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About This Document This document describes how to configure, install and operate the Honeywell Multinode/Wireless System Gateway. The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway is one component of Honeywell’s OneWireless network solution for industrial control.
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Contents ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..............................................................................1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 1 Intended Audience .................................................................................................................1 How to use this guide .............................................................................................................
Contents Multinode specificiations.........................................................................................19 Mulitnode communications radios ....................................................................................... 20 Antennas ............................................................................................................................. 21 Outdoor protection kit..............................................................................................
Tables WIRELESS MESH CONFIGURATION .................................................71 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 71 Wireless Mesh screens ........................................................................................... 71 General screen.....................................................................................................................71 Wireless Mesh - Radio screen .................
Contents MULTINODE MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 111 Overview ..................................................................................................................111 Replacing a multinode/WSG..................................................................................111 To replace a failed multinode in a network: ....................................................................... 111 TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................
Tables Tables Table 1 Multinode connections ..................................................................................... 17 Table 2 Multinode LED indicators................................................................................. 18 Table 3 Multinode specifications .................................................................................. 19 Table 4 Multinode installation tasks..............................................................................
Figures Figures Figure 1 Honeywell’s OneWireless solution for Wireless Network for Secure Industrial Applications (WNSIA) ...............................................................................................4 Figure 2 Multinode/Wireless System Gateway .............................................................15 Figure 3 Multinode cable identification ..........................................................................31 Figure 4 System Configuration - General screen......................
About this Guide Purpose This guide describes the configuration, installation and integration of the Multinode/Wireless System Gateway (WSG) and associated equipment as part of the Honeywell’s OneWireless network solution for industrial applications.
About this Guide Purpose If you want to… See... Set up a wireless mesh and between multinodes and wireless networks Setting up wireless networks on page 82. Monitor multinode/WSG operation Multinode operation and Monitoring on page 97. Replace a multinode or WSG Multinode Maintenance on page 111. Troubleshoot a multinode/ WSG fault Troubleshooting on page 113. Related documents The following documents provide supporting information for setting up and commissioning a wireless network.
OneWireless System Overview OneWireless is Honeywell’s network solution which connects process sensors and transmitters to the control system wirelessly in an industrial control environment. OneWireless uses Radio Frequency (RF) communications to transfer process data between the sensors and the control system, rather than the traditional wired connections. WNSIA solution There are four major components that make up Honeywell’s OneWireless network: 1.
OneWireless System Overview NOTE: The Key Server and Wireless Builder are installed on the OneWireless Server. Figure 1 Honeywell’s OneWireless solution for Wireless Network for Secure Industrial Applications (WNSIA) OneWireless Network topology Honeywell uses a wireless mesh network to achieve the OneWireless solution. A mesh network provides multiple RF communication paths between multinodes and Wireless System Gateways to transfer data to and from the wireless field devices.
Agency compliance information This section contains agency compliance information for Honeywell’s OneWireless Multinode. For additional details on compliance information, see also the OneWireless Multinode Agency Compliance Professional Installation Guide. Compliance statements and restrictions This section contains the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC) and Radio Frequency compliance statements for the OneWireless Multinode device.
Agency compliance information Compliance statements and restrictions Radio Frequency (RF) statement To comply with FCC’s and Industry Canada’s RF exposure requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied. • Remote Point-to-Multi-Point antenna(s) for this unit must be fixed and mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance between the antenna(s) of greater than 20cm and a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons.
Agency compliance information Compliance statements and restrictions Agency approval marks The following table describes the agency approval for the Honeywell OneWireless Multinode. Symbol Description ® The Factory Mutual Approval mark means the equipment has been rigorously tested and certified to be reliable. The Canadian Standards mark means the equipment has been tested and meets applicable standards for safety and/or performance.
Agency compliance information Honeywell Declaration of Conformity information Honeywell Declaration of Conformity information This section contains the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) statement for the Multinode device and the countries it is intended to be used in. For a complete list of compliant models, contact Honeywell. Multinode device DoC statement Following is Honeywell’s Declaration of Conformity (DOC) for the OneWireless Multinode Device.
Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive Intended country usage The following table lists the countries in which the Honeywell Multinode device is intended to be used.
Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive Declaration of conformity statements 10 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08
Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive For more information about the R&TTE Directive The following website contains additional information about the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/faq.
