Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution InfiLINK Evolution / InfiMAN Evolution product families were designed thanks to a combination of innovative technology, high reliability and the advanced functionality of the field‑proven InfiLINK 2x2 and InfiMAN 2x2 families.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 1 About This Manual This manual provides detailed technical information for the InfiLINK Evolution / InfiMAN Evolution families devices, including system specifications, installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting. The document is intended to be used by qualified RF engineers/technicians and IT professionals.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 2 Important Notice 2.1 Legal Rights © Copyright 2021 Infinet Wireless. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is originated by, proprietary, confidential and owned by Infinet Wireless. No part of this document should be disclosed, reproduced or distributed without the express written permission of Infinet Wireless Ltd. Infinet Wireless Ltd.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 2.6 Disposal instructions This symbol means that this product is subject to Waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations. Do not dispose of your product with other regular/household waste. Instead, hand over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for recycling. 2.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 3 Introduction 3.1 Document structure This document consists of the following chapters: • Introduction - presents the information about this document’s purpose and structure. • Planning considerations - describes the principles of wireless system planning. • Installation - describes the steps to be taken when installing the equipment at the installation sites and installation site requirements.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution • Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) – a technology which enables packet re-transmission in case of previous unsuccessful delivery, allows to achieve reliable connectivity even in highly congested spectrum. • Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) – a technology which allows to extend the life of devices and optimize energy consumption. • Automatic range detection - the guard interval optimal for the actual distance is automatically determined. 3.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 3.4.1 Wireless device The wireless device contains both the radio and networking electronics. Implemented in a robust all-weather metal enclosure, this equipment can be used to create point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless links at long distances.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 socket for connecting to power supply and data transmission. The network connection to the wireless device is made via a 1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet connection. Power is provided to the device over the 1000Base-T Ethernet connection using a standard IEEE 802.3at passive PoE power supply. SFP External optical Gigabit port for plugging of the optical SFP transceiver module.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution O N/ Gr ee n ERConsole stage Port with the established link lights up with green, the second port remains blue. Subscriber Terminals and point-to-point devices • • • • • with integrated antenna 18 dBi; with integrated antenna 23 dBi; with integrated antenna 25 dBi; with integrated antenna 28 dBi; with two N-type ports for an external antenna.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Subscriber Terminals and PTP devices Interfaces RJ-45 socket for connecting to power supply and network via the PoE power supply. The network connection to the ODU is made via a 1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet connection. Power is provided to the ODU over the 1000Base-T Ethernet connection using a standard IEEE 802.3at passive PoE power supply.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 3 4 • BS - base station sector. • ST - subscriber terminal or PTP device. Antenna gain. Base Station Sectors: • I - integrated antenna with 16 dBi gain; • Q - integrated antenna with 21 dBi gain; • E - devices for an external antenna connection.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 1 Figure - IDU-CPE-G(24W) IDU-CPE-G(24W) is an indoor Gigabit PoE injector which supports 100-240 V input range from the AC mains. IDUCPE-G(24W) feeds 48 VDC power to the device by injecting it to the CAT5 Ethernet cable. Parameter Description Compatible models Quanta 5, Quanta 6, Quanta 70, InfiLINK 2x2 LITE, InfiMAN 2x2 STE, InfiMAN Evolution STE, InfiLINK Evolution, AUX-ODU-SYNC Size and weight 97*53.5*33.5 mm, 0.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Operating temperature range • -10 °С ... +40 °С Operating humidity • Maximum 95 %, Non-condensing Storage temperature • -40 °С ... +70 °С Output Power Voltage • 48 VDC, 0.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 2 Figure - IDU-BS-G(60W) IDU-BS-G(60W) is an indoor AC/DC PoE injector with built-in lightning protection. PoE injector is powered by an AC supply in the 100-240 V range. Parameter Description Compatible models InfiLINK XG, InfiLINK XG 1000, InfiLINK 2x2 PRO, InfiMAN 2x2 BS, Quanta 70, Quanta 5, Quanta 6, InfiMAN Evolution BS Size 151*62*38 mm (L*W*H) Weight 0.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description EMC Meet: • FCC Part 15, Class B • EN 55022 Class B (Emissions) • EN 55024 (Immunity), VCCI Lightning Protection In compliance with: • IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air), 8kV (contact) • IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (tp = 5/50ns) • IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) L5, 95A (tp = 8/20us) 2 Table - IDU-BS-G(60W) Specification 3 Figure - IDU-BS-G(60W) Front Panel 4 Figure - IDU-BS-G(60W) Rear Panel 3.5.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution IDU-LA-G(V.01) is an indoor DC/DC injector. It greatly reduces complexity of the deployment in the cases where DC source is available thus reducing both capital expenditures and total cost of ownership. IDU-LA-G(V.01) may be used for the following purposes: • To serve as a line protection unit for indoor network equipment connected to the second Ethernet port on ODU.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Mounting holes sizes IDU-LA-G(V.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Cable assembly 3.5.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Optional indoor/outdoor DC injector with built-in lightning protection. It greatly reduces complexity of the deployment in the cases where DC source is available on the rooftop eliminating the need of weather-sealed cabinets. AUX-ODU-INJ-G is compatible with all Infinet Wireless devices. Parameter Description Size and Weight 34x94x121 mm, 0.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Lightning Protection In compliance with: • • • • • GR-1089 IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air), 8kV (contact) IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (tp = 5/50ns) IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) L5, 95A (tp = 8/20us) ETSI ETS 300 386 3 Table - AUX-ODU-INJ-G Specifications Packing List 3.6 Lightning protection unit • AUX-ODU-LPU-L(see page 20) • AUX-ODU-LPU-G(see page 22) 3.6.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 6 Figure - AUX-ODU-LPU-L AUX-ODU-LPU-L is a bidirectional external outdoor lightning protection unit for Infinet Wireless systems designed to withstand the toughest conditions and protect the outdoor unit or the 3rd party networking equipment installed indoors from sudden power surges induced by lightning strikes. Despite the fact every Infinet wireless device has a built-in lightning protection.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Lightning Protection In compliance with: • • • • • GR-1089 IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air), 8kV (contact) IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (tp = 5/50ns) IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) L5, 95A (tp = 8/20us) ETSI ETS 300 386 4 Table - AUX-ODU-LPU-L Specification Packing list 7 Figure - Packing list AUX-ODU-LPU-L 3.6.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 8 Figure - AUX-ODU-LPU-G Optional indoor/outdoor Lightning Protection Unit for Infinet Wireless systems designed to withstand the toughest conditions and protect the outdoor or the indoor unit from sudden power surges induced by lightning strikes. It provides the same level of protection as AUX-ODU-INJ-G. AUX-ODU-LPU-G is compatible with all Infinet Wireless devices.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Operating temperature range ETH IN and ETH OUT pin-out Description • -55 °C ...
