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1. SU T Wireless LAN E mBasic Setup EWAN Setup Apply Cancel Refresh mRADIUS Settings d Wireless Setup a Wireless LAN s Security Settings d Access Control 3 WDS Mode s Wireless Parameters AP Status Connections s Staticties Figure 3 8 Wireless LAN page SSID The SSID is a unique ID used by Access Points and Stations to identify a wireless LAN Wireless clients associating to any Access Point must have the same SSID The default SSID is Wireless To change the SSID type in the SSID you like to use It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters Broadcast SSID For security concern you can choose not to broadcast your network s SSID To turn off the broadcast of the SSID click No check box next to Broadcast SSID And the outdoor radio will refuse the connection requests from whose are not aware the Network ID But certainly the outdoor radio can be easily connected well when you realize the Network ID The default setting is Yes Wireless Mode Auto 119 116 802 110 only 802 119 only RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Channel Frequency Select the appropriate channel Frequency from the list such as the following figure to correspond with your network settings 22415 Hz 4242 2 520525 Hz 6 247A1Hz ELA Hz 244 A Hz 3 2452 Hz 1077245 A H2. 28 09 29 11 2005 WLANO 00 60 83 27 75 4 stop service Thu Apr 28 09 29 11 2005 WLANO AP OO 60 B3 27 75 F4 is ready in service Figure 3 26 Event Log page The Reboot AP screen enables you to reboot your outdoor radio If any changes are made and you want them to take effect you need to reboot the outdoor radio Select the Yes check box and click Apply It will take you about 50 seconds to go through reboot The Web browser will not be accessible until the outdoor radio has finished its reboot process RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Management A E Change Password E Reboot AP g Remote Management Upgrade Firmware Backup Restore Settings 9 ucc seco a Apply Figure 3 27 Reboot AP page RedFire 200 Radio User Manual This chapter helps you to isolate and solve the problems with the RedFire 200e Before you start troubleshooting it is important that you have checked the details in the product user manual and quick installation guide In some cases rebooting the unit clears the problem If the radio still does not perform as expected please try to contact your local vendor or supplier Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 General Descriptions To successfully use the radios engineers must be able to troubleshoot the system effectively This section will show
3. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation CAUTION This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available The RedFire 200e and PoE injector can be damaged by incorrect power application Read and carefully follow the installation instructions before connecing the system to its power source Power Over Ethernet PoE Injector is not a waterproof unit should not be exposed to outdoor without any protection RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 5 Hardware Installation The RedFire 200e is a radio device so it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance gt IF there is any other 2 4GHz RF device deployed around the outdoor radio try to set the channel to the non overlapping one Install the bridge at a height sufficient place where structures trees or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the unit A clear line of sight path can guarantee the performance of the RF link B Site Surveys Clear and flat area provide better RF range and data rate on the contrary physical obstructions such as trees electric tower hill
4. Wireless Interactive om munications 200e RADIO MANUAL November 2006 Version 1 05 nolimits Notice The changes modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements no change to the antenna or the device is permitted Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user s authority to operate the device FCC Notice 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 rece
5. authorizing accounting auditing alarming etc and allows an organization to maintain user profiles in a central database that all remote servers can share Since RADIUS is relatively complex to explain we will focus here on how it acts as an 802 1x authentication server EAP aware RADIUS and assists in enhancing security RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio RADIUS performs the authentication function required to check the credentials of users and intermediate Access Points and indicates whether the users are authorized to access the Access Points Enabling RADIUS 1 therefore the first step toward building up an 802 1x capable environment Even more it is also a must do to accommodate the recently introduced Wi Fi protected access WPA EAP to wireless networks When you finish adding RADIUS information return to the Security page where you will be allowed to continue configuring Legacy 802 1x and WPA with Radius to ensure even higher security in your wireless network Authentication Access Control of RADIUS Server Login This configuration is required for authentication using Radius Server Here you may have two choices Primary and Secondary IP Address The IP Address of the Radius Server Default 0 0 0 0 Port Number The Port Number of the Radius Server Default 1812 Shared Secret This is required between this RedFire 200e and the Radius Server while authenticatin
