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SIMREX MAN.ESS-01, Rev. F

DataMover ESS User’s Guide

109

SIMREX Corporation

The model number of this unit. This value is set by the factory and 
cannot be changed.

Serial Number: 1026295

The serial number of this unit. This value is set by the factory and 
cannot be changed.

Unit Name: Library Admin Office

A name for this unit. It appears at the top of every menu screen.

Owner: Hilltop College IT

The name of the owner of this unit.

Contact: IT Dept. X232

The contact person regarding this unit.

Description: Link to Campus Server

A brief general description of this unit.

Location: Hollister Bldg. RM450

The location of this unit.

Com1 Port Config: 8N1

Configuration of character size, type of parity, and number of stop 
bits to be used.

Com2 Port Config: 8N1

Configuration of character size, type of parity, and number of stop 
bits to be used

Max Remotes Allowed: 50

The maximum number of remotes allowed to connect to this 
Access Point.

Device Mode: Access Point

Configures the unit to act as a Remote or an Access Point. The 
Access Point option is not allowed unless the unit is specifically 
ordered as such, or an Authorization Key has been purchased to 
allow it.

Dwell Time: 32.8

The amount of time the unit spends at any given frequency in its 
hopping pattern. This field is only changeable by an Access Point. 
Remotes read the Masters value upon association.

Hop Pattern: 1

RSSH Calibration: 235

RSSL Calibration: 190

Freq Calibration: 8402

Network Name: West Campus Net

The name of the network this unit belongs to. The unit will only 
communicate with devices having identical 

Network Names

.

Summary of Contents for DataMover ESS

Page 1: ...e SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F MARCH 2006 Wireless IP Ethernet Transceiver DataMover ESS II Firmware Release 1 DataMover ESS Firmware Release 6 2 1 DataMover ESS DataMoverTM ESS DataMoverTM ESS II SIMREX C...

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Page 3: ...2 6 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with Serial Interfaces 10 1 2 7 High Speed Mobile Data 10 1 3 NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11 1 3 1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters 11 1 3 2 Protected...

Page 4: ...ONFIGURING NETWORK PARAMETERS 42 3 4 1 Network Configuration Menu 42 3 4 2 IP Address Configuration Menu 44 3 4 3 Ethernet Port Configuration Menu 45 3 4 4 DHCP Server Configuration 46 3 4 5 SNMP Agen...

Page 5: ...7 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND RADIO MEASUREMENTS 119 4 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 121 4 1 1 Interpreting the Front Panel LEDs 121 4 1 2 Troubleshooting Using the Embedded Management System 122 4 1 3 Using Logged Ope...

Page 6: ...d anticipate your needs We will strive to give you solutions that are cost effective innovative reliable and of the highest quality possible We promise to build a relationship that is forthright and e...

Page 7: ...frastructure and online transaction processing Now is an exciting time for SIMREX and our cus tomers as we look forward to further demonstrating our abilities in new and emerging markets As your wirel...

Page 8: ...n Page 140 for more information Industry Canada RSS Notices Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference...

Page 9: ...Point LAN Extension 7 1 2 3 Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks 7 1 2 4 Multiple Protocols and or Services 8 1 2 5 Wireless LAN with Mixed Services 9 1 2 6 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with Serial...

Page 10: ...2 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 11: ...le component inside the case is a fuse on the DC power input line Simple Installation Most installations employ an omni directional antenna at the Access Point AP location and a directional antenna at...

Page 12: ...se one or two of the user configurable serial ports through the use of a Remote Dual Gateway This flexibility allows the transceiver to provide services in data networks that are being migrated from l...

Page 13: ...inter face abilities for each type A unit can be configured by the owner to operate as an Access Point or as a Remote with some restrictions Only the Dual Gateway Remote units can be reconfigured as...

Page 14: ...ommunications between a central WAN LAN and remote Ethernet segments The operation of the radio system is transparent to the com puter equipment connected to the transceiver The Access Point is positi...

Page 15: ...o networks in operation today still rely on serial networks at data rates of 9600 bps or less These networks can use the transceiver as a means to continue using the serial service while allowing the...

Page 16: ...dio provides this functionality with a single remote radio Each of the two serial ports can be connected via IP to dif ferent SCADA hosts transporting different or the same protocols Both data streams...

Page 17: ...extreme environments a simple NEMA enclosure is sufficient to house the unit The transceiver trades higher speed for longer range Commercial 802 11a b g solutions are designed to provide service to re...

Page 18: ...rminal equipment device DTE NOTE Several previous SIMREX brand products had non standard signal lines on their interface connectors for example to control sleep functions and alarm lines These special...

Page 19: ...Figure 1 7 This arrangement should be used whenever the objective is to utilize the maximum range between stations In this case using high gain Yagi antennas at each location will provide more reliabl...

