S3100 User Manual
S3100
Firmware Release 3.30
User Manual
Verint Video Solutions
© 2004 Verint Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
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Published by:
Verint Video Solutions
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Publication date: February 10, 2005
Contents
Preface ....................................................................... vii
Who Should Read this Manual ................................... viii
How to Use this Manual ............................................ viii
Contents ........................................................... viii
Conventions ........................................................ix
Related Documentation ..........................................x
Related Verint Video Solutions Products ...................x
About Us ...................................................................x
Warranty ................................................................. xii
Chapter 1
About the S3100 ....................................................... 2
Shipment ................................................................. 3
Casing Description ..................................................... 4
Chapter 2
Available Frequency Bands and Channels ...................... 6
Wireless Cells ........................................................... 7
System Planning ......................................................12
Application Types .....................................................15
Colocated Cells ........................................................20
Overview ................................................... 1
System and RF Planning ............................ 5
2.4 GHz Band ...................................................... 6
5 GHz Band ......................................................... 6
Roles .................................................................. 8
Compatibility Issues ............................................. 9
Video Bit Rate and Data Throughput ......................10
MAC Protocols ....................................................12
TPC ...................................................................13
DFS ..................................................................13
Point-to-Multipoint ..............................................16
Point-to-Multipoint Repeater .................................16
Point-to-Point Repeater .......................................18
Wireless Bridge ...................................................19
Distance Limitations ............................................20
General Guidelines ..............................................20
5 GHz Band in North America and 2.4 GHz Band .....21
5 GHz Band in Europe ..........................................22
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Contents
RF Planning .............................................................26
Location Evaluation .............................................26
Antenna Requirements ........................................28
Interference .......................................................29
RF Exposure Considerations .................................29
Chapter 3
Configuring and Installing the Unit .......... 31
Computer Requirements ............................................32
Point-to-Point Repeater Application .............................32
Point-to-Multipoint Application ....................................33
Point-to-Multipoint Repeater Application ......................34
Wireless Bridge Application ........................................36
Power and Ethernet Connections ................................37
Power over Ethernet ............................................37
Power Devices for the Repeater ............................39
Configuration ...........................................................39
Changing the IP Address of the Computer ..............40
Unit Preparation .................................................44
IP Parameters ....................................................44
Country Selection and Unit Name ..........................47
Wireless Parameters ............................................48
Communication Checking .....................................51
Installation ..............................................................51
Installation of the Repeater Units ..........................52
Installation of the Single Unit ...............................52
Installation of the Antenna ...................................54
LEDs .......................................................................55
Duplicate Master Detection ........................................57
Finding a “Lost” S3100 ..............................................57
Chapter 4
Setting Parameters with the CLI .............. 59
Getting Started ........................................................60
Access Management .................................................61
User Accounts ....................................................62
Security .............................................................62
System Status .........................................................63
Network ..................................................................64
Wireless Communication ...........................................65
Basic Parameters ................................................66
Advanced Parameters ..........................................68
Advanced ................................................................71
Load Default Configuration ........................................72
Reboot System ........................................................72
Appendix A
Appendix B
Factory Default Configuration ................ 73
RJ-45 Ethernet Cables ............................ 75
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Appendix C Pole Mounting of the Antennas ............... 77
Appendix D DHCP Support and APIPA Service........... 79
Appendix E
Surge Protection..................................... 81
Appendix F RF Contact between Masters................... 83
Appendix G Separation Between Units Using Adjacent
Channels ................................................ 87
Appendix H Technical Specifications ......................... 93
Glossary ..................................................................... 95
Index ........................................................................ 101
Compliance ............................................................... 107
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Preface
The S3100 User Manual presents the information and
procedures on installing and configuring the SmartSight®
S3100 outdoor wireless bridge.
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Preface
Who Should Read this Manual
This manual is intended for engineers and technicians who will
install the S3100 units. It provides conceptual information on
how to configure, install, and operate the units.
This manual assumes that you are familiar with:
Installation and manipulation of electronic equipment
General use of computers
Microsoft Windows operating systems
Local area networks (LANs) and basic IP data
communication concepts and practices
Radio frequency (RF) regulations
How to Use this Manual
This manual contains all the information needed to install and
configure an S3100 unit.
Contents
The S3100 User Manual is divided into the following chapters:
1. Overview—Provides a brief description of the features of
the S3100 unit and illustrations of its casing.
2. System and RF Planning—Lists the available frequency
bands and describes planning operations relative to system
setup and radio frequency (RF).
3. Configuring and Installing the Unit—Presents the
configuration and installation procedures for the S3100
unit.
4. Setting Parameters with the CLI—Explains how to
program the S3100 unit using the SmartSight command
line interface.
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The manual also includes the following appendixes:
A. Factory Default Configuration—Lists the default
parameter values of the S3100 unit.
B. RJ-45 Ethernet Cables—Presents the pinouts of the
straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.
C. Pole Mounting of the Antennas—Shows how to install
on a pole the antennas supplied by Verint Video
Solutions.
D. DHCP Support and APIPA Service—Explains how the
dynamic host configuration protocol server and the
Microsoft APIPA service work.
E. Surge Protection—Describes how to protect the S3100
unit from voltage and current surges.
F. RF Contact between Masters—Explains how to ensure
that two master units “see” each other.
G. Separation Between Units Using Adjacent
Channels—Lists the minimum distances between units
using adjacent frequency channels.
H. Technical Specifications—Lists the complete technical
specifications of the S3100 units.
A glossary, an index, and compliance information complete the
manual.
Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used throughout this
manual:
Visual cue Meaning
Connect The name of an interface element you have to act
on. A key to press. The value of an interface
element.
Advanced > VSIP Any sequence of steps (in the menu structure of
a graphical application, in the navigation
structure of a web site, and so on).
connection_name Text that must be replaced by a user-supplied
value. Text representing variable content.
S3100.xh
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The name of a command, file, or directory. Text
that appears on the screen. Examples of
user-supplied values.
Preface
Related Documentation
In addition to this manual, the following documentation is also
available:
S3100 Installation Guide—Contains the configuration
steps and the installation procedure for the S3100 unit.
SConfigurator User Manual—Presents the instructions on
how to use a proprietary Verint Video Solutions software to
configure the unit, connect it to other units, and update its
firmware.
Release Notes—Contain information about S3100 upgrades
and known issues still under investigation, as well as a
description of features not covered in this version of the
documentation.
All these documents are contained on the SmartSight Utilities
CD shipped with the unit. Furthermore, a paper copy of the
installation guide is included with your order.
Related Verint Video Solutions Products
You can use the S3100 units with the S1100 wireless systems,
the S1100w wireless video transmitters, and the S1500e series
and S1600e Ethernet video servers.
For more details about any of these products, visit our web site.
For pricing information, call your dealer.
About Us
Verint Systems (NASDAQ: VRNT) is a leading global provider of
video security, surveillance and business intelligence solutions.
Verint Video Solutions transform digital video into actionable
intelligence: timely, mission-critical insights for faster, more
effective decisions.
Today, more than 1000 companies in 50 countries use Verint
Systems solutions to enhance security, boost operational
efficiency, and fuel profitability.
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Web Site
For information about the SmartSight line of products, visit
www.verint.com/smartsight. To download the product
specifications, application notes, and user documentation, as
well as to request the latest versions of firmware and software,
use the following links:
To access Visit
Complete selection of what is
available:
User documentation: www.verint.com/smartsight/manuals
Various tools and demos: www.verint.com/smartsight/tools
Firmware upgrade requests: www.verint.com/smartsight/firmware_
www.verint.com/smartsight/support
upgrade
Support
If you encounter any type of problem after reading this manual,
contact your local distributor or Verint Video Solutions
representative. You can also use the following sections on our
web site to find the answers to your questions:
To access Visit
Technical support request form: www.verint.com/smartsight/request
Solution database (FAQ): www.verint.com/smartsight/faq
Login to our customer service
system:
www.verint.com/smartsight/account
Verint Video Solutions technical support personnel is available
to help you use your SmartSight units and the related software:
On the web: www.verint.com/smartsight/request
By phone: 1 888 494-7337 (North America) or
+1 450 686-9000 Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to
17:30 EST
By fax: +1 450 686-0198
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Preface
Warranty
Each product manufactured by Verint Systems is warranted to
meet all published specifications and to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from
date of delivery as evidenced by the Verint Systems packing
slip or other transportation receipt. Products showing damage
by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation, or which have
been modified by Buyer or repaired or altered outside Verint
Systems factory without a specific authorization from Verint
Systems shall be excluded from this warranty. Verint Systems
shall in no event be responsible for incidental or consequential
damages including without limitation, personal injury or
property damage.
The warranty becomes void if the product is altered in any way.
Verint Systems responsibility under this warranty shall be to
repair or replace, at its option, defective work or returned parts
with transportation charges to Verint Systems factory paid by
Buyer and return paid by Verint Systems. If Verint Systems
determines that the Product is not defective within the terms of
the warranty, Buyer shall pay all handling and transportation
costs. Verint Systems may, at its option, elect to correct any
warranty defects by sending its supervisory or technical
representative, at its expense, to customer’s plant or location.
Since Verint Systems has no control over conditions of use, no
warranty is made or implied as to suitability for customer’s
intended use. There are no warranties, expressed or implied,
except as stated herein. This limitation on warranties shall not
be modified by verbal representations.
Equipment shipped ex works Verint Systems factory shall
become the property of Buyer, upon transfer to the common
carrier. Buyer shall communicate directly with the carrier by
immediately requesting carrier’s inspection upon evidence of
damage in shipment.
Buyer must obtain a return materials authorization (RMA)
number and shipping instructions from Verint Systems prior to
returning any product under warranty. Do not return any Verint
Systems product to the factory until RMA and shipping
instructions are received.
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Overview
The S3100 is the latest addition to the SmartSight family of
outdoor, wireless, digital video bridging products. It covers the
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands in North America and
Europe.
