SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY User Guide Gateway (GW1000) Seed/CPE (SD1000) Version 1.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION Digital Device Section of Product NOTE: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY User Guide .......................................................................................................................... 1 1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Gateway (GW1000) ............................................................................................ 4 1.2 Seed/CPE (SD1000)..............................................................
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 1 Introduction The SkyPilot Gateway (GW1000) and Seed/CPE (SD1000) provide a complete, highperformance wireless system operating in the unlicensed 5.8GHz UNII band. The flexible and highly scaleable SkyPilot system is ideally suited to a wide range of applications. The system offers: • High Capacity and Long Range OFDM technology, a large link budget and modulation rates of 6-54Mbps, provide reliable Non-LOS operation and market leading capacity.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 1.1 Gateway (GW1000) The Gateway (GW1000) is a fully integrated, environmentally hardened device providing the interface between a wireless SkyPilot network and the Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN). The connection to the Internet is via a single 10/100bT Ethernet port. The connection to the SkyPilot Seed/CPE (SD1000) units is via multiple, individually optimized wireless links.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 2 Network Architecture The GW1000 and SD1000 combine to create a robust, high capacity wireless network. All links within the network are established and optimized automatically. A highly efficient routing algorithm selects the best path for user traffic and heals around any network failures. 2.1 Link Establishment A Gateway is installed and configured for a given channel within the UNII band - see Section 4.1.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 2.3 Bandwidth Allocation The SkyPilot system implements a synchronization of the 802.11 protocol. This synchronization allows for the establishment of individual links between nodes utilizing a unique timing and antenna combination. In addition, highly accurate traffic rate and jitter control is enabled.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 3 Installation In a typical wide-area wireless network utilizing SkyPilot units, the Gateway is installed on the roof of a tall building or tower. The direct coverage area of the Gateway is generally proportionate to the height of the installation. A Gateway may also be used in smaller scale networks. Examples include high-capacity business or academic campus interconnection, or a localized access network.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 3.2 Cabling GW1000 and SD1000 both support Power over Ethernet (PoE) utilizing the Power Injector provided. Note that the GW1000 and SD1000 units should be installed with the SkyPilot provided Power Injector only. The use of other PoE Power Injectors could result in damage to the unit. Both units provide a 10/100bT connector and an RJ45 serial interface.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY Finally the cover is installed using the provided screws. The Ethernet cable is position to pass through the insert in the cover. It is highly recommended that the cover and gasket be fitted in a Seed Only application (i.e. no subscriber or WAN interface). Once the node is installed, it is recommended that the Ethernet cable be secured to prevent strain (particularly installations exposed to high wind conditions).
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 4 Configuration The SkyPilot system requires minimal configuration before service can be offered. There is the option to utilize the SkyPilot Provisioning Server or to manual configure. The Provisioning Server, with its interface to an SQL database facilities the configuration of large scale networks. The Provisioning Server is the topic of a separate document. This document shall focus on the manual configuration of GW1000 and SD1000 units. 4.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 4.1.3 Ethernet Port Control The GW1000 allows for the disabling (and enabling) of the 10/100bT Ethernet port. Default is enabled. It is anticipated that the disabling of the Ethernet port may be used for troubleshooting purposes.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 4.2 SD1000 Configuration A SD1000 must be configured for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.2.1 IP Address Mode – DHCP or Manual Management IP Address and Mask (if manually configure) Ethernet Port Control QoS Data Rates IP Address Management The SD1000 management interface (SNMP, Telnet) requires the allocation of an IP address. It can be configured to use either DHCP for dynamic IP address allocation or can be statically configured via the CLI.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 5 CLI The GW1000 and SD1000 both provide a complete CLI interface. This interface may be used to configure and monitor the unit. A full definition of the CLI is available – email support@skypilot.com to request a copy. As an example, the GW1000 configuration screen is shown below. All other GW1000 parameters are read-only.
SKYPILOT NETWORK CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 6 SNMP Both GW1000 and SD1000 have a SNMPv2c agent. The following MIBs are supported: 1. 2. 3. 4. MIB-II (RFC 1213) EtherLike (RFC 2665) Bridge (RFC 1493) SkyPilot Private MIB Email support@skypilot.com to request a copy of the SkyPilot MIB.
