Motorola Canopy Subscriber Module User manual

CanopyTM Subscriber Module
USER MANUAL
Part: 5200SM-UG-E
R 02 02
© 2002 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A

NOTICES
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. 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. In Canada, users should be cautioned to take
note that high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250 –
5350 MHz and 5650 – 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to
license-exempt local area networks (LELAN).
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 and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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 these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the unit;
• Connect the affected equipment to a power outlet on a different circuit from that which the
receiver is connected to;
• Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: ABZ89FC3789 IC: 109W-5200
FCC ID: ABZ89FC4816 IC: 109W-5700
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
Important Note:
Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications must not be made unless under the express
consent of the party responsible for compliance. Any such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. The Canopy
Subscriber Module (SM) must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.9
in) from all persons, when adding the Canopy reflector dish (in the 5.7 GHz band), the reflector dish
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 1.5m (59.1 in) from all persons and
does not emit a RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult
Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Furthermore,
it must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
MOTOROLA, the stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are
trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat & Tm. Office. Canopy is a trademark of Motorola,
Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
Motorola, Inc
Broadband Wireless Technology Center
50 East Commerce Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
http://www.motorola.com/canopy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................4
Welcome .......................................................................................................................... 4
Features........................................................................................................................... 4
Packing List...................................................................................................................... 4
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................5
Canopy Subscriber Module.............................................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION......................................................................................................6
Mount the Subscriber Module .......................................................................................... 6
Configure your Computer................................................................................................. 7
Connect the Subscriber Module....................................................................................... 7
Align the Subscriber Module ............................................................................................ 8
CABLING................................................................................................................9
Home PAGE .................................................................................................................. 10
Status PAGE.................................................................................................................. 10
Configuration PAGE....................................................................................................... 11
Alignment PAGE ............................................................................................................ 11
Event Log PAGE............................................................................................................ 11
AP Eval Data.................................................................................................................. 12
Link Test ........................................................................................................................ 13
Packet Stats................................................................................................................... 13
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................14
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GETTING STARTED
Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of the Canopy Subscriber Module (SM) from Motorola! The
Canopy Subscriber Module is the latest innovation in high-speed wireless networking that lets you
easily network at high speeds with no wiring.
Features
The following is a subset of features included with your Canopy Subscriber Module:
Broadband network speeds.♦
♦
♦
Small, compact design.
No special setup on your PC.
Packing List
When receiving a Canopy Subscriber Module, an AC power adapter will be included.
WARRANTY
Motorola offers a warranty covering a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the retail
customer. If a product is found defective during the warranty period, Motorola will repair or replace
the product with the same or a similar model, which may be a reconditioned unit, without charge for
parts or labor.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OF
OTHER DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS, OR FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF MOTOROLA HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation
may not apply to you.) IN NO CASE SHALL MOTOROLA’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT
YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Canopy Subscriber Module
The base cover of your Canopy Subscriber Module is easily removed by depressing the release
lever on the back of the cover.
Ethernet
Cable
Base Cover
Release
Lever
Base Cover
FIGURE 1
Remove the base cover as shown in FIGURE 1 to access the Ethernet connection and the
Connection LED alignment indicators.
The RJ45 connector is used to attach the Ethernet cable.♦
♦ The LED’s indicate system status and are used for alignment.
Ethernet
Cable
Canopy SM
RJ45
Connector
Connection
LEDs
Base Cover
FIGURE 2
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INSTALLATION
Four steps are required to install your Canopy Subscriber Module.
1. Mount the unit as described in FIGURE 3
2. Configure your computer as described below.
3. Connect the unit as described in FIGURE 4 or FIGURE 5.
4. Align the unit as described in FIGURES 6 and 7.
MOUNT THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE
Stainless
Steel Hose
Clamps or
any Suitable
Equivalent
Typical
Antenna
Mast
FIGURE 3
The Canopy Subscriber Module can be mounted in a variety of locations.
1. Select a mounting location that is free from objects, such as buildings, large trees, etc., that
will interfere with the line of sight to the Access Point cluster location.
