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M900S™
900 MHz Wireless Broadband System
USER MANUAL
March 24, 2005
Revision C
for Firmware Version 1.3
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Table of Contents Trango Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................... iv FCC Information ....................................................................................................................................................... iv Warranty Information ............................................................................
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Table of Figures Trango Table of Figures Figure 1: Typical Deployment ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2: Basic Components of an M900S Radio.......................................................................................................... 3 Figure 3: Bottom of Radio ........................................................................................................
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Preface Preface This manual covers basic configuration and installation of the M900S Wireless Broadband System and applies to the following radio part numbers: M900S-AP 900 MHz Access Point M900S-SU 900 MHz Subscriber Unit with integrated antenna and connector for external antenna M900S-SU-EXT 900 MHz Subscriber Unit with connector for external antenna (no integrated antenna) FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject
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Introduction Section 1 Introduction Your Trango Broadband M900S radio system provides a reliable and robust means to deliver broadband access to a wide geographic region through wireless Ethernet connectivity. This section will familiarize you with basic operational concepts, as well as an overview of the various components and hardware of the M900S system. Overview The M900S is a highly versatile and cost effective outdoor point-to-multipoint solution for wireless broadband serv
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Introduction Both APs and SUs feature a handy "site survey" tool to check for interference, as well as RSSI tools for optimizing antenna positioning. The M900S also features variable receiver threshold, full power control, dual polarized antennas, and various link diagnostic tools. SmartPolling™ & Bandwidth Throttling One of the major advantages of the M900S system is the ability of the AP to handle multiple SU connections and share the 3 Mbps data throughput efficiently. Bandwidth
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Hardware Overview Section 2 Hardware Overview This section provides details about each radio in the M900S family. The M900S-SU and M900S-AP include built- in, electronically switchable, dual-polarized antennas, as well as a reverse polarity SMA connector for the attachment of an external antenna. The M900S-SU-EXT features an external antenna connector and does not include the integrated antenna. All units are designed for outdoor installation, and are powered by power-over- Etherne
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Getting Started Trango Broadband Wireless M9000S-AP Rev. A S/N: 00000XXXX MAC: 00 01 DE 00 02 F3 FCC ID: NCYM900SAP Canada: XXXXXXXXXX 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 Figure 4: Back of Radio The radio’s model number, FCC ID, MAC ID, and Serial number, are located on the backside of the radio. .600 6.300 Figure 5: Side of Ra
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Getting Started • Connect a Cat-5 (straight through) Ethernet cable (we recommend shielded twisted pair) between the ODU (out door unit) port of the J-box and the RJ-45 connector on the radio. Note that this cable will carry power-over-Ethernet (PoE). • If connecting to a COMPUTER, use a Cross-Over Ethernet cable from the NET port of the J-box to the computer’s Ethernet port. If connecting to a HUB, SWITCH, or ROUTER, use a Straight-Thru cable. • Plug the AC adapter into an AC
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Getting Started APs and SUs can be in one of two Opmodes (“ON” or “OFF”). When in Opmode “OFF,” the AP is not transmitting and it is not attempting to associate with SUs. Alternatively, when in Opmode “ON,” the radio is transmitting and is attempting to associate. Several functions, such as the site survey function and the SU RSSI function, can only be performed while the radio is in a particular Opmode. See Appendix A – Command Set Reference for a complete listing of commands,
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Getting Started Browser Interface Login Page Type the password (default trango) and continue. This will bring up the radio’s System Information page. Web Browser System Information Page Note: System Information page for the SU is similar and is covered in detail later in this text. Trango Broadband Wireless — User Manual M900S Rev. C Page 7
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Getting Started Primary Features and Pages of the Browser Interface: Navigation Column: Each page features a navigation column that runs along the left-hand side of the page. The model number of the radio is listed at the top of the navigation column. On the bottom of the navigation column is the current status of the radio including its Base ID, current Opmode, channel, antenna selection, and frequency. The navigation column also features links to each of the following pages:
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Getting Started Example (to view a list of all commands which start with su) #> ? su su [all | ] su info su linktest su password su ping su reboot su sw su testrflink su testrflink sudb add sudb cirmir <|all> sudb defa
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Section 4 Basic Configuration via Browser Interface This section describes a few more basic concepts, as well as how to establish a wireless link using the Browser (HTTP) Interface. This section is written to address only the most basic steps in establishing a link in the lab or a bench-top environment. It is highly recommended that you read the other sections of this manual to gain an understanding of all important configuration parameter
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface CIR DOWN: Committed Information Rate from AP to SU. Minimum downstream data rate (measured in Kbps) at which the AP will attempt to deliver bandwidth to this SU. Maximum setting is 3000. MIR UP: Maximum Information Rate from SU to AP. Maximum upstream data rate (measured in Kbps) at which the SU will attempt to deliver bandwidth to the AP. Maximum setting is 3000. MIR UP: Maximum Information Rate from AP to SU. Maximum data rate (measur
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface 6. CIR dn: (AP to SU Committed Information Rate) – minimum downstream bandwidth for the SU in Kbps. 7. MIR up: (SU to AP Maximum Information Rate) – maximum upstream bandwidth for the SU in Kbps. 8. MIR dn: (AP to SU Maximum Information Rate) – maximum downstream bandwidth for the SU in Kbps. 9. Enter Device ID (MAC Address of the SU). 10. Save and Activate changes. Important! Always remember to Save and Activate changes, or the SUDB will
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface 2. Set Base ID, or choose the default Base ID of 0000. (Must match the SU.) 3. Set AP ID (00-FF HEX), or choose the default, which is last two bytes of MAC Address. 4. Set IP, Subnet, and Gateway, or leave at default settings. Keep in mind, if you change the IP Settings of the radio, you will loose your HTTP session when you Save and Activate Settings. 5. Choose Active Channel (1-4). 6. Choose Antenna Polarization (H or V), or choose E fo
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Configure Basic SU Parameters In order to establish a working link, the Base ID in the SU must match the Base ID set in the AP. SU Basic Setup: 1. Connect to the SU (see Getting Started) and open the Configuration page. 2. Set Base ID. (Must match the AP.) 3. Set IP, Subnet, and Gateway, or leave at default settings. Keep in mind, if you change the IP Settings of the radio, you will loose your HTTP session when you Save and Activate Se
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface LED Summary At this point it is useful to learn about the LEDs that can be found on the bottom of the radio. These LEDs can assist the user in determining radio and link status. ASSOCIATION LED (GREEN) RSSI LEDs (YELLOW) - In all modes except "Survey," Blinking once every second in the unit's four yellow LEDs indicate the level of RF Opmode "OFF" (AP and SU). signal being received from a valid AP. Twice per second Opmode "ON" and Yellow LED 1 (
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Basic Configuration via Browser Interface Link Control Page The radio’s firmware includes several useful tools to assist in determining which SUs are associated and the quality of each link. One method for verifying link quality is by using the Link Control page. On this page the user can immediately see which SUs have associated. In the page shown, SU ID# 1 is associated, and SU ID 17 is not. Consider "Power Off" status synonymous with "not associated." RF Link Loopback
