Operations Manual. WES Mesh Wireless System. Headquarters KBC Networks, Ltd.

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1 WES Mesh Wireless System Headquarters KBC Networks, Ltd. Operations Manual 2569 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Suite B3 Lake Forest, CA U.S.A. Main: Fax: KBC Networks Ltd., EMEA Carlton Suite, Barham Court Teston, Maidstone Kent ME8 5BZ United Kingdom Office: +44(0) Fax: +44(0) Web: Version 20002

2 PREFACE PART NUMBER CONFIGURATOR MESH - - X MESH X Product Series Primary Radio Indicator (A= 400 mw; B= 900 MHz) Secondary Radio Indicator (A= 400 mw; blank= single radio option) Chassis style (O= Outdoor; I= Indoor) Power Supply plug type (A= US; B= UK; C= Europe) KBC MESH PART NUMBERS This operations manual covers the following part numbers: DESCRIPTION KBC PART NUMBER Standard dual radio node kit: MESH-AA-Ox Standard single radio node kit: MESH-A-Ox 900 MHz, dual radio node kit: MESH-BA-Ox 900 MHZ single radio node kit: MESH-B-Ox Accessories: 3/5 dbi high gain patch dual band antenna; 2.4 / 5 GHz: PAT5824 3/5 dbi high gain omni-directional dual band 2.4 / 5 GHz: OD dbi parabolic grid dish antenna; 5 GHz: GD5W-28 9 dbi parabolic grid dish antenna; 2.4 GHz : GD-24 Directional 900 MHz Yagi antenna: Y9 5 dbi omni-directional dual band antenna; 2.4 / 5 GHz* OD dbi omni-directional 900 MHz antenna** OD9-5 Mid-span compliant power injector module PIM 000 ma 2 VDC non-regulated power supply PS * Two included in all MESH-AA-Ox and one in all MESH-A-Ox & MESH-BA-Ox kits ** One included in all MESH-BA-Ox and MESH-B-Ox kits One included in all WES mesh series kits PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN KITS All mesh node kits include the following: Qty : Mesh node (all part numbers; particular type determined by part number) Qty 2: OD524-5 (MESH-AA-Ox); All other part numbers (except MESH-B-Ox): Qty Qty : OD9-5 (MESH-BA-Ox & MESH-B-Ox only); All other part numbers: N/A Qty : PIM Qty : PS Qty : Pole mount kit Qty : LAN port weatherproof strain relief assembly kit Qty : Operations manual PREFACE (CONTINUED) TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABILITY This manual is comprehensive to the extent that it will answer many of your technical questions. Our toll free technical assistance is available should you require additional assistance. KBC offers technical support over the phone or by way of to all KBC qualified integrators on the WES Mesh products. Our technical support hotline is available during regular US west coast business hours, Monday through Friday on all non-major holiday business days. KBC will follow up on all electronic inquiries before the end of the following business day. NORTH AMERICA : Monday Friday 0am-8pm Eastern (7am-5pm Pacific) techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies HAWAII & ALASKA / GUAM, PR & OTHER US TERRITORIES : Monday Friday 7am-5pm Pacific Time techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies Note: the toll free 800# does not work from Alaska CENTRAL / SOUTH AMERICA techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies ASIA techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies SOUTH PACIFIC / PACIFIC ISLANDS techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies EUROPE +44(0) : Monday Friday 9am-5pm UK Time techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies AFRICA techsupport@kbcnetworks.com: 24hr availability, response time varies Technical Support is offered in English, however, KBC has worldwide representatives who can provide technical support in many local languages. Please note: technical assistance is available after having read through this manual. Comprehension of terms and topics will assist in trouble-shoot procedures. P- P-2

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION For your protection, please read and observe all safety instructions before operating this system and keep this sheet and any additional instructions for future reference. INSTALLATION & USE OBSERVE WARNINGS: All warnings in the operating instructions should be carefully followed. Do not make any modifications to the Mesh node, Power Injector Module (PIM), or any other KBC electronic device, as the unit(s) will no longer comply with FCC regulations and therefore cancel its warranty. WATER AND MOISTURE: The Mesh nodes are weatherproof provided they are installed in accordance to the mounting details listed on page 7. However, further protection or housing is suggested for harsh environments, as moisture damage voids its warranty. The Power Injection Modules used in this system are NOT weatherproof. None of the modules in this system are waterproof and should never be submerged. Severe electrical shock, personal injury or damage to the equipment may result. POWER SOURCE: Connect the equipment to a power source only of the type described on the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment. Excessive or insufficient amperage or voltage can cause extended trouble-shooting or even damage that could negate its warranty. The power supplies cable should not be modified/extended due to the ability to send power over Ethernet using the PIM. In addition, Ethernet cable running from the PIM to the Mesh Node should be kept separated from high-voltage cables and/or transformers. ATTACHMENTS: Use only KBC supplied or recommended Power Injection Modules, Power Supplies, Cat5 Cables and weather seals and plugs. WHEN NOT IN USE: Unplug the power if the equipment is left unattended or unused for long periods of time or during lightning storms. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, use only replacement parts specified by KBC. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage to the system and could void the warranty. FCC REQUIRED INFORMATION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FOR CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 5 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This equipment is designed to be professionally installed exclusively for fixed pointto-point and/or multipoint mesh applications. These products must be controlled due to radio frequency power output levels emitted with special consideration given to antenna placement as it relates to human exposure. Compliance is the responsibility of the installer and user. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 5, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential situation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or television. Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver. Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by KBC could void the users authority to operate the equipment. i ii

