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WRTS38591.01, version 1.0
April, 2001

Nokia RoofTop

™

Wireless Router

(R240/ R240A) Hardware

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for RoofTop R240

Page 1: ...WRTS38591 01 version 1 0 April 2001 Nokia RoofTop Wireless Router R240 R240A Hardware Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...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 installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful ...

Page 3: ...ne company Connection to party lines is subject to tariffs If trouble is experienced with this unit for repair or warranty information please contact customer service at the address and phone listed below If the equipment is causing harm to the network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT It does not con...

Page 4: ... rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Notice The Ringer Equivalent Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist...

Page 5: ...UCTIONS AND STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE GUIDE OR ITS CONTENT ARE TRUE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL NOKIA ITS EMPLOYEES OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS REVENUE SALES DATA OR COSTS OF PRO CUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS LOSS OF BUSINESS IN...

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Page 7: ...ential sites 9 3 3 1 Line of sight analysis 9 3 4 Selecting the antenna type 11 3 4 1 Omnidirectional antennas 11 3 4 2 Directional antennas 11 CHAPTER 4 Planning the installation 13 4 1 Introduction 13 4 2 Planning 14 4 2 1 Gathering the tools 14 4 2 2 Finding a location for the router 14 4 2 3 Finding a location for the NPU 15 4 2 4 Planning the cable routing 15 4 2 5 Finding a location for the ...

Page 8: ...iwire cable 36 6 3 Identifying LED status 41 6 4 Connecting to the computer 44 6 4 1 Direct personal computer connection 44 6 4 2 Phoneline networking connection 45 6 4 3 Network connection 48 CHAPTER 7 Configuring the PC 50 7 1 Introduction 50 7 1 1 Configuring the personal computer 51 CHAPTER 8 Post installation testing 52 8 1 Introduction 52 8 1 1 Testing 53 APPENDIX A Cables 54 APPENDIX B Tech...

Page 9: ...Contents APPENDIX D Tool requirements 62 APPENDIX E D connector specifications 66 ...

Page 10: ...roduction This document explains the procedures necessary to install the Nokia Rooftop Wireless Router It also covers important information about the router from selecting its installation site to connecting it to the computer This chapter gives you an overview of the installation process ...

Page 11: ...e cable is not included in the package because its length must be specified Nokia provides numerous lengths of cable 1 1 2 Overview of the installation The following flowchart shows an overview of the tasks you will complete during installation Follow the chart sequence and the instructions provided in the chapters to complete the installation NOTE The Nokia RoofTop Wireless Router has to be preco...

Page 12: ...r o u t e r a t t a c h m e n t c a b l e r o u t i n g I n s t a l l i n g o u t d o o r c o m p o n e n t s N P U c o n n e c t i o n c o m p u t e r c o n n e c t i o n I n s t a l l i n g i n d o o r c o m p o n e n t s I P a d d r e s s a s s i g n m e n t C o n f i g u r i n g p e r s o n a l c o m p u t e r T e s t i n g L E D c h e c k I n t e r n e t a c c e s s c h e c k ...

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Page 14: ...g the Nokia Wireless Router it is important that the unit is not installed where it could be damaged by the environment or pose a hazard to the user Be aware of the safety regulations described in this chapter This chapter lists safety considerations you should understand before you move on to installation ...

Page 15: ...are elevated metal objects and they attract lightning and are subject to voltage surges and built up static charges Make sure the router and antenna are attached to a grounding wire to to provide a safe path to the ground Interference The router can cause electrical interference Do not install the router near medical equipment or in a hospital or medical environment without first ensuring that the...

Page 16: ...the feasibility of RF links at each site and to determine the antenna and cable requirements While a survey is performed by the Internet Service Provider ISP prior to installation it is helpful to understand how a site and antenna are selected This chapter discusses issues that are considered while choosing a site and type of antenna ...

Page 17: ...one other router it will be able to access the internet but it will be unable to forward signals to other wireless routers If it can link to more than one router it can share many more signals in many directions Nokia recommends that each router has three hops or less to the AirHead Determine the RF path between the antenna at the site and the antennas at other adjacent sites For a directional lin...

