DragonWave Horizon COMPACT User manual

Horizon COMPACTTM
Wireless Ethernet
Release 1.04.07
Product Manual - Volume 1
Version 1.13

Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
NOTICE
This document contains confidential information, which is proprietary to DragonWave. No part of its
contents can be used, copied, disclosed, or conveyed to any party in any manner whatsoever without
prior written permission from DragonWave Inc.
Copyright © 2000 - 2012 DragonWave Inc.

Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
Table of Contents
1.0 USER MANUAL STRUCTURE..................................................................................... 1
1.1 WHAT IS NEW IN THIS RELEASE............................................................................................................ 1
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO HORIZON COMPACT ..................................................................... 3
2.1 APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 WIMAX...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 3G CELLULAR BACKHAUL /ETHERNET EVOLUTION...................................................................... 4
2.1.3 LEASED LINE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 4
2.1.4 LAST MILE FIBRE EXTENSION ..................................................................................................... 4
2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 5
3.0 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 7
3.1 HOISTING LUG.................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 “FINGER”WRENCH ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 ETHERNET AND POWER CABLING ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3.1 COPPER INTERFACE –OPTION 1 ................................................................................................ 9
3.3.2 COPPER INTERFACE –OPTION 2 ................................................................................................ 9
3.3.3 OPTICAL INTERFACE .................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 LIGHTNING PROTECTION...................................................................................................................10
3.5 DUAL POLARIZATION RADIO MOUNT (DPRM) ....................................................................................11
3.6 POWER SPLIT RADIO MOUNT (PSRM) ..............................................................................................11
4.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 13
4.1 SYSTEM GROUNDING........................................................................................................................ 15
4.1.1 LIGHTNING PROTECTION........................................................................................................... 16
4.1.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT ......................................................................16
4.2 POWER ON ETHERNET (PONE)..........................................................................................................19
4.3 LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNITS............................................................................................................21
4.3.1 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT..................................................................................... 21
4.3.2 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ........................................................................................21
4.4 ETHERNET CABLING –COPPER INTERFACE –OPTION 1 .....................................................................24
4.4.1 USING OUTDOOR PONEUNIT...................................................................................................24
4.4.2 OUTDOOR PONEUNIT WEATHERPROOF GROMMET SEALS........................................................ 25
4.4.3 USING INDOOR PONEUNIT ......................................................................................................25
4.4.4 ASSEMBLING THE RJ45 CONNECTOR........................................................................................26
4.5 ETHERNET CABLING –COPPER INTERFACE –OPTION 2 .....................................................................28
4.5.1 USING OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT........................................................................... 28
4.5.2 USING INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT..............................................................................29
5.0 POWERING THE HORIZON COMPACT ....................................................................... 31
5.1 GROUNDED POWER FEEDS...............................................................................................................31
5.2 COPPER INTERFACE –OPTION 1 .......................................................................................................32
5.2.1 USING THE OUTDOOR PONEUNIT ............................................................................................32