6. mReboot AP kdi Figure 3 24 Upgrade Firmware page The Upgrade Firmware menu will display the Upgrade Firmware window so that you could update the latest firmware on the outdoor radio Please make sure that you have downloaded the latest and correct firmware from the website and store it in local drive before upgrading the firmware of the outdoor radio To upgrade the latest firmware complete the following e Using browser to access the outdoor radio s main page 1 Select Upgrade Firmware from the Management section 2 nput the exact file path and name by clicking Browse button then press Upload button to upgrade the firmware RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio 3 Please wait for 150 seconds e f download fail please repeat the step 1 3 to download again Do not power off the unit when it is being upgraded Backup Restore Settings The current system settings can be backup as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Backup The saved file can be loaded back on the Radio by clicking Browse When you have selected the settings file click Retrieve to begin the process Furthermore you may click Restore to factory default settings mRADIUS Settings Aj Wireless Setup a Wireless LAN Backup Restore Settings i Security Settings a Access Control a Wireless Parameters AP Status Retrieve Connections SA A Statis
7. If you forget the password you could restore the default password password by clicking the Yes check box in the Restore Default Password field RedFire 200e Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Remote Management a Security Settings Remote Management amp Access Control Management i E Change Password a Event Log mReboot AP 1 Figure 3 23 Remote Management page Remote Console Secure Shell SSH If Secure Shell is enabled the RedFire 200e will only allow remote access via Secure Telnet SNMP Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software to manage the outdoor radio via SNMPv2 protocol Read Community Name Allow the SNMP manager to read the MIB objects of the outdoor radio The default setting is public Write Community Name Allow the SNMP manager to write the MIB objects of the outdoor radio The default setting is private IP Address to Receive Traps The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the outdoor radio RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect Upgrade Firmware ia WEUS Mode i Wireless Parameters AP Status a Connections i Statistics Management a Change Password mRemote Management
8. RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio About The About screen describes the product information briefly The RedFire 200e information includes Access Point Name MAC Address Country Region and Firmware Version High Speed Access Point m Logout m Basic Setup Figure 3 2 About page Basic Setup Basic Setup High Speed Access Point m Logout IP Setup m WAN LAN Setup m RADIUS Settings Wireless Setup 5 Wireless LAN Figure 3 3 Basic Setup page The Access Point Name is used to give a name to your outdoor radio This will enable you to manage your outdoor radio more easily if you have multiple outdoor radios on your network RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Country Region Allows you to select country domain in case there is any chances that you would use wireless network in other countries Time While you connect the outdoor radio to Internet the outdoor radio could automatically synchronize the current time of the outdoor radio with the Time Server that you have set Time Server the central time of the Time Server Time Server Port the port of the Time Server Time Zone You may select the appropriate local time zone for the outdoor radio from a list of all available time zones GMT 12 00 Intemational Date Line West GMT 11 00 Midway Eland Samoa GMT 10 00
9. can provide the link services to wireless clients Then wireless clients can communicate with other wireless clients that are located in different LAN Segments RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio gt Verify that all outdoor radios are configured in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode gt All IP addresses of the outdoor radios must be set in the same network gt Make sure that Mode SSID Channel and encryption settings are set the same for all of your WDS compliant Access Points If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect Under Point to Multi Point Bridge mode you can extend this multi point bridge by adding additional 802 119 Outdoor Bridges for each additional LAN Segment Configure a Repeater with Wireless Client Association NS Non line of sight A Figure 3 18 Repeater with Wireless Client Association RedFire 200e Radio User Manual Chapter Configuring the 802 119 Radio When the distance is too long or there is obstruction there between two points you may need a Repeater in your net work Please follow the steps below to activate the Repeater with Wireless Client Association 1 Enable WDS mode for all the outdoor radios Configure radio 1 radio 2 and radio 3 Repeater with Wireless Client Association mode Enter Mac address of radio 1 and radio 3 into the Remote MAC A
10. 3 Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location 4 Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network will be practical Retailers airline and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak period Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites 5 Access to database for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital retail store or office campus 6 High security connection The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility RedFire 200 Radio User Manual This chapter describes warning safety information and guideline to install the RedFire 200 Please make sure to read all the contents of this chapter then start to install this radio Warnings Package Contents System Requirements Mechanical Description B Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Warnings f In order to comply with international radio frequency RF exposure limits dish antennas should be placed at a minimum of 8 7 inches 22 cm from the bodies of all persons Other antennas should be placed a minimum of 7 9 inches 20 cm from the bodies of all persons Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods
