FCC ID: UWT-RX-4002-02 Report No. M061023_Cert_RX-INN_Class_2 EMC Technologies Report Number: M061023_Cert_RX-INN_Class_2 APPENDIX E USER MANUAL EMC Technologies Pty Ltd – 176 Harrick Road, Keilor Park VIC 3042 Australia www.emctech.com.
RX INN Intelligent Network Node Installation Guide Model: RX-4002 May, 2007 Version 1.
Copyright Notice Copyright © 2007 aCure Technology Pty, Ltd. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part by any means without the written consent of aCure Technology Pty Ltd. All other trademarks and brand names are marks of their respective holders. FCC Notice RX INN FCC Number: UWT-RX-4002-02 The enclosed wireless network device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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Grounding Warning An external grounding wire must be installed for correct operation of this equipment. The ground connection must be complete before connecting power to the chassis and a simple continuity check between the enclosure and the ground termination point can confirm this. Power Cord A power cord is not provided with this equipment. Installation This product should be installed by a qualified professional. Powered by RoamAD This equipment is powered by RoamAD.
Table of Contents RX INN Overview ................................................................................................................ 7 RX INN Product Family ....................................................................................................... 7 Pronghorn Metro Main Board Overview.............................................................................. 8 Unpacking Equipment....................................................................................................
Power Up........................................................................................................................... 26 RedBoot Commands......................................................................................................... 27 Configure Pronghorn Metro...............................................................................................
Outdoor RX INN Introduction RX INN Overview The RX INN comprises an Intel compatible XScale main board, the “Pronghorn Metro” from ADI Engineering loaded with RoamAD software. It can therefore be easily customised for specific service provider requirements. Each RX INN contains up to 4 embedded IEEE 802.11 compatible radios (supporting the 802.11 a/b/g standards) and six antenna connection points for end user connectivity, or wireless backhaul as well as dual Ethernet ports for local network connectivity.
Pronghorn Metro Main Board Overview The Pronghorn Metro is a modular, multi-radio, high-power mesh wireless platform that is based on industry-standard, open-architecture interfaces and hardware. Pronghorn Metro is a RoamAD-compliant Intelligent Network Node (INN), with RoamAD’s wireless networking software already ported and fully validated on the platform.
Unpacking Equipment Unpacking The RX INN can be unpacked from the delivery box by the customer. Please ensure the shipping contents are correctly supplied and it is advisable to take a few moments to familiarise yourself with the contents of the delivery cartons. Each RX INN should be supplied inside either a polycarbonate enclosure or die cast aluminium enclosure (cabinet). The cabinet will contain a notice on the lid that provides the INN name and quality check information.
Hardware Installation Overview Commissioning and testing of the network is mandatory before end users are allowed access. Typically, some radio links will need to be optimised by antenna re-pointing and throughput tests on all backhaul links will need to be completed and shown to operate reliably.
Mounting an antenna away from the INN installation site, i.e. behind structure or lower down a wall can effectively negate the presence of interfering signal enough to operate a significantly better radio link. Low loss cable types are used to provide flexibility in antenna placement. Antenna Alignment The orientation of the antenna can be the difference between a solid reliable high performance link and a signal that is unusable.
Typically there is a requirement for an adjustable connection between the antenna and the mast to allow flexibility of antenna orientation. The mast gives the installer the ability to move an antenna out (or up) some distance from the building to allow for LOS or the correct signal orientation to enter a building. This scenario also allows for multiple antennas to be mounted on the same mast.
Antenna Connections There are a total of six antenna connections available of the RX INN and typically installed with an N type female connector. This allows for external antennas as well a optional omni directional antenna to be installed. Four antenna connections are located at the bottom of the chassis and are classified as Ant 0, Ant 1, Ant 2 and Ant 3. There are also two optionally installed antenna ports at the top of the chassis which are classified as Ant 4 and Ant 5.
header J1 and is not surge protected or EMI filtered. The UART0 serial connector is not accessible when the board is installed in its enclosure. Power Connection The input power to the RX INN is through an external DC power supply to the Power Connector, or via passive PoE at Ethernet port, ETH0. Both the PoE and the coaxial power inputs are electrically isolated from all other circuitry on the RX INN to 1500Vrms.
circuitry from the external supplies with 1500VRMS isolation, but it does not isolate two simultaneously connected external supplies from one another. The external Power Connector also provides connections for an optional battery backup enclosure or for power sources such as solar panels, etc. LED Indicator An optional LED indicator is available and plugged into the Console port when available. Earth Connections There are several points within the RX INN that should be grounded.
The RX-UPS50 options include batteries, 120Vac or 240Vac battery heater mat, and the following features: Rugged 48Vdc indoor or outdoor UPS Multi-use mounting bracket for wall-mount, roof-top, or pole-top applications Temperature compensated battery charging for optimum battery life Local and remote status monitoring and reporting Battery heater provides extended runtimes in cold conditions 50W, 48Vdc output (70W max for 10 seconds) 18 hour standby at 20W load Wide temperature
Software Configuration Overview The RX INN cannot be used in a standalone environment and requires the Intelligent Network Server (INS) for operational use. The RX INN is configured with a basic operating system that enables it to search out a connection to an INS so that it may download it’s configuration and operational software for network use. The RX INN will be delivered in Configuration Mode so that customers may make a web based connection to the unit for correct operation within their environment.
