Redline RDL-3000 SC User manual

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RDL-3000
Broadband Wireless Radio Platform
User Manual
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CONTENTS SUMMARY
1Important Notices .................................................................11
2System Features................................................................... 16
3Functional Description......................................................... 21
4Web Interface........................................................................ 36
5CLI Interface.......................................................................... 92
6Diagnostics & Troubleshooting......................................... 114
7 Security ............................................................................... 121
8 Appendices ......................................................................... 127

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Important Notices .................................................................11
1.1 Service & Safety...............................................................................................11
1.1.1 Safety Warnings..............................................................................................11
1.1.2 Warning Symbols ............................................................................................11
1.1.3 Lightning/Surge Protection..............................................................................12
1.2 Regulatory Notices ..........................................................................................13
1.2.1 FCC & IC Notices: Deployment in USA and Canada.......................................13
1.2.2 Avis de la FCC et IC: Déploiement aux Etats-Unis et le Canada.....................14
1.2.3 UL Information ................................................................................................15
1.2.4 WEEE Product Return Process.......................................................................15
1.2.5 Service & Warranty Information ......................................................................15
2System Features................................................................... 16
2.1 RDL-3000 Overview .........................................................................................16
2.2 Ethernet Port ....................................................................................................17
2.3 Synchronization I/O Port (PPS).......................................................................17
2.4 GPS Antenna Port (GPS ANTENNA)...............................................................17
2.5 RF Ports............................................................................................................17
2.6 RF Jumper Cables ...........................................................................................18
2.7 Ground Lug ......................................................................................................18
2.8 Audible Alignment Tool...................................................................................18
2.9 Management Interfaces ...................................................................................18
2.9.1 Web Browser (HTTP)......................................................................................19
2.9.2 Telnet (CLI) .....................................................................................................19
2.9.3 ClearView NMS Application ............................................................................19
2.10 PoE Power Adapter..........................................................................................20
3Functional Description......................................................... 21
3.1 Operational Modes...........................................................................................21
3.2 PMP Mode.........................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Wireless Links.................................................................................................22
3.2.2 Services and Service Groups..........................................................................23
3.2.3 Setting Wireless Rates....................................................................................26
3.2.4 Pass through Mode.........................................................................................27
3.2.5 Subscriber-to-Subscriber Traffic......................................................................28
3.2.6 VLAN Tagged Management............................................................................29
3.2.7 PMP Configurations ........................................................................................30
VLAN Services .............................................................................................30
TLS (Transparent LAN Services) ................................................................. 33

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3.3 PTP Mode .........................................................................................................35
4Web Interface ........................................................................ 36
4.1 Network Connection to RDL-3000...................................................................36
4.2 System Menus and Access Permissions .......................................................38
4.2.1 Main Menus ....................................................................................................38
4.2.2 Access Permissions........................................................................................39
4.3 Dashboard Display ..........................................................................................41
4.3.1 General Information ........................................................................................41
4.3.2 Wireless Leds .................................................................................................41
Link LED ......................................................................................................41
Signal LED ...................................................................................................41
4.3.3 Ethernet LEDs.................................................................................................41
Link LED ......................................................................................................41
100 LED .......................................................................................................41
FD LED ........................................................................................................42
4.4 Status Screens.................................................................................................43
4.4.1 General Information ........................................................................................43
System .........................................................................................................43
Ethernet .......................................................................................................44
4.4.2 System Status.................................................................................................45
Wireless System ..........................................................................................45
Wireless Summary .......................................................................................46
Wireless Ethernet Statistics ..........................................................................46
Ethernet Port Statistics .................................................................................47
4.4.3 Subscriber Links Summary (Sector Controller Only) .......................................48
4.4.4 Subscriber Link Status ....................................................................................49
General ........................................................................................................49
Wireless .......................................................................................................50
Wireless Packets ..........................................................................................50
4.4.5 Subscriber Services Summary (Subscriber Only)............................................51
4.4.6 System Messages (Log) .................................................................................52
4.5 Configuration Screens.....................................................................................55
4.5.1 System Screen................................................................................................55
System Identification ....................................................................................55
Basic Ethernet Configuration ........................................................................56
Advanced Ethernet Configuration ................................................................. 56
4.5.2 RADIUS Setup ................................................................................................59
4.5.3 SNMP Configuration .......................................................................................60
SNMP Community Settings ..........................................................................60
SNMP v3 Security Settings ..........................................................................61
SNMP Trap Destination Settings ..................................................................62
SNMP Trap Settings ....................................................................................63
4.5.4 Wireless Configuration ....................................................................................64
Basic Wireless Configuration........................................................................64

