Wavion WBS-2400 SCT 120 User manual

WBS-2400 User Manual and
WBS-2400 SCT 120
(FCC models)
SW version 3.1
June 2009

Rev 2.5 User Manual 2
Copyright Notice
©2006, 2007, 2008 Wavion, Inc. All rights reserved. Wavion is a registered trademark of
Wavion in the United States and certain other urisdictions. Specifications are sub ect to change
without notice.
FCC Notice to Users and Operators
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 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 own expense. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
correct the interference by using one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
This Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at
this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Wavion
could void the user's authority to operate this device.
W ARNING : It is i ega to modify the construction of this product. Modifying the
operating frequency or enhancing the transmit output power through the use of
externa amp ifiers or other equipment is specifica y disa owed by the
“Te ecommunications Act.”
W ARNING : This device is for outdoor use with conditions that no harmful interference
to authorized radio stations results from the operation of this device. This device shall not
influence aircraft security and/or interfere with legal communications as defined in the
“Telecommunications Act.” If this device is found to cause interference, the operator of this
equipment shall cease operating this device immediately until no interference is achieved.
N OTE : This device must be installed by a trained professional, value added reseller or systems
integrator who is familiar with RF planning issues and the regulatory limits in the United States of
America.

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READ TH S F RST!
Important Safety Instructions
C AUTION : The exc amation point within a triang e is intended to a ert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
iterature accompanying the product.
W ARNING : The ightning f ash with an arrowhead symbo within a triang e is intended
to a ert the user to the presence of uninsu ated dangerous vo tage within the
product’s enc osure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of e ectric
shock to persons.
C AUTION : Read and save these instructions. Heed a warnings. Fo ow a
instructions.
C AUTION : Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding. On y use attachments/
accessories specified by the manufacturer.
C AUTION : Refer a servicing to qua ified service personne . Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. For examp e, if the
power-supp y cord or p ug is damaged, iquid has been spi ed on the
apparatus, objects have fa en into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, it does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
W ARNING : There is a risk of persona injury or death if the WBS-2400 antennas
come near e ectric power ines. Carefu y read and fo ow a instructions in this
manua . By nature of the insta ation, you may be exposed to hazardous
environments and high vo tage. Use caution when insta ing the outdoor system.
W ARNING : This apparatus must be connected to earth ground.
W ARNING : Do not open the unit. There is a risk of e ectric shock inside.
C AUTION : You are cautioned that any change or modification not express y approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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C AUTION : There are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service must be performed
by qua ified personne .
C AUTION : The RJ45 connectors of your Wavion WBS-2400 may source DC power on
pins 4,5 and 7,8. The IEEE 802.3 standards a ow for pins 4,5 and 7,8 to be used for
Power Over Ethernet. Some products may be incompatib e with the Wavion Power
Over Ethernet capabi ity. If such prob ems occur, make sure that the unit is
configured with the Power Over Ethernet capabi ity set to Off (defau t setting). If
prob ems persist, use Ethernet cab es that have no connections to the unused pins
4,5 and 7,8.
C AUTION : The Wavion WBS-2400 can be insta ed in wet, outdoor ocations. Make
sure c osure caps are insta ed and a cab e connections are secure y fastened and
waterproofed.
C AUTION : The Wavion WBS-2400 can on y be used with approved antennas.

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About This Manual
The following describes configuration of the WBS-2400. It is intended for use by network
engineers and administrators charged with setting up and administering Wavion wireless
networks. This manual contains the following:
• Chapter 1: Viewing the System Status : Explains the Home page with its summary of the
system status.
• Chapter 2: Managing the System Configuration : Explains how to configure and upgrade
the software version and the system.
• Chapter 3: Managing Network Interfaces : Allows configuration of the Ethernet and wireless
interfaces.
• Chapter 4: Viewing Associated Stations : Lists the associated stations and their
configuration into VLANs.
• Chapter 5: Managing System and Station Security : Explains how to configure new users,
passwords, SNMP and HTTP configuration; contains detailed description of SSIDs and VLANs
and the relationship between them.
• Chapter 6: Viewing Events : Explains how to view and configure the system event logs.
• Chapter 7: Upgrading the System Software : Provides detailed instructions for upgrading
the system software version.
• Chapter 8 : Appendix: Troub eshooting : Provides tips on dealing with possible questions
you may have in working with the WBS-2400.
Related documents
The following titles are Wavion Reference documents:
•Installation Guide
•Quick start guide
•Firmware Upgrade procedure

