RWA-3400G-O Manual V3

Demarc Technology Group
RWA-3400x Series
Outdoor
AP/Router/Hotspot Controller
Installation Guide
and
User Manual
Demarc Technology Group, LLC
PO Box 370
102A – Harbor Road
Bass Harbor, ME 04653
Office phone: 207.244.9068
efax: 207.433.1008
Website: www.demarctech.com
Email: sales@demarctech.com
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................. 1
1. Preface ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Included in this Manual................................................................ 1
1.2 Related Documentation ............................................................... 2
1.3 Technical Support ....................................................................... 2
1.4 Warranty ................................................................................... 2
1.5 Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 3
2. Product Overview ......................................................................... 4
2.1 RWA-3400 Series Model Designations ............................................ 4
2.1.1 Example:................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Features .................................................................................... 5
2.3 Benefits..................................................................................... 6
2.4 Applications ............................................................................... 6
3. Hardware .................................................................................... 7
3.1 Package Checklist ....................................................................... 7
3.2 Internal Components................................................................... 7
3.2.1 PCB Assembly .......................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 PoE Ethernet Lightning Protector ................................................................10
3.3 Antenna Connection .................................................................. 11
3.4 PoE DC Injector/Splitter............................................................. 11
3.5 DC Power Supply ...................................................................... 12
3.6 Pole Mount Clamps ................................................................... 12
4. Installation ................................................................................ 14
4.1 Bench Testing .......................................................................... 14
4.2 Planning the Installation ............................................................ 14
4.2.1 Location .................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Lightning Protection .................................................................................15
4.2.3 Grounding ..............................................................................................15
4.2.4 Precautions.............................................................................................15
4.3 Installing the RWA-3400x .......................................................... 15
4.3.1 Mounting the Enclosure ............................................................................16
4.3.2 Grounding the Enclosure...........................................................................17
4.3.3 Installing and Connecting an Antenna .........................................................17
4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable...................................................................17
4.3.5 Installing the PoE DC Injector/Splitter and Power Supply ...............................18
5. Configuration ............................................................................. 21
5.1 Configuring with ReliaWave NMS................................................. 21
5.2 Configuring with Console Mode ................................................... 22
5.3 Configuring with SSH Client........................................................ 24
6. Specifications and Default Settings................................................ 27
7. Line-of-Sight Considerations ........................................................ 31
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1. Preface
1. Preface
The ReliaWave RWA-3400x Series Outdoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller is a feature-rich,
high power wireless base station built around the IEEE 802.11a/b/g (WiFi) standard.
This manual has been written to assist networking professionals in the installation and
configuration of RWA-3400x Series base stations. It assumes that you are already familiar with
basic wireless networking concepts and installation procedures.
1.1 Included in this Manual

The manual consists of six chapters, which are organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 includes this information about this manual and where to
find related documentation, technical support and warranty
information. Suggestions related to safety also are included.
• Chapter 2 provides a product overview including model
designations, features, benefits and applications.
• Chapter 3 describes the hardware included with the product.
• Chapter 4 explains installation procedures.
• Chapter 5 introduces configuration options.
• Chapter 6 provides product specifications and default settings.
• Chapter 7 provides background information related to Line-of-Sight
Considerations, useful in selecting antenna locations.
1. Preface
1.2 Related Documentation

In addition to the information contained in this manual, several useful related document(s) are
available at www.demarctech.com.
Manuals
• The ReliaWave Network Management System (RW-NMS)
Configuration Manual provides configuration information,
examples and procedures necessary to configure your RWA-3400x
Series base station. RW-NMS is available at:
www.demarctech.com/techsupport/downloads.html
Calculators
• The 2.4 GHz Link Budget Calculator allows you to enter
information specific to your installation and determine whether your
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) conforms to FCC
power limitations. Download the calculator at:
www.demarctech.com/techsupport/cals/link-budget-calcs.htm
Software/Firmware Updates
• The latest RWA Firmware Upgrade can be downloaded from
www.demarctech.com/techsupport/downloads.html
Miscellaneous Documentation
• The FCC Code of Regulations Part 15.247 RF Devices Rules is
available at: www.demarctech.com/techsupport/fcc/fccpart15.html
• Power Level Compliance Tables are available at:
www.demarctech.com/techsupport/ism-info.html
1.3 Technical Support

Demarc Technologies Group, LLC provides technical support via
• email at sales@demarctech.com
• an on-line Support Request form at
www.demarctech.com/techsupport/support-form.html
• phone at 207.244.9068
1.4 Warranty
Demarc Technologies Group, LLC warrants that this equipment will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, unless
otherwise noted on product pages.
For complete details on this product’s warranty and other information on terms and conditions of
sale, please access:
1. Preface
www.demarctech.com/about-us/policies-and-procedures.html
1.5 Safety Precautions

