SKYWAY-ESSENCE SERIES

Point-to-Point (PTP) Wireless Kit

User Guide
ES700

September, 2016
Rev 1.2a

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with it.

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In accordance with Solecteks continuing efforts for improving its products, the information contained in
this document is subject to change without notice. However, Solectek assumes no responsibility or
liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.

Copyright 2015-2016 by Solectek Corporation. All rights reserved.

Headquarters:
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8375 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
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www.solectek.com
sales@solectek.com

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Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SkyWay-Essence Main Features .............................................................................................. 4
1.2 Applicable Models .................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Radio Packaging Content ......................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Management Platform Requirement ......................................................................................... 6
2. Summary of Installation Steps.............................................................................................................. 6
3. System Connections ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Port Description ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Connecting the SkyWay Unit to Network ........................................................................................ 9
3.3 Initial Log-in ................................................................................................................................. 10
4. Bench testing ..................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Physical Installation ........................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Ethernet Cable / Feedthrough Assembly ..................................................................................... 14
5.3 Mounting Bracket and Tools ........................................................................................................ 16
5.4 Unit Mounting.............................................................................................................................. 16
5.5 Mounting of Separate Antennas .................................................................................................. 18
5.6 GPS Antenna Mounting .............................................................................................................. 18
6. WiFi Management ............................................................................................................................. 19
7. Ethernet Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 21
8. Wireless Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 23
9. System Properties ............................................................................................................................. 29
10. System Access Configuration .......................................................................................................... 31
11. Antenna Alignment .......................................................................................................................... 32
12. Spectrum Analysis ........................................................................................................................... 34
13. Monitoring Operation ....................................................................................................................... 36
14. Software Backup and Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 39
15. System Reboot and Logout .............................................................................................................. 41
16. System Log ..................................................................................................................................... 42
17. Diagnostic Tools .............................................................................................................................. 42
Appendix A: Factory Configuration ........................................................................................................ 45
Appendix B: Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................... 46

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 1. Product Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of Solecteks SkyWay Essence Series PTP Radio System, a
feature rich, best-in-class wireless solution. This Users Guide will describe the operation of your
PTP unit in detail.

1.1 SkyWay-Essence Main Features

Field proven OFDM modulation allowing high capacity, near line-of-sight deployment
and strong immunity to multi-path.
2x2 MIMO architecture for increased capacity
TDD throughput of 700 Mbps, Layer 2
RF modulation up to 256QAM
System management via WiFi (GUI access)
GP location service (unit location)
GPS synchronization (available as a future software upgrade item)
Channel BW options of 20, 40 and 80 MHz
Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified cable routing.
Integrated antenna/radio simplifies installation and eliminates lossy RF coax runs.
Frame aggregation for enhanced data throughput.
Line speed QoS packet inspection prioritizes latency sensitive, real-time data.
Operating temperature range: -40 to 65 C

NOTE SkyWay-Essence systems have product enhancement features based on

hardware options. These features will be described in separate documents which
will have availability/applicability of such options for each model, ordering
information, and technical details.

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 1.2 Applicable Models

ES5723 w/ 23dBi dual-pol ant ES5720 w/ 20dBi dual-pol ant ES5729 with External ant ports

As pictured above, there are three different product types according to the antenna use:

23dBi integrated antenna for longer distances

20dBi integrated antenna for shorter distances
Connectorized for external antenna to be used with the users own antennas. Solectek
has bundled antenna options (29dBi parabolic antennas). Please contact Solectek sales
for details on bundle options.
All three models (ES5723, ES5720, and ES5729) are based on the same wireless radio
module. The differences are in the antenna gain or use of an external antenna.

1.3 Radio Packaging Content

The following items are included in each PTP kit package. Please contact Solectek Sales if
there is any missing item.

Radio unit (2)

POE power supply (AC to 48VDC) (2)
Mast mounting kit (2)
Cat5/6 feedthrough/gland (2)
Coax grommet sealing tape
GPS antenna with cable (2)
GPS antenna mounting kit (2)
2.4GHz omni antenna (2)

NOTE - The requisite Cat5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables are not included in the
package. Please contact Solectek for information on available outdoor grade, RF-
shielded Ethernet cables. Customers can purchase these cables directly from

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Solectek or from other sales channels.

1.4 Management Platform Requirement

GUI management
1. Hardware - Pentium IV (or better) PC;
2. OS Windows XP SP2/SP3 or later; Windows 7 Professional 32 or 64 bit or later
3. Web Browser

SNMP monitoring: SNMP v3 compatible SNMP manager, running on appropriate

PC/Server platform.

