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P–Com AirPro Gold®Wireless RouterHardware Installation Guide
P-Com AirPro Gold®Wireless RouterHardware Installation Guide
© COPYRIGHT 2001 P-Com Inc. World Rights reserved.P-Com Inc. provides this Installation Guide without warranty of any kind, either express or implied,including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose. P-Com Inc. may make improvements and changes to the product described in this manual at any timeand without any notice. P-Com Inc. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor any infringements ofpatents or other rights of third parties that would result.This publication may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Periodic changes aremade to the information contained herein. These changes, and mechanical corrections, will beincorporated in subsequent revision levels of the publication.No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way,including but not limited to photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other records, without the priorwritten permission of P-Com Inc.AirPro Gold® is a trademark of P-Com Inc.All other brand and product names are the trademarks of their respective holders.P/N 32066-MNL Rev BJan 2002
STATEMENT OF WARRANTYThis product, except as stated otherwise in an applicable price list, is warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of three (3) years from date of delivery as evidenced by the manufacturer’s packing slip or other transportation receipt.The manufacturer’s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to either repair or replace, at its option, any component which fails during the applicable warranty period because of a defect in workmanship and material, provided PURCHASER has promptly reported same to the manufacturer in writing. All replaced Products or parts shall become property of the manufacturer.P-Com shall honor the warranty at its repair facility in Campbell, California. It is PURCHASER’s responsibility to return, at its expense, the allegedly defective Product to the manufacturer. PURCHASER must obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions from the manufacturer prior to returning any Product under warranty. Transportation charges for the return of the Product to PURCHASER shall be paid by the manufacturer within the United States. For all other locations, the warranty excludes all costs of shipping, customs clearance and other related charges. If the manufacturer determines that the Product is not defective within the terms of the warranty, PURCHASER shall pay to the manufacturer all costs of handling, transportation and repairs at the then prevailing repair rates.All the above warranties are contingent upon proper use of the Product. These warranties will not apply (i) if adjustment, repair or parts replacement is required because of accident, unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, negligence of PURCHASER, misuse, failure of electric power, environmental controls, transportation, not maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, or abuses other than ordinary use (ii) if the Product has been modified by PURCHASER or has been repaired or altered outside the factory, unless the manufacturer specifically authorizes such repairs or alterations; (iii) where manufacturer serial numbers, warranty data or quality assurance decals have been removed or altered.P-Com also reserves the right to make product improvements without incurring any obligation or liability to make the same changes in Products previously manufactured or purchased. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any breach of warranty in an amount exceeding the net selling price of any defective Product. No person, including any dealer, agent or representative of P-Com is authorized to assume for P-Com any other liability on its behalf except as set forth herein. Nonpayment of any invoice rendered within the stated payment terms automatically cancels any warranty or guarantee stated or implied. If any payment is due to the manufacturer for services performed hereunder, it shall be subject to the same payment terms as the original purchase.P-COM HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The warranties expressly stated herein are the sole obligation or liability on the part of P-COM arising out of or in connection with the sale or performance of the products.Products Manufactured by Others - For products not manufactured by P-COM, the original manufacturer’s warranty shall be assigned to PURCHASER to the extent permitted and is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied. For warranty information on a specific product, a written request should be made to the manufacturer.IN NO EVENT WILL P-COM BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR (i) REPROCUREMENT COSTS; (ii) SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; (iii) ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF P-COM PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAUSE OF ACTION IS IN CONTRACT, TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER FORM.No action, whether in contract or tort, including negligence, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, may be brought by either party more than eighteen (18) months after the cause of action has accrued, except that an action for nonpayment may be brought within eighteen (18) months of the date of last payment.
PRODUCT COMPATIBILITYWhile every effort has been made to verify operation of this product with many different communications products and networks, P-Com Corporation makes no claim of compatibility between its products and other vendors’ equipment. It is assumed that users have thoroughly evaluated this product’s performance in the communications environment in which it will be used.SAFETYThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation and service of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this Manual willfully violates standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. P-Com Corporation assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.This product must be grounded. In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the current.We recommend that you use preferred power—a dedicated power circuit with an assigned circuit breaker.The product’s AC power cord ends in a three-pole grounding plug. Do not use a three-pole to two-pole adapter with the plug. Verify that the outlet you intend to use is properly installed and grounded; the outlet used must comply with the National Electric Code (NEC) NFPA70 (1990) in U.S.A. or other local and national or international applicable code.Do not install or operate this product in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.No user maintained or adjustable components are present within this product. Do NOT attempt to open this unit. Do not attempt to service this unit except under the direction of Customer Service. Only P-Com-authorized service personnel should service this equipment. The potential for electrical shock exists within the enclosures at all times unless they are unplugged.Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to the factory for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. Prior to returning any product(s) for repair, contact P-Com at the telephone numbers or address located in this Manual, and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by P-Com Corporation can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.SYSTEM GROUNDINGDirect grounding of the antenna, mast, and tower serves as protection from lightning strikes and static buildup. A direct electrical connection should be made to a suitable grounding rod at the base of the tower or mast using at least #10 AWG ground wire, or its equivalent, and non-corrosive hardware. For details and safety standards, consult the appropriate local Electrical Codes or a similar document. Use lightning arresters in appropriate places.TOWER CONSTRUCTIONCompliance with local zoning and tower construction regulations is recommended when AirPro Gold® systems require a tower. These regulations generally mandate that permits be obtained before any tower construction begins. Check with local zoning and aviation authorities for more information.
FCC NOTICE TO USERSThis device complies with Part 15.247. Assigned FCC Registration Number (FRN) is 0005-8888-70.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B 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 interfernce 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 seperation 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 experinced radio/TV technician for help.IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC PART 15OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:USER1.) Professional installation required.2.) The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunctionwith any other antenna or transmitter.INSTALLER1.) Professional installation required.2.) The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3.)The maximum peak outdoor power of the intentional radiator shall not exceed 1 watt (+30dBm). In addition, this system operating in the 2400-2483.5 Mhz band may employ transmitting antennas with directional gain greater than 6 dBi provided the maximum peak outdoor power of the intentional radiator is reduced by 1 dB for every 3 dB that the directional gain of the antenna exceeds 6dBi.Product Output Power selection setting instructions:a.) Connect a PC (serial port) to the unit’s front panel Computer Port. This port is a standard RS-232 inerconnection. (See section A-7 of the installation manual)b.)Configure Output Power setting via:1.) Hyper-Terminal- Baud Rate 115200- Data Bits 8- Parity None- Stop Bits 1- Flow Control HardwareEstablish a terminal session, at the Command Line Interface; enter Pwr and the Power Selection. Reboot the system by entering BOOT, then ENTER. It is not necessary to power down the unit.2.) P-Com’s proprietary installation software-Site ManagerSee Site Manager instuction manual for Output Power Setting configuration.
