Trango Systems TrangoLINK APEX 18GHz User manual

Brand: Trango Systems

Model: TrangoLINK APEX 18GHz

Type: User manual

TrangoLINK APEX

18GHz

Point-to-Point Microwave

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

High-Capacity Backhaul Network

User Manual

September 2008

Revision 1.0

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Table of Contents

Figures................................................................................................... 5

Tables..................................................................................................... 7

Preface................................................................................................... 8

Emission Designators ...........................................................................................8

Warranty Information ............................................................................................8

Chapter 1 - Overview .......................................................................... 10

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................10

Introduction .........................................................................................................11

Contents .............................................................................................................11

Location of Serial Number .............................................................................12

Apex Unit Ports...................................................................................................13

Chapter 2 - Getting Started ................................................................ 14

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................14

Connections and Power......................................................................................15

Basic - Concepts.................................................................................................16

Opmode Concept ..........................................................................................16

Mean Square Error Concept..........................................................................17

Max Power Input............................................................................................17

ACM – Adaptive Code Modulation.................................................................18

ATPC & TargetRSSI......................................................................................19

ATPC Max Power & Step Size ......................................................................19

Port Mapping (802.1q) & Port Priority (802.1p)..............................................20

Class of Service (802.1p) ..............................................................................20

Management.......................................................................................................20

Browser Interface ..........................................................................................21

Command Line Interface ...............................................................................23

Changing Password ......................................................................................24

Chapter 3 - Configuration................................................................... 26

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................26

Basic Configuration Screens and Parameters ....................................................27

System Information........................................................................................27

Radio Configuration.......................................................................................28

System Configuration ....................................................................................28

IP Configuration and Model ...........................................................................31

System Version .............................................................................................31

Settings Page ................................................................................................32

Radio Configuration.......................................................................................32

IP Configuration.............................................................................................34

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System Configuration ....................................................................................34

Ethernet Configuration...................................................................................35

Statistics Page...............................................................................................35

System Status ...............................................................................................36

Link Status.....................................................................................................36

Ethernet Status..............................................................................................37

RF Status ......................................................................................................37

Password Web Page .....................................................................................38

Essentials to Establish a Wireless Link...............................................................39

Evaluate Link Quality ..........................................................................................39

Link Test........................................................................................................39

Chapter 4 - Deployment & Installation..............................................42

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................42

Installation...........................................................................................................43

Mounting Hardware .......................................................................................43

Waveguide Adapter installation .....................................................................44

SFP Installation .............................................................................................45

Direct DC power connection..........................................................................45

Polarization....................................................................................................46

1+1 Coupler Installation ......................................................................................47

Polarization of 1+1 Coupler ...........................................................................50

Grounding ...........................................................................................................51

Weather Proofing Cabling...................................................................................51

Antenna Alignment..............................................................................................54

Antenna Alignment Procedure.......................................................................54

Upgrading Firmware ...........................................................................................55

Upgrade Procedures .....................................................................................55

Chapter 5 - Management .................................................................... 59

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................59

Objects for Monitoring and Control ................................................................60

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting.............................................................. 62

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................62

No LINK ..............................................................................................................63

High BER ............................................................................................................63

GigE Port ............................................................................................................64

Fiber Port (SFP)..................................................................................................64

Management.......................................................................................................65

Chapter 7 – Bench Testing................................................................. 67

About this Chapter ..............................................................................................67

Bench test setup .................................................................................................68

Appendix A - Command Set Summary............................................... 71

System Command Keying ..................................................................................71

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Key Functions................................................................................................71

Different Mode Levels .........................................................................................72

View Mode.....................................................................................................72

Config Mode ..................................................................................................73

Debug Mode..................................................................................................77

