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D-Link DWR-500 Quick Installation Manual

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DWR-500 Wireless Mesh Router
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.5.5 January 30, 2007
D-Link Quick Installation Guide
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Copyright © 2007 D-Link Corporation
All rights reserved. Printed in China. February 2007. D-Link Corporation reserves the right to change, modify, and revise this publication without notice.
Trademarks
Copyright © 2007 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo, and DWR-500 are trademarks of D-Link Corporation. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operation function, and/or reliability, D-Link Corporation reserves the right to make changes to products described in this document without notice. D-Link Corporation does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) described herein.
Standards
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications to this product not authorized by D-Link International Pte Ltd could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product. To meet regulatory restrictions, the outdoor access point and external antennas must be professionally installed.
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Safety Warnings
The DWR-500 must be installed by trained professional installation technician. Read all warning information below before installation.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Beware of electrical power lines!
Ensure there is no high voltage electronic field or exposed power lines in the area where DWR-500 is installed.
Lightning Activity Warning
Do not connect or disconnect any cables to DWR-500 during periods of lightning activity. Surge protectors should be installed to prevent potential damage from surges caused by lightning
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Do not operate wireless network device close to explosive merchandise or environment. Electronic components emit electrical charges which can be a potential danger in the vicinity of any explosive medium, product or devices. For example, gas stations.
Antenna Placement Warning
Beware of power lines or electrical circuits near antenna installation site. Take extreme caution when installing antennas. Do not to come into contact with power lines or electrical circuits as they can cause serious injury or death.
Grounding Warning
Always ground the equipment before power up. The required resistance must be less than 5 ohm between the ground termination points to grounding tier.
Power Socket Installation Warning
Power socket installation should be performed by a trained technician. If the main power supply is not available, please engage a trained technician to install the socket. Should power cord reassembly be required, it should be done by a trained technician to comply with local requirements.
Solar Radiation and high Temperature Protection
Solar radiation will cause the working temperature of DWR-500 to rise. Always take note the DWR-500 operating temperature range. When the DWR-500 is setup outdoors, please install the solar shield provided to protect the equipment. Warranty is void for outdoor installation of DWR-500 without solar shield setup. Please contact our authorized technical support engineers for more detailed information.
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Table of Contents
DWR-500 Quick Installation Guide 1 Scope Of This Document 1 Further Reading 1 System Overview 2 Hardware Introduction 2 DWR-500 Operating Range 3 DWR-500 Environmental Rating 3 Connector Ports 3 DWR-500 Connection Interfaces 3 Installing The Solar Shield 5 Securing The DWR-500 On Mast 7 Installing The DWR-500 On Wall 7 Grounding The DWR-500 7 Connecting The DWR-500 To Ethernet 8 Connecting The Power Cable To DWR-500 8 Installing The Lightning Protector 9 Administrating The DWR-500 10
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DWR-500 Basic Configuration 11
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SING THE QUICK SETUP WIZARD
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XAMPLE CONFIGURATION 1: PORTAL NODE
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XAMPLE CONFIGURATION 2: POINT NODE
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XAMPLE CONFIGURATION 3: AP NODE
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DWR-500 Quick Installation Guide
This Quick Installation Guide provides step by step instructions for installing and setting up the DWR-500. Content includes methods to access the DWR-500, and basic configurations.
Scope of This Document
This is a quick start reference to orientate a first time user on the basic setup, installation and configuration of the DWR-500.
Further Reading
More detailed configuration instructions can be found in the CD-ROM.
Before You Begin
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents. The packing list is as shown below. Please ensure all items are present and undamaged. If any of the items is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link representative as soon as possible.