Table of Contents
iii
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
5.2.2 USING THE INDOOR PONEUNIT................................................................................................ 33
5.2.3 STEPS TO CONNECTING POWER ............................................................................................... 33
5.2.4 PONESTATUS LED.................................................................................................................34
5.3 COPPER INTERFACE –OPTION 2 .......................................................................................................35
5.3.1 USING THE OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ....................................................................35
5.3.2 USING THE INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ....................................................................... 36
5.4 OPTICAL INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................37
5.4.1 USING THE COMPOSITE CABLE ................................................................................................. 37
5.4.2 ALTERNATE POWER FEED OPTION -“Y” FEED ADAPTER CABLE .................................................38
6.0 INITIAL CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................ 39
6.1 SECURE MANAGEMENT ACCESS .......................................................................................................39
6.1.1 DRAGONWAVE DEFAULT.......................................................................................................... 40
6.1.2ENHANCED SECURITY ..............................................................................................................40
6.2 LOGGING ON....................................................................................................................................41
6.2.1 USING TELNET......................................................................................................................... 41
6.2.2 CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP .......................................................................................................41
6.2.3 USING THE WEB INTERFACE .....................................................................................................41
6.3 CONFIGURING RADIO BAND AND FREQUENCY CHANNELS...................................................................41
6.3.1 USING TELNET......................................................................................................................... 42
6.3.2 USING THE WEB INTERFACE .....................................................................................................43
6.4 CONFIGURING IP ADDRESS VALUES ..................................................................................................44
6.4.1 USING TELNET......................................................................................................................... 44
6.4.2 USING THE WEB INTERFACE.....................................................................................................44
6.5 RECOVERY OF IP ADDRESS AND SERIAL NUMBERS............................................................................45
6.6 CHANGING AND ADDING USER NAMES AND PASSWORDS....................................................................45
6.6.1 CHANGING THE SUPER USER NAME AND PASSWORD ................................................................ 46
6.6.2 ADDING OR CHANGING NOC USER ACCOUNTS...........................................................................47
6.6.3 ADDING OR CHANGING ADMIN USER ACCOUNTS .......................................................................50
6.6.4 CHANGING NOC AND ADMIN USER PASSWORDS........................................................................53
6.7 LOGGING OUT ..................................................................................................................................53
6.7.1 SESSION TIME OUT..................................................................................................................53
7.0 ANTENNA MOUNTING AND TOWER SPECIFICATIONS................................................. 55
7.1 POLARIZATION..................................................................................................................................56
7.1.1 POINT-TO-POINT LICENSED RADIO BANDS –STANDARD ANTENNAS ........................................... 56
7.1.2 POINT-TO-POINT LICENSED RADIO BANDS –FLAT MINI ANTENNA...............................................57
7.1.3 LMDS AND UNLICENSED RADIO BANDS (UL24) ........................................................................ 59
7.2 POLE AND TOWER SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 60
8.0 LOCATING HORIZON COMPACT SYSTEMS ............................................................... 61
8.1 NEAR FIELD EFFECTS.......................................................................................................................61
8.2 CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT (LOS)............................................................................................................. 63
9.0 PREPARING FOR ALIGNMENT ................................................................................. 65

DragonWave Inc.
iv
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
9.1 DETERMINE LINK BUDGET.................................................................................................................65
9.2ANTENNA/RADIO ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKET ............................................................................. 65
9.2.1 STANDARD ANTENNAS .............................................................................................................65
9.2.2 FLAT MINI ANTENNA ................................................................................................................66
9.3 RECEIVED SIGNAL LEVEL (RSL) MEASUREMENTS..............................................................................69
9.3.1 PROTECTING THE BNC CONNECTOR IN CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS ......................................... 69
9.4 THREE IMPORTANT FACTORS ............................................................................................................70
9.4.1 ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS ..............................................................................................70
9.4.2 CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT (LOS).................................................................................................... 72
9.4.3 SENSITIVITY OF THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................... 72
10.0 ALIGNING THE ANTENNAS...................................................................................... 73
10.1 VISUAL ALIGNMENT -STANDARD ANTENNAS..................................................................................73
10.2 VISUAL ALIGNMENT –FLAT MINI ANTENNA...................................................................................75
10.3 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ALIGNMENT OF THE ANTENNAS ..............................................................75
10.4 SIGNS OF A HEALTHY LINK............................................................................................................77
11.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION FEATURES ................................................................. 79
12.0 HORIZON COMPACT MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 81
12.1 ALARMS LIST ...............................................................................................................................81
13.0 CONFIGURATION BACKUP AND RESTORE................................................................ 83
13.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION BACKUP................................................................................................83
13.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION RESTORE..............................................................................................83
13.3 USER ACCOUNT CONFIGURATION BACKUP ....................................................................................83
13.4 USER ACCOUNT CONFIGURATION RESTORE..................................................................................83
14.0 SOFTWARE UPGRADES ......................................................................................... 85
14.1 UPGRADE PATH ........................................................................................................................... 85
14.2 SINGLE SYSTEM........................................................................................................................... 86
14.3 MULTIPLE SYSTEMS .....................................................................................................................86
APPENDIX A–CLI COMMAND LIST................................................................................... 87
APPENDIX B–SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 93
APPENDIX C-REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ................................................... 97

