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- Page 1 BH02-UM-en Issue 3 October 2003 © 2003 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A...
- Page 2 This product is a two-way radio transceiver suitable for use in Broadband RLAN systems. It uses operating frequencies which are not harmonized through the EC. All licenses must be obtained before using the product in any EC country. Motorola declares the GHz radio types listed below comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive1999/5/EC.
- Page 3 Motorola’s (or its supplier's) confidential proprietary information. This Software License Agreement does not convey to you any interest in or to the Software, but only a limited right of use. You agree not to disclose it or make it available to anyone without Motorola’s written authorization.
- Page 4 Motorola U.S. offers a warranty covering a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the customer. If a product is found defective during the warranty period, Motorola will repair or replace the product with the same or a similar model, which may be a reconditioned unit, without charge for parts or labor.
- Page 5 MOTOROLA, the stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat & Tm. Office. Canopy is a trademark of Motorola, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED ... 8 WELCOME ... 8 INTENDED USE... 8 Document Change History... 8 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ... 9 Canopy Backhaul ... 9 Module Description... 9 BACKGROUND INFORMATION on NETWORKING... 12 Site Selection Criteria ... 14 General Considerations ... 16 Channel Plans... 17 5.2 GHZ RECOMMENDED FREQUENCIES... - Page 7 Status... 41 Configuration Page... 43 Event Log... 45 AP Eval Date... 45 Ethernet Stats ... 46 Expanded Stats ... 46 LINK TEST ... 47 ALIGNMENT ... 48 BER DISPLAY... 49 ACCESSORIES ... 50 APPENDIX ... 51 SPECIFICATIONS ... 52 Backhaul User Manual Issue 3 Page 7 of 53...
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Page 8: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED WELCOME Thank you for your purchase of a Motorola Canopy Backhaul module. This new technology is the latest innovation in high speed wireless networking. Some of the Canopy system features are: Network speeds of 10/100 BaseT Small compact design No special set up on your PC. -
Page 9: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Canopy Backhaul Backhaul links provide point-to-point connectivity either as a standalone link or feeding an Access Point cluster as part of a Canopy network. Backhaul modules are available in both the 5.2 and 5.7 bands and in both 10 and 20 Mbps. 5.7 backhauls can be used with reflectors on either or both ends. - Page 10 Remove the base cover as shown in FIGURE 1 to access the Ethernet connection and the Connection LED alignment indicators. ♦ The RJ-45 connector is used to attach the Ethernet cable ♦ The RJ-11 connector is used to attach the GPS sync cable ♦...
- Page 11 PWR: The power LED displays the status of power to the module. The LED will be constantly lit if power is applied correctly. The LED is red. If the module is a backhaul timing slave and is not registered to a backhaul timing master then the SYN/1, SES/2, and GPS/3 LEDs will cycle on and off from left to right.
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Page 12: Background Information On Networking
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. - Page 13 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND SITE PLANNING Definitions: Backhaul Timing Master – a module that is used in a point-to-point link. This module controls the air protocol and configurations for the link. Backhaul Timing Slave – a module that is used in a point-to-point link. This module accepts configuration from the master module.
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Page 14: Site Selection Criteria
The following is a list of those considerations. There may be others as each site is unique. • Height is essential when installing a Canopy backhaul module. The Canopy backhaul module must be mounted higher than other objects located immediately around it such as trees, buildings, tower legs, etc. - Page 15 interfere with the signal? Will trees grow into the line-of-sight path? • When possible, avoid high RF energy sites. Do not place Canopy equipment in the same plane as other RF equipment. • The means used by the installer to attach the backhaul module to the tower, rooftop, or pole should be rigid and should not move or flex due to wind or other vibrations.
