NCL1135 User Manual Version 2.
WaveRider Communications Inc. Software License Agreement This is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and WaveRider Communications Inc. for the use of WaveRider computer software, hereinafter the “LICENSED SOFTWARE”. By using the LICENSED SOFTWARE installed in this product, you acknowledge that you have read this license agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms.
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Warranty In the following warranty text, “WaveRider®” shall mean WaveRider Communications Inc. This WaveRider product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. During this warranty period WaveRider will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix 1 NCL1135 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.2 3.3 3.4 Connecting and Initializing the NCL1135. . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 6 Operational Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6.1 6.2 7 Displaying the Radio Packet Error Rate (PER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Displaying the Operational Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 6.2.1 Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 6.2.2 IP Statistics . . . . .
Figures Figure 1 NCL1135 Network Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Figure 2 Point-to-Point Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 3 Repeater Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 4 Point-to-Multipoint Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables viii Table 1 Radio Packet Error Rate Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Table 2 Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Table 3 IP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Table 4 Radio Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface About this Manual WaveRider recommends that you read the following sections before you install and operate the NCL1135: • Software License Agreement on page ii • Warranty on page iv • Regulatory Notices on page x • Warnings and Advisories on page xiii This NCL1135 User Manual provides you with information necessary for planning, installing, and operating an NCL1135-based system.
Regulatory Notices Industry Canada The NCL1135 complies with IC RSS–210. Operators must be familiar with IC RSS–210 and RSS–102. The IC certification number for the NCL1135 is 32251021662A. WARNING! To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
critical communication services exercise due caution to determine if there are any nearby radio services that can be affected by their communications. Operational Requirements In accordance with the FCC Part 15 regulations: 1. The maximum peak power output of the intentional radiator shall not exceed one (1) watt for all spread-spectrum systems operating in the 2.4000-2.4835 GHz band. 2. Systems operating in the 2.4000-2.
Warnings and Advisories General Advisory Operator and maintenance personnel must be familiar with the related safety requirements before they attempt to install or operate the NCL1135 equipment. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the public is not exposed to excessive Radio Frequency (RF) levels. The applicable regulations can be obtained from local authorities. WARNING! This system must be professionally installed.
Customer Support If you have any problems with the hardware or software, please contact WaveRider Communications Inc. Please provide your NCL1135 Model number and software version when you request support. Telephone: +1 416–502–3161 Fax: +1 416–502–2968 Email: URL: techsupport@waverider.com www.waverider.com WaveRider offers a complete training program. Please contact your sales representative for training information. APCD–NC003–2.
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1 1.1 NCL1135 Overview Introduction The NCL1135 is an intelligent, wireless Internet Protocol (IP) bridge/router that provides highcapacity 2.4 GHz connections between local- and wide-area networks via broadband radio links. The NCL1135 uses direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) techniques to provide secure communications and is completely network configurable. Figure 1 shows an NCL1135 point-to-point network and point-to-multipoint network.
1 NCL1135 Overview The NCL1135 is used to extend Ethernet networks, access the Internet at high speed, connect remote locations, and perform general data networking without the ongoing costs of leased telephone or data lines. 1.2 2 Features • Flexible deployment—WaveRider’s NCL1135 can operate as either a bridge or router.
1 NCL1135 Overview 1.3 About Spread-Spectrum Radio Technology Spread-spectrum communications systems differ from conventional narrowband communications systems because they use a much larger transmission bandwidth to send the same amount of information. There are two primary forms of spread spectrum—direct sequence and frequency hopping. The NCL1135 uses direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS).
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2 Network Considerations This section provides an overview of the network considerations that you should make before beginning to implement an NCL1135 network. These network considerations include the following: 2.1 • configuration • mode: bridging or routing • planning Network Configuration The NCL1135 can be deployed in three different network configurations: • point-to-point • repeater • point-to-multipoint Before deploying the system, you must determine the required network topology.
