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TRACER 6420

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12806420L1A TRACER 6420 5.8 GHz System (Plan A)

12806420L1B TRACER 6420 5.8 GHz System (Plan B)

612806420L1-1A January 2005

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The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication. ADTRAN reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice.

In no event will ADTRAN be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for commercial losses even if ADTRAN has been advised thereof as a result of issue of this publication.

About this Manual

This manual provides a complete description of the TRACER 6420 system and system software. The purpose of this manual is to provide the technician, system administrator, and manager with general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the TRACER 6420. This manual is arranged so that needed information can be quickly and easily found.

901 Explorer Boulevard

P.O. Box 140000

Huntsville, AL 35814-4000

Phone: (256) 963-8000

Printed in U.S.A.

TRACER 6420 System Manual Revision History

Revision History

Document

Revision

A December 2004

Notes provide additional useful information.

Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption.

Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or endangerment to human life.

Date Description of Changes

Initial release of manual to include the TRACER 6420 (5.8 GHz integrated system) and the Quad T1 and Ethernet Switch modules.

Safety Instructions TRACER 6420 System Manual

Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury:

1. Do not use this product near water, such as a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless-type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

Save These Important Safety Instructions

TRACER 6420 System Manual FCC-Required Information

FCC-Required Information

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies. 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.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits.

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.

Radio Frequency Interface Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential situation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or television.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver.

• Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC-Required Information TRACER 6420 System Manual

FCC Output Power Restrictions

The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device. License-free operation in the industrial, scientific, and medical band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15.247. It is the responsibility of the individuals designing and implementing the radio system to ensure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulations. This device must be professionally installed.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields

The TRACER 6420 is designed to operate at 5.8 GHz with 100 mW maximum transmit power.

This level of RF energy is below the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels specified in FCC OET 65:97-01. The installation of high gain antenna equipment in the system configuration may create the opportunity for exposure to levels higher than recommended for the general population at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the center of the antenna. The following precautions must be taken during installation of this equipment:

Verify the antenna installation meets all regulations specified in the National Electric Code (NEC) Article 810.

• The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the general population to the direct beam path of the antenna at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters). Installation on towers, masts, or rooftops not accessible to the general population is recommended; or

• Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the front of the antenna.

• It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that prevents access to the antenna.

• Prior to installing the antenna to the TRACER output, make sure the power is adjusted to the settings specified in section 2 of this manual.

• During antenna installation, be sure that power to the TRACER equipment is turned off in order to prevent any energy presence on the coaxial connector.

• During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not stand in front of the antenna assembly.

• During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna.

These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels.

TRACER 6420 System Manual Warranty and Customer Service

Warranty and Customer Service

ADTRAN will repair and return this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty.

Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training

A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning equipment to ADTRAN. For service, RMA requests, training, or more information, use the contact information given below.

Repair and Return

If you determine that a repair is needed, please contact our Customer and Product Service (CaPS) department to have an RMA number issued. CaPS should also be contacted to obtain information regarding equipment currently in house or possible fees associated with repair.

CaPS Department (256) 963-8722

Identify the RMA number clearly on the package (below address), and return to the following address:

ADTRAN Customer and Product Service 901 Explorer Blvd. (East Tower) Huntsville, Alabama 35806

RMA # _____________

Pre-Sales Inquiries and Applications Support

Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional pre-sales support is needed, the ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base, latest product documentation, application briefs, case studies, and a link to submit a question to an Applications Engineer. All of this, and more, is available at:

http://support.adtran.com

When needed, further pre-sales assistance is available by calling our Applications Engineering Department.

Applications Engineering (800) 615-1176

Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training TRACER 6420 System Manual

Post-Sale Support

Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base, updated firmware releases, latest product documentation, service request ticket generation and trouble-shooting tools. All of this, and more, is available at:

http://support.adtran.com

When needed, further post-sales assistance is available by calling our Technical Support Center. Please have your unit serial number available when you call.

Technical Support (888) 4ADTRAN

Maintenance Support

The ADTRAN Custom Extended Services (ACES) program offers multiple types and levels of maintenance services which allow you to choose the kind of assistance you need. This support is available at:

http://www.adtran.com/aces

For questions, call the ACES Help Desk.

ACES Help Desk (888) 874-ACES (2237)

Training

The Enterprise Network (EN) Technical Training Department offers training on our most popular products. These courses include overviews on product features and functions while covering applications of ADTRAN's product lines. ADTRAN provides a variety of training options, including customized training and courses taught at our facilities or at your site. For more information about training, please contact your Territory Manager or the Enterprise Training Coordinator.

Training Phone (800) 615-1176, ext. 7500

Training Fax (256) 963-6700

Training Email training@adtran.com

Section 1 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 6420 System Manual is designed for use by network engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 6420 systems.

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link or path. Defines significant parameters and makes several installation recommendations.

Section 3 Engineering Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 6420 system into their networks.

Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Provides shipment contents list, grounding instructions, mounting options, and specifics of supplying power to the unit.

Section 5 User Interface Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 6420.

Section 6 Detail Level Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

DLP-2 Logging in to the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

DLP-3 Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DLP-4 Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Section 7 MIBs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Provides a listing of SNMP Management Information Bases (MIBs) supported by the| TRACER 6420. Traps supported for each MIB are also listed.

Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the TRACER 6420.

Table of Contents TRACER 6420 System Manual

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 6420 System Manual is designed for use by network engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 6420 systems.

It contains general information and describes physical and operational concepts, network relationships, provisioning, testing, alarm status, and system monitoring. This section should be used in conjunction with Section 3, Engineering Guidelines, of this manual.

CONTENTS

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Configuration and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Available Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section 1 System Description TRACER 6420 System Manual

1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The TRACER 6420 provides license-free scalable connectivity for service providers and corporate networks. These radios feature two modular network interface ports that can accommodate various combinations of T1 and Ethernet option cards up to 8xT1 (16.384 Mbps). This flexibility provides customized TDM and packet solutions for voice and data applications in a single platform. The TRACER 6420 radios provide carrier class point-to-point connectivity up to thirty miles in the 5.8 GHz license-free Industrial, Science, and Medical (ISM) band.

Complete network management is supported via SNMP, Telnet access, and a VT100 craft port. SNMP traps are implemented for all RF link and T1/Ethernet alarm conditions, enabling remote installations to report outages without requiring a truck roll to diagnose problems. Version 2 standard MIBs are supported for all interface cards, while an enterprise-specific MIB is provided for radio functionality. Triple-DES security provides additional protection from unauthorized access without requiring any additional external security appliances. Encryption can also be disabled altogether. Future upgrades and enhancements can be added through FLASH firmware downloads via TFTP (on the Ethernet interface) or XMODEM on the craft port.

Receive sensitivity is optimized through the use of extensive forward error correction and high-performance receiver design techniques. Dynamic receive sensitivity allows the user to increase receiver performance by decreasing the delivered bandwidth. This feature maximizes link performance by customizing the delivered bandwidth to the specific needs of the installation. Three software selectable channel plans are supported to simplify frequency coordination at co-located sites. Channel plans are easily changed via any of the software management interfaces without the added expense of hardware upgrades or spare filter assemblies.

TRACER wireless solutions maximize equipment density through the combination of compact size (only 1U rack space required), low power consumption, and high thermal transfer. TRACER systems can be deployed at twice the density of other available wireless products.

2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The following is a brief list of the TRACER 6420 features and benefits:

Configuration and Management

• Easy to use VT100 control port (RS-232 interface) for configuration and monitoring

• Remote configuration of both ends of the wireless link, from each end of the link

Operational

• No license required per FCC Rules Part 15.247

• Frequency: 5.725 to 5.850 GHz

• Point-to-point, up to 30 miles

• 1-U high unit for easy rack-mounting

Available Interface Modules

• Quad T1 Module (P/N 1280040L1)

• Quad Ethernet Switch Module (P/N 1280050L1)

MICROWAVE PATH ENGINEERING BASICS

Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link or path. Defines significant parameters and makes several installation recommendations.

CONTENTS

Line-of-Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Decibels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Calculating the Fade Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Receiver Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Antenna Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Transmitted Power (PT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Carrier Wavelength (l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Path Distance (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

System Losses (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Path Loss (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Receiver Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Antenna Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Antenna Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TRACER RSSI Test Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Antenna Beam Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, and Antenna Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Path Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

FIGURES

Figure 1. Example Microwave Path with Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Figure 2. Typical Antenna Beam Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TABLES

Table 1. Antenna Gain for Given Dish Diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Table 2. Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Table 3. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Table 4. Receiver Sensitivity for the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Table 5. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6420 System Manual

1. LINE-OF-SIGHT

The TRACER 6420 system is designed for operation in the license-free 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. Radio wave propagation in this band exhibits microwave characteristics which are ideally suited for point-to-point, line-of-sight communications. Line-of-sight requires that the transmitting antenna and receiving antenna are able to “see” each other, and that the straight-line path between the two antennas is free of obstructions such as buildings, trees, mountains, and in longer paths, even the curvature of the earth. For maximum signal strength, the area around the visual line-of-sight where microwave signals reflect (Fresnel zone) must also be free of obstructions. Fresnel zones are discussed in more detail on page 21.

Terminology

Point-to-Point Wireless communication from a single site to another individual

site. Contrast with point-to-multipoint.

Line-of-Sight An unobstructed, direct path exists between the transmitting and

the receiving antennas.

2. DECIBELS

Understanding the decibel (dB) format is key when discussing microwave path engineering because the received signal power is often expressed in decibel format. In general, any quantity can be expressed in decibels. If the quantity x is a power level (in Watts), the decibel equivalent is defined as

10 log10x()

⋅

(dB)

If the quantity x is referenced to a milliwatt (mW), then the decibel-milliwatt (dBm) is used instead of a generic decibel.

dBm

10 log

⋅

⎛⎞

-------------

⎝⎠

1mW

(dBm)

Using the decibel format simplifies power calculations by reducing multiplication and division operations into addition and subtraction operations.

3. CALCULATING THE FADE MARGIN

It is imperative to determine whether the proposed microwave path is suitable (at a minimum) for ideal, nondistorted signals before attempting installation.

The fade margin (F ) is a value in decibels (dB) that represents the amount of signal reduction that can be tolerated before the link exceeds the specified bit error rate (BER). Fade margin is simply the difference between the available signal power at the receiver (P

) and the receiver sensitivity (P

sens

FPRP

–=

= PT + GT + GR - L - LP - P

sens

(dB)

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where the variables in the equations are defined as

received power (dBm) transmitted power (adjustable up to 20 dBm maximum) transmit antenna gain (decibels referenced to an isotropic source – dBi) receive antenna gain (dBi)

L other losses (RF coaxial cable, etc. – dB) L

path loss (dB)

Higher levels of fade margin indicate stronger protection against signal fading and a more reliable link. For most applications, 20 to 30 dB of fade margin should ensure a reliable link.

The following sections further discuss the necessary power calculations and their components.

4. RECEIVER POWER

The viability of a particular microwave path is determined by the power of the transmitted microwave signal, the transmit and receive antenna gain, distance, and accumulated system losses (such as RF coaxial cable losses and path loss).

The equation relating received signal power to the other microwave parameters is

PTGTG

------------------------- -----=

()2d2L

(Watts, W)

or (in decibel notation)

= PT + GT + GR - L - L

where the variables in the equations are defined as

received power (dBm) transmitted power (adjustable up to 20 dBm maximum) transmit antenna gain (decibels referenced to an isotropic source – dBi) receive antenna gain (dBi)

λ carrier wavelength (meters)

d path distance (meters) L other losses (RF coaxial cable, etc. – dB) L

path loss (dB)

When using decibel notation, all quantities must be individually converted to decibels prior to performing addition and subtraction.

(decibels referenced to a milliwatt, dBm)

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Figure 1 illustrates a wireless link configuration containing all the parameters necessary for the power budget analysis.

d, L

Figure 1. Example Microwave Path with Parameters

The following sections further discuss the power budget analysis and its components.

Antenna Gain

Actual transmit and receive antenna gain values depend strictly upon the physical characteristics of the antennas installed for each link. In other words, the size of the dish determines the antenna gain. Using a parabolic dish antenna results in the best performance. Antenna gains are specified in terms of decibels of gain referenced to an isotropic source (dBi). An isotropic source is a hypothetical antenna having equal radiation in all directions. Typical antenna gains are listed in Table 1; however, dish manufacturers can provide gains for specific types of antennas.

Table 1. Antenna Gain for Given Dish Diameters

Dish Diameter

(in feet)

228.5

434.2

637.5

840.7

10 42.5

12 44.2

Gain at 5.8 GHz

(in dBi)

Transmitted Power (PT)

The FCC specifies the maximum transmitter power used for antennae of a given gain. FCC Rules (Part 15, Subpart 247) allow for a maximum transmit power of 1 Watt (30 dBm). Since the TRACER 6420 maximum transmit power is 100 milliwatts, there is no reduction in transmitter output power required.

