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  • Page 1 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide OW-CDX050 R110 6/08...
  • Page 2 In no event is Honeywell liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: About This Document

    About This Document This document describes how to configure, install and operate the Honeywell Multinode/Wireless System Gateway. The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway is one component of Honeywell’s OneWireless network solution for industrial control. Release Information Document Name Document Release Publication Number...
  • Page 4 About This Document Technical Assistance and Contacts Technical Assistance and Contacts Honeywell has technical assistance centers worldwide. Contact the office at your location. Location and Contact Location and Contact United States and Canada Singapore Contact: Honeywell Solution Support Center Contact: Honeywell Global TAC - South East Asia Phone: 1-800 822-7673.
  • Page 5 Global-TAC-Korea@honeywell.com Declaration Honeywell does not recommend using devices for critical control where there is a single point of failure or where single points of failure result in unsafe conditions. This release of OneWireless (R110) is targeted at open loop control, supervisory control, and controls that do not have environmental or safety consequence.
  • Page 6 About This Document Symbol Definitions Symbol Definitions The following table lists those symbols used in this document to denote certain conditions. Symbol Definition ATTENTION: Identifies information that requires special consideration. TIP: Identifies advice or hints for the user, often in terms of performing a task.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Radio Frequency (RF) statement ................... 6 European Union restriction ..................... 6 Agency approval marks ......................7 Honeywell Declaration of Conformity information ..........8 Multinode device DoC statement ................... 8 Intended country usage ......................9 Declaration of conformity statements ................... 10 For more information about the R&TTE Directive ..............
  • Page 8 Contents Multinode specificiations ..................19 Mulitnode communications radios ..................20 Antennas ..........................21 Outdoor protection kit ....................22 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ............... 23 Preinstallation requirements ................... 23 Multinode/WSG installation ..................24 Installation tasks ........................24 Installation guidelines ......................26 Authenticating a multinode/WSG ................32 Prerequisite .........................
  • Page 9 Tables WIRELESS MESH CONFIGURATION ..........71 Introduction ......................71 Wireless Mesh screens ................... 71 General screen ........................71 Wireless Mesh - Radio screen ..................... 77 Wireless Mesh - Encryption screen ..................80 Wireless Mesh - MAC Address Filtering screen ..............81 Setting up wireless networks .................
  • Page 10 Contents MULTINODE MAINTENANCE ............111 Overview ........................111 Replacing a multinode/WSG .................. 111 To replace a failed multinode in a network: ............... 111 TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 113 Overview ........................113 Multinode failure indications ....................113 Reboot multinode ......................113 Restore factory default settings ..................114 Network Management Diagnostics tool ...............
  • Page 11 Tables Tables Table 1 Multinode connections ..................17 Table 2 Multinode LED indicators ................. 18 Table 3 Multinode specifications .................. 19 Table 4 Multinode installation tasks ................24 Table 5 Multinode Configuration Tool screens ............. 41 Table 6 Channel Number options ................. 50 Table 7 Advanced options .....................
  • Page 12 Figures Figures Figure 1 Honeywell’s OneWireless solution for Wireless Network for Secure Industrial Applications (WNSIA) ....................4 Figure 2 Multinode/Wireless System Gateway ............. 15 Figure 3 Multinode cable identification ................31 Figure 4 System Configuration - General screen ............43 Figure 5 Wireless Access Point - General configuration screen ........

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    Intended Audience This guide is intended for people who are responsible for configuring and installing the Honeywell wireless components, monitoring and maintaining these components operating in a wireless network, or those that need to add a new device to an existing system.

  • Page 14: Related Documents

    The following documents provide supporting information for setting up and commissioning a wireless network. • Getting Started with Honeywell OneWireless Solution, Document OW-CDX010 - provides a brief description of what to do when setting up a wireless network. • OneWireless Planning Guide, Document OW-CDX030 - provides site planning information.

  • Page 15: Onewireless System

    WNSIA solution There are four major components that make up Honeywell’s OneWireless network: 1. Wireless sensors (field I/O devices, such as temperature or pressure transmitters) that provide replacement for non-electronic or legacy wired sensors.

  • Page 16: Onewireless Network Topology

    Secure Industrial Applications (WNSIA) OneWireless Network topology Honeywell uses a wireless mesh network to achieve the OneWireless solution. A mesh network provides multiple RF communication paths between multinodes and Wireless System Gateways to transfer data to and from the wireless field devices. For example, in Figure 1 the WSG is connected to the wired network of the control system.

  • Page 17: Agency Compliance Information

    Agency compliance information This section contains agency compliance information for Honeywell’s OneWireless Multinode. For additional details on compliance information, see also the OneWireless Multinode Agency Compliance Professional Installation Guide. Compliance statements and restrictions This section contains the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC) and Radio Frequency compliance statements for the OneWireless Multinode device.

