Logging In
Super User: Default username is energetic Default password is wireless.
Default IP Address: 192.168.10.100 subnet mask 255.255.0.0
By default, management is through Horizon Compact+ Port 1 (in-band).
Configure your PC with the same IP address range and subnet.
Command Line Interface (CLI) Overview
The majority of commands begin with either set or get.
Context sensitive help: enter a partial command followed, or preceded, by “?”.
Example 1: set radio ? returns a list of all commands that start with set radio
Example 2: ? radio returns all commands that include the word “radio”
Pressing the Tab key after entering a partial command will complete that command
The up and down arrows (↑ and ↓) will recall previously input command lines (up to 20).
An unrecognized CLI entry will be acknowledged with NAK.
Once configuration changes have been completed, issue save mib command. Some changes
require reset system to invoke changes. Resetting the system is traffic affecting.
Web Interface
Enter Horizon Compact+ IP address as the URL in Web browser to access Horizon Web interface.
Configuration Steps
1. Configure Radio Parameters
set radio config
Allows you to configure: radio band, system mode, programmed frequency.
2. Unlicensed only –select antenna size (automatically sets the maximum allowed power)
a. get antenna diameter to display available sizes and associated index
b. set antenna diameter <index>
3. Configure IP parameters
set ip config (for management of Horizon Compact+)
Allows you to configure: IP address, subnetmask, default gateway
You have the option of having the changes made effective immediately, or after a system
reset.
WARNING:
The above commands may be used to change the radio configuration of an existing working
link. If management of the far end Horizon Compact+ is only via the radio link, then configure
the far end radio first. Otherwise, if you configure the near end radio first, you will lose the link
to the far end radio and be unable to configure it. If you change IP settings you may have to
reconfigure your management device (e.g.PC) in order to communicate with the Horizon
Compact+.
Advanced Configuration Parameters
There are a number of parameters that can be configured to provide advanced features:
Detailed configuration information for each can be found in the Horizon Compact+ Product Manual
* Volume 2 - Advanced Features ** Volume 4 - Networking Features
Antenna Alignment
Loosen the bolts clamping the mounting bracket to the post sufficiently to allow the mounting
bracket assembly to be rotated on the post, or tower, by hand. Visually align with the far end
installation. Use a compass or landmarks to verify the bearing where the opposite end is difficult to
identify. When visually aligned, re-clamp the mounting assembly to the pole.
Enable BNC : set alignment on
Enter
Loosen the antenna mount fine
azimuth and elevation adjustment
lock nuts.
Connect a voltmeter (1 mV = 1
dB) to the field strength
monitoring port (BNC) and adjust
the fine azimuth and elevation
adjustments for a maximum
signal.
Identify all side lobes plus the
main lobe. Ensure that you are
aimed at the main signal lobe.
The final received signal strength (RSL) should be within ±3 dB of the link budget figure.
Once alignment is achieved, tighten the lock nuts on theadjustment mechanisms.
Disable BNC : set alignment off Enter-
Alignment Adjustment Sensitivity
When performing fine alignment adjustments it is important to rotate the adjustment nuts 1/10th
of a turn at a time between taking RSL readings.
The beam width of a Horizon Compact+ system is typically no greater than 2 degrees. One
complete turn of a fine adjustment screw/nut may move the system right through the peak
signal position.
Indications of a Properly Operating Link
No alarms –get alarms
RSL within ±3 dB of link budget figure –get modem statistics
Eb/No ≥19 dB –get modem statistics
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) ≥24 dB –get modem statistics
Equalizer Stress typically 30, but < 150 –get modem statistics
Modem Block Error Rate 0.00e+00 –get traffic statistics
All sections operational –get health
System Redundancy
•Hot stand-by with or without DPRM
•X2 - Bandwidth doubling with or without DPRM.
Please refer to Horizon Compact+ Product Manual for details.
Troubleshooting
Alarms: Check alarms. No alarms should be present.
Modem Receiver Loss of Signal = no signal being received from the far end.
Radio Mismatch = incorrect radio band configured, TxH / TxL reversed, or incorrect radio
Ethernet Link Down = no connectivity on Ethernet link
Modem Hardware Fault = replace Horizon unit
Radio Power Amp = replace Horizon unit if alarm counts areincreasing
Synthesizer Unlock = replace Horizon unit if alarm is consistent
RSL Issues:
Mismatched RSL between endpoints
- one endpoint at target RSL, other endpoint low RSL: use RF loopback feature to
determine if Transmitter at one end, or Receiver at other end is at fault.
- Verify both ends are receiving DCpower
Low RSL both endpoints
- Verify clear LOS exists
- Verify alignment
- Verify Transmit power at both ends
- Link fade?
- Polarization is the same at both ends?
Poor RF Signal Quality:
- See parameters in “Indications of a Properly Operating Link”
Packet Loss, Poor Throughput, Loss of IP Connectivity:
- check RF signal quality
- check for mismatched modulation between endpoints
- check Ethernet switch traffic statistics at both ends of the link
- verify Ethernet speed and duplex settings
- check COS/QOS settings
- check integrity of Ethernet cables
Merlin Utilities –Contact DragonWave Technical Support
- System diagnostics
- Reset to factory default settings (Super User etc.)
- Serial number retrieval
- Bulk software upgrades
