AW900iTR User Manual
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1. AWSO00iITR 900 MHz Indoor Wireless Ethernet Radio ins LAN w I R E L ES Industrial grade long range wireless Ethernet systems AW9O0ITR Thank you for your purchase of the AW900iTR Indoor Wireless Ethernet Radio The AW900iTR includes 1 AW900ITR radio in extruded aluminum box 1 AW2 900 2 5dBi omnidirectional antenna 1 110 VAC to 12 VDC power adapter The AW900iTR PAIR includes 2 AW9O00ITR preconfigured radios in extruded aluminum box Nt co 2 AW2 900 2 5dBi omnidirectional antenna sua 2 110 VAC to 12 VDC power adapter a TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Start Guide ce ecu ee ERR HOHE RE HSeeE eH Se HE SS 4 Operational Summary Page 1 1 1 ee ee ee ee a 5 Physical Setup Page 2 64s lt 6 6 amp Bee SCRE Re ED ESE eRe EG 5 Digital Setup Page a ew de ee hee eee eee eRe RO eee Re 6 LCD DISDlay ee GeduderescweShedoeeceeeeenbeeae es weau de oe 11 Technical Specifications o sw eee we eee e en eon G eu ee oe 13 Radio Status Information soso wei ee me we we ww ee we ee ee 14 Antenna Alignment Guide 2 1 1 we ee ee ett ee tt we et ee ee 15 Transmitter to Reciever Placement 2 1 e a ee ee et ee ee 17 Abbreviation Guide aes eee tae eee ee bebe eee eee Bee ee 17 If you have any questions when configuring your AvaLAN system the best place to get answers is to visit www avalanwireless com You will also find the latest updates there If more assistance2. anan Control Panel Home r g s s View your basic network information and set up connections Change adapter settings I See full map a a X w Ch dvanced shari T lt MCLAUGHLIN7X64 Network Internet ings This computer View your active networks Connect or disconne ct Network Access type Internet Work network Connections Local Area Connection Click local area connection Change your networking settings We Set up a new connection or network lt i c Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point L Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPN network connection qd Choose homegroup and sharing options A ccess files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings HomeGroup Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information F P 4 Local Area Connection Status h Local Area Connection Properties General Networking Sharing di L Connect using IPv6 Connectivity No network access ges This connection uses the following items Duration 00 05 48 e gera sa V 0 Client for Microsoft Networks iana A E QoS Packet Scheduler B File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks V Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv B gt 2 Pe Dou ble Click V
3. in Cellular Noise om D iw CD D wn mn T Wy T an LS Td an oo Tw MK G S Tw wn E LS ED ic LS D Le gt r KC e Td gH C4 r gI t ar DH DE S GD D ED CP T a om a Fi om a Di Lar T Channel Frequency MHz If you need more information about the interpretation of this diagram please refer to our Spectrum Analyzer application guide 2 A section to be used if an update to the AW900iTR s firmware is required Fa 192 168 168 134 admin html seed 1ce2cfadd7f6dedf amp hash 934 d6eeea2402Fb lt B Google P S A D Upload New Firmware Browse for firmware file on local computer No file selected Upload Firmware Cancel eG m t 3 An advanced links section amp Pp 192 168 168 134 admin htm seed 1ce2cfadd7f6dedf amp hash 934 e46ecea2402fb C Google D A A 6 Ne A Advanced Links Warning These links are only for use by advanced users Please proceed with caution Advanced Admin l Fast Spectrum Scanner l Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 9 www avalanwireless com AW9O0ITR 8 On the Advanced Admin page set the parameters as follows Choose Device Type Access Point or Subscriber Unit For Subscriber Units assign unique ID numbers in numeric order from 1 to 16 For an Access Point enter the number of Subscriber Units that will be communicating with it Choose an 8 digit hex 0 9 and A F Network Name that will be common among the AP and its SUs and e
4. 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver n t ern et V Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder sent Ls Protocol af Version 4 instal Uninstall Properties Click Bytes 96 057 f TCP IPv4 Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks oK Cancel Properties Properties Disabe Diagnose Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 6 www avalanwireless com AWS00TTR Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties Click Use the following IP address General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports Po pu late t h C fo l lowi n S 1n fo rmation this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings IP add ress 1 92 s 1 68 1 7 1 7 E btia eee Subnet mask 255 0 0 0 aana iania Default gateway leave blank IP address 192 168 17 200 Click OK Subnet mask 5 0 0 0 Default gateway P Click OK Click Close Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses 3 Run the IP Discovery Utility ipfinder exe and you should see a window similar to the view on the next page Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server E Validate settings upon exit C IP Discovery Changer Utility vL7 Dec 3 2008 Devices on th