Appropriate and safe work habits and procedures will assist you in ensuring your personal safety
and a successful RWA-3400x Series base station installation. Please follow these precautions:
• Plan your installation in advance.
• Ensure all personnel involved in the installation are adequately
trained and qualified to perform their tasks.
• Ensure all personnel involved in the installation have and use
appropriate safety equipment.
• Select a safe and appropriate installation site.
• Consult with the appropriate authorities to ensure that your
installation will not interfere with any electrical, communications or
other infrastructure facilities.
• Use safe work practices when employing tools, ladders and other
equipment.
• Ensure your RWA-3400x Series base station is properly grounded in
accordance with local electrical codes and practices. Utilize a
qualified electrician.
2. Product Overview
2. Product Overview
The ReliaWave RWA-3400x Series is a wireless network-in-a-box solution designed to enable
the immediate deployment of profitable public and/or cost-effective private WLAN networks by
service providers and enterprises. Designed for outdoor deployment, the RWA-3400x Series can
be used for traditional fixed wireless deployments, using a CPE (customer premise equipment)
device, or to beam signals into buildings from the outside allowing for simple-to-manage
mobile/hotspot solutions. It integrates wireless access and backhaul into a single simple-to-install
solution. This cellular architecture simplifies WLAN infrastructures and eliminates high T1 and
DSL backhaul costs, which hinder the deployment of economical, medium- and large-scale
public WLAN networks.
Figure 1. RWA-3400G Outdoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller
2.1 RWA-3400 Series Model Designations

The RWA-3400 Series includes a growing list of wireless base stations based on similar
technologies. Built on a common controller, RWA-3400x Series base stations are available with
the following features:
• single, double or triple radio modules
• 802.11 a or g functionality (or combinations of the two)
• indoor or outdoor versions with appropriate enclosures
The following diagram shows the RWA-3400x Series model numbering convention:
2. Product Overview
2.1.1 Example:
A base station with the model designation RWA-3440AG-I is an indoor RWA-3400 series base
station with two 400 mW radios, the first operating on the 802.11a standard (5 GHz) and the
second operating on the 802.11g standard (2.4 GHz).
2.2 Features
• Integrated access radio and interconnection network
• Compact, environmentally hardened outdoor package
• Simple, one-trip installation
• Variety of mounting options (pole, side of building, roof)
• No extra switches, routers or cables required to connect multiple
RWA-3400x Series base stations (Wireless Distribution System
(WDS) and/or Repeater modes)
• 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz backbone provides carrier-class network level
redundancy
• Supports multiple, full duplex, Fast Ethernet exit points
• Enables deployment of medium and large-scale WLAN/MANs
2. Product Overview
2.3 Benefits
• Eliminates the need for cables, extra switches and routers to
interconnect wireless nodes
• Requires five to ten times fewer access points compared to indoor
solutions
• Eliminates disruptive, in-building network deployment
• Reduces WLAN operating expenditures by up to 90%
• Eliminates T1, DSL and other back haul costs
• Reduces WLAN capital expenditures by up to 70%
2.4 Applications
• High speed fixed wireless up to 15 mile radius (WISP)
• Hot spots, such as coffee shops, book stores, office buildings
• Complex shaped buildings
• Apartment buildings
• Campuses
• Buildings where it is difficult to add cables
• Corporate offices, manufacturing centers, universities, hospitals,
research parks, municipal centers
• Hot zones such as business districts, office parks, airports, hotels,
conference centers, recreation areas, and shopping malls.
3. Hardware
3. Hardware
The ReliaWave RWA-3400x Series package shipped from the factory includes the core
components needed to assemble a wireless base station. To assemble a fully functional system
you also will require an external antenna, antenna cable and outdoor network cabling.
RWA-3400x Series base stations are contained in compact, environmentally hardened outdoor
enclosures that can be mounted on a roof, wall or pole.
3.1 Package Checklist

The RWA-3400x Series package includes:
• RWA-3400x Series Outdoor Base Station
• SYS1102-3618 Power Supply (18 VDC @ 2A)
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) DC injector/splitter
• Two U-BOLT-01 pole mount U-clamps
Figure 2. RW-3400G Package Contents
3.2 Internal Components

The RWA-3400x Series enclosure contains a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and a
ReliaWave CAT5 PoE Ethernet Lightning Protector.
3. Hardware
Figure 3. Interior View of the Enclosure (RWV-3400G Shown)
3.2.1 PCB Assembly

The printed circuit board assembly consists of the main controller board with one or more
(depending on the specific model) attached Atheros 400 mW radio (mini-PCI) sub-assemblies.
PCB Connectors
The main PC board features the following connectors:
• Serial Interface Connector
• Coaxial Direct Power Connector
• RJ-45 Ethernet/PoE Connector
3. Hardware
Figure 4. RWA-3400x Series Connectors
Serial Interface Connector