  • Page 18: Radio Frequency (Rf) Statement

    Agency compliance information Compliance statements and restrictions Radio Frequency (RF) statement To comply with FCC’s and Industry Canada’s RF exposure requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied. • Remote Point-to-Multi-Point antenna(s) for this unit must be fixed and mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance between the antenna(s) of greater than 20cm and a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons.

  • Page 19: Agency Approval Marks

    Agency compliance information Compliance statements and restrictions Agency approval marks The following table describes the agency approval for the Honeywell OneWireless Multinode. Symbol Description ® The Factory Mutual Approval mark means the equipment has been rigorously tested and certified to be reliable.

  • Page 20: Honeywell Declaration Of Conformity Information

    This section contains the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) statement for the Multinode device and the countries it is intended to be used in. For a complete list of compliant models, contact Honeywell. Multinode device DoC statement Following is Honeywell’s Declaration of Conformity (DOC) for the OneWireless Multinode Device. ATEX R&TTE...

  • Page 21: Intended Country Usage

    Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive Intended country usage The following table lists the countries in which the Honeywell Multinode device is intended to be used. ISO 3166 ISO 3166 Country 2 letter code Country 2 letter code North America United States...

  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity Statements

    Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive Declaration of conformity statements OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08...

  • Page 23: For More Information About The R&Tte Directive

    Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive For more information about the R&TTE Directive The following website contains additional information about the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/faq.htm R110 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide 6/08...
  • Page 24 Agency compliance information R&TTE Directive OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08...

  • Page 25: The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode description The Multinode is a wireless RF transmitter-receiver and router that is used to create the wireless communications network. Communication occurs by establishing radio links between the multinode and other wireless devices that are configured to operate as part of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).

  • Page 26: Service Set Id (Ssid)

    (added to the network) and the key server. A couple of button presses is all that is required to authenticate a new device. See Getting Started for Honeywell OneWireless Solution for more information on authentication of wireless nodes. Additionally, the authentication device can also read and set parameters on multinodes and field I/O devices.

  • Page 27: Physical Description

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description WPA includes the option of using a WPA pre-shared key for key management with either TKIP or AES-CCMP encryption Physical description Figure 2 shows some of the physical features of the multinode which are described in the following sections.

  • Page 28: Features

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description Features The Honeywell Multinode/Wireless System Gateway is a self-contained unit that is weatherproof and conforms to IP66 waterproof specifications. The multinode contains no user-serviceable parts inside the enclosure. External connections on the multinode include three Type N connections for antennas. A ¾-inch conduit connection provides access to wired connections for DC power, grounding and Ethernet cables.

  • Page 29: Table 1 Multinode Connections

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description Table 1 Multinode connections Feature or Connector Description ETHERNET ¾-inch conduit connection with four cable pigtails. 24V DC POWER • Two Ethernet cables - (Labelled WLAN1 and WLAN2) Either Ethernet cable can be used to: −...

  • Page 30: Led Indicators

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Physical description LED indicators The front of the enclosure features six LED indicators (Green, Yellow and Red) to indicate the various stages of operation. Table 2 identifies the indicators and describes the operating conditions of the unit when the indicators are lighted. Table 2 Multinode LED indicators LED Indicator When lit it …...

  • Page 31: Multinode Specificiations

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode specificiations LED Indicator When lit it … with the gateway application and the WSG has been configured in Wireless Builder. • Multinode - LED behavior is undetermined. NOTE: A fault in the multinode is indicated when WLAN1 and WLAN2 LEDs blink simultaneously.

  • Page 32: Mulitnode Communications Radios

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode specificiations Specification Description 10/100 Mbps auto negotiation Receive Sensitivity: 802.11a: -87dB@6Mbps to -71dB@54Mbps 802.11b: -94dB@1Mbps to -90dB@11Mbps 802.11g: -87dB@6Mbps to -74dB@54Mbps RF Output Power: 802.11a/b/g: +20dBm, maximum Note: Maximum transmit power will vary by antenna selection, channel selection, data rate and region, (Country Code).

  • Page 33: Antennas

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Multinode specificiations • One field I/O radio which communicates with the various wireless field devices. A multinode will contain one of two radio types: − A FHSS radio which uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum modulation as the communications protocol.

  • Page 34: Outdoor Protection Kit

    The Multinode/Wireless System Gateway Outdoor protection kit Outdoor protection kit If any portion of this system (multinode enclosure, antennas, cables etc.) is to be mounted outdoors, it is recommended that you use the Outdoor Protection Kit with the installation. This kit contains lightning arrestors and ground cables designed for installation with multinodes.