2. Summary of Installation Steps

This section summarizes the steps needed to properly configure and install the SkyWay
Essence Radio. As the background and guidelines for much of the radio installation process
are well covered in many in-depth publications and training classes, only those steps that
uniquely relate to the SkyWay product are covered in this User Guide.

A. System Design

Requirements analysis
Site Survey
RF System Design
IP Network Design
Physical/Electrical engineering design

B. Unit Preparation

Unit connection
Initial Configuration
Bench testing

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C. Site Preparation

Physical mounting prep

Electrical prep
Cable routing

D. Installation

Unit Mounting
Spectrum Analysis
Antenna alignment

E. Verification

Link status + metrics

Ping connectivity
Performance testing
Reliability monitoring

F. Optimization

RF channel tuning
Data rate tuning
QoS

G. Management + Maintenance

Upgrades
Access Methods
Tools
Diagnostics

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3. System Connections
onnections

3.1 Port Description

SkyWay-Essence radio unit has the following access ports:

(1) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet + Power Connector
(1) WiFi Antenna port (N-type)
(N
(2) RF Ports: N type, female (Connectorized
( PTP unit only)

NOTE The Essence radio interfaces will

will have additional inte
interface ports if the user
orders hardware options. The port configurations for optional features will be
described in separate documents.
documents

The RJ45 connector is accessed at the bottom of the unit, through a multi-piece
multi
waterproofing feed-through.
through. If included,
included, the RF Ports are accessed on the bottom of the unit,
which is shown below.

Unit Bottom View

Vi (Integrated antenna unit)

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 Unit Bottom View (Connectorized unit)

UNIT TOP VIEW SMA CONNECTOR FOR GPS ANTENNA SHOWN

3.2 Connecting the SkyWay Unit to Network

Use the diagram below as a guide to cable your SkyWay test system using a PC or Laptop
and a pair of Cat5e/6 cables. An auto
auto-MDIX
MDIX feature eliminates the need for cross
cross-over
cables.

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 CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR REGULAR MASTER UNIT AND SLAVE UNITS
UNIT

3.3 Initial Log-in

Open networking properties in your Windows OS. Enter the TCP/IP setup window of
your wired Ethernet adapter properties page. Set the IP addresses to the following
values.

IP Address Setup on your Computer

Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.1
.168.1.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Open a Web Browser on the Test PC

At the URL line, type in the following:

Type of Unit Default IP Address

Slave Unit 192.168.1.100
Master Unit 192.168.1.200

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 NOTE Depending on your computer OS, the above screen may look different.
Also, appearance of your GUI will depend on the type and version of your web
browser. Please
lease contact Solectek sales and support for detailed information.

The access username is admin and the default password is admin.

admin

Default Radio Log-in Info

User Name admin
Password admin

Click OK on the above Windows screen and the Status->Overview

>Overview screen will be
displayed, as shown below (Master
( unit version). The details will be reviewed in a later
section.

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4. Bench testing
Before mounting units into their final location, it is recommended that the system be bench
tested to verify basic operation. The following bench test steps are suggested:

Setup. Each radio should be connected and physically arranged per the following sections,
with a laptop or PC connected to each radio directly (or through a hub/switch).

NOTE If you use WiFi connections, you do not need to use a laptop connection
to the radio. Once you have powered up the radio, you can use a smartphone or
tablet to access the user interface. See the following section of WiFi Management
for details.

WARNING DO NOT connect two radios to the same switch or a loop will be
created, which will create a failure of the link.

NOTE Make sure that two radio units in a PTP link share the same Link ID,
bandwidth, data rate and security settings. Access Control List (ACL) is enabled as
a factory default setting.

It is also important to have identified and prepared the antenna, RF coax and Cat5e cable
solutions that will be used in the intended application.

Positioning. It is important to remember that the SkyWay radio and antenna system generate
and transmit a great deal of RF power. During bench testing, antennas should not be pointed
directly at each other. Rather, establish a position so there is approximately 180 degrees
angular separation and 6 to 10 feet between units. Fine tune the antenna position so that the
Local RSSI is between -30 and -60 dBm.

Testing. If the system has been properly configured, the radios will begin communicating
immediately. The following steps are recommended to verify operation:

Link State. On the Main Status screen, verify that the RF Link State is Green
(connected).

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 Local ping. From each laptop/PC be sure a ping to the local radio is successful.

Link ping. Now ping from one laptop/PC to the other laptop/PC. This will verify the end-
to-end link.

Traffic test. Using IPERF or equivalent utility, verify traffic can be passed successfully
across the link.

NOTE - Keep in mind that the SkyWay-Essence data rates will stress the
performance of the PC hardware, operating system and IP stack. To ensure that
this test equipment is not a performance bottleneck, pre-testing PCs, by connecting
them directly to each other, is strongly recommended.

