ZyXEL Communications 240B User Manual

ExpWave 240B

Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

User's Guide

Ver 1.2

August, 2004

ExpWave 240B Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

Copyright

ExpWave 240B
Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

Copyright © 2002 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.

The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
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Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

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does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make
changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice 1

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded RS-232 cables are required to be used to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15, and it is the responsibility of
the user to provide and use shielded RS-232 cables.

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Information for Canadian Users

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not
guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In
some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means
of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that the compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

For their own protection, users should ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.

Caution

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Note

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.

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Product installation requirements

1. The ExpWave 240B can only be installed by a licensed installer; training and access to technical requirements will be
provided through the user guide and through training done by the business partnership agreements with respective customers.

2. The installation will be done in a controlled and licensed environment; and filing of the appropriate documentation as required
by local law.

3. Installation requires special training (special programming, access to keypad, field strength measurements made) by ZyXEL
of the installation and maintenance teams of the ZyXEL licensed service providers and operators.

4. ZyXEL licensed service providers will be required to have their installation teams trained to do installation of the ExpWave
240B and antennas on high sited areas in order to meet the performance and regulatory requirements. This will require
professional installation; the installation of the ExpWave 240B must be controlled and installed by licensed professionals.
Specially designed antennas and mounting procedures will be required and professional installation needed to ensure the
equipment works reliably and compatibly with the complete ZyXEL infrastructure.

5. An intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other than that furnished by the ZyXEL . or its customer
shall be used with the ExpWave 240B . The use of a permanently attached antenna or of an antenna that uses a unique coupling
to the intentional radiator shall be considered sufficient to comply. If the unit becomes broken, the antenna can be replaced by
the user, but the use of a standard antenna jack or electrical connector is prohibited. Further, this requirement does not apply to
intentional radiators that must be professionally installed, such as perimeter protection systems and some field disturbance
sensors, or to other intentional radiators which must be measured at the installation site. However, the installer shall be
responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in this part are not exceeded.

6. This standard antenna may be used in a point-to-point application, and possibly may require a tower mount and/or directional
antenna. Such use would be applicable in the following uses: data and control signal transmitter located in oil fields; transmitters
mounted on trains and train stations; pole-mounted police and/or emergency vehicles.

7. Permanent attachment of the ExpWave 240B can be achieved by various means such as factory application of a permanent
cement or epoxy to a standard antenna connector. The ExpWave 240B will specify the certification application type of
adhesive to be used and must confirm that the adhesive will be applied at the factory – prior to shipment.

8. The installer must ensure that the ExpWave 240B and antenna is properly installed so as not to exceed the limits for which it
has been designed.

9. Compliance is required for special waterproofing procedures, insulation against lightening and
other weather conditions.

10. Also requires special mounting brackets for instillation in professional environments.

11. Licensees will be recruited primarily from existing service providers and manufacturers that are already successful in
Internet, paging, or mobile phone service industries.

12. ZyXEL. will provide products and services through service providers, its main sales strategies will be to empower service
providers and to provide on-going service and support to
service providers. Service providers will focus on local markets and offer flexible services to niche markets.

13. Multiple service providers can be started with a relatively low cost of entry. ZyXEL. Will provide licensing companies
already in the service industry (such as Internet, paging, or mobile
telephone service companies), it will be possible to qualify and license service provides in a short space of time.

14. ZyXEL will provide all starter ingredients (such as prototypes) on a discounted basis to
Widenet service providers for smooth transition and integration into existing client bases, authorization, and billing.

15. All equipment will be sold only to ZyXEL qualified network operators that will be purchasing the equipment as a part of an
infrastructure to provide services. The intended use and design of the ExpWave 240B is for use by utility companies, large
telecom corporations to build out or compliment their current infrastructure for radio frequency and telecommunications
signaling.

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of
purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its
discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to
whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any
replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely
at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged
by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in
lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of
character to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center; refer to the separate Warranty Card for your
Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that
the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated
warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor.
All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid (USA
and territories only). If the customer desires some other return destination beyond the U.S. borders, the customer
shall bear the cost of the return shipment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.

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Customer Support

When you contact your customer support representative please have the following information ready:

♦ ExpWave 240B Model and serial number.
♦ Information in Menu 24.1 –System Information.
♦ Warranty Information.
♦ Date you received your ExpWave.
♦ Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

Method

Location

Worldwide

North
America

Denmark

Norway [e-mail]

Sweden [e-mail]

Shanghai [e-mail]

Germany

e-mail –
Support/Sales

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

Telephone/Fax Web Site/FTP Site Regular Mail

[phone]
[phone]

[phone]
800-255-4101

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.com.my Malaysia

[phone]

[phone]

[phone]

[e-mail] [phone]

[phone]

[e-mail]

[phone]
[phone]

[e-mail]

[phone]

[phone]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[phone]

[phone]
0180-5213247
Tech Support hotline
0180-5099935
RMA/Repair hotline

[e-mail]

[phone] ftp.europe.zyxel.com

www.zygate.com.tw

ZyGATE Communications Inc.
48 Lung-Chin Road, Lung-Tan,
Taoyuan, Taiwan.

www.zyxel.com

ZyXEL Communications, Inc.,
1650 Miraloma Avenue,

ftp.zyxel.com

www.zyxel.dk

ftp.zyxel.dk

Placentia, CA 92870, U.S.A.

