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Installation and Operation Manual

Notice

This manual contains information that is proprietary to RADWIN Ltd. ("RADWIN"). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written approval by RADWIN Ltd.

Right, title and interest, all information, copyrights, patents, know-how, trade secrets and other intellectual property or other proprietary rights relating to this manual and to the WinLink 1000 and any software components contained therein are proprietary products of RADWIN protected under international copyright law and shall be and remain solely with RADWIN.

WinLink 1000 is a registered trademark of RADWIN. No right, license, or interest to such trademark is granted hereunder, and you agree that no such right, license, or interest shall be asserted by you with respect to such trademark.

You shall not copy, reverse compile or reverse assemble all or any portion of the Manual or the WinLink 1000. You are prohibited from, and shall not, directly or indirectly, develop, market, distribute, license, or sell any product that supports substantially similar functionality as the WinLink 1000 based on or derived in any way from the WinLink 1000. Your undertaking in this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

This Agreement is effective upon your opening of the WinLink 1000 package and shall continue until terminated. RADWIN may terminate this Agreement upon the breach by you of any term hereof. Upon such termination by RADWIN, you agree to return to RADWIN the WinLink 1000 and all copies and portions thereof.

For further information contact RADWIN at the address below or contact your local distributor.

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E-mail:

support@radwin.com E-mail: support-usa@radwin.com

FCC – User Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, 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 try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (RADWIN) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warning

It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when using the outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only those antennas certified with the product are used. The use of any antenna other than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.

Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void the WinLink-1000 warranty and may expose the end user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. RADWIN and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.

FCC Notation for Indoor Units IDU-E and IDU-C

Concerning all models and configurations

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.

Quick Start Guide

Installation of WinLink 1000 should be carried out only by a qualified technician. If you are familiar with WinLink 1000, use this guide to prepare the units for operation. If you are not familiar with WinLink 1000, please read the Installation and operation Manual carefully.

1. Equipment Required

The following is a list of equipment required for installing a WinLink 1000 link:

• RJ-45 crimp tool (if pre-assembled cable is not used)

• Drill (for wall mounting only)

• IDU and ODU grounding cables

• 13 mm (½″) spanner/wrench

• ODU to IDU cable if not ordered (outdoor class, CAT-5e, 4 twisted

pairs)

• Cable ties

• Laptop running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

2. Before the Installation

1. Verify that all equipment and tools are available.

2. Install the WinLink 1000 software on the laptop; the installation

takes several minutes.

The software installation leaves the WinLink 1000 Manager icon on the desktop.

3. BRS systems only - Activate the link.

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3. Installing the WinLink 1000 Units

To install the ODU:

1. At site A, route the ODU cable from the ODU location (on the roof)

to the IDU location (inside the building). The maximum length is 100m.

2. Mount the ODU unit to the mast or wall, using the mounting kit and

mounting instructions.

Note

Do not tightly secure the ODU until the alignment process is complete When installing the ODU is important to check that there are no direct obstructions in front of the ODU between the two link sites.

3. Verify that the ODU mounting brackets are connected to ground.

4. Connect the ODU chassis ground to ground.

5. Connect the RJ-45 connectors to both ends of the cable using the

pinout table and diagram below:

IDU RJ-45 Wire Color Function ODU RJ-45

1 twisted

2 pair Green Ethernet (RxT) 2

3 twisted

6 pair Orange Ethernet (TxN) 6

4 twisted

5 pair White/Blue Power (+) 5

7 twisted

White/Green

White/Orange

Blue

White/Brown

Ethernet (RxN)

Ethernet (TxT)

Power (+)

Power (−)

8 pair Brown

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6. Secure the ODU and ground cables to the mast or brackets using

cable ties.

7. Repeat the procedure at site B.

To align the ODU:

1. Connect power to the site A IDU.

After approximately 20 seconds the ODU beeper starts beeping. This is normal.

2. Verify normal operation of the IDU by the LED indications on the

front panel.

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Indicator Color Status

PWR Green ON

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IDU-E Orange

Green

ON for short duration during startup ON during normal operation

ODU Green ON shows normal operation

AIR I/F Orange

Green

ON for short duration during startup ON shows normal operation

SERVICE Green ON shows normal operation

OFF when Service is configured for Ethernet only

Do not stand in front of a live outdoor unit

Reference: Appendix H

3. Align the site A ODU in the direction of the site B ODU.

4. Connect power to the site B IDU.

After approximately 20 seconds the ODU beeper starts beeping. This is normal.

5. Verify normal operation of the IDU by the LED indications on the

panel.

Indicator Color Status

PWR Green ON IDU-C only

IDU Orange

Green

ON for short duration during startup ON during normal operation

ODU Green ON shows normal operation

AIR I/F Orange

Green

ON for short duration during startup ON shows normal operation

SERVICE Green ON shows normal operation

OFF when Service is configured for Ethernet only

6. Make an azimuth sweep with the site B ODU of 180 degrees so that

the site A ODU position is learned by the site B ODU.

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7. Turn the site B ODU slowly back towards the site A direction,

listening to the beep sequence until optimal alignment is achieved.

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Note

Beeper Sequence

[approx. 1s]

[approx. 2s]

=beeper on

=beeper off

Description

Best Signal so far

Signal quality increased

No change in signal

Signal quality decreased

No air link

Three beeps and a pause is the best signal Two beeps and a pause, signal quality increased One beep and pause is no signal change Any other signal detects no signal between ODUs.

8. Secure the site B ODU to the mast/wall.

9. At site A, adjust the ODU slowly while listening to the beeper

sequence until the best signal is attained.

10. Secure the site A ODU to the mast/wall.

11. Monitor the link quality for about 15 minutes to verify stability.

12. Connect the management station to one of the two IDUs in the link.

13. Double-click the WinLink 1000 Manager icon to start the

application.

14. Click the Installation button to open the installation wizard and

follow the installation steps.

After selection of the radio channel and the link rate (as determined in the Link Budget Calculator utility), verify that the link quality bar in the WinLink 1000 manager is within the green range for TDM service and within the yellow range for Ethernet service.

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Note

Warning

Achieve the best possible link quality values. In case of radio link loss, verify the ODU alignment, or change the radio channel in both sides of the link. When the radio link resumes, continue the installation process.

4. Connecting the Power

Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside or outside the instrument) or disconnecting of the protective earth terminal can make this unit dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Connecting Power to an IDU-E

Power is supplied to the WinLink 1000 via an external AC/DC converter, which receives power from 100–240 VAC source and converts it to -48 VDC.

To connect power to the IDU-E:

1. At site A, connect the 2-pin connector of the AC/DC converter to

the 2-pin DC power connector on the IDU rear panel.

2. Connect the AC/DC converter 3-prong plug to a mains outlet.

The unit turns on automatically upon connection to the mains. The green PWR indicator turns on, and the IDU indicator blinks orange for approximately 40 seconds during startup. See

Normal Indicators

3. After approximately 20 seconds the ODU starts beeping. The beeps

continue until the ODUs are aligned and the link set up.

section in Chapter 3.

4. Wait for approximately one minute, then repeat for Site B.

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Connecting Power to an IDU-C

AC power is supplied to the WinLink 1000 through a standard 3-prong plug.

AC power should be supplied via a 1.5m (5 ft) standard power cable terminated by a standard 3-prong socket. A cable is provided with the unit.

To connect AC power to an IDU-C:

1. Connect the power cable socket to the power connector on the

WinLink 1000 front panel.

2. Connect the power cable plug to the mains outlet.

The unit will be turned on automatically upon connection to the mains.

To connect DC power to an IDU-C

Note

A special IEC 60320 adapter for -48 VDC or -24 VDC power connection is supplied with the unit.

5. Connecting the User Equipment

To connect user equipment to the IDU:

1. Connect the user equipment (such as PBX) to the IDU RJ-45 port

designated Trunk:

 On the rear panel of the IDU-E  On the front panel of the IDU-C

2. Connect user hub/router or any other compatible device to the IDU

RJ-45 port designated LAN.

 On the rear panel of the IDU-E  On the front panel of the IDU-C

•

IDU-C has an integrated LAN switch that provides two 10/100BaseT ports. The Integrated LAN switch does not support spanning tree.

•

The two LAN por s can be connected to two separate LAN segments. t

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Do not connect both LAN ports to the same LAN segment, a loop will be created that will flood the network.

