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AN-50e System
PTP / PMP
User Manual

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user manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Important Safety & Service Notices....................................................... 7
1.1 Safety Warnings ........................................................................................ 7
1.2 Important Warning Symbols ...................................................................... 8
1.3 Important Service Information ................................................................... 8
1.4 FCC Notice ................................................................................................ 9
1.5 UL Information ......................................................................................... 10
1.6 CE Notice ................................................................................................ 10
1.7 Lightning Protection................................................................................. 11
1.8 Product Information ................................................................................. 12
2Getting Started....................................................................................... 13
2.1 How To Use This Manual ........................................................................ 14
2.2 Terms Used in this Manual...................................................................... 15
3System Overview................................................................................... 16
4Physical Description ............................................................................. 19
4.1 AN-50e Terminal ..................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Mounting.............................................................................................. 19
4.1.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................... 19
4.1.3 Wireless Section.................................................................................. 19
4.1.4 Ethernet Section .................................................................................. 20
4.1.5 System Section.................................................................................... 21
4.1.6 Time Synchronization Port .................................................................. 23
4.1.7 Grounding Connection......................................................................... 23
4.2 Transceiver.............................................................................................. 23
4.3 Antenna ................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Mounting Bracket..................................................................................... 25
5System Installation................................................................................ 27
5.1 Unpacking the AN-50e ............................................................................ 27
5.2 Site Planning ........................................................................................... 28
5.2.1 Master System Settings....................................................................... 29
5.2.2 Remote-end System Settings .............................................................. 30
5.3 General Site Survey ................................................................................ 31
5.3.1 Site Path Survey.................................................................................. 31
5.4 Install the AN-50e Terminal ..................................................................... 33
5.4.1 Mounting.............................................................................................. 33
5.4.2 Grounding............................................................................................ 33
5.4.3 IF Cable ............................................................................................... 33
5.4.4 Power .................................................................................................. 34
5.4.5 Ethernet ............................................................................................... 34
5.4.6 Starting Up the terminal....................................................................... 34
5.5 Configure Essential System Parameters................................................. 34
5.5.1 Setup PC Address ............................................................................... 35
5.5.2 Ethernet Settings ................................................................................. 36
5.5.3 Wireless Settings................................................................................. 36
5.6 Install the Transceiver and Antenna ........................................................ 37

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5.6.1 Assemble Mounting Bracket................................................................ 37
5.6.2 Mounting the Transceiver .................................................................... 37
5.6.3 Mounting the Antenna ......................................................................... 38
5.6.4 Connecting the RF and IF Cables ....................................................... 38
5.6.5 Weatherproofing Procedure ................................................................ 39
5.7 Antenna Alignment .................................................................................. 40
5.7.1 Basic Alignment................................................................................... 40
5.7.2 Verify Alignment Using RSSI............................................................... 40
6Using the Web Interface........................................................................ 41
6.1 System Menu........................................................................................... 41
6.2 System Monitoring Screens..................................................................... 43
6.2.1 General Information............................................................................. 43
6.2.2 System Status ..................................................................................... 45
6.2.3 System Logs Screen ........................................................................... 48
6.3 System Configuration Screens ................................................................ 49
6.3.1 Configure System ................................................................................ 49
6.3.2 PMP - ID Configuration and Status ..................................................... 57
6.3.3 PMP - Link Configuration..................................................................... 58
6.4 Upload Software ...................................................................................... 60
6.4.1 Options Key Screen............................................................................. 61
6.4.2 System Password Screen ................................................................... 62
6.4.3 SNMP Settings Screen........................................................................ 63
7Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ....................................................... 65
7.1 Factory Default Settings .......................................................................... 65
7.2 Front Panel Diagnostics .......................................................................... 66
7.3 Troubleshooting the Web Interface ......................................................... 72
7.4 Troubleshooting The RF.......................................................................... 73
7.5 System Error Log Messages ................................................................... 75
7.6 Saving System Parameters ..................................................................... 77
8Appendix ................................................................................................ 79
8.1 System Specifications ............................................................................. 79
8.2 DC Power Supply Cable Connections..................................................... 81
8.3 Antenna and Power Specifications.......................................................... 82
8.3.1 T-58 Radio: Antenna Power Specifications ......................................... 82
8.3.2 T-58e Radio: Antenna Power Specifications ....................................... 83
8.3.3 T-54 Radio: Maximum RF Power vs. Antenna Gain............................ 84
8.3.4 Operational Power for T54 (FCC)........................................................ 85
8.3.5 PTP Antenna Specifications ................................................................ 86
8.4 CLI Interface ............................................................................................ 87
8.4.1 Console (RS-232) Port ........................................................................ 87
8.4.2 Connecting via Telnet .......................................................................... 88
8.4.3 CLI Commands.................................................................................... 88
8.5 Glossary Of Terms .................................................................................. 93