ZyXEL Communications A/S,
Columbusvej 5, 2860 Soeborg,
Denmark.
Lot B2-06, PJ Industrial Park,
Section 13, Jalan Kemajuan,
46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor
Darul Ehasn, Malaysia

www.zyxel.no ZyXEL Communications A/S

Nils Hansens vei 13. N-0667
Oslo, Norway

WWW.zyxel.se ZyXEL Communications A/S

Anders Carlssons Gata 7417 55
Goteborg Sweden
ZyXEL(Shanghai)office
23/F,B Majesty Building No.138
Pudong Avenue Pudong Area,
Shanghai, China

www.zyxel.de

ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH.,
Adenauerstr. 20/A4
D-52146 Wuerselen,
Germany.

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Table of Contents

Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement..................................................................iv

Information for Canadian Users .................................................................................................................................. v

Product installation requirements ............................................................................................................................. vi

ZyXEL Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ vii

Customer Support ..................................................................................................................................................... viii

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ix

List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................................xiii

List of Tables............................................................................................................................................................... xv

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ExpWave.....................................1-1

1.1 Introduction to the ExpWave 240B ..................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 ExpWave 240B product types....................................................................................1-1

1.2 Physical Features of the ExpWave 240B........................................................................1-1

1.3 Non-physical Features of the ExpWave 240B........................................................... 1-1

1.4 Benefits of the ExpWave 240B...............................................................................................1-2

1.5 Applications of the ExpWave 240B.................................................................................... 1-3

1.6 Specifications of the ExpWave 240B.................................................................................1-3

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation .........................................................................2-1

2.1 Hardware Description ......................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 ExpWave 240B Physical Connection ................................................................................2-5

2.3 Installation Procedure.......................................................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 Initial Setup.........................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Network Topology Planning...................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Turning On ExpWave ......................................................................................................................3-6

3.2.1 Initial Screen ..............................................................................................................................3-7

3.2.2 Entering the Password ....................................................................................................... 3-7

3.3 Navigating the SMT Interface..................................................................................................3-7

3.3.1 Main Menu (Routing AP)...............................................................................................3-7

3.3.2 Summaries of SMT Menu..............................................................................................3-7

3.4 Changing the System Password ..............................................................................................3-9

Chapter 4 Menu 1 - General Setup.................................................................4-1

4.1 System Name ...........................................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 General Setup...........................................................................................................................................4-1

Chapter 5 LAN Setup.............................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 LAN Port Filter Setup......................................................................................................................5-1

5.3 LAN DHCP...............................................................................................................................................5-1

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5.3.1 Factory LAN Defaults........................................................................................................5-2

5.3.2 DHCP Configuration...........................................................................................................5-2

5.3.3 IP Address and Subnet Mask.......................................................................................5-2

5.3.4 RIP Setup.......................................................................................................................................5-3

5.4 LAN Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................5-3

Chapter 6 Wireless Setup..............................................................................................6-1

Chapter 7 Network Setup...............................................................................................7-1

7.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................7-1

7.2 SMT 6.1 Menu in Router Mode..............................................................................................7-2

Chapter 8 Static Route Setup.................................................................................8-1

8.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................8-1

8.2 IP Static Route Setup ........................................................................................................................8-1

Chapter 9 Filter Setup Configuration........................................................9-1

9.1 About Filtering........................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.1 The Filter Structure of the ExpWave....................................................................9-1

9.2 Configuring a Filter Set ..................................................................................................................9-2

9.3 Filter Rules Summary Menu ......................................................................................................9-2

9.3.1 Configuring a Filter Rule ................................................................................................9-2

9.3.2 TCP/IP Filter Rule.................................................................................................................9-2

9.3.3 Generic Filter Rule................................................................................................................9-6

9.4 Applying a Filter and Factory Defaults ............................................................................9-8

9.4.1 Ethernet traffic..........................................................................................................................9-8

Chapter 10 SNMP Configuration.....................................................................10-1

10.1 About SNMP .....................................................................................................................................10-1

10.2 Supported MIBs..............................................................................................................................10-2

10.3 SNMP Configuration..................................................................................................................10-2

10.4 SNMP Traps.......................................................................................................................................10-2

Chapter 11 System Maintenance....................................................................11-1

11.1 System Status ....................................................................................................................................11-1

11.2 System Information and Console Port Speed.......................................................11-2

11.2.1 System Information ..........................................................................................................11-2

11.2.2 Console Port Speed...........................................................................................................11-3

11.3 Log and Trace...................................................................................................................................11-4

11.3.1 Viewing Error Log ............................................................................................................11-4

11.3.2 UNIX Syslog ..........................................................................................................................11-4

11.4 Diagnostic.............................................................................................................................................11-5

