Xeta9 Multi-Layer Ethernet Radio User Manual - Linux

User Manual
Xeta9 Multi-Layer
Ethernet Radio
Revision A: October 2015
Ethernet Firmware: 5.2.8 and above
Models: Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+), Xeta9-E-CFE

User Manual; Xeta9 Multi-Layer Ethernet Radio
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Table of Contents
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 9
FCC & IC Notifications ............................................................................................................ 10
UL Notifications...................................................................................................................... 15
Product Features Overview ................................................................................................... 16
MultiSpeed MultiPoint (MSMP) ...................................................................................... 16
Multi-Master Sync (MMS).................................................................................................. 16
Routing ............................................................................................................................... 18
SNMP ................................................................................................................................. 18
Enclosed (Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9-E-CFE) .................................................................. 19
Board Level Emancipator+ (Xeta9x-EL) .............................................................................. 20
Interface Cabling .................................................................................................................... 21
DC Power ........................................................................................................................... 21
TIA/EIA 568 Wiring Standard ............................................................................................. 21
RJ45 Serial Port Pin Assignments ....................................................................................... 22
Connections for RS232 ................................................................................................... 22
Connections for 4-Wire RS-422 / RS-485 ....................................................................... 23
Connections for 2-Wire RS 485 ...................................................................................... 23
IO Connections: Xeta9-EL; Xeta9x9-EL............................................................................... 23
Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 24
Enclosed Radios: Xeta9-EL; Xeta9x9-EL ............................................................................. 24
Board Level Radio Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+).................................................................... 25
Using the Status LEDs for Diagnostics............................................................................... 25
User Interface Overview ........................................................................................................ 26
Default IP ........................................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the User Interface ............................................................................................. 26
Main Menu ........................................................................................................................ 27
Network/VLANs ................................................................................................................. 28
Network/Interface Settings ............................................................................................... 29
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Network/Static Routes....................................................................................................... 32
Static Routing Example .................................................................................................. 33
Radio/RF Modules.............................................................................................................. 34
Toggle Power to a RF Module ........................................................................................ 34
Disable Power to a RF Module ....................................................................................... 34
Radio/Band Settings .......................................................................................................... 35
Radio/RF Settings ............................................................................................................... 36
MAS Band (928-960 MHz).............................................................................................. 36
Access Point & End Point Transmit Frequencies ....................................................... 36
Transmit Power .......................................................................................................... 36
Channel Sizes ............................................................................................................. 37
Transmit Rates ........................................................................................................... 37
ISM Band (902-928 MHz) ............................................................................................... 38
ISM Channel Sizes ...................................................................................................... 39
Hop Tables ................................................................................................................. 39
Transmit Power .......................................................................................................... 46
Hop Pattern................................................................................................................ 46
Transmit Rates ........................................................................................................... 47
RSSI................................................................................................................................. 48
Sensitivity & Minimum SNR per Modulation ................................................................. 49
Radio/Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 50
Description ..................................................................................................................... 50
Network Type................................................................................................................. 50
Point to Point (PTP) .................................................................................................... 50
Point to Multi-Point (PTMP) ...................................................................................... 51
CSMA Peer to Peer ..................................................................................................... 51
Network Role ................................................................................................................. 52
Enable Repeaters ........................................................................................................... 52
Network Address ........................................................................................................... 52
Device ID ........................................................................................................................ 52
Link-with Device ID ........................................................................................................ 52
Network Radius .............................................................................................................. 53
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Beacon Rate ................................................................................................................... 53
AP Repeat....................................................................................................................... 54
Broadcast ................................................................................................................... 54
Addressed .................................................................................................................. 54
Multi-Master Sync (MMS).............................................................................................. 55
Access Point Specific Settings .................................................................................... 56
End Point Specific Settings ......................................................................................... 58
Xeta9x9-EL Specific Settings ...................................................................................... 58
MMS Hop Offset ........................................................................................................ 58
Max Payload Bytes ......................................................................................................... 59
Dynamic Payload........................................................................................................ 62
Transmit Prob ................................................................................................................ 63
Diag Threshold ............................................................................................................... 63
Serial/Local Serial Settings ................................................................................................. 64
Serial/Serial Services .......................................................................................................... 65
TCP Terminal Server ....................................................................................................... 66
TCP Terminal Client ........................................................................................................ 67
UDP Terminal ................................................................................................................. 68
Diagnostics/Neighbor List .................................................................................................. 69
Diagnostics/RF Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 70
Diagnostics/RF Ping............................................................................................................ 72
Diagnostics/RF Throughput ............................................................................................... 73
Diagnostics/Network Statistics .......................................................................................... 74
LAN ................................................................................................................................. 74
Wireless ......................................................................................................................... 75
Diagnostics/Forwarding Table ........................................................................................... 76
Diagnostics/Route Table .................................................................................................... 77
Diagnostics/ARP Table ....................................................................................................... 78
Diagnostics/Serial Statistics ............................................................................................... 79
Diagnostics/Channel Utilization ......................................................................................... 80
Management/Administration ............................................................................................ 81
Management/Files ............................................................................................................. 83
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Management/SNMP .......................................................................................................... 85
Security/AES....................................................................................................................... 86
Quick Start Guide ................................................................................................................... 87
Configuring the Radio ........................................................................................................ 87
Obtaining an Unknown IP Address ................................................................................ 88
Accessing the User Interface ............................................................................................. 91
Network ............................................................................................................................. 92
VLANs ............................................................................................................................. 92
Interface Settings ........................................................................................................... 92
Access Point ............................................................................................................... 92
End Point .................................................................................................................... 92
Static Routes ...................................................................................................................... 92
Radio Menu........................................................................................................................ 93
Band Settings ................................................................................................................. 93
RF Settings...................................................................................................................... 93
Network Settings ........................................................................................................... 94
Access Point ............................................................................................................... 94
End Point .................................................................................................................... 94
Adjusting Radio Settings .................................................................................................... 95
Best Settings For ................................................................................................................ 96
Speed and Throughput .................................................................................................. 96
Reliable Modulation with High Sensitivity and Speed ................................................... 96
High Sensitivity with High Noise Immunity .................................................................... 96
How to ................................................................................................................................. 97
How to set up an ISM PTMP Network ............................................................................... 97
Identical Radio Settings ................................................................................................. 98
Radio/Band Settings................................................................................................... 98
Radio/RF Settings ....................................................................................................... 98
Radio/Network Settings ............................................................................................. 98
Unique Radio Settings .................................................................................................... 98
Radio/Network Settings ............................................................................................. 98
How to set up a PTP Link ................................................................................................... 99
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Identical Radio Settings ................................................................................................. 99
Radio/Band Settings................................................................................................... 99
Radio/RF Settings ....................................................................................................... 99
Radio/Network Settings ........................................................................................... 100
Unique Radio Settings .................................................................................................. 100
Radio/Network Settings ........................................................................................... 100
How to set up MMS ......................................................................................................... 101
Configure the PTMP Network Segments ..................................................................... 102
Network #1 .............................................................................................................. 102
Network #2 .............................................................................................................. 103
Network #3 .............................................................................................................. 103
How to tune the RSSI ....................................................................................................... 104
How to Import sites into Google Earth ............................................................................ 106
How to Build a Gold Standard Network........................................................................... 113
Planning ....................................................................................................................... 113
Installation ................................................................................................................... 113
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 113
Pre-Deployment Tasks ................................................................................................. 114
Network Planning ........................................................................................................ 114
Transmission Systems .................................................................................................. 114
Losses within the Transmission System ................................................................... 114
Calculating Transmission System Loss ..................................................................... 115
Path Study Request ...................................................................................................... 116
Site Survey ................................................................................................................... 117
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Abbreviations
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARP Address Resolution Protocol
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
BER Bit Error Rate
CFR Code of Federal Regulations (FCC)
CLI Command Line Interface
CTS Clear To Send
DC Direct Current
DCD Data Carrier Detect (RS232)
DI Digital Input
DSR Data Set Ready (RS232)
DTR Data Terminal Ready (RS232)
DTS Digital Transmission Systems
EIA Electronic Industries Alliance
EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
ERP Effective Radiated Power
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
GND Ground
GPS Global Positioning System
GUI Graphical User Interface
HSRP Hot Standby Router Protocol
HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
IC Industry Canada
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
IP Internet Protocol
ISM Industrial, Scientific & Medical license free band; 902-928MHz in the USA.
INS Intelligent Network Synchronizer
IO Input Output
IP Internet Protocol
KML Keyhole Markup Language; XML based file format used in Google Earth
KMZ Keyhole Markup language Zipped; a compressed version of a KML
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
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LLC Limited Liability Company
MAC Media Access Control
MAS Multiple Address Systems licensed band
MMS Multi-Master Sync
MPE Minimum Permissible Exposure (limit)
MPED Minimum Permissible Exposure Distance
MSK Minimum Shift Keying
MSMP Multi-Speed Multi-Point
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PA Power Amplifier
PC Personal Computer
PDF Portable Document Format
POE Power Over Ethernet; 8023.af and 802.3at
PPS Pulse Per Second
PSK Phase Shift Keying (Binary, Quadrature, 8, 16)
PTMP Point to Multipoint
PTP Point to Point
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
RF Radio Frequency
RSS Radio Standards Specification (IC)
RTS Request To Send
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator
RXD Received Data
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio (Margin)
TIA Telecommunications Industry Association
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TXD Transmitted Data
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UI User Interface
UL UL is an American worldwide safety consulting and certification company
URL Uniform Resource Locator
VLAN Virtual Local Area Network
VSRP Virtual Switch Redundancy Protocol
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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Warranty
XetaWave LLC warrants your XetaWave Wireless Ethernet Radio against defects in materials
and manufacturing for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of a
product failure due to materials or workmanship, XetaWave will, at its discretion, repair or
replace the product.
In no event will XetaWave LLC, its suppliers or its licensors, be liable for any damages arising
from the use of or the inability to use this product. This includes business interruption, loss
of business information, or other loss which may arise from the use of this product.
XetaWave LLC Wireless Ethernet Radios should not be used in situations where failure to
transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party,
including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. XetaWave LLC accepts
no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted
or received using the XetaWave Wireless Ethernet Radio, or for the failure of such Radio to
transmit or receive such data.
Warranty policy may not apply:
1) If product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements is required due to accident,

