C a n o py T M Subscriber Module USER MANUA L SM02-UG-en Issue 2 May 2003 © 2003 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.
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Product Details for Products Tested for Compliance with Relevant EC Directives (At this time, only the 5.7 GHz product has been tested for compliance with relevant EC directives.) Effective Modulation Channel Operating Maximum Isotropic Type Spacing Frequency Range Transmitter Radiated Power Power (EIRP) Access Point 5.725 to 5.825 GHz 200mW RMS 1 Watt EIRP High Index 25 MHz BFSK 20 MHz Subscriber Module Subscriber Module with Reflector Backhaul 5.725 to 5.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................. 8 Welcome ........................................................................................................................ 8 Features......................................................................................................................... 8 Intended Use...........................................................................................................
GETTING STARTED WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of the Canopy subscriber module from Motorola! The Canopy subscriber module is the latest innovation in high-speed wireless networking that lets you easily network at high speeds. FEATURES The following is a subset of features included with your Canopy subscriber module: ♦ Broadband network speeds. ♦ Small, compact design. ♦ No special setup on your PC. INTENDED USE This manual is intended to be used with Canopy software release version 3.
Remove the base cover as shown in FIGURE 1 to access the Ethernet connection and to view the LED indicators. • The RJ-45 connector is used to attach the Ethernet cable. • The LED’s indicate system status and can be used for alignment.
The Connection LEDs report information about the current status of the subscriber module. following descriptions explain the function of each LED. The Operational Mode When looking at the LEDs on the module the following descriptions go from left to right. LNK: The link LED displays the status of the Ethernet link to the Canopy module. The LED will be constantly lit if there is an Ethernet link present. The LED is colored green.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON NETWORKING Computers are assigned IP addresses by network operators, which have two methods available, static or dynamic IP addressing. The user of this document will need to understand how IP addressing is done at their particular location. All Canopy radio products (Subscriber Modules, Access Point Modules, and Backhaul Modules) have the default IP address of 169.254.1.1.
INSTALLATION The following steps are required to install the Canopy subscriber module. • Unpack the Canopy products • Configure the subscriber module for the Canopy network • Install the module • Align the module UNPACK THE CANOPY PRODUCTS Upon receipt, carefully inspect all shipping boxes for signs of damage. immediately notify the transportation company. If there is damage, Unpack equipment, making sure that all ordered components have arrived.
discern that a password is set. • The operator can enter in information about the Site Name, Location, and Contact. This is optional. If the subscriber module is in the 5.7 GHz band and the operator will be utilizing the Canopy passive reflector to obtain a link at distances of 10 miles or less, the subscriber module should be mounted to the reflector in the following manner. The reflector arm is molded to receive the plastic housing of the subscriber module.
Stainless Steel Hose Clamps or any Suitabll e Equivalen nt Typical Antenna Mast FIGURE 3 • Leave the unit mounting means loose enough to allow for movement when performing the alignment procedure. They must be tightened after the alignment procedure is completed.
Wiring Diagram of Canopy subscriber module to Computer with Surge Suppressor outside wall Ethernet cable Ethernet cable SM 300SS Computer to NIC 24 VDC to Canopy wall adapter 10 AWG CU wire grounding system ALIGN THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE There are two methods that can be utilized for aligning a subscriber module to an access point module. The first is to monitor the RSSI and Jitter values on the subscriber. The second is to utilize the built-in alignment tool on the subscriber module.
• Point subscriber module in direction of the access point. Remember that when utilizing the internal patch antenna the energy is radiated out in a 60° horizontal by 60° vertical pattern. IF UTILIZING A 5.7 GHz SUBSCRIBER MODULE: the passive reflector will change the radiated pattern to 6° horizontal by 6° vertical. • • • • • • • Set the web page to auto-refresh (see Configuration section for further information) Go to Alignment web page. Ensure that “RSSI Only Mode” is disabled.
CABLING The following information describes the wiring standards for installing a Canopy system. All diagrams use the EIA/TIA 568B color standard. Currently shipping modules auto-sense the Ethernet cable type – either RJ-45 straight-thru cable or RJ-45 crossover cable can be used to connect a network interface card (NIC), hub, router, or switch to a module. Earlier modules did not auto-sense.
ADVANCED FEATURES These features may be utilized in the Canopy System but are not required for basic operation. DES ENCRYPTION DES (Data Encryption Standard) is a secret key encryption scheme. The basics of DES are that it performs a series of bit permutations, substitutions, and recombination operations on blocks of data utilizing a secret key.
Flash Web files /canopy.
