Kwikbit Edge Controller User manual

Edge Controller Guide
Kwikbit Wireless Communication Systems
January 22, 2021

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Table of Contents
1Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
1.1 Additional documentation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.2 Additional help----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
2Description of the Kwikbit 60 GHz system---------------------------------------------------------------7
2.1 Edge Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.2 Kwikbit Wireless Devices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3Deployment steps (using an Edge Controller map plan)--------------------------------------------9
3.1 Install Edge Controller and log into it-------------------------------------------------------------- 10
3.2 Security Settings------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
3.2.1 Upload the Security Certificate ----------------------------------------------------------------13
3.3 Set Identity Description and Cloud information ----------------------------------------------- 14
3.4 Set Networking information--------------------------------------------------------------------------15
3.5 Create a map Plan, install and provision devices----------------------------------------------16
3.6 Review and configure devices -----------------------------------------------------------------------26
3.7 Verify network operations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
3.8 Adjust Security: Airlink Passcode and SSID ------------------------------------------------------28
4Monitoring-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
5Network management tasks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
5.1 Security tasks----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
5.1.1 Set the preferred hub for a remote device------------------------------------------------31
5.1.2 Set the SSID and Airlink Passcode for the network and devices ------------------- 33
5.2 Manage user accounts, permissions and passwords ----------------------------------------34
5.2.1 Add a new user -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
5.2.2 Edit a user account --------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
5.2.3 Delete user account-------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
5.3 Access Cloud Account ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
5.4 Networking settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
5.4.1 Configure Interfaces ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38

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5.4.2 Gateway Configuration---------------------------------------------------------------------------39
5.4.3 Editing the SMTP Settings to send notifications ----------------------------------------- 40
5.5 Adding, replacing, and removing devices --------------------------------------------------------41
5.5.1 Add a new remote device at a new site, to an existing network ------------------- 41
5.5.2 Add a new hub device to an existing site --------------------------------------------------42
5.5.3 Add a new site: with both Remote and Hub devices ----------------------------------- 44
5.5.4 Pre-configure a device before adding to a secure network--------------------------46
5.5.5 Replace a device with new hardware-------------------------------------------------------- 47
5.5.6 Remove a device from a site -------------------------------------------------------------------47
5.5.7 Remove a site --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
5.6 Review and adjust settings for a device ----------------------------------------------------------48
6Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
6.1 Kwikbit RF devices are not found by the Edge Controller after installation ----------49
6.2 Factory reset for devices------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
7Appendices-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
7.1 Acronyms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
7.2 Terms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51

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1Overview
Thank you for choosing the Edge Controller from Kwikbit. You are on your way to
automated commissioning and advanced remote network management. You can plan,
install, deploy and manage your network simply and securely with Edge Controller.
This guide is for Network administrators or technicians who are comfortable with both
basic network operations, and their organization’s specific network practices and
operations, but not experienced with Kwikbit Edge Controller. This guide describes the use
of the Kwikbit Edge Controller for the following:
●Initial setup of a 60 GHz network system
●Monitoring a network
●Network management tasks.
Setting up the 60GHz network with Edge Controller
The Initial Setup section offers a general deployment strategy, using K60i devices for the
network examples. Because the Kwikbit system is so flexible, alternate options may also be
presented. Initial Setup tasks include:
●Install the Edge Controller and root device.
●Configure some settings for security, identity, networking, cloud access.
●Create a map plan to interactively layout the network device sites, including planned
links and install Kwikbit devices.
●Install and provision devices.
●Configure devices.
●Verify the network against the plan.
Monitoring
Once initial setup is complete, monitoring the network can be done via on-site access to
the Edge Controller or through the convenience of cloud access to your account.

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Managing
Management tasks include:
●Adding, moving or changing devices
●Replacing devices
●Changes to device roles and plans
●Managing users and permissions.
1.1 Additional documentation
Further information about installing Kwikbit 60 GHz network devices can be found in:
K60 Install Guide
K60c Install Guide
K60i Install Guide
K60x Install Guide
K60 User Guide
K60c User Guide
K60i User Guide
K60x User Guide
1.2 Additional help
Kwikbit is committed to providing our customers with high quality technical support.
Web
support.kwikbit.com
E-mail
[e-mail]
Phone
[phone]