Table of Contents
v
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
List of Figures
FIGURE 3-1 HORIZON COMPACT -COPPER INTERFACE VARIANT ....................................................................... 7
FIGURE 3-2 HORIZON COMPACT LED INDICATORS ........................................................................................... 7
FIGURE 3-3 HOISTING LUG .............................................................................................................................. 8
FIGURE 3-4 FINGER WRENCH .......................................................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 3-5 OUTDOOR POWER INJECTOR/LIGHTNING ARRESTOR .................................................................... 10
FIGURE 3-6 INDOOR POWER INJECTOR/LIGHTNING ARRESTOR........................................................................ 10
FIGURE 3-7 DUAL POLARIZATION RADIO MOUNT ............................................................................................ 11
FIGURE 4-1 HORIZON COMPACT CASE GROUNDING POINT ............................................................................... 15
FIGURE 4-2 GROUNDING OF NON-PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT ....................................................................... 17
FIGURE 4-3 GROUNDING OF EQUIPMENT IN CABINET ...................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 4-4 GROUNDING OF TOWER MOUNT –HORIZON COMPACT SYSTEM .................................................... 18
FIGURE 4-5 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR AND POWER INJECTOR ............................................................. 20
FIGURE 4-6 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR AND POWER INJECTOR ................................................................. 20
FIGURE 4-7 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT WITH INTEGRATED PONESUPPLY FEED ............................ 21
FIGURE 4-8 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT WITH INTEGRATED PONESUPPLY FEED................................ 21
FIGURE 4-9 TWO INDOOR UNITS IN RACK MOUNT ADAPTER............................................................................ 22
FIGURE 4-10 INDOOR UNIT WITH WALL MOUNT BRACKETS............................................................................. 22
FIGURE 4-11 HORIZON COMPACT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 23
FIGURE 4-12 OUTDOOR UNIT PONEAND RJ45 CONNECTIONS FOR HORIZON.................................................. 24
FIGURE 4-13 WEATHERPROOF GROMMET SEALS ........................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 4-14 INDOOR UNIT PONEAND RJ45 CONNECTIONS FOR HORIZON ..................................................... 25
FIGURE 4-15 RJ45 CABLE CONNECTOR “SNAP FIT”STYLE ............................................................................ 26
FIGURE 4-16 RJ45 CABLE CONNECTOR “PUSH FIT”STYLE ............................................................................ 27
FIGURE 4-17 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ETHERNET CABLING –OPTION 2 .................................... 28
FIGURE 4-18 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ETHERNET CABLING –OPTION 2........................................ 29
FIGURE 4-19 RJ45 CONNECTOR PINOUT –PORT 2MANAGEMENT. .................................................................. 29
FIGURE 5-1 GROUNDED POWER RETURN LINK ............................................................................................... 31
FIGURE 5-2 GROUNDED POWER RETURN SHORTING WIRE ............................................................................. 31
FIGURE 5-3 CONNECTING POWER USING OUTDOOR PONEUNIT –OPTION 1 ................................................... 32
FIGURE 5-4 CONNECTING POWER USING INDOOR PONEUNIT –OPTION 1....................................................... 33
FIGURE 5-5 PONESTATUS LED AND ALARM RESET BUTTON ......................................................................... 34
FIGURE 5-6 OUTDOOR SUPPRESSION UNIT -POWER FEED COPPER INTERFACE OPTION 2............................... 35
FIGURE 5-7 INDOOR SUPPRESSION UNIT -POWER FEED COPPER INTERFACE OPTION 2 .................................. 36
FIGURE 5-8 CONNECTING POWER –OPTICAL INTERFACE -INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ...................... 37
FIGURE 5-9 OPTIONAL EXTERNAL POWER FEED -OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ............................... 38
FIGURE 7-1 HORIZON COMPACT SHOWING CLIP MOUNT FEATURES .................................................................. 55