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 1-1

Application....................................................................................................... 1-1

Versions........................................................................................................... 1-2

Features........................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Physical Description.................................................................................. 1-5

IDU-E............................................................................................................... 1-5

IDU-C .............................................................................................................. 1-5

ODU................................................................................................................. 1-5

1.3 Functional Description .............................................................................. 1-6

1.4 Technical Specifications............................................................................ 1-7

Chapter 2. Installation and Setup

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Site Requirements and Prerequisites .........................................................2-1

2.3 Package Contents .....................................................................................2-1

2.4 Equipment Required ................................................................................. 2-2

2.5 Installation Sequence ................................................................................2-2

2.6 Mounting the ODU.................................................................................... 2-3

2.7 Connecting the ODU to the IDU ................................................................ 2-4

2.8 Installing WinLink 1000 Management Software .........................................2-5

2.9 Connecting the Power............................................................................... 2-6

Connecting Power to an IDU-E.......................................................................... 2-6

Connecting Power to an IDU-C ......................................................................... 2-6

2.10 Starting the WinLink 1000 Manager Software ............................................2-7

2.11 Over the Air Connection indication ...........................................................2-9

2.12 Aligning ODUs with the Beeper ...............................................................2-10

2.13 Calculating the Air Interface Rate ............................................................2-11

2.14 Installing the Link ................................................................................... 2-11

Selecting Channels ......................................................................................... 2-15

Selecting the Service Parameters..................................................................... 2-16

Setting the Clock Configuration...................................................................... 2-18

Setting the T1 Line Code ................................................................................ 2-19

2.15 Connecting the User Equipment.............................................................. 2-20

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3.1 Turning On WinLink 1000 ......................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Controls and Indicators ............................................................................ 3-1

IDU Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................ 3-1

WAN/LAN Indicators......................................................................................... 3-2

Normal Indications ........................................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Default Settings ........................................................................................ 3-4

3.4 Managing WinLink 1000 ...........................................................................3-5

3.5 Turning Off WinLink 1000......................................................................... 3-7

Chapter 4. Configuration

4.1 Configuring the System Parameters ..........................................................4-1

4.2 Selecting Channels ................................................................................... 4-3

WinLink 1000 with Automatic Channel Select.................................................... 4-4

WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz ETSI Version.................................................................. 4-5

WinLink 1000 BRS Version................................................................................ 4-6

4.3 Configuring Service Parameters ................................................................4-7

4.4 Setting the Clock Configuration ................................................................4-9

4.5 Setting the T1 Line Code......................................................................... 4-12

4.6 Editing the Configuration Parameters...................................................... 4-13

4.7 Changing the Transmit Power ................................................................. 4-15

4.8 Defining the Management Addresses ...................................................... 4-17

4.9 Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................4-18

4.10 Configuring the Bridge ........................................................................... 4-20

ODU Bridge Mode........................................................................................... 4-21

IDU Aging time............................................................................................... 4-21

4.11 Configuring Ethernet Mode ..................................................................... 4-22

4.12 Setting the Maximum Information Rate ................................................... 4-23

4.13 Changing Community Values .................................................................. 4-24

Editing Community Strings ............................................................................. 4-24

Forgotten Community string .......................................................................... 4-26

4.14 Changing Passwords............................................................................... 4-26

Changing the Management Password ............................................................. 4-26

Changing the Link Password........................................................................... 4-27

Forgotten the Link Password .......................................................................... 4-27

4.15 Muting the Beeper ..................................................................................4-28

4.16 Setting External Alarm Inputs ................................................................. 4-28

4.17 Managing Configuration Files .................................................................4-29

Saving WinLink 1000 Configuration in a File ................................................... 4-29

Restoring a Configuration File ........................................................................ 4-30

4.18 Reinstalling the Link ............................................................................... 4-30

4.19 Resetting WinLink 1000 .......................................................................... 4-30

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4.20 Displaying the Inventory .........................................................................4-31

Chapter 5. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

5.1 Automatic Link Data Collection (Get Link Information) ..............................5-1

5.2 Monitoring Performance ...........................................................................5-2

Saving the Monitor Log..................................................................................... 5-2

Setting the Events Preferences.......................................................................... 5-3

Saving the Events Log....................................................................................... 5-4

5.3 Viewing Performance Reports ...................................................................5-5

5.4 Error Detection and Alarms....................................................................... 5-9

5.5 Link Compatibility .................................................................................. 5-11

5.6 Testing WinLink 1000 ............................................................................. 5-12

Local External Loopback................................................................................. 5-13

Remote Internal Loopback.............................................................................. 5-13

Remote External Loopback ............................................................................. 5-14

Local Internal Loopback.................................................................................. 5-14

5.7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 5-15

5.8 Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................5-16

5.9 Technical Support................................................................................... 5-18

Appendix A. Wiring Specifications

Appendix B. Mast and Wall Installation Appendix A. Link Budget Calculator Appendix D. AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure Appendix E. Antenna Characteristics Appendix F. Hub Site Synchronization

Appendix G. BRS Installation Procedure

Appendix H. RF Exposure

WinLink 1000 iii

Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview

WinLink 1000 is a carrier-class, high capacity, Point-to-Point broadband wireless transmission system. WinLink 1000 combines legacy TDM and Ethernet services over 2.3, 2.4, 4.9 and 5.x GHz unlicensed bands, and

2.5 licensed band; and is suitable for deployment in FCC, ETSI, CN, UK, and CSA-regulated countries. The system provides up to 48 Mbps wireless link and supports ranges of up to 80 km (50 miles) with an external antenna.

The screens shown in this manual are for version 1.700. For WinLink 1000 systems with earlier ODU hardware versions contact technical support, support@radwin.com, for the relevant manual.

Application

Figure 1-1

WinLink 1000 units.

illustrates a typical point-to-point application of two

Figure 1-1. Typical Application

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Versions

WinLink 1000 is available in several different frequency ranges, with versions for ETSI and FCC regulations;

• F23, 2.300–2.400 GHz

• F24, 2.400–2.4835 GHz

• F25, 2.496–2.690 GHz

• F49, 4.940–4.990 GHz

• F53, 5.250–5.350 GHz

• F54, 5.470–5.725 GHz

• F58, 5.725–5.850 GHz

• F59, 5.865–5.935 GHz

Several special systems are also available;

Features

• WL1000-AIND, All Indoor unit, F58/FCC with 4T1 support.

WL1000-AIND integrates the ODU and the IDU-C into a single 19" IDU-C box.

• WL1000-ACCESS, Ethernet only units powered over the Ethernet via

PoE unit. Available in F23, F24, or F58 frequency ranges.

• WL1000-ACCESS-CL, ODU is equipped with special hardware for

the collocation of several units, using a method called Hub Site Synchronization (HSS).

For the full product range see the latest WinLink 1000 brochure on our website.

Wireless Link

WinLink 1000 delivers up to 48 Mbps air rate for Ethernet and E1/T1 traffic. The system supports a variety of spectrum bands and can be configured to operate in any channel in the band with a carrier step resolution of 5, 10, or 20 MHz (2.x GHz versions support TDM at 10 or 20 MHz only).

WinLink 1000 operation complies with ETSI, CSA, CN, UK, and the FCC 47CFR Part 15 and subpart C and E requirements.

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WinLink 1000 employs Time Division Duplex (TDD) transmission. This technology simplifies the installation and configuration procedure. There is no need to plan and to allocate separate channels for the uplink and downlink data streams. Operation over 2.4 GHz and 5.x GHz bands is not affected by harsh weather conditions, such as fog, heavy rain etc.

LAN Interface

The WinLink 1000 LAN port provides 10/100BaseT interfaces with autonegotiation and transparent VLAN support. Traffic handling is provided by a MAC-level self-learning bridge.

TDM Interface

The WinLink 1000 TDM interface accepts E1 or T1 traffic, supporting the following:

• Unframed operation (E1 and T1)

• AMI and B8ZS zero suppression (T1).

Advanced Encryption System

WinLink 1000 (version 1.500 and above) ensures user's data security with one of the most sophisticated commercially available combined encryption and authentication techniques, CCM/AES. This technique combines message authentication (preventing antispoofing and replay protection) with commercial encryption, and complies with the IEEE

802.11i (phase iii) security recommendations.

CCM/AES uses a symmetric 128-bit encryption key (EK), and a nonce, and provides both message encryption and authenticating signature. The nonce mechanism enables the receiver to remember already received genuine messages and reject all replayed messages.

Initial encryption and authentication is based on a user-defined master key (Link Password). While standard Wireless LAN encrypts only the Ethernet Payload, WinLink 1000 encrypts both the source and destination MAC addresses.

Management

WinLink 1000 has full local and remote management capabilities. The user-friendly SNMP-based management tool provides full end-to-end configuration, event log and performance monitoring capabilities.

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Alternatively each site can be configured or monitored via a Telnet terminal.

Diagnostics and Performance Monitoring

WinLink 1000 supports activating local and remote loopbacks on E1/T1 links.

WinLink 1000 constantly monitors the data transmission process, evaluates received signal strength, and signal quality. It also monitors received traffic and frame rate (FPS) for local and remote units.

Automatic Channel Select

Some versions of WinLink 1000 have the Automatic Channel Select feature, which operates via a Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) mechanism. This enables coexistence with any radar system that may be active in the area. WinLink 1000 performs channel monitoring and selects the channel with the lowest interference for the transmission. WinLink 1000 operation complies with ETSI requirements where the ETSI version has been purchased.

Adaptive Rate Modulation (ARA)

WinLink 1000 changes modulation automatically depending on channel characteristics in order to guarantee continuation of service. The adaptive modulation enables the user to maximize Ethernet throughput without degradation of the TDM service quality. When Ethernet only service is used, the adaptive modulation enables improving the Ethernet performance in case of air performance degradation (periodical interference or RSS changes).

In case of interference at one site, there is no need to use a lower modulation at the other site (as in previous versions). In such a case the actual rate changes automatically only at the problematic site, while the second side of the link maintains the highest possible rate (Asymmetric).

Adaptive modulation can be selected in both Installation and Configuration wizards.

Transmit Power Control

The Transmit Power Control (TPC) function, provides the capability of defining the transmit power in order to comply with the ETSI standard

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requirement of 30 dB maximum. See control.

Table 4-1

for full details of transmit power

Alarm Connector

The IDU-C has four external alarm inputs and outputs in the form of dry-contact relays. The Alarm interface is located on the front panel of the IDU-C and is a 9-pin D-type female connector. The user enables or disables each of the alarms and configures the text that appears in the alarm trap. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second from actual alarm trigger.

