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Demarc Technology Group: RWR-HPG 2.4 GHZ Outdoor Cpe/Ap/Bridge/Router
Demarc Technology Group: RWR-HPG 2.4 GHZ Outdoor Cpe/Ap/Bridge/Router
RWR-HPG
2.4 GHz Outdoor
CPE/AP/Bridge/Router
Installation Guide
and
DT-RWR-HPG-19A User Manual DT-RWR-HPG-10AS
DT-RWR-HPG-15A
DT-RWR-HPG-N
Demarc Technology Group, INC
993 Bar Harbor Road
Trenton, Maine 04605
Office phone: 207-667-7583
efax: 207-433-1008
Website: www.demarctech.com
Email: sales@demarctech.com
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Table of Contents
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1. Preface
1. Preface
ReliaWave RWR-HPG 2.4 GHz Outdoor CPE/AP/Bridge/Routers are
feature-rich, high power wireless products built around the IEEE 802.11 b
and g (WiFi) standards. The various models provide a range of features
and power output levels.
This manual has been written to assist networking professionals in the
installation and configuration of RWR-HPG products. It assumes that you
are already familiar with basic wireless networking concepts and
installation procedures.
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1. Preface
1.4 Warranty
Demarc Technologies Group, INC warrants that this equipment will be
free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of shipment, unless otherwise noted on product pages. For
complete details on this product’s warranty and other information on terms
and conditions of sale, please access:
www.demarctech.com/about-us/policies-and-procedures.html
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1. Preface
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2. Product Overview
2. Product Overview
ReliaWave RWR-HPG 2.4 GHz Outdoor CPE/AP/Bridge/Routers are
wireless products designed with ease of installation in mind. Features
include, but are not limited to integrated antennas (most models), Power-
over-Ethernet (PoE) capability, and software controlled power output
features make them easy to install and commission. They can be installed
on a pole, building exterior or indoors.
RWR-HPG products work with all compatible IEEE 802.11b/g Access
Points (AP) and eliminate complicated client installations and driver
conflicts with various operating systems. They deliver outstanding
network availability and end-to-end system throughput. Perfect for
applications requiring high bandwidth at a fraction of the cost of T1/DS3
leased-line, the RWR-HPG offers the additional advantage of zero
monthly recurring cost from the service carrier. Typical usages include
bridging satellite offices, corporate LANs, school campus. The RWR-
HPG is also the solution of choice for bridging networks that are
impossible to connect using wired alternatives, including networks
separated by difficult terrain, railroads, or bodies of water.
DT-RWR-HPG-19A DT-RWR-HPG-10AS
Figure 1. Four RWR-HPG models with Integrated 15 dBI Antenna (bottom left), 19dBI
Antenna (top left), 10 dBi Antenna (top right), no integrated antenna (lower right)
DT-RWR-HPG-15A DT-RWR-HPG-N
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2. Product Overview
The following table lists the RWR-HPG 2.4 GHz models (Table 1.) and
their key features:
2.2 Features
• Rugged weatherproof design with integrated antenna, in a compact
and stylish enclosure with all electronics protected in aluminum for
EMF protection.
• Flexible mounting on wall or antenna mast (up to 2.5 inch diameter)
• Can be mounted for horizontal or vertical polarities
• Powered through Ethernet cable using PoE injector
• 1 x 100Mbps WAN port
• Driverless operation
• Integrated access radio and interconnection network
• No extra switches, routers or cables required to connect multiple
RWR-HPG’s (Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and/or Repeater
modes)
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2.3 Benefits
• Eliminates the need for cables, extra switches and routers to
interconnect wireless nodes
• Requires five to ten times fewer access points compared to indoor
solutions
• Eliminates disruptive, in-building network deployment
• Reduces WLAN operating expenditures by up to 90%
• Eliminates T1, DSL and other back haul costs
• Reduces WLAN capital expenditures by up to 70%
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2.4 Applications
• Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
• Complex shaped buildings
• Apartment buildings
• Campuses
• Buildings where it is difficult to add cables
• Corporate offices, manufacturing centers, universities, hospitals,
research parks, municipal centers
• Hot zones such as business districts, office parks, airports, hotels,
conference centers, recreation areas, and shopping malls.
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3. Hardware
3. Hardware
ReliaWave RWR-HPG 2.4 GHz CPE/AP/Bridge/Routers shipped from
the factory includes the core components needed to assemble a complete
installation.
