User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Table 1 Maximum Antenna System Gain
- 1. The maximum peak power output of the intentional radiator shall not exceed one (1) watt for al...
- 2. Systems operating in the 2.4000-2.4835 GHz band that are used exclusively for fixed, point-to-...
- 3. Stations operating in the 2.4000-2.4835 GHz band that are used for fixed, point-to- multipoint...
- 4. Fixed, point-to-point operation, as used in Point 2, excludes the use of point-to- multipoint ...
- 5. The operator of a spread-spectrum system is responsible for ensuring that the system is operat...
- 1 NCL1170 Overview
- 2 Network Considerations
- 3 Installing the NCL1170
- 3.1 Connecting the NCL1170
- 1. Attach an antenna or 50-ohm load to the antenna port at the rear of the NCL1170. Do NOT plug t...
- Figure 8 NCL1170 Connectors and Indicators
- Figure 9 Console Port Pin-out Diagram
- 3. If you are using a terminal-emulation package, such as HyperTerminal, start the application.
- 4. In the terminal-emulation application, select the communications port that you are using to co...
- 5. Configure the application using the following settings:
- 6. Plug the NCL1170 into a 110 or 220 V AC power source using the custom power cord provided with...
- 3.2 Initializing the NCL1170
- 3.1 Connecting the NCL1170
- 4 Configuring the NCL1170
- 4.1 Setting the Radio Configuration
- 1. Determine the radio channel for the network. See Appendix C for a list of operating frequencies.
- 2. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to set the radio channel for the NCL1170,... - 3. Determine the unit IDs for the Master and Stations for this NCL1170 network group. The unit ID...
- 4. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to set the NCL1170 unit ID. - 5. To set the NCL1170 as a Master, type
. To set the NCL1170 as a Station, typ... - 6. Repeat step for each Station that you want to add to the Remote Station List for the Master NC...
- 7. If the NCL1170 is a Station, add the Master unit ID for the network group. At the NCL1170> pro...
- 8. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to save the settings to memory.
- 2. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
- 1. Determine the radio channel for the network. See Appendix C for a list of operating frequencies.
- 4.2 Setting the IP Configuration
- 1. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to set the IP address fo... - 2. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
or to set the forwarding mode. - 3. For a Master unit, repeat step 2 for every Station in the group. For a Station unit, you only ...
- 4. Optionally, you can add up to 256 static routes for the NCL1170. At the NCL1170> prompt, type ...
- 5. If the mode is routing and the NCL1170 is a Master, type
- 6. If the mode is routing and the NCL1170 is a Station, type
- 7. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to enable the NCL1170 to transmit messages. Ensure... - 8. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to save the settings to memory. - 9. When done configuring the NCL1170, disconnect the terminal from the NCL1170.
- 2. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
- 1. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
- 4.3 Configuration Options
- 4.3.1 Setting RIP Configuration
- 1. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to enable RIP as the routing mode. - 2. To transmit the route information in packets, type
. If RIP is set to quiet, it... - 3. Type
to display the current version of RIP. - 4. If RIP is version 1, it is broadcast only. To change RIP routing to support version 2, type
- 5. If you set RIP to version 2, you can additionally specify how RIP handles packets.
- 6. To enable RIP to advertise the default route, if one exists, in the advertisement, type
- 2. To transmit the route information in packets, type
- 1. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
- 4.3.2 Setting the DHCP Relay Configuration
- 4.3.3 Setting the SNMP Configuration
- 1. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to display the current SNMP settings for the NCL1170. - 2. To add a new community, type
where community is the ... - 3. If a community is not set up the way you want it, delete it by typing
- 4. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to change the geographical location of t... - 5. Type
to change the contact name for the NCL1170. The contact can be a n... - 6. To add a trap server to the NCL1170 configuration, type
- 7. To delete a trap server from the NCL1170 configuration, type
- 8. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
to transfer the settings to memory.
- 2. To add a new community, type
- 1. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
- 4.3.4 Setting the DNS Resolver Configuration
- 4.3.1 Setting RIP Configuration
- 4.4 Examples of Bridging and Routing Configurations
- 4.5 Updating an NCL1170 Using Remote Connections
- 4.5.1 Establishing an FTP Connection
- 1. From a computer or terminal, start an FTP session following the instructions for the FTP appli...
- 2. Log into the NCL1170.
- 3. At the User Name prompt, press Enter. For FTP sessions, the User Name for the NCL1170 is blank.
- 4. At the Password prompt, type the NCL1170 password that you defined for the device. Refer to th...
- 5. On the FTP client, change the Transfer Mode to binary. For example, type
. - 6. On the FTP client, put the file to the client (for example: type
- 7. After the confirmation message is received, quit the FTP session. For example, type
.
- 1. From a computer or terminal, start an FTP session following the instructions for the FTP appli...
- 4.5.2 Establishing a Telnet Session
- 4.5.1 Establishing an FTP Connection
- 4.1 Setting the Radio Configuration
- 5 Testing and Deployment
- 5.1 Performing a Ping Test
- 5.2 Optimizing Signal Strength
- 5.2.1 Running the Continuous Transmit (Tx) Test
- 1. Ensure that the NCL1170s (one Master and one Station) have been configured and tested.