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Page 16: General Considerations
General Considerations • Fresnel Loss - The Fresnel Zone is a theoretical area around the line of sight of an antenna transmission that can affect the signal strength. Objects that penetrate the Fresnel Zone can cause fading of the transmitted signal. This fading is caused by the cancellation of the signal due to out-of-phase reflections. -
Page 17: Channel Plans
Channel Plans Whether using 5.2 GHz or 5.7 GHz modules, frequencies should never be placed closer than 20 MHz. The Canopy modules allow the operator to chose frequencies every 5 MHz. This is so that in the event of co-location with other equipment the operator can customize the channel layout for interoperability. -
Page 18: Networking Information
Networking Information The Canopy access point module will each use an IP address on the operator’s network. It is recommended that the access point modules never be placed directly onto the Internet. IP addresses may be assigned sequentially clockwise around an access point cluster for easier manageability. -
Page 19: Reflector Dishes
Reflector dishes The passive reflector arm is molded to receive the plastic housing of the backhaul module. Use stainless steel hose clamps to secure the module to the arm. The module is now properly aligned within the reflector. The following figure shows this installation. Stainless steel hose clamps Reflector dish arm... -
Page 20: Advanced Features
Security - AES Encryption Motorola also offers Canopy products that provide Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. Like DES, AES is a secret key encryption scheme, but AES uses the Rijndael algorithm and 128 bit keys to establish a higher level of security than DES. -
Page 21: Branding
is not enabled, AES modules can communicate with DES modules. Branding On each Canopy module, the web-based interface screens have a Canopy logo that can be replaced with an operator’s company logo. The Canopy logo file is called canopy.jpg and the replacement file must also be called canopy.jpg . - Page 22 specific information on this MIB see RFC 1213 for details. Backhaul User Manual Issue 3 Page 22 of 53...
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Page 23: Installation
INSTALLATION The following steps are required to install the Canopy backhaul module: • Unpack the Canopy products • Configuration of the backhaul modules • Installation of the backhaul modules • Alignment Unpack the Canopy Products Upon receipt, carefully inspect all shipping boxes for signs of damage. If there is damage, immediately notify the transportation company. -
Page 24: Installation Of The Equipment
module so that it can register with a backhaul timing master module. The color codes must match. The operator can prevent unauthorized users from connectig to the backhaul module’s web based interface by assigning a password. There is no default password and password protection is turn off is turn off from the factory. -
Page 25: Alignment
• Replace the base cover on all of the backhaul modules. Alignment • If the backhaul modules are not utilizing passive reflectors, then visually align the units. • If the backhaul modules are utilizing passive reflectors then visually align if possible or utilize compass headings and initiate step 1 in the following process: 1. -
Page 26: Cabling
CABLING It is strongly recommended to use shielded cable for all Canopy infrastructure cabling associated with Backhauls, Access Points, and Cluster Management Modules. The environment these modules operate in often has significant or unknown or varying RF energy, and experience has been that the additional cost of shielded cabling is more than compensated by predictable operation and reduced debugging and support costs. - Page 27 RJ-45 Crossover: pin 1 → white / orange pin 2 → orange pin 3 → white / green pin 4 → blue pin 5 → white / blue pin 6 → green pin 7 → white / brown pin 8 → brown Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are used to carry power to the Canopy modules.
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Page 28: The Interface Screens
THE INTERFACE SCREENS The Canopy backhaul 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 access point module. -
Page 29: The Timing Master
THE TIMING MASTER Quick Start The Canopy System consists of a family of highly flexible, fixed wireless access devices that can be put into service quickly and with a minimal configuration. The Quick Start is a wizard that walks the operator through that configuration. To place an access point module into operation, only three parameters need to be configured: •... -
Page 30: Status Page
Status Page The Status page contains information on the operation of the product. It is the default web page. The following parameters are displayed: Device Type: displays the type of Canopy module that is currently being viewed. This field will let the operator know the frequency band of the module, the protocol that it is utilizing, and the MAC address of the module. - Page 31 • ERROR: No Sync Pulse : If the module is set to receive a sync pulse from an outside source (not itself) and it is currently not receiving the pulse this message will be displayed. When this message is displayed the access point module will turn its transmitter off so as to not create any self-interference within the Canopy System.
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Page 32: Configuration
Configuration The Configuration web page 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. Timing Mode: choose whether this module will be a timing master or a timing slave. - Page 33 LAN 1 IP: enter in the IP address that will be associated with the Ethernet connection on this module. The default address is 169.254.1.1. If the IP address is forgotten, the operator will need physical access to the module and will need to create a Canopy “default plug”. See steps at the end of this section for use of a default plug.
- Page 34 when used, will allow view and change activities to the module. When the full-access password is set, the password will also be tied to telnet and FTP sessions to the module. When prompted for the password via the web-based interface, there is no username required; however when prompted for the password via a telnet or FTP session, the user that MUST be used is “root”.
