Proxim Tsunami QuickBridge II T1/E1 User manual

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Tsunami QuickBridge II T1/E1
Quick Install Guide

Tsunami QuickBridge II T1/E1 Quick Install Guide
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Introduction
The QuickBridge is a complete kit for enabling a wireless broad bandwidth link between two locations. The
equipment is pre-configured at the factory to be mounted and connected to your LAN network. Both ends of the
link are provided in this kit along with cables and mounting hardware.
The product’s principle components consist of a radio unit and a power & Ethernet adapter. The radio is an all-
in-one, outdoor unit with an integrated antenna, designed to be mounted on a pole or on a tower structure.
Power and Ethernet connections to the radio unit are supplied through a UV-protected, CAT 5 cable attached to
the power & Ethernet adapter. The power & Ethernet adapter should be located inside a building. A straight
cable is required when connecting to a PC and a crossover cable when connecting to a hub or switch.
The Tsunami QuickBridge II must be installed professionally.
Perform the following steps in this chapter to install the QuickBridge II system:
1. Gather Required Tools
2. Unpack the Shipping Box Contents
3. Pre-assemble Hardware
4. Connect the Cables
5. Test Back-to-Back
6. Install the Software
7. Setup for Configuration
8. Mount the Radio Outdoors
9. Align the Antenna
STEP 1. GATHER REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
You should have the following tools available before installing the Tsunami QuickBridge II radios:
• 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
• Weatherproofing material for sealing external connectors (such as butyl tape)
• Straight-through UV-protected CAT 5 or CAT 5e Ethernet cable for connecting to PC, or crossover cable if
connecting to a hub or a switch.
Note: Maximum cable lengths to be used with the Tsunami QuickBridge are as follows:
GPS: 25 feet (approx. 8 m)
T1/E1: 655 feet (approx. 200 m)
Power/Ethernet: 246 feet (approx. 75 m)

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STEP 2. UNPACK THE SHIPPING BOX CONTENTS
The product’s shipping boxes should be left intact and sheltered until arrival at the installation site. Carefully
unpack the Tsunami QuickBridge II shipment and check for any shipping damage or missing parts. There are
two sets of equipment in the box, as displayed in the following figure.
The Tsunami QuickBridge II T1/E1 Quick Install Guide and a Documentation and Software CD also are included
in the shipment. (Extra screw-on caps to seal unused connector ports are also provided.)
Contact Technical Support regarding any missing or damaged parts.
Notes:
(1) If the shipping container shows signs of damage, immediately notify the transportation company. Upon
receipt, inspect contents to ensure no parts are missing or damaged.
(2) Save the original shipping boxes to re-use for shipping the equipment back to the factory, for storage, or for
re-shipping the equipment to another location.

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STEP 3. PRE-ASSEMBLE HARDWARE
Proxim recommends that you pre-assemble the radio mounting hardware on the ground to familiarize yourself
with the equipment and check for any possible damaged or missing components before mounting the radios.
This includes attaching the mounting bracket and loosely attaching the washers, lock washers, and lock nuts to
the radios. Installers having prior installation experience may choose to skip this step and proceed with Step 3.
• For outdoor installation, the Tsunami QuickBridge II package includes a CAT 5e cable. This is a higher
grade than a standard cable.
• For indoor installation, use either a standard CAT 5e or a CAT 5 cable when connecting to the PC.
Pre-Assemble Mounting Hardware
Perform these steps on each radio to pre-assemble the mounting hardware on the radios:
1. Place mounting bracket onto mounting hole on rear of radio unit; insert mounting screw
2. Screw locking bolt onto mounting screw.
3. Raise mounting bracket to proper angle and tighten carriage bolt. Use a nut driver or socket wrench to
firmly tighten the carriage bolt.