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The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode description The Multinode is a wireless RF transmitter-receiver and router that is used to create the wireless communications network. Communication occurs by establishing radio links between the multinode and other wireless devices that are configured to operate as part of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It routes network traffic between devices, such as wireless field devices, other multinodes and wireless system gateways.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description The Key Server is an application operating on the wireless server that stores, allocates and manages the security keys. Authentication devices are small handheld devices (PDAs) with an infrared port and buttons which are used to carry the security keys around between key server and the devices to be authenticated.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description WPA includes the option of using a WPA pre-shared key for key management with either TKIP or AES-CCMP encryption Physical description Figure 2 shows some of the physical features of the multinode which are described in the following sections.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description Features The Honeywell Multinode/Wireless System Gateway is a self-contained unit that is weatherproof and conforms to IP66 waterproof specifications. The multinode contains no user-serviceable parts inside the enclosure. External connections on the multinode include three Type N connections for antennas. A ¾-inch conduit connection provides access to wired connections for DC power, grounding and Ethernet cables.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description Table 1 Multinode connections Feature or Connector ETHERNET 24V DC POWER Description ¾-inch conduit connection with four cable pigtails. • Two Ethernet cables - (Labelled WLAN1 and WLAN2) Either Ethernet cable can be used to: − Connect to a PC for initial setup. − Connect the WSG to the plant control network − Connect Ethernet-based devices, such as switches, controllers, cameras, etc. to a multinode or WSG.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description LED indicators The front of the enclosure features six LED indicators (Green, Yellow and Red) to indicate the various stages of operation. Table 2 identifies the indicators and describes the operating conditions of the unit when the indicators are lighted. Table 2 Multinode LED indicators LED Indicator When lit it … Power (Green) Indicates that power is applied to the unit.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode specificiations LED Indicator When lit it … with the gateway application and the WSG has been configured in Wireless Builder. • Multinode - LED behavior is undetermined. NOTE: A fault in the multinode is indicated when WLAN1 and WLAN2 LEDs blink simultaneously. The multinode software has detected a fault with the encryption algorithm or the device configuration has not passed the integrity check. See Troubleshooting for more information.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode specificiations Specification Description 10/100 Mbps auto negotiation Receive Sensitivity: 802.11a: -87dB@6Mbps to -71dB@54Mbps 802.11b: -94dB@1Mbps to -90dB@11Mbps 802.11g: -87dB@6Mbps to -74dB@54Mbps RF Output Power: 802.11a/b/g: +20dBm, maximum Note: Maximum transmit power will vary by antenna selection, channel selection, data rate and region, (Country Code).
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode specificiations • One field I/O radio which communicates with the various wireless field devices. A multinode will contain one of two radio types: − A FHSS radio which uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum modulation as the communications protocol. − A DSSS radio which uses a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum modulation as the communication procotol and is based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Outdoor protection kit Outdoor protection kit If any portion of this system (multinode enclosure, antennas, cables etc.) is to be mounted outdoors, it is recommended that you use the Outdoor Protection Kit with the installation. This kit contains lightning arrestors and ground cables designed for installation with multinodes. If the system is mounted outdoors where CE Mark certification is required, use of the Outdoor Protection Kit (or equivalent) is mandatory.
Installation Overview First read through this section so that you have a good understanding of the tasks to properly plan and execute installation of Multinode/WSG nodes in a wireless network.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Multinode/WSG installation Honeywell’s multinode/ WSG requires physical mounting and installation on site following the execution of the preinstallation requirements. The location of all multinodes should be determined to ensure optimum operation in a wireless network.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Task Action Done 39. g. Configure operating mode and security. See System Configuration - Operating Mode on page 45. h. Configure security options. See Security screen on page 52. i. Additional multinode configuration steps. • Services settings (SNMP Agent) on page 60 • Set up Wireless Mesh starting on page 71. Saving system configuration of multinode j. Save the configuration of the multinode for future reference.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Task Action Field testing and tuning of wireless network Done Perform field testing of the multinodes operation and mesh network coverage. See Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning on Page 97. Installation guidelines CAUTION FCC RF exposure compliance requires that the antennas used with the device (multinode) must be installed with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (7.9 in.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Antenna selection Antennas play critical roles in the setup and operation of wireless mesh systems. Depending upon results of the site survey and the requirements of the installed environment, proper antenna type should be determined, (omni-directional vs. directional, low-gain vs. high gain, etc.). Assemble and install mounting hardware The multinode can be wall mounted or pole mounted using the hardware mounting kit supplied with the unit.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Step 1 Action Examine the lightning arrestors and remove and discard the following items (if not needed). Securing nut, washer and ring terminal (but retain the screw). 2 Attach the 10, 12, and 18-inch wires to the appropriate lightning arrestor body ensuring that the smaller (#8) ring terminals and those wires with identifying labels are used. 3 Secure the ring terminal to the lightning arrestor using a screwdriver.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Grounding NOTE: Users are responsible that the multinode connection to a proper earth ground is made by certified and authorized personnel and must conform to all applicable codes and regulations. The materials required to make a proper earth ground are defined by local regulations and must be obtained locally to ensure that the correct safety environment is achieved. The ground wire must be AWG 10 or heavier.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation ATTENTION The power cable attached to the multinode may be one of the following: • Red cable with two wires (Red and Black) • Grey cable with two wire pairs (Red and Green, Black and White) The red (or grey) power cable, the Green/yellow grounding cable and Ethernet cables are connected as follows: Step Action 1 Ensure that all power is removed from the power cabling run to the multinode site.
Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Figure 3 Multinode cable identification Power up multinodes and WSGs Once all multinodes/WSGs have been installed and connected at their site locations, turn up the multinodes to verify wireless network communications. See the Getting Started with Honeywell OneWireless Solution for more information.
Installation Overview Authenticating a multinode/WSG Authenticating a multinode/WSG Authenticating a multinode or WSG is the action taken to inject a wireless device with a security key so that when the device requests access to the system, it will be recognized and allowed to join the secure wireless network and start publishing packet information. A handheld PDA running the authentication device software is used to inject the security key into the multinode.
Installation Overview Authenticating a multinode/WSG Step 5 Action Verify that you receive a message on the authentication device indicating the multinode received the security key successfully. If you receive a message indicating that key deployment was not successful, repeat the procedure from step 1. 6 Select Read Device Information to determine if the multinode acquired a network address from the wireless directory server. A valid address should start with 0xEF or similar.
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Configuration Initial configuration Once you have received the multinode and associated hardware and physically inspected it for any damaged components, you then perform an initial setup of the unit. This should be peformed before the multinode is installed in the network at its designated physical location. The setup requires that you select configuration options, such as operating mode, security encryption and IP address, which gives the unit an identity.
Configuration Initial configuration Minimum PC system and component requirements To complete multinode configuration, you should have at least the following components: • One or more PCs or laptops with one of the following operating systems installed: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003; • An Ethernet interface on the PC or laptop to perform initial configuration. • A Web browser program (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, or Netscape 6.
Configuration Initial configuration Multinode connection for setup Initial setup is performed best on a test bench. The unit is powered up and connected via the Ethernet cable to a PC. The PC is used to access the Multinode Configuration Tool application, which is loaded on the multinode and contains the forms where you enter the required addresses and configuration information. Step Action 1 Place the multinode/WSG on a test bench. 2 Connect the power cable leads to the proper power source (24Vdc).
Configuration Initial configuration Step Action 6 On your PC, open a browser window and paste the default URL for the unit’s Local LAN in the address line. (https://192.168.254.254) Note: For some versions of the multinode, the IP address may be 192.168.15.1 7 Enter the default Username "CryptoOfficer" and Password "CryptoFIPS" in the opening dialog screen. (The username and password are case-sensitive.) 8 Read the terms and conditions and check the checkbox to agree to the terms of use.
Configuration Initial configuration Verify software Version and upgrade The multinode/WSG is shipped from the factory loaded with the latest released software. Verify that the multinode contains the latest version software and then update if necessary. The software version currently loaded on the multinode is labeled ‘Version:’ on the System Configuration - General screen and is shown circled in Figure 4. Prerequisite You must have access to the HPS Solution Support Online (SSOL) website.
Configuration Initial configuration Step Action 11 Sign-in to the Multinode Configuration Tool screen. 12 From the left pane, click System Administration > System Upgrade. 13 Update the sensor radio software: • Click the bottom Browse button and navigate to the location of the Sensor radio software you downloaded in step 7. • Click the bottom Upload firmware button. 14 40 Wait for the message to select "Back." This confirms that the sensor software upload has completed.
Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Multinode Configuration Tool screens To the left of the System Configuration screen is a tree view of the available screens that can be accessed for initial configuration of the multinode, to monitor and view system status, and to perform system administration functions such as adding users and updating unit’s firmware. The screens are listed in Table 5 below.
Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Screen Title For details go to page Admin User Management List All Users 63 Add New User 64 Monitoring/Reports System Status 106 Mesh Protocol Status 107 Mesh Site Map 108 Wireless Clients 109 Adjacent AP List 110 Logs System Log 110 Web Access log 110 System Administration System Upgrade 65 Factory Default 69 Remote Logging 69 Reboot 69 Utilities 69 System Configuration - General screen.
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Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Follow the steps to enter information for the System Configuration - General screen. Step Action 1 Click on the System Configuration - General at the left of the screen to call up the General screen. 2 Enter a Description that identifies the unit and/or its location. 3 Enter a Host name for the unit. 4 Enter the name of the Domain in which the unit will reside.
Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens System Configuration - Operating Mode The System Configuration - Operating Mode screen allows you to set the unit to operate as either a WSG or a multinode. Note that if you change modes from multinode to WSG, your configuration is not lost. Follow the steps to make selections for the operating mode. Step Action 1 Click on the System Configuration - Operating Mode at the left of the screen to call up the Operating Mode screen.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration System Configuration - WAN screen The System Configuration - WAN screen allows you to specify static IP Address information that will be used to manage this network if you do not use the DHCP server to obtain an IP address. Step Action 1 Click on the System Configuration - WAN at the left of the screen to call up the WAN screen. 2 Select WAN Link Auto from the drop down selections.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration NOTE 1: There are two WAN ports - WAN 1, which can be set through the WAN Link field, and WAN 2 which is always fixed to Auto. The WAN Link field only sets the link speed and duplex mode for the WAN 1 port. Wireless Access Point Configuration Wireless Setup allows your computer’s PC card to communicate with the access point (multinode).
