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WBSn-2400
User Guide
September 2011
Version 1.0
WBSn-2400 User Guide
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Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................- 4 System Components.............................................................................................................. - 5 -
INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................- 6 WBSn-2400 Pre-Installation Checklist ................................................................................. - 6 Installation and Set-up ....................................................................................................... - 11 Installing the WBSn-2400 base station .................................................................................... - 11 Wind Loading Considerations ................................................................................................. - 12 Connecting Power and DATA.................................................................................................. - 12 Accessing the Wavion Management Interface.................................................................... - 13 Automatic Channel Selection screen................................................................................... - 14 -
DEFINING AND MANAGING WBSN ...........................................................- 15 Status .................................................................................................................................. - 15 Checking System Setup ......................................................................................................... - 15 Configuration ...................................................................................................................... - 16 System Setup ....................................................................................................................... - 16 Wireless Interface -- Setting up WLANs ................................................................................... - 18 Radio Configuration .............................................................................................................. - 23 ACS (Online, Offline) ............................................................................................................. - 23 Network/Ethernet Interface – Setting up WLANs .............................................................. - 24 Administration..................................................................................................................... - 27 Management ........................................................................................................................ - 27 Users .................................................................................................................................. - 28 Firmware ............................................................................................................................. - 28 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................... - 31 Configuration files ................................................................................................................. - 32 Log ..................................................................................................................................... - 32 -
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................- 33 APPENDIX B: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................- 34 APPENDIX C: HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ..............................................- 37 GLOSSARY ................................................................................................- 38 -
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FCC Notice to Users and Operators
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the 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. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by using one of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment (ETSI-models only) complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of
their conformity (R&TTE).
Note: Wavion and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation
of outdoor units or antennas.
Copyright © Wavion Wireless Networks 2011
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Introduction
WBSn base stations combine Wavion’s true two-way Beamforming and interference immunity
technologies together with 802.11n 3x3:3 MIMO, and deliver best capacity and coverage, with speeds of
up to 450 Mbps. The spatially adaptive Beamforming signals travel in different propagation paths, and are
coherently combined at the receiver’s antenna, leveraging a unique High Gain Diversity Polarized
(HGDP) antenna array for maximum performance.
Utilizing a decade of outdoor Wi-Fi experience, Wavion’s Interference Immunity Suite includes:
•
Beamforming, with its inherent ability to suppress interference
•
The Dynamic Interference Handling (DIH) algorithm, that continuously optimizes receiver’s
parameters according to varying noise levels
The Automatic Channel Selection (ACS) algorithm, that automatically online identifies, selects and
utilizes the best operating channel selection
•
The Wavion Rate Adaptation (WARA) which enables optimal rate selection in outdoor environments
with high interference
Down Tilted Antenna (DTA) and sector antenna abilities to reject noise out of their fields-of-view
•
•
WBSn base stations are carrier grade, ruggedized IP-68 rated units, designed to provide the highest
reliability, quality of service, security and manageability. WBSn base stations come with a complete set of
FCAPS management tools.
WBSn base stations support 802.11n with three spatial data streams, for transmitting at speeds of up to
450 Mbps. The Beamforming and the HGDP antenna array increase coverage by up to 50%, and enable
NLOS connectivity and indoor signal penetration.
WBSn base stations comprising rich embedded networking capabilities, including Routing and a fully
integrated Access Controller, for flexible service planning and reduced costs.
WBSn is designed to be environmentally-friendly with low power consumption, fewer sites to power,
aesthetic smart design, and green standard compliance.
With fewer sites required per covered area, highest network reliability and enhanced service options,
WBSn provides up to 50% savings of CAPEX and OPEX and the fastest ROI.
WBSn-2400 Key Benefits:
•
Exceptional coverage, range, throughput,
network capacity, scalability, and reliability
•
Excellent building penetration
•
•
Uniform coverage and enhanced non-line-ofsight operation
High interference resilience
•
Enhanced mobility support
•
Simple deployment and low infrastructure and
operating costs
•
Full compatibility with standard 802.11 b/g/n
clients
Important Note:
Wavion base stations are comprised of highly advanced technical equipment. Only experienced installation professionals who are
familiar with local building and safety codes, and other relevant regulations, and wherever applicable are licensed by the
appropriate government regulatory authorities, should install Wavion equipment. Failure to comply with this may void the WBSn
family of products warranty and may consequently expose the end user or Service Provider to legal and financial liabilities.
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System Components
The WBSn-2400 system utilizes hardware components, as described in the below table.
Component
Description
Product Number
An internal ID that identifies the components of the system. There are no field
replaceable units. This information can be used to identify the hardware
components.
Serial Number
An internal ID that identifies the date of manufacture, production lot, and
individual component. There are no field replaceable units. With the serial
number, this information is used to identify a specific unit.
Antenna Type
Indicates the default antenna type installed in the unit.
Although WBSn-2400 antennas are detachable, they are an integral element of
the WBSn-2400 unit. The Beamforming capability encompasses the specific
attributes of the antennas.
Important note:
Antennas should never be replaced without official guidance and instruction
from a Wavion Technical Support person.
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Installation
This document is intended to help you set up and configure your WBSn-2400 base station. Unless
specified otherwise, the use of the product name WBSn-2400 refers to all WBSn-2400 base stations.
WBSn-2400 Pre-Installation Checklist
The following checklist covers all the procedures and equipment that you need to acquire and assemble,
prior to beginning the installation and configuration procedures. Ensure that you check this list carefully,
before beginning any of the procedures described later in this Guide.
Check contents of package
WBSn-2400-O
WBSn-2400-O base station unit (Omni)
PoE injector unit
3 antennas
Post-clamp
Two steel bands
2 screws, each with attached spring and flat washers
Iron security cable
Waterproof sealing tape for IP68 (band to sealing rubber)
Plastic cap and cap cover
WBSn-2400-S
Warning
WBSn-2400-S unit (Sector)
PoE injector unit
Post-clamp
Two steel bands
2 screws, each with attached spring and flat washers
Iron security cable
Plastic cap and cap cover
The WBSn-2400 should only be installed using the antennas provided as part of the
original package.
Ensure that the USB port on the base station unit is properly sealed.
