Protium 4050 User manual

5 GHz RF Modem User Manual
Document Number
4050-9901
Rev Number
05
Date
31-Jan-2007
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Revision History
Rev Date Author Comments
01 16-Aug-2005 M. Smutek / R. Hughes Preliminary version
02 14-Nov-2005 M. Smutek Revisions & additional commands
03 17-Jan-2006 M. Smutek / R. Hughes Additional commands and updates, MIB, licenses,
warranty, installation & configuration
04 07-Feb-06 M. Smutek / R. Hughes Glossary. RF radiation warning. Miscellaneous
clarifications and editorial corrections.
05 30-Jan-07 M. Smutek / R. Hughes Updates including addition of Model 4050R rack
mount unit, data sharer, local management user
accounts, SNMPv3, configuration defaults, and
changes to local management commands.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at the user’s expense.
WARNING
RF EXPOSURE HAZARD
Under certain operational circumstances and when connected to a typical high
gain directional antenna, this equipment is capable of producing RF radiation
exposure in excess of the limits defined in FCC 47CFR 1.1310, Table 1.
Personnel working in the vicinity of an energized antenna should ensure that they
maintain a distance of at least 4.2 feet (1.28 meters) from the antenna in the
direction of maximum gain. All antenna maintenance activities should be
performed only when the associated RF Modem transmit power has been muted.

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NOTICE
Protium Technologies, Inc. has made every effort to ensure that the instructions
contained in this document are adequate and free of errors or omissions. Protium
Technologies, Inc. will, if necessary, explain issues that may not be covered by
this document. Protium Technologies, Inc.’s liability for any errors in this
document is limited to the correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory
services.
This document has been prepared for professional and properly trained personnel
and the customer assumes all responsibility when using this document. Protium
Technologies, Inc. welcomes customer comments as part of the process of
continual development and improvement of the documentation. Please submit
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Protium Technologies, Inc.
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To allow for the introduction of design improvements, specifications are subject
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Table of Contents
1Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 8
1.1 System Overview ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2Installation and Configuration ......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 General Installation and Operating Considerations ..................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.2 Site Planning......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Cooling.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.4 Shielding and Grounding...................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Configuration Procedure ............................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Account & Password Setup................................................................................................. 10
2.2.2 Radio Configuration ........................................................................................................... 10
2.2.3 Data Channel Configuration .............................................................................................. 11
2.2.4 Remote Management Port Configuration........................................................................... 14
2.3 Factory Configuration ................................................................................................................ 17
3Monitoring Operation ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Activity Indicators...................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Transmit Activity Indicator................................................................................................. 18
3.1.2 Receive Activity Indicator ................................................................................................... 18
3.1.3 Data Error Indicator........................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Alarms ........................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2.1 System Alarms..................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Data Alarms ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.3 Transmit Alarms.................................................................................................................. 19
3.2.4 Receive Alarms.................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Status .......................................................................................................................................... 19
4Local Craft Interface....................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Craft Interface Terminal Port ..................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Commands.................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2.1 accounts Login Accounts .................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 agc Automatic Gain Control............................................................................................... 21
4.2.3 agcstatus Status................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.4 alarms Display Alarms ....................................................................................................... 22
4.2.5 apc Automatic Power Control ............................................................................................ 22
4.2.6 channel Select Data Channel.............................................................................................. 22
4.2.7 clear Clear Screen .............................................................................................................. 22
4.2.8 clock Clock Mode................................................................................................................ 22
4.2.9 config Configuration........................................................................................................... 23
4.2.10 dash Dash Variation ........................................................................................................... 23
4.2.11 delaccount Delete Login Account ....................................................................................... 23
4.2.12 dhcp DHCP Enable............................................................................................................. 23
4.2.13 dhcpinfo DHCP Information............................................................................................... 24

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4.2.14 dns Domain Name Server ................................................................................................... 24
4.2.15 gateway Network Gateway ................................................................................................. 24
4.2.16 help / ? Help........................................................................................................................ 25
4.2.17 hostname Hostname ............................................................................................................ 25
4.2.18 ident Identify ....................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.19 ifinfo Ethernet Interface Information.................................................................................. 25
4.2.20 interface Interface Driver ................................................................................................... 25
4.2.21 interleave Interleave Data Blocks....................................................................................... 26
4.2.22 ip Internet Protocol Address............................................................................................... 26
4.2.23 linestat Display Serial Line Status...................................................................................... 26
