WESII
Wireless Ethernet System
User Manual
WESII-KT
WESII-AA-xx Series WESII-AB-xx Series WESII-AC-xx Series
Page 1: ...WESII Wireless Ethernet System User Manual WESII KT WESII AA xx Series WESII AB xx Series WESII AC xx Series...
Page 2: ...he WESII Graphical User Interface GUI 17 3 2 Menu Options 18 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 4 1 Visual Inspection 38 4 2 Test Cable Connections 38 4 3 GUI Tools 38 4 4 Contact KBC Technical Assistance 39 5 WARR...
Page 3: ...AC Address lock Additional Ptp Host APs can be deployed using a separate frequency and MAC Address lock with the second Client MAC Address locked into the second WESII Host AP in the environment As wi...
Page 4: ...ernal antenna options The external antennas can be either omni directional or directional MIMO antenna types that are higher gain than are available in the integrated antenna WESII kits The external a...
Page 5: ...r static selectable Dynamic Frequency Selection ETSI DFS Power Output 23dBm max1 Transmit Power Control ETSI TPC Channel Capacity Selectable 5 20 or 40MHz Modulation OFDM Receive Sensitivity Tolerance...
Page 6: ...tion Wall mount or pole mount Environmental Operating Temperature 40 74 C 40 165 F Storage Temperature 40 90 C 40 194 F Operating Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Connectors 10 100 Electrical 1 x RJ45...
Page 7: ...er ordered Please contact you dealer or distributor if a part is missing or damaged within 10 days of receiving the products 2 2 Configurations Products are available in either integrated antenna or e...
Page 8: ...ear view 1 Patch antenna cover 2 Serial number label 3 Internal RF module enclosure 4 Status LEDs See section 2 3 4 for description 5 LAN port RJ45 6 Mounting block 7 Reset to default button 1 Antenna...
Page 9: ...ght After 1 second RSSI LEDs 1 2 3 illuminate RSSI LEDs 1 2 3 then go off After 5 seconds the Ethernet Link Activity LED 5 illuminates At the same time the Signal Strength Indicator LED 1 flashes for...
Page 10: ...and password admin admin to access the GUI Disable any other Network Interface connection including the laptop PC WiFi access that is not being used to access the WESII RF Host AP or Client 4 Select...
Page 11: ...p Host AP can connect to one Client MAC Address only whereas the Ptmp Host AP can connect to multiple Clients If a Host AP is being replaced the Clients with which it is required to communicate must b...
Page 12: ...unit to the pole Up Down Alignment offers one position when using the pre fabricated channel lock grooves on the swivel brackets Directional antennas may require additional up down alignment angles th...
Page 13: ...e Ethernet device cannot exceed 100m 325 feet however the PIM can be located anywhere along the overall 100m of cable KBC Networks recommends shielded Ethernet cables for the cable connecting the PIM...
Page 14: ...illuminated The WESII unit s power LED should be green provided the cable into the LAN port is seated properly If multiple Clients connect to one multipoint Host verify all Clients are on the same fre...
Page 15: ...ction 3 for further details To get to this information first connect to the RF modules via their respective IP addresses see section 3 using a web browser from a laptop connected to the WESII In the s...
Page 16: ...is required for max RSSIs Note In some cases depending on the physical and RF environment a useable throughput rate may not be possible See section 4 4 for technical support contact information 2 4 9...
Page 17: ...erify the green LED illuminates on the PIM The right two green LEDs of the WESII unit LEDs 5 and 6 should also light up indicating power and link activity see section 2 3 4 for expected LED status Due...
Page 18: ...orks 2012 Page 18 of 48 www kbcnetworks com 3 2 Menu Options The WESII has six menu options Status Services System Basic Network Basic Wireless Advanced Wireless 3 2 1 Status Information The initial p...
Page 19: ...TEM menu System Time This is the internal clock of the device This is not the actual time but is used for the scheduled reboot function found in the SYSTEM page Status Version 3 2 1 2 The Version scre...
Page 20: ...her the unit is either set as a Client or Host AP Note Host APs and Clients are pre set in the factory and cannot be changed MAC Each Ethernet device has a unique MAC Media Access Control address This...
Page 21: ...hesis showing the RSSI s for the vertical 92 and horizontal 91 portions of the radio ie the 2x2 function of the MIMO The vertical and horizontal RSSI figures can be used if two separate directional an...
