K60i Wireless Communication System User Guide Release 1.
K60i User Guide Kwikbit K60i User Guide Confidential & Proprietary -2-
K60i User Guide Kwikbit is a trademark of Kwikbit Inc. ©2016-2019 Kwikbit Inc. All rights reserved. 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.
K60i User Guide Table of Contents Preface 6 Preface overview 6 About this guide 6 Additional documentation 6 Additional help 7 Kwikbit K60i System Overview 7 K60i System Description 9 Technical Specifications 11 System Specifications 11 Radio Specifications 12 Mechanical, Power and Environmental Specifications 13 System Enclosure 14 System Throughput 14 Element and Network Management 15 Ethernet Bridge Support 17 Installation Planning 18 Using the K60i Web User Interface (UI
K60i User Guide Appendices 22 Glossary 22 FCC Statement 23 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 23 Kwikbit K60i User Guide Confidential & Proprietary -5-
K60i User Guide 1 Preface 1.1 Preface overview Thank you for choosing the K60i system from Kwikbit. This guide introduces you to system concepts, system architecture and commonly used terms. This preface describes: ● ● ● Audience for this guide Additional documentation Where to go for more help 1.2 About this guide This guide provides an overview of the K60i system, its components, its network architecture, and how it is configured and a deployed.
K60i User Guide 1.4 Additional help Kwikbit is committed to providing our customers with high quality technical support via the following methods: Web E-mail Phone www.kwikbit.com/support support@kwikbit.com +1 (952) 657-5628 2 Kwikbit K60i System Overview Figure 1: K60i System in a Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) Wireless Communication Application Kwikbit is a leader in gigabit wireless distribution solutions that intelligently adapt to challenging environments to maximize performance and reliability.
K60i User Guide non-technical staff as precise mechanical alignment, as required by previous generation 60 GHz systems, is not required. The K60i system is designed for use in multiple applications including IoT backhaul (sensors, security cameras, etc.), optical fiber extension, and corporate and enterprise data backhaul services by providing 1 Gbps of symmetric throughput. The K60i system operates in unlicensed Time Division Multiplexing (TDD) band 57.05 – 64.
K60i User Guide monitoring and fault isolation. Edge controller is highly recommended for networks of medium and large scale. The K60i Hub and Remote Units are identical from a hardware perspective, only differing in software configuration. The K60i has a small form factor that can be easily and unobtrusively deployed in many different indoor environments.
K60i User Guide GHz products, is not required with the Kwikbit system. The beamforming feature also enables the PMP communication capability of the system. ● Power Management: The K60i system utilizes the scheduled access mode to reduce power consumption. Devices connected with each other via a directional link schedule the periods during which they communicate and, in between those periods, they can sleep to save power.
K60i User Guide Figure 2: K60i Hub and Remote WebUI interface page ● The Kwikbit Edge Controller is a very powerful part of the Kwikbit solution. The Edge Controller connects through an Ethernet connection to the root K60i unit and enables non-technical personnel to physically install an entire network without K60i units being configured on the bench in advance. A local or remote IT resource can design, commission and manage the network using the Edge Controller’s WebUI.
K60i User Guide Latency 250 microseconds average L2 switching Complete Layer 2 switching with VLAN support Security AES 128 with automatic secure key distribution Network Attributes Ethernet bridge, 802.1Q, DSCP/ToS/802.1p (IPv4/v6) and 802.
K60i User Guide Output power (maximum) 40 dBm EIRP Typical Range 100 meters 4.3 Mechanical, Power and Environmental Specifications Configuration Single-piece indoor unit with integrated antenna Dimensions (H x W x D) 107 x 107 x 50 mm 4.25 x 4.25 x 2 inches Weight 388g / 13.7 ounces Power Input 12-48 VDC Power Consumption K60i only: 8 watts idle, 13 watts maximum K60i + PoE: 58.4 watts maximum Power Output PoE available on 2 ports for Vin = 48 Vdc: 802.3af (15.
K60i User Guide 4.4 System Enclosure Figure 3: K60i Backhaul Unit (Hub and Remote) The K60i enclosure is a rugged casing that can be supplied with multiple mounting bracket configuration options, including: high bay, exposed ceiling, office ceiling T-bar, and wall mount. The mounting brackets allow for a range of orientation flexibility to enable mounting in challenging locations. The ceiling bracket can accommodate up to four units. The wall bracket can accommodate one or two units.
K60i User Guide Modulation and Coding Rate (MCS) which varies according to link and signal conditions. The following table details Ethernet uplink and downlink combined throughput for a K60i link.
K60i User Guide ● example, if the unit Host name is KB-C5-6B-78, then the URL address of the unit is https://KB-C5-6B-78.local. Your browser will display a warning stating that the connection is not secure. You may ignore the warning and proceed connecting to the unit. To avoid the warning, please go to the Kwikbit support website, download the Kwikbit security certificate, and install it on your browser.
K60i User Guide o Device role o SSID o Airlink passcode o Channel frequency o Preferred Hub (if device configured as Remote) 3. Administration Operations: ● Flash LEDs of the device – used to identify location of physically installed device ● Change administration password of the device ● Upgrade device software ● Reboot the device To reset the device to factory defaults: ● cycle the power ● during power-up, observe the LEDs: there should be two illuminated.
K60i User Guide 8 Installation Planning When planning the installation of K60i systems, refer to the Kwikbit K60i Install Guide and delegate physical install to appropriately trained professionals.
K60i User Guide commission, configure and monitor small to large K60i networks. See the K60i Edge Controller User Guide for details. 9.2 K60i Web UI Page The K60i WebUI is a single page that provides device status as well as configuration options. 9.2.1 Logging In Use your browser to connect to K60i device’s WebUI as described above. It is not necessary to login to the system in order to view the WebUI page.
K60i User Guide The Device section displays and provides configuration capability for Device Location and Device Description. The LAN Peers section displays the names of all K60i units that are connected to the current unit over a LAN connection. In most cases, these would be collocated units that provide additional wireless connectivity from that location.
K60i User Guide 2. After successfully opening the WebUI page, the unit’s IP address can be changed by clicking on the Wired Network section tool icon: ● When prompted for user name, enter root admin for the username and kwikbit_root for password. ● Select the desired address assignment protocol. If static address is selected, enter the network mask and default gateway. ● Click Submit and the unit will reboot with the new address assignment.
K60i User Guide 11 Appendices 11.
K60i User Guide PtMP Point-to-Multipoint PtP Point-to-Point QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation RF Radio Frequency RU Remote Unit SSID Service Set Identifier TDD Time Division Duplexing UL Uplink VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VDC Volts Direct Current 11.2 FCC Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