4.2.24 loghost Loghost Address ..................................................................................................... 26
4.2.25 loop Loopback Mode........................................................................................................... 27
4.2.26 mac Media Access Control (MAC) Address ....................................................................... 27
4.2.27 mod Modulation .................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.28 multipoint Multipoint Handshaking.................................................................................... 28
4.2.29 mute Mute the RF output..................................................................................................... 28
4.2.30 netconfig Network Configuration Summary ....................................................................... 28
4.2.31 netflash Update Software via the Network.......................................................................... 28
4.2.32 netmask Network Mask ....................................................................................................... 29
4.2.33 newaccount Create Login Account ..................................................................................... 30
4.2.34 passwd Set Passwords......................................................................................................... 30
4.2.35 rsl Received Signal Level .................................................................................................... 30
4.2.36 rslthr RSL Alarm Threshold................................................................................................ 30
4.2.37 rtsenable Data Sharer RTS Enable or Disable................................................................... 30
4.2.38 rxfreq Receive Frequency ................................................................................................... 31
4.2.39 sharer Data Sharer Available............................................................................................. 31
4.2.40 sharerout Data Sharer Output Selection ............................................................................ 31
4.2.41 speed Set Interface Speed.................................................................................................... 32
4.2.42 stats Error Correction Statistics ......................................................................................... 32
4.2.43 syslog System Logging ........................................................................................................ 33
4.2.44 temp Temperature ............................................................................................................... 33
4.2.45 tempthr Temperature Alarm Thresholds............................................................................. 33
4.2.46 testmode Test LEDs, Fans, Relays...................................................................................... 34
4.2.47 timeserver Time Server ....................................................................................................... 34
4.2.48 txfreq Transmit Frequency.................................................................................................. 34
4.2.49 txpower Transmit Power Level ........................................................................................... 35
4.2.50 uptime System Uptime......................................................................................................... 35
4.2.51 version Version ................................................................................................................... 35
5SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol .......................................................................... 36
5.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 36
5.2 MIBs........................................................................................................................................... 36
5.3 SNMP Tools............................................................................................................................... 36
5.4 Account Management ................................................................................................................ 36
5.4.1 Creating a User................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 Changing a User’s Pass Phrases........................................................................................ 39

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5.4.3 Deleting a User ................................................................................................................... 39
6Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 40
7Connectors........................................................................................................................................ 42
7.1 Front & Rear Panels ................................................................................................................... 42
7.1.1 Remote Unit ........................................................................................................................ 42
7.1.2 Rack-mount Unit ................................................................................................................. 43
7.2 Pin-out Tables ............................................................................................................................ 44
7.2.1 Data Port ............................................................................................................................ 44
7.2.2 Craft Interface Terminal (CIT) Port ................................................................................... 45
7.2.3 Alarm Relays....................................................................................................................... 45
7.2.4 Ethernet............................................................................................................................... 46
7.2.5 Power .................................................................................................................................. 46
8Software Licenses............................................................................................................................. 47
8.1 Open Source Software................................................................................................................ 47
8.2 Protium Technologies, Inc. Software License ........................................................................... 47
9Warranty and Service Information ............................................................................................... 48
Appendix A Protium Technologies, Inc. MIBs .................................................................................... 49
A.1 Protium Technologies, Inc. Enterprise MIB .............................................................................. 49
A.2 Protium Technologies, Inc. Model 4050 MIB ........................................................................... 50
Appendix B Software Licenses .............................................................................................................. 65
B.1 Protium Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Software License ........................................................ 65
B.2 GNU General Public License, Version 2 ................................................................................... 67
B.3 GNU Library General Public License, Version 2 ...................................................................... 73
Appendix C GLOSSARY....................................................................................................................... 82

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1 Introduction
1.1 System Overview
The Models 4050 and 4050R are 5 GHz full-duplex Radio Frequency (RF) modems with link speeds of 64 and
128 Kbps. Data formats are synchronous serial, asynchronous serial, and 10Base-T Ethernet. The Model 4050R is
intended for rack mount applications and includes a two port data sharing feature. The Model 4050 is typically
used as an embedded modem or in standalone applications.