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11.4.1 WAN DHCP...........................................................................................................................11-6

Chapter 12 Firmware and Configuration File
Maintenance

.......................................................................................................................................12-1

12.1 Filename Conventions...............................................................................................................12-1

12.2 Backup Configuration ...............................................................................................................12-1

12.2.1 Backup Configuration....................................................................................................12-2

12.2.2 Using the FTP Command from the Command Line...........................12-2

12.2.3 Example of FTP Commands from the Command Line....................12-2

12.2.4 GUI-based FTP Clients.................................................................................................12-2

12.2.5 Backup Configuration Using TFTP................................................................... 12-3

12.2.6 TFTP Command Example..........................................................................................12-3

12.2.7 GUI-based TFTP Clients.............................................................................................12-3

12.2.8 Backup Via Console Port............................................................................................ 12-4

12.3 Restore Configuration.................................................................................................12-5

12.3.1 Restore Using FTP............................................................................................................ 12-5

12.3.2 Restore Using FTP Session Example...............................................................12-5

12.3.3 Restore Via Console Port............................................................................................12-6

12.4 Uploading Firmware and Configuration Files.....................................................12-6

12.4.1 Firmware File Upload ....................................................................................................12-6

12.4.2 Configuration File Upload ......................................................................................... 12-7

12.4.3 FTP File Upload Command from the DOS Prompt Example....12-7

12.4.4 FTP Session Example of Firmware File Upload....................................12-8

12.4.5 TFTP File Upload..............................................................................................................12-8

12.4.6 TFTP Upload Command Example......................................................................12-8

12.4.7 Uploading Via Console Port.....................................................................................12-9

12.4.8 Uploading Firmware File Via Console Port............................................... 12-9

12.4.9 Example Xmodem Firmware Upload Using HyperTerminal.....12-9

12.4.10 Uploading Configuration File Via Console Port............................... 12-10

12.4.11 Example Xmodem Configuration Upload Using
HyperTerminal

...........................................................................................................................................12-10

Chapter 13 System Maintenance & Information...................13-1

13.1 Command Interpreter Mode.................................................................................................13-1

13.2 Time and Date Setting...............................................................................................................13-1

13.2.1 Resetting the Time.............................................................................................................13-3

Chapter 14 Remote Management...................................................................14-1

14.1 Telnet........................................................................................................................................................14-1

14.2 FTP............................................................................................................................................................. 14-1

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14.3 SNMP.......................................................................................................................................................14-1

14.4 DNS ...........................................................................................................................................................14-1

14.5 Remote Management..................................................................................................................14-1

14.5.1 Remote Management Limitations........................................................................14-2

Chapter 15 IP Routing Policy Setup..........................................................15-1

15.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................15-1

15.2 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................15-1

15.3 Routing Policy..................................................................................................................................15-1

15.4 IP Routing Policy Setup...........................................................................................................15-1

15.5 Applying an IP Policy................................................................................................................15-4

15.5.1 Ethernet IP Policies...........................................................................................................15-4

15.6 IP Policy Routing Example...................................................................................................15-5

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Front view of ExpWave .......................................................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-2 Bottom view of ExpWave ...................................................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-3 Top view of ExpWave..........................................................................................................................2-2

Figure 2-4 Omni-directional Antenna ..................................................................................................................2-2

Figure 2-5 Back view of Flat Panel Antenna......................................................................................................2-2

Figure 2-6 Front view of flat panel antenna.......................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-7 HDF 400 RF cable .................................................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-8 RS-232 console cable..........................................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-9 Category 5 cable................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-10 Grounding wire ................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Figure 2-11 The Mounting kit.................................................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-12 Network/Power Injector ....................................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-13 Antenna Alignment Kit......................................................................................................................2-5

Figure 2-14 Ethernet Cable .................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Figure 2-15 Switching Power Adaptor ................................................................................................................2-5

Figure 2-16 Physical Installation of ExpWave with Omni-directional antenna.........................................2-6

Figure 2-17 Physical Installation of ExpWave with flat panel antenna.......................................................2-6

Figure 2-18 The mounting kit assembly .............................................................................................................2-7

Figure 3-1 ExpWave Networking Topology .......................................................................................................3-1

Figure 3-2 Network Topology in Bridge Mode ..................................................................................................3-2

Figure 3-3 Menu 1 – Bridge Mode General Setup ............................................................................................3-2

Figure 3-4 Menu 3.2 – TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup...............................................................................3-2

Figure 3-5 Menu 5 – Wireless Setup....................................................................................................................3-3

Figure 3-6 Menu 6 – Router Mode Network Setup ........................................................................................... 3-3

Figure 3-7 Menu 5 – Access Client Wireless Setup......................................................................................... 3-4

Figure3-8 IP Ping ......................................................................................................................................................3-4

Figure 3-9 Network Topology in Router Mode..................................................................................................3-4

Figure 3-10 Router Mode General Setup ............................................................................................................ 3-4

Figure 3-11 TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup..................................................................................................3-5

