Trango Systems M5830SSU User Manual
TrangoLINK-10
Point to Point
Wireless Ethernet Bridge
USER MANUAL
June 11, 2003
-DRAFT-
Rev. A for Firmware ver. 1.0
Table of Contents Trango
Table of Contents
Preface..................................................................................................................................................................iii
FCC Information...............................................................................................................................................iii
Warranty Information.......................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Welcome!....................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting to Know Your Radio............................................................................................................................. 1
Contents......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Ethernet and Serial Ports ............................................................................................................................... 2
Antennas........................................................................................................................................................ 2
MU/RU Operational Overview.......................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Getting Started............................................................................................................................... 3
Connections and Power ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools........................................................................................................ 4
Opmode Concept........................................................................................................................................... 4
Command Line Interface............................................................................................................................... 4
Browser Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Master Unit Basic System Information ............................................................................................................. 7
Remote Unit Basic System Information............................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 3 Establishing a Wireless Link ....................................................................................................... 10
Procedure to Establish Wireless Link.............................................................................................................. 10
Master Unit.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Association Concept (MU to RU communications) .................................................................................... 11
Basic Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 4 Deployment.................................................................................................................................. 13
Site Selection................................................................................................................................................... 13
Site survey....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Channel Planning............................................................................................................................................. 14
Installation....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting Hardware..................................................................................................................................... 14
Cabling and Weather Considerations .......................................................................................................... 16
RU Installation and Antenna Alignment.......................................................................................................... 17
RU Antenna Alignment Procedure.............................................................................................................. 17
Link Test.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5 Management ................................................................................................................................ 18
MU-Centric RU Management ......................................................................................................................... 18
Managing MU from RU side of Network.................................................................................................... 18
SNMP.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Objects for Monitoring and Control ............................................................................................................ 18
SNMP Setup................................................................................................................................................ 19
Command Set Summary...................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 6 Specifications............................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 7 Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 25
Table of Figures
Figure 0-1 Components of an TrangoLINK System.............................................................................................. 1
Figure 0-2 Back of Radio Showing where MAC address can be Found ............................................................... 2
Figure 0-3 Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 0-4 How Opmode Effects Management..................................................................................................... 4
Figure 0-5 Reference Table of Basic MU System Information............................................................................. 8
Figure 0-6 Reference Table of Basic RU System Information.............................................................................. 9
Figure 0-7 Default Channel Table (MHz) ........................................................................................................... 14
Figure 0-8 Mounting Hardware Assembly.......................................................................................................... 15
Figure 0-9 Mounting Options.............................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 0-10 Grounding Example......................................................................................................................... 16
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Command Set Summary FCC Information
Preface
This manual covers basic configuration and installation of the TrangoLINK-10 Wireless Broadband System and applies
to the following radio part numbers:
P5830S-MU Master Unit with internal sector al patch antenna
P5830S-RU Remote Unit with internal patch antenna
Also available is the TrangoLINK-10-EXT, which does not include an internal antenna. The TrangoLINK-10-EXT
which consists of a P5830S-MU-EXT and a P5830S-RU-EXT, must be used in conjunction with an FCC certified
external antenna (sold separately). Instead of an internal antenna, the P5830S-RU-EXT has two Reverse Polarity SMA
RF Connectors for attachment of external antenna cables. The installation of the P5830S-RU-EXT requires professional
installation due to FCC limits on output power settings when using the 5.3 GHz U-NII band. Contact your sales person
for more information regarding “Professional Installation Guide.”
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
1) Reorient the antenna;
2) Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the unit;
3) Connect the affected equipment to a power outlet on a different circuit from that which the receiver is connected to;
4) Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: NCYM5830SSU
FCC ID: NCYM5830SSUEXT
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications must not be made unless under the express consent of the party
responsible for compliance. Any such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will
void the manufacturer’s warranty. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the following antenna installation and
device operating configurations must be satisfied. The antenna for this unit must be fixed and mounted on outdoor
permanent structures with a separation distance of at least two meters from all persons. Furthermore, it must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Warranty Information
Radios from Trango Broadband Wireless are warranted for one year from date of purchase. Please see
www.trangobroadband.com for complete description of warranty coverage and limitations.
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Command Set Summary Getting to Know Your Radio
Chapter 1 Welcome!
Your TrangoLINK-10 radio system provides the latest innovations in high speed fixed wireless broadband.
TrangoLINK -10 is a point-to-point (PtP) system which provides network connectivity at speeds up to 10 Mbps with a
range of 40 miles depending on antenna configuration. TrangoLINK-10 is unique in that it can operate in either the 5.8
GHz ISM band or the 5.3 GHz U-NII band. In this document and within the radio configuration itself, the designators of
“ISM” and “U-NII” are used to distinguish between the two bands.
