Microtek Wireless Ethernet Systems Network Card User Manual
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1. INDEX SECTION PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC NOTICE 1 RADIO FREQUENCY EXPOSURE INDUSTRY CANADA ii IMPORTANT FCC REGULATORY NOTICE iii QUICK START GUIDE 2 PRE INSTALLATION REMINDER RETURN POLICY 3 WEM DESCRIPTION 4 FRONT REAR amp SIDE VIEWS 4 5 PIM DESCRIPTION 5 TOP RIGHT amp LEFT SIDE VIEWS 5 WES CONNECTION DIAGRAM 6 WEM INSTALLATION amp OPERATION 6 8 SELECT CHANNEL amp POLARITY SELECT 6 MOUNT WEM amp CONFIGURE CABLE 7 CONNECT WEM amp ESTABLISH LINK 8 ADVANCED OPERATION 8 16 WEB BROWSER INTERFACE 8 LOGIN amp STATUS DEVICE STATUS 9 11 STATUS ASSOCIATION LISTS 12 STATUS STATISTICS 13 BASI2. 2 grate C DHO fia Fee zeen been Copyright E 2007 Microtek Electrorecs Inc DER WEB PAGES cont d G ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION This section of the Advanced tab is used for changing the password and other administration services for the Host or Client BR anced dulmin Micraaalt Internet Explorer 21 sel Fie Edt Vis F verte Took Help E a GA ah ech ayravortes Meda A e ch d 2 Address B htto ffi9z t68 1 201 tods A e MICROTEK THe INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE ECTS Ia BASIC ADVANCED STATUS Administrator Settings TE acne hae scaled ect lca aah ie stu By default there amp no D toaord configured Tr i highly recommended chat you areata a password bo keap your the WES secure Please enter the same password inte both boses for confirmation Password 4 Verily Password pe o Web Idie Timeout is Texte Copyright 2007 Microtek Electronics Iit eS SS a H ADVANCED SYSTEM To reboot the system and or bring it to its default settings visit the system page of the Advanced tab fe bee WES Advanced Sysbem Microsolt Internet Explorer q Fle Edit view Favorites Tok Help Bak EE ajFavertes meds A Ze AA 4 3 a MICROTEK THE INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE BASIC ADVANCED STATUS ELECTRONS Ia System Settings The System Settings section alows you to reboot the WES or restore the Factory default settings Restoring the unk bo the Factory default s
3. 66 29 Cipher Type nes 3 Click Save and follow WPA Group Key dete nen reboot process 4 Click on Status New Frequency Selection is shown next to Rotary Switch Position Page may need to be refreshed to see this configuration Current frequency will match on the Client information page if the Host AP is connected Copyright 2007 More Electronics Inc Wiss 1 1 1 Wee Encryption Method Default WPA is the highest grade of encryption available in this system and is enabled at the factory as the default WPA2 AES and password are the default selections After updating the settings as desired click save to update the WEM Please note that paired or grouped WEMs must have the same settings to operate correctly 14 F BASIC ETHERNET 1 NETWORK SETTINGS The Network Settings page is used for changing the IP Address Subnet Mask and or Default Gateway of the Host or Client a pcrotek WES Basic Ethernet Microsoft inbernet Explorer Fle Edt View Favorites Tools Heb beak ap GA A Geet Grete Gea G he aa a MICROTEK THE INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE Drees sat BASIC ADVANCED STATUS Sebwork Settings Use the section bo configure the ethernet settings of the WES The IP Addeass that i configured here is the IF Address used bo access the Web based management interface TF you change the IP Address berg you may need Lo sdu pour PCs network sethings bo access the uni again
4. 15 2 oz 12 20 VDC 3 W Reverse voltage protected Power over Ethernet PoE via power injector module mid span compliant pins 4 5 positive pins 7 8 ground RJ45 in and out of power injection box 100 Meters 328 Feet on 24 AWG CAT 5 cable 95 non condensing 20F to 150F _19 WEM SPECIFICATIONS cont d Power Injection Module MECHANICAL Physical Dimensions Weight Interface POWER Power Requirements Power over Ethernet PoE Indicator Connectors ENVIRONMENTAL Humidity Operating Temperature System Ranges POINT TO POINT SYSTEMS Up to 2500 Feet Up to 2 Miles Up to 12 Miles Up to 30 Miles Plastic housing not weatherproof 2 6 x 2 6 x 1 1 2 5 OZ 2 RJ45 connectors 12 VDC 500 mA wall transformer supplied PoE mid span compliant pins 4 5 positive pins 7 8 ground LED red DC Jack 2 5 mm x 5 5 mm center positive 2 RJ45 95 non condensing 20F to 150F Integral directional patch antennas on both WEMs Integral directional 6 x 6 13 dBi patch antennas on both Integral directional 6 x 6 13 dBi patch antenna on the Host with integral directional patch antenna in 25 dBi dish antenna on the Client Integral directional patch antennas on both WEMs mounted in 25 dBi dish antennas Distance specifications assume an optimal environment see pg ti for details MULTI CONNECT SYSTEMS Up to 500 Feet Up to 1300 Feet Up to 2500 Feet Up to
5. Head End Location ML ENC shown 7 Remote Location 2 gyi ML ENC shown 1 Client Wireless Ethernet Module 5 Power Injection Module Ethernet Out to Client 2 MP Host Wireless Ethernet Module 6 Power Injection Module Ethernet Out to Host 3 Cat5 Connection to Ethernet Device 7 Antenna separation by 90 Degrees less than max system 4 Cat5 Connection to Ethernet Device range clear line of sight 8 4 or more RJ 45 Port Switch Not a MicroTek product Note The Ethernet IP device connects to the Ethernet In RJ45 Ethernet port on the PIM Depending on the Ethernet IP device you are using a crossover cable may be needed No cable connection from Host Client to Ethernet device should exceed 300 feet 100m WEM INSTALLATION amp OPERATION A SELECT CHANNEL Locate and remove the 2 inch diameter plug at the side of the Host Client Select the channel the system will operate on Each Host Client pair or group must share the same channel to communicate properly Replace the 1 2 inch diameter plug after the channel has been selected Note Power to the Host Client must be cycled for the unit to recognize a new channel ies WEM INSTALLATION amp OPERATION cont d B MOUNT DIRECTIONAL HOST CLIENT Mount the Host Client with the Directional WEM included wall pole mount bracket and hardware Connect D B 2 the black mounting assembly with a adjustment swivel to mounting i L shaped bracket with the La 20 button head screw
