ABB WMR530-01-00BC User Manual
FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint Wireless Router
Professional Hardware Installation Guide
FHP Wireless, Inc.
1710 South Amphlett Boulevard
Suite 304
San Mateo, CA 94402
USA
Copyright © 2002
FHP Wireless, Inc.
All rights reserved.
FCC Notice to Users and Operators
FCC Notice to Users and Operators
The SmartPointTM and RoutePoint
Operation of the SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, the device may cause harmful interference. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur. 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.
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Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
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wireless routers comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
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connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
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Caution
The FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint Wireless Router Professional Hardware Installation Guide
provides installation instructions for the SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers and is intended
for a trained technical professional. Operation and network configuration for the SmartPoint and
RoutePoint wireless routers are detailed in the FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint Wireless Router
Configuration Guide.
The installation instructions in this guide apply to the following SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless
router model numbers:
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This Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this
frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by FHP Wireless
could void the user's authority to operate this device.
FHP RoutePoint RP-01-00B-C-N-00 No antenna provided
FHP RoutePoint RP-01-00B-C-N-02 1.5dBi omni pattern antenna configuration
FHP RoutePoint RP-01-00B-C-N-08 7.4dBi omni pattern antenna configuration
FHP SmartPoint SP-01-00B-C-N-00 No antenna provided
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FHP SmartPoint SP-01-00B-C-N-02 1.5dBi omni pattern antenna configuration
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FHP SmartPoint SP-01-00B-C-N-08 7.4dBi omni pattern antenna configuration
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Note The FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers must be installed by a trained
professional, value added reseller, or systems integrator who is familiar with RF cell planning
issues and the regulatory limits defined by the FCC for RF exposure, specifically those limits
outlined in sections 1.1307.
About FHP Wireless Networking
To better understand how an FHP wireless networking system works, it is helpful to compare it to
more common 802.11b systems. Typical 802.11b access points must be “hardwired” to your internal
network. To install a typical access point, you connect the Ethernet port on the access point to a hub
or switch port on your internal network. Each access point acts as an extension to your wired
network by serving as a bridge, connecting clients to your internal network. Figure 1 is an example
of a standard access point network.
Figure 1 Standard Access Point Network
About FHP Wireless Networking
Wireless user
AP
Your "wired"
network
AP AP
The FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers function very differently than traditional,
wired-access points. For example, for a small or large FHP network installation only a small number
of SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers need to be hardwired to your internal network. In fact,
only one RoutePoint device needs to be connected to your internal network to provide connectivity
for wireless users. For many wireless networks, one wired RoutePoint gateway is all that is needed.
For added redundancy and additional bandwidth for larger wireless networks, additional gateways
can be added as necessary.
Non-wired SmartPoint wireless routers (nodes) function independently to form large, routed
wireless networks. All you need is power for the SmartPoint wireless routers, and you can expand
your wireless network by adding nodes to the network. In this way, you can build large, routed
wireless networks covering areas traditionally hard to reach due to the hardwire limitation of the
Ethernet connections.
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SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers automatically configure themselves to form clusters
around each wired gateway. No user intervention is required and no knowledge of routing protocols
is necessary to configure your network. Each device needs some basic configuration information
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Introduction
(ESSID, WEP Key, and so on), but other than that, your wireless network configures itself and
performs all routing functions in the background. Even the IP addresses on the wireless network are
automatically configured and preset at the factory, enabling true “plug-and-play” configuration of
your FHP SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router.
Note Refer to the FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint Wireless Router Configuration Guide for
software configuration information.
Figure 2 shows a sample FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint network installation.
Figure 2 FHP SmartPoint and RoutePoint Wireless Router Network
FHP Wireless
SmartPoint Node
FHP Wireless
RoutePoint Gateway
FHP Wireless
SmartPoint Node
Wireless user
Your "wired"
network
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Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines
This section describes installation procedures for your SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers.
It also describes important considerations in selecting the wireless router location, wall mounting
options, and power and LAN connections.
