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Z-Com R1 Extender User Manual
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R1 extender user manual v 1.1.0 january 2009.
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Copyright copyright © 2008 all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, adapted, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the supplier. About this manual this user manual is intende...
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Federal communication commission interference statement this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...
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Fcc radiation exposure statement: this equipment complies with fcc radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To avoid the possibility of exceeding radio frequency exposure limits, you shall beep a distance of at least 100cm between you and the antenna of the installed equi...
Page 5: Content
Content chapter 1 introduction.......................................................................................................................11 i ntroduction .........................................................................................................................................
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S ystem r equirements .................................................................................................................................. 27 h ow to l ogin the w eb - based i nterface ................................................................................................... 2...
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B ackup /r etrieve s ettings .......................................................................................................................... 57 r estore f actory d efault s ettings ...............................................................................................................
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Figure f igure 1 r1 e xtender ........................................................................................................................................11 f igure 2 t elemedicine w ireless b roadband .........................................................................................
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F igure 27 l ink t est ........................................................................................................................................... 39 f igure 28 s uper m ode .................................................................................................................
Page 10: Table
Table t able 1 pin d efinition ..................................................................................................................................... 21 t able 2 r1 e xtender f actory d efault s ettings .....................................................................................
Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 introduction introduction designed for outdoor environment application, the r1 extender is a high-performance outdoor-deployable wireless bridge that provides wireless connectivity among multiple network locations. The r1 extender has a built-in 23dbi planar antenna that can deliver up to ...
Page 12: Key Features
Chapter 1 introduction page 12 key features provide easy installation and high performance wireless connectivity of up to 40km ip67 waterproof housing endures almost any harsh environments multiple operating modes including base station, cpe, ptp and ptmp support 64/128-bit wep and 802.1x, wpa-psk, ...
Page 13: Typical Applications
Typical applications this section describes the typical applications of the r1 extender. Telemedicine wireless broadband application the r1 extender primary usage is as a relay or bridging technology that may be combined with cost effective solar power solution allowing for telemedicine application ...
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Education wireless broadband application school in remote area or rural areas can be provided with broadband connectivity via local internet service providers. The relay ability of the r1 extender allows for multiple hops to be made thus allowing the r1 extender to reach more remote los locations be...
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Chapter 2 hardware installation page 15 chapter 2 hardware installation this chapter describes safety precautions and product information you have to know and check before installing r1 extender. Preparation before installation professional installation required 1. Please seek assistance from a prof...
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Safety precautions to keep you safe and to install the hardware properly, please read and follow these safety precautions. Only qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device; when installing the device, note the followings: - do not use a metal ladder; - do not work on a wind...
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Quick installation guide ×1 product cd ×1 note: product cd contains management tool, quick installation guide and user manual! Mounting kit wall/pole mounting bracket 1. T-form bracket ×1 2. Articulation pole ×1 3. Pole mount bar ×1 fasteners 4. M8×80 screw ×2 m8×90 screw ×1 5. M8 washer ×3 6. M8 sp...
Page 18: Hardware Installation
Hardware installation assemble the mounting bracket 1. Place the main bracket into the seating and use a spanner to fasten the bracket to the r1 extender with m5×16 screws ⑧ and m5 washers ⑨ provided in the hardware packets; figure 4 bracket mounting – step 1 2. Assemble the main bracket by placing ...
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Figure 6 pole mounting –step 1 2. Fasten two m8×80 screws ④ and washers ⑤ through the drill holes and main bracket with a spanner; figure 7 pole mounting – step 2 3. Adjust the antenna for appropriate tilt / vertical orientation. Figure 8 pole mounting – step 3 chapter 2 hardware installation page 1...
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Note: the horizontal and vertical beam width of r1 default antenna is about 10 degree respectively. Interface definition the r1 extender currently provides two interfaces at the bottom, which are poe + data with a black plastic cover and rs-232 with a light gray cover that label “warning! No poe”. A...
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Table 1 pin definition pin assignment name description p1 txd0 data transmit 0 p2 dsr0 data set ready 0 p3 rxd0 data receive 0 p4 txd1 data transmit 1 p5 rxd1 data receive 1 p6 dtr1 data terminal ready p7 hard reset hard reset the unit p8 gnd ground to reset the device, short p7 (hard reset) to p8 (...
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Chapter 2 hardware installation page 22 warning: do not connect poe powered ethernet cable to the rs-232 port; otherwise the port may burnout! If rs-232 cable is used outdoor, please do add a surge protector to protect the equipment circuit! Strongly recommend to add a lightning arrestor on the rs-2...