6. Connect the unit to the mounting assembly using the 4 20 mounting hole in the case Position the Host and point it in the direction of the Client or vice versa and tighten the swivel mount Lock in the antenna upon a solid green Signal Level LED on the Client side The Host may flash if it is a multi connect Host NOTE The WEM antenna must be mounted as depicted above Fig B 1 amp B 2 to preserve its weatherproof capability The RJ 45 port must be protected by the port plug and positioned underneath to prevent moisture pooling Tighten weatherproof strain relief so that it is snug however the cable should be able to move C MOUNT OMNI DIRECTIONAL HOST IF APPLICABLE Due to the orientation of the MiniLink Omni directional Host when mounted the unit must be kept inside a weatherproof housing If the Weather Enclosure was purchased from MicroTek then it will come with pole wall mounting hardware and instructions D CONFIGURE CABLE Determine the length of CATS cable that will be needed and where the PIM will be located The total cable length from the radio to the Ethernet device cannot exceed 300 feet however the PIM can be located anywhere along the 300 feet of cable The PIM and power supply are not weather proof and must be placed indoors or in an environmental enclosure On the Host or Client end feed the CATS cable through the supplied weatherproof connector Crimp an RJ45 CATS5 connector on the end of the cable an
7. Remove the Host and Client from the box select frequency via the rotary switch at the side of the unit Factory set to channel O unless otherwise noted The channels of each set of Host Clients must be matched for the radios to communicate with each other For multi connect devices each Client must be set to the same channel as the Host that it will be connected to If connecting more than one Client to a Host please see the advanced operation section of this manual for setup Mount the Client at the remote location Point the Client as accurately as possible to the point where Host will be mounted Remove the Power Injection Modules PIMs from the box and determine where they will be located for each Host Client Total distance between a Host Client and connected Ethernet device cannot exceed 300 feet 100m The PIMs can be located anywhere along the 300 feet of CATS cable Connect a standard CATS straight through patch cable to the Ethernet Out port on each PIM to its corresponding Host Client Ethernet In port on each PIM should be connected to its respective Ethernet device using a standard CATS straight through patch cable A crossover cable may be needed depending on your Ethernet device Connect the included power supplies to the Power In port on the PIMs and plug the transformers into a standard 110VAC outlet If the Ethernet devices on each end are connected powered up and aimed correctly the Link Activity Pow
8. These statistics display Pieces and Transmit packets passing through the WES Refresh Statistics 43 WEB PAGES cont d E BASIC WIRELESS The wireless page is used for enabling Super mode The Super mode combines adjacent channels to provide up to 50 Mbps of throughput The channels available in Super mode are 4 and 6 omy If another channel is selected Super mode will not be enabled To enable Super swa mode click the arrow in the drop A n a ODA Qa amo Ges GY S dG i down box and select Super A EE Se without Turbo 30 Mbps or Super A with Static Turbo 50 Mbps Each Host Client in your system will need to have this feature enabled independently ade MICROTEK D TELLER ATERS TNT ELC Tacs BASIC IOC COO BE Wireleds betwork Settings ioc ga eer hb al aril ele kr Section por Sen need bo be duphrabed on your WES Host Wireless security setting are Sen configured on thes page The device supports both WEP and APA Sao E a Ge Greis A EZI EES SS Select iber Rotary Switch to use the channel Chanel Sth Overide Tafa SA E e howsng a Peary H E Rotary al To change frequencies from the tsb mil override the channel firmware must start with remote side first l next to Channel Switch Override WPA creates a wireless link wih high grade encryption and authentication 2 Select desired frequency wra mode ria
9. antenna at a distance less than 1 Meter Installation on towers masts or rooftops not accessible to the general population is recommended or e Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within Meter from the front of the antenna e It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that prevents access to the antenna e During installation and alignment of the antenna do not stand in front of the antenna assembly e During installation and alignment of the antenna do not handle or touch the front of the antenna These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels Industry Canada Restrictions This device is in compliance with the applicable sections of the Industry Canada RSS 210 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio Standard Specification that governs Low Power License Exempt Radiocommunication Devices Specifically the output EIRP of this device relative to antenna gain is factory set to ensure compliance with section 6 2 2 q1 iv g In addition it is noted for all users that high power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of the 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz frequency bands and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN devices such as are covered by this manual Environmental Limitatio