Selecting Locations for RoutePoint Gateways and SmartPoint Nodes
One of the most important things to keep in mind when installing your SmartPoint and RoutePoint
wireless routers is the fact that 10/100 Base-T Ethernet using category 5 network cabling has a
100 meter distance limitation.
Basic Guidelines
The SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers are radio devices. Therefore they are susceptible to
common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. To ensure the best possible
performance, follow these basic guidelines:
Install the SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router antennas in an area where trees, buildings,
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and large steel structures such as shelving units, bookcases, and filing cabinets do not obstruct
radio signals to and from the antenna. Locating the antennas for direct line-of-sight operation is
best.
Install the SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router away from microwave ovens or other
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devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. Microwave ovens operate on the same
frequency as the wireless router and can cause signal interference.
Install the SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router away from other possible sources of 2.4 GHz
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WLAN interference, such as cordless phones, home spy cameras, frequency hopping (FHSS) and
DSSS LAN transceivers (non-802.11b), electronic news gathering video links, radars, amateur
radios, land mobile radio services, local government sites (such as law enforcement), fixed
microwave services, local TV transmission and private fixed point transmitters, and excited
sodium lamps (some street lighting).
Installation in Air-Handling Environments
The SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers are UL2043 certified which means that they are
suitable for use in air-handling spaces.
Antenna Options
The SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers support external antennas with omni-directional or
directional capabilities. Omni-directional antennas are best for systems requiring a signal
distribution in more than one direction. High-gain directional antennas are best suited for covering
longer distances in a fixed direction.
Note Only use antennas supplied by FHP Wireless with your wireless routers. Operating the
SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers with a non-qualified antenna may be in violation
of FCC Rules Part 15.203(c), Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47.
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Installation Guidelines
Site Surveys
Because of differences in component configuration, placement, and physical environment, every
network application is a unique installation. Before installing multiple SmartPoint and RoutePoint
wireless routers, you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum utilization of
networking components and to maximize range, coverage, and network performance.Consider the
following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey:
Data rates—Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates. The maximum
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radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. A decrease in receiver threshold
sensitivity occurs as the radio data increases.
Antenna type and placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing
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radio range. As a general rule, range increases in proportion to antenna height and gain.
Physical environment—Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas.
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Also, the less cluttered the operating environment, the greater the range.
Obstructions—A physical obstruction, such as a building or tree, can block or hinder
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communication between SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers. Avoid locating the
antennas in a location where there is an obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas.
Building materials—Radio penetration is greatly influenced by the building material used in
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construction. For example, drywall construction allows greater range than concrete blocks. Metal
or steel construction is a barrier to radio signals.
Wireless Coverage and Range
The wireless network depends on performing multi-hop data transfers across numerous SmartPoints
in order to provide connectivity to a RoutePoint gateway. SmartPoint nodes and RoutePoint
gateways need to be distanced from each other in such a way that one device can communicate with
other SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers over the RF wireless interface.
On the other hand, clustering too many SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless routers together within a
small geographic area may create a situation where the SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers
generate excessive interference with each other. In this case, throughput performance of the network
may be impaired.
A single SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router should have a partial overlapping coverage area
with one or more SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless routers. As a general rule of thumb, placing a
SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router such that it has partial overlapping coverage area with two
other SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless routers provides adequate network redundancy while
mitigating interference.
SmartPoint and RoutePoint Wireless Router RF Planning Guidelines
Unique FHP wireless routing technology embedded in each SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless
router allows them to work in almost any environment and wireless network topology. To maximize
coverage range you should locate them in wireless-friendly areas. Try not to place them in areas that
could block or interfere with transmission. 802.11b devices transmit in the 2.4 GHz frequency
spectrum. This spectrum is shared by devices such as microwave ovens, portable phones, intercom
systems and wireless alarm systems. Place each SmartPoint or RoutePoint wireless router in a
location at least 15 to 20 feet from any other transmitter to prevent the possibility of interference.
Locating your SmartPoint and RoutePoint wireless routers high on a wall or hanging from a ceiling
is a good start. This allows transmission over the entire environment or office space with minimal
blocking objects. If you are trying to cover an outdoor area from inside a building, place SmartPoint
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