4 FCC POWER OUTPUT RESTRICTIONS The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device. License-free operation in the industrial, scientific, and medical band is documented in FCC Rules Part It is the responsibility of the individuals designing and implementing the radio system to assure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulations. This device must be professionally installed. EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY FIELDS The WES Mesh is designed to operate on the 900 MHz, 2.4 & 5 GHz frequency bands with up to 50 Watts EIRP maximum transmit power. This level of RF energy is above the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels specified in FCC OET65:97-0. The following precautions must be taken during installation of this equipment: The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the general population to the direct beam path of the antenna at a distance less than Meter. Installation on towers, masts, or rooftops not accessible to the general population is recommended; or Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within Meter from the front of the antenna. It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that prevents access to the antenna. During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not stand in front of the antenna assembly. During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna. These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels. ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS OF WIRELESS DEVICES KBC products are engineered to the highest standards and designed to work in a variety of wireless applications and environments. A wireless environment includes the site in which the product is installed, the installation itself and any extra materials that might be necessary to complete the wireless project. Due to the fact that environments and installations differ from site to site, KBC cannot control the variables required to ensure an ideal environment. Therefore, it is not possible to guarantee a successful application based on a drawing, application note, quote or other type of material that KBC may provide. Should a quote, drawing, etc. be made available, it is based on the performance of the Mesh product in an ideal environment with clear line-of-sight, absence of 900 MHz, 2.4 and/or 5 GHz interference and/or frequency multi-path reflection. Therefore, KBC cannot be held responsible should the products not operate as desired or should additional products be required to complete a project. In addition, should a particular environment restrict the usage of the Mesh node in any way, KBC offers a thirty (30) day return policy from date of original shipment (see page 3) to the original purchaser. INDUSTRY CANADA RESTRICTIONS This device is in compliance with the applicable sections of the Industry Canada RSS- 20 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio Standard Specification that governs Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication Devices. Specifically, the output EIRP of this device relative to antenna gain is factory set to ensure compliance with section 6.2.2(q)(iv)(g). In addition, it is noted for all users that high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the MHz and MHz frequency bands and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN devices such as are covered by this manual. iii iv

5 INDEX Preface P-P2 KBC Mesh Part Numbers & Included Products P- KBC Technical Support Availability P-2 Important Safety Instruction i FCC Required Information and Radio Frequency Statement ii FCC and IC Restrictions iii Environmental Restrictions iv Index Mesh Set Up 2 Qualified Integrator and Return Program/Policies 3 Node Details Physical Description & Diagram: Dual Radio Nodes 4 Node Details Physical Description & Diagram: Single Radio Nodes 5 Power Injector Details Physical Description & Diagram 5 Mesh Cable Connection Diagrams 6 Mesh Topology Design 7 Node Installation & Operation 8-9 Advanced Operation Internal Web Browser Configuration Pages 0-20 Log In 0- Network Tools 2-3 System & Status Information 4 WiFi-0 Interface 5 WiFi- & Net-0 Interfaces 6 Set Up 7-9 Firmware, Password & Reboot Information 9-20 Configuration Table 2 Node Specifications & FCC/IC Approvals Trouble-shooting 25 Warranty Information 26 Appendix A-A2 Antenna Propagation and Radiation Patterns A Mesh Topology by MAC Filter Enable A2 Ethernet Information and Glossary A-3 Technical Recommendations Mesh Integration A-4 MESH SET UP PROCEDURES KBC recommends that all equipment be bench tested before being installed onsite. NECESSARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT FOR SET UP TEST PROCESS. Laptop or PC running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Win7 (it is important to have a laptop for the on site install) 2. Microsoft Command Prompt tool (Found under Programs/Accessories from the Start Menu) 3. An Ethernet 0/00/000 Switch or other IP device (not required for set up) 4. At least Two Cat5 patch cables and one crossover cable MESH NODE SETUP. Remove the lowest serial numbered node from the box. The Serial Number is located on the black label on the back of the Mesh node. 2. Attach the two black Omni-directional antennas. The antenna port on the left is the primary and the one on the right is the secondary antenna port. (Some nodes may have other antenna options.) 3. Connect a standard Cat5 straight through patch cable from the open RJ-45 Ethernet port on the Node to the P+Data RJ-45 Ethernet port on the Power Injector Module (PIM). Connect a Cat5 cable from the Data In port of the PIM to the Ethernet port on a laptop. Type of cable determined by LAN port of the laptop. 4. Connect the included 2 VDC power supply to the Power In port on the PIM and plug the transformer into a standard AC outlet (0 in the US/Canada, 220 with correct transformer globally). 5. Allow approximately 45 seconds for the device to boot up. 6. Your laptop must be configured with the following settings: IP Address: xxx (xxx cannot equal 0 and should not be 0, 03, 05, 07, etc. if KBC Decoder(s) will be used). Subnet Mask: ; Gateway: not needed. 7. Open Command Prompt from the Accessories location on your PC s Start Menu. 8. Enter the command ping to ping the LAN IP Address of the connected Mesh Node. Verify a successful ping with four replies. 9. Remove the second lowest serial numbered node from the box, attach the antennas and connect it to an Ethernet device. Once it is connected in the same manner as the first, allow 45 seconds for boot up. 0. With your laptop directly connected to the first node, ping the second node by entering the following command into Command Prompt: ping For streaming video applications: connect an IP Camera or Video Server and verify it is turned on. Make sure that the device is set to a subnet. If you are using KBC encoder/decoders, refer to the provided serial number table to determine which encoder is set to While connected to the first node, ping the IP Camera / Video Server by entering the following command into Command Prompt: ping xxx (xxx= specific IP address fourth octet). 3. Access the IP Camera web browser interface by entering its IP Address into Internet Explorer or other web browser. Live streaming video should be viewable if the camera / video server offers a viewer. Or connect the decoder to the local Mesh node and connect to a monitor. 2