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Terms .................................................................................................... 15
Table 2: terminal LAN Ethernet Port Pinout ........................................................ 20
Table 3: Front Panel Reset Switch...................................................................... 23
Table 4: Terminal (Inside) Installation Checklist.................................................. 28
Table 5: AN-50e Radio (Outside) Installation Checklist ...................................... 28
Table 6: Required Configuration Settings - Master System ................................ 29
Table 7: Required Configuration Settings - Remote-end system ........................ 30
Table 8: Site Path Profile..................................................................................... 31
Table 9: Web Screens......................................................................................... 42
Table 10: Default System Users.......................................................................... 42
Table 11: CE: RF Channel Frequencies ............................................................. 53
Table 12: UK: RF Channel Frequencies ............................................................. 53
Table 13: North America: RF Channel Frequencies ........................................... 53
Table 14: Max. Operational Power Per Channel (in dBm) vs. Modulation .......... 54
Table 15: Factory Default Settings ...................................................................... 65
Table 16: System Power Diagnostics.................................................................. 67
Table 17: Wireless Link Diagnostics ................................................................... 68
Table 18: Wireless Signal Diagnostics ................................................................ 69
Table 19: Ethernet Link/Act Diagnostics ............................................................. 69
Table 20: Ethernet 100 Diagnostics .................................................................... 70
Table 21: Ethernet Collision Diagnostics............................................................. 71
Table 22: Web Interface Diagnostics .................................................................. 72
Table 23: RF Errors............................................................................................. 73
Table 24: RF Status Error Codes ........................................................................ 74
Table 25: System Log Messages ........................................................................ 75
Table 26: AN-50e Technical Specifications......................................................... 79
Table 27: DC Power Supply Cable Connections................................................. 81
Table 28: T-58 Radio: Antenna Power Specifications......................................... 82
Table 29: T-58e Radio: Antenna Power Specifications....................................... 83
Table 30: 5.4 GHz Band RF Power vs Antenna Gain ......................................... 84
Table 31: 5.4 GHz -- Antenna Gain vs Max. Op. Power ..................................... 85
Table 32: PTP Antenna Specifications................................................................ 86
Table 33: Console (RS-232) Port Pinout............................................................. 87
Table 34: CLI - General Commands ................................................................... 89
Table 35: CLI - General Information Commands ................................................ 90
Table 36: CLI - System Status ............................................................................ 90
Table 37: CLI - System Configuration ................................................................. 91
Table 38: Glossary of Terms ............................................................................... 93

