SkyPilot™ by Trilliant® Gateway Pro Installation and Setup SP-5XXX Preliminary |i 671-00XXX-01 Rev A Draft 1
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Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Audience and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi How This Guide Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Solution Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Statements for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Appendix C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Appendix D Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 RJ-45 Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 DB-9 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide explains how to install and set up a SkyPilot™ Gateway™ Pro device. It assumes administrator-level knowledge of IP networks and a familiarity with configuring wireless devices.
Audience and Purpose This guide provides directions for installing and setting up a SkyPilot Gateway Pro. This guide assumes administrator-level knowledge of IP networks and a familiarity with configuring wireless devices. How This Guide Is Organized This guide is organized as follows: Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the SkyPilot solution, describes the SkyPilot devices, and then illustrates how they combine to form a mesh network.
Conventions Used in This Guide This section describes the text and syntax conventions used throughout this guide. Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: Italic is used to introduce new terms. Bold is used to indicate what you click or type in a graphical user interface (for example, commands names or text being entered). In examples showing user interaction with the command-line interface, bold is used to indicate user input as opposed to command output.
viii | About This Guide
Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the SkyPilot Networks solution, describes the SkyPilot devices, and then illustrates how they combine to form a mesh network.
Solution Overview A SkyPilot Network delivers a wireless, end-to-end broadband solution that seamlessly supports high-capacity, high-coverage mesh networks. Designed for managed-access networks and service providers, the SkyPilot network takes broadband wireless the “last mile” with a cost-effective, robust infrastructure solution. Based on a high-performance architecture that includes intelligent antenna arrays, the SkyPilot network delivers a dynamic broadband solution.
Figure 1-1. SkyPilot wireless mesh network SkyPilot Extender Adds a Wi-Fi access point providing 802.11 wireless access to the mesh network in metropolitan “hot” zones. Wi-Fi zone SkyPilot Connector SkyPilot Extender SkyPilot Extender SkyPilot Connector SkyPilot Connectors link subscribers to the wireless mesh network via an Ethernet port that allows connection from a PC or a local area network.
SkyPilot Gateway & SkyPilot Gateway Pro The SkyPilot Gateway and Gateway Pro operate as a base stations for a wireless mesh network. They provide an interface between the wired infrastructure and a wireless network of subscribers who enjoy secure, high-speed access to the Internet. A SkyPilot wireless network requires at least one SkyPilot Gateway or SkyPilot GatewayPro, for operation. If necessary, you can add additional SkyPilot Gateway Pros to increase network capacity or provide redundancy.
SkyPilot Connector SkyPilot Connectors link your subscribers to the SkyPilot wireless network. An Ethernet port on the device allows a connection to a subscriber’s computer, or to a local area network (LAN) via a data switch or router. Designed for installation by the service provider, the SkyPilot Connector attaches to an external structure such as an eave, roof, or pole.
6 | Chapter 1 Introduction
Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro Kit Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro kit provides the basic equipment you need to install the device and configure it for operation on a SkyPilot wireless mesh network. This chapter describes that equipment and lists additional items you should have on hand before starting installation.
Kit Contents The contents of the SkyPilot Gateway Pro kit are listed below: SkyPilot Gateway Pro unit Power supply. This unit is both a power supply and a power injector. Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro is powered over Ethernet, and you may use either the included power supply or your own PoE PSE equipment. Note that the power supply is not outdoor-ratedl it should be mounted indoors or in a suitable enclosure. DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter.
Figure 2-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro (rear view) Required Tools and Supplies Before starting installation, you also need the following: For basic mounting: 7/16" wrench 9/16” wrench Phillips screwdriver Loc-tite or other thread-locking compound For pole mounting: Magnetic level Steel pole between 1 1/4" and 2 1/8" in diameter For network cabling: Spool of CAT-5 shielded network cable, outdoor-rated.
NOTE In theory, you should never need to service a unit once it is deployed. However, should you need to do so, access to the serial port may be required. Many installers find it prudent to run a serial cable from the SkyPilot to a location that gives easier access. Crossover cable (for connecting to a an access point, switch, or router) RJ-45 unshielded connectors (connectors without a protective plastic boot are preferred; they fit through the cable clamp more easily.
Planning Your SkyPilot Network 3 This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and then performing the physical installation.
Deployment Process Overview Table 3-1 summarizes the stages of SkyPilot network planning and deployment. Table 3-1. Stages of deployment Stage Description Identify equipment locations Identify and prepare locations for installation. Choose an operating frequency Choose a “clean” center frequency that permits interference-free operation of devices. Provision SkyPilot devices Choose a provisioning mode for the devices: manual or automatic. Provision the devices.