2 Network Considerations 2.1.1 Point-to-Point In a typical point-to-point application, shown in Figure 2, unit A communicates directly with unit B. You can implement the link in either bridging or routing mode. Figure 2 Point-to-Point Application Ethernet Radio NCL1135 Ethernet NCL1135 A B 2.1.2 Repeater You can set up a repeater by using two NCL1135 units back-to-back.
2 Network Considerations 2.1.3 Point-to-Multipoint Figure 4 shows an example point-to-multipoint configuration. The master, unit A, sends and receives messages to and from NCL1135 stations. In this configuration, the throughput of unit A is shared among the stations. Although stations may receive communications from other stations, because of RF propagation conditions, the stations are programmed to accept messages only from their designated master.
2 Network Considerations 2.2 Bridging and Routing Network Configurations 2.2.1 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Network In a point-to-multipoint network configuration, each NCL1135 must be configured as either a bridge or router, not a mix of both operational modes. Figure 5 shows the configuration of a typical point-to-multipoint bridging network.
2 Network Considerations 2.2.2 Point-to-Multipoint Routing Network Figure 6 shows the configuration of a typical point-to-multipoint routing network. Figure 6 Point-to-Multipoint Routing Network Example Ethernet NCL1135 Ethernet D Type: Unit ID: Radio Channel: Mode: IP Address - Ethernet: - Radio: Master ID: Station 103 1 Routing 13.0.2.103 10.0.2.103 1001 NCL1135 B Ethernet Radio NCL1135 Type: Unit ID: Radio Channel: Mode: IP Address - Ethernet: - Radio: Master ID: Station 101 1 Routing 11.0.2.
2 Network Considerations 2.3 Planning an NCL1135 Configuration Configuring each NCL1135 correctly is crucial to the proper operation of your network. Review the flowchart in Figure 7 before starting the configuration to ensure that you have the necessary information to configure the unit correctly. Record your configuration options for each unit on a configuration record similar to the one provided in Appendix E.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 This section describes the steps required to initialize and configure the NCL1135 for use as either a bridge or router, including the options available for routing and system monitoring.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.1 Connecting and Initializing the NCL1135 WARNING! Antennas and associated transmission cable must be installed by qualified personnel. Failure to terminate the antenna port correctly can permanently damage the NCL1135. WaveRider assumes no liability for failure to adhere to this recommendation or to recognized general safety precautions. 1. Attach the antenna or a 50-ohm load to the antenna connection on the back of the NCL1135.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 emulation software. Figure 9 illustrates the pin-out for the console port. Figure 9 1 3 2 Console Port Pin-out Diagram 5 4 DB9 Male DTE Configuration Pin 2 Rx line Pin 3 Tx line Pin 5 Ground 6 7 8 9 3. If you are using a terminal-emulation package, such as HyperTerminal, start the application. 4. In the terminal-emulation application, select the communications port that you are using to connect to the NCL1135. 5.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.1.1 Changing the NCL1135 Password You must be successfully connected and logged into the NCL1135. For security, we recommend that you set the password for each unit in your network to a unique password and that you record the password on the Configuration Data Record for the group. Refer to Appendix E for a copy of the NCL1135 Network Group Configuration Data Record. 1. At the NCL1135> prompt, type . 2.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.1.2 Setting the NCL1135 System Name You must be successfully connected and logged into the NCL1135. 1. At the NCL1135> prompt, type to name the NCL1135 in your system. TIP: We recommend that you use a system name that uniquely identifies the unit. You can use a name based on its location, its purpose, or a combination of both. For example, a system name, Station_firehall identifies the NCL1135 configured as a Station and located at the firehall.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 5. Set the NCL1135 as a Master or Station. To set the NCL1135 as a Master, type . To set the NCL1135 as a Station, type . 6. If the NCL1135 is a Master, add the unit IDs for the Stations that are configured for this network group. At the NCL1135> prompt, type where station_unitid is the unit ID for a Station.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.2.2 Setting the IP Configuration Ensure that the NCL1135 has been connected to a terminal and initialized as described in Connecting and Initializing the NCL1135, on page 12 and you have changed the password as described in Changing the NCL1135 Password, on page 14. Complete the radio configuration as described in Setting the IP Configuration, on page 18 before configuring the IP configuration options. 1. At the NCL1135> prompt, type
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.2.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 To do this.... Type... Send more compatible version 1 broadcasts (intended for version 1 routers). Disable RIP routing. Enable RIP routing. Send version 2 advertisements to RIP version 2 multicast addresses. This is generally more efficient than broadcast. 6. To enable RIP to advertise the default route, if one exists, in the advertisement, type .