The alarm connector is available as an ordering option for the IDU-E.

Link Compatibility

WinLink 1000 indicates the version compatibility via software traps. As new hardware is added to existing networks compatibility issues may arise. Trap messages indicate the problem and suggest upgrades as appropriate.

Optional External Antenna

WinLink 1000 supports configuration of an external antenna. In this configuration, the outdoor unit is supplied with an N-type connector that connects through a coax cable to the external antenna.

An external antenna can extend the range of the link, and in some cases, may help to reduce environmental interferences. Various external antennas are available for the WinLink 1000 operating frequencies.

For example, an optional flat panel 28 dBi external antenna increases the operation range of WinLink 1000 up to 80 km (50 miles).

Hub Site Synchronization

When several WinLink 1000 units are collocated at a common hub site interference may occur from one unit to another. WinLink 1000 ODU units are supplied with special hardware for the collocation of up to eight units.

Using a method called Hub Site Synchronization (HSS) an external cable is connected to all collocated WinLink 1000 ODUs, this cable carries

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pulses sent to each ODU, which synchronize their transmission with each other. (See

Appendix F

for more details).

E1 Trunk Redundancy

IDU-R units have a secondary E1 input which may be connected to external equipment other than the ODU. This provides backup in the event of failure of either the air interface link of the WinLink 1000, or the secondary E1 link.

The user configures which of the two links is the main link and which is the backup link.

1.2 Physical Description

WinLink 1000 system consists of an Outdoor Unit (ODU) and an Indoor Unit, which may be an IDU-E or an IDU-C.

Figure 1-2

integrated antenna.

shows the IDU-E, IDU-C carrier class unit, and an ODU with

Figure 1-2. WinLink 1000 Units

IDU-E

The front panel of the IDU-E includes five LEDs, which display the status of E1/T1 traffic, wireless link, self-test results, the ODU-to-IDU link, and power status. For a detailed description of the front panel LEDs, see

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The rear panel of the IDU includes the connectors for power, WAN, LAN, E1/T1, and the ODU. The wiring specifications are detailed in

Appendix A

. The rear panel LEDs are described in

Chapter 3

IDU-C

The IDU-C front panel includes four LEDs that display the status of E1/T1and, wireless link, self-test results, and ODU-to-IDU link. For a detailed description of the front panel LEDs, see

Chapter 3

ODU

ODU includes a power connector, which receives -48 VDC, and RJ-45 for Ethernet traffic from the IDU. The ODU is attached to a mast using a special mounting kit, which is supplied with the unit.

The ODU can be used with an integrated antenna, as illustrated in

Figure 1-2

used, then the ODU is supplied fitted with an N-type connector.

, or with an external antenna. If an external antenna is to be

1.3 Functional Description

WinLink 1000 system comprises of the following units:

• Outdoor Unit (ODU): An enclosed aluminum frame with a front

sealed plastic cover, containing an integrated transceiver with an antenna, RF module, modem and standard interfaces. The ODU stores all the configuration parameters of the WinLink 1000 system.

Figure 1-3

• Indoor Unit (IDU-E or IDU-C): The interface unit between the ODU

and the user. It converts 100–240 VAC to -48VDC, and sends it on to the ODU. The IDU does not store any configuration data. Therefore, there is no need for additional configuration of the WinLink 1000 system when replacing an IDU.

shows the ODU block diagram.

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Figure 1-3. ODU Block Diagram

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1.4 Technical Specifications

Air Interface

Technology

Duplexing Method

Capacity

Modulation

Channel Resolution

Transmitter Power

Range

Frequency Bands [GHz] and Standards

OFDM

Time Division Duplex (TDD)

Configurable up to 48 Mbps

OFDM - BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

5/10/20 MHz (BRS systems 5 and 10 MHz only)

Specification is different per product, for further details refer to the

Link Budget

Calculator

Up to 41 km (25.5 miles) Up to 80 km (50 miles) with an external antenna

ACCESS versions up to 20 km.

2.300–2.483

2.496–2.690

4.940–4.990

FCC, ETSI

FCC part 27 (BRS)

FCC

Antennas

LAN Interface

E1 Interface

5.150–5.350

5.470–5.725

5.725–5.850

(See Antenna Characteristics in

PHY

Framing/Coding

Bridging

Line Impedance

VLAN Support

Frame Size

Connector

Data Rate

Up to 2 × 10/100BaseT, auto-sensing

IEEE 802.3/U

Self-learning, up to 2048 MAC addresses

100Ω

Transparent

1536 bytes max

RJ-45

Unframed (transparent) 2.048 MHz (Specification may be different per ordering

Appendix E

FCC

ETSI

FCC

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option)

T1 Interface

Indicators

Line Interface

Connector

No. of Ports

Data Rate

Zero Suppression

Connector

No. Of Ports

PWR (green)

IDU (green)

ODU (green/red)

HDB3

RJ-45

IDU-E: 1 or 2 IDU-C: 4

Unframed (transparent) 1.544 MHz (Specification may be different per ordering option)

AMI, B8ZS

RJ-45

IDU-E: 1 or 2 IDU-C: 4

Power status (IDU-E only)

IDU-C status

ODU-to-IDU link status

Power

Alarm Connector

LINK (green/red)

SERVICE (green/red)

Source

Power Received by the ODU

Power Con umptions

Connector

Connector Electrical Characteristics

Link status

E1/T1 signal status

IDU-E: 100–240 VAC via external AC/DC converter IDU-C: 100–240 VAC via AC cable

-48 VDC (-42 to –60 VDC) 24 VDC

-48 VDC

ODU plus IDU-E – 10W max

ODU plus IDU-C – 14W max

IDU-E 2-pin

IDU-C AC – 3-pin IEC connector DC – 3-pin terminal block

DB-9 female

Dry Contact, 30V/2A Max input current, 0.01A at 0.5W (R=5K)

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Physical

Environment

Outdoor Uni (ODU) t

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Indoo Unit

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Outdoor Uni (ODU)

Enclosure

Temperature

24.5 cm / 9.3 in 30.5 cm / 12 in

13.5 cm / 5.13 in 30.5 cm / 12 in

4.0 cm / 1.57 in 5.8 cm / 2.3 in

1.0 kg / 2.2 lb 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb

IDU-E IDU-C

4.5 cm (1.7 in) 1U 4.5 cm (1.7 in) 1U

23.5 cm (9.3 in) 29 cm (11.5 in)

16.5 cm (6.7 in) 43 cm (17.7 in)

0.5 kg (1.1 lb) 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

All-weather case

-35 to 60°C/-31 to 140°F

With integrated antenna

Indoo Unit (IDU-E and IDU-C)

Temperature

Humidity

-0 to 50°C/32 to 122°F

Up to 90%, non-condensing

Technical Specifications 1-11

Chapter 2

Installation and Setup

2.1 Introduction

This section describes the installation, alignment, and setup procedures for a WinLink 1000 system.

Warning

After installing the hardware and establishing a link, refer to for operation instructions and

In case a problem is encountered, refer to diagnostic instructions.

•

Internal settings, adjustment, maintenance, and repairs may be performed only by a skilled technician who is aware of the hazards involved. Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation, and maintenance of this product.

Chapter 4

for configuration instructions.

Chapter 5

for test and

Chapter 3

2.2 Site Requirements and Prerequisites

For the IDU units, allow at least 90 cm (36 in) of frontal clearance for operating and maintenance accessibility. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) clearance at the rear of the unit for signal lines and interface cables.

The ambient operating temperature should be –45 to 60°C/–49 to 140°F (ODU), or –5 to 45°C/23 to 113°F (IDU) at a relative humidity of up to 90%, non-condensing.

2.3 Package Contents

The WinLink 1000 packages include the following items:

• ODU package contains:

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 ODU  Mast/Wall mounting kit plus mounting instructions  WinLink 1000 Manager installation CD  Spare RJ-45 connector

• IDU-E package contains:

 IDU-E  110V/220V adapter  IDU wall-mounting drilling template  Self adhesive label showing the IDU LED operation  Spare RJ-45 connector

• IDU-C Package Contains:

 IDU-C  Self adhesive label showing the MAC address and the alternative

community string KEY. Keep this label safe.

 For AC model, 110/240 VAC with 3-pin terminal block connector

(green)

 For DC model, 3-prong connector cable  Standard 1-U, 19” carrier rack  Spare RJ-45 connector

• External antenna (if ordered)

• ODU/IDU cable at length ordered (optional)

• Technical documentation CD

2.4 Equipment Required

The following is a list of the equipment required for installing the WinLink 1000 hardware.

• RJ-45 crimp tool (if pre-assembled ODU/IDU cable is not used)

• Drill (for wall mounting only)

• IDU and ODU grounding cable

• 13 mm (½″) spanner/wrench

• ODU to IDU cable if not ordered (Outdoor class, CAT-5e, 4 twisted

pairs)

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• Cable ties

• Laptop running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

2.5 Installation Sequence

The WinLink 1000 system installation is achieved by following the steps listed below:

1. Installing ODUs at both sites of the link.

2. Assembling the ODU cable and connecting ODU to IDU at both

sites.

3. Connecting the power.

4. Installing the management program on the network management

station.