The Serial Interface Connector is a standard DB-9M connector used for RS-232 serial
communications. It allows you to perform on-site configuration and troubleshooting on the
RWA-3400x Series base station by connecting directly from a computer’s serial port using a null
modem (crossover) cable.
NOTE: Access to this connector is limited by the amount of room in the enclosure. To use
this connector, use a serial cable with a 90 degree bend in the cable near the plug.
Coaxial Direct Power Connector

The RWA-3400x Series board provides a direct power connection via a 2.1 x 5.5 MM coaxial,
center-positive power connector. However, this direct power connection typically is not used.
Instead, Power over Ethernet is used to power the base station via the RJ-45 Ethernet connection
(see the next section). If PoE is not implemented, 18 VDC @ 2A power must be connected to the
Coaxial Direct Power Connector using separate wiring through the same compression fitting that
accommodates the CAT5 Ethernet wiring.
3. Hardware
RJ-45 Ethernet/PoE Connector and LEDs

In most applications, power and Ethernet communications are connected to the RWA-3400x
Series base station via the CAT5 Ethernet cable. The RWA-3400x Series base station supports
10BaseT and 100BaseTX Ethernet communications.
Power is supplied to the base station on the same cable, using a Power over Ethernet (PoE)
technique. (This eliminates the need for a power source near the enclosure and the added wiring
that would be required.) Power (18 VDC) is supplied to the RWA-3400x Series base station on
two pairs of conductors not used by the Ethernet communications. Pins 4 and 5 on the RJ-45
connector carry the positive polarity of the voltage supply and pins 7 and 8 carry the negative
polarity.
NOTE: Do not apply more than 18 VDC via the PoE connector.
The RJ-45 receptacle features two LEDs, located at the top right and left corners. The left LED is
illuminated when an Ethernet connection has been establish via the connector. The right LED
flashes when data is present on the network.
PCB LEDs
The RWA-3400x Series base station has three LEDs mounted on the PC board. When power is
applied to the base station, all three LEDs illuminate briefly.
Power Indicator
The bottom LED remains illuminated green indicating DC power is present.
Compact Flash Indicator
The middle LED illuminates red if a problem is detected in the Compact Flash memory.
Top Indicator
The top indicator is not used in the RWA-3400x Series base station.
3.2.2 PoE Ethernet Lightning Protector

The ReliaWave PoE Lightning Protector (the white, rectangular module near the bottom of the
enclosure) is designed to protect Power over Ethernet (PoE) data/communication lines in local
and wide area networks up to 100Base-T transmission speeds, using state of the art technology
with the ease of compact, in-line installation. All eight CAT5 cable conductors are protected by a
carefully designed circuit that isolates data from Ethernet power lines. The ultra-sharp clamping
response permanently eliminates transients. The device provides 7.5V data/signal line clamp
with power up to 60V DC.
The PoE Lightning Protector is connected in-line with the CAT5 cable. The CAT5 (outdoor)
cable enters the enclosure through the weatherproof compression fitting on the bottom of the
enclosure and plugs into the unused RJ-45 receptacle on the Protector. A short CAT5 cable
connects from the other end of the Protector to the RJ-45 receptacle on the printed circuit board.
NOTE: The PoE Lightning Protector is grounded to the enclosure (green wire from the
Protector to the metal backplane). To ensure proper operation of the Lightning Protector,
the RWA-3400x Series enclosure must be properly grounded to an outdoor grounding
source.
3. Hardware
3.3 Antenna Connection

The external antenna is connected to the RWA-3400x Series base station via a chassis mounted
N Female Bulkhead connector. (Internally, the connector is connected to the Atheros module.)
Figure 5. Antenna Connector
No antenna is included with the RWA-3400x Series as the choice of antenna varies depending on
the application. For assistance in selecting the appropriate antenna for your application contact
Demarc Technology Group via
• email at sales@demarctech.com
• on-line Support Request form at
www.demarctech.com/techsupport/support-form.html
• phone at 207.244.9068
3.4 PoE DC Injector/Splitter

The PoE DC Injector/Splitter combines Ethernet signals and DC power supply voltage onto a
standard CAT5 cable enabling Power over Ethernet operation. The module contains two RJ-45
receptacles and one coaxial, 2.1 x 5.5 MM center-positive power supply jack. The module
typically is installed near the Ethernet hub and an AC mains power source. DC power is supplied
to the Injector/Splitter from a DC power supply capable of producing 18 VDC @ 2A via a
coaxial 2.1 x 5.5 MM center-positive plug.
Figure 6. PoE DC Injector/Splitter
3. Hardware
NOTE: The power supply voltage to the RWA-3400x Series is 18 VDC maximum. Use only
the approved Demarc power supply and PoE DC Injector/Splitter to supply power to the
RWA-3400x Series base station.
3.5 DC Power Supply

