Airaya AI108 Series, Quick Install Manual

Page 1: ... 1 Quick Install Guide AI108 Series Wireless Bridge with External Antennas ordered separately Model AI108 2 050 AI108 2 150 AI108 2 300 For Professional Installers Revision 1 17P OCT 2002 ...

Page 2: ...ved No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of AIRAYA Corp AIRAYA makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability quality or fitness for any particular purpose The information in this document is subject to change without notice AIRAYA reserves the right to make...

Page 3: ...ts discretion replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies At that point the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an Active AIRAYA product All products that are replaced become the property of AIRAYA Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30 day limited warranty or th...

Page 4: ...E BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE OR BY ACCIDENT FIRE LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL AIRAYA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPT...

Page 5: ...8 wireless bridge operates in the frequency range of 5 25 to 5 35 GHz High power radar systems in both Canada and the United States are allocated as primary users of this spectrum These radars can cause interference and or damage to devices such as the AI108 wireless bridge when used outdoors The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specificat...

Page 6: ... Connecting the Indoor Unit 11 Front Panel View 11 Installing and Aligning the Outdoor Units 13 Software Configuration 16 Getting Started 16 Logging in to the AI108 Web Server 16 Current Settings Tab 17 Link Setup Tab 19 Link Security Tab 21 System Password Tab 23 Download Updates Tab 24 Help Tab 25 Specifications 26 Models and Ordering Information 27 Where to Get Help 28 Worldwide Web Support 28 ...

Page 7: ... connection or seamlessly integrate into a newer 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN Package Checklist The AI108 comes in one carton and contains the following components Please complete the warranty registration card and return to AIRAYA or register online at http www airaya com in the support product registration section of our website Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect missing or damaged...

Page 8: ...as Available antenna options include a 18 4 dBi patch antenna maximum operating range of 1 mile 1 6km or a 23 9 dBi patch antenna maximum operating range of 2 5 miles 4km under FCC and Industry Canada rules For international markets other antennas options both integrated and external may be available based on local regulations Please contact AIRAYA for additional antenna options Enclosure The mold...

Page 9: ... 9 AI108 Architecture and Topology The following diagram illustrates a typical usage scenario of an AI108 wireless bridge to interconnecting two local area networks ...

Page 10: ...0Mbps Ethernet hub or switch Web browser for software configuration The AI108 wireless bridge has been designed to withstand normal handling procedures but reasonable precautions should be exercised during the installation particularly with regard to static discharge Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching the bare metal surface on the back of a computer or networking device before ...

Page 11: ...cates that the fuse needs to be replaced Power green External power applied 48V out green Power over Ethernet is active Before you mount the indoor unit to a fixed location consider the following requirements to determine the optimal placement The cable length from the Ethernet network to the indoor unit must not exceed 320 ft 100 meters The distance from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit must n...

Page 12: ...g the power adapter into the wall outlet Warning Use only the power adapter supplied with the AI108 wireless bridge in order to prevent damage 3 You are now ready to apply power to the outdoor unit Connect the DATA PWR port to the outdoor unit using the included Category 5E cable that came attached to the outdoor unit The DETECT and 48 V OUT LEDs will light to indicate that the outdoor unit is con...

Page 13: ...line of sight between the two end points 2 Minimize the distance between the two end points Pole mast mounting of the external antennas and outdoor units can be accomplished using the included mounting brackets with full elevation adjustment as illustrated in the figure to the right Follow these steps to install the outdoor units and external antennas 1 Attach the outdoor unit to the mast using th...

Page 14: ... the external antenna at the remote end point Set the appropriate horizontal angle and tighten the pole mounting clamps so that the angle is locked in place 3 Align the external antenna vertically Loosen the elevation control bolts on the mounting bracket and point the antenna towards the remote end point ...

Page 15: ... cable length to the mast every 10 feet 6 Repeat steps one through five for the second outdoor unit in the remote location 7 If necessary use the AI108 antenna alignment tool to fine tune your received signal strength RSS Loosen the pole mounting clamps and elevation control bolts again and rotate the antenna slowly around its mast As the antenna slews towards the remote device the RSS indicator w...

Page 16: ...is not available during normal bridge operation Getting Started The factory default IP address and port number of the AI108 wireless bridge is 192 168 1 70 8080 Type that string into the address field of your browser and press the Return key to load the AI108 web server You will be prompted for a user name and password at that point Note See section Logging in to the AI108 Web Server below for inf...

