GO Metro Broadband Wireless Getting Started Guide
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Trademarks and Licensing Agreement © 2006 GO Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All information contained in this document is protected by international copyright treaties. No information may be copied or reproduced without the express written consent of GO Networks Inc. GO Metro Broadband Wireless, Go MBW, WLAN Sector Base Station, WLS, GO Wireless Network Controller, and WNC are all trademarks of GO Networks Inc.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide The following information is for FCC compliance: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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 of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................4 GO Wireless Network Controller (WNC)...............................................................................................................5 Deployment Options................................................................................................................................
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Step 12: Configure the Radius Accounting Port Connectivity ....................................................................29 Step 13: Configure the Radius Accounting Source IP Address..................................................................29 Step 14: Update Radius Settings ...............................................................................................................29 Step 15: Save the Configuration ...............................................
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Introduction GO Networks’ Metro Broadband Wireless (MBW) Solution. The MBW is the industry's first broadband wireless access (BWA) system engineered from the ground up to address the fundamental challenges of metro scale 802.11 access. The MBW was designed to enable service providers to offer software and hardware redundancy in large-scale, high-interference environments while providing a WiFi and 802.11 standards compliant solution using standard end-user equipment.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide GO Wireless Network Controller (WNC) The Wireless Network Controller (WNC) is a high-performance server/controller that provides functionality such as: • Inter-base station optimization • Fast roaming between base stations • Access to controller functionality, including user authentication • Quality-of-Service (QoS) provisioning per user or user profile • Centralized interface for management and billing systems.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide In-line Traffic Configuration MBW-WLS-3100 PDA Pocket-PC Lightning Protector Desktop PC \ Notebook PC 230 \ 110 WLS Power Supply MBW-WNC-AC2-5020 \ DC-5010 MBW-WLS-3100 Router \ Switch PDA Router \ Switch Pocket-PC Lightning Protector Desktop PC \ Notebook PC WLS Power Supply Radius Server Draft Version - Confidential - Page 6
GO MBW Getting Started Guide In the in-line traffic configuration, all traffic is routed through the WNC, enabling both global and local spectrum management and accounting services through the Radius server. To deploy the system in this configuration: 1. Connect all indoor components. These include Lightning protector WLS power supply WNC unit 2. Install the WLS unit. 3.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide MBW-WLS-3100 PDA Pocket-PC Lightning Protector 230 \ 110 Desktop PC \ Notebook PC MBW-WNC-AC2-5020 \ DC-5010 WLS Power Supply MBW-WLS-3100 PDA Router \ Switch Pocket-PC Lightning Protector Radius Server Desktop PC \ Notebook PC WLS Power Supply Draft Version - Confidential - Page 8
GO MBW Getting Started Guide WNC Safety Information Be careful when attempting to lift the equipment. This equipment is designed for installation in a suitable environment with free airflow. Do not block any air vents in the rear panel or on the sides. There are no air vents on the top or bottom of the unit. However, liquids of any type (water, coffee, etc.) should not be placed on or near the unit.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide When both power supplies are installed (in AC only), it is recommended that you plug in both power supplies. When only one power supply is connected, the unit will beep continuously to indicate the absence of power in the second connection. This indicates either a faulty AC module, or the fact that one power supply has not been connected.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide WNC Installation Instructions • The unit should be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack positioned on a shelf. • The two L brackets that are part of the unit should be connected to the 19-inch rack with screws. • The intake and exhaust ports for cooling air are located on the front and rear and both sides of the chassis. Since there are no cooling ports on the top or bottom of the unit, multiple units can be stacked with little clearance requirements within a rack.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Micro-Switches Reset Press to reset unit. Power Press to turn unit on. LED Indicators Status Power On Green Red Unit is operational. A built-in test has failed. Green Unit is on. Unlit There is no power connection. Status: Green - Operational Red - Problem Power: Solid green Blinking Green Unit is powering up. Access Interface: Blinking orange and green light indicates activity (data transfer rates of up 1Gbps). The Access Interface connect to the Access Points.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide GO WLAN Sector Base Station (WLS) The WLAN Sector Base Station (WLS) is a high-performance WLAN base station that supports the simultaneous use of two non-overlapping 802.11b/g channels within a 120° sector. The WLAN Sector Base Station provides a wireless access point through which WiFi mobile devices can connect to the Internet for voice, video, and data communication. WLS Package Components The WLS unit is shipped ready to install.