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D-Link DAP-3860 User Manual

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  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual This user manual is intended to guide professional installer to install the DAP-3860 and how to build the infrastructure centered on it. It includes procedures to assist you in avoiding unforeseen problems.

  • Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To avoid the possibility of exceeding radio frequency exposure limits, you shall beep a distance of at least 100cm between you and the antenna of the installed equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Content CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................10 ............................10 NTRODUCTION ............................. 10 PPEARANCE ............................11 EATURES ..........................12 YPICAL PPLICATIONS Telemedicine Broadband Wireless Application ..................12 Education Broadband Wireless Application ..................13 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................14 ......................14 REPARATION BEFORE NSTALLATION Professional Installation Required......................
  • Page 6 INKS Antenna Alignment Tool........................36 ..............................37 ............................ 38 GGREGATION ........................39 IRELESS ECURITY ETTINGS Security Profile Configuration....................... 39 CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT ........................41 DAP-3860 B ......................41 ASIC NFORMATION ......................42 THERNET RAFFIC TATISTICS ........................43 IRELESS TATISTICS ............................44 ONNECTIONS ..............................
  • Page 7 Figure Figure 1 DAP-3860 ............................11 Figure 2 Telemedicine Wireless Broadband ....................12 Figure 3 Campus Wireless Broadband....................... 13 Figure 4 Bracket Mounting – Step 1 ......................17 Figure 5 Bracket Mounting – Step 2 ......................17 Figure 6 Pole Mounting –Step 1 ......................... 18 Figure 7 Pole Mounting –...
  • Page 8 Figure 30 Security............................39 Figure 31 Basic Information........................41 Figure 32 Ethernet Traffic Statistics......................42 Figure 33 Wireless Statistics ........................43 Figure 34 Connections ..........................44 Figure 35 Password............................ 45 Figure 36 Remote Management......................... 46 Figure 37 PuTTY Configuration 1....................... 47 Figure 41 PuTTY Configuration 2.......................
  • Page 9 Table Table 1 PIN Definition ..........................20 Table 2 DAP-3860 Factory Default Settings....................25 Table 3 RSSI-Beep Frequency ........................37 Table 4 Public Software Name and Description ..................60...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The DAP-3860 delivers “last mile” broadband connectivity through its PTP and PTMP capabilities. The DAP-3860 allows to be operated on PTP mode in one card and on bridge in another. And with an external omni antenna for bridge side may provide users with flexibility in various local coverage applications.

  • Page 11: Key Features

    Figure 1 DAP-3860 Key Features Provide easy installation and high performance wireless connectivity of up to 40km IP67 waterproof housing endures almost any harsh environments Support Bridge mode Support 64/128/152-bit WEP,TKIP and AES Encryption Support WMM and Quality of service (QoS) for enhanced performance...

  • Page 12: Typical Applications

    This section describes typical applications of the DAP-3860. Telemedicine Broadband Wireless Application The DAP-3860 primary usage is as a relay or bridging technology that may be combined with cost effective solar power solution allowing for telemedicine application in remote and rural environments.

  • Page 13: Education Broadband Wireless Application

    School in remote area or rural areas can be provided with broadband connectivity via local Internet service providers The relay ability of the DAP-3860 allows for multiple hops to be made thus allowing the DAP-3860 to reach more remote LOS locations beyond 40Kms or to circumvent natural obstructions like mountains..

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    4. If you are intended to use an external antenna with the DAP-3860, please contact your supplier/installer to ensure that your unit is set for you have fulfilled all the local regulatory requirements.

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    Product Package The product package you have received should contain the following items. If any of them are not included or damaged, please contact your local vendor for support. DAP-3860 with integrated 23dBi antenna ×1 Mounting Kit ×1 PoE Injector &...
  • Page 16 Product CD contains Management Tool, Quick Installation Guide and User Manual! Mounting Kit Wall/Pole Mounting Bracket 1. T-Form Bracket ×1 2. Articulation Pole ×1 3. Pole Mount Bar ×1 Fasteners 4. M8×80 Screw ×2 M8×90 Screw ×1 5. M8 Washer ×3 6.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Assemble the Mounting Bracket 1. Place the main bracket into the seating and use a spanner to fasten the bracket to the DAP-3860 with M5×16 screws ⑧ and M5 washers ⑨ provided in the hardware packets; Figure 4 Bracket Mounting – Step 1 2.
  • Page 18 Figure 7 Pole Mounting – Step 2 3. Adjust the antenna for appropriate tilt / vertical orientation. Figure 8 Pole Mounting – Step 3 Note: The horizontal and vertical beamwidth of DAP-3860 default antenna is about 10 degree respectively. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...

