Persistent Systems Wave Relay MPU5 Operator's Manual

MPU5

BASIC OPERATOR MANUAL

VERSION 2.5

03EN073

Rev. G

Copyright 2010 - 2018, Persistent Systems, LLC. All rights reserved. Wave Relay® is a registered trademark of Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”). This Basic Operator Manual (the “Manual”) contains information that is the sole property of Persistent Systems, LLC. Therefore, the Manual may not be excerpted, summarized, copied, distributed, or otherwise published, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Persistent Systems, LLC. All other product and service names, trademarks, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All non-Persistent company, product, and service names and all non-Persistent trademarks used in this Manual are for identiﬁcation purposes only. Use of these non-Persistent names, trademarks, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.

Issued: July, 2018

READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION

DO NOT SWAP RADIO MODULES WHILE UNIT IS POWERED ON!

DO NOT POWER ON UNIT WITHOUT ANTENNAS ATTACHED!

PERSISTENT SYSTEMS

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay® . The company’s industry-leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting edge Wave Relay® system and has designed MIMO radios to allow the Wave Relay® MANET to achieve its highest potential. Wave Relay® is capable of running real-time data, video, voice and other applications under the most difﬁcult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is ﬁeld proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Mining, Oil and Gas, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.

THE MPU5

The MPU5 is the Next Generation Wave Relay® platform. Leveraging multiple leading edge technologies such as MIMO and Android™, the MPU5 is a smart radio that delivers increased performance, reliability, and capability to the end user in a small, cost-efﬁcient package. Stream multiple HD Video feeds, run commercial and custom apps, view situational awareness, and communicate with high quality audio all with a single device and a minimal number of accessories.

WAVE RELAY® MANET

The Wave Relay® System is a peer-to-peer wireless MANET networking solution in which there is no master node. If any device fails, the rest of the devices continue to communicate using any remaining connectivity. By eliminating master nodes, gateways, access points, and central coordinators from the design, Wave Relay® delivers high levels of fault tolerance regardless of which nodes might fail. The system is designed to maximize the capacity of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum and to minimize the network overhead. While optimizing efﬁciency, Wave Relay® also implements techniques that increase multicast reliability. The advanced multicast functionality allows the system to support both multicast voice and video over IP.

Wave Relay® is designed to maintain high bandwidth con nectivity among devices that are on the move. The system is scalable, enabling it to incorporate unlimited meshed devices into the wireless network, where the devices themselves form the communication infrastructure. Even in highly dynamic environments, the system is able to

maintain connectivity by rapidly re-routing data as necessary. Wave Relay® is a self-forming and self-healing network where nodes can move freely within the network. Critical information ﬂows reliably throughout the network while individual data paths are able to adapt at sub-second intervals. This unique approach creates an ideal environment for maximizing performance across the available communications medium. Customers leverage Wave Relay®’s straight forward and effective architecture to enable a true “Plug and Play” capability. Deploying a Wave Relay® network is as simple as connecting a standard Ethernet cable; customers are immediately connected to everything on the network.

Wave Relay® is a seamless wireless networking system offering a dynamic and reliable solution for all mobile networking needs. The MPU5 offers the Wave Relay® MANET combined with other leading edge technologies in a single smart radio.

CONTACT PERSISTENT SYSTEMS

Persistent Systems

Tel: (212) 561-5895 | www.persistentsystems.com

Persistent Systems Support

Email: support@persistentsystems.com | OS Ticket: www.persistentsystems.com/ps-support

Persistent Systems RMA

Email: rma@persistentsystems.com

Persistent Systems Sales

Email: sales@persistentsystems.com

Persistent Systems Training

Email: training@persistentsystems.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 4

Persistent Systems 4 The MPU5 4

Wave Relay

®

MANET 4

Safety 12 Suggested Hardware 16 Part I: Physical Setup 17

Section A: RF Setup 17

Inserting the Radio Module 20 Connecting Antennas 22

Section B: Power 26

Connecting Power 28 Removing Power 30 Powering On the Unit 32

Section C: Side Connector Cables 34

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Parts List 35 Connecting a Cable to a Side Connector 36

Part II: Software Setup 40

Section A: Conﬁguring the Management Computer 40

Parts List 40 Conﬁguring the Management Computer (Windows) 42 Conﬁguring the Management Computer (Linux) 48

Section B: Connecting the MPU5 to the Management Computer 49

Parts List 49

Section C: Accessing the Web Management Interface 52

Parts List 52

Section D: Basic Network Setup 60

Security Key 60 Assigning IP Address and Interface Names 62 Rebooting an Individual Node 65

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Network Node List 66

Part III: Testing Connectivity 70

Check Neighbor Node Status 70 Perform a Throughput Test 72 Throughput Test Logging 74

Part IV: Using the Web Management Interface 76

View Individual Node Information 76 Conﬁguring Radio Settings for a Single Node 78 Upgrading Firmware 80 Creating a Conﬁguration File 82 Loading Settings from a Conﬁguration File 84 Reset Node to Factory Conﬁguration 86 Check GPS Status 87 Network Status Tab 88 Network Visualization 90