Figure 3-12 Wireless Setup....................................................................................................................................3-5

Figure 3-13 Router Mode Network Setup ...........................................................................................................3-5

Figure 3-14 AC1 LAN DHCP Setup.......................................................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-15 Menu 5 - Wireless Setup...................................................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-16 IP Ping...................................................................................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-17 Initial Screen........................................................................................................................................3-7

Figure 3-18 Password Screen ...............................................................................................................................3-7

Figure 3-19 ExpWave Main Menu ......................................................................................................................... 3-7

Figure 3-20 Menu 23 — System Password ........................................................................................................3-9

Figure 4-1 Menu 1 — General Setup.................................................................................................................... 4-1

Figure 5-1 Menu 3 — LAN Setup ..........................................................................................................................5-1

Figure 5-2 Menu 3.1 — LAN Port Filter Setup ...................................................................................................5-1

Figure 5-3 Menu 3 - LAN DHCP Setup.................................................................................................................5-4

Figure 5-4 Menu 3.2 - LAN DHCP Ethernet Setup ............................................................................................5-4

Figure 6-1 Wireless Setup ......................................................................................................................................6-1

Figure 7-1 Menu 6 - Router Mode Network Setup and Status....................................................................... 7-1

Figure 7-2 AC LAN DHCP Setup ...........................................................................................................................7-2

Figure 8-1 Example of Static Routing Topology ..............................................................................................8-1

Figure 8-2 Menu 12 — IP Static Route Setup .................................................................................................... 8-1

Figure 8-3 Menu 12. 1 — Edit IP Static Route ...................................................................................................8-2

Figure 9-1 Filter Rule Process...............................................................................................................................9-1

Figure 9-2 Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration...................................................................................................9-2

Figure 9-3 Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary ...................................................................................................9-2

Figure 9-4 Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule .......................................................................................................9-4

Figure 9-5 Executing an IP Filter ..........................................................................................................................9-6

Figure 9-6 Menu 21.4.1 - Generic Filter Rule .....................................................................................................9-7

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Figure 9-7 Filtering Ethernet traffic......................................................................................................................9-8

Figure 10-1 SNMP Management Model .............................................................................................................10-1

Figure 10-2 Menu 22 — SNMP Configuration..................................................................................................10-2

Figure 11-1 Menu 24 — System Maintenance .................................................................................................11-1

Figure 11-2 Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status ...............................................................................11-1

Figure 11-3 Menu 24.2 — System Information and Console Port Speed .................................................11-2

Figure 11-4 Menu 24.2.1 — System Maintenance — Information...............................................................11-3

Figure 11-5 Menu 24.2.2 — System Maintenance — Change Console Port Speed...............................11-3

Figure 11-6 Menu 24.3 — System Maintenance — Log and Trace.............................................................11-4

Figure 11-7Examples of Error and Information Messages ..........................................................................11-4

Figure 11-8 Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - UNIX Syslog..................................................................11-4

Figure 11-9 Menu 24.4 — System Maintenance — Diagnostic....................................................................11-6

Figure 11-10 WAN & LAN DHCP .........................................................................................................................11-6

Figure 12-1 Telnet into Menu 24.5 ......................................................................................................................12-2

Figure 12-2 FTP Session Example ...................................................................................................................12-2

Figure 12-3 System Maintenance — Backup Configuration........................................................................12-4

Figure 12-4 System Maintenance — Starting Xmodem Download Screen..............................................12-4

Figure 12-5 Backup Configuration Example....................................................................................................12-4

Figure 12-6 Successful Backup Confirmation Screen..................................................................................12-4

Figure 12-7 Telnet into Menu 24.6 ......................................................................................................................12-5

Figure 12-8 Restore Using FTP Session Example .........................................................................................12-5

Figure 12-9 System Maintenance — Restore Configuration .......................................................................12-6

Figure 12-10 System Maintenance — Starting Xmodem Download Screen............................................12-6

Figure 12-11 Restore Configuration Example .................................................................................................12-6

Figure 12-12 Successful Restoration Confirmation Screen ........................................................................12-6

Figure 12-13 Telnet Into Menu 24.7.1 — Upload System Firmware ...........................................................12-7

Figure 12-14 Telnet Into Menu 24.7.2 — System Maintenance ...................................................................12-7

Figure 12-15 FTP Session Example of Firmware File Upload .....................................................................12-8

Figure 12-16 Menu 24.7.1 as seen using the Console Port..........................................................................12-9

Figure 12-17 Example Xmodem Upload............................................................................................................12-9

Figure 12-18 Menu 24.7.2 as seen using the Console Port........................................................................12-10

Figure 12-19 Example Xmodem Upload..........................................................................................................12-10

Figure 13-1 Command Mode in Menu 24 ..........................................................................................................13-1

Figure 13-2 Valid Commands ..............................................................................................................................13-1

Figure 13-3 Menu 24 — System Maintenance .................................................................................................13-2

Figure 13-4 Menu 24.10 System Maintenance — Time and Date Setting.................................................13-2

Figure 14-1 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network................................................................................14-1

