Comnet NetWave NW2/M User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MINI INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR 802.11A/N WIRELESS ETHERNET
Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This installation guide applies to
the following models:
NW1/M: Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
NW2/M: Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable
NWK1/M: Industrial Multipoint Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1/M_AP and
NWK1/M_CL)
NWK2/M: Industrial Multipoint Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2/M_AP and
NWK2/M_CL)
The NetWave industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet
can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access
Point. This point-to-multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be
connected to a central Access Point. Up to 15 endpoints can be linked to a central
access point. The NW1/M and NW2/M support up to 95Mbps throughput using
MIMO technology. An easy to read LED array displays unit operational status along
with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. The units
are passive powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) through a supplied PoE injection
module. The NW1/M is FCC certified and the NW2/M is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.
This manual serves the following
ComNet Model Numbers:
NW1/M
NW2/M
NWK1/M
NWK2/M

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About This Guide
This guide is intended for different users such as engineers, integrators, developers, IT managers,
and technicians.
It assumes that users have some PC competence and are familiar with Microsoft Windows
operating systems and web browsers such as Windows Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, as
well as have knowledge of the following:
»Installation of electronic equipment
»Electrical regulations and guidelines
»Knowledge of Local Area Network technology
Related Documentation
The following documentation is also available:
»NW(1,2)/M Datasheet
»NW(1,2)/M Quick Start Guideº
»NWK(1,2)/M Datasheet
»NWK(1,2)/M Quick Start Guideº
Website
For information on ComNet’s entire product line, please visit the ComNet website at
http://www.comnet.net
Support
For any questions or technical assistance, please contact your sales person ([e-mail]) or
the customer service support center ([e-mail])
Safety
»Only ComNet service personnel can service the equipment. Please contact ComNet Technical
Support.
»The equipment should be installed in locations with controlled access, or other means of
security, and controlled by persons of authority.

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Contents
About This Guide 2
Related Documentation 2
Website 2
Safety 2
Overview 6
Legal Information 6
1.0 Introduction 7
1.1 System Requirements 7
2.0 Point to Multi-Point 8
3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports 8
4.0 Cabling Requirements 9
5.0 Hardware Installation 9
5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation 9
5.2 NW1/M and NW2/M Indicating LED Details 11
5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware 11
5.4 Outdoor Upgrade Mounting Hardware 12
6.0 Key Default Configurations 13
7.0 Quick Configuration 14
Detailed Configuration 15
8.0 Getting Started 15
8.1 Operating Modes 16
8.2 Buttons and Alerts 16
9.0 Status Tab 18
9.1 Overview 18
9.2 Wireless 19
9.3 Wireless (for AP Mode) 19
9.4 Wireless (for Station Mode) 20
9.5 Associated Stations (for AP Mode) 21
9.6 System 21
9.7 Memory 21

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9.8 Network 22
9.9 DHCP Leases 22
9.10 Link Status (for Station Mode) 22
9.11 Routes 23
9.12 Kernel Log 24
9.13 Real-time Graphs 25
10.0 System Tab 28
10.1 System Properties 28
10.2 Time Synchronization 29
10.3 Administration 30
10.4 Services 32
10.5 SNMP 33
10.6 Reset Button 34
10.7 Indicating LEDs 35
10.8 Backup/Flash Firmware 36
10.9 Reboot 36
11.0 Network Tab 37
11.1 Interfaces – WAN 38
11.2 Interfaces – LAN 41
11.3 WiFi – Overview 44
11.4 WiFi – Wireless Network 48
11.5 Hostnames 58
11.6 Static Routes 58
11.7 Firewall 59
11.8 Diagnostics 61
11.9 Quality of Service 62
12.0 AP Controller Tab 63
12.1 Getting Started with Managing APs using the APc 63
12.2 L2TPv3 Settings 63
12.3 IPSec 64
12.4 APc SNMP Settings 64
12.5 AP SNMP Settings 64

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13.0 Troubleshooting 65
13.1 Troubleshooting steps 65
13.2 Resetting to factory default 65
14.0 Glossary 66
15.0 Agency Compliance 69
16.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement 71

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Overview
Legal Information
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic and mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of ComNet.
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Communication Networks, LLC (dba ComNet). All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The
information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However,
ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.