Note: The S3100 units require professional installation.
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1: Overview
About the S3100
The S3100 license-free video bridge has many uses, including:
Point-to-multipoint application—One S3100 bridge and
multiple S1100w units
Point-to-point repeater—Two S3100 units acting as a range
extender for one or many pairs of S1100 units
Point-to-multipoint repeater—Two S3100 units acting as a
range extender for multiple S1100w units
Wireless bridge—Two S3100 units linking two networks
(wired or wireless)
To cover these application types, the following S3100 models
are available:
S3100-RP: A repeater device made up of two units
S3100: A single unit for the other applications
Unless otherwise specified, the word S3100 refers to any of
these units.
Every S3100 unit comes with the following security features:
SSL—Every unit is shipped with a unique SSL (secure
sockets layer) certificate for securing its IP link. SSL is a
commonly used protocol for managing the security of IP
message transmission. Therefore, the connections between
two units or between a unit and the SConfigurator tool can
be secured.
The SSL protocol secures the VSIP communication data. It
does not apply to audio and video transmission.
Once a unit is in secure mode, you cannot access it
anymore with Telnet and you cannot perform firmware
updates through the IP network on it. However, you can
configure it with SConfigurator.
For more information about this security feature, refer to
the SConfigurator User Manual.
SPCF/SDCF—These proprietary MAC (media access control)
protocols use AES encryption (with key rotation) over the
wireless link to secure communication between the units.
They secure VSIP communication as well as audio and
video data. For more information, see page 12.
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Shipment
Your shipment contains the following items:
The requested outdoor wireless bridge
For an S3100 unit:
A power-over-Ethernet kit (injector and power cord)
An 82-foot (25-meter) straight-through outdoor
Ethernet cable (may be replaced by the optional
ECAB-50 cable)
For an S3100-RP unit:
A 3-foot (1-meter) outdoor crossover Ethernet cable
Two 30-foot (10-meter) 24V AC outdoor power cords
A wall mount bracket set, already installed on the unit
One or two pole mount bracket sets, including stainless
steel clamps
The SmartSight Utilities CD containing the release notes
and documentation for the unit as well as the SConfigurator
application
The S3100 Installation Guide
The shipment may also contain the following options:
One or two high-gain antennas
Warning: When choosing antennas, you must ensure that
the combined transmission power of the unit and
antenna does not exceed the maximum value
established by your country’s regulations. For
more information, see page 28.
For an S3100 unit:
A 164-foot (50-meter) straight-through outdoor
Ethernet cable (ECAB-50)
For an S3100-RP unit:
One or two 24V AC external power supplies (PS2440)
Note: If you are using power supplies other than those
supplied by Verint Video Solutions, you need to
ensure that they have a minimum capacity of 30 VA.
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1: Overview
Casing Description
The S3100 electronics are enclosed in a weather-tight cast
aluminum module. All cable entries are mounted on the
underside of the unit to maintain its weatherproof properties.
Here is the S3100 casing:
S3100
Ground lug
Side brackets
The unit underside integrates:
A power and Ethernet connector
Three LEDs
Two female antenna connectors (the auxiliary connector is
for future development)
An optional 2-pin 24V AC auxiliary power connector (on the
repeater units only)
Main antenna connector
AUXILIARY
AUX. POWER
LAN 10/100
POE
ANTENNA
LAN STATUS RF
Auxiliary 24V AC connection
LEDs
(on repeater units only)
Power (48V DC) and Ethernet connector
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System and RF
Planning
To allow optimal configuration, you must properly plan your
network, especially configuration layout and RF (radio
frequency). Planning is especially required if you want to
install many systems in the same area, in order to prevent
radio interference between the colocated units and to select
the appropriate antennas. In all cases, follow the recognized
RF installation practices.
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Available Frequency Bands and Channels
The S3100 supports communications in the following frequency
bands, in North America and Europe:
2.4 GHz OFDM, also known as 802.11g
5 GHz OFDM, also known as 802.11a
2.4 GHz Band
The 2.4 GHz band provides 11 channels in North America and
13 in Europe. In these two regions, only channels 1, 6, and 11
are non-overlapping. All these channels are for indoor or
outdoor use. The center frequencies of the channels are:
Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz)
1 2.412 8 2.447
2 2.417 9 2.452
3 2.422 10 2.457
4 2.427 11 2.462
5 2.432 12 2.467 (Europe only)
6 2.437 13 2.472 (Europe only)
7 2.442
5 GHz Band
In the 5 GHz band, the number of available channels and
sub-bands vary depending on the country of operation.
Most European countries adhere to the DFS (dynamic frequency
selection) and TPC (transmit power control) regulations
established by the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI); these regulations apply to the 5 GHz
frequency band only. To know which bands are available in your
country of operation and whether your country adheres to DFS
and TPC, refer to the Wireless Frequency Plan document
located on our web site (Tools & Demos section).
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In North America, nine channels are available in the 5 GHz
band, all non-overlapping and for indoor or outdoor use. The
center frequencies of these channels are:
Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz)
52 5.26 149 5.745
56 5.28 153 5.765
60 5.30 157 5.785
64 5.32 161 5.805
165 5.825
In Europe, the 11 non-overlapping channels, for indoor or
outdoor use, are:
Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz)
100 5.50 124 5.62
104 5.52 128 5.64
108 5.54 132 5.66
112 5.56 136 5.68
116 5.58 140 5.70
120 5.60
Wireless Cells
A wireless network is designed such that information can travel
back and forth between two points without the need for wires.
Wireless devices are grouped into wireless cells. The devices in
a cell communicate together on the same frequency channel
and share the same wireless passkey (described on page 49).
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Roles
An S3100 can have two MAC (media access control) roles,
according to its function in the wireless cell: master or slave.
The other wireless units (S1100, S1100w) that are connected
to S3100 bridges are clients. Clients always connect to a
master S3100.
In this first example of a wireless cell, two S3100 units, a
master and a slave, form a wireless bridge:
Slave
The second example shows three wireless clients associated to
an S3100 master unit:
S3100
Wireless client
You can colocate many wireless cells if you respect certain
conditions (see page 20).
Master
Master
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Compatibility Issues
When planning your wireless systems, you have to take into
account the firmware versions of the involved units. It is
recommended that the S3100 units have the same firmware
versions as their associated slaves and clients. Use the
following matrix to ensure complete compatibility between your
units:
Slaves and clients
V2.55 V2.56 V2.60 V3.10 V3.20 V3.30
V2.55 yes yes no no no no
Master
S3100
In a wireless cell involving S1100w units, the order in which
you configure the units (either the first time or later when they
are installed in the field) or update their firmware is critical if
you do not want to lose access to them. You should then:
1. Update or configure the units starting with the farthest (in
2. One step at a time, get closer to the host computer.
In a point-to-point repeater, you should:
V2.56 yes yes no no no no
V2.60 no no yesyesyesyes
V3.20 no no yesyesyesyes
V3.30 no no yesyesyesyes
terms of number of RF hops) from the computer running
the upgrade procedure.
1. Update the firmware of all S1100 pairs, starting with the
remote unit.
2. Change the IP address of the computer running
SConfigurator (see page 40).
3. Update the firmware of the two S3100 units.
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For example, consider the following wireless cell:
S1100w 1
S3100 3 S3100 2
S3100 1
S1100w 2
You should update or configure the units in the following order:
1. S1100w 1—You then lose contact with S1100w 1.
2. S1100w 2—You then lose contact with S1100w 2.
3. S3100 1—You can then reach all units.
4. S3100 2—You then lose contact will all units except master
S3100 3.
5. S3100 3—You can then reach all units.
For the complete firmware update procedure, refer to the
SConfigurator User Manual.
Video Bit Rate and Data Throughput
You can connect up to 16 client and 7 slave units to a master
bridge in a wireless cell. However, video quality, frame rate, and
system layout can limit the number of units that a single
master bridge can support.
Furthermore, video quality and frame rate influence the
required data throughput. Therefore, you need to carefully plan
the number of cameras that will work on a link. Data
throughput is influenced by the MAC protocol used; for more
information about the protocols, see page 12. The following
figures were measured in typical setup situations. They may
vary depending on your configuration.
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The total data throughput for the SPCF protocol in the 5 GHz
band, in a unidirectional UDP link setup, is:
Physical bit rate Throughput for a
3 mile (5 km)
distance
6 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 3.3 Mbps
9 Mbps 4.6 Mbps 4.3 Mbps
12 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 5.1 Mbps
18 Mbps 6.9 Mbps 6.2 Mbps
24 Mbps 7.7 Mbps 6 Mbps
36 Mbps 8.9 Mbps 8 Mbps
48 Mbps 9.7 Mbps 8.6 Mbps
54 Mbps 10 Mbps 8.8 Mbps
Throughput for a
15.5 mile (25 km)
distance
The throughput values for the SDCF protocol in the 5 GHz band,
in a unidirectional UDP link setup, are:
Physical bit rate Throughput for a
3 mile (5 km)
distance
6 Mbps 4.1 Mbps 3.7 Mbps
9 Mbps 5.8 Mbps 4.9 Mbps
12 Mbps 7.1 Mbps 5.9 Mbps
18 Mbps 9.3 Mbps 7.3 Mbps
24 Mbps 10.9 Mbps 8.3 Mbps
36 Mbps 13.3 Mbps 9.6 Mbps
48 Mbps 14.9 Mbps 10.4 Mbps
54 Mbps 15.6 Mbps 10.7 Mbps
Throughput for a
15.5 mile (25 km)
distance
For the bit rate requirements of the video servers to which the
cameras are connected, consult the Bit Rate Settings for Video
Servers document located on the Verint Video Solutions web
site (Tools & Demo section).
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System Planning
The grouping of units in each wireless cell is determined by
their respective locations with respect to one another and by
the available outdoor wireless bridges. As a rule of thumb, each
client or slave unit must have a clear RF line of sight with its
master bridge within each cell. However, the client and slave
units can be completely hidden from one another. For more
information about the RF line of sight, see page 26.
