KBC WES User Manual

Version 20111027

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Wireless Ethernet Point-to-Point & Multipoint Systems

Operations Manual

Wireless Ethernet PtP & MP System Operations Manual

PREFACE

KBC WES PART NUMBERS

This operations manual covers the following part numbers:

DESCRIPTION KBC PART NUMBER
Point-to-point, 7.8 dBi gain directional SP Host and Client outdoor kit: WES-2500
Point-to-point, 16.7 dBi high gain directional SP Host and Client outdoor kit: WES-2-4
Point-to-Multipoint, 7.8 dBi directional Host Access Point outdoor kit: WAP
Point-to-Multipoint, 2.5 dBi Omni-directional Host Access Point kit¹: WAPOM
Point-to-Multipoint, 7.8 dBi gain directional Subscriber Unit outdoor kit: WSU
Point-to-Multipoint, 16.7 dBi gain directional Subscriber Unit outdoor kit: WSUP
Point-to-Multipoint, 24 dBi Parabolic Dish Subscriber Unit outdoor kit: WSUDI
Point-to-Multipoint, 2.5 dBi Omni-directional Subscriber Unit kit¹: WSUOM
Replacement Single-point Host, 7.8 dBi gain directional unit (module only): WEM
Replacement Single-point Host, 16.7 dBi gain 6” x 6” patch (module only): WEMP

¹Not weatherproof, must be enclosed in an SWE-O housing if used outdoors

Accessories:

24 dBi parabolic dish antenna (add to WSU or WEM part number only) ²: 18D
Outdoor enclosure used with WAPOM or WSUOM: SWE-O
Outdoor enclosure used with WAP, WSU or WEM part numbers: SWE
Pole/wall mounting kit for standard 2” pole, with swivel mount for alignment³: LNBMB
Mid-span compliant power injector module⁴ PIM
500 mA 12 VDC non-regulated power supply⁴ PS-500-A

²One included in WSUDI kit
³One per WES module included in all directional WES series kits
⁴ One per WES module included in all WES series kits

PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN KITS

All Point-to-point WES kits include the following:
Qty 2: WES Modules (WES-2500) or WES patch units (WES-2-4)
Qty 2: PIM
Qty 2: PS-500-A
Qty 2: LNBMB
Qty 2: Strain Relief for Ethernet cable connection at RJ-45 LAN port of WES module
Qty 1: Operations manual

All Multipoint WES kits include the following:
Qty 1: MP Host module (WAP, WAPOM) or subscriber unit (WSU, WSUP, WSUDI, WSUOM)
Qty 1: PIM
Qty 1: PS-500-A
Qty 1: LNBMB (excluded in WAPOM or WSUOM)
Qty 1: Strain Relief for Ethernet cable connection at RJ-45 LAN port of WES module

Qty 1: Operations manual

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PREFACE (CONTINUED)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABILITY

This manual is comprehensive to the extent that it will answer many of your technical
questions. Our toll free technical assistance is available should you require additional
assistance. KBC offers technical support over the phone or by way of e-mail to all KBC
integrators, dealers and end users of the WES products. Our technical support hotline is
available during regular US west coast business hours, Monday through Friday on all
non-major holiday business days. KBC will follow up on all electronic inquiries before
the end of the following business day.

NORTH AMERICA
888-366-4276: Monday – Friday 10am-8pm Eastern (7am-5pm Pacific)

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

HAWAII & ALASKA / GUAM, PR & OTHER US TERRITORIES
949-297-4930: Monday – Friday 7am-5pm Pacific Time

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

Note: the toll free 888# does not work from Alaska

CENTRAL / SOUTH AMERICA

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

ASIA

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

SOUTH PACIFIC / PACIFIC ISLANDS

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

EUROPE
[phone]: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm UK Time

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

Note: this product is not CE approved for use in Europe

AFRICA

[e-mail]: 24hr availability, response time varies

Technical Support is offered in English, however, KBC has worldwide representatives
who can provide technical support in many local languages.

Please note: technical assistance is available after having read through this manual.
Comprehension of terms and topics will assist in trouble-shoot procedures.

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INDEX

PREFACE P1-P2

KBC WES Part Numbers & Included Products in WES Kits P1
KBC Technical Support Availability P2

INDEX i

GOVERNMENTAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTION ii-v

Important Safety Instruction ii
FCC Required Information and Radio Frequency Statement iii
FCC and IC Restrictions iv
Environmental Restrictions v

SET UP & SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1-9

WES Set Up 1
FCC Regulatory Alert 2
WES Details – Physical Description & Diagram: Directional WEM 3
WES Details – Physical Description & Diagram: Omni-directional WEM 4
Power Injector Details – Physical Description & Diagram 4
WES LED Patterns 5
WES Cable Connection Diagrams 6
WEM Installation & Operation 7-8
Locator Software Tool Orientation & Operation 9