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution AUX-ODU-SYNC is a TDD synchronization hub, which has been designed to provide a timing reference to Base Stations sectors of InfiMAN 2x2, InfiMAN Evolution families and InfiLINK 2x2 PRO devices. In combination with Infinet’s proprietary TDMA-based wireless architecture, AUX-ODU-SYNC completes the solution, providing TDD synchronization to its systems, both legacy and newly deployed.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Interfaces and connectors • Port 0-6: sync outs (7 RJ-45 connectors to connect to ODU with special cable CAB-SYNC or CAB-SYNC-E depends on model family) • Power: DC input (1 RJ-45 connector) Compatible InfiNet Wireless power supplies • • • • • • Temperature range • ODU: -40…+60°С • IDU: 0...+40°С Size and Weight • 180х170х75mm, 0.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution CAUTION Missing or bad grounding may leave the unit vulnerable to lightning damage. 3.7.2 AUX-ODU-SYNC Cable gland Assembling In order to ensure that the cable gland remains sealed under any environmental conditions, please, follow the assembly sequence according to the procedure below: 1. Put the cable gland nut (1), the split sealing grommet (2) and the cable gland threaded coupling (3) onto the cable 2.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 10 Figure - Cable gland Assembling scheme CAUTION Please note that the pressure equalization system in Infinet devices is performed via gas exchange through a cable gland and Ethernet cable jacket with a dry room where the power supply is installed.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution InfiMAN 2x2 and InfiLINK 2x2 PRO To connect AUX-ODU-SYNC to ODU insert the INFINET connector of the CAB-SYNC cable to the console port of ODU and tighten the cap nut. InfiMAN Evolution base station sector To connect AUX-ODU-SYNC to ODU insert the RJ-45 connector with INFINET cable gland of the CAB-SYNC-E into the corresponding socket of the ODU until you hear a click. Perform the device port insulation with a cable gland as instructed above.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 3.8.1 InfiMAN Evolution BS packing list • • • • • • Outdoor unit (ODU). Power supply. Cable gland (x3). Shielded RJ-45 connector. Unshielded RJ-45 connector. Mounting kit - universal assembling kit for mounting the ODU on standard pole, wall or thick pipe (vertical/ horizontal). • Power cord - the model depends on the region, according to the Purchase Order. 3.8.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 4 Planning considerations Unable to render include or excerpt-include. Could not retrieve page. 4.1 Spectral aggregation It is recommended to place base station sectors above the subscriber terminals as high as possible to provide proper antenna tilt in vertical direction and to minimize self-interference. The optimal antenna tilt is defined by the vertical beam width of the sectoral antenna and by the required sector coverage.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 4.2 Synchronization settings To perform synchronization using an external hub, each base station sector must be connected to an AUX-ODUSYNC. The following conditions should be met: • Frame size and DL/UL ratio should be equal on all sync-end units. • The automatic downlink ratio selection is not allowed. NOTE The AUX-ODU-SYNC antenna is not included in the standard packing list.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Additionally in order to determine the device coordinates GNSS position can be enabled. • Go to the section "Basic Settings" -> "System Settings". • Check the box "Enable GNSS Receiver" and click "Apply" button.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Click "Open map" to view the device location. The map is updated in real time that allows to monitor the movement of the device mounted on the mobile object. 4.2.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Total nonvalid time Total time during which the information about coordinates was unavailable Number of losses Quantity of cases when the information about coordinates had become unavailable Now coordinates are valid last ...
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 5 Link Pre-configuration in the lab Usually, before going into the field, it is recommended to pre-configure in the lab the Infinet Wireless units to verify the link establishment. Take the units out of the package and place them on the table.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Step 2: Access to the device Let's access each unit to the default IP address 10.10.10.1 with mask 255.255.255.0 via a web browser. Before, make sure the Ethernet port of the Laptop has an IP address assigned from the same subnetwork as the one for the unit (e.g., set 10.10.10.10 with mask 255.255.255.0). NOTE We assume that each unit used in this setup has not been configured before and runs with the factory settings.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution NOTE At the next login set up login and password to access the unit in the privileged mode. Step 3: Management IP change Let's change the management IP of each unit. Go to the "Basic Settings" section, then to Network Settings and change the default IP address of the ‘svi’ interface which is a logical interface used for remote management access in MINT switching mode (MINT switching mode is enabled by default).
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 5.1 Step 4: Software upgrade Let's upgrade each unit to the latest stable firmware version. Go to the Maintenance section and click on the "Check Latest Release" button. In case a new software version is available, click on the "Upgrade Firmware" to initiate the firmware upgrade process. Before, make sure the laptop which is connected to the unit has an Internet connection, too. Otherwise, the manual firmware upgrade process should be performed.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution The rest of parameters remain with the default values. At the unit named Slave at step #3 above, go to the Basic Settings section, then to Link Settings and set this unit with: • Type: Slave. • Tx Power: e.g., 0 dBm (set the minimum value in the range, as currently, we are in the lab, and we don't need high output power anymore). • Node Name: e.g., Slave (it is the same as the value set at Device Name if this was saved before).
