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Document Revisions: Version 1.0 August 16, 2006 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 Network Configuration...................................................................................3-18 Bridge Mode ..............................................................................................3-18 Router Mode ..............................................................................................3-19 DHCP Configuration .................................................................................3-21 IP Routing ...............
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction This next-generation wireless LAN device–the Tranzeo TR-900 series– brings Ethernet-like performance to the wireless realm. Fully compliant with the IEEE802.11a standard, the TR-900 series also provides powerful features such as the Internet-based configuration utility as well as WEP and WPA security. Product Kit The TR-900 Series product kit contains the items shown below.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 1: Overview LED Panel Indicators Label Color Indicators Power Red On: Powered on Off: No power LAN Green On: Ethernet link Flashing: Ethernet traffic Off: No Ethernet link Amber On: Radio link Flashing: Radio activity Off: No radio link Radio Signal (CPE Mode) Red Amber Green Label Signal (AP Mode) TR-900 Series Pitt Meadows, B.C. Canada V3Y 2V4 Color In CPE mode (Client Premises Equipment), light up in sequence to indicate signal strength.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The TR-900 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-900 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-900 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 Mounting the Radio Step 9: Attach the mounting bracket to the pole using the U-bolt. Secure the U-bolt with the lock washers and the nuts. Align if necessary, and then tighten the nuts enough to prevent any movement. Step 10: Fit the radio to the mounting bracket. Secure the radio with keps nuts. IMPORTANT! The strain relief must be always facing the ground.
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-900 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-900 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, some of which may be different for access points and CPEs.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Setup Menu In this section you would be able to configure wireless and administrative settings for the TR-900 Series radio. Wireless Settings This window displays the wireless configuration of the device. The contents are slightly different for access point and CPE. Wireless Mode: SSID: Visibility Status*: Channel*: TX Rate: Define if your device will operate as Infrastructure Station (CPE) or Access Point.
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 To operate the radio in PxP mode: 1. Set one radio to Access Point and the other to Infrastructure Station. 2. Enter the same SSID on both radios. 3. Set the Channel on the access point. 4. On both radios, enter the Mac address of the opposite radio in the PxP Mac Address field (no colons). 5. Check off PxP Mode Enabled.
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 WDS (AP only) The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a modification to the 802.11 standards that allows access points to communicate directly with each other. WDS allows users to spread out coverage to a larger area without the need for a backhaul link. The tradeoff is that overall throughput is greatly affected for all users of the access points linked.
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. Enabled: Cipher Type: PSK: Check to turn on WPA. Select the level of encryption. Enter your PSK password. Update Interval: This is the interval at which the PSK password will be updated. Authentication: Ensures that only authorized network users can access the network.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Access Control (AP only) This feature allows you to control the accessibility from wireless devices, in other words, to allow or deny access from other radios. It applies only to devices working as access points. Enable Access Control: Edit Mode: Authorized Station Devices: Enable to control accessibility from wireless devices. Check to make changes in access control settings. This is the list of the authorized devices.
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 (AP only) This window displays a list of the stations associated with the access point and their connection statistics. Name: Mac Address: IP Address: TR-900 Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration AP List (CPE 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-900 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 as a bridge or router. The content of the window varies depending on your selection. When changing modes, the radio may need to reboot before certain features become available.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Router Mode From this window you can access specific windows to configure the DHCP Server, QoS, Static Routes, Port Filtering, and Port Forwarding. If the feature is available, it will appear like a link. To open an item, just click on it. These features are described in the next pages. MTU: Allow Pinging: Allow Access to Web Server: Cloning MAC Address: IP Mode: TR-900 Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration WAN: Enter the information related to the WAN interface: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS1, DNS2, and Domain Name. LAN: Enter the information related to the LAN interface: IP address and subnet mask. DHCP Server: Check the box and click Apply to enable this feature. Click on the item (which now appears as a link) to open the DHCP Server configuration window.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration DHCP Configuration This window shows the configuration of the DHCP server. IP Parameters Subnet Mask: Enter your subnet mask in this field. Address Starting from: Indicates the first address in the DHCP pool. Number of Addresses: Indicates the number of addresses in the DHCP pool. Gateway: Select This Unit to use the gateway set on the WAN interface. Select Other to use a different gateway.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration IP Routing This window is intended for those users who have a strong understanding of IP routing. Here you can see the System Routes, create your User Routes, and set the Default Route. ! IMPORTANT! Be careful when making changes since misconfiguration could result in serious network problems and even the loss of functionality. Interface: Specify if the interface is WAN or LAN. Select Off to disable the route.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) In this window you can use the QoS features and set rules to prioritize the traffic. Uplink Speed: This is the maximum speed of the uplink (from the source to the destination). The order and size of traffic is determined based on this value. Dynamic Fragmentation: Check to reduce delay for high-priority traffic and adaptive fragmentation where the fragmentation is determined by the uplink speed.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Port Forwarding This feature allows the radio to forward requests for certain ports to devices behind a router. For example, you have a web server on a private IP that you want to be accessible to the world. You can forward all requests on port 80 to 192.168.1.2. For this to work, you have to change the management port of the radio from port 80 on the Network Configuration window.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Chapter 3: Configuration Port Filtering This feature allows the radio to block requests to and from devices behind the router. A list of the devices filtered appears at the bottom of the window. Enable Port Filtering: WAN / LAN: Filter Rule ID: Click to apply the rules enabled from the Filter list. Select the network. Enter the filter rule ID here to retrieve its information. Edit / Delete: Click to modify or eliminate the selected filter.
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-900 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-900 Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B Appendix B: Quality of Service Configuration (QoS) Tranzeo Wireless Technologies’ software ensures a consistently high quality online experience through the use of powerful Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms. The key to making this applicable in a WISP environment is the Intelligent Stream Handling, a patent-pending algorithm that autonomously manages the flow of traffic going to the Internet without the need for user configuration.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B QoS Block Diagram Tranzeo software has the capability of continually monitoring and classifying traffic on the Internet connection, and dynamically adjusting the way individual streams are handled at any point in time. This enables latencysensitive traffic, such as voice, games or even web page requests, to be given a relatively high priority. As a result, they are sent to their destination first, reducing delay and jitter.
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix B Network QoS Example In this case, no user is ever able to draw more than their fair share of the available up stream bandwidth, even if the communication is between two stations on the same access points. ! In this case, the head end shaper is limiting the incoming demand based on the end user to ensure no user is taking the entire downstream. '( # +! " $ % " $ % " $ ) * &! # TR-900 Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
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Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Appendix E Appendix E: Channel Allocations The following tables list the channel numbers and center frequencies used for 802.11a and 802.11b/g. Note that while all of these frequencies are in the unlicensed ISM and U-NII 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 F Appendix F: 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-900 Series Pitt Meadows, B.C.