Page 20: ...0 dB of attenuation can be achieved Remember that the corresponding stations should use the same antenna orientation when cross polarization is used Network Name The two radios that are wired together...

Page 21: ...f one of the AP s the Remotes will quickly associate with another of the remaining Access Points re establishing connectivity to the end devices The Access Points are unaware of the existence of the o...

Page 22: ...s Can radio frequency interference RFI disrupt my wireless network When multiple radio networks operate in close physical proximity to other wireless networks individual units may not operate reliably...

Page 23: ...ose AP included in its local authorized list of AP Dictionary attacks where a hacker runs a program that sequentially tries to break a password Failed loginlockdown After 3 tries the transceiver ignor...

Page 24: ...continuous service UL approved Input 120 220 Output 13 8 Vdc 2 5 A ESS PWR KIT Omni Directional Antennas Rugged antennas well suited for use at Access Point installations Consult with your factory Sa...

Page 25: ...rewed onto the bottom of the unit for surface mounting the radio ESS MNT BRKT Screws 6 32 1 4 with locking adhesive Industry Standard MS 51957 26 MS6 32 ESS DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Bracket used to m...

Page 26: ...18 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 27: ...VIEW 21 2 2 STEP 1 INSTALL THE ANTENNA CABLING 21 2 3 STEP 2 MEASURE CONNECT THE PRIMARY POWER 22 2 4 STEP 3 CONNECT PC TO THE TRANSCEIVER 22 2 5 STEP 4 REVIEW TRANSCEIVER CONFIGURATION 23 2 5 1 Getti...

Page 28: ...20 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 29: ...ferent from any currently in use in your area during the testing period This will eliminate unnecessary disruption of traffic on the existing network while you become familiar with the transceiver or...

Page 30: ...ns are 760 mA 10 5 Vdc 580 mA 13 8 Vdc and 267 mA 30 Vdc A power connector with screw terminals is provided with each unit Strip the wire leads to 6 mm 0 25 Be sure to observe proper polarity as shown...

Page 31: ...on procedure that must be done on each unit in the system Key parameters are shown on the Embedded Management System overview Figure 3 1 on Page 30 A lists of parameters can found in two tables Table...

Page 32: ...system are use Telnet or the web browser through the Ethernet port use Telnet or the web browser through the antenna port remote management Figure 2 3 on Page 25 shows the default functions and servic...

Page 33: ...indications will be seen within 30 seconds of start up PWR Lit continuously LINK On or blinking intermittently to indicate traffic flow LAN On or blinking intermittently to indicate traffic flow Tabl...

Page 34: ...erify the link integrity with the Access Point or pointing your browser to another Remote unit s IP address in the same network LINK Access Point ON Default state Blinking Data Tx Rx OFF Traffic excee...

Page 35: ...k Configuration Menu 42 3 4 2 IP Address Configuration Menu 44 3 4 3 Ethernet Port Configuration Menu 45 3 4 4 DHCP Server Configuration 46 3 4 5 SNMP Agent Configuration 48 3 5 RADIO CONFIGURATION 50...

Page 36: ...nt Remote transceivers only 83 3 8 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION 84 3 8 1 Performance Information Menu 84 3 8 2 Network Performance Notes 95 3 9 MAINTENANCE 99 3 9 1 Reprogramming Menu 100 3 9 2 Configurat...

Page 37: ...SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F DataMover ESS User s Guide 29 SIMREX Corporation...

Page 38: ...n 3 4 CONFIGURING NETWORK PARAMETERS beginning on Page 42 Section 3 5 RADIO CONFIGURATION beginning on Page 51 Section 3 6 CONFIGURING THE SERIAL INTERFACES beginning on Page 61 Section 3 7 CYBER SECU...

Page 39: ...de 31 SIMREX Corporation Figure 3 1 View of MS with a text based program Terminal Emulator shown Telnet has similar menu structure Invisible place holder Figure 3 2 View of the MS with a Browser Selec...

Page 40: ...a web browser session i e Internet Explorer Netscape etc This method provides a graphical representation of each screen just as you would see when viewing an Internet website The appearance of menu sc...

Page 41: ...ing settings 19 200 bps data rate 8 data bits no parity One stop bit and no flow control Use ANSI or VT100 emulation TIP The HyperTerminal communications program can be accessed on most PCs by selecti...

Page 42: ...alpha numeric characters The unit responds with the Starting Information Screen Figure 3 5 From here you can review basic information about the unit or press G to proceed to the Main Menu Invisible pl...

Page 43: ...ss Next the Password prompt appears Enter your password default password is admin For security your password keystrokes will not appear on the screen Press The unit responds with a Starting Informatio...