DragonWave Inc.
vi
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
FIGURE 7-2 HORIZON COMPACT POLARIZATION MARKER ................................................................................ 56
FIGURE 7-3 LOCATION OF POLARIZATION MARKS........................................................................................... 57
FIGURE 7-4 CORRECT ORIENTATION –FLAT MINI ANTENNA AND HORIZON COMPACT...................................... 58
FIGURE 8-1 CORRECT &INCORRECT SYSTEM LOCATION ................................................................................ 62
FIGURE 8-2 OBSTRUCTION OF THE FRESNEL ZONE ......................................................................................... 63
FIGURE 8-3 TREES WITHIN THE FRESNEL ZONE OBSTRUCT THE SIGNAL .......................................................... 63
FIGURE 9-1 MOUNTING BRACKET WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS –STANDARD ANTENNAS .............................. 65
FIGURE 9-2 FLAT MINI ANTENNA SHROUD INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 66
FIGURE 9-3 VOLTMETER CONNECTIONS TO BNC FIELD STRENGTH MONITORING CONNECTOR ........................... 69
FIGURE 9-4 MAIN AND SIDE LOBES................................................................................................................ 71
FIGURE 9-5 TYPICAL MAIN LOBE COVERAGE USING 23 GHZ RADIO WITH 24” DISH ANTENNA............................ 71
FIGURE 9-6 MAIN LOBE AND SIDE LOBES (DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 4KM) ............................................... 72
FIGURE 10-1 ALIGNING SYSTEMS USING LOCAL LANDMARKS......................................................................... 74
FIGURE 10-2 USING GPS AND COMPASS BEARINGS TO ALIGN SYSTEMS ........................................................ 74

Table of Contents
vii
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
List of Tables
TABLE 3-1 HORIZON LED OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 8
TABLE 3-2 PORT 2POWER CABLE WIRE GAUGE............................................................................................ 10
TABLE 4-1 PARTS REQUIRED......................................................................................................................... 13
TABLE 5-1 PONESTATUS LED FUNCTION KEY .............................................................................................. 34
TABLE 6-1 USER ACCOUNT LEVELS............................................................................................................... 45
TABLE 7-1 ALLOWABLE DISH/REFLECTORS –UNLICENSED SYSTEMS............................................................. 59
TABLE 7-2 TWIST AND SWAY SPECIFICATIONS –SELECTED FREQUENCIES...................................................... 60
TABLE 7-3 MOUNTING POLE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 60
TABLE 8-1 SYSTEM HEIGHT VS OBSTACLE DISTANCE FOR 24 GHZ UNLICENSED............................................. 61
TABLE 9-1 RADIO/FLAT MINI MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT TORQUE REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 68
TABLE 9-2 ANTENNA GAINS AND BEAM WIDTHS –SELECTED FREQUENCIES................................................... 70
TABLE 9-3 APPROXIMATE SIZE OF BEAM AT DESTINATION ............................................................................... 71
TABLE 9-4 DEGREES PER REVOLUTION OF ADJUSTMENT................................................................................ 72
TABLE 10-1 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANTENNAS ................................................................................... 73
TABLE 14-1 SOFTW ARE UPGRADE PATH ....................................................................................................... 85

Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
1.0 User Manual Structure
This user manual is divided into three volumes:
WARNING:
With the Enhanced Security option, if you lose, or forget, the Super
User password,
and DragonWave proprietary access is disabled,
there is no way that you can re-gain
Super User access to the system,
without shipping the system to DragonWave for recovery.
See
Section 6.1 for more details.
WARNING:
With the Enhanced Security option, if you
need to ship the system to
DragonWave for service, the Super User must ensure that
DragonWave proprietary access is enabled before you ship, by
issuing the CLI commands “set dw access on” and “save mib”.
See
Section 6.1 for more details.
1.1 What is new in this release
“Single wire” and “Two wire” redundancy options changed to “1-Wire” and “2-Wire” respectively.
•Volume 1 (this volume) – Contains an overview of the product, basic configuration, installation and
alignment procedures that are sufficient to set up a link and have it passing traffic
•Volume 2 – includes more detailed information about the alignment and installation process and step-
by-step configuration details for the advanced configuration features that are described briefly in
Volume 1
•Volume 3 – contains a complete list of the frequency tables associated with the radio bands supported,
and soon to be supported, by the Horizon Compact
•

DragonWave Inc.
2
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
This page left blank intentionally

Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
2.0 Introduction to Horizon Compact
DragonWave’s Horizon Compact is a next-generation, high capacity, native Ethernet, microwave system
offering improved economics and simplified operations. Featuring zero-footprint, the radio and the modem
are integrated into one, single, compact, out-door-unit. Increased capacity (800Mbps); simplified
installation and operation; and improved troubleshooting mean lower lifecycle costs. This highly
integrated, carrier grade solution for Ethernet backhaul uses licensed or unlicensed spectrum.
Build your own network, easily and cost effectively. Connect fixed and mobile services to your network
fast. Extend the reach of your network for Ethernet services and add on the additional capacity as you
need it. Or, bring new Ethernet services to your high-capacity customers easily and cost effectively while
optimizing your investment in legacy technology and facilities.
High Capacity Native Ethernet Wireless Gigabit Ethernet
Designed as an Ethernet platform from the ground up, the DragonWave Horizon Compact meets the
critical needs demanded by carrier class customers delivering a wireless GigE/100bT connection of up to
800 Mbps full duplex over licensed or unlicensed frequency allocations. With a native Ethernet design
and ultra-low latency, the Horizon Compact is optimized for next generation services.
Fixed and Scalable Bandwidth Operations
The Horizon Compact is a flexible bandwidth radio platform designed specifically for customers with rapid
scalability requirements. The DragonWave Horizon Compact scales from 10 to 400 Mbps via a simple
software configuration. For higher bandwidth needs, two radios can be polarization multiplexed on a
single antenna using a Dual Polarization Radio Mount (DPRM) to provide up to 800 Mbps of capacity in a
single link.
Zero-Footprint Option
The Horizon Compact is a single, outdoor, compact, weatherproof unit requiring no indoor space and is
available with optical and electrical GigE interface options.
Enhanced Network Management
Horizon Compact fully supports remote management via in-band or out-of-band management, using
SNMP (v3, V2c or V1), CLI and Web GUI. Security is a critical feature with SSH, SSL, and Radius.
Improved Reach
Horizon Compact enables bandwidth extensions over extended distances by providing up to 98 dB
system gain in its standard power configuration, or up to 108dB in a high power configuration, both of
which can support antennas sized up to six feet. This feature combination enables link lengths beyond 50
km/30 mi. In addition, DragonWave’s dynamic modulation allows a link to be engineered to the highest
availability, while maximizing throughput in good weather conditions.
Network Protection
Using DragonWave’s Rapid Link Shutdown (RLS), Horizon Compact supports mesh and ring
configurations with ~50 ms switching time, enabling 99.999% available carrier class services.

DragonWave Inc.
4
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
Product Features
6 -38 GHz Frequency Support High power variants
800 Mbps full duplex capacity 100ms Adaptive Modulation
Transparent Gigabit Ethernet solution 100ms Ring/Mesh Switching
Integrated RF Loopback “Zero-footprint”, hardened outdoor unit
2.1 Applications
2.1.1 WiMax
DragonWave offers a high-capacity, carrier-grade, integrated solution for Ethernet backhaul using
interference-free licensed spectrum. Horizon Compact enables rapid network expansion with remote
scalability from 10 Mbps to 800 Mbps. With Horizon Compact the radio and modem are integrated into a
single all-outdoor element attached directly to the antenna, allowing simple integration and eliminating
any impact on the WiMAX base station footprint. Management integration into the base station EMS
provides a single point of control for operations personal.
2.1.2 3G Cellular Backhaul / Ethernet Evolution
Meet the growing demand for increased capacity and data transport resulting from 3G cellular
deployments. Horizon Compact provides Cost-effective, low capacity TDM services for base stations
today. The DragonWave portfolio of products offers software controlled upgradeability to high-capacity
native Ethernet and TDM services with ultra-low latency to enable 3G evolution with the minimum of
network churn.
2.1.3 Leased Line Replacement
For many businesses, the only option for last mile access is the ILEC, provided on an aging copper
infrastructure with long MTTR. Horizon Compact can replace leased services and eliminate recurring and
expensive telecom Costs while at the same time improving service availability and enabling future growth
and options for services with a scalable Ethernet network.
2.1.4 Last Mile Fibre Extension
The greatest demand for broadband services is within the core metro markets. Horizon Compact provides
a superior complementary networking solution to rapidly extend high speed IP services from locations
already attached to the service provider’s network. The DragonWave portfolio of products is ideal for
network hardening, disaster recovery and applications that require legacy TDM services and carrier-
grade, high capacity native Ethernet systems.