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: AN-50e System: Terminal, Transceiver, and Antenna......................... 13
Figure 2: AN-50e terminal ................................................................................... 16
Figure 3: Front Panel - Wireless LEDs................................................................ 20
Figure 4: RJ-45 Jack Face .................................................................................. 20
Figure 5: Front Panel: Ethernet LEDs ................................................................. 21
Figure 6: Front Panel: Reset Switch and System LEDs...................................... 21
Figure 7: Transceiver .......................................................................................... 24
Figure 8: One-Foot Flat Antenna......................................................................... 24
Figure 9: Antenna Mounting Locations................................................................ 32
Figure 10: terminal Connected To Host Computer.............................................. 35
Figure 11: System Address in Browser Address Bar .......................................... 35
Figure 12: User Name And Password Dialog...................................................... 35
Figure 13: Example Mounting Bracket with Radio .............................................. 38
Figure 14: Antenna Polarization .......................................................................... 38
Figure 15 Waterproofing Outdoors Connections................................................. 39
Figure 16: On-Screen Menu................................................................................ 41
Figure 17: General Information Screen ............................................................... 43
Figure 18: System Status Screen........................................................................ 45
Figure 19: System Logs Screen .......................................................................... 48
Figure 20: System Configuration Screen ............................................................ 49
Figure 21: System Configuration Screen - Ethernet Settings.............................. 50
Figure 22: System Configuration Screen - Wireless Settings ............................. 52
Figure 23: ID Config / Status ............................................................................... 57
Figure 24: Link Configuration .............................................................................. 58
Figure 25: Upload Software Screen .................................................................... 60
Figure 26: Product Options Screen ..................................................................... 61
Figure 27: System Password Screen .................................................................. 62
Figure 28: System Configuration Screen - SNMP Access .................................. 63
Figure 29: SNMP Configuration Screen .............................................................. 63
Figure 30: SNMP Community/Trap Settings Screen........................................... 64
Figure 31: Front Panel LEDs............................................................................... 66
Figure 32: Front Panel: System Pwr LED ........................................................... 67
Figure 33: Fuse Holder........................................................................................ 67
Figure 34: Front Panel: System Fault LED.......................................................... 67
Figure 35: Front Panel - Wireless Link LED ........................................................ 68
Figure 36: Front Panel - Wireless Signal LED..................................................... 69
Figure 37: Front Panel: Ethernet Link/Act LED ................................................... 69
Figure 38: Front Panel: Ethernet 100 LED .......................................................... 70
Figure 39: Front Panel: Ethernet FD/Col LED..................................................... 71
Figure 40: Connecting via Telnet ........................................................................ 88
Figure 41: CLI Help Screen................................................................................. 88

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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
- Read this User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions.
- Keep all product information for future reference.
- This product is supplied with a grounding power plug. Do not defeat this
important safety feature.
- Power requirements are indicated on product-marking label. Do not exceed the
described limits.
- Always replace the fuse with the correct type and current rating.
- Position the power cord to avoid possible damage; do not overload wall outlets.
- Do not place this product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing
objects on the terminal.
- Do not operate this device near water or in a wet location.
- Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Disconnect the power before cleaning.
- Protect the terminal by disconnecting the power if not used for long periods.
- Locate the terminal on a stable horizontal surface or mount it securely in a 19-
inch Telco rack.
- The radio transceiver units must not be located near power lines or other
electrical power circuits.
- 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. It is recommended that the
installation of the transceiver 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 will void 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 centimetres.
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 centimetres.
3. The System is certified by the FCC and Industry Canada 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 will be 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 CE Notice
The AN-30e systems are CE certified for operation from 5.4 GHz to 5.8 GHz.
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 product User Manual for detailed information about the correct installation
steps to ensure power and frequency settings are set correctly before connecting the
antenna.
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.

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1.7 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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1.8 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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Chapter
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2 G Ge et tt ti in ng g S St ta ar rt te ed d
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 system consists of an indoor terminal and an outdoor radio (transceiver and
antenna).
Figure 1: AN-50e System: Terminal, Transceiver, and Antenna
A point-to-point (PTP) link is comprised of a master system and a remote-end
system. The master system is connected to customer Ethernet network. The master
system establishes a bi-directional data link with an AN-50e remote-end system.
The remote-end system is connected to the remote-end customer Ethernet network
and receives and sends data under the control of the master system.
The AN-50e can also be deployed in a point-to-multipoint (PMP) configuration,
with the master-end system functioning as a central hub communicating to a
number of remote-end (subscriber) stations.

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2.1 How To Use This Manual
This user manual provides a guide to operating your system, including a product
overview, and step-by-step installation procedures.
To help insure a successful installation, please follow these principal steps in the
order presented:
The following principal steps should be performed in order:
1. Review the safety and service information (Section 1)
2. Unpack the System (Section 5.1)
3. Install and configure the AN-50e terminal (Section 5.4)
4. Install the outdoor radio (transceiver plus antenna) (Section 5.6)
5. Align the antenna (Section 5.7)
This User Manual also includes additional operational and background information
including:
- System Specifications (section 8.1: System Specifications on page 79)
- CLI Commands
- Glossary

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2.2 Terms Used in this Manual
The following terms are used in this manual:
Table 1: Terms
Term Description
AN-50e
terminal
(IDU)
Indoor unit
AN-50e
System
AN-50e
Radio
(ODU)
Transceiver + Antenna
Master System
Master Mode
The terminal configured as central equipment. This system
controls the wireless link polling and transmission
opportunities. The master system is connected to customer
Ethernet network and establishes a bi-directional data link
over-the-air with one or more remote-end AN-50e systems.
Remote-end System
Master Mode
The terminal configured as remote-end location equipment.
The remote-end system is connected to the customer
Ethernet network and receives and sends data over-the-air
under control of the master system.