Page 44: ...ult Password admin Invisible place holder Figure 3 6 Log in Screen when using a Web Browser NOTE Passwords are case sensitive Do not use punctuation mark characters You may use up to eight alpha numer...

Page 45: ...r change your mind before pressing the key simply press to restore the previous value In some cases when you type a letter to select a parameter you will see a prompt at the bottom of the screen that...

Page 46: ...m you will be pre sented with a screen that provides an overview of the transceiver and its current operating condition It provides an array of vital information and operating conditions Figure 3 8 St...

Page 47: ...pears to the left of the Device Status field Pressing the A key on your keyboard takes you directly to the Current Alarms screen Uptime Elapsed time since the transceiver was powered up Firmware Versi...

Page 48: ...ailable with the transceiver s environment See SIMREX CYBER SECURITY SUITE on Page 14 Device Information Top level user specific and definable param eters such as unit password See Device Information...

Page 49: ...me for network security and in the MS screen headings See Figure 3 11 on Page 41 Date Current date being used for the transceiver logs User set able Value lost with power failure if SNTP Simple Networ...

Page 50: ...4 CONFIGURING NETWORK PARAMETERS 3 4 1 Network Configuration Menu The Network Configuration Menu is the home of three parameters that should be reviewed and changed as necessary before placing a trans...

Page 51: ...t Figure 3 13 Network Configuration Menu From Remote Unit Device Mode User Review Recommended Either Access Point or a variation of a Remote Remote Network Name User Review Required Name of the radio...

Page 52: ...titled IP Address Configuration Menu on Page 45 Ethernet Port Configuration Presents a menu for defining the sta tus of the Ethernet port enabled or disabled the Ethernet rate limit link hardware wat...

Page 53: ...ardware address of this unit s Ethernet interface Wireless Address Display Only Hardware address of the unit s wireless interface 3 4 2 IP Address Configuration Menu The radios use a local IP address...

Page 54: ...ask The IPv4 local subnet mask This field is unnecessary if DHCP is enabled 255 255 0 0 Static IP Gateway The IPv4 address of the network gateway device typically a router This field is unnecessary if...

Page 55: ...emotes that hear it do not try to associate to it Once the Ethernet connection is restored this beacon signal changes to AVAILABLE and Remotes are allowed to join in Disabled Ethernet Link Poll Addres...

Page 56: ...s from different servers every time they request one NOTE Combining DHCP and RADIUS device authentication may result in a non working radio module if the DHCP server is located at a remote radio The D...

Page 57: ...allows the flexibility to change areas of the MIB and not affect other existing installations or customers msdreg mib SIMREX sub tree registrations mds_comm mib SIMREX Common MIB definitions for objec...

Page 58: ...the Agent is managing pass words locally or initially for all cases on reboot This is the SNMPv3 password used for Authentication currently only MD5 is supported This string can be up to 30 alpha num...

Page 59: ...the network that traps are sent to Any standard IP address NOTE The number in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the SNMP Agent s SNMPv3 Engine ID Some SNMP Managers may need to know this ID...

Page 60: ...rates when communicating with an AP 256 kbps or 512 kbps 512 kbps or 1 Mbps for ESS II 512 kbps data rates 1 Mbps for ESS II are possible with strong RF signal levels typically stronger than 77 dBm RS...

Page 61: ...motes in the network Hop Pattern Seed A user selectable value to be added to the hop pattern formula This is done in the unlikely event that identical hop patterns are used with two collocated or near...

Page 62: ...t to the trap manager if SNMP is enabled and set properly 0 to 120 90 SNR Threshold for alarm Value dB below which the sig nal to noise ratio is deemed to have degraded and a critical event is generat...

Page 63: ...channels are not available because of pre existing conditions and are not user configurable Enter Channels This allows selection of the channels used for frequency hopping operation The selection of...

Page 64: ...ould cause a data rate change from high speed to standard speed Once the data speed has changed to standard speed an RSSI increase to the level of 82 dBm would be required for the radio to switch back...

Page 65: ...a data rate change in the transceiver 50 to 100 87 dBm ADR RSSI Delta A user specified difference from the RSSI Threshold figure which if exceeded causes a data rate change in the transceiver 0 10 5...

Page 66: ...and still be compli ant with FCC regulations 3 5 2 Mobile Data Configuration Because a mobile environment is more demanding than fixed site oper ation additional considerations must be made at the tim...

Page 67: ...Figure 3 24 Set the RSSI Threshold to 85 dBm This level is typically used for mobile systems with good performance Make sure there is overlap ping coverage of more than one AP to provide a good user...

Page 68: ...between hops Although overall throughput appears to decrease by this setting the effects of multipath fading are minimized through frequency diversity Beacon Period Set to the fastest value This para...