1.2 Features
Radio
• 5 GHz operation (5.091 – 5.101 and 5.140 – 5.150 GHz)
• Transmit power: 1W up to 50°C
• Occupied bandwidth: 100 KHz @ 64 Kbps, 200 KHz @ 128 Kbps
• Sensitivity: -98 dBm @ 64 Kbps, -96 dBm @ 128 Kbps
• Dynamic range: 70 dB
• Point-to-point
• Point-to-multipoint (TX keyed by RTS)
Modem
• Link speed: 64 or 128 Kbps (automatically set by data interface)
• Error correction: Reed-Solomon
• Interleave depth: 0 to 6
Data Interfaces
• Serial: synchronous or asynchronous (software selectable)
• Synchronous speeds: 64 or 128 Kbps
• Synchronous clock: internal, external, or looped (software selectable)
• Asynchronous speeds: 300 – 19200 bps
• Interface: EIA-232 and EIA-530 (software selectable)
• DB-25F connector (DCE)
• Two port data sharer (modem 4050R)
• Ethernet 10Base-T (layer 2, protocol independent)
Management
• Local serial port (9600, 8N1)
• DE-9F (DCE)
• Command line interface
• Password protected (three authorization levels)
• Alarm status LEDs (front and rear panels, four each)
• Alarm contact closures (solid-state, four form A)
• Ethernet 10Base-T management port
• DHCP capable
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2 Installation and Configuration
2.1 General Installation and Operating Considerations
2.1.1 Antenna
Avoid operating the transmitter without a proper termination on the RF connector. Although the modem is
designed to withstand such operation, undesired interference to other RF systems may occur.
A typical installation will require the use of a high gain antenna. Proper alignment of the antenna is critical to
ensuring an error-free link. During the alignment process, an rsl command from the Craft Interface Terminal
(CIT) will display near real-time receive signal strength and may be used to “peak” the antenna positioning.
This equipment produces RF radiation when connected to a typical high gain directional antenna. Personnel
working in the vicinity of an energized antenna should ensure that they maintain a distance of at least 4.2 feet
(1.28 meters) from the antenna in the direction of maximum gain. See the caution statement at the beginning of
the manual.
The RF Modem is shipped with the transmitter set in the “mute” condition. This is done to prevent inadvertent
transmission on an unauthorized frequency. All operating parameters, including an estimate of the minimum
necessary transmit power, should be programmed into the modem before un-muting the transmitter.
Do not exceed +10 dBm input power at the antenna terminal of the RF Modem or damage to the unit may result.
2.1.2 Site Planning
As with any wireless link, proper system and path planning is essential to ensuring error-free operation. Such
planning should take into consideration path clearances from obstructions, interference from nearby radiators,
multi-path reflections and fading. A system signal strength margin of at least 20 dB above the rated receiver
threshold is standard practice.
When installing multiple modems in the same general location, ensure that they are all transmitting within the
same sub-band to prevent interference and desensitization.
2.1.3 Cooling
Install the RF Modem so that adequate airflow can be maintained through the rear and side or front vents. If
airflow is restricted, the modem internal temperature may rise above the preset thermal shutdown temperature.
2.1.4 Shielding and Grounding
When the DB-25F connector is used for the RF Modem EIA-530/232 data I/O, ensure that a good quality shielded
cable is used and that the cable shield is electrically terminated to the cable connector shells.
A grounding stud is provided on the rear panel. A ground braid should be attached to this lug and connected to a
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2.2 Configuration Procedure
2.2.1 Account & Password Setup
Access to the local management port requires logging in with an account name and corresponding password. As
shipped from the factory, there is a single account name of “admin”. Any other accounts required may be created
after first logging in with the “admin” account.
There are two types of accounts: administrator and operator. An administrator account has access to all
configuration settings and information displays while an operator account has some limitations on what is
available to display and change. The type of account is specified when any new account is created.
Only administrators may create new accounts or delete existing accounts.
