K60c and Wireless Communication System User Guide Release 1.
K60c User Guide Kwikbit is a trademark of Kwikbit Inc. ©2016-2020 Kwikbit Inc. All rights reserved. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules (for USA) and ISED rules (for Canada). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
K60c User Guide Table of Contents Preface 5 Preface overview 5 About this guide 5 Additional documentation 5 Additional help 6 Kwikbit K60 System Overview 6 K60 System Description 8 Technical Specifications 11 System Specifications 11 Radio Specifications 11 Mechanical, Power and Environmental Specifications 12 System Enclosure 13 System Throughput 14 Element and Network Management 14 Ethernet Bridge Support 17 Installation Planning 17 LED Indicator Codes 17 Using the K60
K60c User Guide K60 CLI commands System Provisioning Initial System Setup and IP Configurations 21 21 22 Appendices 24 Glossary 24 FCC Regulatory Statement 25 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 25 ISED Industry Canada Regulatory Statement 26 ISED Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement 26 Kwikbit K60c User Guide -4-
K60c User Guide 1 Preface 1.1 Preface overview Thank you for choosing the K60c system from Kwikbit. This guide introduces you to system concepts, system architecture and commonly used terms. This preface describes: ● ● ● Audience for this guide Additional documentation Where to go for more help 1.2 About this guide This guide provides an overview of the K60c system, its components, its network architecture, and how it is configured and deployed.
K60c User Guide 1.4 Additional help Kwikbit is committed to providing our customers with high quality technical support via the following methods: Web E-mail Phone support.kwikbit.com support@kwikbit.com +1 (952) 657-5628 2 Kwikbit K60c product versions The K60c is also made in an enhanced-range version that uses a different internal antenna. These units are marked “K60c+.” This guide applies to both versions. Specifications and operation are the same except as noted.
K60c User Guide within short range and in the presence of reflective surfaces. By utilizing advanced beamforming techniques, the K60c system automatically adapts in Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) communication configuration and is adaptable to changes in the operating environment. The beam forming capability also makes system installation simple for non-technical staff as precise mechanical alignment, as required by previous generation 60 GHz systems, is not required.
K60c User Guide The K60c system consists of the following components: ● ● ● Hub Unit: control communication to one or more Remote Units Remote Unit: scan for available Hub Units and connect to the Hub configured or assigned via the Edge Controller Edge Controller: Optional appliance computer that provides WebUI tools for deployment planning, commissioning, network configuration, management, monitoring and fault isolation. Edge controller is highly recommended for networks of medium and large scale.
K60c User Guide their antenna settings to improve the quality of directional communication until there is enough capacity for the desired data transmission. One key benefit of Kwikbit’s beamforming is that if an obstacle blocks the line of sight between two devices, for example, if someone walks between them, the devices can quickly establish a new communications pathway. Another benefit of the K60c beamforming is that non-technical personnel can quickly and easily install the system.
K60c User Guide ● A command-line interface (CLI) is also available. It provides features similar to those of the WebUI. Figure 2: K60c Hub and Remote WebUI interface page ● The Kwikbit Edge Controller is a very powerful part of the Kwikbit solution. The Edge Controller connects through an Ethernet connection to the root K60c unit and enables non-technical personnel to physically install an entire network without K60c units being configured on the bench in advance.
K60c User Guide The Edge Controller can be connected to the cloud for remote management of multiple locations. 5 Technical Specifications 5.1 System Specifications Aggregate capacity Up to 1.
K60c User Guide Modulation BPSK, QPSK; 8 levels of adaptive modulation and coding schemes Frequencies 57.05 - 64.00 GHz Channel Bandwidth 2.16 GHz Antenna System K60c+: 128 patch beamforming antenna K60c: 64 patch beamforming antenna Each with 90˚ horizontal and 40˚ vertical scan range Output power (maximum) 40 dBm EIRP Typical Range K60c+: 400 meters K60c: 225-285 meters 5.