Page 17: ...to tabs that facilitate different categories of parameters and functions including Current Settings Link Setup Link Security System Password Download Updates and Help The first screen you see is the Current Settings tab Current Settings Tab The Current Settings tab allows you to view but not change the system information and current setup of your AI108 unit ...

Page 18: ...ription of the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address parameters please refer to section Link Setup Tab Local Bridge MAC Address MAC address of the local bridge you are working with Remote Bridge MAC Address MAC address of the remote bridge this local bridge is currently paired with For additional information on the Bridge MAC Address parameters please refer to MAC Address Authentication in se...

Page 19: ...ue so please check with the network administrator for the correct IP address to be assigned to this device The format of an IP address is a 32 bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods Each number can be zero to 255 Note The updated IP address will replace the default IP address listed in the Getting Started section After activating your changes with the Restart or Start Bri...

Page 20: ...trength RSS The RSS indicator is a useful diagnostic tool for you to test the transmission quality between the local and remote AI108 bridge unit and to optimize antenna alignment Please refer to section Installing and Aligning the Outdoor Units for detailed instructions on antenna alignment Note Remember to save your new configuration settings before selecting another tab by pressing the Submit b...

Page 21: ...wireless connection This feature effectively restricts the usage of the wireless link to only those with wireline access on either side of the wireless bridge pair This is accomplished by adding the MAC address of your remote bridge unit to the MAC Address Remote Bridge field in the configuration screen of the local bridge and vice versa The MAC address is a unique 48 bit hardware address and list...

Page 22: ...s using a matching active encryption key Note Remember to save your new configuration settings before selecting another tab by pressing the Submit button If you are finished making changes to the local bridge configuration press the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and reboot the local bridge activating all new settings You can also use the Start Bridge button to activate the ...

Page 23: ...onfirm Each time you enter a new user name or password you are required to re enter your password in this field When selecting a new password you should not use your name or any other term that could be easily guessed Although they may be harder to remember initially random combinations of numbers and characters are much safer to use Please write your password down and keep it in a safe place for ...

Page 24: ...uestion Warning Some configuration parameters may be overwritten when upgrading the firmware of the AI108 It is therefore important to save a copy of your current settings before performing firmware upgrades which will allow you to properly re enter your settings at the end of the process To document your current settings select the Current Settings tab and make a printout of this page Alternative...

Page 25: ...oad this new image to the local AI108 bridge After confirming the successful completion of the upload your local bridge will automatically reboot so the new firmware will take effect Help Tab Online help is available for all parameters and menus of the AI108 configuration utility Select the Help tab while in any of the other tabs and the appropriate help topics will be displayed in a popup browser...

Page 26: ...na depends on Model and cable loss between ODU and external antenna Security Authentication and Privacy MAC address authentication and 152 bit data encryption Configuration and Management Configuration Utility Built in web server Software Upgrades Via HTTP download LED Status Indicators Indoor Unit Indoor to outdoor link detection fuse status AC power power over Ethernet Network Interface Indoor U...

Page 27: ...5 non condensing Outdoor unit Fully weather protected Compliance and Certifications Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A Industry Canada RSS 210 Safety UL Canada USA Environmental Bellcore GR 63 CORE NEMA 4 outdoor unit Radio FCC 15 407 U NII Industry Canada RSS 210 Models and Ordering Information AI108 Series Model AI108 2 050 AI108 2 150 AI108 2 300 Indoor to Outdoor Unit Cable Length 50 ft 15 2 m 150 ...

Page 28: ...ww airaya com Contacting AIRAYA Your first point of contact for technical support is the distributor or dealer from whom you bought your AI108 wireless bridge He is familiar with your needs and will generally be able to provide you with the fastest and most comprehensive support If your distributor or dealer is unable to answer your questions or is for some reason not available then contact AIRAYA...

Page 29: ...latory requirements Each unit shipped with the AI108 2 23 external antenna contains an internal 3dB attenuator that cannot be removed by the end user The enclosure is factory sealed with Torx screws that prevent the end user from gaining access to the unit Please consult AIRAYA customer service at 866 224 7292 or 408 776 9583 if you are unsure if your installation requires the use of an attenuator...