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AN-50e System
PTP / PMP
User Manual

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Copyright © 2005 Redline Communications Inc.
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Contact Information Redline Communications Inc.
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Markham, ON
Canada L3R 0E8
Web site: http://www.redlinecommunications.com
Sales Inquiries:
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Toll-free sales line
International
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Support:
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Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material provided
herein; however, Redline assumes no responsibility regarding the use of the
material. Additionally, Redline makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, regarding the contents of this product. Redline
Communications shall not be liable for any misuse regarding this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Important Safety & Service Notices.......................................................9
1.1 Safety Warnings ........................................................................................ 9
1.2 Important Warning Symbols .................................................................... 10
1.3 Important Service Information ................................................................. 10
1.4 FCC Notice .............................................................................................. 11
1.5 UL Information ......................................................................................... 12
1.6 ENTELA................................................................................................... 12
1.7 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Statements................................................. 13
1.8 WEEE Product Return Process............................................................... 16
1.9 Lightning Protection................................................................................. 17
1.10 Product Information ................................................................................. 18
2System Description...............................................................................19
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 19
2.2 AN-50e Terminal (Indoor Unit) ................................................................ 21
2.2.1 Mounting.............................................................................................. 21
2.2.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................... 21
Grounding Connection......................................................................... 21
System Fuse........................................................................................ 21
2.2.3 Time Synchronization Port .................................................................. 21
2.2.4 Wireless Section.................................................................................. 21
IF Port (Radio Control) ........................................................................ 21
Wireless LEDs ..................................................................................... 22
2.2.5 Ethernet Section .................................................................................. 23
Ethernet Data/Management Port......................................................... 23
Ethernet LEDs ..................................................................................... 23
2.2.6 System Section.................................................................................... 25
System LEDs....................................................................................... 25
Reset Switch........................................................................................ 25
2.3 System Radio (Outdoor Unit) .................................................................. 26
2.3.1 Transceiver.......................................................................................... 26
IF Port (Radio Control) ........................................................................ 26
RF Connector ...................................................................................... 26
Alignment Pin and Audible Signal ....................................................... 26
2.3.2 Antenna ............................................................................................... 27
2.3.3 Radio Mounting Bracket ...................................................................... 27
3Using the Web Interface........................................................................29
3.1 System Menu........................................................................................... 29
3.2 System Information.................................................................................. 31
General................................................................................................ 31
General................................................................................................ 31
PTP Only ............................................................................................. 31
3.3 System Statistics ..................................................................................... 32
3.3.1 PMP System Statistics ........................................................................ 32
General................................................................................................ 32

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Ethernet............................................................................................... 32
Wireless............................................................................................... 32
3.3.2 PTP System Status ............................................................................. 33
General information ............................................................................. 33
Ethernet LAN Statistics........................................................................ 34
Wireless Statistics ............................................................................... 34
Controls ............................................................................................... 34
3.4 System Logs Screen ............................................................................... 35
3.5 System Configuration Screen.................................................................. 36
3.5.1 PMP System Configuration ................................................................. 36
General................................................................................................ 37
IP ......................................................................................................... 37
Management........................................................................................ 38
Wireless............................................................................................... 39
Controls ............................................................................................... 41
3.5.2 PTP System Configuration .................................................................. 42
General................................................................................................ 42
Wireless............................................................................................... 43
Controls ............................................................................................... 46
3.6 System Password Screen ....................................................................... 47
3.7 Upload Software ...................................................................................... 48
3.8 SNMP Settings Screen............................................................................ 49
3.8.1 SNMP Configuration............................................................................ 49
3.8.2 Trap Configuration:.............................................................................. 50
3.8.3 Link Configuration Screen ................................................................... 51
4Using VLAN Over Wireless...................................................................53
4.1 Features .................................................................................................. 53
4.2 Overview.................................................................................................. 53
4.3 VLAN Configuration Screens................................................................... 55
4.3.1 Group Configuration Screen................................................................ 55
Group................................................................................................... 55
Wireless traffic parameters.................................................................. 56
4.3.2 Connection Configuration Screen........................................................ 57
Wireless Connection............................................................................ 57
Wireless Traffic Parameters ................................................................ 58
4.4 Browse Screens ...................................................................................... 59
4.4.1 Groups Browse Screen ....................................................................... 59
4.4.2 Links Browse Screen........................................................................... 60
4.4.3 Connections Browse Screen ............................................................... 61
4.5 Statistics Screens .................................................................................... 62
4.5.1 Link Statistics Screen .......................................................................... 62
General................................................................................................ 62
Wireless............................................................................................... 62
Block.................................................................................................... 63
Controls ............................................................................................... 63
4.5.2 Group Statistics Screen....................................................................... 64

