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SOLECTEK CORPORATION

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Suite 109

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 Copyright Solectek Corporation 2000

Revision number 1.01 First edition, March 2000 Printed in USA The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Solectek Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,

including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Solectek Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Regulatory Information

The SkyWay Series Wireless Bridge/Router operates in the 2.4 GHz band, complies with the IEEE 802.1D MAC bridging standard and supports SNMP monitoring if IP routing is enabled.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:

• It may not cause harmful interference.

• It must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Information to the User

In order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 27 in. must be maintained between the antenna and any persons. When installing the antenna, ensure that this clearance is maintained while the product is in operation.

This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur in a particular commercial installation. In case the device does cause harmful interference with an authorized radio service, the user/operator shall promptly stop operating the device until harmful interference has been limited. Solectek Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Solectek Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

Steps for

minimizing or

eliminating radio

and television

interference:

• Change the channel

• Reorient the radio or TV receiving antenna.

• Relocate the computer and SkyWay Series Wireless Bridge/Router unit with respect to the receiver.

• Plug the computer and SkyWay Series Wireless Bridge/Router into a different outlet so the computer and bridge/router are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems” prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. The booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, as stock number 004-000-00345-4.

This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components. To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them properly.

Point-to-Point (CFR 15.247 b)

Solectek ensures that its intentional radiators that operate in the ISM band (2.4 GHz) and that are configured with directional antennas for point-to-point use will always comply with FCC transmitter power mandates.

This transmitter output power control does not diminish user’s or installer’s responsibility to ensure that the point-to-point system is used in the manner prescribed by the Code of Federal Regulations. This directive forbids and excludes the use of point-tomultipoint systems and omni-directional applications as well as multiple co-located intentional radiators.

Radio Transmission Notice

This product is a low power (less than 1 Watt), direct-sequence, spread-spectrum radio system pre-set to transmit and receive signals in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz frequency band. This product has been certified by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for use in the United States of America in that band. The manufacturer makes no representation as to the availability of the above-mentioned frequency band for such use in other countries.

Any prospective user of this product outside the United States of America should, prior to such use, contact the government department or other agency responsible for assigning radio frequencies in the country in which use is proposed to determine whether such department or agency has any objection to operation of the product in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band, and whether there are any other local devices generating signals in that band which might be expected to interfere with the operation of this product.

Regulatory Information

The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law, creates interference harmful to other local devices, or results in a malfunction of this product caused by outside interference.

End User License Agreement

Notice: Read below before installing and using this device. Installing and using this

device indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not accept the terms, you must return the unused device and all related software immediately.

You may not use, copy, modify, or transfer the enclosed device, related documentation, or any software programs residing in or included with the device (collectively, the “product”), except as expressly provided in this license.

License. The technology and intellectual property embodied in the Product (the

“Technology”) are licensed, not sold, to you. You have a nonexclusive and nontransferable right only to connect the Product to and to use the Technology with a single license control utility. You may not modify or make inoperable authorization keys or license control utilities. You may not transfer, sublicense or assign a license to the Product or the Technology to another party except in accordance with Solectek's Product License Transfer Policy in effect at the time of such license grant.

You understand that the Technology belongs to Solectek or its third party licensors (collectively, “Solectek”), and they have the right to enforce this license. You agree to keep confidential and use your best efforts to prevent and protect the contents of the Technology from unauthorized disclosure or use. Solectek reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.

Limitations on use. You may not disclose or make available the Product or the

Technology to any other party or permit others to use it except your employees and agents who use it on your behalf and who have agreed to these license terms. You may not do any of the following with or to the Product or the Technology: (a) make copies (except for backup or archival copies); (b) rent, lease or distribute copies; (c) make any alteration, modification, translation or the like without the prior written consent of Solectek; or (d) reverse engineer, reverse assemble, reverse compile or otherwise engage in similar manipulation. Any full or partial copy of the Product must include all copyright and other proprietary notices which appear on or in the Product.

You must maintain adequate records to be able to control use of the Product and the Technology according to these license terms. These records must match the use of the Product and the Technology to the license grants. Solectek may require you to make these records available to Solectek or the third party developer or owner of the applicable portion of the Product.

The term “authorization key” includes any unique series of data elements that is to be installed and enabled in a license control utility to allow use of the Product. Authorization keys may be installed and enabled for use in only one license control utility at any one time. Authorization keys are non-transferable and confidential and must be destroyed on termination of this license. Unless otherwise specified, you may print electronic Product documentation as reasonably necessary to exercise your right to use the Product.

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Terms and Limitations. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate

this license at any time by returning the Product to Solectek. This license automatically terminates if you fail to comply with its terms and conditions. You agree that upon such termination you will return the Product to Solectek, together with any other material you have received from Solectek in connection with the Product.

U.S. governing law and export restrictions. This license will be governed by

the laws (other than choice of law principles) of the State of California, and in no event will it be governed by the U.N. convention of the international sale of goods. You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States restrict the export and re-export of the Product and any related technical data. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Product or any related technical data in any form without first obtaining the appropriate United States and foreign government approval.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend

The Product is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, reproduction or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Product clause at 252.227-7013 and in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Product-Restricted Rights Clause at 52.227-

19. Contractor/Manufacturer is Solectek, 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 109, San Diego, California.

Introduction

The products and software programs described in this Users’ Guide are licensed products of SOLECTEK and are fully copyrighted. The information within this Operator’s Guide is proprietary and also is copyrighted.

Information in this Operator’s Guide is subject to change without notice. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this Guide, SOLECTEK assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies. The Operator’s Guide may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the expressed, written permission of SOLECTEK.

It is the policy of SOLECTEK to improve its products as new technology, components, software, and firmware become available. SOLECTEK Corporation, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Furthermore, all features, functions, and operations described herein may not be marketed by SOLECTEK in all parts of the world.

SOLECTEK is the name and trademark of SOLECTEK Corporation. SkyWay is a trademark of SOLECTEK Corporation.

SOLECTEK does not warrant that the hardware and software of its product will function as intended in every environment and application, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for every purpose.

Other trademarks: IBM and AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Contact Information

If the information in this Users’ Guide does not answer your questions, please contact SOLECTEK Corporation’s Technical Support Department. Our friendly and knowledgeable Technical Support staff is available to answer your questions Monday through friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. If you prefer, you can submit questions to our 24-hour fax number or by e-mail.

Voice support: (858)450-1220 24-hour fax number: (858)457-2681 E-mail address: support@solectek.com To handle your call as quickly and effectively as possible, please have the following

information ready before you call.

• The model you are using (SkyWay Bridge/Router).

• The type of Ethernet connection your SkyWay Bridge/Router has (10BaseT or 100BaseF).

• The network to which you are connected (for example, Novell NetWare, version xx).

• The application you were using when you encountered the problem (for example, Word for Windows, version 7.0).

• Any symptoms or error codes that accompanied the problem (for example, activities were suspended or a “123ABC” error code appeared.).

• The results of the most recent bench test (see Chapter 3).

Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

Subject to the conditions and procedures set forth below during the warranty period, Solectek will repair or replace, at Solectek’s option, such Solectek products or parts thereof which, on inspection by Solectek, are found to be covered by the limited warranties set forth below. The warranty period for new hardware products, which are listed on Solectek’s MSRP Price List at time of purchase, is twelve months from the date of shipment from Solectek. The warranty period for spare parts and R- part numbers is ninety days from the date of shipment from Solectek. If you think there is a problem or defect with your Solectek product:

• Contact Solectek’s Technical Support Department between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time at (858) 450-1220, or via fax at (858) 457-2681, or via e-mail at support@solectek.com. The Solectek Technical Support Representative will discuss your problem to confirm the defect. After business hours, please leave a voicemail or send an e-mail or fax. A Technical Support Representative will respond to you the next business day.

• If warranty or return service is needed, you will receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. At no time should Solectek products be sent back without a valid RMA number. Solectek accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns.

You agree to pay for shipping to Solectek. If the product is under warranty, Solectek

You agree to pay for shipping to Solectek. If the product is under warranty, Solectek You agree to pay for shipping to Solectek. If the product is under warranty, Solectek will pay for shipping of the repaired or replacement product to you via ground trans-

will pay for shipping of the repaired or replacement product to you via ground trans-

will pay for shipping of the repaired or replacement product to you via ground trans-will pay for shipping of the repaired or replacement product to you via ground transportation to your location in the United States. For installations outside the continental

portation to your location in the United States. For installations outside the continental

portation to your location in the United States. For installations outside the continental portation to your location in the United States. For installations outside the continental U.S., Solectek will pay for shipping via ground transportation to the freight forwarder of

U.S., Solectek will pay for shipping via ground transportation to the freight forwarder of

U.S., Solectek will pay for shipping via ground transportation to the freight forwarder of U.S., Solectek will pay for shipping via ground transportation to the freight forwarder of your choice located in the continental United States. Any other freight arrangements

your choice located in the continental United States. Any other freight arrangements

your choice located in the continental United States. Any other freight arrangements your choice located in the continental United States. Any other freight arrangements will be at customer expense.

will be at customer expense.

will be at customer expense.will be at customer expense. Solectek shall not be liable for any damage caused to the product in transit. You

Solectek shall not be liable for any damage caused to the product in transit. You

Solectek shall not be liable for any damage caused to the product in transit. You Solectek shall not be liable for any damage caused to the product in transit. You acknowledge and agree you will bear all risk of loss or damage to the product while

acknowledge and agree you will bear all risk of loss or damage to the product while

acknowledge and agree you will bear all risk of loss or damage to the product while acknowledge and agree you will bear all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit.

in transit.

in transit.in transit.

Send return shipments to: Solectek Corporation 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 109 San Diego, CA 92121-3212 ATTN: RMA # ________

• Pack products securely, to prevent damage in transit. Be sure the RMA number is clearly visible on the outside of the return shipping carton.

• Returned Solectek products must include all other components from the original package, including the hardware, cables, connectors, software diskettes, and user manual(s) unless otherwise stipulated by Solectek.

• Enclose a copy of the original purchaser’s proof of purchase, if needed to support warranty claim. (See details in LIMITATIONS section below.)

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After inspecting the failed unit, Solectek will repair or replace materially defective parts or components. All products that are replaced become the property of Solectek. If upon inspection by Solectek, a unit returned under warranty is deemed to be damaged or out of warranty for any reason, (see LIMITATIONS section below), Solectek will contact the customer with a price for the repair or replacement unit. Upon receipt of payment (wire transfer, certified check, credit card, etc.) for the replacement unit plus outbound shipping fees, Solectek will send a repaired or replacement unit to the customer. Customers who do not accept the repair offer may receive their failed equipment back by prepaying an inspection fee of $300 and the return freight cost.

If upon inspection by Solectek, a unit returned under warranty is found to be defect free, Solectek reserves the right to charge the customer a $500 test fee.

SOLECTEK’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION, AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE APPLICABLE SOLECTEK PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN.

LIMITATIONS

As the original purchaser, you receive these warranties from Solectek Corporation, subject to the terms and limitations set forth below.

Solectek warrants that your Solectek products will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial compliance with the operator’s guide(s) accompanying Solectek products. Warranty is given for twelve (12) months from the date of product shipment from Solectek for new hardware products and ninety (90) days for spare parts and R- part numbers. Solectek will honor this warranty upon receiving proof of purchase. “Proof of purchase” is a copy of the original sales transaction, showing complete name and address of seller, complete name and address of purchaser, date of purchase, model number, and serial number.

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Solectek does not cover or accept liability for any injury, damage or failure caused by misuse, misapplication, abuse, acts of nature, accidents (e.g., dropping the Solectek products or software diskettes), electrical mishaps, causes beyond our control, or claims by other than the original purchaser.

Solectek will not honor, and will consider this limited warranty voided, if, in Solectek’s reasonable judgment, there has been any (1) tampering with the Solectek product’s external label or serial number, (2) attempt to open the Solectek product’s case without prior written consent from Solectek, (3) attempted or actual repair by anyone other than an authorized Solectek technician, (4) installation or use with any power supply component(s) other than the original Solectek power supply components provided in the product package, (5) for installations within the U.S., installation or use with any cables or antenna(s) other than original Solectek products, (6) installation or use in environmental conditions that are outside Solectek’s published environmental specifications (including but not limited to temperature range, humidity, cable lengths, proximity to other devices, etc.).

This warranty is available only to the initial end user purchaser of the product and is not transferable. This warranty is applicable only to products purchased using Solectek’s

Warranty

MSRP Price List. Warranty is void if a Solectek product is installed at a destination other than the stated destination at time of purchase.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, SOLECTEK HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.

WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

SOLECTEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR RELATED DATA) WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SOLECTEK PRODUCT, EVEN IF SOLECTEK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Regulatory Information: ...................................... i

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency

Interference Statement .............................................................i

Information to the User................................................................i

Radio Transmission Notice ..........................................................ii

End User License Agreement ......................................................ii

U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend ..............................iv

Introduction.........................................................v

Contact Information ...........................................vi

Warranty ............................................................vii

One Year Limited Warranty ...................................................... vii

LIMITATIONS ........................................................................... viii

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES................................................... ix

WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ............................... ix

Chapter 1:

Introducing Skyway.............................1

Intended Audience.............................................. 2

Using this Guide .................................................. 3

Conventions, warnings........................................ 5

Menu and Command Names .......................................................5

Typed Text ...................................................................................5

Notes ............................................................................................5

Warnings.......................................................................................5

Hyperjumps ..................................................................................5

How to Proceed .................................................. 6

Chapter 2:

Getting to Know the SkyWay

Bridge/Router ......................................7

General Description ............................................ 8

Product Features ................................................ 9

Contents of the SkyWay Package ..................... 10

Component Identification ................................. 11

Specifications..................................................... 12

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Understanding the Menu Structure.................. 13

Navigating Through Menus and Screens ..................................13

Dot Commands ..........................................................................14

How Screens Display Information .............................................15

Editing Fields ..............................................................................15

Field Types.................................................................................... 15

Saving Configuration Changes ...................................................16

Understanding the Configuration Database .............................16

Changes that Require Cycling or Resetting ..............................16

Resetting the Unit ......................................................................... 16

Bios Application ................................................ 18

Bios Main Menu ..........................................................................18

Bios Main Menu ............................................................................ 18

Bios Configuration Menu .............................................................. 19

Bios System Configuration ............................................................ 20

Configuration Database Service.................................................... 21

Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router ............... 22

Modem Settings for Dial-up Connection ...................................... 22

Configuring the Serial Port and Serial Transceiver ..................23

1.2.1.1 Serial Port Configuration .................................................. 24

1.2.1.2 Serial Transceiver Configuration....................................... 25

Chapter 3:

Preparing for Installation.................. 27

Before Installing ................................................ 28

Safety Considerations ....................................... 29

General Safety Guidelines..........................................................29

Electrical Safety Guidelines........................................................29

Pre-installation Procedures.............................. 30

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Site Considerations ....................................................................30

Step One: Assess Your Network Requirements .......................... 30

Step Two: Map Wireless Network Pre-Design ............................ 30

Step Three: Perform a Site Survey ............................................... 31

Step Four: Finalize the Design ...................................................... 31

Bench Test......................................................... 32

Minimum Configuration Settings and Factory Defaults for Bench

Test ..........................................................................................32

Performing the Bench Test........................................................33

Chapter 4:

Installing Skyway ...............................41

Mounting the SkyWay Unit ............................... 42

Mounting to a Mast ....................................................................42

Mounting to a Wall.....................................................................44

Setting Up the Antenna .................................... 45

Selecting the Antenna ...............................................................45

Before You Mount the Antenna ................................................45

Mounting the Antenna ...............................................................46

Grounding Skyway and the Antenna ................ 47

Connecting Cabling............................................ 48

Routing Connected Cables ........................................................48

Connecting an Antenna .............................................................49

Connecting to Power .................................................................50

Connecting to the Administration Console ..............................51

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Connecting to Your LAN ...........................................................53

Antenna Alignment and RF Link Verification ... 55

Chapter 5:

Configuring and Managing SkyWay....57

Configuring SkyWay........................................... 58

Configuration Features Available ..............................................58

Setting System Configuration Parameters ....... 59

Setting Network Management Security Parameters...............59

1.1.1 Network Management Security Configuration.................... 59

Setting Network Management System Parameters ................61

1.1.2 Network Management System Configuration ..................... 61

Adding Users and Setting Access Levels ...................................62

1.1.3.1 Add a User ........................................................................ 62

Displaying a List of Users ...........................................................63

1.1.3.2 Users................................................................................. 63

Setting the System Date and Time ...........................................64

1.1.4 General Parameters Configuration ...................................... 64

Understanding RF-DLC...................................... 65

The RF-DLC Protocol.................................................................65

Automatic Discovery Protocol...................................................65

Enabling ADP ................................................................................ 65

Disabling ADP ............................................................................... 66

ADP Discovery Process ................................................................ 66

RF-DLC Frame Types .................................................................67

RF-DLC Commands and Responses............................................. 67

Polling .........................................................................................67

Error Detection and Recovery...................................................... 68

Configuring the Ports........................................ 69

Before you Begin ........................................................................69

Obtaining IP Addresses..............................................................69

Setting up IP Addresses.............................................................69

Configuring the SkyWay as a Base Station ...............................69

1.2.3.3 RF Transceiver Configuration ........................................... 72

RF Diagnostics Port....................................................................... 73

1.2.3.2 RF Diagnostic Port Configuration ..................................... 73

1.2.3.1.1 RF Base Port Configuration ........................................... 74

Configuring the SkyWay as a Sub Station.................................77

1.2.3.1.2 RF Sub Port Configuration ............................................. 78

Configuring the Base Sub Ports .................................................... 80

Validating Accept Status of a Sub Station ................................81

1.2.3.1.4 ADP Substation Configuration ....................................... 81

Configuring the Ethernet Port...................................................83

1.2.2.1 Ethernet Port Configuration ............................................. 83

Configuring the Ethernet Transceiver.......................................85

1.2.2.2 Ethernet Transceiver Configuration ................................. 85

Bridging ............................................................. 88

Enabling and Disabling Bridging ................................................88

Port States..................................................................................... 88

Spanning Tree ............................................................................89

1.3.1 Bridge Configuration............................................................ 90

1.3.2 Bridge Port Configuration.................................................... 92

IP Routing.......................................................... 93

Configuring IP.............................................................................93

1.4.1 IP Protocol Configuration .................................................... 93

Configuring the IP Ports ............................................................95

1.4.2 IP Port Configuration ........................................................... 95

Setting up Static Routing...........................................................97

1.4.3 IP Static Routes Configuration ............................................. 97

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BOOTP .......................................................................................98

Obtaining a Configuration Summary ........................................99

1.5 Configuration Summary ........................................................ 100

Internet Control Message Protocol ................ 102

SNMP ............................................................... 103

SNMP Features Available ........................................................103

Diagnostics ...................................................... 104

BIOS Diagnostics......................................................................104

RunTime Diagnostics ...............................................................104

4.1 RF Base Radio Test ............................................................... 105

4.2 RF Sub Radio Test ................................................................. 107

Ping Utility................................................................................108

3.2 Ping Utility............................................................................. 109

File Directory............................................................................111

3.1.4 File Directory ..................................................................... 111

File Transfer Utilities ...................................... 112

Xmodem...................................................................................112

YModem ...................................................................................113

3.1.2 YModem ............................................................................ 114

Uploading a New Software Version ........................................115

Trivial File Transfer Protocol ...................................................116

TFTP Clients and Server............................................................. 117

Sending and Receiving Files......................................................... 117

File Definitions ............................................................................ 118

TFTP Status ................................................................................ 119

Configuring the TFTP Server on SkyWay ................................... 119

3.1.1.2 TFTP File Transfer .......................................................121

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Security ........................................................... 123

Multi-level Password Security .................................................123

SNMP Security .........................................................................123

Chapter 6:

Monitoring SkyWay..........................125

Monitoring Features Available........................ 126

System Status and Control Screens ................ 127

Taking a System Snap Shot .....................................................127

2.1.1 General Status and Control ............................................... 127

Checking SNMP Status and Trap History ..............................128

2.1.2.1 SNMP Status ................................................................... 128

2.1.2.2 SNMP Trap History ........................................................ 129

Checking the Error Log............................................................130

Port Status and Control Screens .................... 132

Checking the Serial Port Status ..............................................132

2.2.2 Serial Port Status ................................................................ 132

Checking the Ethernet Port Status.........................................134

2.2.3.1 Ethernet Port Status ....................................................... 134

2.2.3.2 Ethernet Transceiver Status............................................ 136

Checking the RF Port...............................................................137

2.2.4 RF Port Status .................................................................... 137

RF-DLC Screens ............................................... 140

Checking RF-DLC Base Port Status ........................................140

2.5.1 RF-DLC Base Port Status................................................... 140

Checking the Sub Port Status .................................................143

2.5.2 RF-DLC Sub Port Status .................................................... 143

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Checking the Polling Status .....................................................146

2.5.3 RF-DLC Sub Poll Status ..................................................... 146

Checking the RF Signal Status.................................................147

2.5.4 RF Signal Status .................................................................. 147

Bridging Screens.............................................. 149

Checking Bridge and Spanning Tree Status ...........................149

2.3.1 Bridge and Spanning Tree Status ....................................... 149

Checking Bridge Port Status ...................................................152

2.3.2 Bridge Port Status .............................................................. 152

Checking Spanning Tree Port Status ......................................154

2.3.3 Spanning Tree Port Status.................................................. 154

Transparent Bridging Table.....................................................156

2.3.4 Transparent Bridging Table ............................................... 156

IP Routing Screens .......................................... 157

Checking IP Routing Status .....................................................157

2.4.1.1 IP Protocol Status ........................................................... 157

2.4.1.2 IP Address Table ............................................................. 160

Checking ICMP Activity ...........................................................161

2.4.1.4 ICMP Status .................................................................... 161

Checking the Address Resolution Protocol Table ..................163

2.4.1.5 ARP Table ....................................................................... 163

Base Station States ......................................... 164

Sub Station States ...................................................................166

Status Summary .............................................. 168

Checking the Status Summary ................................................168

2.6 Status Summary .................................................................... 168

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Chapter 7:

Troubleshooting Skyway ................. 171

Symptom/Action Flowchart ............................ 172

Before You Call Solectek Tech Support.......... 173

Detailed description of the problem........................................... 173

2.1.1 General Status and Control Information............................ 173

Network Configuration .............................................................. 174

RF Network Configuration ......................................................... 174

Logical Network Map ................................................................. 174

Bench Test Results...................................................................... 174

Appendix A:

Run-time Menu Tree ....................... 175

Appendix B:

BIOS Menu Tree Summary Table.....179

Appendix C:

Interface Specifications and

Pinouts.............................................181

DC Power Cable (Female DC Jack).................. 182

Console Cable (Serial RS-422: DB9)................ 183

10 Base-T/100 Base-TX (Ethernet Cable:

RJ-45) ............................................................ 184

Appendix D:

Detailed Product Specifications ...... 185

Appendix E:

Supported Protocols .......................187

Bridged Protocols.....................................................................187

Routed Protocols......................................................................187

Management Protocols ............................................................187

Appendix F:

Error Codes .....................................189

Appendix G:

SNMP Trap Messages.......................191

Appendix H:

Installation Recording Form............193

Appendix I:

Sources of SNMP Management

Software .......................................... 195

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Appendix J:

Glossary and Basic Concepts ........... 197

Basic Concepts ................................................ 198

Units of Measure............................................. 201

Connection Types............................................ 203

Antennas ......................................................... 204

Protocols ......................................................... 208

Equipment ....................................................... 209

Site Survey ...................................................... 210

Appendix K:

Skyway Antennas ............................213

7002301: 6 dBi Omni Directional Antenna..... 214

Specifications............................................................................214

Wall Mount ...............................................................................215

Mast Mount ..............................................................................215

7002401: 11 dBi Omni Directional Antenna... 216

Specifications............................................................................216

Wall Mount ...............................................................................217

Mast Mount ..............................................................................217

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7002501: 16 dBi Outdoor Flat Panel Directional

Antenna......................................................... 218

Specifications............................................................................218

Wall Mount ...............................................................................219

Mast Mount ..............................................................................219

7002601: 17 dBi Outdoor Flat Panel Directional

Antenna......................................................... 220

Specifications............................................................................220

Wall Mount ...............................................................................221

Mast Mount ..............................................................................221

7002701: 22 dBi Outdoor High gain Flat Panel Di-

rectional Antenna ......................................... 222

Specifications............................................................................222

Wall Mount ...............................................................................223

Mast Mount ..............................................................................223

7002801: 8 dBi Indoor/Outdoor Patch Antenna ..

224

Specifications............................................................................224

Wall Mount ...............................................................................225

Mast Mount ..............................................................................225

7002901: 12 dBi 110 ° Outdoor Sectorial Antenna

226

Specifications............................................................................226

Wall Mount ...............................................................................227

Mast Mount ..............................................................................227

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Index .................................................229

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Chapter 1:

Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Introducing Skyway

Introducing Skyway

Introducing SkywayIntroducing Skyway

This User's Guide helps you install, configure, and manage the SkyWay Wireless Bridge/Router. This Guide also covers selected SkyWay Bridge/Router maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

This chapter includes the following information:

Intended Audience.............................................................. 2

Using this Guide ................................................................. 3

Conventions, warnings ....................................................... 5

How to Proceed................................................................. 6

Intended Audience

This Users’ Guide contains everything you need to know to prepare for installation, install, and configure a SkyWay Wireless Bridge/Router. It assumes the following:

• You are functioning in an Information Services or Building Facilities capacity

• You have more than one year’s experience with networking, either wireless or traditional

• You are familiar with basic networking concepts such as bridging, IP routing, WAN protocols, etc.