The RWA-3400x Series base station comes with a switching power supply adapter capable of
converting 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60Hz line power to 18VDC @ 2 Amps maximum. The output
connector is a 2.1 x 5.5 MM center-positive coaxial plug.
Figure 7. DC Power Supply
3.6 Pole Mount Clamps

The RWA-3400x Series comes with two U-BOLT-01 pole mount U-clamps allowing you to
mount the base station on poles up to 2.5 inches in diameter.
Figure 8. U-Clamps
3. Hardware
4. Installation
4. Installation
This section provides information and procedures to assist you in installing your RWA-3400x
Series base station.
4.1 Bench Testing

It is recommended that you perform a ‘dry bench setup and test’ of the RWA-3400x Series base
station prior to installing it in the field to ensure that all required parts are accounted for and the
base station is configured properly
4.2 Planning the Installation

Careful planning of your installation is an important step in ensuring the best performance from
your RWA-3400x-I Series base station. Ideally your plan will ensure:
• Adequate coverage
• Security
• Ease of installation
• Ease of maintenance
• Safety
This section provides suggestions that will assist you in the planning process. See Chapter 7:
Line of Sight Considerations, for additional information.
4.2.1 Location
When selecting an installation location for your RWA-3400x Series base station, location of the
antenna is important. Typically the enclosure will be installed nearby, either on the antenna mast
or on a wall or roof within a short cabling distance.
Placement of the antenna is critical in ensuring maximum range, consistent coverage and optimal
data rates. Usually, locating the antenna higher, with line-of-sight to a receiver, will result in
greater range. However, height advantage must be weighed against the danger of damage from
lightning strikes. Your antenna also must be located away from other radio or television antennas
to avoid interference.
In general, attempt to locate your antenna in an open area, free of obstacles such as trees,
buildings or hills. Obstacles can block radio signals or create reflections that result in
multipathing, a form of interference.
Site Surveys
Site surveys are important in optimizing link distances, coverage, signal paths and overall
network performance. A site survey may be as simple as a visual assessment of the physical
location, buildings and vegetation, or it may require RF and performance testing using more
sophisticated tools. In general, the following steps should be included in a site survey:
• Obtain a map or diagram of the coverage area.
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• Visually inspect the area to verify the map or diagram and note
objects that may affect radio propagation.
• Identify areas where users require coverage.
• Determine a preliminary base station location and required antenna.
• If possible, set up a temporary installation, for testing purposes.
• Use a tool such as NetStumbler (available on the Demarc website) to
test coverage.
• Repeat as necessary to determine the best location for your RWA-
3400x Series base station.
• Document the results for future reference.
NOTE: For more information on antenna placement see Chapter 7: Line of Sight
Considerations
4.2.2 Lightning Protection

Your RWA-3400x Series base station comes from the factory with a PoE Ethernet Lightning
Protector installed. In areas where lightning is prevalent it may be prudent to add an RF lighting
protector in line with the antenna. RF lightning protectors are available from Demarc
Technologies Group. For information, or to order RF lightning protectors, contact Demarc
Technologies via phone, email or web support form.
Proper grounding of your installation (described in the next section) also is important in
providing adequate protection against damage due to lightning.
4.2.3 Grounding
The RWA-3400x Series base station must be properly grounded to protect against power surges,
accumulated static electricity and lightning. It is the user's responsibility to install the RWA-
3400x Series base station in accordance with the National Electrical Code. These codes describe
correct installation procedures for grounding of the electronics, mast, lead-in wire and discharge
base station, location of discharge base station, size of grounding conductors and connection
requirements for grounding electrodes. It is recommended that the installation of the RWA-
3400x Series base station be contracted to a professional installer.
4.2.4 Precautions
• Do not place the RWA-3400x Series base station on or near a direct
heat source.
• The RWA-3400x Series base station must not be located near power
lines or other electrical power circuits.
4.3 Installing the RWA-3400x

Installation of the RWA-3400x Series base station includes
• Mounting the enclosure
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• Grounding the enclosure

• Installing and connecting an antenna
• Connecting the Ethernet cable
• Installing the PoE DC Injector/Splitter and power supply
4.3.1 Mounting the Enclosure

The RWA-3400x Series enclosure can be mounted on an outside wall, roof or pole.
Pole Mount
RWA-3400x Series base stations can be mounted on poles from 1 inch to 2.5 inches in diameter
using the included U-BOLT-01 U-clamps.
NOTE: When mounting to smaller diameter poles you may have to add washers to the U-
bolt to ensure there are enough threads to completely tighten it to the pole.
The enclosure mounting flanges feature slotted holes to accommodate smaller U-clamps
(customer supplied) if required.
Mount the RWA-3400x Series base station on a pole as follows:
1. Locate the two supplied U-BOLT-01 pole mount U-clamps.
2. Position the enclosure on the pole with the CAT5 and antenna
connections at the bottom.
Figure 9. Pole Mounting
3. Using the mounting holes on the top and bottom of the enclosure,
assemble the U-clamps as shown in the figure below.
4. Tighten the nuts evenly, as required.
4. Installation
Wall or Roof Mount