6 KBC WES MESH QUALIFIED INTEGRATOR PROGRAM Toll free technical assistance is available to KBC Mesh qualified integrators. Such integrators have completed the necessary requirements:. Completion of KBC WES Mesh webinar 2. Knowledgebase of wireless transmission a. Line-of-sight b. Possible interference sources and symptoms c. Antenna propagation, alignment, signal strength indication 3. Understanding of IP, subnets, gateways, mesh topology 4. Capability of installation of technical IT/Ethernet-based products 5. KBC has a signed integrator recognition of possible site-specific adverse elements that are beyond the control of the manufacturer 6. Toll-free technical assistance is available Monday through Friday (8-5pm Pacific Time) at or via at techsupport@kbcnetworks.com KBC RETURN POLICY KBC wireless products come with a 2-year limited warranty, (see the last page for warranty information) unless otherwise specified. In addition to the 2-year warranty, products may be returned within thirty (30) days of shipment provided the products are in like new condition and in the original packaging. Contact your KBC dealer or distributor to obtain an authorization to return the merchandise for credit. Return authorizations for repair can be sent directly to KBC with a valid RA number. RA s are issued to KBC distributors, dealers or integrators with a valid resale license. End-users should return products through their KBC dealer who can call or KBC to obtain an RA number for repair. WIRELESS ETHERNET MESH NODE DETAILS OUTDOOR DUAL RADIO NODE (MESH-AA-Ox, MESH-BA-Ox) A. FRONT VIEW. Primary Antenna Port 2. Secondary Antenna Port Note : supplied omni-directional antennas shown. Higher gain directional antennas are available as upgrade options. Patch, yagi and parabolic antennas connect using an N(m)-to-N(m) meter connecting cable which is included in antenna upgrade part numbers. B. BOTTOM VIEW. Ethernet Port (RJ-45) 2 Note 2: Outdoor weatherproof tape recommended over antenna port and antenna connection at N-connector Note 3: Seal using LAN port weatherproof strain relief assembly provided in the node kit. If cabling exposed to the elements, use only outdoor rated cables. 3 4

7 WIRELESS ETHERNET MESH NODE DETAILS (CONTINUED) OUTDOOR SINGLE RADIO NODE (MESH-A-Ox & MESH-B-Ox) A. FRONT VIEW. Ethernet Port (not shown) Seal with strain relief and use outdoor rated cable 2. Antenna Port MESH CONNECTION DIAGRAM The following wiring schemes represent the configuration that has been tested and verified by KBC based on typical Ethernet wiring solutions. Other wiring configurations could be possible based on the application. A bench test is recommended to verify the design below. CONNECTING TO AN IP CAMERA 2 VDC PS Straightthrough Straightthrough Note: Outdoor weatherproof tape recommended over antenna port and antenna connection at N-connector 2 Ethernet Cat5* Data In P+Data Out B. BOTTOM VIEW. Ethernet Port (not shown) Seal with strain relief and use outdoor rated cable 2. Antenna Port CONNECTING TO A KBC ENCODER OR DECODER 2 VDC PS Crossover cable Data In P+Data Out Straightthrough 2 POWER INJECTION MODULE (PIM) Note: The Power Injector Modules are not weatherproof units and must be protected from moisture. PIM DESCRIPTION A. FRONT VIEW. DATA IN Connect to Ethernet Device 2. POWER LED Indicates power is on when lit 3. P+DATA OUT Connect to Mesh Node 2 3 PoE NOTIFICATION The Mesh nodes are mid-span compliant and must be powered using the supplied power injection module. If an 802.3af compliant PoE switch is used, connect to a non-poe port of the switch only. 3 CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET 0/00/000 SWITCH 2 VDC PS Ethernet Cat5* Data In P+Data Out * Type of Ethernet cable is determined by the Ethernet device LAN port. If the LAN port is a 0/00 port then the cable will be a crossover cable. If the port is a gigabit connection then a straight-through cable would be used. KBC recommends that both types of cables are on hand in case your particular device requires a different configuration than what KBC has tested. 5 6