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Step 6: Check the wireless link status Let's apply all settings described above for each unit and after login let's go to the Device Status section, and check the link establishment at Link Statistics.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 6 Installation • Mounting kit (see page 42) • Cable Gland Assembly (see page 46) • Mounting (see page 47) • Grounding and Lightning Protection • Antenna Alignment (see page 58) (see page 50) 6.1 Mounting kit • MONT-KIT-85 Mounting kit (see page 42) • MONT-KIT-85P Mounting kit (see page 43) • Mounting kit for E5-ST18/E6-ST18(see page 45) 6.1.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution NOTE Clamps and other optional fasteners are not included in the Mounting kit MONT-KIT-85. 6.1.2 MONT-KIT-85P Mounting kit High precision mounting kit MONT-KIT-85P allows to make reliable and easy installation and enables extremely accurate adjustment on azimuth and elevation for optimal wireless link performance.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution • Bolt M8x50 - used for installation on a pole with Ø 30 ... Ø 55 mm. • Bolt M8x80 - used for installation on a pole with Ø 55 ... Ø 85 mm. Step 3: Perform required antenna alignment using adjustment knobs and then tighten nuts M8.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution NOTE Clamps and other optional fasteners are not included in the mounting kit MONT-KIT-85P. 6.1.3 Mounting kit for E5-ST18/E6-ST18 E5-ST18 and E6-ST18 models installation is performed using bracer and threaded rod M6x90 that is supplied by default. Install the device according to the scheme below. The nut must be tightened until the spring washer clicks, without over-tightening.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 6.2 Cable Gland Assembly 6.2.1 Cable Gland Assembly for RJ-45 connector Required components are listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Unshielded RJ-45 connector. Shielded RJ-45 connector. FTP Cat5e cable. Cable gland: • Cable gland nut. • Split sealing grommet (with inner diameter 7 mm). • Cable gland threaded coupling. 5. Crimping tool for RJ-45 connector. NOTE The outside diameter value of the FTP Cat5e cable should not exceed 7 mm.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 6.2.2 Cable Gland Assembly for Optical Cable Required components are listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Optical cable. Optical connector. SFP module. Cable gland: • Cable gland nut. • Split sealing grommet (with inner diameter 3.2 mm). • Cable gland threaded coupling. Assemble procedure • Step 1: Put the cable gland nut, the split sealing grommet and cable gland threaded coupling onto the preterminated optical cable as shown on the figure below.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution • You acknowledge the regulations imposed by the Regulatory Authority for Communications in your country for the radio spectrum to be used. • You chose known locations for the installation of the links; although InfiNet Wireless devices can also operate in Near-LoS or Non-LoS conditions, to achieve the best performance, it's highly recommended to install the link in locations where Clear-Line-of-Site and clear channels are available.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Directivity Directional Type Flat-panel, dual orthogonal polarization array Manufacturer MARS Antennas and RF Systems, Ltd. Reference MA-WA56DP28N Stated Gain 28 dBi External antenna must be professionally installed pursuant to the section 15.203 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION In order to prevent device damage make sure that antenna is connected to both N-type connectors with serviceable RF cables before switching on. 1.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution CAUTION Please note that the pressure equalization system in Infinet devices is performed via gas exchange through a cable gland and Ethernet cable jacket with a dry room where the power supply is installed. In order to avoid ODU failure due to moisture entering the device, for example, during the pressure drop during the rain, the cable gland assembly requirements should be met and there are should be no cracks in the Ethernet cable jacket.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution • The end of the FTP service cable that is connected to the power supply should be assembled with a shielded RJ-45 connector. The other end of the FTP service cable (connected to the wireless device) should be assembled with unshielded (standard) RJ-45 connector. • The power supply is grounded via a three-conductor power cord and a grounded socket. • AUX-ODU-LPU-L, AUX-ODU-LPU-G and wireless device grounding is performed using grounding bolt.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution AUX-ODU-LPU-L Mounting AUX-ODU-LPU-L is installed on a mast, using clamp. Attach the grounding cable (min cross-section 2.5 mm2) to the case, using grounding bolt. 12 Figure - AUX-ODU-LPU-L Mounting During AUX-ODU-LPU-L mounting it is necessary to provide a small loop of the FTP cable that should be below the cable gland. This ensures that water is not constantly channeled towards the connector.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 13 Figure - Cable loop CAUTION Missing or bad grounding may leave the unit vulnerable to lightning damage. AUX-ODU-LPU-L Cable Ggland Assembly In order to ensure that the cable gland remains sealed under any environmental conditions, please, follow the assembly sequence according to the procedure below: • Step 1: Insert the sealing insert into the clamping claw.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 14 Figure - Cable gland assembly 6.4.3 Requirements to the lightning protection unit AUX-ODU-LPU-G location AUX-ODU-LPU-G is an optional accessory which may be used to serve as a line protection unit for the ODU and for the indoor network equipment connected to the Ethernet port of the IDU. AUX-ODU-LPU-G should be properly assembled, mounted and grounded.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 15 Figure - AUX-ODU-LPU-G Assembly Scheme CAUTION Please note grounding cables should not be connected to the mast. All devices must use separate grounding cable that should be connected to the grounding circuit. The best scenario is when grounding cables are lined parallel to the Ethernet cable. AUX-ODU-LPU-G Mounting AUX-ODU-LPU-G can be installed on a pole, using hose clamps. Attach the grounding cable (min cross-section 2.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 16 Figure - AUX-ODU-LPU-G Mounting During AUX-ODU-LPU-G mounting it is necessary to provide a small loop of the FTP Cat5e cable that should be below the cable gland. These ensure that water is not constantly channeled towards the connectors. It will also serve as a cable compensator for the cable linear expansion as the temperature difference result.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 17 Figure - Cable loop CAUTION Missing or bad grounding may leave the unit vulnerable to lightning damage. AUX-ODU-LPU-G Cable Gland Assembly In order to ensure that the cable gland remains sealed under any environmental conditions, please, follow the assembly sequence according to the procedure below: • Step 1: Insert the sealing insert into the clamping claw.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 18 Figure - AUX-ODU-LPU-G Cable Gland Assembly Scheme 6.5 Antenna Alignment 6.5.1 Rough alignment Using the azimuth and elevation values computed by the link planning tool10 roughly position the antenna (in each location) to detect the opposite system signal. Directly before installing the devices we recommend to set up the maximum output power value.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution The team at the antenna which has the highest gain will click on the "Start Test" button and start to change the azimuth slowly while watching the signal indicators • As soon as the best signal has been found (Input Signal stripes must be located in the black area, closer to its center), the antenna must be locked into that position • The same action will be performed for the elevation, and the antenna must be locked into the final position wher