ETSI NOTICE TO USERSThis device complies with ETSI 300-328 and ETSI 300-326 ETSI rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device may not cause any interference that may cause undesired operation.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by P-Com Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.ETSI regulations require that this device be professionally installed by a person knowledgeable in electronics and trained in the correct installation of this device.All interface cables must be shielded.
Hardware Installation Guide viii. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ContentsBefore You Begin xvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purpose of This Guide xvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior Knowledge xvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How This Guide is Organized xvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Guide xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typographic Conventions xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Service xviiE-mail Service xviiTelephone and Fax Service xviiService and Repair Centers xviiiUnited States Service and Repair Center xviiiBrazil Service and Repair Center xviiiChina Service and Repair Center xviiiIndia Service and Repair Center xviii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return Material Authorization (RMA) xix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . International Sales Offices xixChapter 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Description 1-3Topologies 1-3Front Panel 1-4Rear Panel 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Features 1-5
CONTENTSix P-Com AirPro GoldChapter 2. Wireless Network Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packet-Based Networks 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Point-to-Point Topology 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peer-to-Peer Topology 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centralized (Star) Topology 2-3Chapter 3. Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Router Installation 3-1Ground Connection 3-1LAN Connection 3-2Antenna Connection 3-2Antenna Alighment 3-3Power Connection 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone Modem Connection 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Configuration Setup 3-5DIP Switches 3-5Command Line Interface 3-7Site Manager Application 3-9Chapter 4. Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 inch Rack Mount 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 inch Rack Mount 4-3Appendix A.Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Specifications A-2LED Indicators A-4
. . . . .CONTENTSHardware Installation Guide xDIP Switches A-5External Connectors A-6AC Power Connector A-6Antenna Connector A-6External User Interfaces A-6RS232 Connector A-7Ethernet Connector A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Specifications A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Frequencies A-10Index
CONTENTSxi P-Com AirPro Gold
Hardware Installation Guide xii. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .List of FiguresFigure 1-1. AirPro Gold®Wireless Access Router 1-1Figure 1-2. AirPro Gold Front Panel 1-4Figure 1-3. AirPro Gold Rear Panel 1-5Figure 2-1. Point-to-Point Topology 2-2Figure 2-2. Peer-to-Peer Topology 2-3Figure 2-3. Star Topology 2-4Figure 3-1. Ground Wire on AirPro Gold Unit 3-2Figure 3-2. ANT Connector 3-3Figure 3-3. Telephone Modem Connection 3-4Figure 3-4. DIP Switches 3-5Figure 3-5. Connecting the Terminal or PC 3-7Figure 3-6. Connecting the Power Cord 3-8Figure 4-1. Rack Mounted Radios 4-1Figure 4-2. Brackets for 19 inch Rack Mount 4-2Figure 4-3. Brackets for 23 inch Rack Mount 4-3Figure A-1. Radio Dimensions A-2Figure A-2. Front Panel Indicators A-4Figure A-3. DIP Switch Positions A-5Figure A-4. AC Power Connector A-6Figure A-5. Antenna Connector A-6Figure A-6. RS-232 Connector A-7Figure A-7. Ethernet Jack A-8
LIST OF FIGURESxiii P-Com AirPro Gold
Hardware Installation Guide xiv. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .List of TablesTable A. Customer Service Telephone Numbers xviiiTable B. International Sales Offices xixTable 3-1. RF Channel Switch Positions 3-6Table 3-2. Topology Switch Positions 3-6Table A-1. Mechanical Specifications A-2Table A-2. Environment Specifications A-3Table A-3. Front Panel Indicators A-4Table A-4. Power Specifications A-6Table A-5. Network Ports A-6Table A-6. RS-232 Port Pin Assignments A-7Table A-7. Radio Specifications A-9Table A-8. Transmitter Specifications A-9Table A-9. Receiver Specifications A-10Table A-10. RF Channel Center Frequencies A-10
LIST OF TABLESxv P-Com AirPro Gold
Hardware Installation Guide xvi. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDEThis P-Com AirPro Gold® Hardware Installation Guide is directed to persons who must perform or coordinate the tasks associated with the process of installing a AirPro Gold® wireless router in a local area network (LAN).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRIOR KNOWLEDGEThis Installation Guide assumes that you are knowledgeable about basic hardware installation concepts and practices. If you are not, the information in this Installation Guide may be difficult for you to understand and implement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOW THIS GUIDE IS ORGANIZEDThis Installation Guide is organized in chapters and appendix material in the following manner:• Chapter 1 - provides a product overview of the AirPro Gold wireless router• Chapter 2 - describes different wireless network topologies• Chapter 3 - tells you how to perform a basic radio configuration and hardware installation• Chapter 4 - provides instructions for mounting the AirPro Gold in an equipment rack• Appendix A - provides AirPro Gold specifications
BEFORE YOU BEGINHow to Use This Guidexvii P-Com AirPro Gold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBefore beginning the installation process, review all the chapters so that you have a sense of what each chapter provides. Verify that you have selected the proper installation procedure to meet site-specific needs.Read through an entire procedure before you begin performing the step-by-step instructions. By doing this, you will be prepared with the appropriate information, equipment, or tools.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYPOGRAPHIC CONVENTIONSNotes, Cautions, and Warnings are shown as:A note gives you information of special interest.A caution gives you information that you need so that you will not damage the equipment or lose data.A warning gives you information that you need so that you do not cause harm to yourself or any other person, and so that you do not damage or interfere with the network application.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CUSTOMER SERVICEP-Com distributors are authorized local service providers and are responsible for immediate customer support. If problems are not resolved, you can contact P-Com Customer Service for assistance. E-MAIL SERVICEP-Com Customer Service provides the following e-mail address for customer assistance:customer_service@p-com.comTELEPHONE AND FAX SERVICEP-Com Customer Service maintains a 24-hour answering service for emergency telephone support. Customer Service responses to emergency calls consist of over-the-phone troubleshooting and assistance in obtaining distributor support.See Table A for Customer Service telephone numbers.NOTE✐
. . . . .BEFORE YOU BEGINCustomer ServiceHardware Installation Guide xviii SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTERSService and repair centers are located in the United States, Brazil, China, and India.UNITED STATES SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTERAddress: Telephone and fax:P-Com, Inc. 1.408.866.36663175 S. Winchester Blvd. 1.408.866.3161 (fax)Campbell CA 95008 USABRAZIL SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTERAddress: Telephone and fax:Mapra 55.11.3861.5036Rue Caio Graco, 798-lapa 55.11.3861.5031 (fax)CEP 05044-000 Sao PauloCHINA SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTERAddress: Telephone and fax:Airlink Wireless 86.10.6467.1905Room 227, Towercrest Place 86.10.6467.1906 (fax)No. 3 Mai Zi Dian Xi RoadBeijing 100016 PRCINDIA SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTERAddress: Telephone and fax:P-Com India 91.1246.3646.14/15/16A27/4 91.1246.3587.43 (fax)DLF QUTAB Enclave-IGurgoan 122002 IndiaTable A Customer Service Telephone NumbersIf you are in this location Call this numberWithin the USA 1-800-500-PCOMUnited Kingdom 44.1527.62229Singapore 65.223.6883China 86.10.6467.1905India 91.1246.3646.14/15/16Pakistan 9221.582.2401Any other country outside the USA 1-408-866-3666
