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Radionet RNFCC1 User Manual

Radionet RN-900FCC/IC
User Guide
USER GUIDE

RN-900FCC/IC

Version 1.9.11
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General ............................................................................... 16

Table of contents

Table of contents ....................................................................3
Safety instructions ..................................................................5
Note on electromagnetic emissions......................................... 5
Regulatory notice.................................................................5
Introduction ...........................................................................6
Package contents ....................................................................6
Physical interfaces and description.............................................7
Antenna .............................................................................7
Aluminum enclosure.............................................................7
Connectors .........................................................................7
Installation instructions............................................................ 7
Installation direction.............................................................8
Antenna mast installation......................................................8
Aligning the antenna ............................................................8
Power divider ......................................................................8
Grounding ..........................................................................9
Power cabling using PSU-3 power supply.................................9
Power cabling using PSU-2 power supply (accessory) ................9
Ethernet cabling ................................................................ 10
Protective connector cover............................................... 10
Applying coax seal tape ......................................................10
Configuration overview - Before you begin................................ 11
Connecting to the Radionet RN-900FCC products.................... 11
Establishing the initial connection......................................11
The configuration Home page ................................................. 13
System............................................................................. 13
Associations ...................................................................... 13
Networking .......................................................................14
Action log .........................................................................14
Navigating the configuration menu .......................................... 14
Saving and committing changes........................................... 15
OK ............................................................................... 15
Commit Settings............................................................. 15
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Associations and nodes.......................................................... 17
Networking .......................................................................... 18
Changing Ethernet settings ................................................. 18
Basic interface settings ...................................................... 18
Changing bridge settings .................................................... 19
Changing radio interface settings......................................... 20
Editing the routing table ..................................................... 23
Security .............................................................................. 24
Configuring remote login services ........................................ 24
Interface status ............................................................. 19
Editing existing IP addresses............................................ 19
Adding a new IP address ................................................. 19
To add a new IP address ................................................. 19
Transparent bridging with Ethernet tunnel ......................... 19
Removing an interface from the bridge.............................. 20
To remove an interface from the bridge............................. 20
Binding an interface to the bridge..................................... 20
To bind an interface to the bridge..................................... 20
Edit the SSID ................................................................ 21
Set the Wireless mode .................................................... 21
Set the Operation mode .................................................. 21
Choose the antenna type................................................. 21
Set the Operating Frequency ........................................... 21
Set transmit power......................................................... 22
Set the RTS threshold..................................................... 22
Set the Fragmentation threshold ...................................... 22
Suppress/Enable SSID broadcast...................................... 22
Enable AES encryption .................................................... 22
WPA-PSK passphrase...................................................... 22
Editing an existing route ................................................. 23
Adding a new route ........................................................ 23
To add a new route ........................................................ 23
Default gateway............................................................. 23
SSH ............................................................................. 24
HTTP ............................................................................ 25
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HTTPS........................................................................... 25 APPENDIX 1: Detailed instructions for cabling ........................... 42
Configuring administrator accounts....................................... 25 Power cabling ................................................................... 42
Adding a new administrator account.................................. 26 Ethernet cabling ................................................................ 43
Deleting an administrator account..................................... 26 APPENDIX 2: Further reading ................................................. 45
Editing administrator passwords ....................................... 26 APPENDIX 3: Factory Settings ................................................ 46
Services............................................................................... 27 APPENDIX 4: Allowed channels in 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency
bands ................................................................................. 47
Configuring the DHCP server ............................................ 27 APPENDIX 5: Allowed transmit power levels, and radio + antenna
combinations with Radionet FCC/IC-Canada products................. 48
Client IP pool ................................................................. 28
Client network settings.................................................... 28
DHCP Relay....................................................................... 29
MageIP............................................................................. 29
SNMP ............................................................................... 30
Remote Syslog .................................................................. 31
Utilities................................................................................ 32
ARP table.......................................................................... 32
Viewing the ARP table ..................................................... 32
Ping & Traceroute .............................................................. 33
Ping.............................................................................. 33
Traceroute..................................................................... 34
Arping........................................................................... 34
Software.............................................................................. 35
Using the Software Update page .......................................... 35
Factory Defaults ............................................................. 36
Log ..................................................................................... 37
Viewing log entries............................................................. 37
Recent Entries................................................................ 37
Minimum Level............................................................... 38
Sort by ......................................................................... 38
The Action Log .................................................................. 38
Adding a log entry ............................................................. 38
Log messages ................................................................... 39
Resetting the unit.................................................................. 40
Warranty .............................................................................41
Disclaimer............................................................................ 41
DHCP server ..................................................................... 27
General DHCP Server Settings.......................................... 27
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Safety instructions