8 MESH TOPOLOGY DESIGN A true mesh topology is set up when a node can associate and communicate with at least two other mesh nodes. However, for ideal mesh operability, keep design in the topology to the extent that no more than two nodes come into any one radio. In essence, the mesh topology would appear in triangles of communication so that redundant paths are still established. NODE INSTALLATION & OPERATION A. PERFORM COMMAND PROMPT TEST. Connect the Mesh nodes to a laptop as shown in the following diagram (default settings for node & 2 shown): Example of triangle mesh communication: To add more nodes to the mesh network, the topology would be built as shown: (For an understanding of WiFi-0, WiFi-, mode and channel see page 8) IP: x IP: IP: IP: x ID: 02 ID: 0 WiFi-0: g, WiFi-0: g, WiFi-: a, 36 WiFi-: a, Open Command Prompt from the Start Menu/Programs/Accessories 3. Allow approximately 45 seconds, then ping the IP addresses shown on the configuration table included in the shipment. a. Ping the connected node (ping ) b. Ping the wireless node (ping ) c. Ping the camera/encoder (ping xxx) d. Open a web browser and access the camera interface WiFi-0: a 36 WiFi-: a 57 Remote Node WiFi-0: a 57 WiFi-0: a 36 Remote Node 2 WiFi-: a 65 WiFi-: a 65 WiFi-0: g 6 WiFi-0: a 65 Remote Node 3 WiFi-: a 60 WiFi-: g 6 WiFi-0: g 6 WiFi-: a 60 Remote Node 5 Note: Head End Node Remote Node 4 Frequencies and antenna gain options are shown for illustration purpose only. A site survey is the optimal way to determine frequency selection in a given environment. A frequency can be also be selected using the RSSI and rate figures as described on page 2 of this manual. In some environments additional nodes may be necessary to reduce the number of hops while enabling redundant paths. 7 8

9 NODE INSTALLATION & OPERATION (CONTINUED) A. MOUNT MESH NODE Attach the pole mount to the Mesh node case using the hardware kit. ADVANCED OPERATION WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Each Mesh node has a web browser interface to access the advanced setup functions. If changing advanced settings, be sure to connect and power the radios individually. To access this interface, connect the node to the Ethernet port on a computer, launch the web browser and type in the default IP address at Please note that the s must be included as the IP alone or along with will not access the interface. The configuration of the computer used to access the node may need to be changed depending on its IP settings. The IP address of the computer should be set to xxx. The xxx setting can be any address excluding 0 or any other IP address(s) you wish to use for a node on that subnet (or Encoder/Decoder/WES product if applicable). The Subnet mask should be If you have any questions or concerns about changing these settings, please contact your network administrator. Note: The GUI interface is only accessible via a secure web browser address (i.e, B. CONFIGURE CABLE Determine the length of Cat5 cable that will be needed and where the PIM will be located. The total cable length from the radio to the Ethernet device cannot exceed 00 meters, however, the PIM can be located anywhere along the 00 meters of cable. The PIM and power supply are not weather proof and must be placed indoors or in an environmental enclosure. On the Mesh node end, feed the CAT5 cable through the supplied assembled weatherproof connector kit. Crimp an RJ45 CAT5 connector on the end of the cable and configure as a straight-through patch cable. ACCEPTING THE WEB BROWSER SECURITY CERTIFICATE In order to reach the ID/password log in, the web browser must ensure its security. The browser will believe that the connection is not safe but it is OK to accept the certificate and access the interface. Mozilla Firefox (Recommended Browser) Users:. Click I Understand the Risks 2. Click Add Exception 3. Click Confirm Exception 9 C. CONNECT MESH NODES Connect the cable to the Ethernet Port on the node. Slide the cable jacket up to the base of the connector. Slide the weatherproof connector over the cable jacket and screw it into the node and tighten. Tighten the clamping nut until the Cat5 cable is sealed in the connector. D. ESTABLISH LINK Follow above steps, A through E, for all nodes of the system to be established. E. VERIFY CONNECTION Connect the first node to a laptop and open Command Prompt once again. The node LAN port should be accessible at At this point, the second node should be accessible at unless otherwise noted. The subsequent nodes should be accessible at etc upon connection. Refer to the provided Configuration Table for valid IP Addresses. NOTE: In some cases, depending on the physical and RF environment, a useable throughput rate may not be possible. Contact KBC for more information or info@kbcnetworks.com. MS Internet Explorer Users: Click Continue to this Website 2. Enter ID and password at prompt

10 ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) WEB BROWSER LOG IN The default ID and password for the Mesh node is admin and admin. WARNING: IF YOU CHANGE THE USER NAME AND/OR PASSWORD, YOU WILL NEED TO KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR CHANGES IN A SAFE PLACE. IF THE PASSWORD IS FORGOTTEN OR MISPLACED, THE UNIT MUST BE RETURNED TO KBC TO BE RESET. NETWORK TOOLS In addition to using the Microsoft Command Prompt, the user can also use the Mesh web browser to ping the other Mesh nodes on the connected network(s). User name: Password: admin admin INTERFACE CONFIGURATOR WEB PAGES A. DIAGNOSTICS. Monitor The throughput monitor graph will show the amount of throughput traffic that is being transmitted across the Mesh system. The rate can be seen in Megabits per second or percentage of overall throughput capacity. NETWORK INFORMATION Mesh routes, stations and the network topology can be identified through the network information diagnostic tools. SYSTEM ROUTES The routes indicate the wireless network topology of the mesh connections. The graph shown indicates a 2.5 Mbps stream being pulled across the Mesh network. As soon as the stream is accessed, the graph jumps from <M up to an average of 2.4 Mbps. 2. Network Below is a screen shot of the network diagnostic tools. See following pages for detailed information. MESH STATIONS The Mesh stations show the throughput rate and signal strength (RSSI). These indicators help to determine what environmental factors could be limiting the mesh connections. The RSSI can be used as an in depth form of antenna alignment for high gain directional antennas. A max connection is 54 M for the rate. Signal strengths can be any number 0-00 but typically seen in the 30 to 40 range. Any RSSI above 20 is an acceptable link. The rate and RSSI indications are a snapshot of the last packet to cross the link. All rate and RSSI figures should be refreshed several times to achieve an average number. 2