MAC Protocols
Depending on the type of applications, an S3100 unit uses one
of the two proprietary MAC protocols that solve problems
inherent to 802.11 wireless networking products.
The SPCF (SmartSight point coordination function) protocol
resolves the “hidden node,” quality of service, range, and
security problems. SPCF is used in point-to-multipoint
applications and in repeater contexts. With this protocol, a
master S3100 has total control over the radio frequency used;
therefore, in an RF line-of-sight context, you cannot install two
cells sharing the same frequency channel.
You use the SDCF (SmartSight distributed coordination
function) protocol in point-to-point systems with a high volume
of video transmission, typically over long distances or when a
remote site is hard to reach. SDCF optimizes the RF link by
providing more data throughput. It also resolves the range and
security problems of the 802.11 standard. However, SDCF does
not manage the hidden node issue.
These two protocols are designed to work with SmartSight
units; they cannot work with wireless units from other vendors.
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Here is a typical context of use showing the two protocols. A
point-to-multipoint system is installed on every floor of a
multistorey parking building. The surveillance station is in
another building. The SDCF cell acts as a wireless bridge
between the two sites.
Ethernet switch
Master
Master
Slave
SDCF
SPCF
SPCF
Master
TPC
If the country of operation of the S3100 unit requires
conformity to the TPC (transmit power control) regulations, the
transmission power of its radio is automatically reduced by 3 dB
before leaving the Verint Video Solutions factory. However, in
case of a weak wireless link (that is, a link with an RF margin of
less than 15 dB), you have the opportunity to use the
maximum transmission power (see page 69).
DFS
To follow the DFS (dynamic frequency selection) regulations
specified by ETSI for the selected country, it is the master unit
that performs the tasks relative to frequency channel selection
and radar detection. In other words, you cannot choose the
frequency channel on which the unit will run.
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2: System and RF Planning
The automatic selection of the frequency channel limits the
number and the configuration of the wireless cells.
Furthermore, when colocating many cells, all masters must
“see” each other.
Note: DFS is required only in the 5 GHz band.
You should start the master first, then power the client or slave
when the other unit is in normal operation.
A master unit in DFS mode goes through the following
sequence when booting up:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Unit initialization (3 seconds)
Starting order delay (0-15 minutes)
Frequency scan (10-20 seconds)
Radar detection (60 seconds)
Radar detected?
no
Normal operation
Radar detected?
no
yes
yes
1. The unit goes through the standard startup procedure.
2. The starting order delay ensures that colocated masters will
not select a frequency channel at the same time, therefore
minimizing the possibility that they choose the same one.
For more information about the starting order, see page 69.
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3. The unit scans the available frequencies (based on the
selected country) and automatically selects a channel. In
the selection process, channels already used by colocated
masters will be discarded at first.
4. The unit listens for 60 seconds on the selected channel to
detect possible radar interference.
5. If a radar is detected on the channel, the unit returns to the
scan process. Otherwise, it continues its bootup procedure.
6. The unit runs normally.
7. If a radar is detected, the unit immediately goes back to
the scan process to select another channel.
The boot sequence of client or slave units is:
Unit initialization (3 seconds)
1
Roaming (2-25 seconds)
2
Normal operation
3
1. The unit goes through the standard startup procedure.
2. The unit roams through the channels in the available
frequency bands to locate its master.
3. When the master is located, the client or slave unit runs
normally on the selected frequency channel.
Application Types
The S3100 units are used in many types of applications,
including:
Point-to-multipoint application—One S3100 bridge linking
multiple S1100w units to a LAN
Point-to-point repeater—Two S3100 units acting as a range
extender for one or many pairs of S1100 units
Point-to-multipoint repeater—Two S3100 units acting as a
range extender for multiple S1100w units
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Wireless bridge—Two S3100 units linking two networks
(wired or wireless)
Point-to-Multipoint
A point-to-multipoint application is a wireless cell made up of
an S3100 bridge (the S3100 product code, called the master)
and several S1100w transmitters (the clients). The MAC
protocol for the master unit is SPCF. Here is a typical
point-to-multipoint system:
S1100w
To install a single wireless cell made up of three S1100w units
and one bridge, you have to:
1. Assign the same wireless passkey to the S1100w and
S3100 units.
2. In a non-DFS context, assign a frequency channel to the
S3100 unit. In a DFS context, the master unit will
automatically select a channel.
The associated S1100w units will automatically use their
master’s channel.
S3100
3. Install the S1100w units such that each one has a clear RF
line of sight with the S3100 bridge.
For the complete configuration and installation procedures, see
page 33.
Point-to-Multipoint Repeater
A point-to-multipoint repeater is used as a range extender for
wireless links, when you need a device to retransmit the signals
coming from S1100w units towards the Ethernet LAN. A typical
context is when you cannot obtain an RF line of sight between
the transmitters and the S3100 connected to the wired LAN.
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A point-to-multipoint repeater (the S3100-RP product code) is
made up of two S3100 units separated into two colocated cells.
For example:
Master
S3100 S3100S3100
Slave
Repeater
To operate the two cells forming the repeater, you have to:
1. In each cell, assign the same wireless passkey to all the
units. The wireless passkey must be different from that of
the other cell.
2. Always connect the S1100w units to a master S3100, never
to a slave.
3. Set the MAC mode of the S3100 in Cell1 to SPCF.
4. Set the MAC mode of the two S3100 units in Cell2 to SDCF.
5. In a non-DFS context, assign a frequency channel to the
master S3100 unit in each cell. For better isolation, use
different frequency bands.
6. In a DFS context, set a different starting order for each
master S3100. Ensure that the two masters see each other.
7. Install the S1100w and slave S3100 units such that each
one has a clear RF line of sight with its associated master.
For the complete configuration and installation procedures, see
page 34.
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Point-to-Point Repeater
A point-to-point repeater is used as a range extender for
wireless links, when you need a device to retransmit the signals
coming from one or many S1100 transmitters to their
corresponding receivers. A typical context is when you cannot
obtain an RF line of sight between the transmitters and the
receivers.
A point-to-point repeater (the S3100-RP product code) is made
up of two master S3100 units, separated into two colocated
cells. For example, with three pairs of S1100 units:
1
2
3
S3100
S3100
1
2
3
RepeaterTransmitters Receivers
To operate the two cells forming the repeater, you have to:
1. In each cell, assign the same wireless passkey to all the
units. The wireless passkey must be different from that of
the other cell.
2. Set the MAC mode of the two S3100 units to SPCF.
3. In a non-DFS context, assign a frequency channel to the
master S3100 unit in each cell. For better isolation, use
different frequency bands.
4. In a DFS context, set a different starting order for each
master S3100. Ensure that the two masters see each other.
5. Install the S1100 units such that each one has a clear RF
line of sight with its associated master.
For the complete configuration and installation procedures, see
page 32.
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Wireless Bridge
You can use two S3100 units (the S3100 product code)—a
master and a slave—to access remote or hard to reach video
servers, or to send video through a long distance link. For
instance, a wireless bridge application can connect remote
S1500e series or S1600e video servers (the following
illustration) or wireless units without an RF line of sight.
S3100
S3100
Slave
Transmitters Receivers
Master
To create a wireless bridge application, you have to:
1. Assign the same wireless passkey to the two S3100 units.
2. In a non-DFS context, assign a frequency channel to the
master S3100 unit.
3. Set the MAC mode of the two S3100 units to SDCF.
4. Install the S3100 units such that there is a clear RF line of
sight between the two antennas.
For the complete configuration and installation procedures, see
page 36.
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Colocated Cells
You can operate many wireless cells in the same location,
provided you follow guidelines relative to frequency band and
channel, distance, wireless passkey, and location.
Distance Limitations
The distance limitations between units are:
To avoid material damages, you must never power any two
units while their antennas are facing one another with a
distance of less than 10 feet (3 meters).
If using adjacent channels, see page 87 for the
recommendations on the minimum distances to respect.
When setting SDCF cells using the same frequency channel,
there is no limitation if the maximum distance between any
two colocated units is less than 6 miles (10 km). For a
longer distance, you must carefully plan the maximum link
distances of the cells (see page 70).
With different frequency bands or with non-adjacent
channels in the same band, two units can be side by side
with no minimum distance between them.
General Guidelines
Regarding frequency channel, you cannot manually select one
in the 5.40–5.725 GHz band in Europe; for the detailed
procedure, see page 22. In the 5 GHz band in North America
and the 2.4 GHz band everywhere, the channel selection
guidelines vary depending on the MAC protocol:
When at least one SPCF cell is involved, you cannot use the
same frequency channel.
Two SDCF cells can use the same frequency channel. They
will share the available bandwidth.
The wireless passkeys of colocated cells must be different from
one another, regardless of their MAC protocols or frequency
channels.
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5 GHz Band in North America and 2.4 GHz Band
In the 2.4 GHz band in North America and Europe, you can use
the three non-overlapping channels (channels 1, 6, and 11) to
colocate wireless cells. In the 5 GHz band, all channels are
non-overlapping.
A typical colocation example is three point-to-multipoint
applications, each one made up of three S1100w units and one
bridge. To install such a system, you have to:
1. In each cell, assign the same wireless passkey to the
S1100w units and the S3100 bridge. The wireless passkey
must be different from that of the other cells.
2. Assign a different frequency channel to each S3100 master
unit; the associated S1100w units will automatically use
their master’s channel. For better isolation, use different
frequency bands for adjacent cells. For example:
Unit Cell Channel Wireless Passkey
S3100_A A 52 ertynmbvcxzapoiu
S1100w_A1 A 52 ertynmbvcxzapoiu
S1100w_A2 A 52 ertynmbvcxzapoiu
S1100w_A3 A 52 ertynmbvcxzapoiu
S3100_B B 149 PUK98rewq4123qzx
S1100w_B1 B 149 PUK98rewq4123qzx
S1100w_B2 B 149 PUK98rewq4123qzx
S1100w_B3 B 149 PUK98rewq4123qzx
S3100_C C 64 987123jkl456wert
S1100w_C1 C 64 987123jkl456wert
S1100w_C2 C 64 987123jkl456wert
S1100w_C3 C 64 987123jkl456wert
3. In each cell, install the S1100w units such that each one
has a clear RF line of sight with its associated S3100 bridge.
