Proxim Antenna Tsunami MP.11 Programming manual

Part Number 72235r1
Tsunami MP.11
Models 2454-R, 5054-R, and 5054-R-LR
Installation and Management
Version 2.4

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COPYRIGHT
©2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation, San Jose, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This manual and the software
described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means
without the written permission of Proxim Wireless Corporation.
TRADEMARKS
Tsunami, Proxim, and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Wireless Corporation. All other trademarks
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Please refer to the Tsunami MP.11 Models 2454-R and 5054-R Safety and Regulatory Compliance flyer for
detailed regulatory compliance information about your product.

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Contents
CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................................6
About This Book...................................................................................................................................................6
Reference Manual .........................................................................................................................................7
Wireless Network Topologies...............................................................................................................................7
Point-to-Point Link .........................................................................................................................................8
Point-to-Multipoint Network ...........................................................................................................................8
Power-over-Ethernet............................................................................................................................................9
Finding a Suitable Location..................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................10
1) Verify Package Contents ...............................................................................................................................10
Mounting Hardware .....................................................................................................................................11
2) Pre-Assemble the Hardware..........................................................................................................................12
3) Connect the Cables .......................................................................................................................................14
4) Powering On the Unit.....................................................................................................................................15
5) View LEDs......................................................................................................................................................15
6) Installing Documentation and Software.........................................................................................................16
7) Mounting the Unit...........................................................................................................................................17
8) Aligning the Antenna......................................................................................................................................17
Antenna Alignment Commands...................................................................................................................18
9) Completing Installation...................................................................................................................................19
Other Connections .............................................................................................................................................19
Power and Ethernet Connection..................................................................................................................19
Serial Connection ........................................................................................................................................19
External Antenna Connection......................................................................................................................20
CHAPTER 3. MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................21
The Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................................21
IP Address..........................................................................................................................................................22
Setting the IP Address.................................................................................................................................22
Starting the Web Interface .................................................................................................................................24
Changing Basic Configuration Information ........................................................................................................25
Country and Related Settings......................................................................................................................25
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)..........................................................................................................26
Transmit Power Control...............................................................................................................................27
SU Registration..................................................................................................................................................27
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) ................................................................................................................28
Quality of Service (QoS) ....................................................................................................................................28
Concepts and Definitions.............................................................................................................................29
CHAPTER 4. BASIC MANAGEMENT....................................................................................................................33
Rebooting and Resetting....................................................................................................................................33
Rebooting ....................................................................................................................................................34
Resetting Hardware.....................................................................................................................................34
Soft Reset to Factory Default ......................................................................................................................34
General Configuration Settings..........................................................................................................................35
Monitoring Settings ............................................................................................................................................36
Security Settings ................................................................................................................................................36
Encryption....................................................................................................................................................36
Passwords ...................................................................................................................................................36
Default Settings..................................................................................................................................................37
Upgrading the Unit .............................................................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 5. USING THE WEB INTERFACE........................................................................................................40
System Status....................................................................................................................................................40
View System Status.....................................................................................................................................40
View the Event Log Contents......................................................................................................................41
Configure the Unit’s Settings..............................................................................................................................42
1) Configure System Parameters ................................................................................................................42
2) Configure Network Parameters...............................................................................................................47

