CONDITIONS 61/785,074 U.S. SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING INTERFERENCE THROUGH SIMULTANEOUS CHANNEL SWITCHING WITHIN A MESH NETWORK, AND METHODS, DEVICES, SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA ASSOCIATED THEREWITH 61/784,795 U.S. MULTICAST TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT WITHIN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK 61/794,968 U.S. BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION BASED ON LOCATION IN A WIRELESS NETWORK 61/793,415 U.S. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING BROADBAND ACCESS THROUGH A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK 61/793,177 U.S. This device complies with FCC 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. Caution, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vivint could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 4 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.” RF Exposure: In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 20 cm from your body or nearby persons.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 5 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. This radio transmitter SR1410 [or IC number if desired] has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Cet émetteur radio SR1410 [or IC number if desired] a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antennes énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximal admissible et l'impédance requis pour chaque type d'antenne indiqué. Types d'antennes ne figurent pas dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum indiqué pour ce type sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. The manual must provide the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350MHz and 5470-5725MHz. High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in the 5250MHz to 5350MHz and 5650MHz to 5850MHz bands. These radars could cause interference and/or damage to Wireless LAN devices used in Canada. Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250 - 5 350 MHz et 5 650 - 5 850 MHz. Ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 7 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 9 1.1.1 DATA RATES 10 1.1.2 RADIO PATH PLANNING 10 1.2 ANTENNA HEIGHT 11 1.2.1 ANTENNA POSITION AND POLARIZATION 12 1.2.2 RADIO INTERFERENCE 12 1.2.3 WEATHER CONDITIONS 12 1.3 ETHERNET CABLING 13 1.4 GROUNDING 15 1.5 SYSTEM SETUP 17 1.5.1 FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 17 1.5.2 CONNECTING SR1410 FOR THE FIRST TIME 17 1.5.3 USING THE WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION SETUP WIZARD 18 1.6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 1.7 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 20 1.8 TRAFFIC CONTROL 20 1.9 NAT/FIREWALL 22 1.10 ROUTING PROTOCOLS 22 1.10.1 OSPF 23 1.10.2 RIP 24 1.10.3 IGMP 24 1.10.4 PIM 24 1.10.5 BGP 24 1.11 MULTICAST CONTROL 24 1.12 ADMINISTRATION 25 1.12.1 ADDING USERS & CHANGING PASSWORD 25 1.12.2 UPGRADING FIRMWARE 25 1.13 SYSTEM LOG 26 1.13.1 ENABLING SYSTEM LOGGING 26 1.14 DHCP CONFIGURATION 26 1.15 SITE SURVEY 28 1.16 STATUS INFORMATION 28 1.16.1 AP STATUS 29 2.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 31 2.1 BEFORE INSTALLING 31 2.1.1 TESTING BASIC LINK OPERATION 32 2.2 CONNECT EXTERNAL ANTENNAS 32 2.2.1 FREQUENCY, WAVELENGTH AND VELOCITY 32 2.2.2 THE DECIBEL 33 2.3 ALIGN ANTENNA 33 2.4 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE 34 2.4.1 GETTING HELP ON CLI COMMANDS 34 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS 37 3.1 PRODUCT FEATURES 37 3.2 ETHERNET COMPATIBILITY 38 3.3 POWER OVER ETHERNET 38
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 9 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Introduction The Vivint SR1410 is a beamforming indoor/outdoor-rated wireless access point/Wireless Distribution System (WDS) router that is designed for the deployment of advanced IEEE 802.11 wireless services in harsh environments. As an outdoor wireless access point, the SR1410 can provide IEEE 802.11 wireless service to local wireless clients. The SR1410 is also able to create multipoint connections over wireless backhaul radios. A SR1410 equipped with POE injector can also provide 802.11 n. When deployed for wireless bridging, two or more SR1410 models provide point-to-point or point-to-multipoint router links between remote Ethernet LANs, and can simultaneously serve wireless service for local clients on the non-bridging radio. The wireless router system offers