CLI Command Description..................................................................................78

acm .....................................................................................................................78

alignment_mode .................................................................................................80

atpc .....................................................................................................................80

atpc_max_power.................................................................................................81

atpc_step ............................................................................................................82

ber.......................................................................................................................82

bootimage ...........................................................................................................83

cos ......................................................................................................................84

config ..................................................................................................................85

date.....................................................................................................................86

debug..................................................................................................................87

default_opmode ..................................................................................................87

exit ......................................................................................................................88

failover ................................................................................................................88

freq......................................................................................................................89

help / ? .............................................................................................................90

httpd....................................................................................................................90

ibm ......................................................................................................................91

ipconfig ...............................................................................................................92

datapattern..........................................................................................................93

license.................................................................................................................93

linktest.................................................................................................................94

loglevel................................................................................................................95

loopback .............................................................................................................95

model ..................................................................................................................96

mse .....................................................................................................................96

opmode...............................................................................................................97

passwd................................................................................................................97

Port (ge1 = Copper / ge2 = Fiber)......................................................................98

power ..................................................................................................................99

reboot..................................................................................................................99

remark...............................................................................................................100

remove..............................................................................................................100

reset..................................................................................................................101

rssi ....................................................................................................................102

rssiled ...............................................................................................................102

save ..................................................................................................................103

smart_mode......................................................................................................103

show .................................................................................................................104

snmpd ...............................................................................................................104

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snmptrap...........................................................................................................105

speed ................................................................................................................105

status ................................................................................................................106

sysinfo...............................................................................................................107

sync ..................................................................................................................109

sync_state.........................................................................................................109

syslog................................................................................................................110

targetrssi ...........................................................................................................110

temp..................................................................................................................111

telnetd ...............................................................................................................111

tftpd...................................................................................................................112

threshold ...........................................................................................................112

trapip.................................................................................................................113

uptime ...............................................................................................................113

utype .................................................................................................................114

version ..............................................................................................................114

Appendix B - Specifications............................................................. 116

Data Sheet........................................................................................................116

Interface Specifications.....................................................................................118

T/I Curves .........................................................................................................119

80 MHz channel (46 Symbol Rate)..............................................................119

40 MHz channel (35.42 Symbol Rate).........................................................120

30 MHz channel (24.6 Symbol Rate)...........................................................121

20 MHz channel (17.42 Symbol Rate).........................................................122

10 MHz channel (8.32 Symbol Rate)...........................................................123

FCC Requirement of Frequency Spacing .........................................................124

10 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels: ....................................124

20 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels: ....................................126

40 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels: ....................................127

80 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels: ....................................127

Appendix C – Cable Pin outs...........................................................128

Industry Standard CAT-5 Pin-outs ....................................................................128

Apex Serial Cable Pin-out.................................................................................129

Appendix D – MIB.............................................................................. 130

Appendix E - Part Numbers.............................................................. 138

Glossary - Acronyms........................................................................139

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Figures

Figure 1: Components of a TrangoLINK APEX 18 System .....................................11

Figure 2: Side of Radio (Shows where MAC address can be found) ......................12

Figure 3: Apex unit ..................................................................................................13

Figure 4: Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................15

Figure 5: Power Connections .................................................................................15

Figure 6: HTTP Login .............................................................................................21

Figure 7: Web Browser Login.................................................................................21

Figure 8: Browser Interface ....................................................................................22

Figure 9: System Information Web Page................................................................27

Figure 10: Settings Web Page ...............................................................................32

Figure 11: Statistics Web Page ..............................................................................36

Figure 12: Password Web Page.............................................................................38

Figure 13: Apex Mounting Assembly......................................................................43

Figure 14: Waveguide Adapter Installation.............................................................44

Figure 15: SFP Module Installation ........................................................................45

Figure 16: Direct DC Power Connection ................................................................45

Figure 17: APEX Polarization (Left Side Mount) ....................................................46

Figure 18: APEX Polarization (Right Side Mount) ..................................................46

Figure 19: 1+1 Coupler ..........................................................................................47

Figure 20: 1+1 Coupler and Latches ......................................................................48