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This application can be illustrated this way, where the three
cells are in the same location:
B
A
C
Installing more than three cells in the 2.4 GHz band or more
than nine cells in the 5 GHz band requires more RF planning. In
such a context, you should contact the Verint Video Solutions
project engineering group for assistance.
5 GHz Band in Europe
The maximum number of colocated cells corresponds to the
number of channels in the available frequency bands that can
be used outdoors. For instance, in most countries of Western
Europe, you can have up to 11 colocated cells in the
5.40–5.725 GHz band. However, because the master units
must see each other in a DFS context, the variety of supported
setups is limited.
In this context, you can easily install up to five cells. By
respecting the following steps, you can assume that the cells
will not share the same frequency channel, making the
complete bandwidth available for each one. You have to:
1. Assign a different wireless passkey to each cell.
2. Ensure that all S3100 masters “see” one another. For the
procedure, see Appendix F on page 83.
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3. Position the units so that there is at least 3 feet (1 meter)
between each antenna.
4. In each master unit, set a different starting order: 1 for the
first unit, 2 for the unit next to it, 3 for the third one, and so
on.
Installing more than five cells in the 5.40–5.725 GHz band
requires the use of adjacent channels. This situation demands
greater distances between the antennas to reduce potential
radio interference. Therefore, you should contact the Verint
Video Solutions project engineering group for assistance.
Supported Setups
The following colocated systems are supported in the
5.40–5.725 GHz band:
A point-to-point repeater for one or more pairs of S1100
units, with or without hidden nodes. The two S3100 master
units see each other.
1
2
3
S3100
S3100
1
2
3
Repeater
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Two point-to-multipoint applications, in which the
transmitters from one system do not see the transmitters
from the other cell. The two S3100 master units see each
other.
S3100 S3100
A point-to-multipoint repeater. The two S3100 master units
see each other.
Master
Slave
S3100 S3100S3100
Repeater
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Unsupported Setups
You cannot install the following colocated systems in the 5 GHz
band in Europe:
A point-to-point repeater with a point-to-point link. In this
setup, there are two masters that do not see each other,
S3100 2 and S1100-R 2, while the two receivers do.
S3100 2S3100 1
Repeater Point-to-point
Point-to-multipoint applications with hidden masters. In
this context, the two S3100 masters do not see each other,
while transmitters 2 and 3 do.
S1100-T 2S1100-R 2S1100-T 1 S1100-R 1
2
1
S3100 S3100
3
4
Multiple point-to-point repeaters. The S3100 2 and S3100 3
masters do not see each other, while the two receivers do.
S1100-T 1 S1100-R 2
S3100 1 S3100 4S3100 3
S3100 2
S1100-R 1
S1100-T 2
Repeater Repeater
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RF Planning
Successful operation of a wireless link depends on proper RF
path planning and antenna installation. You have to install the
units in such a way that there is a clear RF line of sight between
the two antennas.
Location Evaluation
The path between the two antennas must be free of obstacles
that could disturb propagation. For very short link
distances—less than 500 feet (152 meters)—you may be able
to establish a working link despite partial path obstruction.
However, radio waves will be in part absorbed and in part
diffracted by the obstacles, therefore affecting link reliability.
Because the reliability of such an installation is highly
unpredictable, Verint Video Solutions does not recommend it. A
path free of any obstacle is called an RF line-of-sight path.
To establish an RF line-of-sight path, you must take into
account the beam width of the radio signal transmitted between
the two antennas. This beam width is an elliptical area
immediately surrounding the visual line of sight. It varies in
thickness depending on the length of the signal line of sight;
the longer the length, the thicker the beam width becomes.
The region outlined by the signal beam width is known as the
first Fresnel zone. The Fresnel zone is always thicker at the
mid-point between the two antennas. Therefore what appears
to be a perfect line-of-sight path between the base and a
remote station may not be adequate for a radio signal; this is
the difference between “visual” and “RF” line of sight.
Visual line of sight First Fresnel zone (F1)
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In practice, it has been determined that a radio path can be
considered an RF line-of-sight path if it has a clear opening
through 60% of the first Fresnel zone (or 0.6 F1). Here are
values for 0.6 F1 for various signal path distances and
frequency bands:
Distance
(mi./km)
1 / 1.6 14 / 4.2 9.5 / 2.9 8.9 / 2.7 0
4 / 6.5 27 / 8.4 18.7 / 5.7 18 / 5.5 2 / 0.6
7 / 11.3 37 / 11 25 / 7.6 23.6 / 7.2 6 / 1.8
15 / 24 53 / 16 36.4 / 11.1 35 / 10.6 29 / 8.8
2.45 GHz
(feet/m)
5.3 GHz
(feet/m)
5.8 GHz
(feet/m)
Earth curvature
effect (feet/m)
For distances under seven miles, the earth curvature effect is
negligible. However, for greater distances, you need to consider
it in your calculations; for instance, for a 15-mile link in the
2.4 GHz band, the two antennas must be located 82 feet higher
than the highest obstacle in the RF line of sight between them
(that is, 53 feet for the Fresnel zone plus 29 feet for the earth
curvature effect). For help, consult the Verint Video Solutions
project engineering group.
A common problem encountered in the field and related to the
0.6 F1 clearance rule is building obstruction. The proposed
visual path may just barely clear a building but the RF line of
sight will not. In such a case, the signal will be partially
absorbed and diffracted. Increasing the height of the two
antennas or the gain of the antennas are the only alternatives
to improve the link quality.
Note: At 2.4 and 5 GHz, radio waves are highly attenuated by
dense foliage. A link established in the fall or winter
season may be adversely affected in the spring and
summertime, if it is established below tree level.
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Antenna Requirements
Verint Video Solutions offers many antennas to meet various
distance requirements.
You have to consider many factors when choosing an antenna,
including the distance to cover, the RF bit rate, the radiated
power (EIRP), and the frequency band used. For systems
located in North America on the 5 GHz band, you can use the
Wireless Distance Calculator located on our web site (Tools &
Demos section).
The combined transmission power of the unit and antenna must
not exceed the maximum value established by your country’s
regulations. To ensure that this maximum is not exceeded,
enter the gain of the chosen antenna in the CLI (Wireless
Communication menu) or SConfigurator (Wireless pane). The
unit will automatically take it into account and adjust its own
transmission power accordingly at startup.
To know the maximum antenna gain you can use, subtract a
value from the maximum EIRP allowed (in dBm):
Frequency band Value to subtract from EIRP
2.4 GHz in North America 11 dB
2.4 GHz in Europe 11 dB
5 GHz with DFS/TPC 12 dB
5 GHz without DFS/TPC 6 dB
The maximum EIRP varies depending on your country and
band; for more information, refer to the Wireless Frequency
Plan document located on our web site (Tools & Demos
section). In North America for instance:
Frequency band Maximum transmitted
power of the unit
2.4 GHz 18 dBm 30 dBm
5.3 GHz 17 dBm 30 dBm
5.8 GHz 17 dBm 36 dBm in point to
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power (EIRP)
multipoint
53 dBm in point to point
S3100 User Manual
For example, consider a unit running in the 5.3 GHz band in
North America. Since the maximum EIRP allowed in this area is
30 dBm, you should not install an antenna whose gain is
greater than 24 dBi (that is, 30 dBm - 6 dB).
Note: Connecting an antenna with a gain higher than the
calculated value contravenes your country’s regulations.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you respect the
regulations in place.
Interference
In most countries, the 2.4 GHz band is not regulated by a
government agency; this absence of frequency coordination
can result in interference between various systems. For
instance, if a link with an RF line of sight is subject to excessive
video delay and very low frame rate (or possibly breakdown of
video images), it could be due to interference.
Fortunately, you have ways of adapting your setup to avoid
interference:
RF channel selection—In the 2.4 GHz band, the S3100 has
11 or 13 channels to choose from. In case of interference,
it is recommended to change channel until you find a clean
one.
Antenna selection—Using a 16-dBi gain antenna instead of
an 8.5-dBi one can significantly lower interference from
other radio systems. Replace the antenna if switching
channels does not correct the problem or if all channels
must be used to colocate several systems.
The 5 GHz band is less cluttered than the 2.4 GHz band,
resulting in less potential interference from other wireless
systems.
RF Exposure Considerations
In order to comply with the RF exposure requirements of
CFR 47 part 15 in North America, the units must be installed in
such a way as to allow a minimum separation distance of
12 inches (30 cm) between antennas and persons nearby.
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Installing the
Unit
You can set up the S3100 units for point-to-multipoint,
repeater, or wireless bridge applications.
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Computer Requirements
The minimum software and hardware requirements for the host
computer needed to configure the unit are:
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or higher, or Windows XP
An Ethernet network card
A serial port (not through a USB converter)
Point-to-Point Repeater Application
A point-to-point repeater is used as a range extender for
wireless links, when you need a device to retransmit the signals
coming from one or many S1100 transmitters to their
corresponding receivers. A repeater is made up of two S3100
units.
Repeater
1
2
3
S3100_1 in Cell1
To set up such an application, you have to follow a series of
steps, in the following order:
1. Configuring the S1100 pairs in repeater mode. For the
procedure, refer to the S1100 Installation Guide.
Warning: You must complete the configuration of the
2. Assembling the power devices (see page 39).
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S1100 units before powering up an S3100
bridge.
S3100
S3100_2 in Cell2
1
2
3
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3. Configuring the two S3100 units, one at a time (see
page 39). You have to shut down the first unit when
configuring the second one.