Page 18: ...ns to route internet traffic to the AirHead Visual line of sight Visual line of sight exists when an imaginary straight line can be drawn between two antennas without passing through any physical obstructions Verifying visual line of sight is the first step in planning the Nokia Wireless Router System installation Observation points must be high enough to allow the viewer to see over ground based ...

Page 19: ...e should be no obstacles close to the RF path To determine line of sight 1 Access the rooftop using a safe ladder either tied or held by another surveyor 2 Scan the other rooftops in the location Ensure line of sight ensuring that other routers can be seen from the selected vantage point NOTE The router being installed may be the first in the area If this is the case ensure that the other rooftops...

Page 20: ... all directions These are best suited for multipoint links and are used at all forwarding sites Omnidirectional antennas are the preferred solution to most installations Omnidirectional Antenna RF Radiation Pattern 3 4 2 Directional antennas Directional antennas focus the RF beam in narrow patterns in one direction and provide communication over greater distances than omnidirectional antennas but ...

Page 21: ...a directional antenna only if There are numerous obstructions in the area The nearest router is a considerable distance away The router is in a location where it does not need to route traffic for other subscribers and itself requires a maximum link distance to the neighboring router There are more than two AirHeads co located at one site ...

Page 22: ...3 CHAPTER 4 Planning the installation 4 1 Introduction Before you begin the installation spend some time planning the process You need to consider your outdoor environment and your indoor computer space This chapter offers suggestions for your planning ...

Page 23: ...mation Find a location for the grounding Review the rest of this guide Ensure that co located antennas will be placed at least 1 meter 3 feet apart 4 2 1 Gathering the tools You will find a list of tools in Appendix D In addition you will need either a RJ 11 phone cable if HomePNA is used patch cable or Ethernet cross over cable 4 2 2 Finding a location for the router When looking for the location...

Page 24: ...re possible route the cable inside wall or roof spaces Try to avoid drilling holes through the wall Avoid air ducts water and gas pipes Where wires have to be routed outside the building make sure they are supported with cable clips at 18 to 24 inch intervals Seal any drill holes in the wall using silicone sealant If HomePNA is used the cable can enter the house anywhere where it is close to a pho...

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Page 26: ... information in chapter 2 Safety issues and chapter 4 Planning the installation it is a good idea to do so This chapter provides step by step instructions for assembling the router with an integral antenna and a router with a directional antenna It also describes how to ground them NOTE The sequence of steps presented below shows one way of doing the installation The actual sequence in which the i...

Page 27: ...omnidirectional antenna a grounding kit for router if required router mounting hardware a shielded multiwire cable Nokia provides several different lengths of cable with D Connectors already installed to the end of the cable 5 1 1 1 Components for the non integral antenna If you are installing a router system with a non integral directional antenna you need a sector antenna kit Nokia code WRTT3858...

Page 28: ...ith an integral antenna There are two basic steps to installing the outdoor components constructing the mounting and assembling the router and antenna To construct the mounting 1 Mount the wireless router bracket to the mounting point it can be a pole chimney vent pipe etc ensuring that the bracket is fixed securely Router bracket fixed to mast ...

Page 29: ... that is holding the cover Release the latch and lift up the cover Now you can go on to assembling the router and antenna 1 First apply silicone lubricant on the threads of the antenna to keep it from getting jammed The recommended lubricant is Dry Lubricant PRF Tefsol Spray silicone on a rag Wipe the threads of the antenna with the rag NOTE Do not spray silicone directly on the threads Only a thi...

Page 30: ...er Installation Guide 21 Installing the wireless router with an integral antenna Ensure secure connection by hand tightening metal to metal The tightening torque should not exceed 13 ft lb 18Nm Attach the omni directional antenna ...

Page 31: ...r Using too much force may damage the pins Before attaching the D connector make sure that the cover of the wireless router is off Attach the cover only after you have secured all the connections on the router 4 Tighten the two screws on the sides of the connector and slide the rubber sleeve over the connections to keep them dry Be careful not to overtighten the screws as you can damage the router...

Page 32: ...talling the wireless router with an integral antenna 5 Attach the bolt and washer to the back of the router Do not tighten the bolt at this time as some flexibility is required to attach the router to the mast mounting bracket Attach mounting bolt to router ...