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3) Configure Interface Settings....................................................................................................................57
4) Configure SNMP Parameters..................................................................................................................67
5) Configure RIP Parameters......................................................................................................................67
6) Configure Management Parameters.......................................................................................................70
7) Configure Security Parameters...............................................................................................................73
8) Configure Packet Filtering.......................................................................................................................75
9) Configure Intra-Cell Blocking (Base Station only)...................................................................................85
10) Configure VLAN Parameters.................................................................................................................88
11) QoS (Quality of Service) Parameters....................................................................................................96
12) SU Access to the Public Network (NAT).............................................................................................105
Monitor Settings and Performance...................................................................................................................108
1) Monitor the Wireless Interface...............................................................................................................108
2) View ICMP Messages ...........................................................................................................................110
3) View Per Station Statistics ....................................................................................................................110
4) View Features Supported......................................................................................................................110
5) Test Link Quality....................................................................................................................................111
6) Monitor Interfaces..................................................................................................................................112
7) View IP and MAC Address Mapping.....................................................................................................113
8) View Active IP Routes...........................................................................................................................113
9) View All Detected MAC Addresses (Learn Table) ................................................................................113
10) View RIP Data.....................................................................................................................................114
11) View RADIUS Traffic Information........................................................................................................114
12) View Temperature Log........................................................................................................................115
Issue Commands .............................................................................................................................................116
1) Download Files......................................................................................................................................116
2) Upload a Configuration File...................................................................................................................117
3) Reboot the Device.................................................................................................................................117
4) Reset the Device...................................................................................................................................117
5) Set the Help Link Location ....................................................................................................................118
6) Downgrade to a Previous Release........................................................................................................118
CHAPTER 6. PROCEDURES...............................................................................................................................119
TFTP Server Setup ..........................................................................................................................................119
Web Interface Image File Download................................................................................................................120
Configuration Backup.......................................................................................................................................120
Configuration Restore ......................................................................................................................................121
Soft Reset to Factory Default...........................................................................................................................121
Hard Reset to Factory Default..........................................................................................................................121
Forced Reload..................................................................................................................................................122
Image File Download with the Bootloader .......................................................................................................122
Download with ScanTool...........................................................................................................................122
Download with CLI.....................................................................................................................................123
CHAPTER 7. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................124
Connectivity Issues ..........................................................................................................................................124
Unit Does Not Boot....................................................................................................................................124
Serial Link Does Not Work.........................................................................................................................124
HyperTerminal Connection Problems........................................................................................................125
Ethernet Link Does Not Work....................................................................................................................125
Cannot use the Web Interface...................................................................................................................125
Communication Issues.....................................................................................................................................126
Two Units Are Unable to Communicate Wirelessly...................................................................................126
Setup and Configuration Issues.......................................................................................................................126
Lost Password...........................................................................................................................................126
The Unit Responds Slowly ........................................................................................................................127
Web Interface Does Not Work...................................................................................................................127
Command Line Interface Does Not Work..................................................................................................127
TFTP Server Does Not Work.....................................................................................................................127
Online Help Is Not Available......................................................................................................................128
Changes Do Not Take Effect.....................................................................................................................128
VLAN Operation Issues....................................................................................................................................128

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Verifying Proper Operation of the VLAN Feature......................................................................................128
Troubleshooting Link Problems........................................................................................................................128
General Check...........................................................................................................................................129
Statistics Check.........................................................................................................................................129
Analyzing the Spectrum.............................................................................................................................130
Avoiding Interference.................................................................................................................................130
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................130
APPENDIX A. COUNTRY CODES/CHANNELS..................................................................................................131
Model 2454-R (2.4 GHz)..................................................................................................................................131
Model 5054-R (5.8 GHz)..................................................................................................................................134
APPENDIX B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................144
APPENDIX C. LIGHTNING PROTECTION..........................................................................................................160
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................................161
Email Support............................................................................................................................................161
Telephone Support....................................................................................................................................161
Proxim Web Site Support ..........................................................................................................................161
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................162