neglect or unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress.
2) If product is used outside of XetaWave specifications.
3) If product has been modified, repaired or altered by Customer unless XetaWave
specifically authorized such alterations in each instance in writing.
Caution
Opening an Enclosed XetaWave Radio will void the warranty.
The warranty period begins from the date of shipment and is defined per the standard
warranty policy stated above.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The information contained
in this document is proprietary and confidential to XetaWave LLC. This manual is for use by
purchasers and other authorized users of the XetaWave Wireless Ethernet Radio only.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, or for any purpose without the express written permission of
XetaWave LLC.
This product is licensed by the United States. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
Shipment or re-export of this product outside of the United States may require authorization
by the U.S. Bureau of Export Administration. Please contact XetaWave LLC for assistance
and further information.
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FCC & IC Notifications

This device complies with Title 47 CFR Parts 1, 15, 101 of the FCC code along with Industry
Canada: RSS-102, Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio Communication
Apparatus (All Frequency Bands) and Safety Code 6 of Health Canada. Specifically, 47CFR
1.1310, Table 1, Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure and RSS-102, Radio
Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio Communication Apparatus (All Frequency
Bands) Table 4.2 RF Field Strength Limits for Devices Used by the General Public
(Uncontrolled Environment).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device must not cause harmful interference and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device must be operated as supplied by XetaWave LLC. Any changes or modifications
made to the device without the express written approval of XetaWave LLC may void the
users authority to operate the device, pose violations and liabilities.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Caution
The model number XETA9 has a maximum transmitted output power of 4000 mW
when used in the 928-960MHz band and 1000mW when used in the 902-928MHz band.
The transmit antenna shall be kept at least 65.56 cm from psychical space where
humans may exist. Additional details may be found in the RF Exposure Calculations at
the end of this section.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Title 47 CFR Part 15 and ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the devices and/or antennas.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced RF/Radio/Electronics professional for help.
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Note: Whenever any XetaWave LLC module is placed inside an enclosure, a label must be
placed on the outside of that enclosure which includes the modules FCC ID and IC ID.
WARNING
These radio systems shall be installed by a professional
installer familiar with the applicable rules. Installation
of all antennas shall be performed in a manner that will
provide the MPED from the direction of maximum
radiation, to any user or member of the public and
consistent with the settings in the applicable antenna
installation compliance section below.
Exposure Compliance
FCC ID: PEJ-93829283-XETA9 IC ID: 11169A-XETA9
It is the responsibility of the licensee or user to guarantee compliance with the appropriate
MPE regulations when operating this device in a way other than described herein. The
installer of this equipment must ensure the antenna is located or oriented such that it does
not emit an RF field in excess guidelines as posted in the Canadian RSS-102/Safety Code 6 of
Health Canada, 47 CFR Bulletin 65/47CFR 1.1310 of the Federal Communications
Commission, or the Council of European Union as appropriate.
The XetaWave XETA9 uses a low power radio frequency transmitter. The concentrated
energy from an antenna may also pose a health hazard in the near field. People should not
be near the antenna when the radio link is operating as general practice and maintain a safe
distance as calculated below.
Note: The FCC and Industry Canada do not use the same RF power density level for their
limits, and also express their limits in different units. The US/FCC/OSHA/ANSI use
milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) and Industry Canada uses Watts per square
meter (W/m2).
W / m 10 mW / cm
2

2
The limits for Industry Canada are calculated from equation: 0.02619 0.6834 taken from RSS
102, Issue 5, Table 4; 915MHz has an exposure limit of 2.77 W/m2, or 0.277 mW/cm2
The following calculations are based off the MPE (Maximum Permissible Exposure)
requirements as outlined by the FCC and IC.
The MPED (Maximum Permissible Exposure) distance has been calculated from both the
FCC MPE limit of 0.6 mW/cm2 and also the MPE limit for Industry Canada above; 0.277
mW/cm2.
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The table provides safe distance for several power levels and antennas besides the worst
case for convenience. To calculate safe distance:
MPED
ConductedPower (mW )DutyCycle AntennaGain
4 ExposureLimt (mW / cm2
eq.2
Where MPED is Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance or safe distance. All quantities
are calculated in linear or numeric quantities.
The exposure limit, MPED, and conducted power units must be consistent, mW and cm for
this case.
Duty cycle is set using payload sizes for Access Point and End Point.
The highest ISM duty cycle, 93%, that can be set is 1600 transmit and 64 receive using a
modulation of 57 kbps MSK.
The highest MAS duty cycle, 94%, that can be set is 1600 transmit and 64 receive using a
modulation of 10 kbps MSK.
Payload sizes are set in Radio/Network Settings. If the Radio is an Access Point then the
Access Point packet size is set to 1600 and End Point packet size is set to 64. All Radios in
the link must have the same Access Point and End Point settings.
At power up and with no data transmitting, the Radio will transmit a beacon with a duty
cycle of 6 to 10% depending upon modulation setting.
Table of MPE Safe Distance vs. Antenna Gain and Power Output Setting
Power Duty Cycle Antenna Antenna FCC MPE FCC Safe IC MPE IC Safe
Setting (linear) Gain (dBi) Gain Limit Distance Limit Distance
(mW)A (linear) (mW/cm2) (cm) (W/m2)B (cm)
4000 (MAS) 0.94 6 3.98 0.6 44.55 2.77 65.56
4000 (MAS) 0.94 3 2.00 0.6 31.58 2.77 46.48
1000 (ISM) 0.93 6 3.98 0.6 22.15 2.77 32.61
1000 (ISM) 0.93 3 2.00 0.6 15.70 2.77 23.12
100 (ISM) 0.93 6 3.98 0.6 7.01 2.77 10.31
100 (ISM) 0.93 3 2.00 0.6 4.97 2.77 7.31
10 (ISM) 0.93 6 3.98 0.6 2.22 2.77 3.26
10 (ISM) 0.93 3 2.00 0.6 1.57 2.77 2.31
The higher the antenna gain, the greater the minimum required MPE safe distance.
A
The worst case is 4000 mW with 6 dBi gain antenna and safe distance of 65.56cm.
B
The limits for Industry Canada provide shorter safe distances due to larger MPE limit.
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The limits for Industry Canada provide shorter safe distances dueTel:
to larger MPE.
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Antenna Installation
US/FCC antenna compliance
Since professional installation is required, standard RF connectors are used. Adapters or

custom coaxial cables may be required to connect the Radio output connector to the
desired antenna.
Any antenna from a reputable manufacturer with desired frequency range, gain, beam
pattern (coverage) and an input surge impedance of approximately 50 ohms can be used
provided the requirements of Title 47 CFR Part 15.247 (a), (b) and (c) are met, i.e.
Maximum conducted power of 1W / 30 dBm delivered to the antenna.