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide The WLAN Sector Base Station can be mounted on either a pole or a wall to provide maximum exposure and is designed to operate either indoors or outdoors without any degradation of service. WLS Safety Information RF Exposure This outdoor access point product has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 section 1.1307 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in OET Bulletin 65.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Note: If the WLS is connected To a high current DC power line, a 4A slow blow fuse, suitable for up to 100VDC should be placed on the negative (-) wire. Noter: Si le WLS est connecte a une puissante alimentation CC, un fusible 4A Slow Blow pouvant soutenir jusqu’au 100VDC doit être place sur le câble négative (-). The WLS unit is connected to the WLS power supply via the lightning protector. It is highly recommended that you place the WLS power supply in an indoor location.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide 123 6 Power cord (Terminal Strip 4,7) Power cord CAT 5 shielded CAT 5 shielded (Terminal Strip 4,7) (Terminal Strip Data +,-/1,2) (Terminal Strip Data +,-/3,6) (Terminal Strip Data +,-/1,2) (Terminal Strip Data +,-/3,6) Lightning Protector Verify that you have a shared grounding as shown in the diagram above. GO Networks offers a lightning protector that can be ordered separately.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide • Ethernet cable: CAT5 shielded; maximum length: up to 100 meters. • Power cable: Standard power cable with a maximum length of up to 120 meters, supporting up to 48V and able to withstand outdoor conditions. Note: Regional regulations vary. Therefore it is recommended that you supply cables that meet local requirements and match the distances between the WLS installation location and the power supply or router.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Verify that you have a shared grounding as shown in the diagram above. In the above diagram: 1 Indicates the connection that is made between the WLS and the lightning protector. In this case, an RJ45 connector (supplied with the unit) is used. A CAT5 shielded cable stretches between the WLS unit and the lightning protector. 2 Indicates the CAT5 shielded cable and its connection to the Router/Switch, which is also accomplished with an RJ45 connector.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide power supply and from the WLS to the lightning protector via the terminal strips. 2 Indicates the connection from the lightning protector to the power supply.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Hardware and Connectors Installation There are two methods for mounting the WLS unit: • On an outer wall (typically on a roof or high location to avoid interference from other buildings or trees). • On a pole (again, on a roof or high location). Wall Mount GO Networks has an optional adapter that enables the WLS unit to be installed on a wall. For more information, contact your local GO Networks representative.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Tools and Equipment Required To mount the WLS on the wall, you will need the following tools and equipment. Power connector crimp tool Power Screw driver – Philips (size 2) Ratchet (10 mm. and 17 mm.) 10 mm. 17 mm. RJ45 crimp tool HT-210A Console cable To mount the unit on a pole: 1. Select a convenient mounting location on the pole.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide 2. Place the two brackets around the pole at the approximate height where you wish to place the unit. 3. Insert the four screws through both brackets and tighten them around the pole so that the two brackets are securely fastened. 4. Attach the WLS unit to the mounting bracket with six screws. Tighten the screws so that the bracket and the WLS unit are securely connected. The connectors should be on the bottom of the unit when it is attached to the bracket. 5.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Cable Connections The WLS unit connections are very simple and can be accomplished in only a few minutes. When mounted, the WLS should be installed with the connecters at the bottom of the unit. Before completing the installation, you should connect the power and grounding cables. LED Blank Not used in current version. Activity Green Unlit: Traffic is flowing through the WLS unit. No traffic is flowing. Statu Green Red Power Green Unlit: The WLS unit is operational.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide The order in which the cables should be connected is as follows: • Grounding Cable • Ethernet Cable • Power Cable Grounding Cable Note: The grounding cable should be connected to the grounding screw. For the grounding cable, you should use a 1mm / 18awg. You should connect the grounding cables before any other connections. Noter: Le câble de la masse doit être connecte au visse de la masse. Pour le câble de la masse vous devez utiliser un 1mm / 18awg.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Power Cable Connection Following is a diagram explaining how the power cable should be assembled prior to connecting it to the WLS unit: Power Cable Connection The power cable should be connected to a power supply unit. If there is already a 48V power supply on site the WLS can be connected to it without the power supply unit (PSU). Depending on which cable you use, the following parameters should be applied: • For 0.5mm 24awg with 2 tendon: each side can be up to 60m.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Post Installation Testing Procedure The purpose of the post-installation testing procedure is to verify connectivity between the WLS and the WNC units to enable Internet services to client stations. Once the WNC has been installed, connectivity with the router/switch should be verified. This will enable the WNC to communicate with the Radius server as well as the WLS. Once the WLS has been installed and configured, connectivity to the WNC should be verified.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Configuring the WNC Following is a brief overview of the main CLI commands that are used to configure the WNC. A configuration example follows the detailed list of configuration commands. These and other CLI commands are detailed in the GO MBW CLI Reference Guide.