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Chapter 1. Overview
The Tsunami MP.11 Model 5054-R (hereinafter referred to as the 5054-R) and the Model 2454-R (hereinafter
referred to as the 2454-R) are flexible wireless outdoor routers that let you design solutions for point-to-point links
and point-to-multipoint networks. The Tsunami MP.11 is a product family comprising several products (such as
the 5054-R Base Station Unit and Subscriber Unit).
Some of the key features of the units are:
•The use of a highly optimized protocol for outdoor situations
•Routing and bridging capability
•Asymmetric bandwidth management
•Management through a Web Interface, a Command Line Interface (CLI), or Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP)
•Software and configuration upgrade through file transfer (TFTP)
•Outdoor placement, close to the antenna, for significantly improved range and ease of installation
•Optional integrated antenna
•VLAN support
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Before installing and using the unit, Proxim recommends you review the following chapters of this manual:
Chapter 1 “Overview” (this chapter)
Provides an overview of the content of this manual as well as wireless network topologies and combinations
that can be built with the unit.
Chapter 2 “Installation” on page 10
Provides detailed installation instructions.
Chapter 3 “Management Overview” on page 21
Explains how to access the unit for configuration and maintenance.
Chapter 4 “Basic Management” on page 33
Explains the most common settings used to manage the unit.
Chapter 5 “Web Interface” on page 40
Depicts the Web Interface in a hierarchical manner, so you can easily find details about each item.
Chapter 6 “Procedures” on page 119
This chapter provides a set of procedures, including TFTP Server Setup, Configuration Backup, Restore, and
Download, Forced Reload, and Reset to Factory Defaults.
Chapter 7 “Troubleshooting” on page 124
This chapter helps you to isolate and solve problems with your unit.
The appendixes contain supplementary information you may not need immediately, including Country Code
Tables, Functional Specifications, and Technical Support information.

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Reference Manual
As a companion to the Installation and Management manual, the Tsunami MP.11 Reference Manual provides the
following supplemental information:
Command Line Interface
Documents the text-based configuration utility’s keyboard commands and parameters.
Event Log Error Messages
Documents the error messages that you may see in your Event Log.
Alarm Traps
Documents the traps that can be set for alarm notification.
Microsoft Windows IAS Radius Server Configuration
Provides information to assist you in setting up the IAS Radius Server.
Addition of Units to a Routed Network
Describes how to add more units to your routed network.
Glossary
Describes terms used in the Tsunami MP.11 documentation and in the wireless industry.
If you are already familiar with this type of product, you can use the Quick Install Guide to install the unit.
WIRELESS NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
The unit can be used in various network topologies and combinations. The required equipment depends upon the
wireless network topology you want to build. Make sure all required equipment is available before installing the
unit.
The 5054-R and 2454-R are designed for outdoor placement. One model of the SU is equipped with an
integrated antenna. For all other models, you can connect the unit to an outdoor antenna. See the Tsunami
MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide for details.
WARNING! To connect the unit to an outdoor antenna, consult the appropriate manufacturers’
documentation for additional regulatory information, safety instructions, and installation
requirements.
You can set up the following types of topologies:
•Point-to-Point Link
•Point-to-Multipoint Network
Each unit is set up as either a Base Station Unit (BSU) or a Subscriber Unit (SU). A BSU can, depending upon its
configuration, connect to one or more SUs. An SU, however, can connect only to one BSU. A direct link between
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Point-to-Point Link
With a BSU and an SU, it is easy to set up a wireless point-to-point link as depicted in the following figure.
A point-to-point link lets you set up a connection between two locations as an alternative to:
•Leased lines in building-to-building connections
•Wired Ethernet backbones between wireless access points in difficult-to-wire environments
Point-to-Multipoint Network
If you want to connect more than two buildings, you can set up a single point-to-multipoint network with a single
BSU and multiple SUs, as depicted in the following figure.
Up to 250 SUs can be connected to a BSU. If a BSU already has 250 SUs, a new SU cannot be connected to the
BSU. In the previous figure, the system is designed as follows:
•Central building Bis equipped with a BSU, connected to either an omni-directional or a wide angle
antenna.
•The buildings Aand Care each equipped with an SU connected to a directional antenna.