Contents
Chapter 1 Viewing the System Status .......................................................................... 10
Logging in...........................................................................................................................10
Logging out ........................................................................................................................10
Viewing the Home Page...................................................................................................10
To view the Home page .........................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Managing the System Configuration .......................................................... 13
Viewing the System Configuration .................................................................................13
Saving Changes........................................................................................................17
Managing System and Software Configurations ..........................................................17
Performing Software Upgrades .............................................................................17
Managing the System Configuration.....................................................................20
Exporting the Current Startup Configuration File ...............................................21
Importing a New System Configuration File........................................................22
Restore to the Factory Default Configuration File ..............................................22
Viewing the System Hardware Components.................................................................22
Debug Interface ................................................................................................................24
Chapter 3 Managing Network Interfaces ..................................................................... 26
Viewing the Network Interfaces Summary ...................................................................26
Managing the Ethernet Interface....................................................................................28
Managing the Wireless Interface....................................................................................30
Setting the Operational Channel ...........................................................................35
Setting the Transmission Power............................................................................35
Selecting the Interference Handling Mode ..........................................................36
Saving Changes........................................................................................................36
Automatic Channel Selection .................................................................................37
Self Backhaul .....................................................................................................................40
Bridge..................................................................................................................................48
Chapter 4 Viewing Associated Stations ........................................................................ 52
Viewing Stations ......................................................................................................52
Viewing Associated Stations ............................................................................................53
Viewing Specific Stations........................................................................................54
MAC Filtering......................................................................................................................59
QoS in WBS-2400..............................................................................................................61
Chapter 5 Managing System and Station Security ..................................................... 62
Introducing IEEE 802.11 and WBS-2400 Security Concepts......................................62
Security Modes: Authentication and Encryption Methods .................................62
Authentication Combinations .................................................................................63
Encryption Methods.................................................................................................64
Viewing the SSID-VLAN Pages ..............................................................................64
Configuring WEP Security.......................................................................................71

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Configuring WPA Security .......................................................................................72
Configuring RADIUS Server Parameters...............................................................73
Configuring WPA2 Security.....................................................................................75
Configuring RADIUS Server Parameters...............................................................75
VLAN Introduction and Configuration.............................................................................77
Tagging VLANs .........................................................................................................77
Configuring VLANs ...................................................................................................77
Configuring Multiple VLANS per SSID ...................................................................80
Configuring RADIUS Assigned VLANS...................................................................81
Viewing the Security Page................................................................................................82
Viewing the Management Configuration Page ..............................................................83
Management VLAN...................................................................................................86
HTTP Configuration..................................................................................................87
Viewing the Authentication Pages...................................................................................87
Chapter 6 Viewing Events...............................................................................................90
Viewing the Most Recent Events.....................................................................................90
Viewing the Full Event Log .....................................................................................91
Navigating the Event Log........................................................................................92
Configuring Event Logs ...........................................................................................93
Chapter 7 Upgrading the System Software..................................................................96
Prerequisites.......................................................................................................................96
Tools and data required for upgrade:...................................................................96
Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................................................................................98
Roll back procedure .............................................................................................. 104
To return to the system default software version ........................................... 104
Chapter 8 Appendix: Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 106
Basic Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 106
LED Description ..................................................................................................... 107

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Introduction
Wavion is glad to have the opportunity to offer the WBS2400 product as the best wireless coverage
solution for your project requirements. Wavion’s next-generation base stations, referred to as spatially
adaptive WiFi Base Stations, are designed specifically to address shortcomings in current outdoor access
points for rural and metro WiFi applications. Wavion’s powerful digital beam-forming and space division
multiple access (SDMA) technologies - the next-generation of multiple-antenna technology - address
limitations in coverage, penetration, and capacity of existing WiFi technology, and provide significant
performance and cost advantages compared to current conventional WiFi solutions.
The WBS2400 Base Station
WBS2400 Key Benefits:
• Exceptional coverage, range, throughput,
network capacity, scalability, and reliability
• Excellent building and wall penetration
• Uniform coverage and enhanced non-line-
of-sight operation
• High interference resilience
• Enhanced mobility support
• Simple deployment and low infrastructure
and operating costs
• Full compatibility with standard 802.11b/g
clients