2.2.1.1 Initial logon
When the local management port is first accessed, enter “admin” as the account name and simply press ‘enter’ or
‘return’ when prompted for the password. There initially is no password and a new password must be set before
proceeding. The system will automatically prompt for a new password and will not proceed until that is done
successfully.
Note: once the password is set, there is no way to subsequently access the management functions without a
password. Set the password carefully and do not forget it. It is impossible to recover from a lost password unless
there is at least one administrative account available with a known password.
It is suggested that the ‘admin’ account never be used for day-to-day management of the system and instead be
reserved for emergency access in the event other administrative passwords are lost.
2.2.1.2 Account creation
After logging in for the first time, it is suggested that additional accounts be created immediately and that the new
accounts be used for normal day-to-day management.
A new account is created using the newaccount command and specifying an account name and account type. For
example, the following command will create a new administrative account with the name “accountname”:
> newaccount accountname admin
See the description of the newaccount command for more details. Additional account management commands
are accounts to list all accounts, delaccount for deleting accounts, and passwd for changing the password on
an existing account.
You may wish to log off the “admin” account and use the new account for any additional configuration.
2.2.2 Radio Configuration
A configuration summary with all of the important configuration settings for the radio and the data interface may
be displayed with the config command.
2.2.2.1 Dash Setting
The modems come in two configurations known as “dash one” and “dash two.” The “dash one” modems transmit
at a lower frequency than they receive while the “dash two” modems are the reverse. One modem of each type is
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IMPORTANT: The dash setting corresponds to a physical configuration internal to the modem and should not be
changed.
2.2.2.2 Receive Frequency
The receive frequency should be set with the command:
> rxfreq ffff.f
The receive frequency of each modem must equal the transmit frequency of the other modem in the link. The
frequency is specified in 0.1 MHz steps.
2.2.2.3 Transmit Frequency
The transmit frequency should be set with the command:
> txfreq ffff.f
The transmit frequency of each modem must equal the receive frequency of the other modem in the link. The
frequency is specified in 0.1 MHz steps.
2.2.2.4 Transmit Power
The transmit power should be set with the command:
> txpower nn.n
The transmit power level is specified in dBm, adjustable in 0.5 dB steps.
2.2.2.5 RSL Threshold
The RF Modem has a programmable Receive Signal Level (RSL) threshold detector that may be used to evaluate
link margin. When the receive signal level drops below the programmed threshold, the RX alarm will be set. This
threshold is set at the factory to a default value of –110 dBm to minimize the chance of inadvertent RSL alarms
during initial system setup. The user should set the RSL alarm threshold so that RSL alarm events are generated at
an appropriate level depending on the actual operating conditions.
The RSL threshold should be set with the command:
> rslthr –nn.n
The threshold value is specified in dBm.
2.2.2.6 Mute
The modem is configured at the factory with mute on. Mute should not be turned off until the frequency and
power settings are set correctly and an appropriate antenna (or load) is attached to the antenna connector.
2.2.3 Data Channel Configuration
2.2.3.1 Channel Selection
The modems may be configured to carry either full-duplex serial or Ethernet traffic. Only one type of traffic can
be carried at a time and both ends of the link must be set to the same selection. Configure the channel with the
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> channel ethernet
as desired.
2.2.3.2 Serial Port
The DB-25 connector carries the serial data traffic. It may be configured through the software for either
synchronous or asynchronous operation at a variety of speeds, and for either EIA-530 or EIA-232 drivers and
receivers.
The serial port should be properly configured before connecting to external equipment.
2.2.3.2.1 Speed
Serial data may be either synchronous at 64 or 128 Kbps, or asynchronous at 300 to 19200 bps. The speed
selection automatically determines whether the protocol is synchronous or asynchronous.
Both ends of the link must be set to the same speed.
The speed and protocol may be set to 64 or 128 Kbps synchronous with the command:
> speed 64
or
> speed 128
The speed and protocol may be set to 300 to 19200 bps asynchronous with the command:
> speed 300
where the 300 may be replaced with 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, or 19200 as desired.
2.2.3.2.2 Clock Source
Synchronous serial mode requires the use of a data clock for both receive data and transmit data. The receive data
clock is always derived from the received signal and is provided by the modem. The transmit clock, however,
may be provided by one of three sources. With the clock set to internal, the modem supplies a clock at 64 Kbps or
128 Kbps depending on the speed setting. With the clock set to external, the customer equipment supplies a 64 or
128 Kbps clock that should match the speed setting. With the clock set to loop, the receive clock is also used for
the transmit side.