2. Mount the Canopy Subscriber Module to a secured location on the side/roof of the building.
a. Illustrated in FIGURE 3 is an example of mounting the unit to an antenna mast.
Stainless steel hose-clamps, or any suitable equivalent, may be used to secure the
unit to the mast.
b. Leave the unit mounting means loose enough to allow for movement when
performing the alignment procedure. They must be tightened after the alignment
procedure is completed.
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CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER
Two steps are required to setup your computer.
1. Install a network interface card (NIC) and its associated drivers in your computer. The NIC
is not provided with the Canopy Subscriber Module. Refer to your computer’s Users
Manual for instructions. The NIC provides an Ethernet port.
2. Configure your computer’s TCP/IP protocol. Your Internet Service Provider typically
provides information about this configuration.
CONNECT THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE
As with any such installed devices, the Canopy Subscriber Module and the Ethernet cable must be
grounded in accordance with the latest revision of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local
electrical codes to provide some protection against damage caused by near-miss lightning strikes
and other electrical discharges. The Canopy Surge Suppressor is such a device for this situation.
Connect the Canopy Subscriber Module, with the Canopy Surge Suppressor, to your computer as
described below. Refer to FIGURE 4 for a wiring diagram.
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Canopy Subscriber Module RJ45 connector.
2. Connect other end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector in the Canopy Surge
Suppressor. Refer to the Canopy Surge Suppressor User Manual (part #: 300SS-UG-E)
for specifications.
3. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the other RJ45 connector in the Canopy
Surge Suppressor.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the AC adapter*.
5. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.
6. Plug the other side of the AC adapter’s Ethernet “pig tail” into your computer’s Ethernet
port. DO NOT plug the Ethernet “pig tail” from the AC adapter into the Subscriber Module.
*The unused pins of the Ethernet cable (4,5,7 and 8) transmit power to the Canopy Subscriber
Module. DO NOT place other networking equipment on the Ethernet cable between the AC
adapter and the Subscriber Module.
Wiring Diagram of Canopy Subscriber Module to Computer with Surge Suppressor
Computer
SM
AC adapter
outside wall
Ethernet cable
Surge
Suppressor
grounding
system
Ethernet cable
FIGURE 4
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ALIGN THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE
Display the Alignment Page
The Canopy Subscriber Module has to be aligned with the Canopy Access Point for proper
operation. Other than the alignment procedure described below, no special setup or configuration
is required for operation.
1. Verify that the AC adapter’s Ethernet “pig tail” is plugged into your computer’s Ethernet
port.
2. Open up a web browser.
3. Enter the default web URL (http://169.254.1.1) for the Canopy Subscriber Module. If
the unit is properly installed, the Status web page will display on your monitor.
4. Choose “Alignment” from the menu on the left-hand side of the Status page.
Align
1. In the “Alignment” page (FIGURE 6) click on the button labeled “Enable Alignment Mode
ON”.
2. This displays an LED bar graph of the signal strength.
3. While this graph is displayed on your computer monitor, an identical bar graph also will
display on the LEDs located inside the Canopy Subscriber Unit Base Cover (FIGURE 1).
4. The colors in the Bar Graph have no significance other than to display signal strength. The
more positions (LEDs) that are displayed, the stronger the signal is.
5. Disable the alignment mode by clicking on the button labeled “Disable Alignment Mode
OFF”. NOTE: The Alignment mode automatically changes back to Operation mode after
15 minutes.
6. In the Canopy Subscriber Module, check to see that the SYN/1 LED (second from right) is
not intermittently blinking. If it is, slightly rotate or move the Canopy Subscriber Module
unit till the LED is lit continuously. Go back to Step 1 if necessary.
7. Tighten the Canopy Subscriber Module permanently at its mounting location, and replace
the Base Cover onto the unit
8. Installation and alignment of the Canopy Subscriber Module is complete.
ALIGNMENT PAGE - FIGURE 6
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CABLING
The following information describes the wiring standards for installing a Canopy system.