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Figure 1.1 : Shows the relationship between the WBS-2400 hardware modules.
Figure 1.1 HW Block diagram
•CPU – Control and synchronize the whole system performance
•Two Wavion ASIC - Smart RF technology resides in the ASIC and software
•Six RF modules and Antennas - Standard off-the-shelf components and antennas
•Wired Data – 10/100 Base-T Ethernet terminals with POE in or optional output.
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
Wavion
ASIC
CPU
Wavion
ASIC
RF

Viewing the System Status
Chapter 1
Viewing the System Status
The Home page shows a summary of status data of the system. From within this page, you can
quickly link from fields to other related pages for more information.
Logging in
The default IP address of the unit is IP: 192.168.1.1 and mask: 255.255.255.0.
To log-in, type “admin” in the username field, and “admin” in the password field.
The Home page will appear.
Logging out
Is possible to log-out at any time by pressing the “Logout” button on the upper right-hand side
of the screen.
Viewing the Home Page
To view the Home page
•Click Home.
The Summary Status page is displayed.

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Figure 1.2 Home Summary Status Page
The following fields appear on the Summary Status page:
Table 1.1 Home: Summary Status Page
Field Description
BST Status
Associated Stations Links to Associated Stations page
Active SSIDs Service Set Identifier; links to Editing SSID page

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Table 1.1 Home: Summary Status Page
Field Description
System Identity Links to System Configuration page
System Description Description of the device as written in MIB-II SysDescr
OID
System Up Time Total time since system was switched on or last re-
initialized
System Contact Administratively-assigned email address of system
operator
System Name Administratively-assigned name for this managed node;
the node's fully-qualified domain name.
System Location Administratively-assigned physical location of this node
(e.g. ‘telephone closet, 3rd floor')
System Coordinate Display the unit’s Latitude and Longitude
Regulatory Domain Display the unit regulatory domain according to
802.11d
IP Configuration Links to System Configuration page
IP Address The current IP address of the unit
Subnet Mask The current subnet mask used to establish the
broadcast domain.
Default Gateway The current IP address of the default gateway.
Network Interfaces Links to Network Interfaces Summary page
Network Interfaces Links to interfaces configuration page
•Ethernet
•Wireless
Operational Status Up/down
Transmission Rate Maximum transmission rate on the interface in Mbps
Self Backhaul
BST role Display current BST self backhaul configuration and link
to the configuration page
Peer BSTs Display number of connected peers and link to the
connected BST page

Managing the System Configuration
Chapter 2
Managing the System Configuration
The System Configuration page displays system identification parameters like, IP information,
system location servers etc. The other system pages allow updating of the software version and
system configuration, and a view of the system components.
Viewing the System Configuration
To view the System Configuration page
•Click the System menu item.
The System Configuration page displays.

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Figure 2.1 System Configuration Page
The following fields appear on the System Configuration page:
Table- 2.1 System Configuration
Field Description
System Identity
System Description Description of the device as written in MIB-II SysDescr OID
System Up Time Total time since system was switched on or last re-initialized
System Contact, Name,
Location, Coordinates
These parameters are for the user convenience while
observing system status via WEB or NMS
IP Address
Configuration
Configured Boot Protocol Get Static IP or from DHCP server