  • Page 35: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview First read through this section so that you have a good understanding of the tasks to properly plan and execute installation of Multinode/WSG nodes in a wireless network. Preinstallation requirements The following tasks must be completed before you actually install wireless system gateways and multinodes in a wireless network: •...

  • Page 36: Multinode/Wsg Installation

    Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Multinode/WSG installation Honeywell’s multinode/ WSG requires physical mounting and installation on site following the execution of the preinstallation requirements. The location of all multinodes should be determined to ensure optimum operation in a wireless network. Installation tasks...
  • Page 37 Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Task Action Done g. Configure operating mode and security. See System Configuration - Operating Mode on page h. Configure security options. See Security screen on page 52. i. Additional multinode configuration steps. • Services settings (SNMP Agent) on page 60 •...

  • Page 38: Installation Guidelines

    Honeywell for use with this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Honeywell or the party responsible for this FCC compliance could void the end-user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 39 Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Antenna selection Antennas play critical roles in the setup and operation of wireless mesh systems. Depending upon results of the site survey and the requirements of the installed environment, proper antenna type should be determined, (omni-directional vs. directional, low-gain vs.
  • Page 40 Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Step Action Examine the lightning arrestors and remove and discard the following items (if not needed). Securing nut, washer and ring terminal (but retain the screw). Attach the 10, 12, and 18-inch wires to the appropriate lightning arrestor body ensuring that the smaller (#8) ring terminals and those wires with identifying labels are used.
  • Page 41 Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation Grounding NOTE: Users are responsible that the multinode connection to a proper earth ground is made by certified and authorized personnel and must conform to all applicable codes and regulations. The materials required to make a proper earth ground are defined by local regulations and must be obtained locally to ensure that the correct safety environment is achieved.
  • Page 42 Installation Overview Multinode/WSG installation ATTENTION The power cable attached to the multinode may be one of the following: • Red cable with two wires (Red and Black) • Grey cable with two wire pairs (Red and Green, Black and White) The red (or grey) power cable, the Green/yellow grounding cable and Ethernet cables are connected as follows: Step...

  • Page 43: Figure 3 Multinode Cable Identification

    Power up multinodes and WSGs Once all multinodes/WSGs have been installed and connected at their site locations, turn up the multinodes to verify wireless network communications. See the Getting Started with Honeywell OneWireless Solution for more information. R110 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide...

  • Page 44: Authenticating A Multinode/Wsg

    The Key Server must be active on the network that the multinode/WSG is connecting to. • Keys from the Key Server are loaded onto the authentication device. See Getting Started with Honeywell OneWireless for the procedure. To transmit a security key to multinode/WSG: Step Action If you have not already done so, power on the multinode.
  • Page 45 After the multinode has been injected with an authentication key and authenticated by the Key Server, you can look at the event log on the Key Server. • Select Start > Programs > Honeywell OneWireless > KeyServerManager, and then click Event Log. R110 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide...
  • Page 46 Installation Overview Authenticating a multinode/WSG OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08...

  • Page 47: Configuration

    Configuration Initial configuration Once you have received the multinode and associated hardware and physically inspected it for any damaged components, you then perform an initial setup of the unit. This should be peformed before the multinode is installed in the network at its designated physical location.
  • Page 48 Configuration Initial configuration Minimum PC system and component requirements To complete multinode configuration, you should have at least the following components: • One or more PCs or laptops with one of the following operating systems installed: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003; •...

  • Page 49: Multinode Connection For Setup

    Configuration Initial configuration Multinode connection for setup Initial setup is performed best on a test bench. The unit is powered up and connected via the Ethernet cable to a PC. The PC is used to access the Multinode Configuration Tool application, which is loaded on the multinode and contains the forms where you enter the required addresses and configuration information.
  • Page 50 Read the terms and conditions and check the checkbox to agree to the terms of use. Click Sign In to continue. Note: Honeywell strongly recommends you change the default username and password on each multinode after you initially configure it. If this username and password does not work, review the SCN for any changes.

  • Page 51: Verify Software Version And Upgrade

    Refer to the Software Change Notice (SCN) which is supplied with your OneWireless software to verify the latest released version of the mesh (multinode) software. If required, obtain the latest software version from the Honeywell SSOL web site at: http://www.honeywell.com/ps Click Login to My Account, type your user name and password, and then click Login.
  • Page 52 Configuration Initial configuration Step Action Sign-in to the Multinode Configuration Tool screen. From the left pane, click System Administration > System Upgrade. Update the sensor radio software: • Click the bottom Browse button and navigate to the location of the Sensor radio software you downloaded in step 7.