Maximum EIRP of 4W / 36 dBm.
XetaWave has successfully tested the Xeta9 with the following antennas:
- Rubber Duck (Test) Antenna. Laird Technologies EXR-902-TN 896-960 MHz, Unity Gain
(0dBd/2.15dBi), 1/2 Wavelength, Portable, TNC (M). The maximum power setting for a
2.15 dBi antenna is 1000 mW, even if directly connected to the Radio.
- Omni-Directional Antenna. 8dBi Omni-Directional Vertical Antenna, Laird
Technologies p/n FG9026. The Radio power must be reduced to satisfy 47 CFR Part
15.247 (a), (b) and (c) for antenna gain greater than 6 dBi*
- Directional Antenna. 11 dBi Directional, Yagi vertical antenna, Larson p/n YA5900W.
The Radio power must be reduced to satisfy 47 CFR Part 15.247 (a), (b) and (c) for
antenna gain greater than 6 dBi*.
If the antenna gain is greater than 6 dBi, the power setting shall be reduced by the amount
the antenna gain exceeds 6 dBi. The coaxial transmission system loss also factors into the
EIRP calculation.
EIRP = Transmit Transmission + Antenna

(dBm) Power (dBm) System Losses (dB) Gain (dBi) 9
Rearranging for Transmit Power to meet the maximum EIRP of 36dBm;

Transmit = EIRP Antenna + Transmission
Power (dBm) (dBm) Gain (dBi) System Losses (dB)
For example, to calculate the maximum transmit power required to radiate an 11dBi Yagi
at the maximum 36dBm / 4W EIRP with 3dB of transmission system loss;
Maximum Transmit Power (dBm) = 36 dBm 11 dBi + 3 dB = 28 dBm / 630 mW
dBm can be converted to mW using this online calculator.

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Industry Canada antenna compliance
Under Industry Canada regulations, this Radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) is not more
than necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each
antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure the antenna is located or pointed such
that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;
consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Heath Canadas website.
The following antennas are approved for Canadian use as detailed below.
Gain Part Impedance

Type Antenna Manuf.
(dBi) Number Input ()
Rubber Duck
Lab/bench test,
3 (unity gain Laird EXR-902-TN 50
omni-directional
vertical)
Base station, omni-
5.1 Tubular vertical Commscope DB583-Y 50
directional
Base station, omni-
11.1 Tubular vertical Commscope DB589-Y 50
directional
Base station
11 Yagi Larsen YA5900W 50
directional
Base station
12 Yagi Wavelink PRO890-12 50
directional
Base station
11.1 Yagi Laird YB8966 50
directional
Base station, omni-
8.5 Tubular vertical Wavelink PRO902-8 50
directional
Base station, omni-
5 Tubular vertical Wavelink PRO902-5 50
directional
Base station, omni-
5 Tubular vertical Laird FG9023 50
directional
Base station, omni-
8 Tubular vertical Laird FG9026 50
directional
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UL Notifications
The Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL and Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+) are suitable for use in Class I,
Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D OR non-hazardous locations only.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD
- Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
- Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
The maximum operating temperature of the devices while subjected to the surrounding air
temperature test at 85C is in accordance with the temperature class of the table below:
Model T-code
Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x3-E, Xeta1-E, Xeta1x1-E, Xeta2-E, Xeta2x1-E, T3C
Xeta2x2-E, Xeta3-E, Xeta3x1-E, Xeta3x2-E, Xeta3x3-E, Xeta4-E, Xeta4x1-E,
Xeta4x2-E, Xeta4x3-E, Xeta4x4-E, Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x1-E, Xeta9x2-E, Xeta9x4-E.
Xeta9m-R, Xeta9m-T, Xeta9-SB, Xeta9m-R4V, Xeta9m-T4V T4A
Xeta3m-R, Xeta1m-R, Xeta1m-T, Xeta2m-R, Xeta2m-T, Xeta3m-T, Xeta4m-T, T5
Xeta4m-R
During the test, to maintain the unit within the temperature class listed above the transmit
and receive duty cycles must be set per the directions and table below. TX packet size
must be less than or equal to the value shown. Rx packet size must be greater than or
equal to the value shown.
Model Number Tx Packet Size Rx Packet Size Approximate Duty

<= >= Cycle (%)
Xeta9-EL, 4 Watts 100 64 53.5

Xeta9-EL, 1 Watt 1024 1024 91.0
Xeta9m-R, 1 Watt MAS 250 64 39.0
Xeta9m-R, 1 Watt ISM 150 64 39.0
Xeta9m-R4V, 1 Watt 600 64 83.8
Xeta9m-T4V,
ISM 1 Watt 600 64 83.8
Xeta9m-T,
ISM 1 Watt MAS 250 64 62.4
Xeta9m-T, 1 Watt ISM 150 64 39.0
Xeta9x9-EL
Radio 1, 4 Watts 100 64 53.5
Radio 2, 1 Watt 1024 64 91.0
Xeta9x9-EL
Radio 1, 1 Watt 1024 64 91.0
Radio 2, 1 Watt 1024 64 91.0
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Product Features Overview
MultiSpeed MultiPoint (MSMP)
m
6k BPSK
4 M End Point
88 QA 20km
5 16 884 BPSK
3
35
MSMP 884 BPSK
15km End Point
884 BPSK
884 B 1768 QPSK
PSK
2651
8PSK
10km
End Point
Access Point
End Point
When configured as part of a XetaWave PTMP network, the Radios in the network are not
required to communicate at the same data-rate. This enables remote End Point Radios
that are closer to the Access Point or in a better RF environment to communicate at faster
data-rates than remotes that are further away or in high-noise areas.
Since transmissions from the Access Point Radio in a PTMP network must be received by all
remotes irrespective of distance or RF conditions, the Access Point Radio is limited to a
single data-rate. Remote End Point Radios must also be configured with the data-rate the
Access Point will use to communicate.
Remote End Point Radios in a PTMP MSMP network independently and dynamically select
the optimal data-rate. The list of data-rates is selected by checking the corresponding
check-boxes on the remote Radio. Data-rates which remote End Point Radios may use to
communicate must also be defined on the Access Point Radio, therefore the configuration
should match between the Access Point Radio and each of the remote End Point Radios.
Multi-Master Sync (MMS)

It is common practice in large Ethernet SCADA communication systems to install multiple
overlapping wireless networks to mitigate poor performance and prioritize traffic for
different traffic types and mixed protocols.
Wireless Ethernet networks with many remote devices can experience low throughput and
long latency. Dividing large wireless networks into many smaller networks can increase
throughput and reduce latency; PTP backhaul links for high throughput and PTMP access
links to interface various end devices. Different traffic types can cause low priority data to
block high priority data. Separating networks for each application in a single area
establishes guaranteed capacity for each traffic type.
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For example SCADA polling, video surveillance and internet access can each have individual
networks with the same or overlapping geographical coverage.
Installing multiple Radios at the same location or in the same geographical area must be
done carefully to prevent interference.
XetaWave Radios have a technology to prevent problems related to multiple Radios

installed at the same location; Multi-Master Sync or MMS.
MMS synchronizes the Radios in overlapping networks to transmit and receive at the same
time, but on different frequencies as shown in the following hop sequence.
For every hop in the sequence, each radio sub-network; 1x Access Point + connected End
Points will transmit & receive on a unique frequency over the same time duration,
therefore eliminating self-interference.
Network B
Hop Offset: 1
Network A (includes Backbone #1)
Hop Offset: 0 Hop 1: XMIT/RCV on Channel 15
Hop 2: XMIT/RCV on Channel 1
Hop 1: XMIT/RCV on Channel 1 Hop 3: XMIT/RCV on Channel 7
End Point(s)
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Access Point C
End Point(s) Hop 2: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3
End Point(s) Network D (includes Backbone #2) Hop 4: XMIT/RCV on Channel 15
Network C (includes Backbone #2) Hop 1: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3
Hop 5: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3 Hop Pattern: 1 (pseudorandom)
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Routing
SCADA networks built with Ethernet Bridges often exist within the same Broadcast Domain
as the Enterprise network where the SCADA network terminates. With multiple PCs,
Printers and other Network Appliances from the Enterprise network also existing within the
same broadcast domain, Broadcast traffic from these Network Appliances can also traverse
the SCADA system via the RF Links.
This unwanted Broadcast traffic eats up RF Bandwidth, reducing the efficiency of the links.
One way to reduce Broadcast traffic is to add a Router between the SCADA and Enterprise
networks so that each system belongs to its own Broadcast domain.
This approach reduces the Broadcast traffic from the Enterprise network but with the
SCADA system being a flat network inside a single Broadcast domain it remains likely that
Broadcast traffic from all connected devices could cause concern with a large deployment.
XetaWave Multi-Layer Radios make it possible to build RF Networks with data routed
across multiple subnets, eliminating all unnecessary Ethernet traffic from the RF links.
Xeta9-EL Xeta9x9-EL Xeta9-EL