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4. Place the other mounting bracket section on the two bracket mounting screws and loosely secure them with
the bolts supplied. These bolts are used later to mount the radio unit to a pole (as shown in the second
figure below).
STEP 4. CONNECT THE CABLES
When you initially install the radios, you should configure the radios in the same room. A brief overview of the
recommended computer/network configuration follows.
• Connect one radio to a switch or hub; connect a PC to the same switch or hub.
• Connect the other radio to another switch or hub and connect another PC to the same switch or hub.
• Make sure the two switches or hubs are not connected on the same network.
• Make the other necessary cable connections, as described in the following text.
An interface cable with an 8-pin DIN connector and a weather-tight RJ45 cable are supplied in the product
package. You also can construct your own interface cable. See “Constructing an Interface Cable” in Tsunami
QuickBridge II T1/E1 Installation and Management for instructions.
Maximum cable lengths to be used with the Tsunami QuickBridge are as follows:
GPS: 25 feet (approx. 8 m)
T1/E1: 655 feet (approx. 200 m)
Power/Ethernet: 246 feet (approx. 75 m)
Note: All cable and waveguides used should be UL-approved for the appropriate environment.
The following steps detail how to connect the cables between the radio, power & Ethernet adapter, and your
network.
For each radio/power & Ethernet adapter set, perform these steps:
1. Position the radios approximately 25 feet from each other. Place them on a tabletop or shipping box.
2. Connect the 8-pin DIN connector on the supplied interface cable to the 8-pin DIN port on the power &
Ethernet adapter.
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3. Connect the RJ45 connector on the interface cable to the RJ45 port on the back of the radio. Hand-tighten
the connector nut; do not use the wrench to tighten the connector. Connect the other end of the interface
cable to the Power & Ethernet Adapter.
4. Connect an RJ45 connector from a standard CAT 5 or CAT 5e cable (not supplied) to the RJ45 port on
the Power & Ethernet Adapter. Connect the other end of the cable to a switch/hub on your network or
directly to a PC.
To directly connect the radio to a PC, use a straight-through Ethernet cable between the network interface
card in the PC and the RJ45 port on the power & Ethernet adapter.
WARNING! The maximum length of the CAT 5 cable allowed between the radio unit and the power & Ethernet
adapter is 75 meters. If you are connecting the radio through a hub or switch, the maximum
length of the two CAT 5 cables is 75 feet; for example, if the cable between the radio and the
power supply is 50 feet, the cable between the power & Ethernet adapter and the PC can be only
25 feet, for a total length of 75 feet.
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To connect the Power & Ethernet Adapter to a switch or a hub, use a crossover Ethernet cable.
5. If your installed radio is connected to a switch or a hub, connect your PC to the same switch or hub . Each
PC is used to configure and control its associated radio.
6. Connect the Power & Ethernet Adapter to a grounded AC power source. A chirping sound should be heard
from the radio indicating power to the radio.
7. To pass T1/E1 traffic, connect radio to the T1 circuits using properly shielded 8-pin modular (RJ-48C)
connectors. Connect to the E1 circuits using properly shielded 8-pin modular (RJ-45) connectors.
For information about constructing your own interface cable, see “Constructing an Interface Cable” in
QuickBridge II T1/E1 Installation and Management.
Notes:
• There is no ON/OFF switch on the radio. To remove power to the radio, unplug the AC cord from the AC
outlet or disconnect the 8-pin DIN connector from the Power & Ethernet Adapter.
• The radio software program can run on two PCs connected to both ends of the link and not interfere with
one another.
STEP 5. TEST RADIOS BACK-TO-BACK
Before mounting the radios, Proxim recommends a back-to-back test of the radio pair, using one PC per radio.
Back-to-back testing is a simple way to verify that the radios are fully operational before they are installed.
The process of installation adds several variables that can add to system turn-up delays during troubleshooting
(such as antenna alignment, cabling, and path dynamics). Back-to-back testing can eliminate link problems
caused by auxiliary equipment, installation, or the radio path, and isolates potential radio hardware problems.
Note: Back-to-back testing must be performed to verify a radio problem before returning any radio to Proxim for
repair.
When the equipment is connected as shown in the following figure, a wireless link should be established.
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POLYPROPYLENE
FIBER SOUND
ABSORPTION PAD
STEP 6. INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
The QuickBridge II includes configuration software (the QuickBridge Manager), which provides basic setup and
operating capabilities. Before installing the software, be sure you have configured the radios as described in
“Step 4. Connect the Cables.”
Note: Install a copy of the QuickBridge Manager on any PC from which you want to control a radio.
To install the QuickBridge Manager:
1. Insert the supplied CD into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. Locate the CD-ROM’s Windows folder and the install
program, install.exe. Double-click install.exe to start the installation program. Your browser may display
the Security Warning screen; if so, click Yes to continue.
2. The Introduction window is displayed; click Next to continue.
3. The License Agreement screen is displayed. After reading and agreeing to the terms, select “I accept the
terms of the license agreement,” then click Next to continue.
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4. The Choose Install Folder screen is displayed. The recommended installation directory is C:\Program
Files\QuickBridge Manager 2.1. Click Next when you have made your selection or to accept the default
folder.
5. The Choose Shortcut Folder screen is displayed; click Next when you have made your selections or to
accept the default folder.
6. The Pre-Installation Summary screen is displayed; click the Install button to install the configuration
software.
7. When installation is complete, the following window is displayed; click the Done button to exit the installation
program.
STEP 7. SET UP FOR CONFIGURATION
Before configuring the QuickBridge II with the Manager program, you must:
• Have completed “Step 6. Install the Software”
• Change the PC’s IP address to fall within the radio’s subnet
• Connect the PC
• Apply power to both units
These tasks are covered in the following procedure:
1. Change the PC’s IP address to 192.168.20.75 (or a similar address in the same subnet). Use a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0. This change is only temporary. Later, you will be able to change the IP address of
the QuickBridge II unit and return your PC to its original IP address.
Notes:
• The IP address of the PC must be in the3 same subnet as the QuickBridge unit in order to use the
QuickBridge Manager for configuration.
• The Master (or Primary) unit is configured at the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.20.56.
The Slave (or Secondary) unit is configured with a default IP address of 192.168.20.51.
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2. Connect the PC to the Master unit; start the Manager program by clicking on the QuickBridge Manager
icon. You can connect to the Slave unit as well; however, this guide steps you through the initialization
process by locally connecting to the Primary.
Note: The QuickBridge Manager program can run on two PCs connected to both ends of the link without
interfering with one another.
3. Apply power to both units by connecting the AC cord of the Power & Ethernet Adapters to an AC outlet.
After power is applied and a power-up sequence has been successfully completed, the radios each “chirp”
once.
The radios are now ready for any optional configuration steps, and can establish a wireless link.
STEP 8. MOUNT THE RADIO OUTDOORS
Selecting a Location
When selecting a location in which to install the radios, keep the following points in mind:
• Determine the direction to the radio
• Avoid obstructions and foliage that could block the signal
• Place the power & Ethernet adapter in a weatherproof enclosure near the radio or inside the building.
If necessary, disconnect the cables you used to configure the radios inside, move the radios to their outdoor
locations, and then connect them to the network segments you want to bridge.
After you connect each radio to its network segment, make sure you install the configuration software on the two
PCs used to control the radios (one PC per radio). Use the configuration software to assign each radio a valid
and unique IP address for the network segment to which it is attached.
Be sure to properly weatherproof outdoor connections. See “Weatherproofing Connections” in Tsunami
QuickBridge II T1/E1 Installation and Management.
CAUTION: When not using GPS, or when GPS is disabled, do not co-locate two hops on the same
side of the building or on the same pole.