11. Pre Shared Key field you may enter 8 63 characters ranging from a z 2 and 0 9 Lagacy 802 1x and WPA with Radius are working in Access Point mode only Disable the WDS and allowed to be cinfigured after finish setting the Radius sever Data Encryption Select the desired potion If enabled 64 bit WEP 128 bit WEP 152 bit WEP the keys must have the same encryption strength and must be the same with the keys that other wireless stations use The TKIP option is automatically activated when either WPA with Radius or WPA PSK is enabled WEP Passphrase There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption Using a Passphrase Type in a passphrase and click Generate Keys Passphrase can be a mixture of numbers and letters When entering passphrase you must not exceed 32 characters As you type this outdoor radio will use an algorithm to generate 4 keys automatically Select one key from the 4 WEP keys e Manually 64 bits WEP Enter 10 hexadecimal digits between 0 9 a f and A F RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio 128 bits WEP Enter 26 hexadecimal digits between 0 9 a f and A F 152 bits WEP Enter 32 hexadecimal digits between 0 9 a f and A F The WEP key must be set up exactly the same on the outdoor radio and the wireless clients If you set 0011223344 for the outdoor radio the same WEP key 0011223344
12. Settings m Event Log m Reboot Open System 5 Figure 3 12 Security Settings Network Authentication Choose the Network Authentication Type RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio shared Key Legacy 802 15 WPA with RADIUS WPA PSK Figure 3 13 Encryption list Open System Requires NO authentication since it allows any device to join a network without performing any security check The Authentication Type default is set to Open System We recommend that you use the default setting Shared Key Requires that the station and the outdoor radio use the same WEP key to authenticate This basically means that WEP must be enabled and configured on both the outdoor radio and the client with the same key All devices on your network must use the same authentication type Legacy 802 1 The 802 1x authentication EAP is designed to enhance the security of wireless networks The 802 1x provides an authentication framework for wireless LANs allowing a user to be authenticated by a central authority For wireless LANs it also provides centralized server based authentication of end users The standard is flexible enough to allow multiple authentication algorithms and because it is an open standard multiple vendors can innovate and offer enhancements For wireless LANs the 802 1x authentication has three main components The supplicant u
13. E 11 24620Hz Figure 3 9 Channel list for reference only different country has different channel list Date Rate The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network Select the desired rate from the drop down menu and choose Best to adapt the rate to the best available 6 Mbps 3 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 18 Mbps 54 Mbps Figure 3 10 Data Rate list Output Power Set the transmit signal strength of this RedFire 200e The options are full half quarter eighth and min Decrease the transmit power if necessary The default is full halt quarter eighth Inn Figure 3 11 Output Power list RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect Security Settings WEP WPA To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network the Security Settings window of the RedFire 200e offers WEP WPA features making your data transmission over air more secure and allows you to specify Encryption Key s if you enable encryption for the outdoor radio EA Security Settings IP Setup m WAN LAN Setup m RADIUS Settings Wireless Setup aWirelessLAN Generate Keys AP Status a Connections Statistics Management m Change Password m Remote Management m Upgrade Firmware m Backup Restore
14. Hawail GMT O9 00 Alaska GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana Arizona GOMT O7 00 Chihnahua La Paz Mountain Time LIS Sz Canada GMT 06 00 Central America GMT O6 00 Central Time JS Sz Canada GMT 06 00 Guadalajara Mexico City Monterey GMT O5 00 Saskatchewan SHMT 05 00 Bogota Lima Quito GMT 05 000 Eastem Tine US amp Canada SM T 05 00 Indiana East GMT 04 2X Atlantic Tine Canada GMT O4 00 Caracas La Paz GMT O4 00 Santiago GMT 03 30 Newfoundland GM T 03 OC Brasilia aM T 03 00 Buenos Ames Georgetown GMT 03 000 Greenland CMT 02 00 Mid Atlantic GMT O1 Amores GMT O1 00 Cape Verde Is GMT Casablanca Monrovia GMT Greenwich Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisben Londen MITA OC Amsterdam Berlin Bern Rome Stockholm Vienna SMT A0 00 Belgrade Bratislava Budapest Prague GMT 01 00 Brussels Copenhagen Madrid Parts Figure 3 4 Time zone list If you complete the settings please click on 1 icon for the changes to take effect RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio 3 2 IP Setup WAN LAN Setup The RedFire 200e can be configured as a Bridge or a Router As a Bridge mode you can assign a proper IP address to your radio manually by selecting Static IP If you would like the radio to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server
15. Reboot AP uc Figure 3 19 Wireless Parameters page Enable Super A Mode Enable Super A may enhance the wireless throughput The default setting is Disable RTS Threshold RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the Hidden Node problem If the size of the packet transmitted is larger than the value you set the RTS will be enabled When the RTS is activated the station and its Access Point will use RTS CTS mechanism for data transmission The setting range is 0 2346 Fragmentation Length Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when there is high traffic within the wireless network If you transmit large files in a wireless network you can enable the Fragmentation Threshold and specify the packet size This specifies the maximum size a data packet will be before splitting and creating a new packet The setting range is 256 2346 For example If you set value as 256 it means the packet will be fragmented into 256 bytes while transmitting Beacon Interval This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area the AP address the Broadcast destination addresses a time stamp Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps and the Traffic Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Indicator Message TIM DTIM Interval This value indicates the interval of the D