Additional equipment and tools required for installation
•
•
Ethernet cable (outdoor CAT5e 4-pair data cable, with RJ45 connectors)
Note: Maximum cable length -- 100 meters
Ground cable
Portable PC
•
•
Lightning protection
1”-6” diameter pole (on which to mount the unit)
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Ensure a safe and secure environment
Connect the PoE injector to the unit using only a straight Ethernet cable.
Warning
Follow these
guidelines to
ensure safe
operation of the
WBSn-2400 base
station:
Do not use crossed cables between the PoE injector and the unit!
•
•
•
Do not touch or move the antennas while the unit is switched on.
Make sure the antennas are connected when operating the radio or attempting
to transmit data, otherwise, the radio may be damaged.
Do not hold the antenna close to or touching any exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
•
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). (US only)
•
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints
posed by the safety directors of such environments.
•
The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by
each hospital.
•
Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an
explosive environment.
•
The Wavion WBSn-2400 must be used only with Wavion-approved components
and antennas.
Note:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Proper
operation of the Wavion WBSn-2400 according to the instructions found in this manual, results in user
exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
To ensure optimal performance, select the location for the equipment using the following
guidelines:
•
•
The antenna should be directed towards the area intended to be covered, with maximum possible
lines of sight for client locations. Generally speaking, the higher the placement of the antenna, the
better the link quality achievable. For WBSn-2400-S, the coverage zone is 120° wide.
The location of the unit should enable easy access for installation and testing.
•
When installing in locations where other devices exist that operate in the same frequency range,
ensure that recommended distances are adhered to.
•
The ideal height at which a base station should be installed is 3 meters above the rooftops of the
buildings within the coverage zone.
•
The omni-directional unit should be installed at the highest point of a metal pole. This is to ensure
that there is no interference caused by the close proximity of the unit to the metal. Where this is not
possible, the unit should be kept at least 1 meter from the metal pole.
Keeping the maximum distance possible from an RF radiating source is recommended.
•
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Preparing the installation site
Only experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and are
licensed, wherever applicable, by the appropriate government regulatory authorities, should install
outdoor units and antennas.
Warnings
Do not modify the construction of this product. Modifying the operating frequency or
enhancing the transmit output power through the use of external amplifiers or other
equipment is illegal.
This device is for outdoor or indoor use on the condition that operation of this device
causes no harmful interference to authorized radio stations. This device shall not
influence aircraft security and/or interfere with legal communications. If this device is
found to cause interference, the operator of this equipment shall cease operating this
device immediately.
How to prepare
the site:
•
Ascertain the existence of potential posts or poles to which a base station could
be attached. Consider the axis of the post, its placement, and whether extenders
are required.
•
Follow the appropriate electrical and building codes to ensure safe and durable
wiring.
The length of the Ethernet cable connecting the unit to the network device (PC,
switch, router, and so on) should not exceed 100 meters. There is no limitation
on the length of the cable connecting the PoE to the unit, as long as the
combined length of the cables connecting the network device to the PoE and the
PoE to the unit does not exceed 100 meters.
•
Grounding best
practices, using
a data protection
device
1. Position the protection device as close to the building entrance as possible.
2. Attach a 10 AWG grounding cable to the ground point on the data protection
device.
3. Attach the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding bar of the building.
Lightning Surge Protector Connection Diagram
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Connecting Antennas (for WBSn-2400-O only)
Note: The antennas should only be connected once the installation procedure has been successfully
completed.
How to connect the
antennas:
Screw each of the three antennas into the three N-type connectors on the
WBSn-2400 base station unit.
Warnings
In order for the WBSn-2400-O to work properly, all three antennas must be
connected.
Only connect the unit to the power supply once all the antennas are connected.
Use caution when connecting the antennas. Undue haste can damage the unit.
Do not screw in the antenna when holding its top section, or you may damage
the antenna.
Antenna Sealing
The following procedure describes how to correctly seal the antennas against moisture.
Caution
How to seal the
antennas:
WBSn-2400 User Guide
•
It is important to carefully read this procedure and perform all the steps, to
ensure maximal moisture protection.
•
Use high quality sealing material to ensure IP-68 compliant protection
against dust and water.
1. After the antenna is connected, use the supplied isolation tape to cover the
N-Type connectors and the lower part of the antennas.
2. Cut 18 cm of the attached splicing tape.
3. Stretch and wrap the tape in an even, half overlapping manner around the
antenna and N-Type connector. Cover this with a layer of vinyl plastic tape.
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Safety instructions and information
Please ensure that you read and understand the following safety information. Ensure that you carefully
read and follow all instructions in this manual, and heed all warnings.
Warnings
It is illegal to modify the construction of this product. Modifying the operating
frequency or enhancing the transmit output power through the use of external
amplifiers or other equipment is specifically disallowed by the
"Telecommunications Act.
There is a risk of personal injury or death if the WBSn-2400 antennas are close
to electric power lines.
By nature of the outdoor installation, you may be exposed to hazardous
environments and high voltage. Use extreme caution when installing the system.
All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel only. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way.
This apparatus must be properly grounded.
Do not open the unit – risk of electric shock.
Any change or modification not expressly described in this manual or approved
by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
The WBSn-2400 should only be installed using the antennas that were provided
as part of the original package.
A minimum distance of 40cm should be kept from the WBSn-2400 antenna when
the system is in operation.
Only UL-listed parts and components should be used for installation.
To maintain Overvoltage (Installation) Category II, install a suitable surge
suppressor device in the branch circuit to limit expected transients to
Overvoltage Category II values. The limits are based on IEC60664 and are also
located in Table 2H of UL60950 (for mains 110V, the transient rating is 1500V).
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Installation and Set-up
The following section describes the installation and configuration procedures for the WBSn-2400 base
station.
Installing the WBSn-2400 base station
Prior to performing the procedures described in this section, ensure that you have read all the
information, and followed all instructions and safety precautions in the Pre-Installation Checklist.
To install WBSn-2400:
1. Decide the manner in which the post-clamp will be attached to the post, whether horizontally or
vertically.
Note: If you wish to install WBSn-2400 on a horizontal plane, you need to include special extenders
in your order.
Example: Horizontal post-clamp
2. Slide the steel bands into the appropriate side slots of the post clamp.
Note: For a thinner post, the steel bands should be threaded through the inner slots, and for a wider
post, through the outer slots.
