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1. Indication Problem Waiting for IP Address lease offer Waiting for IP Address lease acknowledgement Configuration not yet downloaded Renewing IP Address lease Connection done Plug n Play vs Configure Settings Once you have accessed the Console determine if you are plug n play capable or you need to change the settings manually The SkyMate comes preset with default or plug n play settings from the factory Once you connect the cables to the SkyMate and install the antenna an RF connection should be established within a few minutes In this plug and play mode all configuration is done on the SkyWay Net Base station If your SkyWay Net Base station is configured correctly as a DHCP Server with a connection to a TFTP Server with SkyMate Runtime Database files the SkyMate will automatically be assigned an IP address and download a runtime database from the TFTP Server i e plug n play without having to worry about configuring the unit Plug n Play settings include e Configuration Server is Enabled set on Base e WCOPP AP Mode is set to Standby e DHCP Client is Enabled SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide e Static Routing is Enabled If your wireless network meets this criteria skip to the Mounting the Antenna on page27 to complete your installation If your wireless network does not meet the criteria proceed to the next section to configure your SkyMate Changing the This section instructs yo
2. 3 Insert bolts and tighten with a 13 mm wrench Note The bolts can be found in the Mast Kit shipped with SkyWay Unit 4 Fasten the SkyWay Unit to the wall using the slider slots and bolts not supplied making sure the SkyWay Unit connectors face downward 7 ST O O cry er 5 5 SkyWay PC D SkyWay A SOLECIEK 2 En co S oc IOLECTEI 6 ay y a U6 ou I ei l O O reg N Connector Side Faces Down CAUTION The surface to which you mount the SkyWay Unit and or antenna should be grounded If the surface is not grounded see Installation Precautions on page 21 and Grounding the Unit and Antenna on page 29 24 Status LED Indicators SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Installing the SkyMate Setting Up Your SkyMate 1 Remove the SkyMate equipment from the box peer SOLECTE Antenna Power Serial Optional Cable Cord Cable Ethernet Cable Caution In the following step hand tighten the antenna cable Do not use a wrench or tool 2 3 Overtightening this cable may damage the connection Connect the Antenna Power Serial and if applicable Ethernet cables to the SkyMate amp your COM Port on your computer For antenna installation and configuration procedures refer to the Mounting the Antenna on page27 Plug the power cord in to the electrical outlet Y
3. No Proxy ARP Disabled ARP Retry Timeout 368 ARP Aging Timeout 306 ARP Max Retries 5 Row Status Active return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit e Change IP Address to address from the network administrator e Type w Write this changes the port configuration status e Press 3 times to return to the Main Menu 4 Activate New RF Diagnostic Ports e From the Main Menu select the Status and Control e Select Port Status and Control e Select Generic Port Status and Control e Type n Next twice to change to Port Number 3 e Change Administrative Status to Cycle Port e Type w Write 2 2 1 Generic Port Status and Control Record 3 of 3 Port Number as Port Type WCOPP Base Diag Port Data Rate 11 Mbps Largest Datagram Size 3184 Physical Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Administrative Status Up Port Operational Status Transitioning Up Last Status Change 900 Maximum Transmit Buffers 808 In Bytes Unicasts Non Unicasts Discards Errors Unknown Protocols return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit Port Status momentarily changes to Transitioning Up e Type r Read and verify status is Up Port amp Online e Press until you return to the Main Menu 15 Chapter 4 Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s Note Perform Steps 1 4 for all units before proceeding 5 Start Diagnostic Tests e From the Main
4. ATTN RMA e Pack products securely to prevent damage in transit Be sure the RMA number is clearly visible on the outside of the return shipping carton e Returned Solectek products must include all other components from the original package including the hardware cables connectors software dis kettes and user manual s unless otherwise stipulated by Solectek e Enclose a copy of the original purchaser s proof of purchase if needed to support warranty claim See details in Limitations section below After inspecting the failed unit Solectek will repair or replace materially defective parts or components All products that are replaced become the property of Solectek If upon inspection by Solectek a unit returned under warranty is deemed to be damaged or out of warranty for any reason see Limitations section below Solectek will contact the customer with a price for the repair or replacement unit Upon receipt of payment wire transfer certified check credit card etc for the replacement unit plus outbound shipping fees Solectek will send a repaired or replacement unit to the customer Customers who do not accept the repair offer may receive their failed equipment back by prepaying an inspection fee of 300 and the return freight cost If upon inspection by Solectek a unit returned under warranty is found to be defect free Solectek reserves the right to charge the customer a 500 test fee SOLECTEK S SOLE AND EXCLUS
5. Menu select Diagnostics ON THE BASE UNIT Select RF Base Radio Test 4 1 RF Base Radio Test xx Note Diagnostic Driver Must Be Installed RF Port Number 3 Test Timeout 8 milliseconds Test to Run Single Frame Ping Pong Mode Number of Frames or Bursts 1 65535 or For Continuous Frame Length or Maximum Burst Size 3 3200 1530 return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit Ensure Test Timeout to 8 ms Change Test to Run to Single Frame Ping Pong Mode Type w Write this starts the test on Base unit ON THE SUB UNIT Select RF Sub Radio Test 4 2 RF Sub Radio Test x Note Diagnostic Driver Must Be Installed RF Port Number 3 Test to Run Single Frame Ping Pong Mode return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit Change Test to Run Single Frame Ping Pong Mode Type w Write starts test on Sub unit e Press until you return to the Main Menu 6 Verify Base amp Sub Unit s Status From the Main Menu select Status and Control e Select Port Status and Control Select RF Port Status e Select RF Port Status again e Type z Zero and m Monitor While the unit is in Monitor Mode the numbers will change to reflect the transmission 16 SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide e After approximately 15 minutes type r this captures the current screen transmission and
6. Router The SkyWay Net Bridge Router relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Make sure that a fuse or circuit breaker not larger than 120 VAC 15A U S 240 VAC 10A international is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors Before working on the SkyWay Net chassis unplug the power cord from the AC outlet or disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker Locate the emergency power off switch for the AC source connected to the SkyWay Net Bridge Router If an electrical accident occurs use this switch to turn off power to the bridge All antenna and data cables should be Listed for outdoor installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code or acceptable to the local Authority Having Jurisdiction Ungrounded or improperly grounded antennas constitute a hazard to personnel and equipment A lightning strike on or near an improperly grounded antenna can cause severe injury or death as well as equipment destruction iii About This Manual Regulatory Information iv The SkyWay Net Wireless Bridge Router operates in the 2 4 GHz band complies with the IEEE 802 1D MAC bridging standard and supports SNMP monitoring if IP routing is enabled FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC ID KA324WANS5 This device is certified to comply with Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 It may no