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17. ddress field of radio 2 Enter Mac address of radio 2 into the Remote MAC Address field of radio 1 and radio 3 If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect Under Repeater Bridge mode you can extend this repeater bridge by adding additional RedFire 200e for each additional LAN Segment Enable Smart WDS If this feature is selected a WDS Service Group ID is required and must be the same with the ID of other remote outdoor radios You can input up to 32 characters After you complete the settings please click on Apply for changes to take effect Wireless Parameters These parameters can be changed if needed but the default advanced setting usually work well It is recommended that you keep all these values in factory default RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Access Control WES Mode Wireless Parameters RN 1 L OR Status Enable Super G Mode ves Connections RTS Threshold 0 2346 2346 Statistics Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 Beacon Interval 20 1000 100 ms Management Change Password Ge 1 Remote Management Space In Meters 10 36000 10000 Pr Upgrade Firmware Preamble Type bong Auto Backup Restore Settings Antenna auto eee Apply Cancel
18. elivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the outdoor radio has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value Clients can hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages Space In Meter This space in meter is used for extending ACK time out destination The setting range is 0 36000 Preamble Type The Preamble defines the length of the PLCP synchronization field for communication between the outdoor radio and Network Card Select the appropriate preamble type and press the Apply button to set it The default setting is Auto RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter Configuring the 802 119 Radio 3 4 AP Status Connections AE Wireless Setup Connections Wireless LAN a Security Settings Access Control Figure 3 20 Connections page The connections page displays the association condition of AP includes Station ID MAC Address P Address and Status To display the Station List follow these steps 1 Choose the Connections option from AP Status which in the left page of the configuration page of the RedFire 200e 2 The Station List window will display 3 By clicking the Refresh button the AP Browser will reload and show the associated wireless sta
19. es to materials not contained in this manual This symbol means reader be careful In this situation you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data This warning symbol means danger You ate in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Using advanced OFDM and power amp technology the RedFire 200e has high output power and amazing throughput even at long distance transmission Operating in 2 4GHz band using IEEE 802 11g standard the RedFire 200e can provide up to 54Mbps data rates communications The Following contents of this chapter will show you B Features and Benefits B Applications Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Features and Benefits LARGE AREA COVERAGE High output power using IEEE 802 11g up to 200mW and low noise figure extend the signal transmit distance and enlarge the coverage area as well IMPRESSIVE DATA RATE AT LONG DISTANCE Unique OFDM technology breaks the distance limit of 802 11g standards We succeeded in extending the signal up to 2 12 miles 3 20 Km with the impressive 54Mbps Max data rate gt MANAGEABILITY Through the Web based utility the outdoor radio is fully manageable locally and remotely In addition built in SNMP support let ISP and enterprise users expand the network infrastructure much eas
20. g You may input up to 31 characters A The Secondary Radius Server is used when the Primary Radius Server cannot be 5 found Accounting RADIUS Server Login The configuration is required for Accounting using Radius Server by viewing the logs generated at Radius Server IP Address The IP Address of the Radius Server Default 0 0 0 0 Port Number Port number of the Radius Server Default 1813 Shared Secret This is required between your outdoor radio and the Radius Server while authenticating You may input up to 31 characters RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio 5i ZH RADIUS Settings 802 114 54Mbps High Speed Access Point m Logout mBasic Setup IP Setup m WAN LAN Setup Wireless Setup EL AP Status a Statistics Figure 3 7 Radius Settings The Secondary Radius Server is used when the Primary Radius Server cannot be found If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio 3 3 Wireless Setu Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN Setup page can change the wireless network settings From this page you can set the SSID enable the Broadcast SSID or not choose the Channel Frequency specifies the Data Rate and Output Power
21. he two radios works within close distance of each other then there are two possible reasons why wireless connectivity is not possible while the RedFire 200es are at their desired locations RF path for example a bad antenna alignment the tower is not tall enough when the radios are installed in a long distance or the connector do not attachment well etc these are the most common problems in installations Interference problem caused by high signal level from another unit The interference can be checked by changing the frequency and then see if another channel works beiter Or you can change the polarization of the antenna as a way of avoiding the interfering signal To Know in advance how much interference is present in a given environment a Spectrum Analyzer can be attached to a temporary antenna for measuring the signal levels on all available Channels If the link still not works after resetting the configurations checking the connectors and cables double check the path and environment issues then the problem may be hardware related Acquiring a third radio and then testing it amongst the existing units will help to find out the broken unit Please contact your local vendor for advance technical support wirelessinteractive com 23112 alcalde drive suite laguna hills ca 92653 phone 949 215 6277 fax 949 215 6278