RWR-HPG’s are contained in compact, environmentally hardened outdoor
enclosures that can be mounted on a roof, wall or pole.
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3. Hardware
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3. Hardware
RWR-HPG
PCB LEDs
RWR-HPG
LED1 – Power
LED2 – ErrStatus
LED3 – Link/Activity
LED4 – WEP/WPA
LED5 – MAC Control
LED6 – Bridge
LED7 – LAN 1
LED8 – LAN 2
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3. Hardware
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3. Hardware
NOTE: The power supply voltage to the RWR-HPG Series is 48 VDC maximum. Use only the
approved Demarc power supply and PoE DC Injector/Splitter to supply power to the RWR-HPG
Series base station.
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3. Hardware
3.6 L-Bracket
The RWR-HPG package includes an L-bracket for mounting the unit on a
pole (with the U-clamp described in the next section). If the RWR-HPG is
to be mounted on an exterior wall or roof an additional bracket is required.
(Additional brackets can be ordered from www.demarctech.com)
Figure 6. L-Bracket
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5. Configuration
4. Installation
This section provides information and procedures to assist you in
installing your RWR-HPG.
4.2.1 Location
When selecting an installation location for your RWR-HPG Series base
station, location of the antenna is important. Typically the enclosure will
be installed nearby, either on the antenna mast or on a wall or roof within
a short cabling distance.
Placement of the antenna is critical in ensuring maximum range,
consistent coverage and optimal data rates. Usually, locating the antenna
higher, with line-of-sight to a receiver, will result in greater range.
However, height advantage must be weighed against the danger of damage
from lightning strikes. Your antenna also must be located away from other
radio or television antennas to avoid interference.
In general, attempt to locate your antenna in an open area, free of
obstacles such as trees, buildings or hills. Obstacles can block radio
signals or create reflections that result in multipathing, a form of
interference.
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Site Surveys
Site surveys are important in optimizing link distances, coverage, signal
paths and overall network performance. A site survey may be as simple as
a visual assessment of the physical location, buildings and vegetation, or it
may require RF and performance testing using more sophisticated tools. In
general, the following steps should be included in a site survey:
• Obtain a map or diagram of the coverage area.
• Visually inspect the area to verify the map or diagram and note
objects that may affect radio propagation.
• Identify areas where users require coverage.
• Determine a preliminary base station location and required antenna.
• If possible, set up a temporary installation, for testing purposes.
• Use a tool such as NetStumbler (available www.demarctech.com) to
test coverage.
• Repeat as necessary to determine the best location for your RWR-
HPG Series base station.
• Document the results for future reference.
NOTE: For more information on antenna placement see Chapter 7: Line of Sight Considerations
4.2.3 Grounding
The RWR-HPG Series base station must be properly grounded to protect
against power surges, accumulated static electricity and lightning. It is the
user's responsibility to install the RWR-HPG Series base station in
accordance with the National Electrical Code. These codes describe
correct installation procedures for grounding of the electronics, mast, lead-
in wire and discharge base station, location of discharge base station, size
of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding
electrodes. It is recommended that the installation of the RWR-HPG
Series base station be contracted to a professional installer.
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4.2.4 Precautions
• Do not place the RWR-HPG Series base station on or near a direct
heat source.
• The RWR-HPG Series base station must not be located near power
lines or other electrical power circuits.
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NOTE: When mounting to smaller diameter poles you may have to add washers to the U-bolt to
ensure there are enough threads to completely tighten it to the pole.
Wall Mount
Mounting the RWR-HPG to a wall requires in the installation of two L-
brackets. The brackets are fastened together as shown in the illustration
below.
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grounding of the enclosure, mast, lead-in wire and discharge base station,
location of discharge base station, size of grounding conductors and
connection requirements for grounding electrodes. It is recommended that
the installation of the outdoor base station be contracted to a professional
installer.
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5. Configuration
5. Configuration
RWR-HPG CPE/AP/Bridge/Routers are configured remotely from a PC
via a web-based configuration interface. The configuration interface is
organized into 10 main areas:
• Status (lists current status and some basic settings)
• Setup Wizard (help configure access point for the first time)
• Operation Mode (different modes for LAN and WAN interface for
NAT and bridging function)
• Wireless (configure settings, security, access control, WDS settings,
site survey, and signal)
• TCP/IP Settings (configure LAN and WAN interfaces and IP
Aliases)
• Firewall (configure IP, port, or MAC filtering; as well as port
forwarding and DMZ)
• Traffic Control (configure traffic control and edit cbu.conf
configuration file)
• Management (edit and configure management control and settings)
• Apply Changes (apply all saved configurations at once)
A navigation bar, available on the left side of all pages, allows you to
easily navigate between pages.
