BRiB-II™ User Guide
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1. m WINELESS TERABGEAM BRiB I User Guide Contact Terabeam www terabeam com 8000 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042 Office 703 205 0600 Fax 703 205 0610 Sales 1 888 297 9090 MNL 500252 001 Version 1 0 March 2005 BRiB II User s Manual LIMITED WARRANTY Terabeam Wireless Terabeam warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after initial purchase Terabeam will in this period of time repair or replace any Terabeam product returned to the factory freight prepaid The Terabeam warranty covers repairs or replacement at Terabeam s option of the product only Terabeam is not responsible for the cost of removal reinstallation or shipping to the place of repair Terabeam does not extend or modify its warranty period as a result of repair or replacement Terabeam reserves the right to void a warranty and or make reasonable charges for repair of a unit if the warranty seal is broken or the unit displays evidence of misuse abuse or tampering Terabeam is not responsible for damage to any other equipment or property or any other consequential or incidental damages of any kind whether based on contract negligence or strict liability Maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of the unit Warranties give you the buyer specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty is only extend2. A be covered by the factory warranty and will be a billable repair CAUTION The current units have an LED label which clearly identifies them as 48 VDC units Please see Figure 2 5 for the location of the label and description of LEDs 2 5 Hardware Installation Perform the following procedures for both antennas once you have determined their optimal location 1 Use the brackets and screws to mount the flat panel antenna to a pole with a maximum diameter of up to 1 3 4 inches 2 Ensuring that there is no DC power applied to the cable plug the 6 pin N male round connector of the outdoor Ethernet cable into the rear jack of the flat panel antenna making sure the notch on the connector is correctly aligned with the tab on the jack as shown on Figure 2 3 Turn the round locking nut clockwise as you push in until it securely fastens onto the jack Please verify that the round connector is properly plugged into the rear jack of the antenna prior to connecting DC power because it is possible to push it in the wrong way if enough force is used If DC power is applied and the connector is not properly plugged damage to the electronics of the unit or the connector itself may occur which will not be covered by the factory warranty Figure 2 3 Plugging the Outdoor Ethernet Cable Plug the connector into the jac aligning the notch with the tab Caution Be sure DC Power is not applied when plugging the cable k by If DC P
3. series BRiB II with an integral 18 dBi gain flat panel antenna and the BRiB II LR with the addition of an integrated bi directional fixed amplifier to boost range and improve reception The WLAN device located in the antenna gets its power from the DC Power Injector which puts DC power onto the Ethernet cable Up to 300 feet of Ethernet cable ordered separately between the DC injector and the antenna can be used with no signal loss Both the BRiB II and the BRiB II LR version use a 110 220 VAC to 48 VDC power supply Ver 1 0 Page 1 March 2005 1 2 BRiB Il User s Manual Bridge in a Box ll Features Key Features 1 3 Complete 2 4 GHz wireless bridging system Easy to install and configure Bridges two LANs together transparently Supports VLAN bridging 802 1q protocol Plugs directly into an Ethernet Switch or Router on each side of the link 802 116 radio built right into the 18 dBi gain panel antenna LR models feature a built in amplifier and provide the maximum range possible Weatherproof designed and rated for outdoor use Provides extended range coverage by focusing the radio signal Antenna and Ethernet cable are designed for outdoor use Antenna is lightweight and thin just 1 25 inch thick and 15 5 inches square Can be mounted in either vertical or horizontal polarization Mounts either to a wall or antenna mast of up to 1 3 4 inches in diameter Flat panel antenna offers 18 dBi gain and 18 beamwidth Transmit power o
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6. ase P N FNL 0110 01 FCC ID NMS5 ETH ANT LR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 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 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interface that may cause undesired operation 2 This device must accept any interference received including interface that may cause undesired operation LAN MAC 00 20 E6 05 27 DD 2 25 2005 Rev A LAN MAC 00 20 F0 05 27 DD 2 25 2005 Rev A 2 3 DC Power Injector The Cat 5 DC Power Injector is not in a waterproof enclosure and must be protected from the weather It can be permanently mounted to a surface using the double stick tape found on the back of it 2 4 Power Supply The BRiB II antennas come with a 110 220 VAC to 48 VDC power supply that has a standard barrel plug center pin positive tip and outer ring negative Ver 1 0 Page 5 March 2005 BRiB Il User s Manual Former BRiB II units used a 15 VDC Power Supply Care must be followed not to confuse the current with the former units since this may damage a former 15 VDC unit if a 48 VDC Power Supply is used with it Likewise operating a current BRiB II version with less than 48 VDC will cause improper operation Any damage caused by these actions will not
