Intelligent Backhaul Radio Administration & Command Line Interface Guide 2460 N First St., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. (408) 430-5440 www.fastbacknetworks.com Doc # 770-00033.0 Jan.
IBR Installation Guide Purpose & Applicability of This Guide This Guide provides detailed information related to installing, operating, and trouble-shooting Fastback Network’s Intelligent Backhaul Radio (“IBR”). This Guide provides information that is specifically applicable to the following IBR models: A.
IBR Installation Guide Special Considerations and Safety Warnings Prior to installing and operating this equipment, read all instructions and warning notices marked on the equipment or in accompanying documentation. Do not attempt to apply power to equipment that shows signs of damage, tampering, or mishandling. Do not open the equipment or attempt to repair or modify it. Doing so will void the warranty and might create a safety hazard and/or cause the equipment to be out of compliance with regulations.
IBR Installation Guide Table of Contents Purpose & Applicability of This Guide Special Considerations and Safety Warnings Table of Contents 1. Introducing Intelligent Backhaul Radio (“IBR”) 2 3 4 6 2. 8 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Overview .............................................................................................................................................
IBR Installation Guide Figure 3 - IBR Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Figure 4 - IBR Connectors ..................................................................................................................................................................................................9 Figure 5 – AC Power Connector ...............
IBR Installation Guide 1. Introducing Intelligent Backhaul Radio (“IBR”) 1.1 Overview IBR combines a Carrier Ethernet switch and an AnyLOS™ radio which can operate simultaneously in non-, near-, and clear line of sight radio conditions. It is designed for small cell deployment in dense urban environments where line of sight between radios is difficult or impossible to achieve.
IBR Installation Guide 1.3 Deployment Options IBR is designed to be deployed in pairs creating a point-to-point link, as illustrated in the diagram below. In referring to the two radios, IBR nearest to the fiber connection is called the “donor IBR” and IBR nearest to the cell site is the “remote IBR”. • IBR can be connected to an edge switch. • IBRs can be connected to one another in a multi-hop configuration. • IBR can provide backhaul for a direct connection to a small cell site.
IBR Installation Guide Return to Table of Contents 2. Getting Started 2.1 Physical Inspection Prior to opening the shipping crate, inspect it visually to ensure that it has not been opened or mishandled. After opening the crate, carefully inspect the contents for completeness or evidence of damage or tampering. In the event the shipping crate is damaged or the contents are damaged or incomplete, notify Fastback Networks by telephone, fax, or email.
IBR Installation Guide d. 2.3 e. offset cable losses; e.g., cable loss in a one hundred meter Ethernet cable between the power source and IBR will be approximately five (5) watts, in which case the power source would need to be capable of supplying at least forty-six (46) watts. A grounding lug as described in the section titled Installing IBR in this Guide. Appropriate mounting hardware for the PoE injector(s) if one will be used. External Features IBR includes a 3-port Ethernet switch.
IBR Installation Guide Fiber SFP modules may be either single mode or multimode and must be the industrial temperature variants that support operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. The RJ-45 connector(s) will accept shielded and bonded RJ-45 type mating connectors with a weatherproof seal. The AC power connector is active only on IBR-1301 and is plugged on IBR-1300. NOTE: It is essential that only weatherproof connectors be connected to IBR. 2.
IBR Installation Guide removing the weatherproof cap (if using AC power) or the back of the weatherized connector assembly (if using PoE+ through ge0). • • 2.6 The lower LED when facing the RJ-45 jack provides power information. Off: System has no power. - Green: Power on and bootloader activated. - Amber: Power on and Fastback Operating System loaded. The upper LED when facing the RJ-45 provides the following information: - Off: Radio not initialized. - Green: Radio initialized.
IBR Installation Guide User Mode Commands Command IBR> ! enable exit ping telnet traceroute ip ipv6 3.3 Description Comments Enter Privileged Mode Exit from CLI Send messages to network hosts IP address or host name of a remote system Determine route & transit time to a remote host IPv4 IPv6 Detailed information can be found in the Administration & CLI Guide. Access Control – Factory-Set User Names & Passwords IBR can be configured to require a valid user ID and password for access.
IBR Installation Guide The connector for ge0 is an RJ-45 (configured for PoE+ only on IBR-1300). The factory-configured connector for ge1 is an RJ-45. A separate fixture can be fitted with an SFP connector using Fastback Networks’ SFP Accessory Kit. The ge1 RJ-45 and SFP both can be installed at the same time and either can be used; however, they can be used only one at a time. The operator must configure ge1 for either the RJ-45 or SFP.
IBR Installation Guide The following SFP modules have been successfully tested by Fastback Networks: • Finisar FTLF8519P2BNL 850nm • Alcatel-Lucent FCLF8521P28TL-A5 • Finisar FTLF1318P2BTL-E1 • JDSU SFP-ML -1LKTD3DCA 1310nm • RAD-5H 850nm • RAD-8H 1310nm • RCG SFP-Copper • Fiberstore SFP-1GTA-1M-GE Copper • AddOn GLC-T-AOT Copper • Avago ABCU-5710RZ Copper Return to Table of Contents 4. 4.1 Preconfiguring IBRs The following procedure is for preconfiguring a pair of IBRs prior to installation.
IBR Installation Guide 5. Installing IBR 5.1 Safety Considerations a) Ensure that grounding is in accordance with local codes. IBR should be grounded using a ground lug connector on the back of IBR with a lug such as Panduit Two-Hole Standard Barrel Copper Lug, Panduit part #LCD6-14A-L (shown below) or BURNDY Heavy Duty Compression Lug, TESSCO part #78427. Figure 8 – Ground Lug 5.2 b) Use overhead work methods and/or equipment that are appropriate for the location; e.g.
IBR Installation Guide • 5.3 Shielded Ethernet cable. Mounting IBR – Location & Bracket IBR must be mounted on a suitable bracket that will hold IBR securely under all environmental conditions. • • • When mounting on a mast, ensure that the mast has a diameter of between 50 mm to 115 mm (2” to 4.5”), or else a collar may be required to adapt to the mast bracket.
IBR Installation Guide 5.4 Power & Ethernet Connections When IBR has been securely mounted, connect a power source. Include a secured drip loop for all connections to IBR. The loop will provide some strain relief to the connectors and prevent water from flowing along the cable to the connector. If the PoE+ source is also connected to an Ethernet source, data will flow through IBR’s Ethernet port ge0. 5.
IBR Installation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These are the steps to properly crimp a shielded connector as shown in the photos above: 1) Strip away about 2-3” of the outer jacket, but do not cut the drain wire. Arrange and flatten the wires in the following order: orange stripe, orange solid, green stripe, blue solid, blue stripe, green solid, brown stripe, brown solid. Clip the wires so there is ½” distance between the end of the wires and the black wire jacket.
IBR Installation Guide Figure 12 – Surge Suppressors 5.7 6. Surge suppressors should be installed ahead of the cable ingress to the enclosure or structure housing the switch in order to maximize protection to the switch, and near to IBR to protect IBR. Surge suppressors should be connected to a true earth ground with materials that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Link Establishment IBR will automatically select the best combination of channel frequencies and bandwidth for a link.
IBR Installation Guide • • • 6.4 Boot loader recovery can be accomplished by an operator via CLI. IBR has the ability to recover on its own from a failed software upgrade. Add-on licenses to increase the available throughput of IBR can be downloaded using the GUI. For additional information, see the CLI Guide.
IBR Installation Guide Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Appendix A – Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement The equipment that is the subject of this Guide has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
