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User Guide - 

MeshAP 3100 5GHz/2.4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point

 

 

       

 

 

DOC-6200-0152

 

                           

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RF Control 

Tx Power Control - Settable Tx levels to adjust coverage cell size 

Automatic / Manual Channel Selection 

Automatic / Manual Mesh node selection 

Self-forming / self-healing Mesh Link 

 

Management 

Web based (HTML) Management 

SNMP* 

 

Hardware Specifications 

Network Port 

(1) 10/100Mbps auto crossover Ethernet WAN Port 

(For connecting to Router or Gateway) 

 

Power 

Power Interface: POE 

Input: 48VDC 380mA 

Environment Conditions 

Operating Temperature: -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C) 

Storage Temperature: -50°F to 158°F (-58°C to 70°C) 

Humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing 

 

Physical Specifications 

Dimension: 23.4cm x 17cm x6.3cm 

Weight: 1.5kg 

Enclosure 

Rating: IP66 water proof 

Antenna Connector: (3) weatherproof antenna connectors 

Power Connector: (1) weatherproof Power/Data connector 

 

Regulatory Compliance 

Certification: FCC Part 15 

(Please contact ArrowSpan for other Certifications) 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for MeshAP 3100

Page 1: ...User Guide MeshAP 3100 Multi Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point ArrowSpan Inc 4800 Great America Parkway Suite 238 Santa Clara CA 95054 USA V5 0 May 2009...

Page 2: ...3 Power 4 External Antennas 4 Ethernet Port 4 Metal Enclosure 5 Outdoor Wireless Benefits 5 Outdoor Wireless Challenges 5 Product Category and Function 6 Product Model Number Table 6 Solution Feature...

Page 3: ...nk Speed 17 Long Distance Fade margin 18 Fresnel Zone Calculation 18 Default Parameter Setting 19 CHAPTER 3 20 Installation Options 20 Installing the MeshAP Access Point on a Pole 20 Installing the Me...

Page 4: ...ct a MeshAP station to other Stations Mesh managers under Manual Mode 42 CHAPTER 8 45 Managing the Topology of the Mesh Manager unit 45 Accessing the Topology Page 45 Topology Tree Expanded 45 Managin...

Page 5: ...nt To Point MeshAP Locator 63 Using Point To Point Station Locator to adjust directional antenna 63 SNR Color Bar Information 63 CHAPTER 13 65 Firmware Upgrade 65 Direct Upgrade Mesh Station 65 Known...

Page 6: ...5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point Table of Contents Specification 77 Wireless 77 Software Feature 78 Hardware Specifications 79 APPENDIX B 80 Power Consumption and PoE Injector Pin Ass...

Page 7: ...ser Guide MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 1 IMPORTANT Information presented are based on information available and they are subject to change without notice...

Page 8: ...terference and provides zero performance degradation Features Dual Radio Backhaul Single Radio Client AP access Backhaul Encryption 128bit AES Client AP Encryption WEP WPA WPA2 Full VPN compatibility...

Page 9: ...ansparent to layer 3 and up protocols fully compatible with existing network equipment Directly connects to existing Routers Gateways or APs through 10 100 Ethernet Fully compatible with commercial av...

Page 10: ...into the Ethernet cables to power the outdoor access point Pin 4 5 7 and 8 are power pins External Antennas ArrowSpan s MeshAP access point is designed for use with an external 2 4GHz antenna with an...

Page 11: ...ble secure and cost effective outdoor wireless network The MeshAP solutions deliver a true wireless broadband network over large geographic areas or other locations where wiring is too difficult or ex...

Page 12: ...ures and Benefits Auto recovery Auto configuring mesh ArrowSpan s intelligent wireless routing is based on the Predictable Optimum Path POP The POP mesh routing algorithm examines the network and make...

Page 13: ...ore you install the unit s Warning To avoid the risk of being electrocuted do not work on the unit s during a lightning storm Warning Disposal of any unit s should be handled according to national law...

Page 14: ...ey will safely remove it 8 Mounting antenna near a big metal object may interfere the signal pattern of the antenna Always has qualified antenna engineering to plan the installation location 9 Provide...

Page 15: ...e obstructions between the sending and receiving antennas such as trees buildings or hills Professional Planning Always have professional wireless engineers to do the site survey and planning network...

Page 16: ...os in a Testing Environment The radios on outdoor units have much higher Tx power levels than radios on commercial available indoor AP units When you test high power radios in a link you must follow c...

Page 17: ...BEFORE power on the unit Step 1 Assemble all Antennas to the N type connectors Make sure Antennas are installed to the correct RF spectrum connector Please refer to the below diagram for the connecto...

