Trilliant SP-5 series, SkyPilot Gateway Pro Installation And Setup

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Installation and Setup

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Contents

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Audience and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

How This Guide Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Solution Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SkyPilot Gateway & SkyPilot Gateway Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SkyPilot Extender, Extender DualBand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SkyPilot Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2 Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Required Tools and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 3 Planning Your SkyPilot Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Deployment Process Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Co-Located SkyPilot Gateway Pro Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 4 Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Powering Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Configuring Adjacent SkyPilot Gateway Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 5 Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Install Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 6 Verifying Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Confirming SkyPilot Gateway Pro Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Confirming SkyPilot Extender and SkyPilot Connector Connectivity 35
Confirming SkyPilot Extender DualBand Access Point Connectivity 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Appendix A Grounding Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

General Grounding Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adding Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Grounding Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Appendix B FCC Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

FCC Class A Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

FCC Class B Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Maximum Permissible Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

FCC 15.203 statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Regulatory Statements for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Appendix C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Appendix D Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

RJ-45 Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DB-9 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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About This Guide

This guide explains how to install and set up a SkyPilot™ Gateway™ Pro device. It

assumes administrator-level knowledge of IP networks and a familiarity with

configuring wireless devices.

Chapter Highlights

 Audience and purpose

 How this guide is organized

 Conventions used in this guide

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Audience and Purpose

This guide provides directions for installing and setting up a SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

This guide assumes administrator-level knowledge of IP networks and a familiarity

with configuring wireless devices.

How This Guide Is Organized

This guide is organized as follows:

 Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the SkyPilot solution,

describes the SkyPilot devices, and then illustrates how they combine to form
a mesh network.

 Chapter 2, “Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro Kit,” provides the information you need

before you begin your installation.

 Chapter 3,“Planning Your SkyPilot Network,” provides an overview of network

planning guidelines and procedures

 Chapter 4, “Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro,” describes the process for

bringing up a SkyPilot Gateway Pro unit for the first time.

 Chapter 5, “Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro,” explains how to mount the

unit in the field.

 Chapter 6, “Verifying Connectivity,”describes the steps needed to verify proper

operation of each device.

 Appendix A, “Grounding Guidelines,” provides direction on protecting your

SkyPilot device with proper grounding and surge protection.

 Appendix B, “FCC Statements,” provides the FCC radio frequency interference

statements for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro devices.

 Appendix C, “Specifications,” give the mechanical and electrical specifications

of the SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

 Appendix D, “Pinouts,” provides pinouts for connectors and adapters to

connect to the Ethernet interface port labeled “CPE” on the SkyPilot Gateway
Pro power supply and the device’s serial interface.

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Conventions Used in This Guide

This section describes the text and syntax conventions used throughout this

guide.

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions:

 Italic is used to introduce new terms.

 Bold is used to indicate what you click or type in a graphical user interface (for

example, commands names or text being entered). In examples showing user
interaction with the command-line interface, bold is used to indicate user
input as opposed to command output.

 A monospace font is used for code elements (variable names, data values,

function names, and so forth), command lines, scripts, and source code
listings.

 Italic-monospace is used for replaceable elements and placeholders

within code listings.

Syntax Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions when showing syntax:

 Angle brackets, “<“ and “>”, enclose mandatory elements. You must enter

these elements. For example:

ping <IP-address>

 Square brackets, “[“ and “]”, enclose optional elements. You can omit these

elements. For example:

show filter [filter-table-number]

Square brackets are also used to show the current value of parameters in the
output of some commands.

 A vertical bar, “|”, separates choices. For example:

show bridge [cache | port]

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Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the SkyPilot Networks solution, describes the
SkyPilot devices, and then illustrates how they combine to form a mesh network.

Chapter Highlights

 Solution Overview

 Mesh Network

 SkyPilot Gateway and SkyPilot Gateway Pro

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Solution Overview

A SkyPilot Network delivers a wireless, end-to-end broadband solution that

seamlessly supports high-capacity, high-coverage mesh networks. Designed for

managed-access networks and service providers, the SkyPilot network takes

broadband wireless the “last mile” with a cost-effective, robust infrastructure

solution.

Based on a high-performance architecture that includes intelligent antenna arrays,

the SkyPilot network delivers a dynamic broadband solution.

SkyPilot wireless devices are simple to install and easily fit into any type of wireless

environment—metropolitan, business, or home.

The auto-discovery and rapid provisioning features of a SkyPilot wireless mesh

network can greatly reduce deployment and maintenance costs. Multiple

topology options and network scalability create intriguing options for rapidly

expanding a metro Wi-Fi customer base.

Mesh Network

The typical configuration for a SkyPilot network is a mesh topology, which uses

SkyPilot Extenders to extend range and add network flexibility. In a mesh

configuration, subscribers can either connect directly to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

or connect indirectly via SkyPilot Extenders (see Figure 1-1). In addition to adding

range, a mesh network allows connections from locations where obstructions

prevent line-of-sight access to a SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

Mesh networks are ideal for dense subscriber environments, for filling in coverage

“holes,” and for reaching subscribers in areas where RF communication is

obstructed by hills, trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

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Figure 1-1. SkyPilot wireless mesh network

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SkyPilot Extender

SkyPilot Connector

SkyPilot Connectors link subscribers
to the wireless mesh network via
an Ethernet port that allows
connection from a PC or a local
area network.

SkyPilot Gateway Pro

SkyPilot Extender

Adds a Wi-Fi access point providing

802.11 wireless access to the mesh
network in metropolitan “hot”
zones.

Wi-Fi zone

SkyPilot Extender

SkyPilot Extender

SkyPilot Extenders increase the
coverage footprint by extending
the wireless mesh network
beyond the range of the
SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

SkyPilot Connecto

SkyPilot Extender

Provides broadband Internet access
via Wi-Fi and supports public
safey applications such as video
surveillance.
.

Internet

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SkyPilot Gateway & SkyPilot Gateway Pro

The SkyPilot Gateway and Gateway Pro operate as a base stations for a wireless

mesh network. They provide an interface between the wired infrastructure and a

wireless network of subscribers who enjoy secure, high-speed access to the

Internet.

