Proxim Tsunami MP-8100 Series Programming manual

Tsunami MP-8100 Series
Installation and Management Guide

Tsunami MP-8100 Installation and Management Guide
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wireless Network Topology (Point-to-Multipoint Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Management and Monitoring Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Installation and Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Product Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Logging in to the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Factory Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3 Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Country and Related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transmit Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Up a Link Between BSU and SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Quality of Service (QoS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Basic Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4 Advanced Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ethernet Properties Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Security Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
VLAN Configuration (Bridge Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Filtering Configuration (Bridge Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
DHCP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Routing Features Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
5 System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Services: Configuring the Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
SNTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Reset to Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
6 Monitoring the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
WORP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Network Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Radius (BSU only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
TFTP Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Web Interface Firmware Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Configuration Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Configuration Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Soft Reset to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Hard Reset to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Forced Reload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Upgrade a New Firmware Using ScanTool in Bootloader Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Download a New Firmware Using CLI from Bootloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Gigabit Ethernet PoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Connectivity Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Communication Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Setup and Configuration Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
A Frequency Domains and Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
B Boot Loader CLI and ScanTool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
C Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
D Lightning Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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E Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
F Technical Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Preface
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Preface
About this Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of Tsunami MP-8100. This manual gives you a jump-start working knowledge on the
MP-8100 device that can help you build a wireless network backhaul application easily! It describes the MP-8100 device
installation and its functions, the technology used, and the recommended methods for configuring and monitoring the
device.
Audience
The intended audience for this manual are the Network Administrators who are installing and/or managing this device.
Prerequisites
The reader of this document should have working knowledge of Wireless Networks, Local Area Networking (LAN) concepts,
network access infrastructures, and client-server applications.
Related Documents
All other documents are included in CD ROM in both printed (PDF) and online (HTML) formats.
Products Covered in this Guide
Organization of this Manual
This manual documents installing and managing of Tsunami MP series. Before installing and using the unit, Proxim
recommends you to read the following chapters of this manual:
•Chapter 1 Overview: Provides an overview of Tsunami MP-8100 as well as wireless network topologies and
combinations that can be built with the unit.
•Chapter 2 Installation and Initialization: Provides detailed installation instructions and explains how to access the
device for configuration and maintenance.
•Chapter 3 Basic Configuration: Provides a high-level overview of system features, explains how to navigate the user
interface, and discusses the most common settings for managing the unit.
•Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration: Explains the Web Interface’s “Configure” options in a hierarchical manner, so
you can easily find details about each item.
•Chapter 5 System Management: Explains the Web Interface’s “Management” options in a hierarchical manner, so
you can easily find details about each item to effectively manage the device.
•Chapter 6 Monitoring the System: Explains the Web Interface’s “Monitor” options in a hierarchical manner, so you
can easily find details about each item.
Product Description
Tsunami MP-8100-BSU Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Base Station Unit with 3 N-Type
connectors, operating in 2.4/5 GHz Bands.
Tsunami MP-8100-SUA Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Subscriber Unit with 3 N-Type
connectors, operating in 2.4/5 GHz Bands.
Tsunami MP-8150-SUR Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Subscriber Unit with Integrated
Antenna operating in 5 GHz Band.

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•Chapter 7 Procedures: Provides details about the various procedures involved in the operation of the MP-8100 units
using the Web interface.
•Chapter 8 Troubleshooting: Provides instructions and solutions to solve the issues you may encounter while
installing and using the MP-8100 units.
The appendixes contain supplementary information, including frequency domain tables, channel frequency, and Technical
Support information.
If you are already familiar with this type of product, you can use the Quick Install Guide to install the unit.
Reference Manual
As a supplement to the Tsunami MP-8100 Installation and Management Guide, the Tsunami MP-8100 Reference Manual
provides the following information:
•Command Line Interface: Documents the text-based configuration utility’s keyboard commands and parameters.
•MIB Browser for SNMP Interface: Provides information and instructions on using the MIB Browser in Snmpv1-V2c
and Snmpv3.
•Event Log Error Messages: Documents the error messages that you may see in the Event Log.
•System Alarm Traps: Documents the alarm traps that you can set for alarm notification.
•Microsoft Windows IAS Radius Server Configuration: Provides information to assist you in setting up the IAS
Radius Server.
•Glossary: Describes terms used in the Tsunami MP-8100 documentation and in the wireless industry.

