Wavion WN124150DB-1 WiFi Base Station User Manual Manual

Wavion Ltd. WiFi Base Station Manual

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WBSn-2450 User Guide
March 2012
Version 0.2
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... - 5 -
1.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................... - 6 -
2. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ - 7 -
2.1 WBSN-2450 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ......................................................................... - 7 -
2.2 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP ............................................................................................... - 12 -
2.2.1 Installing the WBSn-2450 base station .................................................................... - 12 -
2.3 ACCESSING THE WAVION MANAGEMENT INTERFACE .................................................................. - 14 -
2.4 AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SELECTION SCREEN ............................................................................. - 15 -
3. DEFINING AND MANAGING WBSN ............................................................................ - 16 -
3.1 STATUS ...................................................................................................................... - 16 -
3.1.1 Checking System Setup ......................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.2 VAPs ................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.3 Wireless Associations ............................................................................................ - 17 -
3.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ - 18 -
3.2.1 System Setup ....................................................................................................... - 18 -
3.2.2 IP Management .................................................................................................... - 19 -
3.2.3 Specifying the Uniform Time of the Base Station Unit................................................ - 20 -
3.2.4 Specifying the Location of the Base Station Unit ....................................................... - 20 -
3.3 WIRELESS INTERFACE -- SETTING UP WLANS ........................................................................ - 21 -
3.3.1 Virtual AP (VAP) ................................................................................................... - 21 -
3.3.2 QoS (Quality of Service) Packet Priority ................................................................... - 23 -
3.3.3 Authentication Combinations .................................................................................. - 24 -
3.3.4 Encryption Methods .............................................................................................. - 24 -
3.4 RESTRICTING ACCESS TO THE WIRELESS NETWORK ................................................................... - 24 -
3.4.1 MAC Access List .................................................................................................... - 24 -
3.4.2 Radio Configuration .............................................................................................. - 25 -
3.5 ACS (ONLINE, OFFLINE) .................................................................................................. - 25 -
3.6 NETWORK/ETHERNET INTERFACE – SETTING UP WLANS IN BRIDGE MODE ..................................... - 26 -
3.6.1 Configuring Ethernet Interface ............................................................................... - 26 -
3.6.2 Configuring Network IP Configuration ..................................................................... - 26 -
3.6.3 Bridge configuration .............................................................................................. - 27 -
3.6.4 Mapping VLANs .................................................................................................... - 28 -
3.7 NETWORK/ETHERNET INTERFACE – SETTING UP WLANS IN ROUTER MODE .................................... - 28 -
4. ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................... - 29 -
4.1.1 Management ........................................................................................................ - 29 -
4.1.2 Users .................................................................................................................. - 30 -
4.1.3 Firmware ............................................................................................................. - 30 -
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4.1.4 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... - 33 -
4.1.5 Configuration files ................................................................................................. - 34 -
4.1.6 Log ..................................................................................................................... - 34 -
5. APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ - 35 -
5.1 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ - 35 -
5.1.1 LED Descriptions .................................................................................................. - 35 -
6. APPENDIX B: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....................................................... - 36 -
7. APPENDIX C: HARDWARE SPECIFICATION .............................................................. - 39 -
8. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................. - 40 -
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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 2012
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1. Introduction
WBSn-2450 base stations combine Wavion’s true two-way 802.11n Beamforming and interference
immunity technologies together with 3x3:3 MIMO, and deliver best capacity and coverage in all
environments. The spatially adaptive Beamforming signals travel in different propagation paths, and are
coherently combined at the receiver’s antenna. The Beamforming is combined with a unique High Gain
Diversity Polarized (HGDP) antenna array for maximum performance, and increases coverage by up to
50%, enabling NLOS connectivity, indoor signal penetration, and significant interference suppression.
The WBSn-2450 concurrently supports 2.4 and 5 GHz delivering aggregated capacity of 900Mbps. The 5
GHz is configurable for backhaul or access.
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 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-2450 Key Benefits:
• Exceptional coverage and NLOS performances
• Best indoor signal penetration
• Concurrent support for 2.4 and 5 GHz
• Up to 900Mbps capacity
• Unique interference immunity suite
• Full compatibility with standard
802.11 a/b/g/n clients
• Small form factor and easy to deploy
• Low power consumption
• Robust outdoor design, IP-68 rated
• Simple deployment and low infrastructure and
operating costs
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,
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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.
1.1 System Components
The WBSn-2450 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-2450 antennas are detachable, they are an integral element of
the WBSn-2450 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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2. Installation
This document is intended to help you set up and configure your WBSn-2450 base station. Unless
specified otherwise, the use of the product name WBSn-2450 refers to all WBSn-2450 base stations.
2.1 WBSn-2450 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-2450-O
WBSn-2450-SO
WBSn-2450-OS
WBSn-2450-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-2450-S WBSn-2450-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
Warning
The WBSn-2450 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
Warning
Connect the PoE injector to the unit using only a straight Ethernet cable.
Do not use crossed cables between the PoE injector and the unit!
Follow these
guidelines to
ensure safe
operation of the
WBSn-2450 base
station:
• 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-2450 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-2450 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-2450-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
Important! This device should be installed in an area with restricted access.
