Copyright Copyright © 2009 all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, adapted, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the supplier. About This Manual This user manual is intended to guide professional installer to install the DAP-3860 and how to build the infrastructure centered on it. It includes procedures to assist you in avoiding unforeseen problems.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates 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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To avoid the possibility of exceeding radio frequency exposure limits, you shall beep a distance of at least 100cm between you and the antenna of the installed equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Content CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 10 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 10 APPEARANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 10 KEY FEATURES......................................
BRIDGE LINKS ............................................................................................................................................ 34 Antenna Alignment Tool........................................................................................................................ 36 LINK TEST .................................................................................................................................................. 37 LINK AGGREGATION ................................
Figure Figure 1 DAP-3860 ......................................................................................................................................11 Figure 2 Telemedicine Wireless Broadband ............................................................................................... 12 Figure 3 Campus Wireless Broadband....................................................................................................... 13 Figure 4 Bracket Mounting – Step 1 ..................................
Figure 30 Security....................................................................................................................................... 39 Figure 31 Basic Information........................................................................................................................ 41 Figure 32 Ethernet Traffic Statistics............................................................................................................ 42 Figure 33 Wireless Statistics .........................
Table Table 1 PIN Definition ................................................................................................................................. 20 Table 2 DAP-3860 Factory Default Settings............................................................................................... 25 Table 3 RSSI-Beep Frequency ................................................................................................................... 37 Table 4 Public Software Name and Description ..................
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction The DAP-3860 is a high-performance outdoor-deployable wireless bridge that provides wireless connectivity among multiple network locations. The DAP-3860 has a built-in 23dBi planar antenna that can deliver up to a 40Km connection. An external antenna may also be used to improve signal quality and improve distance. The DAP-3860 allows for link aggregation by combining multiple links into one link with greater transmission rate.
Figure 1 DAP-3860 Key Features Provide easy installation and high performance wireless connectivity of up to 40km IP67 waterproof housing endures almost any harsh environments Support Bridge mode Support 64/128/152-bit WEP,TKIP and AES Encryption Support WMM and Quality of service (QoS) for enhanced performance Proprietary Antenna Alignment Tool helps identify the antenna orientation with the best signal strength Link aggregation combines multiple links into one with greater transmission rate Buzzer design
Typical Applications This section describes typical applications of the DAP-3860. Telemedicine Broadband Wireless Application The DAP-3860 primary usage is as a relay or bridging technology that may be combined with cost effective solar power solution allowing for telemedicine application in remote and rural environments. The DAP-3860 is able to deliver stable and high performance broadband connectivity for typical telemedicine applications in a Line-of-Sight environment.
Education Broadband Wireless Application School in remote area or rural areas can be provided with broadband connectivity via local Internet service providers The relay ability of the DAP-3860 allows for multiple hops to be made thus allowing the DAP-3860 to reach more remote LOS locations beyond 40Kms or to circumvent natural obstructions like mountains..
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes safety precautions and product information you have to know and check before installing DAP-3860. Preparation before Installation Professional Installation Required 1. Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in the RF installation and knowledgeable in the local regulations. 2.
Safety Precautions For your safety and proper installation, please read and follow the instructions below: ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device; When installing the device, note the followings: - Do NOT use a metal ladder; - Do NOT work on a windy or raining day; - Do NOT install, use or service the device during a thunderstorm, as this may cause a remote risk of electric shock from lightning; - Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeved
Product CD contains Management Tool, Quick Installation Guide and User Manual! Mounting Kit Wall/Pole Mounting Bracket 1. T-Form Bracket ×1 2. Articulation Pole ×1 3. Pole Mount Bar ×1 Fasteners 4. M8×80 Screw ×2 M8×90 Screw ×1 5. M8 Washer ×3 6. M8 Spring Washer ×3 7. M8 Nut ×1 8. M5×16 Screw ×4 9. M5 Washer ×4 10. Wood Screw ×4 (for Wall Mount) 11. Wall/Gyprock Plug ×4 (for Wall Mount) Waterproof RJ-45 Connector Kit 1. Gland ×1 2. Sealing Nut ×1 3.
Hardware Installation Assemble the Mounting Bracket 1. Place the main bracket into the seating and use a spanner to fasten the bracket to the DAP-3860 with M5×16 screws ⑧ and M5 washers ⑨ provided in the hardware packets; Figure 4 Bracket Mounting – Step 1 2. Assemble the main bracket by placing articulation pole ② to the T-form bracket ① via a M8×90 ④ screw through the insertion axe and fix with the M8 washer ⑤ , spring washer ⑥ and M8 nut ⑦; Figure 5 Bracket Mounting – Step 2 Pole Mounting 1.