A SkyPilot wireless network requires at least one SkyPilot Gateway or SkyPilot

GatewayPro, for operation. If necessary, you can add additional SkyPilot Gateway

Pros to increase network capacity or provide redundancy.

A SkyPilot Gateway or Gateway Pro resides at a location with easy access to wired

infrastructure—usually a POP (point of presence) or data center.

The SkyPilot Gateway Pro uses an advanced, second-generation electronically

steerable antenna to deliver higher overall throughput. In addition, it XXX...

SkyPilot Extender, Extender DualBand

SkyPilot Extenders and SkyPilot Extender DualBands provide a cost-effective way

to extend range and balance network loads by operating as repeaters to extend

the wireless range of a SkyPilot Gateway Pro (see Figure 1-1). You can add a

SkyPilot Extender device to your network to expand your coverage footprint and

provide redundancy through SkyPilot’s mesh networking features. SkyPilot

Extender devices, including DualBands, can provide subscribers with a direct

connection to the wireless network via the device’s Ethernet port.

SkyPilot Extender DualBand is a dual-radio solution that combines SkyPilot’s long-

range, high-capacity 5 GHz mesh backhaul with a high-powered 2.4 GHz

802.11b/g access point that allows service providers and municipalities to offer

standard Wi-Fi services, for targeted hot zones or ubiquitous coverage patterns.

For optimum performance, install the SkyPilot Extender in an elevated location

such as a roof, tower, or utility pole.

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SkyPilot Connector

SkyPilot Connectors link your subscribers to the SkyPilot wireless network. An

Ethernet port on the device allows a connection to a subscriber’s computer, or to

a local area network (LAN) via a data switch or router. Designed for installation by

the service provider, the SkyPilot Connector attaches to an external structure such

as an eave, roof, or pole.

The SkyPilot Connector DualBand offers the same features as a SkyPilot Connector,

plus a Wi-Fi access point that enables service providers and municipalities to

provide standard 802.11 wireless access, for targeted hot zones, or for dense

coverage patterns.

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Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro Kit

Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro kit provides the basic equipment you need to install the
device and configure it for operation on a SkyPilot wireless mesh network. This
chapter describes that equipment and lists additional items you should have on
hand before starting installation.

Chapter Highlights

 Kit Contents

 Required Tools and Supplies

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Kit Contents

The contents of the SkyPilot Gateway Pro kit are listed below:

 SkyPilot Gateway Pro unit

 Power supply. This unit is both a power supply and a power injector. Your

SkyPilot Gateway Pro is powered over Ethernet, and you may use either the
included power supply or your own PoE PSE equipment. Note that the power
supply is not outdoor-ratedl it should be mounted indoors or in a suitable
enclosure.

 DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter. This can be used to adapt the cat-5 serial port cable to a

DB-9 serial port.

 GPS antenna

 GPS antenna mounting bracket

 Weatherproof cable connector housing

 Mounting hardware, consisting of:

 two sets of two-piece pole clamps

 double-hinged mounting bracket

 single-hinged mounting bracket

 Nuts, bolts, and washers

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Figure 2-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro (rear view)

Required Tools and Supplies

Before starting installation, you also need the following:

 For basic mounting:

 7/16" wrench

 9/16” wrench

 Phillips screwdriver

 Loc-tite or other thread-locking compound

 For pole mounting:

 Magnetic level

 Steel pole between 1 1/4" and 2 1/8" in diameter

 For network cabling:

 Spool of CAT-5 shielded network cable, outdoor-rated.

 RJ-45 straight through cable for a serial connection to a console (standard

CAT-5 patch cable will work)

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NOTEIn theory, you should never need to service a unit once it is

deployed. However, should you need to do so, access to the serial
port may be required. Many installers find it prudent to run a
serial cable from the SkyPilot to a location that gives easier access.

 Crossover cable (for connecting to a an access point, switch, or router)

 RJ-45 unshielded connectors (connectors without a protective plastic

boot are preferred; they fit through the cable clamp more easily.)

 RJ-45 crimping tool

 Open-end wrench, adjustable or 1-3/6” (30 mm)

 Surge protection device (strongly recommended)

 For configuration:

 Computer with a serial port, a terminal emulation program, a network

interface card, and a Web browser. A laptop recommended for
convenience.

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Planning Your SkyPilot Network

This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and
then performing the physical installation.

Chapter Highlights

 Planning your installation

 GPS and the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

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Deployment Process Overview

Table 3-1 summarizes the stages of SkyPilot network planning and deployment.

Table 3-1. Stages of deployment

Stage Description

Identify equipment
locations

Choose an operating
frequency

Provision SkyPilot devices Choose a provisioning mode for the devices: manual

Install SkyPilot devices Install the devices, beginning with SkyPilot Gateway

Verify connectivity Confirm that the SkyPilot Gateway Pro is online.

Identify and prepare locations for installation.

Choose a “clean” center frequency that permits
interference-free operation of devices.

or automatic.

Provision the devices. (For automatic provisioning,
install operating system and SkyPilot EMS software.)

Pro devices and building out.

Confirm that installed SkyPilot Connectors and
SkyPilot Extenders have established a link with the
SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

Review link characteristics and network performance.

Network Planning

Identify Equipment Locations

Deployment of a SkyPilot network starts with a site survey to help you identify the

devices you need and choose optimum locations for installation.

Identifying locations for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and SkyPilot Connectors is

straightforward. For the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, location depends on proximity to

existing network infrastructure and site elevation. SkyPilot Connectors are placed

at subscriber sites—homes or offices.

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When choosing a site for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, consider the radio frequency

(RF) environment and the physical layout of the area. Trees, buildings, and hills can

attenuate or block a wireless signal. When assessing a site, examine the overall

topology of the wireless path for obstructions—both existing and planned—as

well as seasonal changes of foliage and tree growth. The RF environment is

dynamic, and can deteriorate over time as structures appear or are relocated.