Access Point Repeater End Point
Eth1: Subnet 1 Eth1: Subnet 3 Eth1: Subnet 5
Eth2: Subnet 2 Eth2: Subnet 4 Eth2: Subnet 6
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol V1/V2 and V3 is standard in all XetaWave Multi-
Layer Radios and can be used to monitor:
- RF Module: Margin, Noise, Reverse Power, RSSI, Rx Success, Temperature, Tx

Success.
- Device: DI1 Level, DC Input Voltage.
SNMP requires the use of an SNMP Manager such as OpenNMS, Solarwinds etc. Radios can
be polled and traps can be set.
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Enclosed (Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9-E-CFE)

XetaWave enclosed Ethernet Multi-Layer Radios all have the same design with front access
to communication ports, side access to RF connections and I/O connections. The Radio
may or may not be DIN rail mounted. The top of the Radio enclosure is a heat sink needed
for high-power dual-radio applications the finned heat sink surface should be kept clear
of any materials. Stacking Radios on top of each other is not recommended as a gap should
always be maintained between Radios to aid with heat dissipation.
The front of the Radio includes (from left to right) the 10-32VDC power connector, the two
Serial RJ45 SERIAL port connectors (Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL), the one Serial RJ45 SERIAL port
connector (Xeta9-E-CFE), the two RJ45 Ethernet port connectors, a USB connector for
future power use, and two sets of indicator lights for up to two radio modules. The left side
of the radio may have I/O connectivity as an option.
Depending on Xeta9 model, the right side of the enclosure will have either one or two
female TNC connectors
1 x TNC; Xeta9-EL, Xeta9-E-CFE has 1 x internal RF Module.

2 x TNC; Xeta9x9-EL has 2 x internal independently configured RF Modules.
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Board Level Emancipator+ (Xeta9x-EL)

The XetaWave Emancipator+ (Xeta9x-EL) Radio has one Serial RJ45 COM port connector,
one RJ45 Ethernet port connector, side access to a SMA RF connector and the same 10-
32VDC power connector as all other XetaWave products.
+ -
Serial Port Ethernet Port 10-32 VDC
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Interface Cabling
DC Power
XetaWave recommends using a power source capable of 8W peak / 4W sustained.
The 10 32 VDC Power Connector is a Phoenix Contact MSTB 2-Pin plug used on all
XetaWave Products. The Positive terminal is on the left and the Negative terminal is on the
right. All XetaWave Radios have reverse polarity protection to 32VDC.
+ - 10 32 VDC + -
Caution
Use of 802.3af PoE / 802.3at PoE+ with existing XetaWave products is NOT advised.
PoE capabilities are on the product roadmap, but not currently implemented.
TIA/EIA 568 Wiring Standard

The T568 Standard defines the pin-out and wire pairing for the termination of RJ-45
connectors in two standard configurations; T568A and T568B.
This manual assumes the use of the T568B Wiring Standard for Serial RJ45 connectors.
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RJ45 Serial Port Pin Assignments

All XetaWave Radios have the RJ45 locking tab facing upwards, which means the pin
numbering of the Serial RJ45 Ports is reversed from right to left:
Reminder, the Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+) board level Radio has 1 x Serial RJ45 Port:
Pin Assignments: 8 .. 1
Connections for RS232

XetaWave uses the EIA/TIA-561 standard for RS 232 signals on the Serial RJ45 Port. With
the serial port on the XetaWave Radio configured as RS 232, the following table applies:
Serial
RS 232 Signal Pinout T568B Connect to these lines on
RJ45
EIA/TIA-561 Wire Color Serial End Device
Pin #
1 Data Set Ready (DSR) White/Orange Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
2 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Orange DSR/DTR line
3 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) White/Green Data Set Ready (DSR)
4 Signal Ground* (GND) Blue Signal Ground* (GND)
5 Receive Data* (RXD) White/Blue Transmit Data* (TXD)
6 Transmit Data* (TXD) Green Receive Data* (RXD)
7 Clear to Send (CTS) White/Brown Request To Send (RTS)
8 Request To Send (RTS) Brown Clear to Send (CTS)
* TXD, RXD and GND are required as a bare minimum for interfacing most serial end
devices to the XetaWave Ethernet Bridge.
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Connections for 4-Wire RS-422 / RS-485

When the Serial port on the XetaWave Radio is configured to 4-wire RS-422 or RS-485, the
following table applies:
Serial RJ45 RS 422/485 Signal T568B Connect to these lines

Pin # Pinout Wire Color on Serial End Device
1 White/Orange
2 Orange
3 White/Green
4 Signal Ground (GND) Blue Signal Ground (GND)
5 Receive + (A) White/Blue Transmit + (Y)
6 Transmit + (Y) Green Receive + (A)
7 Transmit (Z) White/Brown Receive (B)
8 Receive (B) Brown Transmit (Z)
Connections for 2-Wire RS 485

When the Serial port on the XetaWave Radio is configured to 2-wire RS-485, the following
table applies:
Serial RJ45 RS 422/485 Signal T568B Connect to these lines

Pin # Pinout Wire Color on Serial End Device
1 White/Orange
2 Orange
3 White/Green
4 Signal Ground (GND) Blue Signal Ground (GND)
5 Bus+ (short to Pin6) White/Blue
Bus+
6 Bus+ (short to Pin5) Green
7 Bus (short to Pin8) White/Brown
Bus
8 Bus (short to Pin7) Brown
IO Connections: Xeta9-EL; Xeta9x9-EL

On the standard range of Xeta9-EL Radios, the following IO pins are implemented.
IO
Signal Pinout
4: GND Pin #
2: MMS
1: DI1 1 DI-1 : See SNMP Section for details
2 MMS: See MMS Section for details
4 Ground
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Status LEDs
Enclosed Radios: Xeta9-EL; Xeta9x9-EL

Enclosed Ethernet Radios have LINK*, XMIT* and RCV* LEDs on the front panel; Radio 1
for the Xeta9-EL and both for the Xeta9x9-EL.
The LINK LED shows radio power and link state.
- A red LINK LED indicates that the radio has power but is
not linked (a Point to Multipoint Access Point radio
always shows a green LINK LED. All other radio
configurations show a red LINK LED upon power up until
the radio link is established).
- A green LINK LED indicates that the radio has power and
is linked.
- When the link is established the LINK LED turns green.
- If the link is dropped, then the LINK LED returns to red.
The XMIT LED flashes red every time the radio transmits data.
The RCV LED flashes green when the radio is receiving and
decoding an RF packet.
Because of the high speed of the embedded microprocessor and

communications, all status LEDs can turn on and off very quickly.
In some cases the LEDs turn on and off so quickly that the LEDs
appear to be on but dimly lit. This behaviour indicates that events
are happening in very quick succession. A good example is the
XMIT LED changing intensity from dim red to bright red to off.
This indicates many small packets in quick succession (dim red),
followed by many large packets with almost continuous
transmissions (bright red), then no transmissions (off).
* Depending on the specific model and age of the radio, the

front panel LEDs may be referred to differently
- LINK may also be referred to as PWR

- XMIT may also be referred to as TX
- RCV may also be referred to as MODE or RX
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Board Level Radio Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+)

The Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+) has all the LEDs that the enclosed Ethernet Radios have, but
are presented in a different order and are referred to as follows:
PWR = LINK
RX = RCV
TX = XMIT
The Xeta9x-LE has an extra LED: uP OK, which indicates that the
microprocessor is running.
Status LEDs are located next to the DC power connector:
Using the Status LEDs for Diagnostics

LINK/PWR - Access Point: green at all times. End Point: green indicates the link is up, red
indicates the link is down.
Intermittent flickering red indicates a mismatch in RF Transmission Settings between
Access Point and End Point and the likelihood that traffic is not moving. Verify Access Point
and End Point RF Transmission Settings to ensure Frequency and MMS parameters match.
XMIT/TX - Lights up red when transmitting data; bright for large packets with almost
continuous transmission; dim for small packets in quick succession; off for not transmitting
at all.
RCV/RX - Lights up green when receiving data; bright for large packets with almost
continuous reception; dim for small packets in quick succession; off for not receiving at all.
If the RCV/RX LED is excessively flickering on a live network thats passing data, the link may
be marginal; Check the Radio Diagnostics page for signal and noise levels.
Note: Increasing the Beacon Period on the Access Point slows down the RCV/RX LED blinking
rate on the End Point when the link is idle; i.e. not passing traffic.
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User Interface Overview