11 ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) MESH ROUTES The following mesh route was taken from a point-to-point example. Typical mesh routes will show at least three MAC addresses. The first line is the connected mesh node and the second line is the remote node. ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) SITE SURVEY (SCAN) To scan for available access points in the environment, one radio must be disabled. Upon disabling, that particular radio can perform a site analysis of nonproprietary and non-hidden SSIDs for 802.a, b and g access points.. System The opening page of the internal configuration web browser displays the default settings. All configuration changes will be seen on this page as well. a. System Information SITE SURVEY / ANTENNA ALIGNMENT These tools assist in finding the ideal frequency to use as well as aiming directional antennas. ANTENNA ALIGNMENT (WiFi-0 / WiFi- ALIGN) The antenna alignment tool is intended for directional antennas and looks at the overall frequency. It is important to operate the mesh nodes in a point-to-point method (i.e, turn off all other nodes on that particular frequency) in order to get a correct reading while aligning directional antennas. To align an antenna connected to the primary port, click ALIGN next to WiFi-0. WiFi- refers to the secondary port. The browser will continuously refresh with updated signal strength indicators upon each refresh. System Name: This can be any identifier which is designated on the host name on the Set Up page. OS Version: This is the software version and Serial BOD put together. The Serial BOD can also be found on the Firmware page. System ID: The individual identification number for the mesh node. Node ID: See the Set Up page for the mesh ID system. b. Status Information Memory Used: This is the system load, the percentage will fluctuate. System Uptime: Time since last system reboot. The bar will change color with reference to the signal strength. Adjust the antenna slightly to see the change on the color-coded bar on the tool. The low, weak signals are red and orange, etc. while the strong connections are green and blue colors. Wireless Mode: Mesh or Mesh/AP depending on setting. See Set Up page. Routing Mode: Normal, Gateway or Advanced. See Set Up page. 3 4

12 ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) c. WiFi-0 Interface ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) d. WiFi- Interface The same configurations as described under the WiFi-0 Interface are shown for the secondary radio on the WiFi- Interface. If the product is a single-radio node, the WiFi- Interface will not appear. Media Type: IEEE 802. Wireless Ethernet MAC Address: Each radio has an individual MAC address. Note this number for tracking purpose when looking at RSSI figures. See RSSI notes on Mesh Stations page. Status: If enabled and connected, the status will be Running. If the radio is disabled or not connected to another node, the status will be Not Associated. e. Net-0 Interface The Net-0 Interface refers to the LAN connection. Mode: Channel: Power: Rate & RSSI: Shows the selected mode for the WiFi-0 radio. See Set Up page. Shows the selected channel for the WiFi-0 radio. See Set Up page. Shows the selected power output for the WiFi-0 radio. See Set Up page. Snapshot of the connection rate and signal strength Noise Floor: Inbound Packets and Error Information: Indicates the packet transfer between wireless radios. Outbound Packets and Error Information: Indicates the packet transfer between hard connected devices. 5 6

13 ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) B. NETWORK. Set Up a. System Configuration ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) b. Mesh Configuration Host Name: The mesh node can be named any Host Name for identification purpose. Node ID: Each mesh node must be set to a separate node ID (0 99) to avoid conflict. This ID is one factor that determines the WAN IP so that all the user must keep track of are LAN IP addresses. Wireless: Mesh format is the default wireless mode. Mesh/AP mode is available to enable the WiFi- secondary radio as an Access Point. Access Point Mode: Enables the secondary radio to have it s own SSID and Password. A laptop WiFi subscriber unit must be WPA2 compliant to access the AP. AP access grants access to the entire mesh network. Routing: Normal is default. Gateway is used when a node is connected to a router to provide access to an exterior network, such as the internet. Advanced routing is used to set up static routes in order to connect to other subnets. Gateway Example: (Connecting node to an external network routed through a router) Advanced Routing Example: In the above advanced routing example, the subnet can be found by routing through the node because. is communicating with a node addressed on the 3.x subnet. Since this interface belongs to the node, the. node must be accessible through a switch. Other routes can be added and the gateway route can also be listed under the Default Route. i. WiFi-0 Configuration Primary Radio SSID & Password: The default kbc-mesh and pskpskpsk can be changed, however, each mesh node must be set to the same SSID and password. Mode: a, b, and g are standard WiFi-0 wireless options on part numbers MESH-AA-Ox & MESH-A-Ox and WiFi- options on 900 MHz mesh dual radio nodes. 900 MHz is available on part numbers MESH-BA-Ox & MESH-B-Ox only. 900 MHz appears as g mode. Turbo a is also available for added throughput, however, reduced number of channel options. 802.b and g are 2.4 GHz while a and Turbo a are 5 GHz. Channel: Based on the mode selection, the various channels are shown. All 802.g & a Turbo channel selections appearing in orange indicate a non-overlapping channel. All regular 802.a channels are non-overlapping so they all appear in white rather than orange. Upon selecting the desired channel, the frequency will be shown in Megahertz (Mhz) along with the power output in dbm. If the power output is adjusted, the dbm rating will adjust in accordance. Power: The radio power output can be altered by percentage MAC Filter: The node can filter MAC addresses and allow particular MAC addresses when enabled. 7 8

