WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Figure 4-8. Configuration Dialog Box 3. Select the appropriate item in the left hand list to open a dialog box. 4. Click Apply to save the changes. 4.5 Setting the Clock Configuration The TDM clock feature is enabled in all carrier class IDU’s in addition to new hardware IDU’s. A TDM dialog box will appear where IDU supports the clocking configuration feature (see Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10).
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual used as the system master regardless of the trunks state. The current master clock trunk is also displayed. Figure 4-9.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Figure 4-10. TDM clock dialog box for E1 IDU If TDM services are selected then the TDM parameters dialog box appears. The TDM Parameters dialog box contains five working modes; select the appropriate clock mode according to your application. Choosing one of these modes sets the TDM clock behavior on both sides of the link. The user equipment must be configured as described Table 4-1. Table 4-1.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Unit clock mode 4-16 User equipment side Local Unit Remote Unit HQ side Branch side 4 Internal Recover Recover Recover 5 Recover Internal Recover Recover Setting the Clock Configuration
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Transparent/Transparent WinLink1000 transparently regenerates the clock from line clock side to Tx clock on the opposite side of the link. Loop time/Recover The local unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides of the link. Recover/Loop time The remote unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-12. Configuration Link, Finish screen 5. Click Finish to complete the configuration wizard. The Main screen is displayed. 4.7 Changing the Transmit Power Each site can have a different transmit power level. Æ To change the Transmit Power: 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2. Select which site to configure. The Configuration dialog box opens. 3. Select Air Interface. (See Figure 4-13) 4.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 5. Click Apply to save the changes. Figure 4-13.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-2.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 5. Enter the Subnet Mask. 6. Enter the Default Gateway. 7. Enter the Trap Destination. This is the IP address of the PC running the management application. The event log will be stored at this address. 8. Click Apply to save the changes. Figure 4-14. Configuration, Management Notes The Installation mode button opens the Link Installation wizard to reinstall the link.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 4.9 Æ Setting the Date and Time To set Date and time The ODU maintains a date and time value. The date and time value should be synchronized with any Network Time Protocol (NTP) version 3 compatible server1. On power-up the ODU configures the initial date and time using an NTP server. If the server IP is not configured or is not reachable, a default time is set.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Figure 4-15. Date & Time configuration 4. If entering an address for the NTP Server, click Clear, and then enter the new address. 5. Set the Offset value. 6. To manually set the date and time, click Change (Figure 4-16) and edit the new values. Figure 4-16.
Chapter 4 Configuration 4.10 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Configuring the Bridge Bridge configuration is required in various network topologies, such as protection (1+1) and ring application. The bridge configuration parameters are located under the Advanced tab of the Configuration dialog box (Figure 4-17). There are three parameters to configure: • ODU bridge mode • IDU Aging time • Ethernet mode Figure 4-17.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual • Chapter 4 Configuration Bridge Mode – In Bridge mode the ODU performs both learning and aging, the aging time of the ODU is fixed at 300 seconds. Note Changing these modes requires system reset. IDU Aging time This parameter controls the IDU aging time. The IDU has a 2047 MAC address-learning table. The aging time parameter controls the time each MAC address is dropped from the table. Default value is 300 seconds.