  • Page 53: Multinode Configuration Tool Screens

    Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Multinode Configuration Tool screens To the left of the System Configuration screen is a tree view of the available screens that can be accessed for initial configuration of the multinode, to monitor and view system status, and to perform system administration functions such as adding users and updating unit’s firmware.

  • Page 54: System Configuration - General Screen

    Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Screen Title For details go to page Admin User Management List All Users Add New User Monitoring/Reports System Status Mesh Protocol Status Mesh Site Map Wireless Clients Adjacent AP List Logs System Log Web Access log System Administration System Upgrade Factory Default...

  • Page 55: Figure 4 System Configuration - General Screen

    Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Figure 4 System Configuration - General screen R110 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide 6/08...
  • Page 56 Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens Follow the steps to enter information for the System Configuration - General screen. Step Action Click on the System Configuration - General at the left of the screen to call up the General screen. Enter a Description that identifies the unit and/or its location. Enter a Host name for the unit.

  • Page 57: System Configuration - Operating Mode

    Configuration Multinode Configuration Tool screens System Configuration - Operating Mode The System Configuration - Operating Mode screen allows you to set the unit to operate as either a WSG or a multinode. Note that if you change modes from multinode to WSG, your configuration is not lost.

  • Page 58: System Configuration - Wan Screen

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration System Configuration - WAN screen The System Configuration - WAN screen allows you to specify static IP Address information that will be used to manage this network if you do not use the DHCP server to obtain an IP address.

  • Page 59: Wireless Access Point Configuration

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration NOTE 1: There are two WAN ports - WAN 1, which can be set through the WAN Link field, and WAN 2 which is always fixed to Auto. The WAN Link field only sets the link speed and duplex mode for the WAN 1 port.
  • Page 60 Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Follow the steps to enter information for the multinode configuration. See Table 6 and Table 7 below for the details in setting these fields. Step Action Click on the Wireless Access Point - General at the left of the screen to call up the Wireless Access Point screen.
  • Page 61 Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Step Action Preamble: Long Preamble Broadcast SSID: Enable When you have completed entries for all fields on the screen, click Apply. Channel number You can assign a channel number for the multinode to use or allow the software to select the optimum channel for multinode communications.

  • Page 62: Table 6 Channel Number Options

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration You can also set up the AP to select the optimal channel automatically at boot up. Table 6 Channel Number options Wireless Mode Channel No. 802.11b 1 (2.412 GHz) 802.11g 2 (2.417 GHz) 802.11b/g Mixed 3 (2.422 GHz) 4 (2.427 GHz) 5 (2.432 GHz)

  • Page 63: Table 7 Advanced Options

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Tx Pwr Mode and Fixed Pwr Level The Tx Power Mode can be set during configuration. The default is Auto, which provides the largest range of radio transmission power levels available under normal conditions. The AP's broadcast range can be limited by setting the Tx Power Mode to Fixed and then choosing a Fixed Pwr Level from 1-8, (1 being the lowest power level).

  • Page 64: Security Screen

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Configuration Range/ Description Option Value Basic Rates for 802.11g - 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 12, 24 Mbps or 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Basic Rates for 802.11a - 6, 12, 24 Mbps Preamble Short/Long Specifies whether frames are transmitted using Preamble a short or long preamble.
  • Page 65 Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WEP relies on the use of identical static keys deployed on client stations and access points. WEP encryption does provide some measure of security, although not the highest level of security.
  • Page 66 Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration ratio encountered, and the time the user crossed into the network’s space. These utilities can be used to determine whether your network is unsecured. IEEE 802.11i and WPA (Recommended) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is designed to enable use of wireless legacy systems employing WEP while improving security.

  • Page 67: Figure 6 Wireless Access Point - Security With Ieee 802.11I And Wpa Selected

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Figure 6 Wireless Access Point - Security with IEEE 802.11i and WPA selected Perform the following steps to use the IEEE 802.11i and WPA Security method. See Table 8 below for the details in setting these fields. Step Action Click on the Wireless Access Point - Security at the left of the screen to call...

  • Page 68: Table 8 Ieee 802.11I And Wpa Security Options

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Table 8 IEEE 802.11i and WPA security options Option Description Pre-Shared Key When selected, allows input up to 63 characters, numerics or hexadecimals in the Passphrase field. Pairwise Key If the clients use WPA-TKIP, select TKIP as encryption type. If the clients use WPA-AES, select AES-CCMP.

  • Page 69: Mac Address Filtering Screen

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration MAC Address Filtering screen The Wireless Access Point -MAC Address Filtering screen is used to set up MAC address filtering for the APs. This feature allows you to further strengthen wireless client access security by allowing only known clients to join the secure network. MAC address filtering is recommended for static configurations with a small number of clients.