  • Page 19: Interface Definition

    Interface Definition The DAP-3860 currently provides two interfaces at the bottom, which are PoE & Data with a black plastic cover and RS-232 with a light gray cover that labed “WARNING! No PoE”. Among which, a black RJ45 waterproof connector will be provided for the PoE + Data interface.

  • Page 20: Figure 10 Detailed View Of Rs-232 Port

    To reset the device, short P7 (Hard Reset) to P8 (GND) for less than 1 second and the system will reset. If P7 (Hard Reset) is shorted to P8 (GND) for over 5 seconds, the DAP-3860 will be reset to the factory default settings.

  • Page 21: Connect Up

    Before installing the Ethernet cable with a waterproof RJ-45 connector, it is recommended that the Cat-5 RJ-45 coaxial cable be used for the DAP-3860 to power PoE connector. 1. To connect to the hole labeled PoE+Data, open the black cover in advance by using a coin or a slotted screwdriver and then screw in the body of the gland and tighten.
  • Page 22 Figure 14 Connect Up – Step 2 3. Insert the RJ-45 connector and make sure that the locking tab snaps home. DAP-3860 RJ-45 Port Figure 15 Connect Up – Step 3 4. Screw the sealing on the gland and tighten.

  • Page 23: Grounding

    The DAP-3860 is shipped with a grounding wire. The unit must be properly grounded to protect against power surges. The DAP-3860 grounding point can be found on the bottom of the unit. It is supplied with an appropriate grounding lug for attachment to the ODU.

  • Page 24: Figure 18 Poe Connection

    Figure 18 PoE Connection Warning: Make sure PoE is correctly connected to the RJ-45 port on the DAP-3860 labeled PoE+Data, otherwise the extender will be severely damaged! When install the secondary antenna, please make sure power off the device to prevent ...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Basic Settings

    Chapter 3 Basic Settings Factory Default Settings We’ll elaborate the DAP-3860 factory default settings. You can re-acquire these parameters by default. If necessary, please refer to the “Restore Factory Default Settings”. Table 2 DAP-3860 Factory Default Settings Features Factory Default Settings...

  • Page 26: System Requirements

    Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.x, as the default IP address of DAP-3860 is 192.168.0.50, X can not be 0, 50, nor 255; A Web browser on PC for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Netscape or Firefox.

  • Page 27: How To Login The Web-Based Interface

    Enter the username (Default: admin) and password (Default: Null) respectively and click “Login Now” to login the main page of DAP-3860. As you can see, this management interface provides four main options in the black bar above, which are System, Wireless, Status and Administrator Settings.

  • Page 28: Figure 21 Main Page

    Figure 21 Main Page Note: The username and password are case-sensitive, and the password is no more than 19 characters! Chapter 3 Basic Settings...

  • Page 29: Basic System Setup

    Basic System Setup For users who use the DAP-3860 for the first time, it is recommended that you begin configuration from “Basic” in “System” shown below: Figure 22 Basic Setup Device Name Specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (A-Z), (a-z) or (-).

  • Page 30: Basic Wireless Settings

    Spanning Tree Protocol is a link management protocol for RCP bridges which provides path redundancy while preventing loops in a network. STP allows only one active path at a time between the RCP bridges but establish the redundant link as a backup if the initial link fails. STP Forward Delay STP Forward Delay is the time spent in detecting and learning network tree topology state before entering the forward state.
  • Page 31 Data Rate Usually “Best” is preferred. Under this rate, the DAP-3860 will automatically select the highest available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there is no great demand for speed, you can have a relatively-low data rate for compromise of a long distance.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Advanced Settings

    Figure 24 Advanced Parameters RTS Threshold The DAP-3860 sends RTS (Request to Send) frames to certain receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, that STA responds with a CTS (Clear to Send) frame to acknowledge the right to start transmission.
  • Page 33 Note: We strongly recommended you leave most advanced settings at their defaults except Distance in Meters; any modification on them may negatively impact the performance of your wireless network. Chapter 4 Advanced Settings...

