Redline RDL-3000 SC User manual

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RDL-3000
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CONTENTS SUMMARY
1Important Notices.................................................................13
1.1 Service & Safety...............................................................................................13
1.2 Regulatory Notices ..........................................................................................15
2System Features...................................................................17
2.1 General Description.........................................................................................17
2.2 Ethernet Port....................................................................................................18
2.3 Synchronization I/O Port (PPS).......................................................................18
2.4 GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA)...............................................................18
2.5 RF Ports............................................................................................................18
2.6 Ground Lug......................................................................................................19
2.7 Audible Alignment ...........................................................................................19
2.8 Management Interfaces...................................................................................20
2.9 PoE Power Adapter..........................................................................................21
3Functional Overview.............................................................22
3.1 Overview...........................................................................................................22
3.2 PMP Mode.........................................................................................................23
3.3 PTP Mode .........................................................................................................38
4Web Interface........................................................................39
4.1 Connecting With a Web Browser....................................................................39
4.2 System Menu....................................................................................................41
4.3 Dashboard Display ..........................................................................................44
4.4 Status Screens.................................................................................................46
4.5 Configuration Screens.....................................................................................57
4.6 Provisioning Screens ......................................................................................74
4.7 Utilities Screens...............................................................................................86
5CLI Interface..........................................................................95
5.1 Telnet Access...................................................................................................95
5.2 Command Summary........................................................................................95
5.3 Command Set...................................................................................................97
6Diagnostics & Troubleshooting.........................................118
6.1 Interface Connection Issues .........................................................................118

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6.2 Status Codes..................................................................................................119
6.3 Working with System Parameters.................................................................120
6.4 Factory Default Settings................................................................................121
6.5 Long Reset (Recover from Lost Password or IP) ........................................123
7Security...............................................................................126
7.1 Overview.........................................................................................................126
7.2 Wireless Authentication ................................................................................127
7.3 AES Encryption..............................................................................................128
7.4 SSH for Secure CLI........................................................................................129
7.5 HTTPS/SSL for Secure Web..........................................................................130
8Appendices.........................................................................132
8.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................132
8.2 Classification: Services and Service Groups ..............................................134
8.3 Regional Codes..............................................................................................138
8.4 FCC & IC Certified Antennas.........................................................................140

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Important Notices.................................................................13
1.1 Service & Safety...............................................................................................13
1.1.1 Safety Warnings..............................................................................................13
1.1.2 Warning Symbols............................................................................................13
1.1.3 Lightning Protection ........................................................................................14
1.1.4 Service & Warranty Information ......................................................................14
1.2 Regulatory Notices ..........................................................................................15
1.2.1 Deployment in USA and Canada: FCC & IC Notices.......................................15
1.2.2 UL Information ................................................................................................16
2System Features...................................................................17
2.1 General Description.........................................................................................17
2.2 Ethernet Port....................................................................................................18
2.3 Synchronization I/O Port (PPS).......................................................................18
2.4 GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA)...............................................................18
2.5 RF Ports............................................................................................................18
2.6 Ground Lug......................................................................................................19
2.7 Audible Alignment ...........................................................................................19
2.8 Management Interfaces...................................................................................20
2.8.1 Web Browser (HTTP)......................................................................................20
2.8.2 Telnet (CLI).....................................................................................................20
2.8.3 SNMP .............................................................................................................20
2.9 PoE Power Adapter..........................................................................................21
3Functional Overview.............................................................22
3.1 Overview...........................................................................................................22
3.2 PMP Mode.........................................................................................................23
3.2.1 Subscriber Links .............................................................................................23
3.2.2 Services and Service Groups..........................................................................24
3.2.3 Setting Wireless Rates....................................................................................27
3.2.4 Pass through Mode.........................................................................................28
3.2.5 Subscriber-to-Subscriber Traffic......................................................................29
3.2.6 VLAN Tagged Management............................................................................30
3.2.7 PMP Configurations........................................................................................31
VLAN Services.............................................................................................31
TLS (Transparent LAN Services) .................................................................34
Tagged Traffic..............................................................................................35
3.3 PTP Mode .........................................................................................................38
4Web Interface........................................................................39