Package Contents
ITEM QUANTITY
DWR-500 1 Solar Shield 1 Installation Bracket 1 Power Cable 1 Screws and nuts for solar shield and bracket 10 Anchor Ears 2 Quick Installation Guide 1 CD-Rom 1 License 1
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System Overview
The D-Link DWR-500 is a wireless mesh router for high performance, large-scale, and fast outdoor wireless coverage at low cost. The key advantages of the DWR-500 are:
• Multi-radio, multi-channel design
• Flexible and easy deployment
• High throughput, low latency
• Efficient routing
• Fast cross-subnet roaming
Hardware Introduction
Figure 1 shows the connectors on the DWR-500 Wireless Mesh Router.
• High scalability
• Self-discovery of neighbor nodes,
• Auto-disaster recovery
• End-to-end QoS support
• Reliable and secure
Figure 1. DWR-500 and the location of the connectors
For safe installation and operation, it is recommended that you:
• Visually inspect the power cord and ensure it is secured fully to the AC Power Input.
• Verify there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation
• Do no place heavy objects on the DWR-500
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DWR-500 Operating Range
Operating Temperature Range -40°C ~ +55°C Storage Temperature Range -40°C ~ +80°C Non-Condensing Humidity Range 10% ~ 90% Wind Survivability Rating > 165mph Power input (VAC) 110/240 (50/60 Hz) AC Power Consumption 5W (typical) – 30 W (Maximum)
Table 1. DWR-500 Operating Range
DWR-500 Environmental Rating
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating 66 Shock and Vibration Rating ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec T41.E class 4M3
Table 2. DWR-500 Environmental Rating
Connector ports
Figure 2 shows the Ethernet port, Console port and Power cable connector. Radio Port 0 and Port 1 are
standard N-type female connectors.
Figure 2. Power cable connector, console port and Ethernet port
DWR-500 Connection Interfaces
As the DWR-500 is equipped for outdoor coverage, the connection interfaces needs to be insulated against the weather. Appended are information on the various interfaces used by the DWR-500:
Ethernet Cable
Figure 3 shows one end of the Ethernet cable for connecting to the port on the DWR-500, and the other
end of the cable with a normal RJ45 jack. Between the two cable connectors in the diagram shows the pin mapping.
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Cable Color Pin Mapping
White/green Pin 1 Green Pin 7 White/orange Pin 5 Orange Pin 4 White/blue Pin 2 Blue Pin 3 White/brown Pin 6 Brown Pin 8 Ground Pin 9
Figure 3. Ethernet cable connector and RJ45 for DWR-500
Power Cable
The weather insulated power cable connector is seen in the Figure 4.
Color Code Function Pin Mapping
White (Yellow) Ground Pin 1 Red Live Pin 2 Black (Green) Neutral Pin 3
Figure 4. Power cable connector for DWR-500
Console Cable
The weather insulated end of the console cable is shown on the left in the Figure 5. The right shows the pin mapping. The other end of the console cable to connect to the laptop has a normal DB9 connector.
Figure 5. Console Cable Connector and DB9 connector for DWR-500
Screws
10 screws and nuts are provided. These are standard M6 X 16.
Figure 6. Standard Screws used for installation of DWR-500
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Installing the Solar Shield
As the DWR-500 is usually installed outdoors, the solar shield is provided for weather protection. It is highly recommended that the solar shield be used for outdoor installations.
Locate the parts from the package as shown in Figure 7.
Solar shield disperses heat from sunlight and prevent DWR-500 from overheating.
Figure 7. Eight Screws (item 1), installation bracket (item 2), solar shield (item 3) and DWR-500
With the screws provided, place the installation bracket (item 2) onto the solar shield (item 3). Secure the installation bracket with the screws and nuts as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Tighten the nuts to secure the installation bracket
There are 2 ways to secure the installation bracket. This is dependent on the direction of the mast. If the mast is horizontal, secure the installation bracket (item 2) as shown on the left in Figure 9. If the mast is vertical, secure the installation bracket (item 2) as shown on the right in Figure 9.
Figure 9. Secure the solar shield mast mount to solar shield
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Remove the protectors from the top of the DWR-500 and slide the DWR-500 into the solar shield as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Remove the protectors and slide DWR-500 into the solar shield.