7. assist in determining the initial installation as well as providing a baseline for future RF environmental measurements when suspected local RF environment changes occur Pre installation Checklist Assess Your Network Requirements Solectek recommends the following in determining the feasibility of a wireless internet working solution using Solectek wireless bridges and routers Identify list and classify the data resource centers by type and number of users Layout the topology of voice data and video networks indicating bandwidth requirements protocols and media of each network segment Plan and layout the IP addressing scheme for IP networks Ensure all protocols deployed in the planned network including planned wireless segments can be encapsulated in Ethernet frame 802 3 and Ethernet II Identify protocols and network segments which will require encapsulation in IP packets and consequent routing Chapter 2 Pre Installation Considerations Map Wireless Network Pre Design Next provide details about locations to be connected for example building to building or server to ISP Identify and mark the locations of the main nodes of the network on a geographical map of the region Attach full street addresses and building characteristics to each location Gather site coordinates latitude and longitude for each location Use the site coordinates to determine optimal geographical layout of desired link paths for wire
8. has been any 1 tampering with the Solectek product s external label or serial number 2 attempt to open the Solectek product s case without prior written consent from Solectek 3 attempted or actual repair by anyone other than an authorized Solectek technician 4 installation or use with any power supply component s other than the original Solectek power supply components provided in the product package 5 for installations within the U S installation or use with any cables or antenna s other than original Solectek products 6 installation or use in environmental conditions that are outside Solectek s published environmental specifications including but not limited to temperature range humidity cable lengths proximity to other devices etc This warranty is available only to the initial end user purchaser of the product and is not transferable This warranty is applicable only to products purchased using Solectek s MSRP Price List Warranty is void if a Solectek product is installed at a destination other than the stated destination at time of purchase DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN SOLECTEK HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOLECTEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLU
9. modem and accessing the SkyWay Unit remotely see Accessing the SkyWay Series Bridge Router on page 13 Connecting to Your LAN Connect the SkyWay Unit to your LAN via copper or fiber optic cable Copper cable The 10 Base T 100 Base TX twisted pair cable is available in 100 200 and 300 foot lengths This cable is terminated on the indoor side with a standard RJ 45 connector and is intended to connect to an Ethernet hub or switch If a cable length of longer than 300 feet is needed you must order the SkyWay Unit configured to use a fiber optic LAN connection See the following section on Fiber optics for more information Fiber optic cable Fiberoptic cable is available in longer lengths Fiber optic cable transmission is not affected by the noise that can affect a copper cable because electrical transmission is converted into optical transmission This cable is terminated on the indoor side with a standard S C fiber optic connector and is intended to be connected to a fiber optic port on an Ethernet hub or switch SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide To connect an 1 Connect the Ethernet cable s 8 pin connector 10 Base T 100 Base TX or 2 Ethernet cable pin connector 100 Base FX to the Ethernet port Plug in and lock clockwise m V Drip Loop and N Cable Slack N Ethernet Port copper or fiber 2 Route the cable to the console ensure to create a drip loop 3 Connect the opposite indoor end of t
10. pair of slots on the bracket Ensure to pair of slots for seating thread them in the same direction a mu En u yeu 3 Place the SkyWay Unit face down Place the bracket and clamp assembly over nn the rear of the SkyWay Unit so that the four mounting holes align security 4 Place one spring lock washer P N 1225201 on each mounting bolt Using a 13 mm hex socket wrench tighten a bolt and washer into each hole of the bracket to a maximum torque of 15 20 ft lbs to prevent stripping 22 SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide 6 Position the bracketed SkyWay Unit against the mast with the connectors facing downward Note The mast should be a minimum of 1 in 25 4 mm outside diameter 7 Feed the end of each clamp around the mast into the locking mechanism at the other end Using a slotted screwdriver or nut driver tighten the clamp screws to a maximum torque of 45 5 in Ibs CAUTION The mast to which you mount the SkyWay Unit and or antenna should be grounded If the mast is not grounded see Installation Precautions on page 21 and Grounding the Unit and Antenna on page 29 Mounting to a Wall The wall mount kit is optional and may be purchased separately Tools e 13 mm wrench 1 Place the SkyWay Unit face down 23 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 2 Align the two brackets over the SkyWay Unit unit bolt holes either along the length or width of the unit En 277 u P P N 1225101
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12. IVE OBLIGATION AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE APPLICABLE SOLECTEK PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN Limitations As the original purchaser you receive these warranties from Solectek Corporation subject to the terms and limitations set forth below Solectek warrants that your Solectek products will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial compliance with the operator s guide s accompanying Solectek products Warranty is given for twelve 12 months from the date of product shipment from Solectek for new hardware products and ninety 90 days for spare parts and R part numbers Solectek will honor this warranty upon receiving proof of purchase Proof of purchase is a copy of the original sales transaction showing complete name and address of SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide seller complete name and address of purchaser date of purchase model number and serial number Solectek does not cover or accept liability for any injury damage or failure caused by misuse misapplication abuse acts of nature accidents e g dropping the Solectek products or software diskettes electrical mishaps causes beyond our control or claims by other than the original purchaser Solectek will not honor and will consider this limited warranty voided if in Solectek s reasonable judgment there