Initial Configuration
5
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
2.2 Technical Specifications
Frequencies
6 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/ITU/AUS/NZ/ RUS
7 GHz ETSI/ITU/NZ/MEX
8 GHz IC/ETSI/ITU/UK/NZ/RUS
11 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/ITU
13 GHz ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU
15 GHz IC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/MX/ITU
18 GHz FCC/IC /ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU
23 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU/MX
24 GHz (UL) FCC/IC/ETSI
24 GHz DEMS FCC/IC
26 GHz ETSI
28 GHz FCC/ETSI
31 GHz FCC (LMDS)
32 GHz ETSI
38 GHz FCC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/MX
Mechanical
Radio/Modem (w/o antenna) 12 cm x 23.6 cm x 23.6 cm; 4.8kg
(4.75 in x 9.3 in x 9.3in; 10.6 lbs)
Antenna Wind Loading 112 kph (70 mph) Operational
200 kph (125 mph) Survival
Antenna Mount Adjustment ± 10° Az; ± 25° El
Payloads
Interface 1000/100/10 BaseT
Latency 100 BT < 400μs, Typical < 200μs FastE
Latency GigE < 200μs, Typical 120μs GigE
Frame Size 64 to 1600 Bytes, up to 9600 (GigE Mode)
Flow Control Yes (GigE mode only)
802.1p Yes – 8 levels served by 4 queues
802.1q Yes
Modulation Shifting Current to Lowest ~100 mS
Power
Input -36 VDC to -60 VDC, isolated
Optional Adapter 110/240 VAC
Consumption (per link end) 20 Watts (LP) 47 Watts (HP)
Connections
Power -48V, PonE
Payload (+ Inband NMS) Shielded RJ45 or optical LC
NMS (when out-of-band) Shielded RJ45
Network Management (NMS)
Alarm Management SNMP Traps, Enterprise MIB
NMS Compatibility Any SNMP based network
manager SNMP v1, v2 and v3
Security 3 Level Authentication
EMS Web Based Management System,
SSL HTTP,SSH, Radius
Environmental
Operating Temperature Standard Power (18-28 GHz)
-40°C to + 50°C (-40°F to +122° F)
Humidity 100 % Condensing
Altitude 4500 m (14,760 ft)
Water Tightness: Nema4X, IP56 (directed hose test)
Operational Shock: ETSI 300-019-1-4; 5g 11ms
Operational Vibration: ETSI 300-019-1-4 Class 4m5,
NEBS GR-63
Earthquake: NEBS GR-63
Channel Bandwidth 50 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 40 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 30 MHz
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Modulation
scheme
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
QPSK
67
17/27
-81
57
17/27
-81
16 QAM
110
14.5/24.5
-77
111
14.5/24.5
-76
32 QAM
171
14/24
-72
142
14.5/24.5
-73
107
14.5/24.5
-75
64 QAM
215
12.5/22.5
-68
181
12.5/22.5
-69
128 QAM
271
11/21
-62
200
11/21
-67
165
11/21
-68
256 QAM
322
11.5/21.5
-59
256 QAM
364
NA/19.5
-59
212
10/20
-63
212
9.5/19.5
-62
256 QAM
371
9.5/NA
-59
277
9.5/19.5
-60
Modulation
scheme
Channel Bandwidth 56/55 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 28 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 14 MHz
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
QPSK
37
17/27
-85
QPSK
65
17/27
-80
48
13.5/23.5
-84
23
13.5/23.5
-87
16 QAM
111
14.5/24.5
-76
71
13/23
-80
36
13/23
-84
32 QAM
216
11/21
-70
100
11/21
-75
47
13/23
-80
128 QAM
290
10.5/20.5
-62
144
10.5/20.5
-68
70
10.5/20.5
-72
256 QAM
385
9.5/19.5
-59
190
9.5/19.5
-64
95
9.5/19.5
-6
SP/HP shown for Tx Power
Throughput based on random frame size
Not all modes may be available in all channel sizes. Subject to
change