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Part V: Device Operation 94

Zeroize the Security Key 94 Connect a Camera to the MPU5 96 Conﬁguring Video Settings 98 Video Kiosk Mode 108 Connect an EUD or Handheld Display to the MPU5 114 Connecting a Monitor or TV to the Wave Relay® MPU5 116 Connect USB Accessories to the MPU5 119 Install Android™ Apps on the MPU5 121 Using Android™ Screenshot 124 Network Conﬁguration Tab 126 Connect a PTT Device to the MPU5 128 Conﬁgure PTT Settings 130 Enable Push-to-Talk 131 Set Earpiece Volume 131 Set Microphone Level 132

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Set Transmit Mode 133 Set Transmit or Receive Audible Checktone 134 Enable/Disable Low Battery Audible Notiﬁcation 135 Selecting Channels 136 Customize a PTT Channel 136 Using Wave Relay® Push-to-Talk 138 Using Flash Override 139

Professional Installer – Compliance 140 Attachments 148

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SAFETY

Lire et comprendre les consignes de sécurité d’emploi et tout de l’opérateur avant d’utiliser cet équipement

SAFETY WARNINGS

Handle Safely:

▶ Falling while installing or removing equipment can cause serious injury. ▶ If installing on a tower or any other tall locations, use proper lifting tech-

niques and wear proper protective equipment.

▶ Tomber lors de l’installation ou de retirer l’équipment peut causer des

blessures graves.

▶ Si vous installez sur une tour ou d’autres endroits de hauteur, utiliser des

techniques de levage appropriées et porter un équipment de protection approprié.

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SAFETY

Electrical Shock

and Fires:

▶ Understand and follow all local codes and regulations when installing elec-

trical equipment.

▶ Only use approved battery and/or power supplies.

▶ Comprendre et respecter tous les codes et règlements locaux lors de l’in-

stallation des équipements électriques.

▶ Utilisez uniquement la batterie et les alimentations ou approuvé.

RF Exposure:

▶ Prevent injury from exposure to high frequency ﬁelds. ▶ See antenna separation instructions in the Compliance section of this man-

ual.

▶ Do not operate with antenna removed. This can increase RF exposure

risks and/or damage the equipment.

▶ Prévenir les blessures d l’exposition aux champs de haute fréquence. ▶ Voir les instructions de séparation de l’antenne dans la section de la con-

formité de ce manuel.

▶ Ne pas faire fonctionner avec antenne enlevé. Cela peut augmenter les

risques d’exposition aux radiofréquences et ou endommager l’équipement.

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SAFETY

CAUTION

DEVICE UTILIZES LITHIUM ION BATTERY

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

---------------------------------------------------------------------MISE EN GARDE

Dispositif utilise la batterie Ion Lithium

RISQUE D’EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACE PAR UN TYPE INCORRECT.

Jetez les piles usagées selon

LES INSTRUCTIONS

Lithium Batteries Handling

▶ Lithium ion batteries are deﬁned as Class 9 dangerous goods by the IATA Dangerous Goods

Regulations.

▶ Handle with care. ▶ Do not use if package is damaged - it can cause ﬁre.

Disposing of Used Batteries

▶ Disposal should be done in accordance with applicable regulations, which vary from country to

country as well as by state and local governments. In most countries, trashing of used batteries is forbidden and disposal can be done through non-proﬁt organizations mandated by local au-

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SAFETY

thorities or organized by professionals.

▶ Incineration of lithium cells and batteries by consumers is not recommended. Incineration

should be done at a properly permitted facility that can handle this waste.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Manipulation des batteries lithium

▶ Les batteries au lithium-ion sont déﬁnis comme Classe 9 marchandises dangereuses par le Régle-

ment sur les marchandises dangereuses de l’IATA.

▶ Manipuler avec soin. ▶ Ne pas utiliser si l’emballage est dommage, il peut provoquer un incendie.

Mise au rebut des batteries usagées

▶ L’élimination doit être effectuée conformément aux réglementations applicables, qui varient

d’un pays à l’autre ainsi que par les gouvernements d’État et locaux. Dans la plupart des pays saccage des batteries usagées est interdit et l’élimination peut être fair par les organisations à but non lucratif mandatés par les autorités locales ou organisées par des professionnels.

▶ Incinération des dellules et batteries au lithium par les consommateurs est déconseillée. In-

cinération devrait être fait dans une installation dûment autorisée qui peut gérer ces déchets.

See Attached Battery Spec Sheet, MSDS, and compliance document for more information

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SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL HARDWARE

Suggested Additional Hardware

▶ #1 Phillips Head Screwdriver: Used to attach/detach radio module

▶ TPI Kit: Allows for antenna and RF cable matching

▶ RF cable at various lengths (LMR-400): Allows for ﬂexibility in antenna setup

▶ Ethernet Cables

▶ Ethernet Female-to-Female Extenders

▶ HD Screen or TV with HDMI input: Displays Android™ computer interface and/or streaming

video

▶ Laptop with Administrator Access: Used for device conﬁguration

▶ USB Thumb Drives: Used for software conﬁguration storage and loading

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to insert radio modules into the MPU5 chassis

▶ How to attach antennas to the MPU5

→

Section A: RF Setup

Part I: Physical Setup

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

?

How do I tell if my antennas and radio modules are compatible?

Find the part numbers on the antennas. Antenna part numbers are on a sticker wrapped around the base of the antenna.

1

Find the part number on the radio module. The radio module part number is on a sticker on the back of the radio module.

2

Each part number will begin with ANT- (antennas) or RF- (radio modules) followed by four (4) digits. The ﬁrst digit references the radio band of the part. Make sure that the ﬁrst digit of the antennas and radio module match.

