Chapter 5 Configuring the Link This chapter describes the link configuration procedure, which is performed after the installation of both sides of the RADWIN 1000/2000 link, as set out in chapters 3 and 4. Link configuration uses a Link Configuration Wizard to redefine the configuration parameters and fine-tune an operational link. Both sides of the link are configured simultaneously.
The RADWIN Manager Toolbar Chapter 5 . Figure 5-1: Main window, Wireless Link is Active Before starting a configuration session, make sure that a communication link exists between the two sides of the link. The Link Status indication bar must be green. In the Link Status panel, the Status field should show Link Active in green. The main window of the RADWIN Manager contains a large amount of information about the link.
The RADWIN Manager Main Menu Chapter 5 Table 5-1: RADWIN Manager Toolbar Item Description Link Configuration Changes configuration parameters of an operating wireless link; assigns text files for storing alarms, statistics and configuration data. This button is disabled until a link installation has been completed Link Installation Performs preliminary configuration of the system. This button is disabled after the link is installed Site: Opens the Site configuration dialog for Site A.
The RADWIN Manager Main Menu Chapter 5 Table 5-2: RADWIN Manager main menu functionality Menu level Top +1 +2 Function Reference File Log Off Return to Log On dialog. Same as Log Off button Exit Exit the manager. Same as Exit button Link Configuration Run the Configuration Wizard. Not available in installation mode 1 Configure Provides limited configuration for site. Has a path to return to installation mode 2 Configure Provides limited configuration for site.
The RADWIN Manager Main Menu Chapter 5 Table 5-2: RADWIN Manager main menu functionality (Continued) Menu level Top +1 Function +2 Reference Maintenance Clear counters Disabled Loopbacks Disabled Reset 1 Reset ODU 2 Reset ODU Help RADWIN Manager Help View online version of the User Manual Link Budget Calculator Calculator opened in default browser Appendix D Get Diagnostics Information Obtain system information page 7-1 About RADWIN
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Link details pane The Link details pane on the left is split into three sections. The top section summarizes information about the link: Table 5-3: Link Details Item Link ID Services selected Frequency Channel bandwidth Rate Link status The two lower panels show basic link site details: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Table 5-4: Link site details, Site A and Site B Item IP Address Subnet Mask Trap Desalination Monitor pane he monitor pane, is the main source of real time information about link performance at both link sites. It includes the following panes (top to bottom): • Radio Interface, Received Signal Strength (RSS) in dBm • Ethernet Service: • Ethernet Throughput: The numbers are the current calculated throughputs at each site.
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Figure 5-2: Ethernet Bandwidth Indication • Frequency box: It shows the link frequency. The color of the box indicates the status • Green is an active link • Red is an inactive link • Magenta shows an authentication or compatibility problem • Brown shows severe compatibility problem Events Log The Events Log, stores alarms generated from both sides of the link and is detailed in chapter 7, The Events Log.
Elements of the RADWIN Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Status Bar The Status bar, displays the following icons: Table 5-5: Status bar indicators Icon or Label Purpose Connectivity Shows if RADWIN Manager is communicating with the ODU. Connection mode to the ODU • Connection available • • IP Address Over-the-Air connection - using the IP address of the remote unit. Local connection - direct connection to the IDU without using an IP address.
Configuring the Link: Overview Chapter 5 Configuring the Link: Overview The Configuration Wizard has seven steps as shown in table 5-6 below. Table 5-6: Link Configuration Wizard 1 Wizard welcome System parameters 2 RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual • Link ID • Site details 3 Channel settings 4 Tx power settings 5 Services 6 Wizard summary and completion Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard Chapter 5 Since configuration functionality is included in the installation, we will briefly review the main steps and for most part offer references to the corresponding installation step. Configuring the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard In the tool bar of the RADWIN Manager main window, click the Link Configuration button. The Link Configuration button is only accessible on a fully installed link as set out in chapter 4.