3 Configuring the NCL1135 Setting the DHCP Relay Configuration When the NCL1135 is in Routing mode, you can optionally enable Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) Relay which makes the NCL1135 aware of the protocol for DHCP traffic and forward the responses back to the designated DHCP Server. NOTE: DHCP Relay is transparent when the NCL1135 is in bridging mode and, therefore, is not available in that mode. You can configure a maximum of five DHCP servers in the NCL1135 configuration. 1.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 Setting the SNMP Configuration SNMP enables a network management station to monitor, control, and remotely configure network devices called agents. SNMP allows you to look at SNMP variables using READ communities, and to set SNMP variables using WRITE communities. Communities are optional on the NCL1135, but it can support a maximum of five communities. An NCL1135 comes factory-configured with two communities, a READ community called public and a WRITE community called private.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 Setting the DNS Resolver Configuration The NCL1135 implements DNS resolver software. Once you configure the NCL1135, you can use host names instead of IP addresses when you make a Telnet connection from the NCL1135 console to other IP hosts on the network, or when you send ping messages to test connectivity. Adding DNS server lists is optional on the NCL1135, but you can configure the NCL1135 to use a maximum of five DNS servers.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.3 Examples of Bridging and Routing Configurations The following two examples for a point-to-multipoint network configuration provide detailed diagrams for a bridging and routing configuration and the corresponding command-line sessions to configure the appropriate devices in the network. In a point-to-multipoint network configuration, all the NCL1135s in the network must be either configured as bridges or routers, not a mix of both operational modes. 3.3.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 NCL1135> NCL1135> radio channel 1 Radio channel changed to: 1 Sets the radio channel NCL1135> radio unitid 1001 Unit ID changed to: 1001 Sets the NCL1135 unit ID NCL1135> radio type master Radio type changed to: Master Sets the NCL1135 type to Master NCL1135> radio station add 101 Station added. Adds a station to the Master Remote Station List NCL1135> radio station add 102 Station added. NCL1135> radio station add 103 Station added.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 The following example session shows how to configure Station B in Figure 10 to join the network. To configure the remaining Stations, use the same procedure, replacing the unit ID and IP address for each with the appropriate information for that Station.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.3.2 Point-to-Multipoint Routing Network Figure 11 shows a configuration of a typical point-to-multipoint routing network. Figure 11 Example Point-to-Multipoint Routing Network Ethernet NCL1135 Ethernet D Type: Unit ID: Radio Channel: Mode: IP Address - Ethernet: - Radio: Master ID: Station 103 1 Routing 13.0.2.103 10.0.2.103 1001 NCL1135 B Ethernet Radio NCL1135 Type: Unit ID: Radio Channel: Mode: IP Address - Ethernet: - Radio: Master ID: Station 101 1 Routing 11.0.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 NCL1135> radio station add 101 Station added. NCL1135> radio station add 102 Station added. NCL1135> radio station add 103 Station added. NCL1135> ip Displays the IP configuration Forwarding Mode: IP ROUTING information Addresses: Ethernet: 14.0.2.44/16 Radio: 101, 10.0.2.44 p-t-p ? The ? means that the IP address for 102, 10.0.2.44 p-t-p ? the remote unit in the routing network 103, 10.0.2.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 NCL1135> ip route add 11.0.0.0 10.0.2.101 16 Routing Table: Destination Mask Gateway Flags Protocol Interface -------------------------------------------------------------------14.0.2.44 0 14.0.2.44 UHL ICMP lo0 10.0.2.101 0 10.0.2.44 UHC Local mdr1 10.0.2.102 0 10.0.2.44 UHC Local mdr2 10.0.2.103 0 10.0.2.44 UHC Local mdr3 14.0.0.0 16 14.0.2.44 UC Local eeE0 11.0.0.0 16 10.0.2.101 UC Static mdr1 127.0.0.1 0 127.0.0.