Page 33: ...eless router with an integral antenna 6 Attach the front panel to the wireless router Attach front panel to wireless router If you need to remove the wireless router cover after the D connector is already installed pull it open by holding tightly onto the top of the cover ...

Page 34: ...tach the router to the mounting bracket Make sure the router is mounted vertical on the mount using a level as necessary and tighten the bolt in the back of the router to torque of 9 ft lb 12 Nm Be careful not to overtighten the bolt you could crack the plastic washer Slide the router mount onto the mast bracket ...

Page 35: ...ith an integral antenna 8 Using cable ties or adhesive tape secure the multiwire cable to the mast Take care to avoid placing strain on the connectors when securing the cable to the mast Use ties or tape about every two feet down the length of the mast Secure the cable and ground wire ...

Page 36: ...ntenna You use an RF cable between the antenna and the router In addition you need an RF cable adaptor which fits on top of the router and connects the cable to the router When you finish the assembly looks like this Installed router with directional antenna To mount the antenna 1 Attach the antenna to the mounting on the rooftop using the mounting clamp Tighten the nuts to fasten the antenna secu...

Page 37: ...onnect the wireless router to the directional antenna with the jumper cable 2 Apply silicone lubricant on the threads of the RF cable adapter to keep it from getting jammed The recommended lubricant is Dry Lubricant PRF Tefsol Spray a small amount of lubricant on the threads of the RF cable adapter Make sure not to spray any lubricant inside the connector Keep the RF cable adapter upside down for ...

Page 38: ... antenna and the router Make sure the connections are tight but not overly so To weatherproof the antenna connection 1 Cut an 8 strip of weatherproofing tape and remove the plastic backing from the tape Remove plastic backing from the tape 2 Stretch the tape and apply the tape in the direction of the connector thread to ensure that the connector does not come loose during the weatherproofing proce...

Page 39: ...ly in a counter clockwise direction starting at least 2 inches from the connector Move along the cable towards the connector so the tape covers the bottom of the antenna and the top of the connector without gaps and with a layer of overlapping Covering the directional antenna connection with weatherproof tape ...

Page 40: ...n 1 Apply tape tightly starting at least 2 inches from the connector Move along the cable toward the connector so that it covers the connection completely Covering the Router connection with weatherproof tape NOTE Take care when weatherproofing RF connectors Do not stress or bend the cable during the weatherproofing process ...

Page 41: ... Using too much force may damage the pins Before attaching the D connector make sure that the cover of the wireless router is off Attach the cover only after you have secured all the connections on the router Attaching D connector to router 3 Assemble the router with the front cover Refer to the instructions in the previous section Installing the wireless router with an integral antenna for mounti...

Page 42: ...ithin the property is insufficient for router grounding purposes Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSINFPA No 70 1984 provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode To ground the router 1 Connect a ground wire to the...

Page 43: ...ounding the router If a grounding kit is required Attach the grounding kit to the multiwire cable according to the instructions that come with the kit before running the multiwire cable into the house Illustration of complete installation integral antenna ...

Page 44: ...nstallation Guide 34 CHAPTER 6 Installing the indoor components 6 1 Introduction The second step in the wireless router installation is connecting the router to the Network Power Unit NPU and setting up the connection to the computer ...

Page 45: ...rovides three cable connections HomePNA 2 0 interface a standard phone jack connection RJ 11 Ethernet interface a standard 10 100 BaseT Ethernet jack RJ 45 Router outdoor unit connection a multiwire cable connection Three cable connections in the NPU Ethernet RJ 45 Home PNA RJ 11 multiwire cable ...

Page 46: ...ons inside the NPU To prepare the NPU 1 Remove the Network Power Unit from its packaging Inside view of the NPU 2 Holding the multiwire cable trim back the insulation about 2 5 inches Make sure not to cut the metal braid and the foil Slide the insulation off see picture below 3 Cut the metal braid foil and plastic coating about half an inch above the insulation and carefully peel it off see pictur...

Page 47: ...and cut the brown wire off It is not used by the NPU 6 Before starting to punch down the wires hold the multiwire cable over the NPU to measure at which point each wire should be punched down The metal braid should fit into the ground clip You can trim off excess wire after you have punched down all the wires I n s u l a t i o n M e t a l b r a i d W i r e s 0 5 i n c h 2 5 i n c h e s ...