Figure 21: 1+1 Coupler Installed on Antenna .........................................................48

Figure 22: 1+1 Apex Mounting ...............................................................................49

Figure 23: Installing Twist Transition on1+1 Coupler .............................................50

Figure 24: H and V Transitions...............................................................................50

Figure 25: POE Ground Screw...............................................................................51

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Figure 26: Ethernet Cap Installation.......................................................................52

Figure 27: Complete Ethernet Cap Installation.......................................................52

Figure 28: Fiber Plate Installation...........................................................................53

Figure 29: Complete Fiber Plate Installation (conduit not pictured)........................53

Figure 30: Windows Start & Telnet.........................................................................55

Figure 31: Verify Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................58

Figure 32: Serial Number Location.........................................................................66

Figure 33: Bench Test Setup..................................................................................68

Figure 34: Waveguide Attenuator...........................................................................69

Figure 35: EIA/TIA 586 A & B Pin-Outs................................................................128

Figure 36: Apex Serial Cable Pin-Out ..................................................................129

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Tables

Table 1: TrangoLINK APEX 18 Part numbers ...........................................................8

Table 2: MSE Values ...............................................................................................17

Table 3: Max Power Input........................................................................................18

Table 4: ACM Threshold Table ................................................................................19

Table 5: Default Login Passwords ...........................................................................20

Table 6: Torque .......................................................................................................43

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Preface

This manual covers the basic configuration and installation of the TrangoLINK APEX 18

Wireless Broadband System, and applies to the following part numbers:

Part Number Description

TLINK-APEX18-1 TrangoLINK APEX™ point to point system, 18GHz, Rev 1

APEX18-ODU-1A TrangoLINK APEX™ Outdoor Unit, 18GHz, Band 1, ANSI

APEX18-ODU-1B TrangoLINK APEX™ Outdoor Unit, 18GHz, Band 2, ANSI

PSUPPLY-48 19” Rack mount -48v Power supply

PSUPPLY-DT-48 -48 Volt Universal Power Supply, Rev A

POE-APEX-48 POE injector for TrangoLINK-APEX™

CBLDAT-3 Serial Console Cable for Apex

APEX18-KEY-1 Software Key to Allow Throughputs up to 200Mbps

APEX18-KEY-2 Software Key to Allow Throughputs up to 370Mbps

Table 1: TrangoLINK APEX 18 Part numbers

Emission Designators

• 10M0D7W for 10 MHz BW rates and all modulations

• 20M0D7W for 20 MHz BW rates and all modulations

• 30M0D7W for 30 MHz BW rates and all modulations

• 40M0D7W for 40 MHz BW rates and all modulations

• 50M0D7W for 50 MHz BW rates and all modulations

• 56M0D7W for 56/80 MHz BW rates and all modulations

Warranty Information

TrangoLINK-APEX units purchased from Trango Broadband Wireless are warranted for

two years from date of purchase. Please see www.trangobroadband.com for a complete

description of warranty coverage and limitations. Extended warranty protection can be

purchased through Trango Sales or Customer Service (1-858-391-0010).

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Chapter 1 - Overview

About this Chapter

This chapter introduces the TrangoLINK APEX™ system, features, and its components

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Introduction

The TrangoLINK APEX™ is a carrier grade high-performance all outdoor point-to-point

wireless microwave system designed for Enterprise, Carrier and WISP networks using

licensed 18 GHz spectrum. The TrangoLINK APEX™ provides a full duplex wireless

connection over the air that is ideal for copper RJ45 Ethernet connections as well as

fiber optics through the use of SFP ports.

The TrangoLINK APEX™ is a Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) radio which provides

low latency of less than 150μs, over 1 million packets per second, and up to 730+ Mbps

of data. The TrangoLINK APEX™ uses VLAN and QoS prioritization to offer great

flexibility in offering high value added services.