  • Page 34: Bridge Links

    Bridge Links Open “Bridge Links Setup” in “Wireless”. Bridge Links allow establishing PTP or PTMP connectivity with as most four remote wireless devices, this feature only available under Bridge (CSMA) mode. Select “WLAN 0”, and input the MAC addresses of radio cards from remote unit respectively. Figure 25 Bridge Links for CSMA The other way to establish PTMP connectivity is to setup the same group id under “Radio”...

  • Page 35: Figure 26 Bridge Links For Tdma

    Figure 26 Bridge Links for TDMA Note: When establish PTMP network, make sure all the remote wireless devices are within the antenna beam width. Chapter 4 Advanced Settings...

  • Page 36: Antenna Alignment Tool

    Antenna Alignment Tool Under Bridge (CSMA) mode, Antenna Alignment Tool is available. This function helps to point in the approximate direction of the remote DAP-3860 antenna and assist user easily align the local antenna to reach maximum signal strength. Figure 27 Antenna Alignment Tool To use Antenna Alignment Tool, follow the steps bellow: Open “Bridge Links Setup”...

  • Page 37: Link Test

    Table 3 RSSI-Beep Frequency RSSI Beep Frequency >-50 100 /sec -50~-60 50 /sec -60~-70 5 /sec -70~-80 2 / sec -80~-90 1 /sec < -90 No beep sound Link Test Under Base Station, CPE or Bridge (TDMA) mode when Antenna Alignment Tool is not available, Link Test provides another option to check the signal strength towards the connecting device.

  • Page 38: Link Aggregation

    Open “Basic” in “System”, Link Aggregation is as below: Figure 29 Link Aggregation Full Duplex Two Channels: Normally, the wireless module in DAP-3860 receives and transmits wireless packets concurrently; if check this box, it only transmits wireless packets on WLAN but stops receiving.

  • Page 39: Wireless Security Settings

    Wireless Security Settings To prevent unauthorized radios from accessing data transmitting over the connectivity, DAP-3860 provides you with rock solid security settings. Security Profile Configuration Open “Security” in “Wireless” as below: Figure 30 Security Network Authentication Open: It allows any device to join the network without performing any security check.
  • Page 40 Note: We strongly recommend you enable wireless security on your network! Only setting the same Authentication, Data Encryption and Key in the DAP-3860 and other wireless devices that connecting with it, can the communication be established! Chapter 4 Advanced Settings...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Management

    Chapter 5 Management View DAP-3860 Basic Information Open “System Information” in “System” to check the basic information of DAP-3860, which is read only. Figure 31 Basic Information Chapter 5 Management...

  • Page 42: View Ethernet Traffic Statistics

    View Ethernet Traffic Statistics Open “Ethernet Status” in “Status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted from the Ethernet port in LAN. Click “Refresh” to view current statistics. All is read only. Figure 32 Ethernet Traffic Statistics Chapter 5 Management...

  • Page 43: View Wireless Statistics

    View Wireless Statistics Open “Wireless Status” in “Status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted via wireless network. Click “Refresh” to view current statistics. All is read only. Figure 33 Wireless Statistics Chapter 5 Management...

  • Page 44: Connections

    Connections Open “Connections” in “Status” to check the information of remote devices connected with the DAP-3860, these values also help determine whether the antenna is aligned in an appropriate direction. The table will be updated every 30 seconds. All is read only.

  • Page 45: Password

    The password is case-sensitive and its length can not exceed 19 characters! Remote Management The DAP-3860 provides you with two more options for device management, which are SSH (Secure Shell) and SNMP Settings. Open “Remote Management” in “Administrator Settings” to configure the remote management of DAP-3860.