14 ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) ii. WiFi- Configuration Secondary Radio The channel settings for WiFi- cannot be the same as WiFi-0. However, the mode, power and MAC Filtering can be the same. Between two different nodes, it is possible to have one WiFi-0 configuration match the WiFi- of the other node. In essence, WiFi-0 of one node can talk to WiFi- of another provided the mode and channel selection matches. c. LAN Configuration IP Address: The node can be set to any allowable IP address provided it does not conflict with another IP on the network. See gateway and advanced routing if connecting to a router for an exterior network. The default setting for the Mesh nodes begin at and increase by single digits on their 4 th octet. The nodes are not required to be configured to any particular arrangement as long as there are no duplicated IP addresses on any one network. Netmask: This is the subnet filter. Default setting is Media/Speed: Default set to auto-negotiate. If connecting to a switch or router, the media speed might need to be changed to full or half duplex and 0 or 00 Mbps. ADVANCED OPERATION (CONTINUED) a. Restore Defaults The following configurations will appear on the Set Up page upon restoring to default: Host Name: kbc Node ID: 0 Wireless: MESH Routing: NORMAL Mesh SSID: kbc-mesh Password: PSKPSKPSK (note: this is all capitalized) WiFi-0 Mode: g WiFi-0 Chan: Power: 00% MAC Filter: DISABLED WiFi- Mode: a WiFi- Chan: 36 Power: 00% MAC Filter: DISABLED IP Address: Netmask: Media/Speed: AUTOSELECT 2. Password C. SYSTEM The software version, serial BOD, country code, default restore and password settings are indicated/configured through the System links.. Firmware KBC recommends restoring the defaults prior to firmware updates, however, the previous settings will remain if not restored. To change, enter the new password and confirm. When you select another link, such as Set Up for example, you will need to re-enter the new Username and password. ANY CHANGES TO THE USERNAME AND/OR PASSWORD MUST BE SAVED AND KEPT AVAILABLE. IN THE EVENT AN ID OR PASSWORD IS FORGOTTEN, THE NODE MUST BE RETURNED TO KBC FOR A HARD RESET. ALL CONFIGURATIONS WILL BE LOST AND RETURNED TO DEFAULT SETTINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Select the Country / Region & Regulatory Domain to use the nodes under the allowable parameters in each country or region. This setting will enable only the frequencies available by each specific nation s communications governing organization. Default is US/Canada (FCC / IC) 3. Reboot The Reboot link will soft restart the device. Any configuration change that was saved will be held after the reboot. Settings changed without applying (clicking save) will not be held after the reboot. SW Version & BOD Serial: Indicates firmware version 9 20

15 MESH CONFIGURATION TABLE KBC recommends that a spreadsheet of the mesh system be kept on hand for reference. A worksheet providing all of the default settings is included in the shipment. These settings along with any changes should be kept and tracked in a format similar to the example provided below: S/N ID Host Name Mode IP WiFi-0 WiFi Head End Mesh a; 36 a; PTZ Cam Mesh a; 60 a; Lot A Mesh a; 36 N/A Park Mesh/AP a; 65 g, Lot B Mesh a; 65 N/A Other notes and settings can be important to record in the spreadsheet. The above example shows various types of KBC Mesh nodes implemented into a system. The not applicable notations under the WiFi- indicate that those two nodes are single-radio and do not have a WiFi- setting. Node # 3 set as Mesh/AP mode is to show a node set to AP mode for the secondary radio. The SSID and Password set for that AP should also be included in the spreadsheet. MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. RF MODULES RADIO SPECIFICATION Transmitting Frequency (Selectable by Country within GUI Interface) USA: GHz, 5.5 ~ 5.35 GHz, ~ GHz Europe: GHz, 5.5~ 5.35 GHz, 5.47 ~ GHz Japan: GHz, GHz, GHz China: GHz, ~ 5.85 GHz Channel Capacity 802.b/g US/Canada: ( ~ ) Major European Countries: 3 ( ~ 3) France: 4 (0 ~ 3) Japan: b: 4 (~3 or 4th), g: 3 ( ~ 3) China: 3 ( ~ 3) Non-overlapping Channels 802.a US/Canada 2: (5.5 ~ 5.35GHz, ~ 5.825GHz) Europe - 9: (5.5 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz) Japan 4: (5.5 ~ 5.25GHz) China 5: (5.725 ~ 5.85GHz) Modulation 802.b/g: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) / OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 6-QAM, 64-QAM) 802.a: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 6-QAM, 64-QAM) Modulation Speed 802.b/g:, 5.5, 2, Mbps, auto-fallback, 802.g: up to 54 Mbps 802.g: (Super mode): up to 08 Mbps 802.a: (Normal mode): 54, 48, 36, 24, 8, 2, 9, 6Mbps, autofallback 802.a: (Turbo mode): 08, 96,72,48,36,24,8,2 Mbps, autofallback TX Power 802.b: 8dBm 802.g: 802.a: 2 22