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3 S Sy ys st te em m O Ov ve er rv vi ie ew w
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.
Figure 2: AN-50e terminal
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 to automatically adjust the Tx level of remote-end
systems to match a selected RSSI value.
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 up to
250 individual subscriber stations from a single master end operating in a single
sector. Note that multiple masters can be installed on a single rooftop or tower to
provide multi-sector coverage.

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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 (slaves).
- 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 master-end MAC utilizes a request/grant polling mechanism to determine
which subscriber station requires bandwidth. This is achieved by periodically
polling each subscriber station to determine if there is a request for bandwidth. If
the subscriber station requests bandwidth then the MAC allocates the appropriate
number of time slots, in both the downstream and upstream direction, in
accordance with the CIR rate limits specified for that particular subscriber station.
The AN-50e PMP system supports 18 programmable CIR levels. Through an
external calculator the minimum Committed Information rate CIR rates allowed
for each subscriber station can be determined. Note that a minimum CIR of 8 Kbps
implies almost no CIR, and is referred to as Best Effort (BE) service.
With multiple subscriber stations compete for bandwidth, the MAC ensures that
time slots are allocated in a balanced manner, according to the different CIR
levels, during periods of over-subscription. For example, during peak times, the
MAC will first deny time slot allocations for everything above the provisioned
CIR, and then reduce bandwidth in a proportional manner to the remaining units
with varying CIR levels and priorities. With the support of CIR, the service
provider can offer different grades of service to each end user in a controlled
manner based on their service level agreements or contracts.

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Chapter
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4 P Ph hy ys si ic ca al l D De es sc cr ri ip pt ti io on n
4.1 AN-50e Terminal
The front panel of the terminal includes a LAN interface and three groups of LED
indicators: system, Wireless, and Ethernet. The rear of the terminal includes the
power connections, an F-Type female connector for the IF cable, and a BNC
connector for the time signal (future release).
4.1.1 Mounting
The terminal can be freestanding on a flat surface, or mounted into a standard 19-
inch or 24-inch equipment rack.
4.1.2 Power Supply
Power supply options include AC or DC supplies. Refer to the appendix for DC
terminal connections.
4.1.3 Wireless Section
This section describes the wireless cable connections and LEDs on the terminal.
IF Port (Radio Control)
The terminal has a female F-type port for communications with the radio. This
port is connected with a radio through a coaxial cable. Through this port and cable,
the terminal:
- Supplies power to the radio
- Transmits control information to the radio
- Receives status information from the radio
- Exchanges data traffic with other communicating Systems

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Wireless LEDs
The Wireless portion of the front panel includes Link and Signal indicator LEDs.
Figure 3: Front Panel - Wireless LEDs
Link LED
The Link LED lights solid green when the radio link to the remote-end terminal is
established. The LED will turn off if the link is lost.
Signal LED
The Signal LED lights solid green if the system is operating at the configured
Uncoded Burst Rate.
4.1.4 Ethernet Section
This section describes the terminal Ethernet LEDs and port connections.
Ethernet Data Port
The Ethernet Data port is always enabled. The port can be set for auto-sense or to
operate specifically in full duplex or half duplex mode and at 10 Mbps or 100
Mbps. Use a straight-through Ethernet cable for connecting to the PC/Server, or a
crossover cable for connecting to a switch or router.
The broadband Ethernet access is limited for data traffic and remote-end in-band
management. Product option keys are available to activate different rates of
Ethernet access. Refer to section 6.4.1: Options Key Screen on page 61.
Figure 4: RJ-45 Jack Face
Table 2: terminal LAN Ethernet Port Pinout
Jack Pin Function
1 Rx +
2 Rx -
3 Tx +
6 Tx -
Warning: Connecting a telephone cable to the Ethernet interface will cause
damage to the terminal.