Verint Nextiva S1100w User manual

Nextiva S1100w User
Guide
Firmware Release 4.12
August 2007

Nextiva S1100w
Firmware Release 4.12
User Guide
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Warning: If you connect multiple devices on the same 24V AC power supply, always wire
them the same way: The red power wires of all devices must be on the same
power supply terminal. Since the black power wire of the device is internally
connected to its chassis (earth), swapping the power connection scheme from
device to device will short out the AC power supply.
Warning: You can install third-party equipment with an earth-referenced power input on
the same power source as the devices. To do so, you must connect the
earth-referenced terminal of the equipment to the same AC terminal as the black
wire of the devices. Failing to do so will short out the AC power supply.
Third-party
equipment
AC main
Isolated 24V AC

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Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................. vii
Who Should Read this Guide ............................................................................viii
How to Use this Guide .....................................................................................viii
Conventions .............................................................................................viii
Related Documentation ..............................................................................viii
Related Products ............................................................................................. ix
About Us ........................................................................................................ ix
Warranty .........................................................................................................x
Chapter 1 Overview ..........................................................................................1
About the S1100w ............................................................................................2
Security .....................................................................................................2
Video ........................................................................................................2
Shipment ........................................................................................................3
Casing Description ............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 System and RF Planning ...................................................................5
Frequency Bands and Channels ..........................................................................6
2.4 GHz Band .............................................................................................6
4.9 GHz Band .............................................................................................6
5 GHz Band ................................................................................................7
Wireless Cells ..................................................................................................8
802.11 Support ................................................................................................8
System Planning ..............................................................................................9
Point-to-Multipoint Application .................................................................... 10
Compatibility Issues .................................................................................. 10
Video Bit Rate and Data Throughput ............................................................ 11
TPC ......................................................................................................... 12
DFS ........................................................................................................ 13
Colocated Cells .............................................................................................. 13
Distance Limitations .................................................................................. 13
4.9 GHz Band in North America ................................................................... 14
5 GHz Band in North America and 2.4 GHz ................................................... 15
5 GHz Band in Europe ................................................................................ 16
RF Planning ................................................................................................... 18
Location Evaluation ................................................................................... 18
Antenna Requirements .............................................................................. 19
Interference ............................................................................................. 20
RF Exposure Considerations ....................................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Configuring and Installing the Device .............................................21
Cable for Power, Video, and Serial Data ............................................................. 22
Configuring the Wireless System ...................................................................... 23
Computer Requirements ............................................................................ 23
Setting Parameters ................................................................................... 23
Point-to-Point Connection ........................................................................... 24
Installing the Wireless System ......................................................................... 26
Installing the Transmitter ........................................................................... 26

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Installing an Antenna .................................................................................27
Performing the RS-422/485 Serial Connection ...............................................27
Configuring the I/Os ........................................................................................29
Audio .......................................................................................................29
Alarms .....................................................................................................30
Updating the Firmware ....................................................................................31
Performing a Hardware Reset ...........................................................................31
Red/Blue Display ............................................................................................32
Quality of Service ...........................................................................................32
Status LED .....................................................................................................32
Chapter 4 Setting Parameters with the CLI .....................................................35
Getting Started ..............................................................................................36
Serial Port .....................................................................................................37
Access Management ........................................................................................39
User Accounts ...........................................................................................39
Security ...................................................................................................39
Network ........................................................................................................40
Wireless Communication ..................................................................................41
Basic Parameters ......................................................................................42
Advanced Parameters ................................................................................46
System Status ................................................................................................47
Advanced ......................................................................................................48
Identifying a Device ...................................................................................48
Setting the VSIP Port .................................................................................48
Conducting Site Surveys ............................................................................49
Load Default Configuration ...............................................................................49
Reboot System ...............................................................................................50
Appendix A Factory Default Configuration........................................................51
Appendix B Cable Connections .........................................................................53
CAB9P ...........................................................................................................54
CAB8P ...........................................................................................................55
Appendix C DHCP Support and APIPA...............................................................57
Appendix D DTE and DCE Connections..............................................................59
Appendix E Surge Protection ............................................................................63
Appendix F Separation Between Devices Using Adjacent Channels ..................65
Performing a Site Survey .................................................................................66
Minimum Distances .........................................................................................69
Appendix G DFS and False Radar Detection......................................................73
Appendix H S1100w Technical Specifications...................................................75
Glossary .............................................................................................................77
Index .................................................................................................................83
Compliance ........................................................................................................89

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Preface
The Nextiva S1100w User Guide presents the information and procedures for installing,
configuring, and using the NextivaTM S1100w wireless video transmitters.