• You are familiar with your LAN or WAN’s topology, configuration, and design

• If you will be using Simple Network Management Protocol to manage SkyWay, you are familiar with the protocol’s terms and usage

• You are familiar with basic RF/wireless network design, even if you are not familiar with the particulars of any specific system

Note If you do not have the knowledge listed above, we recommend that you hire a con-

sultant to assist you with installing and configuring your SkyWay and network.

Using this Guide

This guide contains the following chapters and appendixes:

•Chapter 1 (this chapter)

• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SkyWay Bridge/Router This chapter provides an overview of the features and physical elements of the

SkyWay Wireless Bridge/Router, including how to use the Administrative Console.

• Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation This chapter explains how to plan a successful SkyWay installation, including a

brief discussion of site design and detailed bench testing instructions.

• Chapter 4: Installing Skyway This chapter discusses how to mount and connect SkyWay.

• Chapter 5: Configuring and Managing SkyWay This chapter discusses how to configure SkyWay as a bridge, a router, or both,

including instructions for setting up base and substations.

•Chapter 6: Monitoring SkyWay This chapter describes the SkyWay utilities you can use to monitor transmis-

sion and routing performance.

• Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Skyway This chapter presents a method for diagnosing problems you may have with

the unit. It also includes instructions for contacting Solectek Technical Support.

• Appendix A: Run-time Menu Tree This appendix provides a summary of the SkyWay menu structure, including

cross-reference to more detailed information.

• Appendix B: BIOS Menu Tree Summary Table This appendix provides a list of the BIOS menu tree, including cross-reference

to more detailed information.

• Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Pinouts This appendix explains the pins and wire color for each of the SkyWay connec-

tors, in case you ever need to repair a cable.

• Appendix D: Detailed Product Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for SkyWay components and connectors.

• Appendix E: Supported Protocols This appendix details the routing and bridging protocols SkyWay supports.

• Appendix F: Error Codes This appendix describes the error codes the SkyWay administration console

may provide.

• Appendix G: SNMP Trap Messages This appendix lists the standard and enterprise SNMP traps.

• Appendix H: Installation Recording Form This appendix provides the forms you should use to record installation param-

eters.

• Appendix I: Sources of SNMP Management Software This appendix explains where to obtain SNMP management software.

• Appendix J: Glossary and Basic Concepts This appendix lists and defines important terms used in this manual.

• Appendix K: Skyway Antennas This appendix lists antenna specifications.

• Index

Conventions, warnings

The following conventions are used in this Operator's Guide.

Menu and Command Names

Menu and command names appear in a bold typeface

bold typeface.

bold typefacebold typeface

Typed Text

Screen commands and text you are to type appear in a Courier typeface.

Notes

Notes are information requiring your attention.

Warnings

Warnings are statements that, if you ignore them, can damage the SkyWay Bridge/Router or cause injury to yourself or others.

Hyperjumps

This guide contains hyperjumps to make it easy to navigate the PDF version of this book. Click on cross-references, TOC listings, or index entries to go to the appropriate page. The chapter number and names under “Using this Guide” on page 3, are examples of hyperjumps. For example, if you click “Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SkyWay Bridge/Router” you go to the first page in Chapter 2.

How to Proceed

Review this manual before proceeding further. The chapters present the information you need to begin in the order you will need it.

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SkyWay

Getting to Know the SkyWay

Getting to Know the SkyWay Getting to Know the SkyWay Bridge/Router

Bridge/Router

Bridge/RouterBridge/Router

Before setting up, configuring, and testing your new bridge/router, take a minute to review its components and features.

This chapter includes the following information:

General Description ........................................................... 8

Product Features................................................................. 9

Contents of the SkyWay Package....................................... 10

Component Identification ................................................. 11

Specifications .................................................................... 12

Understanding the Menu Structure ................................... 13

Bios Application ................................................................ 18

Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router................................. 22

General Description

SkyWay -- The Long Distance Connection. The SkyWay series of products

allows you to set up high-speed, wide area networks over long distances. SkyWay gives you the power to establish LAN-to-LAN connections over distances of up to 30 miles (48 km) - with superior performance. Each SkyWay unit is a compact, single, integrated outdoor unit designed to withstand harsh environments—there is no need for an indoor unit. SkyWay can be mounted on a mast or tower up to 4,000 feet (1200m)away from the LAN. This reach enables you to deploy far less equipment to cover your service area.

Point-to-Point or Multi-Point Application. SkyWay products can be used any-

where high speed data transfer or Internet access is required including corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, manufacturing, or retail. Configurations can be set for Point-to-Point or Multi-Point applications.

Each SkyWay can function as a base station (central site), a substation (remote site), or either end of a point-to-point link. Solectek’s broad selection of certified antennas ensures that you get exactly the radio coverage you need.

Remote Operations. With SkyWay Series products, all management functions,

monitoring, and software updates can be performed remotely from any desired location.

Support. Solectek offers a world-wide network of factory trained resellers as well as

on-site and on-line technical assistance programs.

Product Features

The SkyWay Bridge/Router include the following key features:

• Up to 11 Mbps wireless data rate (up to 64 sub-stations)

• Links of distances up to 30 miles (48 km)

• Single, ruggedized, mast-mounted unit (UL Outdoor rated)

• Fiber-optic and copper Ethernet options

• Bridging and static IP routing

• SNMP compliant

• Optional fiber link for extra long distances or EMI protection

• Remote software updates via TFTP, Xmodem, or Ymodem

• FCC, Industrie Canada, ETSI, and UL certified

• Milspec connectors/industrial components for ultra-reliable service

• Secure Authentication Features

• Spanning Tree Configurations

• Supports DC voltage

Contents of the SkyWay Package

Before unpacking the SkyWay, examine the shipping containers and contents for damage. If you spot container damage, notify your shipper immediately.

Report any missing parts and any damage not related to shipping to your place of purchase immediately.

The SkyWay shipment includes three packages:

• The SkyWay Bridge/Router (including pole or wall mounting kit)

• The SkyWay cable kit: a. A DC power cable and AC/DC converter b. A console cable (RS-422 cable and RS-422 to RS-232 converter) c. An Ethernet cable (either 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX or 100 Base-FX,

depending on the configuration ordered)

d. A LMR-400 RF cable

• The SkyWay antenna kit (omni or directional, as ordered by customer) and a test antenna

This User’s Guide will also be enclosed.

Note: Keep the packing materials for future use. All components returned under warranty

must be packed in their original packing materials.

Component Identification

The Skyway wireless bridge/router includes the following components:

• a ruggedized, weatherproof casing

• four connectors:

Administration

Power

PowerPower

AdministrationAdministration

Console

ConsoleConsole

Ethernet

EthernetEthernet

10 /100 Base-TX (shown)

10 /100 Base-TX (shown)10 /100 Base-TX (shown)

or 100 Base-FX

or 100 Base-FXor 100 Base-FX

RF Antenna

RF Antenna RF Antenna

Bottom View of the SkyWay Bridge/Router

Bottom View of the SkyWay Bridge/RouterBottom View of the SkyWay Bridge/Router

Power. The power receptacle (3 pin) accommodates the DC power cable supplied

with the SkyWay; it accepts 48 V DC. To apply or remove power, connect or disconnect the power cord to or from the AC/DC power converter.

Administration Console. The EIA/TIA-422 console connector (6 pin) accommo-

dates the console cable supplied with the SkyWay. The opposite end of the cable has a DB-9 RS-422 connector that connects to a supplied RS-422 to RS 232 converter that you connect to the RS-232 port of your PC or terminal. You can also connect the converter to your modem. For a diagram, see “Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router” on page 22.

Ethernet Port. The Data/Ethernet connector accommodates one of the following

two cables depending on the SkyWay model you ordered:

• 10/100 Base-TX (twisted pair) (8 pin)

• 100 Base-FX (fiberoptic) (2 pin)

The opposite end of either cable connects to your LAN or WAN server’s Ethernet port.

RF. The RF connector (“N” type female) accommodates an LMR-400 RF coaxial cable

that connects to an RF antenna. For more information about antennas, see “Appendix K: Skyway Antennas” on page 213.

For pinout information, see “Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Pinouts” on page 181.

Specifications

For a list of SkyWay Bridge/Router specifications, see “Appendix D: Detailed Product Specifications” on page 185.

Understanding the Menu Structure

The SkyWay screens are organized by function, and are hierarchically numbered. The Run Time Main Menu is shown below:

The Configuration menu, option 1, shows you a list of 5 options. For example, 1.1 System Configuration, 1.2 Port Configuration, etc. For a complete list of the screens in the menu tree, refer to “Appendix A: Run-time Menu Tree” on page 175, and “BIOS M enu Tr ee S u mma r y Tab le ” on pa ge 1 79 .

For information on the Bios Application, see

Navigating Through Menus and Screens

Use the keys in the following table to navigate through the menus:

To …

To … Press This Key…

To …To …

Move down or up through menu options

Move through list of field entries

Select an item or edit a field

Go up one menu level

Move between fields

Enter a command

Go directly to a particular screen if you know the screen number

Press This Key…

Press This Key…Press This Key…

Down- or Up-Arrow

Right- or Left-Arrow or space bar

Enter

\ (Blackslash)

Tab, Up- or Down-Arrow

.(dot) followed by the command. (see “Dot

Commands” on page 14)

From the Main Menu, enter the screen number. From other screens where commands are available, press of the screen. The screen title appears above the number. If this is the screen you want, press Enter.

. (dot), then type the number

Dot Commands

You can access commands from all non-menu screens. When they are available, . - commands appears at the bottom of the screen. Press mand line which lists the available commands for that screen, that is, not all commands are available on every screen. The following table describes the commands:

. to display the com-

Go to the HELP screen, which lists arrow keys and

. commands.

Monitor Mode on or off. Monitor mode continuously refreshes the data displayed, allowing you to see the system operating in real time.

Update screen data (refresh)

Save screen data to the database (write). This is usually required after you make a configuration change before the change takes affect.

Add a new record to a table

Display the next record in a table.

Display the previous record in a table.

Cancel any changes made to this screen before

before you press

beforebefore

Go to the specific table record by key value (for example, port number).

.(dot)

Clears the statistics on the current status screen (zero)

Flushes tables. Available for these screens:

• 2.1.3 Error Log Screen

• 2.3.4 Transparent Bridging Table

• 2.4.1.5 ARP Table This is functionally the same as accessing the

3.3 Flush utility, which allows you to flush one or more of the above tables at a time.

Use to go to a particular screen number. Type

. (dot), then type the screen number you

want to go to (for example, 224) and press Enter. You cannot use this method at a menu screen.

Understanding the Menu Structure

How Screens Display Information

Configuration and status records are displayed in the following formats:

Screens Displaying One Record. On some screens, one row or record of the

table appears at a time (see screen 2.2.1. for an example). All of the data displayed is from a single record in the table. The record you are looking at is indicated at the top right of the screen (for example, Record 1 of 2 means you are looking at the first record (row) of data in a two-record table). Press .N to see the next record, or to see the previous record.

Scrolling Screens. Some screens display information that does not fit on one screen

(for example, the summary screens, such as 1.6 Configuration Summary). Press .N to see the next screen, or

Common Rows. Common fields appear only on screens containing tables with many

rows. Common rows display in the 4-row space above the command line at the bottom of the screen. These rows display field data for the record at the cursor position. For example, in screen “2.5.1 RF-DLC Base Port Status” on page 140, when the cursor points to the first row, the field data at the bottom of screen are for that record.

• As a static variable

• As a table with many rows or records

• As a table with one row or record

.P for the previous screen.

Editing Fields

Fields that you can edit or configure display the current value with a blinking cursor. To change the value, position the cursor on the field, and press

Field Types

The types of field data in a record are:

• Numeric - Enter a number within a certain range. If the number you enter is outside the range, the field redisplays the original value and the cursor remains on the field.

• Text - Enter alphanumeric characters up to the maximum length allowed.

• Select from a List - Enter or select values using the arrow keys or Space Bar to scroll through the list of valid entries for that field (brackets appear around the field value).

To finish editing the field, press Enter to accept the new value, remove the brackets, and move to the next field.

To back out all changes, press To save all changes, press

.C to cancel.

.w to write the changes to the database.

´.

Note Access to certain screens and fields may be restricted for certain users. See “Adding

Users and Setting Access Levels” on page 62.

Saving Configuration Changes

Save any changes you make by using the .W command. This updates the database immediately, and the screen refreshes, displaying the new values. Sometimes, however, you must reset the unit, or cycle the port for the changes to take affect (see “Changes that Require Cycling or Resetting” on this page).