This document must be reviewed for familiarization with the product and instructions before operation.
Verify that an un-interruptible safety earth ground exists from main power source and the ground circuitry of the product.
Verify that correct AC power source is available for the AC adapter to produce 12...30 VDC for the product.
Disconnect the product from operating power before cleaning.
L Warning!
A professional installer must install the base station and antennas.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (FCC 15.21)

Note on electromagnetic emissions

This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subjected to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation
3. Warning! Electromagnetic radiation. Please keep this product and related antennas at a distance 20 cm from human body.

Regulatory notice

The specifications and parameters of the device described in this document are subject to change without notice.
For American regulatory information, see www.fcc.gov. For Canadian regulatory information, see www.ic.gc.ca.
This equipment generates, uses and radiates energy on radio frequencies and, if not installed and used in accordance with this guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
- reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- move the equipment and receiver farther apart
- connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
Please study first allowed regulatory guidelines shown in Appendix 5, which describe allowed product configurations. Radionet RN 900 FCC/IC-Canada product is only allowed to be used with Radionet antennas and accessories (PSU-3 power supply) and power dividers. In USA and Canada maximum allowed transmit power levels and channel frequencies are shown in Appendix 5.
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Introduction

This guide contains information on how to operate and manage the Radionet RN-900FCC products.

Package contents

The Radionet RN-900FCC package contains the following items:
• Radionet RN-900FCC product
• Mounting kit with downtilt
• One weather proof power connector kit
• One weather proof RJ-45 connector kit
• Outdoor power supply unit PSU-3
• Factory default tool
• Mounting instruction
• Documentation CD-ROM
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Physical interfaces and description

Key features of the Radionet RN-900FCC are:
• Aluminum enclosure supports outdoor installation
• Industrial temperature rating (-40…+55 °C)
• Two external antenna connectors
• Two 10/100 Base TX Ethernet ports
• Activity indication LED
• Detachable power connection with RS-485 connection for
remote management

Antenna

The Radionet RN-900FCC is delivered with an integrated 5 GHz 20dBi patch antenna. Integrated link antenna element is covered with a white radome to protect it.

Aluminum enclosure

The base station unit uses an aluminum enclosure that supports outdoor operating environments and supports an industrial temperature operating range.
Integrated antenna
Female N-type connectors
for external antennas
Indication LED
Power con nector with RS-485 for remote connection
Ethernet connectors
Overview of the Radionet RN-900FCC

Installation instructions

The Radionet RN-900FCC is designed for outdoor installation environment, on a tower, a tall building or an antenna mast.
A professional installer must install the base station and antennas. The installer should also be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.
Upper mounting bracket

Connectors

All connectors are located on the bottom of the housing. The RN­900FCC has two external antenna connectors and two Ethernet connectors.
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Grounding bolt
Lower mounting bracket
Aluminum enclosure
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Installation direction

Connectors must always be downwards in outdoor installations. In indoor installations (e.g. warehouses etc.) direction can be freely selected if integrated antenna is not used.

Aligning the antenna

Installation technician must mechanically align the antennas for the best possible coverage.

Antenna mast installation

The following figures present installation in antenna mast pipe; antenna pipe diameters 45…60mm (approx. 1 3/4…2 1/3 inches).
45-60 mm RN-TLT-1
13 mm

Power divider

You may connect two sector antennas to one radio by using a power divider. For the best possible operation, the antennas using the same radio should point directly opposite directions from each other. Also the length of the cables between the antennas and the power divider should be the same to ensure even signal strength to both cells.
The power divider reduces the output signal level by 3 dBm.
The following figures present the installation of the power divider.
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Grounding Power cabling using PSU-3 power supply