22. ier gt FLEXIBILITY This outdoor radio can play various roles in the wireless infrastructure due to the detachable antenna design Customer can use the proper antenna according to the different environment and make the wireless infrastructure deployment more flexible gt RELIABILITY The outdoor radio is the most reliable IEEE 802 119 outdoor radio which provides a trustworthy passageway in the air with stable and robust design gt SECURITY WEP 64 128 152bit encryption WPA PSK WPA 802 1x Authentication EAP disable broadcast the SSID client isolation and MAC Access control build the highest security mechanism to prevent the malicious attacking from the internet RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 Applications The outdoor radio offers a fast reliable high speed and high security solution for wireless clients access to the network It s easier and more cost effective to deploy the wireless access environment with the Wireless Distribution System WDS technology Saving 30 50 cost for telecom operators ISPs and enterprises It s really an ideal solution for enterprise campus connectivity Hotspot and next generation broadband wireless Access 1 Remote access to corporate network information E mail file transfer and terminal emulation 2 Difficult to wire environments Historical or old buildings asbestos installations and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy
23. irection is the interference coming from it will also show the frequencies and the level of signal is detected Avoiding Interference RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When a source of interference is identified and when the level and frequencies are known the next step is to avoid the interference Some of the following actions can be tried B Change the RF channel to the one away from the interference source B Change the polarization of the antenna try to change to a polarization different from the interferer B A small beam antenna may helps Such as some grid or dish antenna align the antenna in to the particular direction will reduce the affects from the interference source This solution cannot help when the source of interference is right behind the remote site Before checking for interference ensure all the hardware works well and configurations are correct The path analysis cabling and antennas should be checked as well RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 2 Connection Issues This section describes several common troubles the customer might have while setting the radios Radio Does Not Boot When the Radio does not Boot do the following steps to check your whole system 1 Ensure that the power supply is properly working and correctly connected 2 Ensure that all cables are workable and connected correctly Check the
24. iver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Wireless Interactive Comm Inc may void the user s authority to operate this equipment Wireless Interactive Comm Inc can not accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information including direct indirect special or consequential damages Refer to warranty documents for product warranty coverage and specifics Copyright Copyright 2006 all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced adapted stored in a retrieval system translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the supplier About This Manual This manual includes install configuration and troubleshooting for the RedFire 200e radios It helps you in avoiding the unforeseen problems and using the outdoor radio correctly Technical Support If you have difficulty resolving the problem while installing or using the RedFire 200e please contact the supplier for support SYMBOLS iasnnaniaaiai iia 3 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW CE Cue PER ES VR E au FU aaa isa 5 1 1 FEATURES AND 6 AE IONS O O 7 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc
25. must be assigned to other client stations Advanced WPA 802 1X Parameters Here you can use Re authentication Time and Global Key Update to check if any association is working well on the time and packets units you set Enable Wireless Client Security Separator Enable this function to let associated clients be able to separate from each other when security is required The default setting is Disable If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect Access Control The Access Control allows you to restrict wireless access by MAC Address This provides an additional layer of security RedFire 200e Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio gt 2 4GHZ 802 110 54Mbps High Speed Access Point m Logout m About mBasic Setup IP Setup m WAN LAN Setup m RADIUS Settings Wireless Setup a Wireless LAN Anm i b Access Control Local MAC Address Database Delete Bwen 389 J Cancel Figure 3 14 Access Control page Follow these steps to set the Access Control page 1 Click the check box next to Turn Access Control on to enable Access Control feature 2 Select the desired Access Control Database Local MAC Address Database and RADIUS MAC Address Database Local MAC Address Database The outdoor radio will use the local MAC address table f
26. nel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Wind the water resistant adhesive tape around the RJ 45 and N type connector on the outdoor radio enclosure as the last step of the mounting procedures CAUTION RedFire 200e Radio User Manual This chapter describes the web browser interface that you can use to configure the RedFire 200e The web browser interface contains management pages that you use to change the settings upgrade firmware monitor and configure other wireless devices on the network This chapter contains these sections Start up and Log in Setup B Wireless Setup B Status B Management 19 Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio 3 1 Start up and Log in In order to configure the RedFire 200e you must use your web browser and please do the following 1 Type the address http 192 168 1 1 of this radio in the Location for IE or Address field and press Enter 2 Enter the system name the default setting is admin and password the default setting is password 3 Click on the Login now button 4 The main page will appear 2 4GHZ 807 110 o4Mbps High Speed Access Point Name Figure 3 1 login page After you have logged in the main page the About Basic Setup Wireless Setup AP Status Management buttons will be shown The main menu provides links to the whole sections of the web configuration interface