Plan to use test signals to determine the suitability of the link topology for target

applications. Interference on your desired frequency results in overlapping signals,

causing outages or intermittent drops in throughput.

Once you’ve identified a potential site, use a topographic map or path profile

software to ensure that terrain or obstacles will not interfere with the links.

Numerous online tools for RF path analysis are available. These can also help

identify possible Fresnel zone issues.

Your site survey should include an RF scan to identify available frequencies. You

should also check your preferred frequency at all locations. A frequency that’s clear

at one location may be crowded at another. Frequency planning is a critical factor

in planning and implementing a wireless network. (For device operating

frequencies, see Appendix C, “Specifications.”)

The site survey process should be ongoing. To verify that a site is relatively free of

interference, make site audits every six to twelve months, scheduling regular

maintenance visits to coincide with the site audits.

In a typical wide area wireless mesh network, you’ll install a SkyPilot Gateway Pro

on the side of a building. The direct coverage area of the SkyPilot Gateway Pro is

usually proportional to the height of the installation.

You can also set up a SkyPilot Gateway Pro for use in smaller-scale networks—for

example, a high-capacity business, an academic campus interconnection, or a

local access network.

SkyPilot Extenders are far more flexible in terms of location. If you determine that

you need SkyPilot Extenders in order to reach all your customers or add

redundancy, you must also identify optimum locations for their installation.

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GPS and the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

The SkyPilot Gateway Pro uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal for

synchronization with other SkyPilot devices on the network. The strongest GPS

signal is available outdoors, where the device has an unobstructed view of the sky.

(For indoor installations, such as for configuration and testing, the optimum

location is on a windowsill or other opening with access to the sky.) A separate

GPS antenna is included with your SkyPilot Gateway Pro. It should be mounted

above the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, where is has a clear view of the sky.

Upon startup, a SkyPilot Gateway Pro searches for a GPS signal, and if the device

can’t detect a signal, it will be unable to complete startup and won’t establish

wireless connections with other devices. You can configure a SkyPilot Gateway Pro

even if the device can’t detect a GPS signal. While the device is searching for the

GPS signal, press the TILDE key (~) to bypass the search; the device will then

proceed through the startup sequence.

NOTEThe GPS search should be bypassed only for device configuration, not for

standard operation. Without a GPS signal, data will not be reliably
transmitted between devices.

The LEDs on the base of the device will confirm availability of a GPS signal.

Guidelines for Adding SkyPilot Extenders

Multiple factors can affect wireless network performance—and dictate the need

for SkyPilot Extenders.

 Physical distance—Are all your subscriber sites close enough to the SkyPilot

Gateway Pro for radio communications? If a SkyPilot Gateway Pro is installed in
a high location with a clear sight line to subscriber sites, it can maintain radio
communications with SkyPilot Connectors or SkyPilot Extenders at greater
distances.

 Elevation—There is a correlation between range and device elevation. By

installing SkyPilot devices on raised locations, such as towers or tops of
buildings, you can avoid RF obstructions that can occur at ground level,
thereby extending the range at which the devices can operate normally.

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You should install SkyPilot devices at similar elevation because large elevation
differences may have an adverse impact on signal strength.

 Obstructions—An optimum link between a SkyPilot Gateway Pro and a

SkyPilot Connector requires a clear line of sight. Obstructions, both artificial
and natural, can reduce effective network range or block radio
communications entirely.

 Type of SkyPilot Connector—Because it’s typically placed outside and at

higher elevation than the indoor connector, the outdoor version of the
SkyPilot Connector provides greater wireless range than the indoor version.

If there are obstructions blocking subscriber access (as in Figure 3-1) or if there are

subscriber sites beyond the distance that a wireless link can maintain, you need to

add one or more SkyPilot Extenders to the network.

Figure 3-1. Using a SkyPilot Extender for network extension behind an
obstruction

Network Planning | 15

Preparing SkyPilot Extender Sites

If SkyPilot Extenders are required, perform a survey of possible sites before

beginning installation. For a detailed discussion of site requirements, refer to

SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation and Setup.

For optimum service, attach SkyPilot Extenders to elevated, fixed locations with

easy and continuous access to power.

Choose an Operating Frequency

All the devices on a SkyPilot network operate on a single frequency. Before

beginning the installation, visit the deployment area and identify an optimum

operating frequency. Use a spectrum analyzer or other frequency-planning tool to

identify the best available frequency for the SkyPilot wireless network—a “clean”

center frequency that permits interference-free operation of devices.

Co-Located SkyPilot Gateway Pro Devices

If you put two of ‘em together, you.....

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Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and
then performing the physical installation.

You should test and configure you SkyPilot Gateway Pro on the bench before
deploying it to the field. To do so, you will need to connect cables and the GPS
antenna.

Chapter Highlights

 Cabling

 Powering up

 Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

 Accessing the command-line interface

4

Provisioning

To provision your SkyPilot Gateway Pro, you must:

 Choose a provisioning mode: automatic or manual.

 Prepare the network infrastructure. For automatic provisioning, you must

install SkyPilot software on a supported operating system to create your
Network Management System (NMS)

Provisioning | 17

Cabling

Ethernet cabling provides power and data connectivity for the SkyPilot Gateway

Pro. Serial cabling provides connectivity for troubleshooting and local

configuration.

Figure 4-1. Cable Connections and Mounting Holes

GPS

Mount

Holes

Upper

Mount

Holes

Lower

Mount

Holes

Ground Lug

Ethernet Jack

Serial Port

Serial Port

Access Hole

Cable Clamp

GPS SMA

Connector

To install cabling for Ethernet, and optionally serial connections:

1 Remove the access plate from the back of the unit.

2 Connect the Ethernet cable.

a Unscrew the black cable clamp and remove the grey rubber gasket.

b Thread your Ethernet cable through the black plastic cap and then the

grey gasket. In most cases, you can fit the RJ-45 plug through the gasket,
or you can thread the cable through first and them crimp on a connector.