BEFORE YOU BEGINReturn Material Authorization (RMA)xix P-Com AirPro GoldRETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (RMA)Before you return equipment to a Service/Repair Center, you need a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. To get the RMA number:1Gather the following information:• unit model number• unit serial number• address to where unit was sold, billed, or shipped• purchase order number (if unit not under warranty)• whether credit or service is required• description of unit failure (no sync, no output, etc.)2From within the USA, call Customer Service at 1-800-500-PCOMFrom outside the USA, call Customer Service at 408-866-3666, or contact one of the Service and Repair centers (see page xv).3Provide Customer Service with the information gathered in Step 1.When returning equipment, be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNATIONAL SALES OFFICESP-Com, Inc. international sales offices are located throughout the world. See Table B.Table B International Sales OfficesCountry Telephone FAXUnited Kingdom 44.1527.62229 44.1527.66436Singapore 65.223.6883 65.223.6228China 86.10.6467.1905 86.10.6467.1906India 91.1246.3646.14/15/16 91.1246.358743Pakistan 9221.582.2401 9221.583.8724Russia 7095.182.45.03 7095.182.68.15Latin America 408.866.3666 408.874.4205Dubai 971.4.394.7810 971.4.394.7812NOTE✐
Hardware Installation Guide 1-11. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 1-1 AirPro Gold®Wireless Access RouterAirPro Gold® is a wireless remote access router based on direct sequence spread spectrum technology. It operates in the 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz RF band. AirPro Gold is a single unit wireless system with an RF module built in the IDU (Indoor Unit Module). It uses the following modulations to provide access to the wireless media.:• DS-SS BPSK (Direct Sequence-Spread Spectrum Binary Phase Shift Keying)• DS-QPSK (Direct Sequence-Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)• 8-CCK (8 level-Compliment Code Keying)• 64-CCK (64 level-Compliment Code Keying)The Media Access Control (MAC) protocol is implemented by hardware, providing high performance throughput without software intervention.The wireless network applications covered by this platform includes:•Wireless Remote Access Router - Provides bi-directional communcations for up to 30 wide area APG2_002Ethernet RS232 RSSIAlarmLinkEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityData TXPower
PRODUCT OVERVIEW1-2 P-Com AirPro Gold1Network (WAN) nodes with minimum assigned data for each node equal to 9.6 kbps. Each remote node provides wireless extension for Ethernet 10/100 Based-T.The AirPro Gold platform provides advanced network management features using SNMP and HTTP protocols for control and monitoring, supports remote configuration by means of BOOT/DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) along with TFTP (Trivial File Transferring Protocol) for downloading .
. . . . .PRODUCT OVERVIEWProduct DescriptionHardware Installation Guide 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAirPro Gold is easy to install and configure. All software controls are included for network administration. Initial configuration is implemented via • a switch bank of twelve DIP switches, or• a Command Line Interface running on a terminal, or• the Site Manager application running on a PC connected to the AirPro Gold unit through a local area network (LAN) or through the public telephone networkAirPro Gold offers wide area network connectivity when cables cannot be used due to distance, physical obstructions, or price constraints. The wireless network can be dynamically reconfigured to provide new permanent or temporary services. Adding or removing nodes does not affect network operation.AirPro Gold lowers networking costs by combining routing and wireless transceiver functions in a single unit. It provides remote downloading of firmware and provides password and hard-coded serial number protected management. The Ethernet 10/100 base-T port connects to the LAN.TOPOLOGIESAirPro Gold provides bi-directional communication for multiple WAN nodes. The wireless network can be configured to one of three network topologies:• Point-to-point—where two nodes are communicating directly with each other (see section Point-to-Point Topology on page 2-1)• Peer-to-peer—where all nodes in a network communicate directly with one another (see section Peer-to-Peer Topology on page 2-2)• Centralized (Star base)—where the node at the center of the network acts as a switching device for communication between remote nodes (see section Centralized (Star) Topology on page 2-3)• Centralized (Star remote)—for remote stations in centralized topology.Star remote can send the Data frame only when it gets the permission from Star base.(see section Centralized (Star) Topology on page 2-3)
PRODUCT OVERVIEWProduct Description1-4 P-Com AirPro Gold1FRONT PANELFigure 1-2 AirPro Gold Front PanelThe AirPro Gold front panel (see Figure 1-2) includes:➀ETHERNET—RJ-45 jack for Ethernet connection (10/100 base-T); illuminated green LED indicates unit sees Ethernet connection, OFF indicates no connection; illuminated yellow LED indicates no traffic on the Ethernet bus, flashing indicates traffic on the bus➁RS232—RS-232 port for direct connection to a terminal or external telephone modem➂DIP SWITCHES—12 up/down (ON/OFF) toggle switches for manual RF configuration (under removable metal plate)➃RSSI—7-element LED bar that illuminates during normal operation to indicate the quality of the receive signal; sequential illumination of each LED during startup indicates that the initialization self-test is in progress; no illumination of the LEDs at the end of startup indicates successful completion of self-test➄Front Panel LED IndicatorsALARM—Red LED illuminates when major events in the link (including remote units fail).LINK— Green LED illuminates when the link with the far end unit/units is established.ETHERNET LINK—Green LED illuminates when the unit indicates that connection with the Ethernet segment is established.ETHERNET ACTIVITY—Yellow LED illuminates when there is activity with the Ethernet segment.DATA TX—Yellow LED illuminates when the unit transmits the Data frame (the Control frames are not indicated).POWER—Yellow LED illuminates when unit power is ON.Ethernet RS232 RSSIAlarmLinkEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityData TXPower1 2 3 4 5APG2_008
. . . . .PRODUCT OVERVIEWProduct FeaturesHardware Installation Guide 1-5REAR PANELFigure 1-3 AirPro Gold Rear PanelThe AirPro Gold rear panel (see Figure 1-3) includes:➀Regulatory label➁MAC Address Label➂ANT— Connector for the antenna.➃I/O MODULE—I/O slot supports different data interfaces.➄AC Power cord connector— For AC power cord➅AC power ON/OFF rocker switch➆GND—Grounding stud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRODUCT FEATURESAirPro Gold interconnects computer LANs at geographically dispersed offices, warehouses, and other sites. Using robust spread spectrum technology that resists noise and interference, AirPro Gold can be deployed quickly, since no license is required in many countries. Where wired WAN solutions are costly or not available, AirPro Gold provides a solution to support geographically dispersed enterprises and network service providers.MADE IN USA MAC ADDRESS:ANTGND100–240 V~0.5–0.2A 50/60 Hz APG2_010123465 7
