AW900T User Manual
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1. AWSO00T Point to multipoint Industrial grade ultra long range 900 MHz non line of sight wireless Ethernet systems by Ane User s Manual Non line of sight 900 MHz AW900xT Outdoor Radio Thank you for your purchase of the AW900T multipoint wireless Ethernet radio Long range 900 MHz wireless outdoor Ethernet radio transceiver Contents 1 AW900xT outdoor radio 1 AW2 2 5 dBi omni directional antenna 1 110 VAC to 12 VDC power adapter 1 Power over Ethernet injector If you have any questions when configuring your AvaLAN system please send an e mail to support avalanwireless com For a live technician please call technical support at 650 384 0000 Includes AW2 2 5 dBi omni directional antenna Recommended upgrades AW5H 900 AW5P 900 AW10 AW11 shown and AW15 For advanced installation information please visit all FCC approved www avalanwireless com AW9O00iT Indoor Radio Long range 900 MHz wireless indoor Ethernet radio transceiver Contents 1 AW900iT indoor radio 1 AW2 2 5 dBi omni directional antenna 1 110 VAC to 6 VDC power adapter Includes AW2 2 5 dBi omni directional antenna Recommended upgrades AW5H 900 AW5P 900 AW10 AW11 and AW15 all FCC approved Operational summary The AvaLAN AW900iT and AW900xT radios allow a user to create an ultra long range wireless Ethernet network for up to 16 subscriber units per access point The access po2. enable AP operation 2 Plug in the access point The LINK QUALITY LEDs will blink sequentially showing that the radio is hunting for a subscriber unit SU to share keys with 3 Plug in a subscriber unit The LINK QUALITY LEDs will blink sequentially showing the radio is hunting for an AP to supply a network key 4 Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU and the units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cables are required On the AP the LINK QUALITY LEDs will still show that the radio is still in key exchange mode and the RF TX LED will be lit showing that the keys exchanged successfully ignore the other LEDs On the SU the LINK QUALITY LEDs no longer blink sequentially and will show that the radio has stopped hunting and now has a slowly blinking pulse on one of the GREEN LINK QUALITY LEDs ignore the other LEDs Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed Disconnect the Ethernet cable Power cycle all radios for the new keys to take effect Deploy the radios CON O ul w w ae Technical support 650 384 0000 PAGE 4 www avalanwireless com User s Manual BN loo To add NEW subscriber units to the access point Disconnect the AP from the network and disconnect power from the AP Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cable
3. keys that allow the user to group radios together to form a network Network keys are shared between radios by connecting an Ethernet cable between the RJ45 ports while the radios are in key exchange mode radios that are in key exchange mode display the 6 LINK QUALITY LEDs blinking sequentially back and forth To share the keys and to create the network the user first selects which radio will be the access point AP by setting DIP switch 1 ON see Page 5 for DIP details The other radios will function as subscriber units SUs and do not require any DIP settings The user then connects an Ethernet cable from the AP to each SU to transfer the network keys For the AW900xT the key exchange will occur though an Ethernet cable attached to the supplied POE injector Key exchange will not work through a switch or hub Once the key sharing is complete the AP and SU change their LED displays in confirmation of the successful programming The SU blinks one of the GREEN LINK QUALITY LEDs The AP illuminated the LED labeled RF RX and the AP remains in key exchange mode Please see the next page Technical support 650 384 0000 PAGE 2 www avalanwireless com User s Manual EF eoo Continued from Page 2 If the user s needs change additional SUs can be added to the network and or a SU can be reprogrammed to join a different network and or a SU can be changed into an AP and or an AP into a SU The radios cannot be damaged by