5. Aligning the ODUs.

6. Use the Link Budget Calculator Application

7. Running the Installation wizard from the management program.

8. Connecting user equipment to the local and remote IDUs.

Figure 2-1

illustrates a typical installation of WinLink 1000 with an

external antenna.

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Figure 2-1. Typical Installation Diagram

2.6 Mounting the ODU

The ODU is the transmitting and receiving element of the WinLink 1000 system. The ODU can be mounted on a mast or a wall. In both installations, the supplied mounting kit is used to secure the ODU.

Appendix B

A WinLink 1000 link operates in pairs of two WinLink 1000 systems with the same configuration. Both systems must be installed, and the antennas of the outdoor units must be aligned for maximum throughput.

describes the mast/wall installation instructions.

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Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal (screw) of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground conductor or to a grounded mast.

Warning

Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should climb the antenna mast. Only trained professional installers should be used when installing or dismantling ODUs and masts.

To mount the ODU:

1. Verify that the ODU mounting brackets are properly grounded.

2. Assemble the ODU unit onto the mast or wall. Refer to

Appendix B

for the ODU mounting instructions.

3. Connect the ground cable to the chassis point on the ODU.

4. Attach the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector. Refer to

Appendix A

for the connector pinout.

5. Secure the cables to the mast or brackets using UV-rated cable ties.

6. Repeat the procedure at the remote site.

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Do not tightly secure the ODU to its mounting brackets until the alignment process of the antenna is complete. When installing the ODU, check that there are no direc obstructions in front of the ODU or interference from man-made obs acles.

2.7 Connecting the ODU to the IDU

The ODU cable conducts all the user traffic between the IDU and the ODU. The ODU cable also provides -48 VDC supply to the ODU. The maximum length for one leg of the ODU cable is 100m (328 ft) in accordance with 10/100BaseT standards.

ODU cable is supplied pre-assembled with RJ-45 connectors, at the length specified when ordering. If the ODU cable was not ordered, use Cat. 5e shielded cable. Wiring specifications are given in

To connect the ODU to the IDU

Appendix A

1. Route the cable from the ODU location into the building.

2. Secure the cable along its path.

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3. Connect the ODU cable to the RJ-45 connector on the IDU

designated ODU or WAN. The figures below illustrate typical IDU panels. You may have differences in your panels depending on the hardware ordered.

Figure 2-2. Typical IDU-E Rear Panel

Figure 2-3. IDU-2E1-AL Rear Panel

Figure 2-4. Typical IDU-C Front Panels

Figure 2-5. WinLink 1000-AIND All Indoor Radio Unit

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The panels may be fitted with different connector combinations than shown, depending on the model ordered.

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2.8 Installing WinLink 1000 Management Software

The WinLink 1000 management application is distributed on CD-ROM as an executable file. The application has the following PC requirements:

• Memory: 128 MB RAM

• Disk: 1 GB free hard disk space

• Processor: Pentium 3 or higher

• Network: 10/100BaseT NIC

• Graphics: Card and monitor that support 1024×768 screen

resolution with 16 bit color

• Operating system: Windows 2000/XP

• Microsoft Explorer 5.01 or later.

To install the WinLink 1000 management program:

Warning

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The autorun feature starts to install the software automatically.

If the installation does not start automatically, run setup.exe.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation wizard to

complete setup of the WinLink 1000 Management program in the desired location.

Any PC running the WinLink 1000 management application can be used to configure WinLink 1000 units.

2.9 Connecting the Power

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Before connecting any cable, the protective earth terminals of the AC/DC adapter must be connected to the protective ground conductor of the mains power cord. If you are using an extension cord (power cable) make sure it is grounded as well. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside or outside the instrument) or disconnecting of the protective earth terminal can make this unit dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

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Connecting Power to an IDU-E

Power is supplied to the WinLink 1000 IDU-E via an external AC/DC converter, which receives power from a 100–240 VAC source and converts it to -48 VDC.

To connect power to the IDU-E:

1. At site A, connect the 2-pin connector of the AC/DC converter to

the 2-pin DC power connector on the IDU-E rear panel.

2. Connect the AC/DC converter 3-prong plug to a mains outlet.

The unit turns on automatically upon connection to the mains. The green PWR indicator turns on, and the IDU indicator blinks orange for approximately 40 seconds during startup. See

Normal Indicators

After approximately 20 seconds the ODU starts beeping. The beeps continue until the ODUs are aligned and the link set up.

section in Chapter 3.

3. Wait for approximately one minute, then repeat for Site B.

Connecting Power to an IDU-C

AC power is supplied to the WinLink 1000 IDU-C through a standard 3-prong plug.

AC power should be supplied via a 1.5m (5 ft) standard power cable terminated by a standard 3-prong socket. A cable is provided with the unit.

To connect AC power to an IDU-C:

1. Connect the power cable socket to the power connector on the

WinLink 1000 front panel.

2. Connect the power cable plug to the mains outlet.

The unit turns on automatically upon connection to the mains.

To connect DC power to an IDU-C

A special IEC 60320 adapter for-48 VDC power connection is supplied with the unit.

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2.10 Starting the WinLink 1000 Manager Software

To start the WinLink 1000 Manager:

1. Connect the management station to the LAN.

2. Double-click the WinLink 1000 Manager icon on the desktop, or

click Start > Programs > WinLink 1000 Manager.

The Login dialog box appears.

Figure 2-6. Login Screen

3. Select the suitable option:  Select Local Connection (Broadcast), if user is connected directly

to the IDU LAN port.

 Enter IP address (of the ODU)

Default address: 10.0.0.120 The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Versions 1.700 and up, any valid subnet mask may be used.

•

The actual IP address i defined during link configuration (see s Defining

the Management Addresses

4. Enter the password

Default password –

Management Password

admin

)

(see the section on

Changing the

5. Click the Read only check box if entering the system as a Read only

user.

6. If you are a user with Read-Write permission, click Options to enter

the community options.

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WinLink 1000 is protected with Community passwords. A user may be defined with read-only permission or with read-write permission. See the section

Changing Community Values

for more

detail.

Note

Figure 2-7. Login Screen with Community Options Visible

• If using the system for the first time, enter netman (default) in the

read-only and read-write fields.

• If community values have previously been defined, enter them in

the read-only or read-write communities.

• If you are a user with read-only permission, click the Read Only

Mode check box.

The WinLink 1000 Manager main screen is displayed (see

Figure 2-8

With BRS systems the link must be activated at both sites when installing for the first time. A red Inactive Link box appears in the center of the Manager screen. Activation is performed later.

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Figure 2-8. WinLink 1000 Manager Main Screen

2.11 Over the Air Connection indication

During the login the Manager reports on over the air connection.

Over the Air connection to remote unit is not recommended

• Select the relevant option for your login requirements.

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Figure 2-9. Over the Air Connection

2.12 Aligning ODUs with the Beeper

Warning

Perform the WinLink 1000 ODU alignment using the beepers located inside the ODUs. The beeper facility is not suitable for aligning the All Indoor Units, AIND. To align an AIND system see

Appendix D

for

alternative alignment methods.

To speed up the installation time, alignment of a WinLink 1000 Link can be performed by two teams simultaneously, at site A and at site B.

To align the ODUs via ODU Beeper:

1. Verify that power is connected to the IDUs at both sites.

•

Do not stand in front of a live ODU.

2. The ODU starts beeping 20 seconds after power up, and continues

beeping until the ODUs are aligned, and the link is established.

3. Verify normal operation of the IDU by the LED indications on the

front panel. (See

Normal Indications

4. Coarsely align the site B ODU in the direction of the site A ODU.

5. Make an azimuth sweep of 180 degrees with the site A ODU. So

that the strongest signal from site B can be learnt.

6. Slowly turning the site A ODU back towards the position of Site B,

listen to the beeps until the best signal is reached. See

Figure 2-10

for the beeper signals.

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=beeper on =beeper off

Description

Best Signal so far

Signal quality increased

No change in signal

Signal quality decreased

No air link

Beeper Sequence

[approx. 1s]

[approx. 2s]

Figure 2-10. Beeper Sequence for ODU Alignment

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Three beeps and a pause is the best signal Two beeps and a pause, signal quality increased One beep and pause is no signal change Any other signal detects no signal between ODUs.

7. Secure the site A ODU to the mast/wall.

8. At site B, adjust the ODU slowly whilst listening to the beeper

sequence until the best signal is attained.

9. Secure the site B ODU to the mast/wall.

10. Monitor the link quality for about 15 minutes to verify stability.

2.13 Calculating the Air Interface Rate

The Air Interface rate is the data transmission rate from one site to the other, over the wireless WinLink 1000 interface. Use the

Calculator Utility

in order to calculate the optimal air interface rate and the expected performance of the link operating at the user’s requirements.

The ARA, Adaptive Rate Modulation feature performs this task automatically and ensures that the transmission rate is set to maximum whilst the link quality throughput is maintained.

Link Budget

To open the Link Budget Calculator Utility

1. Click Help on the Menu Bar.

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2. Select Link Budget Calculator.

Note

The Link Budget Calculator Utility opens. See

Appendix C

instructions how to use the Link Budget Calculator Utility.

2.14 Installing the Link

During the installation procedure, the definition of all parameters is automatically applied to both sides of the link.

For HSS screens specific to WinLink 1000-ACCESS-CL units see

Appendix F

To install the link:

1. Verify that the management station is properly connected to the

same LAN as the IDU, and the WinLink 1000 Manager application is running.