10. gt mg gg gege MICROIEK THE INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE ELECTRONICS INC OPERATIONS MANUAL MiniLink Wireless Ethernet Systems MicroTek Electronics Inc 25691 Atlantic Ocean Drive Suite B 3 Lake Forest CA 92630 Information Hotline 888 36 MICRO www microtekelectronics com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION For your protection please read and observe all safety instructions before operating this system and keep this sheet and any additional instructions for future reference INSTALLATION amp USE OBSERVE WARNINGS All warnings in the operating instructions should be carefully followed Do not make any modifications to the WEM PIM or any other MicroTek electronic device as the unit will no longer comply with FCC regulations and therefore cancel its warranty WATER AND MOISTURE The Wireless Ethernet Modules used in this system are weatherproof provided they are installed in accordance to the mounting details listed on page 7 or included dish manual for the 30 mile systems However further protection or housing is suggested for harsh environments as moisture damage voids its warranty as described on page 22 The Power Injection Modules used in this system are NOT weatherproof None of the modules in this system are waterproof and should never be submerged Severe electrical shock personal injury or damage to the equipment may result POWER SOURCE Connect the equipment to a power source only of the type described on
11. in the SYSTEM INSTALLATION NOTES section of this manual on page 18 On that table you can track IP address changes and other notes about your specific application e A software tool is available for free download online on MicroTek Electronics website at www microtekelectronics com softwaretools htm that will assist in locating the IP addresses of the Host and Client This tool can also be used as a diagnostic tool or to make alignment easier Select the first program listed locator exe and run from a laptop while connected to the Ethernet In of the PIM on either the Host or Client end e The green LED on a multi connect Host AP will flash to indicate the number of Client units connected to it The Client s green LED should remain solid WEB PAGES A LOGIN The default password for each Host and Client is admin Note The password is case sensitive ga Microtek WE S Login P File Edk Wee Favertes Took Help enk gt OD a Aeh rotes Meds Ce eae ab e Address Lei better 1ep 1 201 zl oe Pe ES ICROTEK THE STELLIGEST LTER ATTIVE Tea Ia Copyright 2007 Mirotek Ehechronics Inc WEB PAGES cont d B STATUS DEVICE STATUS 1 POINT TO POINT HOST AP The Device Status page provides the details of how the Single Point Host is configured The Access Point Name can be changed on the Admin page under the ADVANCED tab but the SSID cannot change The updated firmware version is as shown 7 06 One
12. of the two jumper settings may be on depending on the range of the system oh Mi crobek WES Status Device Cla us Micromet Internet Explorer oe i er i EE Sy Sa ee eer M ICROIEK THE S TELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE RIECTRONECS Nc BASIC ADVANCED STATUS STATISTICS Informati n Device Current WES status and details are displayed on this page Note you may need to reload this page to see the current settings Hi Microtek WES Status Device Status Microsoft Internet Explorer zt o OAA Sen Meer Grete A Ze A 4 2 JEH 192 168 1 200 255 255 2550 DOG 6231 Bee MHz 10 B STATUS DEVICE STATUS con di 2 MULTI CONNECT HOST AP ce oe ee i ee ee Ze AA oe J ieee FLAS 190 Eben Deve Iria himi Mk ROVER De Ger ery A m T Emere Io BASIC ADVANCED STATUS bavet A del rus SEH vm STATISTICS Aibmi Piip 00 a eA 1 aaa e _ pe it ead Conse mt aT ATENTICS Durer HE MAC Ad kess DDiS Bi La ee a i See Se Hi GORI dearer 7 TT oie a 3 CLIENT SU US E SEN page provides the details of how the Client is configured Fe Ea xz roves Toss TE Stak ODD Ben ms ea G Ze A gt De Address l i ee Ae jet 291 Deen Device Irto Pemi G MICROTEK Tet INTELLIGENT AITIRNATIVG Dregpeks IM BASIC ADVANCED STATUS Device Information Current WES status and details are splayed on
13. the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment Excessive or insufficient amperage or voltage can cause extended trouble shooting or even damage that could negate its warranty The power supplies cable should not be modified extended due to the ability to use up to 300 feet of power over Ethernet see pg 7 part D In addition Ethernet cable running from the PIM to the WEM should be kept separated from high voltage cables and or transformers ATTACHMENTS Use only MicroTek supplied or recommended Power Injection Modules Power Supplies CATS Cables and weather seals and plugs WHEN NOT IN USE Unplug the power if the equipment is left unattended or unused for long periods of time or during lightning storms REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required use only replacement parts specified by MicroTek Electronics Inc Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage to the system and will void the warranty FCC Required Information Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for Class A Digital Devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance wit