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1
Overview
This chapter provides a description of the Tsunami MP-8100 system, its functionalities, and features.
It covers the following topics:
•Introduction
•Wireless Network Topology (Point-to-Multipoint Link)
•Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO)
•Management and Monitoring Capabilities

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1.1 Introduction
The Tsunami MP-8100 is a wireless point-to-multipoint networking solution for any enterprise or small business markets.
Tsunami MP-8100 Base station and Subscriber units are flexible wireless outdoor products that lets you design solutions for
point-to-point links and point-to-multipoint networks. The MP-8100 kit contains everything you need to establish a
point-to-multipoint connection.
The product’s primary components are a wireless device and a Power-over-Ethernet injector. The wireless device, which is
encased in a weatherproof container, has an integrated antenna or external antenna connectors and can be mounted to the
side of a building, on a pole, or on a tower structure.
Power and Ethernet connections must be supplied through a UV-protected CAT6 or CAT5e cable (not supplied) attached to a
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) injector. The PoE injector should be located either in a weatherproof enclosure located near the
device or inside a building. The device can then be connected to a switch or hub on your network or directly to a PC.
Some of the key features of the MP-8100 include:
•Highly optimized WORP (Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol) for outdoor applications
•Asymmetric bandwidth management
•Management through a Web Interface, a Command Line Interface (CLI), or Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP)
•Software and configuration upgrade through HTTP/TFTP file transfer
•Outdoor placement for significantly improved range and ease of installation
•Integrated and Connectorized Antenna Versions for flexible deployment
•VLAN Support
•IEEE 802.16e-based QoS
1.2 Wireless Network Topology (Point-to-Multipoint Link)
A Point-to-Multipoint link is a specific type of multipoint link which consists of a Master Wireless Unit (BSU) that is connected
to multiple slave wireless units (SUs). Any transmission of data that originates from the master is received by all peripheral
slaves. But during any transmission of data originating from any of the slave is received only by the Master. This allows
numerous sites in a wide area to share resources, including a single high-speed connection to the Internet.
You can set up a single Point-to-Multipoint network with a single BSU and multiple SUs, as depicted in the following figure:

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Figure 1-1 Wireless Network Topology (Point-to-Multipoint-Link)
A maximum of 250 SUs can be connected to a single BSU. Here, the BSU is equipped with either an omni-directional or a
wide angle antenna, whereas the SUs are equipped with a directional antenna.
1.3 Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO)
Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) is a smart antenna technology that offers tremendous performance gains for wireless
devices at relatively low cost. The underlying technology of the MP-8100 radios are based on a combination of MIMO and
OFDM. High performance OFDM-MIMO radio combination enhances robustness using multiple transmitters and receivers,
allowing the MP-8100 units to completely take advantage of this antenna technology. In real-world environments, signals
reflect from various objects to reach the receiving antenna, hence a signal follows different distances before being received.
This phenomenon is called Multipath Propagation and causes interference and fading. On the receiver side, having multiple
receivers increases the amount of received power and also reduces multipath problems by combining the received signals for
each frequency component separately. Hence, MIMO significantly improves the overall gain.

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Figure 1-2 3x3 MIMO
The simplest spatially multiplexed MIMO system contains two transmit chains, two receive chains, and two data streams.
When expanding such 2x2 architecture, several factors need to be considered. For example, at the device operating frequency
of 2.4 GHz, the wavelength is 12 cm, the dimension of MP-8100 is ~35cm, hence a 2x2-receive-chain system has sufficient
antenna diversity to receive two uncorrelated signals. In a situation of not-so-perfect physical environment, a 3-receive-chain
system has a much higher probability of getting two uncorrelated signals in the same environment as a 2x2 system. Also,
when including the power consumption factor, 2x3 (2 transmit x 3 receive) combination MIMO works well for devices which
operate on lower power consumption budgets.
A 2x2 MIMO offers better antenna gain (3 to 6dB) over a similar form factor as a 3x3. A 2x2 improves range in good
conditions and is best suited for both Non-Line-of-Sight and Line-of-Sight. A 3x3 MIMO creates signal redundancy by
spreading the two data streams over three RF flows. Multiple data streams across multiple RF flows improve throughput
performance in difficult RF conditions and is ideal for Non-Line-of-Sight.
Theoretically, the performance of a MIMO system should improve with more transmitters and receivers. But it has been
observed that the increase in performance beyond the 3x3 configuration in not substantial enough to justify the circuit
complexity.
1.4 Management and Monitoring Capabilities
The network administrators can use the following management and monitoring interfaces to configure and manage the
Tsunami MP-8100 unit:
•Web Interface
•Command Line Interface
•SNMP Management
1.4.1 Web Interface
The Web interface (HTTP) provides easy access to configuration settings and network statistics from any computer on the
network. You can access the Web interface over your network, over the Internet, or with an Ethernet cable connected directly
to your computer’s Ethernet port. See Logging in to the Web Interface for more information.