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Connect up before installing the ethernet cable with a waterproof rj-45 connector, it is recommended that the cat-5 rj-45 coaxial cable be used for the r1 extender to power poe connector. 1. To connect to the hole labeled poe+data, open the black cover in advance by using a coin or a slotted screwdr...
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Figure 16 connect up – step 4 grounding the r1 extender is shipped with a grounding wire. The unit must be properly grounded to protect against power surges. The grounding point can be found on the bottom of the unit. It is supplied with an appropriate grounding lug for attachment to the odu. Figure...
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Receptacle; 4. After being powered on, the device will send out the beep sound lasting about 1.5 seconds, informing you that the r1 extender is powered up! Wait about 60 seconds the system will be initialized and start working. Figure 18 poe connection warning: make sure poe is correctly connected t...
Page 26: Chapter 3 Basic Settings
Chapter 3 basic settings page 26 chapter 3 basic settings factory default settings we’ll elaborate the r1 extender factory default settings. You can re-acquire these parameters by default. If necessary, please refer to the “ restore factory default settings ”. Table 2 r1 extender factory default set...
Page 27: System Requirements
Chapter 3 basic settings page 27 rts threshold (byte) 2346 fragmentation length (byte) 2346 beacon interval 100 distance in meters 10000 tdm coordination time slice 4 security open system encryption none wireless client isolation disable access control disable ssh (secure shell) enable enable/disabl...
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How to login the web-based interface the r1 extender provides you with user-friendly web-based management tool. Open ie and enter the default ip address (default: 192.168.1.1) of r1 extender into the address field. A security alert window may popup as below, due to browser’s security trusted sites. ...
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Enter the username (default: admin) and password (default: password) respectively and click “login now” to login the main page of r1 extender. As you can see, this management interface provides four main options in the black bar above, which are system, wireless, status and management. Figure 21 mai...
Page 30: Basic System Setup
Basic system setup for users who use this device for the first time, it is recommended that you begin configuration from “basic” in “system” shown below: figure 22 basic setup wireless device name specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (a-z), (a-z) or (-...
Page 31: Basic Wireless Settings
Sure the specified ip address is unique on your network in order to prevent ip conflict. Dhcp client enable dhcp client to allow the dhcp server within your local area network to assign an ip address automatically. Spanning tree protocol (stp) the spanning tree protocol allows redundant connections ...
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Chapter 3 basic settings page 32 connectivity from other wireless devices. Cpe : the r1 extender connects to a remote lan and the base station in it. Peer-to-peer (csma) : the r1 extender connects to another wireless device within the same networking program using csma protocol. Csma ensures that on...
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Chapter 3 basic settings page 33 four levels are available: 5mhz, 10mhz, 20mhz and 40mhz. Among them, 40mhz can enhance the data rate more effectively, but will take more bandwidth, thus cause possible interference. Tdm coordination stands for “time-division multiplexing technique”, this resource re...
Page 34: Chapter 4 Advanced Settings
Chapter 4 advanced settings advanced wireless settings open “radio” in “wireless” and turn to “advanced parameters” at the bottom to make advanced wireless settings. Figure 24 advanced parameters cpe download speed specify fractional data rates (× 64kbps). It allows the administrator to control the ...
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Specify the maximum size in byte for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. Setting it too low may result in poor network performance. Leave it at its default of 2346 is recommended. Beacon interval specify the frequency interval to broadcast packets. Enter a value between 20 and ...
Page 36: Peer-to-Peer Links
Peer-to-peer links open “peer-to-peer setup” in “wireless”. Peer-to-peer links allow establishing ptp or ptmp connectivity with as most four remote wireless devices, this feature only available under peer-to-peer (csma) mode and only devices with the same ssid can communicate. Figure 25 peer-to-peer...
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Antenna alignment tool under peer-to-peer (csma) mode, antenna alignment tool is available. This function helps to point in the approximate direction of the remote r1 extender antenna and assist user easily align the local antenna to reach maximum signal strength. Figure 26 antenna alignment tool to...
Page 38: Link Test
During the antenna alignment, the r1 extender will issue beep sound to indicate current rssi. Frequency of beep indicate the following rssi: table 3 rssi-beep frequency rssi beep frequency >-50 100 /sec -50~-60 50 /sec -60~-70 5 /sec -70~-80 2 / sec -80~-90 1 /sec no beep sound link test under base ...