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Configure IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway
Configure the unit IP parameters
Management VLAN
configuration
Select Management VLAN List of configured VLAN. Select one as the Management VLAN
VLAN External ID VLAN ID number configured from the VLAN Switch for
Management VLAN traffic.
Ethernet tagging Enable to VLAN tag all Management traffic
SNTP Simple Network Time protocol
Time Synchronization Disable the Time Synchronization or set the Static IP address
of the SNTP server or DHCP
IP address of SNTP
Servers
Enter the IP address of your desired SNTP servers to sync all
system messages to calendar time
Configure TFTP Server
IP Address of TFTP Server
The IP address of the default TFTP server; can be overridden
in the Software Upgrade page for a temporary SW download
System Management
Configuration
Management from
Wireless
Enable/Disable
This page contains basic static information on the system, such as contact details, and IP
addresses. Several changes are recommended on this page.
Setting System Contact Details
In the System Identity area, in the System Contact field, enter the contact email address of the
net owner.
Setting the P Address Configuration
Change the IP address to allow the full configuration. The Current IP Address Configuration
area lists a default IP address; it is possible to perform initial testing with this address, but it is
highly recommended to change the IP address.
To change the P address
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1. For a DHCP obtained address, select DHCP. Following a reboot, the WBS-2400 will
automatically obtain and IP address, Subnet mask, and Default Gateway from the DHCP
server.
2To allow entry of a new IP address, select Static from the Configured Boot Protocol
dropdown list.
3In the Configured IP Address field, enter the required IP address.
4In the Configured Subnet Mask, enter a valid network mask.
Note: The system must be rebooted for these changes to take effect.
Setting the Management VLAN configuration
The purpose of the management VLAN is to segment the Management and the Clients data
traffic. It also provides an option for customers to keep an Open SSID for public traffic and
simultaneously manage the WBS-2400 traffic over a separate VLAN (that may be linked to a
secured SSID). The management VLAN can be selected out of the enabled VLANs list.
Note: On y one VLAN can be defined as the Management VLAN in the
WBS-2400 system.
The configuration of the Management VLAN takes effect immediately.
This means that setting the Management VLAN has to be done in 2 steps:
1. Applying the VLAN parameters (external VLAN ID and tagging mode) using the
existing management traffic, and selecting the desired VLAN to be the Management
VLAN on the Administration page. After this stage the current wire-line connection
to the system GUI will drop.
2. Saving the parameters – using the new Management VLAN, i.e. over the tagged
VLAN.
To enable VLAN management
1. Apply the VLAN parameters (external VLAN ID and tagging mode) using the existing
management traffic or create a new VLAN ID.
2. Select the desired VLAN ID for the Management VLAN traffic.
3. Click Apply and Save
Note: The configuration of the Management VLAN takes effect
immediate y. Therefore setting the Management VLAN is done over the
"o d" VLAN (defau t is VLAN-1 untagged), whi e saving is done over the

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"new" VLAN.
The 3
rd
step in "To enab e VLAN management has to be done over a
different machine/ the new VLAN.
Setting the System Management Configuration
You can decide to allow system management from the Wireless Interface, or to allow
management only from the Ethernet Interface, for security purposes.
To enable or disable system management from the Wireless
nterface
In the System Management Configuration area, in the Management from Wireless field, from
the dropdown list, select enabled to allow system management from the wireless interface, or
Disabled to restrict system management to the Ethernet Interface.
Saving Changes
Note: After making changes on this page, you must click both Apply and Save,
or the changes do not remain in effect after the next reboot.
1. Click Apply.
2. Click Save.
Managing System and Software Configurations
You can change both the system startup configuration and upgrade the software version from
the system software tabs.
To access the system software tabs
•Click System Software from the menu, as a sub-item of the System menu item.
The system software tabs display, consisting of the Software Upgrade tab for managing the
system software version, and the System Configuration tab for managing the system
configuration.
Performing Software Upgrades
The Software Upgrade tab shows details about the current software version and allows setting
properties required to install a new software version. It is also possible to return to the factory
default software, backup the current version of the software and return to a previously backed
up version of the software.

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Figure 2.2 Software Upgrade Tab
Returning to the Default Software Version
You can reinstall the default software version, using one of two options:
1.1. Default Except IP – In this case, the unit will lose its current setting without changing the
IP address. This option is convenient when choosing to return to default from a remote
location.
1.2. Default – In this case, the unit will lose its current setting and gets system defaults of IP:
192.168.1.1 and mask: 255.255.255.0
To return to the system default software version
1. Click Default or Default Except IP.
2. Click OK
A warning popup displays.

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Figure 2.3 Default Popup
The system returns to the default software version and default IP and mask settings.
Note: Is possible to return to factory defaults using the reset pushbutton
located in the connection’s box. Press the button firmly until the “STATUS”
LED blinks fast with red light (around 40 seconds).
The configuration will revert to default.
Upgrading the Software Version
A full description of upgrading the software version is given in upgrading the System Software
section in Chapter 7.
Backing Up the Current Software Version
You can backup the software version currently installed on the system. This can be used before
upgrading to a new version with which you do not have experience.
To back up the current version of the software
•Click Backup.
The current version of the software is saved, and can be restored to the system if necessary.
Restoring the Last Saved Software Version

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If you backed up a software version before upgrading to a new one, it is possible to return to
the previous version.
To return to a previous system software version
•Click Restore.
The last backed up version of the system software is restored to the system.
Managing the System Configuration
On the System Configuration tab you can manage current system configuration file name and
the configuration management parameters. You can also restore the factory default
configuration file, export the current system configuration file, or import a new system
configuration file.
Figure 2.4 System Configuration Tab
The following fields appear on the System Configuration tab: