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2.4 Ghz Cyclone User Manual

R 2.4.1

NOTICES

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the unit;

Connect the affected equipment to a power outlet on a different circuit from that which the

receiver is connected to;

Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device must be professionally installed.

FCC ID: QSX2400ISM

Technical specifications were met.

Important Note:

Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications must not be made unless under the express

consent of the party responsible for compliance. Any such modifications could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. The Cyclone

Backhaul (BH) must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.9 in) from

all persons.

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Summary of content (21 pages)

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2.4 Ghz Cyclone User Manual R 2.4.1 NOTICES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 2 GETTING STARTED WELCOME Thank you for your purchase of a Cyclone Plus access point. This new technology is the latest innovation in high speed wireless networking. Some of the Cyclone Plus system features are: - Network speeds of 10/100 BaseT - Small compact design - No special set up on your PC. INTENDED USE This manual is intended to be used with Cyclone Plus software release version 4.x or greater. The intended audience for this manual is system operators and equipment installers.
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Page 3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON NETWORKING Computers are assigned IP addresses by network operators, which have two methods available, static or dynamic IP addressing. The user of this document will need to understand how IP addressing is done at their particular location. All Cyclone radio products (Access Point Modules, and Backhaul Modules) have the default IP address of 169.254.1.1.
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Page 4 CHANNEL PLANS 2.4 GHz modules, frequencies should never be placed closer than 20 MHz. The Cyclone modules allow the operator to chose frequencies every 2.5 MHz. This is so that in the event of co-location with other equipment the operator can customize the channel layout for interoperability. 2.4 GHz Recommended Frequencies The following are the 3 non-overlapping channels that are recommended: 2.415 GHz 2.435 GHz 2.
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Page 5 DES ENCRYPTION DES (Data Encryption Standard) is a secret key encryption scheme. The basics of DES are that it performs a series of bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination operations on blocks of data utilizing a secret key. On the Cyclone system, DES encryption of the over the air link is done on a per access point module or backhaul timing master module basis and does not affect the performance or throughput of the system.
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Page 6 If it is a Timing Slave The backhaul timing slave module will utilize a network accessible IP address for its LAN IP address. From the factory, the timing slave module is programmed to utilize an IP address of 169.254.1.1. Continually, the appropriate subnet mask and default gateway must be utilized for the operator network infrastructure. The operator must configure the appropriate color code on the backhaul timing slave module so that it can register with a backhaul timing master module.
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THE INTERFACE SCREENS The Cyclone backhaul module contains a series of web pages that are used to interface to the unit. The following is a quick reference to interface screens. Note: These screens are subject to change by subsequent software versions. To access the web based interface you first must be on a computer that is in some way connected to the access point module. This can be done either directly or through a network. Enter the IP address of the backhaul module (default is 169.254.1.
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STATUS PAGE The Status page contains information on the operation of the product. It is the default web page. The following parameters are displayed: Device Type: displays the type of Cyclone module that is currently being viewed. This field will let the operator know the frequency band of the module, the protocol that it is utilizing, and the MAC address of the module. Software Version: displays the version of the software that is currently loaded into the module.
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CONFIGURATION The Configuration web page contains information and configurable parameters pertaining to the operation of the product. The first line of information on the Configuration screen is a repeat of the Device Type from the Status web page. The following are the parameters and their descriptions. Timing Mode: choose whether this module will be a timing master or a timing slave. If the operator is changing this mode, change only this parameter, save the changes and reboot.
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Unit LUID Private IP access point module 1 192.168.101.1 subscriber module 1 2 192.168.101.2 subscriber module 2 3 192.168.101.3 If the private IP address is changed then it must designate a Class C subnet that s not utilized for anything else and the address must be in the form of xxx.xxx.xxx.1, where 1 is the last octet of the address. Color Code: enter in a value (0-254). The color code on the subscriber module and the access point module must match in order for registration to occur.