4. incorrect programming If DIP 1 is accidentally toggled then DIP 1 can be turned back and the radio still retains all the network associations it had in its previous mode assuming that the radio had not yet successfully key exchanged with a new network An AP can be reset by programming it as a SU to a new AP and then turning it back into an AP again SUs that have not yet received a network key boot up in key exchange mode and wait to receive a key SUs that have received a network key will boot up for 5 seconds in key exchange mode and will look to see if a new AP is present If a new AP is present then the SU exchanges keys with the AP otherwise the SU begins normal operation after the 5 seconds APs that have not yet issued network keys boot up in key exchange mode until they have issued network keys to at least 1 SU Once the AP has issued keys it will only boot up for 5 seconds in key exchange mode If a SU is present during the 5 seconds then the AP will issue new keys to the SU and will then remain in key exchange mode waiting for more SUs to be attached Once all new SUs have been attached the AP must be power cycled The AP will boot up and will enter normal operation after 5 seconds of key exchange mode Advanced operation Please call AvaLAN technical support at 650 384 0000 if the system topology requires More than 16 subscriber units per access point for roaming mobility applications Multip
5. int AP automatically scans for the best of the 12 available radio channels encrypts Ethernet data received from the network and transmits it wirelessly to the correct subscriber unit SU The AP is constantly monitoring the network performance and automatically changes channels if the performance is degraded due to interference The user may manually select any of the 12 radio channels by toggling DIP switch settings see Page 5 It is possible to operate up to 12 APs in the same area with each AP on a different channel To avoid interference the APs should be spaced at least 10 feet apart Typically the AP is attached to the wired network via an Ethernet cable The AP does not have a MAC IP address Any 10BaseT Ethernet client device ECD can be connected to an AW900iT or AW900xT subscriber unit Each SU encrypts Ethernet traffic received from the attached ECD and transmits the data wirelessly to its AP Each SU can be plugged directly into an ECD without adding drivers or loading software Crossover cables are never needed Only one ECD can be attached to each SU and fixed IP ad dresses are recommended for the attached ECDs The DIP switches on the SU should be in the default OFF setting To avoid overloading the radio s receiver the SU should be placed at least 10 feet from the AP and 100 feet spacing is recommended if using the higher gain AW11 or AW15 antennae The SU does not have its own MAC IP address AvaLAN radios use electronic network
6. ipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Example installations dal i I 5 H j O G He a z E iam 7 EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 Indoor point to multipoint wireless Ethernet system Ultra long range point to multipoint wireless system transmitting Ethernet data across golf course www avalanwireless com PAGE 7 Technical support 650 384 0000 A V N W R aLA E support avalanwireless com Technical support 650 384 0000 For advanced installation information visit www avalanwireless com 2004 2007 AvaLAN Wireless Systems Incorporated All rights reserved AvaLAN Wireless and the AvaLAN Wireless logo are registered trademarks of AvaLAN Wireless Systems Incorporated All other trademarks are property of their respective owners AvaLAN Wireless makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy utility or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice No license express or implied by estoppel or otherwise to any patents or other intellectual property rights is granted by this document Particular uses or applications may invalidate some of the specifications and or product descriptions contained herein The cus
7. l autonomously change to a new channel There are 12 non overlapping channels Manual frequency selection mode The operation of the AW900iT and AW900xT can be restricted to a specific channel within the 900 MHz band by setting DIP switches 3 8 on the access point as shown in the table on Page 6 The subscriber unit responds to the access point s choice of channel and its DIP switches have no effect and do not need to be selected Please see the next page www avalanwireless com PAGE 5 Technical support 650 384 0000 ne User s Manual 900 channel table Channel DIP Setting Center Frequency nan O EO 90720167 MHz On THOMSON 6OR omama SOT AON TS On TSO _ 91354167 Mz OTA OMTS ORT 6On _917 70833MHz Rn HORT SORT EON _919 79167 Mz 3 Off 4 Off 5 On 6 On 926 04167 MHz Technical specifications CHARACTERISTIC RF transmission rate SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION 1 536 Mb s Ethernet throughput 935 Kb s Output power 21 dBm 4 Watts EIRP used with 15 dBi antennae Receive sensitivity 97 dBm at 10e 4 BER 112 dBm with 15 dBi antennae Radio link budget 148 dB with 15 dBi antennae Range Radio channels bandwidth 40 miles LOS with 15 dBi antennae 12 non overlapping with 2 0833 MHz spacing and 1 75 MHz occupied bandwidth Manual frequency select Channel selected with DIP switch Connector types RF RPTNC Female Ethernet RJ45 10BaseT Power Jack P5 2 1 m