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Advanced Wireless Configuration ................................................................66
Frequency Management Screen ..................................................................68
4.5.5 Wireless Security ............................................................................................70
4.6 Provisioning Screens ......................................................................................72
4.6.1 Subscriber Links .............................................................................................72
4.6.2 Subscriber Link Configuration .........................................................................74
Basic Subscriber Link Configuration .............................................................74
Advanced Subscriber Link Configuration ......................................................74
4.6.3 Service Groups ...............................................................................................76
4.6.4 Service Group Status ......................................................................................77
General ........................................................................................................77
Broadcast Ethernet packets .........................................................................77
4.6.5 Service Group Configuration ...........................................................................78
Basic Service Group Configuration...............................................................78
Advanced Service Group Configuration .......................................................79
4.6.6 Subscriber Service Status...............................................................................80
General ........................................................................................................80
Ethernet Packets ..........................................................................................80
4.6.7 Subscriber Service Configuration ....................................................................81
Basic Service Configuration .........................................................................81
Advanced Service Configuration ..................................................................82
4.7 Utilities Screens...............................................................................................83
4.7.1 Spectrum Sweep.............................................................................................83
Spectrum Sweep Configuration ....................................................................83
Spectrum Sweep Chart ................................................................................84
Performing a Sweep .....................................................................................84
4.7.2 Users Management.........................................................................................85
System Users ...............................................................................................86
Change User Settings ..................................................................................86
Add User ......................................................................................................86
Delete User ..................................................................................................86
4.7.3 Product Options ..............................................................................................87
4.7.4 Antenna Alignment Screen..............................................................................89
4.7.5 Firmware Management Screen .......................................................................90
Firmware Version .........................................................................................90
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................90
5CLI Interface.......................................................................... 92
5.1 Telnet Access...................................................................................................92
5.2 Command Summary ........................................................................................92
5.3 Command Set...................................................................................................94
5.3.1 apply ...............................................................................................................94
5.3.2 arp ..................................................................................................................94
5.3.3 chgver.............................................................................................................94
5.3.4 clear................................................................................................................94

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5.3.5 del...................................................................................................................95
5.3.6 enable .............................................................................................................95
5.3.7 freq .................................................................................................................95
5.3.8 generate..........................................................................................................96
5.3.9 get...................................................................................................................96
5.3.10 load.................................................................................................................99
5.3.11 logout............................................................................................................100
5.3.12 new ...............................................................................................................100
5.3.13 ping...............................................................................................................100
5.3.14 reboot ...........................................................................................................100
5.3.15 reset..............................................................................................................100
5.3.16 save ..............................................................................................................101
5.3.17 script .............................................................................................................101
5.3.18 set.................................................................................................................101
5.3.19 show .............................................................................................................109
5.3.20 snmpcommunity............................................................................................110
5.3.21 snmptrap.......................................................................................................111
5.3.22 upgrade.........................................................................................................111
5.3.23 user...............................................................................................................112
5.3.24 whoami .........................................................................................................112
6Diagnostics & Troubleshooting......................................... 114
6.1 Interface Connection Issues .........................................................................114
6.2 Testing Configuration Changes....................................................................114
6.3 Status Code Definitions.................................................................................115
6.4 Working with System Parameters.................................................................115
6.4.1 Parameters Overview....................................................................................115
6.4.2 Factory Default Settings................................................................................116
6.5 Long Reset (Lost Password or IP) ................................................................118
6.5.1 Long Reset Using Telnet...............................................................................118
6.5.2 Restore Default Passwords Only...................................................................119
6.5.3 Restore Factory Configuration ......................................................................119
7 Security ............................................................................... 121
7.1 Overview.........................................................................................................121
7.1.1 Authentication ...............................................................................................121
7.1.2 Management Security ...................................................................................121
7.1.3 Data Security ................................................................................................121
7.1.4 Physical Security...........................................................................................121
7.2 Wireless Authentication ................................................................................122
7.2.1 Out-of-Box Operation....................................................................................122
7.2.2 Generate X.509 Certificate and Key Files .....................................................122
7.2.3 Load Wireless X.509 Certificates and Keys...................................................122
7.2.4 Enabling Authentication ................................................................................122