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POWER-OVER-ETHERNET
The unit is equipped with an Active Ethernet module. Using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), you can provide
electricity and wired connectivity to the unit over a single Category 5 cable. Although the power injector that is
supplied with the unit is 802.3af-compatible, standard 802.3af-compliant power modules will not properly power
the units. Always use the supplied power injector.
•The Active Ethernet integrated module provides –48 VDC over a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable.
•Maximum power supplied to the unit is 20 Watts (when the unit is heating or cooling); the units typically
draw less than 7.5 Watts.
•The unit only accepts power on the “extra pairs”, not on the data pairs according the configuration for
“midspan” power injection, see the IEEE 802.3af standard.
•Heating or cooling discussion: Between 0 and 55° 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/cool itself and the power draw
increases. Powering while cold triggers a special self-heat mode where the unit is inoperable until the
temperature is above 0° deg Celsius. This is signaled by a solid red LED on the Ethernet connector.
Once the internal temperature is above 0 degrees Celsius, the unit boots normally.
FINDING A SUITABLE LOCATION
To make optimal use of the unit, you must find a suitable location for the hardware. The range of the unit 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 the unit from the power outlet if necessary.
•The unit must not be covered and the air must be able to flow freely around the unit.
•The unit must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat, and must be kept free from dust buildup.
•The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.
Notes:
•The Configure System window provides a selectable Country field that automatically provides the
allowed bandwidth and frequencies for the selected country as well as, where applicable, Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC).
•Non-US installers should not add an antenna system until the Country 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 (see “View the Event Log Contents” on page 41).

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Chapter 2. Installation
This chapter describes the steps required to install and mount the unit, and to align the antenna. An antenna
cable is required only when you use the external antenna option. Note that the unit must have either the
integrated antenna or must be connected to an external antenna for its operation. The installation procedure does
not include the mounting and connection of antennas. See the Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide for this
information.
If you are already familiar with this type of product, you can use the Quick Install Guide for streamlined installation
procedures.
The 5054-R and 2454-R units contain a state-of-the-art wireless radio, an optional high-gain performance flat-
panel antenna, and Power-over-Ethernet (the sole means of power for the unit). For further protection, the unit
has internal, built-in surge protection.
IMPORTANT!
Before installing this product, see “Safety and Regulatory Information” on the product CD for important
safety and regulatory compliance information.
WARNING
To ensure proper grounding, use the hole at the bottom point on the back of each unit and the provided
grounding screws to attach a ground wire of at least 10 AWG stranded to each unit. Use proper wire
grounding techniques in accordance with National Electric Codes (NEC).
1) VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS
Each Tsunami MP.11 5054-R or 2454-R shipment includes the items in the table as well as the mounting
hardware listed on the following page. Verify that you have received all parts of the shipment.
SU with Integrated Antenna or
BSU / SU with external antenna
connector
RJ11 to DB9 serial connector
(supplied with BSU only)
(1 ea.)
Installation CD (1 ea.)
Power Injector and Cord (1 ea.)
Cable Termination Kit
(1 ea.)
RJ45
Connector Weather-tight connector cap Liquid-Tite Fitting Grounding
Screw

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Mounting Hardware
The mounting hardware can be one of the following two mounting kits, plus the hardware listed below.
Mounting Clamp Extension Mounting Plate Mounting Clamp
for wall/pole Arm to enclosure for pole mounting
Item Qty Description
1 6 ea. Plain washer #5/16
2 2 ea. Hex Cap Screw NC 5/16-18 x 35
3 2 ea. Nut NC 5/16-18
4 4 ea. Helical Spring Lock Washer #1/4
5 4 ea. Helical Spring Lock Washer #5/16
6 2 ea. Hex Cap Screw NC 5/16-18 x 80
7 4 ea. 68764, SCREW, MACHINE, PAN, PHILIPS, 1/4"-20, 5/8"L,
Notes:
•Be sure to read the Release Notes file on the installation CD as it contains software version and driver
information that may not have been available when this document was produced.
•Cables are not provided with the unit.