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5. Configuration
operating parameters and make changes to the configuration. You also can
save and load configuration files and update the RWR-HPG firmware.
5.1.2 Logging On
By default, there is no login or password. If a login and password is
needed, it can be added to the device. To set a password for the RWR-
HPG:
1. Click on the Management tab
2. Click the Password subtab
3. Enter the desired login and password
4. Click the button
5. The following message will appear after a successful save:
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10. After entering a login and password, each time you access the unit,
you should see the following screen:
2. Click the Apply Changes tab at the lower left of the page to save the
configuration to the RWR-HPG. The following message appears:
3. Click the button to return to the page you that you click the
button on.
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5. Configuration
Parameters on the Access Point Status page are described in the following table. The
table indicates which parameters are user-configurable.
System
System
AP Alias Name The alias name of the unit, designated by the user User configurable
Amount of time the unit has been up and running; only visible
Uptime Not user configurable
from the web interface
The current firmware version number. Firmware can be
Firmware
upgraded by downloading updates from the Demarc website, Firmware Upgrade
Version
then clicking Firmware Upgrade
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Wireless Settings
Wireless
Mode The current wireless mode (AP, Client, WDS, or AP+WDS) User Configurable
The frequency band currently selected (2.4 GHz (b), 2.4 GHz (g), 2.4GHz
Band User Configurable
(b/g)
The Service Set Identifier; the name of the Access Point that it
SSID broadcasts, and the name clients see when connecting or viewing the User Configurable
network
Channel
The wireless channel the device is currently operating on User Configurable
Number
The current encryption used by the RWR-HPG (none, WEP, WPA (TKIP),
Encryption User configurable
WPA2 (AES), WPA2 Mixed)
The Basic Service Set Identifier, when in AP mode this is the MAC
BSSID address of the WLAN, when in client mode, this is the MAC address of User Configurable
the unit you are connecting to
Associated
Number of clients associated with the unit ---
Clients
Current transmit rate. Upto 11Mbps on b only mode, and upto 54Mbps
Current Tx Rate User Configurable
on g only mode and b/g mode
TCP/IP Configuration
TCP/IP Configuration
Attain IP A graph of the number of bytes per second (incoming and outgoing)
---
Protocol with respect to time since the last reboot of the RWR-HPG
IP Address Displays the current IP address assigned to the LAN User Configurable
Subnet Mask Displays the current Subnet Mask assigned to the LAN User Configurable
Default Gateway Displays the current Gateway assigned to the LAN User Configurable
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WAN Configuration
WAN Configuration
Attain IP A graph of the number of bytes per second (incoming and outgoing)
---
Protocol with respect to time since the last reboot of the RWR-HPG
IP Address Displays the current IP address assigned to the WAN User Configurable
Subnet Mask Displays the current Subnet Mask assigned to the WAN User Configurable
Default Gateway Displays the current Gateway assigned to the WAN User Configurable
Traffic Control
Traffic Control
If enabled, you can control devices’ LAN and WAN output rates based on
MAC Control User Configurable
MAC addresses of the devices
Traffic Control
If enabled, only listed IP/MAC clients will be allowed to pass traffic through User Configurable
Firewall
DHCP Settings
DHCP Settings
DHCP Server Displays whether DHCP Server is enabled or disabled User Configurable
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The Setup
Wizard will guide you to configure your access point for the first time. To use the wizard, click
the page on the left hand side of the screen, and follow the on screen
directions.
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5. Configuration
The Operation Mode page allows you to setup different modes to LAN and WLAN interface for
NAT and bridging function. A description of each mode is explained on the Operation Mode
Page.
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5.4 Wireless
5.4.1 Wireless – Basic Settings
The frequency band currently selected (2.4 GHz (b), 2.4 GHz
Band User Configurable
(g), 2.4GHz (b/g)
Mode The current wireless mode (AP, Client, WDS, or AP+WDS) User Configurable
The Service Set Identifier; the name of the Access Point that
SSID it broadcasts, and the name clients see when connecting or User Configurable
viewing the network
Channel
The wireless channel the device is currently operating on User Configurable
Number
Reg Domain Can be set to either FCC (1-11) or MKK (1-14), should be set
User Configurable
(channels) based on the location where you live.