- Page 35 management server. The buffer size for this field is 128 characters. Site Contact: enter contact information relating to the module. This parameter will set the supplied information into the sysContact SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by a SNMP management server.
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Page 36: Event Log
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. LUID Select This web page connects to a registered unit over the RF link, to view its internal webpages. -
Page 37: Link Test
Link Test 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. -
Page 38: Sessions
Sessions The Session web page contains information on each of the subscriber modules that has registered to the access point module. For each of the subscriber modules certain bits of information are shown on this web page. An example of such information is: LUID: 002 Descriptions of the parameters that are useful for managing and troubleshooting a Canopy System are:... -
Page 39: Gps Status
Average Jitter: displays the average Jitter value for the subscriber module. Last Jitter: displays the last Jitter value for the subscriber module. GPS Status The GPS Status web page displays information about latitude, longitude, height, satellites seen and tracked when the access point module is configured to sync to received signal and is connected to a Cluster Management Module. -
Page 40: Expanded Stats
EthBusErr: displays the total number of Ethernet bus errors on the Ethernet controller. CRCError: displays the total number of CRC errors on the Ethernet controller. RxOverrun: displays the total number of receiver-overrun errors on the Ethernet controller. Late Collision: displays the total number of late collisions on the Ethernet controller. A normal collision occurs during the first 512 bits of the frame transmission. -
Page 41: The Timing Slave
THE TIMING SLAVE Status The Status page contains information on the operation of the product. It is the default web page. The following parameters are displayed: Device Type: displays the type of Canopy module that is currently being viewed. This field will let the operator know the frequency band of the module, the protocol that it is utilizing, and the MAC address of the module. - Page 42 an access point module. • Syncing – module is attempting to synchronize timing to a single access point module • Registering – module sent a request for registration and is awaiting a response • Registered – module is locked on to a specific access point module and ready to transmit and receive data packets •...
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Page 43: Configuration Page
Configuration Page The Configuration web page 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. Timing Mode: choose whether this module will be a timing master or a timing slave. - Page 44 Default Gateway: enter in an appropriate gateway address for the module. The default value for this parameter is 169.254.0.0. Color Code: enter in a value (0-254). The color code on the subscriber module and the access point module must match in order for registration to occur. Color code is not a security feature. It is a means for the Canopy System operator to segregate an individual network or neighbor Canopy networks.
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Page 45: Event Log
SNMP management server. The buffer size for this field is 256 characters. Save Changes: by clicking on this button, any changes that have been made on the Configuration page will be committed to flash memory and will take effect after the next module reboot. Undo Save Changes: by clicking on this button, any changes that have been made and not committed through a reboot of the module. -
Page 46: Ethernet Stats
Out of Range: displays a counter for the number of times the access point module has seen a subscriber module who has attempted to register and has been farther away than the max range parameter on the access point. Sector ID: displays the sector ID of the access point module. Color Code: displays the color code of the access point module. -
Page 47: Link Test
Link Test 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. -
Page 48: Alignment
Alignment The Alignment web page contains tools to assist in the alignment of a subscriber module to an access point module. There are two modes that can be utilized when aligning a module: 1) RSSI only and 2) normal alignment mode. RSSI Only is a mode where the module will report the signal strength based on the amount of energy present at a selected frequency. -
Page 49: Ber Display
any one of these criteria are not met the link may still be operational but may have issues time to time. Note: If a Canopy module is placed into Alignment Mode it will automatically drop into Operational Mode after 15 minutes . BER Display Bit Error Rate (BER) Display is utilized by the operator to measure the amount bit errors present in a link. -
Page 50: Accessories
90-220V AC power supply (part number ACPSSW-01) Cable assemblies for the Canopy System can be ordered from Best-Tronics Manufacturing Inc. by going to their website at http://www.best-tronics.com/motorola. Due to the RF environment Canopy Backhauls, Access Points, and Cluster Management Modules often operate in, it is strongly... -
Page 51: Appendix
APPENDIX There are two basic concepts that are needed for a basic understanding of networking, IP addresses and subnet masks. 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. -
Page 52: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency U-NII: 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz Range ISM: 5.725 to 5.850 GHz Access Method Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Signaling Rate 10 Mbps or 20 Mbps Modulation Type High Index 2-level or 4-level Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) (Optimized for interference rejection) Carrier to Interference 3dB nominal for 10 Mbps... - Page 53 with passive reflector 6.5 lbs. (3 kg)