Figure 14-2 Menu 24.11 – Remote Management Control..............................................................................14-2

Figure 15-2 IP Routing Policy Setup..................................................................................................................15-2

Figure 15-4 Menu 25.1 — Sample IP Routing Policy Setup .........................................................................15-2

Figure 15-5 IP Routing Policy..............................................................................................................................15-3

Figure 15-6 Menu 3.2 — TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup.........................................................................15-4

Figure 15-7 Example of IP Policy Routing........................................................................................................15-5

Figure 15-8 IP Routing Policy Example.............................................................................................................15-5

Figure 15-9 IP Routing Policy..............................................................................................................................15-6

Figure 15-10 Applying IP Policie................................................................................................................................15-6

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 Specification of ExpWave 240B .........................................................................................................1-3

Table 2-1 Connectors of bottom...........................................................................................................................2-1

Table 2-2 Antena connector of the top ............................................................................................................... 2-2

Table 3-1 Operation Mode Instruction of ExpWave.........................................................................................3-1

Table 3-2 Main Menu Commands .........................................................................................................................3-7

Table 3-3 Main Menu Summary.............................................................................................................................3-7

Table 4-1 General Setup Menu Field....................................................................................................................4-1

Table 5-1 Example Of Network Properties For LAN Servers With Fixed IP Addresses ......................... 5-2

Table 5-2 Private IP Address Ranges.................................................................................................................. 5-3

Table 5-3 DHCP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields....................................................................................................5-4

Table 5-4 LAN TCP/IP Setup Menu Fields ..................................................................................................................5-5

Table 6-1 Wireless LAN Setup Menu Fields.......................................................................................................6-1

Table 7-1 Network Setup Field ..............................................................................................................................7-1

Table 7-2 VPN security level..................................................................................................................................7-2

Table 7-3 AC LAN DHCP Setup Menu Fields.....................................................................................................7-2

Table 8-1 IP Static Route Menu Fields ................................................................................................................8-2

Table 9-1 Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu..............................................................9-2

Table 9-2 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP .............................................................................................9-2

Table 9-3Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GEN ......................................................................................... 9-2

Table 9-4 TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields ...........................................................................................................9-4

Table 9-5 Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields.........................................................................................................9-7

Table 10-1 SNMP Configuration Menu Fields..................................................................................................10-2

Table 10-2 SNMP Traps.........................................................................................................................................10-2

Table 11-1 System Maintenance — Status Menu Fields...............................................................................11-2

Table 11-2 Fields in System Maintenance — Information............................................................................11-3

Table 11-3 System Maintenance Menu Syslog Parameters.........................................................................11-5

Table 11-4 System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic........................................................................................11-6

Table 12-1 Filename Conventions......................................................................................................................12-1

Table 12-2 General Commands for GUI-based FTP Clients ........................................................................12-2

Table 12-3 General Commands for GUI-based TFTP Clients......................................................................12-3

Table 13-1 Time and Date Setting Fields..........................................................................................................13-2

Table 14-1 Menu 24.11 – Remote Management Control ...............................................................................14-2

Table 15-1 IP Routing Policy Setup ................................................................................................................... 15-2

Table 15-2 IP Routing Policy ...............................................................................................................................15-3

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ExpWave

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ExpWave.

1.1 Introduction to the ExpWave 240B

The ZyXEL ExpWave 240B (ExpWave 240B) is a Wireless Bridge/Router for Inter-building Point to Point Ethernet
connection. With integrated IP routing and enhanced wireless security feature, ExpWave 240B is unmatched Point to
Point solution in the world today. By supporting IPSec VPN (Virtual Private Network) with 3DES engine, ExpWave
240B is particularly suited for financial banks, businesses and government agencies to deploy wireless networks for
most sensitive data transmission. System privacy is inherent through the MAC & 802.1x based mutual authentication
functionality by preventing unauthorized intrusion to the radio link. ExpWave 240B is outdoor-mounted design to
minimize the RF cable loss connecting to antenna for outdoor application and thus has outstanding performance in
the longer communication distance. Supplying the power and Ethernet connectivity concurrently via a single Ethernet
cable, the power over Ethernet (POE) technology makes quick outdoor installation. The optional antenna alignment
kit, showing relative signal strength index (RSSI) and signal to noise ratio (SNR), is uniquely designed to aid easy
antenna alignment while operating in the point to point conncection. ExpWave 240B achieves rapid return on
investment (ROI) for inter-building connection compared to T1 leased line with high capacity and high data throughput.
The wireless router feature can also be configured as point to two points architecture for multi-site connections as well
as wireless relay function. The wireless relay function effectively assists to overcome the non-line of sight (NLOS)
problem in the real environment.

1.1.1 ExpWave 240B product types

ExpWave 240B could be configured into two kinds of system topology. When operated in the point-to-point mode,
one access point (AP) and one access client (AC) are needed. When operated in the point-to-two-points mode, one
AP and two ACs are needed.