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General................................................................................................ 64
Packet (Downlink / Uplink)* ................................................................. 64
Controls ............................................................................................... 64
4.5.3 Connection Statistics Screen............................................................... 65
General................................................................................................ 65
Packet (Downlink / Uplink)* ................................................................. 65
Controls ............................................................................................... 65
4.6 Operating Notes ...................................................................................... 66
4.6.1 Setting Up for Pass-Through ............................................................... 66
Before You Start .................................................................................. 67
Step 1: Configure a Pass-through Group ............................................ 67
Step 2: Record Group and Link ID Numbers....................................... 67
Step 3: Configure Subscriber Station Connections ............................. 67
4.6.2 Setting Up a Campus (Isolated VLAN) System ................................... 69
4.6.3 Setting Up a Management Group........................................................ 70
5Diagnostics and Troubleshooting .......................................................71
5.1 Factory Default Settings .......................................................................... 71
5.2 Troubleshooting the Web Interface ......................................................... 72
5.3 RF Error Codes ....................................................................................... 73
5.4 System Error Log Messages ................................................................... 75
5.5 Disable Tagged Management ................................................................. 77
5.6 Replacing System Fuse........................................................................... 78
6Appendices............................................................................................79
6.1 System Specifications ............................................................................. 79
6.2 DC Power Supply Cable Connections..................................................... 81
6.3 Antenna and Power Specifications.......................................................... 82
6.3.1 T-58 Radio: Antenna Power Specifications ......................................... 82
6.3.2 T-58e Radio: Antenna Power Specifications ....................................... 83
6.3.3 T-54 Radio: Maximum RF Power vs. Antenna Gain............................ 84
6.3.4 Operational Power for T54 (FCC)........................................................ 85
6.4 CLI Interface............................................................................................ 86
6.4.1 Console (RS-232) Port ........................................................................ 86
6.4.2 Connecting via Telnet.......................................................................... 87
6.4.3 CLI Commands.................................................................................... 87
Help Config.......................................................................................... 88
Help Config ID ..................................................................................... 89
Help Stats ............................................................................................ 90
Help Stats ID ....................................................................................... 91
Configuration and Parameter Query.................................................... 92
Miscellaneous Commands .................................................................. 93
6.5 Glossary Of Terms .................................................................................. 94
6.6 Quick Config Guide ................................................................................. 96
6.6.1 Pass-Through Configuration................................................................ 97
6.6.2 Configure Pass-Through Operation..................................................... 97
6.6.3 VLAN Configuration............................................................................. 98

