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BridgeLINK-Pro™ Installation Guide 

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© 2003 - RadioLAN Marketing Group, Inc.

 

Quick Setup Guide

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1.  For a fast, successful installation, make sure you have: 

A non-switched electrical outlet to power. 

Access to the Ethernet backbone - devices local to the electrical outlet. 

Installation locations that have an unobstructed view of the associated BL-Pro. 

Two (2) lengths of Category-5 jumper cables to connect the PoE adapter to your Ethernet. 

Proper tools to complete the installation, including a 9/16ths inch wrench, a medium Phillips head 
screwdriver, a large flat-head screwdriver, and cable tie-downs. 

2.  Assign an IP Address using the IPAssign utility.  Setup a Subnet ID and Port Name to both BL-Pros using the 

HTTP Browser interface. 

3.  Assemble the Mounting Assembly and attach to the BridgeLINK-Pro 

4.  Assemble the articulator assembly and attach to the antenna. 

5.  Mount the Antenna Assembly in the selected location.  Make sure the assembly is securely mounted for the 

windiest conditions expected. 

                                                 

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FCC regulations require that this device be professionally installed by a person knowledgeable in electronics 

and trained in the correct installation of this device.

 

Summary of Contents for BridgeLINK-Pro

Page 1: ... 2003 RadioLAN Marketing Group All Rights Reserved Turn to page 3 for a Quick Start BridgeLINK BridgeLINK Pro Wireless Ethernet Bridge Pro Wireless Ethernet Bridge Installation Guide ...

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Page 3: ... harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver ...

Page 4: ...unted in such a way so that there is at least 2m separation between all persons and the antenna and at least 20 cm away from any other transmitting antenna Professional installers have a responsibility to comply with FCC part 15 rules on antenna limits and amplification and with RF exposure requirements in FCC rule section 1 1307 Unauthorized modifications to the device could void the End user s a...

Page 5: ... It is RadioLAN Marketing Group s goal to supply accurate and reliable documentation If you discover an error in this document please e mail your comments or suggested corrections to docs radiolan com No part of this publication may be placed in a retrieval system transmitted or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photograph photocopy computer disk or other record without prior writ...

Page 6: ...PACKING THE BRIDGELINK PRO UNITS 5 BridgeLINK Pro Processor Unit BPU 5 AC Power Adapter 8 PoE Adapter 8 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 9 Determining the Distance Between Buildings 9 Choosing a Location for the BL Pro 9 Co Channel issues 9 Locating the PoE Adapter 10 SETTING UP THE BL PRO 10 Initial IP Address Setup 10 IPAssign method 10 Using the IPASSIGN Utility to assign the BPU s IP Address 11 INSTA...

Page 7: ... Securing the Unit Wind loading 14 INSTALLING THE BPU 15 Tools You Will Need 15 Mounting the BPU 15 INSTALLING THE POE ADAPTERS 16 BPU Ethernet Port Jack 16 Apply Power to the BPU 17 10BaseT Ethernet Port Jack 17 Attaching to the Network 17 INSTALL THE SECOND PHYSICAL BL PRO UNIT 18 Fine Aiming 18 Selecting the Distant BL PRO s Address 18 TEST THE LINK 19 Starting and Stopping the Test 19 TEST THE...

Page 8: ...ower the system on If you decide not to read this Guide completely at least read the next section entitled Quick Setup It will help you understand the basic concepts of the installation and initial setup Please see the BridgeLINK Pro Administration and Management Guide located on the RMG website www radiolan com for information on configuring and managing the Bridge The BridgeLINK Pro System The B...

Page 9: ...ve either Local Area Networks LANs or simply have an Ethernet device Notice that there are no solid obstructions between the two buildings and that each building s antenna points toward the other Because the system uses radio frequency to establish the connection between the two buildings it is important to avoid blocking the radio link with any objects such as a trees buildings walls or items tha...

Page 10: ...cluding a 9 16ths inch wrench a medium Phillips head screwdriver a large flat head screwdriver and cable tie downs 2 Assign an IP Address using the IPAssign utility Setup a Subnet ID and Port Name to both BL Pros using the HTTP Browser interface 3 Assemble the Mounting Assembly and attach to the BridgeLINK Pro 4 Assemble the articulator assembly and attach to the antenna 5 Mount the Antenna Assemb...

Page 11: ...f a hub switch router or PC with an RJ 45 Jumper cable Make sure that the total length of Ethernet Cable from the BPU to the Ethernet Equipment port is less than 295 feet 10 Configure the other side of the link according to steps 1 9 above 11 Test the link by pinging one IP address you previously assigned from a PC on the other side of the link FCC regulations require different antenna types to be...

Page 12: ...gital electronics and the transceiver system all in one small power efficient unit The BL Pro operates in the license free 5 GHz U NII band specifically at 5 775 GHz The BPU has a removable cover that allows the Professional Installer access to internal connections and indicators The BPU features three sets of LED indicators An external bi color LED shows activity on the RF port Two internal green...