Page 18: ...Cat 5 cable with IP67 rated RJ 45 connector to the IP67 rated PoE RJ 45 jack and tightened the connector to the RJ 45 connector located at the bottom of the MeshAP Step 4 Plug in the other end of the...

Page 19: ...overlap as you apply Mold to form a smooth surface and to force out the air Antennas The MeshAP is equipped with N type radio frequency RF connectors for 2 4GHz and 5GHz Antenna 5GHz 8db Omni directio...

Page 20: ...an also be equipped with specific third party external antenna subject to local regulatory requirements When you are installing third party antennas they must be installed with all waterproofing steps...

Page 21: ...or Omni Antenna The deployment of antennas against the side of wall and the floor should be totally avoided when Omni antenna are used in the deployment The reflection and scattering of wireless signa...

Page 22: ...Pole When placing MeshAP node on a metal pole for unit which as direct connection of Omni antennas could not be avoided Administrator Must use an extension object to extend the distance between MeshAP...

Page 23: ...spec Antenna will have different distance require to the ground This information is based on the standard 5GHz 8db Omni directional antenna Table of the Width vs Distance 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m...

Page 24: ...cenario for different projects to calculate the correct distance between Mesh nodes Fresnel Zone Calculation The Fresnel zone is an ellipsoid a 3D ellipse between transmitter and receiver If there is...

Page 25: ...ID mymesh No Mesh Link AP SSID arrow unchangeable No Mesh Link Backhaul SSID span unchangeable Fail safe IP Address 192 168 1 8 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Working Mode station Default Mesh Manager IP...

Page 26: ...a wall Installing the MeshAP Access Point on a Pole When removing the access point from its box make sure not to remove the foam blocks attached to the antenna connectors until you are ready to insta...

Page 27: ...water or outdoor elements Warning Be careful when connecting the street light adapter to the pole You may fall or electrocute yourself 4 Disconnect the lightning control from its fixture 5 Make sure...

Page 28: ...horizontal and tighten its adjustment screws Installing the MeshAP Access Point on a Wall Figure 3 3 MeshAP 3100 with wall mounting kit installed 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark four s...

Page 29: ...sh Station Any MeshAP access point can be assigned as Mesh Manager Mode or Station Mode by setting at the This MeshAP Working Mode see below The default setting for a MeshAP Access Point is set as Sta...

Page 30: ...it Each station unit will decide whether to connect to this mesh network or not by making its decision based on surrounding environment s status When a station connects to one mesh network it ll recei...

Page 31: ...shAP Direct Ethernet Connection WARNING The antennas must be connected before the MeshAP is powered on Step 1 Make sure the MeshAP unit is Powered On and Ready Once it is powered on it takes about 1 m...

Page 32: ...llation Guide for more information Step 4 Open a Web Browser and type 192 168 1 8 to access the MeshAP Access Point Step 5 User Name admin Password admin Click OK Wireless LAN Access Step 1 Make sure...

Page 33: ...ss when they connect to APs that are not part of a mesh network Step 2 Change the PC IP address to 192 168 1 XXX Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Step 3 Access the MeshAP via Wireless LAN Make sure the PC is...

Page 34: ...0152 28 Change Login Username Password The Username and Password could be change at the Administration section IMPORTANT The Username Password string is NOT case sensitive The Username and Password st...

Page 35: ...User Guide MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 29 Step 1 Replace the charter string in the Name field Step 2 Click the Save Settings and Apply button...

Page 36: ...t could be setup as the Mesh Manager unit Step 1 Login to the MeshAP Access Point Step 2 Go to the Setup page Step 3 Select Mesh Manager to assign a MeshAP unit to become a Mesh Manager unit on the me...

Page 37: ...ress of your choice that could be reached from the existing network You can also select an IP address provided by the ISP as your MeshAP IP Address o Replace the default Subnet Mask with the one belon...

Page 38: ...port number to Https Port field And Click Save Setting and Apply Weight Weight number 1 10 help identify the level of connection desire for the nodes Stations to connect to particular Mesh Manager un...

Page 39: ...ame Note MeshAP Stations MUST have the same Mesh ID to be able to associate with each other and to be managed by the Mesh Manager unit Step 7 Update Station Name Station Name is NOT required it is rec...

Page 40: ...andwidth Score to make this determination Manual Mode The upstream link or uplink is selected from the Site Survey page on the MeshAP Station From the Site Survey page it s possible to select one or m...

Page 41: ...to for a Mesh Link Connection Note The system will reboot when changed from Manual mode to Auto mode It takes about 40 seconds and requires re login to the unit See Step 1 in Chapter 1 Note Minimum Me...