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c Thread the Ethernet cable through the connector body and plug it into

the RJ-45 receptacle on the circuit board.

d Makes sure there is a little slack in the cable inside the unit, to act as a

strain relief.

e Insert the grey gasket back into the connector, and then tighten the cap

until the cable is securely held.

3 Connect the serial cable. This is done in the same manner as the Ethernet

cable. You must first remove the plug and installed the supplied cable clamp.
The plug unthreads; use a large flat-blade screwdriver or a coin.

4 Re-attach the cover.

5 Use cable ties or Velcro wraps to secure all the cabling against strain.

Figure 4-2. Exploded View of Cable Clamp Assembly

Rubber Plug
Nut
Cat 5 Cable

Cabling | 19

GPS Antenna

1 Attach the GPS antenna bracket to the top of the unit, on the back, using two

small Phillips screws. This is shown in Figure 4-3.

2 Connect the GPS antenna cable to the SMA connector on the unit bottom.

3 The GPS antenna is magnetic, and will stick to the mounting bracket.

4 Temporarily place the GPS antenna where it can pick up a GPS signal. You can

use a hand-held GPS device, such as an iPhone, to determine if there is
adequate signal strength in your location.

Figure 4-3. GPS bracket

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Powering Up

1 Connect a power cord to the power supply, and plug it in.

2 Connect the Ethernet cable from the SkyPilot Gateway Pro to the port labeled

“Output” on the power supply.

3 Connect an Ethernet cable from the port labeled “Input” to your network.

Monitoring the Power-On Sequence

When the SkyPilot Gateway Pro is powered up, it starts a power-on sequence. You

can monitor itby observing the pair of LED lights on the back of the device. The

power-on sequence may take up to 15 minutes, depending on how quickly the

device can acquire a GPS signal.

NOTEThe SkyPilot Gateway Pro must have access to a GPS signal to complete its

power-on sequence and start making wireless network connections.
Depending on your SkyPilot network configuration, the device may be
unable to connect to the network until the device has been configured.

Table 4-1 provides detailed descriptions of device states indicated by the LEDs..

Table 4-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro LED Status Lights

Device state LED 1 (left) LED 2 (right)

Startup in progress Slow staggered blinking of both LEDs

Startup failure Off On

Initializing image, acquiring GPS signal Blinks 4 times;

repeats

Initialization failure Fast, synchronized blinking of both LEDs

Successful initialization, but
authorization failure

Successful initialization, but no links
found

Connected Green Blue

Green Off

Green ???

Blinks 4 times;
repeats

Powering Up | 21

Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

To operate on the wireless mesh network, the SkyPilot Gateway Pro requires a

network configuration. A SkyPilot Gateway Pro will not transmit a wireless signal

until it is configured, and it will not be able to connect to other network devices

without a configuration.

SkyPilot offers two modes for provisioning devices with a configuration:

 Automatic—Requires the use of SkyPilot EMS software to create

configurations that an unattended central server can distribute to devices on
the wireless mesh network. Although automatic provisioning requires more
initial setup time than manual provisioning, it greatly simplifies the
administration of a growing network.

Detailed procedures for using EMS software are provided in SkyPilot Network
Administration, available from the SkyPilot website at

www.skypilot.com/support/.

 Manual—Manual provisioning permits the configuration of only a single

device at a time, creating the minimum settings required for a wireless link and
storing them in the device’s flash (nonvolatile) memory. Manual provisioning is
a logical choice if you’re installing a test network or rolling out a small-scale
installation that isn’t expected to expand.

For more information about provisioning modes, refer to Getting Started with the

SkyPilot Network, available from the SkyPilot website at

www.skypilot.com/support/.

Accessing the Command-Line Interface

SkyPilot devices include a command-line interface which you can use for manual

provisioning and troubleshooting.

You can connect to a device and access its command-line interface through

Telnet over an Ethernet connection or via a terminal session from a console

connected to the device’s RJ-45 serial port. The default IP address is 192.168.0.2

After logging in (user: admin; password: public), you can enter commands at the

command prompt.

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For detailed access instructions for the command-line interface, refer to the

SkyPilot Command-Line Interface Reference.

Manually Provisioning Devices

Manual provisioning stores settings in the device’s flash memory, where they

remain available for recall when the device starts up.

NOTEIf you’re installing a device in a location that poses difficulties, consider

delaying the final mounting until you can confirm that provisioning was
successful.

Table 4-2 summarizes the steps required to manually provision a device.

Table 4-2. Manually Provisioning a Device (Page 1 of 2)

Step Refer to

1 Decide whether to

provision the device using
the command-line
interface or the Web
interface.

(For DualBand/ access
points, you must use the
Web interface.)

2 Prepare the device for

installation by installing
the necessary cabling,
attaching antennas (for
DualBands), and readying
the device for service.

Do not install the device
yet.

3 Power on the device.

”Choosing a Manual Provisioning
Method” in SkyPilot Network

Administration

The appropriate installation manual:

 SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation

and Setup

 SkyConnector Indoor Installation

 SkyConnector Outdoor Installation

Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro | 23

Table 4-2. Manually Provisioning a Device (Page 2 of 2)

Step Refer to

4 Connect a computer to

the device and access the
command-line interface
or the Web interface.

(For DualBands, this step
refers to the SkyPilot
Extender portion of the
device.)

5 Provision the device.

(For DualBands, this step
refers to the SkyPilot
Extender portion of the
device.)

6 For DualBands, reboot the

device, connect a
computer to the device’s

2.4 GHz access point, and
provision the access point.

The appropriate interface reference
manual:

 SkyPilot Command-Line Interface

Reference

 SkyPilot Web Interface Reference

Either of the following provisioning tool
references, making sure to set at least the
minimum provisioning parameters (refer
to “Required Provisioning Parameters”
and in SkyPilot Network Administration):

 SkyPilot Command-Line Interface

Reference

 SkyPilot Web Interface Reference

SkyPilot Web Interface Reference

7 Power off the device.

8 Complete the installation. The appropriate installation manual:

 SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation

and Setup

 SkyConnector Indoor Installation

 SkyConnector Outdoor Installation

9 Power on the device.

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Automatically Provisioning All Network Devices

Table 4-3 summarizes the steps required to automatically provision all devices on

a network. Although it’s possible to provision SkyPilot devices in any order, by

following this sequence you can ensure that devices are able to form links as soon

as they come online.