16 MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. MESH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. RF MODULES (CONTINUED) Receive Sensitivity 802.a: b: g: Antenna Connectors: 2x N-Type Female NETWORK MANAGEMENT Interface: Web GUI via https secure Protocols Used: All TCP/IP Multicast Support: Yes Quality of Service: 802.e (WME), ToS, QoS SECURITY Routing, VPN, Encryption Support (802.x, AES-CCM, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA2) POWER INJECTION MODULE (PIM) MECHANICAL Physical: Plastic housing, not weatherproof Dimensions:.0 H x 2.25 W x.625 D Weight:.oz POWER Power Requirements: 2 VDC A (wall transformer supplied) Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): PoE mid-span compliant (pins 4,5 positive pins 7,8 ground) Connectors: DC Jack 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm center positive, 2 RJ45 Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (SEE PAGE 26 FOR DETAILS) MECHANICAL Physical Dimensions: 7.25 H x W x 2.88 D Weight: 3.2 lbs Environmental: NEMA-67, IP65 Enclosure Material: Die-Cast Aluminum Mounting Hardware: Pole Bracket and U-bolts POWER Power Requirements: Power Method: 7VDC 20VDC Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) via power injector module ( midspan compliant pins 4,5 positive pins 7,8 ground) Connector: RJ45 in and out of power injection module Cable Specifications: 00 Meters (328 Feet) on 24 AWG CAT-5 cable ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: -40C to +80C Humidity: 95% non-condensing APPROVALS FCC ID: Standard: NKRDCMA82 900: SWX-XR9 IC: Standard: 444A-DCMA82 900: CE: Standard: (TBD) 900: (TBD) 23 24

17 TROUBLE-SHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION Problem IP address of the directly connected node will not reply to ping response Problem IP address of the wirelessly connected node will not reply to ping response Problem No access to the GUI via the provided IP address Problem Video drops in and out; recovers on its own Problem Low RSSIs (signal strengths) Suggestion - Verify correct static subnet setting on connected laptop/pc - Verify correct type of cable needed between laptop/pc and Data In of the PIM. Crossover cable may be necessary if the LAN port of the computer is 0/00. If gigabit connection then straight-through should be used. - Verify power to the PIM Suggestion - Verify correct static subnet setting on connected laptop/pc - Verify gateway setting of the laptop/pc matches the LAN IP of the directly connected Mesh node. - Verify a ping reply from the directly connected node - Ping the node from the GUI interface of the cable connected node. - Verify correct type of cable needed between laptop/pc and Data In of the PIM. Crossover cable may be necessary if the LAN port of the computer is 0/00. If gigabit connection then straight-through should be used. - Check advanced routing (page 7 of this manual) - Check rate and RSSIs listed under Mesh Stations on the Network page (see page 2) - Verify power to the PIM Suggestion - IP address should be preceded by (i.e, - Ping the IP using Command Prompt from your laptop/pc Suggestion - Weak signal strength (check rate and RSSI from Mesh Stations on Network page in the Mesh GUI interface. - Align directional antennas using the tool or RSSI figures Suggestion - Try another frequency - Make sure clear line-of-sight to intended radio - If omni-directional antennas, try directional antennas. - If directional antennas, align the antennas. Make sure alignment is done in an up/down & left-to-right format in very small increments. Align up or down until the strongest RSSI (KBC recommends at least a 20 or above number for RSSI). Then tighten the mounting. Then move left/right. - Align using the alignment tool. Make sure other nodes are turned off (except intended connected node) KBC extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the original owner/purchaser of this product as follows: - Two years from the date of initial sale for all wireless and network products. - Five years from the date of initial sale for all fiber products. ) If, within the specified warranty period, this product, or any part or portion thereof, shall prove upon examination by KBC, to be defective in material or workmanship, KBC will repair or replace such part or portion at KBC s option. The warranty period on the repaired or replaced part or portion of this product shall be limited to the unexpired term of the original warranty. The buyer shall be responsible for all shipping and transportation of the product to KBC for any performance under this warranty. 2) Conditions and Exceptions: a) Any accident to this product, any misuse or abuse, alternation, use in modified form, or any attempt to repair this product shall void this warranty. These conditions to the warranty include, but are not limited to, incorrect power connections, physical damage due to mechanical shock, exposure 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 REPAIR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. c) FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, THE BUYER IS LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING DAMAGES. () THE COST OF LABOR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS OR PORTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT, AND (2) THE COST OF THE REPAIRED OR REPLACE PARTS OR PORTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT. d) NO OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES HAVE BEEN MADE OR WILL BE MADE ON BEHALF OF KBC WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE, REPAIR, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR REPLACEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT. KBC DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, AND THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS WITH THE BUYER, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. e) Some states/jurisdictions do not allow exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. f) If you do not wish to be bound by any of the provisions in this warranty, please return the product(s) immediately. 3) Contact your dealer regarding return authorizations for out of warranty repairs and any further product information. Further assistance is available by contacting KBC at Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm Pacific Time for technical support. Or anytime via techsupport@kbcnetworks.com s are followed up before the end of the following regular business hours