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-4: Configuration Wizard, System dialog box The System attributes may be edited and the Link Password may be changed exactly as in the corresponding Link Installation step on page 414. Click Next to continue. Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Configuring the Channel Settings follows the same pattern as the Installation procedure: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-5: Channel Settings dialog box - Automatic Channel Selection Notice that the operating channel is grayed out. If you use the Reselect Channel button, to change it, you will be asked for confirmation: If you accept, then the system will search for the best operating channel: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-6: Searching for the best operating channel The link will return to the status of figure 5-5 above with a possible change to the operating channel. If you work without automatic channel selection, the Channel Settings window looks like this: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-7: Channel Settings without automatic channel selection If you click the Operating Channel drop-down list, the following window appears: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-8: Channel frequency options Selecting one of the frequencies presented returns you to the status of figure 5-7 with the appropriate change. If you choose Other..., the following window opens: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-9: Choosing an “Other” Operating Channel frequency The right hand drop-down list (showing 5.800) allows you to fine-tune the frequency in increments of ±5MHz within a range of 5.740 - 5.835 GHz. When you have completed making your choice, click Next to continue. RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 5 Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings . Figure 5-10: Transmission Power and Antenna Parameters If you chose to configure either antenna, you are presented with the following window: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-11: Antenna configuration dialog with opened type selection So far, the procedure duplicates the corresponding Installation process on. If you choose a different antenna type and click OK, you will receive the following cautionary message: In this context, entering Installation mode causes a service break until it is restored by running the Installation wizard.
Configuring the Link: Step 5, Services Chapter 5 You may also change the Required Tx Power, Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. The procedure is the same as that set out in the Installation procedure on page 4-23. When you have completed making your choice, proceed to the Services window. Configuring the Link: Step 5, Services Here is the services dialog: . Figure 5-12: Services and Rates dialog To choose Services, see the corresponding Installation procedure on page 5-20. Click Next to continue.
Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Chapter 5 Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Figure 5-13: Configuration Wizard Exit Summary Click Done to return to the main window. The main window now reflects the configuration: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Chapter 5 Figure 5-14: Main window of the manager after configuration RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Chapter 6 Site Configuration The Site Configuration dialog panels are used to configure parameters, which may differ between both sides of the link.
Editing the Configuration Parameters by Site Chapter 6 Figure 6-1: Configuration Dialog Box Functions on the left of the dialog box: System Edit the contact person and location details.
Viewing Air Interface Details Chapter 6 Installation Mode Return to Installation Mode for the entire link. Mute Mutes the alignment tone in installation mode. Reactivate the beeper during alignment. Selecting the Mute check box before clicking the Install Mode button mutes the Beeper. ¾ To edit the Configuration Parameters: 1. Click the required site button on the main tool bar of the RADWIN Manager OR Click Configuration from the main menu and choose a site to configure.
Changing the Transmit Power Chapter 6 Changing the Transmit Power Each site can have a different transmit power level. ¾ To change the Transmit Power: 1. Choose a site to configure. The Configuration dialog box opens. 2. Choose Air Interface (see figure 6-3). 3. Choose the required Transmit (Tx) Power Level. 4. Click Apply to save the changes. Figure 6-3: Changing the Transmit Power The same considerations apply here as were noted in the Installation procedure on page 4-23.
Configuring VLAN Settings Chapter 6 The Configuration dialog box opens: Figure 6-4: Management Addresses - Site Configuration dialog box 5. Choose Management. 6. Enter the IP address of the ODU in the IP Address field. If performing configuration from the RADWIN Manager, the IP address is that entered from the login screen. Note 7. Enter the Subnet Mask. 8. Enter the Default Gateway. 9. Enter the Trap Destination. This could be the IP address of the managing computer.
Configuring VLAN Settings Chapter 6 2. Choose a site to configure. If you are configuring both sites, choose site B first. 3. Choose Management. 4. Open the VLAN tab. 5. Check the Enabled box. 6. Enter a VLAN ID. Its value should be between 1 and 4094. After entering the VLAN ID, only packets with the specified VLAN ID are processed for management purposes by the ODU. This includes all the protocols supported by the ODU (ICMP, SNMP, TELNET and NTP).
Setting the Date and Time Chapter 6 Lost or forgotten VLAN ID If the VLAN ID is forgotten or there is no VLAN traffic connected to the ODU, then reset the relevant ODU. During the first two minutes of connection to the ODU uses management packets both with and without VLAN. You may use this period to reconfigure the VLAN ID and priority. Setting the Date and Time The ODU maintains a date and time. The date and time should be synchronized with any Network Time Protocol (NTP) version 3 compatible server.