a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for connectivity between remote Ethernet LANs or to provide Internet access to an isolated site. The SR1410 is capable of filtering, classifying, shaping, forwarding Layer 3 traffic. The SR1410 is a stand-alone device that operates independently of a Vivint Network Controller. It provides the following capabilities:  Stand-alone wireless access point (802.11n) with support for wireless backhaul over 5 GHz  Point-to-point WDS router and router functions for 5 GHz  Point-to-multipoint WDS Router for 5 GHz  Four 2.4 5Ghz SMA female detachable antenna interfaces  Stand-alone wireless access point (802.11n) with support for wireless backhaul over 5 GHz  One Ethernet interfaces The SR1410 requires detachable antennas, sold separately. Vivint Mesh Points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulations. Vivint mesh points are NOT sold through authorized, non-retail, distribution channels and are required to be deployed by a Professional Vivint Installer / Qualified Network Administrator. The professional installer responsible for the configuration and operation of Access Points must ensure that the installation complies with local regulations, frequencies, channels and output power.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 10 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Product Improvements and Upgrades Vivint reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to its products, without notification and without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in products previously sold or shipped. To receive notification about upgrades or bulletins that may become available from time to time, please complete the enclosed Warranty Card and mail or fax it to Vivint. 1.1.1 Data rates Under ideal deployment conditions (low line of sight, low interference, and low moisture content), the SR1410 router can operate over a range of up to 1 km or provide a high-speed connection of 100 Mbps The range also depends on the type of antenna used. The maximum data rate for a link decreases as the operating range increases. When planning a wireless router link, take into account the maximum distance and data rates for the various antenna options. . 1.1.2 Radio Path Planning The wireless router link requires a “radio line of sight” between the two antennas for optimum performance. The concept of radio line of sight involves the area along a link through which the bulk of the radio signal power travels. This area is known as the first Fresnel Zone of the radio link. For a radio link, no object (including the ground) must intrude within 60% of the first Fresnel Zone. The following figure illustrates the concept of a good radio line of sight.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 11 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 If there are obstacles in the radio path, there may still be a radio link but the quality and strength of the signal will be affected. Calculating the maximum clearance from objects on a path is important as it directly affects the decision on antenna placement and height. It is especially critical for long-distance links, where the radio signal could easily be lost. NOTE: For wireless links less than 500 m, the IEEE 802.11a radio signal will tolerate some obstacles in the path and may not even require a visual line of sight between the antennas. When planning the radio path for a wireless router link, consider these factors:  Avoid any partial line of sight between the antennas  Be cautious of trees or other foliage that may be near the path, or may grow and obstruct the path  Be sure there is enough clearance from buildings and that no building construction may eventually block the path  Check the topology of the land between the antennas using topographical maps, aerial photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are available that may include this information for your area) 1.2 Antenna Height A reliable wireless link is usually best achieved by mounting the antennas at each end high enough for a clear radio line of sight between them. The minimum height required depends on the distance of the link, obstacles that may be in the path, topology of the terrain, and the curvature of the earth (for links over 3 miles). For long-distance links, the AP may have to be mounted on masts or poles that are tall enough to attain the minimum required clearance. Use the following table to estimate the required minimum clearance above the ground or path obstruction (for 5 GHz router links).