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution As soon as the antennas have been precisely alignment, set the "auto" option for Tx power and bitrate at both units and select values in accordance with the EIRP limitations. Depending on the values for SNR, RSSI, retries and current bitrate, change the following parameters: • Decrease/increase the Tx power level (keeping the auto option checked) to have the SNR at around 25 dB and the RSSI at around -55 dBm.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Wireless link statistics • Let's check the link parameters. Go to the Device Status section and in the Link Statistics, check the following parameters: • Retries Rx/Tx: maximum 5 %. • EVM Rx/Tx: not less than 21 dB in absolute value. • SNR Rx/Tx: not less than 27 dB.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution If these conditions are met and the maximum bitrate is reached, the wireless connection quality is good. Otherwise, use the diagnostic tools described in the Device Status(see page 64) article.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 7 Operation & Administration • • • • • • • Web GUI Access (see page 63) Device Status(see page 64) Basic Settings(see page 84) Maintenance menu (see page 129) Spectrum Analyzer menu (see page 135) DFS menu (see page 137) Command Line menu (see page 137) 7.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 20 Figure - HTTPS connection 7.2 Device Status The "Device Status" page is displayed by default after the authentication step. It displays the main parameters of the unit in real-time. You can set the "Auto Refresh" option to refresh the statistics automatically. Refresh frequency can be set by the "Auto Refresh Time" parameter. The minimal possible value is “0” seconds and it updates the information instantly.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Following parameters are displayed in the "Interface Statistics" section: Parameter Description Interface • Displays all physical and logical set interfaces MAC Address • Displays the MAC address of each interface Status • Displays for each interface whether it is “up and running” or not Mode • Displays the operation mode of each interface.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Load Description • Displays the packet flow through each interface in real-time (for the system and the data traffic) 7 Table - Interface Statistics All these counters can be reset by clicking the «Reset All Counters» button: 22 Figure - Counters reset CAUTION Clearing these counters by clicking the «OK» button in the pop-up page means losing the history data about the functionality of your unit.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Param eter Description Status • Gives a color indication for the wireless connection quality with the neighbor unit: • Red: poor connection • Yellow: good connection • Green: excellent connection • Link Uptime. Displays the link uptime • F – relevance of remote unit firmware (optional). Idicates that the remote unit has the older firmware than the local one • ? – system password of the remote unit (optional).
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Param eter Description Errors • Displays the percentage of Tx and Rx errors of the neighbor unit Load • Displays the number of kbps and packets that are going inbound and outbound the radio interface of the neighbor unit (main data) 8 Table - Wireless Links Statistics By clicking the "Route Map" button in the right corner under the Link Statistics table you can get the MINT topology schematic map with the visualization of the active and al
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 27 Figure - Switch Statistics Total forwarded, dropped, ignored and buffer overflow packets are displayed in real-time below the table. All these counters can be reset by clicking the «Reset All Counters» button.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Possible loop • A switching or bridging loop occurs in a network when there is more than one Layer 2 path between two endpoints • Because a physical topology that contains switching or bridging loops is needed for the redundancy reasons, the solution is to allow physical loops, but create a loop-free logical topology using the spanning tree protocol (STP) on the network switches • The value displayed in the Switch Statis
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 29 Figure - Extended Interface Statistics General Statistics The "General Statistics" tool displays the information about the interface such as the interface mode, current status, Rx and Tx statistics, etc. The actual statistics details depend on the interface type. For Ethernet interfaces information about current status, operational mode and load statistics is available.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Packets The total number of transmitted packets Bytes The sum of lengths of all good Ethernet frames sent Load (kbps) The link load, Kbit/s Load (pps) The link load, packets per second Frame size (bytes) The frame size in bytes Late collisions The number of times a collision is detected later than 512 bits-times into the transmission of a frame Underrun The number of times the transmitter's packet processing
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Corrupted packets Number of frames with the wrong length or structure Transmit statistics Packets Number of correctly transmitted packets Fragmented Number of fragmented packets Fragments Number of fragments Load (kbps) The link load, Kbit/s Load (pps) The link load, packets per second Frame size (bytes) The frame size in bytes Double encapsulated packets Number of frames with double encapsulation Out of f
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Once assigned, a priority is automatically recognized by every node inside the MINT network. Each priority value corresponds to a device queue. Once in a queue, every packet is scheduled according to the queuing algorithm set on the device. QM manager supports Strict Priority Queuing and Weighted Fair Queuing scheduling algorithms.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution MINT Priority Traffic Types (802.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution By clicking the «Close» button, you return to the "Device Status" page. By clicking the «Reset» button, you clear all counters displayed in the page. The "Auto Refresh" option is active by default and refreshes the statistics automatically. You can disable the auto refresh. Network Address Table The "Network Address Table" tool shows the network address table for the interface.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 36 Figure - Extended Link Diagnostics Five options are available: "Performance Tests", "Antenna Alignment Tool", "Statistics Graphs", "Remote Commands" and "Link Restart". Performance tests The "Performance tests" tool performs link throughput tests for the configured channel bandwidth and on the current frequency, without radio link interruption.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution • "Load limit" - sets a limit on the data rate at which the test runs, in Mbps. Antenna Alignment Tool The "Antenna Alignment Tool" allows to visualize the signal characteristics on both sides of the link in order to make the antenna alignment process more accurate and easier. The accuracy of the antenna alignment at the neighbor device is very important for the link quality.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution The top of the Input Signal stripe can be located in black (Good signal) or red (Bad signal) background areas or somewhere in between them. This means the signal is good, bad or average correspondingly. When aligning the antenna, it is recommended to try achieving the stripe top to be located in the black area. At the bottom of the Input Signal stripe may appear a special red sub-stripe.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution The system displays, by default, the daily data logs. All charts support simultaneous zoom to improve usability: the “zoom in” action in a certain region on any of the charts reflects on all other charts that are re-scaled automatically to display the data collected during the same period of time. Critical events like link outages or frequency swaps are marked by small red balloons on the bottom of each graph.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 43 Figure - Statistics Graphs - RX/TX Bitrate The Bitrate chart displays the bitrate for each of the two units in the link. These parameters indicate the link quality, too. 44 Figure - Statistics Graphs - RX/TX Load The load charts display the actual link load information, either in real time or for a set period of time.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Remote Commands The "Remote Commands" tool allows one MINT node to perform commands on another or all MINT nodes in the network at L2 level using WANFleX OS CLI commands. Run the string you typed into the “Command” field by clicking the «Execute» button. For the full list and description of WANFleX OS CLI commands, please refer to the WANFleX OS User Manual11.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution By clicking the «Interface Table» button, you fill in the command field with "netstat-i" command. By clicking the «Radio Scanner» button, you fill in the command field with "muffer rf6.0 -t5 -p mac3" command. All commands are executed automatically after clicking one of the buttons mentioned above. NOTE All WANFleX OS CLI commands can be executed from the "Remote Commands" tool.