Page 69: ...COM1 and COM2 Note that the transceiver s COM1 port is DCE and COM2 is DTE Therefore if the RTU to be connected is also DTE then a null modem cable will need to be used when connecting to COM2 NOTE I...

Page 70: ...ed completely There are two events that signal an end of packet to the radio a period of time since the last byte was received or a number of bytes that exceed the buffer size Both of these triggers a...

Page 71: ...l Application Example on Page 74 PPP External devices can connect to the transceiver using PPP Point to Point Protocol The transceiver works as a server and assigns an IP address to the device that co...

Page 72: ...and adjusting the individual settings of the appropriate parameter 3 6 2 Serial Data Port Configuration Menu The first two menu items present the identical parameter fields for each port with one exce...

Page 73: ...ith a valid Class D IP address 224 0 0 0 239 255 255 255 IP packets received with a matching destination address will be processed by this unit Any legal IP address 0 0 0 0 Multicast IP Port used inst...

Page 74: ...er the air as quickly as possible but the receiver will buffer the data until enough bytes have arrived to cover worst case gaps in transmission The delay introduced by data buffering may range from 2...

Page 75: ...eived through the serial port on the transceiver 1 64 000 COM1 30010 COM2 30011 Local IP Port Port number where data is received and passed through to the serial port This port number must be used by...

Page 76: ...Seamless Inter Frame Delay Number of characters that repre sent the end of a message inter character time out MOD BUS defines a 3 5 character parameter 1 65 535 4 Custom Data Buffer Size Custom Packet...

Page 77: ...2 7E2 7O2 8N2 8E2 8O2 8N1 Flow Control Com2 Only RTS CTS handshaking between the transceiver and the connected device Enable Disable Disabled Serial Mode If data buffering is Enabled the radio will op...

Page 78: ...0 115 200 19200 Configuration Interface signaling parameters Data bits par ity and stop bits 7N1 7E1 7O1 8N1 8E1 8O1 8N1 7N2 7E2 7O2 8N2 8E2 8O2 8N1 Flow Control COM2 only RTS CTS handshaking between...

Page 79: ...ta port IP Protocol PPP This is the type of IP port that will be offered by the transceiver s serial device server TCP UDP PPP TCP Device IP Address IP address that will be assigned to the dialing dev...

Page 80: ...ress is assigned Port not Enabled The serial port is disabled 3 6 6 IP to Serial Application Example You have a choice to use UDP or TCP to establish communications This will depend on the type of dev...

Page 81: ...ted at the Remote s COM port is packetized sent to the Access Point stripped and sent out the Access Point s COM port Note this configuration does not use multicast addressing Invisible place holder F...

Page 82: ...rts is packetized sent to the Access Point stripped and sent out the Access Point s COM port see Figure 3 33 Table 3 3 Figure 3 34 and Figure 3 35 on Page 76 SIFD 4 IP Protocol UDP Remote IP Address 1...

Page 83: ...mote IP Address 224 254 1 1 Multicast Address2 Remote IP Port 30011 Local IP Port 30011 Remote Units COM2 1 Enable Enabled Baud Rate 2 400 Example Serial Mode Custom Flow Control Hardware Example IP P...

Page 84: ...us the transceiver in a single network can run in both modes at the same time In other words some Remotes can be configured for TCP mode while others can be configured along with the Access Point for...

Page 85: ...re 3 36 Mixed Modes Application Diagram Table 3 4 Serial Port Application Configuration Transceiver Location Menu Item Setting Access Point Status Enabled Baud Rate 9 600 Flow Control Disabled IP Prot...

Page 86: ...ling with authentica tion and authorization using a central server RADIUS Configuration Figure 3 37 shows the Security Configuration Menu which is the entry point for these categories Figure 3 37 Secu...

Page 87: ...ese strategies help protect against sophisticated hackers who may use a database of common words for example dictionary attacks to determine a password SNMP Mode This specifies the mode of operation o...

Page 88: ...hether device authentication is executed locally via a central server or not at all Selecting Local uses the Approved Remotes List described later in this manual None Local RADIUS None Encryption When...

Page 89: ...tes List to be granted authorization Before enabling this option at least one entry must already exist in the Approved AP Remotes List This menu is the same for both Access Points and Remotes and the...

Page 90: ...ed at the server and then installed into each unit via TFTP The certificate files must be in DER format Device authentication uses the serial number of each radio as the Common Name CN in its certific...

Page 91: ...figuration Invisible place holder Figure 3 41 RADIUS Configuration Menu Server IP Address Used to set display address of the Server where the RADIUS application resides Server IP port 1812 is the stan...

Page 92: ...imeout should be set appropriately according to the layout of the network Three certificate files Root Client and Private Key must be present in each of the Remote radios Use the commands described be...