To mount the RWA-3400x Series enclosure on a wall or roof
1. Position the enclosure on the wall or roof with the CAT5 and antenna
connections at the bottom.
2. Using the mounting holes on the top and bottom of the enclosure,
securely fasten the enclosure using screws or lag bolts.
4.3.2 Grounding the Enclosure

The RWA-3400x Series enclosure must be properly grounded to protect against power surges,
accumulated static electricity and lightning. It is the user's responsibility to install this device in
accordance with the National Electrical Code. These codes describe correct installation
procedures for grounding of the enclosure, mast, lead-in wire and discharge base station, location
of discharge base station, size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for
grounding electrodes. It is recommended that the installation of the outdoor base station be
contracted to a professional installer.
4.3.3 Installing and Connecting an Antenna

No antenna is included with the RWA-3400x Series base station because the choice of antenna
varies depending on your application. For assistance in selecting the appropriate antenna for your
application contact Demarc Technology Group via email, phone or on their website. For
installation of the antenna refer to instructions included with the antenna.
Connect the antenna (using a cable with an N Male connector on the end) to the RWA-3400x
Series base station via the N Female Bulkhead connector located on the bottom of the enclosure.
Figure 10. Antenna Connector
4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable

Make your Ethernet connections as follows:
1. Install outdoor CAT5 cable between your network switch and the
RWA-3400x Series base station using standard network cabling
techniques
2. CAT 5 Cable installation:
a) Gel filled cable: If you are using gel filled outdoor CAT5
cable, before inserting it into the enclosure, strip and clean off
about 8 inches of the cable sheath. (This ensures enough
flexibility to manipulate the cable inside the enclosure.)
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b) Non-gel filled cable: If you are using non-gel outdoor CAT5

cable, stripping the sheath should not be required.
3. Terminate the CAT5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector plug.
4. Insert the CAT5 cable through the compression fitting on the bottom of
the enclosure into the RWA-3400x Series base station. (This is a tight
fit but a standard RJ-45 plug can be inserted through the fitting.)
5. Tighten the compression fitting to ensure a seal.
6. Plug the RJ-45 connector into the PoE Ethernet Lightning Protector
inside the enclosure.
Figure 11. Ethernet Connection
4.3.5 Installing the PoE DC Injector/Splitter and

Power Supply
Using Power over Ethernet the power supply for the RWA-3400x Series base station can be
located remotely from the enclosure. Typically you will install the power supply in the same
location as your network switch/
Install the PoE DC Injector/Splitter and power supply as follows:
1. Attach the PoE DC Injector/Splitter to a surface near the network
switch and an AC line power outlet.
2. Plug the 18 VDC power supply adapter into the coaxial jack labeled
DC.
3. Connect a cable from your network switch to the RJ-45 receptacle on

the Injector/Splitter labeled LAN.
4. Installation
Figure 12. Power Supply Connection
4. Plug the cable from the RJ-45 receptacle on the Injector/Splitter

labeled PoE into the unused RJ-45 receptacle on the PoE Lightning
Protector inside the RWA-3400x Series enclosure.
Figure 13. Ethernet Connection to Lighting Protector
4. Installation
5. Configuration
5. Configuration
Configuration of the RWA-3400x Series can be accomplished using any of the following user
interfaces.
• ReliaWave Network Management System (RW-NMS)
• Console Mode
• SSH Client
RW-NMS is provides a graphical user interface. Console Mode and SSH Client provide menu-
oriented interfaces.
5.1 Configuring with ReliaWave NMS

Typically, configuration of the RWA-3400x Series is accomplished using the ReliaWave
Network Management System (RW-NMS) a graphical user interface that allows you to connect
with the RWA-3400x Series base station over the network. RW-NMS allows you to auto-
discover network nodes, create a graphical network topology map and configure networking,
routing, VLAN, wireless, firewall, NAT, security, DHCP, WAN, bandwidth and hotspot
functionality.
Access the ReliaWave Network Management System as follows:
1. Download the ReliaWave Network Management System software
from www.demarctech.com/techsupport/downloads.html.
2. Install the application on your networked computer.
3. Open it from the Start menu. The RW-NMS window will open.
4. Configure the RWA-3400x Series base station.
NOTE: For more information on RW-NMS, including how to use it to configure the RWA-
3400x Series, refer to the ReliaWave Network Management System Configuration
Manual, available for download from www.demarctech.com.
5. Configuration
Figure 14. ReliaWave Network Management System Main Window
5.2 Configuring with Console Mode