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Carrier Wavelength (λ)

The carrier wavelength is the physical wavelength of the main RF carrier being used for communication, and is usually approximated at the center frequency of the band (which is 5787.5 MHz for the TRACER 6420). The carrier wavelength calculations follow:

λ = c / f (meters)

where

c = speed of light (in meters) f = frequency (in Hz)

resulting in the following carrier wavelength:

λ = 3.00 x 10

/ 5787.5 x 10

= 0.0518 m or 5.18 cm

Path Distance (d)

The path distance is simply the physical distance between the transmit and receive antennas. For the TRACER 6420, these distances can range up to 30 miles.

System Losses (L)

System losses are defined by RF coaxial cable loss, connector losses, and losses added from any additional lightning protection devices for the power budget analysis. Coaxial cable is required to attach the TRACER 6420 to the antenna. The length of the cable varies from a few feet to hundreds of feet, depending upon your application and the proximity of the TRACER 6420 to the antenna. Various grades of coaxial cable will work sufficiently well for connecting the TRACER 6420 unit to the antenna. A low-loss coaxial cable will minimize cable losses.

One end of the coaxial cable requires an N-type male connector (plug) to mate with the TRACER 6420 unit. The other end of the coaxial cable requires a connector compatible with the antenna chosen for the installation (usually an N-type male connector). Additionally, ADTRAN recommends that the outdoor connector on the coaxial cable be weatherproofed to prevent corrosion and electrical shorting.

In areas where lightning strikes are frequent, a lightning arrestor should be installed directly on the antenna coaxial cable. Installing lightning arrestors helps protect the RF electronics (including the TRACER 6420 unit) in the downstream path from damaging voltages and currents.

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Table 2 gives typical loss figures for some of the more common coaxial cable types (per 100 feet).

Table 2. Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable Types

Cable Type 5.8 GHz Loss/100 ft (in dB)

RG58 N/A

RG8 (air) N/A

RG8 (foam) N/A

1/4” Coax 11.36

3/8” Coax 9.65

1/2” Coax 6.49

5/8” Coax 4.90

7/8” Coax N/A

1 1/4” Coax N/A

1 5/8” Coax N/A

5.8 GHz Elliptical Waveguide 1.23

Path Loss (LP)

Path loss is the estimated attenuation between the transmit and receive antennas caused by signal separation and scattering. The path loss is considered basic transmission loss over the microwave link. The following expression calculates path loss:

⎛⎞

----------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞ ⎝⎠

-----------c

(dB)

where

f carrier frequency (Hz) λ carrier wavelength (c / f) (meters)

d path distance (meters) c speed of light, free-space (meters)

⋅

96.6 20 log10d() 20·log+ 10

f()

(dB)

where d is expressed in miles and f in GHz

Path loss, as shown here, increases rapidly as either the path length increases or the carrier wavelength decreases (which happens as the carrier frequency increases). Therefore, longer microwave paths naturally experience more path loss than shorter paths. Likewise, higher frequency microwave communication experiences more path loss than lower frequency microwave communication.

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Table 3 lists path loss values for various path lengths for the TRACER 6420 5.8 GHz system. Values not listed in the table can be interpolated from those listed.

Table 3. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths

Path Length

(miles)

1112

2118

3121

4124

5126

10 132

15 135

20 138

25 140

30 141

35 143

Path Loss

(dB)

5. RECEIVER SENSITIVITY

Receiver sensitivity is a value expressed in decibels referenced to one milliwatt (dBm) that corresponds to the minimum amount of signal power needed at the receiver to achieve a given bit error rate (BER). Receiver sensitivity is usually a negative number of decibels, and smaller receiver sensitivity (higher quantity negative number) is better for a given BER. Several factors affect receiver sensitivity, including the data bandwidth of the wireless link and the amount of additional signal degradation introduced in the receiver electronics.

Receiver sensitivity of the TRACER 6420 is dynamic as a function of the desired bandwidth; receiver sensitivity improves as delivered bandwidth decreases. TRACER bandwidth is provided in the form of 8 channels available for mapping to the support modules. For T1 Modules, each channel mapped represents a single T1 interface. For Quad Ethernet Switch Modules, each channel mapped represents 2 Mb of switch data delivered to the module. In situations where 8-channel connectivity is not required, the delivered bandwidth can be decreased to 4 or 2 channels, and the receiver sensitivity will be improved as follows:

Table 4. Receiver Sensitivity for the TRACER 6420

Delivered

Bandwidth

8 Channels -87 dBm

4 Channels -90 dBm

2 Channels -93 dBm

Receiver

Sensitivity

Should an interferer be present nearby, three software selectable band plans are provided for frequency agility. Changing the TRACER 6420 band plan does not require additional components, or opening of the radio. See > RF Link Configuration > RF Band Plan on page 53 for additional details.

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6. ANTENNA INFORMATION

The overall wireless system is directly affected by the antenna selection and installation, discussed in the following sections.

Verify the antenna installation meets all regulations specified in the National Electric Code (NEC) Article 810.

Antenna Alignment

With line-of-sight microwave communications, optimum system performance requires that the transmitting and receiving antennas are properly aligned. This ensures maximum received signal power at each receiver. Antenna alignment must be achieved in both azimuth (along a horizontal plane) and elevation (along a vertical plane). By ensuring maximum received signal strength, a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) helps the equipment installer to determine when alignment is maximized.

TRACER RSSI Test Points

RSSI for the TRACER 6420 system is provided through the VT100 terminal menus accessed through the RS-232 interface, and it is presented as a series of bars indicating signal strength. More bars means more RSSI, which ensures greater received signal strength and better link performance.

If both the local and remote end of the system are operational, the remote TRACER 6420 receive power can be viewed from the local TRACER 6420 VT100 terminal menu interface.

An RSSI test point, located on the front panel, provides a DC voltage level (relative to the

GND test point)

that corresponds to the amount of signal being received from the far end's transmitter. The voltage at this test point can vary from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI voltage. This sheet is useful for verifying link budget calculations and ensuring proper equipment installation.

Antenna Beam Patterns

Directly related to the subject of antenna alignment is the topic of antenna beam patterns. Antennas used with the TRACER 6420 system have a particular beam shape, determined in part by the physical construction and geometry of the antenna. The antenna beam patterns are characterized by a dominant main lobe, which is the preferred lobe to use for point-to-point communications, and several side lobes, as shown in Figure 2. When setting up a microwave link, antenna alignment is nothing more than steering the main lobes of both antennas until the main lobe of one transmitter is centered on the receiving element of the receiving antenna.

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main lobe

side lobes

Figure 2. Typical Antenna Beam Pattern

Antennas are also designed to radiate RF energy efficiently for a specific range of frequencies. Please consult the data sheet for your particular antenna make and model to ensure that it is specified to operate in the 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz frequency band for the TRACER 6420 system.

Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, and Antenna Heights

Fresnel zones correspond to regions in the microwave path where reflections of the intended signal occur and combine in both constructive and destructive manners with the main signal, thereby either enhancing or reducing the net power at the receiver.

In general, the odd numbered Fresnel zones (1, 3, 5, ...) add constructively at the receiver, while the even numbered Fresnel zones (2, 4, 6, ...) add destructively at the receiver.

The first Fresnel zone corresponds to the main lobe, 60% of which must be free of physical obstructions for the path calculations to be valid. Since the main lobe contains the vast majority of the microwave energy, this zone is typically used to determine proper antenna heights when placing antennas on towers or buildings.

The curvature of the Earth becomes a legitimate obstruction for path lengths of 7 miles or greater, and must also be accounted for when determining minimum antenna heights.

The aggregate expression for minimum antenna height that incorporates both the 60% first Fresnel zone and the Earth’s curvature is given by

h72.1

----4f

0.125d

(feet)

where f is in GHz and d is in miles.

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Table 5 tabulates minimum antenna heights for given path lengths.

Table 5. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths

Path Length

(miles)

Min. Antenna Height

(ft)

222 432 641

850 10 60 14 81 16 92 18 104 20 117 22 131 24 145 26 161 28 177 30 194 32 213 34 232 36 252

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7. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Path Availability

The path availability of a wireless link is a metric that expresses the fractional amount of time a link is available over some fixed amount of time, and depends on several factors. Path availability is expressed as

A12.510

()abfd310

6–

F10

⁄

–

()–[]100%

(%)

where the parameters are

a terrain factor b climate factor f carrier frequency (GHz) d path length (miles) F fade margin (dB)

Terrain Factor (a)

The terrain factor is a quantity that compensates the link availability for different types of terrain. Generally speaking, the smoother an area's terrain is, the less availability a wireless link running over that terrain will have, primarily due to multipath reflections. In contrast, secondary microwave signals will be randomly dispersed over rough terrain and will not interfere with the main signal lobe as badly as in the smooth terrain case. The terrain factor values normally used are listed below:

Terrain Terrain Factor Description

Smooth 4 water, flat desert

Average 1 moderate roughness

Mountainous 1/4 very rough, mountainous

Climate Factor (b)

The climate factor is a quantity that compensates the link availability for different types of climates (weather). In general, microwave links operating in areas with high humidity will have less availability than those in arid areas, primarily because water is a dispersive mechanism to microwave energy and causes the main signal lobe to refract and disperse away from the receiver location. The climate factor values normally used are listed below

Climate Climate Factor Description

Very Dry 1/8 desert regions

Temperate 1/4 mainland, interior region

Humid 1/2 humid and coastal regions

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ENGINEERING GUIDELINES

Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 6420 system into their networks.

CONTENTS

Equipment Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Reviewing the Front Panel Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

RSSI Monitoring Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

AUX RS232 Interface (RJ-45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CRAFT Port (DB-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Reviewing the TRACER 6420 Rear Panel Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Connection (RJ-48C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

DC Power Connection (Plug-In Terminal Block) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Alarm Contacts (Plug-In Terminal Block) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Antenna Interface (N-Type connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Network Module Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4xT1 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Quad Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

At-A-Glance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. TRACER 6420 Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Figure 2. TRACER 6420 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. TRACER 6420 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Table 2. TRACER 6420 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Table 3. AUX RS232 Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Table 4. CRAFT Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Table 5. Null-Modem Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Table 6. Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Table 7. MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Interface Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Table 8. DC Power Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Table 9. Alarm Contact Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Table 10. 4xT1 Module RJ-45 Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Table 11. Quad Ethernet Switch RJ-48C Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Table 12. At-A-Glance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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1. EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS

The TRACER 6420 integrated radio is 17.2” W, 11.4” D, and 1.7” H, weighs 7 lbs, and can be used in rackmount configurations.

2. POWER REQUIREMENTS

The TRACER 6420 radio has a maximum power consumption of 25 W and a maximum current draw of

1.2 A (at 21 VDC).

3. REVIEWING THE FRONT PANEL DESIGN

The front panel contains an RSSI monitoring interface, a GND interface for reference with RSSI, a TEST interface for viewing the QPSK constellation, a DB-9

AUX RS232 interface (RJ-45) that provides an end-to-end serial port interface (at 9600 bps), and status LEDs

to provide visual information about the TRACER 6420 system. Figure 1 identifies the various interfaces and the LEDs, and Table 1 provides a brief description of each interface.

CRAFT port for management and configuration, an

TRACER 6200

Figure 1. TRACER 6420 Front Panel Layout

Table 1. TRACER 6420 Front Panel Description1

Name Connector Description

RSSI bantam DC voltage indicating strength of the received signal at

the antenna

Status LEDs N/A Visual status information about the system

GND bantam Ground reference for the RSSI interface

TEST 3 conductor stereo jack QPSK constellation (when connected to oscilloscope)

AUX RS232 RJ-45 Serial interface for a 9600 bps connection between the

local and remote systems over the RF link

CRAFT PORT DB-9 RS-232 interface for connection to a VT100 terminal or

PC with terminal emulation software

1 Detailed discussions (including pinouts) of front panel components (where applicable) follow the table.

RSSI Monitoring Interface

The RSSI voltage is a function of the signal strength at the receiver and is used to measure the received signal strength. RSSI varies from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI voltage. This sheet is useful for verifying link budget calculations and ensuring proper equipment installation.

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Front Panel LEDs

With the TRACER powered-on, the front panel LEDs provide visual information about the status of the system. Table 2 provides detailed information about the LEDs.

Table 2. TRACER 6420 LEDs

For these LEDs... This color light... Indicates that...

PWR

TST Amber (flashes once)

STATUS MOD1 and MOD2

PLAN A

PLAN B

RF LO Red (solid)

RF DWN Red (solid)

Green (solid) the TRACER is connected to a power source.

Off the TRACER is not currently powered up.

Green the module is installed and functioning properly.

Red (solid) a port on the installed module is currently in alarm.

Off no module occupies the slot.

Green (solid) the TRACER is transmitting on Frequency Plan A.

Off the TRACER is not transmitting on Frequency Plan A.

Green (solid) the TRACER is transmitting on Frequency Plan B.

Off the TRACER is not transmitting on Frequency Plan B.

power-up self-test is in progress. If the LED continuously flashes or remains on (solid) after 10 seconds, the unit has failed self-test.

the RSSI level is below suggested minimum threshold (approximately 10 dBm above the minimum receive sensitivity).

there is a communication problem between the local and remote TRACERs.