8. le access points that use the same network key for roaming mobility Low packet loss rates when using broadcast or multicast Ethernet packets NOTE Broadcast and multicast packets example DHCP UDP are sent once and may experience losses at extended range Unicast packets example HTTP TCP are sent using advanced error correction and retransmission techniques to ensure delivery System diagram AW900xT Outdoor radio configured as an AW900iT access point or lt Client gt client device AW900xT lt Client gt AW900iT a lt Access Point gt mi Optional AW11 EY Yagi Antenna AW900iT Indoor radio configured as an AW900iT access point or lt Client gt client device www avalanwireless com PAGE 3 Technical support 650 384 0000 nel NE User s Manual LED display Name Function Color Power Unit has power and has successfully booted Red By adding the numbers that are lit the user can Green determine the current radio channel 1 903 12500 MHz 7 915 62500 MHz 8 ss 2 905 20833 MHz 8 917 70833 MHz 4 909 37500 MHz 10 921 87500 MHz 5 911 45833 MHz 11 923 95833 MHz 6 913 54167 MHz 12 926 04167 MHz Excellent link quality The more LEDs that Very good link quality Occasional retransmissions o Some retransmissions Key exchange mode Poor link quality No link available Initial setup 1 Select the radio that will operate as the access point AP and set DIP switch 1 ON to
9. m ID Status LEDs Power Ethernet Link RF RX RF TX 4 Channel and 6 Link Quality Error correction technique Sub block error detection and retransmission Adjacent band rejection SAW receiver filter attenuates cellular and pager interference Regulator type Indoor uses linear regulator and outdoor uses switching regulator Power consumption Transmit Indoor 1 9W Outdoor 1 25 W Receive Indoor 1 2 W Outdoor 0 6 W Voltage Indoor 5 VDC 7 VDC Outdoor Power over Ethernet 9 48 VDC over Ethernet 4 5 positive and 7 8 ground Temperature range 40 C to 70 C Transmit current draw Indoor 375 mA Outdoor 150 mA at 9 VDC 110 mA at 12 VDC 32 mA at 48 VDC Technical support 650 384 0000 Indoor 140x85x30mm_ Outdoor 200 x 80 x 55 mm PAGE 6 www avalanwireless com User s Manual EF eoo Limited warranty This product is warranted to the original purchaser for normal use for a period of 360 days from the date of purchase If a defect covered under this warranty occurs AvaLAN will repair or replace the defective part at its option at no cost This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse or modification of the product Compliance Statement Part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accep
10. s are not required Plug in the NEW SU then plug in the AP The units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all radios for the new keys to take effect Reconnect the AP to the network and deploy the new SU radios nN x ss oO Ol KR W w w ae To re key a subscriber unit to a NEW access point Select the radio that will operate as the access point AP and set DIP switch 1 ON to enable access point operation Plug in the NEW AP Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cables are not required Plug in the SU Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all radios for the new keys to take effect Deploy the radios Ww N ar DIP settings DIP 1 Access point or subscriber unit By selecting DIP 1 ON the radio will operate as an access point By selecting DIP 1 OFF the radio will operate as a subscriber unit DIP 3 8 Automatic frequency selection mode DIP switches DIP 3 8 OFF for automatic mode The AW900iT and AW900xT are designed to automatically select and continuously optimize the performance of its radio channel The radio channel is monitored to ensure it is providing low error rates necessary for successful data transmission In the event that the error rate rises the access point wil
11. t any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure OET Bulletin 65 To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons Information to the User Part 15 105 b Note This equipment 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equ
12. tomer is urged to perform its own engineering review before deciding on a particular application AvaLAN Wireless products are not designed for use in medical life saving or life sustaining applications 07 07 2007 L S
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