14. 1 Mile Up to 6 Miles Integral omni directional patch antennas on both the Host AP WEM amp Client SU WEM Integral omni directional patch antenna on the Host AP WEM amp integral directional patch antenna s on the Client SU WEM s Integral directional patch antenna on the Host AP WEM amp Client SU WEM s Integral directional patch antenna on the Host AP WEM amp integral directional 6 x 6 13 dBi patch antenna s on the Client SU WEM s Integral directional patch antenna on the Host AP WEM amp Client SU WEM s Client SU WEM s mounted in 25 dBi dish antenna s Distance specifications assume an optimal environment see pg ii for details bor product improvement design and specifications are subject to change without notice _ 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING No power from connected device make sure the connected Ethernet IP device is powered Check all cables and connectors If the tester shows that all wires are making contact check the entire length of cable for kinks cuts tears or any other cable hindrances Make sure the cable run between the WEM and Ethernet device is no longer than 300 feet Make sure the cables being used are straight through 568 B or A configured see page 7 and all cable connectors are attached properly If using an Ethernet hub or fast switch try a crossover cable between the switch and the Power Injector Module Check line of sight of the WEMs Verify the WEMs are aimed properly You s
15. C WIRELESS amp ETHERNET SETTINGS 14 15 ADVANCED ADMIN SYSTEM FIRMW ARE 16 17 SYSTEM INSTALLAION NOTES 18 WEM SPECIFICATIONS 19 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING 21 FA Q 2222 22222 ne nnn n nn renee nnn nnn enna nnn ee enna nee ce nena ee ccenennneee 22 WARRANT Y een 23 COVERED PRODUCTS PART DESCRIPTION ML WAP MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Host Access Point Directional ML WAPOM MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Host Access Point Omni directional ML WSUOM MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit Omni ML WSU MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit Standard ML WSUP MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit 6 x 6 Patch ML WSUDI MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit 18 Dish ML WEM MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Ethernet Module ML WEMP MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Ethernet Module w 6 patch antenna ML WEM 30 MiniLink 5 8 GHz Wireless Ethernet Module 18 Dish QUICK START PROCEDURES MicroTek Electronics Inc recommends that all equipment be bench tested before being installed onsite This test will ensure the equipment is functioning properly IMPORTANT SEE NEW FCC REGULATORY ALERT ON PAGE iii WIRELESS ETHERNET MODULE SETUP L
16. LOWING PURCHASE THE BUYER NOT THE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR OR RETAILER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL SERVICING OR REPAIR EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THE BUYER IS LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING DAMAGES 1 THE COST OF LABOR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS OR PORTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT AND 2 THE COST OF THE REPAIRED OR REPLACE PARTS OR PORTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT NO OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES HAVE BEEN MADE OR WILL BE MADE ON BEHALF OF MICROTEK WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE REPAIR INSTALLATION OPERATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT MICROTEK DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE AND THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS WITH THE BUYER EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY Some states jurisdictions do not allow exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you Contact your dealer regarding return authorization for out of warranty repairs and any further product information MicroTek Electronics Inc 25691 Atlantic Ocean Drive Suite B3 Lake Forest CA 92630 Information Hotline 888 36 MICRO www microtekelectronics com 33
17. OOF PLUG Shows switch settings for channels 0 7 REPLACE RESEAL WEATHERPROOF PLUG AFTER CHANNEL SELECT CHANGE AND POWER CYCLE POWER INJECTION MODULE PIM Note The Power Injector Modules are not weatherproof units and must be protected from moisture PIM DESCRIPTION A TOP VIEW 2 1 ETHERNET IN Connect to Ethernet device 1 3 2 POWER IN 12 20 VDC Center Positive EEA 3 ETHERNET OUT Connect to Host Client B RIGHT SIDE VIEW 1 POWER LED Lit when power is on 2 ETHERNET OUT Connect to Host Client 3 POWER IN Connect to Power Supply C LEFT SIDE VIEW 1 ETHERNET IN Connect to Ethernet device WES CONNECTION DIAGRAMS The following wiring schemes represent the configurations that have been tested and verified by MicroTek Electronics based on typical Ethernet wiring solutions Other wiring configurations could be possible based on the application A bench test is recommended to verify the designs below A POINT TO POINT SYSTEM Remote Location Local Head End Location 1 e ML ENC shown gt E ML DEC shown 7 1 Client Wireless Ethernet Module 5 Power Injection Module Ethernet Out to Client 2 Host Wireless Ethernet Module 6 Power Injection Module Ethernet Out to Host 3 Cat5 Connection to Ethernet Device 7 Antenna separation of less than max system range clear 4 Cat5 Connection to Ethernet Device line of sight B MULTI CONNECT SYSTEM Remove Location 1 Local