AUX RS232 Interface (RJ-45)

The AUX RS232 interface provides a female RJ-45 terminal connection (wired as a DCE interface), which is used for a 9600 bps point-to-point connection between the local and remote systems (over the RF link). Table 3 shows the pinout.

Table 3. AUX RS232 Pinout

Pin Name Source Description

1 GND Common Signal ground

2 RTS Attached Equipment Request to send (unused)

3 TXDATA Attached Equipment Transmit data (from attached equipment)

4 DSR TRACER Data set ready

5 RXDATA TRACER Received data (to attached equipment)

6 CTS TRACER Clear to send

7 DTR Attached Equipment Data terminal ready (unused)

8 CD TRACER Carrier detect

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CRAFT Port (DB-9)

The CRAFT connector provides a female DB-9 terminal connection (wired as a DCE interface), which is used for terminal access to the TRACER system. Table 4 shows the pinout. A null modem cable is necessary for connecting the for a null modem cable.

CRAFT port to a modem for remote dial-up access. Table 5 shows the pinout

Table 4. CRAFT Pinout

1CD

2RXDATA

3 TXDATA Attached Equipment Transmit data (from attached equipment)

4 DTR Attached Equipment Data terminal ready (unused)

5 GND Common Signal ground

6DSR

7 RTS Attached Equipment Request to send (unused)

8CTS

9RI

Name

Source Description

TRACER Carrier detect

TRACER Received data (to attached equipment)

TRACER Data set ready

TRACER Clear to send

TRACER Ring indicator (unused)

Table 5. Null-Modem Pinout

Modem

1 (CD) unconnected

2 (RXD) 3 (TXD)

3 (TXD) 2 (RXD)

4 (DTR) 6 (DSR)

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5 (GND) 5 (GND)

6 (DSR) 4 (DTR)

7 (RTS) 8 (CTS)

8 (CTS) 7 (RTS)

9 (RI) unconnected

4. REVIEWING THE TRACER 6420 REAR PANEL DESIGN

Figure 2 on page 29 identifies the features of the TRACER rear panel, and Table 6 on page 29 provides a brief description of each interface.

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Network

Module Slots

Ethernet

Interface

Figure 2. TRACER 6420 Rear Panel

Table 6. Rear Panel Description

Name Connector Description

A Network Module

Slots

B MGMT RJ-48C 10/100BaseT/TX Ethernet interface for Telnet access

C DC Power Terminal Block 21-60 VDC power source connection (either polarity

D Fuse N/A 2A, 250 V, 2” slo-blo fuse

E Alarm Terminal block External alarm monitoring system connection

F Antenna N-Type (female) Antenna feedline cable connection

G Ground Lug N/A Earth ground connection

N/A Dual network module slots for system flexibility (shown

with a single 4xT1 Module and a Quad Ethernet Switch Module installed)

referenced to ground)

DC Power

Connection

Fuse

Alarm

Contacts

Antenna

Connector

Ground

Lug

1 Detailed discussions (including pinouts) of rear panel components (where applicable) follow the table.

MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Connection (RJ-48C)

The physical Ethernet interface is provided by a single RJ-48C jack (labeled MGMT) that delivers 10/100BaseT/TX for LAN connectivity. The is not a router interface. The

MGMT port has a green LINK LED to indicate a valid link and an amber ACT

LED that flashes with data activity on the interface. Table 7 shows the pinout.

Table 7. MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Interface Pinout

Pin Name Description

2 TX2 Transmit negative

3 RX1 Receive positive

4,5 — Unused

6 RX2 Receive negative

7, 8 — Unused

TX1 Transmit positive

MGMT port is used for Telnet, SNMP, and TFTP access and

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DC Power Connection (Plug-In Terminal Block)

The TRACER 6420 can operate from a supply between 21 and 60 VDC, with either polarity referenced to ground, and consumes less than 25 W. Power supplies should be able to provide up to 25 W at the selected voltage. Current required (in Amps) is determined by dividing the power consumed (in Watts) by the applied voltage (in Volts). For example, at 48 V, TRACER 6420 would draw approximately 0.52A (25 W/48 V).

Table 8. DC Power Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 +/– Voltage

2 GND Ground

Fuse

The fuse holder, accessible from the rear panel of the TRACER 6420, accepts a generic 2 A, 250 V, 2-inch slow-blo fuse.

Alarm Contacts (Plug-In Terminal Block)

An RF link down condition is indicated with both normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) alarm contacts on the rear panel of the TRACER 6420 system. In normal operation, the NC contact is electrically connected to the common contact (COM) and the NO contact is isolated. When the RF link drops, the NC contact becomes isolated and the NO is electrically connected to COM. This allows RF down conditions to be reported to external alarm monitoring systems. Table 9 provides the Alarm Contact pinout.

Table 9. Alarm Contact Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 COM Common Contact

2 NO Normally-Open Contact

3 NC Normally-Closed Contact

Antenna Interface (N-Type connector)

The ANTENNA interface (N-Type connector) connects to the customer-supplied antenna using standard antenna feedline cable. When determining the cable specifications for your application, refer to Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics (System Losses (L) on page 17) for a discussion on cable length and loss factors.

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5. NETWORK MODULE INTERFACES

4xT1 Module

The 4xT1 Network Module has four T1 interfaces (through four RJ-45 ports) that provide the following functions:

• ANSI T1.403 and AT&T

• AMI or B8ZS coding

• Extended Super Frame (ESF) and Super Frame (SF) framing support

• Manual line build out

• Network performance monitoring and reporting

• Test loopbacks (both Line and Link)

Table 10 provides the RJ-45 interface pinout for the 4xT1 Network Module.

Pin Name Description

1 R Transmit data (ring) towards the network

54016 and 62411 compliant

Table 10. 4xT1 Module RJ-45 Connector Pinout

2 T Transmit data (tip) towards the network

3, 6-8 UNUSED —

4 R1 Receive data (ring) toward the network

5 T1 Receive data (tip) from the network

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

The Quad Ethernet Switch Module has four 10/100BaseTX interfaces (through four RJ-48C ports) that provide the following functions:

• IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliant

• Auto MDI/MDIX crossover

• Backpressure flow control on all full-duplex interfaces

• Link and Activity LEDs for each port

Table 10 provides the RJ-48C interface pinout for the Quad Ethernet Switch Module.

Table 11. Quad Ethernet Switch RJ-48C Connector Pinout

Pin Name Source Description

1 RX1 Attached Equipment Receive Positive

2 RX2 Attached Equipment Receive Negative

3 TX1 Module Transmit Positive

4, 5 UNUSED N/A —

6 TX2 Module Transmit Negative

7, 8 UNUSED N/A —

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6. AT-A-GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Table 12 contains a list of specifications for the TRACER 6420 system.

Table 12. At-A-Glance Specifications

Hardware Description Specification

Transmitter

Output Power +20 dBm, max

Frequency Range 5725 to 5850 MHz

Receiver

Frequency Plan

Data Encryption

Receive Level, Minimum

Receive Level, Maximum -30 dBm

Receive Level, Nominal -55 dBm

Channel

Plan

Plan A

Plan B

1 Tx 5.744 GHz, Rx 5.824 GHz

2 Tx 5.747 GHz, Rx 5.827 GHz

3 Tx 5.751 GHz, Rx 5.831 GHz

Channel

Plan

1 Tx 5.824 GHz, Rx 5.744 GHz

2 Tx 5.827 GHz, Rx 5.747 GHz

3 Tx 5.831 GHz, Rx 5.751 GHz

Encryption Type

-88 dBm @ 8xT1

-91 dBm @ 4xT1

-94 dBm @ 2xT1

Symmetric Triple-DES (3DES)

User Interface

Panel Alarm LEDs

Diagnostics RF link diagnostics and error history, transmit and

receive packets history

Test Points RSSI, Ground (GND), and Test (QPSK Constellation)

Alarms Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC)

VT100 Terminal Menu Driven User Interface, Control of the Remote

End, Event History

Telnet Access Menu Driven User Interface, Control of the Remote

End, Event History

SNMP Standard MIB support (T1 and Ether-like MIBs);

Enterprise MIB support (ADTRAN TRACER)

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Table 12. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued)

Hardware Description Specification

VT100 Terminal Interface

Data Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps

Data Bits 8

Parity None

Stop Bits 1

Terminal Emulation VT100

Mechanical and Environmental

Operating Temperature -25° C to 65° C

Size 1.7” H x 17.2” W x 11.4” D

Humidity 95%, Non-condensing

Weight 7 lbs

Power

Network Modules

Quad T1 Module

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

Input Voltage 21 to 60 VDC, either polarity referenced to ground

Power Consumption < 25 W

Connector 2 pin terminal block (DC)

Fuse 2 A, 250 V slow-blo fuse (2-inch)

Connection four RJ-45 interfaces

Capacity

Line Code B8ZS (default), AMI

Alarms AIS, Red, Yellow, BPVs, LOS

Connection four RJ-48C interfaces

Interface Type four 10BaseT/100BaseTX interfaces with auto

Flow Control Back-pressure flow control on half-duplex interfaces

4xT1 (ANSI T1.403, AT&T

MDI/MIDX crossover

Pause-frame flow control on full-duplex interfaces

54016 and 62411)

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NETWORK TURNUP PROCEDURE

Provides shipment contents list, grounding instructions, mounting options, and specifics of supplying power to the unit.

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Unpack and Inspect the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Contents of Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Customer Provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Supplying Power to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Instructions for Installing Network Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting the Module Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4xT1 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Quad Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

FIGURES

Figure 1. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 2. 19-inch Rackmount Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Figure 3. 23-inch Rackmount Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Figure 4. TRACER 6420 Network Module Slot Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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1. INTRODUCTION

This section discusses TRACER 6420 system installation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. TOOLS REQUIRED

The tools required for TRACER 6420 installation are:

• VT100 terminal or PC with terminal emulation software

• RS-232 (DB-9 male for TRACER 6420) cable for connecting to terminal

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

3. UNPACK AND INSPECT THE SYSTEM

This system MUST be installed by qualified service personnel in a Restricted Access Location.

Each TRACER 6420 is shipped in its own cardboard shipping carton. Open each carton carefully and avoid deep penetration into the carton with sharp objects.

After unpacking the unit, inspect it for possible shipping damage. If the equipment has been damaged in transit, immediately file a claim with the carrier; then contact ADTRAN Customer Service (see Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training information in the front of this manual).

Contents of Shipment

Your shipment of the base unit includes the following items:

• TRACER 6420 unit

• RJ-45 to DB-9 connector (ADTRAN P/N 3196ADPT001) for connection to the AUX RS232 port

• 6’ silver satin cable for

• Rackmount brackets

• Power and Alarm connectors

• TRACER 6420 Documentation CD

Your shipment of the Quad Ethernet Switch Module includes the following items:

• Quad Ethernet Switch Module

• Quad Ethernet Switch Module Quick Start Guide

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Your shipment of the 4xT1 Network Module includes the following items:

• 4xT1 Network Module

• 4xT1 Network Module Quick Start Guide

Customer Provides

The following items are necessary for the installation of the TRACER 6420 system and are not provided:

• 21 to 60 VDC power source either polarity referenced to ground

• DB-9 cable for VT100 access

• T1 cables for connecting external equipment to the T1 interfaces (4xT1 Module only)

• Ethernet cables for connected external equipment for the switch interfaces (Quad Ethernet Switch Module only)

• Ethernet cable (for Telnet access)

4. CHANNEL SELECTION

The FCC has allocated 125 MHz of spectrum in the 5.8 GHz band where the TRACER 6420 operates. Figure 1 illustrates the bandwidth division.

Channel A

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

57445725 5787 58505747 5751MHz MHz

Figure 1. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division

5824 5827 5831

Channel B

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

To designate the utilization of the ISM bandwidth, there are two different channel plans, labeled A and B. The letter of each channel plan setting is preset by the factory and refers to the physical configuration of the diplexer filter inside the chassis. Each channel is then divided into three band plans (1, 2 or 3). The band plans must be the same for the local and remote TRACER 6420. For example, the transmitter at one end of the link will transmit in band plan 1 of channel A (the lower portion of the spectrum) and receive in band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion). Consequently, the receiver at the other end should receive in band plan 1 of channel A (the lower portion) and transmit in band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion).

The letter of the channel plan (A or B) must be different on both ends and the number of the band plan (1, 2, or 3) must be the same on both ends. The default band plan configuration for the TRACER 6420 is band plan 1.

The channel plan (A or B) of the unit may be changed in the field, if necessary, by rewiring the internal diplexer. Contact Technical Support for more information on this procedure.

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5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The following paragraphs provide grounding instruction information from the Underwriters’ Laboratory UL60950 Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment, with revisions dated March 15, 2002.

An equipment grounding conductor that is not smaller in size than the ungrounded branch-circuit supply conductors is to be installed as part of the circuit that supplies the product or system. Bare, covered, or insulated grounding conductors are acceptable. Individually covered or insulated equipment grounding conductors shall have a continuous outer finish that is either green, or green with one or more yellow stripes. The equipment grounding conductor is to be connected to ground at the service equipment.