NOTE -Using a file transfer to a shared volume or an FTP session on a typical

Windows/Intel machine is not adequate to accurately measure throughput.

NOTE - Units bench tested in an indoor configuration should not be

expected to deliver full rated throughput. Benchmarking is typically
performed after a system is deployed.

WARNING When it is not in use, all optional ports must be plugged in so that
there is no water intrusion damage to the unit. All optional ports with weather
glands come with weather plugs and all optional RF ports come with weather caps.

5. Physical Installation
5.1 Introduction

Your SkyWay radio is designed with a mounting system with two degrees of freedom. The radio
can be mast, tower, pole or wall mounted using the appropriate hardware. After determining the
best location for your radio, installation can begin.

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To mount a SkyWay-Essence radio unit, both the mast mounting kit and Ethernet cable
feedthrough need to be correctly assembled. The recommended approach consists of 3 or 4
steps, detailed in the following sections:

Ethernet cable / feedthrough assembly

Bracket preparation
Mounting
Antenna mounting (for connectorized units, only)

With the exception of the CAT5 cable, all parts and hardware described in the following sections
are included with your SkyWay radio.

5.2 Ethernet Cable / Feedthrough Assembly

Only a single Ethernet cable is needed to connect the SkyWay radio to the indoor PoE Injector.
Since the cable is exposed to the outdoor elements (heat, moisture, and UV light), only outdoor
rated, shielded Cat5 Ethernet cable should be used. To ensure all-weather operation, the
weatherproofing cable feedthrough (also known as grommet or gland) must be properly
assembled onto the Ethernet cable and radio.

The following diagram depicts each of the feed-through parts:

Assembly Steps:

1. Remove the Compression Nut and slip it over the Ethernet CAT5 cable as shown below.

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2. Feed the Ethernet CAT5 Cable through the Feedthrough Body (pre-installed on the
enclosure at the factory) and insert the RJ-45 connector to the female connector inside the
enclosure.

3. Install the Compression Nut and hand tighten until the cable resists slipping when gently
pushed or pulled. Lightly wrench-tighten, being careful not to overtorque the Compression
Nut.

The unit with properly installed feedthrough appears as follows:

NOTE - Removal of the RJ45 plug from the radio requires a tool such as a thin
screwdriver, or opened paperclip. Care must be taken not to damage the
Feedthrough Body or RJ45 plug.

NOTE - The total combined length of the Ethernet cables between the radio and
your network access device (hub/switch/PC) must not exceed 300 feet.

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 NOTE - Once mounted in a permanent location, additional weatherproofing tape
(included) should be applied around the assembled fitting to further enhance
durability.

5.3 Mounting Bracket and Tools

The following figure shows all components of the mounting kit.

The installation steps will be shown in the next section.

Tools necessary for tightening bolts and nuts are:
10mm wrench for bolts to fasten the L-bracket to the radio enclosure
13mm wrench for nuts to tighten U-bolt nuts.

5.4 Unit Mounting

The final installation step involves mounting your SkyWay radio to an outdoor mast.

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Refer to the following diagram to perform the installation steps:
Fasten the L-bracket
bracket on the back of the radio enclosure. The hole patterns are
symmetric and you can rotate the enclosure by 90 degrees before installing
inst the L-
bracket for establishing the radio link with horizontal polarization.
Using the step bracket and U-bolt,
U fasten the L-bracket
bracket to the mast.

Azimuth alignment Rotate

ate the enclosure assembly in the horizontal direction

Vertical alignment - The L-bracket

bracket has a curved groove which can be used to tilt the enclosure
up or down.

Once the alignment is complete, tighten the bo

bolts and nuts firmly.

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5.5 Mounting of Separate Antennas

Tower or mast mounting of the antenna should proceed according to the antenna
manufacturers guidelines.

For interfacing to the Solectek radio, the following should be considered:

To minimize loss, only short lengths of high quality, LMR-400 (or equivalent) RF coax
cables should be used.
For Master unit radios, there are no requirements to connect specific radio ports to
specific polarizations on the antenna. Solecteks MIMO system will auto-adjust to
accommodate the chosen configuration.

Weatherproofing Ethernet and/or antenna connections is essential. This process prevents water
from entering the chassis or cables through the connectors.

In order to provide an adequate seal, it is advisable to apply three wrappings:

1. electrical tape
2. sealant (such as the butyl mastic which is provided with the product)
3. electrical tape

The first wrapping of tape should be a single layer, followed by a generous wrap of butyl
mastic. Finally, apply two layers of electrical tape, completely covering the mastic layer. Wrap
the last layer of tape such that water is always directed down and away from connections.