Page 93: ...enu screen is one of two primary sources of information on the radio layer and radio network performance Figure 3 43 Performance Information Menu AP Version Shown RF Output Power Display only Measured...

Page 94: ...ports See Endpoint Listing Menu Access Points Only on Page 94 Remote Performance Listing AP Display only See Remote Per formance Listing Menu Access Points Only on Page 95 RSSI by Zone Menu Remotes O...

Page 95: ...the unit these are critical events These will cause the unit to enter an alarmed state and the PWR LED to blink until the condition is corrected All events are stored in the Event Log that can hold up...

Page 96: ...ill be erased with a loss of power The events are numbered for easier identi fication and navigation Clear Log Purges the log of all events TIP Save your Event Log before choosing to clear it in order...

Page 97: ...ore suspending the file transfer 10 to 120 seconds 10 Syslog Server IP address to which alarms are sent using the sys log message format Any valid IP address 0 0 0 0 View Current Alarms Most events cl...

Page 98: ...stics Packets received Over the air data packets received by this unit Packets sent Over the air data packets sent by this Remote Bytes received Over the air data bytes received by this Remote Bytes s...

Page 99: ...buffers Receive errors Packets that do not pass CRC This may be due to collisions in the Ethernet LAN Lost carrier detected A count of the number of packets that the unit attempted to send out the Eth...

Page 100: ...encoded on the AP s beacon signal The Remote waits for three identical beacon signals from the AP and then it toggles into a fully synchronized associated state If the Remote does not receive three id...

Page 101: ...ess Point This is the normal status Alarmed The unit is has detected one or more alarms that have not been cleared Current AP Mac Address Wireless address of Access Point with which the Remote is asso...

Page 102: ...Points Only This list shows all of the non ESS Ethernet devices that are known to the transceiver and is equivalent to the ARP table of IP devices Figure 3 52 Endpoint Listing Menu Lists all equipment...

Page 103: ...all Remote units cur rently associated with this Access Point The parameters are displayed in a column format with each line corresponding to one Remote RxRate Over the air data rate the radio is curr...

Page 104: ...ytes received by the trans ceiver through the IP socket Bytes out on socket Number of bytes transmitted by the trans ceiver through the IP socket In general the number of bytes Out on Socket should fo...

Page 105: ...ination address is known forward the packet to the port that the destination is known to be on usually the RF port The bridge code uses Spanning Tree Protocol STP to pre vent loops from being created...

Page 106: ...s 142 bytes over the air BPDUs are 60 byte Ethernet frames 142 bytes over the air Note that the overhead to put a single Ethernet frame over the air is 82 bytes If RTS CTS is invoked it is 148 bytes T...

Page 107: ...old to 1600 RTS mechanism is used to reserve a time slot if packets exceed this number On the other hand a hidden node might interfere more often than if RTS was not used Main Menu Radio Configuration...

Page 108: ...ession algorithm for over the air data Varying levels of data reduction are achieved depending on the nature of the data Text files are typically the most compressible whereas binary files are the lea...

Page 109: ...AP and whether or not they reboot to the new firmware after receiving the new firmware See Auto Upgrade Remote Reboot Menu on Page 115 Radio Test A diagnostic tool for testing RF operation See Radio...

Page 110: ...ACK acknowledgment from the transceiver before suspending the file transfer 2 to 60 seconds 10 Retrieve File Initiate the file transfer from the file from TFTP server Placed into inactive firmware pos...

Page 111: ...Browser Connect to the transceiver using a Web browser on a local PC connected directly to the radio s LAN port or associated network Firmware images are provided free of charge on the SIMREX web sit...

Page 112: ...LAN and COM1 ports share a common data channel when loading firmware over the air Transferring the radio firmware image file 3 Mb may take several minutes depending on traffic between the TFTP server...

Page 113: ...file 5 Pull the firmware file through the TFTP server into the transceiver Main Menu Maintenance Menu Reprogramming Menu Retrieve File Status messages on the transfer are posted on the Management Sys...

Page 114: ...numeric string May require sub directory Table 3 6 Common Errors During TFTP Transfer Error Message Likely Cause Corrective Action Invalid File Type Indicates that the file is not a valid firmware fil...

Page 115: ...ttings that can be used to optimize the network and saved into a Configuration File However only four essential parameters need to be reviewed and altered to use the file with another transceiver A Co...

Page 116: ...he data values from the Exported Configuration File are shown in bolded text Any description will be found below in an indented paragraph Descriptions for parameters that are functionally identical to...

Page 117: ...y and number of stop bits to be used Com2 Port Config 8N1 Configuration of character size type of parity and number of stop bits to be used Max Remotes Allowed 50 The maximum number of remotes allowed...