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Switch DB Statistics The "Switch DB Statistics" tool gathers complete information and enhanced statistics for each switch group, including kernel: 50 Figure - Switch DB Statistics By clicking the «Close» button, you return to the "Device Status" page. The "Auto Refresh" option is disabled by default. You can enable the auto refresh in order to have the statistics automatically refreshed.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution NOTE This message is not displayed in the default configuration, but only after the first configuration via CLI. After performing the needed configuration in the "Basic Settings" menu, you must save all the new parameters by clicking the «Apply» button. If you are not sure about the effect of the new configuration performed, you can apply the new configuration temporarily by clicking the «Test» button.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution General System Parameter Description Password and Confirm Password • You can change the password set in the previous configuration only after unmarking the option “keep current system password" in the corresponding checkbox • You can return to the default settings for "Password" and "User Name" (any values with non-zero length) by unmarking the checkbox “Keep current system password” and leaving the corresponding fields empty and save the con
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution General System Parameter Use GNSS Position Description • Enable/disable GNSS position • Disabled by default 12 Table - System Settings Click the «Open Map» button to open the Google map: 55 Figure - Google Map Type the location name in the "Address bar", click the «Find» button to search for it and then move to the exact location where the unit is installed.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution • • • • • connecting the units of the MINT network using wired interfaces. Also, this interface can be joined with other interfaces; "VLAN" can be assigned to a physical interface or to a virtual interface sviX. It is used for the creation of the logical network topology regardless of the physical topology of this network. VLAN allows creating groups of interfaces which have a common set of requirements.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Interface type Operations sviX • SVI interface is a logical L3 interface of the switch (solely used for the management of the unit) • Configure the IP address(es) and the mask of the interface (as the management IP address(es) of the unit) • Enable/disable the interface • Enable/disable DHCP - obtain an IP address automatically (as the management IP address(es) of the unit) • DHCP option is disabled by default • Set the interface description
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Interface type Operations lagX • Link aggregation interface is a logical interface used to combine multiple physical channels into one logical channel in order to increase link capacity and redundancy (for the units with two physical Ethernet ports) • Configure the IP address(es) and the mask of the interface • Enable/disable the interface • Enable/disable DHCP - obtain an IP address automatically • Set the interface description (up to 72 cha
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 7.3.3 Link Settings In the "Link Settings" section you can configure the parameters for the Radio interface, for the Pseudo Radio interface and for the Join function: The "Link Setting" section is consist from the following subsections: "rf6.0" subsection This subsection is used for: • Radio link settings(see page 91). • Frequency limitation(see page 99). • Setting channel type mode(see page 99). Radio link settings "rf6.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution station). When trying to establish a wireless connection, the subscriber terminal selects a base station with parameters that provide the best connection quality (RSSI, signal-to-noise ratio, bitrate, errors number, retries, etc.) If connection with the base station is lost, the subscriber terminal will not try to reconnect to it, but will evaluate the signal parameters of all available base stations sectors.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Max Links (Master) Frame Size (Master) Auto (Master) Turbo (Master) DL/UL ratio (%) (Master) Max Distance (Km) (Master) • Maximum allowed number of connected CPEs ( in the case of radio connection ) .
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution STA RSSI (dBm) (Master) DFS (Master) • Set the target power of received radio signal from Slave node at the input of Master node • The range is from -90 to -20 dBm in increments of 1 • It allows to reduce the radiation influence from the subscriber units to the neighbor sector due to insufficient suppression of the antenna pattern back lobe • To achieve maximum TDMA network performance it is important to obtain the highest possible signal leve
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Switch border • Enable/disable the switch border mode. In this mode the unit operates as a "borderline" between the MINT domains, i.e. prevents the distribution of information about the switch groups and data transfer between these domains, while retaining all the capabilities of the MINT protocol (obtaining information about the whole MINT network, sending remote commands etc.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Multicast Mode (Master) • Traffic transmission mode: • "Multicast" - conventional mode that uses modulation one step lower than the lowest modulation among the traffic receivers when transmitting the "multicast/broadcast" frames. In the case of "multicast" streams information from "IGMP Snooping" module is used to obtain a list of subscribers. Consequently, the list of all connected sector clients is used for the "broadcast" traffic.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution ODR Activate routing using the ODR protocol. The following modes are available: • "Disable" - routing using ODR is not performed. • "Hub" - the device acts as a central node. • "Spoke" - the device acts as a peripheral node. The main advantage of ODR protocol is a network throughput efficient use. Part of the link throughput is usually used by the routing protocol to transmit service information, this part can be released by ODR using.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Channel Width • Set the bandwidth of the radio interface in MHz • It must be the same at both ends of the link • For 802.11ac mode the values 20, 40 and 80 MHz are available, for 802.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution On each radio profile, the following options are available (for the Slave unit only): • • • • "Disable profile" check box disable a radio profile Add a new radio profile by clicking the «Add Profile» button Copy the radio profile values to a new radio profile by clicking the «Copy» button Remove the radio profile by clicking the «Remove» button. Frequency limitation The licensed frequencies range per each bandwidth is displayed in the "rf6.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution NOTE MIMO, MISO and SISO are defined from the perspective of the data sent by the local unit (not considering the number of physical antennas used for tx and rx like in the classical definition). Therefore, these represent local configuration options. For example, one stream of data can be sent by one chain (1 antenna) corresponding to SISO or the same stream can be sent by both chains (2 antennas) corresponding to MISO.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Settings for "SISO" mode The data streams are transmitted over Chain #0 (corresponding to vertical polarization) only, lowering the performance of the link, but increasing the link distance (transmitter operates with one antenna as does the receiver; there is no diversity and no additional processing for recomposing the Rx signal): Channel Type Single Radio Chain #0 #1 Activated Deactivated Activated Deactivated Rx Tx 17 Table - Setti