If you make changes to a screen, and try to leave it without saving, the screen warns you “Data has been modified. Write or Cancel changes.” Press .W or .C to remove the warning and return to the screen.

Note Sometimes the Write and Cancel commands do not appear in the list of commands (at

the bottom of screen) unless you make a change to a field.

Understanding the Configuration Database

Default configuration settings are stored in a non-volatile configuration database on the SkyWay. When the unit is started or reset, the configuration database is loaded and determines the runtime characteristics of each port.

The SkyWay allows you to make configuration changes to the Ethernet and RF ports without disrupting operations. The changes are stored in the configuration database, allowing you to change Skyway’s runtime port characteristics without resetting the unit, by ‘cycling’ the port. This allows you to make minor changes on a port by port basis without affecting operations on the other ports. This is very important on a base station supporting many sub stations, where you need to avoid breaking the communications link between the base station and any sub station.

Changes that Require Cycling or Resetting

You must cycle the port for the changes to take affect immediately if you edit any port level configuration parameters (for example, those in the 1.2 menu tree).

To cycle the port: 1. Go to 2.2.1 Generic Port Status and Control.

2. Type 3 ( o r .N until the port number is the one you want).

3. Set the Administrative Status

Administrative Status field to Cycle.

Administrative StatusAdministrative Status

4. Ty p e .W

Cycle evacuates the port, reinstalls the driver, reads the database, and brings up the

port.

Resetting the Unit

You must reset the unit if you download an update to the SkyWay software using the file transfer utilities, or if you change any global parameter, such as:

• enabling or disabling bridging

• enabling or disabling routing

Understanding the Menu Structure

• changing the RF frequency

• changing the data rate

Caution If you are resetting the base station, all the sub station links also go down. The sub sta-

tions then go into ADP mode.

To reset the unit: 1. Go to the Main Menu.

2. Type 5 (Start Application).

3. Choose Runtime as the Application to Start

Application to Start.

Application to StartApplication to Start

4. Press .W.

This reloads the updated database containing the new configuration parameters.

Bios Application

The Bios application is mainly used for diagnostic purposes and is not available through SNMP. There are two ways to start the Bios application:

Starting the Bios Application from

Reset

Starting the Bios Application from

Runtime

1. When you reset the unit, a message displays asking you to press any key to start

the Bios Application before the time out occurs and Run time starts. Press any key, which starts the Bios application and displays the Bios Login screen.

2. Enter your username and password.

3. The Bios Main Menu displays.

1. From the Runtime Main Menu, press 5 (Start Application).

2. Choose Bios Application as the Application to Start. It takes several seconds before

the “Press any key to start Bios application” message displays.

3. Press any key before the timeout occurs (or the system restarts the Runtime appli-

cation). The Bios Login screen displays.

4. Enter your username and password.

5. The Bios Main Menu displays.

Bios Main Menu

The Bios menu consists of 9 options:

Bios Main Menu

1. Configuration Menu

2. Diagnostics

3. Files

4. Utilities

5. Error Log

6. User Screens

7. Reset SkyWay

8. Start Application

9. Log Off

Use arrow keys to select an item, then press ENTER; \ - Go up one level

Since many of the options here are similar to those in the Runtime application, the following table tells you where to find further information:

Bios Application

Bios Menu Option For information, see...

1. Configuration Menu “Bios Configuration Menu” on page 19

2. Diagnostics “ BIOS Diagnostics” on page 104

3. Files “ File Directory” on page 111

4. Utilities

4.1 YMODEM and

4.2 XMODEM

4.3 Configuration

Database Service

4.4 Real Time Clock “ Setting the System Date and

5. Error Log “ Checking the Error Log” on

6. User Screens “ Adding Users and Setting

The remaining options are:

Bios Menu Option Function

7. Reset SkyWay Immediately resets the

8. Start Application Starts the Runtime appli-

“ 3.1.2 YModem” on page 114

“ Configuration Database Service” on page 21

Time” on page 64

page 130

Access Levels” on page 62

unit.

cation.

9. Log Off Exits SkyWay

Bios Configuration Menu

The Configuration options are:

Option See Runtime Screen

System None (see “Bios System

Configuration” on this page)

Option See Runtime Screen

Serial Port “1.2.1.1 Serial Port Con-

figuration” on page 24

Serial Transceiver “1.2.1.2 Serial Transceiver

Configuration” on page 25

Ethernet Port “1.2.2.1 Ethernet Port

Configuration” on page 83

Ethernet Transceiver “1.2.2.2 Ethernet Trans-

ceiver Configuration” on page 85

Bios System Configuration

Use this screen to check your system configuration and to change the Bios Timeout default.

1.1. System

Product Code : SkyWay Bridge Board Revision : Version 1 Software Version : Bios Version 00.31A-T Media Type : Twisted-pair RF Power Type : Low Power VCO Type : Package SDRAM Size : 16 Megabytes Flash Size : 4 Megabytes Serial Number : 0 Country Code : U.S. MAC Address : 00:c0:61:00:00:00 Bios Timeout (sec) : 5

\ - return to menu . - commands TAB - next available field ENTER - edit

The Bios Timeout sets the default number of seconds the system waits to allow you to press a key to load the Bios Application. The range is 5 to 120 seconds.

Bios Application

Configuration Database Service

This utility allows you to work with the Bios and Runtime configuration databases.

4.3. Configuration Database Service

Bios DB Action : None Runtime DB Action: None

Bios DB Status : Present Runtime DB Status: Present Saved DB Status : Absent

\ - return to menu . - commands TAB - next available field ENTER - edit

Field Name MIB Default Setting

Bios DB Action ••••None

None • Initialize

NoneNone

Select Initialize to clear out the present Bios configuration database and restore the default shipped configuration.

Runtime DB Action ••••None

None

NoneNone

•Initialize

•Save

•Restore

Select Initialize to clear out the present Runtime configuration database and load the default factory configuration database. Select Save to save the current Runtime configuration database as the new default Runtime configuration database. Select Restore to clear out the present Runtime configuration database and load the Saved Runtime configuration database.

Bios DB Status ••••Present

Present •Absent

PresentPresent

A status field which tells you whether the Bios database is loaded.

Runtime DB Status ••••Present

Present • Absent

PresentPresent

A status field which tells you whether the Runtime database is loaded.

Saved DB Status ••••Absent

Absent •Present

AbsentAbsent

A status field which tells you whether a Saved database is loaded.

Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router

There are three ways to access the SkyWay Bridge/Router:

• Direct Connection.

Direct Connection. Use a terminal that is directly connected to the unit's

Direct Connection.Direct Connection. RS-422 port. This is called the local console, and it allows you to directly access all of the Skyway’s configuration and management screens.

• Dial-up Connection.

Dial-up Connection. Use a dial-up modem attached to the SkyWay to access

Dial-up Connection.Dial-up Connection. the local console. Functionally, it is the same as being directly connected.

•SNMP Connection.

SNMP Connection. Use an SNMP Manager to access most of the Skyway’s

SNMP Connection.SNMP Connection. configuration screens. The SNMP Manager accesses the SkyWay over Ethernet or a SkyWay’s RF link with another SkyWay. For Configuration and Status screens not accessible via SNMP, see “Appendix A: Run-time Menu Tree” on page 175.

The following diagram shows these three methods:

To configure a

modem attached to

the SkyWay

To c o nf i g u r e t h e

Terminal for dialing

to the SkyWay

For more information about connecting the SkyWay to a console, see “Connecting to the Administration Console” on page 51.

Modem Settings for Dial-up Connection

Set the modem to Auto Answer.

2. Set the modem’s RS-232 port speed to Fixed. It cannot follow the connection

speed, because SkyWay’s serial port is a manually configurable fixed speed.

3. Set DTR to High to Always On. This is necessary for some modems.

1. Set the terminal to type VT-100.

2. Set the baud rate to the SkyWay-configured baud rate (default is 115200 bps). To

change the SkyWay’s baud rate, go to “1.2.1.1 Serial Port Configuration” on page 24.

Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router

3. Set the terminal to 8-bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit.

4. Dial the modem attached to the SkyWay.

Example AT

Commands

You may need to write a command line to configure your modem for use with the SkyWay. The example command line below is listed for your convenience and is not configured through a screen on the SkyWay. The following is an example of the AT command settings for a USRobotics V.Everything modem attached to the SkyWay.

The AT command line reads: ATQ1&A0&B1&D0&F0&H0&R1S0=1&W

Where…

Where… Means…

Where…Where…

Q1 Suppress result codes

&A0 Don’t display ARQ result codes

&B1 Fixed DTE speed

&D0 Ignore DTR

&F0 Load no flow control template settings

&H0 Disable transmit data flow control

&R1 Ignore RTS

S0=1 Answer on first ring

&W Write to NVRAM

Means…

Means…Means…

The above command line disables any flow control, fixes the speed of the serial port, and disables any response codes back to the SkyWay unit. Make adjustments or additions to these settings based on your local configuration.

These change the default configuration; however, the modem should then boot from the NVRAM settings.

Configuring the Serial Port and Serial Transceiver

Go to the 1.2.1.1 Serial Port Configuration, or 1.2.1.2 Serial Transceiver Configuration screen.

1.2.1.1 Serial Port Configuration

Port Number : 1 Configuration Status : On-line Buffers : 80 Transmit Buffers : 12 Receive Buffers : 12 Maximum Frame Size : 512

\ - return to menu . - commands TAB - next available field ENTER - edit

Field Name MIB Default Setting

Port Number [swSerialPortIndex] 1

The serial port number is 1.

Configuration Status [swSerialPortConfigSta-

On-line

tus]

Whether this port configuration initializes upon reset. On-line means the port comes up as a serial port when the unit is reset; Off-line means the port does not initialize upon reset.

Buffers [swSerialPortMaxBuffers] 80

Serial port buffers.

Transmit Buffers [swSerialPortTransDesc] 16

Serial port transmit buffers.

Receive Buffers [swSerialPortRecvDesc] 16

Serial port receive buffers.

Maximum Frame Size [swSerialPortMaxFrame-

512

Size]

Largest frame that can be transmitted vial the serial port

Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router

1.2.1.2 Serial Transceiver Configuration

Port Number : 1 Baud Rate : 115200 Data Bits : 8 Parity : NONE Stop Bits : One

\ - return to menu . - commands TAB - next available field ENTER - edit

Field Name MIB Default Setting

Port Number [swSerialPortIndex] 1

The serial port number is 1.

Baud Rate [swSerialPortBaudRate] 115200

The baud rate of the local serial port.

Data Bits [swSerialPortDataBits] 8

The number of data bits for the serial port.

Parity [swSerialPortParity] NONE

The parity setting for the serial port.

Stop Bits [swSerialPortStopBits] One

The number of stop bits for the serial port.

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation

Preparing for InstallationPreparing for Installation

Since the Skyway bridge/router is a ruggedized device installed outside the building, Solectek recommends spending some time planning the installation and testing the configuration before permanently mounting the units.

This chapter contains the following information:

Before Installing ................................................................ 28

Safety Considerations ....................................................... 29

General Safety Guidelines ........................................... 29

Electrical Safety Guidelines .......................................... 29

Pre-installation Procedures................................................ 30

Site Considerations..................................................... 30

Bench Test ................................................................. 32

Before Installing

To complete your SkyWay installation, you need the following items:

• A pair of cellular telephones or walkie-talkies, so installers can communicate

• (Optional: Needed only if you find it absolutely necessary to cut the indoor

• VT-100 console or a workstation with VT-100 emulation capability and termi-

• (Optional) a modem, if you want to operate the SkyWay Bridge/Router

when aligning SkyWay antennas during the installation process

connectors off to accommodate pulling the cable through conduit):

• Ethernet cable: an RJ-45 cable crimper to terminate the RJ-45 connection to the Ethernet LAN during the installation process

• Serial cable: a small screwdriver to disassemble the DB-9 case, a pin removal extractor tool or a replacement DB-9 jack

• Power cable: a soldering iron

For pin-out information, see “Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Pinouts” on page 181.

nal emulation software such as Hyperterm™ or Procomm™ to configure the SkyWay Bridge/Router

through a dial-up connection

• 13 mm hex socket wrench for mounting bracket

• Slotted screw driver for mounting clamps

Safety Considerations

The following sections provide guidelines to ensure your safety when installing and working with the SkyWay Bridge/Router.

General Safety Guidelines

Observe the following guidelines to ensure general safety:

• Keep tools away from walk areas where you and others could trip over them.

• Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis mounting hardware. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.

• Wear safety glasses when working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.

• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Observe the following electrical guidelines when working on the SkyWay Bridge/ Router.

• Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables under these conditions:

• during a thunderstorm

• when wearing a wool sweater or other heavy wool clothing

• when power is applied

• Do not touch the SkyWay power supply when the power cord is connected. Because the SkyWay Bridge/Router does not have a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected to the Bridge/Router.

• The SkyWay’s Bridge/Router relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Make sure that a fuse or circuit breaker not larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).