5. using directional antennae with unobstructed paths in low noise environments It can be challenging to determine the best approach for a unique installation The radio s browser interface has a link performance statistics and a spectrum analyzer display that is helpful for troubleshooting radio interference noise levels See page 9 Please call AvaLAN Technical Support for assistance as needed Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 4 www avalanwireless com AW900ITR Operational Summary The AW900iTR Radio allows the user to create a long range wireless Ethernet network with up to 16 subscriber units per access point The configuration may include any combination of AW900iTR AW900xTR and AW900xTP radios Please note that older AvaLAN 900 MHz radios can exist on the same LAN but cannot be used to form wireless links with the AW900iTR units because link encryption protocols have changed Configuring a wireless link with the AW900iTR requires the establishment of six elements e Each radio must know whether it is to be 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 communication with it e The AP and any given SU must agree on which radio frequency channel they are using This can be manually set or allowed to change automatically e The SU must be assigned a unique subscriber ID to specify which tim
6. Unit only the ID selected for this radio Current RF Channel The RF Channel in use See table in this manual for center frequency Connected Subscribers Access Point only how many SUs are currently connected 16 maxi mum RF Connected Yes or No Radio Active Active or Standby Product Code 4 for multi point radio Radio Version Specific radio module in use Radio Firmware Release Current version of radio module firmware Statistics Radio RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator The radios operate best with this value between 30 and 80 dBm Radio Block Error Rate Should be less than 10 check RSSI or spectrum scan if greater Higher values indicate degraded data rate not necessarily lost data Radio Total Packets of Ethernet packets received since last reset Radio Failed Packets of packets unsuccessfully transmitted Radio Passed Packets of packets successfully transmitted Radio Broadcast Packets Traffic simultaneously addressed to all devices on the network Radio Unicast Packets Traffic sent to a single destination Radio Average TX Size Average bytes per packet transmitted Radio Average RX Size Average bytes per packet received Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 14 www avalanwireless com AW9O0ITR Antenna Alignment Guide Please be sure to consider the following when install
7. or manually selectable via web browser interface RPTNC Female RJ 45 P5 2 1 mm SAW receiver filter attenuates cellular and pager interference RF Connector Ethernet Power Connector Adjacent band rejection Mounting DIN rail clip Power regulation Built in switching regulator Browser management tools Statistics Network Settings Spectrum Analyzer Firmware Upgrade Power consumption Transmit 1 7 Watts Receive 0 8 Watts Voltage 9 to 48 VDC 140 mA at 12 VDC 40 C to 70 C 110 x 110 x 35 mm Compatible with AW900xTR and AW900xTP radios Transmit current draw Temperature range Size Compatibility Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 13 www avalanwireless com AW900iTR User s Manual Radio Status Information The Login or Admin pages of the radio s built in web browser interface provide many useful pieces of information that let you know how well the wireless link is working Top of Web Page Version Current version of the radio s Ethernet interface MAC Address Radio s hardware MAC Address Ethernet Status of Ethernet connection 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps full or half du plex connected or disconnected Uptime Total time radio has been active since last power cycle or hardware reset Device Information Device Type Access Point master or Subscriber Unit client of Subscriber IDs Issued For Access Point only up to 16 permitted Subscriber ID For Subscriber