3. Attach the post-clamp to the post, and close and tighten the steel bands.
4. If you are installing the WBSn-2400 on a vertical post, attach the WBSn-2400 unit to the post-clamp,
with the screws and washers. Tighten the screws using a ratchet key, set at 13 mm, and proceed to
Step 6.
5. If you are installing WBSn-2400 on a horizontal post, select the direction in which the base station
unit should point on the horizontal plane prior to continuing with the installation. Once you have
determined the correct direction, connect the two extenders to the post clamp.
Note: The extenders must be specified as an extra item when ordering the WBSn-2400 unit.
6. Attach the WBSn-2400 base station unit and connected extenders to the base station unit.
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WBSn attached with extenders
7. As you tighten the screws, verify that the tilt and direction of the base station unit are correct for the
coverage area required.
Note: In an urban setting, with a high-placed installation, a slight downwards tilt (approximately 810 degrees) will help reduce noise and interference.
8. For extra security, thread the iron cable through the corner hole on the post-clamp, and the middle
hole on the WBSn-2400 unit, securing it with the Caribena provided.
Note: This will provide extra physical security for the WBSn-2400 unit.
Wind Loading Considerations
The Wavion WBSn-2400 weighs approximately eight kilograms, including all mounting hardware. When
the Wavion WBSn-2400 is mounted on a pole, the sail area of the WBSn-2400 is approximately 0.11 m2.
The Wavion WBSn-2400 can load a pole with a maximum load of 3400 Newton in wind conditions of 264
km/h (165 mph).
You should evaluate the static and dynamic load bearing capabilities for each assembly and
installation individually.
Connecting Power and DATA
The following describes how to apply power and data to the WBSn-2400 .
Prior to connecting power to the WBSn-2400, ensure that you have read and performed all instructions in
the pre-installation checklist.
The Wavion WBSn-2400 is equipped with two ports.
•
Use the ETH port to connect the PoE cable.
•
The USB port is for engineering purposes only. Ensure that the USB port is properly sealed with a
plastic cap.
Please also note the following:
You must always install an external grounding wire. Make sure you have completed
grounding before you connect power to the WBSn-2400 unit.
Warnings
This is not a mid-span powered device. Do not attempt to daisy-chain PoE devices.
Note:
National Electrical Codes (NEC) Article 800 requires the use of an Agency Listed (UL/CSA)
Building Entrance Protector for all power and communications cables entering a building.
Article 800 is intended to protect the building and occupants from fires caused by transient
voltage and current surges.
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To connect to the data port:
1. Connect a grounding cable to the grounding terminal and tighten the grounding screw firmly. See
Grounding the Data protection device for a connection diagram.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the nearest grounded metallic body.
3. Ensure that the power is turned off for the designated circuits.
4. Unscrew the plastic cap and the cap cover from the Wavion WBSn-2400.
5. Run a shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable (appropriate for outdoor use) through the cap.
Warning! Ensure that no network cable is plugged into the IN port of the PoE injector.
6. Connect one end of the Category 5 cable to the OUT port of the Wavion PoE injector.
7. Connect the other end of the Category 5 Ethernet cable to the ETH port on the Wavion WBSn-2400.
Note: Use a shielded RJ45 8-pin modular plug to terminate the cables at the required length.
8. Close and firmly tighten the plastic cap, to ensure perfect sealing and IP-68 compliance. Connect the
network cable to the IN port of the PoE injector.
Note: The above procedure must be conducted after every disconnection of the Ethernet cable from
either ETH port on the WBSn-2400 unit or from the OUT port of the POE injector.
POE port RJ45 Pin Descriptions
Pin
Signal
Color
Description
BI_DA+
Orange-White
Bi-directional pair A +, POE GND
BI_DA-
Orange
Bi-directional pair A -, POE GND
BI_DB+
Green-White
Bi-directional pair B +, POE +55V
BI_DC+
Blue
Bi-directional pair C +, POE +55V
BI_DC-
Blue-White
Bi-directional pair C -, POE +55V
BI_DB-
Green
Bi-directional pair B -, POE +55V
BI_DD+
Brown-White
Bi-directional pair D +, POE GND
BI_DD-
Brown
Bi-directional pair D -, POE GND
Accessing the Wavion Management Interface
The following procedure describes how to log in to the WBSn-2400 Wavion Management Interface, and
from there enter the Set-up Wizard, and further configuration information.
1. In an internet browser, enter the Management IP address of the WBSn unit in the URL navigation
field.
Note: The default IP address of the unit is IP: http://192.168.1.1. Currently, Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers are supported.
2. A log-in screen is displayed.
a. Enter admin in the User Name field.
b. Enter admin in the password field.
c. Specify the language in which you wish to work. (This field will be functional in a future release.)
3. Click Connect. The Wavion EMS screen is displayed.
4. Select the Setup Wizard option.
5. The Installation screen is displayed. Click the arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen to
proceed to the Network Configuration screen.
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6. Complete the parameters, to set up your initial networking configuration.
Note: Further configuration parameters are available, and should be specified in order to complete
your set-up. For more information, see Further Configuration Features.
Parameter
Description and value
Network mode
Bridge
IP address
The current IP address of the unit
Mask
The current subnet mask used to establish the broadcast domain. The default mask of
the unit is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway
The current IP address of the default gateway.
IP Method
Select Manual or DHCP
VAP Name
The default VAP name string
Security mode
Specify the required Wi-Fi security protocol for the VAP
Password
Specify a unique password for the Wi-Fi security
Automatic Channel Selection screen
The Automatic Channel Selection utilizes an embedded algorithm to scan for the best channel with which
your base station can work, ensuring optimal capacity, minimal interference and maximum performance.
1. Click Press to start ACS scan. The scan begins, and a progress indicator is displayed, showing the
percentage of completion.
When the scan is complete, (after approximately five minutes), the button label changes to ACS
done.
The ACS results are presented on the screen, showing a bar graph with the quality of each channel
presented by the height of the bar.
2. You are requested to exit the Setup Wizard, by clicking Exit.
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Defining and Managing WBSn
The WBSn interface is comprised of three separate sections, that each relate to the key areas that you
will use.
The Status section enables you to check how the system is working, and whether the unit is configured
correctly.