• Before working on the SkyWay chassis, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet or disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker.

• Locate the emergency power-off switch for the AC source connected to the SkyWay Bridge/Router. If an electrical accident occurs, use this switch to turn off power to the bridge.

• Identify possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floor, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds. Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.

Pre-installation Procedures

Planning and feasibility studies are critical to successfully integrate the SkyWay Bridge/ Router with your network. There are additional factors, for example, Radio Line of Sight and overall RF environmental issues, which must be taken into account for wireless connectivity.

Site Considerations

Deploying a successful network requires feasibility studies and careful planning, particularly for wireless connectivity solutions where additional factors must be considered. Radio Line of Sight and overall RF environment must be assessed and documented to assist in determining the initial installation as well as providing a baseline for future RF environmental measurements when suspected local RF environment changes occur.

Step One: Assess Your Network Requirements

Solectek recommends the following steps in determining the feasibility of a wireless internetworking solution using Solectek wireless bridges and routers:

• Identify, list and classify the data resource centers by type and number of users

• Layout the topology of voice, data and video networks indicating bandwidth requirements, protocols, and media of each network segment.

• Plan and layout the IP addressing scheme for IP and IPX networks

• Ensure all protocols deployed in the planned network, including planned wireless segments, can be encapsulated in Ethernet frames 802.1d, 802.3, and

802.2.

• Identify protocols and network segments which will require encapsulation in IP packets and consequent routing.

Step Two: Map Wireless Network Pre-Design

You then provide details about locations to be connected, for example, building-tobuilding, or server-to-ISP.

• Identify and mark the locations of the main nodes of the network on a geographical map of the region. Attach full street addresses and building characteristics to each location.

• Gather site coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each location

• Use the site coordinates to determine optimal geographical layout of desired link paths for wireless network segments, and complete the wireless network geographical map.

• Determine minimum antenna height requirement for each location, which guarantees that in each link’s path, at least 60% of Fresnel zone is unobstructed.

Pre-installation Procedures

Step Three: Perform a Site Survey

In this step, you assess the Line of Sight and RF environmental factors.

• Check for the existence of competing RF signals, using a spectrum analyzer.

• Detect and measure the potential sources of interference in selected RF bands for each site

• Mark the direction and nature of detected RF interference on the wireless network map (created in step two).

• Determine the height of obstacles (trees, buildings, highways) in each link’s path.

Step Four: Finalize the Design

The final step includes adjusting your plan and selecting equipment.

• Adopt changes in the network layout to overcome RF interference, and to guarantee the minimum required bandwidth for each link.

• Adjust antenna height requirements based on identified obstacles in the site survey.

• Select the antenna types for each site, based on the link distance and minimum antenna co-location requirements.

• Select an RF channel and antenna polarity plan for each link.

• Select cable types and lengths.

Bench Test

Solectek strongly recommends using the Bench Test for testing the SkyWay Bridge/ Router prior to installing it in its permanent location. The test provides a means to install and configure the equipment to your requirements. It allows you to become familiar with the equipment’s operation and capabilities in a user-friendly environment. Installers who bench test all equipment and configurations have a significantly higher success rate during field installation than those who skip the test.

The following are required for the bench test:

• At least 2 SkyWay units

• SkyWay power cable and AC/DC converter

• Console cable and RS-422 to RD-232 converter

• Test antenna for each SkyWay RF port

• Two terminals or workstations with VT-100 emulation capability (one for each Skyway), or one workstation with two RS-232 ports to accommodate two SkyWays (see “Step One: Connecting Components” on page 33).

Minimum Configuration Settings and Factory Defaults for Bench Test

•RF frequency

RF frequency: Use the most efficient RF frequency for your SkyWay as deter-

RF frequencyRF frequency mined during the site survey.

• Tap Value

Tap Value: During installation, the installer decides on an appropriate tap value

Ta p V al ueTa p V al ue for your SkyWay so that there is no interference with other SkyWay traffic.

•Mode

Mode: Designate one SkyWay as the base station, and the other as the sub

ModeMode station.

Bench Test

Performing the Bench Test

Step One:

Connecting

Components

Use the following to connect the components in a bench test environment. There are two possible scenarios:

Terminal or PC

Console cable

Ethernet Port

Test Antenna

Console cable

Ethernet Port

test antenna

Serial port

SkyWay 1

AC/DC converter

Power cable

DC Power connector

1 1

Terminal or PC

Ethernet Port

Test Antenna

Console cable

Serial port

SkyWay 2

Scenario 1: Two SkyWay units connected to two terminals or PCs

COM1

COM2

Serial port

SkyWay 1

PC running

Hyperterm

AC/DC converter

Power cable

DC Power connector

1 1

Ethernet Port

test antenna

Serial port

SkyWay 2

AC/DC converter

Power cable

DC Power connector

Console cable

AC/DC converter

Power cable

DC Power connector

Scenario 2: Two SkyWay units Connected to One PC

1. Position two SkyWays side by side.

2. Connect the DC power cables to the rear panels of the SkyWays. Connect the

other ends to two AC/DC converters. Plug in the converters to power.

3. Connect two console cable connectors to the rear panels of the SkyWays. Con-

nect the opposite ends (RS-422/RS-232 converters) to the COM1 ports of two computer workstations or to the COM1 and COM2 ports on one computer workstation.

4. Connect the test antenna to the RF ports of the SkyWays.

Step Two:

Preparing the

Computer

Workstation for the

Bench Test

Use the following steps to set up the administration console that you will use to monitor and configure the test. The following shows an example using a PC with Hyperterm set for VT-100 terminal emulation.

Start a Hyperterminal Session:

Under Windows, click Start, Accessories, Hyperterminal.

Set up COM 1:

In Connection Description:

Select an icon Enter a name - for example: COM1 - SkyWay 1; COM2 - SkyWay 2

Connect to COM1:

In Connect To Dialog, at Connect Using:

Select COM1

Set up COM1 properties:

In COM1 Properties: choose these port settings:



BPS - 115200



Data bits - 8



Parity - none



Stop bit - 1



Flow control - none

Set VT-100 Emulation:

In Hyperterminal, click File-Properties--settings tab



Choose VT-100 Emulation



Click ASCII button



Uncheck Wrap lines.... box.

Repeat Steps 1 - 5 for the second SkyWay:

lf you are using only one PC, set up COM 2 port on the PC.

If you are using two terminals or PCs, set up the other terminal or COM 1 on the other PC.

DONE

Bench Test

1. Start Hyperterminal on one of the workstations. (For Windows, go to Start|Acces-

sories|Hyperterminal.)

2. In the Connection Description

3. In the Connect To

4. In the COM 1 Properties

Connection Description box, select a name and icon.

Connection DescriptionConnection Description Connect To box, at “Connect using”, select COM 1.

Connect ToConnect To COM 1 Properties box, select the following port settings:

COM 1 PropertiesCOM 1 Properties

• Bits per second: 115200

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop: 1

• Flow control: None

5. From the Hyperterminal top menu, select File|Properties|Settings tab, and do the

following:

• From the Emulation menu, select “VT-100”.

• Type the ASCII setup button, and clear the wrap lines

wrap lines box.

wrap lineswrap lines

6. Start Hyperterminal again on the same workstation to open a new screen (if you

have connected the SkyWay to two COM ports), or start Hyperterminal on a second workstation linked to the second SkyWay. Do the following:

• In the Connection Description

• In the Connect To

Connection Description box, select a new name and icon.

Connection DescriptionConnection Description

Connect To box, at “Connect Using,” select COM 2 if you are using one

Connect ToConnect To computer and two com ports. If you are using a second workstation, select COM 1.

Step Three:

Configuring the

Bench Test

Use the following steps to set the parameters for running the bench test.

Go to the first Hyperterminal

blank screen (this will be the Base station).

Press Enter to bring up the

SKYWAY Login Screen.

Enter "Solectek" as the

default for both username and password.

System Name : System Location :

User Name : Password :

SkyWay

Model_xxx

Version 1.0

Solectek Corporation

Configure the RF Base

Diag Port:

At the Main Menu, type 1232 to get to this screen

Port Type=RF Base Diag

Type .W to write the changes to the database

Configure the RF Sub

Diagnostic Port:

Go to screen 1.2.3.3 to set the RF Transceiver values based on your Site Survey.

Type .W to write the changes to the database

Cycle the port:

Go to screen 2.2.1Generic Port and Status Control

Port Number = 3 Port Type = RF-DLC Base Diagnostic Admin St atus = Cyc le

to write the changes and

Type cycle the port. After a few seconds, Operation Status changes from "Transitioning... Up" to "Up Port."

1.2.3.2 RF Diagnostic Port Configuration

Port Number 3

Configuration Status On-line Port Type RF-DLC Base Diagnostic Port Max Buffers 800 Transmit Buffers 240 Receive Buffers 180 Maximum Frame Si ze 3200

Record Type Valid

1.2.3.3 RF Transceiver Configuration

RF Port RF Frequency RF Data Rate Scrambler Tap

---------- -------------------- ------------------ --------------------3 2468 2 Mbps 72

2.2.1 Generic Port Status and Control

Port Number 3 Port Type RF-DLC Base Diagnostic Port Port Baud Rate 2 Mbps Largest Datagram Size 1492 Physical Address 00:00:c4:1cc:91:45

Administrative Status Cycle Operational Status Up Port

Last Status Change 0.01 seconds Maximum Transmit Buffers 512

Configure the RF Sub

Diagnostic Port:

Go to the other Hyperterminal blank screen OR the other terminal.

Repeat steps 1 thru 6, except the Port Type = RF Sub Diagnostic Port for each sub station unit.

Bench Test

1. Go to the first Hyperterminal blank screen (which will serve as the “Base”).

2. Type ENTER

ENTER to bring up the Login screen.

ENTERENTER

3. Enter “Solectek” as the default for both username and password.

Note To access a screen from another non-menu screen, press . followed by the screen

number and press Enter, or return to the main menu and type the screen number. For tips on navigating the screens, see “ Navigating Through Menus and Screens” on page 13.

4. The Main Menu for Run Time Application will appear. Type 1232 to access the RF

Diagnostic Port Configuration screen. Make the following changes (setting may already be correct):

• Port Type: RF-DLC Base Diagnostic Port

• RF data rate: depends on configuration setting (2, 5.5 or 11 Mbps) Ty p e . W to apply the change. Return to the Main Menu.

5. Press 1233 to access the RF Transceiver Configuration screen. Configure the fol-

lowing values, based on information obtained during the site survey process:

•RF Frequency

• RF Data Rate

•Scrambler Tap Ty p e .W to apply the change.

6. Press 221 to access the Generic Port Status and Control screen. Make the follow-

ing changes:

•Port Number: 3 (RF Port)

• Administrative Status: Install Port Ty p e .W to apply the change. Make sure Administrative Status

This demonstrates that the port is active.

Administrative Status changes to Up Port.

Administrative StatusAdministrative Status

7. Go to the sub station screen. Repeat steps 2 through 6. In the RF Diagnostic Port

Configuration screen (1232; step 4), Port Type Port. Do this for each sub station included in the bench test.

Port Type must be RF-DLC Sub Diagnostic

Port TypePort Type

Step 4: Starting the

Bench Test

The two SkyWay units will now transmit information back and forth to test wireless performance.

4.1 RF Base Radio Test

Set up the Base Station Test:

Go to SkyWay1 (the base

station).

Type

to access this

screen

Test to Run = Single Fram e Ping Pong Mode Test Timeout = depends on the bandwidth:



36 ms for 2 Mbs



12 ms for 5. 5 Mbs



9 ms for 11 Mbs

Type

Kª

to write the changes

RF Port Num ber 3 Test Timeout (NSL List) Milliseconds Test To Run Single Frame Ping Pong Mode

Number of Frames or Bursts, 1 to 65535 or 0 for continuous : 0 Frame Length or Maximum Burst Size, 3 - 3200 bytes : 1530

* Note - diagnostic driver must be installed *

Set up the Sub Station Test:

Go to SkyWay2 (the sub

station).

Type

to access this

screen

Test to Run = Single Fram e Ping Pong Mode

Type

Kª

to write the changes

Monitor the test on the Sub:

You are sti ll at SkyW ay2 (sub). Type

OOQ

screen

Type statistics Type mode

Check the results:

Wait at least 30 seconds for an accurate reading

Total the sum of the errors in the errors column. The sum should be less than 1% of the total number of frames received (IN).