  • Page 70: Rogue Ap Detection Screen

    Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration Rogue AP Detection screen The Wireless Access Point - Rogue AP Detection screen allows the network administrator to set up rogue AP detection which provides another level of security to the wireless network. Once all mesh nodes have been deployed, you can enter their MAC addresses as described below to only allow known nodes to join the mesh network.

  • Page 71: Advanced Screen

    Configuration Wireless Mesh Advanced screen The Wireless Access Point - Advanced screen allows you to enable or disable load balancing between APs and control packet forwarding between clients in a network. • The Load Balancing feature balances the wireless clients communications between APs.

  • Page 72: Services Settings

    Configuration Services Settings Services Settings SNMP Agent screen The Service Settings - SNMP Agent screen allows you to set up a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent. The agent is a software module that collects and stores management information for use in a network management system (such as the Network Management and Diagnostic tool).

  • Page 73: Figure 7 Service Settings - Snmp Agent Screen

    Configuration Services Settings Figure 7 Service Settings - SNMP Agent screen Step Action At the left of the screen, click on SNMP Agent to display the Service Settings - SNMP Agent screen. Select the Enable radio button to enable this function. Enter a name in the Community field, which is a password to access the Access Control functions.
  • Page 74 Configuration Services Settings Step Action Enter a valid IP address in the Source field as the address where information is accessed. Select the type of Access Control from the drop down menu that defines the permitted level of management interaction. (Set, Get and Trap) If using Secure user configuration settings (SNMPv3): •...

  • Page 75: Admin User Management

    Configuration Admin User Management Admin User Management User Management - List All Users screen The User Management - List All Users screen lists the Crypto Officer and all Administrator user accounts defined for the multinode. To edit or delete users: Step Action Click on the List All Users at the left of the screen to call up the User...

  • Page 76: User Management - Add New User Screen

    Configuration Admin User Management User Management - Add New User screen The User Management - Add New User screen allows you to add new Administrator user accounts and assign and confirm the password for the user. To add a new user: Step Action Click on the Add New User at the left of the screen to call up the User...

  • Page 77: System Administration

    Configuration System Administration System Administration The System Administration screens provide access to system functions such as firmware upgrades, configuration backup/restore, remote logging and utilities. System Administration - System Upgrade The System Administration - System Upgrade screen allows you to upload updates to the multinode’s firmware.
  • Page 78 Configuration System Administration Step Action • A message to select "Back" confirms that the software upload is completed. Local Configuration Upgrade On the System Administration - System Upgrade screen, the Local Configuration Upgrade tab allows you to download the system configuration of a multinode to a local computer where it is saved as a configuration file.
  • Page 79 Configuration System Administration To upload the configuration file to the multinode: Step Action Log in to the multinode that you want to upload the configuration file as the Crypto Officer. On the System Administration - System Upgrade screen, click on the Local Configuration Upgrade tab Under Option 1: click the Browse button to select a configuration file on the local computer to upload.
  • Page 80 Configuration System Administration Step Action Click on the Update Site Map button. Verify the file has been transferred to the selected nodes successfully. The File Tag shows the status of the nodes. If the File Tag matches the Local File Tag the transfer was successful. To generate and transfer a randomly generated configuration file to a multinode: Step Action...

  • Page 81: Factory Default

    Configuration System Administration Factory Default The System Administration - Factory Default screen is used to reset the multinode to its factory settings. You must be logged in as the CryptoOfficer to access the Restore button. ATTENTION The "Restore" button is a fallback troubleshooting function that should be used only to reset the multinode to its factory default settings.

  • Page 82: Onewireless Multinode User's Guide R110

    Configuration System Administration OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08...

  • Page 83: Wireless Mesh Configuration

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Introduction Wireless mesh provides a method for multinodes to communicate with each other; to extend the Basic Service Set (BSS) of a single access point (multinode), and to connect two or more separate LANs without cabling. The multinode contains a second WLAN card which is used to set up the independent wireless mesh/network connection.

  • Page 84: Figure 8 Wireless Mesh - General Screen (Auto Mesh Mode Selected)

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens link is 40. It does not limit the overall size of the mesh/network or the number of networks. • Manual wireless mesh (Manual Mesh) - A manual mesh/network is defined through the wireless mesh configuration settings. Multinodes do not search for matching wireless networks, (as in the auto mesh mode).

  • Page 85: Table 9 Auto Mesh Screen Options

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Auto mesh options When Auto Mesh mode is selected on the Wireless Mesh - General screen, the wireless mesh searches for beacons from other wireless meshs/networks and identifies multinodes that match configuration options such as SSID and channel number. ATTENTION Several of the parameters that appear in the Wireless Mesh screens are used when tuning the mesh network (Mesh priority, Signal Strength Threshold and...
  • Page 86 Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Auto Mesh Option Description Parameter priority to a value lower than all wireless multinodes in the mesh network. The lowest value (highest mesh priority) in the network becomes the STP root. See also Tuning the mesh priority.