The clock mode of the modem at each end of the link must be configured appropriately depending on the clock
mode of the customer equipment to which it is attached. For example, if the customer equipment is generating the
transmit clock, the modem must use the external clock mode. On the other hand, if the customer equipment is
expecting the clock to be provided by the modem, then the modem must be set to internal clock mode. Each end
of the link may be configured independently to use internal, external, or looped clock, except that using looped
mode at both ends of the link is not recommended.
The clock source may be set with one of the commands:
> clock int
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> clock ext

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> clock loop
2.2.3.2.3 Interface Type
The serial interface may use either EIA-232 or EIA-530 drivers and receivers. Either type of interface may be
used with both synchronous and asynchronous data.
Each end of the link may be configured independently.
The interface type may be configured with the command
> interface 232
or
> interface 530
2.2.3.3 Data Sharer
The rack-mount unit (4050R) includes a built in data sharer function where two separate EIA-530/232 ports are
provided, designated ports A and B.
At any given time one of the ports will be the ‘selected’ port. The currently selected port depends on the status of
the request-to-send (RTS) line on the two ports. If only one port has RTS asserted, that port will be the selected
port. If both ports, or neither port, has RTS asserted, then port A is given priority and will be the selected port.
The RTS line from either port may be enabled or disabled if desired.
Transmitted data (TD) and the external transmit clock (TSET) used in synchronous mode are always taken from
the selected port. The remote and local loopback signals (RL and LL) are also taken from the selected port. Clear-
to-send (CTS) will only be asserted on the selected port.
The system may be configured to send receive data to both ports or to the selected port only. The data-set-ready
(DSR), receive clock (RSET), and data-carrier-detect (DCD) are always present on both ports.
2.2.3.3.1 RTS Enable
Enable the RTS signal on one or both ports as required. If a port is unused and has no cable connected, it is
strongly recommended that the corresponding RTS signal be disabled. The RTS enable may be set with one of the
following commands:
> rtsenable a
or
> rtsenable b
or
> rtsenable both
2.2.3.3.2 RX Data Output
Enable sharer data output on both ports or only on the selected port, as desired, with one of the following
commands:
> sharerout selected

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> sharerout both
2.2.3.4 Ethernet Data Port
The Ethernet data port requires no configuration. When the Ethernet channel is selected, the link speed is
automatically set to 128 Kbps.
The Ethernet data port attempts to transport any valid Ethernet packet it receives to the other end of the link. No
assumption is made about higher layer protocols and, in particular, there is not even the assumption that Internet
Protocol (IP) is used. The Ethernet data port needs no IP address, netmask, or default gateway.
Since the modem link is slower than the Ethernet network, packets may arrive at the port faster than they can be
transmitted across the link. In this case the modem will buffer and transmit as many packets as possible but some
packets may be lost. This is consistent with ethernet’s “best effort” deliver policy. If guaranteed delivery is
required, a higher layer protocol such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) will assure delivery even when
there is packet loss due to congestion or mis-matched link speeds.
2.2.4 Remote Management Port Configuration
The Ethernet Remote Management System (RMS) port is used for Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP), software updates, system message logging, and setting the system clock. All of these functions are
optional and, if they are unused, the port may be left un-configured and unconnected.
If any of these features are desired, it may be necessary to configure the port before it is connected to the local
network. Failure to properly configure the port may cause the port to not operate and/or interfere with the
operation of other devices on the local network.
A network configuration summary may be displayed with the netconfig command.
2.2.4.1 DHCP
The IP parameters of the interface may be automatically configured using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server on the local network. The DHCP server will typically configure the IP address and netmask,
default gateway, and Domain Name Servers (DNS).
To enable use of a DHCP server, use the command:
> dhcp on
To disable the use of a DHCP server, use the command:
> dhcp off
2.2.4.2 IP Address / Netmask
Each device on the local network requires a unique IP address. If the IP address and netmask are configured with
DHCP, the manual IP address and netmask are not used.
