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1. A graphical spectrum analyzer display that may help you select radio channels that avoid interference e section you will use to update the radio s firmware e An advanced links section with a warning that it s for advanced users only Despite the warning you will need to click the Advanced Admin button to set the device type ID and encryption key You will then see a page similar to Figure 3 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit 8 xTR Advanced Admin Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Version 1 48 4005 Back to Admin Page MAC Address 00 21 74 00 02 97 Refresh Now Ethemet 100 Mbps Full Duplex Uptime 3 days 02h 33 10 Warning These setting are only for use by advanced users Please proceed with caution Description Value Access Point override DIP 1 selection Type Subscriber Unit DIP 1 selection Every SU must have a unique ID Valid IDs are from 1 to 63 Subscriber ID O decimal 1 63 E Enable User Specified Keys 20006 2000 Network Name 32 bit 0000 00ed hex Encryption Key 128 01 Reset Device Figure 3 4 Advanced Admin screen 8 On the Advanced Admin page set the parameters as follows e Choose Device Type Access Point or Subscriber Unit e For an enter the number of SUs that will be communicating with it e For SUs assign unique ID numbers in numeric order2. 1 RJ 45 PoE 10BASE T 100BASE TX Indicators LEDs 1 Power 1 Ethernet Link 1 RF RX 1 RF TX 4 Channel 6 Link Power From 110 VAC 60 Hz external power adapter or PoE injector Size Each radio 2 H x 6 7 W x 3 1 D 5x 17 x 8 cm Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction With the LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna 2 Unit Kit Point to Point LS90OPKA you can create a long range wireless Ethernet network with up to 16 subscriber units per access point AP The configuration may include any combination of LS900A LongSpan 900 MHz Wireless Ethernet Indoor Outdoor Radio or 5900 extenders To configure a wireless link using LS900A or and or LS900PKA radios your system must meet the folllowing conditions e Each radio must be configured as an access point AP or subscriber unit SU e Each radio must have an IP address that is unique among all others on the same network e The AP must know how many SUs are expecting to communicate with it e The AP and any given SU must agree on which radio frequency channel they are using The radios set this automatically You must assign the SU a unique subscriber ID to specify which time division slot it will use when communicating with the AP e The AP and any given SU must share a common 128 bit encryption key APs can exchange keys with up to 63 SUs though only 16 can be connected at
3. bytes Radio Average RX Size 0 bytes 00 21 74 00 02 97 100 Mbps Full Duplex 3 days 02h 32 04 Refresh Now Every 10 sec Device Subscriber Unit Subscriber ID Current RF Channel RF Connected No Radio Active Standby Product Code Radio Version Radio Firmware Release 066 Device Settings Description Device Password RF Channel IP Address Network Mask Default Gateway HTTP Port Value password Use DIP 3 8 selection 0 auto channel select mode overrides the current DIP 3 8 selection 192 168 1 118 255 0 0 0 192 16811 CEEE CEEE 2448 32 decimal 1 65535 Cancal j Figure 3 3 Admin screen Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation 7 This page has sections similar to the login page showing radio statistics and device information plus it adds several new sections The Device Settings section allows you to set the network information and choose an RF frequency channel The default is to allow the radio to choose its own frequency based on minimizing interference If you set a fixed channel make sure the AP and all SUs use the same one References to DIP switches on this and the next Web page refer to switches inside the radio that are used in the legacy method of configuration You may ignore the DIP switches when using the Web browser method If you scroll down in the Admin browser page you will come to three more sections
4. from 1 to 63 e Click the box labeled Enable User Specified Keys e Choose an 8 digit hex 0 9 and A F Network Name that will be common among the AP and the SUs and enter it The hyphen is required e Choose a 32 digit hex Encryption Key and enter it Again the hyphens are required This key must match between the AP and the SU Write down the key After entering the parameters click the Apply button to save them to the radio Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com 9 Chapter 3 Installation When all the radios are keyed and operating connect them to your network and Ethernet devices as desired and cycle the radio s power to begin normal operation You can manage the SUs via a browser over the wireless network NOTE Do not plug actively linked radios into the same switch because this will corrupt its routing table and may cause network problems just as if you plugged a CAT5 cable directly between two ports of a switch 3 2 Physical Setup 1 2 Ww Before mounting the radio in its final location follow the digital setup instructions in Section 3 1 Mount the radio securely using the mounting bracket included or other mounting method Maximize lightning resistance by providing a strong DC ground connection to the metal housing You can mount the unit with horizontal or vertical polarization The AP s antenna and the 505 antenna must be pointed toward each other and be oriented with the same pola
5. network will appear in the list below Double click a device to change its IP address Click Search to dear BLACK BOX the list and search for devices NETWORK SERVICE Search MAC Address IP Address 00 21 74 00 03 33 192 168 117 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 80 Figure 3 1 IP Discovery screen Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation The LS900PKA should appear in the list as the default address of 192 168 1 17 If it does not click Search to regenerate the list If it still does not appear you might either have a connection issue and need to re examine the cabling or you might have a firewall issue on your computer Double click the item in the list that refers to the radio being configured You will see a second window similar to Figure 3 2 Change Parameters PC Primary Network Interface Parameters Help Apply will update the parameters in the target device IP Address 192 168 1 20 If you do not know the default gateway then set it to 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 If you do not know the network mask Network Mask 255 255 255 0 then set it to 255 0 0 0 Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet 10 100 1000Base T C Target Device Current Parameters 3 Target Device New Parameters IP Address 2 168 117 Address Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Network Mask 255 255 2550 N
6. tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com 17 18 NOM Statement Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and
7. Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Great tech support is just 20 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118 000 networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less Copyright 2009 All rights reserved 724 746 5500 blackbox com June 2009 lt gt BLACK BOX us LongSpan Integrated R Industrial grade long range wireless Ethernet Use this pair of integrated radios antennas to transmit long range wirele Ethernet signals Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax Information 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC and NOM Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to r
8. Hz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse A 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17
9. adio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado N Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para ref erencia futura 99 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctric
10. any given time The AP automatically scans for the best of 12 available radio frequency chan nels encrypts Ethernet data received from the network and transmits it wirelessly to the correct SU The AP constantly monitors the radio link and automatically changes the channel if performance is degraded because of interference If two AP units are very close to one another they may interfere if operating on adjacent frequency channels Place them at least 10 feet apart or manually select non adja cent channels for their operation Also place the SU at least 10 feet from the AP to avoid overloading the receivers You can connect any 10 100BASE T Ethernet client device ECD to an Indoor Outdoor Radio subscriber unit SU Each SU encrypts Ethernet traffic it receives from the attached ECD and transmits the data wirelessly to its AP You can plug each SU directly into an ECD without adding drivers or loading software Once the AP SU pair is configured and running it behaves like a continuous Ethernet cable 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit 2 2 Front View Figure 2 1 shows the front view of the LS900PKA gure 2 1 The LS90OPKAS front view 2 3 Back View Figure 2 2 shows the back view of the LS900PKA Figure 2 2 The LS900PKA s back view Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 What s Included Your package should includ
11. e the following items If anything is missing or damaged please contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 e 2 indoor outdoor PoE radio w integrated 12 5 db antenna housings 2 housing labels BBOX applied e 2 POE mid span injector e 2 12 V power supplies in box 2 pole mount brackets in box e This user s manual e 1 cardboard box 1 box sticker BBOX applied 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit 3 Installation 3 1 Digital Setup 1 The radio s built in browser interface enables you to configure it digitally Power it on at least temporarily to a network containing a computer that can run a conventional web browser 2 Download the Black Box Discovery Utility from our Web site http Awww blackbox com go LongSpan LongSpan_Finder This link will prompt you to either Run or Save the application Press Run to start it immediately press Save to save the application before running NOTE This utility only runs on Microsoft Windows not Linux or Mac If you must use a non Windows computer for configuration make sure your subnet mask allows your computer to see 192 168 1 17 Connect to that default IP address with your web browser continuing the setup procedure with Step 6 3 Run the IP Discovery Utility ipfinder exe and you should see a window similar to Figure 3 1 Discovery Changer Utility v1 7 Dec 3 2008 Devices on the local
12. etwork Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address 00 21 74 00 03 33 Password password HTTP Port The default password is password Go to Device Web Page Cancel Figure 3 2 Radio IP Configuration screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit The information on the left in Figure 3 2 15 the current status of the radio the boxes on the right allow you to change Choose your desired parameters and click Apply Write down the IP address and password you just chose then click Go to Device Web Page Your default Web browser will launch with the device IP address in the browser address bar Or you may launch the browser on your own and enter the Web page address manually http the IP address you just set The browser page that loads first shows the current device information and QoS statistics and provides a login at the upper right Log in using the password you just specified or password if you kept the default If the login is successful you will see the Admin page similar to Figure 3 3 8 gt Admin Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help Version 1 48 4005 MAC Address Ethernet Uptime Radio Block Error Rate 0 0 Radio Total Packets 0 Radio Failed Packets 0 Radio Passed Packets 0 Radio Broadcast Packets 0 Radio Unicast Packets 0 Radio Average TX Size 0
13. o en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 1 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del
14. rization In a point to multipoint application with radially dispersed SUs use a radio equipped with an omnidirectional antenna as the AP 4 The unit receives power via an Ethernet cable so you can place the power supply in a convenient location The included power over Ethernet injector PoE enables you to add DC power to unused wires in the cable Decide where to place the PoE based on its proximity to AC power at some point along the desired path of the Ethernet cable Plug the included power supply into an appropriate electrical outlet and into the PoE Connect an Ethernet cable between your network and the DATA IN port on the PoE Connect a second cable from the P DATA OUT port on the PoE and the radio The radio has a cable clamping device that allows an RJ 45 plug on the cable to pass through it You can then tighten the cable clamping device around the cable to provide a weatherproof seal 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit 4 900 MHz Channels Channel Center Frequency 0 Auto Mode 903 12500 MHz 905 20833 MHz 907 29167 MHZ 909 37500 MHz 911 45833 MHz 913 541167 MHz 915 62500 MHz 917 70833 MHz 919 79167 MHz 10 921 87500 MHz 11 923 95833 MHz 12 926 04167 MHz 0D ON WD U1 A N Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting A 1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your LongSpan 900 M
15. the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter Page Te Pelican ita 6 A 7 ZA INKOO sa iaa 7 2 2 a E EE 8 23 Bak VW 8 24 Whats Included ads 9 Instala aan iia 10 3 1 Digital Set tears dia 10 3 2 Physical SUD ciao tte 15 d QOO MHZ Chanel rte aire 16 Troubleshooting mocos aislar load 17 Galing Black 17 A 2 Shipping and 17 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 LongSpan 900 MHz Integrated Radio and Directional Antenna Kit 1 Specifications Distance 40 miles line of sight with 15 dBi antenna Environmental Operating temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 Radio Channels Bandwidth 12 non overlapping with 2 0833 MHz spacing and 1 75 MHz occupied bandwidth Radio Link Budget 148 dB with 15 dBi antenna Receive Sensitivity 97 dBm at 10e 4 BER 112 dBm with 15 dBi antenna Speed RF Transmission Rate 1 536 Mbps Ethernet Throughput 935 kbps Connectors
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