Secure the DWR-500 onto the solar shield at the side with the screws provided as seen in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Secure DWR-500 onto the Solar Shield
Secure the screws at the top of the DWR-500 to the solar shield as shown in the left and center diagrams of Figure 12. The diagram on the right of Figure 12 shows the DWR-500 setup with solar shield and installation bracket.
Figure 12. Secure DWR-500 to the solar shield at the top
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Securing the DWR-500 on Mast
This section covers the installation of the DWR-500 onto a vertical mast in a typical environment. Slide the two anchor ear through the installation bracket as shown in Figure 13. Secure the DWR-500 onto the mast, aligning the installation bracket to the mast and tightening the anchor ears around it.
Figure 13. Slide the anchor ear through installation bracket and mount on vertical pole
Installing the DWR-500 on Wall
The DWR-500 can also be mounted onto a wall instead of a pole, by following these instructions. First, place the installation bracket against the wall to mark out the four positions to drill for the bolts. Proceed to drill into the four marked positions and screw in the expansion bolts. Mount the DWR-500 and the installation bracket onto the expansion bolts. Fasten the nuts to secure the DWR-500 to the wall as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14. Wall mounted DWR-500
Grounding the DWR-500
DWR-500 must be grounded before power up. Grounding wire resistance must be less than
5 ohm.
The DWR-500 must be grounded to prevent electrostatic damage. The grounding terminal is at the side of the DWR-
500. The grounding cable is to be attached to the grounding terminal on the DWR-500. First, secure the exposed end of the grounding cable to the copper ring by running the exposed wire through the copper ring and ensuring it is tightly wound. Next, on the DWR-500 grounding terminal, loosen the screw and place the copper ring through the grounding terminal, then refasten the screw. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a grounding bar. Oil both the exposed ends of the grounding cable. Once the grounding installation is completed, it should appear as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15. Grounding DWR-500.
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Connecting the DWR-500 to Ethernet
At least one DWR-500 should be connected to the wired network to function as the gateway for traffic between the wired network and the wireless mesh network. Locate the nine pin Ethernet cable and uncap the connector protector on the DWR-500. Connect the nine pin Ethernet cable and turn it clockwise to secure it to the DWR-500 Ethernet port, then use PVC insulating tape to weather proof and secure the Ethernet cable to the port, as shown in the Figure 16.
Figure 16. Connect Ethernet cable to Ethernet port
Connecting the Power Cable to DWR-500
Installation of power source must be done by trained electrician.
DWR-500 must be grounded before power up.
The antennas should be setup before connecting the power source to DWR-500. Please refer to the respective antenna installation guide for further instructions. The power terminal is located on the left side of the DWR-500. Connect the three pin power cable and turn it clockwise to fasten it to the power terminal, as shown in Figure 17. Use PVC insulating tape to weather proof and secure the power cable to the power terminal. Finally, secure the power cable, grounding cable, and the Ethernet cable to the mast using cable tie.
Figure 17. Connect the power cable to DWR-500
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Installing the Lightning Protector
The purpose of the lightning protector is to protect the DWR­500 from damage caused by a burst of high current from lightning. Lighting protector as shown in Figure 18, should be installed between radio port and antenna feeders, and grounded, such as connecting the surge protector to the lightning protection system of the building.
To install the lightning protector, fasten the lightning protector to the radio port of DWR-500 as shown in Figure 19. Next, insert the uninsulated end of the grounding wire into the connector ring provided on the surge protector. Ensure that the grounding wire is securely inserted into the connector ring and tighten the screw on the lighting protector. Connect the other side of the grounding wire with the grounding bar and oil both the exposed ends of the grounding cable
Figure 18. Surge Protector.
Figure 19. Installing and grounding the DWR-500.
Installing the Antenna Feeder Cable
Feeder cable is used to connect the antenna with DWR-
500. The feeder is kept as short as possible to reduce loss of signal strength. If a longer feeder cable is required, it is recommended to use a thicker feeder cable to reduce the loss.