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1.4.2 Command Line Interface
The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based configuration utility that supports a set of keyboard commands and
parameters to configure and manage the MP-8100 devices. You can enter command statements composed of CLI commands
and their associated parameters. You can enter commands from the keyboard for real-time control or from scripts that
automate configuration. See the Tsunami MP-8100 Reference Manual for more information about the Command Line
Interface.
1.4.3 SNMP Management
In addition to the Web interface and the CLI, you also can use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage and
configure the MP-8100 devices. Note that this requires an SNMP manager program (sometimes called MIB browser) or a
Network Manager program using SNMP. Proxim recommends NuDesign MIBrowser Pro 8.2 or iReasoning MIB browser for
managing MP-8100 devices. The devices support several Management Information Base (MIB) files that describe the
parameters that can be viewed and configured using SNMP:
1. PXM-SNMP.mib (Enterprise MIB)
2. RFC-1213.mib (MIB-II)
3. RFC-1215.mib (Trap MIB)
4. RFC-2790.mib (HOST-RESOURCES-MIB)
5. RFC-2571.mib (SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB)
6. RFC-3412.mib (SNMP-MPD-MIB)
7. RFC-3414.mib (SNMP-USER-BASED-SM-MIB)
Download these MIB files from the Proxim website. You must compile one or more of these MIB files into your SNMP
program’s database before you manage your device using SNMP. See the documentation that came with your SNMP manager
for instructions about how to compile MIBs.
NOTE: When you update the software in the device, you must also update the MIBs to the same release. Because the
parameters in the MIB may have changed, you will not otherwise have full control over the features in the new
release.
The enterprise MIB (PXM-SNMP.mib) defines the Read and Read/Write objects you can view or configure using SNMP. These
objects correspond to most of the settings and statistics that are available with other management interfaces. See the
enterprise MIB for more information. The MIB can be opened with any text editor, such as Microsoft Word, Notepad, and
WordPad. See SNMP Parameters in the Services: Configuring the Passwords section.

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IMPORTANT!
Using a serial connection, you can access the CLI of the device through a terminal emulation program,
such as HyperTerminal. (See “HyperTerminal Connection Properties” in the Tsunami MP-8100 Reference
Manual.)
For all other modes of connection, you will need the IP address of the device to use the Web Interface,
SNMP, or the CLI via telnet.
CAUTION!
For Regulatory Information and latest product updates, including firmware and the MIBs, Proxim
recommends visiting the Proxim Support site at http://support.proxim.com.
IMPORTANT!
This user guide discusses installing the device and managing it using the Web interface only. For
information on managing the device via the CLI, see the Tsunami MP-8100 Reference Manual.

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2
Installation and Initialization
This chapter describes the steps required to install and mount the MP-8100 Series units, and to align the antenna. If you are
already familiar with this type of product, refer to the Tsunami MP-8100 Quick Installation Guide for streamlined installation
procedures.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Hardware Overview
•Product Package
•Installation Procedure
–Step 1: Plan for Installation
–Step 2: Choose a Location
–Step 3: Gather Required Tools
–Step 4: Unpack the Product Package
–Step 5: Assemble the Cable
–Step 6: Assemble Mounting Hardware
–Step 7: Mount the Unit
–Step 8: Plug in the Cables
–Step 9: Connect the Antenna (Connectorized Version Only)
–Step 10: Install Surge Protector
–Step 11: Ground the Unit
–Step 12: Power on the Unit
–Step 13: View LEDs
–Step 14: Align the Antenna
•Initialization
–ScanTool
–Setting the IP Address with ScanTool
•Logging in to the Web Interface
•Factory Default Configuration