The attachment-plug receptacles in the vicinity of the product or system are all to be of a grounding type, and the equipment grounding conductors serving these receptacles are to be connected to earth ground at the service equipment.

A supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be installed between the product or system and ground that is in addition to the equipment grounding conductor in the power supply cord. The supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall not be smaller in size than the ungrounded branch-circuit supply conductors. The supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be connected to the product at the terminal provided, and shall be connected to ground in a manner that will retain the ground connection when the product is unplugged from the receptacle. The connection to ground of the supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be in compliance with the rules for terminating bonding jumpers at Part K or Article 250 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Termination of the supplementary equipment grounding conductor is permitted to be made to building steel, to a metal electrical raceway system, or to any grounded item that is permanently and reliably connected to the electrical service equipment ground.

The supplemental grounding conductor shall be connected to the equipment using a number 8 ring terminal and should be fastened to the grounding lug provided on the rear panel of the equipment. The ring terminal should be installed using the appropriate crimping tool (AMP P/N 59250 T-EAD Crimping Tool or equivalent).

The supplemental equipment grounding terminal is located on the rear panel of the TRACER 6420.

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6. SUPPLYING POWER TO THE UNIT

The TRACER 6420 can operate from a supply between 21 and 60 VDC, with either polarity referenced to ground. Power supplies should be able to provide up to 25 Watts at the selected voltage. A dual pin terminal plug accepts power at the rear panel of the unit, providing a voltage (

+/–) and ground (GND) reference point.

• This unit shall be installed in accordance with Article 400 and 364.8 of the NEC NFPA 70 when installed outside of a Restricted Access Location (i.e., central office, behind a locked door, service personnel only area).

• Power to the TRACER 6420 DC system must be from a reliably grounded 21-60 VDC UL Listed or CSA Certified ITE Power Supply with outputs meeting LPS requirements.

• A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably approved and rated shall be incorporated in the field wiring.

7. MOUNTING OPTIONS

Install the TRACER 6420 in a location that requires minimal antenna feedline length (the loss in this cable directly affects overall system performance). The TRACER 6420 is designed to be mounted in a rack. If multiple units are installed in one location, one half inch of spacing is recommended above and below the unit.

The TRACER 6420 systems are 1U high, rack-mountable units which can be installed into 19- (see Figure 2) or 23-inch (see Figure 3 on page 40) equipment racks using the supplied rackmount brackets (3265498@B). Follow these steps to mount the TRACER 6420 into a rack:

Instructions for Rackmounting the TRACER 6420

1 Position the TRACER 6420 in a stationary equipment rack. This unit takes up 1U of

space. To allow proper grounding, scrape the paint from the rack around the mounting holes where the TRACER 6420 will be positioned.

2 Have someone else hold the unit in position as you install two mounting bolts

through the unit’s brackets and into the equipment rack using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

Be careful not to compromise the stability of the equipment mounting rack when installing this product.

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Figure 2. 19-inch Rackmount Illustration

Figure 3. 23-inch Rackmount Illustration

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8. INSTALLING MODULES

Figure 4 shows the slot numbering designation as viewed from the rear of the TRACER 6420. The functionally identical option slots only accept TRACER network modules.

MODULE 1 MODULE 2

Figure 4. TRACER 6420 Network Module Slot Designation

Access modules are intended to be serviced by qualified service personnel only

Electronic modules can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling modules, put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components. Place modules in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When working on modules, always place them on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically grounded.

Instructions for Installing Network Modules

Individual access modules insert in the back of the chassis. Two Phillips-head screws hold the modules in place for added security. To install network modules, follow the steps outlined below.

Step Action

1. Remove power from the unit.

2. Slide the network module into the network slot until the module is firmly seated against the front of the chassis.

3. Secure the screws at both edges of the module.

4. Connect the cables to the associated device(s).

5. Restore power to the unit.

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9. CONNECTING THE MODULE INTERFACES

4xT1 Module

The physical T1 interfaces are provided using four RJ-45 ports located on the module. Straight-through T1 interface cables can be used to interface to any standard T1 DTE device (not supplied).

T1 crossover cables are needed when connecting two TRACER 6420 T1 ports in back-to-back operation.

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

The physical Ethernet interfaces are provided using four RJ-48C jacks. Ethernet cables are not supplied with your shipment. Connect any standard Ethernet device to one of the switch ports located on the rear of the unit.

USER INTERFACE GUIDE

Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 6420.

This section of the TRACER 6420 System Manual is designed for use by network administrators and others who will configure and provision the system. It contains information about navigating the VT100 user interface, configuration information, and menu descriptions.

CONTENTS

Navigating the Terminal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Terminal Menu Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Navigating using the Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Menu and System Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

> System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

> Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

> System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

> RF Link Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

> RF Link Performance History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

> RF Link Performance History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

> RF Link Max/Min Received Power History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

> RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

> Datapath Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

> Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

> Ethernet Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

> Ethernet Switch Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

> T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

> T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

> Management/Utilities (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

> Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

> Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

FIGURES

Figure 1. Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Figure 2. TRACER 6420 System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Figure 3. TRACER 6420 Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Figure 4. TRACER 6420 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 5. RF Link Configuration (With Optional Triple-DES Encryption). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 6. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Figure 7. RF Link Performance History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Figure 8. RF Link Performance History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Figure 9. RF Link Max/Min Received Power History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Figure 10. RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Figure 11. Datapath Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 12. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Figure 13. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Figure 14. Ethernet Switch Module Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 15. T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Figure 16. T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Figure 17. T1 Local Link Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 18. T1 Remote Link Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 19. T1 Local Line Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 20. T1 Remote Line Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 21. T1x Link Performance History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Figure 22. Management/Utilities (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Figure 23. Management/SNMP Port Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Figure 24. Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Figure 25. Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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1. NAVIGATING THE TERMINAL MENU

The TRACER 6420 menu system can be accessed with a VT100 compatible terminal that is connected to

CRAFT PORT (located on the front of the unit) and set to 9600 bits per second (default), 8 data bits, 1

the stop bit, and no parity. Flow control on the serial interface should be configured to

NONE for proper

operation. Once a terminal is connected, press <Enter> to activate the login screen. The default password for the TRACER 6420 is password.

All TRACER 6420 passwords are case-sensitive.

Terminal Menu Window

The TRACER 6420 uses a series of menu pages and a single Main menu page to access its many features. The Main menu page (see Figure 1) provides a link to all available configuration/status pages.

After connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6420, press <Ctrl + l> or <Ctrl + r> to redraw the current screen.

Figure 1. Main Menu Screen

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Navigating using the Keyboard Keys

You can use various keystrokes to move through the terminal menu, to manage a terminal menu session, and to configure the system.

Moving Through the Menus

To do this... Press this key...

Activate the Login screen (upon initial connection) Enter (twice)

Refresh the screen <Ctrl + L>

Exit the menu system and return to the login screen <Ctrl + Z>

Close the Telnet session (or toggle the modem signalling to hang up an attached modem)

Move up to select items Up Arrow

Move down to select items Down Arrow

Edit a selected menu item Enter

Scroll through configuration parameters for a menu item Spacebar

Cancel an edit Escape

Return to Main menu page m

Back out to previous menu page b

Go to System Status menu page s

<Ctrl + Z> (twice)

p (Previous)

n (Next)

Spacebar

Left/Right Arrows

p or n (Prev/Next)

Left Arrow

2. MENU AND SYSTEM CONTROL

Password Protection

The TRACER 6420 provides password protection of the menu interface (via Terminal or Telnet access).

All TRACER 6420 systems are shipped with a default password of password. (Passwords are case-sensitive.)

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3. MENU DESCRIPTIONS

The remainder of this section describes the TRACER 6420 menus and submenus.

The menu structure of the TRACER 6420 system is depicted below as follows: > MENU PAGE > MENU PAGE > MENU SELECTION > MENU PAGE > MENU SELECTION > SUB-MENU

> SYSTEM STATUS

Figure 2 shows the TRACER 6420 System Status menu page. The status of major system components for both sides of the RF link are displayed, but no configuration can be performed from this view.

Elapsed

Time

Module Status

Local

TRACER

Stat us

Frequency

Plan

Rx Quality

Rx Power

Tx Power

Navigation Reminder

RF Status

Module Status

Remote

TRACER

Status

Frequency

Plan

Rx Quality

Rx Power

Tx Power

Figure 2. TRACER 6420 System Status

A. Elapsed Time

The top of the TRACER 6420 System Status menu page displays the elapsed time the TRACER 6420 system has been operational since the last power reset.

B. Module Status

A visual status of the current installed modules. The modules are listed in the order they are installed (Slot 1 on top and Slot 2 on the bottom).

4XT1 MODULE

A visual status of current errors/alarms on the T1 interfaces (for both the local and remote systems) is provided on the TRACER 6420 System Status menu page. The four available T1 interfaces on the module (

DATAPATH PROVISIONING; a – is displayed for inactive, unmapped interfaces. The interface

A through D) are only displayed if the interface is mapped in the

displayed in reverse highlight indicates an active error or alarm condition on the specified interface (

A through D). Individual T1 status pages (accessible from the main menu) provide

detailed T1 information.

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QUAD ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE

A visual status of current errors/alarms on the Ethernet interfaces (for both the local and remote systems) is provided on the TRACER 6420 System Status menu page. The configured data rate (on the Datapath Provisioning page) is displayed. Individual status notations for the available Ethernet interfaces are available through the Quad Ethernet Switch Module Status page.

C. RF Status

A graphical indicator of the RF links is located beneath the Elapsed Time display. The status of the received radio link is indicated as corresponds to the

D. Remote System Status

RF DWN LED on the front of the unit.

RF UP or RF DOWN for each direction. This RF status display

The right portion of the TRACER 6420 System Status menu page reports the status of the remote TRACER 6420 (the system across the wireless link from the active terminal). If the RF link is down in either direction,

E. Local System Status

DATA NOT AVAILABLE is displayed in place of the remote system status information.

The left portion of the TRACER 6420 System Status menu page reports the status of the local TRACER 6420 (the system where the active terminal is attached).

F. Frequency Plan

Displays the frequency plan (A or B) for the TRACER 6420 unit. For an operational TRACER 6420 system, you should have one A and one B frequency plan.

G. Rx Quality

Displays an indicator of receive signal quality that is not necessarily related to receive signal level (for both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols (

#). The more symbols displayed, the better

the signal quality. This indicator is related to signal-to-noise ratio and features a colon (:) marker to indicate 10

-6

bit error rate. This indicator is useful as a diagnostic tool to help identify interference, as

the system may have high receive signal level and poor signal quality in situations where interference is an issue.

H. Rx Power

Displays the approximate receiver levels (for both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols

#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either direction and

( remote end data is unavailable,

I. Tx Power

DATA NOT AVAILABLE is displayed in place of the symbols (#).

Displays the approximate transmitter levels (for both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols ( direction and remote end data is unavailable, (

#).

#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either

DATA NOT AVAILABLE is displayed in place of the symbols

J. Navigation Reminders

Displays system navigation reminders. For more details on system navigation, refer to Navigating the Terminal Menu on page 45.

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> MAIN MENU

The TRACER 6420 Main menu page provides access to all other configuration/status pages. Figure 3 shows the TRACER 6420 Main menu page.

Installed Network Modules are displayed as menu options 5 (slot 1) and 6 (slot 2). Menu options for empty slots are not displayed.

Figure 3. TRACER 6420 Main Menu

From the keyboard, use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the available pages, or enter the number or letter of the selected page (to highlight the menu page) and press <Enter>.

Press <m> from any menu in the TRACER 6420 menu structure to access the TRACER 6420 Main menu page.

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> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Figure 4 shows the TRACER 6420 System Configuration menu page. System configuration parameters for both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units are available through this menu page.

Figure 4. TRACER 6420 System Configuration

Press <1> from any menu in the TRACER 6420 menu structure to access the System Configuration menu page.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SITE NAME

Provides a user-defined alphanumeric description (up to 25 characters) for the TRACER 6420 system.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SERIAL NUMBER

Displays the serial number for the unit. The serial number of the TRACER 6420 will automatically display in this field.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM TIME

Displays the current time, including seconds. To edit this field, place the cursor on the field and press <Enter>. Then, enter the time in a 24-hour format (such as 23:00:00 for 11:00 pm). Press <Enter> when you are finished to accept the change.

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> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM DATE

Displays the current date. To edit this field, place the cursor on the field and press <Enter>. Then, enter the date in mm-dd-yyyy format (for example, 10-30-1998). Press <Enter> when you are finished to accept the change.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > ELAPSED TIME

Displays the length of time the TRACER 6420 system has been running. Each time you reset the system, this value resets to 0 days, 0 hours, 0 min, and 0 secs.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > CRAFT PORT BAUD

Specifies the baud rate of the port. Select either 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. If you are using the

CRAFT port for modem access, ensure that the CRAFT port rate matches the modem baud rate.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > INACTIVITY LOGOUT

This option defines the amount of time in minutes the user may stay connected without any activity on the

CRAFT port before the user is automatically logged out of the system. Select one of the following: 5 MIN, 10 MIN (default), 15 MIN, 30 MIN, 45 MIN, 60 MIN, or OFF.

