Proxim TSUNAMI MP.11 5012-SUR manual

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    Quick Install Guide T sunami MP .1 1 Model 5012-SUR V ersion 3.0.1 Part Number: 73226 (CD version) 73227 (Print version)[...]

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    Page 2 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless NOTICES Copyright Copyright ©2006 Proxim Wireless Corpor ation, San Jose, CA. All rights reserved. Cov ered by one or more of the following U.S . patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This manual and the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserv ed[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 3 CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................... 4 K ey F eatures ........................................................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................................................. 5 Hardware and Software In[...]

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    Page 4 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless INTRODUCTION The T sunami MP .11 Model 5012-SUR is a exible wireless outdoor client that let you design solutions for point -to-point links and point-to-multipoint networks. The 5012-SUR is part of the T sunami MP .11 product family , which is comprised of sever al additional products, including the 5054 [...]

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    All rights reserved Page 5 P ACKAGE CONTENTS Each T sunami 5012-SUR shipment includes the items listed in the following table. V erify that y ou have receiv ed all parts of the shipment. Note: Cables are not provided with the unit. 5012-SUR unit Band clamps (2) Installation CD[...]

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    Page 6 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless HARDW ARE AND SOFTW ARE INST ALLA TION Notes: Be sure to read the Release Notes le on the installation CD as it contains software version and driv er information that may not hav e been av ailable when this document was produced. The Congure System window pro vides a selectable Country eld that auto[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 7 Step 1: Choose a location T o make optimal use of the unit, you must nd a suitable location for the hardware. The r ange of the unit largely depends upon the position of the integrated antenna. Pro xim recommends you do a site survey , observing the following requirements, before mounting the hardware. The location mus[...]

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    Page 8 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Step 2: Attach cables Note: Depending on your application and location, you ma y nd it easier to mount the unit before you attach cables to it. If this is the case, remo ve the cable cover (as explained in step 1 below), and then complete Step 3: Mount Unit to Pole . R eturn to this step for cabling instr[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 9 a switch, hub, or patch panel. Use a cross-over Ethernet cable or adapter if y ou are connecting the unit to a single computer or most router ports. ▪[...]

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    Page 10 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Step 3: Mount Unit to Pole Mount the 5012-SUR to a pole as follows: Using a screwdriver , turn the screw on the band clamp counter-clockwise until the clamp opens. Place the back of the 5012-SUR against the pole such that the pole ts into the curved portion of the unit. With the 5012-SUR aimed in the dir[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 1 1 Repeat procedure to attach other band clamp through bottom opening in the 5012-SUR unit. Note: Do not fully tighten band clamps; you must rst ensure a functional link to the BSU (Step 4: View LEDs/Adjust Mounting). The mounted unit, using the optional Proxim universal pole mounting kit (P/N 1087-UMK), is shown below [...]

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    Page 12 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Step 4: V iew LEDs/Adjust Mounting LEDs are located in the cable compartment. When the unit is powered on, the 5012-SUR performs startup diagnostics. When startup is completed, the LEDs show the oper ational state of the 5012- SUR. The following table shows the status of the LEDs when the 5012-SUR is operat[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 13 Step 5: Close Cable Compartment Ensure that the Ethernet cable is properly routed and exiting the unit through the notch at the bottom of the cable compartment. Position the cable cover so that the notch in the co ver ts ov er the Ethernet cable (not pictured) and the large tabs on the cover are aligned below the hole[...]

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    Page 14 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless The assembly with the cable cover attached is shown below .[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 15 Step 6: T ighten Band Clamps Using a 5/16” nutdriver or a screwdriver , fully tighten both band clamps (maximum torque 50 kg-cm/3.6 lbf -ft). Secure Ethernet cable to the pole with cable ties. Provide some slack between the unit and the rst cable tie, which should be within 12 inches of the unit. Continue to secure [...]

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    Page 16 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Step 7: Install Documentation and Software Place the CD in a CD-ROM drive. The installer normally starts automatically . (If the installation program does not start automatically , click setup.exe on the installation CD .) Click the Install Software and Documentation button and follow the instructions displ[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 17 INITIALIZA TION Connecting to the unit requires either: A direct physical connection with an Ethernet cable or with a serial RS-232 cable A network connection Connecting with the Ethernet cable allows you to use of the W eb Interface and SNMP in addition to the CLI. Connecting with a serial connection allows you to con?[...]

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    Page 18 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Select the unit for which you want to set the IP address and click Change . The Change dialog window is displayed. T o set the IP address manually , ensure that Static is selected as the IP Address Type and ll in the IP Address and Subnet Mask suitable for the LAN subnet to which the unit is connected. T[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 19 Accessing the W eb Browser T o access the unit with a W eb browser: Start your W eb browser and enter the IP address of the unit in the Address box. The W eb address should appear as http://<ip address> (for example, http://10.0.0.1 ). A login window is displayed. A login window is displayed. Do not ll in the Us[...]

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    Page 20 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Accessing the Command Line Interface Ethernet Port T o use the CLI through the Ethernet port, you must have a telnet progr am, the CLI password, and the unit’ s IP address. T o access the unit through Ethernet on a Windows PC: Open a DOS command window: from the Windows Start menu, select Run ; enter cmd.[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 21 DEF AUL T SETTINGS Setting Default Mode of Operation Bridge Routing Disabled IP Address Assignment Static IP Address 10.0.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default R outer IP Address 10.0.0.1 Default T TL 64 RIPv2 (if in routing Mode) Enabled Base Station System Name <blank> Network Name OR_WORP Frequency Channel Chnl.[...]

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    Page 22 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Setting Default Multi-Frame Bursting Enabled Storm Threshold Broadcast/Multicast Unlimited Broadcast Protocol Filtering All Protocols Allowed Dynamic Data Rate Selection Disabled Roaming Disabled NA T Disabled Intra-Cell Blocking Disabled Country Selection US-only device–US W orld device – GB DHCP Serve[...]

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    All rights reserved Page 23 TECHNICAL SER VICES AND SUPPORT If you are having trouble utilizing y our Proxim product, please review the Tsunami MP.11 5012-SUR Installation and Management Guide and the additional documentation provided with your product. If you require additional support, please refer to the “T echnical Services and Support” cha[...]

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