2. With BRS systems you need to activate the link at both sites, see

Appendix G

installation from this point.

for method. Once the link is activated, continue

for full

3. In the toolbar, click the Link Installation button.

The Installation wizard opens, (see

Figure 2-11

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Figure 2-11. Link Installation Wizard

4. Click Next to proceed with the installation procedure.

A message box is displayed.

5. On the first installation the default link password must be changed.

Click OK in the message box.

The Change Link Password dialog box opens.

Use the Hide Characters check box for maximum security.

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Figure 2-12. Change Link Password dialog box

6. Enter the default link password wireless-bridge.

7. Enter a new password.

8. Retype the new password in the confirm field.

9. Click OK.

10. Click Yes when asked if you want to change the link password.

11. Click OK at the successful message.

The system dialog box opens (see

Figure 2-13

)

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Figure 2-13. Installation Wizard, System dialog box

12. Enter a SSID (System ID). The SSID must include at least eight

alphanumeric characters. Up to 24 characters are allowed.

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Both sides of a link must have the same SSID number for data transmission to take place.

13. Enter a Link Name for the link identification.

14. Enter a name for site 1.

15. Enter a name for site 2.

16. Enter the Link Password (version 1.400 and after). See

Link Password

•

for details on the Link Password.

Changing the

It the Link Password is incorrect a link is established but configuration cannot be performed and no services are available. A new link password may be obtained from Technical Support or use the

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alternative password supplied with the product. See Changing the Link

Password

for more details.

17. Click Next.

The default link with a rate of 9 Mbps is evaluated.

The

Channel Setting

dialog box appears. This dialog box may be

different according to the version that you have purchased.

Selecting Channels

WinLink 1000 later than version 1.300 have a feature called Automatic Channel Select, which allows you to define several alternative frequency channels if interference is detected on the channel in use.

• For WinLink 1000 with the Automatic Channel Select feature see

WinLink 1000 with Automatic Channel

after 1.300).

Select (applies to versions

• For WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz ETSI version see

Version.

ETSI

WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz

WinLink 1000 with Automatic Channel Select

Automatic Channel Select (ACS) gives WinLink 1000 the ability to change frequency channels automatically if interference is detected on the current operating channel.

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Note

Figure 2-14. Channel Select dialog box - Automatic Channel Select

1. Select the main frequency from the Installation Channel menu.

2. Select the required Channel Bandwidth 5, 10, or 20 MHz. Default is

20 MHz.

When changing the channel bandwidth WinLink 1000 repeats evaluation of the link.

ACS is disabled if 5 or 10 MHz steps are selected. F2.x GHz versions with TDM services operate at 10 or 20 MHz steps only. Ethernet Only also suppor s 5 MHz bandwidth. t

3. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required.

4. Click the check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the

allowable channels that can be automatically selected.

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Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best quality link.

5. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected

automatically, click Reselect Channel.

A new channel is selected from one of the Available Channels that has been defined.

6. Click Next.

The Evaluating Rate box appears. When the optimum rate for the link is selected the Service Parameters dialog box opens.

WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz ETSI Version

In accordance with ETSI, if WinLink 1000 detects Radar interference it changes the frequency channel automatically. This feature is termed Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). In this version, the Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default and a minimum of two channels must be defined as available.

1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.

2. Select the Bandwidth required.

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Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default.

3. Click at least two check boxes in the Available Channels List of all

the allowable channels that can be automatically selected.

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Installation will not continue until at least two channels are defined.

Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best quality link.

Any channel selected is evaluated for 60 seconds; therefore this selection process may take a few minutes.

4. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected

automatically, click Reselect Channel.

A new channel will be selected from one of the Available Channels that has been defined.

5. Click Next.

The Evaluating Rate box appears. The optimum rate for the link is selected.

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The Service Parameters dialog box opens.

WinLink 1000 BRS Version

Note

Both sites in a BRS Link must be configured identically. Any changes to the frequency settings cause the link to resynchronize. A short loss of servi e will occur during resynchronization.

To Configure BRS Channel Settings

1. Set the Band Plan.

2. Select the Bandwidth required,

Single Band Double Band

3. Select the Frequency from the pull-down menu.

4. Click Next. The system is re-synchronized to the changes.

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Figure 2-15. BRS Channel Settings Post-Transition

Selecting the Service Parameters

The user defines the type of service required, Ethernet Only or Ethernet with TDM. The bandwidth remaining available for Ethernet if TDM services are required is shown in the dialog box.

Note

WinLink 1000 ACCESS versions are Ethernet Only.

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Figure 2-16. Installation Wizard, Services dialog box

To select the services:

1. In the Service dialog box, select one of the following:

 E1/T1 – E1/T1 data and Ethernet data.

The Ethernet BW field shows the remaining bandwidth in Mbps available for Ethernet. The available bandwidth depends on the number of E1/T1 ports selected.

 Ethernet Only

2. Select the required transmission rate.

If Adaptive is selected WinLink 1000 constantly monitors and adjusts the transmission rate to ensure maximum throughput for the link at the highest quality. ACCESS versions are preset to adaptive and the rate selection is disabled.

3. Click Next.

If TDM services were selected, then the TDM parameters dialog box appears, (see

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4. The optimum transmission rate for the selected services is

Note

evaluated.

Table 2-1

shows the rates used by WinLink 1000.

ACCESS versions do not have TDM services, they operate at a default rate of 2 Mbps.

If Ethernet Only was selected, then the Finish screen appears

Figure 2-19

(see

) showing a summary of the link configuration,

the alignment is complete.

Table 2-1. Rates per Bandwidth

Modulation/FEC 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz

BPSK / ¾ 2.25 Mbps 4.5 Mbps 9 Mbps

QPSK / ½ 3 Mbps 6 Mbps 12 Mbps

QPSK / ¾ 4.5 Mbps 9 Mbps 18 Mbps

16QAM / ½ 6 Mbps 12 Mbps 24 Mbps

16QAM / ¾ 9 Mbps 18 Mbps 36 Mbps

64QAM / 2/3 12 Mbps 24 Mbps 48 Mbps

64QAM / ¾ 13.5 Mbps 27 Mbps

Setting the Clock Configuration

If TDM services are selected then the TDM parameters dialog box appears. (TDM is not relevant in WinLink 1000 ACCESS versions.)

The TDM Parameters dialog box contains five working modes; select the appropriate clock mode according to your application. Choosing one of these modes sets the TDM clock behavior on both sides of the link. The user equipment must be configured as described

Table 2-2. TDM Clock Modes

Unit clock mode User equipment side

Local Unit Remote

Unit

HQ side Branch side

Table 2-2

1 Transparent Transparent Internal/Recov

2 Loop Time Recover Internal Recover

3 Recover Loop Time Recover Internal

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Unit clock mode User equipment side

Local Unit Remote

HQ side Branch side

Unit

4 Internal Recover Recover Recover

5 Recover Internal Recover Recover

Transparent/Transparent

WinLink 1000 transparently regenerates the clock from line clock side to Tx clock on the opposite side of the link.

Loop time/Recover

The local unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides of the link.

Recover/Loop time

The remote unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides.

Internal/Recover

The local unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the remote unit recovers this clock.

Recover/Internal

The remote unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the local unit recovers this clock.

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The Line code option is used with T1 Systems.

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This dialog box is available only with IDU-E units, it is activated a ter TDM service was chosen in the previous Service dialog box. In Ethernet only services, the TDM dialog box does not appear.

Setting the T1 Line Code

The T1 line code can be set as B8Zs or AMI in the TDM Parameters dialog box.

The default is B8ZS.

To change the line code

• In the TDM Parameters dialog box, set the line code to B8ZS or AMI.

Setting the TDM Backup

IDU-R units have two E1 trunk lines, one for WinLink 1000 air interface via the ODU, and the second external equipment such as a PBX. The TDM backup screen is displayed in IDU-R systems only.

Figure 2-17. TDM Parameters dialog box

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The external equipment status is displayed on the Main screen of the Manager in IDU-R systems.

To use the Backup Mode

1. Click Enabled Backup Mode.

2. Set which link is backup link; either WinLink 1000 or the external

equipment.

The second link becomes the main link.

To disable the Backup mode

1. Click Disable Backup Link

2. Set which link is the Main Link; either WinLink 1000 or the external

equipment.

Figure 2-18

shows the TDM backup screen.

Figure 2-18. TDM Backup, IDU-R units only

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Figure 2-19. Installation Wizard, Finish Screen

3. Click Finish to complete the installation wizard.

When the wireless link is established between the site A and site B units, the Quality bar is within the yellow area for Ethernet only links, or within the green area for Ethernet plus TDM links.

4. Verify that the Radio Signal Strength (RSS) is according to expected

results as determined by the Link Budget Calculator.

2.15 Connecting the User Equipment

The IDU is a standalone desktop, wall-mounted or rack-installed unit.

Figure 2-2

To connect user equipment to the IDU:

1. Connect user E1/T1 traffic to the IDU panel RJ-45 port designated

TRUNK. There may be multiple Trunk ports available depending on

illustrates a typical rear panel of the IDU.

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unit ordered. Refer to

Appendix A

for the connector pinout.

2. Connect user hub/router or any other compatible device to the IDU

panel RJ-45 port designated LAN. There may be multiple LAN ports available for connecting to different LANs depending on the IDU unit ordered. Refer to

•

Appendix A

for the connector pinout.

Use a straight cable for rou er connection. t Do not connect two LAN ports to the same LAN, or flooding may occur.