Page 118: ...generally allows more distance between the unit and its Access Point RF Output Power Setpoint 30 The desired amount of RF output power measured in dBm Power Cal Table DAC1 98 21 additional values foll...

Page 119: ...R Threshold 0 SNR value at that the connection is deemed degraded SNMP Read Community public Community string for read access using SNMPv1 SNMP Write Community private Community string for write acces...

Page 120: ...P Address 0 0 0 0 COM1 data will be received on this IP address Com2 Serial Data Rx IP Address 169 254 0 2 Com2 Serial Data Flow Control disabled Enables hardware flow control RTS CTS in COM2 data mod...

Page 121: ...d Setting to enable the HTTP interface Telnet Enable enabled Setting to enable the Telnet interface HTTP MD5 Authentication disabled Setting to enable MD5 Digest Authentication Automatic Key Rotation...

Page 122: ...be on the same line as the parameter or on a new line that begins with a semicolon character c Comments after parameters in files exported from a trans ceiver do not need to be present in your custom...

Page 123: ...into the transceiver s non volatile memory Authorized Features List of authorized features available for use enabled disabled DataMover ESS II radios will show an additional selection called Encryptio...

Page 124: ...4 0 or newer firm ware Exception If the AP has already been upgraded to version 4 4 0 and the Remote is still at 3 5 0 or older you can upgrade the Remote by using the AP as a file server This method...

Page 125: ...set to continue with the testing or turned off Test Mode Controls access to the transceiver s suite of tools ON OFF OFF Frequency Set radio operating frequency during the testing period to a single fr...

Page 126: ...ts To reset all transceiver parameters back to the factory defaults including the password you must enter a special code authorization key provided by the factory in place of the user name at the time...

Page 127: ...SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F DataMover ESS User s Guide 119 SIMREX Corporation...

Page 128: ...LESHOOTING 121 4 1 1 Interpreting the Front Panel LEDs 121 4 1 2 Troubleshooting Using the Embedded Management System 122 4 1 3 Using Logged Operation Events 126 4 1 4 Alarm Conditions 126 4 1 5 Corre...

Page 129: ...SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F DataMover ESS User s Guide 121 SIMREX Corporation...

Page 130: ...ement System Do not overlook the possibility that human error may be the cause of the problem With so many possible parameters to look at and change a parameter may be incorrectly set and then what wa...

Page 131: ...work Name of Remote not identical to desired Access Point Verify that the system has a unique Network Name b Not yet associated with an Access Point with the same Network Name Check the Status of the...

Page 132: ...e terminal terminal emulator or Telnet application is set to VT100 Cannot pass IP data to WAN a Verify your IP settings b Use the PING command to test communication with the transceivers in the local...

Page 133: ...description of the Device Status messages If the Remote is in an Alarmed state the unit may still be operational and associated Look for the association state in the Wireless Network Status screen to...

Page 134: ...n 85 dBm during normal conditions with a data rate of 256 kbps If the RSSI levels in each zone are within a few dB of each other but less than 85 dBm then a check should be made of the aiming of the a...

Page 135: ...ts such as those marking the rebooting of the system implementa tion of parameter changes and external access to the Management System Informational events are stored in temporary RAM memory that will...

Page 136: ...hanged compressionChanged 76 EVENT_ENDPOINT Endpoint Added Removed AP only eventEndpoint 67 EVENT_ETH_LINK_AP AP Ethernet Link Disconnected apEthLinkLost 19 EVENT_FLASH_TEST Flash Test Failed EVENT_FP...

Page 137: ...in a Single Remote sinRemSwitch 70 EVENT_SYSTEM_ERROR System Error Cleared Please Reboot systemError 16 EVENT_TFTP_CONN TFTP connectivity achieved tftpConnection 73 EVENT_TFTP_ERR Attempted TFTP conn...

Page 138: ...ical Services for assistance Network Interface Error Unit does not recognize the LAN interface Contact factory Technical Services for assistance Network Name Not Programmed Network name is Not Program...

Page 139: ...nsole Access Locked for 5 Min MAJOR Self explanatory Console User Logged Out Logged In MAJOR Self explanatory Country SkipZone Mismatch INFORM Self explanatory Current AP No Longer Approved MAJOR May...

Page 140: ...e the remote s MAC changes to the new rate and forwards a signal to the AP This indicates link quality is changing and causing the data rate to adjust accordingly Max Beacon Wait Time Exceeded MAJOR S...

Page 141: ...regular service For accurate readings a wattmeter suited to 1000 MHz measurements is required One unit meeting this criteria is the Bird Model 43 directional wattmeter with a 5J element installed The...

Page 142: ...being received at each end of a data link In general signal levels stronger than 77 dBm 80 dBm for ESS II provides the basis for reliable communication that includes a 15 dB fade margin As the distanc...

