Vecima Networks NCL1100 Users Manual
NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS LINK 1100
NCL1100
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
1990/07/21
WaveRider Communications Inc.
www.waverider.com
NCL1100 Installation & Operation Manual
NCL1100 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
© 1999 by WaveRider Communications Inc. All rights reserved. This manual may not be
reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of WaveRider
Communications Inc.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (USA)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference even if it may cause undesired operation.
• The FCC ID of this device is LXX11.
WARNING
You must install and use this device in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions, and use it only with the
manufacturer’s supplied antennae, cables, and other
accessories.
There is, however, no guarantee that interference from other radio communications will not
occur in a particular commercial installation. In the event that these devices do cause harmful
interference to an authorized radio service, the user operator must stop operating the devices
until the harmful interference is eliminated.
WaveRider Communications is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused
by improper use of this device, or by the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and
equipment other than specified by WaveRider Communications. The correction of
interference caused by such improper use is the sole responsibility of the user.
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................4
1-1 Parts List...........................................................................................................................................4
1-2 About the NCL1100 Network Communications Link........................................................................4
2 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................5
2-1 Preparation.......................................................................................................................................5
2-2 NCL1100 Installation ........................................................................................................................5
2-3 LAN Connection................................................................................................................................7
2-4 Normal Operating Messages............................................................................................................7
2-5 Error Messages ................................................................................................................................8
3 DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................................................................8
4 SNMP INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................12
List of Tables
Table 1: pcagent.cfg Fields and Default Values.........................................................................................12
List of Figures
Figure 1: Potential Obstacles to Line-of-Sight..............................................................................................6
Figure 2: Back Panel, Indoor Unit.................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: Screen, Normal Mode ...................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: Screen, RF Packets Outgoing.......................................................................................................9
Figure 5: Display for Local RF Site during Testing.....................................................................................10
Figure 6: Display for Remote RF Site during Testing.................................................................................10
Figure 7: Display for Local and Remote Sites During Testing....................................................................11
Figure 8: Spectrum Analyzer Display of Interference.................................................................................11
Table of Revisions
Revision Date Comments
July 21, 1999 Preliminary user manual release
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1 Introduction
This manual explains how to install an NCL1100 Network Communications Link system and
operate it in an Ethernet or Token Ring environment, either under IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet II
specifications. Ethernet II is not supported at this time for the Token Ring to Ethernet bridge,
only Token Ring to IEEE 802.2/802.3 is supported. WaveRider Communications can only
provide support for hardware and software that are sold with the NCL1100. WaveRider
Communications does not provide support for any third-party equipment.
If you purchased an outdoor antenna kit, use its manual for detailed instructions about how to
install a directional antenna.
1-1 Parts List
The parts included in the NCL1100 package are:
• one bridge
• one power cord
• this manual
If any parts are missing, please contact your vendor.
NCL1100 Installation & Operation Manual
1-2 About the NCL1100 Network Communications Link
The NCL1100 Network Communications Link is a platform upon which a LAN transmission
system is built. Its basic capabilities include MAC-layer address filtering for traffic
management and security. In addition to this, it can use RF techniques to transmit to another
site. The NCL1100 configuration you purchased includes the spread-spectrum interface for
transmission at speeds up to 11 million bits per second (11 Mb/s).
The system consists of an indoor unit that functions as a MAC layer bridge. It contains the
cards needed to interface to the LAN and to provide RF communications to the other site.
The system utilizes an outdoor antenna, lightning protector, and connecting cable.
The NCL1100 is a MAC layer, self-learning bridge that supports all Ethernet 802.2/802.3 and
Ethernet II Protocols, and Token Ring (Token Ring use has restraints that you must follow).
These protocols include:
• Novell IPX, SPX
• Decnet
• LAT
• TN3270
• TCP/IP
• UDP/IP
• SNMP
• XNS/MS
• Appletalk
• ISO
• Banyan Vines
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