Vyyo Inc. V290iA User manual

V290iA User Guide
Version 1.0

Copyright and Compliance
Copyright Information
Copyright © 2006 Vyyo Inc. All rights reserved.
Vyyo reserves the right to alter all equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication
without prior notice. No part of this publication shall be deemed part of any contract or warranty
unless specifically incorporated by reference into such contract or warranty.
The information herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does not constitute a binding offer for
the sale of the product described herein. Any use of the Vyyo Inc. logo or trademarks is forbidden
without prior written approval from Vyyo Inc.
All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Vyyo Inc.’s
trademarks include, but are not limited to, “Vyyo” and “Wireless liberty for all.”

FCC Compliance Information
NOTE: This equipment is authorized under FCC ID PBJ290-IA to operate in the A block of the
Upper 700 MHz Guard Band pursuant to Part 27 of the FCC’s rules.
In addition, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC’s rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generated, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver was connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
NOTE: This equipment is authorized under FCC ID No. LDK102052P and complies with 15C.
User installation is prohibited. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be
provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance.
Warning! Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Vyyo
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product was tested with shielded coaxial cable (not provided by Vyyo) and
Category 5 Ethernet cable (optional) equipped with a shielded RJ-45 connector.
These types of cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

V290iA User Guide i
Table of Contents
About This Guide ......................................................................................1
Intended Audience .............................................................................................1
Document Objectives.........................................................................................1
Document Conventions......................................................................................1
How This Guide is Organized ............................................................................2
Related Documentation .....................................................................................3
Obtaining Documentation ..................................................................................3
Documentation Feedback ..................................................................................3
List of Abbreviations...........................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Overview ............................................................................................7
V290iA and the Vyyo BWA System ...................................................................7
Chapter 2 Physical and Functional Description..............................................9
V290iA Basic Description...................................................................................9
Interfaces .........................................................................................................10
Housing............................................................................................................11
Heating and Cooling ........................................................................................11
Power...............................................................................................................12
Modem V290iA Initialization Process...............................................................12
Chapter 3 Installing the V290iA.......................................................................15
Prerequisites to Installation..............................................................................15
Verifying Package Contents.............................................................................16
Mounting the V290iA........................................................................................16
Wall Mounting .............................................................................................17
Pole Mounting .............................................................................................17
Shelf Mounting ............................................................................................18

1 Overview
Cable Connections...........................................................................................18
Initial Operation................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 4 Configuring the V290iA ..................................................................21
Configuring V290iA Components.....................................................................21
Configuring the Cisco Router ......................................................................22
V290iA Cisco 3200 Default Configuration...................................................22
SCADA Traffic Configuration.......................................................................23
Chapter 5 Maintenance ....................................................................................29
Interface Panel LEDs.......................................................................................29
WiFi LEDs Operation...................................................................................30
Upgrading Software .........................................................................................31
Upgrading the V284 Software .....................................................................31
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting..............................................................................33
Appendix A V290iA Technical Specifications ...................................................35
V290iA General Characteristics.......................................................................35
UHF Radio Characteristics ..............................................................................36
Appendix B Antennas Technical Specifications...............................................37
Shrouded Yagi Antenna...................................................................................37
Yagi Electrical and Mechanical Specifications ............................................37
Mounting Options ........................................................................................38
Flat Panel Subscriber Antenna ........................................................................39
Flat Panel – Electrical and Mechanical Specifications ................................39
Flat Panel – Environmental Specifications ..................................................40
Appendix C Power Cable Specifications ...........................................................41
Power Connector Requirements......................................................................41
External Cables Requirements ........................................................................41
Internal Connectors Description..................................................................42
Appendix D UHF Antenna Cable Specifications ...............................................45
Appendix E Serial Cable Specifications ............................................................47
EIA/TIA−232 Speed and Distance Limitations.................................................47

Chapter 0 Overview
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Appendix F Ethernet Cable Specifications .......................................................49
Ethernet (AUI) Port Pinout (DB−15).................................................................49
Ethernet Version 2 and IEEE 802.3 Physical Characteristics..........................50
Ethernet Coaxial−type Connection Limits for 10−Mbps Transmission ............50
Appendix G FCC Declaration of Conformity .....................................................51

V290iA User Guide 1
About This Guide
The V290iA User Guide is part of the documentation package for the Vyyo wireless
access system. The guide describes the V290iA device, and how to install, configure
and maintain the V290iA.
;For instructions on installing the antenna, refer to the appropriate guide. An antenna
must be installed by a professional following all safety precautions.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for service personnel required to install, configure or maintain the
V290iA.
Document Objectives
This guide is designed to be used as a tool in the initial installation and periodic
maintenance of the V290iA. It contains information on how to perform the following
tasks:
Installing the V290iA
Configuring the V290iA
Maintaining the V290iA
Troubleshooting the V290iA
Document Conventions
The following icons appear throughout this guide:
;Note: This is a note. It provides additional information on the current topic.
Warning: This is a warning. It contains cautionary information on the current topic.
Tip: This is a tip. It provides time saving information to the reader.

Overview
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How This Guide is Organized
This guide is organized into the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1: Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the V290iA and the Vyyo wireless access system.
Chapter 2: Physical and Functional Description
This chapter includes a physical and functional description of the V290iA and its
components, as well as an overview of the process of modem initialization.
Chapter 3: Installing the V290iA
This chapter details installation prerequisites, explains the various mounting options
and how to connect the cables, and describes initial operation.
Chapter 4: Configuring the V290iA
This chapter explains how to configure the V290iA components.
Chapter 5: Maintaining the V290iA
This chapter details the normal operation of the V290iA LEDs and describes how to
upgrade the V290iA software.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides troubleshooting information to help solve common problems.
Appendix A: V290iA Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the V290iA.
Appendix B: Antennas Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the two optional antennas.
Appendix C: Power Cable Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the power cable.
Appendix D: Antenna Cable Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the antenna cable.