18 APPENDIX The appendix section is a two page additional segment of the manual that provides information on antenna and mesh installation. KBC recommends further education and research than the WES Mesh Operations Manual can provide. ANTENNA PROPAGATION ANTENNA TYPES Antennae can be polarized in a linear format or circular format. Since circular polarity can pick up interference from both types of linear polarities, KBC uses linear polarized antennae. Linear polarized antennae can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal polarity. Refer to the antenna manufacturer s specification sheet to identify the antenna radiation pattern. The radiation pattern will identify how the antenna picks up the signal. The below pictures are examples of the patch antenna (part number: PAT5824) radiation patterns: APPENDIX (CONTINUED) A true mesh topology enables redundant paths. This can be done with frequency configuration or by filtering MAC addresses. This section of the appendix shows the mesh topologies by enabling the MAC filter within each node s interface. MESH TOPOLOGIES LINE N2 MAC N & N3 MACs N2 & N4 MACs N3 & N5 MACs N4 MAC RING 5 VERTICAL POLARITY PAT5824 radiation pattern in vertical polarity for 2.4 & 5 GHz N2 & N5 MACs N & N3 MACs N2 & N4 MACs N3 & N5 MACs N4 & N MACs HORIZONTAL POLARITY STAR 3 4 PAT5824 radiation pattern in horizontal polarity for 2.4 & 5 GHz. N3 MAC N, N2, N4, N5 N3 MAC 2 MACs N3 MAC N3 MAC 5 The circles on the left indicate the radiation pattern for 2400 MHz whereas the right side circles show the various 5 GHz band frequencies. Each color is a separate frequency. Each type of antenna has a different radiation pattern. Those patterns are available from the antenna manufacturer. TREE N2 & N3 MACs 2 3 N & N4 MACs N & N5 MACs 4 5 N2 MAC N3 MAC MAC Filter in red text. The filter enable will cause the node to see one or two other nodes. Restricting node association to one or two other nodes will keep the radios from creating too many paths and hopping too frequently. A- A-2

19 APPENDIX (CONTINUED) MESH IP SCHEME The mesh nodes are default configured to ,.,.2, etc. In streaming CCTV applications, there are cameras attached to each of the nodes. It may be a simpler set up to reconfigure the nodes so that each node is set on a multiple of 0 (i.e, , , , , etc.). Each connected camera/video server could then be configured as follows: node = cameras ,.22,.23, etc. node = cameras ,.32,.33, etc. COMMAND PROMPT COMMANDS During set up and/or trouble-shooting, KBC recommends using the Command Prompt as the IP locating tool for the nodes. A regular ping will result in 4 replies. The following commands are also useful: Command Function ping (IP Address) Response from Ethernet device at IP address ping (IP Address) -t Constant response from Ethernet device at IP address arp -d * Recommended command to flush the arp table ipconfig Identifies the TCP/IP settings of the computer ipconfig/flushdns Flushes DNS cache GLOSSARY OF BASIC ETHERNET & WIRELESS TERMS IP Internet Protocol http / https hypertext transfer protocol (s= secure) Packet Formatted data unit which is carried by a network connection Frame The capsule in which the packet and link-layer info are transmitted MAC Address A unique identification number for each Ethernet device Subnet Distinctly addressed segment of a single IP network IP Address Numerical identification assigned to devices operating on a TCP/IP network 802. Set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) communication on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands (as pertaining to KBC wireless products) Frequency Band Range of frequencies typically identified by FCC/IC or other communications governing agencies allotments 802.b 2.4 frequencies (up to Mbps) 802.g 2.4 frequencies (up to 54 Mbps) 802.a 5 GHz frequencies (up to 54 Mbps) 802.a Turbo 5 GHz frequencies that combine throughput from adjacent frequencies in order to provide additional throughput Fresnel Zone The three dimensional conceptualization of the antenna s radiation pattern Line-of-Sight An open area high above all obstructions clear enough so as not to impede upon the Fresnel zone APPENDIX (CONTINUED) TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS MESH INTEGRATION The following section of the appendix will help to ensure long term weatherproofing of the Mesh nodes. LAN PORT WEATHERPROOF STRAIN RELIEF Each mesh node kit includes a strain relief assembly kit that protects the LAN port and RJ-45 connector on the underside of the node. Ensure that each node has its strain relief connected to the LAN port. WEATHERPROOF TAPE Each antenna port should be further protected with tape around the N-connectors of the antenna and antenna port on the node. Note- this tape is not provided. CAT5 CABLES All exterior cabling should be outdoor rated Cat5e or 6. All cables should be pulled through conduit if otherwise exposed. Indoor rated Cat5 or 6 can get brittle or the connectors can corrode over time. FURTHER PROTECTION Silicon sealing can trap moisture condensation on open ports to the node. Do not over seal the LAN port. Keep silicon protection minimal (with strain relief connector) so that moisture is able to release. Silicon should not be used in lieu of proper weatherproof seals. POWER OVER ETHERNET The Mesh node is not 802.af compliant and requires the PIM which injects 2 volts DC. The PIM should be located in a place that can be reached easily (in case of need to cycle its power), however, within a reasonable length of cable (~50 meters) to the node to avoid voltage issues. ACCESSIBILITY The node should be mounted high enough to achieve clear line-of-sight to the next node. It is recommended to place the PIM or switch at a location that is accessible without the need of a lift truck or large ladder. All products should be kept from foreign accessibility so that an attacker cannot interfere with the security products. A-3 A-4