Redline AN-30 System User manual

AN-30 System User Manual
AN-30 System User Manual
AN-30 System
User Manual
Manual 70-00019-00 Rev. 3

AN-30 System User Manual
Redline Communications
AN-30 System User Manual
Copyright Information
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medium without prior consent, in writing, from Redline Communications.
Disclaimer
This manual was designed to help you install, use and troubleshoot the Redline AN-30
Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) system. Every effort has been made to ensure the
accuracy of the material provided herein; however, Redline assumes no responsibility
regarding the use of the material. Additionally, Redline makes no representations or
warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the contents of this product. Redline
Communications shall not be liable for any misuse regarding this product.
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FCC & IC Information
1 - 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 his/her own expense.
2 - A Class A digital device is marketed for use in a commercial, industrial or business
environment, exclusive of a device which is marketed for use by the general public or is
intended to be used in the home.
3 - Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance must not be made. Any such modifications could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Contact Information
Redline Communications Inc.
302 Town Centre Blvd.,
Suite 101
Markham, ON
Canada L3R 0E8
Web site: http://www.redlinecommunications.com
Sales Inquiries:
North American – [e-mail]
International – [e-mail]
Toll-free sales line – 1-866-633-6669
Support:
Email – [e-mail]
Toll-free support line - 1-866-999-3537
Product Registration / Product Options:
http://www.redlinecommunications.com
Click on ‘Support’ User ID: Register Password: Redline
Comments or suggestions concerning this manual may be e-mailed to the support team.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 8
1.1. How To Use This Manual ..................................................................................8
1.2. AN-30 System Overview ................................................................................... 8
1.3. TDM over Wireless Theory of Operation...........................................................9
2. Important Safety Information...................................................................................10
3. Important Service Information ................................................................................. 12
4. Unpacking the AN-30 System .................................................................................13
5. The AN-30 Terminal at a Glance............................................................................. 14
5.1. The AN-30 System’s T-58 Transceiver / Antenna at a Glance ....................... 18
6. AN-30 System Installation....................................................................................... 19
6.1. General Site Survey ........................................................................................ 20
6.2. Installing The Antenna..................................................................................... 21
6.3. Running The IF Cable ..................................................................................... 22
6.4. Installing The Terminal .................................................................................... 23
6.5. Aligning The Antenna ...................................................................................... 25
7. System Configuration and Operation Via The Console Port ................................... 27
8. System Configuration and Operation Via Telnet..................................................... 28
9. AN-30 CLI (Command Line Interface) for Wireless and Ethernet ........................... 30
9.1. CLI General Commands.................................................................................. 30
9.2. CLI System Configuration Commands ............................................................ 31
9.3. CLI General Status Information Commands....................................................35
9.4. Upload Software .............................................................................................. 38
9.5. System Password............................................................................................ 39
9.6. AN-30 Options ................................................................................................. 39
9.7. System Logs.................................................................................................... 40
10. AN-30 CLI (Command Line Interface) for the TDM card.....................................43
10.1. DS0 Bundles................................................................................................ 43
10.2. Command Line Interface ............................................................................. 44
10.3. Quick Setup ................................................................................................. 45
10.4. Configuration ............................................................................................... 46
10.5. Control commands ...................................................................................... 46
10.6. General configuration commands................................................................ 48
10.7. Serial interface configuration commands .................................................... 52
10.8. DS0 Bundle configuration commands ......................................................... 53
10.9. ............................................................................................................................ 56
10.10. Sample Setup Scripts.................................................................................. 57
10.11. Statistics commands.................................................................................... 59
10.11.1. Ethernet properties and statistics ........................................................ 59
10.11.2. TDM properties and statistics .............................................................. 60
11. Broadband Fixed Wireless Primer....................................................................... 62
11.1. Who Can Benefit From The AN-30 System?............................................... 62
11.2. The AN-30 Advantage ................................................................................. 64
11.3. Wireless Facts ............................................................................................. 66
11.3.1. The Link Budget Tool .............................................................................. 66
11.4. Deployment Scenarios ................................................................................ 72
11.4.1. Co-located Deployments ......................................................................... 72
11.4.2. Adjacent Area Deployments .................................................................... 72
12. Appendix ............................................................................................................. 74
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12.1. Appendix 1 - Glossary Of Terms .................................................................74
12.2. Appendix 2 – AN-30 Support For TDM explained .......................................76
12.3. Appendix 3 - AN-30 System Specifications .................................................77
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: FCC and Industry Canada Certified 5.8GHz Antennas..................................... 26
Table 2: Factory Defaults For Account Username and Password Values ......................28
Table 3: RF Channel Center Frequencies ...................................................................... 33
Table 4: Max. Operational Power Per Channel (in dBm) vs. Modulation........................33
Table 5: RF Status Error Codes...................................................................................... 36
Table 6: E1 Framed Configuration Script........................................................................ 57
Table 7 : T1 Framed Configuration Script ....................................................................... 58
Table 8: Modulation Scheme vs. Data Rate................................................................... 67
Table 9: Availability Versus Outage Time ....................................................................... 69
Table 10: Radar Horizon Ranges For Different Terminal Heights (H1and H2) ............... 71
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: The AN-30 System Out Of The Box................................................................. 13
Figure 2: Front Panel – System ...................................................................................... 14
Figure 3: Front Panel - Wireless ..................................................................................... 15
Figure 4: Front Panel – Ethernet..................................................................................... 15
Figure 5: LAN Interface................................................................................................... 16
Figure 6: AN-30 Radio With Vertical Mount .................................................................... 18
Figure 7: AN-30 System Installation................................................................................ 19
Figure 8: Radio Deployment Options .............................................................................. 21
Figure 9: IF Cable .............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 10: AN-30 Terminal Connected To Switch / Router / Hub ...................................24
Figure 11: AN-30 Terminal Connected To Host Computer .............................................24
Figure 12: AN-30 Terminal LAN Ethernet Port Pinout .................................................... 25
Figure 13: Aligning The Antenna - Vertical Mount .......................................................... 25
Figure 14: System Logs Screen...................................................................................... 40
Figure 15 Typical PTP ‘single hop’ configuration............................................................ 43
Figure 16 Typical PTP ‘multi-hop’ configuration.............................................................. 44
Figure 17: Wireless Extension for Carriers ..................................................................... 62
Figure 18: Wireless Solution For ISPs ............................................................................ 63
Figure 19: Wireless Solution For Enterprise ................................................................... 64
Figure 20: Fresnel Zone Obstruction .............................................................................. 68
Figure 21: Fresnel Zone Radius Calculation................................................................... 68
Figure 22: Link Budget For 64 QAM ¾ Code Rate ........................................................ 70
Figure 23: Fade Margin Graphs For LOS, OLOS and NLOS.......................................... 71
Figure 24: Adjacent Channel Interference. ..................................................................... 72
Figure 25: Deployment Scenarios................................................................................... 73
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1. . G Ge et tt ti in ng g S St ta ar rt te ed d
1.1. How To Use This Manual
This User Manual is designed to get you started using the Redline Communications
Access Node-30 (AN-30) Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) system by guiding you
through the step-by-step process of setting up the system for the first time.
