Verint Nextiva S1100w User manual

Nextiva S1100w
A VERINT VIDEO SOLUTIONS USER GUIDE
July 2006 Firmware Release 3.62
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Nextiva S1100w
Firmware Release 3.62
User Guide
Verint Video Solutions Publication Revision: B

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Publication date: July 18, 2006

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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 ............................................................................................................... ix
Who Should Read this Guide .............................................................................. x
How to Use this Guide ....................................................................................... x
Contents .................................................................................................... x
Conventions .............................................................................................. xi
Related Documentation ............................................................................... xi
Related Nextiva Products .................................................................................. xi
About Us ........................................................................................................ xi
Warranty ........................................................................................................xii
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
5 GHz Band ................................................................................................ 6
Wireless Cells .................................................................................................. 7
System Planning .............................................................................................. 7
Point-to-Multipoint Application ...................................................................... 8
Compatibility Issues .................................................................................... 8
Video Bit Rate and Data Throughput .............................................................. 9
TPC ......................................................................................................... 10
DFS ........................................................................................................ 10
Colocated Cells .............................................................................................. 10
Distance Limitations .................................................................................. 11
5 GHz Band in North America and 2.4 GHz ................................................... 11
5 GHz Band in Europe ................................................................................ 12
RF Planning ................................................................................................... 14
Location Evaluation ................................................................................... 14
Antenna Requirements .............................................................................. 15
Interference ............................................................................................. 16
RF Exposure Considerations ....................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Configuring and Installing the Device ............................................. 17
Cable for Power, Video, and Serial Data ............................................................. 18
Configuring the Wireless System ...................................................................... 19
Computer Requirements ............................................................................ 19
Setting Parameters ................................................................................... 19
Point-to-Point Connection ........................................................................... 20
Installing the Wireless System ......................................................................... 21
Installing the Transmitter ........................................................................... 22
Installing an Antenna ................................................................................ 22
Performing the RS-422/485 Serial Connection .............................................. 23

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Configuring the I/Os ........................................................................................25
Audio .......................................................................................................25
Alarms .....................................................................................................26
Updating the Firmware .................................................................................... 27
Performing a Hardware Reset ...........................................................................27
Red/Blue Display ............................................................................................28
Quality of Service ...........................................................................................28
Status LED .....................................................................................................28
Chapter 4 Setting Parameters with the CLI .....................................................31
Getting Started ..............................................................................................32
Serial Port .....................................................................................................33
Access Management ........................................................................................34
User Accounts ...........................................................................................35
Security ...................................................................................................35
Network ........................................................................................................36
Wireless Communication ..................................................................................37
Basic Parameters ......................................................................................37
Advanced Parameters ................................................................................38
System Status ................................................................................................40
Advanced ......................................................................................................40
Identifying a Device ................................................................................... 40
Setting the VSIP Port .................................................................................41
Load Default Configuration ............................................................................... 41
Reboot System ...............................................................................................41
Appendix A Factory Default Configuration ........................................................43
Appendix B Cable Connections .........................................................................45
CAB9P ...........................................................................................................46
CAB8P ...........................................................................................................47
Appendix C DHCP Support and APIPA...............................................................49
Appendix D DTE and DCE Connections..............................................................51
Appendix E CLI with Telnet ..............................................................................55
Appendix F Surge Protection ............................................................................59
Appendix G Separation Between Devices Using Adjacent Channels ..................61
Appendix H Motion Track..................................................................................67
Motion Detection Processing .............................................................................68
Physical Connections .......................................................................................68
Configuring the Dedicated Serial Port ................................................................ 68
Establishing a Connection ................................................................................69
Configuring the DVMD Module ..........................................................................71
Status Information ....................................................................................72
Files Settings ............................................................................................73
Display Settings ........................................................................................74
Mask .......................................................................................................75
Sensitivity Settings ....................................................................................76
Target Settings .........................................................................................77
Target Size ...............................................................................................78
Appendix I Technical Specifications .................................................................79

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Glossary .............................................................................................................81
Index .................................................................................................................87
Compliance ........................................................................................................91

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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
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.
Contents
The Nextiva S1100w User Guide is divided into the following chapters:
1. Overview—Provides a brief description of the features of the S1100w device and an
illustration of its casing.
2. System and RF Planning—Lists the available frequency bands and describes planning
operations relative to system setup and radio frequency (RF).
3. Configuring and Installing the Device—Presents the configuration and installation
procedures for the S1100w device.
4. Setting Parameters with the CLI—Explains how to program the S1100w device
using the command line interface.
The guide also includes the following appendixes:
A. Factory Default Configuration—Lists the default parameter values of the S1100w
device.
B. Cable Connections—Describes the 8-pin and 9-pin cables supplied with the device.
C. DHCP Support and APIPA—Explains how the DHCP server and the Microsoft APIPA
addressing scheme work.
D. DTE and DCE Connections—Presents diagrams explaining how to differentiate and
connect data terminal equipment (DTE) and data communication equipment (DCE).
E. CLI with Telnet—Explains how to access the command line interface with the
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F. Surge Protection—Describes how to protect the S1100w device from voltage and
current surges.
G. Separation Between Devices Using Adjacent Channels—Lists the minimum
distances between devices using adjacent frequency channels.
H. Motion Track—Explains how to configure the optional Radiant DVMD motion track
module.
I. Technical Specifications—Lists the complete technical specifications of the
S1100w devices.
A glossary, an index, and compliance information complete the guide.
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.
Related Nextiva Products
You use the S1100w devices with the S3100 outdoor wireless bridge. 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 (NASDAQ: VRNT) is a leading global provider of video security,
surveillance and business intelligence solutions. Verint Video Solutions transform digital
video into actionable intelligence: timely, mission-critical insights for faster, more effective
decisions.
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.
S1100w.vf The name of a command, file, or directory. Text that appears on the screen.
Examples of user-supplied values.

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Today, more than 1000 companies in 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 download data sheets and user documentation, use the following link:
www.verint.com/smartsight/support.
To request the latest versions of firmware and software or to download other
product-related documents, you need access to the Verint Video 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 Video Solutions representative. You can also use the following sections on the
Verint Video Solutions partner extranet to find the answers to your questions:
Open a Support Ticket
FAQ
My Account
For assistance with the Nextiva edge devices and the related software, contact the Verint
Video Solutions customer service team:
By phone: [phone] option 1 (North America) or [phone] option 1,
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 17:30 EST
By fax: [phone]
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
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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 is the industry’s first wireless video transmitter allowing digital video
transmission over multiple license-free 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 an S3100 outdoor wireless bridge, 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.
You can purchase an S1100w device with a motion track device (S1100w-MT). It provides
the most accurate, cost effective wireless outdoor motion tracking capability available
today. It incorporates adaptive digital processing technology to achieve highly sensitive
detection in a wide range of operating environments with very low false alarm rates. For
more information, see Appendix H on page 67.
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 5 GHz band)
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 15.
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 Video
Solutions, 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