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 0:R&TTE - Countries of Use ....................................................................14
Table 1: Notices - Community Language CE Declarations ................................. 15
Table 2: Overview - Wireless Link LED Diagnostics ........................................... 22
Table 3: Overview - Wireless Signal LED Diagnostics........................................ 23
Table 4: Overview - Terminal LAN Ethernet Port Pinout..................................... 23
Table 5: Overview - Ethernet Link/Collision LED Diagnostics............................. 24
Table 6: Overview - Ethernet 100 LED Diagnostics ............................................ 24
Table 7: Overview - Ethernet Link/Act LED Diagnostics ..................................... 24
Table 8: Overview - System Power LED Diagnostics ......................................... 25
Table 9: Overview - Front Panel Reset Switch.................................................... 26
Table 10: Web - Screens and User Access ........................................................ 30
Table 11: Web - Default System Users ............................................................... 30
Table 12: Web - Max. Power Per Channel (in dBm) vs. Modulation ................... 39
Table 13: Web - UK: RF Channels...................................................................... 39
Table 14: Web - CE: RF Channels...................................................................... 39
Table 15: Web - North America RF Channels..................................................... 40
Table 16: Web - UK: RF Channels...................................................................... 43
Table 17: Web - CE: RF Channels...................................................................... 44
Table 18: Web - North America RF Channels..................................................... 44
Table 19: VLAN - Packet Classification............................................................... 54
Table 20: Web - PMP QoS and SINADR Settings .............................................. 58
Table 21: Op. Notes - Basic Pass-Through Group Settings................................ 66
Table 22: Op. Notes - Campus VLAN Configuration Settings............................. 69
Table 23: Op. Notes - Tagged Management Configuration Settings .................. 70
Table 24: Diag. - Factory Default Settings .......................................................... 71
Table 25: Diag. - Web Interface Diagnostics....................................................... 72
Table 26: Diag. - RF Errors ................................................................................. 73
Table 27: Diag. - RF Status Error Codes ............................................................ 74
Table 28: Diag. - System Log Messages ............................................................ 75
Table 29: Spec. - AN-50e Technical Specifications ............................................ 79
Table 30: Spec. - DC Power Supply Cable Connections .................................... 81
Table 31: Spec. - T-58 Radio: Antenna Power Specifications ............................ 82
Table 32: Spec. - T-58e Radio: Antenna Power Specifications .......................... 83
Table 33: Spec. - 5.4 GHz Band RF Power vs. Antenna Gain............................ 84
Table 34: Spec. - 5.4 GHz -- Antenna Gain vs. Max. Op. Power ........................ 85
Table 35: Spec. - Console (RS-232) Port Pinout ................................................ 86
Table 36: CLI - Help Config ID Commands......................................................... 88
Table 37: CLI - Help Config ID Commands......................................................... 89
Table 38: CLI - Help Stats................................................................................... 90
Table 39: CLI - Help Stats ID .............................................................................. 91
Table 40: CLI - Configuration and Parameter Query........................................... 92
Table 41: CLI - Miscellaneous Commands ......................................................... 93

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: WHEE - Logo ....................................................................................... 16
Figure 2: AN-50e System - Terminal, Transceiver, and Antenna........................ 19
Figure 3: Overview - Front Panel Wireless LEDs................................................ 22
Figure 4: Overview - Front Panel: Ethernet LEDs ............................................... 23
Figure 5: Overview - Front Panel Reset Switch and System LEDs..................... 25
Figure 6: Overview - Transceiver ........................................................................ 26
Figure 7: Overview - One-Foot Flat Antenna ...................................................... 27
Figure 8: Overview - Antenna Bracket Assembly (with transceiver) ................... 27
Figure 9: Web - System Menu............................................................................. 29
Figure 10: Web - General Information Screen .................................................... 31
Figure 11: Web - System Status Screen ............................................................. 32
Figure 12: Web - System Logs Screen ............................................................... 35
Figure 13: Web - PMP Configuration Screen ...................................................... 36
Figure 14: Web - PTP Configuration Screen....................................................... 42
Figure 15: Web - System Password Screen ....................................................... 47
Figure 16: Web - Upload Software Screen.......................................................... 48
Figure 17: Web - SNMP Configuration Screen ................................................... 49
Figure 18: Web - SNMP Community/Trap Settings Screen ................................ 50
Figure 19: Web - Link Configuration Screen ....................................................... 51
Figure 20: VLAN - Tagged Management Traffic Setting ..................................... 53
Figure 21: VLAN - Group Configuration Screen.................................................. 55
Figure 22: VLAN - Connection Configuration Screen.......................................... 57
Figure 23: VLAN - Groups Browse Screen ......................................................... 59
Figure 24: VLAN - Links Browse Screen............................................................. 60
Figure 25: VLAN - Connections Browse Screen ................................................. 61
Figure 26: VLAN - Link Statistics Screen ............................................................ 62
Figure 27: VLAN - Group Statistics Screen......................................................... 64
Figure 28: VLAN - Group Statistics Screen......................................................... 65
Figure 29: Op. Notes - Basic Pass-through Group Configuration ....................... 66
Figure 30: Op. Notes - PMP Example" Campus Configuration........................... 69
Figure 31: Op. Notes - Tagged Management Configuration ............................... 70
Figure 32: Diag. - Fuse Holder............................................................................ 78
Figure 33: CLI - Connecting via Telnet................................................................ 87
Figure 34: CLI Help Screen................................................................................. 87
Figure 35: Reference - Example System Configuration ...................................... 96

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Chapter
1
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1 I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t S Sa af fe et ty y & & S Se er rv vi ic ce e
N
No ot ti ic ce es s
1.1 Safety Warnings
1. Read this User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions.
2. Keep all product information for future reference.
3. This product is supplied with a grounding power plug. Do not defeat this
important safety feature.
4. Power requirements are indicated on product-marking label. Do not exceed the
described limits.
5. Always replace the fuse with the correct type and current rating.
6. Position the power cord to avoid possible damage; do not overload wall
outlets.
7. Do not place this product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing
objects on the terminal.
8. Do not operate this device near water or in a wet location.
9. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Disconnect the power before cleaning.
10. Protect the terminal by disconnecting the power if not used for long periods.
11. Mount the terminal in a Telco rack on a stable horizontal surface.
12. The radio transceiver units must not be located near power lines or other
electrical power circuits.
13. The radio transceiver must be properly grounded to protect against power
surges and accumulated static electricity. It is the user's responsibility to install
this device in accordance with the local electrical codes: correct installation
procedures for grounding of the transceiver unit, mast, lead-in wire and
discharge unit, location of discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and
connection requirements for grounding electrodes.
14. Installation of the transceiver must be contracted to a professional installer.

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1.2 Important Warning Symbols
The following symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting.
These warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not
aware of the safety hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and
radio transmitters. Familiarize yourself with standard safety practices before
continuing.
Electro-Magnetic
Radiation
High Voltage
1.3 Important Service Information
1. Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Do not remove the covers or
modify any part of this device, as this voids the warranty.
2. Disconnect the power to this product and return it for service if the following
conditions apply:
a) The terminal does not function after following the operating instructions
outlined in this manual.
b) Liquid has been spilled, a foreign object is inside, or the terminal has been
exposed to rain.
c) The product has been dropped or the housing is damaged.
3. Locate the serial number of the terminal, antenna, and transceiver and record
these on your registration card for future reference. Use the space below to
affix serial number stickers. Also, record the MAC address, located on the
back of the terminal.