Terminate the test:

Go to sc reen 4.1.2 and change Test to Run = Terminate Test

Type

to access this

to clear the

to enter monitor

to write the change

4.2 RF Sub Radi o Test

* Note - diagnos tic driver must be installed *

RF Port Number 3 Test to Run Single Frame Ping Pong Mode

2.2.4 RF Port Status

Port Number 3 Port Type Sub Port Diagnost ic Port Stat us On-line RF data rate 2 Mbps RF Channal 2468 Mhz

Bytes IN 0 OUT 0 Frames IN 0 OUT 0 Discards IN 0 OUT 0

Digital Phase Lock Loop Frame Lengt h Violation Non Octet Al igned Frame Abort Sequence CRC Error Overrun Carrier Detect Lost Underrun CTS Lost

Monitor the test on the Base:

Go to SkyWay1 (the base

station)

Repeat Step 5 - the Port Type is

Base Port Diag

Bench Test

1. Return to the base station.

2. Access screen 4.1 Base Radio Test. Change the following:

• Test to Run: Single Frame Ping Pong Mode This mode means that the base station sends out frames one at a time, and the

sub station returns them one at a time.

• Test Timeout to the appropriate ms selection. Select 36 ms for 2 mb, 12 ms for 5.5 mb, and 9 ms for 11 mb.

3. Go to the sub station.

4. Access screen 4.2 (Sub Radio Test). Make the following change:

Test to Run: Single Frame Ping Pong Mode

5. Access the 224 screen (RF Port Status).

•Type .Z to zero test values.

•Type .M to monitor.

You should see the numbers incrementing in the bytes and frames row, reflecting transmission of frames back and forth between base and sub. Wait at least 30 seconds to get an accurate reading.

Step 5: Configure

the SkyWay for

Installation

6. In the errors column on the lower left of the screen, total the sum of the errors.

The sum should be less than 1% of the total number of frames received (in the “IN” location). To terminate the test, return to the “Base” screen, access screen 224, and change Test to Run

Test to Run to Terminate.

Te s t t o RunTe s t t o Run

7. Go to the other screen (“Base”).

8. Access the 224 screen (RF Port Status).

• Press .Z to zero the data.

• Press .M to enter monitor mode. Wait at least 30 seconds to get an accurate reading.

• In the errors column on the lower left of the screen, total the sum of the errors. The sum should be less than 1% of the total number of frames received (in the “IN” location). To terminate the test, access screen 224, and change Test to Run

To complete the configuration process, go to “Chapter 5: Configuring and Managing SkyWay” on page 57.

Test to Run to Terminate.

Te s t t o Ru nTe s t t o Ru n

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Installing Skyway

Installing Skyway

Installing SkywayInstalling Skyway

Once you have performed a successful bench test and configured the units to your satisfaction, you are ready to install and connect them.

This chapter contains the following information:

Mounting the SkyWay Unit ............................................... 42

Mounting to a Mast..................................................... 42

Mounting to a Wall ..................................................... 44

Setting Up the Antenna..................................................... 45

Grounding Skyway and the Antenna.................................. 47

Connecting Cabling .......................................................... 48

Connecting an Antenna .............................................. 49

Connecting to Power ................................................. 50

Connecting to the Administration Console..................51

Connecting to Your LAN ............................................ 53

Routing Connected Cables ......................................... 48

Mounting the SkyWay Unit

Mount The SkyWay Bridge/Router to an outdoor mast or wall.

Mounting to a Mast

To o l s :

To o l s :To o l s :

• 13 mm hex socket wrench

• Slotted screwdriver

To m o u n t t h e

SkyWay to a mast:

1. Place the mast-mounting bracket on a table with the flat side down.

P/N 1225401

P/N 1225401P/N 1225401

P/N 1225001

P/N 1225001P/N 1225001

P/N 1225501

P/N 1225501P/N 1225501

P/N 1225201

P/N 1225201P/N 1225201

Use the third central pair of slots for seating a third clamp if you want extra clamp security.

2. Thread two clamps into the outside pair of slots on the bracket. Make sure to

thread them in the same direction.

3. Place the SkyWay face down. Place the bracket and clamp assembly over the rear

of the SkyWay so that the four mounting holes align.

4. Place one spring lock washer (P/N 1225201) on each mounting bolt.

5. Using a 13 mm hex socket wrench, tighten a bolt and washer into each hole of the

bracket to a maximum torque of 15-20 ft-lbs (to prevent stripping).

Mounting the SkyWay Unit

6. Position the bracketed SkyWay against the mast with the connectors facing down-

ward.

Connector side down

Connector side downConnector side down

Note: The mast should be a minimum of 1 in. (25.4 mm) outside diameter.

7. Feed the end of each clamp around the mast into the locking mechanism at the

other end. Using a slotted screwdriver or nut driver, tighten the clamp screws to a maximum torque of 45 ± 5 in-lbs.

CAUTION: The mast to which you mount the Skyway and/or antenna should be

grounded. If the mast is not grounded, see “Grounding Skyway and the Antenna” on page 47.

Mounting to a Wall

The wall mount kit is optional and may be purchased separately. To o l s :

To o l s :

To o l s :To o l s :

• 13 mm wrench

1. Place the SkyWay face down.

2. Align the two brackets over the SkyWay unit’s bolt holes, either along the length or

width of the unit.

P/N 1225101

P/N 1225101P/N 1225101

3. Insert bolts and tighten with a 13 mm wrench.

Note: The bolts can be found in the Mast Kit, which is always shipped with SkyWay.

4. Fasten the SkyWay to the wall using the slider slots and bolts (not supplied), making

sure the SkyWay’s connectors face downward.

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Connector side down

Connector side downConnector side down

CAUTION: The surface to which you mount the Skyway and/or antenna should be

grounded. If the surface is not grounded, see “Grounding Skyway and the Antenna” on page 47.

Setting Up the Antenna

Skyway requires an RF antenna to receive and transmit signal effectively.

Selecting the Antenna

Solectek supplies one of several different antennas, including both sectoral and omni models. Solectek’s systems engineers will assist you with antenna selection, taking into account factors such as usage (point-to-point or multi-point), distance to substations, and interference from nearby antennas.

Apart from the two omnidirectional antennas (7002301 6 dBi and 7002401 11 dBi), all Solectek antennas are designed to be used as bridge antennas between two networks or for point-to-point communications in the ISM band (2.4 GHz) only.

Before You Mount the Antenna

Follow these guidelines before and during installation of the SkyWay antennas:

1. Avoid reflective environments:

Avoid reflective environments: Where possible, avoid mounting antennas in a

Avoid reflective environments: Avoid reflective environments: “reflective environment” (i.e., near objects that can reflect radio energy back to the antenna). Signal reflections from nearby objects are seen as noise by radio transceivers, and can adversely affect the range or quality of your wireless link. Examples of such objects include the following:

• Trees or bushes

•Buildings

• Air conditioning units and ductwork

•Other radio antennas

• Building structures made of any material such as steel, brick, or wood

• Construction vehicles and equipment

2. Follow precise and safe handling procedures:

Follow precise and safe handling procedures:

Follow precise and safe handling procedures:Follow precise and safe handling procedures:

• Do not perform antenna installation by yourself. Some antennas are large and hard to handle, especially when changing polarity or performing the final mounting on the mast. You need a second person to align the antenna, so try to schedule as much antenna work as possible when at least two workers are available.

• Use a bubble level (carpenter’s level) to make sure all antennas are level with the horizon. See Appendix K for details related to specific antennas. For antennas mounted to the wall, you may need additional spacers or washers to obtain a level installation.

3. Mount antennas securely:

Mount antennas securely: A small movement of the antenna caused by an insecure

Mount antennas securely: Mount antennas securely: mount or weak mast results in a huge sweep at the other end of the link miles away.

• Make sure the antenna is bolted securely to the mast.

• Always use appropriate guy wires (see your local building codes for recommendations and requirements).

• Weight non-penetrating roof mounts securely with concrete blocks or other ballast.

4. Handle the antenna RF cable carefully:

Handle the antenna RF cable carefully: Maintain a 12-inch bend radius if possible.

Handle the antenna RF cable carefully: Handle the antenna RF cable carefully: Do not walk on or kink the cable. A kinked cable causes severe signal attenuation, and can cause the link to fail.

Mounting the Antenna

Connect one of the available antennas to the mast using the appropriate clamping or bolting apparatus. For more information, see “Appendix K: Skyway Antennas” on page 213.

Grounding Skyway and the Antenna

Warning: Ungrounded or improperly grounded antennas constitute a hazard to personnel and

Ungrounded or improperly grounded antennas constitute a hazard to personnel and

Ungrounded or improperly grounded antennas constitute a hazard to personnel and Ungrounded or improperly grounded antennas constitute a hazard to personnel and equipment. A lightning strike on or near an improperly grounded antenna can cause

equipment. A lightning strike on or near an improperly grounded antenna can cause

equipment. A lightning strike on or near an improperly grounded antenna can cause equipment. A lightning strike on or near an improperly grounded antenna can cause severe injury or death as well as equipment destruction. Any Solectek equipment

severe injury or death as well as equipment destruction. Any Solectek equipment

severe injury or death as well as equipment destruction. Any Solectek equipment severe injury or death as well as equipment destruction. Any Solectek equipment damaged by lightning is considered to have been damaged by an Act of God, and is not

damaged by lightning is considered to have been damaged by an Act of God, and is not

damaged by lightning is considered to have been damaged by an Act of God, and is not damaged by lightning is considered to have been damaged by an Act of God, and is not covered under warranty.

covered under warranty.

covered under warranty.covered under warranty.

Solectek antennas (2.4 GHz) and the SkyWay Bridge/Router do not require additional grounding when mounted on antenna masts that are properly grounded per local electrical and building codes.

Supply grounding if the SkyWay and its antenna are mounted on a non-penetrating roof mount, a wall, or an ungrounded wooden mast. In these cases, attach one end of a bond wire to one of the bolts on the SkyWay bracket. Attach the other end to another mast (properly grounded), a building ground, or an NEC ground.

Connecting Cabling

The SkyWay connects to the antenna by means of a LMR-400 RF cable. The SkyWay connects to power and to the terminal, terminal emulator or LAN by

means of three cables:

•power

•console

• data (Ethernet copper or fiber)

The three cables route into the building.

Routing Connected Cables

Before you begin connecting the SkyWay, consider where the cables should be routed. within the building. SkyWay’s design enables you to route each cable to its most logical/convenient location. These locations may not be in the same room or even on the same floor. For example, it may make the most sense to route the power to a utility room on the top floor, the console to a secured room on the second floor, and the Ethernet to your LAN room on the first floor:

SkyWay

SkyWaySkyWay mount

mount

mountmount

Utility Room for Power

Utility Room for PowerUtility Room for Power

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Secured Room for Console

Secured Room for ConsoleSecured Room for Console

LAN

LANLAN room

room

roomroom

The length of the cables you ordered determines the maximum distance for each connection.Be sure to secure the cables to the mast at intervals to protect the cables and the connection.

Connecting Cabling

Connecting an Antenna

The LMR-400 RF cable connects the SkyWay with the antenna above it on the mast.

To connect an RF

cable:

1. Making sure the threads are properly aligned, tighten the cable’s connector bolt

snugly over the SkyWay’s RF connector port using a 13/16 in wrench. Handtighten another 1/4 turn to lock it in place.

2. Similarly connect the other end of the RF cable to the antenna’s connector.

Note: Allow sufficient slack in the cable for a maximum turning radius of 1 ft.

Antenna

AntennaAntenna

Slack for 1 ft turning radius

Slack for 1 ft turning radiusSlack for 1 ft turning radius

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LMR-400 cable

LMR-400 cableLMR-400 cable

3. Seal the connections to both the antenna and the SkyWay with “Coax Seal”

(P/N 10702) to prevent water entry.

Connecting to Power

SkyWay requires DC power to operate. Solectek supplies an AC-to-DC converter and a weather-rated DC power cable.

To c o nn e c t S k yW a y

to power:

1. Connect the power cable’s 3-pin connector to the SkyWay power port. Plug in

and lock clockwise.

Antenna

AntennaAntenna

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Power port

Power portPower port

LMR-400 cable

LMR-400 cableLMR-400 cable

Drip loop and

Drip loop andDrip loop and Cable slack

Cable slack

Cable slackCable slack

2. Connect the opposite (indoor) end to the supplied AC/DC converter.

Conduit

Conduit Conduit

or routing

or routingor routing

exit

exitexit

Cable from roof

Cable from roofCable from roof

AC/DC converter

AC/DC converterAC/DC converter

AC source

AC sourceAC source

AC power cord

AC power cordAC power cord

Note: For extra power protection, plug the AC power cord into a UPS (200 W

minimum).

Connecting Cabling

Connecting to the Administration Console

Use this connection to:

• make and apply configuration settings to the unit

• monitor performance

• obtain transmission statistics

Solectek supplies an RS-422 weather-rated cable and an RS-422-to-RS-232 converter for connecting to a serial communications port on the console or modem.

Connect a terminal directly to the unit's RS-422 port to provide secure access for a single console.

Note: You can use a modem to provide remote console access to all of SkyWay’s configura-

tion features. You may also use SNMP Manager on a workstation connected to the LAN to access most of Skyway’s configuration objects. For security reasons, however, not all SkyWay’s features are available using SNMP.