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4.1 Connecting With a Web Browser....................................................................39
4.2 System Menu....................................................................................................41
4.2.1 Sector Controller and Subscriber Menus.........................................................41
4.2.2 Command and Screen Account Permissions..................................................42
4.3 Dashboard Display ..........................................................................................44
4.3.1 General Information ........................................................................................44
4.3.2 Wireless Leds .................................................................................................44
Link LED ......................................................................................................44
Signal LED...................................................................................................44
4.3.3 Ethernet LEDs.................................................................................................44
Link LED ......................................................................................................45
100 LED.......................................................................................................45
FD LED........................................................................................................45
4.4 Status Screens.................................................................................................46
4.4.1 General Information ........................................................................................46
System.........................................................................................................46
Ethernet.......................................................................................................47
4.4.2 System Status.................................................................................................48
Wireless System ..........................................................................................48
Wireless Summary.......................................................................................49
Wireless Ethernet Statistics..........................................................................49
Ethernet Port Statistics.................................................................................49
4.4.3 Subscriber Links Summary Screen (SC Only).................................................50
4.4.4 Subscriber Link Status....................................................................................51
General........................................................................................................51
Wireless.......................................................................................................52
Wireless Packets..........................................................................................52
4.4.5 Subscriber Services Summary Screen (SS Only)............................................53
4.4.6 System Messages (Log) .................................................................................54
4.5 Configuration Screens.....................................................................................57
4.5.1 System Screen................................................................................................57
System Identification....................................................................................58
Basic Ethernet Configuration........................................................................58
Advanced Ethernet Configuration.................................................................58
4.5.2 RADIUS Setup................................................................................................61
4.5.3 SNMP Configuration .......................................................................................62
SNMP Community Settings..........................................................................62
SNMP v3 Security Settings ..........................................................................63
SNMP Trap Destination Settings..................................................................64
SNMP Trap Settings ....................................................................................65
4.5.4 Wireless Configuration....................................................................................66
Basic Wireless Configuration........................................................................66
Advanced Wireless Configuration ................................................................68
Frequency Management Screen..................................................................70
4.5.5 Wireless Security............................................................................................72

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4.6 Provisioning Screens ......................................................................................74
4.6.1 Subscriber Links .............................................................................................74
4.6.2 Subscriber Link Configuration.........................................................................76
Basic Subscriber Link Configuration.............................................................76
Advanced Subscriber Link Configuration......................................................76
4.6.3 Service Groups...............................................................................................79
4.6.4 Service Group Status......................................................................................80
General........................................................................................................80
Broadcast Ethernet packets.........................................................................80
4.6.5 Service Group Configuration...........................................................................81
Basic Service Group Configuration...............................................................81
Advanced Service Group Configuration .......................................................82
4.6.6 Subscriber Service Status...............................................................................83
General........................................................................................................83
Ethernet Packets..........................................................................................83
4.6.7 Subscriber Service Configuration....................................................................84
Basic Service Configuration .........................................................................84
Advanced Service Configuration..................................................................85
4.7 Utilities Screens...............................................................................................86
4.7.1 Spectrum Sweep.............................................................................................86
Spectrum Sweep Configuration....................................................................86
Spectrum Sweep Chart................................................................................87
Performing a Sweep.....................................................................................87
4.7.2 Users Management.........................................................................................88
System Users...............................................................................................89
Change User Settings..................................................................................89
Add User......................................................................................................89
Delete User..................................................................................................89
4.7.3 Product Options..............................................................................................90
4.7.4 Antenna Alignment Screen..............................................................................92
4.7.5 Firmware Management Screen.......................................................................93
Firmware Version.........................................................................................93
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................93
5CLI Interface..........................................................................95
5.1Telnet Access...................................................................................................95
5.2 Command Summary........................................................................................95
5.3 Command Set...................................................................................................97
5.3.1 apply...............................................................................................................97
5.3.2 arp ..................................................................................................................97
5.3.3 chgver.............................................................................................................98
5.3.4 clear................................................................................................................98
5.3.5 del...................................................................................................................98
5.3.6 enable.............................................................................................................99
5.3.7 freq .................................................................................................................99
5.3.8 generate........................................................................................................100