  • Page 87: Table 10 Manual Mesh Screen Options

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Auto Mesh Option Description Parameter Broadcast SSID Disable/Enable When enabled, the SSID of the network is broadcast so that any client using the SSID can associate with the multinode. When disabled, the multinode hides the SSID in outgoing beacon frames to prevent stations from obtaining the SSID through passive scanning.
  • Page 88 Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Manual Mesh Option Description Parameter (Remote AP’s MAC address). This wireless mesh link becomes the guiding port indicated as a signal in the WLANSS LED on the front of the multinode. 'Not Assigned' is the default. No signal indication of any multinode will be indicated when option is set to 'Not Assigned.' Spanning Tree...

  • Page 89: Wireless Mesh - Radio Screen

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens allows you to see the effect when aiming the antenna to improve signal strength. The signal can be trended for each node. Wireless Mesh - Radio screen The Wireless Mesh - Radio screen, shown in Figure 9 contains wireless mesh information including the channel number, Tx Rate, Tx Power and remote AP's BSSID.

  • Page 90: Table 11 Radio Screen Options

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Table 11 lists and describes the options available on the Wireless Mesh - Radio screen. Table 11 Radio screen options Screen Field Option Description MAC address is fixed Displays the MAC address of the Address multinode.
  • Page 91 Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Screen Field Option Description For wireless mode option 802.11a 52 (5.26 GHz) Sets the channel frequency for the 56 (5.28 GHz) wireless mesh. 60 (5.30 GHz) 64 (5.32 GHz) 149 (5.745 GHz) 153 (5.765 GHz) 157 (5.785 GHz) 161 (5.805 GHz) 165 (5.825 GHz)

  • Page 92: Wireless Mesh - Encryption Screen

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Screen Field Option Description the RTS threshold, the RTS/CTS handshaking is performed. Beacon Range 20 - 1000 The time interval in milliseconds in Interval which the 802.11 beacon is transmitted by the AP. See also RSSI window size in Table 9.

  • Page 93: Wireless Mesh - Mac Address Filtering Screen

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Wireless Mesh screens Table 12 Encryption screen options Screen Field Option Description Encryption None Sets the encryption type for the wire- Type Static AES-CCM less mesh. 128-bit Hexidecimal numbers Enter a 128-bit key as hexadecimal encryption digits in the Key field, or click on the Key Generator button which automatically generates a randomized key.

  • Page 94: Setting Up Wireless Networks

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Step Action MAC Address filtering and filter type works as follows: • When Filtering is enabled and the Filter Type is Deny All Except Those Listed Below, only those devices equipped with the authorized MAC addresses will be able to communicate with this mesh node.

  • Page 95: Point-To-Point Network

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Point-to-Point network Figure 11 shows an example of a point-to-point network, which is a direct communications link (using 802.11a protocol) between two multinodes: Mesh node 1 and Mesh node 2. Figure 11 Point-to-point network example For two networks to be linked and communicating properly, the multinodes must be configured with compatible options in the Wireless Mesh setup screens.

  • Page 96: Table 13 Point-To-Point Network Settings For Manual Mesh

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Table 13 Point-to-point network settings for Manual Mesh Screen / Option Mesh node 1 Mesh node 2 Wireless Mesh - General screen Mesh Mode: Manual Mesh Manual Mesh Signal Strength LED Not assigned (select from Not Assigned (select from MAC: drop-down list)
  • Page 97 Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Screen / Option Mesh node 1 Mesh node 2 Max Direct Links: 40 (range 1 - 40) 40 (range 1 - 40) Mesh Priority: A multiple of 4096. See Table A multiple of 4096. See Table 9 for details.

  • Page 98: To Set Up A Wireless Mesh (Network)

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks To set up a wireless mesh (network) The following procedure outlines the Wireless Mesh setup options for a multinode to operate as a wireless mesh node. The procedure for setting up the three network types is the same, although you should refer to the appropriate tables when selecting the options.
  • Page 99 Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Step Action Choose the Tx Pwr Mode from the drop down menu. Note: The Tx Pwr Mode can be set to AUTO unless the power must be regulated. If FIXED is selected, you then must choose the Fixed Power Level from the drop down menu.
  • Page 100 Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Complete auto mesh: Step Action Enter the SSID. This SSID must be set on the wireless mesh node and each wireless device in the network so that the devices can communicate with each other. Enter a number from 1 to 40 for the Max Direct Links.
  • Page 101 Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Complete manual mesh: Step Action Select the Signal Strength LED MAC from the drop down menu. The selections are also listed at the bottom of the screen. See Table 10 for more information on this option. Set Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d to Enable unless you are sure that there is no chance of a mesh loop.