To set the IP address, use the command
> ip aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the desired IP address in the usual “dotted quad” format.
To set the netmask, use the command

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> netmask aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the desired netmask in the usual “dotted quad” format.
2.2.4.3 Default Gateway
When the local network includes one or more routers connecting to other networks, a default gateway should be
specified to indicate which is the most likely router to handle traffic to arbitrary IP addresses.
If DHCP is enabled, this manual setting is not used.
To set the default gateway, use the command
> gateway aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the IP address of the default router in the usual “dotted quad” format.
2.2.4.4 DNS Servers
If either the timeserver or loghost (see following) are specified by name rather than IP number then a DNS is
needed to resolve the name.
If DHCP is enabled, then the DNS may be set automatically. However, if DHCP is disabled or if it does not
designate a DNS server, then the manual setting will apply.
Two DNS server may be specified, in which case the secondary server is used in the event the primary server is
unavailable.
To set the DNS server use the commands:
> dns pri aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
> dns sec eee.fff.ggg.hhh
2.2.4.5 Timeserver
The modem does not have real-time clock hardware that will allow it to maintain a time reference when powered
off. However, during its startup procedure it will attempt to contact a timeserver on the network to set its clock to
the actual time. The time is only used for message logging and other diagnostic purposes and a correct time is
merely a convenience. Consequently, the availability of a timeserver is completely optional.
The factory set timeserver is us.pool.ntp.org, which refers to a collection of public timeservers generally available
on the Internet. A DNS server must be available to resolve that timeserver name into an IP address.
The protocol used to set the time is NTP (network time protocol). Any NTP server may be used as a timeserver.
To change the timeserver use the command:
> timeserver aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
or
> timeserver hostname.domainname
where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the IP address of the timeserver in the usual “dotted quad” format, or
hostname.domainname is the hostname and domain name. Note that there is no default domain name so it must be
explicitly specified with the hostname.

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2.2.4.6 Loghost
The modem can send system log messages to a specified loghost. This feature is mainly intended for debugging
purposes and a loghost is completely optional. Normally only error messages and a limited number of startup
messages are logged.
The “syslog” protocol is used to send the messages. Any host system with a syslog facility may be used to collect
the messages. Most Unix and Linux system have syslog capability and there are both free and commercial syslog
programs for Windows.
Specifying the loghost with an IP number of 0.0.0.0 or with a name of “none” disables the syslog messages. The
system is configured at the factory with the syslog messaging disabled.
To set a loghost use the command
> loghost aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
or
> loghost hostname.domainname
where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the IP address of the loghost in the usual “dotted quad” format, or
hostname.domainname is the hostname and domain name of the loghost. Note that there is no default domain
name so it must be explicitly specified with the hostname.

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2.3 Factory Configuration
The modems are set at the factory to the following standard configuration:
Dash.....................................as indicated on the label
Mute ....................................on (no output)
TX Frequency
-1 ......................................5096.0 MHz
-2 ......................................5145.0 MHz
RX Frequency
-1 ......................................5145.0 MHz
-2 ......................................5096.0 MHz
Modulation ..........................on
TX Power ............................+14 dBm
Interleave.............................0
RSL Threshold ....................-110 dBm
Temp Alarm Threshold .......50°C
Channel................................serial
Speed ...................................64 Kbps synchronous
TX Clock
-1 ......................................looped
-2 ......................................internal
Interface...............................EIA-530
Mode....................................point-to-point
Loopback.............................off
Administrator account .........admin (no password)
Hostname.............................hostname
DHCP ..................................on
IP .........................................0.0.0.0
Netmask...............................255.255.255.0
Gateway...............................0.0.0.0
DNS
primary .............................0.0.0.0
secondary .........................0.0.0.0
Timeserver...........................us.pool.ntp.org
Loghost................................0.0.0.0
Modem 4050R only:
Rtsenable .............................both
SharerOut.............................both

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3 Monitoring Operation
3.1 Activity Indicators
When there is serial data present at the EIA-530/232 data port, the TX and RX status LEDs flash to indicate the
presence of transmitted and received data respectively.
Each LED flashes when the first data is detected and continues to flash at a predetermined rate as long as data is
being detected. In synchronous mode, only changes in the data are detected so that a continuous stream of a single
character will not cause the LED to flash.