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Operation

This section provides the following information for WinLink 1000:

• Operating procedures (turning-on and turning-off)

• IDU indicators

• Normal Indications

• Default settings

• Managing the WinLink 1000

3.1 Turning On WinLink 1000

To turn on WinLink 1000:

• Connect the AC/DC converter to the IDU power connector and to

the mains. See power.

The PWR indicator lights up (IDU-E only) and remains lit as long as the IDU is receiving power.

WinLink 1000 requires no operator attention once installed, with the exception of occasional monitoring of front panel indicators and statistics data. Intervention is only required when WinLink 1000 must be configured to its operational requirements, or diagnostic tests are performed.

3.2 Controls and Indicators

IDU Front Panel Indicators

Chapter 2

for full instructions on connecting the

The front panel of the IDU and IDU-E includes a series of LED indicators that show the operating status of the unit.

Controls and Indicators 3-1

Figure 3-1

shows

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the IDU-E front panel,

3-1, Table 3-2,

and

Table 3-3

Figure 3-2

shows an IDU-C front panel.

describe the indicators.

Figure 3-1. IDU-E Front Panel

Table

Figure 3-2. Typical IDU-C Front Panels

Figure 3-3. WinLink 1000-AIND All Indoor Radio Unit

Table

Name Color Function

PWR Green ON –Power supply is ON (IDU-E only)

IDU Green

Orange

Red

ODU Green

3-1. Front Panel LEDs

ON – IDU operational

ON – During power-up only

ON – Failure

ON – ODU-to-IDU communication link is operating

Red

LINK Green

Orange

Red

3-2 Controls and Indicators

ON – ODU-to-IDU communication link is disrupted

ON – Wireless link is synchronized

ON – During installation only

ON – Wireless link lost synchronization

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SERVICE Green

WAN/LAN Indicators

The WAN/LAN and TDM connectors (IDU-E rear panel, IDU-C front panel) have LED indicators that show the operating status. and

Table 3-3

ON – E1 or T1 line is synchronized

Orange

Red

ON – Alarm detected at the remote interface ON – Local or Remote loopback

ON – Alarm detected at the local interface

describe the indicators.

Table 3-2

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Table 3-2. WAN/LAN LEDs

Name Color Function Location

LINK Green On – Good Ethernet link integrity WAN/LAN

connectors

ACT Yellow Blinks according to the Ethernet

Function Green LED Red LED

OK On Off

AIS Off On

LOS Off On

Loopback On Blinking

Normal Indications

Upon turning on WinLink 1000, the PWR LED in the IDU-E front panel lights to indicate that WinLink 1000 is on. status of the indicators at power-up.

traffic

Table 3-3. TDM Traffic Indicators

Table 3-4

WAN/LAN connectors

shows the correct

Table 3-4. WinLink 1000 Indicators at Startup

Indicator Color Status

PWR Green ON (IDU-E only)

IDU Orange

Green

ODU Green ON shows normal operation

LINK Orange

Green

SERVICE Green ON shows normal operation

ON for short duration during startup ON during normal operation

ON for short duration during startup ON shows normal operation

OFF when Service is configured for Ethernet only

If the above LED indications do not appear following initial power turnon, refer to

Chapter 5

for the diagnostic test instructions.

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3.3 Default Settings

Table 3-5

lists the default settings of the WinLink 1000 configuration

parameters.

Table 3-5. Default Settings

Parameter Default Value

ODU IP Address 10.0.0.120

Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0

SSID –

Frequency First Frequency in the range

Rate Adaptive

Services Ethernet

Ethernet Configuration Auto Detect

Bridge Hub Mode.

Aging time = 300 sec

Community values Read-write – netman

Local – public-bru1

Remote – public-bru4097

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3.4 Managing WinLink 1000

Before starting a management session, make sure that a communication link between local and remote units exists. The Link Status indication bar in the middle of the Main menu must be green and the

Radio Link - Sync

Figure 3-4

message must appear in the event log (see

Figure 3-4. Main Screen, Wireless Link is Active

The WinLink Manager main screen consists of the following elements:

• Toolbar – includes buttons serving for:

 Changing configuration parameters of operating wireless link;

assigning text files for storing alarms, statistics and configuration data (Link Configuration button)

 Performing preliminary configuration of the system (Link

Installation button). This button is disabled once a link is defined.

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 Clearing error counters (Clear Counters button)  Logging off WinLink Manager (Log Off button)  Exiting WinLink Manager (Exit button)

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• Menu bar

 File Menu – Log off, and exit  Configuration – use for link configuration, individual site

configuration or link installation

 Tools – set preferences, event log handling, change password  Maintenance – Loopbacks, system reset.

• Link details pane – summarizes information on the radio frequency,

IP bandwidth, type of TDM service, number of assigned E1 or T1 timeslots, and IP details of the local and remote WinLink 1000 units.

• Monitor pane – displays the link quality between local and remote

devices and the following statistics:

 Radio signal strength (RSS) in dBm  Current Ethernet bandwidth in Mbps. This is not the actual

traffic rate, but the maximum capacity that can be supported currently, see

Figure 3-5

. The scale on the bar adjusts according the link distance and the link budget.

 Local/remote receive and transmit traffic rate, in Mbps or Fps

(frames per second).

 TDM status

The Estimated Time Between Errors bar gives an indication of the TDM quality. The ETBE constantly calculates the expected TDM Error second ratio according to the current air interface conditions.

 Link Status. Shows the channel frequency. The color of the box

indicates the status. Green is an active link Red is an inactive link Magenta shows an authentication or compatibility problem Brown shows severe compatibility problem.

• Event log – stores alarms generated by local and remote units.

• Status Bar – displays the following ions:

 Connectivity icon showing how the device is connected to the

Ethernet.

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 Network mode to the local unit – using IP of the local unit

 Over the Air connection - using IP address of the remote for

over the air connection

 Local mode using broadcast - direct connection to IDU LAN

port without IP address. This mode is only recommended when the managed PC is connected directly to the IDU (no network involved) the managed PC must have a static IP configured. (No DHCP)

 Encryption icon showing if the link is encrypted

encrypted link

Link Password Validation failed. The link is encrypted with default keys. Service and configuration is unavailable. Need to change the link password in either site

No Encryption – an older release is used. No encryption is

available

Figure 3-5. Ethernet Bandwidth Indication

To change link configuration parameters:

1. In the Main menu, click Configure Link.

The Configure Link wizard appears. See

Chapter 4

for

configuration details.

2. Click Next.

3. Continue through the configuration wizard and define the Link

name and ID, Channel, Rate and Services.

4. Once you finish changing configuration parameters, click Finish.

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The system takes a few seconds to activate the link with the new configuration.

3.5 Turning Off WinLink 1000

To turn off WinLink 1000:

1. Exit the management application.

2. Remove the AC/DC converter power cord from the mains.

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Chapter 4

Configuration

This chapter describes configuration procedures, which are performed after the physical installation of the local and remote WinLink 1000 units and the Installation Link wizard has been performed. A second wizard is used to redefine the configuration parameters if necessary. Both sites in the link are defined simultaneously.

The following parameters are configured via the Configuration Wizard:

• System parameters

• Frequency channel

• Air interface rate

• Service parameters

• TDM

• Hub Site Synchronization Settings.

The following parameters are configured via the Configuration dialog box.

• Transmit power

• Management and trap addresses

• Bridge mode

• Ethernet mode

• Community values.

For HSS screens specific to WinLink 1000-ACCESS-CL units see

Appendix F

4.1 Configuring the System Parameters

After installing the link, the system configuration can be modified.

All parameter changes are automatically applied to both sides of the link.

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To change general parameters:

1. In the Main menu, click the Link Configuration button.

2. The Configuration wizard opens (

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-1. Configuration Link Wizard

3. Click Next.

4. The Link Configuration dialog box appears (see

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Figure 4-2

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Figure 4-2. Link Configuration, System dialog box

5. In the System dialog box, enter the new data for the link. All fields with a white background can be edited.

6. Click Next.

The Frequency dialog box appears.

4.2 Selecting Channels

The user is required to define the operating frequency channel. Newer versions of WinLink 1000 have a feature called Automatic Channel Select. This allows you to define several allowable frequency channels that WinLink 1000 can change to in event that interference is detected on the channel in use.

• For WinLink 1000 with the Automatic Channel Select feature see

WinLink 1000 with Automatic Channel

Select.

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• For WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz ETSI version see

Version.

ETSI

• For WinLink 1000-BRS systems see

WinLink 1000 with Automatic Channel Select

Automatic Channel Select enables WinLink 1000 to change frequency channels automatically if interference is detected on the current operating channel.

WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz

WinLink 1000 BRS Version.

Figure 4-3. Channel Select dialog box - Automatic Channel Select

To define automatic channel selection:

1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.

2. Select the required Bandwidth 5, 10, or 20 MHz.

F2.x GHz versions operate at 10 or 20 MHz steps only.

3. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required.

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4. Click the check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the

allowable channels that can be automatically selected.

5. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected

automatically, click Reselect Channel.

A new channel will be selected from one of the Available Channels that have been defined.

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By clicking Reselect Channel, the ODU starts scanning all the channels from the available channels list and looks for radio frequency activity in each of the channels. It tries to select the optimal pure channel. If another channel is required, the operating channel that the ODU finds most pure must be removed from the available channel list.

6. Click Next.

The Rate Select box appears.