XetaWave Ethernet Radios can be quickly configured using a web-based User Interface (UI).
XetaWave recommends the use of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the UI, but
most browsers should work. However, due to slightly different behaviour among web-
browsers it may occasionally be necessary to manually refresh a page or click on the link on
the left navigation bar to reload a page, which is completely normal.
The PC/Laptop must have an IP address on the same subnet as the XetaWave Ethernet
Radio in order to communicate.
Caution
XetaWave Multi-Layer based Radios use a (secure) HTTPS connection, therefore use
of https://<IP ADDRESS> is required when entering the Radio IP into the URL bar.
While XetaWave Radios are capable of multi-megabit data rates, web administration pages
have been developed to support functional access over slow-speed links.
Default IP
The factory default IP address of all XetaWave Radios is 192.168.0.3
Please refer to the Obtaining an Unknown IP Address section in the Quick Start Guide if you
cannot access the User Interface.
Accessing the User Interface

The User Interface is accessed by initiating a secure HTTPS connection from a Web
Browser, via direct Ethernet port connection or active radio link.
Type https://<IP ADDRESS> in the URL bar; i.e. https://192.168.0.3
If this is the first time attempting to connect via https the browser may prompt you
regarding privacy.
Certificates are usually associated with fully-qualified domain names and not individual IP
addresses, so this prompt is completely normal.
Note: This prompt only occurs the first time you connect to the Web Interface or after the
browsers history is cleared. Subsequent login attempts will not prompt in this way. Access
will be granted once the username and password have been successfully entered.
You will then be prompted for Authentication/Login.
The default Username is admin
The default Password is admin
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Main
Main Menu
Network
- VLANs
- Interface Settings
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Local Serial Services
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping Device Name user-definable name to permit easier user identification with the device.
- RF Throughput When Save is clicked, the new value is immediately saved in the internal flash.
- Network Statistics
- Forwarding Table
Model Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+).
- Route Table
Serial Number this unique identifier is the same as the right most four byes of the
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
devices MAC address. Enclosed Radio; this the Serial Number of the Ethernet carrier
- Channel Utilization
board. Board level Emancipator+; this is the Serial Number of the Radio.
Management
Ethernet Firmware displays the installed Ethernet firmware version.
- Administration
- Files
Radio Information Radio1 / Radio2 (Xeta9x9-EL).
- SNMP
Security
Radio 1/2 displays RF Module information:
- AES
Serial Number same as the right most four byes of the RF Module MAC address.
Name user-definable name to permit further identification with the device.
Model Model # of installed RF Module; i.e. Xeta9m-T. Also indicates frequency.
Radio Firmware displays the installed Ethernet firmware version.
Device ID used to uniquely identify radio nodes in a XetaWave RF network.
Operating Mode Access Point (AP), Repeating End Point (REP), End Point (EP).
Network Type Point to Point (PTP), Point to Multipoint (PTMP), CSMA Peer to Peer.
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Network/VLANs
Network
XetaWave Ethernet Radios function as 5-port Enterprise Ethernet switches by
- VLANs
implementing 802.1q VLANs and trunks. The five ports that participate in the Ethernet
switching process are:
- Static Routes
Radio
Port / Interface Description
- RF Modules
Physical Ethernet interface which can function as an access
- Band Settings Ethernet 1
port, an 802.1q trunk, or both.
- RF Settings
Physical Ethernet interface which can function as an access
- Network Settings Ethernet 2
port, an 802.1q trunk, or both.
Serial
Radio 1 Wireless interface which functions as an 802.1q trunk.
- Serial Services
Radio 2 Wireless interface which functions as an 802.1q trunk.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List Virtual Ethernet interface internal to the Radio which
Management
- RF Diagnostics functions as an access-port.
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput Native VLAN XetaWave Radios have an internal virtual Ethernet port to accept traffic
- Network Statistics destined for the Radios IP address when set up in a Bridge configuration. The VLAN
- Forwarding Table
specified here is the Native VLAN associated with this internal virtual Ethernet port; the
- Route Table
Native VLAN or in the case of a default configuration; VLAN1.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Additional VLANs can be given an ID between 2 and 4095 and a description to assist with
Management
identification.
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
- Click Add to create a new VLAN.
- Click Save to add the VLAN to the Radio configuration.
Note: The maximum number of VLANs that can be created is 16.

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Network/Interface Settings
Network
This is where the Mode, Description, IP Address, IP Mask, VLAN association, Port
- VLANs
Speed/Duplex and Default Gateway are configured.
- Static Routes
Caution
Radio
- RF Modules To establish Ethernet communications it is critical these settings are correctly
- Band Settings configured and compatible with other Radios or devices on the network.
- RF Settings
The Laptop/PC should be given a fixed IP address on the same subnet as the physical
- Network Settings
interface it is connected to.
Serial
- Serial Services The standard Radio configuration remains a Bridge with a single IP address. However,
Diagnostics XetaWave Multi-Layer Radios differ from their Bridge only predecessor because its now
- Neighbor List possible to assign each interface a unique IP address in a Routed configuration.
- RF Diagnostics
Mode: Bridged - Web Interface can be accessed via the VLAN IP address of the interface
- RF Ping
PVID. A Bridged interface defaults to the Management VLAN; VLAN1 unless otherwise
- RF Throughput
reconfigured. Bridged mode passes all Broadcast traffic through every Bridged interface.
- Forwarding Table
This should be considered when connecting to a large Enterprise system in order to avoid
- Route Table unwanted broadcast traffic consuming bandwidth on the RF links. Built in forwarding
- ARP Table ensures addressed traffic is only passed via the appropriate interfaces, which translates to
- Serial Statistics more efficient bandwidth use of the RF link.
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
Mode: Routed - Web Interface can be accessed via the IP address of the connected
interface. Routed interfaces can be assigned unique IP addresses and are required to be on
different subnets. Static Routes must be configured both in the Radio and any connected
Host for Ethernet traffic to be passed between subnets. A Routed interface will block
Broadcast traffic and only pass addressed traffic routed across that interface.
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Main
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules Description The Description can be renamed alphanumerically up to a 30 character
- Band Settings maximum. VLAN descriptions may also be edited on the Network/VLANs page.
- RF Settings
- Network Settings IP Address IPV4 address used to communicate with or connect to the XetaWave Radio.
Serial The address specified is used to access the Web Interface and establish communications
- Local Serial Services with serial devices through the Radios built-in terminal server capabilities.
- Serial Services
Diagnostics IP Mask Mask applied to the IPV4 address to identify the network segment containing the
- Neighbor List Radio and when forwarding traffic to the default gateway is required.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping MAC Address Enclosed Radio; Ethernet ports list the Ethernet carrier board MAC. Radio1
- RF Throughput and VLAN1 list the RF1 Module MAC unless Eth1 or Eth2 are set to Routed, then VLAN1 will
- Network Statistics list the Ethernet carrier board MAC. Radio2 lists the RF2 Module MAC.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table PVID Primary VLAN ID; default setting is 1 for VLAN1 (Native VLAN). Additional VLANs
- ARP Table can also be set as the PVID for any interface. Note: Care should be taken when changing
- Serial Statistics PVID so that Ethernet Communications are not interrupted.
Management Allowed VLANS this value defines which VLANs are allowed to enter or leave an
- Administration Interface. The default setting is 1 for VLAN1. Additional VLANs can also be allowed.
- Files
- SNMP VLAN Port Tagging this value controls the VLAN tagging behaviour for an Interface;
Security
- AES - NONE: VLAN tags are not added to any frame leaving the Ethernet port and only
untagged frames are allowed to enter the RF Module. Note: One exception to this rule
is that tagged frames belonging to the native VLAN are accepted by the RF Module,
which means all packets entering and leaving the RF Module are associated with
VLAN1.
- EXCLUDE NATIVE: the interface acts as a VLAN trunk and will tag all frames leaving the
interface except those belonging to the native VLAN. Traffic entering the port can be
tagged or untagged with all untagged frames automatically being associated with a
ports native VLAN.
- ALL: the interface acts as a VLAN trunk and will tag all frames leaving the port including
Quick Start Guide those belonging to the native VLAN. Traffic entering the port must be tagged. Any
How to Section untagged frames entering a port are dropped.
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Main
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
Bounce This setting allows Bridged End Points to communicate with each other via the
- Network Settings upstream Access Point. This is not a true peer-to-peer setting, but does allow parallel End
Serial Point Radios to communicate.
- Serial Services Note: The Bounce setting is only available when the Radio is configured as an Access Point
Diagnostics and the RF Module is set to Bridge.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics Multiple VLANs can be added to the Bounce setup;
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
Speed/Duplex speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or auto-negotiation (speed and duplex) can
- Administration
be set.
- Files
- SNMP
Default Gateway if a Default Gateway is configured, the Radio will periodically attempt to
Security
- AES
resolve the MAC address of the default gateway via ARP. Once the MAC address of the
default-gateway is acquired, the Radio will periodically re-ARP for the gateway to ensure
connectivity is maintained.
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Network/Static Routes
Network
The Static Routing feature of XetaWave Radios allows for multiple subnets to be created so
- VLANs
that only traffic destined for those subnets is Routed to those subnets, therefore
eliminating uneccessary traffic on the RF links.
- Static Routes
Radio
With a Routed configuration every interface is required to be on a separate subnet.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics Static Routes should be configured in the Access Point for all downstream Subnets in order
- Neighbor List to establish Ethernet communications between the various subnets.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping If the network contains multiple Xeta9x9-ELs it will also be necessary to configure Static
- RF Throughput Routes on each of these Radios. Basically, any Radio that has a Master RF Module will
- Network Statistics require Static Routes.
- Forwarding Table
To configure a Static Route the destination Network ID (Subnet), IP Mask and Gateway IP
- Route Table
are required to be entered.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
The Gateway IP will be the IP address of the downstream Radio interface.
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES - Click Add to create a new Static Route.
- Click Save to add the Static Route to the Radio configuration without enabling it.
- Click Apply to add the Static Route to the Radio configuration and/or enable it.
Static Routes should also be configured in any Host that is connected to the Access Point.
This can be done by opening the Command Prompt Window as Administrator and entering
each Route in the following format
route add p <Subnet IP> mask 255.255.255.0 <Gateway IP>
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Static Routing Example
Network
Polling Host Static Routes
- VLANs Subnet #2 - Net Destination: 192.168.2.0/24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Subnet #3 - Net Destination: 192.168.3.0/24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1
- Interface Settings Subnet #4 - Net Destination: 192.168.4.0/24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Subnet #5 - Net Destination: 192.168.5.0/24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1
- Static Routes
Radio
Polling Host
- RF Modules 192.168.1.252/24
- Band Settings
Subnet
- RF Settings
#2
- Network Settings Xeta9x9-EL Repeater #1 Xeta9-EL End Point
Eth1: Routed 192.168.2.2/24 Eth1: Routed 192.168.4.4/24 #4
Serial Radio1: Routed 10.10.10.2/24 Radio1: Routed 10.10.11.4/24
Radio2: Routed 10.10.11.2/24 Default Gateway: 10.10.11.2
- Local Serial Services Default Gateway: 10.10.10.1
- Serial Services Repeater #1 Static Routes

