Comnet NW1-M-IA870, NW1-M, NW2-M-IA870 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

MINI INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR 802.11A/N WIRELESS ETHERNET

This manual serves the following ComNet Model Numbers:

NW1/M NW2/M NWK1/M NWK2/M

Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This installation guide applies to the following models:

NW1/M: Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable

NW2/M: Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable

NWK1/M: Industrial Multipoint Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1/M_AP and

NWK1/M_CL)

NWK2/M: Industrial Multipoint Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2/M_AP and

NWK2/M_CL)

The NetWave industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. This point-to-multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be connected to a central Access Point. Up to 15 endpoints can be linked to a central access point. The NW1/M and NW2/M support up to 95Mbps throughput using MIMO technology. An easy to read LED array displays unit operational status along with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. The units are passive powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) through a supplied PoE injection module. The NW1/M is FCC certified and the NW2/M is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW(1,2)/M

About This Guide

This guide is intended for different users such as engineers, integrators, developers, IT managers, and technicians.

It assumes that users have some PC competence and are familiar with Microsoft Windows operating systems and web browsers such as Windows Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, as well as have knowledge of the following:

» Installation of electronic equipment

» Electrical regulations and guidelines

» Knowledge of Local Area Network technology

Related Documentation 2

Website 2

Safety 2

Overview 5

Legal Information 5

1.0 Introduction 6

1.1 System Requirements 6

2.0 Point to Multi-Point 7

3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports 7

4.0 Cabling Requirements 8

5.0 Hardware Installation 8

5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation 8

5.2 NW1/M and NW2/M Indicating LED Details 10

5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware 10

6.0 Key Default Configurations 11

7.0 Quick Configuration 12

8.0 Detailed Configuration 13

8.1 Getting Started 13

8.2 Operating Modes 14

8.3 Buttons and Alerts 14

9.0 Status Tab 16

9.1 Overview 16

9.2 Wireless 17

9.3 Wireless (for AP Mode) 17

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9.4 Wireless (for Client Mode) 18

9.5 Associated Stations (for AP Mode) 19

9.6 System 19

9.7 Memory 19

9.8 Network 20

9.9 DHCP Leases 20

9.10 Link Status (for Client Mode) 20

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9.11 Routes 21

9.12 Kernel Log 22

9.13 Real-time Graphs 23

10.0 System Tab 26

10.1 System Properties 26

10.2 Time Synchronization 27

10.3 Administration 28

10.4 Services 30

10.5 SNMP 31

10.6 Reset Button 32

10.7 Indicating LEDs 33

10.8 Backup/Flash Firmware 34

10.9 Reboot 34

11.0 Network Tab 35

11.1 Interfaces – WAN 36

11.2 Interfaces – LAN 39

11.3 WiFi – Overview 42

11.4 WiFi – Wireless Network 46

11.5 Hostnames 56

11.6 Static Routes 56

11.7 Firewall 57

11.8 Diagnostics 59

11.9 Quality of Service 60

12.0 AP Controller Tab 61

12.1 Getting Started with Managing APs using the APc 61

12.2 L2TPv3 Settings 61

12.3 IPSec 62

12.4 APc SNMP Settings 62

12.5 AP SNMP Settings 62

13.0 Troubleshooting 63

14.0 Glossary 64

15.0 Agency Compliance 67

16.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement 69

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13.1 Troubleshooting steps 63

13.2 Resetting to factory default 63

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Overview

Legal Information

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic and mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of ComNet.

Disclaimer

ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.

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1.0 Introduction

The NetWave® industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. This point-tomultipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be connected to a central Access Point. Up to 15 endpoints can be linked to a central access point. The NW1/M and NW2/M support up to 95Mbps throughput using MIMO technology. An easy to read LED array displays unit operational status along with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. The units can be powered by an IEEE 802.3af PoE compliant switch or through the supplied power injection module. The NW1/M is FCC certified and the NW2/M is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.