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 12 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.2.1 Antenna Position and Polarization Once the required antenna height has been determined, other factors affecting the precise position of the wireless router must be considered:  Be sure there are no other radio antennas within 2 m (6 ft) of the wireless router. These include other WiFi radio antennas  Place the wireless router away from power and telephone lines  Avoid placing the wireless router too close to any metallic reflective surfaces, such as roof-installed air-conditioning equipment, tinted windows, wire fences, or water pipes. Ensure that there is at least 5 feet clearance from such objects  The wireless router antennas at both ends of the link must be positioned with the same polarization direction, either horizontal or vertical. Proper alignment helps to maximize throughput. The wireless router’s integrated antenna sends a radio signal that is polarized in a particular direction. The antenna’s receive sensitivity is also higher for radio signals that have the same polarization. To maximize the performance of the wireless link, both antennas must be set to the same polarization direction. 1.2.2 Radio Interference The avoidance of radio interference is an important part of wireless link planning. Interference is caused by other radio transmissions using the same or an adjacent channel frequency. You should first scan your proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to determine if there are any strong radio signals using the 802.11a,n channel frequencies. Always use a channel frequency that is furthest away from another signal. If radio interference is still a problem with your wireless link, changing the antenna polarization direction may improve the situation. 1.2.3 Weather Conditions When planning wireless links, you must take into account any extreme weather conditions that are known to affect your location. Consider these factors:  Temperature — The wireless router is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -33°C to 55°C. Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the unit to fail.  Wind Velocity — The wireless router can operate in winds up to 90 miles per hour and survive higher wind speeds up to 125 miles per hour. You must consider the known maximum wind velocity and direction at the site and be sure that any supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower, is built to withstand this force.  Lightning — The wireless router includes its own built-in lightning protection via chassis grounding. However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all properly grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors may also be employed.  Rain — The SR1410 is weatherproofed against rain. Also, prolonged heavy rain has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, it is recommended to use weatherproof boots on cables connecting to the SR1410 or to apply weatherproof sealing tape around connectors for extra
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 13 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 protection. If moisture enters a connector, it may cause a degradation in performance or even a complete failure of the link.  Snow and Ice — Falling snow, like rain, has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, a buildup of snow or ice on antennas may cause the link to fail. In this case, the snow or ice 1.3 Ethernet Cabling When a suitable antenna location has been determined, you must plan a cable route from the SR1410 wireless router outdoors to the equipment indoors. If a power injector/adapter module is used, it is for indoor installation only. Consider these points:  The Ethernet cable length should never be longer than 90 m (295 ft)  Determine a building entry point for the cable  Determine if conduits, bracing, or other structures are required for safety or protection of the cable  For lightning protection at the power injector end of the cable, consider using Example Installations:
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 15 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.4 Grounding It is important that the wireless router, cables, and any supporting structures are properly grounded. The wireless router unit includes a grounding screw for attaching a ground wire. Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes.
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 17 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.5 System Setup 1.5.1 Factory Default Configuration To reset to factory defaults, login as ‘root’ and issue the command ‘restore_default_config’. The command will first backup the current configuration to a TFTP server first before restoring the configuration to factory defaults. 1.5.2 Connecting SR1410 for the First Time Default factory password for ‘root’ account is ‘turnkey’. Factory default IP address for eth0 is 192.168.1.100