When choosing a site for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, consider the radio frequency (RF) environment and the physical layout of the area. Trees, buildings, and hills can attenuate or block a wireless signal. When assessing a site, examine the overall topology of the wireless path for obstructions—both existing and planned—as well as seasonal changes of foliage and tree growth. The RF environment is dynamic, and can deteriorate over time as structures appear or are relocated.
GPS and the SkyPilot Gateway Pro The SkyPilot Gateway Pro uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal for synchronization with other SkyPilot devices on the network. The strongest GPS signal is available outdoors, where the device has an unobstructed view of the sky. (For indoor installations, such as for configuration and testing, the optimum location is on a windowsill or other opening with access to the sky.) A separate GPS antenna is included with your SkyPilot Gateway Pro.
You should install SkyPilot devices at similar elevation because large elevation differences may have an adverse impact on signal strength. Obstructions—An optimum link between a SkyPilot Gateway Pro and a SkyPilot Connector requires a clear line of sight. Obstructions, both artificial and natural, can reduce effective network range or block radio communications entirely.
Preparing SkyPilot Extender Sites If SkyPilot Extenders are required, perform a survey of possible sites before beginning installation. For a detailed discussion of site requirements, refer to SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation and Setup. For optimum service, attach SkyPilot Extenders to elevated, fixed locations with easy and continuous access to power. Choose an Operating Frequency All the devices on a SkyPilot network operate on a single frequency.
ConfiguringtheSkyPilotGatewayPro This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and then performing the physical installation. You should test and configure you SkyPilot Gateway Pro on the bench before deploying it to the field. To do so, you will need to connect cables and the GPS antenna.
Cabling Ethernet cabling provides power and data connectivity for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro. Serial cabling provides connectivity for troubleshooting and local configuration. Figure 4-1. Cable Connections and Mounting Holes GPS Mount Holes Upper Mount Holes Lower Mount Holes Ground Lug Ethernet Jack Serial Port Serial Port Access Hole Cable Clamp GPS SMA Connector To install cabling for Ethernet, and optionally serial connections: 1 Remove the access plate from the back of the unit.
c Thread the Ethernet cable through the connector body and plug it into the RJ-45 receptacle on the circuit board. d Makes sure there is a little slack in the cable inside the unit, to act as a strain relief. e Insert the grey gasket back into the connector, and then tighten the cap until the cable is securely held. 3 Connect the serial cable. This is done in the same manner as the Ethernet cable. You must first remove the plug and installed the supplied cable clamp.
GPS Antenna 1 Attach the GPS antenna bracket to the top of the unit, on the back, using two small Phillips screws. This is shown in Figure 4-3. 2 Connect the GPS antenna cable to the SMA connector on the unit bottom. 3 The GPS antenna is magnetic, and will stick to the mounting bracket. 4 Temporarily place the GPS antenna where it can pick up a GPS signal. You can use a hand-held GPS device, such as an iPhone, to determine if there is adequate signal strength in your location. Figure 4-3.
Powering Up 1 Connect a power cord to the power supply, and plug it in. 2 Connect the Ethernet cable from the SkyPilot Gateway Pro to the port labeled “Output” on the power supply. 3 Connect an Ethernet cable from the port labeled “Input” to your network. Monitoring the Power-On Sequence When the SkyPilot Gateway Pro is powered up, it starts a power-on sequence. You can monitor itby observing the pair of LED lights on the back of the device.
Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro To operate on the wireless mesh network, the SkyPilot Gateway Pro requires a network configuration. A SkyPilot Gateway Pro will not transmit a wireless signal until it is configured, and it will not be able to connect to other network devices without a configuration.
For detailed access instructions for the command-line interface, refer to the SkyPilot Command-Line Interface Reference. Manually Provisioning Devices Manual provisioning stores settings in the device’s flash memory, where they remain available for recall when the device starts up. NOTE If you’re installing a device in a location that poses difficulties, consider delaying the final mounting until you can confirm that provisioning was successful.
Table 4-2. Manually Provisioning a Device (Page 2 of 2) 4 Step Refer to Connect a computer to the device and access the command-line interface or the Web interface. The appropriate interface reference manual: (For DualBands, this step refers to the SkyPilot Extender portion of the device.) 5 Provision the device. (For DualBands, this step refers to the SkyPilot Extender portion of the device.) 6 For DualBands, reboot the device, connect a computer to the device’s 2.