5.6 GPS Antenna Mounting

An external GPS antenna is supplied in the package. It comes with a mounting bracket with
hose clamps and cable.
An example of antenna mounting is shown in the picture below:

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For best results, mount the antenna above the radio and other structures so that it has least
amount of obstruction to the sky. Some obstructions such as a pole and other items) may not be
a problem. The GPS operation will not be interrupted if at least half of the sky is unobstructed.

6. WiFi Management
Some ES700 radios have a built-in
built in 2.4GHz Wifi module that can be used for accessing the user
interface without Ethernet connection.

First, you will need to connect a 2.4GHz omni directional antenna to to the WiFi port (N-female
(N
connector at the bottom of the unit). The following is the picture of a 2.4GHz omni directional
antenna (included):

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 NOTE - Make sure to connect the 2.4GHz omni directional antenna to the WiFi
antenna port as shown in the figu
figure below. A connectorized
onnectorized radio units will have
the same N-type
type ports at the ends. These are for connections to external 5GHz
antenna for data traffic between radios.

Once the unit is powered up, you can take any wifi client device (smartphone, tablet,
tabl etc) and
look for the following SSID

SSID: OFFBAND-xxxxx

The last five numbers represent the last five digits of the unit serial number so as to distinguish
among multiple units in the vicinity. Once you are connected, open a browser and type in the
defalt IP address to access the user interface.

Default IP address: 192.168.1.100 or 192.168.1.200

The WiFi is enabled encryption enabled as a default factory configuration.

configuration To change the Wifi
setting, navigate to Management -> WIFI MGT to see the following
owing screen:

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On this screen, you can enable/disable the WiFi user interface. If the interface is enabled, it is
strongly recommended that encryption is enabled to keep the interface secure.

7. Ethernet Configuration
Navigate to Configuration ->
> Ethernet Configuration to access the following screen.

LAN /Default Gateway Configuration

nfiguration
IP Address:: IP address of the local unit.
Subnet Mask:: Subnet mask of the local unit.
Default Gateway:: Default gateway for the local unit.

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NOTE On each screen, there are three buttons at the bottom Reset, Save
and Save & Apply. Reset restores the values before you make any modifications.
Save make the changes effective but does not write such changes to memory.
Save & Apply writes the changes to memory.

WARNING Make sure that you keep a record of the IP address information of
the unit.

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8. Wireless Configuration

Navigate to Configuration -> Wireless Network to access the Wireless Configuration screen.

Radio Clicking the Disable button turns off the radio and you will not be able to communicate
with the remote radio unit.
Channel Spectrum Width Allows selection of the channel bandwidth (BW), in MHz, of the RF
network. Allowable options are 20 MHz, 40 MHz and 80 MHz.
If maximizing throughput at shorter distance is of primary importance, then larger bandwidth of
40 and 80 MHz may be more appropriate.

NOTE Both Master and Slave units must be configured with the same
Bandwidth setting in order to have the link working properly.

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 NOTE 80 MHz
MH setting will adaptively fall back to 40 or 20MHz
MHz BW if the channel
is not sufficiently clean for 80 MHz channel use. Likewise, a 40 MHz setting will
drop to 20 MHz if the channel condition does not allow a 40 MHz operation.
Channel Allows selection of frequency center for the 20MHz channel. If Channel
Spectrum Width selection above is 20 MHz is used, this is the channel that is being used at all
times. If Channel Spectrum Width selection is 40 or 80 MHz, this 20MHz channel becomes the
fall back channel in adverse RF conditions. The following is a diagram of all available channels.

Allowable channels of operation for outdoor links depend on the country/region. Allowed
channels of operation in the US are:
Channel 36, 40, 44, 48 5.15 to 5.25 GHz
Channels
nnels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 5.735 to 5.85 GHz
US FCC version of ES700 is factory configured to operate in the above channels. International
versions depend on the local regulations.

The Channel setting is available on the Master unit only. The slave unit will follow that of the
Master unit.

NOTE The channel usage in 5GHz frequency band varies according to the local
regulatory environment in each country. Check with your government body for the
appropriate channel use before your purchase. Solectek
Solectek support various different
channel plans to fit your needs.

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 NOTE The FCC allows channels in the UNII-1 (5.15 to 5.25 GHz) and UNII-3
(5.725 to 5.85 GHz) bands for outdoor high-power use (the green channels in the
above diagram). The ES700 operates in those channels for deployments in the US.

Transmit Power Allows selection of the output power level of the local transmitter. The default
value is Max (26dBm). Steps of 1 dB decrement from the max level are available.

Streams This specified the number of independent streams using a 2x2 MIMO radio. 2 streams
will yield twice data rate as the 1-stream case, but the 1-stream operation provides a more
robust link and may be useful in adverse RF conditions. The default is 2 streams.