3

!

WARNING!: DO NOT use mismatched antennas and radio modules. This conﬁguration will result in very

poor performance and/or damage to the device. If you do not have matching antennas and radio modules, contact Persistent Systems.

!

WARNING!: DO NOT switch radio modules while device is powered on. Power off device before changing

radio modules.

!

WARNING!: the MPU5 is not IP68 rated when the radio module is not attached. Ensure you are in a dry,

dust-free environment before changing radio modules.

!

WARNING!: User MUST refer to the Professional Installer – Compliance Section of this manual for ap-

proved antenna types. This warning applies only to RF-2100 with the FCC ID 2AG3J-RF-2100 and RF-5100 with the FCC ID 2AG3J-RF-5100.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

Inserting the Radio Module

1

If there are rubber caps on the radio module contacts, remove them.

2

Align the radio module

with the chassis.

3

Apply even force and press the radio module

into the chassis.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

4

Tighten screws clockwise in diagonal

order with a #1 Phillips Head screwdriver until they stop (min. 4 in-lbs. of torque)

5

Pull on the radio module to verify that it

is attached securely. Ensure there are no gaps in between the radio module and the MPU5 chassis.

1

2

3

4

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

1

Start with the middle antenna port.

2

Align the RF connector

on the antenna with the

RF connector on the unit.

3

Twist the antenna clock-

wise until it is fully mated.

Connecting Antennas

▶ You can use a TPI Kit and/or extra LMR-400 RF Cables to remote antennas away from the unit. This setup is particu-

larly useful for mounted or operations center conﬁgurations.

▶ To operate in SISO mode, you only need to attach an antenna to the antenna port for the chain you want to use.

WARNING!: if you want to operate in SISO mode, unused antenna chains MUST be turned off (See p. 78).

Tips & Tricks

T

!

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

4

Repeat Steps 1 - 3 for the remaining two RF antennas.

5

Align the SMA connector on the GPS antenna

with the SMA connector on the unit.

6

Twist the antenna clock-

wise until it is fully mated.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP TROUBLESHOOTING

How do I ensure that the radio module is aligned properly?

?

The three RF connectors on the radio module will align with the three RF connectors on the chassis. When aligned properly, the engraved writing on the radio module will be facing the same direction as the writing on the chassis.

What do I do if the radio module won’t insert into the chassis?

?

Ensure that the radio module is aligned properly. Ensure that the connectors on the radio module are

not bent. Ensure that there are no foreign objects in any of

the connectors, on the bottom of the radio module, or in the chassis well.

1

2

3

What do I do if the antennas won’t screw onto the RF connectors?

?

Ensure that you are using antennas with RP-TNC Male connectors or an appropriate adapter from your TPI kit. Ensure that the connectors on both the unit and antennas are not damaged. Ensure that there are no foreign objects in any of the connectors.

1

2

3

How do I tell if the antennas are connected properly?

?

When an antenna is mated properly, the threads on the connector will not be visible. However, there may be a small space between the antenna and the chassis.

1

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PHYSICAL SETUP: RF SETUP

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Swap radio modules and antennas to change the RF band you are capable of operating on

▶ Swap out broken radio modules and antennas

▶ Setup hardware to receive GPS connectivity

▶ Remote antennas away from the unit

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How can I use my old power accessories from previous Wave Relay products with my MPU5?

?

You can use your MPU4 twist locking battery pack or BB batteries with the MPU5. You CANNOT use old battery eliminators with the MPU5. Use only CBL-PWR-0001 or CBL-PWR-0002. You CANNOT power the MPU5 via Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Will I lose all my settings if I remove power from my MPU5?

?

If the MPU5 has been charged for 8 hours, it will retain unit settings for 30 days.

PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to connect a power source to the MPU5

▶ How to power on the MPU5

→

Section B: Power

!

WARNING!: the MPU5 requires an 8 hour charge in order to retain unit settings for 30 days.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

1

If you are using a battery, make sure that the battery is charged.

2

Align the circular three pin connector on the power source with the circular three pin connector on the bottom of the MPU5.

3

Push the connectors together. Make sure

the connector is seated properly.

Connecting Power

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

4

Twist clockwise 90°. You will hear a click

when it is locked.

5

If you are using a Wall Battery Eliminator, plug the standard wall plug into a stan-

dard wall outlet.

6

If you are using a BB Battery Eliminator, plug the BB plug into a BB Battery.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

1

Slide up the battery latch on the side of

the MPU5.

2

Twist the battery counterclockwise until it

disconnects.

Removing Power

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

What do I do if my power accessory will not ﬁt the battery connector?

What do I do if my power accessory will not lock?

?

Ensure that no parts (pins, plates, etc.) on either connector are bent or damaged.

Ensure that the battery latch moves freely by sliding it up and down.

Ensure that there are no foreign objects in either connector.

Ensure that the battery latch is not stuck in the unlocked position.

1

2

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

1

Ensure that antennas, a radio module, and an appropriate power source are connected.

4

If the unit is powered and has turned on, the LED on the top of the unit will glow a color indicating unit status.

2

Locate the Power Knob on the top of the

unit.

3

Twist the Power Knob clockwise 1 click.

Powering On the Unit

!

WARNING!: Antennas MUST be installed prior

to powering on the unit.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: POWER

What do I do if my Power Knob does not rotate?