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-2450-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-2450 base station unit.
Warnings
In order for the WBSn-2450-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
• 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.
How to seal the
antennas: 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-2450 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-2450 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-2450 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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2.2 Installation and Set-up
The following section describes the installation and configuration procedures for the WBSn-2450 base
station.
2.2.1 Installing the WBSn-2450 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-2450:
1. Decide the manner in which the post-clamp will be attached to the post, whether horizontally or
vertically.
Note: A horizontal installation is preferable as it offers a wider range of directional adjustment, and
is therefore recommended. To install WBSn-2450 on a horizontal plane, ensure that you include the
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 WBSn-2450 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, and proceed
to Step 6.
Note: The extenders must be specified as an extra item when ordering the WBSn-2450 unit.
5. If you are installing the WBSn-2450 on a vertical post, attach the WBSn-2450 unit to the post-clamp,
with the screws and washers. Tighten the screws using a ratchet key, which is set at 13 mm.
Example: WBSn attached with extenders
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6. Attach the WBSn-2450 base station unit (and connected extenders) to the base station unit.
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
8-10 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-2450 unit, securing it with the Caribena provided.
Note: This will provide extra physical security for the WBSn-2450 unit.
Wind Loading Considerations
The Wavion WBSn-2450 weighs approximately eight kilograms, including all mounting hardware. When
the Wavion WBSn-2450 is mounted on a pole, the sail area of the WBSn-2450 is approximately 0.11 m2.
The Wavion WBSn-2450 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-2450 .
Prior to connecting power to the WBSn-2450, ensure that you have read and performed all instructions in
the pre-installation checklist.
The Wavion WBSn-2450 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:
Warnings
You must always install an external grounding wire. Make sure you have completed
grounding before you connect power to the WBSn-2450 unit.
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.
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-2450.
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-2450.
Note: Use a shielded RJ45 8-pin modular plug to terminate the cables at the required length.
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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-2450 unit or from the OUT port of the POE injector.
POE port RJ45 Pin Descriptions
Pin Signal Color Description
1 BI_DA+ Orange-White Bi-directional pair A +, POE GND
2 BI_DA- Orange Bi-directional pair A -, POE GND
3 BI_DB+ Green-White Bi-directional pair B +, POE +55V
4 BI_DC+ Blue Bi-directional pair C +, POE +55V
5 BI_DC- Blue-White Bi-directional pair C -, POE +55V
6 BI_DB- Green Bi-directional pair B -, POE +55V
7 BI_DD+ Brown-White Bi-directional pair D +, POE GND
8 BI_DD- Brown Bi-directional pair D -, POE GND
2.3 Accessing the Wavion Management Interface
The following procedure describes how to log in to the WBSn-2450 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.
• Enter admin in the User Name field.
• Enter admin in the password field.
• 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.
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.
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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
2.4 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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3. 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.
3.1 Status
This section enables you to check how your system is working, and whether the WBSn unit and
software/firmware are configured correctly.
There are 4 sections:
• Device indicates Uptime (duration of time from last power up), Date (yyyy/mm/dd) and Time
Zone (Default: GMT).
• Network indicates Network Mode (Default: Bridge);
• Wireless Parameters indicates table of current VAPs.
• Interfaces displays the Wireless and Ethernet tables.
Parameter Description and values
Device Indicates the time duration since last power-up displayed in the Uptime
field.
• Date field: current date
• Time Zone: selected time zone (GMT +/- value)
Network Displays the current Network Mode (Default: Bridge).
Wireless Parameters Displays the information table about current VAPs (Security Mode, Hidden
SSID, Band, # of Associations).
Note, below this table, the Total Associations parameter is displayed.
Interfaces • Wireless Table displays information regarding wireless drivers (Wi-Fi
Driver, MAC Address, Radio Status, Frequency, Channel, Channel Width);
• Ethernet Table displays information regarding Name, MAC Address, Link,
Speed, Duplex, Negotiation.
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3.1.1 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.
Resource Utilization Indicates the resources utilized by the system
Country Code Displays the available country codes for your location, according to the
regulations of which your base station is set to operate. Note: Changing of
regulatory domains (country codes) is not permitted for any product sold in
North America.
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.
3.1.2 VAPs
Navigate to Status => Wireless => VAP => VAP Table for an overall view of the all current VAPs.
Navigate to Status => Wireless => VAP => Associations => Association Table for an overall
view of all current connections.
For more information, see To Define a VAP.
3.1.3 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.
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
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Parameter Description
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
TX [Bytes] Amount of bytes transmitted towards the associated client
RX [Bytes] Amount of bytes received from the associated client
Time since
assoc. Time since association
Time since last
activity Time since last reception of data from the client
TX Packets Amount of packets transmitted to the associated client
RX Packets Amount of packets received from the associated client
TX PER [%] Packet Error rate on the Tx transmission path
# of streams
support Number of streams supported by the client
TX BF support
indication Indicates whether the clients supports Beamforming from the WBSn-2450-X.
3.2 Configuration
3.2.1 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.