The following table shows approximate maximum ranges (at recommended fade margins) achievable with the
TrangoLINK-10 system using various antenna configurations. Longer ranges are achievable, but will result in
lower fade margins.
Antenna ISM 5725 – 5850 MHz U-NII 5250 – 5350 MHz
Integrated / Internal Antenna (18 dBi) 10 Miles (w/ 10 dB fade margin) 3 Miles (w/ 10 dB fade margin)
18" Dish Antenna (24 dBi) 20 Miles (w/15 dB fade margin) 5 Miles (w/ 10 dB fade margin)
15" Patch Antenna (24 dBi) 20 Miles (w/15 dB fade margin) 5 Miles (w/ 10 dB fade margin)
36" Dish Antenna (31 dBi)
TrangoLINK-10 system consists of two types of radios: Master Units (MU) and Remote Units (RU). With careful
channel planning, (and adequate spacing and shielding) network operators can co-locate up to 22 MUs at a single cell
site.
The MU and RU conform to maximum radiated power limits as established by the FCC.
40 Miles (w/21 dB fade margin) 10 Miles (w/ 10 dB fade margin)
Getting to Know Your Radio
Contents
Each TrangoLINK-10 kit comes equipped with two radios, two power-over-Ethernet (PoE) J-Box, two AC adapters, a
serial programming cable, and mounting hardware. Dual-polarized internal antennas are included within the Radomes of
both the M5830S-MU and M5830S-RU.
Figure 0-1 Components of an TrangoLINK System
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Command Set Summary MU/RU Operational Overview
MUs and RUs look identical. The only way to tell
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Figure 0-2 Back of Radio Showing where MAC address can be Found
them apart is by the model number printed on the
backside product label. This label also contains
the MAC ID of the radio as well as the serial #.
P5830S-MU Rev. A
S/N: 000001421
MAC: 00 01 DE 00 02 F3
FCC ID: NCYM5830SM
Canada: XXXXXXXXXX
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Ethernet and Serial Ports
At the bottom of the radio are two access ports: a twist-on weatherproof cable port for RJ-45 Ethernet (and PoE), and an
access cover (with two screws) for RJ-11 serial port. Most configuration and management tasks can be performed
through the Ethernet jack. The access cover also contains a small window which reveals three LEDs. These LEDs
provide RF link-status information. These LEDs will be discussed later in this text.
Antennas
The M5830S-MU and M5830S-RU each include dual polarized antennas. The M5830S-MU-EXT and M5830S-RU-EXT
are designed to work with FCC certified external patch style or dish antennas. All of these antennas can be
electronically switched between horizontal (H) and vertical (V) polarization.
MU/RU Operational Overview
TrangoLINK MU is a sophisticated broadband wireless device which provides a host of comprehensive tools and
functions. The MU typically resides at the managing end of the network and performs all management functions for the
associated RU.
In order to make a link more secure, prior to an RU communicating with a MU, the system administrator must
first add the MAC address and ID number of the RU to the user database in the MU.
When power is first applied to a properly installed RU, it will scan all the channels in its Scantable, searching
for an MU. The RU will then stop on that channel and respond to the MU using maximum RF power. Before
the MU can wirelessly connect to the RU, it must authenticate the RU by verifying the MAC address, and
performing a ranging operation to the RU.
Upon successfully locating and ranging the RU, the MU will adjust the RF transmit power in the RU based on
the Target RSSI parameter in the MU. This process is referred to as “power leveling”.
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Command Set Summary Connections and Power
Chapter 2 Getting Started
First unpack your MU and RU. It is recommended to first provision and test the radios on the bench before deploying in
the field. This is a particularly useful exercise to the novice user.
Connections and Power
Connection and powering of radios is the same for MUs and RUs.
?? Connect a Cat-5 (straight through) Ethernet cable (we recommend shielded twisted pair) between the ODU (out
door unit) port of the J-box and the RJ-45 connector on the radio. Note that this cable will carry power over
Ethernet (PoE).
?? If connecting to a COMPUTER, use a Cross-Over Ethernet cable from the NET port of the J-box to the
computer’s Ethernet port.
If connecting to a HUB, SWITCH, or ROUTER, use a Straight-Thru cable.
?? Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
Figure 0-3 Wiring Diagram
Master Unit or Remote Unit
Network
or
PC
Use straight-thru cable
if to hub, switch
or router
LED Indicates
power to J-Box
CAT-5
Use cross-over
cable if to PC
POWER ODU
ODUNET
POWER
Power over Ethernet
J-Box
LED Indicates
power to Radio
CAT-5
Straight-Thru
Cable
20 V
Power
Supply
AC Power
Both green LEDs on the J-box should be lit, indicating power is present at the J-box as well as the radio.