This user manual is a guide for the NetWave NW(1,2)/M wireless Ethernet device as well as the NWK(,2)/M preconfigured kits. ComNet NetWave Wireless offers OpenWRT with the most advanced Qualcomm Atheros 10.1.x wireless drivers. NetWave now includes a new user-friendly LuCI web interface for configuring the device. OpenWRT is an extensible GNU/Linux distribution for embedded devices. It is built from the ground up to be a full-featured, easily modifiable operating system. It is powered by a Linux kernel that's more recent than most other distributions. LuCI is a free, clean, extensible and easily maintainable web user interface for embedded devices. It has high performance, small installation size, fast runtimes, and good maintainability. The units come configured for either point to point or point to multipoint applications.

This manual contains detailed operational and configuration information not covered in the quick start guides.

This guide applies to the following models:

NW1/M - Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable

NW2/M - Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable

NWK1/M - Industrial Multipoint Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1/M_AP and NWK1/M_CL)

NWK2/M - Industrial Multipoint Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2/M_AP and NWK2/M_CL)

1.1 System Requirements

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, or Mac OS X.

Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above.

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2.0 Point to Multi-Point

These individual units allow the user to configure for either multipoint access point or client operation. There is a MAC address lock feature that can be enabled through the user interface but is not enabled by default. The NW(1,2)/M includes a 16dBi 30° internal antenna and there is an optional 8dBi 70° internal antenna. See the ComNet website for the latest information regarding antenna support. Preconfigured NWK kits do not support point-to-multipoint topologies.

PC NVR ComNet Gigabit

Managed Switch

with 30W PoE+

LEGEND

WIRELESS

CAT5

POWER

ETHERNET DATA

10/100 Ethernet

PoE

NW1/M/IA870

(Recommended

Access Point)

NW1/M (Client)

PIM or other PSE device

Ethernet Ethernet

PoE

PIM or other PSE device

Ethernet Ethernet

PoE

PIM or other PSE device

Ethernet Ethernet

PoE

Power

IP Camera

Power

IP Camera

Power

IP Camera

3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports

PIM or other PSE device

Ethernet

ComNet Managed

Switch with 30W PoE

Connected to Network

10/100 Mbps

Ethernet

PoE

NW1/M

(Access Point)

NW1

(Client)

Ethernet

PoE

Power

Ethernet

IP Camera

Power

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4.0 Cabling Requirements

Shielded CAT 5 or better should be used for all out of plant Ethernet connection and should be properly grounded through the PoE AC ground. Industrial grade shielded Ethernet cable is recommended to help prevent ESD damage commonly experienced with outdoor installations. Visit www.comnet.net/comnet-products/cables

5.0 Hardware Installation

5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation

There will be at least one cable gland included with each outdoor enclosure. Below is an image of the individual parts of the gland with an Ethernet cable routed through.

Note: The split rubber washer allows a pre-terminated Ethernet cable to be used.

Once the cable has been routed through the weather connection, and the RJ45 connection has been made, screw in the gland into the housing making sure it is tight enough for a water tight seal. Push the split rubber gasket into place and loosely screw the cap that goes over the rubber washer.

Once the gland is tight in the housing, tighten the outer nut/cap making sure the rubber seal squeezes and seals the Ethernet cable to the gland as shown below.

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Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT port of the Power Injection Module (PIM) and the other end to LAN of the access point – as sown below.

Note: Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 90 meters.

Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PIM to a network device, such as a switch or to the configuration PC. Then plug the power adaptor to an AC power outlet and power plug into the socket of the PIM – as shown in the diagram below.

Note: DC Passive PoE input for the NW(1,2)/M and NWK(1,2)/M is 48 VDC.

A. Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the OUT

port of the Power Injection Module (PIM) and the other end to LAN of the access point.

Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 100 meters.*

B. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PIM to a

network device, such as to a switch or to the PC you will use to configure the access point.