Changes to the INACTIVITY LOGOUT setting do not apply to the current session. All changes take affect at the next login to the system menus.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > PASSWORD

Sets the password for password protection of the TRACER 6420 terminal interface. Enter up to 8 alphanumeric characters. The system password is case sensitive.

The default password for the TRACER 6420 is password.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > PERFORMANCE STATS (CLEAR)

Resets all system error counters for the TRACER 6420.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > FACTORY DEFAULT

Resets the system to the factory default settings. The configured IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT

ATEWAY are not defaulted during a factory default.

The TOTAL ACTIVE CHANNELS parameter (on the Datapath Provisioning page) is reset to the factory default value (

8). Performing a factory default on any system with less than 8

active channels will result in an RF link loss.

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> RF LINK CONFIGURATION

Figure 5 shows the TRACER 6420 RF Link Configuration screen, which contains the transmit and receive power settings and band plan configuration for both the local and remote units.

Figure 5. RF Link Configuration

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > RX POWER

Displays the approximate receiver levels (for both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols (#). The more symbols ( end data is unavailable,

#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either direction and remote

DATA NOT AVAILABLE displays in place of the symbols (#). This parameter is

display only.

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > TX POWER

Allows the transmitter levels (for both the local and remote units) to be adjusted. The current transmitter level is displayed using a series of symbols ( the link is down and remote end data is unavailable, (

#). Pressing (+) on this field sets the TX POWER to full strength; pressing (-) reduces the TX POWER to the

minimum.

Reducing the transmitter power of the remote TRACER 6420 could cause the RF link to drop, requiring a technician to increase the transmit power by using the menu system at the remote site.

#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If

DATA NOT AVAILABLE displays in place of the symbols

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> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > RF BAND PLAN

Sets the band plan for the TRACER 6420. Each channel is divided into three band plans (1, 2, or 3). Both local and remote TRACER 6420 must be configured with the same band plan (1, 2, or 3) but different channel plans (Plan A or Plan B). For example, the transmitter at one end of the link will transmit in band plan 1 of channel A (the lower portion of the spectrum) and receive in band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion). Consequently, the receiver at the other end should receive in band plan 1 of channel A (the lower portion) and transmit in band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion). (Refer to Figure 6 for the division.) The TRACER 6420 comes factory programmed with RF band plan set to Band 1.

When changing RF band plans on installed links, change the remote end first. If the local end is changed first, remote configuration capability is lost. In the event the local end is changed first and the link is dropped, reset the local end to the previous setting to restore the link.

Channel A

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

57445725 5787 58505747 5751MHz MHz

Figure 6. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division

5824 5827 5831

Channel B

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > LINK ENCRYPTION

The TRACER 6420 provides Triple-DES (3DES) encryption of the data passed over the RF Link. When

LINK ENCRYPTION is set to ENABLED, the TRACER 6420 sequentially applies the three keys entered in the SUBKEY 0, 1, and 2 fields to each 64-bit block of data transmitted over the RF link. The remote TRACER

6420 uses the same keys to decrypt each block. (The keys entered in the local and remote systems must be identical.)

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > SUBKEY (0-2)

The TRACER 6420 provides 3DES encryption of the data passed over the RF Link. When LINK

NCRYPTION is set to ENABLED, the TRACER 6420 sequentially applies the three keys entered in the

SUBKEY 0, 1, and 2 fields to each 64-bit block of data transmitted over the RF link. The remote

TRACER 6420 uses the same keys to decrypt each block. (The keys entered in the local and remote systems must be identical.) Valid entries are numbers

0 through 9 and letters a through f.

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> RF LINK PERFORMANCE HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 7 shows the TRACER 6420 RF Link Performance History main screen, which contains the transmit and receive power settings and band plan configuration for both the local and remote units.

Figure 7. RF Link Performance History (Main Screen)

> RF LINK PERFORMANCE HISTORY

Figure 8 shows the TRACER 6420 main RF Link Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics for the RF link (from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

Days

Hours

(8 Hrs Displaye at a Time

Figure 8. RF Link Performance History

Link errors (LNK ERR) represent errored seconds across the wireless link, and are generally an indication of path or interference problems.

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The link error count and minimum received signal level for the most recent 24 hours are recorded in 15-minute increments and displayed on the right side of the page. The left side of the page displays the 24 hour totals for the most recent 7 days.

Press <n> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <p> to view the previous 8 hours.

> RF LINK MAX/MIN RECEIVED POWER HISTORY

Figure 9 shows the TRACER 6420 RF Link Max/Min Received Power History page, which displays the available received power statistics from the system. Minimum and maximum received signal levels for the RF link (from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments are found on this screen.

Days

Hours

(8 Hrs Displayed at a Time

Figure 9. RF Link Max/Min Received Power History

The received power level (MIN and MAX) represents the minimum and maximum values of received signal level in a 24-hour or 15-minute increment and is displayed as a numerical value from 0 to 100, with 0 corresponding to 0 V of RSSI and 100 corresponding to 5 V RSSI.

The minimum receive power level is recorded to aid in troubleshooting problem RF links. Radio links with high experiencing interference, while links with low paths or excess system losses. A system with

MIN numbers and intermittent performance are probably

MIN numbers have improperly engineered

MIN numbers varying widely could indicate

fading, reflections, or an intermittent installation problem such as loose connectors, damaged coax or lightning arrestors, or water contaminated feedlines.

Press <n> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <p> to view the previous 8 hours.

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> RF LINK MIN/MAX RECEIVED SIGNAL QUALITY HISTORY

Figure 9 shows the TRACER 6420 RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History menu page, which displays the available received signal quality statistics from the system. Minimum and maximum received signal quality levels for the RF link (from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments are found on this screen.

Days

Hours

(8 Hrs Displayed at a Time)

Figure 10. RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History

The received power quality level (MIN and MAX) represents the minimum and maximum values of received signal quality levels in a 24-hour or 15-minute increment and is displayed as a numerical value from 0 to 100, with 0 corresponding to poor signal quality and 100 corresponding to exceptional signal quality.

Radio links with consistently high MIN and MAX numbers should not experience interference. Radio links with a large difference between

MIN and MAX numbers could be

experiencing fading, reflections, or intermittent interference or installation problems such as loose connectors, damaged coax cable, water contaminated feedlines, or damaged lightning arrestors. Radio links with consistently low

MIN and MAX numbers may be

experiencing interference, low receive levels, or installation problems. If this is the case, examine the RF link MIN/MAX received power history. High received power numbers with low received signal quality numbers indicate interference, while low received power numbers with low received signal quality numbers indicate low receive levels or installation problems.

Press <n> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <p> to view the previous 8 hours.

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> DATAPATH PROVISIONING

Figure 11 shows the Datapath Provisioning menu page, which displays the active network interfaces for the installed modules (from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units).

Figure 11. Datapath Provisioning

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING > TOTAL ACTIVE CHANNELS

Defines the total number of channels active on the installed modules. Specify 2, 4, or 8 total active channels. After defining the total number of active channels, specify the actual active channels using the

CHANNEL SELECTION menu.

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING > MODULE 1/MODULE 2 CHANNELS

(Read Only) Displays the total number of active channels on the installed module.

The number of active channels and the channel configuration on both the local and remote systems must match for the RF link to function properly. A discrepancy between the systems can result in unpredictable operation.

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING > CHANNEL SELECTION

Defines the active channels (A, B, C, D) on each installed T1 module or the bandwidth dedicated to the Quad Ethernet Switch Module (in 2 Mbps steps). To activate a channel, press <Enter> and use the spacebar or arrow keys to cycle through the available channel combinations until the desired combination displays. Press <Enter> again to make the channel combination change. If the specified channel selection is not valid, the TRACER 6420 automatically corrects the configuration and populates the field with a valid selection.

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> ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE CONFIGURATION/STATUS/HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 12 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History main screen, which contains access to the status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected Ethernet Switch module.

Figure 12. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

> ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Figure 13 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Configuration screen, which contains access to the port configuration options for the available Ethernet interfaces on the selected module.

The following menus for the ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION apply to all four available Ethernet interfaces (

1 through 4).

Figure 13. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration

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>ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION > PORT X

The Quad Ethernet Switch Module provides the capability to individually disable interfaces on the module. Selecting

DISABLE from the PORT X menu disables the port, stopping all data passing through the interface.

>ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION > SPEED/DUPLEX

Defines the speed and duplex for the selected Ethernet interface. Available options are: 100/FDX (100 Mbps with full duplex operation), duplex operation), and

100/HDX (100 Mbps with half duplex operation), 10/FDX (10 Mbps with full

10/HDX (10 Mbps with half duplex operation), and AUTO (automatically detects speed

and duplex of the connection). The speed and duplex settings of the TRACER Ethernet port and the attached Ethernet equipment should be identical; if the TRACER is set to auto-negotiation the attached equipment should also be set for auto-negotiation.When the

SPEED/DUPLEX is manually set, 802.3u auto-negotiation is

disabled; the Ethernet equipment connected to the manual port must be manually set to the same speed/duplex settings. When set to

AUTO, the actual negotiated speed and duplex of the system can be displayed on the

Ethernet Switch Status page.

> ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS

Figure 14 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Status screen, which displays the current speed and duplex operation for each switch interface (on both the local and remote systems) as well as transmit and receive data statistics for the Ethernet interface (from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 systems) and RF link.

Figure 14. Ethernet Switch Module Status

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > TX PACKETS

Displays a counter of all data packets transmitted out the local and remote TRACER Ethernet interfaces. Use this data as an indicator for how many packets are being transmitted between the four Ethernet interfaces versus over the wireless link (WAN stats). The WAN statistics (Ethernet packets transmitted over the RF link) provide a quick way to determine Ethernet packet loss over the wireless link; the system should match the

TX PACKETS on the remote side (and vice versa).

RX PACKETS on the local

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>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > TX PACKETS DROPPED

Displays a counter of all transmit data packets that were unable to be transmitted out the individual Ethernet interfaces (for both the local and remote TRACER units). Use this data as an indicator of congestion on the Ethernet network segments. Dropped packets on the WAN interface can indicate that the provisioned bandwidth for the switch module is insufficient.

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > RX PACKETS

Displays a counter of all data packets received on the local and remote TRACER Ethernet interfaces and WAN (RF link). Use this data as an indicator for how many packets are being received on the four Ethernet interfaces versus being received over the wireless link.

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > RX PACKETS DROPPED

Displays a counter of all received data packets that were unable to be processed due to congestion inside the TRACER 6420 switch (for both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units). Use this data as an indicator of congestion inside the TRACER 6420 switch.

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > RX PACKET ERRORS

Displays a counter of all received data packets that are greater than or equal to 64 bytes in length and have either an FCS error or an alignment error (for both the local and remote TRACER units).

RRORS on the WAN interface (RF link) could indicate link degradation (due to interference, fading, etc.).

RX PACKET

If the RF link goes down, some packet errors may display. Once the TRACER 6420 system recognizes the link is down (an active RF Low alarm), packet errors will NOT increment.

> T1 MODULE CONFIGURATION/STATUS/HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 15 shows the TRACER 6420 4xT1 Module Configuration main screen, which contains access to the status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected T1 module.

Figure 15. T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

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> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK

The following menus for the T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback apply to all four available T1 interfaces (A through D).

Figure 16 on page 61 shows the T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback menu page, which displays a real-time graphical representation for the T1x link using data from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units. T1x operational configuration parameters and testing functions are configured from this menu.

Figure 16. T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback

>T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > T1X INTERFACE ALARMS

Displays any active alarms on the T1 link (reported from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units). These alarms include Red, Blue/AIS, Yellow, LOS, and bipolar violations (BPV). Table 1 briefly describes these alarms. See Section 8, Troubleshooting Guide, for more information on these alarms.

Table 1. T1 Interface Alarms

RED Activates when no T1 signal is present from the connected T1 equipment. LOS is

activated after receiving 192 consecutive zeros.

BLUE/AIS Activates when an incoming remote alarm is received from a connected T1 device. An AIS

signal is an unframed All One signal that replaces the normal traffic signal.

YEL Activates when an incoming remote alarm is received from the T1 device indicating that a

failure has occurred in the received direction.

LOS Loss of sync occurs when the TRACER system cannot synchronize to the incoming T1

data stream.

BPV Activates when the incoming T1 stream presents BPVs.

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> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > ALARM REPORTING

Determines whether the TRACER 6420 unit will report active alarms. If set to DISABLED, no alarms will be displayed on this menu page. The and remote TRACER 6420 units. When set to via SNMP or the

CRAFT port and the status LEDs are off. By default, alarm reporting is set to ENABLED.

ALARM REPORTING parameter is independently configured for the local

DISABLED, the TRACER 6420 does not report active alarms

>T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > T1X LINE BUILD OUT

Configures the T1 for the appropriate line buildout, based on the distance to the T1 equipment. By default, the line buildout for the TRACER 6420 is

0 dB/133 FT.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > SIGNALING

Configures the framing format for the T1 link for both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units. The TRACER 6420 transports T1 data across the link (as long as the T1 signal is properly timed). Configure the framing format (using the error events and indicate problems with the attached metallic service. The TRACER 6420 supports both extended superframe ( to

ESF.