Page 13: ...rough male to female serial cable A local terminal connection may be used to configure the CPU although IPAssign is a more convenient way to connect to the BPU Although the BridgeLINK II is browser manageable troubleshooting is often most easily done using the Console Port There is very little clearance to attach a commercial DB9 connector so use it only when absolutely necessary Ethernet Port Eth...

Page 14: ...t network Power Port Power Port The Power port is not used in the BridgeLINK Pro and nothing should be connected to this port Radio LED Radio LED The LED on the bottom of the BPU is a bi color LED It will illuminate green when the 10BaseRadio chip detects packets in the air If there is no other BPU to talk to this LED will flash orange about once a second as it sends hello packets to discover an a...

Page 15: ...er we recommend that you use only the AC Power transformer supplied with the BridgeLINK Pro unit or contact RMG for a suitable replacement power adapter PoE Adapter PoE Adapter The PoE adapter module has three connectors one for power one for a connection to the BPU and one for connection to the Ethernet Equipment It is very important to properly connect the PoE adapter The Input ports are labeled...

Page 16: ...g a Location for the BL Pro Pro Typically there are a number of suitable locations on which to mount the BPU such as a wall a tower or a rooftop What is essential is a clear line of sight to the other BPU with which it will be communicating You must locate the BPU at a distance from the PoE adapter that is no farther than the specification will allow The maximum cable length for Category 5 Etherne...

Page 17: ...ctrical outlet for use in powering the PoE Adapter verify that the electrical outlet is non switched for example it is not attached to a wall switch Setting up the BL Pro Initial IP Address Setup Initial IP Address Setup Before using the TCP IP management services of a BridgeLINK Pro a valid network IP Address must be assigned There are two ways to do this 1 The IPASSIGN utility provided by RMG ft...

Page 18: ...P Address on the same IP Subnet From either the supplied floppy disk or RadioLAN s FTP Site ftp ftp radiolan com download the IPASSIGN utility This utility automatically connects to the BPU discovers its internal MAC address and allows you to enter an IP address for use on the TCP IP network 1 Download the IPASSIGN EXE program and install and run it Once the utility starts it automatically searche...

Page 19: ...o Administration and Management Guide on the RadioLAN website for more information Installing the first physical BL Pro unit To maintain a very high quality link it is important to have a line of sight between the BLs and make sure they are within the specified range Check to make sure that there will not be any objects such as buildings or trees blocking the line of sight between the two BLs A Br...

Page 20: ...d using the Wall Mount Arm pictured here The Wall Mount arm is easily attached to the outer structure with lag bolts and provides a great degree of flexibility in installing the BPU Often it is best to mount on a tower to maximize range and overcome obstructions Whether you choose a simple pole stand held by cinderblocks to the roof or a hundred foot tall radio tower you will require a pole or bar...

Page 21: ... is clear of all obstructions Cabling Cabling The BL Pro comes with 50 feet of pre installed Ethernet Cabling This cabling is connected to the PoE injector Other lengths are available upon request Grounding Considerations Grounding Considerations RMG recommends proper grounding of the BridgeLINK Pro as described in mounting hardware installation instructions and as required by local ordinance Conn...

Page 22: ...t to visually resolve the distant BL antenna In these cases you may need a compass GPS local maps or other direction calibration equipment Mounting the BPU Mounting the BPU The BridgeLINK Pro comes with mounting hardware to attach the BPU to the mounting pole Begin by inserting the four bolts into the inner holes on the plate With the bolts long ends facing away from the board lay the plate on top...

Page 23: ...n the PoE adapter and the Ethernet Equipment Before selecting an electrical outlet for use in powering the BridgeLINK Pro verify that the electrical outlet is non switched for example it is not attached to a wall switch BPU Ethernet Port Jack BPU Ethernet Port Jack One 10BaseT port on the PoE Adapter allows a connection to the BPU This port is labeled BPU Ethernet Port and MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO...

Page 24: ... Jack The 10BaseT port on the PoE Adapter interfaces the BridgeLINK Pro to the Local Area Network LAN The 10BaseT port is RJ45 compatible which allows an eight wire connection to a network hub or other hard wired external device You may use a straight through or cross over cable the BPU will automatically adjust to either type of cable Attaching to the Network Attaching to the Network When connect...

Page 25: ...ould be accessed via your web browser by entering the IP address of the BridgeLINK Pro unit in the browser s Address bar See the BridgeLINK Pro Administration and Management Guide on the RadioLAN website for more information Selecting the Distant Selecting the Distant BL BL PRO s Address PRO s Address The ANTENNA AIMING page allows you to select the remote BPU s Radio port name or explicit MAC add...

Page 26: ...ed immediately and you do not have to save changes and reset Using the console port you must save changes on the Configuration Changes menu Starting and Stopping the Test Starting and Stopping the Test Begin and end the testing at any time by clicking on the Start or Stop button Once you have started the test the results are shown in the Successful field A good link should be 98 or better The best...

Page 27: ...ide of the bridge from a station on the other side using the Windows Ping utility If the ping is done successfully you have properly installed the BridgeLINK Pro It should provide you with years of trouble free service You re done Now that you have set up the BL PRO reference the user s manual for additional information on managing the system ...

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