Net ID: 192.168.4.0/24 GW: 10.10.11.4
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
Xeta9-EL Access Point
- RF Throughput Eth1: Routed 192.168.1.1/24
Radio1: Routed 10.10.10.1/24
- Network Statistics Default Gateway: 192.168.1.252
- Forwarding Table
AP Static Routes
- Route Table Net ID: 192.168.2.0/24 GW: 10.10.10.2
Net ID: 192.168.4.0/24 GW: 10.10.10.2
- ARP Table Net ID: 192.168.3.0/24 GW: 10.10.10.3
Net ID: 192.168.5.0/24 GW: 10.10.10.3 Subnet
- Serial Statistics #3
Xeta9x9-EL Repeater #2 Xeta9-EL End Point
- Channel Utilization Eth1: Routed 192.168.3.3/24 Eth1: Routed 192.168.5.5/24 #5
Radio1: Routed 10.10.10.3/24 Radio1: Routed 10.10.12.5/24
Management Radio2: Routed 10.10.12.3/24 Default Gateway: 10.10.12.3
Default Gateway: 10.10.10.1
- Administration
Repeater #2 Static Routes
- Files
Net ID: 192.168.5.0/24 GW: 10.10.12.5
- SNMP
Security
The Static Routes in the above example would be configured as follows
- AES
Polling Host
Access Point Repeater #1
Repeater #2
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Radio/RF Modules
Network
This page displays the current status of each of the installed RF Modules.
- VLANs
Xeta9-EL Xeta9x9-EL
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial Toggle Power to a RF Module
- Local Serial Services Click a Green Radio button to toggle power to a RF Module. The module will grey out once
- Serial Services
turned off.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Network Statistics Toggling the power to the RF Module will cut the power for 60 seconds before being
- Forwarding Table
reapplied; the RF Module will then come back online.
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics Disable Power to a RF Module
To disable a RF Module, uncheck the Enabled checkbox and click the Save
Management
Enable/Disable button. You will be prompted to select a validation period. Once the
- Administration
change has been accepted the RF Module status will appear as follows:
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
Caution
If an RF module is disabled it will remain powered off even through reboots and
power-cycles until it is manually enabled on this page again. If you are accessing the
web-based UI through an RF Module and choose to disable that module (without
selecting a validation period), you can be locked out of the Radio until such a time
that the setting is reversed by physically connecting to the Radio and re-enabling the
Quick Start Guide
RF Module.
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Main
Radio/Band Settings
Network
This is where to select the desired RF Band; ISM or MAS.
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
- ISM band (902-928MHz) - License Free - a range of frequencies is used and the
Serial
Radio may hop between RF channels within the band.
- Serial Services
- MAS band (928-960MHz) Licensed - specific frequencies are used for transmit
Diagnostics
and receive and the Radio maintains those frequencies at all times.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics Once the band is set, the Radio/RF Settings page will display only information relevant to
- RF Ping
the chosen band.
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
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Main
Radio/RF Settings
Network
This is where Frequencies, Transmit Power, Hop Pattern and Transmit Rates are configured.
- VLANs
MAS Band (928-960 MHz)
- Static Routes
Radio
If MAS is selected in Radio/Band Settings the following MAS parameters are configurable:
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
Access Point & End Point Transmit Frequencies
- ARP Table
MAS requires both the AP Tx Freq and EP Tx Freq to be manually entered. The frequencies
- Serial Statistics
should correspond to the frequencies and channel size issued on the FCC license.
- Channel Utilization Caution
Management
MAS is a licensed band requiring an appropriate FCC license to remain in compliance.
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security Transmit Power
- AES MAS Transmit Power is set in milli-Watts from 10 - 4000mW (10 36 dBm; depending upon
license). mW can be converted to dBm using this online calculator.
Caution
RF performance is often more problematic at higher RSSI levels. When the Transmit
Power is set too high, the receiving Radio RSSI may be too high and the overall noise
floor in the area will increase.
Transmit Power should be tuned to provide enough SNR on the receiving Radio.
Please refer to the RSSI and Sensitivity & Minimum SNR per Modulation sections.
When lab testing with the optional 0dBi rubber duck antenna it is recommended to
Quick Start Guide install 20dB coaxial attenuators and adjust the transmit power to 50-100 mW.
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Main Channel Sizes
Network The FCC license will state what channel size can be utilized; 12.5kHz, 25kHz or 50kHz.
- VLANs
- Interface Settings Transmit Rates
- Static Routes
MAS Transmit Rates are restricted to a single modulation for both Access Point and End
Radio
Point; no MSMP. The faster the speed, the more complex the modulation.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
12.5kHz
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics 25kHz
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
- Channel Utilization 50kHz
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
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Main
ISM Band (902-928 MHz)
Network
If ISM is selected in Radio/Band Settings the following ISM parameters are configurable:
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Network Statistics Band Start and Band Stop frequencies are limited to a minimum of 902MHz and a
- Forwarding Table maximum of 928MHz. The frequencies in use within the ISM band may be reduced by
- Route Table adjusting these settings to clip off the band extremities.
- ARP Table
Additionally, a range of frequencies within the band may be excluded using the Exclude
- Serial Statistics
Lower and Exclude Upper settings.
Management
Note: Care must be taken to ensure enough frequencies are available for the Radio to hop