Setting the Date and Time Chapter 6 Figure 6-6: Date and Time Configuration 5. If entering an IP address for the NTP Server, click Clear, and then enter the new address. 6. Set your site Offset value in minutes ahead or behind GMT1. 7. To manually set the date and time, click Change and edit the new values. Figure 6-7: Change Date and Time If you used an NTP Server, you will see a window like this: 1. Greenwich Mean Time RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Ethernet Properties Chapter 6 Figure 6-8: Date and Time configured from an NTP Server 8. Click OK to return to the Configuration dialog. Ethernet Properties Configuring the Bridge Bridge configuration is required in various network topologies, such as protection (1+1) and ring applications. The bridge configuration parameters are located under the Advanced tab of the Site Configuration dialog box: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Configuring the Bridge Chapter 6 Figure 6-9: Bridge Configuration - Site Configuration dialog box ODU Mode This parameter controls the ODU mode with two optional values, • Hub Mode - in Hub mode the ODU transparently forwards all packets over the wireless link. • Bridge Mode - In Bridge mode the ODU performs both learning and aging, forwarding only relevant packets over the wireless link. The aging time of the ODU is fixed at 300 seconds. Changing these modes requires system reset.
Configuring Ethernet Ports Mode Chapter 6 The following table shows the appropriate configuration for several common scenarios.
Setting the Maximum Information Rate Chapter 6 4. Click Apply to save the changes. It is possible to close the Ethernet service by disconnecting the Ethernet port. Note If you close the port, you may subsequently be unable to access the device.
Security Features Chapter 6 Figure 6-10: Inventory Screen Security Features The Security dialog enables you to change the Link Password and the SNMP Communities details: RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Changing the Link Password Chapter 6 Figure 6-11: Available security features Changing the Link Password This item is only available when the link is down. Otherwise, it works the same way as the corresponding item on page 4-16. RADWIN Manager Community Strings The ODU communicates with the application using SNMPv1 protocol.
RADWIN Manager Community Strings Chapter 6 The read-write Community strings and read-only Community strings have a minimum of five alphanumeric characters. (bru1 and bru4097 are not permitted). Changing the trap Community is optional and is done by clicking the check box. Editing Community Strings The Community change dialog box is available from the Configuration | Security tab. Both read-write and read-only communities must be defined.
RADWIN Manager Community Strings Chapter 6 Figure 6-12: Changing the Community String 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 to change the Community strings. The alternative Community key is supplied with the product, and should be kept in a safe place.
Muting the alignment tone Chapter 6 Figure 6-13: Alternative Community Dialog box Muting the alignment tone The ODU alignment tone becomes audible as soon as power is supplied, and continues until the ODUs are aligned and the link established. It is possible to mute the tone during regular operation of the link. It must be enabled when performing the alignment procedure. ¾ To mute the alignment tone: 1. Choose a site. 2. The Configuration dialog box opens. 3.
Managing Configuration Files Chapter 6 description text that appears in the alarm trap. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second from actual alarm trigger. ¾ To set the external alarm inputs: 1. Open the Site Configuration Alarms configuration by clicking Configuration | Advanced. Figure 6-14: External Alarm Configuration 2. Choose an alarm and set its mode to Enabled or Disabled 3. Enter a description of the alarms in the text field. 4. Click Apply to save. 5. Click OK to exit from the dialog.
Restoring a Configuration File Chapter 6 2. Click Backup. 3. In the Save As dialog box, indicate in which folder and under what name configuration file is to be saved, and click Save. Restoring a Configuration File Configuration files (*.ini) can be uploaded from the managing computer. Such configuration files can be distributed to other units that use the same configuration. ¾ To restore a configuration file: 1. Choose a site to restore (from a previous backup). The Configuration dialog box opens. 2.
Configuration with Telnet Chapter 6 Configuration with Telnet A Telnet terminal can be used to configure and monitor the RADWIN 1000/ 2000. To start a Telnet session, use telnet . For example, if you run Telnet as follows, telnet 10.0.0.120 you will be asked for a user name and password. The login user name/password is identical to the Community strings; Read allows display only, Read/Write allows display and set commands. Supported Telnet commands are shown in table 6-2.
Configuration with Telnet Chapter 6 Table 6-2: Telnet Commands (Continued) Command Explanation set tpc Set the ODU transmit power.
Configuration with Telnet Chapter 6 figure 6-15, below, shows the available Telnet commands via the Help command. Hello admin, welcome to ODU Management CLI! +-----------------------------------------------------------+ Software Revision 2.1.00_b2070_Jun 5 2008 +-----------------------------------------------------------+ admin@10.0.0.120-> Type "help" for help. admin@10.0.0.
Chapter 7 Monitoring and Diagnostics The RADWIN Manager application enables you to monitor the link, as well as perform diagnostic operations such as loopback tests.