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7.3 AES Encryption..............................................................................................123
7.3.1 Out of Box Operation ....................................................................................123
7.3.2 Enabling AES................................................................................................123
7.4 SSH for Secure CLI ........................................................................................123
7.4.1 Out-of-Box Operation ....................................................................................124
7.4.2 Enabling SSH................................................................................................124
7.4.3 Loading an SSH Key File ..............................................................................124
7.4.4 SSH Key Generate Utility ..............................................................................124
7.5 HTTPS/SSL for Secure Web ..........................................................................125
7.5.1 Out-of-Box Operation ....................................................................................125
7.5.2 Enabling HTTPS/SSL....................................................................................125
7.5.3 Loading HTTPS/SSL Certificates and Keys ..................................................125
8 Appendices ......................................................................... 127
8.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................127
8.2 Classification: Services and Service Groups ..............................................129
8.2.1 Packet Classification at the Sector Controller................................................129
8.2.2 Packet Classification at the Subscriber .........................................................131
8.2.3 VLAN (802.1Q) Field Definitions ...................................................................132
8.3 ID Mapping .....................................................................................................132
8.4 Regional Codes..............................................................................................133
8.5 FCC & IC Certified Antennas.........................................................................135
8.5.1 4.94 - 4.99 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Antennas .................................................135
8.5.2 5.8 GHz Radio: FCC & IC Antennas .............................................................135
9AN-80i Replacement with RDL-3000 .............................................................137
9.1.1 Link IDs.........................................................................................................137
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Notices - FCC & IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances .................13
Table 2: Notices - FCC & IC RF Distances de séparation sécuritaire recommandées ...14
Table 3: Web - Operation - Traffic Classification ............................................................23
Table 4: Web - Operation - Wireless Rates ...................................................................26
Table 5: Web - Screens and User Access .....................................................................39
Table 6: Web - System Log Messages ..........................................................................52
Table 7: Web - Required FreeRadius Files ....................................................................59
Table 8: Web - Maximum TX Power Settings (dBm) ......................................................66
Table 9: Web - Radio Enable - RF Port Settings ............................................................68
Table 10: Web - Defaults with No Options Key ..............................................................88
Table 11: CLI - Command Summary .............................................................................92
Table 12: CLI - Root Mode Commands .........................................................................93
Table 13: Diag. - Web Interface Diagnostics ................................................................114
Table 14: Diag. - PMP Status Code Bits ......................................................................115
Table 15: Diag. - PMP Status Codes ...........................................................................115
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Table 16: Diag. - Factory Default Settings ...................................................................116
Table 17: Spec. - RDL-3000 Technical Specifications .................................................127
Table 18: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SC Ethernet Port ......................129
Table 19: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SC Wireless Interface ...............130
Table 20: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SS Ethernet Port .......................131
Table 21: Spec. - Classification: Packet Received on SS Wireless Interface ...............131
Table 22: Spec. - 802.1Q Tag Field .............................................................................132
Table 23: RDL-3000 ID Ranges...................................................................................132
Table 24: Spec. - Regional Identification Codes ..........................................................133
Table 25: Spec. - FCC & IC Antennas: 4.94 - 4.99 GHz PTP Operation ......................135
Table 26: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PTP Operation ....................135
Table 27: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PTP Band Edge Operation . 136
Table 28: Spec. - FCC & IC Certified Antennas: 5.8 GHz PMP Operation ...................136
Table 29: AN-80i Replacement - RDL-3000 ID Ranges ...............................................137
Table 30: AN-80i Replacement - AN-80i ID Ranges ....................................................137
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1: Notices - WEEE Logo .........................................................................................15
Fig. 2: Site Survey: RDL-3000 System Components .....................................................16
Fig. 3: Features - RDL-3000 - Ethernet and Sync Ports (Bottom View of Radio) ...........17
Fig. 4: Features - RDL-3000 RF Ports (Top View of Radio) ...........................................18
Fig. 5: Features - RDL-3000 - RF Jumper Cables .........................................................18
Fig. 6: Features - Web Login to the RDL-3000 ..............................................................19
Fig. 7: Features - Indoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Module - AC Model ..................... 20
Fig. 8: PMP - RDL-3000 Distributed L2 VLAN-Aware Wireless Switch ..........................21
Fig. 9: PMP - Wireless Subscriber Links ........................................................................22
Fig. 10: PMP - Services and Service Groups ................................................................. 23
Fig. 11: PMP - Services (Subscriber) .............................................................................24
Fig. 12: PMP - Service Groups (Sector Controller) ........................................................25
Fig. 13: PMP - Wireless Rates .......................................................................................26
Fig. 14: PMP - 'Pass through' Mode ..............................................................................27
Fig. 15: PMP - Subscriber-to-Subscriber Unicast Traffic ................................................28
Fig. 16: PMP - VLAN Tagged Management ...................................................................29
Fig. 17: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - Default Groups and Services ....................30
Fig. 18: PMP - Operation - VLAN Services - VLAN Mapping .........................................31
Fig. 19: PMP - Operation - Strict VLAN Tagging ............................................................32
Fig. 20: PMP - Operation - TLS - Extended TLS and Double Tagging ...........................33
Fig. 21: PMP - Operation - Tagged Traffic - Port-by-Port Tagging ................................. 34
Fig. 22: PTP - RDL-3000 PTP Mode Configuration........................................................35
Fig. 23: Web - Connecting a PC to the RDL-3000 .........................................................36
Fig. 24: Web - Login Screen ..........................................................................................37
Fig. 25: Web - Main Menus for Sector Controller and Subscriber ..................................38
Fig. 26: Web - Dashboard Display .................................................................................41
Fig. 27: Web - General Information Screen ...................................................................43
Fig. 28: Web - SC System Status Screen ......................................................................45
Fig. 29: Web - SS System Status Screen ......................................................................46