The Configuration section enables you to configure the unit’s wireless and ethernet specifications
according to your requirements.
The Administration section enables comprehensive maintenance of the unit from the user’s point of
view, including specifying logs to be created, and creating and adding new users to the system.
Status
This section enables you to check how your system is working, and whether the WBSn unit and
software/firmware is configured correctly.
Checking System Setup
Navigate to Status => System for an overall view of the system settings.
Parameter
Description and values
Time
Indicates the unified time of the unit, according to the NTP server, and your
specific time zone.
Software Versions
Displays the current (and previous or alternative, where applicable) software
(firmware) version. For more information, see the Firmware section.
Resources Utilization
Indicates the resources utilized by the system
Hardware Information
Indicates description, part names and serial numbers of the existing
hardware, plus the temperature of the unit. For further information about the
hardware configuration, see Appendix C.
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Configuration
System Setup
In the GUI, use the Configuration => System page to set up, configure and manage your IP. This
page displays basic static information on the system, including contact details, and IP addresses. Default
values and details are provided, which should be modified, by specifying parameter values according to
your network system and requirements.
Changing the name of your WBSn base station
1. Navigate to Configuration => System => General tab.
2. Enter the new name of your base station in the Device Name field.
3. Click Apply.
IP Management
To Configure a Management IP address
1. Navigate to Configuration => Network => IP Configuration, select the line you wish to update
and click Edit.
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2. In the popup window, modify the default IP address values provided:
Parameter
Description
IP Address
Change the default IP address
IP Method
Select either Manual or DHCP
For Manual:
•
Enter the required static IP, and valid static Network Mask, Gateway
and DNS parameter values in the relevant parameters.
For DHCP:
•
Enter the DHCP Client Fallback IP Address and Network mask in the
relevant parameters.
Mask
Enter the required network mask
Gateway
Specify the gateway for the Management IP address
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
3. Click Apply, at the bottom of the Wavion EMS screen.
Note: If you change your current IP address, the connection to the unit will be lost. You need to
enter the newly specified IP address in the URL.
4. Navigate to Configuration => System => Management IP Address, and modify the default
values provided.
5. Select the required VLAN to be used for management purposes, from the list of available VLANs.
6. Specify True or False for the Enable management from Wireless Access Interfaces
parameter, in order to enable or block a specific wireless device from having management access.
The default parameter is True.
Specifying the Uniform Time of the Base Station Unit
To specify the Base Station Unit time
1. Navigate to Configuration => System => Time to set a unified time of the unit, according to the
NTP server, and your specific time zone. In the event that there is no active NTP server, the time can
also be set manually.
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2. Specify the values of the fields, using the table below.
Parameter
Description
NTP
Network Time protocol: how to set a unified time across a network
NTP Server
Network Time Protocol server, provides for entire network
Manual Time Setting
In the event that no NTP server is functioning, use this field to
manually set the time of the base station unit
Time Zone Configuration
Specify the appropriate time zone for your geographical location
Specifying the Location of the Base Station Unit
To specify the Base Station Unit Location
1. Navigate to Configuration => System =>Location in order to specify the geophysical direction
of the transmission from the Base Station.
2. Specify the values of the fields, using the table below.
Parameter
Description
Location
Specify the geographical location (country) of the base station.
Longitude
Specify the longitude of the base station location.
Latitude
Specify the latitude of the base station location.
Azimuth
Specify the direction to which the base station is directed.
Management VLAN
The management VLAN enables administrators to manage the WBSn-2400 over a separate VLAN (that
can be linked to a secured SSID). This VLAN can be selected from the enabled VLAN list, and, to which is
assigned additional security properties and settings than other available VLANs.
Note: Only one VLAN can be defined as the Management VLAN in the WBSn-2400 system.
Prior to specifying the management VLAN, you must have at least one VLAN defined. See VLAN
Configuration for more information.
Wireless Interface -- Setting up WLANs
Virtual AP (VAP)
In this section, you can define and set-up a Virtual AP (VAP), as well as viewing the status of any VAPs
that were previously defined.
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To define a VAP:
1. Navigate to Configuration => Wireless => VAP.
2. Specify the parameters according to the parameter value definitions in the below table.
Parameter
Description
Name
Name of the VAP
Permitted length: 1-32 alphanumeric characters (all alphanumeric characters
are allowed, with spaces, dashes, or underscores)
Hidden
Indicates whether these SSID parameters are broadcast to the public, or
hidden, only accessible by authorized users.
WMM Classification
Packet prioritization over Wi-Fi is based on four access categories defined by
the WMM standard:
• Voice traffic
• Video traffic
• Best effort traffic
• Background traffic
A packet sent to the Ethernet interface of the base station is classified as one of
the Access categories. This classification is performed based on DSCP or
W8021p priorities. For information about classification configuration, please see
QoS Packet Priority.
BH SSID
Indicates whether this SSID is configured as a backhaul SSID.
Values:
• Enabled
• Disabled
ACL Group
The ACL (Access Control List) controls who can access the VAP.
A list is created according to specific parameters, and given a unique name, and
will either define an Accept group (those users permitted VAP access), or a
Reject group (those users denied VAP access). For more information, see MAC
Address List.
Security Mode
Choose between the following:
• None (Open)
• WEP (Shared key)
• WPA (PSK and RADIUS)
• WPA2 (PSK and RADIUS)
For more information about authentication and encryption, please see the
Security, Authentication and Encryption Modes table.
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Parameter
Description
Limit number of
stations
Controls the number of clients associated to the base station.
• If Enable Limit is selected, a numerical limit can be specified.
• If Enable Limit is not selected, any number of clients can associate to the
base station.
There is no default limitation on the number of associations supported.
WBSn supports up to 256 associated clients per radio, utilizing the Open
security mode.
Note: For WBSn-2400 v 1.0, up to 127associated clients per radio are
supported.
In other security modes the maximum number of associated clients is different.
For more information, please refer to the Security, Authentication and
Encryption Modes table.