Page 22: ...r options include HT5 and HT20 The larger the bandwidth the lower number of channel options available to use Local AP Statistics The transmitted and received data packets over the RF connection are re...
Page 23: ...l reboot When enabled the system will begin pinging the IP entered after the given interval and will function as configured It must be configured to wait for a particular number of non responses typic...
Page 24: ...mits down time it may only mask the greater environmental problems at the site KBC Networks recommends trouble shooting all system and connection issues before resorting to the ping watchdog tool Note...
Page 25: ...k The sample IP above is a valid IP on the 192 168 1 subnet on the network All five attempts replied indicating that the connection to 192 168 1 15 from the WESII unit which performed the ping is esta...
Page 26: ...t Note The internal clock cannot be set to match real time Services SNMP Set Up 3 2 2 4 The system is compatible with SNMP version 2 3 2 3 System Configuration The System page allows certain configura...
Page 27: ...3 2 3 2 In this menu option the unit can be given a customized name this is then displayed in the STATUS page Example If a WESII Client is at camera 2 the host name could be Camera 2 or the position o...
Page 28: ...if required It is recommended that a backup of the WESII configuration is carried out in the event a replacement is necessary or if a restore to defaults is required 1 Click on Back Up 2 The web brow...
Page 29: ...kbcnetworks com Note if configurations such as a LAN configuration or username password are lost the unit may need to be restored to defaults using the hard reset button on the bottom of the unit case...
Page 30: ...0 No Gateway IP Interface Access Username admin Interface Access password admin Hostname AP for the Host AP CLIENT for the Client Remote Client Lock to MAC 00 00 00 00 00 00 Local AP ESSID KBC WESII C...
Page 31: ...the LAN IP Netmask and Gateway IP using an available IP on the network KBC Networks recommends obtaining valid unused IPs from the network administrator if the units will reside on the network The WE...
Page 32: ...ess Mode is an Access Point In the AP mode the unit will connect with remote Client units with the same SSID and Country Code and channel width Remote Client Lock to MAC Single point to point Host APs...
Page 33: ...be available for static selection and power output will also be tailored to the regulations of the local country If using an external antenna use only the power output regulated per dB gain of the an...
Page 34: ...n EMEA firmware versions if the unit is not set to Auto and radar DFS is detected on the selected channel the link will be disconnected and the unit will not automatically search for another channel t...
Page 35: ...er RSSI of other equipment and greater chance for interference if operating on that channel Transmit Power The Transmit Power option is only available on units with US firmware The maximum transmit po...
Page 36: ...figured to the security WPA2 and cipher type AES is default configuration selected The SSID will appear in the computer s available APs list unless Hide SSID is selected Once the WESII Host AP is sele...
Page 37: ...Rev1205A Copyright KBC Networks 2012 Page 37 of 48 www kbcnetworks com Advanced Wireless Other Settings 3 2 6 2 The following are the default RSSI LED configurations These parameters can be changed to...
Page 38: ...ESII units operating with EMEA firmware may take longer times to connect on certain frequencies see section 6 4 for details 4 2 Test Cable Connections 4 2 1 Determine Link Activity Obtain an IP locati...
Page 39: ...upport kbcnetworks com 24hr availability response time varies HAWAII ALASKA GUAM PR OTHER US TERRITORIES 949 297 4930 Monday Friday 7am 5pm Pacific Time techsupport kbcnetworks com 24hr availability r...
Page 40: ...osure to moisture and circuit modification b SHOULD THIS PRODUCT PROVE DEFECTIVE FOLLOWING PURCHASE THE BUYER NOT THE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR OR RETAILER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL SERVICING OR R...
Page 41: ...the equipment Excessive or insufficient current or voltage can cause extended trouble shooting or even damage that could negate its warranty The power supply cable should not be modified extended due...
Page 42: ...cal band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15 247 It is the responsibility of the individuals designing and implementing the radio system to ensure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulation...
Page 43: ...ty Directive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent internationa...
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Page 45: ...required to ensure an ideal environment Therefore it is not possible to guarantee a successful application based on a drawing application note distance calculation quote or other type of material that...
Page 46: ...roduct For EU Directive 2002 95 EEC WEEE Tools required No 1 Phillips screwdriver No 2 Phillips screwdriver Steps for disassembly 1 Remove Serial Label adhesive 2 Remove cover screws attaching top cov...
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