Retrieving Link Information (Get Diagnostics) Chapter 7 The following table lists link and system information that can be monitored.
Link Compatibility Chapter 7 Link Compatibility Link Compatibility indicates the version compatibility using software traps. As new hardware or software is added to existing networks compatibility issues may arise. An incompatibility issue is indicated to the user by a change of color of the Link Status box on the Main Menu screen. Trap messages in the events Log indicate the problems or limitations and suggest upgrades when appropriate.
The Link Budget Calculator Chapter 7 ¾ To reinstall the link: 1. Choose a site. The Configuration dialog box opens. 2. In the Configuration dialog box, click the Install Mode button. A message box asking if you want to enter install mode appears. 3. Click Yes to continue. The system enters Install mode and the alignment tone becomes audible. 4. Realign the ODUs and start the Installation wizard (see chapter 4).
The Monitor Log Chapter 7 Figure 7-2: Preferences dialog box 2. Click the Monitor Tab. 3. Select the file to save. 4. Click the check box to open the file for saving. 5. Click the button and in the Select File dialog box indicate in which folder and under what name the monitor log file is to be saved. 6. Set the time interval for adding data to the file. 7. Click OK to save the file. Viewing Performance Reports The Performance Monitor Report displays performance views of each of the interfaces1.
The Monitor Log Chapter 7 Figure 7-3: Basic Performance Monitoring Report 2. Choose a report type from the left panel and click the Get Data toolbar button. For example, if you choose Site A, Air and Current, you will be offered a report looking like this: Figure 7-4: A typical Performance Monitoring Report You can click the Selection Pane icon to toggle the side panel on or off. The other reports look similar.
The Monitor Log Chapter 7 Several performance data occurrences 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 7-3 and table 7-4, in Performance Monitoring Report Toolbar below.
The Monitor Log Chapter 7 Table 7-3: Explanation of performance data Data type Generic PM Data Air Interface PM Data Ethernet Interface PM Data Reported Value Explanation UAS – Unavailable Seconds Seconds in which the interface was out of service. ES – Errored Seconds The number of seconds in which there was at least one error block. Note that the notation of an error block is different per interface.
The Monitor Log Chapter 7 Performance Monitoring Report Toolbar You can use the toolbar to perform the actions described in the following table: Table 7-4: Action of the toolbar buttons Command Button Action Get Data Gathers current performance monitoring data. Save Save current performance monitoring data to a file Clear Clear current performance monitoring data. Thresholds Set Air Interface Thresholds Close Closes the active alarm window.
The Events Log Chapter 7 during installation. A value of -5dB from the current RSS is recommended as a threshold. The Events Log The Events Log records system failures, loss of synchronization, loss of signal, compatibility problems and other fault conditions and events. Alarms (traps) are displayed in the Events Log in the lower panel of the main window. The Events Log may be saved as a text file.
RADWIN Manager Traps Chapter 7 RADWIN Manager Traps The RADWIN Manager application issues traps to indicate various events, displayed in the Wvents Log. Table 7-5: RADWIN Manager Trap Messages Trap Message Severity Remarks Error loading trap catcher. Port 162 is already in use. Warning NMS will not catch any traps from target, some other application has grabbed this port Device unreachable! Error Check connectivity to target Connected to Information Site will be reset.
RADWIN Manager Traps Chapter 7 Table 7-5: RADWIN Manager Trap Messages Trap Message Severity The Manager identified a newer ODU release at both sites. Warning The Manager identified a newer ODU release at the site. Warning Newer Version identified at the site. Warning Newer Version identified at the site. Warning Newer Version Identified! Warning Remarks ODU release is newer than NMS release. Wizards are not available.
RADWIN Manager Traps Chapter 7 Figure 7-7: Preferences dialog box 3. Select the event type and click on the button. A color chart opens. 4. Select the desired color. 5. Repeat for all of the event types. ¾ To set the trap background color: • Click Background Color to change the text background. ¾ To reset the event colors: • Click Reset Settings to return to the default color settings. Saving the Events Log You can save recorded events in an Events Log text file.
RADWIN Manager Traps Chapter 7 4. Click the check box to open the file for saving. Click the button and in the Select File dialog box indicate in which folder and under what name the Events Log file is to be saved, and click OK. Note To store the Events Log, first define the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and trap address of the managing computer (see Configuring the ODU Address on page 6-4 for details).