Security, Authentication, Encryption Modes and Maximum Associations
Security Mode
Authentication Mode
Encryption Mode
Max Associations
None
Open system
None
256 (127 in v1.0)
WEP
(Only available for
the first defined
VAP)
•
Shared key
•
•
WEP/40
WEP/104
•
•
127
127
WPA
•
•
PSK (Pre-shared key)
Radius
•
TKIP + AES
•
110
WPA2
•
•
PSK (Pre-shared key)
Radius
•
AES
•
110
WPA\2
•
•
PSK
Radius
•
AES + TKIP
•
110
WBSn supports the capability of limiting the number of maximum associations per VAP. The limit can be
set to any value between 0 and 50, regardless of the security of the VAP.
QoS (Quality of Service) Packet Priority
Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), also known as Wi-Fi MultiMedia (WMM), provide basic QoS
features to IEEE 802.11n networks. WMM prioritizes traffic on the wireless interface using four Access
Categories (AC):
•
Voice
•
Video
•
Best Effort
•
Background
Traffic is prioritized by these access categories, and the implementation defined by the WMM standard.
Traffic is therefore suitable for applications that require QoS over Wi-Fi, (for example, Voice over IP
(VoIP)).
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Note: In order to allow QoS through the WBSn-2400, both ends of the network (CPE on the wireless side
and the switch/router on the Ethernet side) should support the same priority tagging. This permits the
marking of a specific packet with a specific priority. WBSn supports DSCP, 802.1p and Auto priority
tagging.
When DSCP is selected, WBSn inspects the incoming IP packets and determines the WMM priority
according to the DSCP priority bits. When W8021p is selected, WBSn inspects the incoming layer-2
packets and determines the WMM priority according to the VLAN-priority bits. When Auto mode is
selected, WBSn checks whether a VLAN tag exists, and if it does, it determines the priority according to
the VLAN priority. Otherwise, the priority is determined by the DSCP value.
Downlink (data sent from the network to the user), a packet from the wire-line network is received by
the WBSn, and its priority detected. The packet will be prioritized over the air according to WMM AC
prioritization. When the packet reaches the CPE, the CPE passes it to its LAN interface according to the
packet definition.
Uplink (data sent from the user to the network), the CPE will detect the priority (as defined at the CPE)
and will pass the frame with the correct WMM AC characteristics, thus providing the priority classification
on the wireless side.
To view the status of a VAP:
To view the status of any or all defined VAPs, navigate to Status => Wireless => VAP.
Authentication Combinations
WBSn-2400 allows the following authentication types and combinations.
•
The WPA authentication automatically presumes that the basic 802.11 authentication is Open. WPA
defines advanced authentications, either PSK (Pre-Shared Key) or RADIUS. The initial keys are
determined during the last phase of the WPA authentication.
•
[To be supported in future versions.] When RADIUS Authentication is used, the RADIUS server can
•
Each VAP can have a different RADIUS server configured. This allows for the transportation of several
networks over the same infrastructure of WBSn-2400
determine which VLAN belongs to which user.
Note: WBSn-2400 supports multiple VLAN per VAP.
Encryption Methods
Legacy 802.11 clients can either connect using the Open authentication (see above), or WEP. In WEP,
the encryption key can be either 40bit or 104bit. In WPA, WBSn-2400 supports TKIP and AES
encryptions.
Wireless Associations
The Wireless associations list is a list of clients that are connected to the base station. You can access
this list by navigating to Status => Wireless => Associations, where the following list parameters
are displayed.
Parameter
Description
IP Address
IP address of the associated station
MAC
MAC (Media Access Control) address of the associated station
SSID
SSID to which the station is associated
RSSI dBm
The RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) power received by the WBSn
base station from the associated station.
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Parameter
Description
TX Rate
The average PHY Rate (modulation) at which the base station transmits to the
associated station
RX Rate
The average PHY Rate (modulation) at which the associated station transmits
to the base station
State
Indicates the status of the station’s connection:
• Disconnected
• Association_Processing
• Associated
• Disconnecting
Est. Range
Estimated range of client from WBSn
WMM
A value of 'yes' in this field indicates that the associated station supports the
WMM protocol
Auth. Status
Radius authentication state
Radio
2.4 GHz, or 5.0 GHz, or 2.4 GHz + 5.0 GHz
PS
Power Save status
11N
Indicates whether the associated station supports 802.11n protocol
Restricting access to the wireless network
MAC Access List
The MAC access list is a group of client MAC addresses that can be created and either permitted or
denied access to the network (reject/accept). A maximum of 1000 entries can be added. These groups
can be assigned to VAPs through the VAP configuration window. For more information about VAPs,
see here.
To specify MAC access
1. Navigate to Configuration => Wireless => VAP => MAC Access List. The following window is
displayed:
2. Specify the name of the group of MAC addresses, and define whether to reject or accept it.
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3. Click Add. The following window is displayed:
4. Specify the parameter values according to the following table:
Parameter
Description
Type
Values:
OUI: Identifies the MAC address by the first three bytes, determining
the Vendor ID
Static: Requires the entire MAC address
Address Prefix
Either specify the OUI numbers, or enter the full MAC address
Description
The name of device to whom this MAC belongs.
5. Click Apply, and the click Add. The group of MAC addresses is listed in the group table.
Radio Configuration
To Configure Your Radio Settings
1. Navigate to Configuration => Wireless => Radio.
2. Select the required channel bandwidth and specify the parameters, as described in the following
table.
Note: Only 2.4 GHz is available for this WBSn release. 5.0 GHz will be available for future releases.
Field
Description
Radio
Specify that the radio modules are operational, or turn
them off for purposes such as maintenance.
Channel Width
20 MHz or 40 MHz
Channel
Specify the channel/frequency (1-11/13 depending on
regulation)
ACS (Online, Offline)
The Automatic Channel Selection (ACS) utilizes an embedded algorithm to scan for the best channel with
which your base station can work, ensuring optimal capacity, minimal interference and maximum
performance.
Offline ACS performs a full scan of the available channels while the system is down, determining which
channels are the best and most interference-free, and prompting you to choose these channels prior to
resuming and reactivating the system.
Online ACS runs in the background while the system is up, checking the available channels, and
whether any of those available are better for use than the channels currently being utilized.
Note: The Online ACS will be enabled in a future release
To Access Automatic Channel Selection
1. Select Configuration => Wireless => Radio.
2. Expand the required field (Online ACS or Offline ACS) to specify the parameters, described in the
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following table.