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 18 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.5.3 Using the Web-based Configuration Setup Wizard Provision the ‘eth0’ interface on SR1410 to be in the default subnet as the accessing machine and use HTTP to access the node. SR1410 console: root@Vivint:~# ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up Accessing computer: http://192.168.1.100/ 1.6 System Configuration
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 21 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 The Hierarchical Token Bucket[HTB] creates a hierarchy of software queues called qdiscs which represent the flow of traffic on a network interface. A parent (base) qdisc can have multiple child qdiscs which in turn can be parents to other qdiscs. A leaf qdisc is the one which has no children. The HTB is a classfull qdisc which means that traffic flowing through the interface can be classified into flows. The classification can be performed using various filters assigned to the qdisc. The parameter "rate" in the above command specifies the base or guaranteed bit rate of the qdisc corresponding to the class. The parameter burst corresponds to the amount of data in bytes that will be processed at a time for that qdisc. For an ingress qdisc it represents the bytes send up to the network stack for processing. For an egress qdisc it represents the amount of data sent to the hardware for transmitting out. The parameter "ceil" or ceiling represents the maximum bit rate for the qdisc. HTB qdiscs have the capability to borrow bandwidth from peers which will be explained in the subsequent sections. Example: tc class add dev eth0 parent 1:1 classid 1:10 htb rate 50mbit burst 1mbit ceil 60mbit tc class add dev eth0 parent 1:1 classid 1:11 htb rate 20mbit burst 1mbit ceil 40mbit The above commands create qdiscs of class labeled "1:10" and "1:11" for the qdisc "1:1". The parameter "rate" represents the guaranteed or base bit rate for the qdiscs. The parameter "burst" is the amount of data transmitted/received for the qdisc in a given time period. The parameter "ceil" is the maximum bit rate for the qdisc. As mentioned before peer qdiscs can borrow bandwidth from each other if one of the qdiscs is using less than base bandwidth or there is unused bandwidth available. Suppose qdisc 1:10 uses 50mbits but requires a total of 60mbps due to the bandwidth intensive nature of the application.. On the other hand class 1:11 is using 10mbits out of the assigned 20mbits base bandwidth. In this case class 1:10 can borrow the additional 10mbps from 1:11 and use up its maximum assigned bandwidth of 60mbps.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 22 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.9 NAT/Firewall 1.10 Routing Protocols All Routing protocols can be started from CLI or from the web-interface. Mesh links are ad-hoc links. In ad-hoc networks, nodes do not start out familiar with the topology of their networks; instead, they have to discover it. The basic idea is that a new node may announce its presence and should listen for announcements broadcast by its neighbors. Each node learns about nodes nearby and how to reach them, and may announce that it, too, can reach them. IP routing protocol which is optimized for mobile ad-hoc networks but can also be used on other wireless ad-hoc networks. SR1410 uses proactive link-state routing protocol which uses Hello and Topology Control (TC) messages to discover and then discriminate link state information throughout the mobile ad-hoc network. Individual nodes use this topology information to compute next hop destinations for all nodes in the network using shortest hop forwarding paths.
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 24 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Example: ! ! Zebra configuration saved from vty - zebra.conf ! 2009/07/10 23:30:56 ! hostname mpp password mysecret enable password mysecret ! interface eth0 link-detect multicast ! interface eth1 link-detect multicast ! interface lo ! interface ra_sta0 link-detect multicast ! interface ra_sta1 link-detect multicast ! interface ra_ap0 link-detect multicast ! interface ra_ap1 link-detect multicast ! ip forwarding ipv6 forwarding ! ! line vty ! ! ! Zebra configuration saved from vty – ospfd.conf ! 2009/07/10 23:36:59 ! hostname mpp password mysecret enable password mysecret log stdout ! ! ! interface eth0 ! interface eth1 ! interface lo ! interface ra_sta0 ! interface ra_sta1 ! interface ra_ap0 ! interface ra_ap1 ! router ospf ospf router-id 192.168.249.5 redistribute connected network 192.168.249.0/24 area 0.0.0.0 network 10.131.5.0/24 area 0.0.0.0 network 10.15.0.0/24 area 0.0.0.0 network 10.17.0.0/24 area 0.0.0.0 network 10.130.9.0/24 area 0.0.0.0 network 10.131.9.0/24 area 0.0.0.0 ! line vty ! For each of the networks present at the mesh router, a line is inserted to instruct the OSPF protocol to advertise the routes to its neighbor/s. 1.10.2 RIP Distance vector Routing Information Protocol[RIP] configuration file is located at /usr/local/etc/ripd.conf 1.10.3 IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol[IGMP] configuration file is located at /usr/local/etc/igmpd.conf 1.10.4 PIM Protocol Independent Multicast[PIM] configuration is located at /usr/local/etc/pimd.conf 1.10.5 BGP Border Gateway Protocol [BGP] configuration is located at /usr/local/etc/bgpd.conf 1.11 Multicast Control Multicast servers and clients can be on any of the node interfaces. To provision multicast rules, the source and destination of the stream and the multicast address on which the stream flows needs to be identified. The screen below shows a typical multicast configuration.