Chapter 4 Configuration Æ WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual To configure the Ethernet Mode: 1. From the Configuration menu, select the site to reconfigure. The Configuration dialog box opens. 2. In the Ethernet Ports Configuration pane, use the drop-down menu to select the LAN configuration. 3. Click Apply to save the changes. Note It is possible to close the Ethernet service by disconnecting the Ethernet port.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Note Chapter 4 Configuration The manager application and the ODU use the community strings public-bru1 for the local unit and public-bru4097 for the remote unit. These are the factory defaults, but can only be used one time on the first installation. A new community string must be set when entering the system for the first time. The read-write community and read-only community have a minimum of five alphanumeric characters.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4-18.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Forgotten Community string If the read-write community string is unknown, an alternative community key can be used. The alternative community key is unique per ODU and can be used only in order to change the community strings. The alternative community key is supplied with the product, and it is recommended to keep it safe.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Changing the Management Password Æ To change the management password 1. From the Tools menu, select Change Password 2. The Change Password dialog box appears. 3. Enter current password, and new password. 4. Click Ok to confirm. Changing the Link Password WinLink1000 Radio Link is encrypted using Advanced Encryption System (AES) using a 128 bit dynamic key. During the installation process a Link Password must be set.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Æ Chapter 4 Configuration To enter the key password: 1. From the Configuration dialog box, select the Security tab. 2. Click Change next to the Link Password field box. The Change Link Password dialog box appears. 3. Click the Forgot Link Password button. The Key Link Password dialog box appears. 4. Type the key link password. 5. A new link password may now be set. 4.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 4.15 Setting External Alarm Inputs The IDU-C has two external alarm inputs in the form of dry-contact relays. The Alarm interface is located on the front panel of the IDU-C and is a 9-pin D-type female connector, see Appendix A for the pinout. The user enables or disables each of the alarms and can configure the text that appears in the alarm trap. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second from actual alarm trigger.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 4.16 Managing Configuration Files Saving WinLink1000 Configuration in a File WinLink1000 management software allows you to save configuration parameters of the local and remote units on the management station as an INI file. Each site is saved in a separate INI file. Æ To save the configuration in a file: 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2. Select which site to backup. The configuration dialog box opens. 3. Click Backup. 4.
Chapter 4 Configuration WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual The Configuration dialog box opens. 5. Click the Install Mode button in the Configuration dialog box. A message box asking if you want to enter install mode appears. 6. Click Yes to continue. WinLink1000 enters install mode and the beeper starts beeping. 7. Realign the ODUs and complete the Installation wizard (see Chapter2). 4.18 Resetting WinLink1000 Note Æ Resetting the link causes service disconnection.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 2. Select which site to configure. The configuration dialog box opens. 3. Select Inventory (Figure 4-21). Note This screen is for viewing purposes only. Figure 4-21.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the WinLink1000 diagnostic functions, which include: • Monitoring Performance • Error detection and alarms • Diagnostic tests (local and remote loopbacks on E1 or T1 link) • Troubleshooting • Frequently asked questions. 5.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 2. Click the Monitor Tab. 3. Select the file to save. 4. Click the check box to open the file for saving. button and in the Select File dialog box indicate in 5. Click the which folder and under what name the alarm log file is to be saved. 6. Set the time interval for adding data to the file. 7. Click Ok to save the file Figure 5-1.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 3. Select the Event priority type and click on the button. A color chart opens. 4. Select the desired color. 5. Repeat for all the trap types. Æ To set the trap background color: • Æ Click Background Color to change the text background. To reset the trap colors: • Click Reset Settings to return to the default color settings. Saving the Events Log Æ To save the event log: 1.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 5-2.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 5.2 Automatic Link Data collection The Get Link Information feature collects all the link and Manager information which can be used for diagnostics. In the event of needing to contact technical support please send this file so as to speed up the assistance. Æ To get link information 1. Click Help on the menu bar, select Link Information. The Get Link Information dialog box appears. See Figure 5-3. 2.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 5.3 Viewing Performance Reports The Performance Monitor Report opens a window (Figure 5-4) displaying performance views of each of the interfaces1. Several performance data are collected for each of the interfaces (ES, SES, and UAS), as well as Specific data per Interface type (e.g., TX and RX bytes for Ethernet). For the Air Interface, user defined thresholds data are collected. Refer to Table 5-1 and Table 5-2.