KBC WESII-AA, User Manual

Page 1: ...WESII Wireless Ethernet System User Manual WESII KT WESII AA xx Series WESII AB xx Series WESII AC xx Series ...

Page 2: ...the WESII Graphical User Interface GUI 17 3 2 Menu Options 18 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 4 1 Visual Inspection 38 4 2 Test Cable Connections 38 4 3 GUI Tools 38 4 4 Contact KBC Technical Assistance 39 5 WARRANTY 40 5 1 Warranty Information 40 6 SAFETY APPROVALS AND REGULATORY DOMAIN INFORMATION 41 6 1 Safety Instruction 41 6 2 FCC Required Information 41 6 3 Industry Canada Restrictions 43 6 4 CE Regula...

Page 3: ...MAC Address lock Additional Ptp Host APs can be deployed using a separate frequency and MAC Address lock with the second Client MAC Address locked into the second WESII Host AP in the environment As will be explained in the MAC Address lock process in Section 3 2 5 the Client must be told the Host AP s MAC Address and vice versa in order to communicate The Host AP and Client are included in the WE...

Page 4: ...ternal antenna options The external antennas can be either omni directional or directional MIMO antenna types that are higher gain than are available in the integrated antenna WESII kits The external antenna option gives the user the ability to select the appropriate antenna type and gain for the application It is the responsibility of the user to integrate the appropriate gain antenna allowed by ...

Page 5: ...er static selectable Dynamic Frequency Selection ETSI DFS Power Output 23dBm max1 Transmit Power Control ETSI TPC Channel Capacity Selectable 5 20 or 40MHz Modulation OFDM Receive Sensitivity Tolerance 2dbm MCS HT 20 HT 40 8 97dBm 92dBm 9 94dBm 90dBm 10 92dBm 87dBm 11 87dBm 84dBm 12 84dBm 82dBm 13 80dBm 78dBm 14 79dBm 76dBm 15 77dBm 74dBm Antennas 5dBi Omni directional 9dBi Directional integrated ...

Page 6: ...ation Wall mount or pole mount Environmental Operating Temperature 40 74 C 40 165 F Storage Temperature 40 90 C 40 194 F Operating Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Connectors 10 100 Electrical 1 x RJ45 Power Passive PoE Approvals FCC Part 15 subpart C Class B IC ID 7849A N523ESD CE Class B EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference Con...

Page 7: ...ber ordered Please contact you dealer or distributor if a part is missing or damaged within 10 days of receiving the products 2 2 Configurations Products are available in either integrated antenna or external antenna chassis with the following configurations Part number Topology type Unit type Antenna type WESII AA A Ptp Host 5dBi WESII AA B Ptp Host 9dBi WESII AA C Ptp Host 17dBi WESII AA D Ptp H...

Page 8: ...Rear view 1 Patch antenna cover 2 Serial number label 3 Internal RF module enclosure 4 Status LEDs See section 2 3 4 for description 5 LAN port RJ45 6 Mounting block 7 Reset to default button 1 Antenna ports attach screw down omni directional antennas for directional antennas connect jumper LMR 200 cable 2 Serial number label 3 Internal RF module enclosure 4 Status LEDs See section 2 3 4 for descr...

Page 9: ...ight After 1 second RSSI LEDs 1 2 3 illuminate RSSI LEDs 1 2 3 then go off After 5 seconds the Ethernet Link Activity LED 5 illuminates At the same time the Signal Strength Indicator LED 1 flashes for approximately 2 seconds LEDs 1 5 then switch off LED 5 comes on again and flashes intermittently showing that a connection is established After approximately 1 2 minutes RSSI LEDs 1 2 3 4 will light ...

Page 10: ...D and password admin admin to access the GUI Disable any other Network Interface connection including the laptop PC WiFi access that is not being used to access the WESII RF Host AP or Client 4 Select the Basic Wireless menu and choose the country for the appropriate regulatory domain Click Apply Settings and then Save next to Save Configuration Changes Note It is the sole responsibility of the in...

Page 11: ...tp Host AP can connect to one Client MAC Address only whereas the Ptmp Host AP can connect to multiple Clients If a Host AP is being replaced the Clients with which it is required to communicate must be configured within the Host AP System page If a Client is being replaced or added to a Ptmp network its SSID must be configured to match the Host AP SSID configuration if changed from default config...

Page 12: ... unit to the pole Up Down Alignment offers one position when using the pre fabricated channel lock grooves on the swivel brackets Directional antennas may require additional up down alignment angles than those allowed on the pre fabricated grooves To achieve different angles remove the 50mm Hex bolt Insert the longer bolt and add the star washer Re connect and tighten Position the WESII unit to fa...

Page 13: ...he Ethernet device cannot exceed 100m 325 feet however the PIM can be located anywhere along the overall 100m of cable KBC Networks recommends shielded Ethernet cables for the cable connecting the PIM to the WESII unit Any cable exposed to the elements should also be outdoor rated Slide the weatherproof connector over the cable jacket before crimping the connector See section 2 4 4 for the strain ...

