Airaya AI108 Installation guide

Quick Install Guide

AI108 Series Wireless Bridge
with External Antennas

Model# AI108-2-050
AI108-2-150
AI108-2-300

For Professional Installers

(ordered separately)

Revision 1.17P

OCT 2002

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AI108
AI108-1-R01
P/N: AI108.2.D

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Limited Warranty
AIRAYA CORP

Limited Warranty: AIRAYA warrants all its products to be free of manufacturing

defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the
applicable warranty term. All AIRAYA products carry a standard 90-day limited
warranty from the date of purchase from AIRAYA or its Authorized Reseller. AIRAYA
may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted
with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term.

The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a two-year warranty by registering
new products within 30 days of purchase from AIRAYA or its Authorized Reseller.
Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online
via the AIRAYA web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited
warranty. The two-year warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product,
which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an ‘Active’ AIRAYA
product. A product is considered to be ‘Active’ while it is listed on the current AIRAYA
price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and
AIRAYA will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line with one that
incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete product is
discontinued and is no longer an ‘Active’ AIRAYA product.

All products that are replaced become the property of AIRAYA. Replacement products
may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a
30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer.
AIRAYA is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration
information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with
any products returned to AIRAYA pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to
AIRAYA should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components removed
prior to returning the product for replacement. AIRAYA is not responsible for these
items if they are returned with the product.

Customers must contact AIRAYA for a Return Material Authorization number prior to
returning any product to AIRAYA. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product
returned to AIRAYA without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at
customer’s expense. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their
facility to AIRAYA. AIRAYA is responsible for return shipping charges from AIRAYA to
customer.

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Limited Warranty

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN AIRAYA PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT AIRAYA’S OPTION. THE
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IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. AIRAYA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED
DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S OR
ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING,
UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE
OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL AIRAYA
BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS
PRODUCTS, EVEN IF AIRAYA OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR
STATUTORY RIGHTS.

* AIRAYA will provide warranty service for up to three years following discontinuance
from the active AIRAYA price list. Under the two-year warranty, internal and external
power supplies, and fans are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of
purchase.

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Regulatory Information

FCC and Industry Canada Guidelines

The radiated output power of the AI108 wireless bridge is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. It is the
responsibility of the installer and users of the AI108 wireless bridge to guarantee that
the antenna is operated at least 20 centimeters (8 inches) from any person. This is
necessary to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines
for Human Exposure, which have been adopted by the Federal Communications
Commission.

The built-in antennas used on the AI108 may NOT be replaced at any time. They are
designed to comply with the maximum EIRP limits specified by the FCC and Industry
Canada. Modifications to the AI108, unless expressly approved by AIRAYA, could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The AI108 wireless bridge operates in the frequency range of 5.25 to 5.35 GHz. High
power radar systems in both Canada and the United States are allocated as primary
users of this spectrum. These radars can cause interference and/or damage to
devices such as the AI108 wireless bridge when used outdoors.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.

NOTE: This device must be professionally installed

Class A Digital Compliance

NOTE: 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 communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

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Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................... 7

Package Checklist.................................................................................................. 7

Hardware Description............................................................................................. 8

Ethernet Compatibility ........................................................................................ 8

Radio Characteristics .......................................................................................... 8

Antenna Type .................................................................................................... 8

Enclosure.......................................................................................................... 8

Cabling ............................................................................................................. 8

Remote Power ................................................................................................... 8

System Requirements .......................................................................................... 10

Hardware Installation........................................................................................... 11

Connecting the Indoor Unit................................................................................ 11

Front Panel View........................................................................................... 11

Installing and Aligning the Outdoor Units ............................................................. 13

Software Configuration......................................................................................... 16

Getting Started................................................................................................ 16

Logging in to the AI108 Web Server ................................................................... 16

Current Settings Tab ........................................................................................ 17

Link Setup Tab ................................................................................................ 19

Link Security Tab ............................................................................................. 21

System Password Tab....................................................................................... 23

Download Updates Tab ..................................................................................... 24

Help Tab ......................................................................................................... 25

Specifications...................................................................................................... 26

Models and Ordering Information........................................................................... 27

Where to Get Help ............................................................................................... 28

Worldwide Web Support.................................................................................... 28

Contacting AIRAYA ........................................................................................... 28

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Introduction

AIRAYA’s AI108 series of wireless bridges have been designed to provide transparent,
high-speed data communications between two wired networks.

This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings
over wired alternatives. Utilizing proprietary 5 GHz technology, the AI108 can easily
replace an Ethernet or T1 connection or seamlessly integrate into a newer 10/100
Mbps Ethernet LAN.

Package Checklist

The AI108 comes in one carton and contains the following components:

Please complete the warranty registration card and return to AIRAYA, or register
online at: http://www.airaya.com
website.

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to
repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair.

in the support | product registration section of our

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Hardware Description

Ethernet Compatibility

The AI108 wireless bridge can attach directly to 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair)
Ethernet LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3
specification.

The AI108 appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by moving
packets from the wired LAN in one building to a wired LAN in a different building.

Radio Characteristics

The AI108 wireless bridge employs a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), operating in the 5 GHz Unlicensed National
Information Infrastructure (U-NII) band. Data is transmitted over a half-duplex radio
channel at up to 108 Mbps speed.

Antenna Type – Purchase of external antennas is required for this product.

AI108-2-xxx wireless bridges contain N-Type connectors for attaching external
antennas. Available antenna options include a 18.4 dBi patch antenna - maximum
operating range of 1 mile (1.6km) or a 23.9 dBi patch antenna - maximum operating
range of 2.5 miles (4km) under FCC and Industry Canada rules. For international
markets other antennas options (both integrated and external) may be available
based on local regulations. Please contact AIRAYA for additional antenna options.

Enclosure

The molded fiberglass polyester enclosure of the AI108 outdoor unit has been
designed for maximum weatherability and durability in outdoor settings. It is
watertight and meets the NEMA/EEMAC Type 4, 4X, 12, and 13 specification.

Cabling

The AI108 wireless bridge includes a Category 5E cabling solution designed for
outdoor applications and with support for IEEE 802.3af (draft) DC power over Ethernet
to allow for ease of installation.

Remote Power

Power over Ethernet is an integral part of the AI108. The AI108 indoor unit is capable
of providing power to the outdoor unit at the full distance specified by the IEEE 802.3
specification (100 meters).

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AI108 Architecture and Topology

The following diagram illustrates a typical usage scenario of an AI108 wireless bridge
to interconnecting two local area networks.

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