RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Chapter 4 4 PMP Operation 4.1 Introduction This section describes only the additional parameters required for configuring PMP support, and an overview about defining and using VLAN and pass-through groups. The AN-80i PMP software provides the following main features: - IEEE 802.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.3 Functional Description 4.3.1 Overview AN-80i User Manual The AN-80i can operate as a VLAN-aware wireless switch, as a standard wireless bridge (pass-through mode), or a combination of both. The following figure illustrates a simple pass-though configuration. This configuration does not use VLAN tagging or filter the Ethernet traffic. Figure 20: PMP - Basic Pass-through Group Configuration The following diagram illustrates a network implementation using two VLAN groups.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.3.2 AN-80i User Manual Minimum Setup Requirements A minimum set of parameters must be configured to enable data and management traffic on any PMP deployment: 1. Create one or more Links to identify each subscriber in the sector, and set the wireless link operating characteristics, including the maximum uplink and downlink modulation. 2. Create one or more Groups (VLAN or pass-through) and set the operating characteristics of this group. 3.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.4 AN-80i User Manual PMP Screens This section describes the configuration screens used to setup a PMP deployment. 4.4.1 Configuration Screen Click Configure System in the menu to view and adjust configuration settings for general system identification, Ethernet, and the wireless interface (partial screen shown below). The highlighted fields are specific to PMP deployments.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual It is recommended to create and test a VLAN group for tagged management traffic before activating the Mgmt Tag Enable function. Set the associated QoS and priority values to ensure management traffic has adequate priority and bandwidth during system operation. Mgmt. VID: Enter the VLAN ID. When Mgmt. Tag Enable is selected, the system recognizes only management commands with this VLAN ID.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.4.2 AN-80i User Manual Link Screen Click New Link in the menu to add a new subscriber and choose the wireless parameters. Figure 24: PMP - Link Configuration Screen Link Name: Enter a name for this link. This name is displayed with the Link ID on information and statistics screens. Link ID: (Read only) A unique Link ID is generated automatically when a new link is added. Peer MAC: Enter the MAC address of the subscriber station.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.4.3 AN-80i User Manual Group Screen Click New Group in the left-hand menu to display a blank Group configuration screen. The Group configuration defines how Ethernet packets are handled on the sector controller. A Group must be created for each VLAN to be transported across the wireless interface. Figure 25: PMP - Group Configuration Screen Group Group Name: Enter a name for this Group. This name is displayed on configuration and statistics screens.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual pass-through Group is not configured, all untagged packets received at the sector controller Ethernet ingress port are discarded. Packet received at sector controller Ethernet interface: The packet is forwarded unmodified over the wireless to all subscribers in this Group. Packet received at sector controller wireless interface (from subscriber): The packet is forwarded unmodified over the wireless to all subscribers in this Group.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.4.4 AN-80i User Manual Connection Screen Click New Connection in the left-hand menu to display a blank Connection configuration screen. To view an existing Connection, click Groups or Links, and then click Expand to display the Connections for that Group/link, and then click Config for the desired Connection. At least one Connection must be created for each VLAN to be transported across the wireless switch.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Connection can be defined for each subscriber. If a pass-through Group is not configured, all untagged packets received at the subscriber Ethernet ingress port are discarded. Packet received at subscriber Ethernet interface: The packet is forwarded unmodified over the wireless to the sector controller. Packet received at subscriber wireless interface (from sector controller): The packet is forwarded unmodified to the subscriber Ethernet port.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.5 Browse Screens 4.5.1 Links Screen AN-80i User Manual Click Links in the menu to display the links browse screen. This is a list of all configured wireless links. Figure 27: PMP - Links Browse Screen ID: Unique number identifying each link. Name: User-assigned name for each link. Config: Click Config on any line to display the Link Configuration screen associated with that Link.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.5.2 AN-80i User Manual Groups Screen Click Groups in the menu to display the Groups browse screen. This is a list of all configured Groups. Figure 28: PMP - Groups Browse Screen ID: Unique number identifying each Group. Name: User-assigned name for each Group. Config: Click Config on any line to display the Group Configuration screen associated with that Group. Status: Click Status on any line to display the Group Statistics screen associated with that Group.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.5.3 AN-80i User Manual Connections Screen The Connections browse screen is accessible only from the Groups or Links browse screens. Click Groups or Links in the menu and then click Expand for any Group or Link. Figure 29: PMP - Connections Browse Screen ID: Unique number identifying each Connection. Name: User-assigned name for each Connection. Group: Click the Group number (i.e., 4) on any line to display the Group associated with this Connection.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.6 Statistics Screens 4.6.1 Link Statistics AN-80i User Manual The Link Statistics screen is accessible only from the Links browse screen. Click Links in the menu and then click Status to display the statistics screen. Figure 30: PMP - Link Statistics Screen General Link Name: User-assigned name for this link. Link ID: Unique number identifying this link. Peer MAC: MAC Address of the subscriber. Active: Indicates if wireless link is operational (Active=YES).