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1.0 Introduction
The NetWave® industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet can be
configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. This point-to-
multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be connected to a central Access Point.
Up to 15 endpoints can be linked to a central access point. The NW1/M and NW2/M support up to
95Mbps throughput using MIMO technology. An easy to read LED array displays unit operational
status along with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. The units
can be powered by an IEEE 802.3af PoE compliant switch or through the supplied power injection
module. The NW1/M is FCC certified and the NW2/M is ETSI, DFS and TPC certified.
This user manual is a guide for the NetWave NW(1,2)/M wireless Ethernet device as well as
the NWK(,2)/M preconfigured kits. ComNet NetWave Wireless offers OpenWRT with the most
advanced Qualcomm Atheros 10.1.x wireless drivers. NetWave now includes a new user-friendly
LuCI web interface for configuring the device. OpenWRT is an extensible GNU/Linux distribution
for embedded devices. It is built from the ground up to be a full-featured, easily modifiable
operating system. It is powered by a Linux kernel that's more recent than most other distributions.
LuCI is a free, clean, extensible and easily maintainable web user interface for embedded devices.
It has high performance, small installation size, fast runtimes, and good maintainability. The units
come configured for either point to point or point to multipoint applications.
This manual contains detailed operational and configuration information not covered in the quick
start guides.
This guide applies to the following models:
NW1/M - Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
NW2/M - Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable
NWK1/M - Industrial Multipoint Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK1/M_AP and NWK1/M_CL)
NWK2/M - Industrial Multipoint Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK2/M_AP and NWK2/M_CL)
1.1 System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, or Mac OS X.
Web Browser:
Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above.

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2.0 Point to Multi-Point
These individual units allow the user to configure for either multipoint access point or client operation.
There is a MAC address lock feature that can be enabled through the user interface but is not enabled
by default. The NW(1,2)/M includes a 16dBi 30° internal antenna and there is an optional 8dBi 70°
internal antenna. See the ComNet website for the latest information regarding antenna support.
Preconfigured NWK kits do not support point-to-multipoint topologies.
PC NVR ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
with 30W PoE+
NW1/M/IA870
(Recommended
Access Point)
PoE
WIRELESS
CAT5
POWER
ETHERNET DATA
LEGEND
10/100 Ethernet
NW1/M (Client)
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
IP Camera
Ethernet Ethernet
NW1/M (Client)
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
IP Camera
Ethernet Ethernet
NW1/M (Client)
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
IP Camera
Ethernet Ethernet
3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports
Power
NW1
(Client)
NW1/M
(Access Point)
ComNet Managed
Switch with 30W PoE
Connected to Network
IP Camera
IP Camera
Power
P1
P2
PoE
10/100 Mbps
Ethernet
PoE
Ethernet
Ethernet Ethernet
PIM or other
PSE device

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4.0 Cabling Requirements
Shielded 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
5.0 Hardware Installation
5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation
There will be at least one cable gland included with each outdoor enclosure. Below is an image of
the individual parts of the gland with an Ethernet cable routed through.
Note: The split rubber washer allows a pre-terminated Ethernet cable to be used.
Once the cable has been routed through the weather connection, and the RJ45 connection has
been made, screw in the gland into the housing making sure it is tight enough for a water tight
seal. Push the split rubber gasket into place and loosely screw the cap that goes over the rubber
washer.
Once the gland is tight in the housing, tighten the outer nut/cap making sure the rubber seal
squeezes and seals the Ethernet cable to the gland as shown below.

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Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT port of the Power Injection
Module (PIM) and the other end to LAN of the access point – as sown below.
Note: Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 90 meters.
Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PIM to a network device, such as a switch or
to the configuration PC. Then plug the power adaptor to an AC power outlet and power plug
into the socket of the PIM – as shown in the diagram below.
Note: DC Passive PoE input for the NW(1,2)/M and NWK(1,2)/M is 48 VDC.
A. Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the OUT
port of the Power Injection Module (PIM) 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 PIM 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 PIM.
PoE power input: Passive PoE (range 42 to 56 VDC).
The unit 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
DD
B
Ethernet
Network
C

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5.2 NW1/M and NW2/M Indicating LED Details
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 RSSI2LAN RSSI3 RSSI4
5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware
This mounting hardware will support pole diameters up to 2 in (5.8 cm). Below are the parts
contained in the standard mounting hardware.
Here is the mounting hardware assembled shown in a +30° and -30°vertical position

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6.0 Key Default Configurations
IP Address of Web Server 192.168.10.100 (NWK X _ AP)
192.168.10.101 for all others
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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7.0 Quick Configuration
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 48 VDC 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.
For preconfigured kits (NWKX_AP and NWKX_CL) point the Browser to 192.168.10.100 for the
Access Point or 192.168.10.101 for the Client.
6. A login prompt will pop up. Enter:
Username admin
Password admin
7. Select the NETWORK » WIFI tab and set the desired network settings.
Select Apply & Save
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
• Country code – Only required if setting up the NW2/M (ETSI) model
Note: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the correct country is chosen. ComNet
accepts no liability for incorrect equipment set up.
• Output RF power – if received signal strength is greater than -40 dBm, it is recommended to
reduce RF TX power
• 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
• Wireless Security – if changing from default settings
• Select Apply Settings
• Select Save
Note: NW1/M and NW2/M Multipoint 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 setting kept at default.