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Explanation of performance data Data type Reported value Explanation Generic PM Data UAS – Unavailable Seconds in which the Seconds interface was out of service. ES – Error Second The number of seconds in which there was at least an error block. Note that notation of an error block is different per interface.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Data type WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Reported value Explanation Min TSL The minimum of the transmit signal level (measured in dBm). RSL Threshold 1 This parameter counts the number of seconds in which the RSL is below the specified threshold. RSL Threshold 2 This parameter counts the number of seconds in which the RSL is below the specified threshold.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Data type Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Reported value Explanation Transmitted Bytes The number of Mega bytes received in the specified port within the interval. Table 5-2. Action of the tool bar button commands Button Action Get Data Uploads the selected report from the ODU. Save Saves the data in a CSV or Text format for additional analysis. Clear Removes the current data from the window.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Note WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual To store the event log, first define the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and trap address of the management PC, see Chapter 4 for details. Alarms (traps) are displayed in the Event Log in the lower panel of the Main Menu screen. The alarm log is saved as a TXT file.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Table 5-3.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual The Active Alarms Summary window opens ( Figure 5-6). See Table 5-4; for explanation of the commands.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Figure 5-6. Active Alarms Summary Table 5-4. Active Alarms command buttons Command Save Action Saves the alarms in CSV or text format for further analysis. Refresh Reads the alarms from the ODU, and displays the Site Selects site for the active alarms. Close Closes the active alarm window. alarms.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 5.5 Testing WinLink1000 WinLink1000 supports activation of the internal and external loopbacks on the local and remote units. Æ To activate a loopback: 1. From the Maintenance menu, choose Set Loopbacks. The Loopbacks dialog box appears (see Figure 5-7). 2. From the Local or Remote drop-down box, select a loopback that you intend to run, and click OK. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK to activate a loopback.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Local External Loopback Local WinLink1000 can be set to an external loopback to test the local E1/T1 port and its connection to the local side user equipment. In this mode, data coming from the local user equipment is looped back to it (see Figure 5-8). This loopback is initiated from a management station connected to the local unit. E1/T1 Interface Testing Equipment Local ODU Management Station Figure 5-8.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual inband command sent from a management station connected to the local unit. E1/T1 Interface E1/T1 Interface Inband Loopback Activation Command Testing Equipment Remote ODU Local ODU Management Station Figure 5-10.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Verify that the ODU cable is properly wired and connected. No signal Complete the installation procedure from the management software. Verify the ODU alignment. Check that the radio configuration of both site A and site B units are the same (channel and SSID). Weak signal Verify the ODU alignment, reconfigure the link. Verify the beeper sounds the Best Signal sequence.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 5.7 Frequently Asked Questions Q: What performance issues will arise due to environmental conditions? A: WinLink1000 is not sensitive to environmental conditions. However if heavy rain or snowfall is expected ensure the performance by allowing a higher fade margin in the link budget planning calculations.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting A: Currently the system provides fixed channels, with one manual frequency setting. The manual setting provides flexibility of spectrum selection, including 5.735 MHz. Q: Can we mange WinLink1000 using SNMPc other than the supplied management software that comes with the units? A: Yes. The WinLink1000 is SNMP-based. WinLink1000 can be managed when using other SNMP software after implementing RADWIN MIB’s.
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Rate Sensitivity 48 -68 [Mbps] [dB] Q: Does WinLink1000 withhold any MAC Addresses? A: The WinLink1000 is a layer 2 Bridge (VLAN transparent). The built-in switch contains a MAC Address table up to 2047. Q: Can I use any category 5e cable in order to connect the IDU and ODU? A: The cable should be suitable for outdoor use, and shielded Category 5e.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual • Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Supports a variety of applications Voice and Data over single radio – no need for external mediation device. • Smooth migration to VoIP applications. • Carrier class compliant with ITU standards for E1 and T1. • Low and constant TDM latency (8 msec). • Extremely accurate recovered clock low cost replacement to PDH radios. 5.
Appendix A Wiring Specifications A.1 ODU-IDU Cable The ODU-IDU cable is standard CAT-5, 4 twisted-pair 24 AWG FTP, terminated with RJ-45 connectors on both ends. It is covered by a cable gland on the ODU side for hermetic sealing. Table A-1 shows the connector pinout. Table A-1.