Figure 6 Pole Mounting –Step 1 2. Fasten two M8×80 screws ④ and washers ⑤ through the drill holes and main bracket with a spanner; Figure 7 Pole Mounting – Step 2 3. Adjust the antenna for appropriate tilt / vertical orientation. Figure 8 Pole Mounting – Step 3 Note: The horizontal and vertical beamwidth of DAP-3860 default antenna is about 10 degree respectively.
Interface Definition The DAP-3860 currently provides two interfaces at the bottom, which are PoE & Data with a black plastic cover and RS-232 with a light gray cover that labed “WARNING! No PoE”. Among which, a black RJ45 waterproof connector will be provided for the PoE + Data interface. Figure 9 Interface Definition RS-232 RS-232, which is labeled COM/RESET, is used for debugging purposes as well as for hard reset of the DAP-3860. Below you may find the pin definition of the RS-232.
Table 1 PIN Definition Pin Assignment Name Description P1 TXD0 Data Transmit 0 P2 DSR0 Data Set Ready 0 P3 RXD0 Data Receive 0 P4 TXD1 Data Transmit 1 P5 RXD1 Data Receive 1 P6 DTR1 Data Terminal Ready P7 Hard Reset Hard reset the unit P8 GND Ground To reset the device, short P7 (Hard Reset) to P8 (GND) for less than 1 second and the system will reset. If P7 (Hard Reset) is shorted to P8 (GND) for over 5 seconds, the DAP-3860 will be reset to the factory default settings.
If RS-232 cable is used outdoor, please DO add a surge protector to protect the equipment circuit! Strongly recommend to add a lightning arrestor on the RS-232 port to prevent from lightning attack! Vent The vent is designed to exclude vapors and moisture out of the unit as well as repel water, dust, and dirt by the specially designed membrane, thereby preventing the DAP-3860 from electric malfunctioning.
Figure 13 Connect Up – Step 1 2. Slide the sealing nut to the RJ-45 cable from its middle breach and then insert the sealing into the cable. Slide the Sealing Nut from its Breach Figure 14 Connect Up – Step 2 3. Insert the RJ-45 connector and make sure that the locking tab snaps home. DAP-3860 RJ-45 Port Figure 15 Connect Up – Step 3 4. Screw the sealing on the gland and tighten.
Grounding The DAP-3860 is shipped with a grounding wire. The unit must be properly grounded to protect against power surges. The DAP-3860 grounding point can be found on the bottom of the unit. It is supplied with an appropriate grounding lug for attachment to the ODU. Figure 17 Grounding Power On To power up the DAP-3860, follow the steps bellow: 1. Plug a user-supplied Cat-5 Ethernet cable from your wired LAN (or a computer) into the power injector RJ-45 jack (DATA IN); 2.
Figure 18 PoE Connection Warning: Make sure PoE is correctly connected to the RJ-45 port on the DAP-3860 labeled PoE+Data, otherwise the extender will be severely damaged! When install the secondary antenna, please make sure power off the device to prevent unexpected damage.
Chapter 3 Basic Settings Factory Default Settings We’ll elaborate the DAP-3860 factory default settings. You can re-acquire these parameters by default. If necessary, please refer to the “Restore Factory Default Settings”. Table 2 DAP-3860 Factory Default Settings Features Factory Default Settings Username admin Password Null Device Name DAP-3860 Mode Bridge (CSMA) Ethernet Data Rate AUTO LAN IP Address 192.168.0.50 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server 0.0.0.
System Requirements Before configuration, please make sure your system meets the following requirements: A computer coupled with 10/ 100 Base-TX adapter; Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.x, as the default IP address of DAP-3860 is 192.168.0.50, X can not be 0, 50, nor 255; A Web browser on PC for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Netscape or Firefox.
How to Login the Web-based Interface The DAP-3860 provides you with user-friendly Web-based management tool. Open IE and enter the default IP address (Default: 192.168.0.50) of DAP-3860 into the address field. A Security Alert window may popup as below, due to browser’s security trusted sites. You may choose to continue to the login webpage.