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 62 Figure - PRF settings "Join" subsection In the "Join" subsection, you can link two or more radio/pseudo-RF18 interfaces of one unit into one MINT19 domain. Each of these interfaces may act as an independent MINT20 network node. The "Join" subsection is available for configurations only after at least one pseudo-RF21 interface has been created in "Network Settings22" section.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 64 Figure - Static Links settings By clicking the «Add» button, you create a new fixed link to the unit. By clicking the «Remove» button, you can delete an already created fixed link. 7.3.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Trunk groups Trunk group is a switching group in the "Trunk" mode. Input flow from wired segment for trunk group is divided into separate sub-groups (switching groups within trunk group) depending on VLAN-tag of the packet. The group number of the switching group within trunk group will be equal to the VLAN-number of packets which are switched to it.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 67 Figure - Management configuration Switch Group rules Once assigned to one of the switching groups, a frame will never leave it until it reaches one of the external ports. Switching group rules are applied only when the frame enters to MINT network through one of its external ports.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution The expression selects which packets will fit into the group. Only the packets for which the expression is “true” will be matched to the group. The expression consists of one or more primitives. Primitives usually consist of an id (name or number) preceded by one or more qualifiers. Examples packet filter rules: Single IP subnet: net 192.168.1.0/24 Several IP subnets: net 192.168.1.0/24 or net 192.168.100.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Qualifier Description type • • • • Qualifiers say to what the id name or number refers to Possible types are: host, net, port, portrange For example: “host foo”, “net 128.3”, “port 20”, “portrange 6000-6008” If there is no type qualifier, host is assumed dir • Qualifiers specify a particular transfer direction to and/or from id • Possible directions are: src, dst, src or dst and src and dst • For example, “src 1.1.1.1”, “dst net 128.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Primitives Description dst net net • True if the IPv4 destination address of the packet has a network number of "net" src net net • True if the IPv4 source address of the packet has a network number of "net" net net • True if either the IPv4 source or destination address of the packet has a network number of "net" net net mask netmask • True if the IPv4 address matches net with the specific netmask.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Primitives Description ip proto protocol • True if the packet is an IPv4 packet of protocol type "protocol" • Protocol can be a number or one of the names icmp, icmp6, igmp, igrp, pim, ah, esp, vrrp, udp, or tcp • The identifiers tcp, udp, and icmp are also keywords and must be escaped via backslash (\), which is \\ in the C-shell • This primitive does not chase the protocol header chain ip protochain protocol • True if the packet is IPv4 p
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Primitives Description ether proto protocol • True if the packet is of ether type protocol • Protocol can be a number or one of the names ip, ip6 ,arp, rarp, atalk, aarp, sca, lat, mopdl, moprc, iso, stp, ipx, or netbeui • These identifiers are also keywords and must be escaped via backslash (\) • In the case of Ethernet, WANFleX checks the Ethernet type field for most of those protocols The exceptions are: • iso, stp, and netbeui WANFleX che
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Primitives Description mpls [label_num] • True if the packet is an MPLS packet • If [label_num] is specified, only true is the packet that has the specified label_num • The first "mpls" keyword encountered in expression changes the decoding offsets for the remainder of expression on the assumption that the packet is a MPLS-encapsulated IP packet • The "mpls" "[label_num]expression may be used more than once, to filter on MPLS hierarchies • Ea
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Primitives expr relop expr Description • True if the relation holds, where relop is one of >, <, >=, <=, =, !=, and expr is an arithmetic expression composed of integer constants (expressed in standard C syntax), the normal binary operators [+, -, *, /, &, |, <<, >>], a length operator, and special packet data accessors • Note that all comparisons are unsigned, so that, for example, 0x80000000 and 0xffffffff are > 0 • To access data inside the
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution MAC Switch Group parameters In the "MAC Switch Group parameters" section, you can view the Switch Groups and Rules that are already created, including the management switch group; you can change the parameters for these Switch Groups, delete them by clicking the «Remove Group» button or create new ones by clicking the «Create Switch Group» button.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Switch parameter Description STP • Add an STP VLAN number in case that spanning tree support is enabled Repeater • Enable/disable repeater support • The unit acts as a simple switch, relaying packets to all ports, except the source port IGMP • Enable/disable IGMP snooping support • Please refer to the information provided in the next section for details Flood • Allow/deny unlimited unicast flood without protection filter Inband • Allo
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Switch parameter Description Default QM Channel • Allocate a default logical channel • The default logical channel must be prior created in the "Traffic Shaping (see page 125)" section • In the absence of any Switching rule, or if a packet does not match to any Switching rule, the default logical channel is allocated • For the indications on how to create a logical channel, please refer to the "Traffic Shaping" section below Default Priority
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Switch Rules parameter Description Action • Set the action for the packets that match this rule: permit/deny QM Channel • Allocate a logical channel if there are logical channels prior created in the "Traffic Shaping (see page 125)" section • If you allocate a number for a logical channel that was not prior created in the "Traffic Shaping" section, it has no effect in the rule configuration • For the indications how to create a logical chan
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 69 Figure - IGMP snooping configuration IGMP Snooping is a multicast constraining mechanism that runs on Layer 2 devices to manage and control multicast groups. By listening to and analyzing IGMP messages, the device running IGMP Snooping establishes mappings between ports and multicast MAC addresses and forwards multicast data based on these mappings.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution IGMP Snooping parameter Description Source IP • Set the IP address of the IGMP querier • By default, this is 0.0.0.0 Interval • Set the IGMP querier send interval (in seconds) 22 Table - IGMP Snooping 7.3.6 IP Firewall menu IP Firewall is a mechanism of filtering packets crossing an IP25 network node, according to different criteria. System administrator may define a set of incoming filters and a set of outgoing filters.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution A packet, "advancing through" a set of filters, is checked by every filter in the set, from the first one till the end of the set, or until the first matching filter. The algorithm is the following: 1. If the filter set is empty, the packet is accepted 2. Otherwise, the first matching filter decides what to do with the packet. If it is an accept filter, the packet is accepted. If it’s a reject filter, the packet is rejected (discarded) 3.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution IP firewall rule parameter Description Interface • Set the interface for applying the new rule • All the available interfaces are displayed in the dropdown list (physical and logical) • If “any” option is used, the rule is applied to all available interfaces Group • Set the Switch Group number for the applying of the new rule • The Switch Group must be prior created Rule • Set the packet capture filter for IP firewall • It is the same syn
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution SNMP access parameter Description Version 1 enable • Enable/disable SNMP v.1 and v.2c support • The first version of the SNMP protocol lacks security in the operation of the protocol itself, which hinders its use for network management, so SNMP v.1 and v.2c works only in read-only mode • By default, it is enabled Community • Set the community name for read-only mode (SNMP v.1 and v.2c only) • The default SNMP v.1 and v.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution SNMP access parameter Privacy Password Description • Set the privacy password • It is necessary when privacy is enabled for the required security level 24 Table - SNMP Access Traps SNMP protocol operation requires a network agent instance to send asynchronous messages (traps) whenever a specific event occurs on the controlled device (object).