Automatically Provisioning All Network Devices Table 4-3 summarizes the steps required to automatically provision all devices on a network. Although it’s possible to provision SkyPilot devices in any order, by following this sequence you can ensure that devices are able to form links as soon as they come online. Table 4-3.
Table 4-3. Automatically Provisioning All Network Devices (Page 2 of 2) Step Refer to 5 For new SkyPilot Gateway Pros, complete the installation and power it on. SkyGateway/SkyExtender Installation and Setup 6 (Optional) Log in to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and configure the management VLAN. ”The SkyPilot EMS Interface” in SkyPilot Network Administration 7 Provision the SkyPilot Extender(s).
Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and then performing the physical installation. Install Devices You can ensure optimum operation—and reduce administrative overhead—by installing your network devices in this order: SkyPilot Network Management System SkyPilot Gateway Pro SkyPilot Extenders (optional) SkyPilot Connectors.
Mounting The SkyPilot Gateway Pro uses two hinged mounting brackets to allow it to be tilted up or down slightly, as needed. Figure 5-1. Mounted SkyPilot Gateway Pro . To mount the SkyPilot Gateway Pro: IMPORTANTIt is the installer’s responsibility to verify that the support pole and its installation method are of sufficient strength to withstand onsite weather conditions. (The supplied mounting bracket and screws are certified to withstand a 150 mph wind force.
Figure 5-2. Pole Clamps: Top View at Left; Bottom View at Right 2 Attach the second pole-clamp assembly to the pole, about nine inches lower than the first. Again, make sure the threaded holes are facing up. Figure 5-3. Pole Clamps Attached to Pole 3 Attach the hinged brackets to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro using the supplied 1/4-28 UNC bolts. These have hex heads. Do not use the Phillips-head screws. Use thread-locking compound.
The brackets should be attached so that the body of the bracket is below the mounting holes. This, in turn, will orient the hook-tab, which is at the other end of the bracket, down. IMPORTANTThe double-hinged mounting bracket and the single-hinged bracket , together, allow you to tilt the unit. If you need to tilt it down, use the double-hinged bracket on top. If you need to tilt it up, use the double-hinged bracket on the bottom. IMPORTANTThe holes in the unit are fine-thread.
4 The SkyPilot Gateway Pro can now be hung from the pole clamps. The tabs fit into recesses in the pole clamps. Use the 1/4-20 Phillips screws to secure the brackets to the clamps. Figure 5-5. SkyPilot Pro-Top View - Showing Tabs & Screws Hinge bolts Tab 1/4-20 Phillips-head screws 5 Adjust the angle of the unit, and then tighten the hinge bolts.
32 | 5 Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro
Verifying Connectivity After provisioning and installing your SkyPilot devices, you should perform the procedures in the following sections to confirm that the devices are properly connected to the network. Confirming SkyPilot Gateway Pro Connectivity There are two ways to confirm SkyPilot Gateway Pro connectivity: Check the LED status lights on the SkyPilot Gateway Pro to verify that the device is fully online. See Table 6-1for a summary of what the LED status lights mean.
From the command line, use the ping command to verify that you can reach the device’s default gateway For example: > ping 192.168.5.1 PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms 64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms 64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=2. time=12. ms ----192.168.5.
Confirming SkyPilot Extender and SkyPilot Connector Connectivity There are four ways to confirm SkyPilot Extender and SkyPilot Connector connectivity. You can use any method at any time. Check the LED status lights on the device to verify that the device is fully online. For a summary of what the LED status lights mean, see Table 6-2 (for SkyPilot Extenders) or Table 6-3 (for SkyPilot Connectors). For a detailed description of the status lights, refer to the installation guide for the device. Table 6-2.
Table 6-3.
without arguments returns a path that the device identifies as its exit from the network. For example: > traceroute traceroute to 00:0a:db:00:00:a6 >> 1 (48) --> 00:00:43 --> (36) 2 (36) --> 00:00:a6 --> (36) Use the ping command to verify that you can reach the device’s default gateway. For example: > ping 192.168.5.1 PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms 64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms 64 bytes from 192.168.5.1: icmp_seq=2. time=12.
Once connected, use the ping command to verify that you can reach both the SkyPilot Extender and the access point. For example: > ping 192.168.0.3 PING 192.168.5.1: 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 192.168.0.3: icmp_seq=0. time=11. ms 64 bytes from 192.168.0.3: icmp_seq=1. time=12. ms 64 bytes from 192.168.0.3: icmp_seq=2. time=12. ms ---192.168.5.1 PING Statistics---- 3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0% packet loss round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/16/32 > ping 192.168.0.2 PING 192.168.5.