18. Output Transmitting Frequency Channel Capacity Modulation Latency Sensitivity Polarization Antenna Type amp Gain Beam Width Data Throughput Rate FCC ID Industry Canada MANAGEMENT Interface Frequency Selection Web Browser Interface Access Method Protocols Used MECHANICAL Physical Dimensions Weight POWER Power Requirements Power Method Connector Cable Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL Humidity Operating Temperature 50 W EIRP 5 8 GHz maximum 5 725 5 825 GHz U NII 3 ISM 5 non overlapping channels 5 8 GHz Band 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825 OFDM lt 10 milliseconds 82 dBm for maximum data rate Linear vertical only Omni 2 5 dBi Small patch 7 8 dBi 5 8 GHz 6x6 patch 16 7 dBi 5 8 GHz Small patch in 18 dish 24 dBi 5 8 GHz Omni 360 Small patch 90 6x6 patch 24 amp 18 dish 8 Up to 20 Mbps standard mode 50 Mbps Super Mode 2 channels maximum available for Super Mode JRRWES 4887A WES 10 100 Base T half full duplex rate auto negotiated 802 3 compliant Rotary switch chans 0 7 or through software see pg 13 User ID Password Super Mode IP Address WPA2 AES and WEP Encryption Time division duplexing Time division multiple access TTD TDMA IPV4 UDP TCP ICMP Telnet HTTP FTP SNMP Network Management HTTP Environmental sealed billet aluminum powder coated housing with UV stabilized PVC radome 3 6 x 3 6 x 1 75
19. are available for transmission 2 channels available 4 amp 6 This mode is ideal for multiple cameras transmitting over one WES system or to maximize throughput in a networking application 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION MicroTek Electronics extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the original owner purchaser of this product as follows 1 2 3 Two years from the date of initial sale for all wireless products One year from the date of initial sale for all encoder and decoder products If within the specified warranty period this product or any part or portion thereof shall prove upon examination by MICROTEK to be defective in material or workmanship MICROTEK will repair or replace such part or portion at MICROTEK s option The warranty period on the repaired or replaced part or portion of this product shall be limited to the unexpired term of the original warranty The buyer shall be responsible for all shipping and transportation of the product to MICROTEK for any performance under this warranty Conditions and Exceptions a b c d e Any accident to this product any misuse or abuse alternation use in modified form or any attempt to repair this product shall void this warranty These conditions to the warranty include but are not limited to incorrect power connections physical damage due to mechanical shock exposure to moisture and circuit modification SHOULD THIS PRODUCT PROVE DEFECTIVE FOL
20. ator exe tool Perform a bench test incorporating all components of the application Install your MiniLink Wireless Ethernet System Toll free technical assistance is available Monday through Friday 8 5pm PST at 888 366 4276 MICROTEK ELECTRONICS RETURN POLICY MicroTek Electronics wireless products come with a 2 year limited warranty see the last page for warranty information unless otherwise specified In addition to the 2 year warranty products may be returned within thirty 30 days of shipment provided the products are in like new condition and in the original packaging Contact your MicroTek Electronics dealer or distributor to obtain an authorization to return the merchandise for credit Return authorizations for repair can be sent directly to Microtek Electronics with a valid RA number Call MicroTek Electronics to obtain an RA number for repair MINILINK WIRELESS ETHERNET SYSTEM WES The MiniLink WES is a plug and play CAT5 Ethernet cable replacement device It operates in the 5 8 GHz U NII bands on 5 non overlapping channels The WES system enables a wide variety of IP cameras DVRs encoders decoders and web servers to be used across wireless line of sight links in ranges of 500 feet to 30 miles connected to MINILINK WIRELESS ETHERNET MODULE WEM The system operates independent of any network it may be WEM DESCRIPTION A FRONT VIEW B REAR VIEW MICROTEK ELECTRONICS INC NOTE Mount LAKE FOREST CA 92630 Host Cl
21. d configure as a straight through patch cable The Ethernet standard straight through cable configurations used must be configured to one of the two Ethernet standards 568 A or 568 B in order for the WES system to operate correctly Any deviation from one of the two standard configurations can lead to undesired activity so make sure your cables are configured as shown in one of the drawings below l 568 B g 568 A Orange White 5 Blue White Green White 5 Blue White Solid Orange 2 6 Solid Green Solid Green 2 6 Solid Orange Green White 3 Ss 7 Brown White Orange White 3 7 Brown White RJ 45 RJ 45 Solid Blue 4 Esc S Solid Brown Solid Blue 4 ee 8 Solid Brown E E Drawings shown with gold pins facing up and RJ 45 clip in rear clip not shown If 568 B is configured on end of a CATS cable and 568 A is configured on the other end that configuration would be a standard crossover cable sia WEM INSTALLATION amp OPERATION cont d E F CONNECT HOST CLIENT Connect the cable to the Host Client Slide the cable jacket up to the base of the connector Slide the weatherproof connector over the cable jacket and screw it into the Host Client and tighten Tighten the clamping nut until the CATS cable is sealed in the connector Check the antenna positioning and make sure the Power and Link Activity LEDs are on The Link Activity indicator amber LED will only illuminate if an Ethernet source device is connected and po