What do I do if the Power Knob does not click when I twist it?

?

Make sure that you are twisting it in the correct direction (clockwise).

The Power Knob may be broken. Contact Persistent Systems Support.

Make sure that no foreign objects are blocking the rotation of the knob.

If the knob still does not rotate, it may be broken. Contact Persistent Systems Support.

Ensure that the battery latch is not stuck in the unlocked position.

1

2

3

2

LED Color Unit Status

Blue Booting

Yellow Running, no neighbors

Green Running, neighbors

Red Crypto Fail (No key or FIPS)

Orange Low Battery

Purple Loading Firmware

Quick Reference:

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PHYSICAL SETUP: SIDE CONNECTORS

What Can I Do Now?

What Will I Learn?

✓

▶ Provide power to an MPU5 via a battery or standard wall socket

▶ Power on/off the unit

▶ Replace dead batteries

▶ How to connect a cable to the MPU5 side connectors

→

Section C: Side Connector Cables

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PHYSICAL SETUP: SIDE CONNECTORS

Parts List

≈

22-Pin to USB 2.0 Type A Receptacle

CBL-DATA-2003

22-Pin to Audio and Video Out

CBL-DATA-3002

22-Pin to RJ45 Receptacle

CBL-DATA-2001

22-Pin to U-329

CBL-AUD-0001

22-Pin to U-328

CBL-AUD-0002

22-Pin to U94

CBL-AUD-0003

22-Pin to 6-Pin Push Pull USB Tether

CBL-DATA-2004

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PHYSICAL SETUP: SIDE CONNECTORS

1

The 22-Pin connector on every cable is keyed so that it will only attach to a compatible side connector. If a cable can attach to multiple side connectors, it is keyed (or not keyed) so that it will attach to all compatible side connectors.

2

To connect a cable to a side connector, locate the appropriate side connector.

3

Align the key pins on

the 22-Pin connector with the key holes on the case. Push the key

pins into the key holes.

Connecting a Cable to a Side Connector

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PHYSICAL SETUP: SIDE CONNECTORS

4

5

Twist the thumbscrew clockwise to attach

the cable to the device.

Ensure that the cable is ﬁrmly attached and the connector is sitting ﬂush with the case.

Ensure that there are no foreign objects in the thumbscrew or side connector.

4

Ensure that the cable connector is ﬂush with the case.

5

What do I do if the cable won’t mate with the side connector?

?

Ensure that you are trying to connect the cable to the correct side connector.

1

Ensure that you are aligning the key pin properly and the cable is not upside down.

2

Ensure that no parts of the thumbscrew and the side connector are bent or damaged.

3

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PHYSICAL SETUP: SIDE CONNECTORS

Quick Reference:

Part Number Description Side Connec-

tor(s)

Uses

CBL-DATA-2001 22-Pin to RJ45 Receptacle DATA Connects to a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable. Use

this cable to connect the unit to a computer for conﬁguration.

CBL-DATA-2003 22-Pin to USB 2.0 Type A

Female

PTT/EUD, DATA, RoIP

Connects USB accessories via a standard USB A port.

CBL-DATA-2004 22-Pin to 6-Pin Push Pull

Android™ USB

PTT/EUD, DATA, RoIP

Connects an Android™ EUD or Screen

CBL-DATA-2005 22-Pin to DB9 Serial Socket PTT/EUD,

DATA, RoIP

Connects serial devices via a DB9 socket

CBL-DATA-2007 22-Pin to RJ45 Receptacle

and USB 2.0 Type A Male

DATA Connects to USB devices via a standard USB A

plug and to a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable CBL-DATA-2009 22-Pin to RJ45 Flying Leads DATA Flying leads for custom Ethernet integration (72”) CBL-DATA-2010 22-Pin to RJ45 Flying Leads DATA Flying leads for custom Ethernet integration (18”) CBL-DATA-3002 22-Pin to Audio and Video

Out

PTT/EUD Connects to a standard HDMI cable to display

video on a TV or Monitor and connects to a

speaker box or headset. CBL-AUD-0001 22-Pin to U-329 RoIP Connect the unit to a Legacy Radio via a U-329

connector.

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PHYSICAL SETUP: SIDE CONNECTORS

CBL-AUD-0002 22-Pin to U-328 PTT/EUD Connects to a headset via a U-328 connector. CBL-AUD-0007 22-Pin to Audio and USB

2.0 Type A Female

PTT/EUD Connects USB accessories via a standard USB A

port and an audio accessory via a U-328 connec-

tor CBL-AUD-2009 22-Pin to Audio and 6-Pin

Push Pull Android™ USB

PTT/EUD Connects an Android™ EUD or Screen and an

audio accessory via a U-328 connector

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Identify which cable you need for your conﬁguration

▶ Identify which side connector your cables attach to

▶ Connect a cable to a side connector

Refer to the MPU5 Product Catalog for more information on MPU5 cables. If you still have questions, contact Persistent Systems.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to conﬁgure your computer to be able to communicate with an MPU5

→

Section A: Conﬁguring the Management Computer

Part II: Software Setup

Parts List

≈

Management Computer with Administrator Access & Ethernet Port

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!:

▶ To communicate with an MPU5, the computer must have an IP address in the same subnet

mask as the MPU5’s IP address.