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Define the default gateway IP address on the same networking on which you connect the NET interface. To accomplish this, use the following parameter: configure ip default-gateway Step 4: Configure the DHCP Server By default, the DHCP server is already defined.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide You should define the accounting Radius server IP address of the client in the WNC by using the following parameter at the boot level: configure radius-client acct-primary-server-ip Step 11: Configure the Radius Accounting Shared Key Define the accounting secret password Radius server IP address of the client in the WNC, by using the following parameter at the boot level: configure radius-client acct-primary-server-secret Step 12: Configure the Radius
GO MBW Getting Started Guide WNC Configuration Example wnc > Configure interface fastethernet ACCESS 192.168.30.101 255.255.255.0 192.168.30.255 wnc > Configure interface fastethernet NET 192.168.31.101 255.255.255.0 192.168.31.255 wnc > configure ip default-gateway 192.168.31.254 wnc > configure ip dhcp pool add users 192.168.30.1 192.168.30.100 255.255.255.0 5h wnc > configure ip dns fwd-list 194.90.1.5 wnc > configure radius-client auth-primary-server-ip 192.168.31.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Configuring the WLS Following is a brief overview of the main CLI commands that are used to configure the WLS. A configuration example follows the detailed list of configuration commands. These and other CLI commands are detailed in the GO MBW CLI Reference Guide. Connect and Access the WLS You can connect to the WLS using a laptop or standard computer. Using an RS232 interface DB-9 cable, connect the COM port of the laptop to the WLS unit’s consol port.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide To use HyperTerminal: From the Start menu, select All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. Once you have defined a new connection, right-click and select Properties. You should then set or verify the above values. After the connection between the WLS and the laptop (or PC) is established, you will need to enter your user name and password.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Step 2: Configure the Default Gateway Define the default gateway by using configure mode (consult with your network administrator). You can use the CLI command configure ip default-gateway disable/enable, as shown below: configure ip default-gateway 192.168.30.254 Step 3: Configure the Dot11Radio interface By default the channels are configured (ch1, ch6).
GO MBW Getting Started Guide WLS Configuration Example wls > configure interface FastEthernet 0 ip address 192.168.30.102 255.255.255.0 wls > configure ip default-gateway 192.168.30.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Upgrading the WLS Software The following section describes how to update the WLS software. Periodically, new software upgrades are released in order to provide feature enhancements and maintenance. Following is one method you can use to update the software: • Initiate the network download using a TFTP download server. Note: The WLS unit has two banks in the Flash memory (sw0,sw1). By default, the WLS will startup the software image from the sw1 bank.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide You may need to copy a new image to the Flash memory whenever a new image or maintenance release becomes available. To copy a new image into Flash memory (write to Flash memory): • Use the import image from tftp command. • The system is now ready to be reloaded. After reload, the system will operate with the new image.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting Problem: The Captive Portal does not appear on the client’s screen. Solution: • Check the DNS Forward List to verify that the IP address of the ISP is included. • If the DNS is not there, issue the following command: configure ip dns fwd-list • Check the connectivity between the WNC and the ISP by issuing the following command: ping . If you do not receive a ping response, check the routing table with your ISP.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide • Check the port application used to communicate between the WNC and the Radius server. • Check that the shared key on the WNC is the same as the shared key on the Radius server by reviewing the Radius server logs (review the section which lists failed actions and check whether the key is the same on both the WNC and Radius sides).
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Problem A continuous beeping sound is heard after the WNC unit is plugged into the power source. Solution: When only one power supply is connected, the unit will beep continuously to indicate the absence of power in the second connection. This indicates either a faulty AC module, or the fact that one power supply has not been connected.
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Appendix A: Wiring Specifications Table: Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-9 Adapter for the WLS Unit Draft Version Console Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Straight Cable RJ-45to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter Console Device Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal No connection 1 1 8 CTS No connection 2 2 6 DSR No connection 3 3 5 GND GND 4 4 5 GND RxD 5 5 3 TxD TxD 6 6 2 RxD No connection 7 7 4 DTR No connection 8 8 7 RTS - Con
GO MBW Getting Started Guide Table: Console Port RS232 DB-9 Pin for the WNC Unit Console Port (DTE) RS232-to-RS232 Straight Cable Console Device Signal DB-9 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal No connection 1 1 DCD RxD 2 3 TxD TxD 3 2 RxD DTR 4 6 DSR GRD 5 5 GRD DSR 6 4 DTR RTS 7 8 CTS CTS 8 7 RTS 1 RTS = Request To Send CTS = Clear To Send 3 TxD = Transmit Data 4 RxD = Receive Data 5 GRD = Ground 6 DTR = Data Terminal Ready 2 Draft Version - Confidential - Page 41