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Lost Frames: Number of frames lost. Blocks Blocks Total: Total number of blocks retransmitted over the wireless interface. Blocks Retransmitted: Number of blocks retransmitted over the wireless interface. Blocks Discarded: Number of blocks discarded (could not be sent over the wireless). Controls Refresh: Click Refresh to update the statistics display. 4.6.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.6.3 AN-80i User Manual Connection Statistics Use the Connection statistics screen to view statistics for all uplink and downlink traffic on the selected Connection. Click Groups in the menu to display the Groups browse screen. Click Expand to display a list of Connections. Click Status to display statistics for the selected Group. Figure 32: PMP - Connection Statistics Screen General Name: Name assigned to this Connection. ID: Unique numeric identifier for this Connection.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.6.4 AN-80i User Manual System Status - PMP Wireless Statistics Click System Status in the menu to view system, Ethernet statistics, and wireless interface statistics. The sector controller status screen includes information about the PMP deployment. Figure 33: PMP - System Status Screen Configured Stations: This is the number of Links defined (to subscribers). Configured Connections: The number of Connections defined for all subscribers.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Figure 34: PMP - Pass-through Only Deployment The procedures provided below include steps to setup a basic working configuration for initial testing, and then to introduce VLAN traffic controls. 4.7.1 Configure Pass-Through Operation For initial installation and testing, it is recommended to setup a PMP configuration without VLAN support. Use the following steps to configure a PMP pass-through link. Step 1: Create New Link for Each Subscriber 1.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Step 2: Create Single Pass-through Group 1. Click New Group to display the Group Configuration screen. 2. Enter a unique name for this group in the Group Name field. 3. Set the Group Tagging Mode to Pass-through. 4. Check the SC Ethernet Enable box . 5. Set the Group QoS value for sending multicasts (i.e., 5). A value of zero (0) disables all traffic. 6. Use the default values for all other fields. 7. Click the Apply button to save and activate these settings.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 4.7.2 AN-80i User Manual VLAN Configuration Use these steps to convert the system from pass-through operation to VLAN tagged connections. Step 1: Change Group to VLAN Tagged 1. Click Groups to display the Groups Configuration screen. 2. Click Config to edit the Group configuration. 3. Set the mode to Tagged in the Group Tagging Mode field. 4. Enter the VID for this group in the Group VLAN ID field. 5. Click the Apply button to save and activate these settings.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Chapter 5 5 CLI Interface 5.1 CLI Command Summary This section describes the procedures for configuring and operating the AN-80i using CLI over a Telnet Connection. All commands are case-sensitive. Use the following general format: command Online help is available for all commands, and the Tab key can be used for auto-complete functions. The following table lists all AN-80i commands available from root mode (default mode when you login).