22. e several MicroTek products are affected The new FCC regulation impacts the sale of wireless equipment in the 5 25 5 35 GHz band The regulation states that all devices imported and marketed after the July 20 2007 deadline must support radar detection as specified by the FCC in the 5 25 5 35 GHz band MicroTek Electronics Product Changes To comply with FCC regulation MicroTek has disabled the 5 25 5 35 GHz band The following products are still available but will only support operation in the 5 725 5 85 GHz ISM band ML WES 2500 ML WES 2 4 ML WAP ML WAPOM ML WSU ML WSUP ML WSUOM ML WES D ML WES OD ML WES D1 2 MicroTek is currently working on the firmware change necessary to comply with the new FCC regulations which require Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS and Transmit Power Control TPC for operation in the 5 25 5 35 GHz band How Does the FCC Regulation Affect the WES User If one WES System is in use and there are no plans to add to the wireless project then it might not affect you at all However if you are using two or more systems then you may need to change frequencies according to the available channels Multiple WES systems set to channels 0 1 or 2 all unavailable 5 2 5 3 GHz frequencies will all be defaulted to channel 3 available 5745 MHz The next available frequency in sequence would be channel 4 5765 MHz Channels 3 through 7 are all individual frequencies but channels 0 2 are not available iii
23. e WES firmware enables the WEMs to communicate as one Host with either one only or multiple Client or subscribing units A Host unit is only able to communicate with a Client and will not communicate wirelessly with another Host Q What is the Locator Program A A software program is available that will locate IP addresses of individual WES modules connected as a system This program is helpful in case the internal web browser of the WEMs cannot be accessed Visit the support section of our website at http www microtekelectronics com softwaretools htm to download this program Q Is it possible to add cameras or Ethernet devices to my existing Wireless Ethernet System A The total amount of data that can be transmitted over the wireless system is 20 Mbps Megabits per second per channel in standard mode and 50 Mbps in super mode As long as there is useable bandwidth available over the air in your configuration more systems can be added to an existing WES system There are multiple options to do this depending on the environment and application Contact MicroTek technical support or sales at 888 366 4276 Weekdays 8am 5pm PST or e mail at your leisure to info microtekelectronics com for more information Q What is super mode And when should super mode be used A Super mode combines bandwidth of adjacent channels to provide 50 Mbps of throughput However enabling this mode limits the number of channels that
24. er and Signal Level LEDs will illuminate If the Ethernet device is not connected the Power LED and Signal Level LEDs only will illuminate If the Signal Level LED is flashing reposition the modules to achieve max signal strength For multi connect applications each Client will show a solid green light when connected to a Multipoint Host A flashing green LED on the Multipoint Host Access Point will indicate the number of Client Subscriber Units to which it is connected Note If a dish is used with the system assemble the dish and mount the Client Host in the dish as described in the dish installation instructions Then position the dish and connect the CATS cable as described above Trouble Shooting If the signal level indicator is not fully lit video does not appear on the screen or you are having other operational difficulties please visit the trouble shooting section on page 21 of the operations manual or contact MicroTek toll free at 888 366 4276 for technical assistance PRE INSTALLATION REMINDERS The information on the Quick Start Guide is intended for ease of use and application the following reminders will help to ensure your satisfaction with MicroTek products and service l 2 d 4 Read through this manual before bench testing and installation A helpful IP Address Locating tool is available to download from our website at http www microtekelectronics com softwaretools htm Download the Loc
25. ettings wil erase al settings Reboot the Device Reshore all Settings to the Fachory Defaka Copyright 2007 Microtek Elechroracs be _ 16 WEB PAGES cont d E ADVANCED FIRMWARE This page is used to flash firmware upgrades should it be necessary to do so J Microtek WES Advanced Firmware Microsoft Internet Explorer Fle Edt View Favortes Tool Help Hed gt OO 3 zeg iwo Breda Gl G4 Address Je betp 192 168 1 201 Toots_Firmwware her MICROTEK THE INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE Sch Eres Is STATUS To upgrade firmware must have a wired conmmection to the WES Enter the name of OM l the are your PC the firmware upgrade file and click on the Upload butt Upload Deel 17 SYSTEM INSTALLATION NOTES A SYSTEM LOCATION 1 Address 2 Contact 3 Phone Number B IP ADDRESS AND SERIAL NUMBERING TABLE FOR CUSTOM APPLICATIONS IP Address WEM 1 point to point applications WEM 2 point to point applications HostAPWEM o Client SU WEM Client SU WEM 2 Client SU WEM 3 Jooo Client SU WEM 4 Client SU WEN Client SU WEM 6 _ _ TI Serial Number C NOTES If you have any questions regarding the advanced setup of the MiniLink Wireless Ethernet System please contact MicroTek s Technical Assistance at 888 366 4276 Monday through Friday 8 5pm PST or online at www microtekelectronics com 18 WEM SPECIFICATIONS RF Modules RF SECTION Power