Associated
Number of clients associated with the unit User Configurable
Clients
Enable MAC If enabled, you can spoof your MAC address. Disabled by
User Configurable
Clone default
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Access Point
Access Point mode allows the RWR-HPG to act as an 802.11b/g Access
Point. Wireless stations can access stations on the wired LAN and vice
versa. Wireless stations within the range of the RWR-HPG operating as an
access point may communicate with each other (unless Intra BSS Traffic
is disabled).
WDS
Wireless Distribution System – This mode allows the RWR-HPG to
operate as an access point for other stations while maintaining connection
with other compatible access points operating in WDS mode at the same
time. WDS mode requires all connecting access points to operate on the
same channel and peer access points MAC addresses need to be
configured under the Wireless Settings tab.
AP + WDS
AP+WDS mode allows the RWR-HPG to act as a WDS node, keeping in
contact with other WDS nodes (that have their MAC addresses in the
WDS list). However, it will still maintain functionality as a standard
access point to wireless clients.
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Authentication Type
Choose from Open System, Shared Key, or Auto
Open System
Selecting the Open System option allows any station in the WLAN to
associate with an AP and receive and transmit data (null authentication).
Shared Key
Selecting the Shared Key option ensures that only stations using a shared
key encryption identified by the AP are allowed to associate with it.
Auto
Selecting the Auto option allows stations to communicate with the AP
either with or without data encryption.
Note: While operating as Access Point Client you should only chose Open or Shared Key authorization –
depending on the authorization scheme that is used by your Access Point.
Fragmentation Threshold
The Fragmentation Threshold field contains the number of data bytes at
which Ethernet packets will be fragmented. The RWR-HPG implements
fragmentation to reduce the length of Ethernet packets. This improves
communications performance in the presence of RF interference. You can
set the number of data bytes in a packet to any value between 256 and
2346. The default value is 2346. If the data frame being send is larger than
the value in the Fragmentation Threshold field, the packet will be
fragmented.
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RTS/CTS Threshold
The RTS/CTS Threshold field contains the number of data bytes at
which RTS (Request To Send) handshaking will be implemented. The
RWR-HPG implements RTS/CTS handshaking to improve performance
by limiting on-the air collisions. For packets smaller than this threshold, a
RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the WLAN. For
packets larger than this threshold the RTS/CTS handshaking is
established. You can set the threshold between 0 and 2347 bytes. The
default value is 2347.
Beacon Interval
A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to synchronize the wireless
network. The Beacon Interval field contains the frequency interval of the
beacon. The default value is 100.
Data Rate
The Data Rate field contains the data rates the RWR-HPG will support
while connecting to another device. Available data rates are 54, 48, 36, 24,
18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps for 802.11g mode and 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps for
802.11b mode.
Preamble Type
Preamble Type is the first subfield of the PPDU (Presentation Protocol
Data Unit), which is the appropriate frame format for transmission to PHY
(Physical Layer). There are two options, Short Preamble and Long
Preamble. The Short Preamble option improves throughput performance;
the Long Preamble ensures greater compatibility with other vendors
equipment.
Broadcast SSID
The Broadcast SSID field allows you to enable the AP to broadcast its
SSID (making it visible to anyone), or disable it to hide its SSID.
IAPP
Inter-Access Point Protocol – allows access points to communicate with
other access points.
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802.11G Protection
The “protection mode” option to the 802.11g standard facilitates the
cooperation of B and G radios. The two networks each use different
modulation schemes and thus cannot naturally “hear” transmission
attempts on the shared RF medium. In protection mode, the G radio sends
a short packet at an 802.11b rate (1, 2, 5.5 or 11Mbps) containing a field
that the B client understands and indicating that it is going to transmit. So
that the B client knows to back off. Using protection mode, performance
will still degrade because the protection frames create additional overhead.
But it will degrade “reliably,” because the overhead is predictable.
ACK Timeout
The ACK Timeout field contains a value that represents the time after
which the wireless bridge, (if an ACK packet is not received), retries
sending a data packet. This is especially useful for long range links and
links where devices report lot of duplicate packets – increasing this value
helps improve performance. The default Value is 91.
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Encryption
The Encryption field allows you to select the type of WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption method
to use in your wireless network. Options include:
• WEP 64 bit
• WEP 128 bit
• WPA-TKIP
• WPA2-AES
• WPA2-Mixed
• Disabled
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WPA Encryption
If WPA has been selected in the Encryption field, in the WPA
Encryption Type field select TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
802.1x Authentication
802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Access Control. It
provides authentication to devices attached to a LAN port, establishing a
point-to-point connection or preventing access from that port if
authentication fails. It is used for certain closed wireless access points, and
is based on the EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).