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2) PRE-ASSEMBLE THE HARDWARE
Before mounting the unit, note the Ethernet and Mac addresses of the SU, as well as the serial number; these
addresses may be used when configuring the BSU. The serial number is required to obtain support from Proxim.
Keep this information in a safe place.
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 4.5-inch pole (outside diameter). Using just one of the pole mounting brackets, you can
mount the units to a wall or other flat surface.
Note: Equipment is to be used with, and powered by, the power injector provided 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/0.42 A
•Wired according to the 802.3af standard for mid-span devices
To install the unit:
1. Unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping box.
2. You will be attaching an outdoor-rated Cat5e cable (not provided) to the Power-over-Ethernet port on the
back of the unit later in the installation procedure. First, you must construct the cable and assemble the
Liquid-Tite cable covers as described in the following steps:
a. Slide the plastic nut over the bare end of the Cat5e cable.
b. Attach the Heyco cable seal to the RJ45 sealing cap. Finger tighten, and slide these two assembled parts
over the bare end of the Cat5e cable.
c. Terminate the RJ45 connector to the Cat5e cable. Insert into the mating RJ45 connector.
d. Slide the RJ45 sealing cap assembly over the RJ45 connector and thread onto enclosure. Hand tighten.
e. Thread the plastic nut onto Heyco seal, and hand tighten.
Caution! The domed sealing nut (item “a” above) of the Liquid-Tite connector must not be tightened
until the cap over the RJ45 connector has been tightened to the unit during final installation;
otherwise, the Ethernet cable may twist and damage.

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Notes:
•The cable must feed through all parts of the weatherproof cap before the RJ45 is crimped on the
outdoor Ethernet a cable.
•The cable between the power injector and the 5054-R or 2454-R must be a straight-through Ethernet
cable (without crossover).
•Due to variance in CAT5e cable diameter, termination techniques of the installer, and the application
of proper tightness of the connectors, it is strongly recommended that the CAT5e cable connector
and the serial connector cap are further secured by external weatherproofing (in addition to the
antenna N connector, where applicable). Butyl weatherproofing tape is the preferred material for
securing any external connector.
3. Screw mounting piece (A) to the back of the unit with 4 screws and washers (B) as shown (TORQUE 75 IN-LBS):
The arrow on the back of the unit indicates the direction to mount for vertical polarization when the unit has an
integrated antenna. These units should be mounted with the upper portion of the bracket in the position
circled in the following figure on the left for vertical alignment when not using the bracket connector C.
For horizontal alignment, mount the integrated-antenna unit as shown in the figure on the right. Due to the 90˚
angle between the connecting surfaces on the bracket connector C, the orientation of vertical and horizontal
changes when adding the bracket.
The following figure shows brackets mounted for vertical alignment:
4. Attach bracket connector (C) to mounting piece (A) with the screw and nut provided, as shown below. This
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5. Attach bracket connector (C) to bracket (E) with the screw and nut provided.
3) CONNECT THE CABLES
1. If you have not already done so, connect the normal RJ45 connector on an outdoor-rated Cat5 cable to the
“Data & Power Out” port on the power injector.
2. Attach the other end of the Cat 5 cable with RJ45 connector to the Power and Ethernet port on the back of the
unit (see the following figure). Note that the first attachment of this cable is meant to verify operation and
configure the unit; the final attachment and weatherproofing are to be done after the unit has been installed in
the location at which it will operate. Do not tighten the connector nut; do not use a wrench to tighten
the connector!
3. To connect the unit through a hub or a switch to a PC, use a straight-through Ethernet cable between the
network interface card in the PC and the hub, and between the hub and the RJ45 “Data In” port on the PoE
adapter.
(TORQUE 130 IN-LBS)