Figure 21 Main Page Note: The username and password are case-sensitive, and the password is no more than 19 characters! Chapter 3 Basic Settings 28
Basic System Setup For users who use the DAP-3860 for the first time, it is recommended that you begin configuration from “Basic” in “System” shown below: Figure 22 Basic Setup Device Name Specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (A-Z), (a-z) or (-). Ethernet Data rate Specify the transmission rate of data.
Spanning Tree Protocol is a link management protocol for RCP bridges which provides path redundancy while preventing loops in a network. STP allows only one active path at a time between the RCP bridges but establish the redundant link as a backup if the initial link fails. STP Forward Delay STP Forward Delay is the time spent in detecting and learning network tree topology state before entering the forward state. Default time value is 1 sec.
Bridge (CSMA): The DAP-3860 connects to another wireless device within the same networking program using CSMA protocol. CSMA ensures that only one node is transmitting on the network at any one time. Under this mode, both PTP and PTMP are available. It is highly recommended to use this mode when the distance between two nodes is less than 20km. Bridge (TDMA): The DAP-3860 connects to another wireless device within the same networking program using TDMA protocol.
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Open “Radio” in “Wireless” and turn to “Advanced Parameters” at the bottom to make advanced wireless settings. Figure 24 Advanced Parameters RTS Threshold The DAP-3860 sends RTS (Request to Send) frames to certain receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, that STA responds with a CTS (Clear to Send) frame to acknowledge the right to start transmission. The setting range is 0-2346 in byte.
Note: We strongly recommended you leave most advanced settings at their defaults except Distance in Meters; any modification on them may negatively impact the performance of your wireless network.
Bridge Links Open “Bridge Links Setup” in “Wireless”. Bridge Links allow establishing PTP or PTMP connectivity with as most four remote wireless devices, this feature only available under Bridge (CSMA) mode. Select “WLAN 0”, and input the MAC addresses of radio cards from remote unit respectively. Figure 25 Bridge Links for CSMA The other way to establish PTMP connectivity is to setup the same group id under “Radio” in “Wireless”.
Figure 26 Bridge Links for TDMA Note: When establish PTMP network, make sure all the remote wireless devices are within the antenna beam width.
Antenna Alignment Tool Under Bridge (CSMA) mode, Antenna Alignment Tool is available. This function helps to point in the approximate direction of the remote DAP-3860 antenna and assist user easily align the local antenna to reach maximum signal strength. Figure 27 Antenna Alignment Tool To use Antenna Alignment Tool, follow the steps bellow: Open “Bridge Links Setup” and select “WLAN 0” or “WLAN 1”. By clicking “Align Antenna” button, “Antenna Alignment Tool” window will popup. Set the target RSSI (e.g.
Table 3 RSSI-Beep Frequency RSSI Beep Frequency >-50 100 /sec -50~-60 50 /sec -60~-70 5 /sec -70~-80 2 / sec -80~-90 1 /sec < -90 No beep sound Link Test Under Base Station, CPE or Bridge (TDMA) mode when Antenna Alignment Tool is not available, Link Test provides another option to check the signal strength towards the connecting device. Open “Link Test” in “Wireless” as below, and click “Refresh” to view the current signal strength of wireless connectivity.
Link Aggregation Link Aggregation combines two physical network links into a single logical link for increased bandwidth. With it enabled, users can increase the capacity and availability of the communications channel between devices (both switches and end stations). Besides, link aggregation also provides load balancing.
Wireless Security Settings To prevent unauthorized radios from accessing data transmitting over the connectivity, DAP-3860 provides you with rock solid security settings. Security Profile Configuration Open “Security” in “Wireless” as below: Figure 30 Security Network Authentication Open: It allows any device to join the network without performing any security check.
Note: We strongly recommend you enable wireless security on your network! Only setting the same Authentication, Data Encryption and Key in the DAP-3860 and other wireless devices that connecting with it, can the communication be established! Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 40
Chapter 5 Management View DAP-3860 Basic Information Open “System Information” in “System” to check the basic information of DAP-3860, which is read only.
View Ethernet Traffic Statistics Open “Ethernet Status” in “Status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted from the Ethernet port in LAN. Click “Refresh” to view current statistics. All is read only.
View Wireless Statistics Open “Wireless Status” in “Status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted via wireless network. Click “Refresh” to view current statistics. All is read only.
Connections Open “Connections” in “Status” to check the information of remote devices connected with the DAP-3860, these values also help determine whether the antenna is aligned in an appropriate direction. The table will be updated every 30 seconds. All is read only.
