NetWave NW8 User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
INDUSTRIAL OUTDOOR 802.11A/B/G/N DUAL RADIO
WIRELESS ETHERNET
Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This installation guide applies to
the following models:
NW8: Industrial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
NW8E: Industrial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable
The NetWave® industrially hardened wireless dual radio Ethernet transmission
device is designed to be used with an external antenna and is used for redundant
ring and drop & repeat topologies. Both radios can be configured through the
embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. Radio 2 supports 5GHz
operation and is connected to the 19dBi internal antenna. Radio 1 is user selectable
for 5GHz or 2.4GHz and connects to an external antenna. The NW8 and NW8E
support up to 145Mbps throughput using MIMO technology. The units can be
powered by an IEEE 802.3af/at PoE compliant device or through a supplied power
injection module with the second Ethernet port operational as an IEEE802.3at PoE
power source. The NW8 is FCC certified for use in North America and the NW8E is
ETSI, DFS and TPC certified for use in the European Union.
This manual serves the following
ComNet Model Numbers:
NW8
NW8E

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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:
»NW8/NW8E Datasheets
»NW8/NW8E Quick Start Guides
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 4
Legal Information 4
1.0 Introduction 5
2.0 Drop and Repeat – NW8 and NW8E 6
3.0 Redundant Ring – NW8 and NW8E 7
4.0 PoE Pass-through Port – NW8 and NW8E 8
5.0 Cabling Requirements 9
6.0 Hardware Installation 10
6.1 NW8 and NW8E Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation 10
6.2 NW8 and NW8E Antenna Installation 12
6.3 NW8 and NW8E Indicating LED Details 13
6.4 NW8 and NW8E Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware 14
6.5 NW8 and NW8E Outdoor Upgrade Mounting Hardware 15
6.6 Optional Outdoor Industrial Rated Shielded CAT6 Cable 15
7.0 Key Default Configurations 16
8.0 Quick Configuration 17
9.1 STATUS Page – Access Point 18
9.2 STATUS- Radio 2 - Client 21
9.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS Page Radio 1 – Access Point 24
9.4 WIRELESS SETTINGS - Radio 1 Client Page 29
9.5 WIRELESS SETTINGS – Radio 2 Client Page 33
9.6 WIRELESS SETTINGS Page Radio 2 – Access Point 38
9.7 NETWORK SETTINGS Page – Client or Access Point 43
9.8 SYSTEM TOOLS Page – Client and Access Point 45
9.9 ADMIN Page – Client or Access Point 50
10.0 Agency Compliance 55
11.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement 57

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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 © 2013 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 dual radio Ethernet transmission device is
designed to be used with an external antenna and is used for redundant ring and drop &
repeat topologies. Both radios can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a
Client or as an Access Point. Radio 2 supports 5GHz operation and is connected to the 19dBi
internal antenna. Radio 1 is user selectable for 5GHz or 2.4GHz and connects to an external
antenna. The NW8 and NW8E support up to 145Mbps throughput using MIMO technology.
The units can be powered by an IEEE 802.3af/at PoE compliant device or through a supplied
power injection module with the second Ethernet port operational as an IEEE 802.3at PoE
power source. The NW8 is FCC certified for use in North America and the NW8E is ETSI, DFS
and TPC certified for use in the European Union. This manual contains detailed information
covering ComNet NetWave outdoor NW8 and NW8E wireless products. NetWave was designed
for use in a wide ambient operating temperature range. NetWave provides a cost effective
802.11-based solution. The units are user configurable 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:
NW8 – Industrial Hardened Dual Radio, Two Gb Ethernet Ports, One internal 19dBi 17°
beamwidth directional antenna, includes power injection module, line cord and
mounting hardware, Port 1 supports IEEE 802.3af/at PD PoE, Port 2 provides
IEEE 802.3at PSE PoE Power, FCC Certified for use in the NA region.
NW8E – Industrial Hardened Dual Radio, Two Gb Ethernet Ports, One internal 19dBi 17°
beamwidth directional antenna, includes power injection module, line cord and
mounting hardware, Port 1 supports IEEE 802.3af/at PD PoE, Port 2 provides
IEEE 802.3at PSE PoE Power, ETSI Certified for use in the EU region

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2.0 Drop and Repeat – NW8 and NW8E
The Dual Radio Netwave product with external antenna can be used in a Drop and Repeat
topology with any other Netwave Access Point. This design is recommended in situations where
there is an object blocking Line of Sight. There is a MAC address lock feature for the FCC
version that can be enabled for either radio through the user interface but is not enabled by
default. The NW8 and NW8E has an integrated 19dBi directional antenna and supports external
antenna connection to Radio 1. See the ComNet website for the latest information regarding
antenna options and support.
IP Camera
IP Camera
NW1 (Client)
NW8
NWAVBSA1
External Antenna
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
PIM
Building or Other Obstacle
24VAC
24VAC
P1
NW7
(Access Point)
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
P1
PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
NW8
PoE Camera
P1
P2
PoE+
PoE+
PoE+
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
PORT 1 PD
PORT 2 PSE
P1
P2
LEGEND
WIRELESS
CAT5
POWER
ETHERNET 50Ω COAX
CNGE1IPS
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device

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3.0 Redundant Ring – NW8 and NW8E
A redundant ring topology is a unidirectional transmission link between devices that forms a
closed loop. In this setup, Spanning Tree must be enabled (off by default) to prevent a loop in
the network.
STP Blocked
Port
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
NW8
NW8
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
PoE Camera
NW8
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
PoE Camera
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
NW8
(Access Point)
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
P1
P2
P1
P2
P1
PoE+
PoE+
PoE+
PoE+
PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device
PoE Camera
P1
P2
PoE+
PoE+
Ethernet
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device
PORT 1 PD
PORT 2 PSE
P1
P2
LEGEND
WIRELESS
CAT5
POWER
ETHERNET 50Ω COAX

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4.0 PoE Pass-through Port – NW8 and NW8E
The Netwave NW8 and NW8E come with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. Port 1 supports
IEEE 802.3af/at PD PoE power and Port 2 is a Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at PSE (Power
Sourcing Equipment) port that acts as a voltage source and supplies PoE PD devices with
power via the Ethernet cable.
A
E
E
E
P2P1
B
Ethernet
Network
D
C
A. OUT port of the Power Injection
Module (PIM)
B. IN port of the PIM
C. Power socket of the PIM.
D. External PoE device, typically a
camera as shown
E. Drip Loop (recommended)
NW8
PoE Camera
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
P1
P2
PoE+
PoE+
Ethernet

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5.0 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
The NW8 and NW8E have two N Female external connectors for connecting an antenna.
N Female Antenna
Connector
N Female Antenna
Connector
Gigabit Ethernet
Port 1 (PoE IN)
Gigabit Ethernet
Port 2 (PoE OUT)

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6.0 Hardware Installation
6.1 NW8 and NW8E Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation
There will be two cable glands and a weather seal cap included with each outdoor enclosure.
The provided weather seal cap should be used when Port 2 is not in use to prevent damage to
the port and the wireless device.
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 as shown, push the split
rubber gasket into place and loosely screw the cap that goes over the rubber washer.
Below is an image with the Ethernet connection made to the node and the gland assembly
about to be installed.
Once the RJ45 connection has been made, screw in the gland into the housing making sure it is
tight enough for a water tight seal but not so tight to cause the rubber seal to squeeze off.