THE INTERFACE SCREENS The Canopy subscriber module contains a series of web pages that are used to interface to the unit. The following is a quick reference to interface screens. Note: These screens are subject to change by subsequent software versions. To access the web based interface you first must be on a computer that is in some way connected to the subscriber module. This can be done either directly or through a network. Enter the IP address of the subscriber module (default is 169.254.1.
FPGA Version: displays the version of the FPGA (field programmable gate array) that is currently loaded into the module. Please make note of this information when obtaining technical support. Uptime: displays the length of time the module has been operating since a rest of the module occurred. System Time: displays the current time, which is inherited from the Canopy System via the registration to an access point module.
CONFIGURATION The Configuration webpage contains information and configurable parameters pertaining to the operation of the product. The first line of information on the Configuration screen is a repeat of the Device Type from the Status web page. The following are the parameters and their descriptions. Link Negotiation Speeds: choose the type of link speed desired for the Ethernet connection. The default for this parameter is for all the choices to be checked.
is a means for the Canopy System operator to segregate an individual network or neighboring Canopy networks. Also, color code can be used to force a subscriber module to only register to a specific access point module even though the subscriber module may be able to see multiple access point modules. The default value for this parameter is 0 on all Canopy modules. Display-Only Password: enter the same password in both fields for verification.
Undo Save Changes: by clicking on this button, any changes that have been made and not committed through a reboot of the module will be undone.
Set to Factory Defaults: depressing this button will change all of the configurable parameters (all of which are contained on the Configuration page) back to their factory settings. Reboot: depressing this button will reboot the module. Canopy Default Plug When inserted, the default plug brings the module up with a default configuration. This allows the operator to regain control of a module, which may be using an IP address and/or password that has been forgotten.
EVENT LOG This page contains information that is recorded from the subscriber module for troubleshooting purposes. Please make note of the information that is gathered here when calling for technical support. Clear Event Log: this button will clear the event log.
AP EVAL DATA The AP Eval Data web page contains information on each of the access point modules that the subscriber module has visibility to. For each access point module that can be seen certain bits of information are shown on this web page.
ETHERNET STATS The Ethernet Stats web page reports TCP throughput and error information for the Ethernet connection of the subscriber module. The following definitions are available: inoctets count: displays the total number of octets received on the interface, including framing characters. inucastpkts count: displays the total number of subnetwork-unicast packets delivered to a higher layer protocol innucastpkts count: displays the total number of non-unicast (i.e.
collision occurs during the first 512 bits of the frame transmission. If a collision occurs after the 512 bit times, then it is considered a late collision. A late collision should be taken as a serious network problem, since it causes the frame being transmitted to be discarded. The most common cause of late collisions is a mismatch between duplex configurations at each end of a link segment. RetransLimitExp: displays the total number of retransmit limit expirations.
The Link Test is a test for measuring the throughput and efficiency of the RF link between two Canopy modules. To perform a link test enter a number into the field labeled “Duration”. The duration is the number of seconds the RF link will be tested. Start the link test by clicking the “Start Test” button. The test will now run for the set duration. If the web page is not set to automatically refresh, click the “Refresh Display” button to see the results.
• Click “Enable Aiming Mode” The module will now report back the level of RF energy present at that specific frequency. To refresh the screen, click the Enable Aiming Mode button as appropriate or configure the web page auto-refresh option. The normal operation of alignment mode will report information as it relates to the RSSI level, Jitter value, and number of users on the access point module.
of web browser refresh. An acceptable link will have a BER that is less than 10-4. If the BER is greater than 10-4 then the operator needs to evaluate the subscriber and/or access point module installation for potential issues. To refresh the screen, click the Refresh Display button as appropriate or configure the web page auto-refresh option. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available for use with the Canopy System.
APPENDIX There are two basic concepts that are needed for a basic understanding of networking, IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses are 32-bit binary numbers that have two corresponding parts or sub-addresses, the first part identifying the network and the second part identifying the hosts on the network. An imaginary boundary separates the first part from the second. This imaginary boundary is marked by way of the subnet mask.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency Range U-NII: 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz ISM (for Release 4.0): 5.725 to 5.850 GHz Access Method TDD/TDMA Signaling Rate 10 Mbps Modulation Type High Index BFSK (Optimized for interference rejection) Carrier to Interference (C/I) also known as Jitter 3dB nominal Receiver Sensitivity -83dBm 10-4 BER Operating Range (All Weather) Up to 2 miles with integrated antenna in the 5.2 GHz band. Up to 10 mile with passive reflector in the 5.7 GHz band.