If you choose to enable this option, only clients whose wireless MAC
addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to your
access point
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The wireless site survey provides you with a tool to scan the wireless
network. If any access points or Ad Hoc networks are found, you could
choose to connect it manually when client mode is enabled
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IP Address
The IP Address field contains the IP address of the RWR-HPG Ethernet
port. The default value is: 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask field contains the number representing the Subnet
Mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway
The Default Gateway address field contains the IP address of a router
where traffic going outside of the local network will be forwarded. The
default value is 0.0.0.0.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides configuration parameters
to Internet hosts in a client-server model. DHCP server hosts allocate
network addresses and deliver configuration parameters to other clients or
hosts. In the DHCP field select:
• Disabled if you will not be using dynamic addressing.
• Client Enabled if you want the RWR-HPG to operate as a client,
obtaining its IP address over the wireless network from a base station
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IP Address
The IP Address field contains the IP address of the WAN Interface. By
default, the IP address is set to 172.1.1.1.
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Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask field contains the number that represents the subnet
mask. By default, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway
The Default Gateway address field contains the IP address of a router
where traffic going outside of the local network will be forwarded. The
default value is 172.1.1.254.
DNS 1
The DNS 1 field contains the first DNS IP address that will be provided to
hosts requesting IP information. Type the desired address into the text
box.
DNS 2
The DNS 2 field contains the second DNS IP address that will be provided
to hosts requesting IP information. Type the desired address into the text
box.
DNS 3
The DNS 3 field contains the third DNS IP address that will be provided
to hosts requesting IP information. Type the desired address into the text
box.
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DHCP Server
This field contains the information of what the IP Address of your DHCP
server. Because not every network has a DHCP server, the default settings
of this field are set to 0.0.0.0.
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IP Aliases Settings
This is where you configure IP aliases and subnet mask for the two interfaces on the
RWR-HPG; the Ethernet interface (LAN) and the wireless interface (WAN). You
can have up to 5 aliases per interface. Default, there are no aliases assigned to either
interface.
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5. Configuration
5.6 Firewall
5.6.1 Firewall – Port Filtering
Enable IP Filtering
This box will enable/disable IP filtering. This feature is used to restrict
certain types of data packets from your local network by restricting certain
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types of traffic from specific IPs using specific protocols. Use of this may
be helpful in securing and/or restricting your network. The screen will also
display a current list of IPs filtered along with the protocol in the Current
Filter Table.
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5. Configuration
Enable DMZ
This box will enable/disable DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). A DMZ is used
to provide internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its
local private network. It is mainly used to keep unwanted traffic from
flowing into the internal network.
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Enable IP Control
This box allows you to enable/disable IP Control. This feature controls
amount of bandwidth dedicated to a specific IP or group of multiple IPs
when this unit is in access point mode. Also, a table is displayed showing
the IP and group id information along with allocated LAN/WAN output
rates. By default, this feature is disabled.
Enable Firewall
This option will let you enable or disable the firewall. This will restrict
users who’s IP/MAC isn’t in the table from passing traffic. Also, a table is
displayed showing the IP and group id information along with allocated
LAN/WAN output rates. By default, this feature is disabled.
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5. Configuration
Edit cbu.conf
This page will let you edit the cbu.conf file which is used for traffic
control. This section is recommended for advanced users.
5.8 Management
5.8.1 Management – Statistics
Statistics
This page will display the number of sent and received packs from the
WLAN, WAN, and LAN.
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Enable DDNS
This box will allow you to enable/disable DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name
Server). This feature provides you with a valid, unchanging, internet
domain name (an URL) to go with that IP address that doesn’t necessarily
stay the same for a long period of time. If enabled, you will have to enter
the DNS server, an username/email address, and a password/key. By
default, this feature is disabled.
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System Command
This page can be used to run target system commands. This section is
recommended for advanced users.
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System Log
This page can be used to set remote log server and show the system log.
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Upgrade Firmware
This page can be used to upgrade the Access Point firmware to a newer
version.
**Note: do NOT power off the device during the upload process, it may
crash the system.
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Save/Reload Settings
This page can be used to save your current configuration to file. You can
also reload previously saved configurations, or reset the unit to defaults.