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1.4 FCC Notice
1. The System is used as a fixed wireless Ethernet bridge that requires
professional installation with specified antennas and output power levels
certified under the FCC Grant for System for point-to-point mode of
operations.
2. FCC RF Exposure Requirements:
T-54 and T-58: The antenna(s) used for these radios must be fixed-mounted on
outdoor permanent structures. In point-to-point applications, each antenna must
be separated from all persons by a distance of at least 2.5 meters. In point-to-
multipoint applications, each antenna must be separated from all persons by a
distance of at least 20 centimeters.
T-58e: The antenna(s) used for this radio must be fixed-mounted on outdoor
permanent structures. In point-to-point applications, each antenna must be
separated from all persons by a distance of at least 3.1 meters. In point-to-
multipoint applications, each antenna must be separated from all persons by a
distance of at least 20 centimeters.
3. The FCC and Industry Canada certify the System with the 5.4/5.8 GHz
directional and parabolic antennas listed in the Appendix of this manual.
4. For fixed, point-to-point mode of operations, the transmitting antennas must be
directional as specified in this User Manual; the use of omni-directional
antenna is prohibit for point-to-point operation.
5. For Class A Unintentional Radiators: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at
their own expense.
6. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline
Communications Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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1.5 UL Information
- The equipment must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local
safety code requirements
- Caution for all AC and DC models: Double Pole/Neutral Fusing.
- The DC source must be fused at Time Delay 2.5A, 250V.
- The DC input wiring must be minimum 18 AWG.
- The DC input source must be SELV.
- The DC input source must comply with local electrical codes.
- To meet the over voltage safety requirements on the telecommunications
cables, a minimum 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must be used.
- "Pour être en conformance avec les exigences finies de sûreté de sur-tension sur
les câbles de télécommunications un fil de télécommunication ayant un caliber
minimum de 26 AWG doit être utilisé."
- Reminder to all the BWA system installers: Attention to Section 820-40 of the
NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as is practical.
1.6 ENTELA
The AN-50e system is ENTELA approved for health and safety.

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1.7 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Statements
Installation
The transceiver and antenna equipment must be installed by a qualified
professional installer and must be installed in compliance with regional, national,
and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the system installer and/or system
operator to ensure the installed system does not exceed any operational constraints
identified by local regulations.
Refer to the sections in this product User Guide for detailed information about the
correct installation steps to ensure power and frequency settings are set correctly before
connecting the antenna.
5.4 GHz Systems
Redline Communications Inc. wireless systems comply with the essential requirements
of the Directive 1999/5/EC. This product may be used in all EU countries (and other
countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) that have implemented nationally
the appropriate ECC Decision1to harmonize use of the 5.4 GHz frequency band.
Not all countries have allowed access to the frequency band and system installers
should be aware of the regulations for any specific country prior to installation.
With respect to the R&TTE directive, a table showing the countries that currently
allow access to this spectrum, is included in this section of the user manual.
The ECC Decision states, in part, that the maximum output power of the system must
not exceed an EIRP level of 30 dBm. Any use of a combination of output power and
antenna resulting in an EIRP level above 30 dBm is illegal and is outside the scope of
the Redline Communications Inc. Directive 1999/5/EC compliance declaration.
5.8 GHz Systems
Redline Communications Inc. wireless systems comply with the essential requirements
of the Directive 1999/5/EC. This product may be used in all EU countries(and other
countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) that have implemented nationally
a decision to allow use of the 5.8 GHz frequency band. Not all countries have
allowed access to the frequency band and system installers should be aware of the
regulations for any specific country prior to installation. With respect to the
R&TTE directive, a table showing the countries that currently allow access to this
spectrum, is included in this section of the user manual.
National Interface documents may identify, among other parameters, a maximum
output power for the system, expressed in terms of an EIRP level that must not be
exceeded. Any use of a combination of output power and antenna resulting in an EIRP
level above the national limit may be considered illegal and is outside the scope of the
Redline Communications Inc. Directive 1999/5/EC compliance declaration.
1ECC/DEC/(04)08 ”ECC Decision of 12 November 2004 on the harmonised use of the 5 GHz frequency
bands for the implementation of Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks
(WAS/RLANs)” can be found at www.ero.dk

