RadioLAN BridgeLINK-Pro User manual

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BridgeLINKBridgeLINK--Pro™ Wireless Ethernet BridgePro™ Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Installation Guide

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: MCI-397
FCC Rule Part(s): 15
Frequency Range: 5.725-5.875 GHz
Equipment Class: Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
Max. Output Power: 50 mW (+17 dB)
This device has shown compliance with new rules adopted under Docket 87-389 and is not affected by Section 15.37,
transition rule. Each radio is marked with its operating frequency.
All interface cables must be shielded.

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This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC regulations require that a person knowledgeable in electronics and trained in the correct installation
of this device professionally install this device. Antennas used with this product shall be mounted in
such a way so that there is at least 2m separation between all persons and the antenna, and at least 20
cm away from any other transmitting antenna.
Professional installers have a responsibility to comply with FCC part 15 rules on antenna limits and
amplification, and with RF exposure requirements in FCC rule section 1.1307 Unauthorized
modifications to the device could void the End-user’s authority to operate it.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual to highlight important topics:
Bold Italic Indented Block Text –Highlights an important notice
Bold –a field name
Underline Italic –The name of a referenced document
Blue Underline –A Hyperlink to a URL or E-Mail address
Notice Symbol–Please take special notice

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
THE BRIDGELINK-PRO™ SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................................1
A TYPICAL BRIDGELINK-PRO™ APPLICATION.............................................................................................................................................2
QUICK SETUP GUIDE.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION GUIDE....................................................................................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING THE BRIDGELINK-PRO UNITS......................................................................................................................................................5
BridgeLINK-Pro™ Processor Unit (BPU).................................................................................................................................................5
AC Power Adapter..........................................................................................................................................................................................8
PoE Adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................................9
Determining the Distance Between Buildings............................................................................................................................................9
Choosing a Location for the BL-Pro............................................................................................................................................................9
Co-Channel issues...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Locating the PoE Adapter...........................................................................................................................................................................10
SETTING UP THE BL-PRO ...................................................................................................................................................................................10
Initial IP Address Setup...............................................................................................................................................................................10
IPAssign method...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Using the IPASSIGN Utility to assign the BPU’s IP Address ..............................................................................................................11
INSTALLING THE FIRSTPHYSICAL BL-PRO UNIT............................................................................................................................................12

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A Brief Word About Safety..........................................................................................................................................................................12
What you will need.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Mounting Structures.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Choosing the Best Mounting Height.........................................................................................................................................................13
Cabling...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Grounding Considerations..........................................................................................................................................................................14
Securing the Unit (Wind loading)..............................................................................................................................................................14
INSTALLINGTHE BPU ........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Tools You Will Need.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
Mounting the BPU........................................................................................................................................................................................15
INSTALLINGTHE POEADAPTERS.....................................................................................................................................................................16
BPU Ethernet Port Jack..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Apply Power to the BPU.............................................................................................................................................................................17
10BaseT Ethernet Port Jack.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Attaching to the Network.............................................................................................................................................................................17
INSTALL THE SECOND PHYSICAL BL-PRO UNIT..............................................................................................................................................18
Fine Aiming...................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Selecting the Distant BL-PRO’s Address.................................................................................................................................................18
TEST THE LINK.....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Starting and Stopping the Test...................................................................................................................................................................19
TESTTHE NETWORK...........................................................................................................................................................................................20
YOU’RE DONE!....................................................................................................................................................................................................20

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BridgeLINK-Pro™ BPU
Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to help successfully complete the installation and
setup of a BridgeLINK-Pro Wireless Ethernet Bridge. The BridgeLINK-Pro®
(BL-Pro) is a module which connects or bridges two 10BaseT wired networks
located in different buildings by using a 10BaseRadiowireless link. These
buildings may be located up to 32 miles (50 km) apart. You need only install
the components at each building, aim the antennas toward one another, and
power the system on.
If you decide not to read this Guide completely, at least read the next section
entitled “Quick Setup”. It will help you understand the basic concepts of the
installation and initial setup. Please see the BridgeLINK-Pro Administration
and Management Guide located on the RMG website www.radiolan.com for
information on configuring and managing the Bridge.
The BridgeLINK-Pro™ System
The BridgeLINK-Pro system includes a Bridge Processor Unit (BPU) in a
weatherproof NEMA-4 Enclosure, a power transformer, a Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) adapter, an Ethernet cable, an antenna, and an RF Cable.
Also included are all the mounting hardware for the BPU and an articulation
assembly for the Antenna. The BPU contains the Radio and all the digital electronics.

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A Typical BridgeLINK-Pro™ Application
The figure to the right shows
a typical BridgeLINK-Pro
application in which two
buildings are connected.
These buildings may be
located up to 32 miles apart
from each other, and may
have either Local Area
Networks (LANs) or simply
have an Ethernet device.
Notice that there are no solid
obstructions between the
two buildings and that each
building’s antenna points
toward the other.
Because the system uses radio frequency to establish the connection between the two buildings, it is
important to avoid blocking the radio link with any objects, such as a trees, buildings, walls, or items
that are attached to the building walls, such as stairwells, fire escapes, or other antenna equipment.

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Quick Setup Guide1
1. For a fast, successful installation, make sure you have:
A non-switched electrical outlet to power.
Access to the Ethernet backbone -devices local to the electrical outlet.
Installation locations that have an unobstructed view of the associated BL-Pro.
Two (2) lengths of Category-5 jumper cables to connect the PoE adapter to your Ethernet.
Proper tools to complete the installation, including a 9/16ths inch wrench, a medium Phillips head
screwdriver, a large flat-head screwdriver, and cable tie-downs.
2. Assign an IP Address using the IPAssign utility. Setup a Subnet ID and Port Name to both BL-Pros using the
HTTP Browser interface.
3. Assemble the Mounting Assembly and attach to the BridgeLINK-Pro
4. Assemble the articulator assembly and attach to the antenna.
5. Mount the Antenna Assembly in the selected location. Make sure the assembly is securely mounted for the
windiest conditions expected.
1FCC regulations require that this device be professionally installed by a person knowledgeable in electronics
and trained in the correct installation of this device.