- 2. Deploy the Master and Station connecting the antennas as required.
- 3. Connect a terminal at each NCL1170 using a serial cable and log into each device.
- 4. At the Master NCL1170 console terminal, type
to begin the Continuous Tran... - 5. At the Station NCL1170 console terminal, type
to begin displaying the R... - 6. Using the information from Radio PER, align the antenna at the NCL1170 Station so that the num...
- 7. When done with the antenna alignment, stop the test at the Master NCL1170. Type
- 8. At the Station NCL1170, press any key to end the Radio PER output.
- 1. Ensure that the NCL1170s (one Master and one Station) have been configured and tested.
- 5.2.2 Running the Continuous Receive (Rx) Test
- 1. Ensure that the new Station NCL1170 has been configured and tested.
- 2. Deploy the Station and connect the antenna.
- 3. Connect a terminal at the Station NCL1170 using a serial cable and log into the device.
- 4. At the Station NCL1170, type
to begin “sniffing” the transmissions and au... - 5. Using the information from Radio PER, align the antenna at the NCL1170 Station so that the num...
- 6. When done with the antenna alignment, press any key to stop the Radio PER display, then type <...
- 1. Ensure that the new Station NCL1170 has been configured and tested.
- 5.2.3 Performing the Transmit/Receive Loopback Test
- 1. Ensure that the Master NCL1170 and Station NCL1170s have been configured and tested.
- 2. Deploy the Master and at least one Station connecting the antennas for each device as required.
- 3. Connect a terminal to the Master NCL1170 using a serial cable and log into the device.
- 4. At the Master NCL1170 console terminal, type
to begin the Transmit/Receive ... - 5. Using the information from Radio PER, determine the quality of the link between the Master and...
- 6. When done, press any key to stop Radio PER, then stop the Transmit/Receive Loopback Test by ty...
- 1. Ensure that the Master NCL1170 and Station NCL1170s have been configured and tested.
- 5.2.1 Running the Continuous Transmit (Tx) Test
- 6 System Reporting and Diagnostics
- 7 Troubleshooting
- Table 5 Common Problems and Solutions
- 7.1 Verifying NCL1170 Routing
- 7.1.1 Verify the NCL1170 Routing Table
- 1. Connect to the NCL1170 using a crossover serial cable.
- 2. Log in to the NCL1170. You will be prompted for the NCL1170 password when you log in.
- 3. Type
to verify bridging or routing is set correctly for the NCL1170 group. - 4. At the NCL1170> prompt, type
. The configuration information is displayed. - 5. Verify the NCL1170 Ethernet IP address and subnet mask are configured correctly.
- 6. Verify the radio IP address is correct, if applicable.
- 7. Verify the Routing Table is correct according to your routing plan.
- 8. If the forwarding mode is routing, at a Station NCL1170, ensure that the default static route ...
- 1. Connect to the NCL1170 using a crossover serial cable.
- 7.1.1 Verify the NCL1170 Routing Table
- Appendix A NCL1170 CommandLine Syntax
- Appendix B Abbreviations and Terminology
- Appendix C Operating Channel Frequencies
- Appendix D NCL1170 Antenna Recommendations
- Appendix E NCL1170 Specifications
- Appendix F Configuration Data Record
7 Troubleshooting
54 APCD–NC006–A
Master cannot communicate
with any Stations
Master NCL1170 is disabled. Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log
into the NCL1170.
• Ensure that the radio transmission is enabled.
• Check RSSI.
Master NCL1170 configuration is incorrect. Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log
into the NCL1170.
• Verify radio channel.
• Verify Master unit ID.
• Verify Station IDs have been added to
Remote Station List.
• Verify that the Master has all Stations
enabled.
• Verify routing or bridging.
• Verify Routing Table, if applicable. See
Verifying NCL1170 Routing, on page 55.
Master NCL1170 antenna system has a
problem.
• Check RSSI.
• Verify RF connections.
• Check RF cable for damage.
• Check antenna for damage.
Master cannot communicate
with an individual Station
Station is not receiving power. • Ensure that the device is plugged into a 110 -
230 VAC outlet and that there is power at the
outlet.
• Check all cables for loose or faulty
connections. Replace cables if necessary.
Station NCL1170 antenna system has a
problem.
• Check RSSI.
• Verify RF connections.
• Check RF cable for damage.
• Check antenna for damage.
• Check for any deviation from set direction.
Antenna line-of-sight (LOS) to master has
been obstructed.
• Check RSSI.
• Ensure that a clear LOS still exists to the
Master NCL1170 antenna.
Station configuration is incorrect. Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log
into the NCL1170.
• Verify radio channel.
• Verify Station unit ID.
• Verify Master unit ID.
• Verify routing or bridging.
• Verify Routing Table, if applicable. See
Verifying NCL1170 Routing, on page 55.
Station is disabled. Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log
into the Master NCL1170 for the group.
• Verify that the Station has been enabled from
the Master.
• Check RSSI.
Station has not been added to the Master
NCL1170 Remote Station List.
Connect a computer to the RS-232 port and log
into the Master NCL1170 for the group.
• Verify the Station has been added to the
Remote Station List.
• Verify the Routing Table, if applicable. See
Verifying NCL1170 Routing, on page 55.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution