Comnet NWK1-P5T, NWK2-P5T Installation Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR 802.11A/N WIRELESS ETHERNET

This manual serves the following ComNet Model Numbers:

NW1 NW2 NWK1 NWK2

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

NW1: Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable

NW2: Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable

NWK1: Industrial Multipoint Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1_AP and NWK1_CL)

NWK2: Industrial Multipoint Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2_AP and NWK2_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 NW(1,2) and NWK(1,2) 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 is FCC certified and the NW2 is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NW(1,2)

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 6

Legal Information 6

1.0 Introduction 7

1.1 System Requirements 7

2.0 Point to Multi-Point 8

3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports 8

4.0 Cabling Requirements 9

5.0 Hardware Installation 9

5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation 9

5.2 NW1 and NW2 Indicating LED Details 11

5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware 11

5.4 Outdoor Upgrade Mounting Hardware 12

6.0 Key Default Configurations 13

7.0 Quick Configuration 14

Detailed Configuration 15

8.0 Getting Started 15

8.1 Operating Modes 16

8.2 Buttons and Alerts 16

9.0 Status Tab 18

9.1 Overview 18

9.2 Wireless 19

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9.3 Wireless (for AP Mode) 19

9.4 Wireless (for Station Mode) 20

9.5 Associated Stations (for AP Mode) 21

9.6 System 21

9.7 Memory 21

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9.8 Network 22

9.9 DHCP Leases 22

9.10 Link Status (for Station Mode) 22

9.11 Routes 23

9.12 Kernel Log 24

9.13 Real-time Graphs 25

10.0 System Tab 28

10.1 System Properties 28

10.2 Time Synchronization 29

10.3 Administration 30

10.4 Services 32

10.5 SNMP 33

10.6 Reset Button 34

10.7 Indicating LEDs 35

10.8 Backup/Flash Firmware 36

10.9 Reboot 36

11.0 Network Tab 37

11.1 Interfaces – WAN 38

11.2 Interfaces – LAN 41

11.3 WiFi – Overview 44

11.4 WiFi – Wireless Network 48

11.5 Hostnames 58

11.6 Static Routes 58

11.7 Firewall 59

11.8 Diagnostics 61

11.9 Quality of Service 62

12.0 AP Controller Tab 63

12.1 Getting Started with Managing APs using the APc 63

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12.2 L2TPv3 Settings 63

12.3 IPSec 64

12.4 APc SNMP Settings 64

12.5 AP SNMP Settings 64

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13.0 Troubleshooting 65

13.1 Troubleshooting steps 65

13.2 Resetting to factory default 65

14.0 Glossary 66

15.0 Agency Compliance 69

16.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement 71

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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 and NW2 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 is FCC certified and the NW2 is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.

This user manual is a guide for the NetWave NW(1,2) wireless Ethernet device as well as the NWK(1,2) 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 - Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable

NW2 - Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable

NWK1 - Industrial Multipoint Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1_AP and NWK1_CL)

NWK2 Industrial Multipoint Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2_AP and NWK2_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) includes a 19dBi 17° internal antenna. See the ComNet website for the latest information regarding antenna support. Preconfigured NWK kits do not support point-tomultipoint topologies.

PC NVR ComNet Gigabit

Managed Switch

with 30W PoE+

LEGEND

WIRELESS

CAT5

POWER

ETHERNET DATA

10/100 Ethernet

PoE

NW1/IA870

(Recommended

Access Point)

NW1 (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

10/100 Mbps

Ethernet

PoE

ComNet Managed

Switch with 30W PoE

Connected to Network

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NW1

(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) and NWK(1,2) 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.

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 36 to 48 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.

Ethernet Network

Network

Edge Device

P1 P2

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

power adapter.

IMPORTANT: Only plug PoE power to Port 1.

Connecting a PoE power source to the PSE Port (#2) will cause a major device malfunction and void the warranty.

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5.2 NW1 and NW2 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 (NW K X _ AP)

192.168.10.101 for all o the rs

LAN Mode for Web Server Static Addressing

Web Server User ID admin

Web Server Password admin

SSID NetWave-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 subn et .

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 (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 and NW2 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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Detailed Configuration

8.0 Getting Started

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

1. Connect the local area network (LAN) port of the router to the network port of your computer using an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cables are also known as LAN cables or network cables. They connect devices such as computers, routers, and switches on wired networks.

2. Next, take the power adapter that comes with the set and connect it to a power socket as well as the router. Turn on the 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 router, 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. NW1 NW1_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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8.1 Operating Modes

The Netwave Radio can operate in the following modes:

1. Access Point WDS

2. Station (Client) WDS

In a commonly used setup, the WAN port of an access point connects to a modem via an Ethernet cable. A modem can be a cable, digital subscriber line (DSL), or fiber optic modem. A modem translates the signal from the internet service provider (ISP) to Ethernet signals that the access point can understand. This allows the access point to have internet connection.

Other devices called stations connect wirelessly to this access point. These devices can be mobile phones, printers, IP cameras, laptops, or even other routers. The stations obtain internet connection from the access point.

An access point WDS and a station WDS together extend the wireless coverage, like a repeater.

8.2 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 router'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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8.2.1 Reset Button

The reset button is a physical hardware button on the board.

Please refer to Section "Reset Button."

8.2.2 Indicating LEDs

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

8.2.3 Buzzer

The new NetWave buzzer makes the following sounds:

• 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 Over v ie w

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

Uptime: Displays the duration of time since the router 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 customer-premises equipment (CPE) i.e. a station. 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 Station 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 This is 'Client' if the device is in Station WDS mode.

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 stations, 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 station e.g. -31 dBm.

Signal/Chains Shows the received signal strengths from the station on each antenna e.g. -52, -35, -34 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 station.

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

TX-CCQ Indicates the wireless connection quality.

9.6 System

This section shows the Router Name, Router Model,

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 Net work

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 computers 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 Station 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. -48 dBm. The box directly below it shows the current TX-CCQ (transmission client connection quality) e.g. 71 %. The bottom left box shows a real-time graph of the received signal strength over the last 60 seconds.

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