Vivint SR1410 User Manual
SR1410
Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router
Installation and User Guide
Version 0.01
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PROVO, UT 84604
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Manual Version /
Date
Description
0.01 Aug, 2013
Preliminary version
Record of Changes
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Patent Application Name
Patent
Application
Number
Jurisdiction of
Grant
DYNAMIC ROUTING WITHIN A
WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
61/794,869
U.S.
DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF
QUALITY OF SERVICE
PARAMETERS IN RESPONSE
TO CHANGING NETWORK
CONDITIONS
61/785,074
U.S.
SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING
INTERFERENCE THROUGH
SIMULTANEOUS CHANNEL
SWITCHING WITHIN A MESH
NETWORK, AND METHODS,
DEVICES, SOFTWARE, AND
COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA
ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
61/784,795
U.S.
MULTICAST TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT WITHIN A
WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
61/794,968
U.S.
BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION
BASED ON LOCATION IN A
WIRELESS NETWORK
61/793,415
U.S.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR
EXTENDING BROADBAND
ACCESS THROUGH A
WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
61/793,177
U.S.
Notices
This product contains software proprietary to Vivint and protected by US and International copyright law.
Unauthorized reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
The software and methods implemented in this product may be protected by US Patents:
This device complies with FCC Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Caution, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vivint could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
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instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.”
RF Exposure: In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the
antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 20 cm from your body or
nearby persons.
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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et
son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse
pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
This radio transmitter SR1410 [or IC number if desired] has been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain and required impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Cet émetteur radio SR1410 [or IC number if desired] a été approuvé par Industrie
Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antennes énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain
maximal admissible et l'impédance requis pour chaque type d'antenne indiqué. Types
d'antennes ne figurent pas dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum
indiqué pour ce type sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
The manual must provide the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the
bands 5250-5350MHz and 5470-5725MHz.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in the
5250MHz to 5350MHz and 5650MHz to 5850MHz bands. These radars could cause
interference and/or damage to Wireless LAN devices used in Canada.
Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250 - 5 350 MHz et 5 650 - 5 850 MHz.
Ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LANEL.
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Copyright
SR1410 Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router, Installation and User Guide, Version 0.01
© 2013. Vivint Wireless All right reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 9
1.1.1 DATA RATES 10
1.1.2 RADIO PATH PLANNING 10
1.2 ANTENNA HEIGHT 11
1.2.1 ANTENNA POSITION AND POLARIZATION 12
1.2.2 RADIO INTERFERENCE 12
1.2.3 WEATHER CONDITIONS 12
1.3 ETHERNET CABLING 13
1.4 GROUNDING 15
1.5 SYSTEM SETUP 17
1.5.1 FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 17
1.5.2 CONNECTING SR1410 FOR THE FIRST TIME 17
1.5.3 USING THE WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION SETUP WIZARD 18
1.6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18
1.7 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 20
1.8 TRAFFIC CONTROL 20
1.9 NAT/FIREWALL 22
1.10 ROUTING PROTOCOLS 22
1.10.1 OSPF 23
1.10.2 RIP 24
1.10.3 IGMP 24
1.10.4 PIM 24
1.10.5 BGP 24
1.11 MULTICAST CONTROL 24
1.12 ADMINISTRATION 25
1.12.1 ADDING USERS & CHANGING PASSWORD 25
1.12.2 UPGRADING FIRMWARE 25
1.13 SYSTEM LOG 26
1.13.1 ENABLING SYSTEM LOGGING 26
1.14 DHCP CONFIGURATION 26
1.15 SITE SURVEY 28
1.16 STATUS INFORMATION 28
1.16.1 AP STATUS 29
2.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 31
2.1 BEFORE INSTALLING 31
2.1.1 TESTING BASIC LINK OPERATION 32
2.2 CONNECT EXTERNAL ANTENNAS 32
2.2.1 FREQUENCY, WAVELENGTH AND VELOCITY 32
2.2.2 THE DECIBEL 33
2.3 ALIGN ANTENNA 33
2.4 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE 34
2.4.1 GETTING HELP ON CLI COMMANDS 34
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS 37
3.1 PRODUCT FEATURES 37
3.2 ETHERNET COMPATIBILITY 38
3.3 POWER OVER ETHERNET 38
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3.4 RADIO CHARACTERISTICS 38
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Introduction
The Vivint SR1410 is a beamforming indoor/outdoor-rated wireless access point/Wireless Distribution
System (WDS) router that is designed for the deployment of advanced IEEE 802.11 wireless services in
harsh environments. As an outdoor wireless access point, the SR1410 can provide IEEE 802.11 wireless
service to local wireless clients. The SR1410 is also able to create multipoint connections over wireless
backhaul radios. A SR1410 equipped with POE injector can also provide 802.11 n.
When deployed for wireless bridging, two or more SR1410 models provide point-to-point or point-tomultipoint router links between remote Ethernet LANs, and can simultaneously serve wireless service
for local clients on the non-bridging radio. The wireless router system offers a fast, reliable, and costeffective solution for connectivity between remote Ethernet LANs or to provide Internet access to an
isolated site.
The SR1410 is capable of filtering, classifying, shaping, forwarding Layer 3 traffic.
