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Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Referenced Documents ............................................................................................................. 3 2 Network Planning and Configuration Considerations .......................................
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Contents 5.5 AP Mounting Details................................................................................................................. 19 5.6 AP Pipe Mount Option ............................................................................................................. 19 6 Hardware Installation Verification ..................................................................... 20 6.1 Power Verification ................................................
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Contents Appendix D Base Station Configurations ............................................................ 43 Appendix E Abbreviations and Terms ................................................................. 45 Figures Figure 1. On-Ramp Wireless Access Point (TRN-1000) ................................................................. 1 Figure 2. High Level Diagram for Indoor Site Installation of AP and Equipment ............................. 2 Figure 3.
Revision History Revision Release Date Change Description A April 9, 2012 Initial release. B September 14, 2012 Added block diagrams for PoE injector connections and AP communication troubleshooting.
1 Introduction This document provides network planning, installation, configuration and preventive maintenance information for the Access Point model TRN-1000 as a part of the On-Ramp Wireless Total Reach Network (TRN). There are multiple configurations for the Access Point (AP) depending upon the country in which it will be used. For details, refer to the Access Point Product Specification (014-0030-00). Figure 1.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Introduction On-Ramp Wireless APs are weatherproof with an IP 66 rating and can be installed indoors or outdoors. On-Ramp Wireless offers various base station configurations to support a wide variety of installations. Section 5.3 defines these pre-configured base station packages. This document focuses on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Access Point.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Introduction AP Antenna OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT INDOOR EQUIPMENT (within a Building or Cabinet) Mounting height per network plan Exterior Wall Clear view of sky GPS Antenna Backhaul (10 Mb full duplex) LMR-400 Data/CAT5e Access Point (AP) PoE Injector CSP Minimal loss coaxial cable to maximize EIRP AC or DC source Coaxial Surge Protection (CSP) Grounding kit(s) as per manufacturer recommendations Data/PoE, CAT5e (< 100 m) Figure 3.
2 Network Planning and Configuration Considerations Prior to the installation of an AP at a new location, a number of network design and configuration decisions must be addressed. This chapter provides an overview of these decisions which should be reflected in the AP Installation Configuration Worksheet provided in Appendix B. Detailed network planning and configuration is outside the scope of this document. 2.
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3 Installation Prerequisites and Considerations Before starting the actual physical installation of an AP, it is very important to complete the prerequisite tasks outlined in this chapter as well as take into account the installation considerations indicated. Information gathering templates are provided in the appendices of this document. 3.1 Installation Prerequisites 3.1.1 Site Survey A site survey should be conducted prior to installation for all AP sites.
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AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Installation Prerequisites and Considerations 6.3 Antenna System Sweep Testing. This value in dB is used when configuring the AP in the EMS. NOTE 2: All outdoor antenna cable connections must be weather sealed in an appropriate manner. The table below shows the attenuation for common types of antenna lines. Table 2. Attenuation at 2.4 GHz for Common Types of Antenna Cables Model Size dB/25 ft dB/50 ft dB/100 ft dB/150 ft dB/200 ft LMR-400 .40 inch 1.7 3.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Installation Prerequisites and Considerations Figure 4. PCTEL GPS Model GPSL1-TMG-SPI-40NCB The PCTEL GPSL1-TMG-SPI-40NCB GPS antenna has a type-N female connector. NOTE: Most GPS antennas have an Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that requires power from the AP. The AP supplies 3.3 V at up to 50 ma. If this current is exceeded, the AP detects the excess current and shuts down its GPS power supply.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Installation Prerequisites and Considerations 3.2.6 PoE Injector A standard PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector is used to apply power to the AP. An example of an approved device is the L-com HyperLink BT-CAT5-P1 Single-Port CAT-5 Midspan/Injector (also known as PoE Passive Splitter). When connected to an outdoor AP the PoE injector must be properly grounded for lightning and surge protection.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Installation Prerequisites and Considerations Cable Type Manufacturer Part Number RJ45 Connector Type Manufacturer Part Number CAT 6, UTP Solid Cable 10X8-081TH www.CableWholesale.com CAT 6 UTP RJ45 Connectors, for Solid Cable CN150-45-4 Mfg: Abergetty Supplied by: www.deepsurplus.com CAT 6 STP Solid 10X8-591NH www.CableWholesale.com CAT 6 STP RJ45 Connectors, for Solid Cable CN150-45-10 Mfg: Abergetty Supplied by: www.deepsurplus.
4 Regulatory Warnings 4.1 Certifications The AP is designed to meet regulations for world-wide use. For information on the most current certifications, refer to the Access Point Product Specification (014-0030-00). 4.2 Transmit Power Restrictions Transmit power restrictions vary by country/agency. For details about antenna and transmit power restrictions, refer to the Access Point Product Specification (014-0030-00).
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Regulatory Warnings WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Regulatory Warnings requirements, the antenna for this device must be installed to ensure a separation distance of at least 20cm (8 inches) from the antenna to a person. On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated 14 010-0006-00 Rev.