DragonWave Inc.
6
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
This page left blank intentionally

Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
Port 2 – 10/100/1000 Base-t
Out-of-band Management only
(weatherproof RJ45)
Field strength monitor
connector on side (BNC)
Indicator
LED’s
Breathing Vent
Polarization
Indicator
Port 1 – 10/100/1000 Base-t
Data and optional in-band
management (weatherproof RJ45)
Antenna mount
One of eight #6 AWG (M6 x 1.0)
grounding points (2 per side)
Note that all grounding points on the Horizon unit are metric, M6 x 1.0 threads. Two 12 mm long bolts are supplied.
3.0 Physical Description
Horizon Compact is an integrated Ethernet modem and microwave radio transceiver, housed in a rugged
weatherproof housing. It is provided with two weatherproof connectors, Port 1 and Port 2. Port 1, copper
10/100/1000 Base-t, or optional optical interface, carries data and optional in-band management traffic.
Port 2, copper 10/100/1000 Base-t, carries optional out-of-band management traffic only. When Port 2 is
not in use, a weatherproof protective cap is used to seal the port.
A BNC style connector, with protective cap, is provided for obtaining field strength readings during the
antenna alignment process. The output voltage is linear, giving 1 mV per dB values e.g. -30 mV = -30 dB.
It is also used for providing a radio muting signal in system redundancy applications.
A high power variant is available, which requires a sun shield to meet temperature specifications.
Figure 3-1 Horizon Compact - Copper Interface Variant
Figure 3-2 Horizon Compact LED indicators
Antenna

DragonWave Inc.
8
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
Table 3-1
Horizon LED Operation
3.1 Hoisting Lug
A hoisting lug is shipped with each Horizon Compact (two per link). This can be bolted onto the horizon
with the supplied bolt, using any of the threaded grounding points, and used for attaching a line for
hoisting or carrying the unit into position on a tower or pole. Note that the grounding points have an M6 x
1.0 metric thread. Figure 3-3 shows how the lug is attached.
Figure 3-3 Hoisting Lug
3.2 “Finger” Wrench
The finger wrench is provided to provide extra torque when
attaching the network cable connectors to the system.
Figure 3-4 Finger Wrench
LED Status
Description
RF/Modem LED
RED
Power ON, FPGA not ready.
Slow RED Blink
RF Transmitter OFF. Modem LOS
Steady GREEN/slow ORANGE blink
RF Transmitter ON. Modem LOS.
Steady GREEN
RF Transmitter ON. Modem OK.
Ethernet LED
Copper Mode
OFF
No link detected on either Ethernet port.
Slow Red Blink
Link detected on Out-of-band port (Port 2).
Steady Green
Link detected on Data port (Port 1).
Fast Green Blink
Link detected on both Out-of-band and Data ports.
Fiber Mode
OFF
Transmit is disabled.
Steady Red
Transmit is enabled and no link is detected on either Ethernet port.
Slow Red Blink
Transmit is enabled and Link is detected on Out of band port (Port 2).
Steady Green
Transmit is enabled and a link is detected on Data port (Port 1).
Fast Green Blink
Transmit is enabled and link is detected on both Out of band and data ports.
Alarm LED
Steady Green
No Alarms
Slow Red Blink
Alarm ON. Synthesizers unlocked, Radio drain current out of limits, Radio
temperature outside range, Modem hardware fault, Modem programming error.
Summary : Good Link –
all LED’s GREEN (Ethernet 1 and 2 may be flashing GREEN)
Loss of Sync –
RF/Modem LED = RED blink
Power off –
RF/Modem LED = OFF