Parameter
Description
Offline ACS
Select Channel button
Click to select a specific channel
Scan
Click to scan, then define the following parameter values:
• Optimization mode:
o Throughput
o Range
• Auto Switch
• On
• Off
• Estimate Scan Time (specify)
Stop Scan button
Stops scan
Online ACS (To be available in a future release)
Optimization mode
Values:
• Throughput
• Range
Auto. Switch
Switches Online ACS on and off automatically
Enable/Disable
Select whether or not to run online scanning.
Network/Ethernet Interface – Setting up WLANs
A WLAN is the combined entity of VAPs and VLANs. Each VLAN has a unique IP address, which you must
configure.
It is possible to create several networks that work in parallel on the same WBSn-2400. This can be done
by creating several VAPs mapped to several VLAN. Each VAP will represent a different broadcast domain
on the wireless interface, isolated from other VAPs by using different broadcast keys, with the broadcast
domains on the Ethernet interface separated by the VLAN.
To Configure the Default IP
1. Navigate to Configuration => Network => IP Configuration to specify the default IP for your
VLAN.
2. Click Add (or to specify an existing IP configuration, click Edit). The following dialog is displayed:
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3. Complete the fields according to the parameters described in the table below.
Parameter
Description
IP Address
Specify the IP address
IP Method
Values:
Manual (statically assign an IP address to the VLAN)
DHCP: The DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address to the VLAN
Mask
Specify the default subnet mask
Gateway
Specify the system default gateway
MTU
Range of size that a packet can be
VLAN configuration
WBSn implementation distinguishes between network parameters (VLANs) and wireless parameters, such
as VAPs. A maximum of 4096 VLANs can be configured on WBSn.
Once you have configured the VLANs, you will then map them to different wireless parameters, to
achieve different capabilities according to your requirements.
You can also configure one VLAN as the Management VLAN in the WBSn-2400 system. The purpose of
this is to segment the Management and the Clients data traffic. It also provides an option for customers
to keep an Open SSID for public traffic and simultaneously manage the WBSn-2400 traffic over a
separate VLAN (that can be linked to a secured SSID). The management VLAN can be selected out of the
enabled VLAN list.
To Configure a VLAN
1. To specify a new VLAN, navigate to Configuration => Network => Bridge.
2. Expand the VLANs Configuration window, and click Add (or Edit) to configure the VLAN
Parameters. A pop-up box with the following parameters is displayed.
Parameter
Description and values
VLAN ID
This ID should be unique and must be supported by the backbone equipment
that is connected to the WBSn through the Ethernet port.
VLAN Name
Edit the VLAN name as required.
Ethernet
Determine whether the VLAN is configured in the Ethernet interface, and
define whether it is tagged or untagged.
VAP 1-6
Determine whether the VLAN is configured in any of the VAP interfaces and
define whether they are tagged untagged, or none.
3. Scroll back up to the VLANs section, and specify a VAP for the VLAN.
Once you have at least one VLAN defined, you can then specify the Management VLAN.
Tagging VLAN
When configuring more than one VAP per WBSn unit, a VLAN can be created. Each VLAN should be
tagged with a different VLAN ID so that networks can be identified at backbone entry.
The default VLAN has a VLAN ID that is equal to 1, and has tagging disabled by default, leaving the data
untagged.
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Bridge
Enables you to configure how VLANs are defined and structured in the system, and with which VAP each
VLAN is paired. For more information, see Configuring a VLAN.
Mapping VLANs to VAPs
VAPs are configured as Wireless interfaces. The table below shows the mapping of VLANs to VAPs.
Interfaces
Index
VLAN ID
Ethernet
Management
VAP1
3599
√
√
101
√
√
73
√
√
VAP2
VAP 3
VAP4
√
√
As displayed in the above table, a single VLAN can be mapped to multiple VAPs (e.g. VLAN 73), and
multiple VLANs can be passed to a single VAP (e.g. both VLAN 101 and VLAN 73 are linked to VAP 1). In
such a situation, one untagged VLAN can be defined per interface (e.g. Ethernet, VAP).
When a VLAN is configured to be tagged on a VAP, a CPE that supports VLAN tagging on the wireless
interface must be used.
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Administration
The Administration section enables you to manage your system, troubleshoot, and specify various
administration parameters.
Management
In the Management section, you can configure your FTP server address and password, as well as
completely rebooting your system.
To reboot the system
1. Navigate to Administration => Management => Reboot.
2. Click Reboot, to reboot your entire system.
Note: When performing a firmware upgrade, the system is automatically rebooted. For more
information, see Firmware.
To configure the FTP Client
1. Navigate to Administration => Management => FTP Client.
2. Specify the parameters as described in the following table.
Parameter
Description and values
Server IP
The FTP Server IP address
Anonymous Login
Specify whether anonymous login is enabled or disabled
FTP User
Specify the FTP user to be used during login
FTP Password
Specify the password for the FTP user
Note: When performing a firmware upgrade using FTP protocol, the FTP Server address is displayed in
the Firmware screen. Any change made to the server address in that screen, is automatically reflected in
the FTP Client screen, and vice versa. For more information, see Firmware.
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Users
In the Users section, you can manage which users are allowed to access the system, and allocate specific
permissions per user, according to their definition in the system.
To add a user
1. Navigate to Administration => Users.
2. Click Add. The following dialog is displayed.
3. Specify the parameters, as described in the following table, and click Apply.
Parameter
Username
Description and Values
Name of the user.
Permission
Specify the permission assigned to a particular user. Values:
• Viewer
• Administrator
• Technician
Password
Specify a password for the user.
Confirm Password
Confirmation of the user password.
Note: To edit an already existing user, highlight the user row in the screen, and click Edit.
Firmware
The firmware section enables you to upgrade your system firmware, or to rollback to a previously saved
version. Upgrading can be performed using either via HTTP or FTP servers, according to your
requirements. For information about configuring the FTP server address and password, see Configuring
an FTP Client.
Note: It is strongly recommended that upgrades be performed at a time when the system is not fully
utilized (e.g. during late-night hours, when traffic is low).
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To upgrade firmware using FTP
1. Navigate to Administration => Firmware.
2. In the Upgrade Protocol field, select FTP from the drop-down list. The FTP Server IP field is
automatically populated by the information specified in Configuring an FTP Client.