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Who Should Read this Guide
This guide is intended for managers, IT system administrators, engineers, and technicians
who will use the S1100w edge devices. It provides conceptual information on how to
configure, install, and operate the devices.
This guide assumes that you are familiar with:
Installation and manipulation of electronic equipment
General use of computers
Local area networks (LANs) and basic IP data communication concepts and practices
Radio frequency (RF) platforms
801.11 networks if the 802.11 MAC mode is used
Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) platforms (cameras and keyboards)
Microsoft Windows operating systems
How to Use this Guide
This guide contains all the information needed to install, configure, and use an S1100w
device.
Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used throughout this guide:
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, the following documentation is also available:
Nextiva S1100w Installation Guide
SConfigurator User Guide
Release Notes
All these documents are contained on the Utilities CD shipped with the device.
Furthermore, a paper copy of the installation guide is included with your order.
Visual cue Meaning
Connect The name of an interface element you have to act on. A key to press. The
value of an interface element.
connection_name Text that must be replaced by a user-supplied value. Text representing
variable content.
SConfigurator.exe The name of a command, file, or directory. Text that appears on the screen.
Examples of user-supplied values.

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Related Products
You use the S1100w devices with the Nextiva S3100 multipurpose outdoor access point.
You may also use them with the nDVRTM and Nextiva enterprise management and storage
solutions. For more details about any of these products, visit our web site. For pricing
information, call your dealer.
About Us
Verint®Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) is a leading global provider of analytic
software-based solutions for security and business intelligence. Verint solutions help
organizations make sense of the vast voice, video, and data available to them, transforming
this information into actionable intelligence for better decisions and highly effective
performance.
Since 1994, Verint has been committed to developing innovative solutions that help global
organizations achieve their most important objectives. Today, organizations in over
50 countries use Verint solutions to enhance security, boost operational efficiency, and fuel
profitability.
Web Site
For information about the Nextiva line of products, visit www.verint.com/videosolutions.
To request the latest versions of firmware and software or to download other
product-related documents, you need access to the Verint Video Intelligence Solutions
partner extranet. To register, go to http://vvs.verint.com.
Support
If you encounter any type of problem after reading this guide, contact your local distributor
or Verint representative. You can also use the following sections on the partner extranet to
find the answers to your questions:
Knowledge Base
FAQ
My Account
For assistance with the Nextiva edge devices and the related software, contact the
customer service team:
By phone: [phone] or 631 962-9202
By email: [email protected]

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Warranty
Each product manufactured by Verint Systems is warranted to meet all published
specifications and to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
two (2) years from date of delivery as evidenced by the Verint Systems packing slip or
other transportation receipt. Products showing damage by misuse or abnormal conditions of
operation, or which have been modified by Buyer or repaired or altered outside Verint
Systems factory without a specific authorization from Verint Systems shall be excluded
from this warranty. Verint Systems shall in no event be responsible for incidental or
consequential damages including without limitation, personal injury or property damage.
The warranty becomes void if the product is altered in any way.
Verint Systems responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace, at its option,
defective work or returned parts with transportation charges to Verint Systems factory paid
by Buyer and return paid by Verint Systems. If Verint Systems determines that the Product
is not defective within the terms of the warranty, Buyer shall pay all handling and
transportation costs. Verint Systems may, at its option, elect to correct any warranty
defects by sending its supervisory or technical representative, at its expense, to customer’s
plant or location.
Since Verint Systems has no control over conditions of use, no warranty is made or implied
as to suitability for customer’s intended use. There are no warranties, expressed or implied,
except as stated herein. This limitation on warranties shall not be modified by verbal
representations.
Equipment shipped ex works Verint Systems factory shall become the property of Buyer,
upon transfer to the common carrier. Buyer shall communicate directly with the carrier by
immediately requesting carrier’s inspection upon evidence of damage in shipment.
Buyer must obtain a return materials authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions
from Verint Systems prior to returning any product under warranty. Do not return any
Verint Systems product to the factory until RMA and shipping instructions are received.