The table below shows the typical pass loss of 100m feeder cable.
Feeder Type
3/8” 18.8 31.7 1/2” 12.8 21.4
7D 25.7 42.6 8D 24.8 41.3
Table 3. Feeder length measured against signal strength
To install the feeder, secure one end of the feeder cable to an 11a antenna and tape over the connection between the antenna and the feeder cable to weather proof the connection. Seen in Figure 21, other end of the feeder cable will connect to the surge protector that is attached to one of the radio port on the DWR-500. Wind the feeder into the surge protector tightly and apply tape to weather proof it. Repeat the same for 11b/g antenna on the other radio port on the DWR-500. Use cable ties to secure the cables to the pole however, take note not to bend the cables into sharp angles.
Cable loss for
2.4Ghz (dB/100m)
Figure 20. N-male to N-male Antenna Cable
Cable loss for
5.8Ghz (dB/100m)
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Figure 21. Installing the Feeder
Administrating the DWR-500
Command Line Interface Access
Console connection to the DWR-500 is the most reliable means to gain access and configure the DWR-500. Locate the five pin console cable terminal and uncap the connector protector on the DWR-500. Connect the five pin Ethernet cable to the DWR-500 console port as shown in Figure 22. Connect the other end of the console cable to a laptop. To start the Command Line Interface (CLI), configure your terminal to the following settings as shown in Table
4. The login details are in Table 5.
Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None
Figure 22. Connect console cable to DWR-500
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Table 4. Terminal setting
IP Based Access
The DWR-500 default IP address is 192.168.0.1, with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 on port 0. To access the DWR-500 administration, set the connecting computer to a static IP address in the same subnet.
To connect via SSH to DWR-500 using the default IP address as shown in Figure 23, supply the login details as shown in Table 5.
Terminal Account root Terminal Password dlink
Table 5. Terminal Login details
DWR-500 login: root Password: dlink
Hello, Welcome to D-Link CLI Copyright 2006 D-Link Corporation
DWR-500> enable DWR-500#
Figure 23. Terminal login session
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Alternatively, the DWR-500 web based administrative GUI may be used. Basic requirement needed to access the web-based GUI:
• Internet Explorer 5.5 and above with Javascript enabled
• Optimal Resolution : 1024 X 768 and above
Access the web-based GUI, open a browser and enter the URL: http://192.168.0.1.
Supply the following login details as shown in Table
6 in the pop up login dialogue box as shown in Figure 24.
Web Based Account root Web Based Password dlink
Table 6. Web Login details
Once the login information is authenticated, the user­friendly and intuitive web based administrative GUI will be displayed, as shown in Figure 25, and access will be granted for setting up the DWR-500.
Figure 24. Web based login pop up
DWR-500 Basic Configuration
The following steps assume that the backhaul will be automatically detected and configured once the DWR-500 is setup. The instructions shown here are using DWR-500 the web-based GUI.
DWR-500 can be configured into three different modes: Point, AP and Portal (see Figure 26). For further information, please refer to detailed instructions in the CD-ROM.
The settings in following the example will setup the sample network seen in Figure 26 following the configuration in Table 7.
Figure 25. Web based administrative GUI
Figure 26. Layout diagram for the example
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Name and Type Portal Point AP
Node ID1 1 2 3 Router ID2 192.168.10.1 192.168.10.2 192.168.10.3 Ethernet-port IP/Mask3 206.10.5.2/24 192.168.2.2/24 192.168.3.3/24 Ethernet Gateway4 206.10.5.1 N/A N/A SSID for AP5 D-Link Not set D-Link DNS servers6 206.10.10.12,
206.10.10.13 Roaming (Dtrix)7 Enabled Disabled Enabled NAT8 Enabled Disabled Disabled
Table 7. Sample configuration used in the following example
Using the Quick Setup Wizard
To start configuring the DWR-500, access the web-based GUI as seen in Figure 24 and Figure 25. In the left navigation bar, click on the link “Quick Setup” to access the Quick Setup Wizard as seen in Figure 27.