WinLink 1000 5.4 GHz ETSI Version

In accordance with ETSI, unlicensed wireless data equipment is not allowed to interrupt radar services. Therefore, if WinLink 1000 detects Radar interference it automatically changes the frequency channel. This feature is termed Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). According to the standard, a channel with active Radar is prohibited from use for 30 minutes. Before any transmission, WinLink 1000 probes a channel for Radar signals for a period of 60 seconds.

In the 5.4 GHz ETSI version, the Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default and a minimum of two channels must be defined as available.

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Figure

4-4. Channel Select dialog box (DFS, ETSI requirement)

The sign on the configuration Wizard and Status bar indicates that the radar detection is on.

To define automatic channel selection in the 5.4 ETSI version

1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu.

Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default.

2. Click at least two check boxes in the Available Channels List of all

the allowable channels that can be automatically selected.

Installation will not continue until at least two channels are defined.

Selecting a new channel causes the system quality to change. The quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best quality link.

Any channel selected is evaluated for 60 seconds; therefore this selection process may take a few minutes.

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3. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected

automatically, click Reselect Channel.

A new channel will be selected from one of the Available Channels that have been defined.

The reselection process may take a few minutes.

4. Click Next.

The maximum rate is selected according to the link conditions

The quality bar shows the adjustment until the system finds the best quality link.

7. Click Next.

The Service Parameters dialog box appears.

WinLink 1000 BRS Version

Note

Both sites in a BRS Link must be configured identically. Any changes to the frequency settings cause the link to resynchronize. A short loss of servi e will occur during resynchronization.

To Configure BRS Channel Settings

1. Set the Band Plan.

2. Select the Bandwidth required,

Single Band Double Band

3. Select the Frequency from the pull-down menu.

4. Click Next. The system is re-synchronized to the changes.

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Figure 4-5. BRS Channel Settings Post-Transition

4.3 Configuring Service Parameters

The user defines the type of service required, Ethernet Only or Ethernet with TDM. The bandwidth remaining available for Ethernet if TDM services are required is shown in the dialog box.

WinLink 1000-ACCESS versions are Ethernet Only.

In the Service Parameters dialog box select if WinLink 1000 is to provide E1/T1, (x1 or x2 for IDU-E, or x4 for IDU-C). Define the required transmission rate, and the distance between the sites.

To configure E1/T1 and Ethernet services:

1. In the Service dialog box, select one of the following:  Ethernet plus a number of E1/T1 channels (see

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 Ethernet data only (see

Error! Reference source not found.

2. Select the transmission rate required.

 Adaptive  12 Mbps  18 Mps  24 Mbps

The default rate is Adaptive. ACCESS versions only operate in Adaptive mode.

Adaptive Modulation - The system changes modulation automatically depending on channel characteristics in order to guarantee continuation of service. The adaptive modulation enables the user to maximize Ethernet throughput without degradation of the TDM service quality. When Ethernet only service is used, the adaptive modulation enables improving the Ethernet performance in case of air performance degradation (periodical interference or RSS changes).

In event of interference at one site, there is no need to use a lower modulation at the other site (as in previous versions). In such a case the actual rate changes automatically only at the problematic site, while the second side of the link maintains the highest rate possible (Asymmetric).

Adaptive modulation can be changed in both Installation and Configuration wizards.

3. Type in the distance between the sites.

If TDM services are selected, then the Evaluate icon shows on the screen whilst the maximum rate is evaluated

. When evaluation is complete the icon changes and the following message is shown:

Service has been evaluated, click Next to continue.

4. Click Next.

The TDM Parameters dialog box or the Finish screen appears depending on which services were selected.

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Figure 4-6. Service Parameters Dialog Box, E1/T1 Interface

4.4 Configuring TDM Operation

Setting the Clock Configuration

The TDM clock feature is enabled in all carrier class IDU’s in addition to new hardware IDU’s. A TDM dialog box will appear where IDU supports the clocking configuration feature (see

A new master clock configuration option is available in the Link Configuration Wizard. The automatic mode selects the clock from the first trunk that is working in normal mode (or is configured to loopback maintenance). If a specific trunk is selected, this trunk shall be used as the system master regardless of the trunks state. The current master clock trunk is also displayed.

Figure 4-7

and

Figure 4-8

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Figure 4-7. TDM clock dialog box for T1 IDU

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Figure 4-8. TDM clock dialog box for E1 IDU

If TDM services are selected then the TDM parameters dialog box appears.

Table 4-1

Table 4-1. TDM Clock Modes

Unit clock mode User equipment side

Local Unit Remote Unit HQ side Branch side

1 Transparent Transparent Internal/Recov

2 Loop Time Recover Internal Recover

3 Recover Loop Time Recover Internal

Internal/Recov er

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Unit clock mode User equipment side

Local Unit Remote Unit HQ side Branch side

4 Internal Recover Recover Recover

5 Recover Internal Recover Recover

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Transparent/Transparent

WinLink 1000 transparently regenerates the clock from line clock side to Tx clock on the opposite side of the link.

Loop time/Recover

The local unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides of the link.

Recover/Loop time

The remote unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides.

Internal/Recover

The local unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the remote unit recovers this clock.

Recover/Internal

The remote unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the local unit recovers this clock.

Not

The Line code option is used with T1 Systems.

Setting the T1 Line Code

The T1 line code can be set as B8Zs or AMI in the TDM Parameters dialog box.

The default is B8ZS.

Note

This dialog box is available only when TDM service was selected in the previous Services dialog box.

To change the line code

1. Run the Configuration wizard until you reach the Services dialog

box.

2. Verify that T1 services have been selected.

3. Click Next to open the TDM Parameters dialog box.

4. Set the line code to B8ZS or AMI as required.

5. Click Next.

Setting the TDM Backup (IDU-R only)

IDU-R units have two E1 trunk lines, one for WinLink 1000 air interface via the ODU, and the second external equipment such as a PBX. The TDM backup screen is displayed in IDU-R systems only.

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The external equipment status is displayed on the Main screen of the Manager in IDU-R systems.

To use the Backup Mode

1. Click Enabled Backup Mode.

2. Set which link is backup link; either WinLink 1000 or the external

equipment.

The second link becomes the main link.

3. Click Next to continue.

To disable the Backup mode

1. Click Disable Backup Link

2. Set which link is the Main Link; either WinLink 1000 or the external

equipment.

3. Click Next to continue.

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Figure 4-9. Configuration Link, Finish screen

The Finish screen appears, showing a summary of the link configuration (see

• Click Finish to complete the configuration wizard.

The Main screen is displayed.

Figure 4-9

4.5 Editing the Configuration Parameters

You can edit the configuration parameters for each site individually without running a wizard.

From the Configuration dialog box, (see functions are available by selecting the items on the left of the dialog box:

Figure 4-10

) the following

System Edit the contact person and location details. View the

system details

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Air Interface Change the transmit power

Inventory View the hardware and software inventory.

Management Configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default

Gateway, and the Trap Destination.

Security Change the Community Values and the Link Password

Date and Time Set the date and time of the server and of the system

Advanced Configure the Bridge, define the LAN connection and set

the external alarm inputs.

From the Configuration dialog box, the following functions are available by clicking the buttons at the top of the dialog box:

Backup Save a backup.ini file with the current configuration.

Restore Load the backup.ini file created by the backup.

Installation Mode Return to Installation Mode for the entire link.

Selecting the Mute check box before clicking the Install Mode button mutes the Beeper.

Mute

Mutes the Beeper at startup. Reactivate the beeper during

alignment.

To edit the Configuration Parameters:

1. Click Configuration from the main menu.

2. Select which site to configure.

The Configuration dialog box opens. (See

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Figure 4-10

)

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Figure 4-10. Configu ation Dialog Box r

3. Select the appropriate item in the left hand list to open a dialog

box.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

4.6 Changing the Transmit Power

Each site can have a different transmit power level.

To change the Transmit Power:

1. Click Configuration from the main menu.

2. Select which site to configure.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Select Air Interface. (See

Figure 4-11

)

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4. Select the required Transmit Power Level. Table 4-2 shows the

available power limits for each WinLink 1000 system.

5. Click Apply to save the changes.

Figure 4-11. Changing the Transmit Power

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Table 4-2. Typical Transmit Power Limits

Regulation Version Min Tx

[dB]

FCC

ETSI

F58 4 16 14 10 Yes

F58/EXT 4 16 14 10 Yes

F49 14 15 15 14 No

F53 -3 8 8 8 Yes

F53/EXT 3 3 3 3 No

F24 18 18 18 18 No

F53HP 10 16 14 10 Yes

F54 2 8 8 8 Yes

F54/ETSI 2 8 8 8 Yes

F54HG/EXT

-3 3 3 3 Yes

Max Tx

[dB]

MaxTx at 36 Mbps [dB]

MaxTx at 48 Mbps [dB]

Power Control

4.7 Defining the Management Addresses

Each site must be configured separately, first site A then site B.

To define the Management Addresses:

1. Click Configuration from the main menu.

2. Select which site to configure.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Select Management (see

4. Enter the IP address of the ODU in the IP address field.

If performing configu ation from the WinLink manager, the IP address is entered in the login screen (

5. Enter the Subnet Mask.

6. Enter the Default Gateway.

Figure 4-12

Figure 2-4)

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7. Enter the Trap Destination. This is the IP address of the PC running

the management application. The event log will be stored at this address.