To that end, the following principal steps will need to be followed in the order presented:
Review the safety and service information (Sections 2 and 3 of this manual)
Unpack the AN-30 system (Section 4)
Install the outdoor radio (transceiver plus antenna) (Section 6)
Install the indoor terminal (Section 6)
Configure the system via a host computer and (CLI) interface (Section 8)
Ensure the encryption key has been properly configured (see Section 0)
Install the 16/64 QAM license key to activate high speed Ethernet access (see Section 8.6
on page39)
This User Manual will also help with the following:
Understanding Fixed Wireless Systems
Referencing AN-30 System Specifications
Troubleshooting the System
1.2. AN-30 System Overview
The AN-30 is a wireless transport system providing simultaneous interfacing for legacy
TDM and data traffic. Its architecture makes it an ideal platform to facilitate the
migration from a TDM based telecom infrastructure to a fully packet based VoIP Next
generation network.
The AN-30 can simultaneously support the transport of up to four (4) full or two (2)
fractional rate T1/E1 lines along with high speed Ethernet access, available through
optional license keys.
The AN-30 system operates in the licensed exempt band of 5.8 GHz and includes
advanced technologies to address any potential inter-cell interference issues. The system
supports modulation schemes, including BPSK, QPSK, 16 and 64 QAM to maximize
data rate, and hence spectral efficiency. The system also features selective coding to
ensure maximum robustness, and hence error free performance in the presence of hostile
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The AN-30 can be equipped with a narrow beam antenna to provide high directivity for
long-range operations up to 30 miles (50 km) under line of sight (LOS) conditions, and
up to 6.2 miles (10 km) under non line of sight (NLOS) conditions.
The AN-30 system is a Class A digital device for use in a commercial, industrial or
business environment.
1.3. TDM over Wireless Theory of Operation
TDM transport is achieved through a form of circuit emulation, which has been
specifically optimized for wireless operation.
TDM traffic, digitized voice or chanelized data, is received by the AN-30 at the RJ48 /
BNC interfaces, interpreted and encapsulated within an Ethernet frame structure. The
Ethernet encapsulated traffic is then transported over the wireless link to a remote end
AN-30, where the TDM traffic is reconstructed by reversing the encapsulation process
and re-clocking the TDM traffic.
Variable delay is commonly associated with packet based networks and can be
introduced by the AN-30 during packet processing and transmision of simultaneous TDM
and data traffic streams. In order to insure proper timing of the reconstructed traffic, the
remote AN-30 employs a jitter buffer that is user defined between 5 and 300 msec. The
jitter buffer is used to compensate for any delay variation that may occur during transport
of the ethernet encapsulated traffic. For time sensitive applications, such as TDM voice,
the buffer is typically set below 10 msec, while more data centric applications would
employ a buffer that is closer to 300 msec to maximize packet efficiency.
Fractional nx64 services are also supported by allowing the user to specify which
timeslot chanels to transport over the wireless link. Timeslots can be set from 1 to 24 for
T1 and from 1 to 32 for E1.
The AN-30 supports IEEE 802.1p, 802.1Q and 802.3x. Using these standards for VLAN
tagging prioritization and flow control the AN-30 is able to maintain the necessary QoS
guarantees for TDM traffic while simultaneously transporting data applications using the
excess bandwidth.
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2. . I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t S Sa af fe et ty y I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n
1 Read this User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions.
2 Keep all product information for future reference.
3 This product is supplied with a grounding power plug. Do not defeat this
important safety feature.
4 The power requirements are indicated on the product-marking label. Do not
exceed the described limits.
5 Always replace the fuse with the correct type and current rating.
6 Position the power cord to avoid possible damage, and do not overload wall
outlets.
7 Do not place this product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing
objects on the terminal.
8 Do not operate this device near water or in a wet location.
9 Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Disconnect the power before cleaning.
10 Protect the unit by disconnecting the power if it is not used for long periods of
time.
11 Locate the AN-30 terminal on a stable horizontal surface or mount it securely in a
19” Telco rack.
12 The T-58 Transceiver unit must not be located near power lines or other electrical
power circuits.
13 The T-58 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 Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984
or Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code. These codes describe 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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