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 25 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Example: To enable multicast flows from 192.168.1.92 [attached on the wired segment – eth0] IGMP multimedia server, to all wireless [ra_ap0] clients who are recipients, insert a rule as shown. There can be multiple rules and these rules are launched upon restart of mesh router. Upon provisioning the multicast rule, the node boot script is updated. The multicast rules take affect upon reboot of the node. The boot script shown below illustrates the rule entry. 1.12 Administration 1.12.1 Adding Users & Changing Password Usage: adduser [OPTIONS] user_name Add an user Options: -h DIR Home directory -g GECOS GECOS field -s SHELL Login shell -G GROUP Add user to existing group -S Create a system user -D Do not assign a password -H Do not create home directory Usage: passwd Change password of an user 1.12.2 Upgrading Firmware The System Reset directly resets the microprocessor and the on-board flash memory (as opposed to the Compact Flash memory). Assertion of the System Reset causes an IO Reset to be asserted. The System Reset is asserted by any of the following conditions:  An assertion of the Power-On Reset  A press of the reset button  A watchdog timeout
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 26 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.13 System Log /var/log/message keeps a circular log in memory, no filesystem activity involved. 1.13.1 Enabling System Logging To read the logfile from syslogd you should use the logread command, which outputs the messages in syslogd's circular buffer. Logging is always enabled. 1.14 DHCP Configuration The SR1410 can be configured as a controller less Mesh Point Portal [MPP] or a controller based Mesh Point [MP]. When configured as MPP, the DHCP addresses are allocated by the node itself. The DHCP Directives in the main configuration screen drive the behavior of the mesh node. Normally, the dhcp server running on the network manager serves all the clients connecting to the nodes within a mesh block. The dhcp server needs to be aware of the subnets at the mesh node access points and be able to assign dynamic addresses based on those subnets. The dhcp server shall assign a common dns server to all the clients within the mesh block. The dhcp server shall be aware of the mesh node access point IP address from which the dhcp lease request is received for a client. This AP address is the default router which shall be assigned to the client requesting dhcp lease. The Mesh block network topology comprises several nodes and each node may have an AP within a subnet different from that of the DHCP interface. It is therefore necessary that the DHCP server detect the subnet of the AP from which the DHCP request was originally received on behalf of a client. Once it has the subnet information of this AP, it should assign the requesting client an IP address within the same subnet as the AP. The SR1410 can also be operated an MP where it relies on the network manager to allocate DHCP addresses. On the other hand, it can also act as a DHCP server for a cluster of MPs. The node that is elected to run DHCP service is the MPP.
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 28 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Network, DHCP Server sub-menu, contains the network address, subnet, and range as shown in example below. authoritative; ddns-update-style interim; default-lease-time 600; max-lease-time 1200; option domain-name "dtsdcinema.com"; option domain-name-servers 192.168.249.1; subnet 10.131.5.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.131.5.60 10.131.5.200; option broadcast-address 10.131.5.255; } subnet 10.130.9.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.130.9.60 10.130.9.200; option broadcast-address 10.130.9.255; } subnet 10.131.9.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.131.9.60 10.131.9.200; option broadcast-address 10.131.9.255; } subnet 10.150.9.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.150.9.60 10.150.9.200; option broadcast-address 10.150.9.255; } subnet 10.151.9.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.151.9.60 10.151.9.200; option broadcast-address 10.151.9.255; } subnet 10.140.9.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.140.9.60 10.140.9.200; option broadcast-address 10.140.9.255; } subnet 10.141.9.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.141.9.60 10.141.9.200; option broadcast-address 10.141.9.255; } subnet 10.150.5.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.150.5.60 10.150.5.200; option broadcast-address 10.150.5.255; } subnet 10.151.5.