Stinger 2.
NOTICES U.S. Federal Communication Commision (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the U. S. FCC Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the U.S.
♦ ♦ ♦ Broadband network speeds. Small, compact design. No special setup on your PC. INTENDED USE This manual is intended to be used with Stinger software release version 3.x or greater. The intended audience for this manual is system operators and equipment installers. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Stinger Subscriber Module The base cover of your Stinger subscriber module is easily removed by depressing the release lever on the back of the cover.
The Connection LEDs report information about the current status of the subscriber module. The following descriptions explain the function of each LED. Operational Mode When looking at the LEDs on the module the following descriptions go from left to right. LNK: The link LED displays the status of the Ethernet link to the Stinger module. The LED will be constantly lit if there is an Ethernet link present. The LED is colored green.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON NETWORKING Computers are assigned IP addresses by network operators, which have two methods available, static or dynamic IP addressing. The user of this document will need to understand how IP addressing is done at their particular location. All Stinger radio products (Subscriber Modules, Access Point Modules, and Backhaul Modules) have the default IP address of 169.254.1.1.
INSTALLATION The following steps are required to install the Stinger subscriber module. • Unpack the Stinger products • Configure the subscriber module for the Stinger network • Install the module • Align the module UNPACK THE STINGER PRODUCTS Upon receipt, carefully inspect all shipping boxes for signs of damage. If there is damage, immediately notify the transportation company. Unpack equipment, making sure that all ordered components have arrived.
the plastic housing of the subscriber module. The module is now properly aligned within the reflector. INSTALLATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE When power is applied to a Stinger module or the unit reset via the web-based interface, the module will take approximately 25 seconds to boot up. During this boot up time, power on selftests and other diagnostics are being performed.
• Leave the unit mounting means loose enough to allow for movement when performing the alignment procedure. They must be tightened after the alignment procedure is completed.
country and local electrical codes to provide some protection against damage caused by near-miss lightning strikes and other electrical discharges. The Stinger Ethernet surge suppressor is such a device for this situation. • • • • Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Stinger subscriber module RJ-45 connector. Connect other end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector in the Stinger surge suppressor. Refer to the Surge Suppressor User Manual for specifications.
Wiring Diagram of Stinger subscriber module to Computer with Surge Suppressor outside wall Ethernet cable Ethernet cable SM 333SS Computer to NIC 24 VDC to Stinger wall adapter 10 AWG CU wire grounding system ALIGN THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE There are two methods that can be utilized for aligning a subscriber module to an access point module. The first is to monitor the RSSI and Jitter values on the subscriber. The second is to utilize the built-in alignment tool on the subscriber module.
• Point subscriber module in direction of the access point. Remember that when utilizing the internal patch antenna the energy is radiated out in a 60° horizontal by 60° vertical pattern. • Set the web page to auto-refresh (see Configuration section for further information) • Go to Alignment web page. Ensure that “RSSI Only Mode” is disabled. • Click “Enable Aiming Mode” button. • The module has a series of states that it will go through to register to an access point.
CABLING The RF environment the Subscriber Module operates in often will permit use of unshielded cable. However, in cases where cable interference issues are suspected, or as part of A/B comparisons to debug field problems, use of shielded cable with Subscriber Modules may be warranted. It is strongly recommended to use shielded cable for all Stinger infrastructure cabling associated with Backhauls, Access Points, and Cluster Management Modules.
RJ-45 Crossover: • • • • • • • • pin pin pin pin pin pin pin pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 → → → → → → → → white / orange orange white / green blue white / blue green white / brown brown Pin ← pin 3 ← pin 6 ← pin 1 ← pin 4 ← pin 5 ← pin 2 ← pin 7 ← pin 8 RJ-45 Crossover Pin TX+ 1 3 RX+ TX- 2 6 RX- RX+ 3 1 TX+ 4 4 5 5 +V +V RX- 6 +V return 2 TX- 7 7 8 8 +V return Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are used to carry power to the Stinger modules.
ADVANCED FEATURES These features may be utilized in the Stinger System but are not required for basic operation. SECURITY - DES ENCRYPTION Standard Stinger modules provide Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption. DES is a secret key encryption scheme using a 56 bit key. The basics of DES are that it performs a series of bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination operations on blocks of data using a secret key.