Ethernet Network

C. Connect the power adaptor to the main electrical supply

and the power plug into the socket of the PIM.

PoE power input: Passive PoE (range 42 to 56 VDC). The unit can also be powered by a suitable IEEE 802.3af/at PSE device such as a PoE switch or injector.

D. A Drip Loop is recommended as additional precaution

against moisture entering the Access Point housing.

* Up to 200mW radio. For higher power radio upgrade to higher rating

power adapter.

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5.2 NW1/M and NW2/M Indicating LED Details

LED VISUAL CUE INDICATION

RSSI1POWER

RSSI2LAN

RSSI3

RSSI4

POWER

LAN

RSSI1 SOLID RED Weak Connection

RSSI2 SOLID ORANGE Moderate Connection

RSSI3 SOLID GREEN Solid Connection

RSSI4 SOLID GREEN

SIGNAL STRENGTH:

SOLID GREEN Power is supplied to the unit

OFF No power is supplied to the unit or the unit is in reset.

SOLID GREEN LAN Connected

OFF No Connectivity

Excellent Connection

(Advisable to check Status Page to confirm RSSI is > -55)

WEAK SIGNAL EXCELLENT SIGNAL

5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware

This mounting hardware will support pole diameters up to 2 in (5.8 cm). Below are the parts contained in the standard mounting hardware.

Here is the mounting hardware assembled shown in a +30° and -30°vertical position

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6.0 Key Default Configurations

IP Address of Web Server 192.168 .10.10 0 (N WK X _ A P)

192.168 .10.101 for all ot her s

LAN Mode for Web Server Static Addressing

Web Server User ID admin

Web Server Password admin

SSID Net Wave -1

WPA Pre-shared Key 12345678

Channel-Frequency (AP) Auto

Channel Spectrum Width 20/40M

Long Range Parameters Enabled and defaulted to 1000m

Note: A Reset to defaults (performed on the ADMIN page or via the RESET button) will erase all

user configurations.

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7.0 Quick Configuration

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the port labelled as IN on the power Injection Module to either a laptop or a PC LAN port.

2. Connect the second Ethernet cable from the OUT port on the Power Injection Module to the NetWave LAN port.

3. Apply 48 VDC to the Power Injection Module with the provided power supply. You should notice the green LED illuminate in the Power Injection Module and the power LED on the NetWave unit.

4. Set the IP address of the laptop being used to configure NetWave to static and the subnet to

192.168 .10. x /24 s ubnet .

5. Point the browser to 192.168.10.101. This is the default address. For preconfigured kits (NWKX_AP and NWKX_CL) point the Browser to 192.168.10.100 for the Access Point or 192.168.10.101 for the Client.

6. A login prompt will pop up. Enter:

Username admin Password admin

7. Select the NETWORK » WIFI tab and set the desired network settings. Select Apply & Save

Note: This will be the network address for the NetWave web server. It is not necessary to set to

the same subnet as the operating network but it is recommended.

8. Select the NETWORK -> WIFI tab and set:

• Wireless mode – Set to AP or Client

• Country code – Only required if setting up the NW2/M (ETSI) model

Note: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the correct country is chosen. ComNet accepts no liability for incorrect equipment set up.

• Output RF power – if received signal strength is greater than -40 dBm, it is recommended to reduce RF TX power

• Set SSID – if changing from the default setting

• Channel Spectrum Width – May want to reduce to 20M from the default 20/40M if the 5GHz spectrum is crowded

• Wireless Security – if changing from default settings

• Select Apply Settings

• Select Save

Note: NW1/M and NW2/M Multipoint nodes will need to have the Wireless Mode set to either

AP or Client (default is Client). And the IP addresses will need to be all set to different addresses (default address is 192.168.10.101). Once this is done, all the clients will connect to the multipoint AP with all other setting kept at default.