▶ For example, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, the computer and MPU5 will be able

to communicate if they share the same ﬁrst three numbers in their respective IP addresses (e.g. 10.3.1.10 and 10.3.1.254).

▶ If the computer and MPU5 do not share a subnet mask, the computer and MPU5 will not

be able to communicate.

▶ If either the computer or MPU5 do not have an IP address in the same subnet mask, the

computer and MPU5 device will not be able to communicate.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

1

Locate the Network icon at the bottom right of the taskbar.

2

Right click the Network icon.

3

Click Open Network and Sharing Center.

Conﬁguring the Management Computer (Windows)

2

3

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

4

Click Local Area Connection 2.

4

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

5

Click Properties.

6

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4) and ensure that it is highlighted as

pictured.

6

5

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

8

Click Use the following IP address.

7

Click Properties.

7

8

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

9

Enter 10.3.1.10 into the IP address ﬁeld.

10

Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask ﬁeld.

Click OK.

11

9

10

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

Your computer is now properly conﬁgured to connect to the MPU5.

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48

1

Open the command line.

2

Type:

sudo ifcong eth0 10.4.1.10/24

Conﬁguring the Management Computer (Linux)

3

Type:

sudo ip addr add 10.3.1.10/24 dev eth0

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Conﬁgure computers to be able to communicate with Wave Relay

®

devices.

▶ Have a computer that is able to conﬁgure a Wave Relay

®

device.

SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

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SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to physically connect the MPU5 to the Management Computer

→

Parts List

≈

22-Pin to RJ45 Receptacle

CBL-DATA-2001

Properly Conﬁgured Management Computer with Ethernet PortStandard RJ45 Ethernet Cable

Section B: Connecting the MPU5 to the Management Computer

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1

Connect CBL-DATA-2001 to the DATA side connector on the MPU5.

2

Plug one end of the standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into the Ethernet receptacle on

CBL-DATA-2001.

SOFTWARE SETUP: MANAGEMENT COMPUTER

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3

Plug the other end of the standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the Management Computer.

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Connect an MPU5 to a computer for conﬁguration

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to access the Web Management Interface to conﬁgure the MPU5

→

Parts List

≈

Web Browser (Internet Explorer 7+,

Firefox 3+, or Chrome

Management Computer with properly conﬁgured IP ad-

dress and subnet mask & Ethernet Port

Section C: Accessing the Web Management Interface

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

1

Open the web browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7+

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox 3+

2

In the address bar, type https://10.3.1.254 then press the Enter key.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

3

a

The web browser will ask you to accept a security certiﬁcate.

In Internet Explorer:

Click Continue to this website (not recommended)

a

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

b

In Firefox:

Click I Understand the Risks

b

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

Click Add Exception Click Conﬁrm Security Exceptionc

d

c

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

In Chrome:

Click Advanced

Click Proceed to

10.3.1.254 (unsafe)

e

f

e

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

4

Wait for the Web Management Interface page to load

5

In the Management password ﬁeld, type password

6

Click Authenticate.

5

6

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SOFTWARE SETUP: WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE

Why does the Security Exception Page or the Web Management Interface page not load?

?

Verify that you conﬁgured the Management Computer IP address and subnet mask properly.

1

Ensure that you are using a compatible web browser.

4

Ensure that all cables are connected properly

2 Reboot the node.5

Ensure that you are accessing the correct management IP address (10.3.1.254).

3

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Access the Web Management Interface for any node you connect to your computer.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: SECURITY KEY

Security Key

▶ How to set the security key and crypto mode on an MPU5

What Will I Learn?

→

1

Click the Security tab.

2

In the Set Key section, locate the Update drop down menu. Select Node.

3

In the Crypto Mode drop down menu, select the desired Crypto Mode.

Note: All nodes must have the same Crypto Mode in order to communicate.

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In the Enter key ﬁeld, type the desired security key or click the Generate button to generate a random key.

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Copy and paste the security key to a

text ﬁle in a secure place on the Management Computer.

Click the Set button to set the key for the node.

Section D: Basic Network Setup

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SOFTWARE SETUP: SECURITY KEY

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SOFTWARE SETUP: SECURITY KEY

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Set or change the security key and crypto mode for a single node

▶ Generate a random security key

▶ Save a security key in a text ﬁle to copy to other nodes

Assigning IP Address and Interface Names

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to set and change the Node Name and IP Address of a node

→

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SOFTWARE SETUP: ASSIGNING IP ADDRESS AND INTERFACE NAMES

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click the Node Conﬁguration button.

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3

In the Management section, ﬁnd the Node Name ﬁeld and enter the desired Node

Name.

4

In the IP Address ﬁeld, enter the desired IP Address.

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Save & Reconﬁgure Unit button.

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Enter a Netmask and Gateway, if required. Otherwise, check the Factory

Default box.

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Wait for the page to reload.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: REBOOTING AN INDIVIDUAL NODE

What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Access the Node Conﬁguration page for an individual node

▶ Set the Node Name and IP Address of a node to ﬁt the node into your IP scheme and identify

the node in status functions

Rebooting an Individual Node

1

Log into the node.

2

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

3

Scroll down and click the Reboot Node button.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: NETWORK NODE LIST

Network Node List

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to add and remove nodes from the Management Node List

▶ How to push the Management Node List to all nodes in your network

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1

Click the Network Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click Network Node List.

