Comnet NW10 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR HIGH THROUGHPUT
802.11A/N WIRELESS ETHERNET
Thank you for purchasing NetWave®from ComNet. This quick start guide is designed to
walk you through installation.
This guide applies to the following models:
NW10:Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
An easy to read LED array displays unit operational status along with received signal
strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. See Figure 2 on Page 2 for LED
Indicator explanations.
See Figures 3 through 5 beginning on Page 3 for mounting instructions.
This manual serves the following
ComNet Model Numbers:
NW10

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FIGURE 1 – INDUSTRIAL HIGHTHROUGHPUT WIRELESS ETHERNET LINK
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BACKFRONT
BOTTOM
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FIGURE 2 – STATUS INDICATING LEDS
WEAK SIGNAL EXCELLENT SIGNAL
LED VISUAL CUE INDICATION
POWER SOLID GREEN Power is supplied to the unit
OFF No power is supplied to the unit, or the unit is in reset.
LAN SOLID GREEN LAN Connected
OFF No Connectivity
RSSI1 SOLID RED Weak Connection
RSSI2 SOLID ORANGE Moderate Connection
RSSI3 SOLID GREEN Solid Connection
RSSI4 SOLID GREEN Excellent Connection
(Advisable to check Status Page to confirm RSSI is > -55)
SIGNAL STRENGTH:
RSSI1POWER RSSI2POrt 2 LAN RSSI3 RSSI4
PORT 1 - POE INPORT 2 - POE OUT
IMPORTANT: Only plug PoE power to Port 1.
Connecting a PoE power source to the PSE Port (#2) will
cause a major device malfunction and void the warranty.
PORT 1 - POE IN PORT 2 - POE OUT

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FIGURE 3 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1.
Unpack the mounting hardware from the box. Determine if this will be a pole or wall mount application.
The included Mounting kit is designed to support poles up to 2 in (5.8 cm) in diameter. If surface or wall mounting, the optional
NWBKT hardware will be required.
Step 3.
Slide the weather proof assembly over the cable so it can be
screwed into the enclosure gland. Make sure the rubber sealing
ring is in place as shown in step 3A.
Tighten the weather proof assembly into the enclosure and also
tighten the cap that squeezes the rubber washer over the Ethernet
cable as shown.
Step 2.
A. Route the RJ45 connectorized Ethernet cable through the
weather tight gland connection as shown at left.
Note: The slit rubber washer allows a pre-terminated
Ethernet cable to be used.
Once the cable has been routed through the weather
connection as shown above, push the split rubber gasket
into place and loosely screw the cap that goes over the
rubber washer.
B. Snap the RJ-45 connector in place as shown
A
A
B
B C
Step 4.
A. Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the OUT
port of the CNGE1IPS or other 35W PoE Injector (sold
separately) and the other end to LAN of the access point.
Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 100 meters.*
B. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PoE
Injector to a network device, such as to a switch or to the PC
you will use to configure the access point.
C. Connect the power adaptor to the main electrical supply
and the power plug into the socket of the PoE Injector .
PoE power input: Passive PoE (range 36 to 48 VDC).
The NW10[E] can also be powered by a suitable IEEE
802.3af/at PSE device such as a PoE switch or injector.
D. A Drip Loop is recommended as additional precaution
against moisture entering the Access Point housing.
* Up to 200mW radio. For higher power radio upgrade to higher rating
power adapter.
A
D
D
D
D
B
Ethernet
Network
C
Network
Edge Device
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Included Hardware
Vertical Mount in -45º Position Vertical Mount in +45º Position
FIGURE 4 – POLE MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
CONFIGURING NETWAVE
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Shielded outdoor CAT 5 or better should be used for all out of plant Ethernet connection and should be properly grounded
through the PoE AC ground. Industrial grade shielded Ethernet cable is recommended to help prevent ESD damage commonly
experienced with outdoor installations. Visit www.comnet.net/comnet-products/cables
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the port labelled as IN on the power Injection Module to either a laptop or a PC LAN port.
2. Connect the second Ethernet cable from the OUT port on the Power Injection Module to the NetWave LAN port.
3. Apply DC to the Power Injection Module with the provided power supply. You should notice the green LED illuminate in
the Power Injection Module and the power LED on the NetWave unit.
4. Set the IP address of the laptop being used to configure NetWave to static and the subnet to 192.168.10.x/24 subnet.
5. Point the browser to 192.168.10.101. This is the default address.
6. A login prompt will pop up. Enter:
ID: admin
Password: admin
7. Select the NETWORK »Interfaces tab, click on Edit in the LAN settings section to change the IP address of the device. and set
the desired network settings.
• Hit Save & Apply
NOTE: This will be the network address for the NetWave web server. It is not necessary to set to the same subnet as the
operating network but it is recommended.
8. Select the NETWORK -> WIFI tab and set:
• Wireless mode – Set to AP or Client
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the correct country is chosen. ComNet accepts no liability for incorrectly set
up equipment.
• Output RF power – if RSSI is greater than -40, it is recommended to reduce RF TX power at the connected remote node.
• Set SSID – if changing from the default setting
• Channel Spectrum Width – May want to reduce to 20M from the default 20/40M if the 5GHz spectrum is crowded or
connections across the link are unstable.
• Wireless Security – if changing from default settings
• Hit Save & Apply
DEFAULT CONFIGURATIONS
IP Address of Web Server 192.168.10.101
LAN Mode for Web Server Static Addressing
Web Server User ID admin
Web Server Password admin
SSID Netwave-1
WPA Pre-shared Key 12345678
Channel-Frequency (AP) Auto
Channel Spectrum Width 20/40M
Long Range Parameters Enabled and defaulted to 1000m
NOTE: A Reset to defaults (performed on the ADMIN page or via the RESET button) will erase all user configurations.