ESF) and superframe (D4) framing formats. By default, the signaling method is set

SIGNALING menu) to enable the TRACER 6420 to monitor incoming framing

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LINE CODE

Sets the line coding for the T1 link. The TRACER 6420 supports bipolar eight-zero substitution (B8ZS) and alternate mark inversion (AMI) line coding. By default, the line code is set to B8ZS.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE

Controls the loop status of the T1 link. Activates/deactivates loopback conditions for testing purposes.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > NORMAL

Defines the T1 link as normal data transport mode; there are no active loopbacks.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINK [LOCAL]

Activates a loopback at the local TRACER 6420 T1 framer towards the remote end of the wireless link (see Figure 17). Use the local back across the radio link to the remote end of the link. This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all the associated digital and RF hardware.

LINK loopback to loop the data transmitted from the remote end of the link

Figure 17. T1 Local Link Loopback

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> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINK [REMOTE]

Activates a loopback at the remote TRACER 6420 T1 framer towards the local end of the wireless link (see Figure 18). Use the remote

LINK loopback to loop the data transmitted from the local end of the link

across the radio link to the local end of the link. This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all the associated digital and RF hardware.

Figure 18. T1 Remote Link Loopback

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINE [LOCAL]

Activates a loopback at the local TRACER 6420 T1 framer towards the connected T1 equipment (see Figure 19). Use the local connected T1 equipment.

LINE loopback to test data path integrity from the local TRACER 6420 unit to the

Figure 19. T1 Local Line Loopback

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINE [REMOTE]

Activates a loopback at the remote TRACER 6420 T1 framer towards the connected T1 equipment at the remote end of the link (see Figure 20). Use the remote remote TRACER 6420 unit to the T1 equipment connected at the remote end of the link.

Figure 20. T1 Remote Line Loopback

LINE loopback to test data path integrity from the

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> T1X PERFORMANCE HISTORY

The following menus for the T1x Performance History apply to all four available T1 interfaces (A through D).

Figure 21 on page 64 shows the T1x Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics for the T1 link (from both the local and remote TRACER 6420 units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

Days

Hours

(8 Hrs Displayed at a Time)

Figure 21. T1x Link Performance History

T1 performance data is presented as Errored Seconds (ES) and Severely Errored Seconds (SES) on the T1 interface. The following events qualify as an ES–AIS, LOS or LOF Alarm Second, a single BPV, excessive zero event, or a single parity bit. An SES is caused by an AIS, LOS or LOF Alarm Second,

excessive BPVs, or framed parity bit errors causing a line bit error rate (BER) of 10

-6

The error counts for the most recent 24 hours are recorded in 15-minute increments and displayed on the right side of the page. The left side of the page displays the 24-hour totals for the most recent 7 days.

Press <n> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <p> to view the previous 8 hours.

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> MANAGEMENT/UTILITIES (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 22 shows the TRACER 6420 Management/Utilities main screen, which contains access to the SNMP configuration, firmware upgrade options, and a ping utility for Ethernet testing.

Figure 22. Management/Utilities (Main Screen)

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION

Figure 23 shows the Management/SNMP Port Configuration menu page, which contains the configuration parameters for the 10/100BaseT the local and remote TRACER 6420 units).

MGMT Ethernet interface and SNMP configuration parameters (from both

Figure 23. Management/SNMP Port Configuration

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> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > IP ADDRESS

Lists the address assigned to the 10/100BaseT MGMT Ethernet port. This address is in dotted decimal notation (four decimal numbers, each in the range of 0 to 255, separated by periods). This value is set to

192.168.0.1 by default. Obtain the correct IP address from your LAN administrator.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > NET MASK

Defines which part of a destination IP address contains the network number. This address is in dotted decimal notation (four decimal numbers, each in the range of 0 to 255, separated by periods). This value is set to TRACER 6420 IP address to determine which nodes must be reached through the default IP gateway.

255.255.255.0 by default. This part of the destination IP address is used along with the

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > DEFAULT GATEWAY

Defines or changes the default gateway. You will need a default gateway if the LAN contains multiple segments. This address is in dotted decimal notation (four decimal numbers, each in the range of 0 to 255, separated by periods). This value is set to the appropriate address.

192.168.0.254 by default. Contact your LAN administrator for

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > MAC ADDRESS

(Read Only) Displays the system Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) address.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP GET COMMUNITY

Defines the community name for Get access (to poll the TRACER 6420 for status information). This value must match the Get name defined on the network management stations (NMS). Get access is read only access. The default name is public.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP PUT COMMUNITY

Defines the community name for Set access (to change TRACER 6420 configuration parameters through SNMP). This value must match the Get or Set name defined on the NMS. The default name is private.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP TRAP COMMUNITY

Defines the community name for trap destinations. This name must match the community name defined on the NMS. The default name is SNMP_trap.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP TRAP HOST #0 - #4

Identifies the IP address in dotted decimal notation of the NMS for the TRACER 6420 to send SNMP traps to. Up to five trap destinations can be entered.

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> PING UTILITY

Figure 24 shows the Ping Utility menu page, which contains the parameters for performing a ping test out of the 10/100BaseT

MGMT Ethernet interface.

Figure 24. Ping Utility

> PING UTILITY > PING ADDRESS

Specifies the IP address to ping (in dotted decimal notation).

> PING UTILITY > NUMBER OF PACKETS

Specifies the number of ping packets to send to the IP address specified in the PING ADDRESS field. The default value is 4, and the maximum value is 99.

> PING UTILITY > PACKET SIZE (BYTES)

Specifies the size (in bytes) of the data portion of the ping request. The default value is 64 bytes, and the maximum size is 1024 bytes.

> PING UTILITY > TIMEOUT (MS)

Specifies the time (in milliseconds) to wait for a ping reply before timing out. The default timeout is 3 seconds (3000 milliseconds), and the maximum value is 10 seconds (10000 milliseconds).

> PING UTILITY > PING COMMAND

Use this field to manually start (START) or stop (ABORT) a ping request, reset the ping statistics (RESET

TATS), or return the ping configuration parameters to their default values (DEFAULT VALUES).

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> PING UTILITY > DELAY

(Read Only) Displays the round trip time (in milliseconds) of the ping request/reply of the current set of pings and provides the following information:

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

AVERAGE

The minimum round trip time of the ping request/reply for the current set of pings.

The maximum round trip time of the ping request/reply for the current set of pings.

The average round trip time of the ping request/reply for the current set of pings.

>PING UTILITY > PACKETS

(Read Only) Displays the packet statistics for the ping request/reply of the current set of pings and provides the following information:

LOST

The number of ping requests transmitted.

The number of ping replies received.

The number of ping requests that did not receive replies.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY

Figure 25 shows the Firmware Upgrade Utility menu page, which contains the parameters for performing a firmware upgrade for the local and remote systems.

Figure 25. Firmware Upgrade Utility

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> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > FILE XFER METHOD

Lists the available transfer methods for updating the TRACER 6420 system. The following selections are available:

TFTP LOCAL MGMT PORT

Upgrade the firmware using a trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) server that is located on the same Ethernet network as the local system. TFTP transfers files by specifying an appropriate server address and filename.

TFTP REMOTE MGMT PORT

Upgrade the firmware using a TFTP server that is located on the same Ethernet network as the remote system. TFTP transfers files by specifying an appropriate server address and filename.

XMODEM

Upgrade the firmware using XMODEM software on a terminal or PC that is connected to the

CRAFT interface of the local system.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > TFTP SERVER

(Available for TFTP transfers only.) Configures the IP address of the TFTP server on which the update file resides. The TRACER 6420 uses this field to locate the network TFTP server and request the file transfer.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > TFTP FILENAME

(Available for TFTP transfers only.) Specifies the name of the update file to retrieve from the TFTP server. Enter the full filename for the file. Some TFTP servers require the full path name for any file not located in the default directory. Refer to the TFTP software documentation for more details.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > UPGRADE DESTINATION

Specify the unit to upgrade. The following options are available:

LOCAL IDU

REMOTE IDU

Upgrade the local system.

Upgrade the remote system. When upgrading the remote system, the upgrade file is first loaded into the local system and then transferred over the wireless link to the remote system. The actual upgrade process is not started on the remote system until the entire upgrade file has been received.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > COMMAND

Use this command to start (START) or stop (ABORT) a firmware upgrade. For XMODEM updates, cancel the process via the terminal emulation software (consult your documentation for the information on how to do this). For TFTP updates, you can cancel the process by selecting

ABORT from this field.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > LOCAL CURRENT STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Indicates progress or problems encountered during the current upgrade of the local unit. The field displays completed. At the end of a successful update, the contents of this field are copied into the Local Previous Status. For a detailed listing of these messages, please refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP.

IDLE if no update is in progress or when the update is successfully

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> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > LOCAL PREVIOUS STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Displays the status of the previous update of the local unit. Following a successful update, this field reads

UPGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. If an update was unsuccessful, the

appropriate error message displays. Refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP, for more details on available error messages.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > REMOTE CURRENT STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Indicates progress or problems encountered during the current upgrade of the remote unit. The field displays

IDLE if no update is in progress or when the update is successfully

completed. At the end of a successful update, the contents of this field are copied into the Local Previous Status. For a detailed listing of these messages, please refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > REMOTE PREVIOUS STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Displays the status of the previous update of the remote unit. Following a successful update, this field reads appropriate error message displays. Refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP, for more details on available error messages.

UPGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. If an update was unsuccessful, the

DETAIL LEVEL PROCEDURES

DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

DLP-2 Logging in to the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

DLP-3 Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DLP-4 Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port

Introduction

TRACER 6420 management and provisioning are facilitated by a series of intuitive menus that are accessible on a computer screen. Connecting either a VT100 terminal or a PC with terminal emulation software to the management features of the TRACER 6420. This section specifies how to connect the VT100 terminal or PC to the TRACER 6420.

Prerequisite Procedures

The TRACER 6420 must be powered up for terminal communication to function.

Tools and Materials Required

• A VT100 compatible terminal or PC with terminal emulation software

• An appropriate cable to connect the TRACER 6420 to a terminal

CRAFT interface (DB-9) on the front of the unit allows access to the menus and

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it, put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components. Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically grounded.

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Perform one of the following steps:

1. Connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6420:

• Set the parameters of the VT100 terminal or PC to: – 9600 baud rate – 8 data bits – No parity – 1 stop bit – No flow control

• If the terminal has a parallel setting, disable this setting and use the serial port.

Using the CRAFT Port

• Plug the DB-9 male end of the data cable into the TRACER 6420 CRAFT port on the front of the unit. Make the connection to the VT100 terminal as appropriate for your equipment.

2. Connecting a PC emulating a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6420:

Most PCs or laptops can run communications software that emulates a VT100 terminal. Examples include Windows programs such as Terminal

® or Hyperterminal®. However, there are many other

adequate, commercially available software packages which will allow your PC or laptop to emulate a VT100 terminal.

• Set the parameters of the communications software to: – 9600 baud rate – 8 data bits – No parity – 1 stop bit – No flow control

• Set the PC for direct connect on the appropriate com port (instead of dial up connection).

Using the CRAFT Port

• Plug the DB-9 male end of the data cable into the TRACER 6420 CRAFT port on the front of the unit. Make connection to the PC or laptop as appropriate for your equipment.

You are now ready to log in to the TRACER 6420, as described in DLP-2, Logging in to the TRACER 6420.

DLP-2 Logging in to the TRACER 6420

Introduction

Once you are connected to the TRACER 6420, you must log in to the system to gain access to the management and provisioning functions. This DLP assumes you are connected to the TRACER 6420 and provides specific steps for logging into the system.

Prerequisite Procedures

Complete DLP-1, Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port.

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

see

After the IP parameters have been provisioned (see DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420), you can also log in via Telnet.

Section 6 DLP-2 TRACER 6420 System Manual

Perform the steps below in the order listed.

1. After connecting to the system, press any key to display the LOGIN screen shown here. The flashing cursor at the L

OGIN field indicates that a password must be entered.

2. Enter the password for the TRACER 6420 at the LOGIN field. The manufacturer’s default password for the TRACER 6420 system is “password” in lowercase letters.

3. Upon entering the correct password, the TRACER 6420 S

YSTEM STATUS page is displayed as shown

below.

4. You are now logged in to the TRACER 6420 menu system.

DLP-3 Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420

Introduction

If the TRACER 6420 is connected to an IP network for Telnet, TFTP, or SNMP management, several IP parameters must be set for the unit to communicate with the network. These parameters are described in this DLP along with the procedures for setting them.

Please see your Network Administrator for the proper assignment of the following parameters:

Prerequisite Procedures

This procedure assumes that the TRACER 6420 unit is connected to an IP network and is powered up.

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY.

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Perform the steps below in the order listed.