BRANDING On each Stinger module, the web-based interface screens have a WB Mfg logo that can be replaced with an operator’s company logo. The WB Mfg logo file is called canopy .jpg and the replacement file must also be called canopy .jpg. The new file is transferred via FTP to the module and then added to a special filesystem through a telnet session.
THE INTERFACE SCREENS The Stinger subscriber module contains a series of web pages that are used to interface to the unit. The following is a quick reference to interface screens. Note: These screens are subject to change by subsequent software versions. To access the web based interface you first must be on a computer that is in some way connected to the subscriber module. This can be done either directly or through a network. Enter the IP address of the subscriber module (default is 169.254.1.
be in the following format, 0a00-3e-xx-xx-xx. Software Version: displays the version of the software that is currently loaded into the module. Please make note of this information when obtaining technical support. FPGA Version: displays the version of the FPGA (field programmable gate array) that is currently loaded into the module. Please make note of this information when obtaining technical support. Uptime: displays the length of time the module has been operating since a rest of the module occurred.
display information when the module is registered to an access point module and the value is only updated by either refreshing the web browser screen or configuring the Stinger module to autorefresh (see Configuration web page.) The value range for Jitter is 5-15, with the quality being better on the low end of the scale. Jitter must be below 9 for a link to be of acceptable quality. Air Delay: display the distance from the subscriber module to the registered access point module.
d via a SNMP management server.
LAN1 I n t e r f a c e : enter in the IP address that will be associated with the Ethernet connection on this module. The default address is 169.254.1.1. The radio buttons to the right of the IP address field offer the ability to make the LAN either a local or publicly accessible address.
accessible via the host computer (network) that is connected to the module via the Ethernet cable. If the address is designated a public address it will be accessible network-wide. The default for this feature is for the address to be local. If the IP address is forgotten, the operator will need physical access to the module and will need to create a Stinger “default plug”. See steps at the end of this section for creation and use of a default plug.
set the supplied information into the sysName SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by a SNMP management server. The buffer size for this field is 128 characters. Site Contact: enter contact information relating to the module. This parameter will set the supplied information into the sysContact SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by a SNMP management server. The buffer size for this field is 128 characters. Site Location: enter information relating to the physical location of the module.
EVENT LOG This page contains information that is recorded from the subscriber module for troubleshooting purposes. Please make note of the information that is gathered here when calling for technical support. Clear Event Log: this button will clear the event log.
AP EVAL DATA The AP Eval Data web page contains information on each of the access point modules that the subscriber module has visibility to. For each access point module that can be seen certain bits of information are shown on this web page.
ETHERNET STATS The Ethernet Stats web page reports TCP throughput and error information for the Ethernet connection of the subscriber module. The following definitions are available: inoctets count: displays the total number of octets received on the interface, including framing characters. inucastpkts count: displays the total number of subnetwork-unicast packets delivered to a higher layer protocol innucastpkts count: displays the total number of non-unicast (i.e.
To perform a link test enter a number into the field labeled “Duration”. The duration is the number of seconds the RF link will be tested. Start the link test by clicking the “Start Test” button. The test will now run for the set duration. If the web page is not set to automatically refresh, click the “Refresh Display” button to see the results.
The module will now report back the level of RF energy present at that specific frequency. To refresh the screen, click the Enable Aiming Mode button as appropriate or configure the web page auto-refresh option. The normal operation of alignment mode will report information as it relates to the RSSI level, Jitter value, and number of users on the access point module. To utilize normal alignment mode, ensure that the Disabled radio button is checked and then click Enable Aiming Mode button.
installation for potential issues. To refresh the screen, click the Refresh Display button as appropriate or configure the web page auto-refresh option. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available for use with the Stinger System. To purchase accessories, please contact an authorized Stinger dealer, unless otherwise noted.
• Passive reflector dishes (part number RCL-1, 2 and 3)
Classic Stinger (part number S-24) • • 102-132 V AC power supply with North American plug, part number ACPS110 100-240 V AC power supply with North American, UK, and Euro plugs, part number ACPSSW-02
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency Ranges 2.4 Modules: ISM 2.4 to 2.