13. SkyWay SkyWay NET NET Test Test Antenna Antenna Ethernet Ethernet Port Port Console Console Cable Cable Chapter 3 Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s Powering Up 1 Once your system is connected open a HyperTerminal session on each PC In MS Windows choose Start Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal A pop up window will open and click on the Hyper trm exe as shown in the following illustration ies gt fey Communications fi HyperT erminal Programs Fe TEL Hypertrm exe Application EX ES T Windows 7 2 When you initially open HyperTerminal you automatically create a new connection Enter a name for this connection e g SkyWay Net 1 Sky Mate 2 etc and select an icon Connection Description 3 Click on OK and the Connect To window will appear SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide 4 Inthe Connect To window select the applicable COM port COM1 COM2 etc from the pull down menu Connect To m BE Direct to Cor Dire om Direct to Com2 Direct to Com3 Direct to Com4 TCP IP Winsock 5 Click on OK and the COM Properties window will appear 6 Change Port Settings to the match the following window COM1 Properties Chapter 3 Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s 7 Under the File Menu select Properties on the Settings Tab set Emulation to VT100 S
14. Status screen Type m to monitor the screen and watch the SkyMate begin searching the channels for a frequency lock Mounting the Antenna This section of the chapter discusses the aspects of mounting the antenna including e Selecting the Antenna and Pre mount Considerations e Grounding the Unit and Antenna e Connecting the Cabling to the Unit Power LAN and Console Selecting the Antenna Solectek supplies one of several different antennas including both sectoral and omni models Solectek s systems engineers will assist you with antenna selection taking into account factors such as usage point to point or multi point distance to substations and interference from nearby antennas 27 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 28 Apart from the two omnidirectional antenna 7002301 6 dBi and 7002401 11 dBi all Solectek antennas can be used as bridge antennas between two networks or point to point communications in the ISM band 2 4 GHz only Before You Mount the Antenna Use the following guidelines for installing the SkyWay Unit antennas 1 Avoid reflective environments Where possible avoid mounting antennas in a reflective environment e g near objects that can reflect radio energy back to the antenna Signal reflections from nearby objects are seen as noise by radio transceivers and can adversely affect the range or quality of your wireless link Examples of reflective objects include Trees or bushes Buil
15. al data in any form without first obtaining the appropriate United States and foreign government approval 41 Chapter 6 SkyWay Series Warranty Information 42 Index A administration console connecting to the 33 alignment and RF link verification antenna 35 antenna alignment and REF link verification 35 antenna connecting an 30 antenna grounding SkyWay and the 29 antenna mounting the 29 antenna selecting the 27 antenna setting up the 27 audience intended xi before installing 13 bench test 13 bench test configuration 13 bench test settings 13 C cable copper 34 cable fiber optic 34 cables routing connected 29 cabling connecting 29 connected cables routing 29 connecting an antenna 30 connecting cabling 29 connecting to power 31 connecting to the administration console 33 connecting to your LAN 34 considerations safety 20 console connecting to the administration 33 conventions warnings xii copper cable 34 E electrical safety guidelines iii 20 F fiber optic cable 34 G general safety guidelines iii 20 grounding SkyWay and the antenna 29 guide using this xii SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide guidelines electrical safety iii 20 guidelines general safety iii 20 installing before 13 intended audience xi L LAN connecting to your 34 link verification antenna alignment and RF 35 mast mounting to a 21 mounting the antenna 29 mounting the SkyWa
16. allows you to read the numbers and determine the error count 2 2 4 1 RF Port Status Record 1 of 1 Port Number 3 Port Type RF Base Port Diag Port Status Online RF Data Rate 11 Mbps RF Channel 2438 Mhz Bytes IN 905724 Bytes OUT 945284 Frames IN 112957 Frames OUT 232411 Discards IN 8 Discards OUT Digital Phase Lock Loop Frame Length Violation Non Octet Aligned Frame Abort Sequence CRC Error Overrun Carrier Detect Lost Underrun CTS Lost eQoooueoroe return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit e Calculate the error count To calculate use the following formula Total the Digital Phase Lock Loop through CTS Lost numbers Note Error count is acceptable if less than 1 of total frames received e Return to the Main Menu 7 Terminate Diagnostic Tests e From the Main Menu select Diagnostics ON THE BASE UNIT Select RF Base Radio Test Change Test to Run to Terminate Test Type w Write this starts the test on Base unit ON THE SUB UNIT Select RF Sub Radio Test Change Test to Run to Terminate Test Type w Write starts test on Sub unit e Press until you return to the Main Menu 17 Chapter 4 Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s 18 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units This chapter contains the following installation information Before msta lin osser ee EEEE 19 Safety Considerations cccccccceescee
17. chnical Support Department between 8 00 a m and 5 00 p m Pacific Time at 858 450 1220 or via fax at 858 457 2681 or via e mail at support solectek com The Solectek Technical Support Rep resentative will discuss your problem to confirm the defect After business hours please leave a voicemail or send an e mail or fax A Technical Sup port Representative will respond to you the next business day e If warranty or return service is needed you will receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number At no time should Solectek products be sent back without a valid RMA number Solectek accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns You agree to pay for shipping to Solectek If the product is under warranty Solectek will pay for shipping of the repaired or replacement product to you via ground transportation to your location in the United States For installations outside the continental U S Solectek will pay for shipping via ground transportation to the freight forwarder of your choice located in the continental United States Any other freight arrangements will be at customer expense 37 Chapter 6 SkyWay Series Warranty Information 38 Solectek shall not be liable for any damage caused to the product in transit You acknowledge and agree you will bear all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit Send return shipments to Solectek Corporation 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive Suite 109 San Diego CA 92121 3212
18. d Contacting Technical Support ii Contact Solectek Corporation s Technical Support Department during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Time or submit questions to our 24 hour fax number or by e mail Voice support 858 450 1220 24 hour fax number 858 457 2681 Web support http www solectek com support E mail address support solectek com Please have the following information ready when you call e Model Number e Type of Ethernet connection your SkyWay Net Bridge Router e Network operating system e g Novell Netware etc e Application using when problem was encountered e g MS Excel etc Safety SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Symptoms and or error codes that accompanied the problem Most recent bench test results Electrical Guidelines Observe the following electrical guidelines when working on the SkyWay Net Bridge Router Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables under these conditions During a thunderstorm When wearing a wool sweater or other heavy wool clothing When power is applied Always ensure the power is off before connecting or disconnecting the 3 pin power cord connector Do not touch the SkyWay Net power supply when the power cord is connected Because the Sky Way Net Bridge Router does not have a power switch line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected to the Bridge
