BreadCrumb® CX1 Version 11 User Guide Model: BreadCrumb CX1 User Guide Version: 11.13.0 Rev A Software Version: 11.13.0 Document Part Number: 03‐100147‐001 Corporate Headquarters: Rajant Corporation 400 East King Street Malvern, PA 19355 Tel: (484) 595‐0233 Fax: (484) 595‐0244 http://www.rajant.
Table of Contents Document Revision History Copyright Statement FCC Statement Antennas Safety Modifications Professional Installation Attestation Maximum Certified Power GNU General Public License Statement Preface 1. Introduction to BreadCrumbs 1.1 What is a BreadCrumb? 1.2 The Mesh Network 2. Description of a BreadCrumb CX1 2.1 Radios 2.2 Enclosure 2.3 Antenna Connectors 2.4 etherCON Connector 2.5 Power Requirements 2.6 Status LED 3.
Document Revision History Revision Date Changes 11.12 Rev A 07/25/2016 Initial HTML document 11.
Copyright Statement Rajant, the Rajant logo, BreadCrumb, InstaMesh, BC|Commander, and Bring Your Network with You! are registered trademarks of Rajant Corp. in the United States and certain other countries. Rajant’s patented InstaMesh® networking software enables the network to quickly adapt to rapidly‐ deployed and moving network elements. U.S. Patents 9,001,645, US 9,001,645 B2 and US 9,319,922 B2 BreadCrumb® CX1 Version 11 User Guide Copyright © 2009–2016 Rajant Corp. All rights reserved.
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Rajant Products are compliant and warranted against manufacturing defects only so long as authorized Rajant‐authorized accessories are used in deployment of Rajant Breadcrumbs. It is the responsibility of the operator and the installer to insure the system as installed operates within regional requirements.
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Preface Purpose and Scope This manual provides information and guidance to all personnel who are involved with and use Rajant Corporation’s BreadCrumb CX1. This manual begins with an introduction to the BreadCrumb Kinetic Mesh Network. It then characterizes the features of the BreadCrumb CX1. Finally, it describes common deployment scenarios and provides concise step‐by‐step instructions for each scenario.
1. Introduction to BreadCrumbs Rajant Corporation’s (http://www.rajant.com) BreadCrumbs utilize the 802.11 wireless networking standards to form a wireless mesh network. The network is mobile, selfintegrating, selfmeshing, self healing, and secure. The focus is on flexibility, adaptability, and simplicity. The BreadCrumb Kinetic Mesh Network is intended for rapid deployment of a broadband wireless network into a situation or “hot zone.
Although all BreadCrumbs can be access points, most access points do not provide mesh capability. Traditional access points simply allow wireless devices within range to connect to a wired network; they do not extend range through other access points. 1.2 The Mesh Network The key component of a BreadCrumb Mesh network is the ability for BreadCrumbs to connect, or mesh with each other.
2. Description of a BreadCrumb CX1 BreadCrumb CX1 is a portable, wireless device deployable in most environments. It is light in weight, includes 2 external antennas and is designed to be completely mobile as worn by an individual. The BreadCrumb CX1 is powered by a removeable rechargeable battery. 2.1 Radios The BreadCrumb CX1 contains one radio in the 3.6 GHz band. 2.2 Enclosure The CX1 enclosure has been designed to be splashproof when an etherCON cable is attached and the battery door is closed.
Figure: BreadCrumb CX1 Enclosure Features (Back)
2.3 Antenna Connectors The BreadCrumb CX1 provides two antennas located on the top of the enclosure (see the Enclosure Top figure above). The CX1 offers antenna diversity and MultipleInput and MultipleOutput (MIMO) features so two antenna ports are utilized by the single radio.
Warning If it is necessary to service the antennas, to avoid possible damage to the BreadCrumb radio(s), always connect or disconnect external antennas with the power to the BreadCrumb CX1 turned off. 2.4 etherCON Connector The etherCON connector of the BreadCrumb CX1 provides Ethernet and also outputs 500 mA of current at the voltage of the removeable rechargeable battery. The etherCON connector’s power is required by the Green Go beltpack.