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.151.5.60 10.151.5.200; option broadcast-address 10.151.5.255; } subnet 10.140.5.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.140.5.60 10.140.5.200; option broadcast-address 10.140.5.255; } subnet 10.141.5.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 10.141.5.60 10.141.5.200; option broadcast-address 10.141.5.255; } subnet 192.168.249.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { } 1.15 Site Survey Radio frequencies in the neighborhood can be scanned and reported. Monitoring menu tab and “Neighborhood Info” will output results. 1.16 Status Information Status of the radio or interfaces can be queried through commands iwconfig and ifconfig
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 29 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 1.16.1 AP Status root@Vivint:/etc/init.d# iwconfig lo no wireless extensions. eth1_0 no wireless extensions. br0 no wireless extensions. wifi0 IEEE 802.11na40 ESSID:"bh3-ap" Nickname:"" Mode:Master Frequency:5.5 GHz Access Point: AC:8D:14:00:07:3A Bit Rate:0 kb/s Tx-Power:0 dBm Sensitivity=1/1 Retry:off RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off Encryption key:1A13-B96F-9901-9FD3-2D35-3BBA-4D5D-9BFC Security mode:restricted Power Management:off Link Quality=0/70 Signal level=0 dBm Noise level=-181 dBm Rx invalid nwid:0 Rx invalid crypt:0 Rx invalid frag:0 Tx excessive retries:55 Invalid misc:3986 Missed beacon:0
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SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 31 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 2.0 Hardware Installation The SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Access Point/Router is designed to be deployed outdoors, exposed to all elements (extreme heat or sun, rain, snow, ice, cold) and mounted on a wall, pole, or mast. The SR1410 is supplied complete with its own mounting hardware kit for attaching the unit to a 1-2.5” diameter metal pole or tube or as part of a radio mast or tower structure. The supplied SR1410 48V power supply is suitable for outdoor use. The optional SR1410 indoor-rated Power over Ethernet injector (Vivint part #9004H49000) must be deployed indoors, or within an enclosure protecting it from the elements. Hardware installation of the wireless router involves these steps: 1. Mount the SR1410 unit on a wall, pole, mast, or tower using the mounting hardware. 2. Mount external antennas on the same supporting structure as the router and connect them to the router unit. 3. Connect a grounding wire to the SR1410 unit. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the SR1410 unit. 5. Connect the power supply to the SR1410, and to an AC power source. 6. Connect the power injector (if used) to the Ethernet cable, a local LAN switch, and an AC power source. 7. Align antennas at both ends of the link. Before mounting antennas to set up your wireless links, be sure you have selected appropriate locations for each antenna. Follow the guidance and information in “Link Planning.” Also before mounting units in their intended locations, you should first configure the devices as described in Section 1.5 “System Setup” and Section 1.6 , “System Configuration.” You should also test the basic operation of the wireless router links in a controlled environment over a very short range, as described in “Testing Basic Link Operation”, Section 2.1.1. 2.1 Before Installing Before installing your SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Access Point/Router, verify that you have the following:  Outdoor Ethernet cable of required length of 50 meters (164 feet), or a cable meeting the pin-out configuration specification to the required length (not to exceed 90 meters total), shielded CAT-5 Ethernet 8-pin DIN to RJ-45  Power supply shipped with the SR1410  An appropriate and stable mounting location  A suitable electrical grounding point (on AP mounting mast/pole)  Appropriate tools (wrench for mounting bolts, Phillips head screwdriver, DC voltmeter (if RSSI-based link alignment is to be performed)) Mounting items not supplied with the SR1410 — screws, bolts, and straps — should be available and at hand prior to installation.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 32 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 Due to the typically inaccessible location often best suited to deploying an outdoor wireless router (for example, on rooftops, sides of buildings, or on a radio tower) it is recommended that the network administrator pre-provision the SR1410 system to be installed (taking note of settings, passwords, Channel, MAC and IP addresses) prior to physical installation, and confirm that the device is fully operational and free from fault. 2.1.1 Testing Basic Link Operation Set up the units over a very short range (15 to 25 feet), either outdoors or indoors. Connect the units as indicated in this chapter and be sure to perform all the basic configuration tasks outlined in “System Setup.” When you are satisfied that the links are operating correctly, proceed to mount the units in their intended locations. 