D-Link DWL-1800 user manual Introduction, Using this Guide, System Description, General

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using this Guide

This User's Manual provides instructions for planning and setting up a Wireless link based on the D-Link Air Premier DWL-1800 Series wireless base unit and remote bridge.

Chapter 1: Introduction - Explains how to use this manual and presents the D-Link Air Premier DWL-1800 series.

Chapter 2: Installation - Describes how to install the units.

Chapter 3: The DWL-1800 Series Configuration Utility - Describes how to use the DWL-1800 Configuration Utility to setup, configure, and manage D-Link Air Premier DWL-1800 series units.

Chapter 4: System Troubleshooting - Solves some of the more common problems which may occur when installing and using the D-Link Air Premier DWL-1800 products.

Chapter 5: Software Download Procedure - Explains how to perform software upgrades using a TFTP application.

Chapter 6: Technical Specifications - Lists the technical specifications for the D-Link Air Premier DWL-1800 series units.

Appendix A: DWL-1800 FAQ- Answers questions frequently asked by customers.

Appendix B: Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable: Explains how to prepare and install the cable connecting the indoor to the outdoor unit.

Appendix C: Radio Signal Propagation - Explains many of the terms and concepts related to antennas and RF (Radio Frequency) systems.

1.2 System Description

1.2.1 General

The D-Link AirPremier DWL-1800 Wireless Base Unit (DWL-1800B) and Wireless Remote Bridge (DWL-1800R) are designed to provide long-rangepoint-to-multipoint links for outdoor applications. The products use direct sequence spread spectrum radio technology operating at the frequency range of 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz, a part of the FCC's unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, Medical (ISM) band.

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Contents LinkAirPremier Table of Contents Troubleshooting Guide Table of Figures DWL-1800 Point-to-Multipoint ApplicationTable of Tables System Description Using this GuideIntroduction GeneralDWL-1800B BU Wireless Base Unit Link AirPremier DWL-1800 Functional DescriptionDWL-1800R RB Wireless Bridge Link AirPremier DWL-1800 Compatibility and StandardsInstallation Installation OverviewPacking List Outdoor Installation Considerations General Installation Scheme Pole MountingPath of Clearest Propagation Collocating DWL-1800 Outdoor UnitsSite Selection Factors Physical ObstaclesPath Loss Rooftop InstallationAntennas for Outdoor Applications Point-to-PointAntenna Polarization Using Outdoor Range TablesPrecautions Cell Size/Link DistanceInstalling the Outdoor Unit Compliance with Radio RegulationsHoles/Grooves/Screw Holes Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor CableInstalling the Indoor Unit Brown Phase ~ Blue Neutral Yellow/green Grounding Configuring Parameters Antenna AlignmentPage Verifying Correct Operation Verifying Correct Operation of the Indoor UnitName Description Functionality Verifying Correct Operation of the Outdoor Unit What to do if the Self Test failsD-LINK Airpremier DWL-1800 Configuration Utility Installing and Running the Configuration Utility Configuration Utility ModesUnit Configuration Mode Control Window SectionTabs Section Control Window Selecting UnitsSetting the Snmp Community String Set IP Dialog BoxApplication Control Buttons Configuration Utility Tabs Station Status TabIP Parameters Tab IP Parameters Tab Snmp Parameters Tab Snmp Parameters TabCounters Tab Counters Tab BU/DWL-1800B Units?? Tx Counters ?? Rx Counters?? Link Counters ?? Resetting Counters Wlan Parameters TabWlan Parameters Tab RB/DWL-1800R Highest ChannelFrance Canada Channel FrequencyStation Control Tab Station Control TabSecurity Tab Security TabAdvanced Tab Advanced TabPage Firmware Upgrade Mode Trap Monitor TabTo upgrade firmware Firmware Upgrade Mode dialog boxFirmware Upgrade Process Advanced Tftp Settings Advanced Tftp Setup dialog boxMultiple Unit Configuration Mode Multiple Configuration Mode dialog boxResetting the Snmp Community Strings Reloading Factory Default SettingsTo reset the unit to the factory defaults System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Indication Supported Standards Technical SpecificationsConfiguration and Management RadioOutdoor Unit-to-Indoor Unit Communication RangeSecurity InterfacesElectrical Mechanical Dimensions EnvironmentalStandards Compliance, General Appendix A. DWL-1800 FAQ GeneralDoes the DWL-1800B supports 802.1d spanning tree protocol? Collocation What is the throughput of the D-Link Air Premier DWL-1800? PerformanceCan the DWL-1800B/ DWL-1800R firmware be upgraded? FirmwareConfiguration Management What management options are available for the DWL-1800?Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Appendix B. Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor CableAppendix C. Radio Signal Propagation IntroductionRF Terms and Definitions RF Power Level AttenuationFree Space Loss Antenna Characteristics Isotropic AntennaSystem Characteristics Link ParametersSignal Fading Link Budget CalculationLine of Sight Concept Clear Line of SightFresnel Zone Clear of Obstacles FCC Warning Avertissement AUX Utilisateurs Product Type Warranty Period What You Must Do For Warranty Service Trademarks Offices Registration Card Print, type or use block letters