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8.0 Detailed Configuration

8.1 Getting Started

To access the NetWave configuration interface, perform the following steps:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Data In port on the Midspan Injector or switch the radio is connected to.

2. If you are using a Midspan Power Injector, Connect the power cable to an outlet and turn on power.

3. Assign the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x network, e.g. 192.168.10.10 and with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

4. Launch a web browser and enter the default IP address of the device, 192.168.10.101, into the address bar.

The first page that you see is the login page. The words on the top left denote the hardware part number and the firmware build version e.g. NW7 NW7_v1.78.0

The login page is presented upon requesting the Netwave Radio’s IP address.

The default authorization details are:

Username: admin

Password: admin

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8.2 Operating Modes

The Netwave Radio can operate in the following modes:

1. Access Point WDS

2. Client WDS

Once configured as Access Point and Client units can link together to form either Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint topologies.

8.3 Buttons and Alerts

The buttons are described here.

Reset Undo the changes.

Save Saves the changes but does not take effect till settings are applied

Save & Apply Saves and applies the changes.

Please use this button instead of the 'Save' button so that the changes would be applied immediately. It is recommended to click this button before moving to a different page.

Logout Logs out of the device's web page.

Note: At the top right corner of the NetWave configuration web page, there may be either of the

following texts displayed:

Changes: 0: Means that all changes on the configuration web page have been applied to

the Wireless Device.

Unsaved Changes: Shows the number of changes that have not yet been Save & Apply.

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8.3.1 Reset Button

The reset button is a physical button attached to the underside of the radio.

Please refer to Section "Reset Button."

8.3.2 Indicating LEDs

The light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the board are described in Section "Indicator LEDs".

8.3.3 Buzzer

The new NetWave buzzer provides the following audible information:

• Power up: Beep once.

• End of Firmware Loading: Beep twice.

• Alignment: Beep according to signal thresholds defined. The alignment buzzer is described in Section "Link Status (for Station Mode)".

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9.0 Status Tab

After login, when you click on the Status top-level tab, you can see the second-level tabs of Overview, Routes, System Log, Kernel Log, and Real-time Graphs. This is shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: The Status Tab.

9.1 Overview

The Status » Overview page is divided into the sections Link Status, Wireless, Associated Stations, System, Memory, Network, and DHCP Leases.

Uptime: Displays the duration of time since the NetWave device was turned on or rebooted.

Figure 3: The Status » Overview page.

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9.2 Wireless

The wireless chipset model is shown in the little box on the left e.g. AR9342 802.11an Radio.

Figure 4: Wireless chipset model.

The characters AP in the small callout box means that the radio is operating in the Access Point (AP) mode. If the characters are CPE, it means that the radio is operating as a Client. The character X is shown if the radio is disabled.

9.3 Wireless (for AP Mode)

The Wireless section in the Status » Overview page shows a summary of the wireless parameters. The following describes the parameters when the device is in the AP mode.

Figure 5: A summary in the Wireless section for a device operating as an 802.11 access point.

SSID Displays the name of the wireless network that this access point (AP) is offering, the Service

Set Identifier (SSID).

Mode This is 'Master' if the device is in AP WDS mode.

Channel Shows the channel number and frequency that this AP is using.

Bitrate This is the maximum bitrate supported by the radio in the current configuration.

BSSID This is the MAC address of the AP's radio.

Encryption Displays the wireless encryption used.

ACK Timeout Shows the maximum acknowledgment time in microseconds.

DFS Status If DFS is enabled, the AP automatically switches channel if radar is detected on the current

channel.

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9.4 Wireless (for Client Mode)

The following describes the parameters for a device operating in Station mode.

Figure 6: A summary in the Wireless section for a device operating as an 802.11 station.

SSID Displays the name of the wireless network that this station should be associated with.

Mode Client

Channel Shows the channel number and frequency that this station is using. Normally, it would

automatically select the same channel as the AP.

Bitrate This is the maximum bitrate supported by the radio in the current configuration.