26. ge of the unit This is designed to inform the user of frequencies that are occupied by other non proprietary 802 1la devices so as to transmit using a different available frequency This is a useful connection tool but it is not a comprehensive frequency analysis for the environment Dj Microtek WES Status Ho st AP List Microsoft Internet Explorer Fle Edt Ve Favortes Tool Help th b EE o these web page Stk 9 OD Al Ah irnos Gea EE a Aa j Ge Address hetp 192 168 1 201 Stabus_ Wireless at snap shots do not Fr account for roughly 60 of over head required to operate the system The Rate as shown om MICROTEK THE INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE BASIC ADVANCED STATUS ELC TRO Ia HOST AP LIST ost aPtist host Access Point List STATISTICS Litad below are the Hosts and access points detected MAC Address SSID Frequency Mode Privacy Type ORRIAN HMCROTE EWERS S765 MHz lla WPA AP DOT ED D FAE ee S805 MHz lla WPA AP WEB PAGES cont d D STATUS STATISTICS The Statistics page will indicate the number of transmitted and received data packets versus the number of dropped packets eG ficrote S Stetus Statistics Microvolt Internet Explorer Eemer deck gt OI A Zh Aed ares Zen G Sb Ab d e Il 8 Address http 192 168 1 201 Stotus_Statistics html ES MICROTEK THE INTELLIGENT AITERSATIVE Eppes Ina BASIC ADVANCED STATUS HOST AP LIST WES Traffic Stats STATISTICS
27. h the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This equipment is designed to be professionally installed exclusively for fixed point to point applications These products must be controlled due to radio frequency power output levels emitted with special consideration given to antenna placement as it relates to human exposure Compliance is the responsibility of the installer and user Radio Frequency Interface Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator pursuant to Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC Rules This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause interference to radio communications The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential situation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or te
28. hould have clear wide open line of sight between the WEM modules Change channels cycle power No Signal Level LED or Verify sufficient voltage into each PIM Flashing Signal Level Note The Host AP WEM green signal level LED will flash indicating LED the number of Client SU WEMs it is communicating with This is normal for this device and should not be confused as lack of signal strength The green LED on the Client SU WEM should be solid if the Client SU in order to communicate with the Host AP at a full signal strength Check video at the camera Check wiring into encoders or decoders Try changing channels cycle power An uninterruptible power supply UPS may be required and is suggested Connect one WEM directly into a PC or laptop and verify that the IP address is accessible Check the other WEM s the same way then verify that each IP address is accessible over the wireless link into a PC laptop Verify the connected Ethernet IP device is configured correctly If in use encoders and decoders must be paired up correctly Verify wide open line of sight Re angle your dish antenna in a downward angle until both LEDs are solid green Mount the dish es higher above ground level and or above any obstruction No Link Activity All three solid LEDs but no picture or picture drops out after a period of time No Green Signal Level LED When using the ML WES 30 or ML WES 12 If you have tried the trouble shoo
29. ient so that s 000001 Vertical Ethernet C BOTTOM VIEW 1 l Port is at bottom and use weatherproof caps and plugs for outdoor use as described on pg 7 1 LINK ACTIVITY LED Operati feo conditionac 1 Tha Device y ret coum horsnful interderessa ond 2 The erer 123 4 Indicates that an Ethernet cable connection between powered Ethernet device amp Host or Client has been established 2 POWER LED Indicates the Host or Client has power 3 SIGNAL LEVEL LED Indicates the signal strength level between Host Client On the MP Host AP indicates the number of connected Clients Note This is not an indication of available throughput 4 ETHERNET PORT Standard RJ 45 connector Outdoor use must be weather protected with supplied strain relief positioned so the connector is at bottom of the case Weatherproof strain relief plug should be tight enough so that it is snug on the cable but not to restrict cable movement 5 CHANNEL SELECT Rotary switch for channel selection factory set to Channel 0 Switch is positioned on the side of the gray case behind the weatherproof plug Plug must be resealed after channel change ei On ETHERNET PORT 3 Standard RJ 45 Connector MOUNTING HOLES 3 20 mounting holes Two vertical holes for dish L bracket ML WES 12 ML WES 30 ML WSUDD Far right hole for black swivel mount 4 D SIDE VIEW ROTARY CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH REMOVE WEATHERPR
30. levision e Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver e Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MicroTek could void the users authority to operate the equipment FCC Output Power Restrictions The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device License free operation in the industrial scientific and medical band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15 247 It is the responsibility of the individuals designing and implementing the radio system to assure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulations This device must be professionally installed Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields The Minilink 5 8WES is designed to operate at 5 8 GHz with up to 50 Watts EIRP maximum transmit power This level of RF energy is above the Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE levels specified in FCC OET65 97 01 The following precautions must be taken during installation of this equipment e The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the general population to the direct beam path of the