PRODUCT OVERVIEWProduct Features1-6 P-Com AirPro Gold1FEATURES AND BENEFITSFeatures BenefitsWireless solutionWorks where wired connectivity is not available or practical; one-time capital expense; no ongoing service charges, cost competitive with wired-WAN servicesRouter functionality; network layer IP routingInterconnects networks at dispersed sites over a wide area; maintains independent networks on the WAN2.4 GHz spread spectrum transmission; Robust, reliable, secure; resists noise and interference; unlicensed operation in most countriesWired WAN-like data throughput; approaches T1 performance Faster performance than POTS, X.25, ISDNRange to 50 km (30 miles) per hop; supports multiple hops Covers metropolitan, suburban, rural, and isolated areasUser-selectable physical topologies (star, peer-to-peer, point-to-point) Flexibility in WAN designEthernet and antenna ports Fully self-contained wireless routerDIP switches for initial RF setup Field-ready for configuration download through Windows-based Site Manager applicationRJ-45 connector For Ethernet 10/100 base-TRS-232 connector For direct connection to PC terminal or remote connection to Site Manager over public telephone networkInternal computing engine Fully self-containedEnd-to-end SNMP support Monitor network and radio performance remotelySelectable transmitter output power From -4 dBm to 26dBmRemote test utilities Full management and control of networkSupport for TCP/IP Provides flexibilitySupport for RIP v1/v2 IP, Provides automated method of updating of the network reachability informationSupport for SNMP, TFTP and BOOTP/DHCP protocols Provides complete network managementUnique Ethernet interface MAC address and cluster ID Password protection for application level protocols
Hardware Installation Guide 2-12. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WIRELESS NETWORK DESIGNThe term network topology refers to the logical layout of a network. It defines how the network elements will communicate with each other, how the information will be transmitted, and how the information will be routed through the network.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PACKET-BASED NETWORKSPacket-based networks are most suitable for networks that involve large-scale data transmissions for multiple users at the same time. There is a guaranteed minimum throughput for a packet-based network, but the actual throughput realized by a packet-based network node will depend on • the number of users in the network, and • how much traffic is being generated by each node at any given timeThe advantage of a packet-based network is that multiple transmissions can travel along the network at the same time, using whatever path is appropriate to the routing from the source to the destination. The most significant characteristic of packet-based networks is the wireless interface access protocols they use, such as CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance), which can result in more efficient use of the aggregate bandwidth by dynamically allocating throughput to nodes based on demand.AirPro Gold® supports Point-to-Point, Peer-to-Peer, and Centralized (Star) packet-based network topologies. Each topology has its own optimized wireless protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POINT-TO-POINT TOPOLOGYIn a packet-based point-to-point topology, two nodes are linked directly. The most common application for this topology is the interconnection of
WIRELESS NETWORK DESIGNPeer-to-Peer Topology2-2 P-Com AirPro Gold2two LANs. In Figure 2-1, the LANs are connected via a pair of AirPro Gold wireless routers. Figure 2-1 Point-to-Point TopologyThe range and interference immunity that can be achieved with packet-based point-to-point topology is maximized by the use of highly directional antennas on both sides of the link.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PEER-TO-PEER TOPOLOGY In peer-to-peer topology (unique to packet-based networks), there are three or more nodes, any one of which can communicate directly with any other node. Since each node has direct access to every other node, the time delay for transferring data between nodes is the least for this type of topology, unless WAN traffic is very high. However, this also implies that each node must have a clear communication path to every other node, that is, there must be clear line of sight. An example of a three node peer-to-peer topology is shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-3.APG1_002Ethernet EthernetEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower Ethernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower
. . . . .WIRELESS NETWORK DESIGNCentralized (Star) TopologyHardware Installation Guide 2-3Figure 2-2 Peer-to-Peer TopologyIn peer-to-peer topology, since all nodes need to talk to each other, the range depends on the type of antennas used and the local terrain. Longer ranges can be achieved by using directional antennas with power splitters to connect to all sites.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CENTRALIZED (STAR) TOPOLOGYIn a Star topology, there is one AirPro Gold at a central location designated as a Base Station or Star Base, and several remotes designated as Remote Stations or Star Remotes. The Star Base acts as a switching device. The Star Remotes communicate with each other through the Star Base.An AirPro Gold wireless network with Star topology can connect up to 255 wireless nodes. The MAC protocol used combines random and polling MAC protocols, with positive Data Link acknowledgment that improves the reliability of frame delivery.Figure 2-3 on page 2-4 shows AirPro Gold wireless router nodes in a star topology.Ethernet EthernetAPG1_003EthernetEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPowerEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPowerEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower
WIRELESS NETWORK DESIGNCentralized (Star) Topology2-4 P-Com AirPro Gold2Figure 2-3 Star TopologyA directional antenna can be used for the central site if all of the nodes fall in the main lobe of the antenna pattern. Since the remote sites need only communicate with the central site, directional, high gain antennas can be used.The range of a Star topology network can be increased if the remote nodes are all located within a confined sector from the central site. Communication between two remote sites must be relayed through the central node.Medium access contention on the Star Base is resolved by the specific Star Base MAC protocol. Each Star Remote sends a data frame only after it gets permission from the Star Base. Each frame transmitted by Star Base contains a PID (polling ID) for the wireless cluster. If a polled Star Remote has a frame to transmit, it explicitly sends the frame to the Star Base. The Star Base relays this frame to itself or on to Star Remotes indicated by the DID (destination ID) of the original frame. A polled Star Remote does not reply to a PID if it has no frame to transmit.APG1_001BASE STATION REMOTE STATIONSEthernetEthernetEthernetEthernetEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPowerEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPowerEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPowerEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower
Hardware Installation Guide 3-13. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HARDWARE INSTALLATIONAt each wireless node, the AirPro Gold® unit connects to a LAN, where it functions as a wireless remote access router, connecting LANs through the wireless WAN (wide area network).Each radio is shipped in a carton that contains:• one P-Com AirPro Gold wireless router• 0 dbi test antenna• AC power cord• mounting brackets and hardware for optional rack mounting•Site Manager application software• P-Com AirPro Gold Installation Guide• P-Com AirPro Gold Site Manager ReferenceAfter unpacking the shipping carton:1Compare the materials in the shipping carton with items listed on the packing list to make sure that you have received everything. If something is not included in the shipping carton, or if there is shipping damage, contact the distributor.2Save the shipping cartons and packing materials. You may need them if you locate the equipment elsewhere.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIRELESS ROUTER INSTALLATIONBefore you can install the AirPro Gold unit in the network, you must provide power for the unit by connecting the AC power cord. Before making any cable connections, however, you need to properly ground the unit.GROUND CONNECTIONThe P-Com AirPro Gold unit should be grounded at the ground nut on the back of the unit before you connect any other cables. After the unit is grounded, make sure that any other equipment that you connect to the unit is also properly grounded.