5 AP Installation 5.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Installation 5.3 Base Station Configurations On-Ramp Wireless offers pre-configured base station packages. For details, refer to Appendix D: Base Station Configurations. 5.4 General Grounding Guidelines The following grounding information is provided as a guideline when installing the AP in any configuration. AP Antenna Additional Sector GPS Antenna Equipment Cabinet Access Point (AP) CSP CSP = Coaxial Surge Protector Figure 6.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Installation between the AP’s type N female antenna connector and the AP antenna cable. An example is shown in the following figure. Figure 7. Grounding the AP On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated 17 010-0006-00 Rev.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Installation 5.4.2 Grounding the AP and GPS Antennas If the AP and GPS antennas are not attached to grounded metal structures a ground wire should be attached to the base of both antennas. An example of grounding these two antennas is shown in the following figure. Figure 8. Grounding the GPS and AP Antennas On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated 18 010-0006-00 Rev.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Installation 5.5 AP Mounting Details The AP is supplied with four mounting tabs that facilitate attaching the AP to a wall, in a cabinet, or to a strut channel, if required. The mounting tabs are attached to the AP by the installer using four provided, 5/16 inch self-tapping, hex head bolts. See the mounting tabs shown in Error! Reference source not found.. Mounting Tabs Installed Figure 9. AP with Mounting Tabs Installed 5.
6 Hardware Installation Verification 6.1 Power Verification Prior to applying power to the AP, confirm with a Digital Voltmeter (DVM) that the DC voltage is correct at the PoE injector. The DC voltage should be between 48 VDC and 54 VDC. NOTE: The AP its self is not polarity sensitive, however, it is recommended that the barrel of the PoE power plug be at ground potential if the power system is grounded. 6.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Hardware Installation Verification Figure 10. Return Loss Notes: Measurements should be taken with the antenna as well as with a 50Ω terminating load. Type and length of coaxial cable should be recorded for each run. Figure 11. Distance to Fault 6.4 Grounding Verify that the mounting hardware, AP, antenna cable, and lightning suppressor are properly grounded. 6.5 Connector Weather Sealing Verify that all outdoor connectors are properly weather sealed.
7 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface The AP web interface can be accessed with a web browser connected locally at the data port of the PoE injector or remotely through the backhaul network.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 2. After successfully logging into the AP, select Access Point in the upper right corner. 3. From the Access Point menu, select the Network Config submenu. 4. Follow the instructions in section 7.3.2 to make the required changes to the IP Address, Netmask, and Default Router. 5. When you have completed the changes, be sure to click on the Submit button and then click on the Reboot Access Point button. 6.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 6. After logging in, the Access Point menu page displays as shown in the next section. 7.3 Access Point Menu Block A shows the three menus (i.e., Home, Access Point, and Statistics) that can be used to navigate to different configuration pages. Block B shows the seven submenus under the Access Point menu. These submenus are described in the following sections.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface Reboot the Access Point After making configuration changes, this button is used to reboot the Access Point in order for the changes to take effect. Set Target State This dropdown menu allows you to place the Access Point into an Online or Offline state. After selecting the state, click on the Submit button.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface Column Heading Description Elevation The elevation (sometimes called altitude) is the angle at which we see the satellite when we look up into the sky. C/N0 Carrier to Noise (C/N0) density ratio is the ratio of the carrier or signal power to the white-noise spectral density. For the AP GPS receiver to lock to the GPS satellite, the C/N0 should be greater than 20 dB-Hz. 7.3.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface Field Unit Description Broadcast Gold Code Hex GPS Location Lat, Long This field is not editable. The value for the broadcast gold code is determined from the information provided in the following fields: System ID Channel Reuse Code APs Location coordinates, Latitude, Longitude 7.3.2 Network Config Submenu NOTE: When editing the options on this screen, the AP must be in Offline status. Table 8.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface Field Description Wired Interfaces The AP uses IP aliasing to prevent it from being inaccessible when changing IP address. The AP can be accessed using an old IP address if an incorrect IP address settings is inadvertently entered. Primary (eth0): This interface is always enabled. Secondary (eth0:0): This interface is enabled whenever primary interface settings are modified.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 5. If the primary settings are good, you have the option to disable the Secondary Ethernet address, if necessary, to avoid any IP address conflicts. To do this, click in the checkbox. 6. If the primary settings are incorrect: a. Click the “Skip rollover to Secondary?” checkbox. b. Change the primary settings c. Go to step 2. 7.3.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface Field Unit Description Server Port Number N/A The port number when the AP is set to Server mode. When the AP is in Server mode, this field should be set to 2021. The AP listens on port 2021 for a TCP connection with the Total Reach Gateway. Ensure that port 2021 is allowed on the firewall in your network.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 7.3.7 Save Logs Submenu The Save Logs screen provides the ability to download AP Logs for diagnostic purposes if requested by the On-Ramp Wireless Technical Support Team. On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated 31 010-0006-00 Rev.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 7.3.8 Site Survey Submenu The Site Survey submenu provides an Offline utility to perform an AP Site Survey which evaluates the interference level on all thirty eight channels. This evaluation is typically performed immediately following the installation of the AP. The Site Survey screen provides the choice of downloading a .csv file with the results sorted by the channels with the least interference or by channel number.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 7.4 Statistics Menu The ULP Stats and AP Stats submenus are selected from the Statistics screen 7.4.1 ULP Stats The ULP Stats submenu provides a graph showing Uplink throughput in bits per second. On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated 33 010-0006-00 Rev.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface 7.4.2 AP Stats Submenu The Stats submenu displays AP event counters. These counters are primarily utilized by the OnRamp Wireless Technical Support team for diagnostic purposes. 7.5 Administration Submenu The Administration submenu provides the operator the ability to set security options and change the password for the AP.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Software Configuration via Web Interface To change the password for the AP, enter the new password in both of the following fields: Change Password Re-type to confirm After making any changes click on the Submit button. 7.6 Home Menu The Home menu allows the user to select the following submenus: Access Point Statistics Administration A submenu maybe selected by clicking its name on the upper right side or left side of the Home screen. 7.