2.5 Power Requirements The BreadCrumb CX1 is powered by a removable rechargeable smart lithium ion battery, Rajant part number 49100009001 Inspired Energy NC2040HD34, Battery, 10.8 V, 3.4 Ah, 37 Wh. The battery body is keyed to assist in proper insertion. When the battery is inserted into the CX1, the rectangular tab should be folded away from the battery gauge display on the end of the battery. The battery compartment door can then be clipped in the closed position.
Battery Safety Handling z z z z z z z Avoid shorting the battery. Do not immerse in water. Do not disassemble or deform the battery. Do not expose to, or dispose of the battery in fire. Avoid excessive physical shock or vibration. Keep out of the reach of children. Never use a battery that appears to have suffered abuse. Charge & Discharge z Battery must be charged in appropriate charger only. Never use a modified or damaged charger. z Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area.
The Status LED is capable of displaying warning and error codes, and link states. The LED Mode can be configured in BC|Commander to be ON (switchable), ALERTS ONLY (switchable), OFF (nonswitchable), or OFF (switchable). When the LED Mode is ON, the BreadCrumb LED alternates between displaying the link state and any warnings or errors. When the LED Mode is OFF, the BreadCrumb LED does not display any warnings, errors, or the link state.
For a list of error and warning codes refer to Appendix Error and Warning Codes.
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Appendix A: Error and Warning Codes All possible BreadCrumb error and warning codes are listed below. A BreadCrumb can have multiple errors or warnings listed in the Alerts tab of BC|Commander but only one code will be flashed on the BreadCrumb’s status LED. A few codes such as 811 and 335 are non flashing alerts. For a BreadCrumb with other active alerts, the lowest number error code will flash on the BreadCrumb’s status LED, and if there are no errors then the lowest number warning will flash.
1171 Platform information in flash file name and breadcrumbbuildinfo.conf do not match. 118 Untar failed. 119 FIS directory update of kernel failed. 121 Failed to unmount /etc. 122 In Failsafe mode, but no USB drive detected. 123 BreadCrumb will be in failsafe mode and unable to communicate with other BreadCrumbs after next reboot. 124 Failed to suspend bcconfigd. 125 Failed to set boot path to next image. 126 Failed to erase end of next file system image.
146 Failed to verify consistent country settings 147 The configured countries are not consistent 151 Premanufacturing install process failed 152 Firmware install failed 153 Postmanufacturing install process failed 154 The autorun is missing required symbols 21 Recovery log detected. To clear this message, please take a diagnostic snapshot and upload to https://secure.rajant.com. 22 Internal error detected. Please take a diagnostic snapshot and upload to https//secure.rajant.com.
383 Radio resumed from radar pause 385 Radio(s) failed to initialize Code FIPS Codes (4*) 41 FIPS Poweron selftests failed. 411 FIPS DRBG poweron self test failed. 412 FIPS DRBG continuous test failed. 413 FIPS DRBG health check failed. 414 Kernel integrity check failed. 415 Filesystem integrity check failed. 416 FIPS USB test vector data missing. 417 FIPS Invalid configuration. 418 Flash image may not be installed while in FIPS mode. 42 Mixed SecNet/NonSecNet configuration.
Status override CPLD feature not available (wrong CPLD version). Code Fatal and Serious Codes (5*) 51 instamesh fatal error. 52 hostapd fatal error. 521 disabling HT40 operation to prevent conflict with a nearby BSS 522 IEEE 802.11 TKIP countermeasures initiated 53 Taking over as APT master 54 fatal error. 541 Software error 55 Low memory ‐ automatic reboot scheduled.
Unsupported hardware component. 76 Potential loop detected, turned off port 77 Model is not supported in this version of firmware. Contact support. 81 reserved 811 Default Network Key is in use.
Appendix B: Ports and Protocols Table: Ports and Protocols Service From To Protocol Ephemeral port on BC|Commander workstation 224.0.0.
Compatibility Mode local address, ephemeral port for the service listener, ephemeral port for data flow IPv6 UDP APT ‐ v11 BreadCrumb ethernet interface IPv6 link‐ local address, ephemeral port BreadCrumb ethernet interface IPv6 link‐local address port 2210 for the service listener, ephemeral port for data flow IPv6 UDP RPT BreadCrumb IPv4 or IPv6 address, ephemeral port BreadCrumb IPv4 or IPv6 address, SCTP port 2210 for the service listener, ephemeral port for data flow IPv4 or IPv6 SCTP TRoIP
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