User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Product Manual
- And Installation Guide
- Introduction
- Hardware Description
- Backhaul / Point-to-point Architecture
- Multipoint Architecture
- Repeater Architecture
- Mesh Architecture
- System Requirements
- Hardware Installation
- Installing and Visually Aligning Outdoor Units
- Software Configuration
- Getting Started
- Logging into the WirelessGRID NMS
- Current Settings
- Wired Network Settings
- Radio Network Settings
- WirelessGRID Bridge List
- WirelessGRID System Setup Tab
- Network Settings Tab
- Radio Settings Tab
- Admin Setup Tab
- Security Tab – Data Encryption
- WirelessGRID Authentication
- Data Encryption
- Encryption Key Manager
- Security Server (RADIUS) Settings
- Active Bridge Status Tab
- Remote Bridge (SU Station) Statistics Tab
- Firmware Update Tab
- Help Tab
- Antenna alignment and link monitoring tool
- Using the real-time signal strength monitor for antenna alignment
- Antenna Adjustment Using the real-time Signal Strength Monitor
- Specifications
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- 4.940-4.990 GHz Public Safety Band (FCC Part 70, licensed Intl.)Non-overlapping Channels: 8 x 5 MHz, 4 x 10 MHz, 2 x 20 MHz, 1 x 40 MHz
- 5.25-5.35 GHz license-exempt (FCC, Industry Canada, Mexico)Non-overlapping Channels: 19 x 5 MHz, 9 x 10 MHz, 4 x 20 MHz, 2 x 40 MHz
- 5.47-5.72 GHz license-exempt (ETSI, FCC, ITU) with TPC and DFSNon-overlapping Channels: 44 x 5 MHz, 22 x 10 MHz, 11 x 20 MHz, 5 x 40 MHz
- 5.725-5.850 GHz licence exempt UNII & ISM Bands (ETSI, FCC, MII) Non-overlapping Channels: ISM, UNII: 25 x 5 MHz, 12 x 10 MHz, 5 x 20 MHz, 2 x 40 MHz
- Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
- 802.3, 802.11i draft, 802.11a hardware with proprietary bridging extensions
- Radio output power: Max: 21dBm (Set to local regulatory requirements to comply with transmit, conducted and EIRP power limits)
- Data Rate: 1 to 108 Mbps
- Sensitivity: -73 to –91dBm
- Modulation: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
- Point to Multipoint, Point to Point, Repeater (See Ordering Guide)
- AI108-4958-BSU, AI108-4958-ON2 - Order a Sector, Omni, GRID, or Panel AI108-4958-SU and -1: Flat Panel Directional Antenna AI108-4958-0-xxx: 23 dBi integrated or 28 dBi external directional antenna. External antennas may be used with local regulatory ap
- MAXIMUM RADIO OUTPUT POWER FOR US
- Frequency(GHz) 5.25-5.35 5.725-5.85 5.725-5.85
- 23dB Patch 7 13 MAX
- 28dB Grid 2 8 MAX
- 9dB Omni N/A 27 MAX
- 17dB Sector N/A 19 MAX
- Up to 7.5 miles (12 km) with built-in 23 dBi panel antennasUp to 30 miles (48.27 km) with max radio output power and optional external 34.5 dBi antennas
- Up to 30 miles (48.27 km) - N-type version (AI108-4958-ON-xxx) with max radio output power and optional external 34.5 dBi antennas
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- Ordering Information
- WirelessGRID Worldwide Frequency Channel Plan
- Appendix A – Bench Test Procedure
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- Step 1. Setup a wired Ethernet network between test stations
- Step 2. Setup wired Ethernet network connections to bridges
- Step 3. Setup bridge software configuration for bridge
- Step 4. Test network connectivity across a WirelessGRID link
- Step 4a. Check throughput of WirelessGRID link (optional)
- Step 5. Running the real-time Signal Strength Monitor
- Step 6. Field deployment of WirelessGRID bridges
- Appendix B. Multi-point Bridge Configuration Log
- Appendix C: Weatherproofing RF Cable Connections
- How to Get Help
Airaya – Fast and affordable outdoor wireless bridges
Hardware Description
Ethernet Compatibility
The AIRAYA WirelessGRID wireless bridge can be attached directly to
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segments. These
segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 specification.
The WirelessGRID bridge functions as an Ethernet node and performs
bridging by moving packets from a network in one building to a network in
another building.
Radio Characteristics
The WirelessGRID bridge utilizes a radio modulation technique known as
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) that operates in the 5
GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) band. Data is
transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel at speeds of up to 108 Mbps.
Antenna Type
The outdoor version of the WirelessGRID bridge uses an integrated 23 dBi
panel antenna to achieve a maximum operating range of 7.5 miles under
FCC rules in the 5.8 GHz band. Range in the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and
ETSI/ITU 5.45 bands will vary based on power output and EIRP limitations,
and local regulatory domain requirements. Please contact AIRAYA for
additional antenna options.
Enclosure
The molded fiberglass polyester enclosure of WirelessGRID base stations
and repeaters, and the metal enclosure of the WirelessGRID ODU have
been designed for maximum durability for outdoor use in a range of
weather conditions. They is watertight and meets NEMA/EEMAC Type 4,
4X, 12, and 13 specifications.
Cabling
The WirelessGRID bridge includes a Category 5e cable designed for
outdoor applications. It supports DC Power Over Ethernet for easy
installation.
Remote Power
Power Over Ethernet is an integral part of the WirelessGRID bridge. The
injector is capable of providing power at the full distance specified by the
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specification (100 meters).
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