Appendix A Wiring Specifications WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure A-1. RJ-45 wiring for IDU-ODU cable A.2 User Port Connectors The IDU includes ports for connecting E1/T1 and 10/100BaseT Ethernet user devices. Trunk Port The Trunk (E1/T1) interface terminates in an 8-pin RJ-45 balanced connector, wired in accordance to Table A-2. Table A-2.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Wiring Specifications (positive) 2 TD (–) Transmit Data (negative) 3 RD (+) Receive Data 6 RD (–) Receive Data (positive) (negative) A.3 IDU-C Connectors IDU-C DC Power Terminal Table A-4.
Appendix A Wiring Specifications WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual IDU-C Alarm Connector Table Table A-5 lists the alarm connector pinout. Table A-5.
Appendix B Mast and Wall Installation B.1 Mounting the ODU The ODU can be mounted on a mast or a wall. ODU Mounting Kit Contents The ODU mounting kit includes the following items: • One Large Clamp (see figure B-1) • One Small Clamp (see figure B-2) • One Arm (see figure B-3) • Four Screw hex head M8x40 • Two Screw hex head M8x70 • Four Washer flat M8 • Three Washer spring M8 • Two M8 Nuts Figure B-1. Large Clamp Figure B-2. Small Clamp Figure B-3.
Appendix B Mast and Wall Installation Mounting WinLink 1000 on a Mast B-2 Mounting the ODU WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual
WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B Mast and Wall Installation Mounting WinLink1000 on a Wall Mounting the ODU B-3
Appendix B Mast and Wall Installation B.2 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Mounting an External Antenna The optional external antenna can be mounted on a mast. External Antenna Mounting Kit Contents The external antenna mounting kit includes the following items: Î • Twelve flat washers • Eight spring washers • Eight hex nuts • Four bolts • One U-bracket • One pivoting bracket • Two metal strap clamps. To install external antenna on the mast: 1.
Appendix C Link Budget Calculator C.1 Overview The Link Budget Calculator is a utility for calculating the expected performance of the WinLink 1000 wireless link and the possible configurations for a specific link range. The utility allows you to calculate the expected RSS of the link, and find the type of services and their effective throughput as a function of the link range and deployment conditions. The Link Budget Calculator is supplied on the WinLink 1000 Manager CD.
Link Budget Calculator WinLink1000 Installtion and Operation Manual Figure C-1. Accessing the Link Budget Manager Calculator C.2 Using the Link Budget Calculator The Link Budget Calculator comprises of one table where all the link parameters are defined.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Link Budget Calculator Figure C-2. Link Budget Screen Î To calculate the link budget 1. Select your WinLink system product from the dropdown list of products. 2. Select the rate from the dropdown list. The rate defines the airinterface rate in Mbps.
Link Budget Calculator WinLink1000 Installtion and Operation Manual The Tx power EIRP for the system is given in dBm and Watts. 3. Select the required link distance and units of distance, kilometers or miles. 4. Click Calculate The Expected Performance parameters are calculated and displayed in the lower part of the table. Expected RSS – this is the number that the WinLink1000 Manager software shows when the WinLink1000 ODUs are best aligned.
Appendix D AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure Use this procedure when using the all indoor system WinLink1000ANID or manually aligning two WinLink1000 units. To achieve the best benefit and link budget from the WinLink installation, the link antennas must be aligned; the two antennas should exactly face each other. In order to achieve the best performance, the line of sight must be as clear as possible with no obstructions between the two sites.
Appendix D AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure D.1 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Expected Signal Level Based on the link budget parameters of the actual WinLink sites, you need to calculate the expected signal level that will be received by the receiving site. Use the Link Budget Calculator utility supplied on the WinLink1000 Manager Software CD-ROM to calculate the expected performance of the WinLink1000 wireless link.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual 2. Appendix D AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure Slowly move the site A antenna azimuth axis (the elevation axis should be locked) until you see the best signal on the SA. Lock the azimuth axis. 3. Slowly move the site B antenna elevation axis (the azimuth axis should be locked) until you see the best signal on the SA. Lock the elevation axis. 4.