19. d configurations have a significantly higher success rate during field installation than those who skip the benchtest The following items are required for the benchtest At least 2 Skyway units Net and or Mate SkyWay Series power cable and AC DC converter Console cable and RS 422 to RS 232 converter Test antenna for each SkyWay Series RF port Two terminals or workstations with VT 100 emulation capability one for each SkyWay Series or one workstation with two RS 232 ports to accommodate two SkyWay Series Minimum Settings and Defaults for Benchtest RF Frequency Use the most efficient RF frequency for your SkyWay Series as determined during the site survey Tap Value During installation the installer decides on an appropriate tap value for your SkyWay Series so that there is no interference with other SkyWay Series traffic 13 Chapter 4 Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s e Mode Designate one SkyWay Series as the base station and the other as the substation Starting the Benchtesting Benchtesting is a critical phase to properly installing your SkyWay Series system Benchtesting allows you to check all of the component connections and operations prior to mounting the units on towers miles apart To benchtest your system use the following procedure 1 Setting the Date and Time e From the Main Menu select the Configuration Menu e Select System Configuration e Select General Parameters Configuration 1 1 4 Ge
20. d on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors Before working on the SkyWay Unit chassis unplug the power cord from the AC outlet disconnect the fuse or trip the circuit breaker Locate the emergency power off switch for the AC source connected to the SkyWay Unit Bridge Router If an electrical accident occurs use this switch to turn off power to the bridge This product is intended to be supplied by an SELV source rated at 48 VDC minimum 1A SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Installing the Units Once you have performed a successful bench test and configured the units to your satisfaction you are ready to install and connect them Installation Precautions Installers must ensure the SkyWay Unit and its peripheral equipment is kept at a safe distance away from hazardous systems cables and equipment The installer s should consult the National Electrical Code Sections 725 and 800 specifically for clearances from power and lighting conductors and transient protection Installing a SkyWay Net Mount The SkyWay Net to an outdoor mast or wall Mounting to a Mast Tools e 13mm hex socket wrench e Slotted screwdriver 21 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units To mount the 1 Place the mast mounting bracket on a table with the flat side down SkyWay Net toa mast P N 122540L 7 P N 1225501 P N 1225006 P N 1225201 Use the third central 2 Thread two clamps into the outside
21. dings Air conditioning units and ductwork Other radio antennas Building structures made of any material such as steel brick or wood Construction vehicles and equipment 2 Use the following safe handling procedures Do not perform antenna installation by yourself Some antennas are large and hard to handle especially when changing polarity or performing the final mounting on the mast You need a second person to align the antenna schedule as much antenna work as possible when at least two workers are available Use a bubble level carpenter s level to ensure all antennas are level For antennas mounted to the wall you may need additional spacers or washers to obtain a level installation Mount antennas securely A small movement of the antenna caused by an insecure mount or weak mast results in a huge sweep at the other end of the link miles away Ensure the antenna is bolted securely to the mast Always use appropriate guy wires see your local building codes for recommendations and requirements Weight non penetrating roof mounts securely with concrete blocks or other ballast Handle the antenna RF cable carefully Maintain a 12 inch bend radius if possible Do not walk on or kink the cable A kinked cable can cause severe signal attenuation and the link to fail Warning Caution SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Grounding the Unit and Antenna Ungrounded or improperly grounded antennas const
22. e the user operator shall promptly stop operating the device until harmful interference has been limited Solectek Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Solectek Corporation The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Radio Transmission Notice This product is a low power less than 1 Watt direct sequence spread spectrum radio system pre set to transmit and receive signals in the 2 4 2 4835 GHz frequency band This product has been certified by the U S Federal Communications Commission for use in the United States of America in that band The manufacturer makes no representation as to the availability of the above mentioned frequency band for such use in other countries Any prospective user of this product outside the United States of America should prior to such use contact the government department or other agency responsible for assigning radio frequencies in the country in which use is proposed to determine whether such department or agency has any objection to operation of the product in the 2 4 2 4835 GHz band and whether there are any other local devices generating signals in that band which might be expected to inter
23. e guidelines to ensure your safety when installing and working with the SkyWay Unit Bridge Router General Safety Guidelines Observe the following general guidelines to ensure safety Keep tools away from walk areas where you and others could trip over them Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis mounting hardware Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves Wear safety glasses when working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe Electrical Safety Guidelines Observe the following electrical guidelines when working on the SkyWay Unit Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables under these conditions e During a thunderstorm e When wearing a wool sweater or other heavy wool clothing e When power is applied Always ensure the power is off before connecting or disconnecting the 3 pin power cord connector Do not touch the SkyWay Unit power supply when the power cord is connected Because the SkyWay Unit Bridge Router does not have a power switch line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected to the Bridge Router The SkyWay Unit Bridge Router relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Make sure that a fuse or circuit breaker not larger than 120 VAC 15A U S 240 VAC 10A international is use