2.2 Connect External Antennas When deploying a SR1410 Master router unit for a router link or an access point operation, you need to mount external antennas and connect them to the router. Typically, a router link requires a 5 GHz antenna, and an access point or station operation. Perform these steps: 1. Mount the external antenna to the same supporting structure as the router, within 3 m (10 ft) distance, using the bracket supplied in the antenna package. 2. Connect the antenna to the router’s N-type connector using the RF coaxial adapter provided in the antenna package. 3. Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water entering the connectors. 2.2.1 Frequency, Wavelength and Velocity Instead of saying “cycles per second”, we use the word Hertz (abbreviated Hz) in honor of Heinrich Hertz who discovered radio waves. Also, since we are dealing with high frequencies, we use prefixes like kilo (1,000), Mega (1,000,000) and Giga (1,000,000,000) in front of Hertz, to further simplify the terminology. 5 cycles per second = 5 Hz 5,000 cycles per second = 5 kHz 5,000,000 cycles per second = 5 MHz 5,000,000,000 cycles per second = 5 GHz We know that radio waves travel at the speed of light (~186,000 miles per sec. or 3 x 108 meters per sec.) and we can measure the frequency of the radio waves, therefore we can find out how far the wave travels in 1 cycle by dividing its’ speed by its’ frequency. We call this a wavelength Frequency Wavelength 150 MHz 2.0 m 900 MHz 33.3cm
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 33 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 2.4 GHz 12.5cm 5.8 GHz 52cm 2.2.2 The Decibel The decibel (dB) is a ratio, measured in logarithm, used to measure quantity. A dB has no dimensions. The decibel is used to compare one power (or voltage level) to another. Ratio in dB = 10log10 (Power Ratio) = 20log10 (Voltage Ratio) (Power is proportional to the voltage squared) 20 dB means a power ratio of 102 to 1 or 1,000:1 10 dB means a power ratio of 10 to 1 or 100:1 0 dB means a power ratio of 1 to 1 or 1:1 Because the dB is a ratio, it is dimensionless, however many times reference is made to the unit that is made as a ratio. e.g. dBm in the case of milliwatts 20 dBm means 100:1 over 1 milliwatt or 100mW e.g. converting 4W into dBm 10log10 4000mW / 1mW = 36 dBm Later on we will see that if an antenna has twice the power gain of a half wave dipole (an antenna used as a standard reference), that is a power ratio of 2 over the 1/2 wave dipole, then the antenna is said to have a gain of 3dBd. (3db over the1/2 wave dipole) 10log2=3 A +3dB gain represents a doubling of power while a -3dB loss represents 1/2 of the power 2.3 Align Antenna After wireless router units have been mounted, connected, and their radios are operating, the antennas must be accurately aligned to ensure optimum performance on the router links. This alignment process is particularly important for long-range point-to-point links. In a point-to-multipoint configuration the SR1410 uses an omni-directional or sector antenna, which does not require alignment.
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 34 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01  Point-to-Point Configurations – In a point-to-point configuration, the alignment process requires two people at each end of the link. The use of cell phones or two-way radio communication may help with coordination. To start, you can just point the antennas at each other, using binoculars or a compass to set the general direction. For accurate alignment, you must set the transmitter to output in continuous transmit mode, and set the receiver to be in continuous receive frame mode. As the antenna moves horizontally and vertically, the RSSI values vary and are indicated on the management interface.  Point-to-Multipoint Configurations – In a point-to-multipoint configuration all Slave routers must be aligned with the Master router antenna. The alignment process is the same as in point-to-point links, but only the Slave end of the link requires the alignment. Steps for aligning antenna: Initialize the transmitting radio to be in continuous transmit mode. The interface shall be enabled at the main screen as shown below, by selecting the red rectangle on mouse-over 2.4 Command Line Interface Commands that perform the most functions are: ifconfig – Network related iwpriv – WLAN related iwconfig – WLAN related iptables – Traffic filter, classification, forwarding, NAT tc – traffic queuing 2.4.1 Getting Help on CLI Commands 2.4.1.1 ifconfig root@Vivint:~# ifconfig --help BusyBox v1.11.2 (2010-08-07 08:17:48 PDT) multi-call binary Usage: ifconfig [-a] interface [address] Configure a network interface Options: [add ADDRESS[/PREFIXLEN]] [del ADDRESS[/PREFIXLEN]] [[-]broadcast [ADDRESS]] [[-]pointopoint [ADDRESS]] [netmask ADDRESS] [dstaddr ADDRESS] [hw ether ADDRESS] [metric NN] [mtu NN]