Grounding bolt with hex nut is located on the backside of the base station. Unit must always be grounded to the building ground using 16 mm
2
(#6 AWG) grounding cable.
8 mm
The PSU-3 power supply unit can feed one RN-900FCC base station product. The power supply is an external unit designed for operation in outdoor environment. The supply voltage of the power supply is 24 VDC. The power supply unit provides RS-485 connector for remote management of the base station unit. RS-485 pins must be wired from the base station unit to power supply if RS-485 remote management is needed. Wiring can be done by 4-wire power cable.
RS-485 is a data communications interface standard approved by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) for multipoint communications with serial devices. It is ideal for industrial applications due to its noise immunity.
The transmitted data is represented by voltage differences between the two wires of the power cable. RS-485 requires specific serial port hardware that supports RS-485 voltages and conventions.
Detailed cabling instructions are in Appendix 1.

Power cabling using PSU-2 power supply (accessory)

The PSU-2 power supply is an external unit designed for operation in outdoor environment. The PSU-2 power supply unit can feed up to two Radionet RN-900FCC products. The supply voltage of power supply is 12 VDC. The power supply unit has an inbuilt sealed lead­acid rechargeable battery to ensure at least few minutes of operation when the main supply voltage is lost. This battery back­up time depends on the condition of the battery. It is recommended to replace the battery from time to time, e.g. once a year. This
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replacement time depends on ambient temperature of the power supply unit.

Ethernet cabling

The maximum length of Ethernet cabling without repeaters or amplifiers is 100 meters (330 feet). Ethernet cabling must fulfill CAT5 category FTP outdoor cable specifications. Detailed cabling instructions can be found in Appendix 1.

Protective connector cover

If the Ethernet connectors are not used you must cover the connectors by a protective cover. Radionet RN-900FCC is shipped with protective covers on both Ethernet connectors by default.

Applying coax seal tape

When using the unit with external antennas, you must weather seal the N connectors using seal tape. N connectors that are not properly sealed permit moisture to enter the connection, which leads to performance degradation or coverage problems.
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Configuration overview - Before you begin

Ensure that the Radionet RN-900FCC is connected to your computer (with a cross wired Ethernet cable) or your network (through a switch or a hub). You will need to obtain the following information from your network administrator to successfully configure the Radionet RN-900FCC:
1. IP addresses for each interface of your Radionet RN-900FCC, if your network is not connected to a DHCP server.
2. The radio settings appropriate to your network and hardware (see page 20).

Connecting to the Radionet RN-900FCC products

The Radionet RN-900FCC is configured via a practical web-based configuration utility. The configuration utility can be accessed using an ordinary web browser, and allows you to edit, manage and monitor your Radionet RN-900FCC settings and functionality.
The configuration utility supports the following web browsers:
• Internet Explorer versions 5.0, or higher
• Mozilla versions 0.9, or higher
• Netscape Navigator versions 6.1, or higher
• Opera, versions 7, or higher
Other web browsers may also be acceptable, but have not been tested. Only the web browsers listed above can be guaranteed to function correctly when used to configure the Radionet RN-900FCC.

Establishing the initial connection

First, plug in the power cable of the Radionet RN-900FCC to power up the unit.
Establish a physical connection to the RN-900FCC. If you are using a laptop or a desktop computer, this can be done using a cross wired twisted pair Ethernet cable to connect your PC to ethernet1 port of the RN-900FCC.
Set your computer IP addresses as follows:
• IP address: 192.168.1.2
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Once the unit is powered up and your IP parameters are set, you may use your web browser to connect to the IP address of the Radionet RN-900FCC. The Radionet RN-900FCC is pre-configured with default IP addresses “192.168.1.1” on the ethernet1 interface.
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Providing username and password
Default IP address
Factory default value: 192.168.1.1
Default IP address may be later changed by an administrator (see page 19 for information about changing the IP address of an interface). To connect to the configuration utility, perform the following steps:
1. Enter the IP address of the Radionet RN-900FCC in your browser's address or location bar.
2. Press ENTER. This will bring you to the login screen shown in Figure 1.
Enter your administrator username and password into the fields on the login page. When shipped, the Radionet RN-900FCC is pre-set with a single default administrator account. To access this account, use the following login information:
Username: admin Password: default
Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. Additional administrator accounts and passwords can be set up from the Security menu (see page 24). To protect your Radionet RN-900FCC against unauthorized access, Radionet strongly recommends that you change the default password as soon as possible
Click the OK button to send your login information to the Radionet RN-900FCC. Once you have successfully logged in, you will be presented with the Radionet RN-900FCC configuration menu and Home page.
Figure 1: The login screen of Radionet RN-900FCC products
Note! As a security measure, the RN-900FCC configuration utility will automatically log you out after 15 minutes of inactivity. If this happens, simply enter your administrator username and password at the login page again.
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The configuration Home page