- Administration
within the required regulations.
- Files
- SNMP In particular, under FHSS rules (less than 663 Kbps) the Radio must have enough frequency
Security bandwidth as required under FCC rules;
- AES
1. For FHSS systems operating in the 902-928 MHz band, if the 20 dB bandwidth of
the hopping channel is less than 250 kHz, the system shall use at least 50 hopping
frequencies. The average time of occupancy on any frequency shall not be greater
than 0.4 seconds within a 20 second period.
2. If the 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel is 250 kHz or greater, the system
shall use at least 25 hopping frequencies and the average time of occupancy on any
frequency shall not be greater than 0.4 seconds within a 10 second period.
3. The maximum allowed 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel is 500 kHz.
4. Under DTS rules (greater than or equal to 663kbps) there is no limit on the
minimum bandwidth for the Radio as it may operate on one frequency, therefore
Quick Start Guide the lower and upper edge of the band may be reduced if the full 902 to 928MHz
How to Section ISM range is not required.
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Main ISM Channel Sizes
Network The number of ISM channels varies with each modulation 1.
- VLANs
- Interface Settings The following sections provide channel frequencies, spacing, bandwidth and minimum
- Static Routes channel requirements.
Radio
- RF Modules Hop Tables
- Band Settings The Radio generates hop tables automatically based upon the modulation and frequency
- RF Settings range in use.
- Network Settings
Serial The following is true for the complete 902-928 MHz ISM Band;
- 57 MSK 171 channels with 76.45 kHz bandwidth 2.
- Serial Services
Diagnostics - 114 MSK 165 channels with 154.29 kHz bandwidth.
- Neighbor List - 153 MSK 123 channels with 207.11 kHz bandwidth.
- RF Diagnostics
- 229 MSK 82 channels with 309.97 kHz bandwidth.
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput - 663 2FSK 26 channels with 900 kHz bandwidth.
- 884 BPSK 20 channels with 1.2 MHz bandwidth.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- 1768 QPSK 20 channels with 1.2 MHz bandwidth.
- ARP Table - 2651 8PSK 20 channels with 1.2 MHz bandwidth.
- Serial Statistics
- 3535 16QAM 1 20 channels with 1.2 MHz bandwidth.
Management - 3535 16PSK 1 20 channels with 1.2 MHz bandwidth.
- Administration - 4419 32QAM 1 20 channels with 1.2 MHz bandwidth.
- Files
1
- SNMP Xeta9x-EL Emancipator+ supports modulations up to and including 2651 8PSK.
Security
2
- AES 57 MSK uses the lower ISM band (902915 MHz) even when Band Stop is set to 928 MHz.
Additionally, using the Exclude MHz settings to exclude 902 915 MHz has no effect and
the Radio will continue to use the lower half of the ISM Band.
To force the Radio to use the upper ISM Band (915 928 MHz), set Band Start to 915 MHz
and Band Stop to 928 MHz.
The Radio will then use the upper half of the ISM Band maintaining 166 channels with
76.45 kHz channel bandwidth.
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Main 57 MSK (FHSS) 171 channels with 76.45 kHz channel spacing / bandwidth 1.
Network
- VLANs Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz)
- Interface Settings 1 902.288225 44 905.575575 87 908.862925 130 912.150275
2 902.364675 45 905.652025 88 908.939375 131 912.226725
- Static Routes
3 902.441125 46 905.728475 89 909.015825 132 912.303175
Radio 4 902.517575 47 905.804925 90 909.092275 133 912.379625
- RF Modules 5 902.594025 48 905.881375 91 909.168725 134 912.456075
- Band Settings 6 902.670475 49 905.957825 92 909.245175 135 912.532525
7 902.746925 50 906.034275 93 909.321625 136 912.608975
- RF Settings
8 902.823375 51 906.110725 94 909.398075 137 912.685425
- Network Settings 9 902.899825 52 906.187175 95 909.474525 138 912.761875
Serial 10 902.976275 53 906.263625 96 909.550975 139 912.838325
11 903.052725 54 906.340075 97 909.627425 140 912.914775
12 903.129175 55 906.416525 98 909.703875 141 912.991225
- Serial Services 13 903.205625 56 906.492975 99 909.780325 142 913.067675
Diagnostics 14 903.282075 57 906.569425 100 909.856775 143 913.144125
- Neighbor List 15 903.358525 58 906.645875 101 909.933225 144 913.220575
16 903.434975 59 906.722325 102 910.009675 145 913.297025
- RF Diagnostics
17 903.511425 60 906.798775 102 910.086125 146 913.373475
- RF Ping 18 903.587875 61 906.875225 104 910.162575 147 913.449925
- RF Throughput 19 903.664325 62 906.951675 105 910.239025 148 913.526375
20 903.740775 63 907.028125 106 910.315475 149 913.602825
21 903.817225 64 907.104575 107 910.391925 150 913.679275
- Forwarding Table 22 903.893675 65 907.181025 108 910.468375 151 913.755725
- Route Table 23 903.970125 66 907.257475 109 910.544825 152 913.832175
- ARP Table 24 904.046575 67 907.333925 110 910.621275 153 913.908625
25 904.123025 68 907.410375 111 910.697725 154 913.985075
- Serial Statistics
26 904.199475 69 907.486825 112 910.774175 155 914.061525
- Channel Utilization 27 904.275925 70 907.563275 113 910.850625 156 914.137975
Management 28 904.352375 71 907.639725 114 910.927075 157 914.214425
29 904.428825 72 907.716175 115 911.003525 158 914.290875
- Administration
30 904.505275 73 907.792625 116 911.079975 159 914.367325
- Files 31 904.581725 74 907.869075 117 911.156425 160 914.443775
- SNMP 32 904.658175 75 907.945525 118 911.232875 161 914.520225
Security 33 904.734625 76 908.021975 119 911.309325 162 914.596675
34 904.811075 77 908.098425 120 911.385775 163 914.673125
- AES
35 904.887525 78 908.174875 121 911.462225 164 914.749575
36 904.963975 79 908.251325 122 911.538675 165 914.826025
37 905.040425 80 908.327775 123 911.615125 166 914.902475
38 905.116875 81 908.404225 124 911.691575 167 914.978925
39 905.193325 82 908.480675 125 911.768025 168 915.055375
40 905.269775 83 908.557125 126 911.844475 169 915.131825
41 905.346225 84 908.633575 127 911.920925 170 915.208275
42 905.422675 85 908.710025 128 911.997375 171 915.284725
43 905.499125 86 908.786475 129 912.073825
FHSS requires a minimum of 50 channels to be in use at any given time.