1.2 Physical Features of the ExpWave 240B

The ExpWave 240B is used for long-range wireless outdoor application. ExpWave 240B equips with a robust
outdoor weather-proof housing. The key physical features are listed below:

 Outdoor-mounted design minimizes RF cable loss connecting to antenna and thus has outstanding

performance in the longer communication distance.

 Power over Ethernet (POE) connection & special antenna alignment kit provide fast installation and easy

operation.

1.3 Non-physical Features of the ExpWave 240B

 IPSec VPN Capability

Establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect with business partners and branch offices using data
encryption and the Internet to provide secure communications without the expense of leased site-to-site lines.
The ExpWave VPN is based on the IPSec standard.

 Packet Filtering

The packet filtering mechanism blocks unwanted traffic from entering/leaving your network.

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 IP Policy Routing

IP Policy Routing provides a mechanism to override the default routing behavior and alter packet forwarding
based on the policies defined by the network administrator.

 SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for exchanging management information
between network devices. SNMP is a member of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Your ExpWave supports SNMP
agent functionality, which allows a manager station to manage and monitor the ExpWave through the network.
The ExpWave supports SNMP version one (SNMPv1).

 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual client computers to obtain the TCP/IP
configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The ExpWave has built-in DHCP server capability,
enabled by default, which means it can assign IP addresses, an IP default gateway and DNS servers to all
systems that support the DHCP client.

 Full Network Management

Most functions of the ExpWave are also software configurable via the SMT (System Management Terminal)
interface. The SMT is a menu-driven interface that you can access from a terminal emulator through the
console port or over a telnet connection.

 Logging and Tracing

Built-in message logging and packet tracing.
Unix syslog facility support.

 Upgrade ExpWave Firmware via LAN

The firmware of the ExpWave can be upgraded via the LAN.

 Embedded FTP and TFTP Servers

The ExpWave’s embedded FTP and TFTP Servers enable fast firmware upgrades as well as configuration file
backups and restoration.

1.4 Benefits of the ExpWave 240B

 VPN/IPSec tunnels protect sensitive data transmission on air.

 MAC & 802.1x based mutual link authentication enhance system privacy

 Wireless relay capability overcomes NLOS and extend communication distance

 Point to two points architecture can be configured to give you multi-site connection capability

 Outdoor-mounted design minimizes RF cable loss connecting to antenna and thus has outstanding

performance in longer communication distance

 High data throughput achieves rapid return on investment for inter-building connection compared to T1

leased line.

 Graded IPSec security level through System Management Terminal (SMT) offers easy configuration and

usage.

 Power over Ethernet (POE) connection & special antenna alignment kit provide fast installation and easy

operation

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1.5 Applications of the ExpWave 240B

With ExpWave 240B Secure Wireless Point to Point Solution, you can extend and enhance your network virtually
overnight without natural or man-made barriers to overcome. Easy installation, operation, guaranteed security and
outstanding performance in communication distance allow you to quickly provide secure wireless inter-building
connection and make ExpWave 240B the ideal solution for:

 Internet Service Provider, Cable Operators and Telco to build up inter-building wireless backhaul connection to

the point of presence (POP) without paying higher cost and fee for T1 leased line.

 Use in the following applications:

 Financial banks and brokerage houses sensitive data transmission
 Government agencies data connection among buildings
 Central office to branch office(s) connection
 Education schools and Universities inter-building connection
 Business companies with multiple dwelling buildings connection
 Medical hospitals and clinics wireless connection
 Remote wireless monitoring

1.6 Specifications of the ExpWave 240B

Table 1-1 lists the specification of the ExpWave 240B.

Table 1-1 Specification of ExpWave 240B

System topology

Point to point (PTP) 1 access point (AP), 1 access client (AC)

Point to two points (PT2P) 1 access point (AP), 2 access clients (AC)

Radio

Frequency range 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz ISM band

RF modulation CCK Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Channel width 22 MHz

Number of channels 14 channels (including 3 concurrent channel, depending on locality)

North america fcc 2.412~2.462 GHz (11 channels)

Europe CE/ETSI 2.412~2.472 GHz (13 channels)

France 2.457~2.472 GHz (4 channels)

Transmit power 0 ~ 18 dBm (typical)

Receive sensitivity (PER 8%) -83 dBm @ 11 Mbps

Japan 2.412~2.484 GHz (14 channels)

Spain 2.457~2.462 GHz (2 channels)

Processing gain 10 dB Nominal

Antenna alignment Built-in diagnostics utility, optional external tool kit through console cable

Communication Distance

Europe/ ETSI (EIRP 20dBm) 0.8 mile/1.2 km with 12 dBi flat panel antenna

1 mile/2 km with 16 dBi flat panel antenna

US FCC (EIRP 36dBm) 2 miles/3 km with 12 dBi flat panel antenna

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6 miles/9 km with 16 dBi flat panel antenna

No regulation 2 miles/3 km with 12 dBi flat panel antenna

6 miles/9 km with 16 dBi flat panel antenna

Up to 25 miles with optional 24 dBi grid antenna

Networking Features

Operation mode

Media access control CSMA/CA

Network protocols IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, IGMP

Routing protocols (Router mode) RIP 1, RIP 2, Static route, IP Alias, IP policy routing