Physical Description
9
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
3.3 Ethernet and Power Cabling
Note: For more information on installation and cabling, refer to DragonWave Technical Note:
HC-TN-001.4 Horizon Compact PonE.
Two options of copper interface cabling are supported along with an optical interface.
3.3.1 Copper Interface – Option 1
Two, weatherproof, RJ45 Ethernet connectors provide data and management connections to the unit over
CAT5E cabling. Ethernet cables must be wired for a straight through connection (see Section 4.0).
One connector (GigE – Port 1) is for data traffic and optional in-band management. Power (-36 to -60 V
DC) is provided by an optional isolated mains power adaptor and supplied to the Horizon Compact using
Power on Ethernet (PonE) techniques via a PonE Power Adapter, which incorporates both power and
network Lightning Arrestor. CAT5E cable length is restricted to 90 metres.
The second connector (Port 2) is solely for an optional out-of-band management connection, using an
overlay network. If Port 2 is not being used (e.g. in-band management being used), ensure that the
vacant connector is sealed by fitting a weatherproof cap.
3.3.2 Copper Interface – Option 2
A composite cable, comprising two CAT5E cables and a power feed cable, connects to Port 1 with a MIL
specification, multi-pin, connector. Various lengths are available (maximum 100 m). One CAT5E cable
(blue) provides the data and optional in-band management connection to the Horizon Compact. The
second CAT5E cable (grey) is for optional out-of-band management only. Both are terminated at the data
end with shielded RJ45 connectors. The power feed cable connects to an isolated power supply (-36 to -
60 V DC). Suitable power and network Lightning Arrestor must be used. Port 2 is not available in this
option.
3.3.3 Optical Interface
A weatherproof, MIL specification, multi-pin, connector is provided for Port 2, which includes the power
feed. Port 1 has a weatherproof optical fibre connector. Single mode and multimode fibre options are
available. As with the copper variant, Port 1 supports data traffic and optional in-band management and
Port 2 is for power input plus optional out-of-band management or 1-Wire 1+1 redundancy applications.
A composite power and Ethernet cable assembly is available, which is compatible with the Horizon Port 2
connector, which feeds power and optional out-of-band management to the Horizon.
Where distances prevent the use of the composite cable due to power feed loss, a special “Y” feed
adaptor cable is available that allows customer provided, heavier duty, wires to be spliced into the power
feed connection. The power feed wires (see Table 3-2 for recommended gauge) are spliced into the
adapter cable using weatherproof tap connectors. The power feed and Port 2 Ethernet cables (maximum
length 100 m) are fed through a DragonWave Lightning Arrestor unit designed to protect power and
network circuits from transients.
DO NOT coil excess Ethernet cable, but fold in a zig-zag fashion whilst
observing a minimum bend radius of 2 inches. The affect of lightning induced
current surges in the tower or conductors adjacent to the Ethernet cable will be
minimized when the Ethernet cable is folded in this way.

DragonWave Inc.
10
Horizon Compact Release 1.04.07Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
Table 3-2 Port 2 Power Cable Wire Gauge
These values are true for all radio variants and based on a minimum voltage of 35 V DC at the Horizon.
Distance from Power Supply to Horizon Unit
50 m
100 m
200 m
300 m
Minimum wire gauge required (AWG)
20
16
14
12
Note that the power wires in the composite cable are comprised of two pairs of 20 AWG wire, which
supports the maximum length (100 m) when out-of-band management is employed using the combined
CAT5 cable.
3.4 Lightning Protection
Note: For effective protection against lightning-induced surges, proper grounding and shielding
practices MUST be followed for the ENTIRE installation. Consult DragonWave Inc. Technical Note:
HC-TN-001.4 Horizon Compact PonE and Quick Reference Guide before installation!
The Horizon Compact is protected from cable transients and power surges caused by lightning, or other
sources, by means of internal Lightning Arrestor components and external housing grounding points (See
Section 4.1).
For the Horizon Compact, copper interface variant, protection of the connected network and power supply
is provided by a proprietary DragonWave PonE power injector/Lightning Arrestor unit, into which the
Ethernet cables and power feed are connected. There are two variants of the copper power
injector/Lightning Arrestor unit.
•Copper interface, outdoor use (see Figure 3-5)
omay be mounted on the outside wall of the network equipment building
•Copper interface, indoor use, wall or rack mountable (see Figure 3-6)
omust be mounted inside the network equipment building
Figure 3-5 Outdoor Power injector/Lightning
Arrestor
Figure 3-6 Indoor Power injector/Lightning
Arrestor
For the Horizon Compact, optical interface variant, or where PonE is not used to power the Horizon,
protection of the power feed and the Ethernet connections is provided by a Lightning Arrestor unit of
similar physical design to those described above. For correct installation procedures see Section 4.0.