Distance (Mile) For the optimal performance of the link, the link distance should be entered
here, rounded up to the nearest mile (1 mile = 1.6 km). This parameter is used to optimize the
performance across long distance links, accounting for the time of flight for packet transport
over the wireless channel.

Interface Configuration has two different sections, General Setup and Wireless Security.
Mode In a PTP link, one unit has to be designated as Master, the other Slave. The Master unit
control the frequency channel and a few other parameters of operation. There is no particular
requirement for a particular side to be the Master unit, but in general, it would be helpful to
designate the unit close to the central point of the network to be the Master unit.

Link ID This is the ID used by the PTP link. If the ACL function is on (see below), the Link ID
entered in Master and Slave units must match for the link to be established.

NOTE - The Link ID should be changed from the default settings, and each PTP
link should use a unique Link ID so that only the right pair is associated in the event
that there are multiple links in close proximity.

NOTE Link ID can be up to 32 characters long, and consist of all alphanumerics,

plus the following symbols: @ (at sign) - (dash) . (period) (tick) _ (underscore). RF
Network Name may not include spaces.

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Data Rate (Mbps) This determines the data rate or the capacity of the PTP link. You can
choose the Auto or one of the MCS values, which will use a fixed value of RF modulation and
coding. The default value is Auto. The following is choices of MCS values and their
corresponding modulation and coding schemes.

MCS Index Modulation Coding

0 BPSK 1/2
1 QPSK 1/2
2 QPSK 3/4
3 16-QAM 1/2
4 16-QAM 3/4
5 64-QAM 2/3
6 64-QAM 3/4
7 64-QAM 5/6
8 256-QAM 3/4
9 256-QAM 5/6

The AUTO setting above will enable the Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) function in
the network. This feature allows the system to determine the best TX modulation and MIMO
settings based on current RF conditions. At power-up (or reset), the ACM function will begin
operation at the most robust modulation settings (BPSK-1/2). If link conditions warrant, higher
order settings will be tested and selected for use.

The ACM function operates continuously, i.e. if RF link conditions change, then the
modulation and MIMO settings will respond in order to maximize link capability without
compromising reliability.

The system relies upon user traffic to determine the optimal modulation settings. When ACM is
enabled, user traffic must be available in order to bring link performance up to its maximum
capability.

ACM is a feature that is enabled on a per-radio basis. It is not necessary for both radios to
share the same state ACM enable/disable configuration.

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ACM seeks to optimize the TX modulation of the radio on which it has been enabled. Since RF
conditions may not be the same on either side of the link, due to impairments such as
interference, the system may not select the same TX modulation/MIMO setting
settings for each side.

The RF power settings will not be adjusted by the ACM system.

ATPC (Adaptive Transmit Power Control)

This feature allows the PTP link to maintain optimum level of Tx power, regardless of link
distance or RF conditions. You can set the
the RSSI level you want to maintain the link at (typically
around -50dBm)
50dBm) and the Tx power from the other side will automatically adjust its Tx power
based on the feedback from the remote unit.
ATPCss benefit is to insure the link quality is consistent overtime
overtime and guard against using
excessive Tx power, especially for short links. Excessive Tx power is a big factor in radio
colocation, so maintaining an optimum level will help achieve multiple radio installations at a
crowded tower.

Navigate to Configuration ->

> Wireless Config and click on the Remote Power Control tab to
see the following screen:

Here you can enable or disable TPC and then set the target RSS.RSS. Once the TPC is set, the local
unit will communicate with the remote unit and request the remote
re units
s Tx power to be
adjusted so that the local units
s RSS is the same as the value set on this screen. On a PTP link,
this feature is available on both Master and Slave unit to control the power of the other unit.

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The above screen is the Wireless Security section of the Interface Configuration screen.
Encryption The user can enable or disable encryption here. The choices are No Encryption,
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode. The default is No
Encryption.

Cipher This specifies the cipher types. The choices are Auto, CCMP (AES), TKIP and CCMP
(AES).

Key This is the 128 bit key used for AES encryption. The key must match between the Master
and Slave units for the link to function properly if encryption is enabled. The key length has to be
at least 8 characters.

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9. System Properties
This section deals with configuration of general system parameters that are not related to
wireless or Ethernet functions.

Navigate to Configuration ->

> System to see the following screen:

Under the General Settings tab:

Local Time indicates the current time on the radio units

unit s time clock. The time can be
synchronized with the local host computer managing the radio by clicking Sync with local PC.
PC

System Name This is a one--word description that

hat the user gives to the radio unit, e.g.
branch_office_1. The e System Name value is completely up to the user and has no effect on
the wireless link operation. System Name can be up to 32 characters long, and consist of all
alphanumerics, plus the following
wing symbols: @ (at sign)
sign), - (dash), .(period),, (tick), _
(underscore). Name may not include spaces.