Page 14: ... illuminated The WESII unit s power LED should be green provided the cable into the LAN port is seated properly If multiple Clients connect to one multipoint Host verify all Clients are on the same frequency as the Ptmp Host and pointed in its direction Note The RSSI figures can be used to fine tune alignment see section 2 4 8 2 4 7 Cable Connections The following wiring scheme represents the conf...

Page 15: ...ection 3 for further details To get to this information first connect to the RF modules via their respective IP addresses see section 3 using a web browser from a laptop connected to the WESII In the screen shot taken from a Ptp Host AP with one Client connected above the section referenced in this portion of the manual is highlighted with the red lined box The information needed for the alignment...

Page 16: ... is required for max RSSIs Note In some cases depending on the physical and RF environment a useable throughput rate may not be possible See section 4 4 for technical support contact information 2 4 9 Locating Software Tools A tool for RF connection set up trouble shooting and maintenance is recommended to download and run from a site use laptop Search online for a locating tool that will scan all...

Page 17: ...verify the green LED illuminates on the PIM The right two green LEDs of the WESII unit LEDs 5 and 6 should also light up indicating power and link activity see section 2 3 4 for expected LED status Due to various port types a crossover Ethernet cable may be required between the Ethernet device and Data In port on the PIM KBC Networks recommends a crossover cable be available during set up trouble ...

Page 18: ...works 2012 Page 18 of 48 www kbcnetworks com 3 2 Menu Options The WESII has six menu options Status Services System Basic Network Basic Wireless Advanced Wireless 3 2 1 Status Information The initial page displayed on the web browser GUI is the Status screen ...

Page 19: ...STEM menu System Time This is the internal clock of the device This is not the actual time but is used for the scheduled reboot function found in the SYSTEM page Status Version 3 2 1 2 The Version screen shows the Firmware Version and Loader Version information Firmware Version This is the firmware version on the WESII unit Loader Version This is the build version of the WESII unit Status LAN Sett...

Page 20: ...ther the unit is either set as a Client or Host AP Note Host APs and Clients are pre set in the factory and cannot be changed MAC Each Ethernet device has a unique MAC Media Access Control address This number should be used to track and reference the WESII units All single point Host APs are locked to one MAC only If a replacement Client is deployed its MAC address must be entered into the Host AP...

Page 21: ...thesis showing the RSSI s for the vertical 92 and horizontal 91 portions of the radio ie the 2x2 function of the MIMO The vertical and horizontal RSSI figures can be used if two separate directional antennas require individual alignment Certain variables exist by which this indicator is established If line of sight interference or other adverse site specific conditions exist the RSSI will be limit...

Page 22: ...er options include HT5 and HT20 The larger the bandwidth the lower number of channel options available to use Local AP Statistics The transmitted and received data packets over the RF connection are recorded and viewable here Any error will also be captured The refresh button will update the transmission statistics Local AP Errors Any additional error and or collision in the wireless traffic when ...

Page 23: ...ll reboot When enabled the system will begin pinging the IP entered after the given interval and will function as configured It must be configured to wait for a particular number of non responses typically five before rebooting It will reboot then try the ping again In the example below a picture of the default configurations the unit will start to ping 192 168 1 1 after 60 seconds Each ping can b...

Page 24: ...imits down time it may only mask the greater environmental problems at the site KBC Networks recommends trouble shooting all system and connection issues before resorting to the ping watchdog tool Note If the IP selected is not on the network is not powered up or some other issue exists the unit enabled with ping watchdog will continue to reboot until ping watchdog is disabled Please disable or re...

Page 25: ...rk The sample IP above is a valid IP on the 192 168 1 subnet on the network All five attempts replied indicating that the connection to 192 168 1 15 from the WESII unit which performed the ping is established Services Auto Reboot 3 2 2 3 The WESII can be set to reboot automatically This can be performed at a scheduled time each day or after a given amount of time of operation By Hour By selecting ...

Page 26: ...ot Note The internal clock cannot be set to match real time Services SNMP Set Up 3 2 2 4 The system is compatible with SNMP version 2 3 2 3 System Configuration The System page allows certain configuration and upgrade changes to be performed to the WESII system KBC Networks recommends using the configuration backup to save the settings of each unit once any custom configurations are complete ...

Page 27: ... 3 2 3 2 In this menu option the unit can be given a customized name this is then displayed in the STATUS page Example If a WESII Client is at camera 2 the host name could be Camera 2 or the position of the camera such as Lot 1 The host name is for identification purposes only the Host AP does not search for a Client by its name The default for Host AP is simply AP and the Client is CLIENT System ...

Page 28: ...t if required It is recommended that a backup of the WESII configuration is carried out in the event a replacement is necessary or if a restore to defaults is required 1 Click on Back Up 2 The web browser will bring up a notice that it can find the program online to open it This is not necessary click Save to proceed or Cancel to quit 3 Save the configuration file as type cfg to a location that ca...