Contents

Each TrangoLINK APEX 18 kit comes equipped with (1) APEX18-ODU1A, (1) APEX18-

ODU-2A, and (2) wave guide transitions. POE devices, Fiber kits, Data cables, and

power cables are not included with your system.

Figure 1: Components of a TrangoLINK APEX 18 System

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ARE REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE

INSTALLATION OF THE TRANGOLINK APEX™18 SUCH AS POWER

SUPPLIES, POE DEVICES, FIBER KITS, AND ANTENNAS.

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Location of Serial Number

Figure 2: Side of Radio (Shows where MAC address can be found)

Apex

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Apex Unit Ports

Figure 3: Apex unit

Fiber Kit cover: Under this cover is the MOLEX™ power connector and SFP fiber port.

Ethernet 10/100/1000: The RJ-45 connector allows for 10/100/1000 data negotiation

rates. POE can also be connected through this port.

Management Port: 10/100 Out of Band Management port allows for PoE as well as

management. No data pass through is allowed on this port.

RSSI Digital Display: RSSI value of the link is displayed on the digital display

Slip Mount Latches: Slip-mount installation secures the ODU to the Antenna Assembly

or mounting bracket and allows easy removal during maintenance.

Slip Mount Waveguide Transition: Connects the ODU transmit signal to the antenna

waveguide port.

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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

About this Chapter

This chapter discusses the basic steps to get started. The following topics will be

covered in this chapter:

• Connection and Power

• Basic Configuration Concepts

• Management

It is recommended that you first provision and test the radios on the bench before

deploying them in the field. This is a particularly useful exercise for the novice user.

Additional accessories are required for complete installation of the TrangoLINK APEX 18

such as power supplies, SFP modules, and antennas.

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Connections and Power

Figure 4: Wiring Diagram

• Connect Ethernet cable between the Apex unit and the POE unit. (Power over

Ethernet can be through either the data or management ports.) Alternately, there

is a 2 pin MOLEX™ connector under the fiber cover for direct -48 DC power.

Please note that when the pins are facing up, the + (Red/Ground) is on the left.

Figure 5: Power Connections

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• Out of Band Management Connection - If connecting to a COMPUTER to the out

of band management port, use a Cross-Over Ethernet cable from the

management port of the IDU to the computer’s Ethernet port.

• When connecting a HUB, SWITCH, or ROUTER, to the GigE ports use a

Straight-Thru cable.

• The Apex unit requires power from a -48Volt power supply either directly or

through the POE power injector. Trango Broadband recommends the use of a

PSUPPLY-1U-48 or PSUPPLY-DT-48 and use of a ferrite suppressors supplied

with the power connector to reduce noise that may couple into the IDU on the

power line. Wrap both the + and – wires one time around the ferrite. See

appendix C for a complete listing of accessories.

You are now ready to configure the radio via the management Ethernet port.

If you cannot access the radio management functions via the management Ethernet port, it

is possible that your PC is not set up with a properly routable subnet. If cannot access the

radio via the management Ethernet port, use the Console Programming Cable and attach it

to the Console Port. The proprietary console cable needed for this can be purchased from

your sales manager. Settings and connection steps are found later in this chapter.

Basic - Concepts

The TrangoLINK APEX 18 can be configured using either the Command Line Interface

(CLI), or the Web Browser (HTTP) interface. Although both methods are comprehensive

and powerful, the CLI method provides more functionality. Both methods of radio

configuration require an understanding of the concept of Operation Mode (Opmode).

Opmode Concept

Before logging into a radio, it is important to understand the “Opmode” concept of the

TrangoLINK APEX 18. TrangoLINK APEX™18 can be in one of two operational modes:

Opmode “On” or Opmode “Off.” When in Opmode “Off” the radio is not transmitting,

and it is not attempting to make a wireless connection. Alternatively, when in Opmode

“On,” the radio is transmitting, and is attempting to make a wireless connection. The

radio can still be managed when Opmode is “Off”. The radio default is Opmode “Off” to

ensure that nothing is transmitted until the installation is complete and there is no risk of

unintentional RF radiation.