24. e unit via the Console 3 Console Interface Once connected use the Console to configure and view your unit Once all are connected and configured you can command any of the units from the Base unit Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s This chapter includes step by step procedures on how to benchtest the units i Why Benchtest A brief discussion on why you really want to benchtest before you install the units Starting the Benchtesting Step by step procedures to walk you through the process Installing Your SkyWay Units This chapter provides detailed information and procedures for installing the units 1 Before Installing Two words SAFETY FIRST Do s and don t before you begin Installing the Units Detailed instructions for both SkyWay Net and SkyMate units Mounting the Antenna Discusses all aspects of installing the antenna Chapter 2 Pre Installation Considerations Planning and feasibility studies are critical to successfully integrate the SkyWay Series Bridge Router with your network There are additional factors for example Radio Line of Sight and overall RF environmental issues which must be taken into account for wireless connectivity Deploying a successful network requires feasibility studies and careful planning particularly for wireless connectivity solutions where additional factors must be considered Radio Line of Sight and overall RF environment must be assessed and documented to
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26. eesteeeeeesneeeeeteeeeees 20 Installing the Units irisaren asii 21 Mounting the Antenna uus2suessseesssnnsnnnensnnennnennnnn 27 Grounding the Unit and Antenna cee 29 Connectin SCablang cicscctessssesencacsxasaesassesantseseessoseseseneaees 29 Antenna Alignment and RF Link Verification 35 Before Installing To install your SkyWay Unit you need the following items Cellular telephones or two way radios so you can communicate when aligning SkyWay Unit antennas during the installation process VT 100 console or workstation with VT 100 emulation capability and terminal emulation software HyperTerminal or ProComm to configure the SkyWay Unit Bridge Router 13 mm hex socket wrench for mounting bracket Slotted screw driver for mounting clamps Modem optional if you want to operate the SkyWay Unit Bridge Router through a dial up connection The following items are optional and are required only if you find it necessary to cut the indoor connectors off to accommodate pulling the cable through conduit Ethernet cable an RJ 45 cable crimper to terminate the RJ 45 connection to the Ethernet LAN during the installation process Serial cable a small screwdriver to disassemble the DB 9 case a pin removal extractor tool or a replacement DB 9 jack 19 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 20 Power cable a soldering iron Safety Considerations The following sections provid
27. eries Kit s When you first receive your SkyWay Series kit please inventory all components to ensure you have everything you need for installation Chapter 1 Getting Started SkyWay Net Kit Your SkyWay Net kit should include the following components a 1 Antenna Cable 5 Mast Mounting Kit 9 AC Power Converter 2 Ethernet Cable 6 Benchtest Antenna 10 RS Power Supply 3 Power Cable 7 SkyWay Net Unit 11 AC DC Power Supply 4 Console Cable 8 RS 422 Converter 12 Cable Clip SkyWay Net unit Mast Mounting kit User Documentation CD SkyWay Net Quick Start Guide SkyWay Net Installation kit which includes RS 422 Converter SkyWay Series Benchtest Antenna AC Power Converter RS Power Supply AC DC Power Supply Customized components based upon your order include Console Cable length based on your request 100 200 300 ft Antenna kit not shown Take a moment to ensure you have all of the required components If you do not have a component or the correct component contact Solectek immediately so we resolve the problem as fast as possible SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide SkyMate Kit Your SkyMate kit should include the following components e SkyMate unit e Power Supply amp Cord e Serial Port Cable e Software CD e SkyMate Quick Start Guide e Antenna Cable not shown e Antenna Kit not shown Summary of the Installation Process The installation p
28. fere with the operation of this product Solectek shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law creates interference harmful to other local devices or results in a malfunction of this product caused by outside interference Declaration of Conformity Solectek Corporation 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive San Diego CA 92121 Declares that the product SkyWay Net manufactured 2001 conforms to the following product specifications EMC CISPR22 ClassA IEC 60417 CFR47 Part 15 TEC 60529 UL 950 CFR 21 1040 RSS 210 TYPE 4X Low Voltage Directive including amendments by CE Marking Directive About This Manual vi SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Table of Contents About This Mattel ee ii Trademarks amp Copyrights aan seen ii Contacting Technical Supp tt neneennnne nennen ii SA year lil Electrical Guidelines scisessiscessosssscevosasocdssesssvsasvnsisnessensssbessasesrecdvnasoncsss iii Regulatory Dion iv FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement cssssesssesonsessoeee iv Industrie Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv U S Government Restricted Rights Legend ssscssscssssecsssees iv Radio Transmission Notice sccccscscssssscsssscssccscssssssscescsscssescessees v Declaration of Conformity ae v Preface een xi Intended Audiene cn xi Summary of this Guide uses xii Chapter 1 Getting Started cccccccceseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeee
29. figuration settings to the unit e Monitor performance e Obtain transmission statistics Solectek supplies an RS 422 weather rated cable and an RS 422 to RS 232 converter for connecting to a serial communications port on the console or modem Connect a terminal directly to the unit s RS 422 port to provide secure access for a single console You can use a modem for remote console access to SkyWay Unit configuration features You can also use SNMP Manager on a workstation connected to the LAN to access most of the SkyWay Unit configuration objects For security reasons not all the features are accessible using SNMP 1 Connect the console cable s 6 pin connector to the SkyWay Unit console port Plug in and lock clockwise Drip Loop and Cable Slack Administration Console Port 2 Route the cable to the console ensure you create a drip loop 33 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 34 To connect to a dedicated modem and data line 3 Connect the cable at the opposite indoor end of the console cable DB 9 connector to the RS 422 converter then to the serial communication port on the console terminal or terminal emulator 1 Connect and route the console cable as described in the preceding except that you will connect the cable to a modem instead of the terminal or terminal emulator 2 Connect a standard phone cable from the modem to the dedicated data line wall jack For more information on configuring the
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31. he Ethernet cable to the appropriate Ethernet port RJ 45 or S C on your LAN hub or switch Antenna Alignment and RF Link Verification Once you have mounted and grounded your antenna you need to align the antenna to produce the best possible RF link Both the SkyWay Net and SkyMate software now incorporate a away to help you maximize your RF link Use the following procedure to align your antenna 1 Once you have mounted the antenna and connected the antenna cable return to the unit and Console 2 From the Main menu type 264 on the SkyWay Net or type 262 on the SkyMate to access the RF Signal Strength screen Adjust your antenna up down left right and monitor the Signal Noise Ratio dB field for both the 35 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 36 Local and Remote columns the higher the numbers the stronger the RF Link as shown in the following SkyMate screen 2 6 2 WCOPP Signal Status Record 1 of 1 Signal Level dBm Noise Level dBm gt Signal Noise dB Local Remote Local Remote Local Remote Rev Timeouts Sec 91 return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit 3 Type 22 and press Enter to access the Generic Port Status and Control screen 4 Type n twice to access Port 3 5 Change Administrative Status to Cycle Port and type w to execute the command 6 Verify the unit status is Up Port and On Line 7 Verify the BASE unit shows the sub unit status is Up Port a