The wireless parameters to apply are:
Parameter S3100_1 S3100_2
MAC mode SPCF SPCF
Role Master Master
Band Band1 Band1
Channel In a non-DFS context:
ChannelA
Bit rate N/A N/A
Starting order In a DFS context: 1 In a DFS context: 2
Wireless passkey Passkey1 common to all
units in Cell1
In a non-DFS context:
ChannelB
Passkey2 common to all
units in Cell2
4. Installing the S3100 units (see page 51).
Point-to-Multipoint Application
A point-to-multipoint application is a wireless system made up
of a master S3100 (the S3100 product code) and several
S1100w clients.
S1100w
S3100
To set up such an application, you have to follow a series of
steps, in the following order:
1. Configuring the S1100w transmitters. For the procedure,
refer to the S1100w Installation Guide.
2. Connecting power and Ethernet (see page 37).
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3. Configuring the S3100 unit (see page 39). The wireless
parameters to apply are:
Parameter S3100
MAC mode SPCF
Role Master
Band Manual selection (the same as in the
S1100w units)
Channel In a non-DFS context: manual selection
Bit rate N/A
Starting order In a DFS context, if other colocated cells
Wireless passkey A passkey common to all units in the cell
4. Installing the S3100 unit (see page 51).
are present: a value different from that of
the other cells
Point-to-Multipoint Repeater Application
A point-to-multipoint repeater is used as a range extender for
wireless links, when you need a device to retransmit the signals
coming from S1100w transmitters towards the Ethernet LAN. A
repeater is made up of two S3100 units.
Repeater
S3100 S3100S3100
S3100_1 (master)
S3100_1 (master)
S3100_2 (master)
S3100_3 (slave)
All devices in this setup must be in the same IP subnet.
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To set up such an application, you have to follow a series of
steps, in the following order:
1. Assembling the power devices (see page 37 for the slave
and page 39 for the two repeater units).
2. Configuring the two S3100 units part of the repeater, one at
a time (see page 39). You have to shut down the first unit
when configuring the second one.
The wireless parameters to apply are:
Parameter S3100_1 S3100_2
MAC mode SPCF SDCF
Role Master Master
Band The same band as in the
S1100w units
Channel In a non-DFS context:
ChannelA
Bit rate N/A N/A
Starting order In a DFS context: 1 In a DFS context: 2
Wireless passkey Passkey1 common to all
units in Cell1
Band2
In a non-DFS context:
ChannelB
Passkey2 common to all
units in Cell2
3. Configuring the slave S3100 unit connected to the LAN (see
page 39). The wireless parameters to apply are:
Parameter S3100_3
MAC mode SDCF
Role Slave
Band Band2
Channel N/A
Bit rate Manual selection
Starting order N/A
Wireless passkey Passkey2 common to all units in Cell2
4. Installing the repeater units (see page 51).
5. Installing the slave S3100 (see page 51).
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Wireless Bridge Application
You can use two S3100 units (the S3100 product code) to
access remote or hard to reach video servers, or to send video
through a long distance link. Any of the two bridges can act as
the master.
S3100
S3100
S3100_1 S3100_2
To set up such an application, you have to follow a series of
steps, in the following order:
1. Connecting power and Ethernet on the two units (see
page 37).
2. Configuring the two S3100 units one at a time; always start
with the master (see page 39). You have to shut down the
first unit when configuring the second one.
The wireless parameters to apply are:
Parameter S3100_1 S3100_2
MAC mode SDCF SDCF
Role Slave Master
Band Band1 Band1
Channel N/A In a non-DFS context: manual
selection
Bit rate Manual selection N/A
Starting order N/A In a DFS context: a value
different from that of the
other wireless cells, if
applicable
Wireless passkey Passkey1 Passkey1
3. Installing the S3100 units (see page 51).
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Power and Ethernet Connections
Depending on the S3100 unit used, the power connections are
different:
The S3100 model (one unit) uses power over Ethernet
(PoE).
The S3100-RP model (two units) comes with two 24V AC
power supplies.
You have to assemble these devices prior to installing them on
the units. It is strongly recommended to execute these tasks in
a lab.
The maximum length of outdoor Ethernet cables is 164 feet
(50 meters). The maximum length of indoor cables is 82 feet
(25 meters).
Power over Ethernet
With the S3100 model, you use the supplied PoE kit to power
the unit and establish the Ethernet connection. In addition to
the kit, your shipment includes an Ethernet cable with a
weatherproof connector at one end that will go directly on the
unit.
The PoE kit contains two items: an injector and a power cord.
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To assemble the PoE kit:
Weatherproof
connector
S3100
1
4
Outdoor
Ethernet cable
PoE injector
2 3
J1
DATA & PWR
J2
DATA
Indoor Ethernet
cable (not supplied)
Power cord
5
1. Plug the supplied outdoor Ethernet cable (the end with the
weatherproof connector) into the PoE receptacle of the
S3100 unit. Lock the weatherproof connector by pushing
forward the locking ring.
Locking ring of the weatherproof
connector
You unlock the connector by pulling back the locking ring,
then withdrawing the plug.
2. Plug the other end of the outdoor Ethernet cable into the
DATA & PWR port of the injector.
3. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable—straight-through
or crossover, depending on your installation (see
page 44)—into the DATA port of the injector.
Note: The maximum length of this cable is 82 feet
(25 meters).
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4. Connect the other end of your Ethernet cable into an
Ethernet device or your computer.
Warning: To avoid damaging your equipment, ensure that
your cable is connected into the DATA port of the
PoE injector, and not in the DATA & PWR port.
5. Power the S3100 unit by connecting the electric plug of the
power cord into the outlet.
Power Devices for the Repeater
Prior to configuring the two S3100 units making up the
repeater, you need to assemble their power cord and power
supply.
To assemble a power device:
1. Plug the weatherproof connector of the supplied power cord
into the auxiliary 24V AC power connector of the unit.
2. Connect the loose end of the power cord into a 24V AC
power supply.
Configuration
To configure an S3100 unit, you need SConfigurator, a
proprietary tool included on the SmartSight Utilities CD. You
can also find its latest version on the Verint Video Solutions web
site (Firmware Upgrades section). You have to copy its
executable file to the hard disk of your computer.
Configuring an S3100 unit involves a series of steps, in the
following order:
1. In a point-to-point repeater context, changing the IP
address of the computer running SConfigurator (see
page 40).
2. Preparing the unit (see page 44).
Warning: Never power more than one S3100 unit at a time
during the configuration process.
3. Setting the IP parameters of the unit (see page 44).
4. Setting the country of operation and the unit name (see
page 47).
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5. Setting the wireless parameters (see page 48).
6. Checking the communication between the units (see
page 51).
7. In a point-to-point repeater context, putting back the
original IP address of the computer.
For any other configuration task or for more information about
the parameters, refer to the SConfigurator User Manual.
Write down the final values of the configuration parameters
(especially the IP address and VSIP port) in the form located at
the end of the S3100 Installation Guide.
Changing the IP Address of the Computer
To change the parameters of the S3100 units in a point-to-point
repeater context, you need to temporarily change the IP
address of your computer. The temporary address must be in
the 192.168.135.255 subnet. The procedure varies depending
on your operating system (Windows 2000 or Windows XP).
The recommended temporary IP settings are:
IP address: 192.168.135.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.135.1
To change the IP address under Windows 2000:
1. From the desktop, right-click My Network Places, then
choose Properties.
The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection.
The Local Area Connection Status window appears.
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3. Click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
4. In the component list, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), then click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
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5. If Use the following IP address is selected, write down
the information displayed in the box: the IP address, the
subnet mask, and the default gateway.
You will need these addresses to put back your computer in
its initial state once the configuration process is completed.
6. If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, click
Use the following IP address.
7. Enter the desired IP settings (temporary or initial).
8. Click OK to close all windows.
To change the IP address under Windows XP:
1. In the Windows Start menu, choose Control Panel.
2. If the classic view is enabled, choose Network Selection.
In the category view, select Network and Internet
Connections, then Network Connections.
3. Double-click your active LAN or Internet connection.
4. Click Properties.
A Properties window appears.
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5. In the General tab, select the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) item, then click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
6. If Use the following IP address is selected, write down
the information displayed in the box: the IP address, the
subnet mask, and the default gateway.
You will need these addresses to put back your computer in
its initial state once the configuration process is completed.
7. If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, click
Use the following IP address.
8. Enter the desired IP settings (temporary or initial).
9. Click OK to close all windows.
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Unit Preparation
To configure the unit, you need a crossover or straight-through
Ethernet cable. The crossover cable is to directly connect the
unit to a computer; the straight-through cable is to integrate
the S3100 on a network. For their detailed pinouts, see
page 75.
To prepare an S3100 unit for configuration:
1. Plug the external antenna on the main antenna connector
of the unit.
2. Power up the S3100 unit.
3. Connect the unit to the network or a computer using the
proper Ethernet cable.
IP Parameters
Before installing the S3100 unit, you need to change its IP
address to ensure compatibility with an existing network. The
default IP addresses of all units are based on the APIPA service
and will be in the range 169.254.X.Y, where X and Y are relative
to the MAC address of the individual unit; for more information
about the APIPA service, see page 79.
To work properly, units on the same network must have unique
IP addresses. The unit will not prevent you from entering a
duplicate address. However, its three status LEDs will turn to
flashing red; then the unit will use an APIPA address.
To set the initial IP parameters:
1. Start SConfigurator.
The SConfigurator window appears.
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2. From the General tab, click Program Options.
The Program Options window appears.
3. Check Detect All Units on LAN.
4. Ensure that the VSIP Port value is 5510; otherwise, click
Default.
5. Ensure that the Discovery IP Address is 255.255.255.255;
otherwise, click Reset to Broadcast.
6. Click OK.
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7. Choose the Units tab, then click Discover.
A unit of type “Unknown” with a 169.254.X.Y address
appears in the Units box; it corresponds to your new unit.