RJ-45 Straight-Thru and RJ-45 Crossover
The diagrams utilizes the EIA/TIA 568B color standard where:
! Wire 1 →white / orange
! Wire 2 →orange
! Wire 3 →white / green
! Wire 4 →blue
! Wire 5 →white / blue
! Wire 6 →green
! Wire 7 →white / brown
! Wire 8 →brown
Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are use to carry power to the Canopy device.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
-24 VDC
+24 VDC
Pin Pin
RJ-45 Straight-Thru
-24 VDC
+24 VDC
7
8
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
3
6
1
4
5
2
7
8
RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
1
2
3
4
5
6
+24 VDC
-24 VDC -24 VDC
+24 VDC
Pin PinRJ-45 Crossover
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WEB PAGE INFORMATION
Web pages are available for each Canopy unit. These pages are used to configure the unit and to
evaluate its performance. Access the web pages by entering the IP address for a Canopy product
into a standard web browser. Descriptions of these pages are provided on the following pages.
• Home
• Status
• Configuration
• Alignment
• Event Log
• AP Eval Data
• Link Test
• Packet Status
The default page, when accessing the IP address of the Canopy unit is, the Status page.
HOME PAGE
The Home page contains a welcome message for the product. There are no configurable items on
this page.
STATUS PAGE
The Status page contains information on the operation of the product. It is the default webpage.
The following parameters are displayed.
Parameter Description
Device type The parameter should display Subscriber Modem – Multipoint
Mode. Describes the configuration the unit has been set to.
Software version Displays the version of software currently loaded into the unit.
FPGA version Displays the version of the FPGA (field programmable gate array)
currently loaded into the unit.
Device ESN Displays the Electronic Serial Number of the unit.
Uptime This parameter displays the length of time the unit has been
operating since power was applied.
System time This parameter is set by the access point at registration.
Session status This parameter displays 1 of 4 states when the unit is in operational
mode. Scanning, Syncing, Registering, and Registered are the four
states.
Data slots up This information is used only by the Canopy team.
Data slots down This information is used only by the Canopy team.
Air delay Displays the distance from the subscriber module to the access point.
RSSI Displays the Radio Signal Strength Indicator.
Jitter Displays the quality of the RF signal. The scale is from 5 to 15, where
5 is the best quality.
Ethernet interface Displays the configuration of the Ethernet Interface. The interface
can be either 10 or 100 baseT and either half or full duplex.
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CONFIGURATION PAGE
The Configuration webpage contains information and configurable parameters pertaining to the
operation of the product. The following are the parameters and their descriptions.
Parameter Description
Custom RF Frequency
Scan Selection (SM) List
Determines which frequencies the subscriber module will scan. The
default is to scan all frequencies.
Lan 1 IP Determines the IP address of the subscriber module through the
Ethernet cable. The default value is 169.254.1.1
Lan 1 Subnet Mask Determines the subnet mask for the subscriber module. The default
value is 255.255.0.0
Default gateway Determines the default gateway for the subscriber module. The
default value is 169.254.0.0
Color Code This parameter will determine what Access Point the Subscriber
Module will register on. The Access Point and Subscriber Module
must have the same color code for registration to occur. The range
for this parameter is 0 to 254. The default value is 0.
SM Power Up Mode with
No 802.3 Link
Determines which mode the subscriber module will be in when power
is applied and it is not connected to any networked device. The two
modes are alignment mode or operational mode. The default value is
power up in operational mode.
Webpage Auto Update Determines how often the webpages will refresh automatically. The
parameter is measured in seconds. The default value is 0, which will
cause a refresh to never happen.
Display Only Access Enter a password to make the status of the pages Display Only.
The default value is no password
Full Access Enter a password to allow full access (view and change) to the
webpages.. The default value is to have no value.
ALIGNMENT PAGE
The Alignment webpage contains information for aligning the subscriber module to an access point.
The operator can toggle between Operational Mode and Alignment Mode on this webpage.
The webpage will display the mode of the subscriber module. If a subscriber module is in
Alignment Mode for longer than 15 minutes, it will automatically switch to Operational Mode.
Click the Enable Alignment Mode ON or Disable Alignment Mode OFF buttons to switch between
the two modes.