32. itute a hazard to personnel and equipment A lightning strike on or near an improperly grounded antenna can cause severe injury or death as well as equipment destruction Any Solectek equipment damaged by lightning is considered to be damaged by an Act of God and not covered under warranty Solectek antennas 2 4 GHz and Bridge Router s do not require additional grounding when mounted on antenna masts properly grounded per local electrical and building codes Supply grounding if the SkyWay Unit and its antenna are mounted on a non penetrating roof mount a wall or an ungrounded wooden mast In these cases attach one end of a bond wire to one of the bolts on the SkyWay Unit bracket Attach the other end to another mast properly grounded a building ground or an NEC ground Selecting a Ground Source Always switch OFF the power to the SkyWay Unit before connecting or disconnecting the 3 pin power cable If the SkyWay Unit and its antenna are mounted on a non penetrating roof a wall or an ungrounded wooden mast attach a bond wire minimum of 10 AWG to one of the bolts on the SkyWay Unit mounting bracket and connect the other end of the wire to a properly grounded mast the building ground or a NEC ground The installer s should consult the National Electrical Code Section 810 specifically for clearances from power and lighting conductors and if necessary grounding Connecting Cabling The SkyWay Unit connects to the antenna b
33. king cursor indicates where on the screen you are at Moving the cursor up down left right using the Arrow Keys and pressing Enter allows you to access the command However pressing the corresponding number next to a menu item also allows you to navigate throughout the program For example if you press 1 the screen changes to the Configuration Menu 2 changes to the Status and Control Menu etc This allows you to enter a string of numbers for example by typing 1234 allows you to access the Configuration Menu Port Configuration Menu RF Port Configuration Menu and finally stop at the RF Level Control Screen This is easier than pressing the arrow keys numerous times to access the same screen in four keystrokes 11 Chapter 3 Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s 12 Chapter 4 Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s Since the SkyWay Series bridge router is a ruggedized device installed outside the building Solectek recommends spending some time planning the installation and testing the configuration before permanently mounting the units Why Benchtest Benchtesting your SkyWay Series Bridge Router system prior to installing it in its permanent location is strongly recommended Benchtesting allows you to test and configure the equipment to your requirements prior to final installation It allows you to become familiar with the equipment s operation and capabilities in a user friendly environment Installers who benchtest all equipment an
34. kyWay Net 1 Properties Teminsiscio VvT100 8 Save exit and restart your HyperTerminal session and your session will start the SkyWay Series Login screen amp SkyWay Net 1 HyperTerminal WoW A A i N EEEEE TTTTTIT N EEEEE NN E N EEEEE SkyWayNet TX HP U S Version 2 00 Serial Number Solectek Corporation Copyright 1999 2000 All Rights Reserved System Name 5 System Location User Name solectek Password 9 Log in to the system your user name amp password are solectek Repeat Steps 2 8 for each SkyWay Net unit before proceeding 10 Console Interface Arrow keys then Enter select an item Go up one level commands Configuration Menu Status and Control 1 2 3 4 S 6 Diagnostics Start Application Log Off SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Once you have logged in to the system the Main menu will appear Main Menu Utilities All screens have three areas Title Menu Field and Command Line Screen Title Title of Menu or Screen changes based on the screen accessed Menu Field Menu items or fields contains menu items or fields you can monitor execute etc Command Line Instructions options or command line onscreen instructions for navigating or displays command line instruction Navigating the Screens In the Menu Field area of the Main Menu note that each menu item has a number next to it A blin
35. less network segments and complete the wireless network geographical map Determine minimum antenna height requirement for each location ensuring each link s path at least 60 of Fresnel zone is unobstructed Perform a Site Survey Assess the Line of Sight and RF environmental factors Check for competing RF signals using a spectrum analyzer Detect and measure the potential sources of interference in selected RF bands for each site Mark the direction and nature of detected RF interference on the wireless network map created in step two Determine the height of obstacles trees buildings highways in each link s path Finalize the Design Adjust your plan and select equipment Adopt changes in the network layout to overcome RF interference and to guarantee the minimum required bandwidth for each link Adjust antenna height requirements based on identified obstacles in the site survey Select the antenna types for each site based on the link distance and minimum antenna co location requirements Select an RF channel and antenna polarity plan for each link Select cable types and lengths Chapter 3 Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s Connecting Your SkyWay Series Units for Benchtesting Once you ensure you have all of the components the next step is to connect your system for benchtesting The following illustration shows the proper configuration for connecting two SkyWay SkyWay Net 1 SkyWay Net 2 el
36. nd On Line 8 On the Base type 2241 and view the Frames versus the CRC Error count fields as shown in the following SkyWay Net screen 2 2 4 1 RF Port Status Record 1 of 1 Port Number 3 Port Type RF Sub Port Port Status Online RF Data Rate 11 Mbps RF Channel 2438 MHz Bytes IN Frames IN Discards IN 1133489 Bytes OUT 791582 94049 Frames OUT 94978 8 Discards OUT 8 Digital Phase Lock Loop Frame Length Violation Non Octet Aligned Frame Abort Sequence CRC Error Overrun Carrier Detect Lost Underrun CTS Lost return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit A good link is indicated when the CRC Error count is less than 1 of the Frames Chapter 6 SkyWay Series Warranty Information Warranty One Year Limited Warranty Subject to the conditions and procedures set forth below during the warranty period Solectek will repair or replace at Solectek s option such Solectek products or parts thereof which on inspection by Solectek are found to be covered by the limited warranties set forth below The warranty period for new hardware products which are listed on Solectek s MSRP Price List at time of purchase is twelve months from the date of shipment from Solectek The warranty period for spare parts and R part numbers is ninety days from the date of shipment from Solectek If you think there is a problem or defect with your Solectek product e Contact Solectek s Te