27. nts Then wireless clients can communicate with other wireless clients that are located in different LAN Segments Verify that radio1 and radio2 are both configured in the same LAN network address range as wireless clients with which associated Make sure that Mode SSID Channel and encryption settings are set the same for both of your WDS compliant Access Points If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Configure a Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge E a LI E po e en a I an af a at Internet z e E e Figure 3 17 Point to Multi Point Bridge application To activate the Point to Multi Point Bridge mode please do the following 1 Enable WDS mode for all the outdoor radios gt Configure radio 1 radio 2 and radio 3 in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode Enter Mac address of radio 2 and radio 3 into the Remote MAC Address field of radio 1 Enter Mac address of radio 1 into the Remote MAC Address field of radio 2 and radio 3 2 Enable Wireless Client Association gt f enabled your outdoor radio is functioning as a regular Access Point which
28. of lightning WARMING activity This equipment must be grounded Never defeat ground conductor operate equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available 1 Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws regulations WARMING Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits or where it can come into contact with such circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits as they may cause serious injury or death For proper installation and grounding of the antenna please refer to national and local codes e g U S NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Article 810 in Canada Canadian Electrical Code Section 54 Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment WARMING RedFire 200e Radio User Manual WARMING CAUTION Chapter 2 Hardware Installation To meet regulatory restrictions the radio and the external antenna must be professionally installed The network administrator or other IT professional responsible for installing and configuring the unit is a suitable professional installer Following in
29. on your network automatically select DHCP Client Spanning Tree You may Enable or Disable the Spanning Tree Protocol used in the RedFire 200e IP Address Type the IP address of the RedFire 200e Default 192 168 1 1 IP Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of the RedFire 200e s must be the same as your Ethernet network We recommended that you do NOT change the value Default 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway The outdoor radio will use this value for default Gateway Primary DNS Server The outdoor radio will use this value for primary Domain Name Server Secondary DNS Server The outdoor radio will use this value for secondary Domain Name Server m Logout Ba UU LLL Enn P Subnet Mask 2552552550 m RADIUS Settings Wireless Setup a Wireless LAN Security Settings wt Figure 3 5 WAN LAN Setup Bridge mode RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take effect As a Router mode you can enable AnylP and manage WAN Port Ethernet and Wireless 2 4GHZ 802 119 54 High Speed Access Point 92 168 0 1 Figure 3 6 WAN LAN Setup Router mode IP Setup Wireless Setup AP Status Management RADIUS Settings RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service plays a central role in the network to provide the capabilities of authenticating
30. or Access Control RADIUS MAC Address Database The outdoor radio will use the MAC address table located on the external Radius server on the network for Access Control 3 Then either select from the list of available wireless stations that the outdoor radio has found or enter the MAC address for each client After enter the MAC Address click Add button in the MAC Address field to be managed 4 Click Delete button if you wish to remove the MAC address from the list effect If you complete the settings please click on apply icon for the changes to take RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio WDS Mode WDS Wireless Distribution System which is a system that enables the interconnection of access points wirelessly It is described in IEEE 802 11 An access point can be either a main relay or remote base station A main base station is typically connected to the wired Ethernet A relay base station relays data between remote base stations wireless clients or other relay stations to either a main or another relay main station A remote base station accepts connections from wireless clients and passes them to relay or main stations All base stations in a Wireless Distribution System must be configured to use the same radio channel and share WEP keys if that is used They can be configured to different service set identifiers WDS may also be referred to as repeater mode because it a
31. power source Cannot use the Web Interface If the radio boot but can t enter it via the Web site 1 Open a command prompt window and enter ping ip address unit for example ping 192 168 1 1 If there is no response from the radio make sure that you the IP address is correct If there is response the Ethernet connection is working properly do the next step 2 Make sure that you are using one of the following Web browsers B Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 0 or later B Netscape version 5 0 or later 3 Ensure that you are not using a proxy server for the connection with your Web browser 4 Double check the physical network connections includes the cables and the connectors Use a well known unit to ensure the network connection is properly functioning RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 3 Configuration Issues The following problems relate to setup and configuration problems Some basic configurations might make the link fail below are the major ones RF Channel B SSID B P address Rule of MAC address filter B Rule of security settings such as WEP or WPA B Rule of authentication such as settings of radius server and 802 1x B Configurations of WDS page Please check the detail configuration in Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 11g Radio RedFire 200e Radio User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 4 Communication Issues If the link between t