  • Page 46: Console Settings

    Figure 36 Remote Management Console Settings The DAP-3860 supports CLI management, which could be accessed by Secure Shell (SSH). It is recommended PuTTY be used to login. Download it from http://www.putty.org/ for free. The minimum system requirement for using PuTTY is Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Vista on Intel x86.

  • Page 47: Figure 37 Putty Configuration 1

    Figure 37 PuTTY Configuration 1 From “Connection” in the left menu bar, click “SSH”; select “2” as “Preferred SSH protocol version”; make “3DES” the top position in “Encryption cipher selection policy”; Figure 38 PuTTY Configuration 2 Chapter 5 Management...

  • Page 48: Snmp Settings

    Appendix C. SSH Settings for details. SNMP SETTINGS The DAP-3860 supports SNMP management. Set the SNMP parameters and obtain MIB file before remote management. From “Remote Management” in “Administrator Settings”, set the parameters for SNMP: Enable SNMP by checking “Enable”;...

  • Page 49: Figure 40 Obtain Mib File

    Figure 40 Obtain MIB File Chapter 5 Management...

  • Page 50: Sntp Information/Sntp Setting

    SNTP Information/SNTP Setting Compliant with NTP, the DAP-3860 is capable of keeping its time in complete accord with the Internet time. Make configuration in “Basic” from “System”: Figure 41 SNTP Information/SNTP Setting Enter the SNTP/NTP Server IP IP address and port respectively in “SNTP/NTP Server IP” and “SNTP/NTP Server Port”...

  • Page 51: Gps Coordinate Settings

    GPS Coordinate Settings It allows you to set your AP's location manually using latitude and longitude. Enter the latitude and longitude of your AP in this field. Chapter 5 Management...

  • Page 52: Firmware Upload

    DAP-3860’s Web: Figure 42 Firmware Upload Click “Browse” to select the firmware file. Click “Upload” to load the file into the DAP-3860. Wait a moment, the system will reboot after successfully upgrade. Note: Do NOT cut the power off during upgrade, otherwise the system may crash!

  • Page 53: Configuration File

    Click “Upload” to load the file. After automatically rebooting, new settings are applied. Restore Factory Default Settings The DAP-3860 provides two ways to restore the factory default settings: Restore factory default settings via Web From “Configuration File”, clicking “Restore” will eliminate all current settings and reboot your device, then default settings are applied.

  • Page 54: Figure 44 Restore Settings

    Figure 44 Restore Settings Restore factory default settings via RS-232 If software in DAP-3860 is unexpectedly crashed and no longer reset the unit via WEB, you may do hardware reset via RS-232. For detailed instructions please refer to Chapter 2 RS-232 section.

  • Page 55: Log Settings

    Log Settings Log Settings is used for recording events occurred on the DAP-3860, including station connection, disconnection, system reboot and etc. Open “Log” in “Administrator Settings” as below. Figure 45 Log Settings Enable Log: Enable System log or not; Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server;...

  • Page 56: Reboot

    You can reboot your device from “Reboot” in “Administrator Settings” as below: Figure 46 Reboot Check “Yes” and click “Apply” to reboot the DAP-3860. This takes a few minutes, during which the device will send out the buzzing sound, informing you the system is rebooting.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    RJ-45 Jack of the unit. Green: The DAP-3860 is connecting to the backhaul network. Off: The DAP-3860 disconnects from the wired network, check whether the power cord and Ethernet cables to the network and bridge are correctly connected.
  • Page 58 Q 4. What if I can not open the Web-based management interface? Please check the followings: • Check whether the power supply is OK; Try to power on the unit again. • Check whether the IP address of PC is correct (in the same network segment as the unit); •...

  • Page 59: Appendix Gpl Declamation

    Appendix GPL Declamation PUBLIC SOFTWARE DECLAMATION In the software we delivered, there are may contain some public software, if it is, please read below carefully: 1. Definition “Public Software”, when applicable, shall mean that portion of the Licensed Software, in source code form, set forth in the below Table, and provided under the terms set forth in the Section 5, the indicated website, the complete license terms can be found .

  • Page 60: Table 4 Public Software Name And Description

    from Licensee’s breach of the terms and conditions applicable to use, conversion or combination of the licensed software with or into Public Software. 4. NO WARRANTY. This program or licensed software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY.
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