To c o nn e c t d i re c t l y to a administration

console:

1. Connect the console cable’s 6-pin connector to the SkyWay console port. Plug in

and lock clockwise.

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To c o nn e c t t o a

dedicated modem

and data line:

Drip loop and

Drip loop andDrip loop and Cable slack

Cable slack

Cable slackCable slack

Administration Console

Administration ConsoleAdministration Console

port

portport

2. Route the cable to the console, being sure to create a drip loop.

3. Connect the cable at the opposite (indoor) end of the console cable (DB-9 con-

nector) to the RS-422 converter, then to the serial communication port on the console terminal or terminal emulator.

1. Connect and route the console cable as described above, except that you will con-

nect the cable to a modem, rather than the terminal or terminal emulator.

2. Connect a standard phone cable from the modem to the dedicated data line wall

jack. For more information on configuring the modem and accessing the SkyWay remotely, see “Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router” on page 22.

Connecting Cabling

Connecting to Your LAN

Connect the SkyWay to your LAN via copper or fiber optic cable.

Copper cable. The 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX (twisted pair) cable is available in 100,

200, and 300 foot lengths. This cable is terminated on the indoor side with a standard RJ-45 connector and is intended to be connected to an Ethernet hub or switch. If a cable length of longer than 300 feet is needed, you must order the SkyWay configured to use a fiberoptic LAN connection. See “Fiberoptic cable” on this page for more information.

Fiberoptic cable. Fiberoptic cable is available in longer lengths. Fiberoptic cable

transmission is not affected by the noise that can affect a copper cable, because electrical transmission is converted into optical transmission. This cable is terminated on the indoor side with a standard S/C fiberoptic connector and is intended to be connected to a fiberoptic port on an Ethernet hub or switch.

To connect an

Ethernet cable:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable’s 8-pin connector (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX) or 2-pin

connector (100 Base-FX) to the Ethernet port. Plug in and lock clockwise.

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Drip loop and

Drip loop andDrip loop and Cable slack

Cable slack

Cable slackCable slack

Ethernet port

Ethernet portEthernet port

(copper or fiber)

(copper or fiber)(copper or fiber)

2. Route the cable to the console, being sure to create a drip loop.

3. Connect the opposite (indoor) end of the Ethernet cable to the appropriate Ether-

net port (RJ-45 or S/C) on your LAN hub or switch.

Antenna Alignment and RF Link Verification

Once the system is installed and the antennas are mounted, you must ensure that you have proper antenna alignment to maximize the efficiency of your RF Links. To verify that the original antenna placement was satisfactory to bring up the RF link before starting, use the 2.5.2 RF-DLC Sub Port Status screen (described on page 143). If not, check the azimuth settings from your design and realign the antennas. Once you have established a link, you can utilize the ICMP Ping Utility located on the 3.2 screen (described on page 109) to help establish your baseline settings as viewed in the 2.5.4 RF-DLC Signal Status screen (described on page 147).

Note You will need two people for this operation.

1. At the base station configure ICMP for the IP address of the substation you are

going to align.

2. Set the payload size to “64”.

3. Set the Maximum Number of Packets to “9999999”.

4. Set Delay between Packets to “0”.

5. Set Ping Operation to “Start Ping”.

6. Press .W to initiate the process.

At the base station, monitor the 2.5.4 RF-DLC Signal Status screen. Have the other person adjust the sub station antenna while you monitor the link for the largest SL value and the fewest number of Time-outs.

Once you have the best values you can acquire, record these readings. Then repeat the above steps for each sub station in the cluster.

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Configuring and Managing SkyWay

Configuring and Managing SkyWay

Configuring and Managing SkyWayConfiguring and Managing SkyWay

You can access the SkyWay Bridge/Router locally or remotely for configuration and management. The local console provides a menu-based user interface you can use to set up all of the SkyWay’s configuration features and to run diagnostics.

This chapter gives you step-by-step procedures for configuring the SkyWay Bridge/ Router for your implementation.

This chapter contains the following information:

Setting System Configuration Parameters........................... 59

Understanding RF-DLC .................................................... 65

Configuring the Ports ........................................................ 69

Bridging ............................................................................ 88

IP Routing......................................................................... 93

Internet Control Message Protocol.................................. 102

SNMP ............................................................................ 103

Diagnostics ..................................................................... 104

File Transfer Utilities ........................................................ 112

Security .......................................................................... 123

Configuring SkyWay

SkyWay configuration can be divided into this sequence:

• Configuring System, Network Management, and User parameters

• Configuring the Port Parameters, which includes the RF Link Layer

• Configuring for Bridging and Spanning Tree

• Configuring for IP Routing

For many of the parameters, you can simply accept the default values. In this Guide, each configuration parameter is described in a table following the screen. The table includes the field name, MIB OID, and valid configuration settings, with the default setting in bold if applicable.

Configuration Features Available

The following table provides an overview of the configuration features available from both the Administrative Console and SNMP for each of the SkyWay’s major functions:

Function

Function Console

FunctionFunction

Console SNMP

ConsoleConsole

SNMP Comment

SNMPSNMP

Comment

CommentComment

Network Management System, Date and Time

Network Management Security, Adding Users

Port Configuration

Configuring for Bridging

Configuring for Routing

Configuration Summary

X Screens 1.1.1 Network Management

X X Allows you to configure the serial

X X Allows you to configure bridging and

X X Allows you to enable and configure IP

X X Allows you to obtain a summary of

Allows you to configure the network management system, date and time.

Security and 1.1.3 User Access Configuration Menu are not accessible via SNMP.

port, Ethernet port, RF ports, and manually accept sub stations.

spanning tree operations.

routing

system configuration, bridge configuration, and router configuration.

Setting System Configuration Parameters

SkyWay’s system parameters fall into four main areas:

•Network Management Security

• Network Management System

• User Access

• General Parameters

Setting Network Management Security Parameters

Use screen 1.1.1 to set up security parameters for network management. To access this screen, you must have an access level of Super. This screen is not accessible via SNMP.

1.1.1 Network Management Security Configuration

1.1.1. Network Management Security Configuration

Network Management Configuration:

-------------------------------- Read Community Name : public Write Community Name : Trap Community Name : Enable Traps : No Authentication Traps : No NMS IP Address 1 : 000.000.000.000 NMS IP Address 2 : 000.000.000.000 Trap Destination IP Address 1 : 000.000.000.000 Trap Destination IP Address 2 : 000.000.000.000

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The following table lists the field name and settings (there are no MIB OIDs for this screen):

Field Name

Settings (default in

bold)

Read Community Name public

The read-only community name of the SkyWay agent. Must match community name configured on the Network Management Station (NMS).

Write Community Name

The read-write community name of the SkyWay agent. Must match community name configured on the NMS.

Field Name

Trap Community Name

The trap community name of the SkyWay agent. If you set Enable Traps to Yes and the NMS expects SNMP traps with community name, this field must match community name configured on the NMS.

Settings (default in

bold)

Enable Traps ••••No

Set to Yes to enable SkyWay to log and transmit SNMP traps. Set a Trap Destination Address to send traps to the NMS.

Authentication Traps No

Set to Yes to cause a trap when an SNMP packet is received with an incorrect community name.

NMS IP Address 1

The IP address of the first NMS. This address setting is optional when using a NMS. This provides an extra layer of security by forcing the IP addresses to match.

NMS IP Address 2

The IP address of the second Network Management station. This address setting is optional when using a NMS. This provides an extra layer of security by forcing the IP addresses to match.

Trap Destination IP Address 1

The IP address of the first NMS to receive SkyWay SNMP traps. Enable Traps must be set to Yes.

NoNo

•Yes

Trap Destination IP Address 2

The IP address of the second NMS to receive SkyWay SNMP traps. Enable Traps must be set to Yes.

Setting System Configuration Parameters

Setting Network Management System Parameters

Use screen 1.1.2 to set up the system parameters for network management.

1.1.2 Network Management System Configuration

System Description : Solectek Corporation SkyWay System Contact : System Name : System Location :

1.1.2. Network Management System Configuration

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Field Name MIB

Settings (default in

bold)

System Description sysDescr Solectek Corporation

SkyWay

A read-only field describing the entity.

System Contact sysContact

This is an optional field where you can specify the person to contact, plus phone, pager, or email information.

System Name sysName

This is an optional field where you can specify the name of this unit. It appears on the Login screen.

System Location sysLocation

This is an optional field where you can specify the physical location of this unit. It appears on the Login screen.

Adding Users and Setting Access Levels

To access this screen, you must have an access level of Super. This screen is not accessible via SNMP.

1.1.3.1 Add a User

1.1.3.1. Add a User

User : Password : Confirm Password : User Level : Standard

Current number of users: 2

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Field Name

User

A 16-character field where you can enter a user name. This field is case-sensitive.

Password

A 20-character field where you can enter the user’s password. This field is case-sensitive.

Confirm Password

Use this field to confirm the password.

User Level •Standard

•Super

Super users can enter security screens and create other users.

Current Number of Users

The total number of defined users in the database.

Setting System Configuration Parameters

Displaying a List of Users

Use screen 1.1.3.2 to see a list of users and their access levels. To access this screen, you must have an access level of Super. This screen is not accessible via SNMP.

1.1.3.2 Users

User Password Confirm Password Level Status

---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ------ Super Valid Standard Valid

1.1.3.2. Users Record 1 of 2

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Field Name

Settings (default in

bold)

User

Name of the user.

Password

The user’s password.

Confirm password

A confirmation of the user’s password.

Level ••••Standard

Standard

StandardStandard

•Super

Access level for this user.

Status •••• Valid

Valid

ValidValid

• Invalid

Indicates if this user is currently a valid user.

Setting the System Date and Time

Use 1.1.4 General Parameters Configuration to set the system date and time.

1.1.4 General Parameters Configuration

1.1.4. General Parameters Configuration

Date : 10 Feb 2000 Time : 14:24:36

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Field Name MIB Settings

Date swCurrDay, swCurr-

Month, SwCurrYear

The system date in DD-MMM-YYYY format.

Time swCurrTime

The system time in HH:MM:SS format.

Understanding RF-DLC

The following is a discussion of the RF-DLC protocol, which provides you with background information before you begin configuration.

The RF-DLC Protocol

RF-DLC is a proprietary protocol based on the HDLC protocol. It is a polling protocol for star-based networks with a base station and one or more substations, and participates in transmitting frames from one station to another. The base station controls communications with each sub station and maintains the RF link. The base station communicates with one sub station at a time. The sub stations communicate only with the base station and not with each other.

In the following diagram showing a point-to-multipoint configuration, the base station communicates with the sub stations in a star topology.

In a point-to-point configuration, there is one base station and one sub station.

Automatic Discovery Protocol

When a sub station begins operation, it can receive packets but may not be able to fully communicate with the base station until the base station is configured to recognize it. RF-DLC uses another protocol called Automatic Discovery Protocol (ADP) to learn about a sub station and begin communicating with it. Once the base station assigns a sub-station number to the sub station, the base station then uses the RF-DLC protocol to continue communications.

Enabling ADP

The base station is enabled for ADP on the RF-DLC base port by default. With ADP enabled, the base station can use ADP to identify and set up an unassigned sub station. The discovery process is outlined below.

With ADP enabled, you must choose the ADP mode, which specifies how the sub station handles broadcasts: either Auto Acceptance or Manual Acceptance.

•Using Auto Acceptance, the base station automatically accepts the sub station.

•Using Manual Acceptance, you must manually accept each sub station by enabling the Accept Status field (in “1.2.3.1.4 ADP Substation Configuration” on page 81) for that Sub Station Number.

Disabling ADP

When configuring the base station, you may choose to disable ADP, which can result in reduced overhead. If you disable ADP, you must manually assign the base sub ports for the sub stations by using 1.2.3.1.3 RF Base Sub Port Configuration, described in detail on page 80. to enter the Sub-Station Number and IP address information. On the sub station, you must also manually set up the RF sub ports, entering in the same Sub-Station Number in “1.2.3.1.2 RF Sub Port Configuration” on page 78.

If ADP is disabled, the ADP polling operation does not apply (see “ADP Discovery Process” on this page).

ADP Discovery Process

The discovery process is as follows when ADP is enabled:

• The base station is not yet aware of the sub station, and the sub station is waiting for an ADP request from the base. The base station sends out a broadcast request at the broadcast address of 255.

• The sub station replies to the broadcast with its IP address.

• The base station sends another broadcast to assign the station address (Sub-sta- tion Number). The base station assigns the next available address to the sub station. This is the base sub port address for the sub station in the range of 256 to

512.

• The base station can now communicate with the sub station using RF-DLC frames:

Understanding RF-DLC

RF-DLC Frame Types

RF-DLC frames contain an address field which defines the sub station address, broadcast address, or group address. RF-DLC frames also contain a control field containing commands, responses, and counts used to maintain the link. The control field formats are:

• Unnumbered - used to initialize the sub station and send information using an unreliable mechanism.