Timezone The users own time zone can be specified in reference to UTC ((Temps Universel
Coordonn, Coordinated Universal Time).
Tim For example, the Pacific
c time zone in the US, is UTC-
UTC
8 or UTC-7
7 during the daylight savings time.

Enable NTP Client An NTP (network time protocol) server can be used to set and synchronize
the radios clock. Clicking
licking the box allows the user to enter the IP address of the NTP server
s
below.

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Provide server - Allows other network devices to be synchronized to this radio.

NTP Server Candidates Once NTP is enabled above, the user can enter NTP servers
server IP
address here.

Clicking on the Logging tab will show the following screen:

screen

System log buffer size (kiB) This defines the log buffer size. The default is 16KB.

Remote Log Server The system log can be uploaded to a remote server. The user can specify
the IP address of the remote log server here.

erver Port Specify the port number to be used for connecting to the
External System Log Server
remote log server.

Log Output Level This specify the types of log items to be uploaded to the remote server.

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10.. System Access Configuration
C nfiguration
Navigate to Configuration ->
> System to see the following screen:

Password The user can change the system password here (the default value is admin).

Confirmation Make sure that the new password is retyped correctly here.

Web Server Mode The user can choose between the regular HTTP mode or secure
sec HTTPS
mode. The default value is HTTP.

Port The port number to be used for web server. The default is 80.

NOTE When you are using HTTPS mode on the radio unit, make sure to start
with https:// in the URL window of your browser. Just typing the IP address may not
allow access to the radio GUI.

CAUTION - It is strongly advised that the admin password be recorded and

stored in a secure location.

NOTE - Password & hint fields are case sensitive and no spaces are allowed.
Passwordrd & hint should be 6-32
6 32 characters in length. To avoid a weak password
warning when changing the password via Telnet, it is required that passwords
contain a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.

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11. Antenna Alignment

SkyWay Essence radio units contain several tools to aid with the antenna alignment process
that is essential for Slave units.

Audible Alignment: The radio produces an audible tone allowing antenna alignment without
the need for additional monitoring hardware.

CAUTION - A ping, or other network traffic is needed to ensure reliable operation

of the alignment feature, in which case the Activity indicated will be in a green state.
If no network traffic is detected, the Activity indicator will be in a red state.

The pulsed tone will begin once an RF link has been established, regardless of quality. It is
useful to reduce the RF modulation setting to its lowest value (BPSK) during the antenna
alignment procedure to maximize the systems link capture envelope/angle.

The audible repetition rate will increase as RSSI improves; a higher value will cause a faster
rate. To assist with both coarse and fine tuning, the rate is NOT a simple function of RSSI value.
Rather, the rate will continue to increase as long as adjustments deliver an improved RSSI. As
soon as any degradation (alignment overshoot) is detected, the rate quickly falls, regardless of
the amount of reduction. Thus, the system is useful for both coarse and fine tuning of the
antenna position.

To ensure the system will deliver adequate link reliability, it is recommended that the operator
verify the numerical RSSI following antenna alignment.

The audible function is enabled for the first 30 minutes of operation following a power cycle.

Regardless of whether the audible function is enabled or disabled, the unit will emit a short
audible tone upon initial power-up.

Navigate to Installation to display the following page:

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Audio Alignment Enabled Clicking this
th box and clicking the Save button next to it enables the
Audio Alignment mode for the specified duration upon every reboot The default setting for the
audio alignment mode is ON.

Interval The interval specifies how long (in minutes) the audio alignment mode will run before it
stops. The default value of the interval is 30 minutes.

Run Clicking the Run button next to the interval will start the audio alignment mode (the Run
button will change to a Stop button at this point). Click the Stop button to stop the alignment
mode once the alignment
nment process is completed.

Spectrum Analyzer Clicking the Launch button activates the spectrum analyzer mode, which
will be described in the next section.

NOTE The timer for the audio alignment interval will start to run once a link
between the local
cal and remote units is established.

CAUTION If the audio alignment mode is left enabled, it will automatically

restart upon reboot or power cycle of the radio for the interval specified on this
screen. Make sure to disable once the antenna alignment process is completed.

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12. Spectrum Analysis
Once the radio has been mounted in its intended location, an embedded RF spectrum analysis
tool can be used to survey the site and to aid with the initial channel selection process.

Prior to enabling a spectrum analysis session, ensure that the units are mounted at the desired
location and aligned in the general direction of the target radio.