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5.3.9 get.................................................................................................................100
5.3.10 load...............................................................................................................103
5.3.11 logout............................................................................................................104
5.3.12 new...............................................................................................................104
5.3.13 ping...............................................................................................................104
5.3.14 reboot ...........................................................................................................104
5.3.15 reset..............................................................................................................104
5.3.16 save..............................................................................................................105
5.3.17 script.............................................................................................................105
5.3.18 set.................................................................................................................106
5.3.19 show.............................................................................................................114
5.3.20 snmpcommunity............................................................................................115
5.3.21 snmptrap.......................................................................................................115
5.3.22 upgrade.........................................................................................................116
5.3.23 user...............................................................................................................117
5.3.24 whoami .........................................................................................................117
6Diagnostics & Troubleshooting.........................................118
6.1 Interface Connection Issues .........................................................................118
6.2 Status Codes..................................................................................................119
6.3 Working with System Parameters.................................................................120
6.3.1 Parameters Overview....................................................................................120
6.3.2 Test Configuration Changes..........................................................................121
6.4 Factory Default Settings................................................................................121
6.5 Long Reset (Recover from Lost Password or IP) ........................................123
6.5.1 Long Reset Using Telnet...............................................................................123
6.5.2 Restore Default Passwords Only...................................................................124
6.5.3 Restore Factory Configuration ......................................................................124
7Security...............................................................................126
7.1 Overview.........................................................................................................126
7.1.1 Authentication...............................................................................................126
7.1.2 Management Security...................................................................................126
7.1.3 Data Security ................................................................................................126
7.1.4 Physical Security...........................................................................................126
7.2 Wireless Authentication ................................................................................127
7.2.1 Out-of-Box Operation....................................................................................127
7.2.2 Generate X.509 Certificate and Key Files .....................................................127
7.2.3 Load Wireless X.509 Certificate and Key Files..............................................127
7.2.4 Enable Authentication...................................................................................127
7.3 AES Encryption..............................................................................................128
7.3.1 Out of Box Operation ....................................................................................128
7.3.2 Enabling AES................................................................................................128
7.4SSH for Secure CLI........................................................................................129

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7.4.1 Out-of-Box Operation....................................................................................129
7.4.2 Enable SSH ..................................................................................................129
7.4.3 Loading an SSH Key File..............................................................................129
7.4.4 SSH Key Generate Utility..............................................................................130
7.5 HTTPS/SSL for Secure Web..........................................................................130
7.5.1 Out-of-Box Operation....................................................................................130
7.5.2 Enable HTTPS/SSL ......................................................................................130
7.5.3 Loading HTTPS/SSL Certificate and Key Files..............................................130
8Appendices.........................................................................132
8.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................132
8.2 Classification: Services and Service Groups ..............................................134
8.2.1 Packet Classification at the Sector Controller................................................134
8.2.2 Packet Classification at the Subscriber .........................................................136
8.2.3 VLAN (802.1Q) Fields...................................................................................137
8.3 Regional Codes..............................................................................................138
8.4 FCC & IC Certified Antennas.........................................................................140
8.4.1 4.94 - 4.99 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Antennas .................................................140
8.4.2 5.8 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Antennas .............................................................140