31. ns of FCC License Free Wireless Devices MicroTek products are engineered to the highest standards and designed to work in a variety of wireless applications and environments A wireless environment includes not only a particular site in which the product is installed but also the installation itself and any extra materials that might be necessary to complete the wireless project Due to the fact that environments and installations differ from site to site MicroTek cannot control the variables required to ensure an ideal environment Therefore it is not possible to guarantee a successful application based on a drawing application note quote or other type of material that MicroTek may provide Should a quote drawing etc be made available it is based on the performance of the WES product in an ideal environment with clear line of sight absence of 5 GHz interference and or frequency multi path reflection Therefore MicroTek cannot be held responsible should the products not operate as desired or should additional products be required to complete a project In addition should a particular environment restrict the usage of the MiniLink WES in any way MicroTek offers a thirty 30 day return policy from date of original shipment see page 3 ii FCC REGULATORY ALERT Regulatory Alert As of July 20 2007 a new FCC regulation has gone into effect which impacts operators of the U NII band in the United States As a result of this regulatory chang
32. this page Note you may need to reload this page to see the current settings z DZ 992 168 1201 255 255 2550 ent he Device Status page provides the details of how the Multipoint Host is configured WEB PAGES contd CG STATUS HOST CLIENT ASSOCIATION LISTS 1 POINT TO POINT AND MULTI CONNECT HOST The Client List page of the Host AP shows the MAC address s of the paired or grouped Client SU s that are connected to the Host AP For Point to Point systems one MAC address will be shown For Multi connect systems the Host AP will show all of the Clent SU MAC addresses currently A Microtek WES Status Client List Microsoft Internet Explorer ell x connected The CT a page will also Ss gt OOA Desch Hres Gea A Ze d xl show the Mode SE lee iere etme eee Ss Rate and RSSI communication Mm The INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE information for TONKS P each connected RSSI BELGE STATUS Client SU same e DEVICE STATUS Signal Strength Indicator Rate This is a snapshot of the rate in Megabits sec of the last packet as it crossed the link Copyright i 2007 Mecrobes Eecher es Inc ion z Tr enm 7 2 CLIENT The Host AP List page shows the MAC address s and SSID of APs that the Client can see It shows the Frequency Mode Encryption Method and RSSI communication information If an unknown SSID appears the Client is noticing another SO la non proprietary AP within distance and frequency ran
33. ting steps above and the system is still not working correctly please contact MicroTek at 888 366 4276 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 00AM and 5 00PM Pacific Time One of our technicians will work with you to rectify the problem over the phone Thank you MicroTek Electronics Inc Oi FAQ Q Which unit is the transmitter and which is the receiver A WES systems are bi directional so it is not critical which of the units is mounted at the receive location and vice versa Typically however the Host is located at the receive end and the Client is at the transmit location Q How can I tell whether I received the point to point WES system versus the point to multipoint WES system A There are a few ways to tell which system you have 1 Each system box is sealed and labeled with the manufacturer s model number Point to multipoint systems have the following model numbers ML WES D ML WES OD ML WES D1 2 ML WES D6 or single units ML WAP ML WAPOM ML WSUOM ML WSU ML WSUP or ML WSUDI 2 The green Signal Level LED on the Access Point Host point to multipoint systems will flash to indicate the number of connected Subscriber Client Units with which it is communicating 3 Ifthe system box is labeled as ML WES 2500 ML WES 2 4 ML WES 12 or ML WES 30 then the system is a point to point system Q Why is one unit labeled as Host and the other labeled as Client A The latest Version of th
34. wered up and the red LED will verify power is being sent over the Ethernet cable See drawing B 2 page 7 ESTABLISH LINK Follow above steps A through E for both ends of the link to be established After both ends have been installed and powered up the green Signal Level LED will illuminate A solid green LED indicates the radios are communicating at a maximum throughput standard rate of up to 20 Mbps If the green LED is flashing the units are communicating at a level less than max signal strength If this occueD iLED197e csEignsds of B MULTI CONNECT SYSTEMS contd If you ordered a complete system with multiple Client SUs they have been pre configured with IP addresses as follows ML ML WES ML WES Host AP Client SU or Channel WES Serial IP Address Point to Point Modules Number 05618 192 168 1 200 WES 2500 HOST WSU CLIENT Actual serial numbers will be different Actual firmware setting may be different Note The lowest serial number of the Client you received is pre configured with IP address 192 168 1 201 The next higher sequential serial number of the Clients that you received will have an IP address of 192 168 1 203 205 207 etc If you ordered an additional Client separate from your original order the default address will be 192 168 1 201 The IP address in this additional unit will need to be changed manually to the next available IP address before installation An IP address numbering table is included
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