The SR1410 is a stand-alone device that operates independently of a Vivint Network Controller. It
provides the following capabilities:
Stand-alone wireless access point (802.11n) with support for wireless backhaul over 5 GHz
Point-to-point WDS router and router functions for 5 GHz
Point-to-multipoint WDS Router for 5 GHz
Four 2.4 5Ghz SMA female detachable antenna interfaces
Stand-alone wireless access point (802.11n) with support for wireless backhaul over 5 GHz
One Ethernet interfaces
The SR1410 requires detachable antennas, sold separately.
Vivint Mesh Points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulations.
Vivint mesh points are NOT sold through authorized, non-retail, distribution channels and are required
to be deployed by a Professional Vivint Installer / Qualified Network Administrator. The professional
installer responsible for the configuration and operation of Access Points must ensure that the
installation complies with local regulations, frequencies, channels and output power.
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Product Improvements and Upgrades
Vivint reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to its products, without notification and
without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in products previously
sold or shipped.
To receive notification about upgrades or bulletins that may become available from time to time, please
complete the enclosed Warranty Card and mail or fax it to Vivint.
1.1.1 Data rates
Under ideal deployment conditions (low line of sight, low interference, and low moisture content), the
SR1410 router can operate over a range of up to 1 km or provide a high-speed connection of 100 Mbps
The range also depends on the type of antenna used. The maximum data rate for a link decreases as the
operating range increases.
When planning a wireless router link, take into account the maximum distance and data rates for the
various antenna options.
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1.1.2 Radio Path Planning
The wireless router link requires a “radio line of sight” between the two antennas for optimum
performance.
The concept of radio line of sight involves the area along a link through which the bulk of the radio
signal power travels. This area is known as the first Fresnel Zone of the radio link. For a radio link, no
object (including the ground) must intrude within 60% of the first Fresnel Zone.
The following figure illustrates the concept of a good radio line of sight.
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If there are obstacles in the radio path, there may still be a radio link but the quality and strength of the
signal will be affected. Calculating the maximum clearance from objects on a path is important as it
directly affects the decision on antenna placement and height. It is especially critical for long-distance
links, where the radio signal could easily be lost.
NOTE: For wireless links less than 500 m, the IEEE 802.11a radio signal will tolerate some obstacles in
the path and may not even require a visual line of sight between the antennas.
When planning the radio path for a wireless router link, consider these factors:
Avoid any partial line of sight between the antennas
Be cautious of trees or other foliage that may be near the path, or may grow and obstruct the
path
Be sure there is enough clearance from buildings and that no building construction may
eventually block the path
Check the topology of the land between the antennas using topographical maps, aerial
photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are available that may include this
information for your area)
1.2 Antenna Height
A reliable wireless link is usually best achieved by mounting the antennas at each end high enough for a
clear radio line of sight between them. The minimum height required depends on the distance of the link,
obstacles that may be in the path, topology of the terrain, and the curvature of the earth (for links over 3
miles). For long-distance links, the AP may have to be mounted on masts or poles that are tall enough to
attain the minimum required clearance. Use the following table to estimate the required minimum
clearance above the ground or path obstruction (for 5 GHz router links).
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1.2.1 Antenna Position and Polarization
Once the required antenna height has been determined, other factors affecting the precise position of the
wireless router must be considered:
Be sure there are no other radio antennas within 2 m (6 ft) of the wireless router. These include other
WiFi radio antennas
Place the wireless router away from power and telephone lines
Avoid placing the wireless router too close to any metallic reflective surfaces, such as roof-installed
air-conditioning equipment, tinted windows, wire fences, or water pipes. Ensure that there is at least 5
feet clearance from such objects
The wireless router antennas at both ends of the link must be positioned with the same polarization
direction, either horizontal or vertical. Proper alignment helps to maximize throughput.
The wireless router’s integrated antenna sends a radio signal that is polarized in a particular direction.
The antenna’s receive sensitivity is also higher for radio signals that have the same polarization. To
maximize the performance of the wireless link, both antennas must be set to the same polarization
direction.
1.2.2 Radio Interference
The avoidance of radio interference is an important part of wireless link planning. Interference is caused
by other radio transmissions using the same or an adjacent channel frequency. You should first scan your
proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to determine if there are any strong radio signals using the
802.11a,n channel frequencies. Always use a channel frequency that is furthest away from another
signal.
If radio interference is still a problem with your wireless link, changing the antenna polarization
direction may improve the situation.
1.2.3 Weather Conditions
When planning wireless links, you must take into account any extreme weather conditions that are
known to affect your location. Consider these factors:
Temperature — The wireless router is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -33°C to
55°C. Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the unit to fail.
Wind Velocity — The wireless router can operate in winds up to 90 miles per hour and survive
higher wind speeds up to 125 miles per hour. You must consider the known maximum wind velocity
and direction at the site and be sure that any supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower, is
built to withstand this force.
Lightning — The wireless router includes its own built-in lightning protection via chassis grounding.
However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all properly
grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors may
also be employed.
Rain — The SR1410 is weatherproofed against rain. Also, prolonged heavy rain has no significant
effect on the radio signal. However, it is recommended to use weatherproof boots on cables
connecting to the SR1410 or to apply weatherproof sealing tape around connectors for extra
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