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Note: If you are connecting the PC directly to the unit, you must use a crossover Ethernet cable between
the network interface card in the PC and the RJ45 “Data In” port on the power injector.
4) POWERING ON THE UNIT
Once you have connected the power injector to the Ethernet cabling and plugged the power injector cord into an
AC outlet, the unit is powered on. There is no ON/OFF switch on the unit. To remove power, unplug the AC cord
from the AC outlet or disconnect the 8-pin DIN connector from the “Data and Power Out” port on the power
injector.
Note: Proxim recommends the use of a lightning arrestor at the building ingress point. You can purchase the
Proxim Lightning Protector MP.11/QB.11 (70251); see the documentation that comes with the unit for
more information and installation instructions.
5) VIEW LEDs
When the unit is powered on, it performs startup diagnostics. When startup is complete, the LEDs show the unit’s
operational state. The LEDs are present at the unit’s Ethernet connector; unscrew the watertight cap if necessary
to view the LEDs.
Note: Make sure the domed sealing nut of the Liquid-Tite connector is loose before unscrewing the cap or the
Ethernet cable may be twisted and damaged.
During bootup, all LEDs are blinking. Blinking can continue for up to four minutes (when DFS is enabled, for
example); however, if the LEDs are still blinking for over four minutes, you should check your installation and
proper operation of the Ethernet and wireless links to other units. If they are correct, contact Technical Support;
there could be a problem with your hardware.
Note: When powering the unit in below freezing temperatures, the unit must self-heat before booting. This is
indicated by a solid red LED. This state can take up to 30 minutes, depending upon the ambient
temperature.
Wireless Link LED Power & Ethernet Link LED
Power & Ethernet Link
BLINKING GREEN Power is on and the Ethernet link is down

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GREEN Power is on and the Ethernet link is up.
RF (Wireless) Link
RED Power is on, unit is self-heating
BLINKING GREEN A wireless link is being established.
GREEN A wireless link has been established.
Note: The two LEDs also are continually blinking if there is any serious initialization error or when Ethernet and
wireless connections both are not active. If the Ethernet is connected to a hub, check the powering of the
hub and the Ethernet cable type (crossover, straight-through). If the peer unit is operational, check the
configuration of the units.
6) INSTALLING DOCUMENTATION AND SOFTWARE
The CD contains the following documentation and software:
Online help
This is the help for the Web Interface. It is also stored on your computer or network during the installation
process, so it is always available (see c:\Program Files\Tsunami\MP.11). You can also find the help in the
Docs folder of the product CD.
Documentation
Documentation is provided in PDF format, including:
ºRelease Notes
ºTsunami MP.11 2454-R and 5054-R Quick Install Guide
ºTsunami MP.11 2454-R and 5054-R Installation and Management
ºTsunami MP.11 Reference Manual
ºTsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation
ºTsunami MP.11 Recommended 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Antennas
ºSafety and Regulatory Information
. You can find this documentation in the Docs folder of the product CD. This documentation also is installed at
c:\Program Files\Tsunami\MP.11.
ScanTool
ScanTool lets you find the IP address of a Tsunami MP.11 5054-R or 2454-R by referencing the MAC
address in a Scan List, or to assign an IP address if one has not been assigned. The tool automatically
detects the units installed on your network, regardless of IP address, and lets you configure each unit’s IP
settings. In addition, you can use ScanTool to download new software to a unit that does not have a valid
software image installed. See “Setting the IP Address Manually” on page 22 for details. You can find
ScanTool in the Xtras directory of the product CD. It is installed at c:\Program Files\Tsunami\MP.11.
TFTP Server
The TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server lets you transfer files across the network. You can download
configuration files, as well as image files for embedded software upgrades, and you can upload files from the
unit for backup. Here downloading means transferring files to the unit and uploading means transferring files
in the opposite direction. See “TFTP Server Setup” on page 119, “Download “ on page 116, and “Upload” on
page 117 for more information. You can find the TFTP Server in the Xtras directory of the product CD. It is
installed at c:\Program Files\Tsunami\MP.11.

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To install the documentation and software on a computer or network:
1. Place the CD in a CD-ROM drive. The installer normally starts automatically. (If the installation program
does not start automatically, click setup.exe at the following location to begin: \Docs\setup.exe .)
2. Click the Install Software and Documentation button and follow the instructions displayed on the installer
windows.
7) MOUNTING THE UNIT
1. To pole-mount, insert screws through bracket F and fasten around pole to bracket E and secure.
To wall-mount the unit, mount bracket (E) to wall using 4 screws (not provided), as shown:
Note: At the end of the installation, the Ethernet and serial ports must be made waterproof by installing the
caps. Be careful not to over-tighten the caps as damage to the cable may occur.
8) ALIGNING THE ANTENNA
Antenna alignment is a process to physically align the antenna of the radio receiver or the transmitter to have the
best possible link established between them. The antenna alignment process usually is performed during
installation and after major repairs.
The unit has an audible antenna alignment tool that can be activated by plugging in the supplied serial dongle
(supplied with every BSU) or by issuing the CLI command for antenna alignment. The CLI command causes both
audible and numerical feedback as the CLI shows the running Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) values twice a
second.
The output from the beeper for antenna alignment consists of short beeps with a variable interval. The interval
changes with the SNR level to assist in correctly aligning the antenna. An increase in signal level is indicated by
a shorter interval between beeps; a reduction in signal level results in beeps longer apart.