ADVANCED OPERATION – INTERNAL WEB BROWSER GUI 10-19

Log In Reaching the GUI and determining the default GUI password 10
Status – Device Status learn the parameters of the wireless and Ethernet configurations 10-11
Status – Host/Client Association Lists Important signal strength information 12
Status – Statistics Information regarding Ethernet packet & WES traffic stats 13
Basic – Wireless Wireless and encryption method reconfiguration instructions 14-15
Basic – Ethernet Info in order to change static or DHCP subnet and gateway settings 16
Advanced – Admin Administrator password and device name reconfiguration instructions 17
Advanced – System Restoring to defaults using the internal GUI web browser pages 18
Advanced – Firmware Current firmware level & uploading firmware upgrade files 19

SPECS / APPROVALS / TROUBLE-SHOOTING / WARRANTY 20-24

WES Configuration Table 20
Node Specifications & FCC/IC Approvals 22-24
Trouble-shooting 25
Warranty Information 26

APPENDIX A1-A2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

For your protection, please read and observe all safety instructions before operating
this system and keep this sheet and any additional instructions for future reference.

INSTALLATION & USE

OBSERVE WARNINGS: All warnings in the operating instructions should be carefully
followed. Do not make any modifications to the Wireless Ethernet Module (WEM),
Power Injection Module (PIM), or any other KBC electronic device, as the unit(s) will
no longer comply with FCC regulations and therefore void its warranty.

WATER AND MOISTURE: The WEM is weatherproof provided it is installed in
accordance to the mounting details listed on page 7. However, further protection or
housing is suggested for harsh environments, as moisture damage voids its
warranty. The PIMs used in this system are NOT weatherproof. None of the
modules in this system are waterproof and should never be submerged. Severe
electrical shock, personal injury or damage to the equipment may result.

POWER SOURCE: Connect the equipment to a power source only of the type
described on the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment. Excessive
or insufficient amperage or voltage can cause extended trouble-shooting or even

damage that could negate its warranty. The power supplies’ cable should not be

modified/extended due to the ability to use up to 100 meters of power over Ethernet
cable. In addition, Ethernet cable running from the PIM to the WEM should be kept
separated from high-voltage cables and/or transformers.

ATTACHMENTS: Use only KBC supplied or recommended Power Injection Modules,
Power Supplies, Cat5 Cables and weather seals and plugs.

WHEN NOT IN USE: Unplug the power if the equipment is left unattended or unused
for long periods of time or during lightning storms.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, use only replacement
parts specified by KBC. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage to the
system and could void the warranty.

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FCC REQUIRED INFORMATION – RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FOR CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICES

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.

This equipment is designed to be professionally installed exclusively for fixed point­to-point and/or multipoint applications. These products must be controlled due to
radio frequency power output levels emitted with special consideration given to
antenna placement as it relates to human exposure. Compliance is the re sponsibility
of the installer and user.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE 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.

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 users authority to operate the equipment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by KBC could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.

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FCC POWER OUTPUT 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
assure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulations. This device must be
professionally installed.

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY FIELDS

The WES is designed to operate on the 5 GHz frequency band with up to 50 Watts EIRP
maximum transmit power. This level of RF energy is above the Maximum Permissible
Exposure (MPE) levels specified in FCC OET65:97-01. The following precautions must
be taken during installation of this equipment:

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 20 centimeters. 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 20 centimeters 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.

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

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

front of the antenna.

INDUSTRY CANADA RESTRICTIONS

This device is in compliance with the applicable sections of the Industry Canada RSS­210 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio Standard Specification that
governs Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication Devices. Specifically, the
output EIRP of this device relative to antenna gain is factory set to ensure comp liance
with section 6.2.2(q1)(iv)(g).

In addition, it is noted for all users that high power radars are allocated as primary
users (meaning they have priority) of the 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz
frequency bands and these radars could cause inte rference and/or damage to LELAN
devices such as are covered by this manual.

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS OF WIRELESS DEVICES

KBC products are engineered to the highest standards and designed to work
in a variety of wireless applications and environments. A wireless environment
includes the site in which the product is installed, the installation itself and
any extra materials that might be necessary to complete the wireless project.
Due to the fact that environments and installations differ from site to site,
KBC cannot control the variables required to ensure an ideal environment.
Therefore, it is not possible to guarantee a successful application based on a
drawing, application note, distance calculation, quote or other type of
material that KBC may provide. Should a quote, drawing, etc. be made
available, it is based on the performance of the WES product in an ideal
environment with clear line-of-sight, absence of 5 GHz interference and/or
frequency multi-path reflection. Therefore, KBC cannot be held responsible
should the products not operate as desired or should additional products be
required to complete a project. In addition, should a particular environment
restrict the usage of the WES in any way, KBC offers a thirty (30) day return
policy from date of original shipment (see page 2) to the original purchaser.

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WES SET UP PROCEDURES

KBC recommends that all equipment be bench tested before being installed
onsite.

WIRELESS ETHERNET MODULE SETUP

1. Remove the Host and Client from the box, select frequency via the

rotary switch at the side of the unit. (Factory set to channel 0 unless
otherwise noted) The channels of each set of Host/Clients must be
matched for the radios to communicate with each other. For multi­connect devices, each Client must be set to the same channel as the
Host that it will be connected to. If connecting more than one Client
to a single Host, please see the advanced operation section of this
manual for multipoint setup.