3. In the Upgrade File Path (FTP) field, specify the path to the upgrade file provided to you under
separate cover by Wavion.
Note: The Upgrade File (HTTP) field is disabled.
4. Click Upgrade. A notification message is displayed, informing you of the expected time that it will
take for the upgrade to be performed.
Proceed directly to Switching to the Upgraded Firmware Version.
To upgrade firmware using HTTP
1. Navigate to Administration => Firmware.
2. In the Upgrade Protocol field, select HTTP from the drop-down list. The FTP Server IP field is
automatically disabled.
3. In the Upgrade File (HTTP) field, click Browse, and navigate to the path where the upgrade file,
provided to you under separate cover by Wavion, was saved.
Note: The Upgrade File Path (FTP) field is disabled.
4. Click Upgrade. A notification message is displayed, informing you of the expected time that it will
take for the upgrade to be performed.
Proceed directly to Switching to the Upgraded Firmware Version.
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Switching to the Upgraded Firmware Version
Once you have uploaded the upgraded firmware version, you must then officially implement it into your
system. The Wavion EMS has two software storage facilities (banks), both displayed in Status =>
System => Software versions, and described in the below table.
Field
Main Firmware
Description and Values
Indicates the name of the current loaded version of the administration
firmware (i.e. the version currently running)
Shadow Firmware
Indicates the name of the new or the previously loaded version of the
administration firmware
Note: Until you have performed the above procedure, only the Main Firmware field in Status =>
System => Software versions is populated.
1. Once the new upgrade version of the administration firmware has been uploaded to the Shadow
Firmware bank, click Switch. This enables you to switch over to the newly uploaded version.
2. The system performs a reboot, and when it powers up, does so using the new version of the
firmware.
3. If at this stage you wish to revert back to the previous version of the administration software, you
can click Switch again. The system will once more perform a reboot, and the system will power up
using the previously loaded version of the firmware.
Note: At this stage, it is recommended that verify and check your connectivity with the Base Station. For
more information, see Diagnostics.
Using the Rollback Procedure
After a firmware upgrade procedure is performed, a new configuration file is included in the upgrade,
which will adopt the current configuration settings, once the newly upgraded firmware is run.
This configuration file may contain new features that could modify current configurations; or, even if no
new features were included in the upgrade, but new configurations were specified by the user, a newer
version of the configuration file is created.
If you wish to revert back to the previous firmware and the previous configuration file, you need to
perform a Rollback procedure.
To Rollback the Firmware
1. Navigate to Administration => Firmware.
2. Click Rollback. The following message is displayed:
3. Click yes to reboot your system, and rollback to the previous firmware and configuration file.
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Diagnostics
You can utilize this section to verify IP connectivity to the management IP, and also to create a Wavion
Tech Support File.
To Ping the WBSn Unit’s IP Address
1. Navigate to Administration => Diagnostics => Ping.
2. The values in the fields are populated as described in the following table.
Field
Source IP
Description and Values
Indicates the management VLAN address
Dest IP
Indicates the unit’s IP address, to which you are “pinging”.
Packet Size (Bytes)
Indicates the size of the packets being sent.
Count
Indicates the number of packets to be transmitted during the ping
3. Click Start to begin verifying the connection (“pinging”).
4. Once the connection has been established, messages regarding this verification are
displayed, as shown below:
To Create a Wavion Tech Support File
If you wish to contact Wavion Tech Support, with regard to an event or an issue with EMS, the following
procedure enables you to create and save a record of the diagnostics on file. This can then be sent to the
Wavion Technical Support team, who will be able to give you specific advice and assistance.
1. Navigate to Administration => Diagnostics => Tech Support, and click the Tech Support
button.
2. You are prompted to browse to a location of your choice, in order to save the diagnostics zip file.
3. Once saved, you can now contact Wavion Technical Support, and send them the file with a brief
description of the event.
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Configuration files
You can use this section to restore your configuration to the factory default settings.
To restore factory default configuration
1. Navigate to Administration => Configuration Files.
2. Click the Configuration Files button to automatically back up your configuration file, and set the
configuration back to the factory default
Log
Navigate to Administration => Log to view and configure logs of system events.
•
The syslog is a way to send the events to a syslog server that keeps them
•
The SNMP traps section displays SNMP protocol configuration and severity, and enables you to set a
specific event to a customer severity, regardless of the configured factory default severity.
The Event log displays the systems most recent events.
•
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
We hope your experience with the WBSn-2400 is as smooth as possible. In this section we provide tips to
solve some common problems.
Basic Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Default user and password
User: admin
Password: admin
Unable to Ping or HTTP the new unit
•
•
•
Client unable to acquire an IP Address
from DHCP Server
•
•
•
Clients experiencing low throughput
Check the Power
Is the BST Operational? Check the LED, make sure it shows
green on the status
WBSn-2400 default IP Address is 192.168.1.1 /24 mask
Is the BST Operational?
Check the DHCP Server. Use Static IP to test the DHCP
configuration
Check for Interference. Noise level should be between 97dBm to -82dBm
•
Check the Network Interfaces, 802.11b/g for Wi-Fi activity
and try to select a better channel using the Automatic
Channel Selection (ACS).
•
Check for Interference. Noise level should be around 97dBm to -82dBm
•
Check the client’s modulation rate e.g. 54Mbps, 48Mbps,
11Mbps....
LED Descriptions
LED
Status
Description
LED
OFF
No power (and very early startup)
Red
Booter (U-boot) running:
Orange
Rescue Mode running
Green
Firmware running
RADIO
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Radio LED will be off during entire startup and remain active
only at runtime (when status LED is steady green):
Steady green
All Radios are On.
OFF
All Radios are Off
Orange
Some of the Radios are Off and
some are On
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Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the WBSn-2400 base station support standard off-the-shelf 802.11b/g/n NIC cards?
A: Yes, the WBSn-2400 base station supports the 802.11b/g/n standard.
Q: I have WEP configured on my radio but I am unable to connect to the Internet.
A: WBSn base station supports all the security modes defined by 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance: Open, WEP,
WPA and WPA2. In the case of WEP mode, both 64-bit (also known as 40-bit) and 128-bit WEP (also
known as 104-bit) encryptions are supported. In addition, both Open and Shared Key Authentications
are supported in WEP mode.