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SOFTWARE SETUP: NETWORK NODE LIST

The Network Node List creates a list of nodes for Network Status and Network Conﬁguration functions. Those functions will ONLY operate on nodes that are in the Network Node List.

Adding Nodes to the Network Node List

1

Ensure that all your nodes are powered on and that you have conﬁgured their IP addresses and node names. These will appear in the Other Nodes on Network box.

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Click All to add all nodes in the box to the Network Node List. Alternatively, select one or more nodes and click Selected IPs to add those nodes to the Network Node List. Hold the shift key or ctrl key while clicking to select multiple nodes.

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Nodes can be added manually as well. Enter a comma separated list of all IP addresses to add in the Manually

Add IP(s) box, then click Add.

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Click Refresh if all nodes do not appear.

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Managing the Network Node List

1

After you add nodes to the Network Node List, they will appear in the box on the left of the page.

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Click Push Management List to Network to copy the Network Node List to all the nodes in the Network Node List. This will ensure that Network Status and Network Conﬁguration functions will work properly on all nodes in the network.

2

Use the Up, Down, Remove, Clear All, and Sort buttons to reorder or delete nodes from the Network Node List.

Note: ensure that all nodes are turned on and have the same radio settings (i.e. they are able to be contacted). If nodes are not able to be contacted, they will not receive the Network Node List.

Note: remember to add new nodes to the Network Node List when you are expanding your network.

SOFTWARE SETUP: NETWORK NODE LIST

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What Can I Do Now?

✓

▶ Add new nodes to the Network Node List

▶ Remove nodes from the Network Node List

▶ Synchronize the Network Node List between all nodes on your network

SOFTWARE SETUP: NETWORK NODE LIST

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TESTING CONNECTIVITY: NEIGHBOR NODE STATUS

What Will I Learn?

▶ How to tell if nodes are connected

▶ How to see the connection strength between Neighbor Nodes

▶ Neighbor Nodes are nodes connected without hops through other nodes

▶ How to test bandwidth between nodes

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Check Neighbor Node Status

Part III: Testing Connectivity

1

Click the Network Status tab.

2

Click the Neighbor Status button.

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Verify that all nodes are communicating with the network.

Notes:

▶ This table only displays Neighbor Nodes (nodes directly connected without hops through other nodes. If you

spread nodes apart, they may disappear from the Neighbor Nodes Status page when they become connected via a hop.

▶ The Neighbor Nodes status page displays: ▶ Node Names ▶ IP Addresses ▶ Receive Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) between nodes

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TESTING CONNECTIVITY: THROUGHPUT TEST

Perform a Throughput Test

1

Click the Node Status tab.

2

Click the Bandwidth Test button.

3

Select a destination node for the throughput test from the Destination drop-down menu. This menu is populated from the Node List.

4

Enter the desired test duration (in seconds) in the Test Duration ﬁeld.

Note: Persistent Systems recommends the test

duration to be set to a minimum of 5 seconds.

5

Check or uncheck the Upload only test

box. If this box is checked, only upload speed to the destination node will be tested.

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Click Run Test and wait for the test to com- plete.

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The page will display the upload speed to and download speed from the destination node.

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WARNING!: During long duration tests,

data will continue to be sent for the full speciﬁed duration even if a different data ﬂow is started or the web browser is exited.

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Throughput Test Logging

1

Click the Enable Logging button.

2

When the throughput test is run, data will be collected in a table at the bottom of the page.

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Position Status: displays GPS status information for the current node. See the Check GPS Status

section for an explanation of these ﬁelds.

Clear: clears all data from the table

Note: If Clear is not pressed before beginning a test, the new throughput test data will be append-

ed sequentially to the existing table of data.

Download CSV: downloads all throughput test data in the table as a CSV ﬁle Download KML: downloads all throughput test data in the table as a KML ﬁle

Time: date and time for each line of test

data Interface: interface used to communicate during the test SNR (dB): Signal-to-Noise Ratio at which the destination node is heard Chain 1/2/3 (dB): Signal-to-Noise Radio for each chain on the source node Tx Rate: MIMO or SISO rate used to communicate between nodes in the format

MIMO|SISO [Rate]:[Number of streams]. Dist (m): distance between nodes, in

meters, if available

Rem Name: Node Name of the destination node Lcl Name: Node Name of the source node Rx(%): percentage of the channel used to receive Tx(%): percentage of the channel used to

transmit Cs(%): percentage of the channel occupied by noise

Tl(%): total percentage of channel used Bw Tx (Mbps): Upload Bandwidth, in Mbps Bw Rx (Mbps): Download Bandwidth, in Mbps Interval (s): time interval of the throughput test

for each line of throughput test data

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: INDIVIDUAL NODE INFO

View Individual Node Information

Part IV: Using the Web Management Interface

1

Click the Node Status tab.

2

Click the Unit Info button.

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The page will display:

Firmware Version: Wave Relay® ﬁrmware version loaded on the node

Wave Relay Model: Device model Serial No.: Serial number of the node Uptime: Operating time since the node was last pow-

ered on or rebooted Temperature: Temperature of the power board, main board CPU, and all three RF chains

Input Power Voltage: Voltage supplied to node Battery Status: Battery percentage remaining Battery Temperature: Appx. temperature of battery Real Time Clock Battery: Voltage of real-time-clock

keep-alive battery (on units with RTC) Current System Time: Current system time of the node (in both UTC and current time zone if not UTC) Management HW MAC Address: MAC Address for the management hardware of the node Radio 1 HW MAC Address: MAC Address and frequency band for the radio installed in the node Ethernet 1 HW MAC Address: MAC Address for the Ethernet port in the node

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: INDIVIDUAL NODE INFO

Conﬁguring Radio Settings for a Single Node

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click the Radio Conﬁguration button.