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Antenna Selection
Refer to 6.3: Antenna and Power Specifications on page 82 for a list of Redline
Communications approved antennas.
DFS, ATPC & Channel Selection
Redline Communications Inc. wireless systems shipped to all EU countries (and other
countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) have the DFS and ATPC features
permanently enabled. Frequency selections are restricted where controlled by
regulation.
Table 0:R&TTE - Countries of Use
Country 5.4
GHz 5.8 GHz Country 5.4 GHz 5.8 GHz Country 5.4 GHz 5.8 GHz
Austria 9Hungary 9Poland 9
Belgium 9Iceland 9Portugal 9
Bulgaria 9Ireland 99Romania 9
Cyprus 9Italy 9Slovakia 9
Czech
Republic
9Latvia 9Slovenia 9
Denmark 9Liechtenstein
9Spain 9
Estonia 9Lithuania 9Sweden 9
Finland 9Luxembourg
9Switzerland 9
France * Malta 9United
Kingdom
99
Germany 9Netherlands
9
Greece 9Norway 99
* France is expected to open the 5.4 GHz band during 2005.

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Table 1:Notices - Community Language CE Declarations
Community language versions of informal statement for inclusion in user
information in accordance with Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC
Danish Undertegnede Redline Communications erklærer herved, at følgende
udstyr AN-50e overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF
Hierbij verklaart Redline Communications dat het toestel AN-50ein
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Dutch
Bij deze verklaart Redline Communications dat deze AN-50e voldoet aan
de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn
1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, Redline Communications, declares that this AN-50e is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Redline Communications vakuuttaa täten että AN-50e tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Par la présente Redline Communications déclare que l'appareil AN-50e est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes
de la directive 1999/5/CE
French
Par la présente, Redline Communications déclare que ce AN-50e est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la
directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables
Hiermit erklärt Redline Communications, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses AN-
50e in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
German
Hiermit erklärt Redline Communications die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes
AN-50e mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Redline Communications ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ AN-50e
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ
Italian Con la presente Redline Communications dichiara che questo AN-50e è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Portuguese Redline Communications declara que este AN-50e está conforme com os
requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Redline Communications declara que el AN-50e
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Swedish Härmed intygar Redline Communications att denna AN-50e står I
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC - Declarations of conformity are available at the
following web site address:
http://www.redlinecommunications.com/conformance/

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1.8 WEEE Product Return Process
Figure 1:WEEE - Logo
In accordance with the WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
directive, 2002/96/EC, Redline Communications equipment is marked with the
logo shown above. The WEEE directive seeks to increase recycling and re-use of
electrical and electronic equipment. This symbol indicates that this product should
not be disposed of as part of the local municipal waste program.
The following procedure applies to all customers desiring to comply with the
WEEE process:
1. Contact Redline Support at [phone] or via email at:
mailto:[e-mail].
Inform the support engineer that you desire to return a product as part of the
recycling program. Provide serial numbers for all equipment to be returned.
2. The support engineer will provide an RMA number and shipping instructions
for return of the product. The assigned RMA number must appear on all
packaging and shipping information.
3. Return product equipment to the recycling depot designated in the shipping
instructions provided by the RMA coordinator.
Important: Equipment will not be accepted for recycling without advance
authorization (RMA).

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1.9 Lightning Protection
WARNING: The following notes are general recommendations for the system. The
wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer and
must follow local and national codes for electrical grounding and safety. Failure
to meet safety requirements and/or use of non-standard practices and procedures
could result in personal injury and damage to equipment. A direct lightning strike
may cause serious damage even if these guidelines are followed.
All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit
or induced current from a near strike. Lightning protection and grounding practices
in local and national electrical codes serve to minimize equipment damage, service
outages, and serious injury. Reasons for lightning damage are summarized as:
- Poorly grounded tower/antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike
energy into equipment.
- Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment that can cause
equipment failures from lightning induced currents.
A lighting protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter
earth without passing through and damaging parts of a structure. A lightning
protection system does not prevent lightning from striking; it provides a means for
controlling it and preventing damage by providing a low resistance path for the
discharge of energy to travel safely to ground. Improperly grounded connections
are also a source of noise that can cause sensitive equipment to malfunction.
A good tower grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a tower
strike away from the building and equipment. The remaining energy on the IF
cable shield and center conductor can be directed safely to ground by using a
lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable.
To limit the equipment damage due to a lightning strike, the following practices
are recommended for the wireless system:
- Provide direct grounding from the antenna mounting bracket, the radio and
antenna and the lightning arrestors to the same ground point at the base of the
tower or a ground bus on the building. Use the grounding screws on the antenna
bracket and the radio and antenna for terminating the ground wires.
- Install one RF lightning protector between the radio and antenna in series with
the RF cable.
- A lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable at the point of entry to the
building.
- Install a lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable at the transceiver on the
tower/mast.
- The AC wall outlet ground for the terminal must be connected to the same
grounding system as the radio and antenna lightning protectors.
- The ground connection on the back of the terminal should be connected to the
same ground for the building.