Default Opmode

Default Opmode setting controls whether opmode will be turned on after the boot

process has completed. If Default Opmode is “Off” and Opmode is “On” the radio will

not transmit upon rebooting. The default setting is Opmode “Off” to ensure that nothing

is transmitted until the installation is complete and there is no risk of unintentional RF

radiation.

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Why is Opmode Important?

Opmode is important since if Opmode is not configured correctly the radio will not

transmit to establish a link. There are also certain functions that can only be performed

while the radio is in Opmode “Off.” The following commands can only be performed

with Opmode “Off”

• Setting / Changing Transmit Frequency

• Enabling Loopback

FACTORY DEFAULT OPMODE IS “OFF.” DEFAULT OPMODE SHOULD BE CHANGED

BEFORE RADIOS ARE DEPLOYED. CONSOLE MANAGEMENT IS POSSIBLE

REGARDLESS OF OPMODE.

Mean Square Error Concept

Mean Square Error (MSE) is similar to Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) except that is

accounts for distortion and interference in addition to noise power. Distortion may come

from several sources such as IF cables that are improperly constructed path

degradations such as multipath or Fresnel zone encroachment. Interference may not

only come from other transmitters on the tower, but also from high power transmitters in

the indoor shelter where the IDU is located or from transmitter located very close to the

cable. There are maximum acceptable MSE values for each modulation which are

useful in determining the quality of the link. The MSE value reported is only relevant to

one tx-rx path, so the MSE of each tx-rx path must be evaluated to verify the link is

operating cleanly. The lower the number the better so a -35dB is better than a -30dB.

The table below shows the maximum MSE value to expect in IF Loopback, Normal

Operation, and Absolute Maximum.

MSE Expected and Maximum values

QAM256 QAM128 QAM64 QAM32 QAM16 QPSK

Maximum Expected

value IF loopback -36 -36 -36 -36 -36 -36

Maximum Expected

value Normal

operation -32 -32 -32 -32 -32 -32

Absolute Maximum

for 1E-6 BER -28 -25 -22 -19 -16 -9

Table 2: MSE Values

Max Power Input

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The maximum power input, measured by RSSI, is as depicted in Table 3. If your RSSI value is

higher than listed for the modulation that you are running, you may incur bit error rates as well

as possible damage to the system.

256 QAM: -34 dBm

128 QAM: -32 dBm

64QAM: -30 dBm

32QAM: -28 dBm

16QAM: -26 dBm

QPSK: -24 dBm

Table 3: Max Power Input

ACM – Adaptive Code Modulation

The ACM feature of the TrangoLINK APEX™ works in conjunction with the MSE of the

unit. The ACM command is an on/off command. Once ACM is enabled and link is

degraded to the MSE threshold specified, the radio will shift down in modulation and

speed based on the setting of the ACM table (Table 4).

Profile # Modulation Improve Next Degrade Next

Speed Setting QAM256

Profile # Modulation Improve Next Degrade Next

0 QAM256 -32.1 0 -27.2 1

1 QAM64 -29.2 0 -24.3 2

2 QAM16 -26.3 1 -21.3 3

3 QPSK -23.3 2 -18.5 3

Speed Setting QAM128

Profile # Modulation

Improve

Degrade

0 QAM128 -32.1 0 -27.2 1

1 QAM64 -29.2 0 -24.3 2

2 QAM32 -26.3 1 - 21.3 3

3 QAM16 -23.3 2 -18.5 4

4 QPSK -20.3 3 17.1 4

Speed Setting QAM64

Profile # Modulation

Improve

Degrade

0 QAM64 -29.2 0 -24.3 1

1 QAM32 -26.3 0 - 21.3 2

2 QAM16 -23.3 1 -18.5 3

3 QPSK -20.3 2 17.1 3

Speed Setting QAM32

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