RADWIN Manager Traps Chapter 7 Figure 7-8: Active Alarms Summary The following table provides an explanation of the command buttons Table 7-6: Active Alarms command buttons Command Action Save Saves the alarms in CSV or text format for further analysis. Refresh Reads the alarms from the ODU. Site Selects site for the active alarms. Close Closes the active alarm window. Remote Power Fail Indication Remote power fail indication indicates to one side that the other side has had a power failure.
Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Use the following table to troubleshoot LED fault indications: Table 7-7: LED fault indicators LED Status Remedy PWR Off Check that AC adapter is connected to the IDU-E and the AC power outlet. IDU Orange Check that the IDU/ODU cable is properly wired and connected. ODU Red Check that the IDU/ODU cable is properly wired and connected. AIR I/F Orange Complete the installation procedure from the management software.
Restoring Factory Setup • Chapter 7 Manual Configuration The new ODU can be configured manually according to the link configuration. Remember to use the same settings for Link ID, channels, link password, IP addresses, and names. Restoring Factory Setup ¾ To restore factory setup: 1. Set the remaining ODUs back to the factory setup by using the Site A |Advanced option. 2. Activate the second ODU and carry out a new Installation.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Configuration Architecture IDU to ODU Interface ODU: Outdoor Unit with Integrated Antenna or Connectorized for External Antenna IDU: Indoor Unit for service interfaces or PoE device for Ethernet only Outdoor CAT-5e cable; Maximum cable length: 100 m Radio Range 130Mbps at 20MHz and 32.5Mbps at 5MHz channel bandwidths Up to 120 km / 75 miles Frequency Bands FCC/IC 5.725 – 5.
Ethernet Interface Encryption Appendix A AES 128 Ethernet Interface Throughput Up to 130Mbps Number of Ethernet ports IDU-C: 2; PoE Device: 1 Type 10/100BaseT with Auto-Negotiation (IEEE 802.3u) Framing/Coding IEEE 802.3 Line Impedance 100 Ω VLAN Support Transparent Connector RJ-45 Maximum Frame Size 2048 Bytes Bridge Latency Layer 2, self-learning of up to 2047 MAC addresses (IEEE 802.
Power Appendix A Power Power Feeding Dual feeding, -20 to -60 VDC (AC/DC converter is available) Power Consumption < 35 W (IDU+ODU) Environmental Operating Temperatures Humidity ODU: -35°C to +60°C / -31°F to +140°F IDU: 0°C to +50°C / 32°F to +122°F ODU: Up to 100% non-condensing, IP67 IDU: 90% non-condensing Safety FCC/IC (cTUVus) UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA 60950-1 C22.
Appendix B Wiring Specifications ODU-IDU Cable The ODU-IDU cable is shielded/outdoor class CAT-5e, 4 twisted-pair 24 AWG terminated with RJ-45 connectors on both ends. A cable gland on the ODU side provides hermetic sealing.
LAN Port Appendix B Table B-2: Fast Ethernet Connector Pinout Pin Signal Function 1 TD (+) Transmit Data (positive) 2 TD (–) Transmit Data (negative) 3 RD (+) Receive Data (positive) 6 RD (–) Receive Data (negative) RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
IDU-C Alarm Connector Appendix B IDU-C Alarm Connector The IDU-C Alarm interface is a 25 pin D type female connector. Its pinout is listed in table B-3.
IDU-C Alarm Connector Note Appendix B • Use an external current limit resistor to limit the current at the output relays to 1 Ampere. Such resistor is not required if the equipment connected to the IDU supports current limiting to 1 Amp. • The voltage of the input alarm must be within the range of -10 to -50 VDC.
Appendix C Pole and Wall Installation ODU Mounting Kit Contents Table C-1: Bill of Materials: ODU mounting kit Item Qty Large Clamp (see figure C-1) 1 Small Clamp (see figure C-2) 1 Arm (see figure C-3) 1 Screw hex head M8x40 4 Screw hex head M8x70 2 Washer flat M8 4 Washer spring M8 3 M8 Nuts 2 Figure C-1: Large Clamp RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Figure C-2: Small Clamp Version 2.
Mounting RADWIN 1000/2000 on a pole Appendix C Mounting RADWIN 1000/2000 on a pole Figure C-4: Mounting on a pole RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
Mounting RADWIN 1000/2000 on a Wall Appendix C Mounting RADWIN 1000/2000 on a Wall Figure C-5: Mounting on a Wall Mounting an External Antenna Optional external antennas can be mounted on a pole. The external mounting kit varies according to the specific antenna. RADWIN 1000/2000 User Manual Version 2.