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3.2.2 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.
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.
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3.2.3 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.
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
3.2.4 Specifying the Location of the Base Station Unit
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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-2450 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-2450 system.
Prior to specifying the management VLAN, you must have at least one VLAN defined. See VLAN
Configuration for more information.
3.3 Wireless Interface -- Setting up WLANs
3.3.1 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.
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.
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Parameter Description
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.
Dynamic-VLAN Automatic VLAN assignment
Values:
• Enabled
• Disabled
QinQ Enables VLAN QinQ encapsulation.
• Enabled
• Disabled
Note: Can only be enabled when Dynamic-VLAN is enabled.
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.
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-2450 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.
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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.
3.3.2 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)).
Note: In order to allow QoS through the WBSn-2450, 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.
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3.3.3 Authentication Combinations
WBSn-2450 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.
• When RADIUS Authentication is used, the RADIUS server can determine which VLAN belongs to
which user.
Note: WBSn-2450 supports multiple VLAN per VAP.
• Each VAP can have a different RADIUS server configured. This allows for the transportation of several
networks over the same infrastructure of WBSn-2450
3.3.4 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-2450 supports TKIP and AES
encryptions.
3.4 Restricting access to the wireless network
3.4.1 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 the section on VAPs.
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.
3. Click Add. The following window is displayed:
4. Specify the parameter values according to the following table:
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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.
3.4.2 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: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz are available in WBSn-2450.
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 for 2.4 GHz
5 MHz, 10 MHz, 20 MHz or 40 MHz for 5.0 GHz
Channel Specify the channel/frequency
TX Power Specify the transmission power according to the regulation
3.5 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
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
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Parameter Description
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.
3.6 Network/Ethernet Interface – Setting up WLANs in Bridge Mode
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-2450. This can be done
by creating several VAPs mapped to several VLANs. 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.
3.6.1 Configuring Ethernet Interface
3.6.2 Configuring Network IP Configuration
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
3.6.3 Bridge 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-2450 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-2450 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.
Transparent Enables VLAN tunneling across the system.
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.
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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.
3.6.4 Mapping VLANs
This section 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 VAP2 VAP 3 VAP4
1 3599 √ √ √
2 101 √ √
3 73 √ √ √
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.
3.7 Network/Ethernet Interface – Setting up WLANs in Router Mode
Note: Router mode will be enabled in a future version of WBSn-2450.
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4. Administration
The Administration section enables you to manage your system, troubleshoot, and specify various
administration parameters.
4.1.1 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
3. 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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4.1.2 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 Description and Values
Username 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.
4.1.3 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.
4. Note: The Upgrade File (HTTP) field is disabled.
5. 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.
4. Note: The Upgrade File Path (FTP) field is disabled.
5. 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 Description and Values
Main Firmware 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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4.1.4 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 Description and Values
Source IP 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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4.1.5 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.
To backup and restore configuration
1. Navigate to Administration => Configuration Files => Backup and Restore.
2. Click Backup to automatically backup your configuration file.
The saved_config.xml.bak file, and its creation date and time are displayed.
3. Click Restore to start the restore process from a previously saved configuration backup file.
Note: This is relevant only when a backup was previously created, and performs a reboot of system.
To import and export configuration file
1. Navigate to Administration => Configuration Files => Import and Export.
2. Click Export to locally save your configuration file.
3. Navigate to the required location, modifying the file name if required, and click Save.
4. Click Browse to navigate to the previous saved file.
5. Select the file, and click Open.
6. Click Import to start a system reboot using the configuration definitions of this configuration file.
4.1.6 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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5. Appendix a: Troubleshooting
We hope your experience with the WBSn-2450 is as smooth as possible. In this section we provide tips to
solve some common problems.
5.1 Basic Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Default user and password User: admin
Password: admin
Unable to Ping or HTTP the new unit • Check the Power
• Is the BST Operational? Check the LED, make sure it shows
green on the status
• WBSn-2450 default IP Address is 192.168.1.1 /24 mask
Client unable to acquire an IP Address
from DHCP Server • 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
Clients experiencing low throughput • 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....
5.1.1 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 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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6. Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the WBSn-2450 base station support standard off-the-shelf 802.11b/g/n NIC cards?
A: Yes, the WBSn-2450 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. Increase the transmitter power level parameter of the existing WBSn in order to extend the coverage.
2. Position the WBSn base stations optimally at least 1m away from any metal object.
3. Use a strong transmission client (CPE).
4. Increase the transmission/reception capabilities of the client antenna by using an RF Booster.
5. 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
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• The level of interference at the active channel
• 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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7. Appendix C: Hardware Specification
Product
Weight (kg)
Total (kg)
Omni
7
7.8
Arm
0.4
Post clamp (die cast) 0.4
Sector (with die cast
mechanism)
2.4
2.8
Post clamp (die cast)
0.4
Omni 3-ant (without antenna)
1.4
2
3-ant (all of them)
0.2
Post clamp (die cast)
0.4
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8. 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
C 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
N Neutral
NEC National Electrical Codes
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
P Phase
PE Protective Earth
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Acronym Description
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)
W Watts

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