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Follow the steps to enter information for the multinode configuration. See Table 6 and Table 7 below for the details in setting these fields. Step Action 1 Click on the Wireless Access Point - General at the left of the screen to call up the Wireless Access Point screen. 2 MAC Address is displayed 00:0B:6B:0A:45:6C (WistronNew) as in the example in Figure 5. 3 Enter the SSID for this network.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Step Action Preamble: Long Preamble Broadcast SSID: Enable 9 When you have completed entries for all fields on the screen, click Apply. Channel number You can assign a channel number for the multinode to use or allow the software to select the optimum channel for multinode communications. The Channel Number allows you to assign frequencies to a series of access points to minimize noise when many multinodes are used in the same WLAN.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration You can also set up the AP to select the optimal channel automatically at boot up. Table 6 Channel Number options Wireless Mode 50 Channel No. 802.11b 802.11g 802.11b/g Mixed 1 (2.412 GHz) 2 (2.417 GHz) 3 (2.422 GHz) 4 (2.427 GHz) 5 (2.432 GHz) 6 (2.437 GHz) 7 (2.442 GHz) 8 (2.447 GHz) 9 (2.452 GHz) 10 (2.457 GHz) 11 (2.462 GHz) 802.11a 52 (5.26 GHz) 56 (5.28 GHz) 60 (5.30 GHz) 64 (5.32 GHz) 149 (5.745 GHz) 153 (5.765 GHz) 157 (5.785 GHz) 161 (5.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Tx Pwr Mode and Fixed Pwr Level The Tx Power Mode can be set during configuration. The default is Auto, which provides the largest range of radio transmission power levels available under normal conditions. The AP's broadcast range can be limited by setting the Tx Power Mode to Fixed and then choosing a Fixed Pwr Level from 1-8, (1 being the lowest power level). You can set the Tx Pwr Mode to Off to prevent any RF transmission, if desired.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Configuration Option Description Range/ Value Basic Rates for 802.11g - 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 12, 24 Mbps or 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Basic Rates for 802.11a 6, 12, 24 Mbps Preamble Short/Long Preamble Specifies whether frames are transmitted using a short or long preamble. Broadcast SSID Enabled/ Disabled Enabled - the SSID is broadcast by the access point.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WEP relies on the use of identical static keys deployed on client stations and access points. WEP encryption does provide some measure of security, although not the highest level of security.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration ratio encountered, and the time the user crossed into the network’s space. These utilities can be used to determine whether your network is unsecured. IEEE 802.11i and WPA (Recommended) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is designed to enable use of wireless legacy systems employing WEP while improving security.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Figure 6 Wireless Access Point - Security with IEEE 802.11i and WPA selected Perform the following steps to use the IEEE 802.11i and WPA Security method. See Table 8 below for the details in setting these fields. Step Action 1 Click on the Wireless Access Point - Security at the left of the screen to call up the Security screen. 2 Choose IEEE 802.11i and WPA from the drop down selections in the Security Method field. The IEEE 802.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Table 8 IEEE 802.11i and WPA security options Option 56 Description Pre-Shared Key When selected, allows input up to 63 characters, numerics or hexadecimals in the Passphrase field. Pairwise Key If the clients use WPA-TKIP, select TKIP as encryption type. If the clients use WPA-AES, select AES-CCMP. If the clients use both encryption types, select AUTO.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration MAC Address Filtering screen The Wireless Access Point -MAC Address Filtering screen is used to set up MAC address filtering for the APs. This feature allows you to further strengthen wireless client access security by allowing only known clients to join the secure network. MAC address filtering is recommended for static configurations with a small number of clients. The default setting for MAC Address filtering is Disabled.
Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Rogue AP Detection screen The Wireless Access Point - Rogue AP Detection screen allows the network administrator to set up rogue AP detection which provides another level of security to the wireless network. Once all mesh nodes have been deployed, you can enter their MAC addresses as described below to only allow known nodes to join the mesh network.
Configuration Wireless Mesh Advanced screen The Wireless Access Point - Advanced screen allows you to enable or disable load balancing between APs and control packet forwarding between clients in a network. • The Load Balancing feature balances the wireless clients communications between APs. For example, if two APs with similar settings are located in close proximity of each other, all wireless clients near that location could potentially associate with the same AP, leaving the other AP unused.
Configuration Services Settings Services Settings SNMP Agent screen The Service Settings - SNMP Agent screen allows you to set up a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent. The agent is a software module that collects and stores management information for use in a network management system (such as the Network Management and Diagnostic tool).