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 12: CLI - Root Mode Commands PTP √ PMP √ Command ? 5.2 √ √ CTRL-Z √ √ exit √ √ logout Description Use the '?' character to display help for any command or mode. Example: From the root directory, enter the following command to list all parameters that can be changed using the 'set' command: set ? Return to root mode. Cancel command entry (alternative to backspace delete). Return to parent node / mode. all (exit all) Return to root mode.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 5.3 CLI Command Set 5.3.1 Chgver AN-80i User Manual Use the chgver command to change the software version to loaded when you reboot the AN-80i. Also see the Get command 'swver'. Table 13: CLI - chgver PTP √ PMP √ Parameter/Description Enter this command to toggle between software versions. The setting will alternate between the two banks of memory (no parameters). chgver 5.3.2 Clear Use the clear command to delete all IDs from an ID table.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 5.3.5 AN-80i User Manual Get Use the get command to view system parameters. Use the following general format to view a parameter: get [field] Table 17: CLI - get PTP √ PMP √ √ erxpkt: Number of Ethernet packets received. √ √ erxpktd: Number of Ethernet packets received that were discarded. √ √ etxpkt: Number of Ethernet packets transmitted. √ √ mac: AN-80i MAC address. √ √ radiotype: Radio type. √ √ rffreq: Current RF frequency setting.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 17: CLI - get 5.3.6 √ ldlbr: Downlink burst rate. √ ldldblk: Downlink discarded blocks counter. √ ldllfr: Downlink lost frames counter. √ ldlrblk: Downlink retransmitted blocks counter. √ ldlrssi: Downlink RSSI. √ ldlsnr: Downlink SINADR. √ llostc: Link lost Connection counter counter. √ lrcon: Number of link registered Connections. √ lscode: Link status code. √ lulblk: Uplink total blocks counter. √ lulbr: Uplink burst rate.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 5.3.7 AN-80i User Manual New Use the new command to create a new link, group, or connector ID. Table 19: CLI - new PTP 5.3.8 PMP √ Parameter/Description new - [link | group | conn] - Reset Use the reset command to set all AN-80i statistics values to zero. Table 20: CLI - reset PTP √ PMP √ Parameter/Description stats: Reset the AN-80i statistics counters. reset stats 5.3.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual 5.3.11 Set Use the set command to view and/or change a parameter. View a parameter: set [field] Change a parameter: set [field] [value] Table 23: CLI - set PTP PMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Parameter/Description activekey: Current active options key. - [ 0 | 1] adaptmod: Enable or disable the adaptive modulation function.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 23: CLI - set √ √ √ √ √ √ congid: Connection's group ID. - [id number] - conlid: Connection's link ID. - [id number] - conpri: Connection priority. - [id number] - convid: Connection VLAN ID. - [id number] - conviden: Connection VLAN enable. - [id number] - dfsaction: Select the mode of operation for DFS.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 23: CLI - set √ √ √ √ √ √ √ efw: Enable or disable the Ethernet Follows Wireless function. off - Disable on - Enable When Ethernet Follows Wireless is enabled the Ethernet port status is controlled to reflect the status of the wireless interface.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 23: CLI - set √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ idname: ID name. - [id number] - - maximum 15 characters ipaddr: Enter the IP address of the AN-80i. maxdst: Maximum distance to a subscriber [Km]. - Maximum distance from SC to SS [Km]. maxtxpower: Enter the Tx power level (dBm). This setting is for the transceiver output only. The actual EIRP depends on the gain of the connected antenna.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 23: CLI - set √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ snmptraplink: Enable or disable sending an SNMP trap message for each link-up and link-down event. - [on | off] snmptraps: Status of the SNMP traps flag. - [on | off] snmptraps: Enable or disable sending all SNMP traps. - [on | off] sntp: SNTP enable setting. off - Disable SNTP protocol support. on - Enable SNTP protocol support.