8. Select the unknown unit, then click Configure. In the
Reconfigure unit? confirmation window, click Yes.
The New Network Configuration window appears.
9. Enter the IP information for the unit.
For an S3100 in a point-to-point repeater, enter the
following information:
Use DHCP: do not check this box
IP address: 192.168.135.51 for the S3100 on the
transmitter side and 192.168.135.52 for the S3100
on the receiver side
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.135.1
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For an S3100 in another context:
To use DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol)
in the other application types, check Use DHCP.
For more information about DHCP, see page 79.
Otherwise, enter the IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway of the unit, as provided by your network
administrator.
10. Click OK.
The S3100 unit reboots with its new network configuration.
11. In SConfigurator, choose the Units tab, then click
Discover.
The new outdoor wireless bridge appears in the Units list.
12. Select the new S3100, then click Configure.
The Unit Configuration window appears.
Country Selection and Unit Name
You must assign the proper country of operation to the unit, so
that it will:
Comply to the DFS/TPC regulations, if applicable
Respect the EIRP rules
Use the proper set of frequency channels
It is recommended to give a meaningful name to each unit, to
help maintenance and debugging.
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To set the country of operation and the name of the unit:
1. In the parameter tree of the Unit Configuration window,
click Unit.
2. In the Unit Name field, assign a meaningful name to the
unit.
3. Select the country of operation of the unit.
4. Click OK.
The unit reboots.
Wireless Parameters
Depending on the type of application involved, you have to
assign a different set of parameters. Furthermore, the
configuration steps vary with the MAC role (master or slave).
Use the values supplied in the description of the applications
(from page 32 to page 36).
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To set the wireless parameters for a master unit:
1. In the parameter tree of the Unit Configuration window,
expand the Network structure, then click Wireless.
2. Set the parameters, as required. For the wireless passkey
procedure, see page 50.
3. Click OK.
The unit reboots.
To set the wireless parameters of a slave unit:
1. In the parameter tree of the Unit Configuration window,
expand the Network structure, then click Wireless.
2. In the Role field, select Slave.
3. Click OK to save the settings.
The unit reboots.
4. In the Units tab, click Discover.
5. Select the slave unit, then click Configure.
6. In the parameter tree of the Unit Configuration window,
expand the Network structure, then click Wireless.
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7. Set the parameters, as required.
8. Click OK.
The slave unit reboots.
To set the wireless passkey:
1. In the Wireless pane, click Set Wireless Passkey.
The Set Wireless Passkey window appears.
2. Select the format of the passkey.
3. In the Passkey field, enter the passkey (case-sensitive).
The passkey must have exactly 16 characters if the format
is Text, or 32 digits if Hexadecimal.
For the wireless connection to be secure, do no enter a
known name (like a street name), but instead use a mix of
digits and letters. Furthermore, do not disclose the
passkey. The connection security is based on the secrecy
and uniqueness of the passkey.
4. In the Confirmation field, enter again the passkey.
5. Clear Apply Changes to Connected Stations.
6. Click OK.
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Communication Checking
Using SConfigurator, ensure that the master S3100 and its
clients and slaves communicate well together.
To check the communication:
1. If required, power up all the units making up the system.
2. In the Units tab, the associated units should be
hierarchically positioned under the S3100.
3. In the Link Status pane of the S3100, the units should be in
the Clients/Slaves list.
4. Ensure that there is end-to-end video transmission in the
lab before installing the units in their final location.
Installation
After ensuring that all units are communicating properly in a
lab, you can install the S3100 units in their final location. You
can install them either on a wall or on a pole.
Warning: When installing colocated wireless systems, you have
to take into account the distance limitations listed on
page 20.
Warning: Always mount the unit with the mating connectors
pointing downwards. Otherwise moisture may
penetrate the unit; the associated repair costs are
not covered by the warranty.
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Installation of the Repeater Units
A repeater (the S3100-RP product code) is made up of two
units connected together with an outdoor Ethernet cable.
To install the repeater units:
1. Install the two units back to back in their final location:
On a wall—Put four screws on the two side brackets and
fix the unit at the desired location.
On a pole—Screw the pole mount brackets (supplied
with your shipment) in the back of the unit; then attach
the brackets on the pole with the stainless steel clamps.
2. To enable the built-in surge protection, connect each unit to
the ground using the grounding lug on its left side.
Use a large diameter wire (minimum AWG 10), and make it
as short as possible.
3. If the S3100 units will be directly exposed to the sun in an
environment likely to reach 122°F (50°C), install sun
shields.
4. Install the antennas (see page 54).
5. Connect the supplied crossover Ethernet cable between the
two units.
6. Power the units using the assembled power devices.
Installation of the Single Unit
The S3100 product code corresponds to a single outdoor
wireless bridge.
To install the S3100:
1. Plug the assembled PoE injector on the unit.
2. Connect your Ethernet cable in the PoE injector.
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3. Install the S3100 in its final location:
On a wall—Put four screws on the two side brackets and
fix the unit at the desired location.
On a pole—Screw the pole mount brackets (supplied
with your shipment) in the back of the unit; then attach
the brackets on the pole with the stainless steel clamps.
4. If you are installing the S3100 unit in a lightning prone
environment or in a site where large AC mains power
fluctuations are a common occurrence, add additional
external surge protection to the PoE injector.
For more information, see page 81.
5. To enable the built-in surge protection, connect the unit to
the ground using the grounding lug on its left side.
Use a large diameter wire (minimum AWG 10), and make it
as short as possible.
6. If the S3100 unit will be directly exposed to the sun in an
environment likely to reach 122°F (50°C), install a sun
shield.
7. Install the antennas (see page 54).
8. Connect the loose end of your Ethernet cable into an
Ethernet device or your computer.
Warning: To avoid damaging your equipment, ensure that
the Ethernet cable is connected into the DATA
port of the PoE injector, and not in the
DATA & PWR port.
9. Power the unit by connecting the electric plug of the PoE
injector into the outlet.
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Installation of the Antenna
You install the antenna after the S3100 unit is in place. The
antennas provided by Verint Video Solutions are designed to be
mounted on a mast or pole of 2–3 inch (5–7.5 cm) diameter.
To install the antenna:
1. Install the antenna above the S3100 unit. If you bought
your antenna from Verint Video Solutions, use the supplied
pole mount bracket.
For illustrations of pole mount installations, see page 77.
2. Screw the SMA connector of the antenna cable to the
S3100 main antenna port and tighten it with a 0.25-inch
(0.6 cm) wrench.
Warning: Do not over-tighten to avoid damaging the
connector. The recommended torque is 8 lb.-in.
(100 N-cm). You could use a calibrated SMA
torque wrench (for instance, from the Pasternack
company, available at www.pasternack.com).
Warning: Do not use the auxiliary antenna connector and
do not remove its termination cap.
3. Apply two or three layers of electrical tape around all RF
connections.
The antenna cable and connectors are weather-tight;
however, vibration caused by the wind will over time loosen
the connectors and reduce the efficiency of the gaskets.
The electrical tape will prevent this situation.
4. Carefully align the antenna with those of the other units
(S1100w clients or S3100) so that they have a clear RF line
of sight.
5. To improve the signal level between two units, use the
antenna alignment utility from SConfigurator.
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LEDs
The S3100 unit comes with three bicolor (green-red) LEDs that
provide detailed information on the unit activity.
LAN—For the Ethernet network (802.3) status:
Condition Indication
Steady green The unit is connected to the Ethernet network.
Flashing green (1-sec.
flash every 3 sec.)
Flashing green
(0.1 sec. off for each
packet)
Red blink (0.1 sec.) There is a communication error.
Flashing red (0.1 sec.
intervals)
Flashing red (1 sec.
intervals) happening
simultaneously on all
LEDs
RF—For the wireless LAN (802.11) status:
The unit is in normal operation but is not
connected to the network.
A packet is received or transmitted.
The unit is being identified.
On a master unit: There is another master
currently running on the same frequency
channel; for more information, see page 57.
Condition Indication
Flashing green
(1-sec. flash every
3sec.)
Steady green The unit is in normal operation with at least one
Flashing green
(0.1 sec. off for each
packet)
Red blink (0.1 sec.) There is a communication error.
Flashing red (0.1 sec.
intervals)
Flashing red (1 sec.
intervals) happening
simultaneously on all
LEDs
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The unit is in normal operation without any
connected client/slave.
connected client/slave.
A packet is received or transmitted.
The unit is being identified.
On a master unit: There is another master
currently running on the same frequency
channel; for more information, see page 57.
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System status—For the general unit status, similar to the
single status LED on the other SmartSight units:
Condition Indication
Steady red (1 sec.) The unit is powering up.
Steady green (3 to
5sec.)
Flashing green (1 sec.
intervals)
Flashing red (1 sec.
intervals)
Flashing green-red
(1 sec. intervals)
Flashing red (0.1 sec.
intervals)
The unit is loading its firmware.
The unit is in normal operation.
The IP address of the unit is already assigned to
another unit in the network.
or
On a master unit: There is another master
currently running on the same frequency
channel; for more information, see page 57.
This condition happens simultaneously on all
LEDs.
The unit is undergoing a firmware update.
The unit is being identified.
The following power-up conditions on the system status LED
are abnormal:
LED not lit—Check the power supply and cabling. If power
is available and the LED stays off, call Verint Video
Solutions technical support for assistance.
Steady red LED—There is an internal error that prevents
the unit from starting normally. Power down, then power
back up the unit once. If the condition persists, proceed to
a firmware update (for details, refer to the SConfigurator
User Manual). If the update fails or the condition persists
after the update, call Verint Video Solutions technical
support.
Flashing red LED (2-second intervals)—There is an internal
error that prevents the unit from operating normally. This
situation may happen after a firmware update or after the
first boot-up. Power down the unit and call Verint Video
Solutions technical support.
Flashing green-red LED not during a firmware update—The
unit is in backup mode. You will need to start the firmware
update procedure.