  • Page 102: Point-To-Multipoint Network

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Point-to-Multipoint network A point-to-multipoint network allows three or more multinode access points to communicate wirelessly between 3 or more locations. Figure 12 shows an example of this network type. Multinode 1 is the single access point for communication with the other mesh nodes (Mesh nodes 2, 3, …n) in the network.

  • Page 103: Table 15 Point-To-Mulitpoint Network Setting For Auto Mesh

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks The network shown in Figure 12 requires that only Mesh node 1 be set in Auto Mesh mode. You can set all multinodes to auto mesh mode, in which case each mesh node must contain the BSSID for each of the other mesh nodes and Spanning Tree Protocol must be Enabled.

  • Page 104: Table 16 Point-To-Multipoint Network Settings For Manual Mesh

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Screen / Option Mesh node 1 Mesh node 2, 3, …n nodes 2, 3, …n node 1 Wireless Mesh - MAC Address Filtering screen Filtering: Enable/Disable Enable/Disable Filter Type: Deny All/Allow All Deny All/Allow All MAC Address: Add MAC address of Mesh Add MAC address of Mesh...

  • Page 105: Mesh Network Configuration

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Mesh network configuration A mesh network allows you to connect three or more multinodes in mesh networks mode wirelessly. This network type is most commonly used in OneWireless networks. NOTE: Use the option settings in Table 15 for point-to-multipoint network in auto mesh mode when setting up a mesh network.

  • Page 106: Repeater Network Configuration

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Repeater network configuration A repeater network can be used to extend the wireless signal from one mesh node connected to an Ethernet LAN wirelessly so that another mesh node can control a wireless LAN at a distance. With this configuration, each mesh node can control a wireless LAN.

  • Page 107: Table 17 Repeater Network Settings For Manual Mesh

    Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Table 17 Repeater network settings for Manual Mesh Screen and Option Multinode 1 Multinode 2 Multinode 3 Wireless Mesh - General screen Mesh mode: Manual Mesh Manual Mesh Manual Mesh Signal Strength LED Not assigned (select Not Assigned (select Not Assigned (select...
  • Page 108 Wireless Mesh Configuration Setting up wireless networks Screen and Option Multinode 1 Multinode 2 Multinode 3 Max Direct Links: 40 (range 1 - 40) 40 (range 1 - 40) 40 (range 1 - 40) Mesh Priority: 65535 (range 1 - 65535) 65535 (range 1 - 65535) 65535 (range 1 - 65535) RSSI window size...

  • Page 109: Multinode And Mesh Network Tuning

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning This section contains information on making adjustments to multinode parameters when conducting a site survey of an installed wireless network. Although a site survey was conducted during the planning phase to determine the optimal location of multinodes and WSGs to create a wireless network, once the multinodes have been installed in their designated locations a site survey should be conducted to measure the performance of the wireless network and make adjustments or tune the mesh network for the best possible...

  • Page 110: Mesh Tuning For Optimal Settings

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Mesh tuning for optimal settings Note: In the Adjacent AP List screen, the Signal column lists the signal strength of the received signal (RSSI) from other access Points detected by the multinode. Signal = RSSI value. RSSI value = dbm - 95 (Subtract 95 from the RSSI value for the dbm value) For example: An RSSI of 15 equals -80 dbm.

  • Page 111: Tuning The Mesh Link Signal Strength Threshold

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Tuning the mesh link Signal Strength threshold Tuning the mesh link Signal Strength threshold The Signal Strength threshold value is checked when a node tries to establishes a link with another node. Both nodes will check the RSSI of its partner against its configured threshold value.

  • Page 112: Tuning Mac Address Filtering

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Tuning MAC address filtering Further considerations should be made in setting mesh priority in a network and is dependent upon the role the multinode (or device) plays in the network. For example, if the mesh network includes a WSG which is then wired to a switch, the following priority should be assigned to the nodes in the network: Node type in network Priority...

  • Page 113: Throughput Based On Signal Strength

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance Throughput based on signal strength The theoretical data rates and throughput values for corresponding signal strengths for wireless bridge connectivity are displayed in the following table. These throughput values are based on a single point-to-point link between two multinodes. Signal strength Data rate Throughput...

  • Page 114: Throughput Based On "Hops

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance Throughput based on "hops" The throughput values through a specified number of "hops" are shown in the following table. Hops are defined as the number of devices or nodes through which the data must pass in order to reach its destination.

  • Page 115: Throughput Based On "Hops" And Signal Strength

    Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance Throughput based on "Hops" and signal strength 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 100% Signal Strength Signal Strength Hops 100% 22.0 20.0 17.0 11.0 11.0 10.0 R110 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide 6/08...
  • Page 116 Multinode and Mesh Network Tuning Estimating network performance OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08...