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 35 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 [[-]trailers] [[-]arp] [[-]allmulti] [multicast] [[-]promisc] [txqueuelen NN] [[-]dynamic] [up|down] ... 2.4.1.2 iwpriv root@Vivint:~# iwpriv --help Usage: iwpriv interface [private-command [private-arguments]] 2.4.1.3 iptables root@Vivint:~# iptables --help iptables v1.4.0 Usage: iptables -[AD] chain rule-specification [options] iptables -[RI] chain rulenum rule-specification [options] iptables -D chain rulenum [options] iptables -[LFZ] [chain] [options] iptables -[NX] chain iptables -E old-chain-name new-chain-name iptables -P chain target [options] iptables -h (print this help information) Commands: Either long or short options are allowed. --append -A chain Append to chain --delete -D chain Delete matching rule from chain --delete -D chain rulenum Delete rule rulenum (1 = first) from chain --insert -I chain [rulenum] Insert in chain as rulenum (default 1=first) --replace -R chain rulenum Replace rule rulenum (1 = first) in chain --list -L [chain] List the rules in a chain or all chains --flush -F [chain] Delete all rules in chain or all chains --zero -Z [chain] Zero counters in chain or all chains --new -N chain Create a new user-defined chain --delete-chain
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 36 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 -X [chain] Delete a user-defined chain --policy -P chain target Change policy on chain to target --rename-chain -E old-chain new-chain Change chain name, (moving any references) Options: --proto -p [!] proto protocol: by number or name, eg. `tcp' --source -s [!] address[/mask] source specification --destination -d [!] address[/mask] destination specification --in-interface -i [!] input name[+] network interface name ([+] for wildcard) --jump -j target target for rule (may load target extension) --goto -g chain jump to chain with no return --match -m match extended match (may load extension) --numeric -n numeric output of addresses and ports --out-interface -o [!] output name[+] network interface name ([+] for wildcard) --table -t table table to manipulate (default: `filter') --verbose -v verbose mode --line-numbers print line numbers when listing --exact -x expand numbers (display exact values) [!] --fragment -f match second or further fragments only --modprobe=<command> try to insert modules using this command --set-counters PKTS BYTES set the counter during insert/append [!] --version -V print package version 2.4.1.4 tc root@Vivint:~# tc Usage: tc [ OPTIONS ] OBJECT { COMMAND | help }
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 37 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 tc [-force] -batch file where OBJECT := { qdisc | class | filter | action | monitor } OPTIONS := { -s[tatistics] | -d[etails] | -r[aw] | -b[atch] [file] } 2.4.1.5 iwconfig root@Vivint:~# iwconfig --help Usage: iwconfig [interface] interface essid {NNN|any|on|off} interface mode {managed|ad-hoc|master|...} interface freq N.NNN[k|M|G] interface channel N interface bit {N[k|M|G]|auto|fixed} interface rate {N[k|M|G]|auto|fixed} interface enc {NNNN-NNNN|off} interface key {NNNN-NNNN|off} interface power {period N|timeout N|saving N|off} interface nickname NNN interface nwid {NN|on|off} interface ap {N|off|auto} interface txpower {NmW|NdBm|off|auto} interface sens N interface retry {limit N|lifetime N} interface rts {N|auto|fixed|off} interface frag {N|auto|fixed|off} interface modulation {11g|11a|CCK|OFDMg|...} interface commit 3.0 Specifications 3.1 Product features  Wireless accesspoint and station  Various antenna options  Protocol-independent networking functionality  Supports IEEE 802.11n, 40Mhz operation as an AP  Supports IEEE 802.11n, 40 Mhz operation as an STA  Seamless connectivity to wired LANs augment existing networks quickly and easily
SR1410 Installation and User Guide Page 38 SR1410 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.01 3.2 Ethernet Compatibility The SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Access Point/router attaches to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) LAN segments that utilize 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) wiring. The device appears as an Ethernet node and performs a routing function by moving packets between the wired LAN and remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure. 3.3 Power Over Ethernet The SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Access Point/router supports non-standard Power Over Ethernet (POE) 3.4 Radio Characteristics The SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Access Point/router can be configured to support IEEE 802.11n operation as an AP or STA, and supports both IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11n operation as an AM (where allowed):  802.11n provides a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity 802.11n operation uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates in the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band. Data is transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel operating at up to 300 Megabits per second (Mbps)

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