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution SNMP trap types Description topoGroup • Events about topology changes in MINT network topoEvent • Number of neighbors or their status has changed (full neighbor list) newNeighborEvent • The new Neighbor has appeared lostNeighborEvent • The Neighbor has been lost radioGroup • Events which are related to changes of radio link parameters radioFreqChanged • The Frequency has changed radioBandChanged • The Band has changed mintGroup
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution SNMP trap types Description linkEvent • One of the communication links represented in the agent’s configuration has come up or come down trapdColdStartEvent • Cold Start event has occurred snmpdAuthenticationFailureEvent • Not properly authenticated SNMP protocol message has been received syslog • Events about messages recorded in a system log 26 Table - SNMP Trap Types Click the «Clone» button if you need to setup multiple SNMP server
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution QoS Parameter Description Dot1p Tags • Enable/disable automatic prioritization for the packets tagged with IEEE 802.1p priority tags • Detect and prioritize the packets using 802.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 70 Figure - Traffic Shaping options In order to prioritize the data flows and/or to set the data transfer rates, create the logical channels by clicking the "Add Channel" button.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Logical channel parameter Description Priority • Allocate the priority for all the packets going through a specific rule: • “Up to” - used to increase the packet priority to the specified value only if the processed packet has a lower priority • “Set” - used to assign a new priority regardless of the value already assigned to the packet Redirect To • Set the gateway IP address (only for the router mode) • The whole stream is redirected to t
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Traffic shaping rule parameter Description Group • Set the Switch Group number for the applying of the new rule • The Switch Group must be prior created Rule • Set the packet capture filter • It is the same syntax called “PCAP expression”, as in the "Switching" section • Refer to the filter expression syntax description above • Validate the rule by clicking the «Validate» button 29 Table - Traffic shaping rules You can delete an existed tr
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Disabled Description • Check this option in order to disable the command temporarily 30 Table - Extra commands • "Up/Down" arrows allow you to organize the command list • Click the «Remove Command» button if you want to delete the command from the list permanently • Click the «Add command» button if you want to add the command to the list In the "Command Line" menu, the commands are only executed, but not saved into the configuration
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Part Number • Displays the part number of the unit • It contains information about the unit type Platform • Displays the processor model Uptime • Displays the system up time since the last reboot Last Reboot Reason • Displays the reason for the last reboot of the unit • The options are: • Software fault • Unexpected restart • Manual restart • Manual delayed restart • Firmware upgrade • SNMP managed restart • Test f
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 74 Figure – Certificate Import Wizard 5. In the next step it is necessary to select the repository where certificate will be placed. All new certificates are installed into the personal repository by default, click on the "Browse..." button and select "Trusted Root Certification Authorities". Click the "Next" button to proceed. 75 Figure – Certificates store selection 6. Final step is to check all the provided information.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 77 Figure - New firmware availability By clicking the «Upgrade Firmware» button, the system starts the firmware upgrade process automatically: 78 Figure - Firmware upgrade After the firmware upgrade process ends, you have to reboot the unit before using the new software version: 79 Figure - Firmware upgraded succesfully By clicking the «Save New Firmware» button, you download the new firmware file locally on your PC.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 80 Figure - Latest firmware change log The process above is the same in case of Beta firmware version. Click the «Check Latest Beta» button for it. Mass firmware upgrade Each device has the ability to mass firmware upgrade using OTA (Over the Air) function. The firmware can be distributed to: • All devices within a single MINT domain. The firmware will be applied even to the not directly connected devices.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Mass upgrade monitoring The mass upgrade progress can be seen in the System Log (Device Status section): the number of upgraded devices and progress. The remote devices will be rebooted after upgrade completion. The connection failure duration is approximately 35-40 seconds per device. 7.4.2 Upload The "Upload" section allows you to upload other license, firmware and configuration files to the unit.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 81 Figure - Unit reboot • «Restore Factory Settings» - restores the factory default configuration. A warning message pops up, asking for the permission before the operation to start.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Parameter Description Step • Set the scanning frequency step (in MHz) • It is recommended to set 1 MHz “step” value to get more precise scanning results Channel Mask • Select which antenna to be used for scanning the radio environment • “Auto” parameter is set by default.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution By clicking the «Last Snapshot» button, you get the final scanning results. The most common usage of this feature is when you perform a spectrum scan at the remote unit on the other side of the radio link. When running a spectrum scan at such a unit (accessible via the RF interface), connection to this unit will be lost for a scan time. "Last Snapshot" option allows viewing scan results when the connection gets up again.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution In the "Command Line" menu, the commands are only executed, but not saved into the configuration, while in "Extra commands" section from "Basic Settings" menu, the commands are executed and saved into the configuration.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 8 Troubleshooting • • • • • • • 8.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 85 Figure - LED indication of InfiMAN Evolution BS LED State Status Description Gigabit Ethern et Flash Initializat ion The LEDs on both ports light up with white on second. Then LEDs check is performed: red, blue, green are lightened up sequentially. Flash Loading Only for Gigabit Ethernet port: at the beginning green is lightened a few seconds, on the second loading stage switches to blue.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 86 Figure - LED indication of InfiMAN Evoluton ST, InfiLINK Evolution PWR - power indicators will light red when the device is connected to a power source, yellow when 10/100 Mbps wired connection appears and green when 1000 Mbps wired connection appears. Other indicators are used to perform coarse antenna alignment. The more indicators are on, the better wireless connection is established. The blinking indicator means an intermediate state.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution "Device status" section of the web interface and open the "General statistics" window for the Ethernet interface in the "Interface statistics" section. Pay attention to the CRC errors number, as they indicate a violation of the data integrity during the transmission over the wired segment. Also, the problem can be caused by a queue overflow (Retransmit limit) or an inappropriate frame size (Length errors).