Application protocols (Bridge mode) SNMP, DHCP client

Application protocols (Router mode) SNMP, DNS proxy/server, Telnet, Traceroute, DHCP Client/Server

SECURITY

System privacy protection SSID, WEP(64/128 Bits), MAC access control, 802.1x based mutual authentication

Filtering (Router mode) IP filter, Packet filter

Wireless data encryption and
authentication

CONFIG. AND MANAGEMENT

Management and setup SNMP/Web/Telnet based management interface

SNMP agents MIB II, Bridge MIB

Local console management System configuration & access control with password protection

Software upgrade FTP/TFTP download

Mechanical & Operating Features

Dimension 250(H) × 198(W) × 75(D) mm (not including antenna)

Weight 2050 gm

Operating temperature -30oC ~ +60oC

Relative humidity 0~ 95% (non-condensing)

Physical interfaces

Antenna connection N male RF connector

Network & power connection 8-pin female connector with special water proof

Console connection 8-pin male connector with special water proof

Antenna connection cable LMR400 2m, N female/male connectors with special water proof

Console connection cable DB-9 female/8-pin female connectors with special water proof, 2m

Grounding cable Electric wire with shielded cover, 3m

Electrical Features

Power consumption (maximum) 6.5 W maximum @ 48 VDC

Network/Power injector

Bridge mode (PTP)
Router mode (PTP, PT2P, Wireless relay)

VPN IPSec tunnel

Power adaptor 100~240VAC, 50~60 Hz

Dimension 95.5 x 59.6 x 26 mm

Connectors PWR (jack), TO LAN (RJ45), TO RADIO (RJ45)

LED PWR (Green), ACT (Orange)

Cat. 5 cable RJ-45/ 8-pin male connectors with special water proof

Cat. 5 cable length 20m default, 50m/90m option

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Regulatory Approvals

Electromagnetic emission FCC Part 15, Class B

Safety approval CSA C22.2 No 950, EN60950, IEC 950

Installation

Mast mount kit Stainless steel for 40~50 mm diameter mast, outdoor

Optional Accessories

Lightning arrestor 200W power rating

8.5 dBi omni-directional antenna 625 mm (for Access Point in PT2P connection)

14 dBi flat panel antenna 165 x 165 mm

18 dBi flat panel antenna 338 x 338 mm

Antenna alignment tool kit

Connector TO RADIO (DB-9 male), TO PC (DB-9 female)

Display RSSI, SNR

Dimension 95.5 x 59.6 x 26 mm

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

This chapter explains the physical ports and how to connect the hardware of ExpWave.

2.1 Hardware Description

The content of the ExpWave 240B are described below.

1. The outdoor unit

The outdoor unit has one antenna port, one data/power port and one console port. The antenna port is
N-Type female connector used to connect to the omni-directional antenna or to the RF cable then to the flat
panel antenna. The data/power port is used to link to the cable from the power injector. When the outdoor
unit and the network/power injector are connected together, the outdoor unit is turned on and initialized if the
network/power injector in the indoor is also installed successfully. The console port is only used at the initial
setup and is used to connect to the antenna alignment kit. The physical looks of the outdoor unit are shown
on Fig.2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.

ExpWave 240B Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

Figure 2-1 Front view of ExpWave

Figure 2-2 Bottom view of ExpWave

The physical interfacse on the bottom of EXPWAVE 240B are the POE (Power over Ethernet) and RS-232 port. Both ports are
equiped with special water-proven connector. Table 2-1 describe the function of those connectors

Table 2-1 Connectors of bottom

Function Label Interface Description
Signal &
Power
Console (TBD)

8-pin female connector
with special water proof
8-pin male connector with
special water proof

Connecting to the indoor interface unit supplying the
power and signal
Connecting to the PC for diagnostics &
troubleshooting

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Figure 2-3 Top view of ExpWave

The major interfacse on the top of EXPWAVE 240B is the RF antenna connector with special water proof.

Table 2-2 describes the antenna connector.

Table 2-2 Antena connector of the top

Function Label Interface Description
Antenna

N male RF connector with
special water proof

Connecting to the outdoor antenna

2. Antenna (Option)

There are three kinds of optional antenna used for ExpWave 240B.

A. Omni-directional antenna

: This antenna is used in the point-to-two-points (PT2P) mode. The antenna

is connected directly to the outdoor unit. The RF cable is not needed.

B. 12dBi flat panel antenna

: This antenna is used in the point-to-point (PTP) mode or PT2P mode. The

antenna is connected to the outdoor unit through an RF cable.

C. 16dBi flat panel antenna

: This antenna is used in the point-to-point (PTP) mode or PT2P mode. The

antenna is connected to the outdoor unit through an RF cable.

The appearance of the antennas is shown below.

Figure 2-4 Omni-directional Antenna

Figure 2-5 Back view of Flat Panel Antenna

2-2 Hardware Installation

Besides those above antenna types, the 24 dBi parabolic grid antenna is also available which could be used
for longer distance communication for those areas without regulation limitation.