Page 143: ...cs Wireless Packet Statistics Clear Wireless Stats 4 Read the RSSI level at the Remote Main Menu Performance Information RSSI by Zone 5 Optimize RSSI less negative is better by slowly adjusting the di...

Page 144: ...h Contents 5 1 INSTALLATION PLANNING 137 5 1 1 General Requirements 137 5 1 2 Site Selection 139 5 1 3 Terrain and Signal Strength 139 5 1 4 Antenna Feedline Selection 140 5 1 5 How Much Output Power...

Page 145: ...SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F DataMover ESS User s Guide 137 SIMREX Corporation...

Page 146: ...work port supports 10BaseT connections but does not support 100BaseT connections This should not present a problem because most hubs switches auto switch between 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections Confi...

Page 147: ...to the connectors on the end of the radio and an unobstructed view of the LED status indicators Figure 5 2 Transceiver Dimensions 4 25 10 8 cm 4 75 12 0 cm 1 4 3 56 cm 6 75 17 15 cm 4 5 11 43 cm TOP S...

Page 148: ...nce If you are not familiar with the effects of terrain and other obstructions on radio transmission the discussion below will provide helpful background 5 1 3 Terrain and Signal Strength While the li...

Page 149: ...Antennas The equipment can be used with a number of antennas The exact style used depends on the physical size and layout of a system Contact your factory representative for specific recommendations o...

Page 150: ...ce of feedline used with the antenna should be carefully consid ered Poor quality coaxial cables should be avoided as they will degrade system performance for both transmission and reception The cable...

Page 151: ...the maximum allowed per FCC rules The trans ceiver s RF output power may only be adjusted by the manufac turer or its sub contracted Professional Installer The DataMover ESS II Transceiver is factory...

Page 152: ...ate them before a permanent installation is underway This can be done with an on the air test preferred method or indi rectly using path study software An on the air test is preferred because it allow...

Page 153: ...ern to a com paratively narrow lobe that minimizes interference to and from stations located outside the pattern If interference is suspected from a nearby licensed system such as a paging transmitter...

Page 154: ...tes the maximum transmitter power in dBm allowed under the rules In the example above this is 28 dBm 3 If the maximum transmitter power allowed is less than 30 dBm set the power to the desired level u...

Page 155: ...50mW 4 141 40mW 5 125 32mW 6 115 25mW 7 100 20mW 8 090 16mW 9 080 125mW 10 071 10mW 11 064 12 058 13 050 14 045 15 040 16 0355 dBm mV Po 17 31 5 18 28 5 19 25 1 20 22 5 01mW 21 20 0 22 17 9 23 15 9 2...

Page 156: ...148 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 157: ...REFERENCE 6 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph Contents 6 1 DATA INTERFACE CONNECTORS 151 6 1 1 LAN Port 151 6 1 2 COM1 Port 152 6 1 3 COM2 Port 152 6 2 FUSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 153 6 3 TECHNICAL SPEC...

Page 158: ...150 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 159: ...transceiver provides a data link to an Internet Pro tocol based IP network via the Access Point station Each radio in the network must have a unique IP address for the network to function prop erly T...

Page 160: ...iver s COM2 port use a DB 9F to DB 9M straight through cable These cables are available commercially or may be constructed using the pinout information in Figure 6 2 and Table 6 2 Figure 6 3 COM2 Port...

Page 161: ...is a flat ribbon cable between the top cover s LEDs and the unit motherboard You do not need to disconnect the ribbon cable 4 Locate the fuse and fuse holder between the COM1 port and the power conne...

Page 162: ...s 10 5 24 Vdc 9 watts 24 5 30 Vdc Receive 2 8 watts 10 5 24 Vdc 3 5 watts 24 5 30 Vdc MTBF 35 Years Telcordia Method 1 Case 3 Size Excluding mtg hardware 1 25 x 6 75 x 4 5 H x W x D 3 15 x 17 15 x 11...

Page 163: ...Formats 7 or 8 bit even odd or no parity 1 or 2 stop bits OPERATING MODES Configurable as Access Point or Remote Station PROTOCOLS Wireless CSMA CA Collision Avoidance Ethernet IEEE 802 3 Ethernet II...

Page 164: ...ps 1x10 6 BER DataMover ESS 99 dBm 256 kbps 1x10 6 BER DataMover ESS II 92 dBm 1 Mbps 1x10 6 BER DataMover ESS II 97 dBm 512 kbps 1x10 6 BER Intermodulation 59 dB Minimum EIA Desensitization 70 dB Spu...

