TRANZEO TR-FDD Tranzeo TR-FDD Series User Guide Covers the following models: TR-FDD-24 TR-FDD-N TR-FDD-24-GT Revision: 1.2 Firmware: 3.6.
Document Revisions: Version 1.0 Version 1.1 Version 1.2 January 29, 2007 June 26, 2007 October 25, 2007 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. 19473 Fraser Way Pitt Meadows, BC Canada V3Y 2V4 Toll Free Number: 1.866.872.6936 Technical Support: 1.888.460.6366 Local Number: 1.604.460.6002 Fax Number: 1.604.460.6005 iiiiii This document is intended for Public Distribution Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4 General Inquiries: info@tranzeo.com Sales: sales@tranzeo.com Technical Support: support@tranzeo.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Safety Information Safety Information FCC Compliance This device 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 device is operated in a residential environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies ! Safety Information Safety Instructions You must read and understand the following safety instructions before installing the device: • This antenna’s grounding system must be installed according to Articles 810-15, 810 -20, 810-21 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1993. If you have any questions or doubts about your antenna’s grounding system, contact a local licensed electrician. • Never attach the grounding wire while the device is powered.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................ 1-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 Product Kit ....................................................................................................... 1-1 Product Description .......................................................................................
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Table of Contents Static IP Mode ........................................................................................... 3-15 DHCP Client .............................................................................................. 3-16 Appendix A: Grounding and Lightning Protection Information .... A-1 Appendix B: Channel Allocations .................................................... B-1 Appendix C: Wiring Standard ....................................................
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction This next-generation wireless LAN device–the Tranzeo TR-FDD series– brings Ethernet-like performance to the wireless realm. Fully compliant with the IEEE802.11a standard, the TR-FDD series also provides powerful features such as the Internet-based configuration utility as well as WEP and WPA security. Product Kit The TR-FDD Series product kit contains the items shown below.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview Product Description The LEDs, ports and product information are located at the back of the TR-FDD Series radio, as shown in the picture. MAC address Serial number LED Panel indicators Grounding Post Studs for the mounting bracket Studs for the boot cover Attachment points for channel shield cover Attachment points for channel shield TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview LED Panel Indicators Label Color Indicators Power ● Red On: Powered on Off: No power ● Green On: Ethernet link Flashing: Ethernet traffic Off: No Ethernet link ● Amber On: Radio link Flashing: Radio activity Off: No radio link LAN Radio ● Red Signal ● Amber Light up in sequence to indicate signal strength. Green being the highest signal. ● Green TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The TR-FDD Series radios are easy to install, as you’ll see in this chapter. Before starting, you will need to get the tools listed below and decide about the site and orientation of the device. Once ready, follow the instructions about how to install the Ethernet cable, mount the device, ground the antenna, and make the connections in order to get a proper installation.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Polarity Determine if the antenna’s polarization will be horizontal or vertical before installation. The TR-FDD radios can be used in either polarity. The Ethernet boot cover should always be placed so that the cable runs toward the ground for maximum environmental protection. Power Supply Only use a power adapter approved for use with the TR-FDD Series radio.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Installing the Ethernet Cable Step 1: Insert the strain relief, without the cap nut, into the port opening of the boot cover. Step 2: Using a 3/4” wrench, tighten the strain relief until it touches the boot cover. IMPORTANT! Use hand tools only. Do not over tighten. Step 3: Put the cap nut back over the strain relief and insert the Cat 5 cable through it.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Step 5: Place the gasket—with the adhesive side facing up—over the 4 studs around the port of the radio. Flatten the gasket ensuring there are no gaps. Remove the backing. Step 6: Plug the Cat 5 cable inserted in the boot cover into the port. Remember to place the boot cover according to the desired polarization, so that the strain relief faces the ground. Step 7: Fit the boot cover over the 4 studs and the gasket. Secure with 4 keps nuts.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Attaching the Channel Shield Step 9: Attach Channel shield to the channel shield mounting plate. The screws should fit in the counter sunk holes. Incorrect Correct Step 10: Attach Channel shield mounting plate to the TR-FDD with the included nuts. Step 11: Attach right angle SMA to SMA male cables as shown between the channel shield and the TR-FDD. Step 12: Place the Channel shield gasket as shown. TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Step 13: Place the channel shield cover and channel shield compression ring over the channel shield as shown. Step 14: Attach and tighten the screws and nuts as shown ensuring that the gasket is compressed equally around the cover. Mounting the Radio Step 15: Attach the mounting bracket to the pole using the U-bolt. Secure the U-bolt with the lock washers and the nuts.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Grounding the Antenna Step 17: Using a #6 green grounding wire, connect the grounding lug on the radio to a proper ground. See Appendix A: Grounding and Lighting Protection Information. ! IMPORTANT: This device must be grounded. Connect the green grounding wire to a known good earth ground, as outlined in the National Electrical Code. See Appendix A: Grounding and Lightning Protection Information for details. TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Connecting the Radio Step 12: Connect the Cat 5 cable from the radio into the RJ-45 jack marked “CPE” on the POE adapter. The POE adapter is not weatherproof and should be installed indoors. Step 13: Connect the power adapter to the POE adapter and plug the other end to an outlet. The POE adapter will be powered on and the power indicator on the top panel will turn on.