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 DNS Servers: No DNS servers defined. NCL1135> write The following example session shows how to configure Station B in Figure 11 to join the routing network. To configure the remaining Stations, use the same procedure, replacing the unit ID for each Station with the appropriate ID for that Station. NCL1135> NCL1135> ip address ethernet 11.0.2.101 16 IP addresses: Ethernet: 11.0.2.101/16 Radio: 200, 10.0.2.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 Network Card IRQ NIC Base Address Master ID : 5 : 0x0d0000 : 1001 NCL1135> ip Forwarding Mode: IP ROUTING Addresses: Ethernet: 11.0.2.101/16 Radio: 1001, 10.0.2.101 p-t-p 10.0.2.44 Routing: IP Routing (Static Only) Routing Table: Destination Mask Gateway Flags Protocol Interface -------------------------------------------------------------------10.0.2.44 0 10.0.2.101 UHC Local mdr1 11.0.2.101 0 11.0.2.101 UHL ICMP lo0 11.0.0.0 16 11.0.2.101 UC Local eeE0 0.0.0.0 0 10.0.2.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.4 Updating an NCL1135 Using Remote Connections The NCL1135 allows you to connect to it remotely using any of the following methods: • FTP • Telnet In order to remotely access an NCL1135, you will need the following information: • IP address for the NCL1135 • NCL1135 Password (Refer to the Configuration Data Record for the NCL1135.) NOTE: If your network has a firewall, you will only be able to access the NCL1135 from within the network.
3 Configuring the NCL1135 3.4.2 Establishing a Telnet Session Use a Telnet connection to the NCL1135 to modify configuration parameters or to restart the NCL1135 from a remote location. CAUTION: If you connect to the NCL1135 using Telnet and change the radio or Ethernet IP address, your connection to the device will be dropped. You will need to reconnect to the NCL1135 using the new IP address in order to save your changes to the device. When you use a local serial connection, this does not occur.
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4 Testing To test the NCL1135 configuration you will need at least two NCL1135s, one of which must be configured as a Master. Use the Ping Test to test the NCL1135s to verify that the NCL1135 have been configured correctly and that they are able to communicate with each other. 4.1 Performing a Ping Test 1. Set up the NCL1135s on either side of a room (at least 12 feet apart). 2. Ensure that each NCL1135 has an antenna connected to it.
4 Testing PING 10.0.2.52: 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=0. time=0. ms 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=1. time=30. ms 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=2. time=0. ms 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=3. time=0. ms 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=4. time=0. ms 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=5. time=0. ms 64 bytes from 10.0.2.52: icmp_seq=6. time=0. ms ----10.0.2.
5 Deploying the NCL1135 The following section describes tests that you can use to optimize the signal strength and align the NCL1135 antennas after they are set up and transmitting. NOTE: You cannot run more than one test at a time at a given unit. 5.1 Optimizing Signal Strength 5.1.1 Running the Continuous Transmit (Tx) Test This test should only be used when setting up a Master and the first Station of a new network.
5 Deploying the NCL1135 1. Ensure that the NCL1135s (one Master and one Station) have been configured and tested. 2. Deploy the Master and Station connecting the antennas as required. WARNING! Antennas and associated transmission cable must be installed by qualified personnel. Failure to terminate the antenna port correctly can permanently damage the NCL1135. WaveRider assumes no liability for failure to adhere to this recommendation or to recognized general safety precautions. 3.