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Duplicate Master Detection
The duplicate master detection problem occurs when two
S3100 master units—with at least one using the SPCF
mode—are using the same frequency channel and are seeing
each other.
More specifically, the problem is detected when the second
S3100 is booting up. This bridge refuses to start its wireless
operations (to prevent any interference with the working setup)
and makes its three LEDs flash red (1-second intervals). In the
CLI of the unit, the Current SPCF Connection Status parameter
turns to Duplicate master detected (accessed through
Advanced > Communication Status and Statistics >
Wireless Status). Furthermore, an error message is logged in
the unit.
The already running master will not change its behavior.
Finding a “Lost” S3100
Since the S3100 does not have a serial port, you may have
difficulty accessing it if you do not remember its IP address or
VSIP port. For instance, if you enabled security on the unit, you
cannot access it with Telnet; if you lost its VSIP port, you
cannot locate it with SConfigurator.
To find a “lost” S3100 unit, you need to use SConfigurator and
the common VSIP port.
To find a lost S3100:
1. Open SConfigurator.
2. From the General tab, click Program Options.
3. Click Common to set the common VSIP port, then OK.
4. Click the Units tab.
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5. Click Discover.
All units on the network, regardless of their configurable
VSIP ports, appear in the Units list. Locate the lost S3100
and write down its VSIP port and IP address in the form
located at the end of the S3100 Installation Guide.
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Parameters with
the CLI
The S3100 units come with a simple command line interface
(CLI) for configuration purposes. The CLI is hierarchically
organized, with menus, sub-menus, and individual options
representing configuration parameters. Only the parameters
that you are likely to change are described.
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Getting Started
You can use the Telnet utility, through SConfigurator, to open
the command line interface of the unit.
Note: Ensure that your computer and the S3100 unit are in the
same IP subnet.
To enter the CLI with Telnet:
1. Open SConfigurator.
2. In the Units tab, discover the units.
3. Select the desired unit, then click Telnet.
The CLI main menu appears in the Verint Console window.
The CLI has a timeout that is triggered after three minutes
of inactivity. When the timeout occurs:
You lose access to the command line.
The “Thank you for using the Verint Video Solutions
CLI” message appears at the command line.
The Verint Console window becomes disabled.
The Disconnect button switches to Connect.
4. To reactivate the CLI after a timeout, click Connect.
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5. To work through the CLI menu structure, follow these
guidelines:
To execute a command or open a menu, type in the
corresponding letter or number, then press Enter.
To return to the previous menu, enter p.
6. To end the CLI work session:
a. Save the settings by entering s at the main menu, then
pressing Enter.
b. Exit the CLI by entering q at the main menu, then
pressing Enter.
Depending on the changed settings, the unit may
perform a soft boot.
c. Close the Verint Console window.
Warning: Do not use the Disconnect button to exit the
CLI. Clicking it does not free the RS-232
connection and does not save your settings.
Access Management
The Access Management menu takes care of user accounts
(user names and passwords) and unit security.
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User Accounts
The User Accounts menu enables you to protect the
configuration of the unit by restricting its access with a user
name and a password. Once the user account mode is
activated, you need the user name/password combination to
access the CLI through a Telnet session.
Security
The Security menu holds commands relative to the protection
of the unit.
It allows you to control:
Firmware updates through the IP network
Access to Telnet
SSL
IP Firmware Update
You can prevent firmware updates to be performed on your unit
through the IP network. By default, this type of update is
allowed. Be aware that it is the only available update method
for the S3100, since it does not have a serial port.
For more information about firmware updates, refer to the
SConfigurator User Manual.
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Telnet Session
By default, you can use Telnet to access the CLI of your unit. To
improve the security of your system, you may prohibit such an
access. In this case, you will not have access to the unit CLI
anymore.
Global Security Profile
This command is available if the unit has an SSL certificate. If
you activate the global security profile, the unit will only accept
secure SSL connections. It also means that you cannot access
the unit anymore with Telnet and you cannot perform firmware
updates through the IP network on it.
SSL Passkey
To secure a unit with SSL, provided of course it has an SSL
certificate, you need to provide a passkey. This passkey must
be the same for all units and the software tools to allow proper
secure communication between them.
It is recommended to perform this operation in SConfigurator
(version 2.55 or higher for the tool and the unit).
System Status
The system status information indicates the current values of
internal S3100 parameters, including the firmware version.
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Network
The Network menu allows you to configure several parameters
to ensure the compatibility between the S3100 and its IP
network.
For more information about these settings, contact your
network administrator.
DHCP Configuration
DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) allows devices and
computers connected to a network to automatically get a valid
network configuration from a server. For more information
about DHCP, see Appendix D on page 79.
You can set this option only if the S3100 is connected to a
network that uses a DHCP server.
Local IP Address
The IP address is the identifier of the S3100 on the network.
The IP address format is a 32-bit numeric address written as
four numbers separated by periods. Each number is in the
0–255 range. Each device on a network must have a unique IP
address.
Write down the final IP address in the form located at the end
of the S3100 Installation Guide.
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Subnet Mask
The subnet mask is the binary configuration specifying in which
subnet the IP address of the unit belongs. A subnet is a portion
of a network that shares a common address component. On
TCP/IP networks, a subnet is defined as a group of devices
whose IP addresses have the same prefix. Unless otherwise
specified by your network administrator, it is recommended to
use a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Gateway
The gateway represents a network point that acts as an
entrance to another network.
Warning: Never use the IP address of the unit as the gateway
value.
Ping Request
Ping is a basic Internet program that allows you to check that a
particular IP address exists and can accept requests.
To ping a specific unit:
1. In the Ping request parameter, enter its IP address.
2. Execute the Ping Remote Address command.
Wireless Communication
The Wireless Communication menu contains a set of
parameters relative to radio frequency (RF).
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Basic Parameters
Passkey
The wireless passkey is a unique case-sensitive identifier
enabling secure and encrypted RF communication in a wireless
cell (that is, with the other slave bridges and S1100w units).
The passkey length varies depending on the key entry format
(presented on page 68):
32 digits if hexadecimal
16 characters if string (default)
For the wireless connection to be secure, do no enter a known
name (like a street name), but instead use a mix of digits and
letters. Furthermore, do not disclose the passkey. The
connection security is based on the secrecy and uniqueness of
the passkey.
It is a good practice to change the default passkey during the
configuration process.
MAC Mode
The two available MAC (media access control) modes are SDCF
and SPCF. For more information, see page 12.
MAC Role
The MAC role represents the function of the unit in the wireless
system. Possible values are: Master (default) and Slave. For
more information, see page 8.
RF Band
The following frequency bands are available:
802.11a (5 GHz OFDM)
802.11g (2.4 GHz OFDM)
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Channel
If your units are operating in a DFS environment, you cannot
manually select the frequency channel; in this context, the
displayed value of the Channel parameter is Auto.
On a master bridge in a non-DFS environment, you can either
specify an RF channel manually or use the automatic channel
selection. On a slave bridge, you can specify an initial value for
the roaming process by which the unit will find its master;
however, this initial channel may not be the one used by the
master bridge.
The channels available in North America are:
1 to 11 in the 2.4 GHz band
52, 56, 60, and 64 in the 5.3 GHz band
149, 153, 157, 161, and 165 in the 5.8 GHz band
To know which channels are available elsewhere, refer to the
Wireless Frequency Plan document located on our web site
(Tools & Demos section).
Tx Bit Rate
The transmission bit rate is the data rate at which the unit
operates. A high bit rate reduces the effective distance between
two functional units.
You can set the bit rate in slave S3100 units only.
When a slave unit connects to its master for the first time, it
automatically receives the best possible value (the Auto
value), with a default RF margin set to 15 dB (to change the
margin, see page 70).
Once the unit is operating properly, Verint Video Solutions
strongly recommends to change the configured bit rate from
Auto to the actual bit rate of the connection. This way, the
wireless communication will be more stable in the presence of
changing atmospheric conditions or other RF interferers. To
know the actual bit rate of the connection, look in the
Advanced > Communication Status and Statistics >
Wireless Status menu. If the quality of the RF link degrades
severely, the actual bit rate could be lower that the manually
configured one.
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The available bit rates for the slave S3100 unit are 6, 9, 12, 18,
24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps.
Antenna Gain
If you enter the gain of the antenna you install on the unit, the
S3100 will be able to automatically change its transmission
power so that the total power (unit and antenna) does not
exceed the maximum value established by your country’s
regulations. For more information about the maximum antenna
gain you can use, see page 28.
ISO Country Code
You must assign the proper country of operation to the unit, so
that it will:
Comply to the DFS/TPC regulations, if applicable
Respect the EIRP rules
Use the proper set of frequency channels
Advanced Parameters
The Advanced Wireless Setup menu contains specialized RF
features.
Passkey Entry Format
The wireless passkey can have two formats: string (default) or
hexadecimal.
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Tx Power Scale
The transmission power scale indicates the level of emitting
power of the unit radio. The available values are:
Maximum—The maximum allowed.
50%—The power is reduced by 3 dB.
25%—The power is reduced by 6 dB.
12.5%—The power is reduced by 9 dB.
Minimum—The power is set at 3 dBm.
By default, the transmission power scale of a unit subject to the
TPC regulations is set to 50%.
Sensitivity Threshold
The sensitivity threshold is the minimum signal level perceived
by the radio of the unit.
Reducing the sensitivity of the radio enables unwanted “noise”
to be filtered out. A safe value is 10 dB below the current
received signal level (displayed in the Advanced >
Communication Status and Statistics > Wireless Status
menu). The default value, Normal, represents the most
sensitive context. You must be careful not to reduce the
sensitivity to a level where the unit would not “hear” its
legitimate correspondent.
Starting Order
The starting order is a sequence number, used during the
boot-up process of a master unit in a DFS context, to delay its
startup. The purpose of this parameter is to ensure that
colocated master units will not start at the same time. The
default starting order is 1. Every colocated cell should have a
different starting order: It should be incremented by 1 in each
system.