HARDWARE INSTALLATIONWireless Router Installation3-2 P-Com AirPro Gold3To ground the AirPro Gold unit:1Loosen the GND nut on the back of the unit.2Attach a #12 AWG minimum wire from the grounding stud to a safe ground. See Figure 3-1 on page 3-2.Figure 3-1 Ground Wire on AirPro Gold UnitLAN CONNECTIONTo connect the AirPro Gold to the LAN:1Plug one end of an RJ-45 cable into the RJ-45 ETHERNET port on the front of the unit.2Plug the other end of the RJ-45 cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet Hub.If you are connecting the unit directly to a PC via the RJ-45 port, use a cross-over cable (not a straight-through cable), plug one end into the RJ-45 port on the AirPro Gold unit and the other end into the RJ-45 port of the Ethernet card on the PC.ANTENNA CONNECTIONThe type of antenna you use should be a semi-parabolic or solid parabolic directional antenna. You can purchase the antenna from P-Com or its distributors.APG2_013Ground WireGND100–240 V~0.5–0.2A 50/60 Hz NOTE✐
. . . . .HARDWARE INSTALLATIONWireless Router InstallationHardware Installation Guide 3-3The indoor antenna connects to the rear of the AirPro Gold unit through the N-type connector labeled ANT on the back of the radio. See Figure 3-2. The outdoor antenna is connected through coaxial cable.Figure 3-2 ANT ConnectorTo connect an indoor antenna to the AirPro Gold unit:1Plug the antenna connector firmly into the N-type antenna connector on the back of the unit.2Hand-tighten the connector shell onto the jack connector collar.3Verify that the connector is fixed firmly in place.To connect an outdoor antenna to the AirPro Gold unit:1Plug the coaxial antenna cable into the N-type antenna connector on the back of the unit, making sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.• Install the coaxial cable between the radio and antenna location, making sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.2Hand-tighten the connector shell onto the jack connector collar.3Verify that the cable is fixed firmly in place.If the antenna coaxial cable is too stiff to bend easily, add a flexible pigtail coaxial cable with a coax barrel (available from P-Com).POWER CONNECTIONTo connect power to the AirPro Gold unit:1Plug the AC power cord into the 3-pin connector on the back of the unit. See Figure 3-6 on page 3-82Plug the AC power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.To avoid electrical shock or power loss, make sure that the power cord is securely connected to the unit. Do not use a 3-pole to 2-pole adapter with the plug. Verify that the outlet you use is properly installed, grounded, and complies with the local electrical code.3Turn the AC power switch to ON. See Figure 3-6 on page 3-8.APG2_016MADE IN USA MAC ADDRESS:ANTAntenna ConnectorNOTE✐
HARDWARE INSTALLATIONTelephone Modem Connection3-4 P-Com AirPro Gold3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELEPHONE MODEM CONNECTIONYou can configure the P-Com AirPro Gold wireless router remotely by using a telephone modem and the public telephone network. The AirPro Gold provides an RS-232 port on the front of the unit for the modem connection. See Figure 3-3 on page 3-4.Figure 3-3 Telephone Modem ConnectionTelephone modems should be 9600 bps or faster Hayes compatible modems. Refer to the modem documentation for the specific baud rate, and for modem configuration parameters.To connect the telephone modem:1Use a standard RS-232 modem cable, with a female DB-9 connector at the AirPro Gold end and an appropriate connector at the modem end. 2Connect the telephone modem to the MODEM port on the back of the AirPro Gold unit. See Figure 3-3.3Connect the telephone modem to the phone line using an appropriate cable. 4Connect the computer or terminal to the telephone modem using a standard RS-232 modem cable.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BASIC CONFIGURATION SETUPBefore you use a AirPro Gold unit on the WAN, P-Com recommends that you set up a basic unit configuration to make sure the full WAN installation will proceed smoothly. The basic configuration requiresEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSITelephone ModemPhone LinePower SupplyAPG2_014
. . . . .HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBasic Configuration SetupHardware Installation Guide 3-5• RF channel—all units in a common network must use the same RF channel. Separate WANs in the same geographic area may need to use different channels (to eliminate interference). AirPro Gold provides 13 channels.• Topology—AirPro Gold provides these topologies: peer-to-peer, point-to-point, centralized (star base and star remote)• Configuration Reset—to install the basic configurationYou can set up a basic radio configuration using one of three methods:• through DIP switch positions• through a terminal command line interface• through the Site Manager software applicationDIP SWITCHESAirPro Gold can be configured through a block of twelve OFF/ON DIP switches located on the front of the unit behind the switch plate. See Figure 3-4.Figure 3-4 DIP Switches• To set the switch to the ON position, push the switch up toward the top of the unit. • To set the switch to the OFF position, push the switch down toward the bottom of the unit.To set up a basic unit configuration using the DIP switches:1Remove the unit from the shipping carton.2Place the unit on a flat surface so that the front is easy to reach.APG2_022123456789101112ONON-CONFIGURATION RESETRF CHANNEL SEE COVER LABELON-ANTENNA ALIGNMENT MODEOFF-NORMAL MODE11223445678812489101112RF CHANNEL MUST BE SELECTED USINGBINARY FORMAT (1 - ON, 0 - OFF)TO CONFIGURE BY SOFTWARE OR TERMINAL ALL 12SWITCHES MUST BE OFFSTAR REMOTESTAR BASEPEER-TO-PEERPOINT-TO-POINTTOPOLOGYONOFFONOFFONONOFFOFF109
HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBasic Configuration Setup3-6 P-Com AirPro Gold33Remove the switch plate from the front of the unit.Set the RF channel switches according to Table 3-1..Set the topology according to Table 3-2. 4Set Switch 11—Antenna Alignment to OFF.5Set Switch 12—Reset Network Configuration to OFF.When you move the AirPro Gold unit from one network to another, you will need to reset the moved unit’s configuration by setting switch 12 to ON.ANTENNA ALIGNMENTUsing the DIP switches on the front of the AirPro Gold unit, you can start the antenna alignment utility to align a Star Remote unit antenna. Table 3-1 RF Channel Switch Positions (20 MHz)ChannelCenter Frequency Switch(MHz) 12341 2411.000 OFF OFF OFF ON2 2416.000 OFF OFF ON OFF3 2421.000 OFF OFF ON ON4 2426.000 OFF ON OFF OFF5 2431.000 OFF ON OFF ON6 2436.000 OFF ON ON OFF7 2441.000 OFF ON ON ON8 2446.000 ON OFF OFF OFF9 2451.000 ON OFF OFF ON10 2456.000 ON OFF ON OFF11 2461.000 ON OFF ON ON12 2466.000 ON ON OFF OFF13 2471.000 ON ON OFF ONTable 3-2 Topology Switch PositionsSwitchTopology 910Star Remote OFF OFFStar Base OFF ONPeer-to-Peer ON OFFPoint-to-Point OFF ONNOTE✐
. . . . .HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBasic Configuration SetupHardware Installation Guide 3-7See the Site Manager Reference, Chapter 8, for instructions on antenna alignment.COMMAND LINE INTERFACEAirPro Gold can be configured through a command line interface running on a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program). Before connecting the terminal to a AirPro Gold unit, configure the terminal with the following settings:• Baud rate = 115200 bps• Data bits = 8• Parity = None• Stop bits = 1• Flow control = HardwareIf you are using a PC or laptop computer, refer to the operating system documentation for instructions on how to configure and run the terminal emulation program.To set up a basic unit configuration using the command line interface:1Remove the unit from the shipping carton.2Remove the switch plate from the front of the unit. See Figure 3-4 on page 3-5.3Make sure ALL the DIP switches are in the OFF position. This is the manufacturing default.• To set the switch to the OFF position, push the switch down toward the bottom of the unit.4Connect the terminal or PC to the RS232 port on the front of the unit. See Figure 3-5 on page 3-7.• Use a crossover (null modem) cable with a DB-9 male connector on one end to connect to the unit, and an appropriate connector at the computer end. Figure 3-5 Connecting the Terminal or PC5Turn on the terminal.Ethernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAPG2_011
HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBasic Configuration Setup3-8 P-Com AirPro Gold3• Or turn on the computer and start the terminal session.6Connect the power cord to the AirPro Gold unit. See Figure 3-6Figure 3-6 Connecting the Power Cord• Plug the AC power cord into the 3-pin connector.• Plug the 3-prong end of the AC power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.To avoid electrical shock or power loss, make sure that the power cord is securely connected to the unit. Do not use a 3-pole to 2-pole adapter with the plug. Verify that the outlet you use is properly installed, grounded, and complies with the local electrical code.• Turn the AC power switch to ON. See Figure 3-6.After power-on the unit will run a power-on-self-test (POST). This test takes about 40 seconds to complete. Successful completion of the POST causes the 10-bank RSSI LEDs on the front of the radio to flicker before going to a steady state.If you have successfully connected to the radio, the terminal will display the AirPro Gold> prompt and an initial message.To set up a basic unit configuration:1Set the topology. At the prompt, type TPLG <n> where <n> = 1 - Star Remote, 2 - Star Base, 3 - Peer-to-Peer, or 4 - Point-to-Point2Set the channel. At the prompt, type CHAN <n>where <n> = 1 through 13 (with 5 MHz step)3Set the modulation mode. At the prompt, type MOD <n>where <n> = 1 through 4 (1 = 11CCK, 2 = 5.5CCK, 3 = QPSK, 4 = BPSK)4OPTIONAL: Check your settings. At the prompt, type INFO. The terminal will display information similar to the following:ANTGND100–240 V~0.5–0.2A 50/60 Hz APG2_012AC Power CordAC Power On/Off Switch(| = On, O = Off)
. . . . .HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBasic Configuration SetupHardware Installation Guide 3-9AirPro Gold Setup Configuration:Equipment: AirPro Gold 20F.Net*Ethernet MAC Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXTopology: Star Remote (was selected) Point-to-Point (now selected)RF Channel: 1 (was selected) 5 (now selected)Modulation mode: 4 (was selected) 1 (now selected)IP Address: 5Confirm your settings by resetting by rebooting the unit.•Turn Off and On or type Reboot.•At the prompt, type INFO. This displays the configuration you set in Steps 1, 2, and 3:AirPro Gold Setup Configuration:Equipment: AirPro Gold 20F.Net*Ethernet MAC Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXTopology: Point-to-PointRF Channel: 5Modulation mode: 1IP Address: SITE MANAGER APPLICATIONAirPro Gold can be configured through a Windows-based software application call Site Manager. Site Manager runs on an external computer connected remotely to the AirPro Gold unit over the LAN through the ETHERNET port, or over the public telephone network through the RS232 port.Site Manager is generally used by the network administrator for basic configuration of a AirPro Gold unit and advanced configuration of a wireless cluster of units. If you want to set up the basic configuration using Site Manager, see the Site Manager Reference. It will tell you how to install the application, and how to use it.
HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBasic Configuration Setup3-10 P-Com AirPro Gold3
Hardware Installation Guide 4-14. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RACK MOUNTINGFigure 4-1 Rack Mounted RadiosAn AirPro Gold® unit can be mounted in a standard 19 inch or 23 inch equipment rack (see Figure 4-1), using brackets and hardware provided in the shipping carton.The rack mounting brackets can be installed on the unit chassis in one of three positions: front, center, or rear, depending on how you want the chassis positioned in the rack. When installing the unit in a rack with other equipment, you must provide 1.75 inches of space above, below, and on each side of the unit to allow proper ventilation.For a 19 inch rack, short bracket flanges face the front of the unit. See Figure 4-2 on page 4-2. For a 23 inch rack, longer bracket flanges face the front of the unit. See Figure 4-3 on page 4-3.Front FlangeScrews(Supplied byCustomer)APG2_003Ethernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPowerEthernet RS232 RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower
RACK MOUNTING19 inch Rack Mount4-2 P-Com AirPro Gold4To mount the unit in a rack, you need:•two rack-mount brackets (supplied)•screws and washers to attach the brackets to the unit (supplied)•1/4 inch hex nut driver or wrench•screwdriver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 INCH RACK MOUNTRefer to Figure 4-2 when mounting the unit in a 19 inch equipment rack.Figure 4-2 Brackets for 19 inch Rack MountTo mount the unit in a 19 inch rack:1Choose the front, center, or rear rack mount position for the unit.2Place a bracket on the chassis in the chosen position so that the bracket holes line up with the threaded inserts on the side of the chassis, and the short flange faces the front of the unit for the front or center position mount, or the back of the unit for the rear position mount.3Attach the bracket to the chassis.•Use two of the screws, lock washers, and flat washers supplied with the unit.4Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach another bracket on the opposite side of the chassis.5Attach the bracketed chassis to the rack posts. Refer to Figure 4-1 on page 4-1.•Align the front flanges of the brackets with the screw holes on the rack posts.FrontPositionCenterPositionRearPositionFlat WasherLock WasherHex Head Screw 6-32 x 3/8 inchAPG2_004RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower
. . . . .RACK MOUNTING23 inch Rack MountHardware Installation Guide 4-3•Hand-tighten the mounting screws to hold the unit and brackets in place on the rack posts.•Use a screwdriver to firmly attach the unit to the rack posts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 INCH RACK MOUNTRefer to Figure 4-3 when mounting the unit in a 23 inch equipment rack.Figure 4-3 Brackets for 23 inch Rack MountTo mount the unit in a 23 inch rack:1Choose the front, center, or rear rack mount position for the unit.2Place a bracket on the chassis in the chosen position so that the bracket holes line up with the threaded inserts on the side of the chassis, and the short flange faces the front of the unit for the front or center position mount, or the back of the unit for the rear position mount.3Attach the bracket to the chassis.•Use two of the screws, lock washers, and flat washers supplied with the unit.4Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach another bracket on the opposite side of the chassis.5Attach the bracketed chassis to the rack posts. Refer to Figure 4-1 on page 4-1.•Align the front flanges of the brackets with the screw holes on the rack posts.•Hand-tighten the mounting screws to hold the unit and brackets in place on the rack posts.•Use a screwdriver to firmly attach the radio to the rack posts.FrontPositionCenterPositionRearPositionFlat WasherLock WasherHex Head Screw 6-32 x 3/8 inchAPG2_005RSQ/RSSIAlarmLinkFrame TXEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityPower
RACK MOUNTING23 inch Rack Mount4-4 P-Com AirPro Gold4
Hardware Installation Guide A-1A. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsA-2 P-Com AirPro GoldA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSFigure A-1 Radio DimensionsTable A-1 Mechanical SpecificationsParameter SpecificationDimensions Width: 17 inches (432 mm)Height: 1.75 inches (44 mm)Depth: 10 inches (254 mm)Weight 10.3 pounds (4.7 kilograms)front1.75" (44 mm)17" (432 mm)5.75" (148 mm)17" (432 mm)1.75" (44 mm).5" (13 mm)10" 254 mm)10" (254 mm)3" (76 mm) minimum clearance for pigtail antenna cableFront ViewSide ViewTop ViewType "N"Antenna ConnectorAPG2_006Ethernet RS232 RSSIAlarmLinkEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityData TXPower
. . . . .SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsHardware Installation Guide A-3Table A-2 Environment SpecificationsParameter SpecificationOperating Temperature -5°C to 55°C (23°F to 131°F)Storage Temperature –40°C to 80°C (–40°F to 176°F)Operating Humidity 10% to 95% RH non-condensingStorage HumidityElevation 200 feet (61 meters) below sea level to 13000 feet (3943 meters) above sea levelMechanical Shock, Vibration,Relative Humidity Verification standard ETSI 300-019-1-3 Class 3.1 (E)Electromagnetic CompatibilityComply with FCC part 15.247Comply with ETSI 300-328 v1.1.1 & 1.2.2ETSI 300-826
SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsA-4 P-Com AirPro GoldALED INDICATORSFigure A-2 Front Panel IndicatorsTable A-3 Front Panel IndicatorsName Color FunctionRSSI GreenSteady illumination of LEDs indicates the strongest/highest quality of the receive signal.Sequential illumination of all 10 LEDs indicates radio initialization self-test is in progress.Blinking of all 10 LEDs in addition to audible alarm indicates Configuration Reset DIP switch is ON and that the radio initial configuration and manufacturing image are selected for next reboot.Blinking of the 1st of the 10 LEDs in addition to audible alarm indicates the wrong RF channel is set on the DIP switches.Blinking of the 3rd of the 10 LEDs in addition to audible alarm indicates that digital board initialization has failed.ALARM Red ON = Major event in the link (including remote units fail).LINK Green ON = Link with far end unit/units is established.ETHERNET LINK Green ON = Connection with Ethernet segment is establishedETHERNET ACTIVITY Yellow ON = Activity on Ethernet segmentDATA TX Yellow ON = Unit tranmits the Data frame (the Control frames are not)POWER Yellow ON = power to the radio is onAPG2_007net RS232 RSSIAlarmLinkEthernet LinkEthernet ActivityData TXPower