Page 39: Super Mode
Figure 27 link test super mode super mode is an effective way to enhance the wi-fi performance; it can boost the transmission data rate. R1 extender provides you with three kinds of super mode, which are fast frame, burst and compression. Open “radio” in “wireless”, super mode is in the red box as b...
Page 40: Wireless Security Settings
Pre-compressed frames with no impact on host processor. Note: only all the wireless devices share the same wireless connectivity support super mode, can this function be available! The throughput may vary depending on the actually environment and data traffic flow. Wireless security settings to prev...
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Chapter 4 advanced settings page 41 potential risk. By using this function, the sta can not scan and find r1 extender, so that malicious attack by some illegal sta could be avoided. Network authentication open : it allows any device to join the network without performing any security check. Shared k...
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Note: we strongly recommend you enable wireless security on your network! Only setting the same authentication, data encryption and key in the r1 extender and other wireless devices that connecting with it, can the communication be established! Access control the access control appoints the authorit...
Page 43: Radius Settings
Mac address, click “add” to add one or more available cpe(s) into the “trusted cpes” and click “apply” to save settings. Add new cpe manually enter the mac address of the cpe that you would like to list into the access control list, click “add” then the cpe will be added into the “trusted cpes”. Tru...
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Chapter 4 advanced settings page 44 figure 31 radius settings authentication/access control radius server login this is for radius authentication. It can communicate with radius through ip address, port number and shared secret. If the primary radius fails to work, the secondary radius server is an ...
Page 45: Chapter 5 Management
Chapter 5 management view r1 extender basic information open “about” in “system” to check the basic information of r1 extender, which is read only. Figure 32 basic information chapter 5 management page 45.
Page 46: View Ethernet Statistics
View ethernet statistics open “ethernet status” in “status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted from the ethernet port in lan. Click “refresh” to view current statistics. All is read only. Figure 33 ethernet statistics chapter 5 management page 46.
Page 47: View Wireless Statistics
View wireless statistics open “wireless status” in “status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted via wireless network. Click “refresh” to view current statistics. All is read only. Figure 34 wireless statistics chapter 5 management page 47.
Page 48: Connection
Connection open “connection” in “status” to check the information of remote cpes connected with bridge, these values also help determine whether the antenna is aligned in an appropriate direction. The table will be updated every 30 seconds. All is read only. Figure 35 connection chapter 5 management...
Page 49: Password
Password from “change password” in “management”, you can change or default the password to manage your r1 extender. Figure 36 password change password for security concern, you have to enter the current password first and then enter the new one twice respectively in “new password” and “repeat new pa...
Page 50: Remote Management
Remote management the r1 extender provides you with two more options for device management, which are ssh (secure shell) and snmp. Open “remote management” in “management” to configure the remote management of r1 extender. Figure 37 remote management remote console the r1 extender supports cli manag...
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Enter ip address of r1 extender (default: 192.168.1.1), port (22) and check ssh as connection type; figure 38 putty configuration 1 chapter 5 management page 51.
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From “connection” in the left menu bar, click “ssh”; select “2” as “preferred ssh protocol version ”; make “3des” the top position in “encryption cipher selection policy”; figure 39 putty configuration 2 click “open”, a window as below will popup: chapter 5 management page 52.
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Figure 40 ssh enter the user name and password (default user name/ password: admin/password) respectively, you will see “device123456>”, which is the name of r1 extender; enter “help” command to get setting information; alternatively, you can refer to appendix c. Ssh settings for details. Snmp the r...
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Obtain mib file via ftp: - enter ftp 192.168.1.1 , username (default: admin) and password (default: password); - after successful login, enter command “get bridge.Mib”, the information will as below and then bridge.Mib file is obtained. Figure 41 obtain mib file chapter 5 management page 54.
Page 55: Time Settings
Time settings compliant with ntp, r1 extender is capable of keeping its time in complete accord with the internet time. Make configuration in “basic” from “system”: figure 42 time settings enter the time server ip address and port respectively in “time server” and “time server port” fields; select y...
Page 56: Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade firmware open “upgrade firmware” in “management” and follow the steps below to upgrade firmware locally or remotely through r1 extender’s web: figure 43 upgrade firmware click “browse” to select the firmware file; click “upload” to load the file into r1 extender; wait a moment, the system wi...