8 AP Communication Troubleshooting Before you leave the installation site, contact your network operations center to verify that the AP is online and successfully communicating. If remote communication with the AP is not possible manually configure a laptop’s Ethernet port’s IP address, Netmask and Default Router setting to communicate with the AP. Unplug the backhaul connector from the PoE’s data port and connect the laptop to that port.
9 Troubleshooting Guidelines Use the following table to help troubleshoot a problem. Table 10. Troubleshooting Guidelines Problem Action AP does not power up (Status LED is not illuminated or flashing) AP does not acquire GPS Link problem On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated When AP is powered, Status LED illuminates or flashes. If not, check Ethernet cable and connector for damage. Verify POE injector is connected properly (AP connected to Data+Power side.
10 Preventive Maintenance The recommended preventive maintenance schedule for the AP is shown in the following table. For additional assistance, contact On-Ramp Wireless Customer Support at (858) 592-6008 or support@onrampwireless.com. NOTE: Do NOT open the AP enclosure. Doing so voids the product warranty. Table 11. Preventive Maintenance Schedule Task Frequency 1. Verify that all connections are tight and secure. Annually 2. Verify that there is no visible damage to any wires or cables. Annually 3.
Appendix A Site Survey Worksheet Site Survey Required Information Completed Site name AP ID Site street address or other location information Site access information Landlord contact information Specific landlord requirements (Attach another sheet if there is significant information) Latitude Longitude Site type (building, tower, pole, or other) Height of existing structure AP equipment mounting location AP antenna mounting location and height Antenna line length required GPS mounting location GPS lin
Appendix B AP Installation Configuration Worksheet AP Installation Configuration Required information Completed Site name AP name (if different from site name) AP physical configuration (Outdoor, indoor, standalone, in cabinet, or other) Deployment Type (Omni/Sectorized) Sector Label (A, B,…) Sector Heading (N,S,NE,etc…) Power source (120/240 VAC, 48 VDC, or solar) AP antenna manufacturer AP antenna model AP antenna gain AP antenna downtilt AP antenna cable type AP antenna cable length AP antenna cable
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 AP Installation Configuration Worksheet AP Installation Configuration Required information Netmask setting (Default: 255.255.255.0 Default router (Default: 192.168.1.254) Completed DNS servers NTP servers AP Socket mode, Server or Client Server port number (Default: 2021) TRN Gateway IP address TRN Gateway port number (Default: 5051) Channel assignment (Set in EMS) Reuse Code (Set in EMS) On-Ramp Wireless Incorporated 41 010-0006-00 Rev.
Appendix C Basic AP Specifications The AP is equivalent to a base station. The following table provides the basic specification information for the AP. For detailed product specifications, refer to the Access Point Product Specification (014-0030-00). Size Inches: 9.1”H x 8.1”W x 4.5”D Millimeters: 232mm H x 202mm W x 111mm D Maximum Weight Pounds: 9.6 Kilograms: 4.
Appendix D Base Station Configurations Table 12. On-Ramp Wireless TRN Base Station Configuration Options Base Station Option Description TRN-1011 Base Station Outdoor base station Powered by 120/240 VAC AP is located in the equipment cabinet along with a 3G modem and battery backup Required On-Ramp Wireless Hardware Applications Outdoor locations with AC power requiring 3G modem backhaul.
AP Deployment Guide - System Release 1.4 Base Station Option Description TRN-1031 Base Station TRN-1032 Base Station Base Station Configurations Required On-Ramp Wireless Hardware Applications Indoor rack-mounted base station Contains a 19-inch rack 3RU shelf AP is mounted on the shelf Powered by either 120/240 VAC or 48 VDC Indoor rack mount environment with access to power and corporate IP network.
Appendix E Abbreviations and Terms Abbreviation/Term Definition AP Access Point. The On-Ramp Total Reach Network component geographically deployed over a territory. (Model TRN-1000) CIMA Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Application. The network component that passes data from the Gateway to the associated upstream databases. This product name is transitioning to On-Ramp Total View.