Console Mode allows you to access many of the configuration parameters of the RWA-3400x
Series directly from a computer via a serial port connection.
Access the RWA-3400x Series Configuration Menu using Console Mode as follows:
1. Remove power from the RWA-3400x Series base station.
2. Connect a null modem (crossover) cable between your computer’s

serial port and the DB-9M connector on the RWA-3400x Series base
station.
3. On your computer, open a terminal communications program such as

HyperTerminal. Configure it for the following communications
parameters:
Baud Rate: 115200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: No
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
4. Power up the RWA-3400x Series base station. After a few seconds

data will appear in the HyperTerminal window.
5. Configuration
Figure 15. RWA-3400x Series Console Mode Window
5. To access the configuration menu, at the prompt, type admin, then

press Enter. The word Password will appear.
6. At the prompt, type admin again. The characters will not appear on the
screen. Press Enter. The following window will appear:
Figure 16. Console Mode Menu
If no selections are made within a short period of time the words Connection tim will appear in
the window indicating the connection has timed out. The words localhost login: will reappear
and you will have to re-enter the login and password to access the menu.
7. Using the letters and numbers to the left of the menu entries, select the
configuration parameter you wish to change.
NOTE: Detailed configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this manual. For
information on how to configure the RWA-3400x Series consult the ReliaWave Network
Management System Configuration Manual. Use of the RW-NMS GUI interface is
recommended for configuration of the RWA-3400x Series.
5. Configuration
5.3 Configuring with SSH Client

SSH Client allows you to access many of the configuration parameters of the RWA-3400x Series
directly from a networked computer via a secure network connection. To configure your RWA-
3400x Series base station using SSH Client, your RWA-3400x Series base station and a
computer running a typical SSH Client must be connected to a network.
Access the RWA-3400x Series Configuration Menu using SSH Client as follows:
8. On your computer, open a typical SSH Client program such as PuTTY.
Download PuTTY free from: www.demarctech.com/techsupport/downloads.html

The PuTTY Configuration dialog box will appear.
Figure 17. PuTTY Configuration Dialog Box
1. Type the IP Address of your RWA-3400x Series base station into the
IP Address field of the PuTTY Configuration dialog box. (default IP
address is 192.168.1.3)
2. Select the SSH option button, then click the Open button. The PuTTY
window will open and display the login prompt for the RWA-3400x
Series Configuration Menu.
3. At the prompt, type admin, then press Enter. The Password prompt
will appear.
5. Configuration
Figure 18. SSH Client RWA-3400x Series Configuration Login
4. At the Password prompt, type admin again. The characters will not
appear on the screen. Press Enter. The Configuration Menu will
appear.
Figure 19. SSH Client RWA-3400x Series Configuration Menu
If no selections are made within a short period of time the words Connection tim will appear in
the window indicating the connection has timed out. The words localhost login: will reappear
and you will have to re-enter the login and password to access the menu.
5. Using the letters and numbers to the left of the menu entries, select the
configuration parameter you wish to change.
NOTE: Detailed configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this manual. For
information on how to configure the RWA-3400x Series consult the ReliaWave Network
Management System Configuration Manual. Use of the RW-NMS GUI interface is
recommended for configuration of the RWA-3400x Series.
5. Configuration
6. Specifications and Default Settings

ReliaWave RWA-3400x-I Series base station 802.11 a/b/g Indoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller
Specifications
Description ReliaWave RWA Indoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller
Ethernet Connection IEEE 802.3 10BaseT (RJ-45)
Standard IEEE 802.11a (Wireless LAN)

IEEE 802.11g (Wireless LAN)
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN)
IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
Network Interface 2x 10/100Mb Ethernet (National Semiconductor)
Memory 128 Mbytes of RAM
Flash 32Mb
Operation Modes Access Point , Repeater, WDS, AP Client, and AP Station
Management ReliaWave Network Management System, Serial Console Mode, SSH Client
External 18 VDC @ 1A (O.D - 5.5mm, I.D - 2.1mm) (POE and PS included)

Power Jack
Enclosure Aluminum Enclosure
AP Weight 2 lbs
Shipping Weight 3 lbs
Dimension 6.25" x 6.5" x 1"
Temperature Range -35ºC ~ +65ºC
Relative Humidity 10% to 90% non condensing
Manual ReliaWave RWA-3400x-I Series Indoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller Installation Guie

and User Manual
Firmware NOS For downloads and updates, go to www.demarctech.com/techsupport/downloads.html
Network Characteristics
Bridging Layer2 Forwarding
802.1Q VLAN Vlan(802.1Q)Support
Network QoS Source/Destination IP Address, IP Subnets, Ports and Peer to Peer
Packet Filtering Input/Output Interface, Source/Destination IP Address, IP Subnets, Source MAC

address, Protocols, Ports and Connection State
Hotspot Support WAN, LAN, DHCP, Firewalling, NAT, Wireless, Radius Client, UAM Authentication, Mac
address Authentication, Walled Garden, Advertisement Sites, Log in Page
Customization, Users Info and Radius Statistics
DHCP DHCP Client & Server