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Best Practices Follow these practices to ensure a correct installation and grounding. • • • • • Always try to run long Cat 5 and LMR cables inside of the mounting pole. This helps to insulate the cable from any air surges. Keep all runs as straight as possible. Never put a loop into the cables. Test all grounds to ensure that you are using a proper ground.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Chapter 3: Configuration The TR-FDD Series radios can be configured through an HTML configuration interface, accessible using any Internet browser. The configuration interface allows you to define and change settings, and also shows information about the performance of the device. In this chapter we’ll cover how to access the configuration interface, configure the TR-FDD Series radio, and interpret the information displayed in the interface.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Changing the IP Address Using the Tranzeo Locator The Tranzeo Locator is a utility that allows users to quickly change the IP address of the Tranzeo radios. It sends out a broadcast on the network and displays a list of other Tranzeo radios connected, from which you can configure the IP address for your device. Note: The Locator cannot locate radios through routers.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Login into the Configuration Interface After defining the network settings, follow these steps to login into the Tranzeo Configuration Interface. 1. Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox). 2. In the address bar, type your IP address (default IP: http://192.168.1.100). 3. In the login dialog, enter your Username and Password (if you’re a firsttime user, follow the instructions below). 4. Click OK.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Information Page This is the first window of the configuration interface. It shows the main menu and information about the device settings, like wireless, network, and security settings. The menu is divided in four sections: • Setup Menu • Security • Status • Network Each section contains navigation links to the configuration windows. Information Page TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Setup Menu In this section you would be able to configure wireless and administrative settings for the TR-FDD Series radio. Wireless Settings This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. Wireless Mode: SSID: Visibility Status: TR-FDD Series . Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4 Rx-Master / Tx-Slave or Tx-Master / Rx-Slave.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration RTS Threshold: This is the maximum size for a packet to be sent automatically. When it exceeds the RTS threshold, the CPE sends first a ‘request to send’ (RTS) to the access point before sending the packet. Note: The more clients you have, the lower the value should be set. Fragmentation Threshold: This is the size at which packets are fragmented in order to be transmitted. Setting this value too low decreases the amount sent on each transmission.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Administrative Settings Use this window to upgrade the software, change your password, and define SNMP parameters. Upgrade Software: Defaults: Reboot: Rollback: Device Name: User Name: Password: Enter the location of the software update file or Browse to locate it in your computer. Click Upgrade Software. If the radio does not refresh the Information Page after 1 minute, press Refresh, Reload or F5. Verify the new firmware is installed correctly.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Security In this section you can configure both basic and advanced security settings for your device. Basic Security Settings In this window you can define WEP parameters. WEP provides security by encrypting data so that it’s protected when transmitted from one point to another. Enabled: Check to turn on WEP security protocol. Authentication: Select your system to be open or shared. Open is always recommended.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Advanced Security Settings In this window you can enter WPA parameters. WPA provides a higher level of security, enhancing the security features of WEP. WPA Mode: Backward Compatible: Cipher Type: PSK: Select the WPA mode. Select TKIP or AES backwards compatibility if required. Select the level of encryption. Enter your PSK password. Update Interval: This is the interval at which the PSK password will be updated.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Status This section displays information about the status and performance of your radio. Most options and information cannot be modified in this section. Stations List (Rx-Master / Tx-Slave Only) This window displays a list of the stations associated with the access point and their connection statistics. Name: Mac Address: IP Address: TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration AP List (Tx-Master / Rx-Slave only) This window displays information about the access points associated with the CPE and the connection statistics. You can set an access point’s SSID as your primary SSID by clicking on the MAC address when it’s displayed as a link. This will automatically reboot the radio. ARP Table This table lists the devices that have communicated with your device via TCP.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Statistics This section is divided in 3 windows: LMAC (Lower Mac), UMAC (Upper Mac), and Ethernet, which can be accessed from the Statistic Summary Page. LMAC Statistics The LMAC functions occur in the radio chipset. While the UMAC divides the statistics into clean and failed packets, LMAC defines why packets failed. This window contains three tabs: TX, RX and INT. TX and RX values are useful to ISPs and other users.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration UMAC Statistics The UMAC functions occur in the unit’s processor. The UMAC statistics are likely the most useful for radio troubleshooting. This window breaks down the statistics into clean and failed packets. The failed packets should be less than 10% in a normal operating environment. In the TX statistics, there should be little to no Retransmits at Series 2, 3 or 4. Life Statistics are reset on each reboot.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration System Performance This window shows information about the memory usage and the CPU. Many browsers do not allow infinite refreshes of a page through scripts, so this window may stop updating. If it does, simply change the refresh rate to another value to restart the process. Select Refresh Rate: Net Pages: Memory: Stack: TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4 Set the time for automatic refreshes.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Network Configuration In this window you can control the network configuration of the device. First, you must define if your radio will operate with a static IP address or a DHCP address. The content of the window varies depending on your selection. When changing modes, the radio may need to reboot before certain features become available. Static IP IP Mode: Ethernet Port Speed: You can select to use Static IP or DHCP Client (dynamic).