3. RF cable

The RF cable is used to connect the outdoor unit and the flat panel antenna. HDF 400 type RF cable with 2m
length is provided. The appearance of the RF cable is shown below.

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Figure 2-6 Front view of flat panel antenna

Figure 2-7 HDF 400 RF cable

4. RS-232 cable

The RS-232 cable is used to connect the console port of the outdoor unit and the antenna alignment kit or
the workstation. The appearance of the RS-232 cable is shown below.

Figure 2-8 RS-232 console cable

5. Cat-5 cable with special connector

The Cat-5 cable with special connector has 20m in length. It is used to provide the path to deliver power for
the outdoor unit and the data communication. The optional cable length of 50m, and 90m are also available
for specified application. The appearance is shown below.

Figure 2-9 Category 5 cable

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6. Grounding wire

The grounding wire is used to provide the grounding path for the outdoor unit to minimize the impact of
lightening and surge. The physical appearance of the grounding wire is shown below.

Figure 2-10 Grounding wire

7. Mounting bracket

The mounting kit is used to provide a good support for the outdoor unit and the flat panel antenna. Please
follow the installation procedure to mount the outdoor unit and the flat panel antenna. The contents of the
mounting kit are shown below.

Figure 2-11 The Mounting kit

8. Network/Power Injector

The network /power injector is used to combine the data stream and power into one cable. It has three ports.
The port named POWER

is for 48V power from the switching power adapter. The port named TO LAN is
connected the customer premises equipment (CPE) by Cat-5 cable. The port named TO RADIO is
connected to the outdoor unit by the cable described in item 5.
The appearance of the network/power injector is shown below.

Figure 2-12 Network/Power Injector

9. Antenna Alignment Kit (Option)

Two ExpWave 240B with the flat panel antennas should perform antenna alignment before the normal
operation. If the antenna alignment is not done well, the received signal strength will be smaller and the link
quality will be not good enough to support high-speed data communication. The antenna alignment kit is
connected to the outdoor unit through the RS-232 cable. You should modify the vertical and horizontal angle
of the panel antenna according to the signal strength indication of the antenna alignment. The physical
appearance of the antenna alignment is shown below.

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Figure 2-13 Antenna Alignment Kit

10. CAT-5 Straight-through Ethernet cable

The CAT-5 cable is 2m in length. This cable is used to connect the network/power injector and the CPE. The

picture of this cable is shown below.

Figure 2-14 Ethernet Cable

11. Switching Power Adapter

The switching power adapter is to supply the power for the outdoor unit. The input to this adapter is

100~240VAC and the output is 48VDC. The picture is shown below.

Figure 2-15 Switching Power Adaptor

2.2 ExpWave 240B Physical Connection

The physical cable connection of the ExpWave 240B will be shown by the following two pictures.

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Power
adaptor

Figure 2-16 Physical Installation of ExpWave with Omni-directional antenna

Power
adaptor

Figure 2-17 Physical Installation of ExpWave with flat panel antenna

2.3 Installation Procedure

The installation procedure of ExpWave is described as below:

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1. The whole installation procedure begins from the indoor to the outdoor installation.

2. Choose an appropriate place for the network/power injector. You might hang it on the wall or just place it

on the desk.

3. Connect the TO LAN

port of network/power injector and your CPE by the Cat-5 cable (2m in length).

4. Plug the switching power adapter into the 110V/220V outlet. Plug the output 48V into the network/power

injector POWER

5. Connect the TO RADIO

port.

port with Cat-5 cable (20m in length) and pull the special connector end of this

cable to the outdoor.

6. When the antenna alignment at both AP and AC sites are completed or the link is established, the LED

“ACK”

will stop blinking .

7. Assemble the mounting kit like the one shown in the following picture.

Figure 2-18 The mounting kit assembly

8. When the outdoor unit is accompanied with an omni-directional antenna, only one mounting is needed.

When the outdoor unit is accompanied with a flat panel antenna, two mounting kit is needed.

9. Choose an appropriate place for the outdoor unit. The chosen sites you plan to install the ExpWave 240B

should have a clear line-of-sight path.

 Install the outdoor unit with the omni-directional antenna

10. Assemble the mounting kit with the outdoor unit and the grounding wire should be connected together.

11. Connect the omni-directional antenna to the antenna port of the outdoor unit.

12. Place this assembled one on a stable rod.

13. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground position.

 Install the outdoor unit with the flat panel antenna

14. Assemble the mounting kit with the outdoor unit and the grounding wire should be connected together

15. Connect the RF cable to the antenna port of the outdoor unit.

16. Assemble the mounting kit with the flat panel antenna.

17. Place this flat panel antenna on a stable rod.

18. Place the outdoor unit on this stable rod also.

19. Connect the other end of the RF cable to the flat panel antenna.

20. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground position.

 Use the antenna alignment kit AK-100 to maximize the signal strength.

21. Open the cover of the console port of the access client unit.

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