Appendix D AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure D.4 WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual Evaluating the Link With the link operating at a pure channel as determined by the RF survey procedure, the recommended performance threshold of an WinLink1000 link is the following: RSS: –84 dBm minimum There are cases when there is no line of sight, but still the link is of an acceptable quality. If the link is not within the acceptable limit, see Troubleshooting.
WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual D.5 Appendix D AIND Antenna Alignment Procedure Troubleshooting If the link is not within the acceptable limit as defined in Evaluating the Link, check the following: • Verify that both antennas have the same polarization (horizontal/vertical). • Check all the WinLink1000-AIND cable connectors for faulty connections. • Verify that there are no obstacles in the Fresnel zone of the antenna path such as large buildings, trees, etc.
Appendix E Antenna Characteristics An antenna is the radiating and receiving element from which the radio signal, in the form of RF power, is radiated to its surroundings and vice versa. The transmission range is a function of the antenna gain and transmitting power. These factors are limited by country regulations. WinLink1000 may be operated with an integrated antenna attached to the ODU unit, or with an external antenna wired to the ODU via an Ntype connector.
Appendix E Antenna Characteristics WinLink1000 Installation and Operation Manual The Parabolic dish antenna is a high-gain, reflector antenna used for radio, television, and data communications. The relatively short wavelength of electromagnetic (radio) energy at these frequencies allows reasonably sized reflectors to exhibit the very desirable highly directional response for both receiving and Parabolic Dish transmitting. Antenna Used for 2.4 GHz applications.
Index —A— AC power connecting, 6-2 Active Alarm Summary, 9-5 Advanced configuration, 10-4 Advanced Encryption System, 3-1 Advanced Tab, 19-4 Air Interface, 8-1 configuration, 9-4 forgotten string, 23-4 Read-Only, 21-4 Read-Write, 21-4 Trap, 21-4 types, 21-4 Community values, 9-4 Configuration advanced, 9-4 Air interface, 9-4 bridge, 9-4 Air interface rate community values, 9-4 Alarm connector, A-3 editing, 9-4 calculate, 11-2 Alarm Connector, 9-1 Alarms, 8-5 list of, 9-5 Antenna, 4-1
Index —D— Date & Time synchronizing, 16-4 Date and Time, 9-4, 16-4 DC power connecting, 7-2 Default Gateway, 9-4, 15-4 Default password link password, 24-4 management, 8-2 Default settings, 4-3 Description, 5-1 DFS, 4-1, 17-2, 6-4 Diagnostics, 4-1, 1-5 Dynamic frequency selection, 4-1 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), 17-2, -4 6 —E— E1/T1 Connector Pinout, A-2 Editing Installation and Operation Manual Fast aging mode, 20-4 Hub Mode, 20-4 IDU-C, 5-1, 7-1 IDU-E, 5-1, 7-1 front panel, 4-2 Panel
Installation and Operation Manual Management addresses, 15-4 configuration, 9-4 Default Gateway, 9-4 Index changing, 23-4 default, 7-2 PC requirements, 5-2 Performance Monitor Report, 5-5 definitions, 9-4 commands, 7-5 Subnet Mask, 9-4 time intervals, 5-5 IP address, 9-4 Trap Destination, 9-4 Management options, 4-1 Management program, 5-2 Manual frequency, 15-2, 4-4 Monitor log save, 1-5 Monitor pane, 6-3 Monitoring, 4-1 Monitoring Performance, 1-5 Mounting mast, B-2 wall, B-3 Mute butt
Index Service parameters, 7-4 Setup, 1-2 Site requirements, 1-2 SSID, 14-2 Statistics, 6-3, 1-5 Subnet Mask, 9-4, 15-4 System Configuration, 9-4 —T— TDM interface, 3-1, 8-1 Traffic LEDs, 3-3 Installation and Operation Manual limits, 15-4 Transmit Power Control, 4-1 Trap colors background, 2-5 reset, 2-5 set, 2-5 Trap Destination, 9-4, 15-4 Troubleshooting, 1-5, 13-5 Trunk Port, A-2 Turning off, 8-3 Turning on, 1-3 Typical application, 1-1 TDM clock Typical installation, 3-2 Technical Specif
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