Configuration Services Settings Figure 7 Service Settings - SNMP Agent screen R110 6/08 Step Action 1 At the left of the screen, click on SNMP Agent to display the Service Settings - SNMP Agent screen. 2 Select the Enable radio button to enable this function. 3 Enter a name in the Community field, which is a password to access the Access Control functions.
Configuration Services Settings Step Action 4 Enter a valid IP address in the Source field as the address where information is accessed. 5 Select the type of Access Control from the drop down menu that defines the permitted level of management interaction.
Configuration Admin User Management Admin User Management User Management - List All Users screen The User Management - List All Users screen lists the Crypto Officer and all Administrator user accounts defined for the multinode. To edit or delete users: Step Action 1 Click on the List All Users at the left of the screen to call up the User Management - List All Users screen. 2 Click the Edit button for the User ID listed on the screen. The User Management - Edit User screen appears.
Configuration Admin User Management User Management - Add New User screen The User Management - Add New User screen allows you to add new Administrator user accounts and assign and confirm the password for the user. To add a new user: Step Action 1 Click on the Add New User at the left of the screen to call up the User Management - Add New User screen. 2 Enter a descriptive name to identify the user in the User ID field.
Configuration System Administration System Administration The System Administration screens provide access to system functions such as firmware upgrades, configuration backup/restore, remote logging and utilities. System Administration - System Upgrade The System Administration - System Upgrade screen allows you to upload updates to the multinode’s firmware. Configuration files also can be copied from one multinode to another. There are three tabs on the System Upgrade screen.
Configuration System Administration Step Action • A message to select "Back" confirms that the software upload is completed. Local Configuration Upgrade On the System Administration - System Upgrade screen, the Local Configuration Upgrade tab allows you to download the system configuration of a multinode to a local computer where it is saved as a configuration file. The file contains the configuration settings for a multinode that can be uploaded to other multinodes on the local network.
Configuration System Administration To upload the configuration file to the multinode: Step Action 1 Log in to the multinode that you want to upload the configuration file as the Crypto Officer. 2 On the System Administration - System Upgrade screen, click on the Local Configuration Upgrade tab 3 Under Option 1: click the Browse button to select a configuration file on the local computer to upload. 4 Enter the Passphrase (recorded during download procedure) for the selected configuration file.
Configuration System Administration Step Action 5 Click on the Update Site Map button. 6 Verify the file has been transferred to the selected nodes successfully. The File Tag shows the status of the nodes. If the File Tag matches the Local File Tag the transfer was successful. To generate and transfer a randomly generated configuration file to a multinode: Step 1 Action Click Generate button. A random mesh configuration file is created in a temporary file and an Install button appears.
Configuration System Administration Factory Default The System Administration - Factory Default screen is used to reset the multinode to its factory settings. You must be logged in as the CryptoOfficer to access the Restore button. ATTENTION The "Restore" button is a fallback troubleshooting function that should be used only to reset the multinode to its factory default settings.
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Wireless Mesh Configuration Introduction Wireless mesh provides a method for multinodes to communicate with each other; to extend the Basic Service Set (BSS) of a single access point (multinode), and to connect two or more separate LANs without cabling. The multinode contains a second WLAN card which is used to set up the independent wireless mesh/network connection. The multinode supports three common network types: 1. Point-to-point network of two Ethernet links 2.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens link is 40. It does not limit the overall size of the mesh/network or the number of networks. • Manual wireless mesh (Manual Mesh) - A manual mesh/network is defined through the wireless mesh configuration settings. Multinodes do not search for matching wireless networks, (as in the auto mesh mode). NOTE: This section describes the options that are available when using the Wireless Mesh - General screen.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Auto mesh options When Auto Mesh mode is selected on the Wireless Mesh - General screen, the wireless mesh searches for beacons from other wireless meshs/networks and identifies multinodes that match configuration options such as SSID and channel number. ATTENTION Several of the parameters that appear in the Wireless Mesh screens are used when tuning the mesh network (Mesh priority, Signal Strength Threshold and MAC Address Filtering).