2. Mount the Client at the remote location. Point the Client as accurately

as possible to the point where its Host AP will be mounted.

3. Remove the Power Injection Modules (PIMs) from the box and

determine where they will be located for each Host/Client. Total
distance between a Host/Client and connected Ethernet device cannot
exceed 100 meters (300 feet). The PIMs can be located anywhere
along the 100m of CAT5 cable. Connect a standard CAT5 straight

through patch cable to the “P + Data Out” port on each PIM to its
corresponding Host/Client. “Data In” port on each PIM should be

connected to its respective Ethernet device using a standard CAT5
straight through patch cable. A crossover cable may be needed
depending on the LAN port of the Ethernet device in use.

4. Connect the included power supplies to the “Power In” port on the

PIMs and plug the transformers into a standard 110VAC outlet. If the
Ethernet devices on each end are connected, powered up and aimed

correctly, the “Link Activity”, “Power” and “Signal Level” LEDs will
illuminate. If the Ethernet device is not connected the “Power” LED
and “Signal Level” LEDs only will illuminate. If the “Signal Level” LED

is flashing, reposition the modules to achieve max signal strength.
For multi-connect applications, each Client will show a solid green
light when connected to a Multipoint Host. A flashing green LED on
the Multipoint Host Access Point will indicate the number of Client
Subscriber Units to which it is connected.

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Note: mount Host/Client so that vertical Ethernet port is
at bottom and use weatherproof caps and plugs for
outdoor use as described on page 7

KBC NETWORKS, LTD.

LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

MODEL: WEM
FCC ID: JRRWES
IC: 4887A-WES

08500

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.

POLARITY

LINK ACTIVITY

POWER

SIGNAL LEVEL

ETHERNET PORT

0 5745 mHz
1 5745 mHz
2 5745 mHz
3 5745 mHz
4 5765 mHz
5 5785 mHz
6 5805 mHz
7 5825 mHz

CHANNEL SELECT

1 2 3 5 4

1

2

The LAN port must be weather protected with supplied strain­relief positioned so the connector is at bottom of the case.
Weatherproof strain-relief plug should be tightened down to
the bottom of the case. The cable portion of the plug should be
open to allow moisture release and limited cable movement
but closed to restrict insects from entering the unit.

Technical Note:

FAQ: How Does the FCC Regulation Affect the WES User?

If one WES System is in use and there are no plans to add to the wireless project
then it may not affect you at all. However, if you are using two or more systems
then you may need to change frequencies according to the available channels.
Multiple WES systems set to channels 0, 1 or 2 (all unavailable 5.2/5.3 GHz
frequencies) will all be defaulted to channel 3 (available 5745 MHz). The next
available frequency in sequence would be channel 4 (5765 MHz). Channels 3
through 7 are all individual frequencies but channels 0-2 are not available.

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FCC REGULATORY ALERT

As of 20 July, 2007, a new FCC regulation has gone into effect which impacts
operators of the U-NII band in the United States. As a result of this regulatory
change, several KBC products are affected. The FCC regulation impacts the sale of
wireless equipment in the 5.25-5.35 GHz band. The regulation states that all
devices imported and marketed after the 20 July, 2007 deadline must support
radar detection as specified by FCC in the 5.25-5.35 GHz frequency band.

AFFECTED KBC PRODUCTS
To comply with FCC regulation, KBC has disabled the 5250-5350 MHz (5.25-5.35
GHz) frequency selections. The following products contain 5745-5825 MHz options
only:
Point to point: WES-2500; WES-2-4; WES-12*; WES-30*
Point to multipoint: WAP; WAPOM; WSU; WSUP; WSUOM; WES-D; WES-OD; WES­D1-2
*Discontinued

KBC RETURN POLICY

KBC wireless products come with a 2-year limited warranty, (see page 24 for warranty
information) unless otherwise specified. In addition to the 2-year warranty, products
may be returned within thirty (30) days of shipment provided the products are in like
new condition and in the original packaging. Contact your KBC dealer or distributor to
obtain an authorization to return the merchandise for credit.

Return authorizations for repair can be sent directly to KBC with a valid RA
number. RA’s are issued to KBC distributors, dealers or integrators with a valid
resale license. End-users should return products through their KBC dealer who can
contact KBC to obtain an RA number for repair.

Phone #: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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WIRELESS ETHERNET SYSTEM (WES) DETAILS

The WES is a plug and play CAT5/Ethernet cable replacement system. It operates in the
5GHz U-NII bands on 5 non-overlapping channels. The WES system enables a wide
variety of IP cameras, DVR/NVRs, managed/non-managed switches, encoders/decoders
and web servers to be used across long range wireless line-of-sight links.

A. FRONT VIEW

1. Module case

2. Antenna cover

3

B. REAR VIEW

1. Serial Number

2. List of Available Frequencies

3. Channel Selector

(on side of WEM)
Factory set to channel 0 unless
otherwise noted.

4. Status LEDs

Amber= Link Activity
Red= Power
Green= Signal Level

5. LAN Port

(underside of WEM)