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Overview
The S1100w allows digital video transmission over license-free and licensed bands. It
delivers high-quality MPEG-4-based video at 30 frames per second in NTSC (25 in PAL) over
local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs). This wireless edge device is built on open
standards to provide long-term investment protection.
Combined with a Nextiva S3100 multipurpose outdoor wireless device or a commercial
802.11 access point, the S1100w enables analog CCTV extension over the enterprise’s
network at a cost lower than that of laying new cables. The S1100w also allows the
migration of analog CCTV cameras to an IP network.
Note: The S1100w edge devices require professional installation.

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About the S1100w
The S1100w devices come as transmitters only. You can buy 12V DC or 24V AC devices.
The S1100w covers the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands in North America and Europe.
It also covers the 4.9 GHz public safety band in North America.
Unless otherwise specified, the word S1100w refers to any of these devices.
Each device is configured to operate, right out of the box, with the most popular camera
data port configuration (4800 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit).
Security
Every S1100w device comes with the following security features:
SSL—Every edge device is shipped with a unique SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate
for securing its IP link. SSL is a commonly used protocol for managing the security of IP
message transmission. Therefore, the connections with another device or the
SConfigurator tool can be secured.
If enabled, the SSL protocol secures the VSIP communication data. It does not apply to
audio and video transmission.
Once a device is in secure mode, you cannot access it anymore with Telnet and you
cannot perform firmware updates through the IP network on it. However, you can
configure it with SConfigurator.
For more information about this security feature, refer to the SConfigurator User
Guide.
SPCF (SmartSight Point Coordination Function)—This proprietary MAC (Media Access
Control) protocol using AES encryption (with key rotation) over the wireless link to
secure communication between the devices and resolve “hidden node,” quality of
service, range, and problems inherent to 802.11 wireless networking products. SPCF
secures VSIP communication as well as the audio and video data.
Video
The S1100w has one video input with two encoders.
The video frame rate of the edge device can be:
NTSC—1 to 7, 10, 15, or 30 frames per second (fps)
PAL—1 to 6, 8, 12, or 25 fps

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The S1100w devices can have the following video resolutions and maximum frame rates (in
frames per second), using the NTSC (PAL) format:
* Without noise, I/Os, and other factors affecting quality, the device can achieve the
highest frame rate.
For more information about these video parameters, refer to the SConfigurator User
Guide.
Shipment
Your S1100w shipment contains the following items:
The requested transmitter, which comes with an integrated patch antenna (with a gain
of 8.5 dBi in the 2.4 GHz band or 13 dBi in the 4.9 and 5 GHz bands)
A wall mount bracket set, already installed on the device
A pole mount bracket set, including stainless steel clamps
A cable assembly for video, power, and serial port (CAB9P)
The Utilities CD containing the release notes and documentation for the device as well
as the SConfigurator application
The Nextiva S1100w Installation Guide
The shipment may also contain the following options:
A high-gain antenna
Warning: When choosing an antenna, you must ensure that the combined transmission
power of the device and antenna does not exceed the maximum value
established by your country’s regulations. For more information, see
page 19.
A junction box (JBOX)
An alarm/audio cable assembly (CAB8P)
A power supply
Note: If you are using a power supply other than those supplied by Verint, you need to
ensure that they have a minimum capacity of 1A (for 12V DC) or 30 VA (for
24V AC).
Resolution Number of columns Number of lines Maximum frame rate
NTSC/PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL
QCIF 176 128 144 30 25
CIF 352 240 288 30 25
2CIF 352 384 448 30 25
2CIFH 704 240 288 30 25
4CIF 704 480 576 15 12
All lines 352 480 576 30 25
2/3 D1 480 480 576 15/30 * 12/25 *
VGA 640 480 576 15/30 * 12/25 *

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Casing Description
The S1100w electronics are enclosed in a weather-tight cast aluminum module. All cable
entries are mounted on the underside of the module to maintain its weatherproof
properties. The front panel integrates one bicolor visual indicator that illustrates the
operational state of the device.
Status
Antenna port
Status indicator
Auxiliary connector (alarm, audio)
Main connector (video, power, serial port)
Integrated antenna

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System and RF Planning
To allow optimal configuration, you must properly plan your network, especially RF (radio
frequency) and configuration layout.