1. Log in to the system with maximum rights (details are in DLP-2).

2. Press M to activate the Main menu page. From the Main menu page, press 7 to select

ANAGEMENT/UTILITIES.

3. From the M and press <Enter>.

ANAGEMENT/UTILITIES page, select the MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION option

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4. From the Management/SNMP Configuration menu page, select the IP ADDRESS field and press <Enter>. Type the IP address provided by your network manager and press <Enter> to accept the change. Repeat the process for the S

UBNET MASK and DEFAULT GATEWAY options.

The TRACER 6420 is now available for Telnet access. Complete the steps outlined in DLP-4, Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN.

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DLP-4 Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN

Introduction

When the 10/100BaseT MGMT port is connected to a local area network (LAN), test steps must be performed on the TRACER 6420 to ensure that the unit is communicating properly over the network. This procedure outlines those steps.

Prerequisite Procedures

Before beginning this procedure, the unit should be physically connected to the LAN and the provisioning tasks detailed in DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420, should be complete.

Tools and Materials Required

• Access to a PC or other computer connected to the LAN

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Perform the following steps in the order listed.

1. Verify the TRACER 6420 IP address.

If you do not already have the IP Address for the TRACER 6420, obtain it from the network administrator or manually check for the address on the M (Access the

MANAGEMENT/SNMP CONFIGURATION page by pressing 7 and then 1 from the Main menu

ANAGEMENT/SNMP CONFIGURATION page.

page.)

2. Ping the TRACER 6420 unit from a remote computer on the network.

Using a remote computer system connected to the LAN, perform an ICMP Ping on the IP Address of the TRACER 6420. Verify that the unit responds properly. If the TRACER 6420 fails to respond, try the following:

• Verify that the proper IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway are provisioned in the unit

(see DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420, for details).

• Verify that the TRACER 6420 is properly cabled into the LAN and that the Ethernet cable is

properly seated in the RJ-45 jack on the rear of the unit.

• If the TRACER 6420 is connected to a hub or other network device that provides a carrier sense

light for each port, verify that the carrier sense light for the port to which the TRACER 6420 is connected is lit. If this light is not lit, check the cabling between the hub and the shelf. The connection may also be verified using the activity LED located on the rear of the unit (part of the 10/100BaseT

MGMT RJ-45 connector).

• Verify the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway on the remote computer system.

• If none of these steps are successful, contact the LAN Administrator for assistance.

Refer to the computer system’s documentation if you are unsure how to perform a Ping command. Most computers running a networked version of Microsoft Windows™ or UNIX allow a Ping to be performed by typing ping <IP Address> at a command line prompt. Typically, the Ping program will respond by indicating that the remote IP Address has responded in a certain amount of time or that no response was received.

Some versions of Ping will continue running until you explicitly tell them to stop. If the program does not terminate on its own, type <CTRL+C> to stop the program.

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3. Telnet to the TRACER 6420.

From the same computer used in the previous step, Telnet to the TRACER 6420 and verify that the Telnet session is properly opened. Once the Telnet session is established, press <CTRL+Z> to logout of the session and return to the Login screen. Pressing <CTRL + Z> again closes the Telnet session.

Refer to the documentation of the computer system if you are unsure how to initiate a Telnet session. Most computers running a networked version of Microsoft Windows™ or UNIX initiate a Telnet session by typing telnet <IP Address> at a command line prompt. The Windows XP HyperTerminal program also provides a Telnet client. Telnet is a utility common on many local area networks that allows remote access to another computer or piece of equipment.

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DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP

Introduction

The TRACER 6420 supports firmware updates using TFTP or XMODEM. Use the 10/100BaseT MGMT Ethernet port and TFTP from a network server or XMODEM (if your Telnet client supports file transfers), or use XMODEM and the upgrade using the 10/100 BaseT Firmware Using XMODEM, for instructions on using XMODEM.)

Tools and Materials Required

• A PC with Telnet client software

• A TFTP server accessible on the network

CRAFT interface. This DLP provides the steps for a successful firmware

MGMT Ethernet port and a TFTP server. (See DLP-6, Updating the

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

Section 6 DLP-5 TRACER 6420 System Manual

Perform the following steps in the order listed.

1. Connect to the TRACER 6420 using the 10/100BaseT MGMT interface.

If you are not already connected to the unit’s 10/100BaseT MGMT port using Telnet client software, use the procedure in DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER 6420, to connect to the unit.

2. Press M to go to the Main menu page.

3. Select the M

ANAGEMENT/UTILITIES menu and press <Enter>.

4. Select the F

5. Go to the F

IRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu and press <Enter>.

ILE XFER METHOD menu and select TFTP. The TRACER 6420 can use a TFTP server

connected to the same Ethernet network as the local unit or a TFTP server connected to the same Ethernet network as the remote unit. Make the appropriate selection for your setup (choices are

TFTP-L

6. Go to the TFTP S

7. Go to the TFTP F

OCAL MGMT PORT or TFTP-REMOTE MGMT PORT).

ERVER field and enter the IP address of the network TFTP server.

ILENAME field and enter the filename of the firmware. TRACER 6420 firmware files

have a .bin extension. When specifying the filename, include the full path if the firmware file is not located in the TFTP default location. For example, to use a firmware file in the c:\firmware folder on your local machine, enter c:\firmware\myfirmware.bin into the TFTP F

8. Select the U local and remote units. Valid choices are L

View C

PGRADE DESTINATION. Using TFTP provides the capability to upgrade both sections of the

OCAL IDU and REMOTE IDU.

URRENT UPDATE STATUS to verify the progress of the current firmware update or to identify any

ILENAME field.

errors encountered during the download.

During the TFTP upload, the following status messages display in CURRENT UPDA TE STATUS to indicate the progress of the upload:

DLE No active firmware upgrade.

IDU R

ESET Indicates the firmware file transfer to the IDU is complete and the

system is rebooting to load the new firmware.

PGRADE ABORTED Indicates the firmware upgrade was manually aborted by selecting

BORT from the COMMAND field.

ONTACTING TFTP SERVER Indicates communication with the TFTP network server is trying to be

established with the specified server address in the TFTP S A

DDRESS field.

REQUESTING TFTP OF F

ILENAME

TFTP T P

RANSFER IN

ROGRESS

PGRADE IMAGE IS VALID Indicates that the system image was verified as a valid image for

Indicates the TRACER 6420 is requesting TFTP access to the given update filename and path. Please verify appropriate user rights are selected for the specified path.

Indicates communication with the TFTP network server has been established and the update file is being transferred between the TRACER 6420 and the TFTP network server.

the specified update. Before the firmware upgrade begins, the TRACER 6420 verifies that the image is valid. If it is not valid for the system, U

PGRADE IMAGE IS INVALID displays.

ERVER IP

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UPGRADE IMAGE IS INVALID Indicates that the system image was not verified as a valid image for

the specified update. Before the firmware upgrade begins, the TRACER 6420 verifies that the image is valid. If it is not valid for the

AITING FOR SC TRANSFER

TO BEGIN

system, U

Indicates that the local system is waiting to transfer the firmware upgrade information to the remote system over the service channel.

PGRADE IMAGE IS INVALID displays.

Service channel communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the remote system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy of the new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote system. This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen from the U

ECEIVING SC TRANSFER Indicates that the system is receiving the firmware upgrade information

PGRADE DESTINATION field.

from the remote system over the service channel. Service channel communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the remote system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy of the new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote system. This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen from the

PGRADE DESTINATION field.

EADY TO BEGIN S ENDING SC

RANSFER

Indicates that the local system is ready to transfer the firmware upgrade information to the remote system over the service channel. Service channel communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the remote system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy of the new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote system. This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen from the U

ENDING SC TRANSFER Indicates that the local system is sending the firmware upgrade

PGRADE DESTINATION field.

information to the remote system over the service channel. Service channel communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the remote system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy of the new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote system. This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen from the U

PGRADE DESTINATION field.

VERIFYING FLASH IMAGE Indicates that the system flash image is being verified as a valid image

for the specified update. Before the new firmware is loaded into the local flash, the TRACER 6420 verifies that the flash image is valid for the new firmware. If it is not valid for the system, the firmware upgrade fails.

RASING FLASH Indicates that the system flash is being erased so the new firmware

image can be loaded into the local flash. Before the new firmware is loaded into the local flash, the TRACER 6420 verifies that the flash image is valid for the new firmware. If it is not valid for the system, the firmware upgrade fails.

ROGRAMMING FLASH Indicates that the new firmware image is being loaded into the local

flash. Before the new firmware is loaded into the local flash, the TRACER 6420 verifies that the flash image is valid for the new firmware. If it is not valid for the system, the firmware upgrade fails.

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REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS L

INK IS DOWN

Indicates that a remote system firmware upgrade cannot be completed due to a problem with either the RF link or the service channel. Before a firmware upgrade begins, the system verifies that communication between all required parts is operational. If this check fails, the firmware upgrade fails.

PGRADE FAILED Indicates that the firmware upgrade was unsuccessful.

PGRADE FINISHED

UCCESSFULLY

Indicates that the firmware upgrade completed successfully and the new firmware should be loaded and running.

9. When the update has successfully completed, IDLE displays in the CURRENT UPDATE STATUS field and

PGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY displays in the PREVIOUS UPDATE STATUS field.

The TRACER 6420 will restart immediately and resume operation. During reset and initialization, the RF link between the units will not be operational.

DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM

Introduction

The TRACER 6420 supports firmware updates of the local and remote systems using TFTP or XMODEM. Use the 10/100BaseT supports file transfers), or use XMODEM and the successful firmware upgrade using the steps apply for file transfers through your Telnet client (refer to your Telnet client documentation for more details on file transfer specifics). (See DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP, for instructions on using TFTP.)

Tools and Materials Required

• VT100 terminal or PC with VT100 terminal emulation software

• XMODEM software

MGMT port and TFTP from a network server or XMODEM (if your Telnet client

CRAFT interface. This procedure outlines the steps for a

CRAFT interface and XMODEM software. The same XMODEM

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm

Section 6 DLP-6 TRACER 6420 System Manual

Perform the following steps in the order listed.

1. Connect to the TRACER 6420 using the front panel DB-9 CRAFT interface.

If you are not already connected to the unit’s CRAFT interface (either with a VT100 compatible terminal or with a PC running VT100 emulation software), follow the procedure in DLP-1, Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port. Connecting to the

CRAFT interface limits the upgrade

procedure to XMODEM only.

2. Log in to the unit (see DLP-2, Logging in to the TRACER 6420 for details).

3. Press M to go to the Main menu page.

4. Select the M

5. Select the F

ANAGEMENT/UTILITIES menu and press <Enter>.

IRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu and press <Enter>.

6. Go to the F

7. Select the U

8. View C errors encountered during the download.

9. Select S

ILE XFER METHOD menu and select XMODEM.

PGRADE DESTINATION. (Valid selections for XMODEM are LOCAL IDU and LOCAL ODU).

URRENT UPDATE STATUS to verify the progress of the current firmware update or to identify any

TART from the COMMAND menu to start the update.

When the TRACER 6420 is ready to receive the XMODEM upload, the menu screen will clear and

display XMODEM waiting for start....<Ctrl-X> twice to Cancel. If this does not appear, please

review the steps above for possible configuration errors.

10. From the terminal emulation software, begin the XMODEM upload by using the appropriate command sequence. This may take several minutes.

If necessary, refer to the terminal emulation software documentation for help. Also, when specifying the filename, ensure that the file transferred is the one provided by ADTRAN. Otherwise, the update will not complete successfully.

Because XMODEM data is being transferred inband through the menu interface, the VT100 menus of the TRACER 6420 will be inoperable from the

CRAFT interface. You can cancel the update at any

time within the terminal emulation software. (Please consult the documentation provided by the terminal emulation software to determine how to do this).

11. When the update has successfully completed, IDLE displays in the CURRENT UPDATE STATUS field and U

PGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY displays in the PREVIOUS UPDATE STATUS field.

The TRACER 6420 will restart immediately and resume operation. During reset and initialization, the RF link between the units will not be operational.

Alternatively, if the unit is part of a management cluster connected to the local network, you may use a PC connected to the network to Telnet into the unit. By using the 10/100BaseT

MGMT port, the

TRACER 6420 may be quickly upgraded using TFTP, provided there is a TFTP server on the local network. (See DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP for more details.)

MIBS

Provides a listing of SNMP Management Information Bases (MIBs) supported by the TRACER 6420. Traps supported for each MIB are also listed.

CONTENTS

MIBs Supported by the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

MIB Compilation Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Traps Supported by the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

MIB Variables Supported by the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

TABLES

Table 1. MIBs Supported by the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Table 2. MIB Compilation Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Table 4. MIB Variables for ad.mi2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Table 5. MIB Variables for ads1.mib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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1. MIBS SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6420

Table 1 lists the MIBs supported by the TRACER 6420.

