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Solectek skyway User Manual

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SkyWay
Access
MULTIPOINT Series
User’s Guide
V 1.4
AS5800 Base Station
AS5810 Long-Range Client Unit
AS5830 Short-Range Client Unit
Copyright 2011-2012, Solectek Corp. All rights reserved. PN 1558001
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Solectek skyway Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSolectek
Modelskyway
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Introduction

A. System Features

Lists key features of the SkyWay Access Multipoint Radio System.

B. Applicable Models

Details the different models in the SkyWay Access Multipoint Series.

C. Kit Contents

Lists the items included in the AS5800 Base Station kit.

D. Management Platform Requirements

2. Installation Outline

A. System Design

Covers requirements analysis, site survey, and network design aspects.

B. Unit Preparation

Details unit connection, initial configuration, and bench testing.

C. Site Preparation

Outlines physical mounting and electrical preparation.

3. System Connection

A. PORT DESCRIPTIONS

Details the access ports for different SkyWay Access models.

B. CONNECTING THE SKYWAY UNIT

Provides a guide for cabling the SkyWay test system.

C. INITIAL LOGON

Guides the user through the initial logon process via web browser.

4. Bench testing

Setup.

Instructions for setting up radios and connecting PCs for bench testing.

Positioning.

Guidance on positioning antennas during bench testing to avoid direct alignment.

Testing.

Steps to verify operation, including link state, ping, and traffic tests.

5. Physical Installation

A. INTRODUCTION

Overview of mounting options and the assembly process.

B. ETHERNET CABLE / FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY

Instructions for assembling the weatherproofing feedthrough onto the Ethernet cable.

C. BRACKET PREPARATION

Information about the pre-assembled mounting bracket for ease of installation.

D. UNIT MOUNTING

Instructions for mounting the SkyWay radio to a mast or wall.

E. ANTENNA MOUNTING

Guidelines for antenna mounting and weatherproofing connections.

6. IP Configuration

Basic Configuration

Shows the interface for basic IP configuration of base station and client.

System Name

Explains the purpose of the System Name parameter for identification.

LAN IP Configuration

Details IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings.

DHCP Configuration

Explains how to configure DHCP for IP address assignment.

7. Wireless Configuration

Configure Wireless

Displays the interface for configuring wireless settings for base station and client.

Bandwidth

Explains the selection of bandwidth (BW) in MHz for the RF network.

Frequency

Details frequency selection based on model, region, and bandwidth.

Network Range

How to set network range for optimizing PPM Polling MAC protocol.

RF Network Name

Defines the wireless network name for the Multipoint network.

Transmit Power

Explains setting RF output power to extend system range.

8. Client Access Control

Client Configuration

Shows the interface for managing client access control and configuration.

Access Control List (ACL)

Explains enabling ACL to accept registered client MAC addresses.

Pending Clients

Lists clients trying to associate before being added to ACL.

Configured Clients

Details managing configured clients, modulation, and streams.

Modulation

Establishes transmit modulation and FEC rate for OFDM/MIMO radio.

Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)

How ACM optimizes TX modulation and MIMO settings based on RF conditions.

9. Security

Security Configuration

Shows the interface for setting up security options like Open, AES, and Radius.

AES

Provides 128-bit AES encryption with passphrase/shared-key authentication.

Radius

Combines AES encryption with Radius/802.1x authentication.

10. Spectrum Analysis

Spectrum Analyzer

Displays current, average, and peak signal levels across channels.

Notes:

Information on noise/interference analysis and spectrum sweep effects.

11. Antenna Alignment

Audible Alignment

Uses audible tones to assist with antenna alignment without extra hardware.

Tip:

Advice on fixing base station position first and reducing data rate for alignment.

Alignment Page:

An alternative tool to assist with antenna alignment via a web page.

12. Verifying Operation

A. Main Status Screen – Base Station

Displays the basic status of the base station unit.