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: FCC & IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances................................15
Table 2: Web - Operation - Traffic Classification............................................................24
Table 3: Web - Operation - Wireless Rates` ..................................................................27
Table 4: Web - Screens and User Access.....................................................................42
Table 5: Web - System Log Messages..........................................................................54
Table 6: Web - Required FreeRadius Files....................................................................61
Table 7: Web - Maximum TX Power Settings (dBm) for All Modes ................................67
Table 8: Defaults with No Options Key ..........................................................................91
Table 9: CLI - Command Summary...............................................................................96
Table 10: CLI - Root Mode Commands .........................................................................96
Table 11: CLI - arp.........................................................................................................97
Table 12: CLI - arp.........................................................................................................97
Table 13: CLI - chgver...................................................................................................98
Table 14: CLI - clear......................................................................................................98
Table 15: CLI - del.........................................................................................................98
Table 16: CLI - enable...................................................................................................99
Table 17: CLI - freq........................................................................................................99
Table 18: CLI - generate..............................................................................................100
Table 19: CLI - get.......................................................................................................100
Table 20: CLI - load.....................................................................................................103
Table 21: CLI - logout..................................................................................................104
Table 22: CLI - new.....................................................................................................104
Table 23: CLI - ping.....................................................................................................104
Table 24: CLI - reboot..................................................................................................104
Table 25: CLI - reset....................................................................................................105
Table 26: CLI - save....................................................................................................105
Table 27: CLI - script...................................................................................................105
Table 28: CLI - set.......................................................................................................106
Table 29: CLI - show ...................................................................................................114
Table 30: CLI - snmpcommunity..................................................................................115
Table 31: CLI - snmptrap.............................................................................................115
Table 32: CLI - upgrade...............................................................................................116
Table 33: CLI - user.....................................................................................................117
Table 34: CLI - whoami ...............................................................................................117
Table 35: Diag. - Web Interface Diagnostics................................................................118
Table 36: Diag. - PMP Status Code Bits......................................................................119
Table 37: Diag. - PMP Status Codes...........................................................................119
Table 38: Diag. - Factory Default Settings...................................................................121
Table 39: Spec. - RDL-3000 Technical Specifications.................................................132
Table 40: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SC Ethernet Port ......................134
Table 41: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SC Wireless Interface...............135
Table 42: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SS Ethernet Port.......................136
Table 43: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SS Wireless Interface...............136
Table 44: Spec. - 802.1Q Tag Field.............................................................................137
Table 45: Spec. - Regional Identification Codes..........................................................138

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Table 46: Spec. - FCC & IC Antennas: 4.94 - 4.99 GHz PTP Operation......................140
Table 47: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PTP Operation....................140
Table 48: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PTP Band Edge Operation .141
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1: Intro - RDL-3000 System Components...............................................................17
Fig. 2: Intro - RDL-3000 - Ethernet and Sync Ports (Bottom View of Radio) ..................18
Fig. 3: Intro - RDL-3000 RF Ports (Top View of Radio)..................................................19
Fig. 4: Intro - RDL-3000 - RF Jumper Cables ................................................................19
Fig. 5: Intro - Web Login to the RDL-3000.....................................................................20
Fig. 6: Intro - Indoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Module - AC Model ............................21
Fig. 7: PMP - RDL-3000 Distributed L2 VLAN-Aware Wireless Switch ..........................22
Fig. 8: PMP - Wireless Subscriber Links........................................................................23
Fig. 9: PMP - Services and Service Groups...................................................................24
Fig. 10: PMP - Services (Subscriber).............................................................................25
Fig. 11: PMP - Service Groups (Sector Controller) ........................................................26
Fig. 12: PMP - Wireless Rates.......................................................................................27
Fig. 13: PMP - Pass through Mode................................................................................28
Fig. 14: PMP - Subscriber-to-Subscriber Unicast Traffic................................................29
Fig. 15: PMP - VLAN Tagged Management...................................................................30
Fig. 16: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - Default Groups and Services....................31
Fig. 17: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - VLAN Mapping .........................................32
Fig. 18: PMP - Operation - Strict VLAN Tagging............................................................33
Fig. 19: PMP - Operation - TLS - Extended TLS and Double Tagging...........................34
Fig. 20: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Designated Management Group................35
Fig. 21: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Port-by-Port Tagging.................................36
Fig. 22: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Tagging Groups of Ports............................37
Fig. 23: PTP - RDL-3000 PTP Mode Configuration........................................................38
Fig. 24: Web - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000.........................................................39
Fig. 25: Web - Login Screen..........................................................................................40
Fig. 26: Web - Main Menus for Sector Controller and Subscriber ..................................41
Fig. 27: Web - Dashboard Display.................................................................................44
Fig. 28: Web - General Information Screen ...................................................................46
Fig. 29: Web - SC System Status Screen......................................................................48
Fig. 30: Web - SS System Status Screen......................................................................49
Fig. 31: Web - Subscriber Links Summary Screen ........................................................50
Fig. 32: Web - Subscriber Link Status Screen ...............................................................51
Fig. 33: Web - Services Summary Screen.....................................................................53
Fig. 34: Web - System Log Messages...........................................................................54
Fig. 35: Web - Config - PMP SC System Configuration Screen.....................................57
Fig. 36: Web - VLAN Tagged Management...................................................................60
Fig. 37: Web - VLAN Tagged Management Example ....................................................60
Fig. 38: Web - RADIUS Configuration Screen ...............................................................61
Fig. 39: Web - SNMP Configuration Screen ..................................................................62
Fig. 40: Web - SNMP Community Configuration Screen................................................63

