User's Guide

Table Of Contents

Using this Guide

This guide contains the following chapters and appendixes:

•Chapter 1 (this chapter)

• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the SkyWay Bridge/Router

This chapter provides an overview of the features and physical elements of the

SkyWay Wireless Bridge/Router, including how to use the Administrative Con-

sole.

• Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation

This chapter explains how to plan a successful SkyWay installation, including a

brief discussion of site design and detailed bench testing instructions.

• Chapter 4: Installing Skyway

This chapter discusses how to mount and connect SkyWay.

• Chapter 5: Configuring and Managing SkyWay

This chapter discusses how to configure SkyWay as a bridge, a router, or both,

including instructions for setting up base and substations.

• Chapter 6: Monitoring SkyWay

This chapter describes the SkyWay utilities you can use to monitor transmis-

sion and routing performance.

• Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Skyway

This chapter presents a method for diagnosing problems you may have with

the unit. It also includes instructions for contacting Solectek Technical Support.

• Appendix A: Run-time Menu Tree

This appendix provides a summary of the SkyWay menu structure, including

cross-reference to more detailed information.

• Appendix B: BIOS Menu Tree Summary Table

This appendix provides a list of the BIOS menu tree, including cross-reference

to more detailed information.

• Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Pinouts

This appendix explains the pins and wire color for each of the SkyWay connec-

tors, in case you ever need to repair a cable.

• Appendix D: Detailed Product Specifications

This appendix lists the specifications for SkyWay components and connectors.

• Appendix E: Supported Protocols

This appendix details the routing and bridging protocols SkyWay supports.

• Appendix F: Error Codes

This appendix describes the error codes the SkyWay administration console

may provide.