Table 4-3. Automatically Provisioning All Network Devices (Page 1 of 2)

Step Refer to

1 For new SkyPilot network

deployments, custom­install the operating
system software on the
SkyPilot EMS server.

2 For new SkyPilot network

deployments, install the
server component of
SkyPilot EMS, and then
install the client
component of SkyPilot
EMS on any appropriate
computer.

3 For new SkyPilot Gateway

Pros, set up the DHCP
server and, if the
provisioning server is
behind a firewall, specify
ports for data traffic
between the server and
SkyPilot devices.

The appropriate installation manual:

 SkyPilot OS Installation: Red Hat Linux

9.0

 SkyPilot OS Installation: Fedora Core 2

and 4

 SkyPilot OS Installation: Red Hat

Enterprise Linux ES 3 and 4

SkyPilot EMS Installation

”Adding Devices to the DHCP
Configuration File” in SkyPilot Network

Administration

4 Provision the SkyPilot

Gateway Pro(s).

The following automatic provisioning
topics in SkyPilot Network Administration:

 “Provisioning a Device”

 “Starting SkyProvision”

 “SkyProvision Display Pane”

 ”Searching for Configured Devices”

Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro | 25

Table 4-3. Automatically Provisioning All Network Devices (Page 2 of 2)

Step Refer to

5

For new SkyPilot Gateway
Pros, complete the
installation and power it
on.

6 (Optional) Log in to the

SkyPilot Gateway Pro and
configure the
management VLAN.

7 Provision the SkyPilot

Extender(s).

8 For DualBands, provision

the access point(s).

SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation and
Setup

”The SkyPilot EMS Interface” in SkyPilot
Network Administration

The following automatic provisioning
topics in SkyPilot Network Administration:

 “Provisioning a Device”

 “Starting SkyProvision”

 “SkyProvision Display Pane”

 ”Searching for Configured Devices”

For information about access point
settings, refer to SkyPilot Network
Administration. For configuration
procedures, refer to the SkyPilot Web

Interface Reference

9 For new SkyPilot

Extenders, install the
device and power it on.

10 Provision the SkyPilot

Connector(s).

11 For new SkyPilot

Connectors, install the
device and power it on.

SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation and
Setup

 Same as for step 7.

The appropriate installation manual:

 SkyConnector Indoor Installation

 SkyConnector Outdoor Installation

Configuring Adjacent SkyPilot Gateway Pros

is quite tricky....

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Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and
then performing the physical installation.

Install Devices

You can ensure optimum operation—and reduce administrative overhead—by

installing your network devices in this order:

 SkyPilot Network Management System

 SkyPilot Gateway Pro

 SkyPilot Extenders (optional)

 SkyPilot Connectors.

You install the SkyPilot Gateway Pro first because, as the base station of the

SkyPilot wireless network, it must be present in order for other devices to establish

5

network links. When provisioned and powered on, the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

immediately starts transmitting hello beacons that SkyPilot Extenders and Sky

Connectors use to form links.

After installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, you add SkyPilot Extenders (if required)

and then SkyPilot Connectors. Upon powering on, each device responds to the

base station’s hello beacon and starts forming links with the SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

Each device attempts to establish as many links as possible before choosing an

optimum path.

After establishing network links, SkyPilot Extenders on your network also begin

transmitting hello beacons, extending the range of beacons available to other

devices. (SkyPilot Connectors do not transmit hello beacons.)

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Mounting

The SkyPilot Gateway Pro uses two hinged mounting brackets to allow it to be

tilted up or down slightly, as needed.

Figure 5-1. Mounted SkyPilot Gateway Pro

.

To mount the SkyPilot Gateway Pro:

IMPORTANTIt is the installer’s responsibility to verify that the support pole

and its installation method are of sufficient strength to withstand
onsite weather conditions. (The supplied mounting bracket and
screws are certified to withstand a 150 mph wind force.)

1 Attach one of the pole-clamp assemblies to the pole at the height you want

for the top of the unit. Make sure the threaded holes are facing up. Use the
long bolts in the kit.

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Figure 5-2. Pole Clamps: Top View at Left; Bottom View at Right

2 Attach the second pole-clamp assembly to the pole, about nine inches lower

than the first. Again, make sure the threaded holes are facing up.

Figure 5-3. Pole Clamps Attached to Pole

3 Attach the hinged brackets to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro using the supplied

1/4-28 UNC bolts. These have hex heads. Do not use the Phillips-head screws.
Use thread-locking compound.

Mounting | 29

The brackets should be attached so that the body of the bracket is below the
mounting holes. This, in turn, will orient the hook-tab, which is at the other
end of the bracket, down.

IMPORTANTThe double-hinged mounting bracket and the single-hinged

bracket , together, allow you to tilt the unit. If you need to tilt it
down, use the double-hinged bracket on top. If you need to tilt it
up, use the double-hinged bracket on the bottom.

IMPORTANTThe holes in the unit are fine-thread. DO NOT use 1/4-20 UNC

(coarse thread) hardware in these holes.

IMPORTANTThe SkyPilot Gateway Pro case is aluminum. Do no over-torque

the mounting bolts.

NOTEYour SkyPilot Gateway Pro can be wall-mounted. You will need lag bolts or

other fasteners suitable for attaching to the wall. Use them to attach one­half of the pole clamp to the wall, then hang the SkyPilot Gateway Pro as
described below.

Figure 5-4. SkyPilot Gateway Pro with Mounting Brackets Attached

GPS antenna

on bracket

1/4-28 hex-head bolts

Double-hinge bracket

Tab

Single-hinge bracket

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4 The SkyPilot Gateway Pro can now be hung from the pole clamps. The tabs fit

into recesses in the pole clamps. Use the 1/4-20 Phillips screws to secure the
brackets to the clamps.