7. ble grounding points that you can use Important Please notice that the two units are clearly identified as side A and side B of the P P link see Fig 2 2 The two units are not interchangeable Ver 1 0 Page 4 March 2005 BRiB Il Users Manual Possible Grounding Points Figure 2 1 shows the antenna in a horizontally polarized installation It must be carefully aimed at the other antenna and be mounted with the same polarization The housing is sealed to prevent water build up in the antenna The round connector must also be sealed after it is plugged into the antenna Be sure to provide strain relief for the Ethernet cable as well Horizontal polarization is generally better since most other outdoor systems use vertical polarization By mounting the BRIB II antennas horizontally polarized you will minimize interference from these systems Polarization Arrow Figure 2 1 Outdoor Pole Mount Installation Figure 2 2 BRiB II Labels Identifying Side A and Side B of the P P Link Note the two units are not interchangeable m WIRELESS m WIRELESS TERABEAM TERABEAM S 8000 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042 z 8000 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042 8 R Tel 703 205 0600 www terabeam com 8 R Tel 703 205 0600 www terabeam com l BRIB II LR A BRIB II LR B a Part Number 609 900070 012 z Part Number 609 900070 012 Model APB24HFP18I Model APB24HFP18I Base P N FNL 0110 01 FCC ID NM5 ETH ANT LR B
8. ed to purchases made in the United States of America or its possessions SPECIAL WARRANTY NOTICE The warranty is null and void if any of the following occurs The product enclosure is opened The connections are not properly waterproofed The device is installed improperly or with incorrect connectors The round connector of the outdoor Ethernet cable if provided is improperly plugged into the rear jack of the enclosure The device or DC Power Injector if provided are physically damaged The device is operated outside the recommended DC power specifications The device is damaged by extreme forces of nature lightning or Acts of God FCC NOTICE 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment These products are labeled with one of the following FCC ID numbers FCC ID NM5 ETH ANT NM5 ETH ANT LR Ver 1 0 Page March 2005 BRiB II User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Overview 1 Bi DOS CADUOM wiuseetatsiarwelesvsansiialatd avaadursaleletevlauvrad valu adustnus nea Velalea a o
9. f 2 Watts EIRP and 16 Watts EIRP on LR model Line of sight range up to 3 miles or more possible 10 miles or more with the LR version Up to 4 5 mbps actual throughput FCC Part 15 Certified for license free operation 11 channels USA Professional installation is not required by FCC Part 15 rules No need for bulky RF cables or for fragile RF adapter cables System is optimized to provide for the maximum possible range without having to worry about coax cable loss DC power for electronics in the antenna are carried up the Ethernet cable Power Over Ethernet POE Windows based Configuration Software Can be configured and monitored remotely from anywhere in the network Operating temperature range 20 C to 50 C Bridge in a Box ll Kit Each BRIiB II kit includes the following refer to Figure 1 1a Two 18 dBi gain flat panel antennas with built in radios LR models feature an integrated bi directional amplifier for increased transmit power and receive signal sensitivity for longer range Sturdy steel wall mast tilt obracket mounts Two Cat 5 DC Power Injectors Two 110 220 VAC to 48 VDC wall adapters CD ROM with Windows based software and documentation A Terabeam outdoor Ethernet cable must be ordered separately Available lengths are 50 100 200 or 300 feet maximum length The latest software and User s Manuals can also be found at http www ydi com support downloads pohp and http www ydi com support document
10. of outdoor 802 11b systems through the use of adaptive dynamic polling bandwidth allocation at the client and packet aggregation The two antennas connect to the LAN s Ethernet switches on each end with an outdoor rated Ethernet cable ordered separately The BRiB Il is ideal for connecting two office LANs together or for linking a WIPOP site to an Internet backbone The two antennas operate at 11 Mbps over the air and feature the highly secure 128 bit WEP Plus Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption which if enabled provides extra security above standard 802 11b WEP The link is also transparent to VLAN tags for the most secure link The BRIB Il will accommodate virtually an unlimited number of client MAC addresses on each side of the link The MAC addresses of the LAN clients on one side appear on the other side of the link wirelessly It is remotely configured and managed with the Windows based Terabeam Configurator software With the wireless client adapters built right into the antennas professional antenna installation is not required All that is needed is to ensure that the antennas are optimally aimed and have clear line of sight LOS to each other The antennas can be mounted either vertically or horizontally polarized Selecting the appropriate polarization for your area will minimize or even completely eliminate interference from other outdoor installations in the 2 4 GHz band Two versions of the BRiB II are available the standard