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Frequency Bands and Channels
The S1100w supports communications in the following frequency bands, in North America
and Europe:
2.4 GHz OFDM, also known as 802.11g
4.9 GHz OFDM, a public safety band available in North America only
5 GHz OFDM, also known as 802.11a
2.4 GHz Band
The 2.4 GHz band provides 11 channels in North America and 13 in Europe. In these two
regions, only channels 1, 6, and 11 are independent (that is, non-overlapping). All these
channels are for indoor or outdoor use. The center frequencies of the channels are:
4.9 GHz Band
The 4.9 GHz band is a licensed band for entities providing public safety services focused on
the protection of life, health, or property in North America. This band provides license
holders with an interference-free, secure channel for robust and secure broadband
technologies, including wireless video surveillance systems.
For more detailed information concerning the regulations governing licensing and use of
frequencies in the 4.9 GHz band, see Subpart Y of the FCC document, Memorandum
Opinion and Order and Third Report and Order at:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-99A1.pdf
The 4.9 GHz band has a width of 50 MHz (4940 to 4990 MHz). Since the standard channel
width is 20 MHz, only two independent channels can co-exist in the band. However, the
S1100w supports channel fragmentation, allowing narrower channels of 5 MHz and 10 MHz.
You can have up to four independent channels with a 10 MHz width, and up to 10 with a
5 MHz width. All these channels are for indoor or outdoor use. For more information about
channel fragmentation, see page 45.
Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz)
1 2.412 8 2.447
2 2.417 9 2.452
3 2.422 10 2.457
4 2.427 11 2.462
5 2.432 12 2.467 (Europe only)
6 2.437 13 2.472 (Europe only)
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The available channels are:
5 GHz Band
In the 5 GHz band, the number of available channels and sub-bands vary depending on the
country of operation.
Most European countries adhere to the DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC
(Transmit Power Control) regulations established by the European Telecommunications
Standards Institute (ETSI); these regulations apply to the 5 GHz frequency band only. To
know which bands are available in your country of operation and whether your country
adheres to DFS and TPC, refer to the Wireless Frequency Plan document located on the
Verint Video Intelligence Solutions extranet (Technical Support, then Downloads, then
Utilities and Tools).
In North America, five channels are available in the 5 GHz band, all independent and for
indoor or outdoor use. The center frequencies of these channels are:
In Europe, the 11 independent channels, for indoor or outdoor use, are:
Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel width
3 4.9425 5 MHz
6 4.9475 5 MHz
7 4.9525 5 MHz or 10 MHz
7 4.950 20 MHz
8 4.9575 5 MHz
9 4.9625 5 MHz or 10 MHz
10 4.9675 5 MHz
11 4.9725 5 MHz or 10 MHz
11 4.970 20 MHz
12 4.9775 5 MHz
13 4.9825 5 MHz or 10 MHz
16 4.9875 5 MHz
Channel Frequency (GHz)
149 5.745
153 5.765
157 5.785
161 5.805
165 5.825
Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz)
100 5.50 124 5.62
104 5.52 128 5.64
108 5.54 132 5.66
112 5.56 136 5.68
116 5.58 140 5.70
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Wireless Cells
A wireless network is designed such that information can travel back and forth between two
points without the need for wires. For the S1100w, this information consists of digitized
video, audio, and PTZ data sent to and from the wired network via an outdoor wireless
access point—either the Nextiva S3100 device or a commercial 802.11 access point.
A wireless cell consists of a group of wireless devices that communicate together on the
same frequency channel and that share the same wireless passkey (described on page 42).
For example:
You can colocate many wireless cells if you respect certain conditions (see page 13).
802.11 Support
Starting at firmware version 4.0, you can use the S1100w devices with commercial
802.11-compliant access points. To support this new protocol, the 802.11 MAC (Media
Access Control) mode is introduced. This mode is available in all frequency bands (2.4 GHz,
4.9GHz,and5GHz).
The S1100w in 802.11 mode supports the following security mechanisms:
No security—Not recommended
WEP—Not recommended
WPA and WPA2 (also known as 802.11i) in personal mode (PSK)
WPA and WPA2 in Enterprise mode, with an 802.1X authentication server
Note: WPA and WPA2 are not available with the proprietary SPCF MAC mode.
S3100