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Detailed Configuration
8.0 Getting Started
To access the NetWave configuration interface, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the local area network (LAN) port of the router to the network port of your computer
using an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cables are also known as LAN cables or network cables.
They connect devices such as computers, routers, and switches on wired networks.
2. Next, take the power adapter that comes with the set and connect it to a power socket as well
as the router. Turn on the power.
3. Assign the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x
network, e.g. 192.168.10.10 and with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
4. Launch a web browser and enter the default IP address of the router, 192.168.10.101, into the
address bar.
The first page that you see is the login page. The words on the top left denote the hardware part
number and the firmware build version e.g. NW1 NW1_v1.78.0
The login page is presented upon requesting the Netwave Radio’s IP address.
The default authorization details are:
Username: admin
Password: admin

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8.1 Operating Modes
The Netwave Radio can operate in the following modes:
1. Access Point WDS
2. Station (Client) WDS
In a commonly used setup, the WAN port of an access point connects to a modem via an Ethernet
cable. A modem can be a cable, digital subscriber line (DSL), or fiber optic modem. A modem
translates the signal from the internet service provider (ISP) to Ethernet signals that the access
point can understand. This allows the access point to have internet connection.
Other devices called stations connect wirelessly to this access point. These devices can be
mobile phones, printers, IP cameras, laptops, or even other routers. The stations obtain internet
connection from the access point.
An access point WDS and a station WDS together extend the wireless coverage, like a repeater.
8.2 Buttons and Alerts
The buttons are described here.
Reset Undo the changes.
Save Saves the changes but does not take effect till settings are applied
Save & Apply Saves and applies the changes.
Please use this button instead of the 'Save' button so that the
changes would be applied immediately.
It is recommended to click this button before moving to a different
page.
Logout Logs out of the router's web page.
Note: At the top right corner of the NetWave configuration web page, there may be either of the
following texts displayed:
Changes: 0: Means that all changes on the configuration web page have been applied to
the Wireless Device.
Unsaved Changes: Shows the number of changes that have not yet been Save & Apply.

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8.2.1 Reset Button
The reset button is a physical hardware button on the board.
Please refer to Section "Reset Button."
8.2.2 Indicating LEDs
The light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the board are described in Section "LEDs on the Board".
8.2.3 Buzzer
The new NetWave buzzer makes the following sounds:
• Power up: Beep once.
• End of Firmware Loading: Beep twice.
• Alignment: Beep according to signal thresholds defined. The alignment buzzer is described in
Section "Link Status (for Station Mode)".

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9.0 Status Tab
After login, when you click on the Status top-level tab, you can see the second-level tabs of
Overview, Routes, System Log, Kernel Log, and Real-time Graphs. This is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: The Status Tab.
9.1 O ver view
The Status » Overview page is divided into the sections Wireless, Associated Stations, System,
Memory, Network, and DHCP Leases.
Uptime: Displays the duration of time since the router was turned on or rebooted.
Figure 3: The Status » Overview page.

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9.2 Wireless
The wireless chipset model is shown in the little box on the left e.g. AR9342 802.11an Radio.
Figure 4: Wireless chipset model.
The characters AP in the small callout box means that the radio is operating in the Access Point
(AP) mode. If the characters are CPE, it means that the radio is operating as a customer-premises
equipment (CPE) i.e. a station. The character X is shown if the radio is disabled.
9.3 Wireless (for AP Mode)
The Wireless section in the Status » Overview page shows a summary of the wireless parameters.
The following describes the parameters when the device is in the AP mode.
Figure 5: A summary in the Wireless section for a device operating as an 802.11 access point.
SSID Displays the name of the wireless network that this access point (AP) is offering, the Service
Set Identifier (SSID).
Mode This is 'Master' if the device is in AP WDS mode.
Channel Shows the channel number and frequency that this AP is using.
Bitrate This is the maximum bitrate supported by the radio in the current configuration.
BSSID This is the MAC address of the AP's radio.
Encryption Displays the wireless encryption used.
ACK Timeout Shows the maximum acknowledgment time in microseconds.
DFS Status If DFS is enabled, the AP automatically switches channel if radar is detected on the current
channel.

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9.4 Wireless (for Station Mode)
The following describes the parameters for a device operating in Station mode.
Figure 6: A summary in the Wireless section for a device operating as an 802.11 station.
SSID Displays the name of the wireless network that this station should be associated with.
Mode This is 'Client' if the device is in Station WDS mode.
Channel Shows the channel number and frequency that this station is using. Normally, it would
automatically select the same channel as the AP.
Bitrate This is the maximum bitrate supported by the radio in the current configuration.
MAC-Address States the MAC address of the device's radio.
BSSID This is the MAC address of the AP's radio.
Encryption Displays the wireless encryption used.
ACK Timeout Shows the maximum acknowledgment time in microseconds.
DFS Status If DFS is enabled, the AP automatically switches channel if radar is detected on the
current channel.
TX-CCQ Displays the transmission quality in %. A higher percentage means a better wireless
connection quality.
RX Rate Shows the receive bit rate of this station.
TX Rate Shows the transmit bit rate of this station.