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Fig. 41: Web - SNMP V3 Configuration .........................................................................63
Fig. 42: Web - SNMP v3 Configuration Dialog...............................................................64
Fig. 43: Web - SNMP Trap Configuration Screen (V2/V3) .............................................65
Fig. 44: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Sector Controller ................................66
Fig. 45: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Subscriber..........................................67
Fig. 46: Web - Frequency Management Screen ............................................................70
Fig. 47: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Sector Controller..........................................72
Fig. 48: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Subscriber ...................................................73
Fig. 49: Web - Links Screen (Master List)......................................................................74
Fig. 50: Web - Subscriber Link Configuration Screen ....................................................76
Fig. 51: Web - Service Groups Screen (Master List)......................................................79
Fig. 52: Web - Service Group Status Screen.................................................................80
Fig. 53: Web - Service Group Configuration Screen......................................................81
Fig. 54: Web - Service Status Screen............................................................................83
Fig. 55: Web - Service Configuration Screen.................................................................84
Fig. 56: Web - Spectrum Sweep Screen........................................................................86
Fig. 57: Web - Users Management Screen....................................................................88
Fig. 58: Web - Product Options Screen .........................................................................90
Fig. 59: Web - Antenna Alignment Tool Screen.............................................................92
Fig. 60: Web - Firmware Management Screen ..............................................................93
Fig. 61: Telnet - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000.......................................................95
Fig. 62: Diag: - Saving Parameters in Non Volatile RAM .............................................120
Fig. 63: Diag. - Recovering Lost IP Address................................................................123

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1 Important Notices
1.1 Service & Safety
1.1.1 Safety Warnings
1. PoE power adapter caution:
Warning to Service Personnel:48 VDC
Customer equipment including personal computers, routers, etc., must be connected
only to the INPUT (DATA) port on the PoE unit.
Only the outdoors Ethernet interface cable connecting to the unit can be safely
connected to the OUTPUT (DATA & POWER) connector. Connecting customer
premises Ethernet equipment directly to the OUTPUT (DATA & POWER) connector
on the Power-over-Ethernet power adapter may damage customer equipment.
2. Installation of the system must be contracted to a professional installer.
3. Read this manual and follow all operating and safety instructions.
4. Keep all product information for future reference.
5. The power requirements are indicated on the product-marking label. Do not exceed
the described limits.
6. Disconnect the power before cleaning, or when the unit is not be in-use for an
extended period.
7. The unit must not be located near power lines or other electrical power circuits.
8. The system 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 the unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, location of discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding
electrodes.
1.1.2 Warning Symbols
These 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
Chapter 1