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2Description of the Kwikbit 60 GHz system
Kwikbit networks use a tree topology. The term site refers to a location in the network
where a Kwikbit device or devices are connected. A site may be a place where the network
tree branches out, or it may be a leaf on the network tree. The following diagram shows a
simple network layout with six sites.
Simplified Network Plan
One Kwikbit device (wired-LAN-connected) at the first site in the network tree functions as
the root hub. All devices at the root site take on a hub role(s). One must be assigned the
root hub role.
Additional sites on the network tree will have at least one device set to a remote role. The
leaves of the tree have a single remote device. For sites on the network tree where
branches divide, the remote device can be wired with additional devices. The additional
devices function as hubs which wirelessly connect to additional remote devices at leaf sites
or further branch sites on the network tree.
Wireless communications in the Kwikbit 60GHz system only take place between remotes
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The wireless radio frequency (RF) link between hubs and remotes is shown with red lines in
the diagram above. For each wireless link, the device with the hub role is closer to the root,
than the device with the remote role.
Note: The deployment must take care to avoid the formation of an island, that is, a
device, or set of connected devices, for which there is no path to the wired
LAN (i.e. no path to the root).
Site Survey
A site survey should be completed for your planned network. Consider coverage, capacity,
interference areas, installation requirements, as well as any other issues.
Kwikbit can help with surveying your site, recommending a plan, physical installation,
further configuration and deployment. Contact us for more information.
2.1 Edge Controller
Kwikbit’s Edge Controller offers advanced management for your network, using a
convenient graphical user interface (GUI). The Edge Controller offers tools to help with
quick deployment of multi-gigabit distribution and access networks. Plan and deploy your
network using familiar mapping tools that show interactive coverage and link status. Edge
Controller offers further tools for network device configuration, user management and
network monitoring. Cloud and remote services provide secure access where and when
you need it.
2.2 Kwikbit Wireless Devices
Kwikbit offers a range of wireless devices that operate in the 60 GHz radio frequency range.
See www.kwikbit.com for a description of all devices offered. Some innovative features of
Kwikbit devices include:
●License-free 60GHz spectrum operation
●High capacity, low latency
●Adaptive beamforming antenna
●Carrier-grade construction for outdoor devices.

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3Deployment steps using the Edge Controller
Once your site survey is complete and you have a general network plan, determine how to
proceed based on your circumstances.
●If you are experienced at network installation, or have a Kwikbit site plan or
professional Kwikbit installation, you can install devices in the desired areas, then
plug in Edge Controller to formalize the plan, set security, provision devices and
adjust device configurations as needed to finish deployment of your Kwikbit
network.
●If you are less familiar with Kwikbit devices and their coverage areas, but have a
good working knowledge of your network, we recommend the following steps to
deploy your Kwikbit network.
1. Install the Edge Controller and the root hub device.
2. Log in to the Edge Controller.
3. Upload the Security Certificate (SSL certificate), then adjust Identity and
Networking settings.
4. Use the Edge Controller map plan to plan devices and links. Map plan enables
you to plan and visualize coverage, direction and role selection for devices
before installation, to help you determine suitable installation locations for
devices.
5. Use the resulting plan to install the Kwikbit devices in your network.
6. Provision the installed devices using the map plan you created.
7. Review and set device configurations.
8. Verify your network and adjust desired Security settings with Edge Controller.

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3.1 Install Edge Controller and log into it
The Edge Controller requires a separate network connection to a corporate network or the
Internet for management and support.
1. Connect the Kwikbit device which will serve as the root hub to the Edge
Controller with a Category 5 (or higher) wired connection. A direct connection is
recommended.
Note: A direct connection between the root device and the Edge Controller on
the same local network and subnet simplifies installation and deployment.
In this case, the Edge Controller can locate and connect to Kwikbit devices
directly.
The Edge Controller uses multicast service discovery (mSD) and mDNS
protocols to locate Kwikbit devices.
However, if the Edge Controller cannot connect directly and must
communicate through a router, the root device should be configured as a
gateway hub during set up. See the step on Network information.
2. Connect the power cord to the Kwikbit Edge Controller and plug it in.
3. Connect an ethernet Cat 5e cable (or higher) from the LAN, corporate network,
router or other Internet source to the port labeled Network on the Edge
Controller.
Connects to
LAN
Connects to the
Kwikbit network
Power port
LED indicates
power is on

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Determine the IP address assigned to your Edge Controller
There are various methods to assign IP addresses such as DHCP, link-local and static.
The Network port defaults to DHCP assignment. This is the IP address you will use to log
into the local instance of your Edge Controller. Determine the IP address according to your
company’s network policy.
The Kwikbit port defaults to 169.254.1.1.
Enter the Edge Controller’s IP address in the address bar of a browser on your
computer
This brings up a login dialog. (If you are warned that the site
is not secure, use the Advanced button and click on the
Proceed to… link.)
For your initial setup use these credentials:
Login Name:
admin
Password:
admin

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Edge Controller opens on the Settings page for the initial setup.
The Identity, Security and Networking areas of the Settings page are used for the initial
network setup.