8. Click Apply to save the changes.

Figure 4-12. Configuration, Management

The Installation mode button opens the Link Installation wizard to reinstall the link. The Backup and Restore buttons are for saving and restoring the configuration files.

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4.8 Setting the Date and Time

To set Date and time

The ODU maintains a date and time value. The date and time value should be synchronized with any Network Time Protocol (NTP) version

. On power-up the ODU configures the initial date

Note

3 compatible server and time using an NTP server. If the server IP is not configured or is not reachable, a default time is set. When configuring the NTP server IP, you should also configure the offset from the Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). If there is no server available, you can either set the date and time, or you can set the manager workstation time. Note that manual setting is not recommended since reset, power up, or synchronization with an NTP server will override the setting.

•

The NTP uses UDP port 123. If a firewall is configured between the ODU and the NTP ser er this port must be openedv

•

It can take up to 8 minutes for the NTP to synchronize the ODU date and time.

1. Click Configuration from the main menu.

2. Select which site to configure.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Select Date & Time (see

Figure 4-13

Windows XP is configured by default as a server.

Windows XP command w32tm /stripchart /computer:<server IP> can be use to

check the NTP server connectivity

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Figure 4-13. Date & Time configuration

4. If entering an address for the NTP Server, click Clear, and then

enter the new address.

5. Set the Offset value.

6. To manually set the date and time, click Change (

Figure 4-14

) and

edit the new values.

Figure 4-14. Manually changing date and time

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4.9 Configuring the Bridge

Bridge configuration is required in various network topologies, such as protection (1+1) and ring application. The bridge configuration parameters are located under the Advanced tab of the Configuration dialog box (

Figure 4-15

Figure 4-15. Advanced Configu ation-Ethernet r

ODU Bridge Mode

This parameter controls the ODU mode with two optional values,

• Hub Mode – in Hub mode the ODU transparently forwards the all

the packets over the wireless link.

• Bridge Mode – In Bridge mode the ODU performs both learning and

aging, the aging time of the ODU is fixed at 300 seconds.

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Changing these modes requires system reset.

IDU Aging time

This parameter controls the IDU aging time.

The IDU has a 2047 MAC address-learning table. The aging time parameter controls the time each MAC address is dropped from the table. Default value is 300 seconds.

Any change to these parameters is effective immediately. Each side of the link can be configured separately.

The following list details common configurations; both sides are must be configured with the same parameter.

• Standard (Default) Configuration for Ethernet Applications

Set IDU aging to 300 seconds, ODU set to Bridge mode,

Figure 4-15

• Fast aging mode – for rapid network topology changes

Set IDU aging to one second, ODU set to Hub mode.

• Hub Mode

The ODU is set to HUB mode. IDU aging is not applicable.

• Ethernet Bridge

The ODU is set to Bridge mode. The IDU aging is not applicable.

4.10 Configuring Ethernet Mode

The Ethernet mode is configurable for line speed (10/100BaseT) and duplex mode (half or full duplex). WinLink 1000 provides an Auto detect feature where the line speed and duplex mode are detected automatically using autonegotiation. Use the manual configuration when external equipment does not support autonegotiation. The default setting is Auto Detect. (See

Figure 4-15

The maximum Ethernet Information Rate can be limited via the pull down menu. The default setting is Best Effort.

It is not recommended to configure the port that i used for the

s management connection, since a wrong configuration can cause management disconnection or Ethernet services interruption.

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To configure the Ethernet Mode:

1. From the Configuration menu, select the site to reconfigure.

The Site Configuration dialog box opens.

2. Click Advanced > Ethernet.

3. In the Ethernet Ports Configuration pane, use the drop-down menu

to select the LAN configuration.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

It is possible to close the Ethernet service by disconnecting the Ethernet port. The user should be aware that it i possible to close the

s port and not have any access to the device. If this should occur the workaround is as follows:

• Connect the system from the remote site

• Connect via other Ethernet port (IDU-C)

• Power down the equipment and connect immediately after the

power up (the fastest way is to enter install mode).

4.11 Setting the Maximum Information Rate

The maximum Ethernet throughput of the link can be limited. The default setting is Best Effort, where the highest information rate available for the link conditions and settings is used. (See

To set the Ethernet information rate:

1. From the Configuration menu, select the site to reconfigure.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

2. Click Advanced > Ethernet

3. In the Information Rate pane, use the drop-down menu to select

the maximum Information Rate.

 Select Other to define the throughput with 8 Kbps resolution  Select Best Effort for the highest information rate possible for the

link conditions and settings.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

Figure 4-15

)

Note

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4.12 Changing Community Values

The ODU communicates with the management application using SNMPv1 protocol. The protocol defines three types of communities:

• Read-Only for retrieving information from the ODU

• Read-Write to configure and control the ODU

• Trap used by the ODU to issue traps.

The community string must be entered at login. The user must know the password and the correct community string in order to gain access to the system. A user may have read-only privileges.

It is not possible to manage the ODU if the read-write or the read community values are forgotten. A new community value may be obtained from technical support for the purpose of setting new community; the serial number or the MAC address of the ODU must be supplied.

The manager application and the ODU use the community strings public-bru1 for the local unit and public-bru4097 for the remote unit. These are the factory defaults, but can only be used one time on the first installation.

A new community string must be set when entering the system for the first time. The read-write community and read-only community have a minimum of five alphanumeric characters. (Bru1 and bru4097 are not permitted). Changing the trap community is optional by clicking the check box.

Editing Community Strings

The community change dialog box is available from the Configuration > Security tab. Both read-write and read-only communities must be defined.

On entering for the first time, use netman as the current community. The community string must be changed when entering the system for the first time, and the community string netman cannot be used again.

To change a community:

1. From the Configuration dialog box, select the Security tab

2. Type the current read-write community (default is netman).

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3. Select the communities to be changed by clicking the check box.

4. Type the new community and re-type to confirm.

5. Click OK to save.

Figure 4-16. Changing the Community String

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Forgotten Community string

If the read-write community string is unknown, an alternative community key can be used. The alternative community key is unique per ODU and can be used only in order to change the community strings. The alternative community key is supplied with the product, and it is recommended to keep it safe.

If both the read-write community and the alternative community key are unavailable, then an alternative community key can be obtained from customer support using the ODU serial number or MAC address. The serial number is located on the product, and the MAC address is displayed in the manager inventory tab.

When you have the alternative community key, click the Forgot Community button and enter the Alternative Community ( Then reconfigure the read-write community string.

Figure 4-17

Figure 4-17. Alternative Community Dialog box

4.13 Changing Passwords

There are two passwords necessary to use the WinLink 1000 system. The first is encountered when running the management software, the second, the link Password is used for encryption purposes and is found when installing or configuring the link.

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Changing the Management Password

To change the management password

1. From the Tools menu, select Change Password

2. The Change Password dialog box appears.

3. Enter current password, and new password.

4. Click OK to confirm.

Changing the Link Password

WinLink 1000 Radio Link is encrypted using Advanced Encryption System (AES) using a 128 bit dynamic key. During the installation process a Link Password must be set. An Initial encryption key is generated. Each time a link is established the Encryption key is validated. If the validation failed the link is established but no service or configuration is allowed. In this state the user can change the link password of each of the sites.

To change the Link Password:

1. From the Configuration dialog box, select the Security tab

2. Click Change next to the Link Password field box.

The Change Link Password dialog box appears.

3. Enter the current link password.

4. Enter the new password.

5. Enter the new password again in the Confirm box.

Forgotten the Link Password

In case of a forgotten link password, the user may enter the key password supplied with the product. The key password may be obtained from customer support after validation of the device serial number or MAC address. The user may change the link password of both sides of the link at any time using the Link Configuration Wizard.

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To enter the key password:

1. From the Configuration dialog box, select the Security tab.

2. Click Change next to the Link Password field box.

The Change Link Password dialog box appears.

3. Click the Forgot Link Password button.

The Key Link Password dialog box appears.

4. Type the key link password.

5. A new link password may now be set.

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4.14 Muting the Beeper

The ODU beeper starts beeping as soon as power is supplied, and continues until the ODUs are aligned and the link established.

It is possible to mute the beeper until the alignment procedure is to be performed.

To mute the beeper:

1. Click on Configuration in the Menu bar and select the relevant site.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

2. In the Configuration dialog box, click the Buzzer button. The button

toggles between on and off.

3. The Beeper stops.

To restore the beeper:

1. Click Configuration in the Menu bar and select the relevant site.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

2. In the Configuration dialog box, click the Buzzer button. The button

toggles between on and off.

3. The Beeper starts.

4.15 Setting External Alarm Inputs

The IDU-C has two external alarm inputs in the form of dry-contact relays. The Alarm interface is located on the front panel of the IDU-C and is a 9-pin D-type female connector, see

Appendix A

pinout. The user enables or disables each of the alarms and can configure the text that appears in the alarm trap. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second from actual alarm trigger.

To set the external alarm inputs:

for the

1. Open the Site Configuration Alarms configuration by clicking

Configuration > Advanced.

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Figure 4-18. External Alarm Configuration

2. Enter a description of the alarms in the fields.

3. Click Apply to save.

4.16 Managing Configuration Files

Saving WinLink 1000 Configuration in a File

WinLink 1000 management software allows you to save configuration parameters of the local and remote units on the management station as an INI file. Each site is saved in a separate INI file.

To save the configuration in a file:

1. Click Configuration from the main menu.

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