8. I omni directional dipole antenna AW2 900 is included and is suitable for testing and general applications Application specific antennas are available if greater range and or directionality is required Choose one of our other antenna models that can be found on our website at www avalanwireless com 3 Power is provided to the unit by means of the 120 VAC to 12 VDC 0 5A wall power supply Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 5 www avalanwireless com AW9OOITR Digital Setup 1 Digital configuration is done by means of the AW90O0iTR s built in browser interface It should be powered on and connected at least temporarily to a network containing a computer that can run a conventional web browser 2 Download the AvaLAN IP Discovery Utility from our website and extract ipfinder exe from the zip archive placing it on your desktop or in a convenient folder http www avalanwireless com marketing_resources downloads ipfinder zip 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 17 17 Connect to that default IP address with your web browser and continue the setup procedure with step 6 How to configure static IP address for Windows 7 Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center Wile SE Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center
9. Q available at www AvaLANWireless com Need help Online FAQ available at www AvaLANWireless com Warning These setting are only for use by advanced users Warning These setting are only for use by advanced users Please proceed with caution Please proceed with caution Value Description Value Access Point Access Point Type Type Subscriber Unit An AP can issue from 1 to 16 SU IDs of Subscriber IDs Issued 1 Network Name 32 bit Network Name 32 bit 0000 aa Encryption Key 128 bit z 7 S p F p Encryption Key 128 bit Apply Cancel Apply Cancel Soft Reset Soft Reset Subscriber Screen Shot Access Point Screen Shot Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 10 www avalanwireless com AW9OOITR LCD Display During boot up After boot up LCD will display 1 Current Version Link Quality Up arrow Transmit TX Down arrow Received RX Device type AP or SU Channel CH current channel 3 IP Address NOTE When configured for DHCP mode the display will look like the image above at boot up If it fails to recieve an IP address within 20 seconds it will default back to the IP address used prior to reboot The factory default IP address is 192 168 17 17 Once an IP address is assigned it will be displayed When configured for static IP mode the IP address will be immediately shown in the display Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 11 www avalanwire
10. ask then set it to 255 0 0 0 Target Device New Parameters IP Address 192 168 1 17 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 Password password The default password is password Go to Device Web Page Cancel Apply The information on the left is the current status of the radio while the boxes on the right allow you to change it It is important that the IP address of the AW90OiTR is in the same subnet as your computer For example if the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 the first three number groups of the IP address must match Choose the desired parameters and click Apply 5 Make note of the chosen IP address and password then click Go to Device Web Page This will cause your default web browser to 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 Note You are not assigning a password you re matching the password that the unit has built into it 6 The browser page that loads first shows the current device information and provides a login in the upper right Log in using the password you just specified or password if you kept the default If the login succeeds you will see an admin page similar to this Version 1 03 1352 MAC Address 00 21 74 00 00 09 Ethernet 100 Mbps Full Duplex Uptime 0 days 00h 01 06 RefreshNow E
11. e 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 and 32 bit network name The access point AP automatically scans for the best of the 12 available radio frequency channels encrypts Ethernet data received from the network and transmits it wirelessly to the correct subscriber unit SU The AP is constantly monitoring the radio link and can automatically change the channel if performance is degraded due to 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 and manually select non adjacent channels for their operation Also the SU should be placed at least 10 feet from the AP to avoid overloading the radio s receiver Any 10 100 BaseT Ethernet client device ECD can be connected to an AW900iTR subscriber unit Each SU encrypts Ethernet traffic received from the attached ECD and transmits the data wirelessly to its AP Each SU can be plugged directly into an ECD without Essentially once the AP SU pair is configured and running it behaves like a transparent Ethernet cable that encrypts and then passes all traffic including VLANs Physical Setup 1 Before placing the radio in its final location it may be best to perform the digital setup procedure described in the next section 2 Connect the AW900iTR s RP TNC RF connector to a suitable antenna A 2 dB