You are now ready to configure the radio via the Ethernet port.
? Note: If you can not access the radio management functions via the Ethernet port, it is possible that your PC is not
set up with a properly routable subnet. If you forget the radio’s IP address, or for some other reason can not access
the radio via the Ethernet port, use the Serial Programming cable (supplied with each TrangoLINK kit) and attach
to RJ-11 located behind access cover on bottom of radio.
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Command Set Summary Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools
Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools
The TrangoLINK-10 can be configured using either the Command Line Interface (CLI) or the Web Browser (HTTP)
interface. Although both methods are comprehensive and powerful, the CLI method provides slightly more functionality.
Both methods of radio configuration require an understanding of the concept of Operation Mode or “Opmode”.
Opmode Concept
Before logging on to a radio, it is important to understand the “opmode” concept of the TrangoLINK system. MUs and
RUs can be in one of two Opmodes; OFF and ON. When in “OFF,” Opmode the radio is not transmitting, and it is not
attempting to make a wireless connection. Alternatively, when in “ON,” opmode the radio is transmitting, and is
attempting to make a wireless connection.
Why is Opmode Important?
TCP/IP management access (via the Ethernet port) to a Remote Unit is only possible in opmode “OFF”. However
TCP/IP management of a Master Unit is possible in either opmode, On or Off.
Also, certain functions, such as the site survey function and the RU RSSI function can only be performed while the radio
is in opmode “OFF”. See Appendix – Command Set Reference for a complete listing of commands, and the appropriate
opmode(s) for each command.
? Note: Factory Default opmode for both MUs and RUs is “ON”. Default opmode should be changed before radios
are deployed.
? Note: Serial management (via the RJ-11 port) is possible on both MUs and RUs regardless of opmode.
Figure 0-4 How Opmode Effects Management
TCP/IP Mgmt.
Serial Mgmt. Serial Mgmt.
PC1
MU
Network Traffic
Opmode = ON
TCP/IP Mgmt.
Serial Mgmt. Serial Mgmt.
PC1
MU
No Network Traffic
Opmode = Off
RU
TCP/IP Mgmt.
RU
PC2
PC2
Command Line Interface
Although most radio functions can be managed via the browser interface, the command line interface (CLI) does provide
slightly more functionality. Logging on to the radio via command line interface is covered here briefly, but for a
complete listing of all CLI commands, see the Appendix - Command Line Interface.
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Command Set Summary Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools
Telnet
Open a command prompt (DOS) session on your PC. Open a Telnet session by typing
telnet [ip address of radio]
Example:
C:>telnet 192.168.100.100
? Note: All Trango radios (MU and RU) come factory pre-configured with a default IP address 192.168.100.100.
You will be greeted with current hardware and firmware information and prompted for a password. Type in the password
and press enter.
? Note: The factory default password is trango.
? Note: If you can not telnet into the radio, check cable connections, ensure proper use of cross-over vs. straight-
through cable, ensure PC’s subnet is routable to radio’s IP address. To Telnet to an RU, ensure that its opmode is
“off”.
Serial
A Terminal Emulation program (such as HyperTerminal on the Windows operating system) can be used to access the
radio’s CLI via the radio’s serial port which is located behind the RJ-11 access cover on the bottom of the radio. A serial
programming cable has been provided with each MU for this purpose. The same cable may be used for Remote Units.
The terminal program settings are 8-N-1, and Flow control: None.
? Note: To terminate a CLI session (Telnet or Serial) type the command logout.
? Note: Type help, or ? for a listing of all CLI commands. Type help <command> for the syntax of a
particular command.
Browser Interface
The Web browser interface is a powerful and easy-to-use configuration and management tool. Its functionality is a subset
of the commands available in the CLI. To use the browser interface – you must have the following:
?? An Ethernet connection between a PC and the radio
?? Setup your Ethernet PC connection to the subnet that is routable to the radio (default IP
address=192.168.100.100)
?? A web browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer)
In order to use the browser interface – simply connect the radio to a PC, and type the radio’s IP address into the web
browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer). This will bring up a logon page.
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Command Set Summary Basic Configuration - Concepts and Tools
Type the password (default trango) and continue. This will bring up the radio’s system information page.
The Browser Interface features useful Help pages which explain all listed parameters. To access the help pages click on
the Help link.
This particular Login Page is for Master Unit, which can be seen by the P5830S-M in the top left. The panel on the left is
the same for all Browser pages. All navigation can be performed from this panel. Items in bold, such as Installation,
Management, and Current Status are general headings. The underlined words, such as Link Control, Site Survey, and
Help lead to the other pages in the Browser Interface for the radio. Basic configuration can be performed from the
Configuration page, and RF related parameters are configured through the Advanced Setup page.
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