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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, FCC NOTICE ---------------- ( i )

RADIO FREQUENCY EXPOSURE, INDUSTRY CANADA ------------- ( ii )

QUICK START GUIDE ----------------------------------------------------------- 2

PRE-INSTALLATION REMINDER, RETURN POLICY ----------------- 3

WEM DESCRIPTION

------------------------------------------------------------- 4

FRONT, REAR & SIDE VIEWS -------------------------------------------------- 4 - 5

PIM DESCRIPTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 5

TOP, RIGHT & LEFT SIDE VIEWS ---------------------------------------------- 5

WES CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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WEM INSTALLATION & OPERATION ------------------------------------- 6 - 8

SELECT CHANNEL & POLARITY SELECT ---------------------------------- 6

MOUNT WEM & CONFIGURE CABLE ---------------------------------------- 7

CONNECT WEM & ESTABLISH LINK ---------------------------------------- 8

ADVANCED OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------ 8 - 15

WEB BROWSER INTERFACE --------------------------------------------------- 8

STATIONS/APs ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

WIRELESS & SECURITY ----------------------------------------------------------- 13

SECURITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

ADMINISTRATION ----------------------------------------------------------------- 15 – 16

SYSTEM INSTALLAION NOTES ------------------------------------------------ 17

WEM SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------- 18 - 19

TROUBLE SHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------- 20

FAQ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

WARRANTY ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

OVERED

RODUCTS

ART

# D

ESCRIPTION

ML WAP

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Host / Access Point - Directional

ML WAPOM

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Host / Access Point - Omni-directional

ML WSUOM

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Client / Subscriber Unit - Omni

ML WSU

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Client / Subscriber Unit - Standard

ML WSUP

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Client / Subscriber Unit - Patch

ML WSUDI

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Client / Subscriber Unit - Dish

ML WEM

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Ethernet Module

ML WEMP

MiniLink 5.3 & 5.8 GHz Wireless Ethernet Module w/ 6” patch antenna

ML WEM-30

MiniLink 5.8 GHz Wireless Ethernet Module - 30 mile system

*In this manual, WEM refers to all Point-to-Point, Host/Access Point and
Client/Subscriber Unit devices as described in the covered products table above.

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Page 1: ...OPERATIONS MANUAL MiniLink Wireless Ethernet Systems MicroTek Electronics Inc 25691 Atlantic Ocean Drive Suite B 3 Lake Forest CA 92630 Information Hotline 888 36 MICRO www microtekelectronics com ...

Page 2: ...ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cau...

Page 3: ...licable sections of the Industry Canada RSS 210 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio Standard Specification that governs Low Power License Exempt Radiocommunication Devices Specifically the output EIRP of this device relative to antenna gain is factory set to ensure compliance with section 6 2 2 q1 iv g In addition it is noted for all users that high power radars are allocated as prima...

Page 4: ...NG 20 FAQ 21 WARRANTY 22 COVERED PRODUCTS PART DESCRIPTION ML WAP MiniLink 5 3 5 8 GHz Wireless Host Access Point Directional ML WAPOM MiniLink 5 3 5 8 GHz Wireless Host Access Point Omni directional ML WSUOM MiniLink 5 3 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit Omni ML WSU MiniLink 5 3 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit Standard ML WSUP MiniLink 5 3 5 8 GHz Wireless Client Subscriber Unit Pat...

Page 5: ...ernet In port on each PIM should be connected to its respective Ethernet device using a standard CAT5 straight through cable A crossover cable may be needed depending on your Ethernet device 5 Connect the included power supplies to the Power In port on the PIMs and plug the transformers into a standard 110VAC outlet If the Ethernet devices on each end are connected powered up and aimed correctly t...

Page 6: ...the products are in like new condition and in the original packaging Contact your MicroTek Electronics dealer or distributor to obtain an authorization to return the merchandise for credit Return authorizations for repair can be sent directly to Microtek Electronics with a valid RA number Call MicroTek Electronics to obtain an RA number for repair ETHERNET STANDARD WIRING NOTE The Ethernet standar...

Page 7: ...n powered Ethernet device WEM 1 2 3 NOTE Horizontal Ethernet Port is not available Mount WEM so that Vertical Ethernet Port is at bottom and use weatherproof caps and plugs as described on pg 7 4 5 2 POWER LED Indicates the WEM has power 3 SIGNAL LEVEL LED Indicates the signal strength level between WEMs On the Host AP WEM indicates the number of Client SU WEMs connected Note This is not an indica...

Page 8: ...ms could interfere with one another When changing channels power to each WEM must be cycled for the WEM to recognize and operate on the new channel POWER INJECTION MODULE PIM Note The Power Injector Modules are not weatherproof units and must be protected from moisture PIM DESCRIPTION A TOP VIEW 1 ETHERNET IN Connect to Ethernet device 2 POWER IN 12 20 VDC Center Positive 3 ETHERNET OUT Connect to...

Page 9: ...ay be needed WEM INSTALLATION OPERATION A SELECT CHANNEL Locate and remove the inch diameter plug at the side of the WEM Select the channel the system will operate on Each WEM pair or group must share the same channel to communicate properly Replace the inch diameter plug after the channel has been selected Note Power to the WEM must be cycled for the WEM to recognize a new channel 6 CLIENT PIM Po...