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Bridge Entry Timeout: choose the appropriate bridge timeout for correct network operation with existing network infrastructure. It is important that this parameter be set for a longer time period than the ARP (address resolution protocol) cache timeout of the router being used to feed the network. Note: Failure to properly configure this may lead to temporary loss of communication to specific end users. AP Background BER Mode: choose to have this feature turned on or off.
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Set to Factory Defaults: depressing this button will change all of the configurable parameters (all of which are contained on the Configuration page) back to their factory settings. Reboot: depressing this button will reboot the module. Cyclone Default Plug When inserted, the default plug brings the module up with a default configuration. This allows the operator to regain control of a module, which may be using an IP address and/or password that has been forgotten.
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TIME & DATE This web page is utilized to set the time and date of the access point module when it is not connected to a Cluster Management Module (CMM). The time and date would need to be set every time there is a power cycle. The format for the entry is: Time: hh:mm:ss Date: mm/dd/yyyy hh: two digit hour in military time mm: two digit minute ss: two digit second mm: two digit month dd: two digit day yyyy: four digit year Enter in the appropriate information and click the Set Time and Date button.
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Re-Reg Count: displays the number of registration request messages the access point module has seen from the subscriber module that is already in session. If this value is excessively large compared to other subscriber modules registered with this access point, there may be an issue with the installation of the subscriber. Average RSSI: displays the average RSSI value for the subscriber module. Last RSSI: displays the last RSSI value for the subscriber module.
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EthBusErr: displays the total number of Ethernet bus errors on the Ethernet controller. CRCError: displays the total number of CRC errors on the Ethernet controller. RxOverrun: displays the total number of receiver-overrun errors on the Ethernet controller. Late Collision: displays the total number of late collisions on the Ethernet controller. A normal collision occurs during the first 512 bits of the frame transmission. If a collision occurs after the 512 bit times, then it is considered a late collision.
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RSSI: displays the current value for the Radio Signal Strength Indicator. This parameter will only display information when the module is registered to an access point module and the value is only updated by either refreshing the web browser screen or configuring the Cyclone module to autorefresh (see Configuration web page.) An acceptable RSSI value for a registered link is greater than 700; however it is important to view this value in conjunction with the Jitter value.
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LAN1 Subnet Mask: enter in an appropriate subnet mask for the module to “talk” on the network. The default value for this parameter is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: enter in an appropriate gateway address for the module. The default value for this parameter is 169.254.0.0. Color Code: enter in a value (0-254). The color code on the subscriber module and the access point module must match in order for registration to occur. Color code is not a security feature.
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Set to Factory Defaults: depressing this button will change all of the configurable parameters (all of which are contained on the Configuration page) back to their factory settings. Reboot: depressing this button will reboot the module.
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The Alignment web page contains tools to assist in the alignment of a subscriber module to an access point module. There are two modes that can be utilized when aligning a module: 1) RSSI only and 2) normal alignment mode. RSSI Only is a mode where the module will report the signal strength based on the amount of energy present at a selected frequency. The subscriber module does not have to be registered to an access point module for information on signal strength to be reported back.
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There are two basic concepts that are needed for a basic understanding of networking, IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses are 32-bit binary numbers that have two corresponding parts or sub-addresses, the first part identifying the network and the second part identifying the hosts on the network. An imaginary boundary separates the first part from the second. This imaginary boundary is marked by way of the subnet mask.
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Operating Frequency Range ISM 2.400 to 2.483 GHz Access Method TDD/TDMA Signaling Rate 10 Mbps Modulation Type High Index BFSK (Optimized for interference rejection) Carrier to Interference (C/I) also known as Jitter 3dB nominal Receiver Sensitivity -83dBm 10-4 BER Operating Range (All Weather) Transmitter Power Meets FCC ISM ERP Limit DC Power .3A @ 24 VDC (7.2 watts) Interface 10/100 BaseT, half/full duplex Rate auto negotiated (802.