Figure 5-5. SkyPilot Pro-Top View - Showing Tabs & Screws

Hinge bolts

Tab

1/4-20

Phillips-head

screws

5 Adjust the angle of the unit, and then tighten the hinge bolts.

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Verifying Connectivity

After provisioning and installing your SkyPilot devices, you should perform the

procedures in the following sections to confirm that the devices are properly

connected to the network.

Confirming SkyPilot Gateway Pro Connectivity

There are two ways to confirm SkyPilot Gateway Pro connectivity:

 Check the LED status lights on the SkyPilot Gateway Pro to verify that the

device is fully online.

See Table 6-1for a summary of what the LED status lights mean. For a detailed
description of the status lights, refer to SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation
and Setup.

Table 6-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro LED status lights

6

Device state Link LED Activity LED

Startup in progress Slow staggered blinking of both LEDs

Startup failure Off On

Initializing image (and
acquiring GPS signal)

Initialization failure Fast, synchronized blinking of both LEDs

Successful initialization, but
authorization failure

Connected On On

Blinks 4 times;
repeats cycle

On Off

Blinks 4 times;
repeats cycle

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 From the command line, use the ping command to verify that you can reach

the device’s default gateway

For example:

> ping 192.168.5.1

PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=2. time=12. ms

----192.168.5.1 PING Statistics---­3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0% packet loss
round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/16/32

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Confirming SkyPilot Extender and SkyPilot
Connector Connectivity

There are four ways to confirm SkyPilot Extender and SkyPilot Connector

connectivity. You can use any method at any time.

 Check the LED status lights on the device to verify that the device is fully

online.

For a summary of what the LED status lights mean, see Table 6-2 (for SkyPilot
Extenders) or Table 6-3 (for SkyPilot Connectors). For a detailed description of
the status lights, refer to the installation guide for the device.

Table 6-2. SkyPilot Extender/DualBand LED status lights

Device state Link LED Activity LED

Startup in progress Slow staggered blinking of both LEDs

Startup failure Off On

Initializing image (and
acquiring GPS signal)

Initialization failure Fast, synchronized blinking of both LEDs

Successful initialization, but
can’t locate hello

Successful initialization;
heard hello on antennas
with power levels in the
proper RSSI range

Successful initialization; link
is not optimized, or is in
pre-authorization

Successful initialization; link
is in standby state on
antenna and modulation
rate

Connected On On

Blinks 4 times;
repeats cycle

On Off

Off Blink (modulation

Slow blink Blink (modulation

Fast blink Blink (modulation

Blinks 4 times;
repeats cycle

rate-based)

rate-based)

rate-based)

Confirming SkyPilot Extender and SkyPilot Connector Connectivity | 35

Table 6-3. SkyPilot Connector LED status lights

LED LED state Device state

Lan Link Steady illumination SkyPilot Connector is connected to

another device via its Ethernet port

LAN Act Blinking Device is transmitting or receiving

data via its Ethernet port

WAN Link Blinking (fast blink

when device is in
standby mode)

Device is attempting to establish an
authorized connection on the
wireless network

Steady illumination Device is connected to the wireless

network

WAN Act None Device cannot detect a wireless

network

Blinking Device is within the coverage area of

a wireless network. Blink indicates
signal strength:

 Fast (8x per second): excellent

 Medium (4x per second): good

 Slow (<1x per second): poor

 From the command line, use the show link command to confirm that an

active link exists.
The device is online if the output displays an act path (active path) link

state.

For example:

Node Id LType NType State RSSI LTxMod RTxMod LAnt RAnt

----------------- ----- ----- --------- ---- ------ ------ ---- --­00:0a:db:00:00:43 data ext act path 39 48 36 2 4

 Use the traceroute command to confirm that you can send and receive

data across the wireless network.
The traceroute command performs a SkyPilot protocol trace that shows

the path to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro. Entering the traceroute command

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without arguments returns a path that the device identifies as its exit from the
network.

For example:

> traceroute

traceroute to 00:0a:db:00:00:a6
>> 1 (48) --> 00:00:43 --> (36)
2 (36) --> 00:00:a6 --> (36)

 Use the ping command to verify that you can reach the device’s default

gateway.

For example:

> ping 192.168.5.1

PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=2. time=12. ms ----

192.168.5.1 PING
Statistics---- 3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0%
packet loss round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/16/32

Confirming SkyPilot Extender DualBand
Access Point Connectivity

There are four ways to confirm SkyPilot Extender DualBand access point

connectivity:

 Use the ping command to verify that the access point is up and running—for

example,

 For SkyPilot firmware versions 1.2p3 and later, use the show version ap

command to verify the firmware version and, indirectly, that proper heartbeats
are being sent from the PePLink Linux access point.

 From the command line, enable debugging (using the debug on

command) and use the set log apwatchdog 3 command to display
successful or failed heartbeat updates, reboot notices, factory resets, and so
on.

 Using an 802.11b/g wireless card, connect to the default SSID, a string

representation of the SkyPilot Extender’s MAC address with the WPA
passphrase

ping 192.168.0.3.

publicpublic.

Confirming SkyPilot Extender DualBand Access Point Connectivity | 37

Once connected, use the ping command to verify that you can reach both
the SkyPilot Extender and the access point. For example:

> ping 192.168.0.3

PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.0.3: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.0.3: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.0.3: icmp_seq=2. time=12. ms ----

192.168.5.1 PING
Statistics---- 3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0%
packet loss round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/16/32

> ping 192.168.0.2

PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.0.2: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.0.2: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms
64 bytes from 192.168.0.2: icmp_seq=2. time=12. ms ----

192.168.5.1 PING
Statistics---- 3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0%
packet loss round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/16/32

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Troubleshooting

After making an Ethernet or serial connection to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, you can

manage and troubleshoot the device using a wide range of commands available

through the command-line interface.