Page 42: ...it Step 6 Update Station Name The Station Name is NOT required it is recommended for easy identification of each Station Step 7 Update Station Location The Station Location is NOT required it is recom...

Page 43: ...operly associated with the mesh network is to review the Topology in the Mesh Manager Setup IP Address for Station There are two mode could be use for Mesh Station to set IP Address DHCP Acquiring IP...

Page 44: ...ings and Apply to confirm changes Using Static mode Setting IP address for the Station Step 1 Select the Static mode from the Staion IP Setting Step2 Enter the preferred IP address for the MeshAP unit...

Page 45: ...d access the Topology page to locate the MeshAP Access Point unit needing configuration Step 1 Login to the MeshAP Access Point Step 2 Go to Setup page Step 3 Select Station for This MeshAP Working Mo...

Page 46: ...Topology section Mesh ID The Mesh ID is a unique identification for a mesh network Only MeshAP Access Points with the same Mesh ID will be able to associate with each other on the mesh network To pro...

Page 47: ...User Guide MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 41 Step 8 Click Save Settings and Apply to confirm changes Step 5 Step 6 Step7...

Page 48: ...hat has not associated with or formed an uplink with any MeshAP network The SSID for Backhaul Radio span is reserved for a MeshAP Station that has not associated with or formed an uplink with any Mesh...

Page 49: ...he mesh link There will be many SSIDs that are similar on the mesh Network It is important to identify the correct BSSID of the AP needed to associate with An Alert message will pop up to inform the u...

Page 50: ...User Guide MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 44...

Page 51: ...Manager unit Accessing the Topology Page Step 1 Login to the Mesh Manager unit Step 2 Go to the Topology page under Mesh Topology Tree Expanded Step 3 Click the to expand the topology tree The color...

Page 52: ...Managing the MeshAP on the Topology Tree To manage any MeshAP under the Topology click the Station Name on the Topology tree the GUI will automatically enter into the station for management Once the u...

Page 53: ...e MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 47 Go back to the Mesh Manager unit Click on the Topology page link to re enter the Mesh Manager unit Back to the Mesh Man...

Page 54: ...int on the mesh network login to the Mesh Manager unit and access the Topology page to locate the MeshAP Access Point unit needing configuration Step 2 Go to the Wireless page under the MESH section S...

Page 55: ...Ps associated with a Mesh Manager unit will automatically calibrate its channel to reduce interference between MeshAPs on the mesh network Backhaul Wireless Security WPA Wireless Security Default The...

Page 56: ...nits on the mesh network Step 2 Broadcast to All Stations Click Yes to broadcast Security Setting to all linked MeshAP stations on the mesh network Step 3 Click Save Settings and Apply to apply the ne...

Page 57: ...nk column lists the MeshAP that each of those devices have a mesh link with An Uplink is a link in the direction toward a mesh manager A Downlink is a link in the direction away from a mesh manager Do...

Page 58: ...he Time column represents the Time and the Date the log was generated The Topology column shows the structure of Topology when the log was generated Example Node 1 Node 2 Node1 The Left side of the To...

Page 59: ...ests backhaul radios in the MeshAP device The test runs in two cycles One radio transmits while the other listens during the first cycle During the second cycle the other radio transmits while the fir...

Page 60: ...eless Mode 802 11b g Mode MeshAP is set under Auto Mode MeshAP Access Point will accept both only 802 11g and 802 11g clients Wireless Channel Channel Frequency This field identifies which operating f...

Page 61: ...the SSID Security VLAN tab at the 802 11b gAP section Step 3 Click on the SSID mymesh to change to the appropriate SSID The SSID will propagate to all mesh units in the mesh network Note Certain PCs o...

Page 62: ...The default setting of the wireless security mode for the MeshAP unit is Disable Configure WEP Wireless Security To configure WEP data encryption follow these steps Step 1 Go to the Security section u...

Page 63: ...ssphrase in the Passphrase field and Click Generate to generate the WEP key There will be four sets of WEP Keys generated from the Passphrase You could choose any set of the WEP Keys from the Index by...

Page 64: ...ration Step 2 Use the drop down menu to select WPA Mode Step 3 Enter the WPA key Step 4 Click Save Settings and Apply to apply the new setting Configure WPA2 Wireless Security To configure WPA2 data e...

Page 65: ...11b g AP Wireless page Step 2 Go to SSID Security VLAN tab Step 3 Check the Enable box for the next available VLAN ID Enter the appropriate SSID and Security to finish the configuration Step 4 Click...