Page 48: ...unchdown tool see Appendix C for details Standard punc down tools are too small for the NPU The numbering in the below diagram only indicates the order of pins in the NPU N o t e T h e b r o w n w i r e i s n o t c o n n e c t e d a n d i s c u t o f f N P U W i r i n g 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 E T E R E R L D A L D B L D C P N A P N A E T G N D D C D C D C D C W h i t e o r a n g e O...

Page 49: ...t is especially important to keep the pairs with the blue wire twisted together Because there are two blue wires in the cable you might get them mixed up unless you keep them twisted with their pair up until you punch them down into the connector 3 Secure the wires tightly into the pin connector using either a punch down tool or the integrated tool on the side of the NPU cover see picture below ...

Page 50: ...see picture below 5 Place the part of the cable with the metal braid into the ground clip see picture below 6 Connect the strain relief clamp in the NPU with the screw This prevents the multiwire cable from being pulled out 7 Fit the NPU cover onto the NPU and attach it with the screw Make sure you use the correct size screwdriver Pz1 or Ph1 Also press the screwdriver hard enough to avoid damaging...

Page 51: ...41 Nokia RoofTop Wireless Router Installation Guide 8 Plug the NPU into the wall AC outlet The LEDs on the unit should flash three times to indicate that the NPU is connected to the router ...

Page 52: ...solid ON You can also leave the LEDs in the following two states Anchor and network LED slow flashing the light flashes appr three times in five seconds or Network LED fast flashing the light flashes appr six times in five seconds This state is not recommended and you should leave the installation at this state only if absolutely necessary You should never leave the installation if the Anchor LED ...

Page 53: ...ach LED in each state LED Description Power LAN Solid On Power on Slow Flash the light flashes appr three times in five seconds Waiting for the router to complete its startup cycle Intermittent Flash Flashes when transmitting or receiving wireless network packets Off Not receiving power or the router is not functioning ...

Page 54: ...path to the Air Head Off The Router has no neighbors and no connection to the AirHead Network Solid On There are at least 2 independent neighbors and at least one 2Mbps path to the Air Head Also the path to the AirHead is 3 or fewer hops away Slow Flash the light flashes appr three times in five seconds There are at least 2 independent neighbors and at least one 1Mbps path to the Air Head Also the...

Page 55: ...t interface The router automatically activates the Ethernet or HomePNA depending upon which connector is used If a cable is connected to both connectors the Ethernet port is activated 6 4 1 Direct personal computer connection Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between the Network Power Unit and the personal computer Ethernet connection Use an RJ 45 connector at the NPU end and the appropriate con...

Page 56: ...to a direct PC connection requires changing from a standard Ethernet cable to a crossover cable 6 4 2 Phoneline networking connection Connect a phone cable between the NPU s phoneline networking connection and the RJ 11 phone jack on the wall You can make this connection in any room the most likely being near the place where the multiwire cable enters the home Connect the NPU to the phone jack and...

Page 57: ... Phoneline networking gateway if the computer already has an Ethernet card PCI cards are used in desktop PC s and USB adapters can be used for either desktop or portable PC s Once these adapters have been installed in or connected to a PC the adapter must be connected to a RJ 11 phone jack Ensure that both the NPU and the phoneline networking adapters are connected to the same phoneline in the hou...

Page 58: ...Nokia RoofTop Wireless Router Installation Guide 48 Connecting to the computer Attach multiple computers to phone jacks R J 1 1 t o p h o n e l i n e T o R o u t e r ...

Page 59: ...Router Installation Guide 6 4 3 Network connection Use a standard Ethernet Cable with an RJ 45 connector at the wireless router and the appropriate connector at the LAN Ethernet connection Attach computers and NPU to network hub ...

Page 60: ...nstallation is complete the PC needs to be configured for use with the Nokia Rooftop Wireless Router system Anyone may do this but it requires a good knowledge of the computer The ISP provides all the required information prior to installation This chapter gives brief instructions for configuring the PC with Windows ...

Page 61: ...nterface card either HomePNA or Ethernet If the PC does not have an interface card install it 2 Define the TCP IP Properties In the IP Address field either select the Obtain IP Address Automatically or enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask in accordance with information provided by the ISP 3 In the Default Gateway field enter the IP address of the default gateway provided by the ISP ...