4. Ensure that the TCP/IP options are set to allow a DHCP address as shown below. 5. Select OK. 6. Go to the Command Processor and check that the PC receives an IP address.
Logging into RX INN 1. Using a web browser such https://master.roamad/admin/ as Internet Explorer and go to the site Note: Please ensure that you have disabled any virus protection software on your workstation, including Windows XP Firewall. Also ensure that any internal proxy servers have been disabled. 2. Depending on the browser used, accept the certificate that appears by selecting Yes. 3.
Web based Configuration 1. With a successful login the RX INN web based configuration Main menu screen will appear: 2. Uncheck the “Test Mode” option and select “Save” to ensure the RX INN will not continue to boot into configuration mode. 3. Select the “VPN / NTP / SSID” menu option: 4. Update the VPN and NTP addresses to the correct address of the INS server. 5. Update the SSID that the RX INN will search for to establish a wireless backhaul link to the INS unless an Ethernet connection can be made.
6. Save the changes. 7. Select the “System Details” menu option: 8. Ensure that the Ethernet MAC addresses and Radio MAC addresses are configured in RAMP. 9. Also ensure that four Radio MAC addresses appear to indicate the RX INN boot process has four radios. If the number of radios installed do not match then it may have become dislodged during shipping and should be rectified. 10. Select the “Offline Radio Testing” menu option: 11.
12. The “Country Code” will be set to FCC and cannot be changed. This limits the 802.11a capabilities so that the frequency band 5150 – 5350 MHz is disabled, and configures the FCC approved power output for each frequency band. 13. Select the “Change Password” menu option: 14. It is highly recommended that the password is changed and “Updated”. 15. Reboot the RX INN when all configuration changes have been made, by selecting the “Reboot” menu option and the “Reboot” button.
Appendix A – Antenna Specifications The following antenna specifications are supported antennas from a standard configuration. Only supported antennas may be used and with the power setting shown to meet FCC requirements. The FCC approved maximum power is set in software to ensure that the radios do not transmit above the FCC approved power level. 802.11b SLH 12dBi external directional antennas Description Transmit power to antenna. Radio and system dependent, typically between 30–400 mW (15–26 dBm).
802.11g SLH 12dBi external directional antennas Description Transmit power to antenna. Radio and system dependent, typically between 30–400 mW (15–26 dBm). FCC approved maximum power. 15 dBm. Antenna gain. 12 dBi. Horizontal beamwidth. 48 degrees. Vertical beamwidth. 48 degrees. Polarity. Circularly polarised (right hand orientation). Model. SLH12. Impedance. 50 ohms. Coaxial cable. LMR 195, LMR 400, LMR 600. EIRP at external antenna.
802.11a 22 dBi external flat panel directional antennas. Description. Transmit power to antenna. Radio and system dependent, typically between 100 – 400 mW (20–26 dBm). FCC approved maximum power. 12 dBm. Antenna gain. 22 dBi. Horizontal beamwidth. 9 degrees. Vertical beamwidth. 9 degrees. Polarity. Linear polarised (typically vertically oriented). Model. PAN22. Impedance. 50 ohms. Coaxial cable. LMR 195, LMR 400, LMR 600. EIRP at external antenna.
Appendix B – Pronghorn Metro Redboot Operation The RX INN has been pre-configured for correct operation in a RoamAD solution, although additional RedBoot configuration is available. RedBoot Operation Follow the steps below to setup Pronghorn Metro for RedBoot operation: 1. Disconnect power from Pronghorn Metro 2. Connect the null modem serial cable (not a straight thru cable) to the port at J7 3. Start a terminal emulator (eg Minicom, HyperTerminal) and configure for 115200-8-N1-N. 4.
+No devices on IDE controller 0 Trying NPE-B...success. Using NPE-B with PHY 0. ... waiting for BOOTP information Ethernet eth0: MAC address 00:08:a2:01:7c:24 IP: 192.0.0.62/255.255.255.0, Gateway: 192.0.0.1 Default server: 192.0.0.8 RedBoot(tm) bootstrap and debug environment [ROM] Red Hat certified release, version 1.04 - built 17:24:09, Jun 12 2006 Platform: ADI Engineering Pronghorn Metro (IXP42X 533MHz) BE Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Red Hat, Inc.
The list of available commands, and their syntax, can be obtained by typing help at the command line: RedBoot> help Manage aliases kept in FLASH memory alias name [value] Set/Query the system console baud rate baudrate [-b ] Manage machine caches cache [ON | OFF] Display/switch console channel channel [-1|] Compute a 32bit checksum [POSIX algorithm] for a range of memory cksum -b -l Display (hex dump) a range of memory dump -b [-l ] [-s] [-1|2|4]
Reset the system reset Display RedBoot version information version Converts a physical to a virtual address virtaddr Display (hex dump) a range of memory x -b [-l ] [-s] [-1|2|4] RedBoot> Commands can be abbreviated to their shortest unique string. Thus in the list above, d,du,dum and dump are all valid for the dump command. The fconfig command can be abbreviated fc, but f would be ambiguous with fis.
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