Password From “Password” in “Administrator Settings”, you can change or default the password to manage your DAP-3860. Figure 35 Password Password For security concern, you have to enter the current password first and then enter the new one twice respectively in “New Password” and “Confirm New Password” fields. Restore Default Password If you would like to restore the default password, enter the current password first and then check “Yes” and click “Apply” to default the password.
Figure 36 Remote Management Console Settings The DAP-3860 supports CLI management, which could be accessed by Secure Shell (SSH). It is recommended PuTTY be used to login. Download it from http://www.putty.org/ for free. The minimum system requirement for using PuTTY is Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Vista on Intel x86. Follow the steps below to implement: Once the program is downloaded, open up by double-clicking ; Note that before using PuTTY, be sure you are able to connect to the DAP-3860.
Figure 37 PuTTY Configuration 1 From “Connection” in the left menu bar, click “SSH”; select “2” as “Preferred SSH protocol version”; make “3DES” the top position in “Encryption cipher selection policy”; Figure 38 PuTTY Configuration 2 Chapter 5 Management 47
Click “Open”, a window as below will popup: Figure 39 SSH Enter the user name and password (Default user name/ password: admin/password) respectively, you will see “DAP-3860>”, which is the name of DAP-3860; Enter “help” command to get setting information; alternatively, you can refer to Appendix C. SSH Settings for details. SNMP SETTINGS The DAP-3860 supports SNMP management. Set the SNMP parameters and obtain MIB file before remote management.
Figure 40 Obtain MIB File Chapter 5 Management 49
SNTP Information/SNTP Setting Compliant with NTP, the DAP-3860 is capable of keeping its time in complete accord with the Internet time. Make configuration in “Basic” from “System”: Figure 41 SNTP Information/SNTP Setting Enter the SNTP/NTP Server IP IP address and port respectively in “SNTP/NTP Server IP” and “SNTP/NTP Server Port” fields; Select your desired SNTP/NTP Time Zone from the drop-down list, check “Daylight Saving Time” if necessary; Hit “Apply” to save settings.
GPS Coordinate Settings It allows you to set your AP's location manually using latitude and longitude. Enter the latitude and longitude of your AP in this field.
Firmware Upload Open “Firmware Upload” in “Administrator Settings” and follow the steps below to upgrade firmware locally or remotely through DAP-3860’s Web: Figure 42 Firmware Upload Click “Browse” to select the firmware file. Click “Upload” to load the file into the DAP-3860. Wait a moment, the system will reboot after successfully upgrade.
Configuration File It is strongly recommended to back up configuration information in case of something unexpected. If tragedy hits your device, you may have an access to restore the important files by the backup. All these can be done by the local or remote computer. Open “Configuration File” in “Administrator Settings” as below: Figure 43 Configuration File Download Configuration File By clicking “Download” a dialog box will popup. Save it, then the configuration file is saved to your local computer.
Figure 44 Restore Settings Restore factory default settings via RS-232 If software in DAP-3860 is unexpectedly crashed and no longer reset the unit via WEB, you may do hardware reset via RS-232. For detailed instructions please refer to Chapter 2 RS-232 section.
Log Settings Log Settings is used for recording events occurred on the DAP-3860, including station connection, disconnection, system reboot and etc. Open “Log” in “Administrator Settings” as below. Figure 45 Log Settings Enable Log: Enable System log or not; Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server; Log Server Port Number: Specify the port number of the server; Hit “Apply” to save settings; View Log: Lists all occurred events in this field.
Reboot You can reboot your device from “Reboot” in “Administrator Settings” as below: Figure 46 Reboot Check “Yes” and click “Apply” to reboot the DAP-3860. This takes a few minutes, during which the device will send out the buzzing sound, informing you the system is rebooting.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the DAP-3860. For warranty assistance, contact your service provider or distributor for the process. Q 1. What if my DAP-3860 fails to connect to the remote one? • Ethernet Link: Check the availability of power to the bridge by observing the LED status on the power injector or on top of the RJ-45 Jack of the unit. - Green: The DAP-3860 is connecting to the backhaul network.
Q 4. What if I can not open the Web-based management interface? Please check the followings: • Check whether the power supply is OK; Try to power on the unit again. • Check whether the IP address of PC is correct (in the same network segment as the unit); • Login the unit via other browser such as Firefox. • Hard reset the unit. Q 5. What if the signal quality is poor or not so good? • Check whether there is obstacle between units. Obstacle may lead to poor signal. • Check the antenna height.
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