K60c User Guide 5.4 System Enclosure Figure 3: Ports on K60c (Hub and Remote) The K60c enclosure is a rugged casing that is supplied with a combination pole and wall mounting bracket. The mounting bracket allows for a range of orientation flexibility to enable mounting in challenging locations. Units installed at the same location can be interconnected for medium and large network deployments.
K60c User Guide The mechanical enclosure for the transceiver Module has an RJ45 for Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity and PoE power input (802.3at, 802.3at+, or 802.3bt). 6 System Throughput The K60c system uses time division duplexing (TDD) access mode, employing a single frequency for both transmit and receive paths. The throughput for the downlink and uplink depends on a downlink-to-uplink frame bandwidth ratio.
K60c User Guide ● ● ● K60c Web Interface (WebUI). Accessible via HTTPS, the K60c WebUI provides an interactive visual toolset that allows an operator to modify the full configuration of the K60c system as well as view state, fault, and performance indicator. K60c Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a set of commands that allows the operator to manage, maintain and troubleshoot the system.
K60c User Guide more information on the Kwikbit Edge Controller device and associated applications, please refer to the Kwikbit Edge Controller User Manual. The K60c system provides the following network management functions: 1. Device configuration information and status is displayed on the WebUI page interface as shown above in Figure 2. When the mouse cursor is hovered over an Ethernet Port or wireless connections icon, detailed information is displayed.
K60c User Guide 8 Ethernet Bridge Support Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing Ethernet networks, the K60c system is built for Ethernet connectivity services and provides network functionality as a standard Layer 2 (L2) Transparent Bridge (IEEE 802.1d), whereby the K60c cluster (a cluster being one Hub with its group of up to seven Remotes) is the bridge, and the Ethernet ports on the Hub and associated Remotes are the ports of the bridge.
K60c User Guide Remote: signal quality from 1 blink for weakest to 5 blinks for the strongest between pauses.
K60c User Guide commission, configure and monitor small to large K60c networks. See the Edge Controller User Guide for details. 11.2 K60c Web UI Page The K60c WebUI is a single page that provides device status as well as configuration options. 11.2.1 Logging In Use your browser to connect to K60c device’s WebUI as described above. It is not necessary to login to the system in order to view the WebUI page.
K60c User Guide At the top of the WebUI screen, general node information including unit name, description, and location is displayed. There are two network sections on the page, Wireless and LAN. The Wireless section displays the connection SSID, the unit role (Hub or Remote) and all current wireless connections. If the unit is a Hub, all currently linked Remotes will be displayed under connections. If the unit is a Remote, only one connection to a Hub can be listed.
K60c User Guide configuration by clicking on the tool icon in the section banner, assuming you are an authorized user. The LAN section displays the unit’s assigned IP address and the status of the Gigabit Ethernet port. By hovering over the Ethernet port icon, detailed port status information is displayed. The unit’s IP configuration can be changed by clicking on the tool icon in the section banner.
K60c User Guide If it is desired to provision a K60c network without the use of edge controller, the following tasks associated with preparing a K60c system must be followed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Initial system setup and IP configurations Setting units’ roles Setting SSID and airlink connectivity passcode Setting communication channel frequency 13.1 Initial System Setup and IP Configurations All new K60c units shipped from the factory are identical with a default software configuration loaded.
K60c User Guide 4. Click on the tool icon in the Device section to configure the Location at which the device will be physically installed and the description of the device. Click Submit. 5. In the Admin section, click on the second icon to change the management interface password. The unit is now configured and ready to be installed.
K60c User Guide 14 Appendices 14.
K60c User Guide NMS Network Management System PC Personal Computer PtMP Point-to-Multipoint PtP Point-to-Point QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation RF Radio Frequency RU Remote Unit SSID Service Set Identifier TDD Time Division Duplexing UL Uplink VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VDC Volts Direct Current 14.2 FCC Regulatory Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kwikbit Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
K60c User Guide 14.4 ISED Industry Canada Regulatory Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device is not to be operated on aircraft except for the conditions listed in ISED RSS-210 Annex J.1.