32. ppears to bridge and accept wireless clients at the same time unlike traditional bridging Click the check box of Enable WDS Mode to enable the WDS There are four roles that this outdoor radio can play B Wireless Point to Point Bridge B Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Repeater with Wireless Client Association B Smart WDS RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Basic Setup so 427 475 IP Setup rTTTT LL Wireless Setup B BE RB B E ED ES S TA rTTTT AP Status B B RB B Management P MAC Address WIN WO Figure 3 15 WDS Mode page Configure a Wireless Point to Point Bridge Line of sight pmi jmi jmi LLB8 LLL Figure 3 16 Point to Point Bridge application RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio To activate the Point to Point Bridge mode please do the following 1 Enable WDS mode for both outdoor radios gt gt gt Configure both radio1 on LAN Segment and radio2 on LAN Segment B Point to Point Bridge mode Enter Mac address of radio 2 into the Remote MAC Address field of radio 1 Enter Mac address of radio 1 into the Remote MAC Address field of radio 2 2 Enable Wireless Client Association If enabled your outdoor radio is functioning as a regular Access Point which can provide the link services to wireless clie
33. rking cable From the PC to PoE Category 5 SSTP or SFTP networking cable From the radio to PoE A Web browser for configuration Microsoft IE 5 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 5 0 or later version Installing TCP IP protocol to the computer RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 4 Mechanical Description Please refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature Grounding stud N Jack Antenna RJ 45 Port Connector Figure 2 1 RedFire 200e 1 RJ 45 Port Use the SFTP cat 5 cable with weatherproof connector to connect to the ODU side of PoE injector 2 N Jack Antenna Here you can attach the proper antenna with the RedFire Connector 200e to wirelessly connect to the 802 11g networks In order to improve the signal radiation of your antenna proper antenna installation is necessary 3 Grounding stud Connect to ground conductor with the ground wire RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 1 2 ODU 3 DC Input 4 LED Indicator DC Input LED Indicator Power To Ethernet To Radio Figure 2 2 Power over Ethernet injector HJ 45 port used to connect to the 10 100 Base T complied device such as switch router or PC RJ 45 port used to connect to the ODU Connect to the Power adaptor for 15V DC input Power LED RedFire 200 Radio User Manual
34. s or buildings can reduce the performance of RF devices Do not deploy your radios in the location where there is any obstacle between the antennas Configure and verify the RedFire 200e operations first before you mount the radio in a remote location RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation INDOOR Panel Antenna 1 TCP IP Based Device IA AAA IEEE802 11g Outdoor Multi function radio 10 100 Base T Switch Optional OR PoE AC Outlet Power adaptor 110V 240V DC 15V Figure 2 3 Hardware Installation Figure Power Over Ethernet PoE Injector is not a waterproof unit should not be exposed to outdoor without any protection RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation B Connect the Ethernet Cable The RedFire 200e support 10 100M Ethernet connection Attach your SFTP SSTP cat 5 Ethernet cable with waterproof connector to the RJ 45 connector on the ODU enclosure Then connect the other end of the cable to the ODU side on PoE injector A Welding the shielding parts of the SFTP cable and the RJ 45 connector well to ensure CAUTION the performance of the system and avoid the moisture leak into the radio Figure 2 4 Weld the RJ 45 connector with the SFTP cable A Weld the SFTP cable as the Figure 2 4 make sure the welding parts NOT bigger than caro
35. stallation access to the unit should be password protected by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance The RedFire 200e and PoE injector be damaged by incorrect power application Read and carefully follow the installation instructions before connecting the system to its power source Follow the guidelines in this chapter to ensure correct operation and safe use of the 802 11g outdoor radio RedFire 200e Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation IN T PW SR mtr Rater Veo Fal D A ya TO oh Oi aol wi Tw 2 2 Package Contents The package you have received should contain the following items e RedFire 2008 x1 dius Ru eq x1 ACG x1 e 15V oia 1 MOUNTAd ostra oie picos oleo x1 diuisio P HR x1 s QUick Installati n GUIJO x1 If any item on the above list is not included or damaged please contact your local vendor for support RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 3 System Requirements Before installing the RedFire 200e please make sure that these requirements have been met A 10 100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch optional Category 5 UTP or STP netwo