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Fig. 30: Web - Subscriber Links Summary Screen ........................................................48
Fig. 31: Web - Subscriber Link Status Screen ...............................................................49
Fig. 32: Web - Services Summary Screen .....................................................................51
Fig. 33: Web - Example of System Event Messages .....................................................52
Fig. 34: Web - Config - PMP SC System Configuration Screen .....................................55
Fig. 35: Web - VLAN Tagged Management ...................................................................58
Fig. 36: Web - VLAN Tagged Management Example ....................................................58
Fig. 37: Web - RADIUS Configuration Screen ...............................................................59
Fig. 38: Web - SNMP Configuration Screen ..................................................................60
Fig. 39: Web - SNMP Community Configuration Screen ................................................61
Fig. 40: Web - SNMP V3 Configuration .........................................................................61
Fig. 41: Web - SNMP v3 Configuration Dialog ...............................................................62
Fig. 42: Web - SNMP Trap Configuration Screen (V2/V3) .............................................63
Fig. 43: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Sector Controller ................................64
Fig. 44: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Subscriber ..........................................65
Fig. 45: Web - Frequency Management Screen ............................................................69
Fig. 46: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Sector Controller ..........................................70
Fig. 47: Web - Wireless Security Screen - Subscriber ...................................................71
Fig. 48: Web - Subscriber Links Screen .........................................................................72
Fig. 49: Web - Subscriber Link Configuration Screen ....................................................74
Fig. 50: Web - Service Groups Screen ..........................................................................76
Fig. 51: Web - Service Group Status Screen ................................................................. 77
Fig. 52: Web - Service Group Configuration Screen ......................................................78
Fig. 53: Web - Subscriber Service Status Screen ..........................................................80
Fig. 54: Web - Subscriber Service Configuration Screen ...............................................81
Fig. 55: Web - Spectrum Sweep Screen ........................................................................83
Fig. 56: Web - Users Management Screen ....................................................................85
Fig. 57: Web - Product Options Screen .........................................................................87
Fig. 58: Web - Antenna Alignment Tool Screen .............................................................89
Fig. 59: Web - Firmware Management Screen ..............................................................90
Fig. 60: Diag: - Saving Parameters in Non Volatile RAM .............................................116
Fig. 61: Diag. - Recovering Lost IP Address ................................................................118