NOTE - If a noise and interference only analysis is desired, do not turn on the
remote unit during the spectrum analysis, as the presence of the remote unit will
affect the sweep data.

NOTE - Enabling a spectrum sweep will disable RF traffic until the scanning
process is completed.

NOTE Fluctuations in RSSI values up to 2 dB should be expected. This should

be considered normal behavior of the wireless channel.

Click Installation -> Launch to access the Spectrum Analysis screen:

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In the example screen shown above, all 20 MHz channels from 36 to 165 are scanned for RSSI
and Noise Floor values.

The
he user can assess which channel would be the cleanest one to be used from the values
obtained here. Please
ease keep in mind that for wider channel operations (40 or 80 MHz), you will
need several blocks of 20 MHz channels to be relatively clean. Refer to the channel chart in
Section 7 for frequency block uses.

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13. Monitoring Operation
>Overview to monitor the current status of the system, as shown below.
Navigate to Status->Overview

This screen is for status only. Navigate to the Configuration screens if setting
sett changes are
necessary.

This screen periodically updates to the current status at every 2 seconds.

There are several noteworthy items:

System Section
Up Time The elapsed time that the unit has been running since the last reboot or power cycle.
This information is found in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Serial Number This is is the serial number of the radio system. The same serial number can be
found on the label on the radio enclosure.

Firmware Version The currently installed and operating firmware image version.
GPS Location If GPS signal is properly received by the system, current GPS coordinates of
the system is displayed here. Clicking on the GPS coordinates will lead to a map of the area
with the system location pinpointed.

Wireless Section

Link ID This is the current Link ID of the local unit. Make sure that the Link ID is the same for
the local and remote units of a PTP link. It is recommended that the user assign a unique Link
ID for each PTP link so that there is no unintended RF association with another PTP link.

MAC This is the RF port MAC address of the radio system.

Remote Device Information Section

MAC-Address This is the RF MAC address of the remote unit in the PTP link.

Signal This is the signal level strength measured

asured by the local receiver. It is a measure of the
RF transmission from the remote unit to the local unit derived from the 2 RF chains.
chains

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Signal/Chains This is the received signal strength of each RF chain in a 2x2 radio (one
received via vertical polarization and the other received via horizontal polarization of the
antenna). Ideally, the two numbers should be similar, but practically there may be a small
difference here, e.g. 4dB. If there is a big discrepancy, there may be a problem with radio,
antenna, cable, or, antenna alignment. The user can use this information for diagnostic
purposes.

Noise This is the noise level strength measured by the local receiver. It is a measure of the RF
noise in the RF path from the remote unit to the local unit.

Network Section
MAC-Address This is the Ethernet MAC address of the local unit. This is used for identifying
the radio in network management.

Real Time Information

Graphical display of traffic and RF parameters can be seen by navigating to Status -> Traffic
or Status -> Wireless, as seen in the following screens:

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Tx CCQ

A useful value to monitor is Tx CCQ (Client Connection Quality). CCQ is a percentage measure
of how the system is using the maximum available bandwidth. It is a weighted average value
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calculated per packet basis using the following formula:
CCQ = Tmin / Treal
where Tmin is the minimum time that a packet would take at the highest rate without retries and
Treal is the time such a packet actually took in real life, taking into account retries and transmit
rate.
CCQ would be lowered if an adverse RF channel condition causes packet losses (thus retries)
and the use of lower transmit rates
rates.

14. Software Backup and Upgrade

There may be new software releases from Solectek periodically posted
ted on Solecteks support
portal and available from Solectek Technical Support.

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Upgrading the software will not affect the system configuration, but does require a short period
of system downtime to complete the process.

Navigate to Management -> Upgrade

Upgrad to see the following screen:

Download Backup A backup copy of the current user configuration file can be downloaded by
clicking Generate archive. The user can specify the file folder on your host computer to store the
backup copy in. The backup copy
cop will be stored in the tar file format.

Reset to Defaults The user can restore the user configuration database to the factory setting
by clicking the Perform reset button.

CAUTION During the factory default operation, the radio will not be available
availab
for normal operation. Because of the changes in the radio configuration, the user
will need to reconfigure the radio to the proper setting for the PTP link before a link
can be established.

Restore Backup The user can download a previously saved configuration

iguration file into the radio
and replace the current configuration database. Click Choose File to find the appropriate
configuration file on your host computer and then click Upload archive to download the file into
the radio memory.

Firmware (current ver:r: Essence V.xxx) The user can upload a new firmware image to the
radio from a host computer. Click Choose File to find the appropriate configuration file on your

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host computer and then click Flash firmware to write the new image into the radio
radios flash
memory.

WARNING - Do not power down or unplug the unit during the upgrade/file
upgrade
upload process. Software image corruption may occur if power is disrupted
during the flash write process.