11. only way to accurately determine your coverage area is to put up the BRIB II antennas in the best locations available and run some tests NOTE lt is strongly recommended that you configure and test the units prior to deploying them in the field Set up a mini network that resembles your actual configuration as close as possible By using such a mock up troubleshooting potential problems will be much easier than if you already installed the equipment in the field Read through this entire Section 2 to understand how to install the hardware 2 2 Mounting the BRiB II Antennas The BRiB II antennas can be mounted either vertically or horizontally polarized using the hardware included with the unit The label located on the back of the antenna contains an arrow indicating the antenna s polarization Please note that both ends of the link must use the same polarization They can be mounted to a mast or pipe as shown in Figure 2 1 lt is very important that the Ethernet connector on the antennas be properly waterproofed Ensure that a high quality all weather resistant electrical tape and or other water sealant method such as Permagum or equivalent is utilized Silicon sealants are not recommended since they are hard to work with do not ensure a 100 waterproofing of the connectors and are difficult to remove if ever necessary The antenna itself or the mast where it is bolted to should be connected to an Earth ground Fig 2 1 shows the possi
12. ower is applied while you are attempting to insert the round connector into the jack it is possible that as you rotate the plug in an effort to find the key DC power pins will momentarily touch the Ethernet pins If this happens the Ethernet circuitry on the board will be damaged Also do not apply excessive pressure when you insert the CAUTION round connector or the pins will pop out Any damage caused by this action will not be covered by the factory warranty and will be a billable repair Ver 1 0 Page 6 March 2005 BRiB Il User s Manual 3 Attach the other end of the outdoor Ethernet cable to the Cat 5 DC Power Injector at port RJ 45 labeled To Antenna 4 Connect the Ethernet cable labeled To PC Router from the Cat 5 DC Power Injector into a regular port on your router switch or hub If you connect to a laptop or PC use a cross over cable or adapter 5 Perform an Earth ground connection to any of the rear bolts of the unit the mounting brackets or the mast if metallic refer to Fig 2 1 For maximum protection also connect the metal wire of the surge protected DC Injector to ground as shown on Figure 2 4 6 Connect the barrel plug of the power supply to the DC Power jack on the Cat 5 DC Power Injector then plug the Power Supply into an AC outlet Check that the Power LED turns on If there is traffic over the wireless medium the Wireless Link LED should be flashing If the Ethernet port is acti
13. s php Figure 1 16 shows a typical application of the BRiB II Ver 1 0 Page 2 March 2005 BRiB I Users Manual Figure 1 1a BRIB II 110 220 VAC Power Supply Mounting Brackets and DC Power Injectors Figure 1 1b Typical Application BRiB Il Side A Antenna Point to Point P P Link BRiB II Side B Antenna m j I m Ad 1m 4 w O L m j a m AJ m un 1 i Ver 1 0 Page 3 March 2005 BRiB Il User s Manual Section 2 Installation Safety Warnin This antenna transmitter device must be fixed mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters 6 56 feet from all persons Users and installers must adhere to the A CAUTION order to comply with the FCC s RF exposure requirements antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions in 2 1 Locating the BRiB II Antennas The most important aspect of setting up the BRiB II antennas is their location and aiming For maximum range up to several miles it must have clear unobstructed line of site LOS and Fresnel Zone between them The BRiB Il antennas are designed to be installed outdoors For maximum range and the strongest signal the two BRiB II antennas must literally see each other in order to be connected If they do not have this clear line of site LOS you will likely not get a reliable long range wireless connection The
14. ve the Ethernet Link LED should be flashing Radio Status should be off it turns on only when there is a malfunction of the internal card refer to Fig 2 5 Also a water proof plug is located next to the LED label You may remove this plug to gain acces to a reset push button inside the BRiB II for disaster recovery or if so instructed by your Terabeam support representative during troubleshooting or technical assistance 7 Configure the BRiB II using the Configurator software Please refer to the Marquee Series Configuration Guide available as a pdf file on your CD ROM Also an online help is available by pressing F1 or clicking Help gt Index from the main screen Figure 2 4 Installation of the Terabeam Surge Protected DC Injector for Maximum Grounding Protection AC Power 4 ye Wire Power Supply oie a a Sung Protected DC Power Injector RJ 45 Ethernet Connector F To Router Switch or Hub lt lt Ls To BRiB Il Antenna If connected to a PC use a Terabeam Surge cross over cable or adapter Protected DC Injector Water Proof Plug Remove to Gain Access to Reset Push Button man Figure 2 5 shows the BRiB II label located on _ the back of the flat panel LEDs appear to the alle right that indicate the status of Power Radio Wireless Link and Ethernet Link 48 V system see Caution Note on Section 2 4 2 Figure 2 5 BRiB II Label and LEDs TERAGBEAM Ver 1 0 Page
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