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration DHCP CLIENT IP Mode: Ethernet Port Speed: You can select to use Static IP or DHCP Client (dynamic). Note: If a DHCP server is not available, the device will try to get an IP. If has no success, it will use a fallback IP address. The fallback IP is the address that is set in the static address fields. Set as Auto by default. Note: Many Ethernet devices do not auto-negotiate properly.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Appendix A: Grounding and Lightning Protection Information What is a proper ground? This antenna must be grounded to a proper earth ground.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Where to ground the device? This radio must be grounded at the pole and at the POE. This is because the radio is between the exterior antenna and the POE ground. See the examples below. Grounded Radio A grounded radio causes the surge to pass directly to ground, bypassing the radio. Ungrounded Radio An ungrounded radio causes the surge to pass through the radio. In this case, the radio most likely will be damaged. TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix A Grounded POE In this case, the surge will be picked up by the Cat 5 cable and since the POE is grounded, the route for the surge is through the POE to ground. Ungrounded POE In this case, the surge will be picked up by the Cat 5 cable and since the POE is not grounded, the route for the surge is through the radio to the antenna, and out through the building. TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B Appendix B: Channel Allocations The following tables list the channel numbers and center frequencies used for 802.11a. Note that while all of these frequencies are in the unlicensed ISM and UNII bands, not all channels are available in all countries. Many regions impose restrictions on output power as well as indoor and outdoor use on some channels. These regulations are rapidly changing, so always check your local regulations before transmitting.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix C Appendix C: Wiring Standard TIA/EIA-568-B is a set of standards for cabling telecommunications products and services. Follow these standards, as described in the diagram below, to wire the Cat 5 cable during installation of the Tranzeo radio (see Step 3 in Chapter 2: Hardware Installation - Installing the Ethernet Cable). TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix D Appendix D: PxP Install Checklist The following are some of the steps you should go through when planning a Point to Point (PxP) link. Step 1: Finding the Location • • • Determine the 2 endpoint locations. Calculate the distance between the locations. Find the heights of the locations Free Space Loss Free space attenuation = 36.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix E Appendix E: Glossary of Terms AP: Access Point ARP: Address Resolution Protocol CPE: Client Premise Equipment CTS: Clear To Send DFS: Dynamic Frequency Selection DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS: Domain Name Server DTIM: Delivery Traffic Indication Message EIRP: Effective Isotropic Radiated Power FTP: File Transport Protocol HTML: HyperText Markup Language HTTP: HyperText Transport Protocol IP: Internet Protocol ISP: Internet Service Provider LAN: Loca
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix F Appendix F: Tranzeo Electrical Plugs Electrical Plug Type Letter Description F FCC / North American adapter C ETSI / Euro adapter A FCC / Euro adapter U ETSI / UK adapter M FCC / UK adapter * * 24 volt version shown. TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Appendix G: Warranty Terms Warranty Terms For Canada / US 1. The following Tranzeo Wireless manufactured products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase, under normal use. • All products manufactured prior to May 1st, 2006 • All TR-CPE200-N • All TR-CPE200-15 • All TR-CPE200-19 • All Antennas • All Cables 2.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G 7. All non-Tranzeo manufactured products carry the OEM's warranty, which is passed on by Tranzeo Wireless. Warranty Claims against non-Tranzeo manufactured products must be filed with the appropriate manufacturer. 8. This warranty does not cover dealer labor cost for removing and reinstalling the machine for repair nor for any expendable parts that are readily replaced in normal use. 9. VAT, Customs and other local taxes are the responsibility of customer. 10.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies • • Appendix G strike, misuse, negligence, or accident; removal of serial number label, or equipment sold under resale agreements, i.e. Amplifiers, Antennas. Who to Contact for an RMA? There are 3 ways to discuss any technical difficulties and request an RMA #: 1. Fill out our online RMA Request Form at support@tranzeo.com 2. Call our Technical Support Center at 604-460-6002 3. Or email our RMA Department at rma@tranzeo.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Out of Warranty Replacements Product that is out warranty will be repaired on a fee for service basis at Tranzeo's shop rate of $70.00 per hour plus parts. A $75.00 deposit is charged for all non-warranty repairs when the RMA is issued. Any goods left for more than 90 days without instructions will be considered abandoned and be disposed of.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix G Goods Damaged in Transit Tranzeo Wireless Technologies ships all item FOB Factory. This means that title for the item transfers to the buyer once the courier picks up the package. If there is damage, a claim must be filed with the courier by the owner of the goods, which is the buyer. Shipping damage is not covered by the warranty. Damage claims are between the recipient of the goods and the courier.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix I Appendix I: Notes TR-FDD Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