At the beginning of the boot sequence, the master unit waits a
specific number of seconds based on the value of this
parameter. This wait period will ensure that no two masters will
start at the same time and select the same frequency channel.
This delay is: (order - 1) multiplied by 80 seconds.
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The starting order has an impact only when the channel
selection is automatic.
Minimum Margin
The minimum margin is used when the transmission bit rate is
set to Auto. It represents the difference (in dB) between the
actual signal received by the unit and the minimum signal
required by a given bit rate to correctly receive data on the RF
link. The default minimum margin is 15 dB. You can change it
only on slave units.
Maximum Link Distance
The maximum link distance parameter appears when the MAC
mode is SDCF. It specifies the maximum transmission distance,
between any two units, in all wireless cells present in the same
geographical region and sharing the same frequency channel.
The two S3100 units making up an SDCF wireless cell must
have the same value for this parameter. Possible values are:
3 miles (5 km)
6 miles (10 km)—default
9 miles (15 km)
12 miles (20 km)
15 miles (25 km)
For instance, consider the following setup, where the two
wireless cells use the same frequency channel:
S3100 1
2 miles
S3100 2
S3100 3
Masters
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Since the two masters are in RF line of sight, all units must set
their maximum link distance values to 15 miles (25 km).
Otherwise packet collisions may occur, resulting in lost data.
Indoor/Outdoor RF Regulation
Depending on the country of operation and the chosen
frequency band, the unit is allowed to operate indoors only,
outdoors only, or either indoors or outdoors. The frequency
channels available in the indoor-only regulation are different
from those assigned to indoors/outdoors; the same goes for the
outdoor-only channels.
Note: Under the RF regulation, a unit programmed to be used
only indoors must not be installed outdoors, and vice
versa.
To know which frequency channels are available in your country
of operation in each of the three operation modes, refer to the
Wireless Frequency Plan document located on our web site
(Tools & Demos section).
The default factory value for most countries is indoor/outdoor.
Advanced
The Advanced menu holds a series of advanced setups mainly
used by Verint Video Solutions technical support. Some of these
parameters are available through SConfigurator or a video
management software.
To recognize an S3100 among a large set of units, you can
make its three LEDs flash red rapidly.
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To identify an S3100 unit:
1. From the main menu, choose Advanced, then press
Enter.
2. Enter i to make the LEDs flash red. Re-enter i to set the
LEDs to their previous state.
3. Enter p until you are in the main menu.
4. Enter q to exit.
Load Default Configuration
The Load Default Configuration command, located in the main
menu, resets all user parameters to their factory settings
(described in Appendix A on page 73). All user-defined values
will be lost.
Following a reset, you will need to reprogram the S3100 unit
(for instance, its IP address and VSIP port) for proper operation
within its network.
Reboot System
The Reboot System command, located in the main menu,
performs a soft boot on the S3100. A system reboot clears all
unsaved changes in the CLI and returns to your preset
configuration.
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A: Factory Default Configuration
The S3100 is programmed at the factory with the following
configuration:
Type Configuration
Access
management
Network
Wireless
Communication
(North America)
Wireless
Communication
(Europe)
VSIP
User name: USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
User accounts: Disabled
Telnet sessions: Enabled
IP firmware update: Enabled
Global security profile: Disabled
SSL passkey: <empty>
DHCP configuration: Disabled
IP address: 169.254.*.* (MAC address of the
unit)
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 169.254.*.* (MAC address of the
unit)
Wireless passkey: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
Frequency band: 802.11a (5 GHz OFDM)
Channel: Auto
Tx bit rate: Auto
Antenna gain: 13 dBi
Country: USA
Tx power scale: Maximum
Wireless passkey: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
Frequency band: 802.11a (5 GHz OFDM)
Channel: Auto
Tx bit rate: Auto
Antenna gain: 13 dBi
Country: United Kingdom
Tx power scale: 50% (-3 dB)
VSIP Port: 5510
VSIP multicast IP address: 224.16.32.1
VSIP discovery IP address: 255.255.255.255
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RJ-45 Ethernet
Cables
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B: RJ-45 Ethernet Cables
Depending on whether the S3100 unit is integrated on a
network or not, the Ethernet cable varies:
If on a network, use a straight-through cable.
To link it directly to a computer, use a crossover cable.
Here is the bottom view of the RJ-45 connectors on a
straight-through cable:
white/orange
orange
white/green
blue
brown
white/brown
green
white/blue
white/orange
orange
white/green
blue
brown
white/brown
green
white/blue
Here is the bottom view of the RJ-45 connectors on a crossover
cable:
white/green
green
white/orange
blue
brown
white/brown
orange
white/blue
white/orange
orange
white/green
blue
brown
white/brown
green
white/blue
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Pole Mounting of
the Antennas
The installation procedure for the external antenna varies
depending on the model.
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C: Pole Mounting of the Antennas
ANT-WP13-5x/S Antenna
Here is the way to install the 13-dBi antenna to be used in the
5GHz band:
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DHCP Support
and APIPA
Service
DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) allows devices and
computers connected to a network to automatically get a valid
IP configuration from a dedicated server.
The APIPA (automatic private IP addressing) service, available
on the Windows operating systems, enables a device to assign
itself a temporary IP address.
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D: DHCP Support and APIPA Service
At startup, a unit searches for a valid IP network configuration.
The unit requires this configuration prior to starting its
functions. The network configuration for SmartSight units
consists of:
An IP address
A subnet mask
A gateway
The unit first looks in its local memory. If no configuration is
found, it tries to contact a DHCP server. If DHCP configuration
fails—if the unit does not find a server or if it cannot get a
configuration from it within one minute—the unit assigns itself
temporary network settings based on the APIPA service. This
service allows a unit to find a unique IP address until it receives
a complete network configuration, either manually or from a
DHCP server.
A unit in APIPA mode does not reside on the same subnet as
the other devices on the IP network; therefore, it may not be
able to see them or be visible to them. Units use the following
temporary APIPA configuration:
IP address: 169.254. *. *
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 169.254. *. *
The *. * portion is based on the MAC address of the unit.
A unit is in APIPA mode:
The first time it boots up
After receiving a duplicate IP address
After a factory reset
When the DHCP server does not have any available IP
addresses
DHCP configuration is disabled:
After a firmware upgrade
After a factory reset
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Surge Protection
Voltage and current surges can be induced by lightning strikes
or power line transients. In the real world, under the right
circumstances, these surges can reach sufficiently high levels
to damage almost any electronic equipment. Therefore you
need to add protection to your units.
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E: Surge Protection
The S3100 provides built-in surge protection on the
Ethernet/PoE and 24V AC power connectors. The antenna
connectors do not have surge protection; this situation should
not cause problems as long as you keep the antenna cable
short—that is, below 6.6 feet (2 meters).
If you are installing an S3100 unit (S3100 model) in a heavy
lightning environment, or in a site where large AC mains power
fluctuations are a common occurrence, Verint Video Solutions
recommends that you add surge protection on the DATA & PWR
port of the PoE injector. It will protect your equipment and the
power inserter from surges coming down from the Ethernet
cable.
Using a surge protector is strongly recommended if the
Ethernet cable runs outside the building for more than 82 feet
(25 meters). This device should be installed at the entry point
of the cable inside the building. To be effective, this protection
equipment must be properly grounded.
PoE protectors recommended by Verint Video Solutions include:
Company Part number Web site
Citel MJ8-505-24D3A60 www.citelprotection.com
Transtector Systems 1101-693 TSJ POE-48 www.transtector.com
For the curious mind, a surge protector helps to clamp the
surge to safe levels and divert its energy to the earthing point,
preventing device damage. Experienced installers know that an
effective surge protection must be installed with proper
earthing and grounding.
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RF Contact
between Masters
If the country of operation of your units requires DFS
compliance, you must ensure that the master units (S3100 and
S1100-R) in colocated cells “see” one another in their
permanent location. Such a contact means that RF
communication can be performed between each pair of
masters, therefore preventing them to choose the same
frequency channel.
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F: RF Contact between Masters
Apply the following procedure to ensure that MasterA sees
MasterB. You will have to access the command line interface
(CLI) of at least one master. For more information about the
CLI, refer to Chapter 4 in the S3100 User Manual or to
Chapter 4 in the S1100 User Manual.
To ensure that two master units see each other:
1. Take down the unit name of MasterB.
The unit name is displayed in SConfigurator’s Units tab, in
the Unit Information pane of the Configuration Assistant, or
in the Advanced > VSIP menu of the CLI.
2. Shut down MasterB, then power it up.
3. Wait until MasterB has selected a frequency channel. To
ensure that a channel is selected:
If MasterB is an S3100, go in the Advanced >
Communication Status and Statistics > Wireless
Status menu of the CLI. Wait until the value of Current
SCF Connection Status is Connected to X Clients and
Y Slaves.
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If MasterB is an S1100, go in the Wireless Status
window of the Configuration Assistant. Wait until the
connection status is Not Connected or Connected;
these statuses occur after Radar Detection.
If you do not have access to the connection status of
MasterB, wait for the following time period: (starting
order of MasterB - 1) multiplied by 80 seconds.
4. Perform a site survey in MasterA:
a. Open the CLI of the unit.
a. Go in the Advanced > Communication Status and
Statistics > Wireless Status menu.
b. Execute the Initiate One-Time Site Survey
command.
c. To see the progress of the operation, press Enter every
second.
The site survey is completed when the value of Current
SCF Connection Status returns to Connected to X
Clients and Y Slaves, after having gone to Site
survey (100% completed).
d. Execute the Visualize Last Site Survey Report
command.
e. Check that the MasterB name is listed as the Unit Name
of one of the channels. You may have to scroll up the
CLI window to see the beginning of the survey data.
For example, in the following site survey, MasterB has a
visual connection with the MasterA unit. If the MasterB
name is not displayed in the site survey, it means that
the two masters cannot see each other.
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