Page 57: Backup/retrieve Settings
Backup/retrieve settings it is strongly recommended to back up configuration information in case of something unexpected. If tragedy hits your device, you may have an access to restore the important files by the backup. All these can be done by the local or remote computer. Open “backup/restore sett...
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Restore factory default settings the r1 extender provides two ways to restore the factory default settings: restore factory default settings via web from “backup/restore settings”, clicking “restore” will eliminate all current settings and reboot your device, then default settings are applied. Figur...
Page 59: Event Log
Event log event log is used for recording events occurred on the r1 extender, including station connection, disconnection, system reboot and etc. Open “event log” in “management” as below. Figure 46 event log enable log: enable system log or not; syslog server ip address: specify the ip address of t...
Page 60: Reboot
Reboot you can reboot your device from “reboot” in “management” as below: figure 47 reboot check “yes” and click “apply” to reboot r1 extender. This takes a few minutes, during which the device will send out the buzzing sound, informing you the system is rebooting. Chapter 5 management page 60
Page 61: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 troubleshooting page 61 chapter 6 troubleshooting this chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the r1 extender. Q 1. What if my r1 extender fails to connect to the remote one? • ethernet link : check the availability of power to the bridge by observing the led s...
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Chapter 6 troubleshooting page 62 please check the followings: • check whether the power supply is ok; try to power on the unit again. • check whether the ip address of pc is correct (in the same network segment as the unit); • login the unit via other browsers such as firefox. • hardware reset the ...
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Appendix a. Channel – frequency table page 63 appendix a. Channel – frequency table the r1 extender can be operated in four different band widths, which are 5mhz, 10mhz, 20mhz and 40mhz. The following tables illustrate the channel with corresponding frequency in each band width. Table 4 channels in ...
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Appendix a. Channel – frequency table page 64 table 6 channels in 20mhz centre frequency channel frequency 149 5.745 ghz 153 5.765 ghz 157 5.785 ghz 161 5.805 ghz 165 5.825 ghz table 7 channels in 40mhz centre frequency channel frequency 149 5.745ghz 157 5.785ghz 165 5.825ghz the availability of som...
Page 65: Appendix B. Ascii
Appendix b. Ascii page 65 appendix b. Ascii wep can be configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key (hexadecimal number or acsii). As defined, hexadecimal number is represented by 0-9, a-f or a-f; acsii is represented by 0-9, a-f, a-f or punctuation. Each one consists of two-digit hexadecimal. Tab...
Page 66: Appendix C. Ssh Settings
Appendix c. Ssh settings page 66 appendix c. Ssh settings table 9 ssh settings get set del keyword descriptions √ √ time --time setting √ -now --current system time √ √ -zone --time zone √ √ -daylight saving -- daylight saving √ √ -server --time server setting √ √ -name --time server (domain name or...
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Appendix c. Ssh settings page 67 get set del keyword descriptions √ √ -secret --radius secret string √ √ -secondary --secondary √ √ -ipaddr --radius ip address √ √ -port --radius port number √ √ -secret --radius secret string √ √ √ -wpa --wireless wpa setting √ √ -reauthtime --wireless wpa re-auth p...
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Appendix c. Ssh settings page 68 get set del keyword descriptions √ √ -channel --wireless channel(depends on country and wireless mode) √ √ -txrate --wireless transmission data rate √ √ -bandwidth --wireless bandwidth √ √ -cpe mode --use multicli or lan-to-lan √ √ -cpedownflowwi dth --wireless down ...
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Appendix c. Ssh settings page 69 ss for pxp mode get set del keyword descriptions √ √ -bandwidth --down flow width for pxp mode √ -status --remote ap status or active for pxp mode √ -ipaddr --remote ap ipaddr √ -rssi --remote ap rssi √ √ √ -3 --3 rd remote ap for pxp mode √ √ √ -macaddre ss --remote...
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Appendix c. Ssh settings page 70 get set del keyword descriptions √ √ √ -2 --wireless wep key 2 √ √ √ -3 --wireless wep key 3 √ √ √ -4 --wireless wep key 4 √ √ -spaceinmeter --wireless space in meter √ √ √ -remotebssid --wireless remote bssid in cpe mode √ √ -remotessid --wireless remote ssid in cpe...
Page 71: Appendix D. Service Support
Appendix d. Service support page 71 appendix d. Service support if you have any further trouble using the r1 extender or you would like to require additional support, you may visit our website at www.Zcom.Com.Tw/rcp or you may contact us as below for support: z-com, inc. Taiwan business center 7f-2,...