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Auto Mesh Parameter Option Description priority to a value lower than all wireless multinodes in the mesh network. The lowest value (highest mesh priority) in the network becomes the STP root. See also Tuning the mesh priority. RSSI window size 1 - 100 Sets the number of samples over which the reported RSSI value is calculated. A smaller number means that the RSSI value changes more quickly and is affected more by outliner values.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Auto Mesh Parameter Broadcast SSID Option Description Disable/Enable When enabled, the SSID of the network is broadcast so that any client using the SSID can associate with the multinode. When disabled, the multinode hides the SSID in outgoing beacon frames to prevent stations from obtaining the SSID through passive scanning. Also, the bridge doesn’t send probe responses to probe requests with unspecified SSIDs when disabled.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Option Manual Mesh Parameter Description (Remote AP’s MAC address). This wireless mesh link becomes the guiding port indicated as a signal in the WLANSS LED on the front of the multinode. 'Not Assigned' is the default. No signal indication of any multinode will be indicated when option is set to 'Not Assigned.' Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Enable/Disable Sets the Spanning Tree Protocol for this node.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens allows you to see the effect when aiming the antenna to improve signal strength. The signal can be trended for each node. Wireless Mesh - Radio screen The Wireless Mesh - Radio screen, shown in Figure 9 contains wireless mesh information including the channel number, Tx Rate, Tx Power and remote AP's BSSID. This page is important in setting up your mesh configuration. Table 11 describes the options appearing on the Radio screen.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Table 11 lists and describes the options available on the Wireless Mesh - Radio screen. Table 11 Radio screen options Screen Field Option Description MAC Address MAC address is fixed Displays the MAC address of the multinode. Wireless Mode 802.11b/g Mixed 802.11a Sets the wireless mode for the wireless mesh. Tx Rate For wireless mode option 802.11b/g Mixed AUTO, 1, 2, 5.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Screen Field Option Description For wireless mode option 802.11a Tx Pwr Mode 52 (5.26 GHz) 56 (5.28 GHz) 60 (5.30 GHz) 64 (5.32 GHz) 149 (5.745 GHz) 153 (5.765 GHz) 157 (5.785 GHz) 161 (5.805 GHz) 165 (5.825 GHz) Sets the channel frequency for the wireless mesh. Off, Fixed, Auto Sets the RF transmit level of the multinode. The default mode is Auto which provides the widest range of RF transmission available under ambient conditions.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Screen Field Option Description the RTS threshold, the RTS/CTS handshaking is performed. Beacon Interval Range 20 - 1000 Note You can enter a note that defines the location of the remote mesh node. The time interval in milliseconds in which the 802.11 beacon is transmitted by the AP. See also RSSI window size in Table 9.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Table 12 Encryption screen options Screen Field Option Description Encryption Type None Static AES-CCM Sets the encryption type for the wireless mesh. 128-bit encryption Hexidecimal numbers Enter a 128-bit key as hexadecimal digits in the Key field, or click on the Key Generator button which automatically generates a randomized key. Enter the encryption key a second time in the Again field. Note: Record this key for future reference.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Step Action MAC Address filtering and filter type works as follows: • When Filtering is enabled and the Filter Type is Deny All Except Those Listed Below, only those devices equipped with the authorized MAC addresses will be able to communicate with this mesh node. In this case, input the MAC addresses of all the PC cards that will be authorized to access this mesh node. The MAC address is engraved or printed on the PC (PCMCIA) card.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Point-to-Point network Figure 11 shows an example of a point-to-point network, which is a direct communications link (using 802.11a protocol) between two multinodes: Mesh node 1 and Mesh node 2. Figure 11 Point-to-point network example For two networks to be linked and communicating properly, the multinodes must be configured with compatible options in the Wireless Mesh setup screens.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Table 13 Point-to-point network settings for Manual Mesh Screen / Option Mesh node 1 Mesh node 2 Wireless Mesh - General screen Mesh Mode: Manual Mesh Manual Mesh Signal Strength LED MAC: Not assigned (select from drop-down list) Not Assigned (select from drop-down list) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Screen / Option Mesh node 1 Mesh node 2 Max Direct Links: 40 (range 1 - 40) 40 (range 1 - 40) Mesh Priority: A multiple of 4096. See Table 9 for details. A multiple of 4096. See Table 9 for details.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks To set up a wireless mesh (network) The following procedure outlines the Wireless Mesh setup options for a multinode to operate as a wireless mesh node. The procedure for setting up the three network types is the same, although you should refer to the appropriate tables when selecting the options.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Step 6 Action Choose the Tx Pwr Mode from the drop down menu. Note: The Tx Pwr Mode can be set to AUTO unless the power must be regulated. If FIXED is selected, you then must choose the Fixed Power Level from the drop down menu. See Table 11 for more information. 7 Choose the Propogation Distance from the drop down menu. Note: This field is set based on the distance between a mesh node and the furthest mesh node that is connected to it.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Complete auto mesh: Step 1 Action Enter the SSID. This SSID must be set on the wireless mesh node and each wireless device in the network so that the devices can communicate with each other. 2 Enter a number from 1 to 40 for the Max Direct Links. 3 Next enter the Mesh Priority (range from 1-65535). See Table 9 for more information on this option. 4 Select the RSSI window size. See Table 9 for more information on this option.