5 Deploying the NCL1135 Unit Id --------1 broadcast Link Status ----------UP Total # Received Total # Missed ---------------- -------------2 0 1679 91 PER (%) ------0 5 Unit Id --------1 broadcast Link Status ----------UP Total # Received Total # Missed ---------------- -------------2 0 2545 126 PER (%) ------0 4 Unit Id --------1 broadcast Link Status ----------UP Total # Received Total # Missed ---------------- -------------2 0 3411 149 PER (%) ------0 4 station> 5.1.
5 Deploying the NCL1135 5. Using the information from Radio PER, align the antenna at the NCL1135 Station so that the number of packets missed is at a minimum rate. 6. When done with the antenna alignment, press any key to stop the Radio PER display, then type to stop the test. NOTE: When the Continuous Receive test is stopped, the Master NCL1135 statistics, both direct and broadcast, remain in the Radio PER list and continue to be updated.
5 Deploying the NCL1135 5.1.3 Performing the Transmit/Receive Loopback Test This test should only be used when setting up a new network. The purpose of this test is to ensure that the Master NCL1135 can “see” the Station. It also determines the quality of the links between Master and Station. The test originates at the Master NCL1135, repeatedly sending test packets to the Stations. A Station recognizes these as test packets from the Master and echoes them back to the Master.
5 Deploying the NCL1135 The information received from Radio PER during the Transmit/Receive Loopback test will be similar to the following output. The following output is from a Master (unit ID 1) communicating with two Stations (unit IDs 2 and 3).
6 Operational Statistics After the NCL1135 is configured, you can obtain the radio Packet Error Rate (PER) information in addition to the operational statistics on the NCL1135 interfaces, radio, and IP protocol layer. 6.1 Displaying the Radio Packet Error Rate (PER) Radio PER can be displayed at any time, including during tests. See Chapter 5, Deploying the NCL1135, on page 37 for tests that use Radio PER to display statistics during testing.
6 Operational Statistics At a Station NCL1135, you will receive output similar to the following. The following example was taken at a Station (unit ID 2) communicating with a Master (unit ID 1). station> radio per single Unit Id --------1 broadcast Link Status ----------UP Total # Received Total # Missed ---------------- -------------1 0 72 0 PER (%) ------0 0 station> To display the radio PER once every second during normal operation, type .
6 Operational Statistics At a Station NCL1135, you will receive output similar to the following. The following example was taken at a Station (unit ID 2) communicating with a Master (unit ID 1).
6 Operational Statistics 6.2 Displaying the Operational Statistics 6.2.1 Interface Statistics The interface statistics command displays the configuration information and statistics for the three interfaces associated with the NCL1135: radio, Ethernet and loopback. The loopback interface is an interface on a logical network that returns all output packets as input packets. The address for this logical network is 127.0.0.0 and the address for the loopback interface is usually 127.0.0.1.
6 Operational Statistics more... Statistics For Master Radio --------------------------Flags AST MTU Hardware Address Administrative Status Operational Status Input Statistics --------------------------Remote NonStation Input Unicast ID Octets Packets -----------------101 967998 0 102 1218723 0 103 1251987 0 more...
6 Operational Statistics Input Non-Unicast Packets Input Discards Input Errors Input Unknown Protocols Output Octets Output Unicast Packets Output Non-Unicast Packets Output Discards Output Errors more...
6 Operational Statistics Label Description Administrative Status Desired state of the interface. The NCL1135 supports UP and DOWN states. Operational Status Current operational state of the interface. Input Octets Number of bytes that arrived on this interface since the last interface reset or reboot. Input Unicast Packets Number of unicast packets that arrived on this interface since the last interface reset or reboot.