• Supervisory - used to acknowledge the receipt of information frames, convey ready or busy conditions, and report frame numbering errors.

• Information Transfer - used to transfer data using a reliable mechanism. Information frames are numbered, meaning the control field contains Ns counts, which ensure frames are received in their proper order, and Nr counts, which confirm that information frames were received and accepted.

The RF-DLC frame also contains a CRC bit for error checking.

RF-DLC Commands and Responses

The base station sends a command to the sub station, which sends back a response. Commands and Responses are of Unnumbered, Supervisory, or Information format.

Note The 2.5.1 Base Port Status screen provides the status of frame activity. For descriptions

of RF-DLC commands and responses, see 2.5.1 RF-DLC Base Port Status, described in detail on page 140, and 2.5.2 RF-DLC Sub Port Status, described in detail on page 143.

Polling

The base station polls the substations one at a time to see if they have packets to send to the base station.The base station manages three poll lists to which it assigns devices, based on their activity:

•Substations on the Fast Poll order by the base. The polling frequency is contingent upon the number of substations.

• A substation drops to Slow Poll times with no response. A sub can also drop to Slow Poll if it responds with “n” RRs and there is no data in either direction.

• A substation drops to Inactive Poll

•While being on Slow Poll, the sub does not respond to the base in 8 tries.

•It is the only sub station to respond to the base with RR responses and no

data in either direction.

Fast Poll list are constantly being polled one at a time in

Fast PollFast Poll

Slow Poll if it does not respond to the base station in 4

Slow PollSlow Poll

Inactive Poll if either of the following events occurs:

Inactive PollInactive Poll

Consider a base station with three sub stations on the fast poll list, two substations on the slow poll list, and one on the inactive poll list. The slow poll timer is set to one

minute and the inactive timer is set to five minutes. The slow poll timer’s value is always less then that of the inactive timer.

The base station polls the fast poll sub stations until one minute has passed. Then it polls the sub stations on the slow poll list, then moves back to poll the fast poll sub stations, and continues in this fashion until five minutes has passed. The base station then polls the inactive sub station and always broadcasts an ADP packet, if ADP is enabled.

Error Detection and Recovery

I-frames (data frames) can contain several Bridged-Ethernet frames or routed IP datagrams. They are sequence numbered: Ns is the frame number, Nr is an ACK, meaning all frames 'r' were received.

If the base station gets an I-frame out of sequence, it assumes one was missed and sends out a reject packet. Errors are handled as follows:

• If Ns gets ahead by one, the packet is rejected. The other side retransmits.

• If Nr changes and a frame is acknowledged but was not sent out, the base sends back a disconnect to the sub station, or the sub station sends a FRMR (Frame reject response) to the base station. This is a logical disconnect, the RF physical link is maintained.

• The sub station resets and the base makes an attempt to re-establishes the RFDLC session on the next polling cycle.

Configuring the Ports

How you configure the SkyWay Bridge/Router depends on your network topology. Configure each unit separately depending on its role as a base station or sub station, and its function as a bridge, router, or both bridge and router.

Note Serial Port configuration is discussed in Chapter 2 (see “1.2.1.1 Serial Port Configura-

tion” on page 24).

Before you Begin

The following helps you determine how to configure the unit:

1. Decide if the unit will be a base station or a sub station.

2. Decide if the unit will perform bridging, routing, or both bridging and routing. The

default configuration is bridging enabled, routing disabled.

3. If you are configuring the unit for routing, have the IP configuration data ready (IP

address, IP Mask, etc.).

When you make changes to the screens and type .W, you update the configuration database. However, for some changes, such as configuring the RF ports, you must cycle the port to start the new configuration. This is described in “Configuring the SkyWay as a Base Station” on page 69.

Obtaining IP Addresses

IP network addresses are unique numbers assigned by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) (see RFC 2050). See your system manager to obtain IP addresses. If your network is not connected to the Internet directly or indirectly, see RFC 1918, which defines class C addresses in the range of 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.0 that you may use.

Setting up IP Addresses

Each unit, whether a base station or a sub station, must have a unique IP address for the RF port, even if you are enabling bridging only. The system derives the RF MAC address from the RF IP address. If you are enabling routing, you also need to set up the IP address for the Ethernet port (for more information, see “1.4.2 IP Port Configuration” on page 95).

Configuring the SkyWay as a Base Station

1. Set up a unique IP address for the RF Port.

a. Go to screen 1.4.2 IP Port Configuration, described in detail on page 95. b. For Port # 3 (the RF port), enter the IP Address and the IP Mask. c. Press .W to update the database.

2. Configure the RF Transceiver settings: RF Frequency, RF Data Rate, and Scrambler

Ta p V al ue s.

a. Go to screen 1.2.3.3 RF Transceiver Configuration, described in detail on

page 72. b. Set the RF Frequency, RF Data Rate, and Scrambler Tap values. c. Press .W to update the database.

3. Invalidate the RF Diagnostics Port configuration. As shipped, the default RF port is

the RF-DLC Sub Diagnostics Port. You must invalidate it before setting the RF port up as a base port.

a. Go to 1.2.3.2 RF Diagnostic Port Configuration, described in detail on

page 73. The port number is 3, and the port type is Sub Diag, which is the

default. b. Set the Record Type field to Invalid. c. Press .W to remove this configuration record from the database.

4. Configure the RF port as a base port.

a. Go to 1.2.3.1.1 RF Base Port Configuration, described in detail on

page 74. b. Press .A. This automatically adds port 3 as a base port. The fields now

contain the default settings.

5. Accept the defaults or change the base port configuration settings:

• Configuration Status - You might want to set this Off-line to complete configuring all your units, then change the configuration status of all units to On-line before rebooting (see step 5).

• Max Buffers - these are the message buffers for the system.

• Transmit and Receive Buffers - these are shared between the serial and RF ports. There are 512 total.

• Maximum Frame Size - The physical MTU (not configurable).

• Slow Polling Timeout - number of seconds that elapse before the base station checks the sub stations on the slow poll list.

• First Sub Station Number - logical address of the first sub station (default is

256).

• Last Sub Station Number - logical address of the last sub station in the topology.

• Automatic Discovery Protocol - if enabled, the base station uses ADP to send broadcasts to the sub stations. You must also configure the ADP mode. If disabled, ADP mode does not apply, there fore you must manually configure the base station for the base sub ports (see “Configuring the Base Sub Ports” on page 80).

Configuring the Ports

• ADP mode - applies only if Automatic Discovery Protocol is enabled. Auto Acceptance is the default. If you set ADP mode to Manual Acceptance, you

must configure the base station to manually accept the sub stations.

• ADP Timeout Interval - applies only if Automatic Discovery Protocol is enabled.

When finished setting the base port configuration, type .W to update the database.

6. Initialize the RF port. At this point, you have made the changes to the database, but

before the changes take affect, you must initialize the port. There are two ways to do this:

• Cycle the port: a. Go to 2.2.1 Generic Port Status and Control.

b. Type 3 (or c. Set the Administrative Status field to Cycle. d. Type .W

Cycle evacuates the port, eliminates the driver, reads the database, reinstalls the driver, and brings up the port.

• Reset the unit: a. Go to the Main Menu b. Type 5 (Start Application). c. Choose Run Time as the Application to Start. This reloads the updated database containing the new configuration parame-

ters.

You can configure only one base station, but you can configure as many as 64 sub stations.

.N until the port number is 3).

1.2.3.3 RF Transceiver Configuration

Use this screen to set RF Frequency, RF Data Rate, and Scrambler Tap values.

1.2.3.3. RF Transceiver Configuration Record 1 of 1

RF Port RF Frequency RF Data Rate Scrambler Tap

------- ------------ ----------- ----------- 3 2468 Mhz 2 Mbps 72

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Field Name MIB

Settings (default in

bold)

RF Port [swRFTransCfgIndex] 3

The RF port number is 3.

RF Frequency [swRFTransCfgFrequency] 2468 Mhz

The transmitted and received frequency for this SkyWay. This setting must match all other stations communicating with this SkyWay.

RF Data Rate [swRFTransCfgDataRate] • 2 Mbps

• 5.5 Mbps

• 11 Mbps

This setting must match all other stations communicating with this SkyWay.

Scrambler Tap [swRFTransCfgScrambler-

Ta p ]

Determines how the SkyWay scrambles data between two units. This setting must match all other stations communicating with this SkyWay.

Configuring the Ports

RF Diagnostics Port

There are two diagnostic ports, the RF-DLC Base Diagnostic port and the RF-DLC Sub Diagnostic port. Both of these use the control interface of the RF driver to perform RF diagnostics.

1.2.3.2 RF Diagnostic Port Configuration

1.2.3.2 RF Diagnostic Port Configuration Record 1 of 3

Port Number :3

Configuration Status :On-line Port Type :RF-DLC SUB Diagnostic Port Max Buffers :800 Transmit Buffers :240 Receive Buffers :180 Maximum Frame Size :1549

Record Type :Valid

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The following table lists the field name, the MIB name, and field options with the default setting in bold:

Field Name MIB

Settings (default in

bold)

Port Number [swRFDiagPortIndex] 3

The RF port number.

Configuration Status [swRFDiagPortConfigSta-

tus]

• On-line

• Off-line

Determines if this port is initialized upon reset. Off-line prevents the port from being initialized upon reset.

Port Type [swRFDiagPortPorttype] RF Sub Diagnostics Port

RF Sub Diagnostic port.

Max Buffers [swRFDiagPortMax-

800

Buffers]

The number of message buffers.

Transmit Buffers [swRFDiagPortTransDesc] 240

The number of transmit buffers.

Field Name MIB

Settings (default in

Receive Buffers [swRFDiagPortRecvDesc] 180

The number of receive buffers.

bold)

Maximum Frame Size [swRFDiagPortmax-

3200

FrameSize]

The physical MTU, or largest frame that can be transmitted. This field is not configurable.

Record Type [swRFDiagPort] • Valid

• Invalid

The status of this configuration.

1.2.3.1.1 RF Base Port Configuration

1.2.3.1.1 RF Base Port Configuration Record 1 of 1

Port Number : 3

Configuration Status : Off-line Port Type : RF-DLC Base Port Max Buffers : 800 Transmit Buffers : 240 Receive Buffers : 180 Maximum Frame Size : 3200 Slow Polling Timeout-seconds : 15 First Sub Station Number : 256 Last Sub Station Number : 287 Automatic Discovery Protocol : Enabled ADP Mode : Auto Acceptance ADP Timeout Interval-seconds : 60

Record Type : Valid

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The following table lists the field name, MIB, and settings with the default setting in bold. If only one setting is shown, it is the default:

Field Name MIB

Settings (default in

bold)

Port Number [swRFBasePortIndex] 3

The RF port number.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Regulatory Information

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Information to the User

Point-to-Point (CFR 15.247 b)

Radio Transmission Notice

End User License Agreement

U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend

Introduction

Contact Information

Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

LIMITATIONS

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Introducing Skyway

Intended Audience

Note If you do not have the knowledge listed above, we recommend that you hire a con-

Using this Guide

Conventions, warnings

Menu and Command Names

Typed Text

Notes

Warnings

Hyperjumps

How to Proceed

General Description

Product Features

Contents of the SkyWay Package

Note: Keep the packing materials for future use. All components returned under warranty

Component Identification

Specifications

Understanding the Menu Structure

Navigating Through Menus and Screens

Dot Commands

How Screens Display Information

Editing Fields

Field Types

Note Access to certain screens and fields may be restricted for certain users. See “Adding

Saving Configuration Changes

Note Sometimes the Write and Cancel commands do not appear in the list of commands (at

Understanding the Configuration Database

Changes that Require Cycling or Resetting

To cycle the port: 1. Go to 2.2.1 Generic Port Status and Control.

Resetting the Unit

Caution If you are resetting the base station, all the sub station links also go down. The sub sta-

To reset the unit: 1. Go to the Main Menu.

Bios Application

Bios Main Menu

Bios Main Menu

Bios Configuration Menu

Bios System Configuration

Configuration Database Service

Accessing the SkyWay Bridge/Router

Modem Settings for Dial-up Connection

Configuring the Serial Port and Serial Transceiver

1.2.1.1 Serial Port Configuration

1.2.1.2 Serial Transceiver Configuration

Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation

Before Installing

Safety Considerations

General Safety Guidelines

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Pre-installation Procedures

Site Considerations

Step One: Assess Your Network Requirements

Step Two: Map Wireless Network Pre-Design

Step Three: Perform a Site Survey

Step Four: Finalize the Design

Bench Test

Minimum Configuration Settings and Factory Defaults for Bench Test

Performing the Bench Test

Note To access a screen from another non-menu screen, press . followed by the screen

Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Installing Skyway

Mounting the SkyWay Unit

Mounting to a Mast