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1.1.3 Lightning Protection
WARNING: This user manual provides notes are general recommendations for the
system. The wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer
who is knowledgeable of and follows 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.
All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or
induced current from a near strike. A direct lightning strike may cause serious damage
even if these guidelines are followed. 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 antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike energy into
equipment.
- Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment 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 preventing damage to
equipment 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 grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a lightning strike
away from the building and equipment. The remaining energy on the Ethernet cable
shield and conductors can be directed safely to ground by installing a lightning arrestor
in series with the cable.
If you have determined that it is appropriate to install lightning protection for your system,
the following general industry practices are provided as a guideline only:
1. The AC wall outlet ground for the indoor POE adapter should be connected to the
building grounding system.
2. Install a lightning arrestor in series with the Ethernet cable at the point of entry to the
building. The grounding wire should be connected to the same termination point
used for the tower or mast.
3. Provide direct grounding connections from the RDL-3000, the mounting bracket, the
antenna, and the Ethernet cable surge protection to the common building ground
bus. Use the grounding screws provided for terminating the ground wires.
1.1.4 Service & Warranty Information
1. Refer all repairs to qualified Service personnel. Do not remove the covers or modify
any part of this device, as this action will void the warranty.
2. Locate the serial numbers and record these for future reference. Use the space
below to affix serial number stickers. Also, record the MAC address identified on the
unit product label.
3. Redline does not endorse or support the use of outdoor cable assemblies: i) not
supplied by Redline, ii) third-party products that do not meet Redline's cable and
connector assembly specifications, or iii) cables not installed and weatherproofed as
specified in the RDL-3000 Installation Guidelines manual. Refer to the Redline
Limited Standard Warranty and RedCare Service agreements.

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1.2 Regulatory Notices
1.2.1 Deployment in USA and Canada: FCC & IC Notices
Read the following notices about deployment in the USA and Canada:
1. The Model RDL-3000 and its antenna must be professionally installed.
2. WARNING -- FCC & IC RF Exposure Warnings
To satisfy FCC and IC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, the
following distances should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons during device operation:
Table 1:FCC & IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances
Frequency (GHz)
Deployment
Separation Distance
4.9 - 5.3
PTP or PMP
270 cm (107 in) or more
5.8
PMP
20 cm (8 in) or more
PTP
270 cm (107 in) or more
To ensure compliance, operation at closer than these distances is not
recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be collocated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
3. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.105:
NOTE: 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 or more 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.
Where DFS is required by regional regulations, this function is permanently enabled
at the factory and can not be disabled by the installer or end-user.
4. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.21:
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline
Communications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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1.2.2 UL Information
1. The suitability of the supplied Ethernet cable is subject to the approval of Authority
Having Jurisdiction and must comply with the local electrical code.
2. The equipment must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local
safety code and building code requirements
3. To meet the over-voltage safety requirements on the telecommunications cables, a
minimum 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must be used.
4. "Pour être en conformance avec les exigences finies de sûreté de sur-tension sur les
câbles de télécommunications un fil de télécommunication ayant un calibre minimum
de 26 AWG doit être utilisé."
5. 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.
6. RDL-3000 must be installed in compliance with relevant articles in National
Electrical Code-NEC (and equivalent Canadian Code-CEC) including referenced
articles 725, 800 and 810 in NEC.
7. RF coaxial cable connecting an antenna to the RDL-3000 must comply with the
local electrical code.