36. sually the client software such as zero configuration in window XP the authenticator usually the access point and the authentication server usually a Remote Authentication Dial In User Service server although RADIUS although 802 1X does not specify it This function will allowed to be configured after finished setting the Radius server and disable the WDS mode WPA with Radius Wi Fi Protected Access Currently one of the highest levels of security a wireless network can achieve Wi Fi Protected Access is a subset of the security specification and has been introduced as an interim solution for most known security weaknesses in relation to plain WEP TKIP the successor to WEP includes enhancements that eliminate the known vulnerabilities of WEP Enterprises that already have RADIUS RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio authentication in place can use WPA with 802 1x WPA EAP Enterprise Mode Small business and home wireless LAN can use WPA without 802 1x WPA PSK Pre Shared Key In cooperation with RADIUS systems with WPA EAP will be used with a new encryption method called Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP implementation with 802 1x dynamic key exchange This function will allowed to be configured after finished setting the Radius server and disable the WDS mode WPA PSK If selected you must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA Pre Shared Key WPA Pre Shared Key the WAP
37. the figure or it will affect the function of waterproof RJ 45 connector B Attached the antenna You can attach the proper antenna to the N type connector on the RedFire 200e A To meet regulatory restrictions the outdoor radio and the external antenna must be CAUTION professionally installed RedFire 200e Radio User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation B Connect the Power Cable Connect the 15V power adapter to the PoE injector and plug the other end of the electrical outlet AC 110V 240V We cannot assume the responsibility for the damage from using with the other power adapter supplier You should read and carefully follow the installation instructions before connecting the system to its power source The outdoor radio and power injector can be damaged by incorrect power application B Connect the ground stud Connect the ground stud on the ODU enclosure with the ground wire This equipment must be grounded NEVER defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available B Mounting the RedFire 200e The outdoor radio is usually installed on a rooftop tower wall or a suitable flat surface For detailed mounting instructions please refer to the Quick Installation Guide Only trained and qualified person
38. tics Restore Management e J a Change Password Remote Management mUpgrade Firmware aBackupRestore Settings Figure 3 25 Backup Restore Settings page Event Log Enable SysLog if you have a Syslog Server on your network environment If enable you need to input the Syslog Server IP Address default is 0 0 0 0 and the port number your Syslog Server is configured to use The default port number is 514 Click Apply if you made any changes RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter Configuring the 802 119 Radio The Event Log Window lists outdoor radio events Click on Refresh to update the network events or Save As to save the event into a file on your computer EWAH Setup mRADIUS Settings Wireless Setup gt Wireless LAN a Security Settings a Access Control WDS Mode Wireless Parameters AP Status s Connections a Statistics Management m Change Password mRemote Management mUpqgrade Firmware Restore Settings Reboot AP 1 Event Log Thu Apr 28 09 29 14 2005 WLANO DO 60 B3 27 75 F4d is ready in service Thu 28 09 29 14 2005 WLANO Remote AP D0 560 B3 27 75 F5 joined Thu Apr 28 09 29 14 2005 WLANO 00 60 B5 27 75 F4 stop service Thu 28 09 29 1 2005 WLANO 0 60 B3 27 75 F4 is ready in service Thu
39. tions that are currently part of its Basic Service Set BBS RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring the 802 119 Radio Statistics The Statistics screen provides various Ethernet and Wireless TX RX packet statistics on the outdoor radio Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen Security Settings tat st CS z Access Control mUpugrade Firmware Backup Restore Settings Rohant AD ar Figure 3 21 Statistics page RedFire 200 Radio User Manual Chapter Configuring the 802 119 Radio 5 Management Change Password Security Settings Access Control WOS Mode Wireless Parameters AP Status Connections Statistics Management Remote Management v Figure 3 22 Change Password page Here allow you to change the password of the RedFire 200e 1 To change the current password choose the Change Password option from the Management section in the outdoor radio s left page Key in the default password password in the Current Password filed N Changing the password for the outdoor radio is as easy as typing the password into the New Password field Then type it again into the Retype New Password field to confirm Click the Apply button to save the setting After you change password please take note of your new password Otherwise you will not able to access the outdoor radio
40. you how an RedFire 200e could be analyzed in the case of no link usually we thinks that the link is down because there is no traffic being passed The four main reasons that a link may not work are list as below B Configuration B Path issues such as distance obstacles HF reflection B Personal reasons careless mounting or the incorrectly connection B Hardware includes the radio cable and connectors etc In few cases the radio will conflict with the laptop or PC B Environment anything that is outside the equipment and not part of the path itself After verified the correct configuration double checked the path terms ensure no personal reasons and the hardware works well in the office but the user still report that the link does not work Most likely the problem reported is caused by the environment or by improper tests to verify the connection Assumes that the test method cabling antennas and antenna alignment have been checked Always ensure this before checking the environment then you can do the follow to check the environment General Check Two general checks are recommended before taking any action Check whether the software version at both sides is the most current Check for any reported alarm messages in the Event Log Analyzing the Spectrum The best way to discover if there is a source of interference is to use the spectrum analyzer By turning the antenna 360 degrees you can find out which d
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