The Quick Setup Wizard will prompt through a basic set of questions to setup DWR-500. After entering the selections, click the “Next” button to proceed. Use the “Back” button to return to the previous step. Click the “Finish” button at the end of the configuration steps will complete the configuration.
Not set 206.10.10.12,
206.10.10.13
Figure 27. Quick Setup to configure DWR-500
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Node ID can be any integer 1 and 255, and must be unique within a single mesh network.
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Router ID is an IPv4 loopback address that identifies the router, and is usually the best way to connect to the
administration functions of an operational router; must be unique within a single mesh network.
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This is the IP address and netmask of the Ethernet port 0 on the DWR-500. Depending on the exact model, there
may be one or two Ethernet ports. This quick start guide only uses Ethernet port 0.
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This is the IP address of the gateway router that the Ethernet port 0 is connected to.
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SSID is the alphanumeric identifier of a wireless AP which clients use to connect.
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DNS server information is needed for the clients to connect to the internet; this information is passed to the client
when the client uses the DHCP protocol to obtain an IP address from the AP on the DWR-500.
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Dtrix-roaming is a service provided by the DWR-500 that allows wireless clients to move from the coverage area of
one AP to another without experiencing any disruption in service. For details, refer to the Configuration Guide.
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Example Configuration 1: Portal node
Step 1
Select the country where DWR-500 will be installed. Based on Figure 26 and Table 7, portal node is assigned as 1. Finally, select the role of this node as Portal. See Figure 28.
Step 2
Shown in Figure 29, enter the Router ID, IP Address/Mask, Ethernet Gateway and enable NAT as per the Table 7.
Step 3
Shown in Figure 30, enter the SSID and the DNS information and the Portal Node setup is complete. Hit the “Finish” button to complete the setup.
Figure 28. Step 1 setting up Portal Node.
Figure 29. Step 2 Setting up router details for Portal Node.
Figure 30. Step 3 Complete Portal Node Setup.
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Step 4
After confirming the setup as seen in Figure 31, the router will reboot and start functioning as a portal node.
Figure 31. Reboot and Portal Node Setup Complete.
Example Configuration 2: Point node
Step 1
Select the country where DWR-500 will be installed. Based on Figure 26 and Table 7, point node is assigned as 2. Finally, select the role of this node as Point. See Figure 32.
Step 2
Shown in Figure 33, enter the Router ID, IP Address/Mask as per the Table
7.
Figure 32. Step 1 Setting up a Point Node.
Figure 33. Step 2 Setting up router details for Point Node.
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Step 3
Shown in Figure 34, hit the “Finish” button to complete the setup. The router will reboot and start functioning as a point node.
Example Configuration 3: AP node
Step 1
Select the country where DWR-500 will be installed. Based on Figure 26 and Table 7, AP node is assigned as 2. Finally, select the role of this node as AP. See Figure 35.
Step 2
Shown in Figure 36, enter the Router ID, IP Address/Mask as per the Table
7.
Figure 34. Step 3 Complete Portal Node Setup.
Figure 35. Step 1 Setting up a AP Node.
Figure 36. Step 2 Setting up router details for Point Node.
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Step 3
Shown in Figure 37, enter the SSID and the DNS Server IP. Hit the “Finish” button to complete the setup. The router will reboot and start functioning as a point node.
Figure 37. Step 3 Complete Portal Node Setup.
Once the setup is completed, each of the DWR-500 will automatically discover other nodes and form a wireless mesh network. The portal node should have an Ethernet connection. Both the portal and AP will then be able to service clients and access the Internet through the portal.
Note: The scope of this document does not cover tuning the mesh network for total coverage. For more detailed configuration instructions, please refer to the respective guides available in the CD-ROM.
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