6 Operational Statistics Fragments timed out Packets forwarded Couldn’t forward discards Redirected forwards Unknown protocol discards No space discards Packets reassembled Fragments sent No route discards Table 3 IP Statistics Label 50 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 Descriptions Total packets received Number of packets sent to the IP layer. Bad checksum discards Number of packets discarded due to a bad checksum. Packet too short discards Number of packets dropped due to an invalid data length.
6 Operational Statistics 6.2.3 Radio Statistics To see the radio statistics for a NCL1135, at the NCL1135> prompt, type . Table 4 provides definitions for the statistics labels. Information similar to the following example is displayed. The statistics for this command are from the time of the last reboot of the NCL1135.
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7 Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions for common problems associated with NCL1135 operation. To verify that the connection has been re-established, test the connection using a ping test described in Performing a Ping Test, on page 35. To verify the routing, follow the procedures in Verifying NCL1135 Routing, on page 55. Table 5 Common Problems and Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Power LED on back panel of NCL1135 is off NCL1135 is not receiving power.
7 Troubleshooting Symptom Master cannot communicate with any Stations Master cannot communicate with an individual Station 54 Possible Cause Solution Master NCL1135 is disabled. Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log into the NCL1135. • Ensure that the radio transmission is enabled. Master NCL1135 configuration is incorrect. Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log into the NCL1135. • Verify radio channel. • Verify Master unit ID.
7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Verifying NCL1135 Routing To verify the routing is correct, you will need to verify both the Master and Station Routing Tables. If the Routing Tables are incorrect, configure the devices with the corrected values. 7.1.1 Verify the NCL1135 Routing Table Use the Configuration Data Record for the NCL1135 to verify the information is configured correctly in the device. 1. Connect to the NCL1135 using a crossover serial cable. 2. Log in to the NCL1135.
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Appendix A NCL1135 Command-Line Syntax The NCL1135 can be configured using the commands listed in Table 8. Table 6 shows the typographical conventions used to represent command-line syntax. Press ENTER after typing a command to execute the command. Table 7 provides a list of shortcuts and methods to get help on commands. Table 6 NCL1135 Command-Line Syntax Conventions Convention Use Indicates that you must type the text inside the angle brackets, not the angle brackets.
Table 7 Command-Line Shortcuts and Getting Help Type To do this... ? To display the names of the root commands. [command_name] ? To display the syntax for a command. help To display all the commands, their subcommands and the parameters and options for each command. help [command_name] To display the parameters and options for the command. !! To repeat the last command that was executed. ESC To cancel the command you are typing.
Command Syntax Description bridge table timeout Sets the time-out value for entries in the bridge table. If the NCL1135 receives no packet from the specified entry’s address during the time-out period you set (for example, 15 s), then it clears the address from the table. Valid times are 10 to 1 000 000 s; the default is 300 s. Only available in bridging mode. dhcp mode [none|relay] Sets the NCL1135 to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). • none - disables DHCP Relay.
Command Syntax Description ip address radio remote_unit_id aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd eee.fff.ggg.hhh Changes the radio interface IP route and binds the radio channel between the remote NCL1135 and the local NCL1135 using the IP addresses. This command is only available in routing mode. For an NCL1135 configured as a Station, remote_unit_id is the unit ID of the remote master; aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the radio IP address for the local station NCL1135; and eee.fff.ggg.
Command Syntax Description ip rip broadcast|compatible|multicast When RIP is set to version 2, specifies how RIP handles packets. Available only if routing mode is set to RIP and the RIP version is set to 2. • broadcast sends RIP version 2 advertisements as broadcast. • compatible sends more compatible version 2 broadcasts to version 1 routers. • multicast sends version 2 advertisements to RIP version 2 multicast addresses. Multicast is generally more efficient than broadcast.