Page 62: ...de 52 CHAPTER 8 Post installation testing 8 1 Introduction After the router and NPU installation and PC configuration procedures have been accomplished you ll want to test the system This chapter gives instructions for performing a few simple tests ...

Page 63: ...he LEDs to indicate an active internet connection 4 Open the web browser and browse a few Internet pages to ensure that the system downloads web sites NOTE AOL customers will need to use dial up connections for the AOL browser to perform correctly The router supports only Netscape and Internet Explorer browsers 5 Perform baseline testing according to the ISP s instructions and note the results It ...

Page 64: ...r Installation Guide 54 APPENDIX A Cables Ethernet crossover cable The wiring for an Ethernet Crossover cable for 10Base T is as follows RJ45 Plug Pin 1 Tx to Pin 3 Rx Pin 2 Tx to Pin 6 Rx Pin 3 Rx to Pin 1 Tx Pin 6 Rx to Pin 2 Tx ...

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Page 66: ...fications Data Capacity per Cell 12 Mbps 6x2 Mbps per channel AirHeads per Cell Routers per Cell Routers per AirHead Up to 6 Up to 240 Up to 40 Antenna Type typical 8 dBi Omnidirectional integrated Maximum Link Range typical 1 Mbps Data Rate 2 Mbps Data Rate 1 75 Miles 0 50 Miles Radio Modem Specifications Frequency Band GHz Radio Type Modulation 2 4000 2 4835 Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum 2 a...

Page 67: ...emale optional Router Environment Operational Temperature Relative Humidity 40o C to 55o C 40o to 131o F 100 Weight Router 3 3 lbs including antenna and mount Dimensions Router 4 W x 23 8 D x 81 4 H NPU 13 4 W x 23 4 D x 51 2 H Antenna 8dBi 211 2 H x 3 4 Diameter Power Consumption 16 Watts 120 VAC Electrical Current Draw 100 120VAC 420mA max AC current 21V 1A max DC current consumption during norm...

Page 68: ...e 58 Refer to Planning a Nokia RoofTop Wireless Network Internet Protocols IP TCP UDP ICMP RIPv1 RIPv2 SNMP TFTP IGMP ARP Proxy ARP Telnet DHCP Relay DHCP Server NAT Agency Compliance FCC Class B FCC CFR 47 Part 15 FCC Part 68 ICES 003 RSS 210 CS 03 ...

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Page 70: ...ll not endorse recommend or warrant the third party products listed below or be under any liability whatsoever for any loss damage injury or expense caused by them Tool Description Quantity required To be provided by 50 feet extension Cord 15Amps 1 Installer Flashlight 1 Installer 1 4 Socket set 14 piece 1 Installer 3 8 Socket set 14 piece 1 Installer Metric combination wrench set 8mm to 19mm 1 In...

Page 71: ...ks 10 1 Installer Cable cutter 8 1 Installer Utility Knife 1 Installer Claw hammer 16oz fiberglass 1 Installer Tape measure 26 english metric 1 Installer Utility pliers 10 1 Installer Safety glasses clear 1 Installer Leather work gloves 1 Installer Tool box 1 Installer Multimeter 1 Installer Heat gun 1 Installer Wrist strap ESD 1 Installer Rubber mallet 2lbs 1 Installer Power screwdriver and bit s...

Page 72: ... tool 1 Installer Cordless hand vacuum 1 Installer Keyhole saw 1 Installer Stud finder 1 Installer Small wire strippers 1 Installer Large wire strippers 1 Installer Scissors 1 Installer Small needlenose pliers 1 Installer Tool Description Quantity required To be provided by ...

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Page 74: ...keep the pairs twisted until the wires need to be separated for pin connection This ensures a more consistent signal through the cable E T D 1 b l u e D 1 5 c o n n e c t o r S i g n a l n a m e s D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 D 7 D 8 D 9 D 1 0 D 1 1 D 1 2 D 1 3 D 1 4 D 1 5 w h i t e b l u e o r a n g e w h i t e o r a n g e w h i t e b r o w n n o t c o n n e c t e d o r a n g e r e d o r a n g e g r e e n...

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