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 8.2.1 Checking the radio settings Pre-configuration in the lab Before installing the devices on site, we recommend to configure the basic parameters in the lab and to make sure that the link is establishing. NOTE During the configuration of the devices in a lab, take into account the following requirements: • Make sure that the devices are not directed at each other in order to prevent the damage of the radio modules.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 90 Figure - Checking radio parameters in the web interface Command line interface Use the "config show" command to check the configuration via the CLI. 91 Figure - Checking radio parameters via the CLI Checking the status of the radio interface Make sure that the radio interfaces of both devices are in the "Up" state.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution If the status of the interface is "Down", enable the radio interface in the "Network settings" section by clicking the checkbox. 93 Figure - Changing the interface status If the device does not have a radio interface, the reason for such behavior can be the recovery mode present during the reset of the device using the ERConsole(see page 156).
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Checking the installation requirements Check if the suspension height, azimuth and elevation of the antenna match with the values obtained from InfiPLANNER38. Make sure that the obstacles on the path profile are not higher than those specified during the planning phase.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution The radio environment analysis is also available via the command line using the "muffer sensor39" command. 8.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 98 Figure - Display configuration 8.3.2 Checking the switch settings on the remote device Device management Make sure that the switch group for the device management is configured correctly (see point 3 in the figure above): • To access the device via the radio interface, the rf6.0 interface must be added to the management switch group. • The svi interface must be associated with the switch group.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 100 Figure - Switch statistics 8.3.3 Checking the switch settings on the local device Device management Make sure that the switch group ID assigned for management on the local device matches with the switch group ID on the remote device. Make sure that the rf6.0 interface has been added to the switch group. The svi interface must be associated with the switch group and its IP address is used for the management of the device.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution the highest modulation,the detailed description of the parameters and the performance test settings are available in the "Device Status menu(see page 64)" article. 101 Figure - Performance tests Command line interface When using the command line interface to manage the device, it is possible to test the radio link via the "ltest48" command. 8.4.2 Wireless link status Link statistics on the rf6.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 102 Figure - The "mint rf6.0 map detail" command output Pay attention to the indicators in the "Options" column. The following values are possible: • • • • • M - Master device; S - Slave device; TM - Master device with software having support for the TDMA technology; L - the throughput is limited by license; F - the software version is older than the one on the local device.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 103 Figure - General statistics Pay attention to the following indicators: • "Lost Frames" - the number of frames that were not received by the device, even after retrying. • "Aggr Subframe Retries" and "Aggr Full Retries" - the number of frames that the device has sent several times because the other side did not acknowledge the receipt. • "Excessive Retries" - the number of frames that failed to to be sent after all the retry attempts.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 105 Figure - Statistics graphs 8.4.4 Device status Pay attention to the CPU and memory usage indicators in the "Device status(see page 64)" section. Excessive processes running on a device can overflow the volatile memory and overload the CPU (over 95% usage), leading to a deterioration in the wireless link's quality.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution Pay attention to the following messages: Messages in the log Description Link DOWN The wireless link has disconnected. The reason for the disconnection is indicated in the same entry. "too many transmit errors" The wireless link was interrupted due to transmission errors. "link reconnecting" The wireless link is reestablished. "no signal from the remote side detected" There is no signal received, check the remote device.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution >21 Recommended value CINR (dB) >28 Higher modulations are available Absolute value Crosstalk (dB) >20 Recommended value If the value of the RSSI parameter remains high while the CINR value decreases, it may indicate high interference levels near one of the devices. The deterioration of both the RSSI and the CINR parameters can indicate a misalignment of the devices.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 8.5.1 Autobitrate and ATPC To keep a balance between the wireless link's performance and the retries number, we recommend to always set the "Bitrate" parameter to "Auto" mode. Also enable the automatic transmit power control (ATPC) in order to increase the operational life of the devices. 8.5.2 Frame size Make sure that the selected frame size ensures the best performance for your wireless system.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution the switch would prevent your PC Ethernet interface from flapping up and down. Using Cisco Catalyst switches for unit recovery is not recommended due to a known issue port mode negotiation delay. • IP address should be configured on the PC for the ERConsole utility work.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 5. If an IP-address is assigned to the unit, configure on your laptop an IP-address belonging to the same network and connect to the unit. If there is no IP-address displayed (0.0.0.0), proceed with the next step. 6. If there is more than one unit on the list, please, select the required unit. 7. Click the «+» button in the ERConsole application and a new window will appear. 8.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 112 Figure - Reset configuration 5. Turn off and on the unit and then wait for about 30 seconds until the "Complete" sign will uppear. 6. The unit will start in special emergency mode with the IP-address 10.10.10.1 and mask 255.255.255.0. 7. Login to the unit and use "Restore Factory Settings" button on the "Maintenance" page if you use Web GUI or by command "config clear" by CLI to switch off emergency mode. 8.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 114 Figure - Unicast-flood detection in switch statistics Infinet Wireless units provide unicast-flood protection. If necessary, you can allow unlimited unicast-flood without protection filter through the switch group by setting the check box in "Basic Settings" → "MAC Switch" settings: 115 Figure - How to allow unicast-flood without protection filter Devices react to unidirectional traffic (which is not a unicast-flood) in a similar manner.
Infinet Wireless: Technical Documentation – InfiMAN Evolution 9 Glossary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AC - Alternating Current AMC - Automatic Modulation Control ARQ - Automatic Repeat reQuest ATPC - Automatic Transmit Power Control DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DC - Direct Current DFS - Dynamic Frequency Selection ERC - Emergence Repair Console ETH - Ethernet EVM - Error Vector Magnitude FTP - File Transfer Protocol IP - Internet Ptotocol LBT - Listen Before Talk L