15. System Reboot and Logout

Navigate to Tools->Reboot to reboot the radio system.
The following confirmation screen will appear
appear to make sure that the reboot process was not
initiated accidentally.

Click on the Reboot button to reset/reboot. The reboot process will take approximately 30
seconds. Once the rebooting is finished,, the browser refreshed the current page automatically.

Navigate to Logout on the menu to log out of the GUI session. Similar to the reboot process
above, a confirmation screen will appear as follows:

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Click Perform Logout and the logout process
pr is now completed.

16. System Log

The System Log displays all major events that may be noteworthy for the system administrator
for both monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.

Clear Log Clicking the Clear Log button will erase all even log entries from the memory.

17. Diagnostic Tools

For access to diagnostic tools
tools, navigate to Tools -> Diagnostics menu to view the following:

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The three tools above can be used to isolate an issue to the wireless link only, not involving
other network elements
ements such as switches and host computers. You can ping the remote unit
from the unit you are accessing via the user interface. A default gateway and DNS server are
needed to use these tools with a named target. Configuration -> Ethernet Configuration

You can also navigate to Status -> ARP to view the ARP status for both Master unit and Slave
unit,, as shown in the screen below:

There are additional diagnostic tools to arrange automatic rebooting of the unit periodically or
under certain circumstances.

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Ping Watchdog If enabled, Ping Watchdog reboots the radio unit upon detecting that
connection to a specified IP address is broken. You can specify IP address to Ping,
Ping Ping
(sec), and Failure Count to Reboot.. The default condition is off.
Interval (sec), Startup Delay (sec)

Auto Reboot In certain situations, the user may want to reboot the unit automatically. This can
be done
ne at a certain time of the day as specified in time or at a given specified time interval, e.g.
every 12 hours.

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Appendix A: Factory Configuration
WIRELESS

Radio Spectrum bandwidth 80 MHz

Frequency (Master unit-only) Product & Region Specific
RF Power Max (26dBm)
Modulation Auto
Streams 2
Distance 0 miles
Link ID Back_haul
Security Open
Access Control List (ACL) Enabled

LAN + Others

IP Address (Slave unit) 192.168.1.100

IP Address (Master unit) 192.168.1.200
IP Mask 255.255.255.0
IP Gateway 192.168.1.1
Login Name / Password admin / admin
Ethernet Port Auto
Web server mode and port HTTP, Port 80
Ping Watchdog Disabled
Auto Reboot Disabled
Audio Antenna Alignment Disabled
Audio Alignment Runtime 30 minutes

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 Appendix B: Regulatory Information

1. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

FCC ID: This product contains a radio module certified with FCC ID: TK4WLE600V5-27ESD

This device is certified to comply with Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. It may not cause harmful interference.

2. It must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Solectek could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.

2. U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend

The Product is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, reproduction or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Product clause at
252.227-7013 and in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Product-Restricted Rights Clause at
52.227-19. Contractor/Manufacturer is Solectek, 8969 Kenamar Dr, Suite 113, San Diego, CA 92121.

3. Radio Transmission Notice

This product is a low power (less than 1 Watt), OFDM radio system pre-set to transmit and receive signals in the
5.15 5.25 GHz or 5.725 5.850 GHz frequency bands. This product has been certified by the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission for use in the United States of America in that band. Other markings on the unit
label shall indicate regulatory compliance in other international areas.

Any prospective user of this product outside the United States of America should, prior to such use, contact the
government department or other agency responsible for assigning radio frequencies in the country in which use is
proposed to determine whether such department or agency has any objection to operation of the product given
current regulatory label markings on said product, and whether there are any other local devices generating signals
in that band which might be expected to interfere with the operation of this product.

Solectek shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law, creates
interference harmful to other local devices, or results in a malfunction of this product caused by outside
interference.

This device must be professionally installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so
that the limits in this part are not exceeded, including the requirements of FCC Part 15.203

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However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur in a particular commercial
installation. In case the device does cause harmful interference with an authorized radio service, the user/ operator
shall promptly stop operating the device until harmful interference has been limited. Solectek Corporation is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the
substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Solectek Corporation. The
correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the
responsibility of the user.

4. Warning

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 100 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

For operation in the US under the FCC rules, this device has been designed to operate with the
antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 29 dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than 29
dBi are prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 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 communications. 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.

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Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Solectek
Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is
prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

Solectek Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material
contained in this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Solectek could void the users authority to
operate the equipment.

SkyWay and Solectek are registered trademarks of Solectek Corporation. Windows is the trademark of
Microsoft Corp.

Copyright 2015, Solectek Corp. All rights reserved.

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