12. e local network will appear in the list below Double click a device to KN change its IP address Click Search to dear Av aq L A N the list and search for devices WIRELESS Search MAC Address IP Address 00221 74200 03 15 192 168 L17 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 80 The AW900iTR should appear in the list at the default IP address of 192 168 17 17 If it does not click Search to regenerate the list If it still does not appear it may be a connection issue and need to re examine the cabling or you may have a subnet or firewall issue on your computer Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 7 www avalanwireless com AW900iTR User s Manual 4 Double click the list item that refers to the AW900iTR being configured You should see a second window that is similar to this Your computer s current IPV4 Ethernet address Current IP of AvaLAN Radio Change Parameters PC Primary Network Interface Parameters Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet 10 100 1000Base T C IP Address 192 168 1 12 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 Target Device Current Parameters IP Address 192 168 1 17 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address 00 21 74 00 03 15 HTTP Port 80 S Help Apply will update the parameters in the target device If you do not know the default gateway then set it to 0 0 0 0 If you do not know the network m
13. ess of 192 168 17 1 refer to page 6 for detailed instructions Enter the radio s default IP address of 192 168 17 17 into a web browser Step 3 Enter the password and click login The default password is password Step 4 Click advanced admin at the bottom of the web page Step 5 Toggle to select the device type Access Point or Subscriber Unit An access point AP can communicate with up to 16 Subscriber Units SU e For the AP enter the maximum number of SUs communicating with the AP e For each SU set the subscriber ID incrementing from one Ex 1 2 3 etc Step 6 Enter the Network Name and Encryption Key using numbers 0 9 and characters A F All radios in a single network must have the same Network Name and Encryption Key TESTING We recommend connecting and powering up the units on the bench before deploying in the field During bench testing keep the radios at least 10 feet apart to prevent overload of radio receivers Step 1 Power on all the radios with the computer wired directly to the AP Step 2 Use the AvaLAN IP finder utility to assign a unique IP address to each radio See page x Step 3 Open a web browser to view the operation of all the radios See page y Step 4 Perform PING flood testing to simulate network data and observe overall performance INSTALL Every installations is different however radio performance is typically best at shorter distances
14. iles 1 500 feet w trees Abbreviation Guide AP Access Point SU Subscriber Unit RF Radio Frequency RX Recieve TX Transmit LCD Liquid Crystal Display ECD Ethernet Client Device RP Reversed Polarity TNC Need name of plug IP Internet Protocol CH Channel DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Potocol Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 17 www avalanwireless com
15. ing antennae from AvaLAN Vertical polarization Omni antenn Figure 1 a BN WRONG 11 dBi antenna RIGHT Ea RIGHT WRONG Do not aim the omni antennae directly at each other RIGHT WRONG pi ne WRONG HEEP Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 15 www avalanwireless com RIGHT AW900ITR ATTENTION When multiple 900 MHz antennas are installed in one area and face the same direction antennas should be spaced a minimum of 12 feet apart When multiple antennas are installed in one area and face different directions antennas should be spaced a minimum of 5 feet apart Horizontal polarization 0 deg separation gt JZ 12 ft physical separation 45 deg separation 5 ft physical separation Vertical polarization Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 16 www avalanwireless com AW9O0ITR Transmitter to Reciever Placement If radios are installed either indoors or outdoors at distances closer than recommended antennas can overpower each other and cause undesired effects If testing radios within one or two feet remove both antennas The radios will still be able to signal each other at close distances This applies to both indoor and outdoor units ANTENNA RANGE Maximum line of sight Maximum non line of sight AW2 900 5 walls 450 ft AW3x 900 5 walls 450 ft AW5 900 6 walls 500 ft AW 10 900 1 000 feet w trees AW11 900 1 200 feet w trees AW15 900 40 m