RedCONNEX TM AN-80i PTP & PMP User Manual Table 23: CLI - set √ √ telnetport: Enter Telnet port address (default is 23). √ ulqos: Uplink QoS. - [id number] - ulrate: Set the uplink rate. - [id number] - √ 5.3.12 Show Use the show command to display system statistics. show show [field] Change to 'show' mode. Display values for the selected parameter.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 24: CLI - show √ groups: list all Groups. Example: 192.168.25.2(show)# groups √ 14 Data Group 15 Voice Group idtable: list all system IDs. Example: 192.168.25.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 24: CLI - show √ √ stats - Example: (show)# stats 14 General Information: sysname = abcdef sysdescr = b sysloc =c syscontact = d mac = 00:09:02:00:bb:77 boardtype = AN-80i Rev 1.0 radiotype = T54i swver = 10.00.023 (other: 10.00.019) sysuptime = 8 day(s), 20 hr, 19 min sysstarttime = N/A sysmode = pmpsc rffreq = 5490.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual 5.3.14 Snmptrap Use the snmptrap command to configure the SNMP trap message reporting. Table 26: CLI - snmptrap PTP √ PMP √ Description add: add a new snmp trap to the snmp trap table. The index value is assigned automatically. Up to eight settings can be entered. snmptrap add change: Modify the specified snmp setting.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual 5.3.17 User Use the user command to manage user accounts, passwords, and user Groups. When in user mode, only the field is available, since the user can change only his own password. The other commands are available only for members of the administrator Group. Table 29: CLI - user PTP √ PMP √ Description add: Administrators can use this command to add new user accounts. This option is available only for administrators.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Chapter 6 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This section provides basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to help solve problems that may occur with the system. If the system is not operating correctly after applying the suggestions in this section, please contact your local Redline representative. Include the model name and serial number of the system in your communications. 6.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 6.2 AN-80i User Manual Procedure to Reset AN-80i IP Address The AN-80i features a method to gain access to the CLI command prompt for a unit where the IP address, username, and/or password is unknown. This method requires local access to the AN-80i PoE power adapter, the capability to power-cycle the AN-80i, a PC with a telnet client, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 36: CLI - Recovering Lost IP Address Use the following steps to gain access to the CLI command prompt: 1.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 6.3 AN-80i User Manual Testing and Saving System Parameters The AN-80i is a highly configurable communications device. All configurable options are saved in non-volatile RAM. The system configuration and snmp settings are saved separately. 6.3.1 CLI Interface Use the 'test' command to have the AN-80i load the edited settings. The AN-80i will operate with these settings for a period of five minutes.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual The following table lists some common troubleshooting tips for the web interface. Table 31: Diag. - Web Interface Diagnostics Symptom General Information screen is not displayed Possible Problem Incorrect IP address and/or Subnet Mask. Problems with host computer, or AN80i. Host PC ARP table is incorrectly configured Solution Perform a ping test from the host computer command line. If the ping test is unsuccessful, then the problem is with the IP address.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 6.4 AN-80i User Manual Log Messages The following table provides a brief description of the key messages recorded in the logs by the system. Table 32: Diag.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 32: Diag.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 32: Diag. - System Log Messages Log Message 2037 Description SNMP Configuration Load: ERROR 2038 SNMP Configuration Save: ERROR 2039 Invalid Options Key 2039 SNTP: Time received: ERROR 2040 MAC Initialization: ERROR 2041 MAC Busy 2042 ID database corrupted 2043 Invalid ID 2044 Max.