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3.2 Security Settings
Uploading the Security Certificate enables the communication needed to configure Kwikbit
network settings and devices. Airlink Passcode and SSID will be set later.
3.2.1 Upload the Security Certificate
The Kwikbit client certificate identifies the organization with administrative control over the
Kwikbit devices. After a Kwikbit device is locked to an organization name, it can only be
managed by that organization. Security Certificates are available from Kwikbit support
([e-mail]).
Note: Uploading the certificate is required to enable configuration of Kwikbit devices.
Additional Security Settings
After the network is installed, provisioned and verified, security settings for SSID and Airlink
Passcode will be done to provide further communication security for your network. See
Adjust Security: Airlink Passcode and SSID
Users, accounts and passwords and security
It is important to change your Admin account password, set up new users and set their
permissions to maintain network security. Now is a good time to do this. All of these tasks
are done on the Users page. See Manage user accounts permissions and passwords.
Click Choose File to browse to certificate file.
Enter the Password provided by Kwikbit.
Click Save.
Click Upload.

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Click Configure, select Connect,
and enter the Cloud Account
information provided by Kwikbit.
Use the Go to Cloud option for
quick access.
3.3 Set Identity Description and Cloud information
In the Identity area of the Settings page, enter a meaningful name for the Site Description.
It is shown in the upper right of the Edge Controller window and often describes the
network location. Enable the connection to Kwikbit Remote Support and Kwikbit Cloud
Services, unless prohibited by your corporate security policy.
After the Identity information is complete, several areas of the Settings page update. The
name of your network is now shown in the upper left corner. The status of Kwikbit Remote
Support and Kwikbit Cloud Services is now shown as Enabled and Connected.
Click Edit and enter a meaningful name
for the Site Description and Save.
Click Edit and select
Enable to turn on Kwikbit
Remote Support.

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3.4 Set Networking information
The Networking area shows the connected network adapters. This example shows the
Edge Controller and root device.
If the Edge Controller and the root device are on the same subnet, with no intervening
network equipment such as a router, Gateway Configuration is not required. If your setup
is different, see Gateway Configuration for instructions on how to configure a device as the
Gateway.
An option you may want to explore later is editing the SMTP Settings to enable email
notifications for your network. Using the SMTP information, the Edge Controller will send
notification if a device goes offline or comes back online. See Editing the SMTP Settings.
Click Configure Interfaces to change or
remove network interfaces.

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3.5 Create a map Plan, install and provision devices
These steps show how to use the Edge Controller map plan to determine the locations and
directions for devices planned for each site in your network. Coverage area and Device
Indicators make this method useful for determining link distances and directions, before
installation, especially for those not familiar with Kwikbit device capabilities.
If your devices have already been installed according to a Kwikbit site plan, or by a Kwikbit
professional, see Step 10. Provisioning devices.
1. Navigate to Plans page and click on +Create New.
Note: When Monitoring is on +Create New on the Plans page is hidden. The
Monitoring switch is on the Settings page in the Miscellaneous area.
Monitoring Off
Monitoring On

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2. Enter the new plan Name and Description,
then click Save.
3. The new plan appears in the list. Click the name of the new plan.
4. A Kwikbit map plan opens. Navigate to the geographical location of your network
using the Google Maps interface. (Zoom to it or click View and enter an address.)
Tip: Use the Configure button later to edit the Name and
Description, or Delete the plan.

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5. When your network location is shown on the map, lay out the network plan by
dragging each site (Indoor or Outdoor) to the desired position on the map.
6. Continue dragging sites to the map for each place where you plan to have a Kwikbit
networking device or devices. The sample network plan below shows five sites.
Tips:
•Drag site markers to adjust each location as desired.
•Zoom and scroll in the map as needed.
•The Plan is auto-saved. Use Edit > Undo if needed.

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7. Since the Kwikbit device that will serve as the Root device has been installed with
and connected to the Edge Controller, it is listed under Unprovisioned Devices.
Drag it from the list to its site to provision it.
Provisioning the root device by dragging it to a site, updates the plan.
•At the left side, the device is listed as Provisioned.
•At the lower right, device Properties are shown.
Click the Device Settings button and select Set Root to make the provisioned device
the root hub. The site updates with the Star icon.

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Note: If you have more than one hub device wired to the EC, it is also listed under
Unprovisioned Devices. Drag it to the root site and provision it as a New
Device.
When the root device(s) begin operating as a hub, additional Remote device(s) will
connect as they are installed.
8. Add planned devices to the sites. Drag devices from the Planned Devices list at
the left, to each site in your general plan. Further tools help determine coverage
area, adjust direction, and add wire/radio links to refine your plan before device
installation. The plan is saved automatically, as you work.
Operational Tips:
●Adding planned devices enables you to see expected coverage as you make
adjustments –useful if you are unsure of coverage for the specific device.
●A good method for adding devices is to work from the root outward.
Establish the first level of branches of the network tree topology. Then
continue to the next.
●Each site, except for the root, requires one device acting in a Remote role.
●Each site may have additional devices acting in Hub roles to connect
branches in the network tree.
●Select Show Devices from the View menu to show/hide the Device Indicator
arrows for the planned direction for wireless links and Coverage area.
The ✓shows which site is selected.
Devices properties for the selected sites
are shown at the right.