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2.1 Hardware Overview
The device contains a state-of-the-art wireless radio, a high-gain performance dual polarized flat-panel antenna or 3 N-Type
connectors to use external antennas, and a GigE Power-over-Ethernet, which can also power the external device connected to
the second Ethernet port. The unit also has built-in surge protection on its Ethernet port and on N-Type Connectors.
The Tsunami MP-8100 series has three major product variants based on the antenna configuration. MP-8100-BSU is a
connectorized version of the Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Base Station Unit containing 3 N-Type connectors for using external
antennas. MP-8100-SUA is a connectorized version of the Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Subscriber Unit containing 3 N-Type
connectors for using external antennas. MP-8150-SUR is a full-featured Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Subscriber Unit with
Integrated Antenna.
There are two ethernet ports with auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BASE-T with configurable Tx Modes and Speeds. The GigE
port-1 is intended for PoE input and GigE port-2 is for PoE output.
Figure 2-1 MP-8100 Hardware
2.1.1 GigE Power-over-Ethernet
The unit has a built-in PoE module, which provides power and wired connectivity to the unit over a single Ethernet Port. It’s
always recommended to use the supplied Power Injector.
•The PoE integrated module provides 48 VDC over a standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable.
•Maximum power supplied from the unit's Ethernet Port-2 to another external PoE-compliant device is approximately
15 Watts.
Above 0° Celsius internal temperature, the unit does not need to regulate its temperature, so the power draw is generally
lower in this temperature range. When the internal temperature gets close to the limits, the unit starts to heat itself and the
power draw increases. Powering the device when it is cold triggers a special self-heat mode where the unit is inoperable until
the internal temperature is above -20° Celsius. This is signaled by a solid yellow LED on the Ethernet connector. Once the
internal temperature is above -20° Celsius, the unit boots normally.

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2.1.2 Serial Connection
The serial connection is made with an RJ11 to DB9 connector (also referred to as a “dongle”). Connect the RJ11 end to the
unit and connect the serial (DB9) end to your PC to align the antenna and to enter CLI commands.
See the following figure:
Figure 2-2 Serial Components
The connections are as follows:
Recommended Cable
Function Power (DC) and Ethernet connection
Type Cat5e/Cat6, UV-shielded and outdoor-rated
Impedance 100 ohms
Recommended cables STP, 24 AWG, UL rated
Maximum Distance 330 feet / 100 meters
Connector type, device end Shielded RJ45 female, weatherized using weatherproof connector
Connector type, power & Ethernet adapter end Shielded RJ45
D-Shell RJ11
1NC
22
34
4NC
5 1 + 3 + 5
66
7NC
8NC
9NC

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2.1.3 Antenna Connection
The Tsunami MP-8100 series feature three major product variants based on the antenna configuration.
•MP-8100-BSU: A full-featured Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Base Station Unit containing 3 N-Type connectors for use
with external antennas.
•MP-8100-SUA: A full-featured Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Subscriber Unit containing 3 N-Type connectors for use with
external antennas.
•MP-8150-SUR: A full-featured Wireless Outdoor Tsunami Subscriber Unit with Integrated Antenna.
The external antenna connectors are of N-Type. These antenna connectors are standard to connect the N type female
connectors linked with the antenna. The N-Type connectors have built-in surge protection.
The integrated variants have a factory fitted Panel Antenna so they don’t bear any antenna connectors.
2.2 Product Package
The product’s shipping boxes should be left intact and sheltered until arrival at the installation site. Carefully unpack the
MP-8100 series shipment and check for any shipping damage or missing parts.
Each shipment includes the items listed in the following table. Verify that you have received all parts of the shipment.
NOTE: Cables are not supplied with the unit.
What’s in the Kit Image
Unit
Integrated Connectorized
Power Injector & Cord
RJ11 to DB9 serial connector
or