Page 165: ...f 80 channels numbered 0 to 79 as listed in Table 6 4 Center frequencies are calcu lated as follows where Fn is the center frequency of channel n Fn 902 5 MHz n 316 5 kHz The DataMover ESS II transcei...

Page 166: ...911 6785 4 30 911 9950 4 31 912 3115 5 32 912 6280 5 33 912 9445 5 34 913 2610 5 35 913 5775 5 36 913 8940 5 37 914 2105 5 38 914 5270 5 39 914 8435 6 40 915 1600 6 41 915 4765 6 42 915 7930 6 43 916...

Page 167: ...on 3 SNMPv3 The SNMPv3 protocol introduces Authentication MD5 SHA 1 Encryption DES the USM User Table and View Based Access Refer to RFC2574 for full details The SNMP Agent has limited SNMPv3 support...

Page 168: ...re available for the SNMP Agent enc_mdsadmin Read write account using Authentication and Encryp tion auth_mdsadmin Read write account using Authentication enc_mdsviewer Read only account using Authent...

Page 169: ...y then the Manager must be re configured with any password changes in order to continue to talk to the Agent Password Mode Management Changes When the password management mode is changed the active pa...

Page 170: ...Sync Lost Established snr 41 INFORM Scanning Started ber 42 INFORM Bit Error Rate Below threshold Above threshold associated 43 MAJOR Association Lost Established apParmChange 44 MINOR Association Los...

Page 171: ...o ethernet ethernet to serial ChanCnt 71 INFORM Number of channels defined does not match Channel 130 only tftpConnection 73 INFORM TFTP Server on AP started or finished a transfer apNetNameChanged 74...

Page 172: ...164 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 173: ...axial connectors for example are subtracted from this figure to calculate the total antenna system gain AP See Access Point Association Condition in which the frequency hopping pattern of the Remote i...

Page 174: ...uently used to express the gain or loss of a system Delimiter A flag that marks the beginning and end of a data packet Device Mode The operating mode role of a transceiver Access Point or Remote in a...

Page 175: ...l strength that will be anticipated under most conditions Provides an allowance for reduced signal strength due to multipath slight antenna movement or changing atmospheric losses A fade margin of 15...

Page 176: ...ion of multicast addresses in a network IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Image File Data file that contains the operating system and other essential resources for the basic operat...

Page 177: ...olling and interrogating SIMREX radios in a radio network NTP Network Time Protocol Packet The basic unit of data carried on a link layer On an IP net work this refers to an entire IP datagram or a fr...

Page 178: ...igured for a specific application with discrete inputs and outputs It can serve as a host or as an RTU PuTTY A free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms It is written and main...

Page 179: ...Secure Socket Layer SSH Secure Shell STP Spanning Tree Protocol Standing Wave Ratio See SWR SWR Standing Wave Ratio A parameter related to the ratio between forward transmitter power and the reflected...

Page 180: ...172 DataMover ESS User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation...

Page 181: ...s Status 50 Authorization Key 114 117 defined 165 Authorized Features 114 Auto Data Rate Menu RSSI Threshold Delta 55 SNR Threshold Delta 55 Auto Key Rotation 79 Auto Upgrade Remote Reboot 114 B Backh...

Page 182: ...sing defined 167 DTE 10 60 defined 167 Dwell Time 52 98 Dynamic Mode 45 E EIA 232 10 Embedded Management System 23 Encapsulation defined 167 Encryption 79 Phrase 80 Ending Address 47 Endpoint defined...

Page 183: ...113 Logged Events 129 Lost Carrier Detected 90 125 M MAC Address 92 93 96 Management System 23 user interfaces 29 Maximum Remotes 43 MD5 defined 168 SIMREX DataMover ESS ENI 3 SIMREX Security Suite 14...

Page 184: ...efined 171 PuTTY usage 33 defined 170 R Radio Frequency Interference 14 144 Remote defined 170 Test 115 range transmission 9 Read Community String 49 Reboot Device 101 on Upgrade 115 Receive errors 89...

Page 185: ...rmation Screen 40 State 93 Static IP Address 45 Gateway 45 Netmask 45 Status 38 64 66 67 69 70 STP defined 171 subnet 45 SWR 132 171 defined 171 performance optimization 132 Syslog Server 88 system ga...

Page 186: ...S User s Guide SIMREX MAN ESS 01 Rev F SIMREX Corporation Wireless Address 44 Network Status 85 91 Packet Statistics 89 wizard serial configuration 62 Write community String 49 Y Yagi antenna 141 Z Zo...

Page 187: ...align your radio to its proper operating specifications If return of the equipment is necessary you will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The RMA number will help expedite the r...

Page 188: ...SIMREX Corporation Lancaster NY 14086 General Business 1 716 206 0174 FAX 1 716 204 0476 Web www simrex com 5490 Broadway St...

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