DHCP Relay
NAT Input/Output Interface, Source/Destination IP Address, IP Subnets, Source Mac,

Protocols, and Ports
PPPoE / PPTP PPPoE and PPTP Clinets
Routing Protocol Layer3 Forwarding and Static Routing
Monitoring / Management
IP Accounting Advanced IP Accounting / Radius IP Accounting
Wireless Client Monitor Wireless Client Monitor
Traffic Monitoring Traffic Monitoring
Remote Upgrade Remote Upgrade via client
Remote Syslog Remote Syslog Client
Services Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), HTTP
Server, SSH
Monitor Utils Ping Utility and Trace Route Utility
Wi-Fi Association List Alias configurable attribute, Inactive Stations (Idle Time attribute), Link parameters
(Signal, Noise, Fade Margin, Rate), Command set availability (Remove from list,
Disassociate
Security
Authentication Radius Authentication and IP Accounting
Encryption Access Control List (ACL), WEP64/128, WPA andWPA2
Radio Characteristics
Modulation 802.11b DSSS / 802.11a/g OFDM
Frequency Range RWA-3400G-I Series: 2.4 GHz-2.4965GHz
RWA-3400A-I Series: 5.180-5.825Ghz
Special Radio Features 802.11a/g: TX power control and ACK adjustment for long distance links
802.11a/g: Packet Bursting
802.11a/g: Fast Frames
802.11a/g: Hardware Compression and Encryption
802.11a/g: Multi-Channel Bonding
802.11a/g: Super-G (802.11G 108Mbps)
Data Rate 11 Mbps: CCK 802.11a 6-54Mb OFDM

5.5 Mbps: CCK 802.11g 6-54Mb OFDM
2 Mbps: DQPSK
1 Mbps: DBSK
Channels 802.11b/g 802.11a

11 - US (FCC) 13 - US (FCC)
14 - Japan (MKK)
13 - Other
counties (ETS)
Range Up to 15 miles Clear LOS
Antenna Connector RP-SMA sub-miniature bulkhead
Approvals FCC Part15, Section 15,247
FCC Grant FCC Certification Grant
Radio Power Characteristics
Mode Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity
802.11g 400mW (26dBm) 1-24 Mbps 1 Mbps -97 dBm

251mW (24dBm) 36 Mbps 2 Mbps -96 dBm
159mW (22dbm) 48 Mbps 5.5 Mbps -95 dBm
9 Mbps -93 dBm
11 Mbps -92 dBm
12 Mbps -91 dBm
18 Mbps -90 dBm
24 Mbps -86 dBm
36 Mbps -83 dBm
48 Mbps -77 dBm
54 Mbps -74 dBm
802.11a 400mW (26dBm) 1-24 Mbps 6 Mbps -94 dBm