Note: Security WEP can only be configured on VAP-1.
Note: Both ends must have the same configuration for data transfer. The key length and the key itself
must match at both ends, as must the Authentication type.
WBSn requires that you enter the WEP key in hexadecimal format. Some devices allow ASCII text or a
pass phrase. This value must be converted into hexadecimal format and entered into the WBS.
If the devices have multiple keys, the same key number must be used on both devices. For example; if
WEP Key 1 is used on one device, WEP Key 1 must be used on the WBSn.
Q: How do I log in to the WBSn Management page?
A: Access to the WBSn is gained through the following IP address and credentials:
Default IP: http://192.168.1.1/24
Username: admin
Password: admin
To access WBSn, ensure that your computer is set to an IP address similar to 192.168.1.2, with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Once you have configured your computer, open a web browser and browse to: http://192.168.1.1. The
login prompt for the WBSn should now be displayed.
Q: How do you set up an IP address on the WBS?
A: See this section in the User Guide.
Q: How do you extend the coverage of the WBS?
A: There are several ways to extend the WBSn coverage area. These are the most important methods:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Increase the transmitter power level parameter of the existing WBSn in order to extend the coverage.
Position the WBSn base stations optimally at least 1m away from any metal object.
Use a strong transmission client (CPE).
Increase the transmission/reception capabilities of the client antenna by using an RF Booster.
Run ACS, and try working in a different channel in which there is less interference.
Q: What is the typical range for a WBSn base station?
A: The answer to this question depends on a number of factors including:
•
•
•
The data rate (bandwidth) that you expect to receive at remote locations
The device (CPE/NIC) that resides at the remote end
The level of interference at the active channel
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•
The terrain of the covered area.
In rural areas where the WBSn base station is installed relatively high (10m above other buildings), and
there are no interferences, the range can be up to 20 km.
Q: How can I determine the best channel to work in?
A: Use the ACS feature to search for a clean frequency
Q: Does WBSn base station support roaming?
A: The Wavion Base Station supports the part of 802.11f, which supports handover between access
points that reside on the same Layer-2 domain.
The WBSn handover implementation sends a Layer-2 packet with the source address of a newly
associated client. This packet is sent as broadcast message allowing all Layer-2 devices in the network to
update their MAC address caches.
This solution will work if the backhaul network is configured as a flat Layer-2 network. When the network
is composed by multiple IP subnets, another device (e.g. a session controller) should handle roaming
across subnets.
Q: Is it possible to co-locate a number of WBSn base stations??
A: Yes, three WBSn units can be co-located. A minimum of 8 meters separation is recommended when all
units are on the same RF channel. However, the units will suffer from throughput performance due to
mutual interference.
A one-meter separation is possible when units are operating on different RF channels 1,6,11. It is highly
recommended to have as much distance as possible between units and to use RF channels 1,6,11 in
order to reduce throughput degradation.
We recommend that you avoid installing the units at the same height, by leaving a vertical distance of at
least 1 meter between them.
Q: What is the minimum distance required between two WBSn units?
A: Two meters is the minimal recommended separation.
Q: What are the tower installation requirements?
A: WBSn must be installed at least 1 meter away from any adjacent metal object.
Q: What are the pole installation requirements?
A: WBSn must be installed with antenna higher than the end of the pole.
Q: What is the nominal noise level for optimal performance of WBSn?
A: Nominal noise level without interference is -97dBm. Utilize the ACS feature to search for a clean
frequency with a noise level between -85dBm to -97dBm. Higher values indicate higher noise levels due
to interference.
Q: What is the maximum Ethernet cable length that can be used with a POE?
A: The maximum cable length is 100 meters.
Q: Where is the WBSn reset button?
A: The reset pin hole button is located below the USB port. To reset the system to factory default
parameters press the button until the STATUS LED is on steady with a red light.
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Q: How many clients can associate to WBSn?
A: The WBSn can physically handle up to 250 MAC addresses. However, because Wi-Fi is a shared
platform and every Wi-Fi base station acts as a wireless hub, the performance of each user decreases as
the number of users increases.
Q: Is it possible to limit the number of associated clients?
A: Yes. The WBSn can support up-to 256 associated clients per radio (supported by v1.1 onwards). The
WBSn can limit the number of clients associated to any value between 0 and 50. Client association will be
refused after the limit is reached. For more information, see the Security, Authentication and Encryption
Modes table.
Q: How to deny association to specific MAC addresses?
A: The list of MAC addresses you wish to block can be uploaded or enter manually. For more information,
see MAC Access List.
Q: Does the WBSn support QoS?
A: Yes. The WBSn support QoS while implementing the WMM protocol. For more information, see the
Security, Authentication and Encryption Modes table.
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Appendix C: Hardware Specification
Product
Omni
Arm
Post clamp (die cast)
Weight (kg)
Total (kg)
0.4
0.4
Sector (with die cast
mechanism)
Post clamp (die cast)
2.4
0.4
Omni 3-ant (without antenna)
3-ant (all of them)
Post clamp (die cast)
1.4
0.2
0.4
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Glossary
Acronym
Description
2P
Two-Phase or Split Phase
2W
Two-Wire
3W
Three-Wire
AC
Alternating Current
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
AWG
American Wire Gauge
Celsius
CAT
Category
CCK
Complementary Code Keying
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CSA
Canadian Standard Association
dB
Decibels
dBi
Decibels Relative to an Isotropic Radiator
DBPSK
Differential-Binary Phase-Shift Keying
DC
Direct Current
DQPSK
Differential-Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying
DSSS
Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN
IEC standard
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
Hz
Hertz
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IP68
Ingress Protection Standard
ISTA
International Safe Transit Association
LAN
Local Area Network
Mbps
Megabits Per Second
MHz
Megahertz
MIL-STD
Military Standard
Neutral
NEC
National Electrical Codes
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
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Acronym
Description
Phase
PE
Protective Earth
PoE
Power over Ethernet
RJ45
Registered Jack 45
RSS
Received Signal Strength
Rx
Receive
RXD
Receive Data
TUV
Technical Inspection Association
Tx
Transmit
TXD
Transmit Data
UL
Underwriters Laboratories
VAC
Voltage (Alternating Current)
VCCI
Voluntary Control Council for Interference
VDC
Voltage (Direct Current)
Watts
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