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To allow for precise antenna alignment, small changes in SNR result in large changes in the beep period. The
alignment process averages the SNR, which is represented by an average length beep. When a higher SNR is
received, the beep period is made shorter, dependent upon the difference to the average. A lower SNR results in
a longer period between beeps.
The first five steps around the average are represented by a large change and all following steps are a small
change. This acts as if a magnifying glass is centered around the average SNR and the values next to the
average are significantly different.
When the antenna is aimed, the beep intuitively represents whether the SNR is rising or falling:
The higher the SNR rises, the shorter the period the beep is heard and the higher the frequency of the beep.
After the position of the antenna has been changed, SNR averaging settles at the new value and the beeping
returns to the average length so the antenna can again be aimed for rising SNR.
Aiming is complete if moving in any direction results in a falling SNR value (which can be heard as longer periods
between beeps).
Notes:
•Antenna alignment for the Base Station is useful only for a point-to-point link.
•The range of the average SNR has been limited to values from 5 to 43; therefore, anything over 43 always
results in a short period between beeps and values below 5 always have a long period.
•The Antenna Alignment Display (AAD) CLI command is disabled automatically 30 minutes after it is enabled
to remove the load of extra messages on the wireless interface. The default telnet timeout is 900 seconds (15
minutes). If AAD must run for the entire 30 minutes, change the default telnet timeout value to a value greater
than 30 minutes (greater than 1800 seconds). This restriction is for telnet connections only and not for the
serial interface. The serial interface never times out; however, the AAD command does still time out.
Antenna Alignment Commands
set aad enable local
Enables display of the local SNR. Local SNR is the SNR measured by the receiver at the near end.
set aad enable remote
Enables display of the remote SNR. Remote SNR is the SNR as measured by the receiver at the far end.
set aad enable average
Enables display of the average SNR. The average SNR is the average of the local and remote SNR.

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set aad disable
Disables Antenna Alignment Display (Ctrl-C also disables AAD).
9) COMPLETING INSTALLATION
Be sure you have re-installed the waterproof caps on the serial and Ethernet port connections.
Caution! Do not over-tighten the rear nut on the waterproof connector assembly. Over-tightening can
cause the Cat 5 cable to crush and can subsequently damage the power injector or the unit.
The recommended torque for the rear nut is 25 to 30 inch-pounds(lbf inches) or 28.8 to 34.6
centimeter-kilograms (kgf cm).
OTHER CONNECTIONS
Power and Ethernet Connection
Recommended Cable
Function
Type
Impedance
Recommended cables
Maximum Distance
Connector type, unit end
Connector type, power & Ethernet
adapter end
Power (DC) and Ethernet connection
Cat5, UV-shielded and outdoor-rated
100 ohms
4 UTP, 24 AWG, UL rated
330 feet / 100 meters
RJ45 female, weatherized using weatherproof connector
RJ45
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 assist you in aligning the antenna and to issue CLI
commands.
The connections are:
(D-shell - RJ-11)
1 NC
2 2
3 4
4 NC
5 1 + 3 + 5
6 6
7 NC
8 NC
9 NC

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External Antenna Connection
One model of the SU has an integrated antenna; all other models have an external antenna connector (N-type)
and no integrated antenna. For more information about external antennas, see the Antenna Installation Guide.
SU with Integrated Antenna BSU w/External Antenna Connector