. . . . .SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsHardware Installation Guide A-5DIP SWITCHESFigure A-3 DIP Switch PositionsAll DIP switches must be in the OFF position when using the Command Line Interface or Site Manager application to configure a radio.The DIP switches become active only after system reboot, which can be done by turning the main power switch off then on.123456789101112ONRF CHANNELSwitch1OFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFONONONONONONOFFOFFOFFONONONONOFFOFFOFFOFFONONOFFONONOFFOFFONONOFFOFFONONOFFOFFONOFFONOFFONOFFONOFFONOFFONOFFON234ChannelTOPOLOGY RESETANTENNA ALIGNMENTAPG2_02012345678910111213Star RemoteStar BasePeer-to-PeerPoint-to-PointSwitch9OFFOFFONONOFFONOFFON10TopologyYesNoSwitch12ONOFFResetAlignmentNormalSwitch11ONOFFAntennaAlignmentBPSK Mb/sQPSK Mb/sCCK 5.5 Mb/sCCK 11Mb/sSwitch7ONONOFFOFFONOFFONOFF8ModulationModeMODULATION MODERESERVEDNOTE✐
SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsA-6 P-Com AirPro GoldAEXTERNAL CONNECTORSAC POWER CONNECTORConnector Location: Rear PanelConnector Type: 3-pin MaleFigure A-4 AC Power ConnectorANTENNA CONNECTORConnector Location: Rear PanelConnector Type: N-Type FemaleFigure A-5 Antenna ConnectorEXTERNAL USER INTERFACESTable A-5 Network PortsTable A-4 Power SpecificationsParameter SpecificationAC Input Voltage 90 VAC to 240 VACAC Input Frequency 47 Hz to 63 HzAC Input Current 1A to 3.5AMaximum Power Consumption 32.25 Watts, AC Power SupplyPortLocal or Remote through PC over LANRemote through PC over Public Telephone NetworkLocal through TerminalRS232 X XEthernet (10/100 Base-T) XAPG2_015GND100–240 V~0.5–0.2A 50/60 Hz AC Power ConnectorAPG2_016MADE IN USA MAC ADDRESS:ANTAntenna Connector
. . . . .SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsHardware Installation Guide A-7RS232 CONNECTORConnector Location: Front PanelConnector Type: RS-232, DB 9-pin MaleFigure A-6 RS-232 ConnectorTable A-6 RS-232 Port Pin AssignmentsPin Circuit Description Function1 100 Received line signal detect from terminal2 104 Received data from terminal3 103 Transmitted data from radio4 108/2 Data terminal ready from radio5 102 Signal common circuit ground6 107 Device ready from terminal7 105 Request to send from radio8 106 Clear to send from radio9 not usedPin 1 Pin 5Pin 6 Pin 9APG2_023
SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsA-8 P-Com AirPro GoldAETHERNET CONNECTORConnector Location: Front PanelConnector Type: RJ-45 JackFigure A-7 Ethernet JackAny pin not shown in Figure A-7 is not connected, i.e., pin 4, pin 5, pin 7, pin 8.Ethernet RS232APG2_01712345678Pin 1TX+ Pin 2TX– Pin 3RX+ Rear PanelRJ-4510BaseTConnectorRJ–45 Plug(Hook Underneath)Pin 6RX– NOTE✐
. . . . .SPECIFICATIONSRadio SpecificationsHardware Installation Guide A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO SPECIFICATIONSTable A-7 Radio SpecificationsParameter SpecificationFrequency Range 2400 GHz to 2483.5 GHz (S-Band)Radio Technology Spread Spectrum using Direct SequencePN Sequence Length 32 bitsModulation Technique BPSK (R=1Mb/s), QPSK (R=2Mb/s), CCK (R=5.5Mb/s, R=11Mb/s)Channel Bandwidth 20.0 MHzSync Word Length 16 bitsProcessing Gain >10 dBRadio Protocol TDDFrequency Stability ±5 ppm initial stability over temp with ± 2ppm aging/year, ±10 ppm/10yearsSystem Gain116 dB (for R=1Mb/s, BPSK mode)113 dB (for R=2Mb/s, QPSK mode)111 dB (for R=5.5Mb/s, CCK mode)108 dB (for R=11Mb/s,CCK mode)Number of non-overlapping channels 4Table A-8 Transmitter SpecificationsParameter SpecificationLoad Impedance 50 ohmsPower Output 26 dBm Maximum with 38 dB of Dynamic rangeAccuracy ±2 dB overall RF channel±2 dB @ 0 dBm±2 dB from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)Output Level Control 30 settings, 1 dBm incrementsRF Port Protection None
SPECIFICATIONSCenter FrequenciesA-10 P-Com AirPro GoldA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CENTER FREQUENCIESTable A-9 Receiver SpecificationsParameter SpecificationSensitivity*(@ 10E-6 BER)* typical room temperature–94 dBm (R =1 Mb/s, BPSK mode)–91 dBm (R =2 Mb/s, QPSK mode)–88 dBm (R =5.5 Mb/s, CCK mode)–85 dBm (R =11 Mb/s, CCK mode) Noise Figure 5 dBInput Impedance 50 ohmsRF Input Protection NoneMaximum RF Input Power –10 dBmDynamic Range 70 dBTable A-10 RF Channel Center FrequenciesCenter Frequency(MHz) RF Channel2411.000 12416.000 22421.000 32426.000 42431.000 52436.000 62441.000 72446.000 82451.000 92456.000 102461.000 112466.000 122471.000 13
Hardware Installation Guide Index-1. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INDEXNumerics19 inch rack mount 4-1, 4-223 inch rack mount 4-1, 4-3Aantenna connection 3-2antenna connector 1-5, A-6Ccenter frequencies A-10Command Line Interface 1-3, 3-7configurationbasic 3-5DDIP switches 1-3, 1-4, 3-5, 3-7, A-5EEthernet connector 1-4Ffront panel 1-4front panel indicators A-4Gground connection 3-1grounding stud 1-5LLAN connection 3-2Nnetwork topologies 1-3, 2-1, 3-5, 3-6, 3-8centralized 1-3, 2-3peer-to-peer 1-3, 2-2point-to-point 1-3, 2-2range 2-4star 1-3, 2-3notes, cautions, and warnings xviiOorganization of Installation Guide xviPpacket-based networks 2-1pin assignmentsRS-232 port A-7power connection 3-3power connector 1-5, A-6power indicator 1-4power switch 1-5product features 1-5Rrack mount 4-1radio dimensions A-2rear panel 1-5reboot 3-5RF channel 3-5, 3-6, 3-8, A-10RJ-45 connector 3-2, A-8RS-232 connector A-7RS-232 port 1-4RSQ 1-4SSite Manager application 1-3, 3-9specificationsenvironment A-3general A-2mechanical A-2radio A-9radio weight A-2receiver A-10transmitter A-9Ttelephone modem 3-4terminal configuration 3-7terminal emulation program 3-7terminal port 1-4

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