3

Scroll to the Radio Conﬁguration section

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4

Conﬁgure settings if needed.

Note: changing these settings may cause poor performance or loss of connectivity.

Radio Name: Assign a name to the radio - check the Factory Default box to use the factory default name. Frequency: Assign a frequency to operate on. Radios must be operating on the same frequency to communi-

cate. Ensure that the frequency is set to match the radio module installed in the unit.

Bandwidth: Assign a bandwidth to operate on. Nodes must be set to the same bandwidth to communicate. Bandwidth should be increased for shorter distances and decreased for longer distances. Max Link Distance: Set Max Link Distance to the maximum distance any individual link between nodes in the network may need to be. All nodes on the network must be set to the same Max Link Distance.

Channel Density: Select the menu item that corresponds to the number of nodes in the network. Radio Preference: Increasing radio preference will make the routing protocol more likely to choose this

radio when routing trafﬁc in the network. Max Transmit Power/Chain: Adjust transmit power of the radio - this setting is per chain. The total power is shown to the right of the drop down menu.

Transmit Chain Select: Choose which RF chains to use to transmit - you may select one, two, or three chains. The Auto setting will instruct the MPU5 to select Transmit Chains on its own. Receive Chain Select: Choose which RF chains to use to receive - you may select one, two, or three chains. The Auto setting will instruct the MPU5 to select Receive Chains on its own.

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save & Reconﬁgure Unit.

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WARNING!: User MUST refer to the Professional Installer – Compliance Section of this manual

for approved power levels and approved channels. This warning applies only to RF-2100 with the FCC ID 2AG3J-RF-2100 and RF-5100 with the FCC ID 2AG3J-RF-5100.

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WARNING!: User MUST refer to the Professional Installer – Compliance Section of this manual

for approved power levels and approved channels. This warning applies only to RF-2100 with the FCC ID 2AG3J-RF-2100 and RF-5100 with the FCC ID 2AG3J-RF-5100.

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: UPGRADING FIRMWARE

Upgrading Firmware

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click the Firmware Upgrade button.

3

Click Choose File, then navigate to and select the ﬁrmware ﬁle you wish to load.

4

Click Upload.

WARNING!: A ﬁrmware upgrade will cause the node to be reconﬁgured, an operation that

causes a period of downtime. Do not perform a ﬁrmware upgrade during mission critical operations that cannot tolerate such disruptions. Perform ﬁrmware upgrades only during scheduled maintenance or other appropriate times.

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WARNING!: when upgrading or downgrading a node’s ﬁrmware, the LED will turn purple.

Do not unnecessarily disturb devices during an upgrade. Loss of power during the upgrade can permanently damage the device.

Note: when new ﬁrmware is available for the MPU5, you will receive an email with the new ﬁrmware ﬁle to upgrade your units.

Note: MPU5 ﬁrmware will NOT load on legacy Wave Relay

®

devices (MPU4, MPU3, QUAD).

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: CONFIGURATION FILES

Creating a Conﬁguration File

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click the Conﬁg Management button.

3

Click Store File.

4

Click Store.

5

A prompt will appear to choose where to save the conﬁguration ﬁle.

Note: this ﬁle contains settings (both Network Conﬁguration and Node Conﬁguration settings) for the current node only.

Note: do not save conﬁguration ﬁles from nodes without a radio module installed.

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: CONFIGURATION FILES

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: CONFIGURATION FILES

Loading Settings from a Conﬁguration File

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click the Conﬁg Management button.

3

Click Load File.

4

Conﬁgure Node Name and Management IP conﬁguration (IP, Netmask, Gateway) source.

Keep Current Settings: Node Name, Management IP, Netmask, and Gateway will not

change after the conﬁguration ﬁle is loaded. Pull from Conﬁg File: Node Name, Management IP, Netmask, and Gateway will be set to the values in the Conﬁg File you are loading. Quick Setup: A box will appear that will allow you to enter a Node Name and Management IP Address to be set when the Conﬁg File is loaded.

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Conﬁgure Push to Managed Node List.

No: The conﬁguration ﬁle will be loaded on this node only. Yes, Require All: The conﬁguration ﬁle will be loaded on every node in the Managed

Node List if and only if all nodes in the Managed Node List are able to be contacted. If at least one node in the Managed Node List is not able to be contacted, the conﬁguration ﬁle will not be loaded onto any nodes. Yes, Any Available: The conﬁguration ﬁle will be loaded onto any node in the Managed Node List that is able to be contacted. The conﬁguration ﬁle will not be loaded on any nodes in the Node List that are not able to be contacted.

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: CONFIGURATION FILES

6

Click Choose File. Navigate to the desired conﬁguration ﬁle to load.

Note: the conﬁguration ﬁle should be from a device with the same ﬁrmware version and radio hardware conﬁguration as the device being conﬁgured.

Note: do not load conﬁguration ﬁles that have been saved from nodes with no radio module installed.

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Click Load.