For detailed troubleshooting procedures, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in

SkyPilot Network Administration. There you’ll find troubleshooting procedures for:

 Power-on problems

 Ethernet connectivity problems

 IP connectivity problems

 SkyPilot Gateway Pro Transmission problems

 Link failure problems

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40 | 6 Verifying Connectivity

Grounding Guidelines

This appendix provides some guidelines for properly grounding the SkyPilot

Gateway Pro.

Proper grounding protects both your SkyPilot device and equipment connected

to it. For the surge protection circuitry built into the SkyPilot equipment to be

effective, proper grounding of the unit is necessary. This is especially true if you’re

installing devices on tall structures, or in areas subject to lightning.

NOTEThe techniques described in this appendix are intended as general

guidelines only and do not constitute a comprehensive guide covering all
installation scenarios. For maximum protection, contact a qualified
installation specialist who is familiar with your operating environments. If
lightning is a threat in your area, consider a consultation with a lightning
and transient protection specialist.

General Grounding Strategy

A

To ensure optimum reliability, properly ground the metal base of the SkyPilot device. The

most efficient way to ground the device is to use an 8 GA or larger wire to connect it to a

ground point on the mounting structure or tower.

The three most common ground points are:

 A cold-water pipe. Make sure it is well-connected to earth.

 The primary grounding point of the AC electrical system of the building.

 A 10-foot or longer copper-clad ground rod driven into the earth. For a tower

with multiple legs, you need one ground rod per leg and a ground wire loop
connecting each of the rods; see Figure 12.

Grounding Guidelines | 41

Figure 12. Ground wire loop

A

Making Connections “Gas-Tight”

Regardless of the grounding point you use, make sure the connections are “gas-

tight”—capable of retaining low resistance and integrity over time and with

exposure to the elements.

Use of an antioxide compound and proper sealing is essential. For protection

against corrosion, wrap all connections with Scotch® 130C tape.

Checking Cold-Water Pipe Integrity

If you’re using a cold-water pipe for grounding, verify the integrity of the ground.

In some cases, sections of metal cold-water pipes may have been repaired or

extended with PVC material. PVC material or a dielectric union will render a cold-

water pipe ground unacceptable for grounding.

42 | Appendix A Grounding Guidelines

Measuring Resistance

Verify that there is no more than 5 ohms of resistance between any two ground

points in the entire system. Also make sure that all ground points on a structure

are tied together. For example, if you use a ground rod and a cold-water pipe as

grounding points at different locations on the same structure, you must tie them

together.

Adding Surge Protection

If you’re installing a SkyPilot device in an area that’s subject to lightning storms,

SkyPilot recommends installing a surge protection device (SPD) at both ends of

the Ethernet cable—one at the SkyPilot device and one at the point of entry to a

building or enclosure.

SkyPilot offers SPDs with bracket and cabling designed for use with SkyPilot

equipment. For more information, visit SkyPilot customer support at

www.skypilot.com/support/ to view accessory guides for SkyPilot-branded surge

A

protection solution. (You may also purchase SPDs from third-party vendors.)

Grounding Checklist

When grounding a SkyPilot device, use the following checklist to confirm that

your installation is adequately protected from power surges and lightning.

 Connect a ground wire from the SkyPilot device to a ground system on the

building or tower.

 Use shielded CAT5 cabling and connect the drain wire of the shield to ground

at the SkyPilot device. (Leave the other end of the drain wire unconnected.)

 Use the proper size down lead to connect a SkyPilot device on a roof or tower

to the ground system of indoor equipment.

 Verify that all points of the ground system are tied together with less than 5

ohms resistance between any two points.

Adding Surge Protection | 43

 Run the CAT5 cable inside the tower structure, tying the cable to the tower leg

at every 4 feet of length. For increased protection, run the CAT5 cable through
metallic conduit installed on the tower.

 Bleed off any static charge by installing a streamer-delaying, static-dissipation

array above the SkyPilot device.

 Install all lightning and surge protection devices in accordance with UL 96A

installation requirements for lightning protection systems and the NFPA 780
standard for lightning protection.

A

44 | Appendix A Grounding Guidelines

Specifications

This appendix provides technical specifications for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro
(Table C-1),

Table C-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro Specifications (Page 1 of 3)

Wireless

Specifications

Frequency bands 5.150–5.450 GHz

5.450–5.725 GHz

5.725–5.850 GHz

EIRP 44.5 dBm/28.2W peak, 36 dBm/4W average, 33 dBm/2W

average, 30 dBm/1W average, or 36 dBm/4W peak
(EIRP selected for country-specific regulations)

Media access Time Division Duplex (TDD)

Modulation technique OFDM with adaptive modulation

Modulation rates 6–54 Mbps

C

Throughput UDP: Up to 20 Mbps

TCP: Up to 10.5 Mbps

Latency 10–12 ms round trip per hop

Antennas Electronically-steered antenna, 180-degree coverage

Channel width 20 MHz

Channel resolution 5 MHz frequency control

Receive sensitivity -90 dBm at 6 Mbps modulation

Connectivity SkyPilot Gateway Pro connects with:

SkyPilot Extenders,
SkyPilot Extender DualBands
SkyPilot Connectors.

Authentication MD5-based certificates

Encryption 128-bit AES on all wireless links

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Product Specifications

Connectors RJ-45: Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T) and power

(Power over Ethernet)

RJ-45: RS-232 serial for local management

Mounting Tower, utility pole, building, or other infrastructure, outside

pole diameter up to 2.5". Wall mount possible.