MAC-Address States the MAC address of the device's radio.

BSSID This is the MAC address of the AP's radio.

Encryption Displays the wireless encryption used.

ACK Timeout Shows the maximum acknowledgment time in microseconds.

DFS Status If DFS is enabled, the AP automatically switches channel if radar is detected on the

current channel.

TX-CCQ Displays the transmission quality in %. A higher percentage means a better wireless

connection quality.

RX Rate Shows the receive bit rate of this station.

TX Rate Shows the transmit bit rate of this station.

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9.5 Associated Stations (for AP Mode)

This section shows the connected devices, if the Radio is in the AP mode.

Figure 7: List of Associated Stations.

If there are no associated Clients, the text “No information available” is displayed. The parameters shown are as follows:

MAC-Address Displays the MAC address of the station's radio.

Network States the name of the wireless network.

Device Name Shows the name of the station.

Last IP States the most recent IP address of the station as seen by the Radio.

Signal Displays the received signal strength from the Client e.g. -26 dBm.

Signal/Chains Shows the received signal strengths from the station on each antenna e.g. -42, -26 dBm. The

value of -95 dBm is taken to mean “no antenna” if the radio has only 2 antennas.

Noise Displays the received noise power at the AP.

TX Rate Shows the transmit bit rate from the AP towards this Client.

RX Rate Shows the receive bit rate at the AP from this Client.

TX-CCQ Indicates the wireless connection quality.

9.6 System

This section shows the Netwave Product name, Firmware Version, Kernel Version, and Local Time.

Figure 8: System parameters.

9.7 Memory

Here, the Total Available and Free memory are shown.

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Figure 9: Total Available and Free Memory.

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9.8 Network

This section displays the status of the LAN and WAN networks.

Figure 10: Network summary.

Status Shows summaries of the interfaces for the LAN and WAN zones. This may include uptime, MAC

address, protocol, bytes and packets received by the device, bytes and packets transmitted by the device, and its IPv4 address.

9.9 DHCP Leases

This section shows a table of MAC and IP addresses of connected devices with static DHCP leases. They are specified in the Network » Interfaces » LAN » Static Leases section of the device's configuration web page.

Figure 11: Currently active static DHCP leases.

9.10 Link Status (for Client Mode)

This section only applies if the device operates as an 802.11 station.

Figure 12: The Link Status section.

In the Link Status section on the Status » Overview web page, the value in the top left box denotes the current received signal strength e.g. -23 dBm. The box directly below it shows the current TX-CCQ (transmission client connection quality) e.g. 98%. The bottom left box shows a real-time

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graph of the received signal strength over the last 60 seconds.

The box directly to its right shows a real-time graph of the TX-CCQ over the past 60 seconds. On the right of this section, there are 2 vertical bars. Each bar shows the current received signal strength of each antenna e.g. -23 dBm, -40 dBm.

Enable Alignment Buzzer

When enabled, the board would continually emit beeping sounds to indicate the received signal strength. Every 3 seconds, the board would emit a number of beeps (1 to 4) in quick succession. The number of beeps is the same as the number of lighted Signal strength indicator LEDs. See Section " LED Configuration." Just like for the LEDs, more beeps indicate a higher received signal strength. This is useful for a person aligning directional antennas at a height, in an outdoor scenario, if the LEDs are not visible. Another person on the ground could adjust the threshold values for the LEDs. There is some delay before the received signal strength gets reported by the alignment buzzer. To turn off the beeping sounds, click the button “Disable Alignment Buzzer”.

9.11 Ro ute s

When you click on the Status » Routes tab, you would see the page that shows the routing rules that are currently active on the device.

Figure 13: The Status » Routes page.

ARP This address resolution protocol (ARP) table shows the IP address and corresponding

MAC address of each device on the network.

Active IPv4-Routes This table shows the IPv4 gateway and network ID (Target) for each subnet.

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