  • Page 117: Multinode Operation And Monitoring

    Multinode Operation and Monitoring Overview The status and performance of multinodes, WSGs and field devices operating in a wireless network can be monitored a number of ways. • In Wireless Builder, you can manage the database of your wireless nodes (multinodes, WSGs, field devices).

  • Page 118: System Status

    Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens System Status Click on the System Status at the left of the screen to call up the Monitoring Reports - System Status screen. Statistics listed on the screen are described in Table 19. Table 19 System Status screen statistics Statistic Description Device Status...

  • Page 119: Mesh Protocol Status

    Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens Statistic Description Network Interface Status WAN Ethernet MAC Address: The MAC address of the WAN card LAN Ethernet MAC Address: The MAC address of the Local Access Network (LAN) card in the multinode. Primary WLAN MAC Address: The MAC address of the primary Wireless LAN card in the multinode.

  • Page 120: Mesh Site Map

    Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens Mesh Site Map Click on the Mesh Site Map at the left of the screen to call up the Monitoring Reports - Mesh Site Map screen. The Mesh Site Map shows the spanning tree network topology of both the wired and wireless nodes connected to the network.

  • Page 121: Wireless Clients

    Multinode Operation and Monitoring Monitoring/Reports screens Figure 14 Mesh Site Map example Wireless Clients Click on the Wireless Clients at the left of the screen to call up the Monitoring Reports - Wireless Clients screen. The Wireless Clients screen displays the MAC Address of all wireless clients along with their signal strength and transmit rate.

  • Page 122: Adjacent Ap Lists

    Multinode Operation and Monitoring System and Web Access Logs Adjacent AP Lists Click on the Monitoring Reports - Adjacent AP List at the left of the screen to call up the Adjacent AP List screen. The Monitoring Reports - Adjacent AP List screen shows all the APs detected by the multinode's wireless card and the wireless bridge's wireless card.

  • Page 123: Multinode Maintenance

    The multinode contains no user-serviceable parts inside the multinode enclosure. Any maintenance required is limited only to the external enclosure surface, cable connections, antennas and the firmware. A failed unit should be returned to Honeywell for mainte- nance, repair or replacement Replacing a multinode/WSG If a multinode or WSG fails in an operating network, you can replace it.
  • Page 124 Multinode Maintenance Replacing a multinode/WSG OneWireless Multinode User's Guide R110 6/08...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Data Collection - This is a method in which you can capture data logs from the wireless network and Key Server activity and save the log files. These files are then forwarded to Honeywell technical assistance for analysis. • System and Web Access logs - These logs are available using the Multinode Configuration Tool in the multinode.

  • Page 126: Restore Factory Default Settings

    See the OneWireless System Administration Guide for a description of the NMD tool. Data Collection Event data can be captured and saved in files so this data can be forwarded to Honeywell Technical Assistance for analysis. Event data is sometimes cryptic and is best analyzed by trained Honeywell personnel.
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting Data Collection these files as soon as possible after the problem occurs in order to capture the events leading up to it. Use the following procedures to capture these log files when a fault occurs. To capture the WNSIA event log Step Action On the Server desktop, go to My Computer.

  • Page 128: Authentication Device Access To Multinode

    Troubleshooting Data Collection To capture the Key Server Manager event log: Step Action On the Key Server, open Key Server Manager. Select Event Log. Click Export, select a destination and save the log file. To capture the WCF capture file: Step Action From a command line prompt, type:...

  • Page 129: Addendum

    Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS This addendum applies to installation of the Model WNMN and Model WNMS OneWireless Multinodes within hazardous locations Factory Mutual The Model WNMF and Model WNMS are Approved by Factory Mutual for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations and Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC hazardous locations.

  • Page 130: Purpose And Content

    Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS The Honeywell WNMF and WNMS OneWireless multinodes are now ATEX certified, and all units manufactured currently and in the future will include labeling that includes all markings required under the ATEX directive.

  • Page 131: Marking, Atex Directive

    Conformity of this product with any other "CE Mark" Directive(s) shall not be assumed. Marking, ATEX Directive Honeywell’s Multinode with the nameplate has been certified to comply with Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities No.

  • Page 132: Special Conditions For Safe Use

    Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS external wiring routed through metallic conduit (via the ¾" NPT connection) and shall be terminated within a junction rated appropriately for the conditions of the installation. These units are non-repairable items and if faulty must be replaced. The electrical supply must be switched off before any replacement and during any time that the wiring terminations are being connected or disconnected.
  • Page 133 Addendum OneWireless Multinode - Models WNMN and WNMS R110 OneWireless Multinode User's Guide 6/08...
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