Troubleshooting After making an Ethernet or serial connection to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, you can manage and troubleshoot the device using a wide range of commands available through the command-line interface. For detailed troubleshooting procedures, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in SkyPilot Network Administration.
40 | 6 Verifying Connectivity
Grounding Guidelines This appendix provides some guidelines for properly grounding the SkyPilot Gateway Pro. Proper grounding protects both your SkyPilot device and equipment connected to it. For the surge protection circuitry built into the SkyPilot equipment to be effective, proper grounding of the unit is necessary. This is especially true if you’re installing devices on tall structures, or in areas subject to lightning.
Figure 12. Ground wire loop A Making Connections “Gas-Tight” Regardless of the grounding point you use, make sure the connections are “gastight”—capable of retaining low resistance and integrity over time and with exposure to the elements. Use of an antioxide compound and proper sealing is essential. For protection against corrosion, wrap all connections with Scotch® 130C tape. Checking Cold-Water Pipe Integrity If you’re using a cold-water pipe for grounding, verify the integrity of the ground.
Measuring Resistance Verify that there is no more than 5 ohms of resistance between any two ground points in the entire system. Also make sure that all ground points on a structure are tied together. For example, if you use a ground rod and a cold-water pipe as grounding points at different locations on the same structure, you must tie them together.
Run the CAT5 cable inside the tower structure, tying the cable to the tower leg at every 4 feet of length. For increased protection, run the CAT5 cable through metallic conduit installed on the tower. Bleed off any static charge by installing a streamer-delaying, static-dissipation array above the SkyPilot device. Install all lightning and surge protection devices in accordance with UL 96A installation requirements for lightning protection systems and the NFPA 780 standard for lightning protection.
Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro (Table C-1), Table C-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro Specifications (Page 1 of 3) Wireless Specifications Frequency bands 5.150–5.450 GHz 5.450–5.725 GHz 5.725–5.850 GHz EIRP 44.5 dBm/28.
Table C-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro Specifications (Page 2 of 3) Product Specifications Connectors RJ-45: Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T) and power (Power over Ethernet) RJ-45: RS-232 serial for local management Mounting Tower, utility pole, building, or other infrastructure, outside pole diameter up to 2.5". Wall mount possible. Range Up to 10 miles (16 km) LEDs Wireless activity, wireless link Dimensions 17" (43 cm) H x 11.6" (29.5 cm) wide x 5.
Table C-1. SkyPilot Gateway Pro Specifications (Page 3 of 3) GUI configuration SkyProvision™ software and Web interface GUI EMS SkyPilot EMS™ software IP address DHCP or static. 192.168.02. default Firmware Multiple versions of firmware stored in nonvolatile memory; updated via FTP Configuration file XML over HTTP QoS (Quality of Service) Prioritization 802.
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Pinouts This appendix provides pinouts for connectors and adapters to connect to the Ethernet interface port labeled “CPE” on the SkyPilot Gateway Pro power supply and the device’s serial interface. RJ-45 Pins Table D-1 lists the RJ-45 pin assignments. Table D-1.
DB-9 Adapter Table D-2 lists connecting pins between the SkyPilot Gateway Pro “CPE” port (RJ-45 connector) and a standard computer DB-9 serial port. Table D-2. RJ-45 Pin Assignments SkyPilot Gateway/Extender “CPE” port Computer serial port Signal Pin Pin Signal TxD 3 2 RxD GND 4 5 GND RxD 6 3 TxD The following figures show the connection between the SkyPilot Gateway Pro “CPE” port and a standard computer DB-9 serial port, the DB-9 pinouts, and the cable-pin correspondence. Figure D-1.
If you’re using a straight through cable, the connection can be visualized as shown in Figure D-3. Figure D-3. Straight through cabling Although there is no official standard, the connector wire colors typically are as described in Table D-3. Table D-3.
Regulatory information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance notices This section includes the following FCC statements for the SP-5200-A and related SkyPilot by Trilliant products: • FCC ID: RV7-GWPRO • Class A Interference Statement • RF Radiation Exposure and Hazard Warning • Non-Modification Statement • Deployment Statement Class A Interference 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.
Canadian IC Statements IC: 6028A-GWPRO This device complies with ICES-003 and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes NMB003 et CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada. 1. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : 2.
SAFETY INFORMATION Hazard Warning! High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock. Warnung! Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind. Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.