16. is needed send email to support avalanwireless com To speak to a live technician please call technical support at the number below during normal business hours by AvaLAN Wireless Systems Inc All rights reserved Revision 03 21 2013 125A Castle Drive Madison AL 35758 Sales 866 533 6216 Technical Support 650 384 0000 Customer Service 650 641 3011 Fax 650 249 3591 Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 2 www avalanwireless com AW9O0ITR Compatible Accessories Antennas AW11 900 900 MHz Directional 11 dBI YAGI Antenna AW3X 900 AW10 900 900 MHz Directional 10 dBI Panel Antenna AW15 900 ee ee ee i iii T coia 900 MHz Directional 15 dBI YAGI Antenna AW5M 900 AW5P 900 900 MHz Omnidirectional 15 dBI Pole Antenna 900 MHz Omnidirectional 3 dBI Armored Antenna 900 MHz Omnidirectional 5 dBI Magnetic Antenna Accessories AW 12VA Auto Adapter Lightning Arrestor AW RFx900 Warranty x 4ft 10ft 25ft or 50ft AW Warranty 900 900 MHz Antenna Extension Cable These items can be found on our website www avalanwireless com Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 3 www avalanwireless com AW900iTR Quick Start Guide PROGRAMMING Step 1 Gather the AvaLAN radios power supplies 2x CAT5 cables and a computer with an RJ45 Ethernet interface Step 2 Connect the radios one at a time directly to the PC via an Ethernet cable Set your computer to an IP addr
17. less com AW900iTR 900 MHz Channels __Channel__ Center Frequency Auto Mode 903 12500 MHz 905 20833 MHz 907 29167 MHz 909 37500 MHz 911 45833 MHz 913 54167 MHz 915 62500 MHz 917 70833 MHz 919 79167 MHz 921 87500 MHz 923 95833 MHz 926 04167 MHz Limited Warranty This product is warranted to the original purchaser for normal use for a period of 360 days from the date of purchase If a defect covered under this warranty occurs AvaLAN will repair or replace the defective part at its option at no cost This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse or modification of the product Compliance Statement Part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure OET Bulletin 65 To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons Information to the User Part 15 105 b This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi
18. nter it The hyphen is required 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 so make a note of it as well After entering the parameters click the Apply button to save them to the radio 9 When all of the radios are keyed and operating connect them to your network and Ethernet de vices as desired and cycle the radio s power to begin normal operation Now browser mamagement of the SUs can be performed over the wireless network Note Avoid plugging actively linked radios into the same switch because this will corrupt the switch s routing table and may cause network problems just as if you had plugged a CAT5 cable directly between two ports of a switch commonly called a loop back U J ITR Advanced Admin a l ITR Advanced Admin e 192 168 168 133 hidden html seed cc5c260227 e20ce7 amp hash 0fcc4f922524b43a Cc B Google D amp amp D e 192 168 168 133 hidden html seed cc5c260227 e20ce7 amp hash 0fcc4f922524b43a Cc B Google P A D Version 1 03 1352 Logout Back to Admin Page Version 1 03 1352 Logout Back to Admin Page S MAC Address 00 21 74 00 00 09 a MAC Address 00 21 74 00 00 09 AvaLAN Baa serene Rete AvaLAN S fees Now Ethernet 100 Mbps Full Duplex Ethernet 100 Mbps Full Duplex WIRELESS Uptime 0 days 00h 03 33 Wo RTE LIESS Uptime 0 days 00h 03 33 Need help Online FA
19. th the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 12 www avalanwireless com AEO Technical Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONW 1 536 Mbps 935 Kbps 21 dBm 4 Watts EIRP when used with 15 dBi antenna 97 dBm at 104 BER 40 miles line of sight with 15 dBi antenna RF transmission rate Ethernet throughput Output power Receiver Sensitivity Range RF channels 12 non overlapping channels with 2 0833 MHZ spacing Frequency selection Automatic
20. very 10sec v Need help Online FAQ available at www AvaLANWireless com Radio RSSI 100 dBm Radio Block Error Rate 0 0 Radio Total Packets 0 0 ickets 0 0 0 DHCP Enable 7 IP Address 192 168 168 134 EEEE Network Mask 255 255 255 0 EHH Default Gateway 192 168 168 1 HTTP Port 80 decimal 1 65535 Apply Cancel l The Device Settings section is where the password channel DHCP enable or disable network parameters are defined and or reconfigured Technical Support 650 384 0000 PAGE 8 www avalanwireless com AEOS 7 The admin 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 setting the network information and choosing 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 Scroll down in the Admin browser page to see these three additional sections 1 A graphical spectrum analyzer display that may help you to manually select a radio channel Spectrum Scanner Recehed Relative Power abr Automatic Scan Interval Maximum Scan Rate Slow Scan Resolution Fine E Display Channel Markers F Channel Info T Daak Freq Peak Aver ME Average 20 S 26 36 Adjacent band dd ma Adjacent band Paging Noise 2 Cellular Noise
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