RedCONNEX TM AN-80i PTP & PMP 6.5 Status Codes 6.5.1 PTP Status Codes User Manual There are no PTP status codes defined. 6.5.2 PMP Status Codes The status code is a series of eight hexadecimal characters, each representing thirty-two individual status bits. Each hexadecimal value represents a group of four status bits (high/low nibble). The value '1' indicates the associated condition is active. Use the following tables to interpret the status code. All unused bits are set to zero.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Chapter 7 7 Appendices 7.1 AN-80i Technical Specifications Table 36: Spec. - AN-80i Technical Specifications System Capability: RF Band: LOS, Optical-LOS, and Non-LOS 5.4 GHz Radio Installed: 5.470 - 5.725 GHz (TDD) 1 5.8 GHz Radio Installed: 5.725 - 5.850 GHz (TDD) 1 Center Frequency Steps: 2.5 / 20 MHz 2 Channel Size: PTP: 10, 20, 40 MHz (software selectable) PMP: 20 MHz RF: > 50 dB Rx Dynamic Range 20 dBm Ave. Max.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 36: Spec. - AN-80i Technical Specifications Weight: Storage Temperature: Compliance: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.2 2 Kg (4.4 lb) without bracket or antenna -50 C to 70 C Safety: IEC, EN, and UL/CSA 60950 EMC: 301 489-1, 301 489-17 5.8 GHz Radio: Industry Canada RSS 210, FCC part 15, ETSI EN 302 502 5.4 GHz Radio (with DFS): Industry Canada RSS 210, FCC part 15, ETSI EN 301 893 Ingress Protection: IP65 Actual RF Band limited by regional regulations.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 7.3 ETSI Certified Antennas 7.3.1 5.4 GHz Radio: ETSI Certified Antennas AN-80i User Manual The following table lists ETSI certified 5.4 GHz antennas. Table 38: Spec. - ETSI Certified Antennas: 5.4 GHz Operation Redline PN Ant. Gain (dBi) 48-00021-02 22 Antenna Type App. 9 Degree PTP 5.15-5.875 GHz Directional Flat Panel 48-00030-00 22 12 Degree PTP 5.250-5.850 GHz Directional Parabolic 48-00024-00 28 4.5 Degree PTP 5.15-5.875 GHz Directional Flat Panel 48-00031-00 28 6.
RedCONNEX TM AN-80i PTP & PMP User Manual 7.4 FCC & IC Certified Antennas 7.4.1 5.4 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Certified Antennas This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 22 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 22 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Table 40: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.4 GHz Operation Redline PN Ant.
RedCONNEX TM AN-80i PTP & PMP User Manual Table 42: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PMP Operation Redline Part Number Description Application Gain (dBi) GUI Settings Tx Peak Conducted Power (dBm) 48-00014-00 ANTENNA, 60 DEG, 16 dBi, 5.150-5.875 GHz, BS, 1.43x0.82 FT (436x250 mm) SECTOR FP PMP 16 9 18.6 18.3 18.5 48-00017-00 ANTENNA, 90 DEG, 14 dBi, 5.150-5.875 GHz, BS, 1.43x0.82 FT (436x250 mm) SECTOR FP PMP 14 11 20.3 20.5 19.8 48-00028-00 ANTENNA, 60 DEG, 17 dBi, 5.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 7.5 AN-80i User Manual Regional Codes The regional code is incorporated into the options key. This feature enforces compliance to regional regulatory statutes. Table 43: Spec. - Regional Identification Codes Regions Band DFS Required 1 Channel Size (MHz) Channel Step (MHz) Start - End2 (MHz) Region 01 CALA, Canada, China, middle-east, US US 5.8 ISM No 10 20 40 2.5 2.5 2.5 5730 - 5845 5735 - 5840 5745 - 5830 UK 5.8G Yes 3 10 2.5 20 2.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP 7.6 AN-80i User Manual Glossary Of Terms Table 44: Spec. - Glossary Term Antenna Gain ARQ ATPC Beamwidth BFW Bps BPSK Channel dB dBi dBm DFS DHCP Directional Antenna Encryption Ethernet FD FWA Gain Gateway GHz GUI IP Isotropic IXC LEC LED Definition The measure of antenna performance relative to a theoretical antenna called an isotropic antenna. Automatic Repeat Request. This is the protocol used over the air for error correction. Automatic Transmission Power Control.
RedCONNEX TM PTP & PMP AN-80i User Manual Table 44: Spec. - Glossary Term LOS MAC MHz Modem Modulation Multipath NVRAM NLOS OFDM OLOS Packet PHY PMP PTP QAM QPSK Receiver Sensitivity RF Rx S/N SINADR TCP/IP TFTP Tx UBR Definition Line Of Sight. A clear direct path between two antennas, with no obstructions within the first Fresnel zone. Media Access Control. A unique number assigned to a network device. Corresponds to ISO Network Model Layer 2 data link layer. Megahertz.
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