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Password Configuration
As mentioned earlier in the manual, by default the RWR-HPG doesn’t
have a required login and password to access the web interface. This page
allows you set a login and password in order to access the unit’s web
interface and configure it. Make sure to have a copy of your user name
and password held in a secure place in case the information is forgotten.
Reboot
This page allows you reboot the system via the web interface instead of
power cycling the unit.
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5.10 Logout
Logout
This page allows you to log out of the web interface.
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Operation Modes Access Point / AP Client Router / AP Router / PtP Bridge / WDS / AP + WDS
Power over Ethernet 48 VDC @ 300mA (O.D - 5.5mm, I.D - 2.1mm) (PS included)
(PoE) Specifications
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Network QoS Advanced Bandwidth Management Control (at per IP/User levels)
Packet Filtering Advanced Firewall and Port Forwarding (at per IP/User levels)
Monitoring / Management
Security
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Radio Characteristics
Channels 11 - US (FCC)
14 - Japan (MKK)
13 - Other countries (ETS)
Antenna Characteristics
Default Settings
Login admin
Password admin
IP Address 192.168.2.1
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7. Line-of-Sight Considerations
The figures below illustrate various point-to-point (PTP)
configurations. They show four typical conditions: near-LOS,
NLOS, and blocked LOS links, as well as clear LOS. Note that the
ability to avoid link problems is heavily dependent on the size of
the first Fresnel zone. As frequency goes up, this zone gets smaller,
thus better avoiding the blockage that causes negative link
performance. For example, a 5GHz carrier has a smaller Fresnel
zone than 2.4GHz.
Near-LOS
Near-LOS refers to a link that has clear line of sight, but buildings
or trees are partially penetrating the first Fresnel zone. A
conventional rule of thumb is that the first Fresnel zone needs to be
60 percent clear before there is any appreciable difference between
a totally clear LOS link and one that is near-LOS. So this
definition of near-LOS is essentially the same as a clear LOS link
in that, from an RF perspective, there are no real obstacles in the
link path.
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Bounced LOS
Bounced LOS refers to a link in which there is complete visual
blockage to the direct LOS link path. The radio link is created by
bouncing the radio signal off a nearby object to create a bounced
indirect link path around the obstacle. This will only work with
radios that are using OFDM.
Blocked LOS
Blocked LOS refers to a link in which there is complete visual
blockage of the LOS link path. The radio signals must therefore
propagate through or around the blockage (i.e., trees and foliage).
In general only higher EIRP levels will all for links to work if at
all.
Clear, Unobstructed LOS (Also Known as Clear
LOS)
Clear LOS refers to a link in which the path is a straight line
between two link end points. Saying that a link achieves clear LOS
is sometimes ambiguous. Is the link completely clear of any
obstacles? The definition of “clear” typically refers to a link in
which at least 60 percent of the first Fresnel zone is free of any
obstacles that would cause propagation shortcomings.
Performance Levels
When considering clear LOS, as well as blocked LOS, NLOS or
near-LOS links, there is a fairly simple set of guidelines that can be
applied to the “guarantees” that are available to the operator. These
guidelines are summarized below, which compares link operational
guarantees when the equipment is first installed versus long-term
operation.
Long-Term Operational
Initial Install
Availability/Reliability
Operational Guarantee
Guarantee
Bounced NLOS No No
Obstructed NLOS No No
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For a link to stay working properly, the link must have enough
“head room” to operate during all of the expected variations that
will be encountered. For this to be guaranteed, the expected
variations must be based on long-term statistical elements, which is
done effectively in clear, unobstructed LOS cases. For example,
the use of long-term rain statistics (based on ITU 530) has been
proven effective in the design of microwave and millimeter wave
clear LOS links.
However, when considering blocked LOS, NLOS or near-LOS
links, propagation losses and/or effects through trees or in bounced
urban conditions are not statistically well defined. Therefore
guarantees are not readily possible in the blocked LOS, bounced
LOS, NLOS, or near-LOS cases.
There are a few technologies that can enhance overall performance
in blocked LOS, near-LOS, or NLOS conditions where multi-path
becomes a limiting factor. Although such technologies may help
improve overall link performances, they do not achieve guaranteed
performance. These technologies include OFDM (multiple
carriers), single carrier (i.e., QPSK or QAM) operation with
adaptive equalization and MIMO (multi-input multi-output)
receiver technology.
N O TE:OFDM is used on 802.11a and 802.11g designs.
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