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Mounting Kit and Hardware
The mounting kit includes the following:
•Mounting clamp for wall/pole
•Extension arm
•Mounting plate to enclosure
•Mounting clamp for pole mounting
The following table lists and describes some of the items included with
the mounting kit:
Installer CD and Quick Installation
Guide
Gigabit Ethernet PoE Surge Arrestor
Grounding Kit
EMI Toroid
What’s in the Kit Image
Quantity Description
6 ea. Plain washer #5/16
2 ea. Hex Cap Screw NC 5/16-18 x 35
2 ea. Nut NC 5/16-18
4 ea. Helical Spring Lock Washer #1/4
4 ea. Helical Spring Lock Washer #1/16
2 ea. Hex Cap Screw NC 5/16-18 x 80
4 ea. 68764, Screw, Machine, Pan,
Philips, 1/4"-20, 5/8"L

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2.3 Installation Procedure
This section describes the procedures to install and mount the unit and to align the antenna. The installation procedure does
not include information on the mounting and connection of external antennas.
NOTE:
•The Advanced Configuration window provides a selectable Frequency Domain field that automatically provides
the allowed channel bandwidth and frequencies for the selected frequency Domain/Country as well as, where
applicable, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control.
•Non-US installers should not add an antenna system until the Frequency Domain is selected, the unit is rebooted,
and the proper power level is configured. The output power level of the final channel selected by DFS scan can be
found in the Event Log.
•Be sure to read the Release Notes file on the product CD as it contains software version and driver information.
•Equipment is to be used with, and powered by, the power injector provided with the product package or by a
power injector that meets the following requirements:
–UL-Listed/ITE (NWGQ)
–Limited Power Source Output per UL/IEC 60950
–CE-marked
–Approved for Power-over-Ethernet
–Rated output, 48 VDC/0.5 A
IMPORTANT
This device must be installed by a trained professional, value added reseller, or systems integrator who is
familiar with RF planning issues and the regulatory limits.
CAUTION!
Heed all the WARNINGS. Follow all the instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
CAUTION!
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. All services must be performed by qualified personnel.
CAUTION!
For Regulatory Information and latest product updates, including firmware and the MIBs, Proxim
recommends visiting the Proxim Support site at http://support.proxim.com.
WARNING!
When connecting a device to the second Ethernet port (Eth2), Proxim recommends to verify if it is a
802.3af compatible device. If you are planning to use any other device, please insert a power splitter (not
supplied) between the second Ethernet port and the device, otherwise it may damage the device.

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–Pinout follows 802.3af standard for mid-span devices
See the following steps for installation instructions:
Step 1: Plan for Installation
There are several planning factors to be considered before installing the MP-8100 system. In addition to selecting the
installation site, you should do the following:
Calculate:
•Required RSL and fade margin to achieve availability objectives
•Required path availability
•Anticipated Multi-Path Reflection Points
Determine:
•System Frequency Plan
•Required Antenna Mounting Height to obtain proper Path Clearance
•Required Transmission Line Types and Lengths
Plan for:
•Device’s continuous power consumption needs
•Lightning protection and system grounding
•Hardware mounting
•Cable installation including egress
•Pre-testing equipment (back-to-back test procedure)
Step 2: Choose a Location
To make optimal use of the device, you must find a suitable location to install the hardware. The range of the radio device
largely depends upon the position of the antenna. Proxim recommends you do a site survey, observing the following
requirements, before mounting the hardware.
•The location must allow easy disconnection of power to the radio if necessary.
•Ensure free flow of air around the hardware.
•The radio device must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat.
•The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.
The units are designed to directly mount to a pole. Using the supplied brackets and hardware, you can mount them to a 1.25
inch to 3-inch pole (outside diameter). Longer bolts (not supplied) are required for mounting the units to a larger diameter
pole. Using just one of the pole mounting brackets, you can mount the units to a wall or other flat surface.
CAUTION: Proxim recommends the use of a lightning protector at the building ingress point. One Lightning
Protector is included in the Product Package. Refer to the documentation that comes with the
Lightning Protector for more information and installation instructions.
Step 3: Gather Required Tools
You should have the following tools available before installing the MP-8100 units:
•Phillips (cross-tip) screwdrivers
•Small blade standard screwdriver
•Large blade standard screwdriver
•Wire crimpers (if using connectors that are not pre-made)
•Adjustable 6” wrench