Page 66: ...ort will be dropped The VLAN tag will be removed from frames leaving egress the Ethernet port Setup Access Mode Step 1 Login to the Ethernet VLAN Step 2 Check Access radio button under the VLAN Ethern...

Page 67: ...ering the Ethernet port will be accepted Egress frames will exit the Ethernet port unaltered If the frame leaving the Ethernet port contains a VLAN tag it will be transmitted with that same tag If the...

Page 68: ...User Guide MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 62 Step 3 Click Save Setting and Apply...

Page 69: ...Mesh AP will not form a mesh links to other Mesh AP while the Point to Point Station Locater is in operation The channel number selected must be the same as the channel that other Mesh AP is operating...

Page 70: ...l Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 64 Green Color Bar The SNR is Excellent Above 34dB Green Bar Yellow Color Bar The SNR is Fair Between 24dB 34dB Yellow Bar Red Color Bar The SNR is No...

Page 71: ...er 13 Firmware Upgrade Direct Upgrade Mesh Station Step 1 Login to the MeshAP Access Point Step 2 Go to the Status link under the AP section and check the current firmware version build date Step 3 Go...

Page 72: ...twork Access Point DOC 6200 0152 66 Step 4 Click Upgrade to start the firmware upgrade process The firmware upgrade process takes about 2 minutes Step 5 When the firmware upgrade is ready the followin...

Page 73: ...pload firmware image may fail if the network connection is broken during the upgrade To recover from this error simply power off and power on the unit and enter the IP Address of the unit If the unit...

Page 74: ...0152 68 Firmware Batch Update Smart Firmware update propagate flash update to all Mesh Stations via Mesh Manager Step 1 Login to the Mesh Manager unit Step 2 Go to Firmware Batch Update tab under the...

Page 75: ...Browse the appropriate firmware update file and Enter a temporally IP Address in the IP Address file The IP Address must be reachable in the mesh network Step 5 Click Start to begin the update Once t...

Page 76: ...User Guide MeshAP 3100 5GHz 2 4GHz Full Duplex Mesh Network Access Point DOC 6200 0152 70...

Page 77: ...Address under DHCP Mode Fail safe Local IP address also could be use to retrieve IP Address for the Mesh Manager when Mesh Manager unit is set to DHCP Mode Under DHCP Mode Mesh Manager unit will acqui...

Page 78: ...al IP Address To Set Fail safe Local IP for Mesh Station Step 1 Login to the Station Management Interface Step 2 Go to Setup under MESH Click on the Advanced tab Step 3 Select either 192 168 1 8 or 10...

Page 79: ...Mesh Station Step 1 Login to the Station Management Interface Step 2 Go to Setup under MESH Click on the Advanced tab Step 3 Select either 192 168 1 8 or 10 10 10 8 as the Fail safe Local IP address S...

Page 80: ...rnet connection is disconnected from the first MeshAP its ARP table still retains the entry of IP to that MeshAP s MAC address mapping of the first MeshAP When the laptop or PC wants to connect to a d...

Page 81: ...ely to ArrowSpan MeshAP Series wireless access point SNMP Configuration To setup SNMP configuration for MeshAP Step 1 Login to the Interface Step 2 Go to Setup under MESH Click on the SNMP tab Trap In...

Page 82: ...nity Name Check the version SNMP desire with the radio button Enter a name for the Community Note Default name is public SNMP Community Work Group SNMP Community is defining the IP address range could...

Page 83: ...y 68 54Mbps Channels USA Canada 19 non overlapping channels 5 25 5 35GHz 5 47 5 725 5 725 5 825GHz Europe 19 non overlapping channels 5 15 5 35GHz Japan 18 non overlapping channels 4 9 5 1GHz 5 47 5 7...

Page 84: ...na Mesh Network Performance Up to 30Mbps backhaul throughput at 5th hop count Operating Range Backhaul Node to node Distance 304m 1000ft 54Mbps 802 11g AP 150m 492ft 54Mbps Transmission speed may vary...

Page 85: ...ver Ethernet WAN Port For connecting to Router or Gateway Power Power Interface POE Input 48VDC 380mA Environment Conditions Operating Temperature 40 F to 131 F 40 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 50 F t...

Page 86: ...C 380mA Maximum power consumption 18W PoE Injector Pin assignments of RJ45 connector MeshAP 3100 has a RJ45 modular jack for data connection and PoE power input The pin assignments of RJ45 connector a...

Page 87: ...nty period ArrowSpan at its option and expense shall repair or replace the defective product or part All products that are replaced will become the property of ArrowSpan Replacement products may be ne...

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