159mW (22dbm) 48 Mbps 12 Mbps -91 dBm
24 Mbps -86 dBm
36 Mbps -83 dBm
48 Mbps -77 dBm
54 Mbps -74 dBm
Default Settings
Login admin
Password admin
IP Address 192.168.1.3
7. Line-of-Sight Considerations
The figures below illustrate various point-to-point (PTP) configurations. They show four typical
conditions: near-LOS, NLOS, and blocked LOS links, as well as clear LOS. Note that the ability
to avoid link problems is heavily dependent on the size of the first Fresnel zone. As frequency
goes up, this zone gets smaller, thus better avoiding the blockage that causes negative link
performance. For example, a 5GHz carrier has a smaller Fresnel zone than 2.4GHz.
Figure 20. Line-of-Sight Configuration
Near-LOS
Near-LOS refers to a link that has clear line of sight, but buildings or trees are partially
penetrating the first Fresnel zone. A conventional rule of thumb is that the first Fresnel zone
needs to be 60 percent clear before there is any appreciable difference between a totally clear
LOS link and one that is near-LOS. So this definition of near-LOS is essentially the same as a
clear LOS link in that, from an RF perspective, there are no real obstacles in the link path.
Bounced LOS
Bounced LOS refers to a link in which there is complete visual blockage to the direct LOS link
path. The radio link is created by bouncing the radio signal off a nearby object to create a
bounced indirect link path around the obstacle. This will only work with radios that are using
OFDM.
7. Line of Sight Considerations
Blocked LOS
Blocked LOS refers to a link in which there is complete visual blockage of the LOS link path.
The radio signals must therefore propagate through or around the blockage (i.e., trees and
foliage). In general only higher EIRP levels will all for links to work if at all.
Clear, Unobstructed LOS (Also Known as Clear LOS)
Clear LOS refers to a link in which the path is a straight line between two link end points. Saying
that a link achieves clear LOS is sometimes ambiguous. Is the link completely clear of any
obstacles? The definition of “clear” typically refers to a link in which at least 60 percent of the
first Fresnel zone is free of any obstacles that would cause propagation shortcomings.
Performance Levels
When considering clear LOS, as well as blocked LOS, NLOS or near-LOS links, there is a fairly
simple set of guidelines that can be applied to the “guarantees” that are available to the operator.
These guidelines are summarized below, which compares link operational guarantees when the
equipment is first installed versus long-term operation.
Long-Term Operational
Initial Install
Availability/Reliability
Operational Guarantee
Guarantee
Near LOS Link No No
Bounced NLOS No No
Obstructed NLOS No No
Clear unobstructed LOS Yes Yes
The ability for a link to work is dependent on the required minimum signal level at the receiver
that can be processed or used. When the link is initially installed, it must achieve the required
sensitivity performance level. It is difficult to accurately predict the overall propagation loss in
any link that does not have clear, unobstructed LOS. Hence, under conditions without clear LOS,
there is a general inability to guarantee whether or not a given link will work in the first place.
For a link to stay working properly, the link must have enough “head room” to operate during all
of the expected variations that will be encountered. For this to be guaranteed, the expected
variations must be based on long-term statistical elements, which is done effectively in clear,
unobstructed LOS cases. For example, the use of long-term rain statistics (based on ITU 530) has
been proven effective in the design of microwave and millimeter wave clear LOS links.
However, when considering blocked LOS, NLOS or near-LOS links, propagation losses and/or
effects through trees or in bounced urban conditions are not statistically well defined. Therefore
guarantees are not readily possible in the blocked LOS, bounced LOS, NLOS, or near-LOS
cases.
There are a few technologies that can enhance overall performance in blocked LOS, near-LOS,
or NLOS conditions where multi-path becomes a limiting factor. Although such technologies
may help improve overall link performances, they do not achieve guaranteed performance. These
technologies include OFDM (multiple carriers), single carrier (i.e., QPSK or QAM) operation
with adaptive equalization and MIMO (multi-input multi-output) receiver technology.
NOTE: OFDM is used on 802.11a and 802.11g designs.

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1.1 Included in this Manual

1.2 Related Documentation

1.3 Technical Support

1.5 Safety Precautions

Figure 1. RWA-3400G Outdoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller

2.1 RWA-3400 Series Model Designations

3.1 Package Checklist

Figure 2. RW-3400G Package Contents

3.2 Internal Components

Figure 3. Interior View of the Enclosure (RWV-3400G Shown)

3.2.1 PCB Assembly

Figure 4. RWA-3400x Series Connectors

Serial Interface Connector

Coaxial Direct Power Connector

RJ-45 Ethernet/PoE Connector and LEDs

3.2.2 PoE Ethernet Lightning Protector

3.3 Antenna Connection

Figure 5. Antenna Connector

3.4 PoE DC Injector/Splitter

Figure 6. PoE DC Injector/Splitter

3.5 DC Power Supply

Figure 7. DC Power Supply

3.6 Pole Mount Clamps

4.1 Bench Testing

4.2 Planning the Installation

4.2.2 Lightning Protection

4.3 Installing the RWA-3400x

• Grounding the enclosure

4.3.1 Mounting the Enclosure

Figure 9. Pole Mounting

4. Tighten the nuts evenly, as required.

Wall or Roof Mount

4.3.2 Grounding the Enclosure

4.3.3 Installing and Connecting an Antenna

Figure 10. Antenna Connector

4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable

2. CAT 5 Cable installation:

b) Non-gel filled cable: If you are using non-gel outdoor CAT5

3. Terminate the CAT5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector plug.

5. Tighten the compression fitting to ensure a seal.

Figure 11. Ethernet Connection

4.3.5 Installing the PoE DC Injector/Splitter and

3. Connect a cable from your network switch to the RJ-45 receptacle on

Figure 12. Power Supply Connection

4. Plug the cable from the RJ-45 receptacle on the Injector/Splitter

Figure 13. Ethernet Connection to Lighting Protector

5.1 Configuring with ReliaWave NMS

2. Install the application on your networked computer.

4. Configure the RWA-3400x Series base station.

Figure 14. ReliaWave Network Management System Main Window

5.2 Configuring with Console Mode

2. Connect a null modem (crossover) cable between your computer’s

3. On your computer, open a terminal communications program such as

4. Power up the RWA-3400x Series base station. After a few seconds

Figure 15. RWA-3400x Series Console Mode Window

5. To access the configuration menu, at the prompt, type admin, then

Figure 16. Console Mode Menu