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CONFIGURING MAC LOCK FOR POINT TO POINT LINKS
MAC-Filter replaces MAC-Lock on the first generation Netwave hardware.
MAC-Filter is only available on devices operating as an AP. By default, it is disabled.
You can locate MAC-Filter tab by going to Networking -> WIFI -> Enable.
To enable and lock to a client radio, Click on the drop down menu and select “Allow Listed Only”.
A new dialog box will appear. Click on the new bland dialog box and click on customer, enter the MAC address of the client
radio you would like to MAC lock to and hit “Save & Apply”.
UNDERSTANDING RSSI AND SIGNAL STRENGTH
The Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is intended to be used as an indicator of the quality of connection that exists
between an Access Point and Client radio.
The RSSI value is determined by the Signal Strength.
Signal Strength is based on a number of factors, including the output power of the radios, antenna gain and the attenuation of the
signal as it travels from the transmitter to the receiver.
Signal strength is expressed in dBm. dBm is a power ratio in decibels (dB) referenced to 1mW. Since most received signal levels
are under 1mW, negative values are typically displayed. The more negative the number, the weaker the received signal.
The following can be used as a guideline to determine signal quality
RSSI Signal Quality
Less than -75 to -95 dBm No Signal or intermittent operation
-75 dBm and greater Moderate Connection
-65 dBm and greater Solid Connection
-55 to Zero dBm Excellent Connection
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT
Press and hold the reset button for 4-30 Seconds to reset the radio back to factory defaults.
Note: A simple press of the reset button will restart the radio. Holding the reset button for
longer than 30 seconds will not do anything.
Whenever the reset button is pressed, the power LED will go dark.
RESET

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NOTE: NW10 nodes will need to have the Wireless Mode set to either AP or Client (default is Client).
And the IP addresses will need to be all set to different addresses (default address is 192.168.10.101). Once this is
done, all the clients will connect to the multipoint AP with all other settingst kept at default.
NW10
(Client)
NW10
(Access Point)
ComNet Managed
Switch with 30W PoE
Connected to Network
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device
IP Camera
PoE Camera
Power
P1
P2
PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
PoE
Ethernet Ethernet
PoE
Ethernet
PoE Camera
.
.
.
.
.
.
PoE Camera
NW10
(Access Point)
NW10
(Client)
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
Connected to Network
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
P1 P1
PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
PoE
Ethernet
PoE
Ethernet
PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
PC NVR NW10/IA870
(240 Mbps
Access Point)
NW1 (Client)
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
IP Camera
Ethernet Ethernet
NW1 (Client)
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
IP Camera
Ethernet Ethernet
NW1 (Client)
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
IP Camera
Ethernet Ethernet
P1
PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet

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AGENCY COMPLIANCE
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
FCC statement
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device operates in 4.940-4.990GHz /5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.725 ~ 5.850 GHz frequency range. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 90Yof the FCC Rules.
RF exposure warning:
The device complies with the requirements of FCC RF Exposure.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 100cm between the radiator& your body.
NOTE: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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