Range Up to 10 miles (16 km)

LEDs Wireless activity, wireless link

Dimensions 17" (43 cm) H x 11.6" (29.5 cm) wide x 5.5” (14 cm) thick

Weight 11 pounds (5 kg), basic unit

17 pounds (7.7 kg) with standard mounting hardware

Operating temperature -40° to 131° F (-40° to 55° C)

Wind loading Up to 150 mph (240 km/h)

Enclosure/humidity NEMA-4X

External PoE PSE Power 110–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz input, 16 watts maximum

Certifications FCC Part 15, FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class B USA; compliance

with UL safety standards, CE, C-Tick, IC RSS210 Issue 5

EMI and susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109

Warranty One-year limited warranty on hardware and software

Security

Authentication MD5-based certificates

Encryption AES

Filtering Based on protocol type, IP port ID, and configurable IP

address list

Network management

Command-line interface Console via RS-232 serial port or SSH

NMS Integration SNMP v2c

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Table C-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro Specifications (Page 3 of 3)

GUI configuration SkyProvision™ software and Web interface

GUI EMS SkyPilot EMS™ software

IP address DHCP or static. 192.168.02. default

Firmware Multiple versions of firmware stored in nonvolatile memory;

updated via FTP

Configuration file XML over HTTP

QoS (Quality of Service)

Prioritization 802.1p-based; based on protocol type, IP address, port ID,

and configurable IP address list

Traffic shaping Per-device rate limits upstream and downstream

Monitoring and MIB support

Supported MIBs MIB-II (RFC 1213); EtherLike (RFC 2665); Bridge (RFC 1493);

SkyPilot private MIB

Local management RS-232 Serial Console Port

Remote management Command-line interface via Telnet, SNMP 2c, Web interface

Topology

Configurations Mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point

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Pinouts

This appendix provides pinouts for connectors and adapters to connect to the
Ethernet interface port labeled “CPE” on the SkyPilot Gateway Pro power supply
and the device’s serial interface.

RJ-45 Pins

Table D-1 lists the RJ-45 pin assignments.

Table D-1. RJ-45 Pin Assignments

Pin Assignment

1 Ethernet

2 Ethernet

3 Ethernet

D

4 Power

5 Power

6 Ethernet

7 Power

8 Power

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DB-9 Adapter

Table D-2 lists connecting pins between the SkyPilot Gateway Pro “CPE” port

(RJ-45 connector) and a standard computer DB-9 serial port.

Table D-2. RJ-45 Pin Assignments

SkyPilot Gateway/Extender

“CPE” port

Signal Pin Pin Signal

TxD 3 2 RxD

GND 4 5 GND

RxD 6 3 TxD

Computer serial port

The following figures show the connection between the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

“CPE” port and a standard computer DB-9 serial port, the DB-9 pinouts, and the

cable-pin correspondence.

Figure D-1. RJ-45 to DB-9 physical connectors

Figure D-2. DB-9 pins

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If you’re using a straight through cable, the connection can be visualized as shown

in Figure D-3.

Figure D-3. Straight through cabling

Although there is no official standard, the connector wire colors typically are as

described in Table D-3.

Table D-3. Typical RJ-45 DB-9 Wire Colors

Color RJ-45 pin DB-9 pin

Black 3 2

Yellow 6 3

Red 4 5

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Regulatory information

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance notices

This section includes the following FCC statements for the SP-5200-A and related SkyPilot by Trilliant
products:

• FCC ID: RV7-GWPRO

• Class A Interference Statement

• RF Radiation Exposure and Hazard Warning

• Non-Modification Statement

• Deployment Statement

Class A Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

FCC Caution:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Statement

To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device must be installed in a location such
that the antenna of the device will be greater than 20 cm (8 in.) away from all persons. Using higher gain
antennas and types of antennas not covered under the FCC certification of this product is not allowed.
Installers of the radio and end users of the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in
this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Non-Modification Statement

Use only the supplied internal antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the SP-5200-A and related SkyPilot by Trilliant products and violate FCC regulations. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.

Deployment Statement

This product is certified for indoor deployment only in the 5150 – 5250 MHz band. Do not install or use this
product outdoors in that frequency band in the United States.

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) in the 5.0 GHz UNII bands

The SP-5200-A has been prohibited from operating in the 5600 to 5650 MHz frequency band for the US and
Canada in order to comply with the DFS requirements as outlined in the FCC Part 15, Subpart E rules.

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Canadian IC Statements

IC: 6028A-GWPRO
This device complies with ICES-003 and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes NMB003 et CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada.

1. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :

2. il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage

radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Statement

To ensure compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure requirements, this device must be installed in a location
such that the antenna of the device will be greater than 20 cm (8 in.) away from all persons. Using higher
gain antennas and types of antennas not covered under the IC certification of this product is not allowed.
Installers of the radio and end users of the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in
this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Exposition aux radiations RF & Mention de danger

Pour assurer la conformité avec les exigences RSS-102 d'exposition aux RF (Radio Fréquences), cet
appareil doit être installé dans un endroit ou l'antenne de l'appareil sera située à une distance de plus de 20

cm (8 po) de toutes personnes. L’utilisation d'antennes à gain plus élevé et les types d'antennes qui ne sont

pas couverts en vertu de la certification IC de ce produit n'est pas autorisée. Les installateurs de la radio et
les utilisateurs du produit final doivent se conformer aux instructions d'installation fournies dans ce manuel.
Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-implanté ou exploité en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou
transmetteur.

Deployment Statement

This product is certified for indoor deployment only in the 5150 – 5250 MHz band. Do not install or use this
product outdoors in that frequency band in Canada.

Déclaration de déploiement

Ce produit est certifié pour le déploiement à l'intérieur tout en rencontrant les limites de cette bande de
fréquences: 5150 - 5250 MHz. Ne pas installer ou utiliser ce produit à l'extérieur au Canada, si cette bande
de fréquences ne peut ne peut être rencontrée.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Hazard Warning!

High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock.

Warnung!

Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem Produkt
angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind.

Warning!

Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or
included in the documentation.

Warnung!

Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem Produkt
angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind.

Warning!

Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer.

Warnung!

Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder verkauft wurde
durch den Hersteller.

Warning!

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

Warnung!

Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden. Eine Wartung
ist fällig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde, wie bei
beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker, falls Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in das
Gerät gelangen, das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde, nicht
ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde.

Warning!

Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the
chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an Trilliant service center or
licensed facility.

Warnung!

Öffnen Sie das Gehäuse nicht. Keine der Geräteteile können vom Benutzer gewartet
werden. Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie hinfällig, es sei denn,
solche Wartungsarbeiten werden in einem Trilliant-Service-Center oder einem
lizenzierten Betrieb vorgenommen.

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