Command Syntax 62 Description mode Displays the forwarding mode: Bridging or IP Routing. mode bridging|routing Changes the forwarding mode. bridging: connects two networks on the same subnet (they have the same subnet address). routing: connects two networks on different subnets. radio Displays the radio configuration information. radio channel Displays the radio channel. radio channel (1–14) Changes the radio channel.
Command Syntax Description radio statistics|stats Displays the current radio statistics. radio type Displays the NCL1135 radio type. radio type master|station Changes the radio type. Use this to configure an NCL1135 as a master unit. All NCL1135 units are factory-configured as ‘station’. radio station Displays the list of unit IDs to which the master unit can talk. Available only if the NCL1135 radio type is Master.
Command Syntax 64 Description snmp trap add|del server(aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd) community Adds a trap to or deletes one from the SNMP trap server table. server(aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd) is the IP address for the trap server. community is the name of the community on the trap server and can be a maximum or 16 ASCII characters. system Displays the system configuration information. system memory Displays the memory statistics, such as memory allocation information. system name Displays the system name.
Command Syntax Description help [command] Displays a list of all commands. If you type a command name after help, the syntax for that command is displayed. For example, type help ip to display all IP commands and the syntax for each. exit|quit|bye Closes the console session. APCD–NC003–2.
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Appendix B Table 9 Abbreviations and Terminology Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Definition AC Alternating Current ALF Air Link Frame ARP Address Resolution Protocol ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange dB decibel dBi decibel, with respect to an isotropic antenna CLI Command Line Interface CPU Central Processing Unit CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check CSA Canadian Standards Association CTS Clear To Send DCE Data Communication Equipment DHCP Dyna
Acronym or Abbreviation 68 Definition FCC Federal Communications Commission (U.S.A.
Acronym or Abbreviation V APCD–NC003–2.
Table 10 NCL1135 Network Terminology Term Definition Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) The layer below the IP layer; maps the IP and MAC addresses together. Bridge A device that connects and passes packets between two network segments. Bridgers operate at the MAC layer. A bridge filters or forwards an incoming frame based on the MAC address of the frame. A learning bridge listens to traffic on its interfaces and maintains a table of addresses. See also Router.
Term Definition Master vs. Station Decide which NCL1135 is the master. In the point-to-point configurations, it does not matter which NCL1135 is master, just remember that the master provides the access control to the station. In the case of point-to-multipoint, the master must have a line of sight to each station, but each station may not have a radio communication path to other stations.
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Appendix C Operating Channel Frequencies The following table defines the channel frequency set for each WaveRider regulatory domain..
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Appendix D NCL1135 Specifications The followiing tables list the technical specifications for the NCL1135 (FCC/IC RF Regulatory Domains). Table 11 Radio Specifications Minimum Channel Centre Frequency 2.412 GHz Maximum Channel Centre Frequency 2.462 GHz Channel Bandwidth 22 MHz Center Frequency Spacing Increment 5 MHz Minimum Separation Between Orthogonal Channels 25 MHz Maximum Orthogonal Channels 3 Orthogonal Channel Set 1, 6, 11 Orthogonal Channel Set Centre Frequencies 2.412 GHz, 2.
Table 13 Power Supply Specifications AC Input 85 to 265 VAC, single phase AC Input Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Maximum Input Current 1.5 A Table 14 Environmental Specifications 76 Operating Temperature 0° to 55° C Storage Temperature -20° to 70° C APCD–NC003–2.
Appendix E Configuration Data Record Use the following form to record your NCL1135 information for each NCL1135 group. APCD–NC003–2.
NCL1135 Network Group Configuration Data Record Radio Channel Subnet Mask Software Version Bridge or Routing DHCP IP Address Master Information IP Address Unit ID Password Serial Number System Name Hardware Address Location Ethernet Radio (Routing only) Radio Ethernet Antenna (Yagi/ parabolic/omni/ panel) Type Gain Cable Type SNMP Communities Loss R/W Community Name SNMP Trap Server IP Address Community Name Station Information IP Address Unit ID Password Serial Number System
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