In addition the DAT status LED flashes to indicate a data error has been detected.
Note: the status LEDs flash to indicate the corresponding activity but will be on solid to indicate an alarm. Refer
to the following section for more information on alarms.
3.1.1 Transmit Activity Indicator
The TX status indicator flashes when data input is present at the EIA-530/232 port whether or not this data is
transmitted. Certain conditions, such as if loopback is on or the radio is muted, will prevent the data from being
transmitted even though the TX indicator is flashing.
3.1.2 Receive Activity Indicator
The RX status indicator flashes when data output is present at the EIA-530/232 port.
3.1.3 Data Error Indicator
The DAT status indicator flashes whenever an uncorrectable error occurs in the received data. This indicates a
block of data was corrupted beyond what is correctable by the error correction algorithm. This is not normal and
these events should be extremely rare in a normally operating link.
3.2 Alarms
The modem detects various abnormal conditions and generates an alarm to alert operators to the condition. The
alarm conditions are grouped in to four categories: system, data, transmit, and receive alarms. Each category is
associated with a status LED on the front and rear panels and with a solid-state relay contact closure. The specific
conditions that generate each alarm are described below.
The system alarm status LED is green and is normally illuminated. It is extinguished when there is a system alarm
or when any of the other alarm categories are asserted. Thus a no-alarm condition is easily identified by the green
system LED on the panel being illuminated. Conversely, an alarm condition is easily identified by the green status
LED being extinguished.
The other three alarm categories have a corresponding amber status LED that illuminates when an alarm condition
is detected. Multiple alarm conditions may be present so more than one alarm LED may be illuminated.
Each of the four alarm categories also has a corresponding solid-state relay contact closure. The system alarm
contact closure is normally closed while the other three contact closures are normally open.

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The alarm status may be examined with the alarm command that displays the specific condition generating an
alarm, if any. The alarm command will also indicate the cause of any transient alarm that may have occurred but
is now cleared.
3.2.1 System Alarms
High Modem Temperature The temperature on the modem board exceeds the set high temperature
threshold. The factory set threshold is 50°C but may be independently
adjusted as desired.
High RF Temperature The temperature of the RF module exceeds the set high temperature
threshold. The factory set threshold is 50°C but may be independently
adjusted as desired.
High PA Temperature The temperature of the transmitter power amplifier exceeds the set high
temperature threshold. The factory set threshold is 50°C but may be
independently adjusted as desired.
3.2.2 Data Alarms
No Frame Lock The modem is not able to achieve frame lock on the incoming data. No
frame lock may indicate a poor receive signal or mismatched
configuration settings between the two ends of the link.
3.2.3 Transmit Alarms
Muted The transmitter is muted because of a configuration problem or a
transmit synthesizer problem.
Synthesizer Out of Lock The transmit synthesizer is out of lock. This may indicate an
unconfigured or misconfigured transmitter, or a hardware failure.
No Transmit Power No transmit power is detected.
Low Transmit Power The detected transmit power reading is less than 80% of its nominal
value.
3.2.4 Receive Alarms
Synthesizer Out of Lock The receive synthesizer is out of lock. This may indicate an unconfigured
or misconfigured receiver, or a hardware failure.
AGC Out of Lock The automatic gain control system is not able to achieve a suitable
receive signal level.
Low RSL The receive signal level is below the set threshold level. The RSL is not a
measured value but is inferred from the AGC system. The threshold level
may be set by the administrator and should be set to an appropriate value
depending on the expected operating conditions.
3.3 Status
Useful status information may also be displayed by various commands including rsl , stats , temp, linestat,
and ifinfo .
The rsl command continuously displays near real-time receive signal strength and may be used to “peak” the
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The stats command displays statistics about the performance of the Forward Error Correction (FEC)
mechanism. This information may be helpful in evaluating the quality of the RF link and the operating margin.
The temp command displays the current and peak temperatures measured in the RF module, the power amplifier,
and the processor/modem.
The linestat command displays the current status of the modem control signals on the EIA-530/232 data
port(s).
The ifinfo command displays current information about the ethernet ports, including hardware address, IP
address, and some performance statistics.
See the description of each command below for details.