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2 System Features
2.1 General Description
The RDL-3000 system is manufactured by Redline Communications -- a world leader in
design and production of Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) systems.
Fig. 1:Intro - RDL-3000 System Components
RDL-3000 is a high-performance, high-speed wireless Ethernet bridge. The system
operates in the 4.9 - 5.8 GHz band using two time division duplexing (TDD) RF
transceivers to transmit and receive on the same. Main features include advanced
technologies to address inter-cell interference and enhanced security features that
provide over-the-air encryption.
The RDL-3000 outdoor unit is housed in a weatherproof aluminum alloy case. An indoor
PoE power adapter provides operational power for the RDL-3000 and connection to the
Ethernet network. The outdoor unit can be used with a selection of antennas.
One RDL-3000 must be configured as a Sector Controller (PMP SC) to control all RF
transmissions in a sector that may contain many subscribers. The Sector Controller uses
a scheduled request/grant mechanism to arbitrate bandwidth requests from the remote
unit PMP subscribers to provide non contention-based traffic with predictable
transmission characteristics. One or more RDL-3000 units may be configured as
subscriber units (PMP SS) controlled by the Sector Controller.
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Note: PMP and PTP modes of operation are controlled by options keys. Refer to these
sections of the manual for additional details.
2.2 Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port (female RJ-45 connector) receives DC power and exchanges data
with the local network. The Ethernet port connects to the PoE Adapter using a
weatherproof CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The maximum total length of the Ethernet cable is
100 m (328 ft). For example, 98 m from the RDL-3000 to the PoE and 2 m from the PoE
to the local network equipment.
Fig. 2:Intro - RDL-3000 - Ethernet and Sync Ports (Bottom View of Radio)
2.3 Synchronization I/O Port (PPS)
The PPS port (TNC / F) connector. The function of this port is determined by the
software configurable settings. A protective weatherproof plastic cap is installed on this
port for all new units. This port must be weatherproofed when a synchronization cable
and/or BNC Tee connector is installed.
Note: The RDL-3000 synchronization feature must be used to minimize inter-sector RF
interference at any site where two or more base stations are deployed. This feature
synchronizes the transmit and receive cycles of collocated RDL-3000 base stations to
minimize inter-sector interference. Up to four collocated base stations may be controlled
using the synchronization cables. A GPS receiver is required at each site when the site
is part of a network of geographically collocated cells.
2.4 GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA)
The GPS antenna port (TNC / F) is available only on RDL-3000 units factory-equipped
with GPS hardware. This port receives signals from a GPS antenna. A protective
weatherproof plastic cap is installed on this port for all new units. The GPS antenna port
must be weatherproofed when a GPS antenna cable is installed.
2.5 RF Ports
The two RF ports are female N-type connectors. The ports conduct RF signals between
the RDL-3000 and the antenna system (ordered separately). Short coaxial cable(s) are
provided to connect the transceiver to an external antenna. The RDL-3000 can be
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Fig. 3:Intro - RDL-3000 RF Ports (Top View of Radio)
Note: For SISO mode, the antenna can be connected to either RF port. Select the
antenna port using the Web interface (Configuration->Wireless->Radio Mode). The
unused RF port must be sealed and weatherproofed.
Two RF jumper cables are provided with each mounting kit. The RF cables conduct RF
signals between the RDL-2000 and antenna system. Each 75 cm (29.5 in) cable is
terminated female N-type to TNC.
Fig. 4: Intro - RDL-3000 - RF Jumper Cables
2.6 Ground Lug
A ground-lug is provided on the RDL-3000 chassis. Use this connection to terminate
a grounding wire. All RDL-3000 systems must be properly grounded to protect against
power surges and accumulated static electricity.
2.7 Audible Alignment
When enabled, the audible alignment signal chirps slowly when a low signal level is
detected, and faster for stronger signals. To enable or disable the audible tool through
the user interface:
Web: See Antenna Alignment Buzzer Enable in the Wireless Configuration screen.
Telnet: See 'buzzer' listed under the CLI 'set' commands (e.g., set buzzer on).

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2.8 Management Interfaces
The operator can use a standard web browser to access all settings and statistics
necessary to configure and monitor the operation of the RDL-3000. All functions are also
supported using the Command Line Interface (CLI) using Telnet (see page 95). The
RDL-3000 can also be configured monitored using SNMP (documentation provided
separately). If the IP address, username and/or password have been modified since
installation, contact the network administrator to determine the current settings.
2.8.1 Web Browser (HTTP)
Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer 6 or higher recommended) and enter the unit IP
address. For new systems, the default IP address is 192.168.25.2. The following login
dialog should be displayed:
Fig. 5:Intro - Web Login to the RDL-3000
There is no logout command on the Web interface.
2.8.2 Telnet (CLI)
The RDL-3000 supports two concurrent Telnet sessions. One session with full read/write
capabilities (administrator) and a second concurrent session with read-only access (e.g.,
monitor or show parameter settings).
To connect to the RDL-3000 CLI management, open a Telnet session to the IP address
of the RDL-3000. When the command prompt screen appears, login to the RDL-3000.
Users are logged out automatically when no commands are received (idle) for a period
of ten minutes. Type the following command to exit immediately from the CLI:
logout [ENTER]
2.8.3 SNMP
The RDL-3000 can also be configured and monitored using SNMP (v2c/v3). The Redline
Management Information Base (MIB) is available to operators (documentation provided
separately). The Redline Management Suite is a set of applications designed to assist
provisioning, monitoring and maintaining the Redline components deployed in Radio
Access Networks (RANs). Contact your Redline representative or visit the Redline
website for further information.