Page 29: ... kbcnetworks com Note if configurations such as a LAN configuration or username password are lost the unit may need to be restored to defaults using the hard reset button on the bottom of the unit case If a restore is required delete the old saved configuration file and create a new one ...

Page 30: ... 0 No Gateway IP Interface Access Username admin Interface Access password admin Hostname AP for the Host AP CLIENT for the Client Remote Client Lock to MAC 00 00 00 00 00 00 Local AP ESSID KBC WESII Country Code USA North America Select Country all other countries Wireless Profile NA IEEE802 11n IEEE802 11a Channel Spectrum Width 20 40M Channel Frequency set to auto select Transmit Power 23 dBm N...

Page 31: ...r the LAN IP Netmask and Gateway IP using an available IP on the network KBC Networks recommends obtaining valid unused IPs from the network administrator if the units will reside on the network The WESII units can connect independently from the network structure and are not required to be configured as static IPs within the network subnet If DHCP is selected the LAN configuration will be set dyna...

Page 32: ...less Mode is an Access Point In the AP mode the unit will connect with remote Client units with the same SSID and Country Code and channel width Remote Client Lock to MAC Single point to point Host APs will only connect to one Client If the Host AP is meant to connect with a WESII Client enter the Client s MAC Address in this location The Client will also need to know the Host AP MAC address Multi...

Page 33: ...r be available for static selection and power output will also be tailored to the regulations of the local country If using an external antenna use only the power output regulated per dB gain of the antenna Wireless Profile This is set to NA to show that the system is working to IEEE802 11a and IEEE802 11n specifications 5Ghz operation and using MIMO technology WESII does not support IEEE802 11b o...

Page 34: ...On EMEA firmware versions if the unit is not set to Auto and radar DFS is detected on the selected channel the link will be disconnected and the unit will not automatically search for another channel to operate on Client Frequency Selection The Client obtains its frequency from its connected Host AP To ensure that a particular Client connects to a certain Host AP filter using the SSID function as ...

Page 35: ...ger RSSI of other equipment and greater chance for interference if operating on that channel Transmit Power The Transmit Power option is only available on units with US firmware The maximum transmit power available is 23dBm in North American and 19dBi in other countries The picture below shows the power output options If using an external antenna in North America the power output must be lowered f...

Page 36: ...nfigured to the security WPA2 and cipher type AES is default configuration selected The SSID will appear in the computer s available APs list unless Hide SSID is selected Once the WESII Host AP is selected the WPA Pre shared Key must be entered as the AP password The default configuration is 11111111 but it can be set to any desired pre shared key 3 2 6 Advanced Wireless Configuration If the WESII...

Page 37: ... Rev1205A Copyright KBC Networks 2012 Page 37 of 48 www kbcnetworks com Advanced Wireless Other Settings 3 2 6 2 The following are the default RSSI LED configurations These parameters can be changed to any desired RSSI 0 through 100 ...

Page 38: ...WESII units operating with EMEA firmware may take longer times to connect on certain frequencies see section 6 4 for details 4 2 Test Cable Connections 4 2 1 Determine Link Activity Obtain an IP locating device and search for the Host AP and or Client IP address First attempt to locate and or ping the locally connected WESII device then attempt to ping the remote WESII antenna If the pings reply t...

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Page 40: ...posure to moisture and circuit modification b SHOULD THIS PRODUCT PROVE DEFECTIVE FOLLOWING 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 c 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 R...

Page 41: ...n the equipment Excessive or insufficient current or voltage can cause extended trouble shooting or even damage that could negate its warranty The power supply cable should not be modified extended due to the ability to use up to 100m of power over Ethernet cable In addition Ethernet cable running from the PIM to the WEM should be kept separated from high voltage cables and or transformers ATTACHM...

Page 42: ...ical band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15 247 It is the responsibility of the individuals designing and implementing the radio system to ensure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulations This device must be professionally installed 6 2 3 Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields The WESII is designed to operate on the 5 GHz frequency band with up to 50 Watts EIRP maximum transmit power Th...

Page 43: ...ity Directive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards Electromagnetic Interference Conduction and Radiation EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Low Voltage Directive EN 60 950 1992 A1 1993 A2 1993 A3...

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Page 45: ... required to ensure an ideal environment Therefore it is not possible to guarantee a successful application based on a drawing application note distance calculation quote or other type of material that KBC may provide Should a quote drawing etc be made available it is based on the performance of the WESII product in an ideal environment with clear line of sight absence of 5 GHz interference and or...

Page 46: ...Product For EU Directive 2002 95 EEC WEEE Tools required No 1 Phillips screwdriver No 2 Phillips screwdriver Steps for disassembly 1 Remove Serial Label adhesive 2 Remove cover screws attaching top cover to radio module cavity 3 Remove tightening screws for printed circuit board PCB 4 Take out all PCBs Notice When a product reaches the end of its life return to KBC ...

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