37. neral Parameters Configuration 13 Sep 2000 10 29 57 return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit e Set the current time and date e Type w Write e Press backslash 3 times to return to the Main Menu 2 Configure the RF Diagnostic Ports for Base and Sub units e From the Main Menu select the Configuration Menu e Select Port Status and Control e Select RF Port Configuration e Select RF Diagnostic Port Configuration 1 2 3 2 RF Diagnostic Port Configuration Record 1 of 1 Port Number 3 Configuration Status On line Port Type RF Master Diagnostic Port Max Buffers Transmit Buffers Receive Buffers Maximum Frame Size Record Type return to menu commands TAB next available field ENTER edit e Set the Base unit Port Type to WCOPP Base Diagnostic Port and Sub unit s Port Type to WCOPP Sub Diagnostic Port e Type w Write e Press 4 times to return to the Main Menu 3 Configure IP Address for Port 3 e From the Main Menu select the Configuration Menu 14 SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide e Select Router Configuration e Select IP Configuration e Select ZP Port Configuration e Type n Next changes to the Port 3 1 5 1 2 IP Port Configuration Record 2 of 2 Port Nunber 3 IP Address 192 168 034 669 Primary IP Address es IP Mask 255 255 255 608 IP Encapsulation SNAP RF IP MTU 3176 Disable IP Routing
38. on nem ror ace TI SUN N TRAP LP oe ONE erage B wmioN me SIR 100620109 INARI WA SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide for SkyWay Net and SkyMate Wireless Bridge Routers About This Manual About This Manual The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Solectek Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Solectek Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Document Version 1 02 Part Number 1288501 For use with SkyWay Net and SkyMate software versions 3 0 and higher Trademarks amp Copyrights SkyWay is a registered trademark of Solectek Corporation SkyMate and Solectek are trademarks of Solectek Corporation IBM and AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Copyright Solectek Corporation 2001 All rights reserve
39. our SkyMate will perform a boot up sequence this may take a few minutes Status RF Link Ethernet Be A Q A Tr A During the bootup sequence the Status LED will display the following conditions Red Initializing Green Operational Once complete the SkyMate will show the status of the Status RF Link and Ethernet connections Status LED Green Operational Flashing Red Unknown failure see the Mounting the Antenna section Ethernet LED and RF Link LEDs Green Link is up Flashing Amber Activity on line link No light Link is down The Status LED may display a combination of Red and Green flashes to indicate an event or problem For example 2 Red flashes followed by Green flash on the Status LED The following tables describe the possible Status LED combinations 25 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 26 Plug n Play WCOPP AP Indications Flashing Status LED 2 Red amp 1 Green 2 Red amp 2 Green 2 Red amp 3 Green 2 Red amp 4 Green Solid Green DHCP Indications Flashing Status LED 3 Red amp 1 Green 3 Red amp 2 Green 3 Red amp 3 Green 3 Red amp 4 Green Solid Green Indication Problem All channels exhausted search paused Searching RF channels for a valid Base Waiting for acceptance from Base Standby Association done IP Address will now be obtained if DHCP is enabled Association with Base established if DHCP is enabled
40. rocess is divided into the following four phases e Pre Installation Considerations e Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s e Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s e Installing Your SkyWay Units Pre Installation Considerations There are four aspects that must be considered prior to installing your wireless network 1 Assess Your Network Requirements Prior to choosing the equipment research what your wireless network will need Find out how many sites you want to include their requirements bandwidth protocols etc 2 Map Wireless Network Pre Design Create a map with every site nodes shown each with all of the vital information lat long antenna heights etc Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Perform a Site Survey A Site Survey allows you to assess the requirements of each site in the wireless network Finalize the Design Once you have a Site Survey for each site you can incorporate these factors into your final design requirements Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s This chapter focuses on preparing your units for benchtesting With all of the units in one room it is much easier to connect configure and verify all of the units are performing properly as opposed to miles apart and on top of towers and buildings 1 Connecting Your SkyWay Series Units for Benchtesting This section provides instructions and diagrams for connecting the units 2 Powering Up Once you power on the unit you need to establish communication to th
41. ry of what is in each chapter o Chapter 1 Getting Started Discusses opening your SkyWay Series kit s checking all of the components and an overview of the installation process Chapter 2 Pre Installation Considerations Briefly discusses four aspects you should consider perform prior to implememnting your wirless network e Chapter 3 Connecting Your SkyWay Unit s Discusses how to connect SkyWay Series units for benchtesting Chapter 4 Benchtesting Your SkyWay Unit s Discusses how to benchtest your units prior to installing them into their final field location e Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units Describes how to install your SkyWay Series units in the field o Chapter 6 SkyWay Series Warranty Information Warranty and end user license agreement e Index For configuring and monitoring information and procedures see the SkyWay Series Multi Point Operator s Guide xii Chapter 1 Getting Started This Installation Guide is the part of a series of guides on using the SkyWay Series products This series includes SkyWay Series Installation Guide this book SkyWay Series Operator s Guide This book describes how to Inspect your SkyWay Series kit s for all components Connect your SkyWay Series units system Benchtest your Sky Way Series units system prior to final installation Install your SkyWay Series units system Bring your SkyWay Series units system up for operation Checking Your SkyWay S
42. s seosiss se ss ssisecs ososs sess ss io 38 End User License Are min ie 39 HIN ee 43 ix Table of Contents Preface This guide is designed to help you install configure manage maintain and troubleshoot your SkyWay Series wireless network comprised of Base station SkyWay Net and substations SkyWay Net and or SkyMate Intended Audience This document contains information required for preparation installation and configuration for your SkyWay Series Wireless Bridge Routers The information in this manual written for a technical audience that meets the following requirements You are functioning in an Information Services or Building Facilities capacity You have more than one year s experience with networking either wireless or traditional You are familiar with basic networking concepts such as bridging IP routing WAN protocols etc You are familiar with your LAN or WAN s topology configuration and design If you will be using Simple Network Management Protocol to manage SkyWay you are familiar with the protocol s terms and usage You are familiar with basic RF wireless network design even if you are not familiar with the particulars of any specific system Note If you do not meet these requirements we recommend that you hire a consultant to assist you with installing and configuring your SkyWay network Xi Preface Summary of this Guide The following includes a brief summa