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Complete manual mesh: Step Action 1 Select the Signal Strength LED MAC from the drop down menu. The selections are also listed at the bottom of the screen. See Table 10 for more information on this option. 2 Set Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d to Enable unless you are sure that there is no chance of a mesh loop. See Table 10 and Mesh loop for more information on this option. 3 Click Apply to accept the changes made on this screen.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Point-to-Multipoint network A point-to-multipoint network allows three or more multinode access points to communicate wirelessly between 3 or more locations. Figure 12 shows an example of this network type. Multinode 1 is the single access point for communication with the other mesh nodes (Mesh nodes 2, 3, …n) in the network.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks The network shown in Figure 12 requires that only Mesh node 1 be set in Auto Mesh mode. You can set all multinodes to auto mesh mode, in which case each mesh node must contain the BSSID for each of the other mesh nodes and Spanning Tree Protocol must be Enabled.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Screen / Option Mesh node 1 nodes 2, 3, …n Mesh node 2, 3, …n node 1 Wireless Mesh - MAC Address Filtering screen Filtering: Enable/Disable Enable/Disable Filter Type: Deny All/Allow All Deny All/Allow All MAC Address: Add MAC address of Mesh nodes Add MAC address of Mesh nodes Table 16 Point-to-Multipoint network settings for Manual Mesh Screen / Option Mesh node 1 Mesh nodes 2, 3, 4, …n Wireless Mesh - General screen Mesh mode: Manu
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Mesh network configuration A mesh network allows you to connect three or more multinodes in mesh networks mode wirelessly. This network type is most commonly used in OneWireless networks. NOTE: Use the option settings in Table 15 for point-to-multipoint network in auto mesh mode when setting up a mesh network. STP is enabled automatically in auto mesh mode.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Repeater network configuration A repeater network can be used to extend the wireless signal from one mesh node connected to an Ethernet LAN wirelessly so that another mesh node can control a wireless LAN at a distance. With this configuration, each mesh node can control a wireless LAN. All wireless clients must have the same SSID as the mesh node on the AP card channel. All clients can roam between the three mesh nodes.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Table 17 Repeater network settings for Manual Mesh Screen and Option Multinode 1 Multinode 2 Multinode 3 Wireless Mesh - General screen Mesh mode: Manual Mesh Manual Mesh Manual Mesh Signal Strength LED MAC: Not assigned (select from drop-down list) Not Assigned (select from drop-down list) Not Assigned (select from drop-down list) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.
Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Screen and Option Multinode 1 Multinode 2 Multinode 3 Max Direct Links: 40 (range 1 - 40) 40 (range 1 - 40) 40 (range 1 - 40) Mesh Priority: 65535 (range 1 - 65535) 65535 (range 1 - 65535) 65535 (range 1 - 65535) RSSI window size 5 5 5 Signal Strength Threshold: 9% 9% 9% Link Sensitivity 21% 21% 21% Broadcast SSID: Disable Disable Disable Signal Strength LED MAC: Enter from list at bottom of screen Enter from list at bot
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning This section contains information on making adjustments to multinode parameters when conducting a site survey of an installed wireless network.
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Mesh tuning for optimal settings Note: In the Adjacent AP List screen, the Signal column lists the signal strength of the received signal (RSSI) from other access Points detected by the multinode. Signal = RSSI value. RSSI value = dbm - 95 (Subtract 95 from the RSSI value for the dbm value) For example: An RSSI of 15 equals -80 dbm. An RSSI of 20 equals -75 dbm.
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Tuning the mesh link Signal Strength threshold Tuning the mesh link Signal Strength threshold The Signal Strength threshold value is checked when a node tries to establishes a link with another node. Both nodes will check the RSSI of its partner against its configured threshold value. If the RSSI value is lower than the threshold value in either side, the link between them will not be established.
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Tuning MAC address filtering Further considerations should be made in setting mesh priority in a network and is dependent upon the role the multinode (or device) plays in the network.
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance Throughput based on signal strength The theoretical data rates and throughput values for corresponding signal strengths for wireless bridge connectivity are displayed in the following table. These throughput values are based on a single point-to-point link between two multinodes.
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance Throughput based on "hops" The throughput values through a specified number of "hops" are shown in the following table. Hops are defined as the number of devices or nodes through which the data must pass in order to reach its destination. Signal strength 102 1 Hop 2 Hops 3 Hops 100% 22.0 Mbps 11.0 Mbps 7.3 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 69% 20.0 Mbps 10.0 Mbps 6.7 Mbps 5.0 Mbps 63% 17.0 Mbps 8.5 Mbps 5.7 Mbps 4.3 Mbps 57% 11.0 Mbps 5.
Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance Throughput based on "Hops" and signal strength Throughput in Mbps 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 100% 69% 63% 57% 42% 33% 27% 21% 18% Signal Strength 1 2 3 4 Signal Strength Throughput in Mbps Hops R110 6/08 100% 69% 63% 57% 42% 33% 27% 21% 18% 1 22.0 20.0 17.0 11.0 9.0 6.0 4.5 3.0 1.0 2 11.0 10.0 8.5 5.5 4.5 3.0 2.3 1.5 0.5 3 7.3 6.7 5.7 3.7 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.3 4 5.5 5.0 4.3 2.8 2.
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Multinode Operation and Monitoring Overview The status and performance of multinodes, WSGs and field devices operating in a wireless network can be monitored a number of ways. • In Wireless Builder, you can manage the database of your wireless nodes (multinodes, WSGs, field devices). The Monitoring tab in the Wireless Builder provides a tree view showing the operating status of the wireless system gateway and field devices that are commissioned in the network.
Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens System Status Click on the System Status at the left of the screen to call up the Monitoring Reports System Status screen. Statistics listed on the screen are described in Table 19. Table 19 System Status screen statistics Statistic Description Device Status Current Encryption Mode: Indicates the current encryption mode that is being used by the node.
Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens Statistic Description Network Interface Status WAN Ethernet MAC Address: The MAC address of the WAN card LAN Ethernet MAC Address: The MAC address of the Local Access Network (LAN) card in the multinode. Primary WLAN MAC Address: The MAC address of the primary Wireless LAN card in the multinode. Secondary WLAN MAC Address: The MAC address of the secondary Wireless LAN card in the multinode. Routing Table Dest.
Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens Mesh Site Map Click on the Mesh Site Map at the left of the screen to call up the Monitoring Reports Mesh Site Map screen. The Mesh Site Map shows the spanning tree network topology of both the wired and wireless nodes connected to the network. The root STP node is always shown on top with the other nodes shown in hierarchial tree below it. Wired links are shown with double dotted lines and wireless links are shown with single dotted lines.
Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens Figure 14 Mesh Site Map example Wireless Clients Click on the Wireless Clients at the left of the screen to call up the Monitoring Reports Wireless Clients screen. The Wireless Clients screen displays the MAC Address of all wireless clients along with their signal strength and transmit rate. The screen also allows you remove clients from the current MAC Address filter list.
Multinode Operation and Monitoring System and Web Access Logs Adjacent AP Lists Click on the Monitoring Reports - Adjacent AP List at the left of the screen to call up the Adjacent AP List screen. The Monitoring Reports - Adjacent AP List screen shows all the APs detected by the multinode's wireless card and the wireless bridge's wireless card. This list includes all APs regardless of whether or not they are in the network.
Multinode Maintenance Overview The multinode contains no user-serviceable parts inside the multinode enclosure. Any maintenance required is limited only to the external enclosure surface, cable connections, antennas and the firmware. A failed unit should be returned to Honeywell for maintenance, repair or replacement Replacing a multinode/WSG If a multinode or WSG fails in an operating network, you can replace it. First it must be configured.
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Troubleshooting Overview If a fault or a failure is indicated or suspected in a wireless system gateway or multinode in the network, there are a number of tools that you can use to gather information to help diagnose a problem. • Network Management Diagnostic (NMD) tool - This tool provides a live graphic display of the mesh network showing multinodes and wireless field devices, the operating status of the nodes, and the signal strength of the links between nodes.
Troubleshooting Network Management Diagnostics tool If you are using the Network Management and Diagnostics (NMD) tool there is an icon on the interface that allows you to reboot the multinode. When making changes to the configuration settings of a multinode, you must reboot the multinode to enable the changes. Restore factory default settings The System Administration - Factory Default screen is used to reset the multinode to its factory settings.
Troubleshooting Data Collection these files as soon as possible after the problem occurs in order to capture the events leading up to it. Use the following procedures to capture these log files when a fault occurs. To capture the WNSIA event log R110 6/08 Step Action 1 On the Server desktop, go to My Computer. Right click and select Manage from the menu. 2 Expand the listing under System Toolsand Event Viewer as shown in the figure. 3 Select WNSIA.
Troubleshooting Data Collection To capture the Key Server Manager event log: Step Action 1 On the Key Server, open Key Server Manager. 2 Select Event Log. 3 Click Export, select a destination and save the log file. To capture the WCF capture file: Step 1 Action From a command line prompt, type: wcfcap 2 Select Save as…, select destination and save the file.
Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS This addendum applies to installation of the Model WNMN and Model WNMS OneWireless Multinodes within hazardous locations Factory Mutual The Model WNMF and Model WNMS are Approved by Factory Mutual for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations and Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC hazardous locations.
Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS The Honeywell WNMF and WNMS OneWireless multinodes are now ATEX certified, and all units manufactured currently and in the future will include labeling that includes all markings required under the ATEX directive. Purpose and Content This adendum includes information relative to both the Factory Mutual Approval and Canadian Standards Association Certification and as required under the ATEX Directive regarding: 1.
Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS In conformity with the ATEX directive, the CE mark on the certification nameplate includes the Notified Body identification number 0981 adjacent to the EC Type Examination Certificate number. Deviation from the installation conditions in this manual may invalidate this product’s conformity with the Explosive Atmospheres and EMC Directives. Conformity of this product with any other "CE Mark" Directive(s) shall not be assumed.
Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS external wiring routed through metallic conduit (via the ¾" NPT connection) and shall be terminated within a junction rated appropriately for the conditions of the installation. These units are non-repairable items and if faulty must be replaced. The electrical supply must be switched off before any replacement and during any time that the wiring terminations are being connected or disconnected.
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