Software Version

Shows the currently installed operating image version.

Up Time

Indicates elapsed time since the last reboot or power cycle.

Ethernet Port

Details of the Ethernet port status.

RF Port

Explains the RF Port MAC address usage for access control.

RF Port Link State

Shows the status of the RF link (Green/Red).

Client MAC

Basic status of each client unit associated with the base station.

Tx Streams

Indicates if the unit operates with 1 or 2 streams of data over the RF channel.

Local Statistics

Displays values experienced by the client unit receiver and transmitter.

Throughput

Explains instantaneous throughput measurement over a short time period.

Data Packets

Total data packets prior to aggregation or following de-aggregation.

Receive Errors

Total number of Errored Frames received by the local unit.

Transmit Errors

Total frames transmitted but not acknowledged by the remote radio.

Tip:

Advice on clearing RF statistics for accurate link condition analysis.

B. Main Status Screen – Client Unit

Displays the basic status of a client unit.

Main Status

Shows the operational status of a client unit.

RF Port

Details RF port state, security, bandwidth, frequency, and signal strength.

C. Ethernet Port Status

Detailed status screen for the Ethernet port.

Ethernet Port

Displays Ethernet port statistics like MAC address, MTU, and frames.

MTU Size

Maximum datagram size the system can transmit.

State

Indicates the Ethernet port state (Green - Port Up, Red - Port Down).

13. Quality of Service (QoS)

Introduction

Explains WME/WMM and its prioritization of traffic by Access Categories.

QoS Implementation in Access

How the driver classifies PDU's based on VLAN priority and IP Precedence.

Precedence

Maps Precedence bits to Class of Service and DSCP values.

Queue mapping

Maps traffic types to hardware queues for prioritization.

14. Advanced Modes (VLAN, Video Mode)

Advanced

Shows the interface for advanced configuration options.

Network Mode

Details the two MAC layer operating modes: Polling MAC and Private Network Mode.

Management Access

Enables/Disables user interface access via VLAN.

VLAN ID

Sets the VLAN ID to match the management PC's VLAN ID.

Ethernet Configuration

Allows manual configuration of the Ethernet port, recommending auto-negotiation.

Video Support

Activates Solectek Videocast mode for video surveillance applications.

15. Telnet

16. SNMP

SNMP Configuration

Settings for enabling SNMP, community names, and trap manager IP address.

17. Network Time

Time

Configuration interface for date, time, and time zone settings.

18. Password Management

Change Password

Interface for entering and confirming a new password.

Creating a Password Hint

Setting up a password hint for recovery if forgotten.

19. Upgrading the Software

NOTE:

Requires a PC-based FTP server program for the upgrade procedure.

System Upgrade

Interface for entering FTP server details and version for system upgrade.

If the upgrade fails...

Troubleshooting steps for failed or timed-out upgrade processes.

20. System Reboot

System Reboot

Interface to confirm and start the system reboot process.

21. Event Log

Event Log

The screen showing logged events with index, timestamp, type, and message.

Categories of events:

Defines categories: Notice, WARN, and ERROR.

22. Log/Configuration Transfer

File Upload

Interface for uploading configuration and log files to an FTP server.

23. Diagnostics

Diagnostics

Shows system time, uptime, and options for ping tests.

Ping

Tool to isolate issues to the wireless link by sending ping packets.

ARP

Manages and views the status of ARP for base station and client units.

Appendix A: Factory Configuration

Appendix B: Telnet Commands

Telnet Commands

Lists available Telnet commands and their usage for system management.

Appendix C: Regulatory Information

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statements

FCC compliance statements for 5.8 GHz and 4.9 GHz versions of the device.

Industry Canada Statement

Industry Canada compliance statements for different frequency versions.

Radio Transmission Notice

Notices regarding product usage, interference, and international compliance.

Warning

Warnings regarding antenna installation, separation distance, and gain limits.

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