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1.10 Product Information
Use the following table to record important system information:
Product Information
Terminal SN: MAC Address
Transceiver SN: Model #:
Antenna Model No.: Antenna SN:
Serial Number Stickers

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2.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Redline Communications' Access Node-50e
wireless broadband system. Redline Communications is a world leader in design
and production of Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) systems.
The AN-50e system consists of an indoor terminal and an outdoor radio
(transceiver and antenna).
Figure 2:AN-50e System - Terminal, Transceiver, and Antenna
The AN-50e is a high-performance, high-speed wireless Ethernet bridge terminal
providing a scalable multi-service platform from a common equipment
infrastructure and management system.
The system operates in the 5.4 GHz to 5.8 GHz band and includes advanced
technologies to address inter-cell interference. The system also delivers enhanced
security through a proprietary over-the-air encryption scheme.
The AN-50e can be equipped with a narrow beam antenna to provide high
directivity for long-range operations over 80 km in clear line of sight (LOS)
conditions.
The AN-50e system is a Class A digital device for use in a commercial, industrial
or business environment. The system is equipped with dynamic frequency
selection (DFS) to detect interference from other devices using the same frequency
and automatically take a pre-selected action, such as disable transmission or
relocate transmission to alternative frequency. The system also includes an
Automatic Transmitter Power Control (ATPC) function for PTP systems to
automatically adjust transmission levels and achieve optimum performance.

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The AN-50e system utilizes Redline's advanced Medium Access Control (MAC)
design to provide efficient transmission of data in both PTP and PMP modes. In
PMP mode, the MAC incorporates a proprietary polling algorithm to support
multiple subscriber stations from a sector controller. Multiple sector controllers
can be installed on a single rooftop or tower to provide multi-sector coverage.
A single sector AN-50e PMP implements a distributed wireless L2 switch, with
one uplink port located on the sector controller (master) distributing bandwidth to
a variable number of subscriber stations.
- Each subscriber station (remote-end) is considered a separate wireless link.
- Each configured wireless link adds to the switch one remote-end port that is the
Ethernet port on the corresponding subscriber station.
- Each link (remote-end) is assigned one ID that is used to manage both the
connection traffic and the wireless link.
- The switch supports one broadcast/multicast group called default group, which
is automatically assigned a fixed ID.
The AN-50e system uses time division duplexing (TDD) to transmit and receive
on the same RF channel. The sector controller schedules all downlink traffic and
uses a scheduled request/grant mechanism to arbitrate subscriber station requests
for uplink bandwidth. The sector controller controls all uplink and downlink traffic
scheduling, providing non contention-based traffic with predictable transmission
characteristics.
The AN-50e does not allow the operator to specify an exact Committed
Information Rate(CIR) value for each subscriber station connection. The CIR is
configured by selecting a QoS value that represents a range of CIR.
The CIR range represented by each QoS value can not be represented in a simple
lookup table. The operational QoS range is affected by factors including: link
budget (burst rate), registration period, number of active connections, and the
group multicast rate.
With multiple subscriber stations compete for bandwidth, the sector controller
ensures that bandwidth is allocated according to the assigned QoS values. For
example, during periods of peak bandwidth, the sector controller will allocate only
the provisioned CIR for each subscriber station connection.