The LED Bar Graph reflects the received signal strength from the access point. The more LEDs
“lit “ from left to right, the stronger the received signal. The colors used in the LED Bar Graph do
not indicate anything other than to differentiate each position. While in Alignment Mode, the
information displayed on the LED Bar Graph can be observed on the subscriber unit physically
through the LED indicators. The information at both places is the same.
EVENT LOG PAGE
This page contains information that is recorded from the subscriber module for troubleshooting
purposes. Click the “Clear Event Log” button to clear the log.
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AP EVAL DATA
The AP Eval Data webpage contains information on what access points the subscriber module has
registered to. If a subscriber module has never registered to an access point, this log will display
“Current entry index: 0”. If a subscriber module has registered to an access point, the following
information will be displayed per registration:
Parameter Description
Index
Frequency Displays the frequency of the Access Point that the Subscriber
Module registered to.
ESN Displays the electronic serial number of the access point the
subscriber module registered to.
Jitter Displays the jitter of the link between the subscriber module and the
access point.
RSSI Displays the RSSI of the link between the subscriber module and the
access point.
Beacon Count This information is used only by the Canopy team
Type This information is used only by the Canopy team
Avail This information is used only by the Canopy team
Lockout This information is used only by the Canopy team
RegFail This information is used only by the Canopy team
Range This information is used only by the Canopy team
Session Count Displays the number of the subscriber has lost registration and
successfully re-registered with the access point.
No LUIDs This information is used only by the Canopy team
Out of Range This information is used only by the Canopy team
Rescan Req This information is used only by the Canopy team
FrameNumber This information is used only by the Canopy team
SectorID Displays the sector ID of the access point that the subscriber module
registered to.
ColorCode This parameter displays the color code of the access point that the
subscriber module is registered to. This value should be the same on
the subscriber module otherwise the unit would not have registered to
the access point.
BeaconVersion This information is used only by the Canopy team.
SectorUserCount This information is used only by the Canopy team.
PercentDataDwn This information is used only by the Canopy team.
PercentDataUpHi This information is used only by the Canopy team.
NumDAckSlots This information is used only by the Canopy team
NumContSlots This information is used only by the Canopy team
NumUAckSlots This information is used only by the Canopy team
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LINK TEST
The Link Test webpage has a test for measuring the throughput and efficiency of the RF link.
Entering a number into the field labeled “Duration” can choose duration for the test. This value is
measured in seconds. To start the link test, click the “Start Test” button. The test will run for the
set duration. If the webpage is not set to automatically refresh, click the “Refresh Display” button to
see the results.
The key fields are:
• Downlink RATE, bits per second
• Uplink RATE, bits per second
• Downlink Efficiency, percent
• Uplink Efficiency, percent
PACKET STATS
The Packet Stats webpage reports TCP throughput and error information for the Ethernet
connection of the subscriber module.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Frequency Range
U-NII Mid band
5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz
Access Method TDD/TDMA
Signaling Rate 10 Mbps
Modulation Type High Index BFSK
(Optimized for interference rejection)
Carrier to Interference (C/I)
also known as Jitter
3dB, 10-4 BER @ -65 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity -83dBm 10-4 BER
Operating Range
(All Weather)
Up to 2 miles with integrated antenna in the 5.2 GHz band. Up to
10 mile with passive reflector in the 5.7 GHz band.
Transmitter Power Meets FCC UNII ERP Limit
DC Power 24 VDC @ 0.3 Amp (active state)
Interface 10/100 BaseT, half/full duplex
Rate auto negotiated (802.3 compliant)
Protocols Used by Canopy IPV4, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet,
HTTP, FTP, SNMP
Protocols Supported by
Canopy
Switched Layer 2 Transport with support for all common Ethernet
protocols including IPV6, NetBIOS, DHCP, IPX, etc.
Software Upgrade Path Remotely downloaded into FLASH via RF link
Network Management HTTP, TELNET, FTP, SNMP
Wind 190 km/hr (118 miles/hr)
Temperature -40°C - +55°C (-40ºF - +131ºF)
Dimensions 11.75” H x 3.4” W x 3.4” D (29.9 cm H x 8.6 cm W x 8.6 cm D)
Weight 1 lb. (.45kg)
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