Table 1. MIBs Supported by the TRACER 6420

rfc2495.mib

rfc2863.mib

rfc3418.mib

rfc3595.mib

rfc3635.mib

adtran.mib

Standard – DS1 and E1 Interface Types

IF MIB – updated MIB II

SNMPv2 MIB

PerfHist-TC-MIB needed for RFC 2495

EtherLike MIB

ADTRAN product MIB needed to locate the ADTRAN specific MIBs on the MIB node tree

ianaif.mib

ads1.mib

tracer.mib

IF MIB needed for RFC 2495

ADTRAN DS1 MIB

TRACER Modular MIB

SNMPv2-SMI, SNMPv2-TC, and SNMPv2-CONF are not compiled, but the paths to these files are required by your MIB compiler during setup.

2. MIB COMPILATION ORDER

MIBs are compiled in the order shown in Table 2.

Table 2. MIB Compilation Order

rfc3418.mib

ianaif.mib

rfc2863.mib

rfc3593.mib

rfc3635.mib

rfc2495.mib

adtran.mib

ads1.mib

tracer.mib

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3. TRAPS SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6420

The TRACER 6420 supports the traps described in Table 3.

Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6420

MIB Trap This trap indicates that....

TRACER.mib adTRACERColdStart the unit has powered up.

adTRACERYellow a change in the YELLOW alarm state has

occurred and the YELLOW alarm is now active.

adTRACERAIS a change in the Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)

has occurred and the AIS alarm is active.

adTRACERRedAlarm a change in the RED alarm state has occurred

and the RED alarm is now active.

adTRACERLOS a change in the Loss of Signal (LOS) state has

occurred and the LOS alarm is active.

adTRACERBPV a change in the BiPolar Violation (BPV) state

has occurred and the BPV alarm is active.

adTRACERRA a change in the Frame RA (Remote Alarm) state

has occurred and the RA alarm is active.

adTRACEROOF a change in the Out Of Frame (OOF) state has

occurred and the OOF alarm is active.

adTRACERCV a change in the Code Violation (CV) state has

occurred and the CV alarm is active.

adTRACERCRC a change in the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)

state has occurred and the CRC alarm is active.

adTRACERmfLOF a change in the Loss of Multiframe (LOMF)

state has occurred and the LOMF alarm is active.

adTRACERmfLOS a change in the Multiframe Loss of Signal

(LOS) state has occurred and the Multiframe LOS alarm is active.

adTRACERmfAIS a change in the Multiframe Alarm Indication

Signal (AIS) state has occurred and the Multiframe AIS alarm is active.

adTRACERmfRA a change in the Multiframe Remote Alarm (RA)

has occurred and the Multiframe RA alarm is active.

adTRACERlineLoopback a change in the line loopback state has

occurred and the line loopback is active.

adTRACERlinkLoopback a change in the link loopback state has

occurred and the link loopback is active.

adTRACERYellowOff a change in the YELLOW alarm state has

occurred and the YELLOW alarm is now inactive.

adTRACERAISoff a change in the Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)

has occurred and the AIS alarm is inactive.

adTRACERRedAlarmOff a change in the RED alarm state has occurred

and the RED alarm is now inactive.

adTRACERLOSoff a change in the Loss of Signal (LOS) state has

occurred and the LOS alarm is inactive.

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Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6420 (Continued)

MIB Trap This trap indicates that....

TRACER.mib adTRACERBPVoff a change in the BiPolar Violation (BPV) state

has occurred and the BPV alarm is inactive.

adTRACERRAoff a change in the Frame RA (Remote Alarm) state

has occurred and the RA alarm is inactive.

adTRACEROOFoff a change in the Out Of Frame (OOF) state has

occurred and the OOF alarm is inactive.

adTRACERCVoff a change in the Code Violation (CV) state has

occurred and the CV alarm is inactive.

adTRACERCRCoff a change in the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)

state has occurred and the CRC alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfLOFoff a change in the Loss of Multiframe (LOMF)

state has occurred and the LOMF alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfLOSoff a change in the Multiframe Loss of Signal

(LOS) state has occurred and the Multiframe LOS alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfAISoff a change in the Multiframe Alarm Indication

Signal (AIS) state has occurred and the Multiframe AIS alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfRAoff a change in the Multiframe Remote Alarm (RA)

has occurred and the Multiframe RA alarm is inactive.

adTRACERlineLoopbackOff a change in the line loopback state has

occurred and the line loopback is inactive.

adTRACERlinkLoopbackOff a change in the link loopback state has

occurred and the link loopback is inactive.

adTRACERLinkDown the RF link is down.

adTRACERLinkUp the RF link is up.

adTRACERRFCLinkDown the RFC link is down between the Indoor Unit

(IDU) and Outdoor Unit (ODU).

adTRACERRFCLinkUp the RFC link is up between the IDU and ODU.

adTRACERRxLow the receive level is within 10 dB of

sensitivity and the RF Low alarm is active.

adTRACERRxLevel a change in receive level has occurred and the

receive level is within normal range.

adTRACERcurrThrsESon the threshold for current Errored Seconds (ES)

has been exceeded.

adTRACERcurrThrsESoff the threshold for current ES has not been

exceeded.

adTRACERcurrThrsSESon the threshold for current Severely Errored

Seconds (SES) has been exceeded.

adTRACERcurrThrsSESoff the threshold for current SES has not been

exceeded.

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4. MIB VARIABLES SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6420

Table 4. MIB Variables for ad.mi2

adProducts

adProductInfo

adProdName DisplayString RO

adProdPartNumber DisplayString RO

adProdCLEIcode DisplayString RO

adProdSerialNumber DisplayString RO

adProdRevision DisplayString RO

adProdSwVersion DisplayString RO

adProdPhysAddress PhysAddress RO

adProdProductID

adProdTransType DisplayString RO

adMgmt

adAdmin

adPerform

adShared

adIdentity

adIdentityShared

adAgentCapModule

adAgentCapProduct

adAgentCapShared

adConformance

adCompliances

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Table 5. MIB Variables for ads1.mib

adDS1AlarmTable

adDS1AlarmEntry

adDS1AlarmIndex Integer RO

adDS1AlarmEnable Integer RW

adDS1LineEvent Integer RO

adDS1LineArm Integer RW

adDS1AlertTable

adDS1AlertEntry

adDS1AlertIndex Integer RO

adDS1AlertEnable Integer RW

adDS1CurrentAlert Integer RO

adDS1TotalAlert Integer RO

adDS1FarCurrentAlert Integer RO

adDS1FarTotalAlert Integer RO

adDS1CurrentArm Integer RW

adDS1TotalArm Integer RW

adDS1FarCurrentArm Integer RW

adDS1FarTotalArm Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThreshold

adDS1CurrentThrsES Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsSES Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsSEFS Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsUAS Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsCSS Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsPCVsf Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsPCVesf Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsLES Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsLCV Integer RW

adDS1TotalThreshold

adDS1TotalThrsES Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsSES Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsSEFS Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsUAS Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsCSS Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsPCVsf Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsPCVesf Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsLES Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsLCV Integer RW

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Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib

adTRACER6420mg

adTRACER6420status

adTRACERRFlinkState DisplayString RO

adTRACERRFClinkState DisplayString RO

adTRACERrfLow DisplayString RO

adTRACERRXquality DisplayString RO

adTRACERRXLevel DisplayString RO

adTRACERFrequencyPlan DisplayString RO

adTRACERLEDStatus DisplayString RO

adTRACERSlot1 DisplayString RO

adTRACERSlot2 DisplayString RO

adTRACER6420cfg

adTRACERBaudRate Integer RW

adTRACERBandPlan Integer RW

adTRACERactiveChannels Integer RW

adTRACERchannelSelect

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectTable

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectEntry

AdTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERswitchChannelSelectTable

adTRACERswitchChannelSelectEntry

AdTRACERswitchChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERswitchChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERTxPower DisplayString RW

adTRACERalarmTable

AdTRACERAlarmEntry

adTRACERalarmEntry

adTRACERalarmNumber Integer RO

adTRACERAlarmReporting Integer RW

adTRACERClearHistory Integer RW

adTRACERrfTrapEnable Integer RW

adTRACERswitchModuleCfg

adTRACERswitchPortCfgTable

adTRACERswitchPortCfgEntry

AdTRACERswitchPortCfgEntry

adTRACERswitchPortIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortEnable Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortSpeedDuplex Integer RW

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6420 System Manual

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

adTRACERswitchModuleStatus

adTRACERswitchPortStatusTable

adTRACERswitchPortStatusEntry

AdTRACERswitchPortStatusEntry

adTRACERswitchPortStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanStatusTable

adTRACERswitchWanStatusEntry

AdTRACERswitchWanStatusEntry

adTRACERswitchWanStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACER6420ip

adTRACERIpAddress IpAddress RO

adTRACERSubnetMask IpAddress RO

adTRACERGatewayIp IpAddress RO

adTRACER6420trapIP

adTRACERTrapIpHost1 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost2 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost3 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost4 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost5 IpAddress RW

adTRACER6420current

adTRACERCurrentRFs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hRFs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentRFCs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hRFCs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMaxRxQs Integer RO

TRACER 6420 System Manual Section 7 MIBs

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

adTRACERCurrent24hMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalTable

AdTRACERInteralEntry

adTRACERIntervalEntry

adTRACERIntervalNumber Integer RO

adTRACERIntevalRFs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalRFCs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalValidData TruthValue RO

adTRACERtotalTable

AdTRACERtotalEntry

adTRACERtotalEntry

adTRACERtotalNumber Integer RO

adTRACERtotalRFs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalRFCs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalValidData TruthValue RO

adTRACER6420remoteStatus

adTRACERremoteRFlinkState DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRFClinkState DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRFLow DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRXquality DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRXLevel DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteFrequencyPlan DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteLEDStatus DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteSlot1 DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteSlot2 DisplayString RO

adTRACER6420remoteCfg

adTRACERremoteBaudRate Integer RW

adTRACERremoteBandPlan Integer RW

adTRACERremoteActiveChannels Integer RW

adTRACERremoteChannelSelect

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6420 System Manual

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectTable

AdTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectTable

AdTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERremoteTxPower DisplayString RW

adTRACERremoteAlarmTable

AdTRACERremoteAlarmEntry

adTRACERremoteAlarmEntry

adTRACERremoteAlarmNumber Integer RO

adTRACERremoteAlarmReporting Integer RW

adTRACERremoteSetPassword DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteClearHistory Integer RW

adTRACERremoterfTrapEnable Integer RW

adTRACERremoteswitchModuleCfg

adTRACERremoteswitchPortCfgTable

adTRACERremoteswitchPortCfgEntry

AdTRACERremoteswitchPortCfgEntry

adTRACERremoteswitchPortIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortEnable Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortSpeedDuplex Integer RW

adTRACERremoteswitchModuleStatus

adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusTable

adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusEntry

AdTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusEntry

adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusTable

adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusEntry

AdTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusEntry

adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanTxPackets Integer RO

Adtran TRC6420 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Configuration and Management

Operational

Available Interface Modules

MICROWAVE PATH ENGINEERING BASICS

1. LINE-OF-SIGHT

Terminology

2. DECIBELS

3. CALCULATING THE FADE MARGIN

4. RECEIVER POWER

Antenna Gain

Transmitted Power (PT)

Path Distance (d)

System Losses (L)

Path Loss (LP)

5. RECEIVER SENSITIVITY

6. ANTENNA INFORMATION

Antenna Alignment

TRACER RSSI Test Points

Antenna Beam Patterns

Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, and Antenna Heights

7. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Path Availability

ENGINEERING GUIDELINES

1. EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS

2. POWER REQUIREMENTS

3. REVIEWING THE FRONT PANEL DESIGN

RSSI Monitoring Interface

Front Panel LEDs

AUX RS232 Interface (RJ-45)

CRAFT Port (DB-9)

4. REVIEWING THE TRACER 6420 REAR PANEL DESIGN

MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Connection (RJ-48C)

DC Power Connection (Plug-In Terminal Block)

Fuse

Alarm Contacts (Plug-In Terminal Block)

Antenna Interface (N-Type connector)

5. NETWORK MODULE INTERFACES

4xT1 Module

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

6. AT-A-GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS

NETWORK TURNUP PROCEDURE

1. INTRODUCTION

2. TOOLS REQUIRED

3. UNPACK AND INSPECT THE SYSTEM

Contents of Shipment

Customer Provides

4. CHANNEL SELECTION

5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

6. SUPPLYING POWER TO THE UNIT

7. MOUNTING OPTIONS

8. INSTALLING MODULES

Instructions for Installing Network Modules

9. CONNECTING THE MODULE INTERFACES

4xT1 Module

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

USER INTERFACE GUIDE

1. NAVIGATING THE TERMINAL MENU

Terminal Menu Window

Navigating using the Keyboard Keys

2. MENU AND SYSTEM CONTROL

Password Protection

3. MENU DESCRIPTIONS

> SYSTEM STATUS

> MAIN MENU

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION

> RF LINK PERFORMANCE HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

> RF LINK PERFORMANCE HISTORY

> RF LINK MAX/MIN RECEIVED POWER HISTORY

> RF LINK MIN/MAX RECEIVED SIGNAL QUALITY HISTORY

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING

> ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE CONFIGURATION/STATUS/HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)