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Reset Node to Factory Conﬁguration

4

Conﬁgure Node Name and Management IP conﬁguration (IP, Netmask, Gateway).

Keep Current Settings: Node Name, Management IP, Netmask, and Gateway will not

change after the node is reset to factory conﬁguration.

Full Factory Reset: All settings will be reset to factory conﬁguration.

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When you are ready to remove all custom conﬁguration and restore the node to factory settings, click the Factory Reset button.

USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: RESET TO FACTORY CONFIG

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click Conﬁg Management.

3

Click Factory Reset.

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: CHECK GPS STATUS

Check GPS Status

1

Click the Node Status tab.

2

Click the GPS Status button.

3

The page will display:

Source: GPS information source Latitude: Current latitude of the node Longitude: Current longitude of the node Altitude: Current altitude of the node as MSL

(above sea level) and HAE (above ellipsoid)

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: NETWORK STATUS

Network Status Tab

The Network Status tab allows you to view information about every node in the network at the same time. Besides MANET Monitor, Network Visualization, and Channel Plan, each page displays the same information as its counterpart on the Node Status page, but for every node in the network.

Unit Info: general node information for every node in the network Neighbor Status: neighbors and SNR for every node in the network MANET Monitor: number of nodes in the network, serial number, node name, IP address, velocity

and direction, altitude, neighbors, battery percentage remaining, SNR for every node in the network

GPS Status: GPS information for every node in the network Network Trafﬁc Load: trafﬁc load information for every node in the network Network Visualization: view the network in Google Earth Channel Plan: channel setting for each radio IP Flow List: IP ﬂows on the network IP Multicast Status: IP Multicast information

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: NETWORK VISUALIZATION

Conﬁguring Visualization Settings

1

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

2

Click Node Conﬁguration.

3

Scroll to the Wave Relay SA box.

4

Conﬁgure Wave Relay Situational Awareness settings:

Enable/Disable WRSA Packets: select Enabled to enable Wave Relay SA WRSA Multicast Address: deﬁnes the multicast address for sending and receiving Wave Re-

lay SA packets - uncheck the Factory Default box to modify this ﬁeld. SA Neighbor Info: enables or disabled SA Neighbor info - if disabled, Google Earth will not display SNR lines, and SNR will not appear in the MANET monitor. Disable this setting to reduce network overhead and improve scalability and performance of high density networks. Visualization Icon: select an icon to represent the node in Google Earth.

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USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE: NETWORK VISUALIZATION

Viewing Network Visualization

1

Click the Network Status tab.

2

Scroll to Network Visualization.

3

Select a refresh rate from the drop-down menu. Faster refresh rates will use more bandwidth.

4

Click Network Visualization. A ﬁle named node-monitor.kml will download.

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Open this ﬁle in Google Earth to view network visualization.

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Zeroize the Security Key

1

Pull down the zeroize latch on the top of the unit.

2

With the zeroize latch held down, twist the Power Knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the Z position.

Note: the status indicator LED will blink red once when the key is zeroized.

Part V: Device Operation

DEVICE OPERATION: ZEROIZE THE SECURITY KEY

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DEVICE OPERATION: ZEROIZE THE SECURITY KEY

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DEVICE OPERATION: CONNECTING A CAMERA

Connect a Camera to the MPU5

Parts List

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Camera with BNC output

HD-BNC to BNC Cable

CBL-VID-2001

For HD-SDI Connection:

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DEVICE OPERATION: CONNECTING A CAMERA

1

Connect the HD-BNC end of CBLVID-2001 to the HD-BNC connector on

the top of the MPU5.

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Connect the BNC end of CBL-VID-2001 to the BNC connector on the camera.

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Note: the Video In connector does not supply power to the camera. Ensure that your camera is

properly powered via another source.

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DEVICE OPERATION: CONFIGURING VIDEO SETTINGS

Conﬁguring Video Settings

1

Connect the MPU5 to the Management Computer and log into the Web Management Interface.

2

Click the Node Conﬁguration tab.

3

Click the Video Conﬁguration button.

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DEVICE OPERATION: CONFIGURING VIDEO SETTINGS

Check Camera Input Status

Overall Input Status: displays Yes if a camera is connect-

ed; displays No otherwise. Scan Mode: scan mode setting of the connected camera, if available Video Data Format: output format setting of the connected camera, if available

Input Resolution: resolution setting of the connected camera, if available Input Frames/Sec: frame rate setting of the connected camera, if available

Audio Present: audio status from the connected camera, if available

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The left column displays status information for the camera connected to the MPU5. Use this status information to verify that the connected camera is conﬁgured and working properly.

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Encoder Conﬁguration

Enable/Disable Video Encoding

DEVICE OPERATION: CONFIGURING VIDEO SETTINGS

The center column displays conﬁguration settings for the MPU5’s onboard video encoder.

1

In the Enable/Disable drop-down menu, select Enabled.

2

To disable Video, select Disabled.

Select Video Input

1

Select the video source that corresponds to your camera from the Video Input drop-down menu.

3G-SDI: 3G-SDI input via the Video In connector on the top of the MPU5 Composite 4:3: Composite input with a 4:3 aspect ratio via the Video In connector on

the top of the MPU5 Composite 16:9: Composite input with a 16:9 aspect ratio via the Video In connector on the top of the MPU5

Note: you MUST manually configure the correct input source. If the correct input source is not selected, input status will show no camera detected.

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