43. sssccsscessusecssesssensuauescesisecees 21 Installing a SkyWay Net 00sse0sss0000s000s0000000000200002020002000020000000000 21 Mounting to a Mast 21 Mounting t a Wall sessssssosssssssssssssnssososessssesesosssnssosesssssestsassssssossssss 23 Installing the SKy Mate e sseessoessoessecesocesocesscsssccesocscosesscesscesocessossose 25 Mounting the Anlenna casa ee 27 Selecting the Antenna een een 27 Before You Mount the Antenna sussosssorsonssonsnnsnnsonsnnnsnnsnnnsonsnnnne 28 Grounding the Unit and Antenna ssssss0ssessosensonsesnonsnnsnnnonenne 29 Selecting a Ground Source essssessossesnnsennsssnsnsnennsnsnnnsnennnsnennsnenssnnene 29 Connecting Cabling sssscscscssscssssess sesesense cessssssstecsesssesesensssvsssensvenstassese 29 Routing Connected Cables scccssssssssssssssssesscssssessssssssesesesencees 29 Connecting an Antenna cs ssccccscsenscciscedcasoceacasecsctsscsceseensdesscuncccasessneteens 30 Connecting to POWER een 31 Connecting to the Administration Console esseessoessesssocscosssesssose 33 Connecting to Your LAN sesssessesssocesocssoeessccscosscosesoessocssoossosssseessess 34 Antenna Alignment and RF Link Verification sessesesosssosssesscosso 35 Chapter 6 SkyWay Series Warranty Information 37 WA einen 37 One Year Limited Warranty ssessssesooesocessccesoeccoescocesccssccsecessseesseee 37 Limitations sscessssssisessssssscosss ssseessssstoessss
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45. t cause harmful interference 2 It must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Industrie Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statement CANADA 2499391165A This device is certified to comply with Industrie Canada IC RSS CNR 139 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 It may not cause harmful interference 2 It must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation U S Government Restricted Rights Legend The Product is provided with Restricted Rights Use duplication reproduction or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions in subdivision c 1 i1 of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Product clause at 252 227 7013 and in subparagraphs a through d of the Commercial Product Restricted Rights Clause at 52 227 19 Contractor Manufacturer is Solectek 6370 Nancy Ridge Drive Suite 109 San Diego California In order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 27 in must be maintained between the antenna and any persons When installing the antenna ensure that this clearance is maintained while the product is in operation This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions However there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur in a particular commercial installation In case the device does cause harmful interference with an authorized radio servic
46. the SkyWay Unit RF connector port using a 13 16 in wrench Hand tighten another 1 4 turn to lock it in place 2 Connect the other end of the RF cable to the antenna s connector using the same technique SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Note Allow sufficient slack in the cable for a maximum turning radius of 1 ft Antenna oo LMR 400 cable 3 Seal the connections to both the antenna and the SkyWay Unit with Coax Seal P N 10702 to prevent water entry Connecting to Power SkyWay Unit requires DC power to operate Solectek supplies an AC to DC converter and a weather rated DC power cable 31 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units To connect SkyWay 1 First confirm the power is off before making or breaking this connection Unit to power Connect the power cable s 3 pin connector to the SkyWay Unit power port Plug in and lock it by turning the connector shell in a clockwise direction Antenna Power Port EE e u Drip Loop and EFA Cable Slack LMR 400 Cable Conduit exit or n routing gt Cable from roof gt uf AC source 4 AC power cord AC DC converter Note For extra power protection plug the AC power cord into a UPS 200 W minimum 32 Note To connect directly to a administration console SkyWay Series Multi Point Installation Guide Connecting to the Administration Console Use this connection to e Make and apply con
47. u how to change from the default plug n play settings to Default Settings the non plug n play settings It serves as an introduction to basic steps to manually Non Plug n Play configure the SkyMate For more information on reconfiguring the SkyMate refer to the SkyWay Series Multi Point Operator s Guide Chapter 2 This procedure will change the following SkyMate settings DHCP Client TFTP Server is Disabled e RF Port IP Address is manually assigned 1 From the Main Menu type 1541 and press Enter to go to the BOOTP DHCP Protocol Configuration screen 2 Change DHCP Client to Disable and type w to execute the command 3 Type 1512 and press Enter to go to the IP Port Configuration screen Port 2 4 Scroll down using the arrow keys and configure the IP Address see your Network Administrator for address When finished type w to execute the command 5 Type n to access Port 3 and configure the IP Address see your Network Administrator for address When finished type w to execute the command 6 Type 5 and press Enter to access the IP Protocol Configuration screen Verify the Default Gateway Enabled field is set to Yes 7 Enter the Default Gateway IP Address RF Port of the BASE unit Type w to execute the command 8 Return to the Main screen and restart the RunTime application Type 5 select RunTime and type w to execute the command 9 Login user amp password solectek and type 224 to go to the RF Port
48. y a LMR 400 RF cable The SkyWay Unit connects to power and to the terminal terminal emulator or LAN by three cables e Power e Console e Data Ethernet copper or fiber optic The three cables route into the building Routing Connected Cables Determine where to route the cables within the building before you begin connecting the SkyWay Unit SkyWay Unit s design enables you to route each 29 Chapter 5 Installing Your SkyWay Units 30 To connect an RF cable cable to its most logical convenient location These locations may not be in the same room or even on the same floor For example it may make the most sense to route the power to a utility room on the top floor the console to a secured room on the second floor and the Ethernet to your LAN room on the first floor SkyWay Net A 1 Utility Room for Power x 7 Mount a am Mona M n aum ME Hj DENE a num r ae E T EE TELO t i IB E 8 E ee The length of the cable set you ordered determines the maximum distance for all connections e g 100 200 or 300 ft 300 ft is max distance unless you use fiber optics fiber optics max distance is 4 000 ft Be sure to secure the cables to the mast at intervals to protect the cables and the connection Connecting an Antenna The LMR 400 RF cable connects the SkyWay Unit with the antenna above it on the mast 1 Making sure the threads are properly aligned tighten the cable s connector bolt snugly over
49. y unit 21 mounting to a mast 21 mounting to a wall 23 P power connecting to 31 pre installation procedures 13 procedures pre installation 13 R RF link verification antenna alignment and 35 routing connected cables 29 S safety considerations 20 safety guidelines electrical iii 20 safety guidelines general iii 20 selecting the antenna 27 setting up the antenna 27 settings and factory defaults for bench test mini mum configuration 13 SkyWay and the antenna grounding 29 SkyWay unit mounting the 21 T test bench 13 test minimum configuration settings and factory defaults for bench 13 to connect an Ethernet cable 35 to connect an RF cable 30 43 Index to connect directly to an administration console 33 to connect SkyWay to power 32 to connect to a dedicated modem and data line 34 to mount the SkyWay to a mast 22 U unit mounting the SkyWay 21 using this guide xii V verification antenna alignment and RF link 35 W wall mounting to a 23 44

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