Upon logging in, you will first see the Radionet RN-900FCC configuration Home page, shown in Figure 2.
Note! Depending on your choice of web-browser, your screen may not appear exactly as depicted in this document.
The Home page displays a brief summary of the configuration and current status of your Radionet RN-900FCC product. At the top of the page you can read the name and uptime of the device.
Additional information about the Radionet RN-900FCC is grouped under the four sections: System, Associations, Networking, and Action log. These constitute the remainder of the page.

System

The system info section displays the following information regarding your Radionet RN-900FCC unit.
Software version
The firmware version of the unit. For information about updating the Radionet RN-900FCC firmware, consult page
35.
Hardware version
The hardware version of the unit.
Serial number
The serial number of your unit. This number is important when you need to contact customer service.

Associations

Figure 2: The configuration Home page
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If your Radionet RN-900FCC is used by wireless end-users, the number of associated nodes is displayed here.
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Navigating the configuration menu

Networking

The Networking section of the Home page contains information about the network interfaces of your Radionet RN-900FCC:
• bridge1 and bridge2. The bridge interfaces are virtual interfaces. Binding two or more of the remaining interfaces to the bridge will allow them to share a common IP address.
• 2 Ethernet ports, ethernet1 and ethernet2. Both ports are standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports, capable of a connection rate up to 100Mbit/s.
• 2 radio interfaces, radio1 and radio2. These interfaces consist of a pair of radio transceiver/receivers, with an
802.11 MAC layer, used to obtain wireless connectivity.
For each active interface, the following information is displayed:
MAC Address
The unique hardware identification code of the interface.
Tx Data Rate/Rx Data Rate
The rate of data being sent and received through the interface.
Use the configuration menu on the left of the screen (see Figure 3), to access the other pages of the configuration utility. Clicking on one of the menu entries will open a sub-menu containing links to further configuration pages.
HOME
The first page displayed at login, containing a summary of information about the Radionet RN-900FCC and its configuration. See figure 2 on page 13.
Figure 3: The configuration menu

Action log

The ten most recent log entries are displayed at the bottom of the configuration Home page. For more information about accessing and editing the log, see page 37.
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GENERAL
Contains general information about your Radionet RN-900FCC. See figure 6 on page 16.
ASSOCIATIONS
Lists additional devices connected to your WLAN. See figure 8 on page 17.
NETWORKING Advanced options for configuring the Ethernet and radio interfaces of the Radionet RN-900FCC. Refer to page 18.
SECURITY
Add and remove administrators, and change administrator passwords. Refer to page 24.
SERVICES
Set up network services, such as DHCP. Refer to page 27.
UTILITIES
Network utilities to test the connectivity of your network. Refer to page 32.
SOFTWARE
Update your Radionet RN-900FCC with the latest firmware. Refer to page 35.
LOG
Edit and examine the Radionet RN-900FCC activity log. Refer to page 37.

Saving and committing changes

The two action buttons OK and Commit Settings are used to implement or undo changes to the configuration of the Radionet RN­900FCC.
OK
Clicking this button after editing any configuration page will save the new settings to the Radionet RN-900FCC. The new settings will not be enabled until Commit Settings button is clicked (see below).

Commit Settings

Click the commit settings button to enable saved settings to persist after reboot of the Radionet RN-900FCC. The currently saved settings will be written into the non-volatile memory of the Radionet RN-900FCC and will be read at each reboot.
Note! To make permanent changes to the configuration of the Radionet RN-900FCC:
1. Navigate to the appropriate configuration page and enter
2. Click the OK button to accept and apply your changes.
3. Using the menu, navigate to any further pages you wish to
4. When you are satisfied with the configuration of the device,
Figure 4: The action buttons
new settings.
configure and repeat steps (1) and (2).
click the Commit Settings button to permanently record your changes.
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