Page 10: ...cket and hardware Connect the WEM to the wall pole mount bracket using the 20 button head screws and lock washers Omni directional 20 Lock Washer 2x 20 Nut 4x U Bolts w Clamps 2x 20 Lock Washer 2x 20 button Head Screw 2x D CONFIGURE CABLE Determine the length of CAT5 cable that will be needed and where the PIM will be located The total cable length from the WEM to the Ethernet device cannot exceed...

Page 11: ...ng advanced settings be sure to connect and power the WEMs individually To access this interface connect the WEM to the Ethernet port on a computer launch the web browser and type in the default IP address The configuration of the computer used to access the WEM may need to be changed depending on its IP settings The IP address of the computer should be changed to 192 168 1 xxx The xxx setting can...

Page 12: ...he Client SU WEMs you received has IP address 192 168 1 202 etc If you ordered an additional Client SU WEM separate from your original order the default address is 192 168 1 201 The IP address in this additional unit will need to be changed manually to the next available IP address before installation An IP address numbering table is included in the SYSTEM INSTALLATION NOTES section of this manual...

Page 13: ... latest firmware version is 6 4 0P 7 01 Current Channel Refer to Rotary Switch Position for actual frequency channel Turbo Mode 0 default off 1 or 2 on both units must be on channel 3 6 or 8 to turn turbo mode on Rotary Switch Pos Indicates what channel the software has determined that has been enabled 25 5dBi Jumper On for MLWES 30 Client on for MLWES D6 or MLWSU DI 17 7dBi Jumper On for MLWES 2 ...

Page 14: ...ont d 2 MULTI CONNECT HOST AP WEM The information page provides the details of how the Multipoint Host WEM is configured 3 CLIENT SU WEM The information page provides the details of how the Client WEM is configured 11 ...

Page 15: ...connected The page will also show the mode rate and RSSI communication information for each connected Client SU WEM 2 CLIENT SU WEM The APs Access Points page shows the MAC address s and SSID of the Host AP WEM the Client SU WEM is connected to It also shows the channel the units are connected on along with mode rate and RSSI communication information RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Max 70...

Page 16: ... or Super A with Static Turbo 50 Mbps Each WEM in your system will need to have this feature enabled independently E SECURITY 1 WPA CONFIGURATION WPA is the highest grade of encryption available in this system and is enabled at the factory as the default WPA2 AES and password are the default selections After updating the settings as desired click save to update the WEM Please note that paired or g...

Page 17: ...ble WEP check box to enable The WPA configuration will be automatically disabled After this box is checked the Default WEP key is available as are Authentication WEP key lengths and WEP Key 1 4 After updating the settings as desired click save to update the WEM Please note that paired or grouped WEMs must have the same settings to operate correctly 14 ...

Page 18: ...o search for the file to upload Then click Upload and wait for up to sixty seconds as the WEM reboots Make sure all WEMs that will be communicating with one another are also uploaded with the correct firmware NOTE 1 In a point to point configuration the receiving WEM should be updated with the Single point Host firmware and the transmitting WEM will need to have the Client firmware uploaded to it ...

Page 19: ...cess the system NOTE The Device name on the Admin page of a HOST AP will be MicroTek Host AP The Device name on the Admin page of a Client SU will be MicroTek Client For Point to Point systems default IP addresses will be as follows Host AP 192 168 1 200 Client SU 192 168 1 201 Please see Advanced Operation starting on page 8 for systems utilizing multiple Client SU WEMs 16 ...

Page 20: ...s Host AP WEM Client SU WEM 1 Client SU WEM 2 Client SU WEM 3 Client SU WEM 4 Client SU WEM 5 Client SU WEM 6 C NOTES ______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________...

Page 21: ...ustry Canada 4887A WES MANAGEMENT Interface 10 100 Base T half full duplex rate auto negotiated 802 3 compliant Frequency Selection Rotary switch channels 0 9 Web Browser Interface User ID Password Super Mode IP Address WPA2 AES and WEP Encryption Access Method Time division duplexing Time division multiple access TTD TDMA Protocols Used IPV4 UDP TCP ICMP Telnet HTTP FTP SNMP Network Management HT...

Page 22: ...ral directional patch antennas on both WEMs mounted in 25 dBi dish antennas 5 8 GHz only MULTI CONNECT SYSTEMS Up to 500 1000 Feet Integral omni directional patch antennas on both the Host AP WEM Client SU WEM 5 3 GHz 500 ft 5 8 GHz 1000 ft Up to 1300 2600 Feet Integral omni directional patch antenna on the Host AP WEM integral directional patch antenna s on the Client SU WEM s 5 3 GHz 1300 ft 5 8...

Page 23: ...ormal for this device and should not be confused as lack of signal strength The green LED on the Client SU WEM should be solid if the Client SU is communicating with the Host AP at a full 20Mbps 50 Mbps super mode All three solid LEDs but no picture or picture drops out after a period of time 1 Check video at the camera 2 Check wiring into encoders or decoders 3 Try changing channels cycle power A...

Page 24: ...sly with another host Q What is the Locator Program A A software program is available that will locate IP addresses of individual WES modules connected as a system This program is helpful in case the internal web browser of the WEMs cannot be accessed Q Is it possible to add cameras or Ethernet devices to my existing Wireless Ethernet System A The total amount of data that can be transmitted over ...

Page 25: ... 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS OR PORTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT AND 2 THE COST OF THE REPAIRED OR REPLACE PARTS OR PORTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT d NO OTHER EXPRESS...

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