1
57 MSK uses the lower half of the ISM band (902 915 MHz) even when Band Stop is set
to 928 MHz.
Quick Start Guide Additionally, using the Exclude MHz settings to exclude 902 915 MHz has no effect and
How to Section the Radio will continue to use the lower half of the ISM Band see next page.
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Main Forcing 57 MSK to use Upper ISM Band (915 928 MHz)
Network
- VLANs To force the Radio to use the upper half of the ISM Band, set Band Start to 915 MHz and
- Interface Settings leave Band Stop at 928 MHz.
- Static Routes
Radio
The Radio will then use the upper half of the ISM Band maintaining 166 channels with
- RF Modules
76.45 kHz bandwidth;
- Band Settings
Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz)
- RF Settings
1 915.038225 43 918.249125 85 921.460025 127 924.670925
Serial 3 915.191125 45 918.402025 87 921.612925 129 924.823825
4 915.267575 46 918.478475 88 921.689375 130 924.900275
5 915.344025 47 918.554925 89 921.765825 131 924.976725
- Serial Services
6 915.420475 48 918.631375 90 921.842275 132 925.053175
Diagnostics 7 915.496925 49 918.707825 91 921.918725 133 925.129625
- Neighbor List 8 915.573375 50 918.784275 92 921.995175 134 925.206075
9 915.649825 51 918.860725 93 922.071625 135 925.282525
- RF Diagnostics
10 915.726275 52 918.937175 94 922.148075 136 925.358975
- RF Ping 11 915.802725 53 919.013625 95 922.224525 137 925.435425
- RF Throughput 12 915.879175 54 919.090075 96 922.300975 138 925.511875
13 915.955625 55 919.166525 97 922.377425 139 925.588325
14 916.032075 56 919.242975 98 922.453875 140 925.664775
- Route Table 16 916.184975 58 919.395875 100 922.606775 142 925.817675
- ARP Table 17 916.261425 59 919.472325 101 922.683225 143 925.894125
18 916.337875 60 919.548775 102 922.759675 144 925.970575
- Serial Statistics
19 916.414325 61 919.625225 102 922.836125 145 926.047025
Management 21 916.567225 63 919.778125 105 922.989025 147 926.199925
- Administration
22 916.643675 64 919.854575 106 923.065475 148 926.276375
23 916.720125 65 919.931025 107 923.141925 149 926.352825
- Files 24 916.796575 66 920.007475 108 923.218375 150 926.429275
- SNMP 25 916.873025 67 920.083925 109 923.294825 151 926.505725
Security 26 916.949475 68 920.160375 110 923.371275 152 926.582175
27 917.025925 69 920.236825 111 923.447725 153 926.658625
- AES
28 917.102375 70 920.313275 112 923.524175 154 926.735075
29 917.178825 71 920.389725 113 923.600625 155 926.811525
30 917.255275 72 920.466175 114 923.677075 156 926.887975
31 917.331725 73 920.542625 115 923.753525 157 926.964425
32 917.408175 74 920.619075 116 923.829975 158 927.040875
33 917.484625 75 920.695525 117 923.906425 159 927.117325
34 917.561075 76 920.771975 118 923.982875 160 927.193775
35 917.637525 77 920.848425 119 924.059325 161 927.270225
36 917.713975 78 920.924875 120 924.135775 162 927.346675
37 917.790425 79 921.001325 121 924.212225 163 927.423125
38 917.866875 80 921.077775 122 924.288675 164 927.499575
39 917.943325 81 921.154225 123 924.365125 165 927.576025
40 918.019775 82 921.230675 124 924.441575 166 927.652475
41 918.096225 83 921.307125 125 924.518025
Quick Start Guide 42 918.172675 84 921.383575 126 924.594475
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Main 114 MSK (FHSS) 165 channels with 154.29 kHz channel spacing / bandwidth.
Network
2 902.481435 44 908.961615 85 915.287505 126 915.287505
- Static Routes
3 902.635725 45 909.115905 86 915.441795 127 915.441795
Radio 4 902.790015 46 909.270195 87 915.596085 128 915.596085
- RF Modules 5 902.944305 47 909.424485 88 915.750375 129 915.750375
- Band Settings 6 903.098595 48 909.578775 89 915.904665 130 915.904665
7 903.252885 49 909.733065 90 916.058955 131 916.058955
- RF Settings
8 903.407175 50 909.887355 91 916.213245 132 916.213245
Serial 10 903.715755 52 910.195935 93 916.521825 134 916.521825
11 903.870045 53 910.350225 94 916.676115 135 916.676115
12 904.024335 54 910.504515 95 916.830405 136 916.830405
- Serial Services 13 904.178625 55 910.658805 96 916.984695 137 916.984695
Diagnostics 14 904.332915 56 910.813095 97 917.138985 138 917.138985
- Neighbor List 15 904.487205 57 910.967385 98 917.293275 139 917.293275
16 904.641495 58 911.121675 99 917.447565 140 917.447565
- RF Diagnostics
17 904.795785 59 911.275965 100 917.601855 141 917.601855
- RF Ping 18 904.950075 60 911.430255 101 917.756145 142 917.756145
- RF Throughput 19 905.104365 61 911.584545 102 917.910435 143 917.910435
20 905.258655 62 911.738835 102 918.064725 144 918.064725
21 905.412945 63 911.893125 104 918.219015 145 918.219015
- Route Table 23 905.721525 65 912.201705 106 918.527595 147 918.527595
- ARP Table
24 905.875815 66 912.355995 107 918.681885 148 918.681885
25 906.030105 67 912.510285 108 918.836175 149 918.836175
- Serial Statistics
26 906.184395 68 912.664575 109 918.990465 150 918.990465
Management 28 906.492975 70 912.973155 111 919.299045 152 919.299045
29 906.647265 71 913.127445 112 919.453335 153 919.453335
- Administration
30 906.801555 72 913.281735 113 919.607625 154 919.607625
- Files 31 906.955845 73 913.436025 114 919.761915 155 919.761915
- SNMP 32 907.110135 74 913.590315 115 919.916205 156 919.916205
Security
33 907.264425 75 913.744605 116 920.070495 157 920.070495
34 907.418715 76 913.898895 117 920.224785 158 920.224785
- AES 35 907.573005 77 914.053185 118 920.379075 159 920.379075
36 907.727295 78 914.207475 119 920.533365 160 920.533365
37 907.881585 79 914.361765 120 920.687655 161 920.687655
38 908.035875 80 914.516055 121 920.841945 162 920.841945
39 908.190165 81 914.670345 122 920.996235 163 920.996235
40 908.344455 82 914.824635 123 921.150525 164 921.150525
41 908.498745 83 914.978925 124 921.304815 165 921.304815
42 908.653035
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Network
2 902.560665 33 908.981075 64 915.401485 95 921.821895
- Static Routes
3 902.767775 34 909.188185 65 915.608595 96 922.029005
Radio 4 902.974885 35 909.395295 66 915.815705 97 922.236115
- RF Modules 5 903.181995 36 909.602405 67 916.022815 98 922.443225
- Band Settings 6 903.389105 37 909.809515 68 916.229925 99 922.650335
7 903.596215 38 910.016625 69 916.437035 100 922.857445
- RF Settings
8 903.803325 39 910.223735 70 916.644145 101 923.064555
Serial 10 904.217545 41 910.637955 72 917.058365 103 923.478775
11 904.424655 42 910.845065 73 917.265475 104 923.685885
12 904.631765 43 911.052175 74 917.472585 105 923.892995
- Serial Services 13 904.838875 44 911.259285 75 917.679695 106 924.100105
Diagnostics 14 905.045985 45 911.466395 76 917.886805 107 924.307215
- Neighbor List 15 905.253095 46 911.673505 77 918.093915 108 924.514325
16 905.460205 47 911.880615 78 918.301025 109 924.721435
- RF Diagnostics
17 905.667315 48 912.087725 79 918.508135 110 924.928545
- RF Ping 18 905.874425 49 912.294835 80 918.715245 111 925.135655
- RF Throughput 19 906.081535 50 912.501945 81 918.922355 112 925.342765
20 906.288645 51 912.709055 82 919.129465 113 925.549875
21 906.495755 52 912.916165 83 919.336575 114 925.756985
- Route Table 23 906.909975 54 913.330385 85 919.750795 116 926.171205
- ARP Table 24 907.117085 55 913.537495 86 919.957905 117 926.378315
25 907.324195 56 913.744605 87 920.165015 118 926.585425
- Serial Statistics
26 907.531305 57 913.951715 88 920.372125 119 926.792535
Management 28 907.945525 59 914.365935 90 920.786345 121 927.206755
29 908.152635 60 914.573045 91 920.993455 122 927.413865
- Administration
30 908.359745 61 914.780155 92 921.200565 123 927.620975
- Files 31 908.566855 62 914.987265 93 921.407675
- SNMP
Security FHSS; FCC requires a minimum of 50 channels to be in use at any given time.
- AES
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Network
2 902.714955 23 909.224325 44 915.733695 65 922.243065
- Static Routes
3 903.024925 24 909.534295 45 916.043665 66 922.553035
Radio 4 903.334895 25 909.844265 46 916.353635 67 922.863005
- RF Modules 5 903.644865 26 910.154235 47 916.663605 68 923.172975
- Band Settings 6 903.954835 27 910.464205 48 916.973575 69 923.482945
7 904.264805 28 910.774175 49 917.283545 70 923.792915
- RF Settings
8 904.574775 29 911.084145 50 917.593515 71 924.102885
Serial 10 905.194715 31 911.704085 52 918.213455 73 924.722825
11 905.504685 32 912.014055 53 918.523425 74 925.032795
12 905.814655 33 912.324025 54 918.833395 75 925.342765
- Serial Services 13 906.124625 34 912.633995 55 919.143365 76 925.652735
Diagnostics 14 906.434595 35 912.943965 56 919.453335 77 925.962705
- Neighbor List 15 906.744565 26 913.253935 57 919.763305 78 926.272675
16 907.054535 37 913.563905 58 920.073275 79 926.582645
- RF Diagnostics
17 907.364505 38 913.873875 59 920.383245 80 926.892615
- RF Ping 18 907.674475 39 914.183845 60 920.693215 81 927.202585
- RF Throughput 19 907.984445 40 914.493815 61 921.003185 82 927.512555
20 908.294415 41 914.803785 62 921.313155
21 908.604385 42 915.113755 63 921.623125
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
663 2FSK (DTS) 26 channels with 900 kHz channel spacing / bandwidth.
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration 1 903.350000 8 909.650000 15 915.950000 22 922.250000
- Files 2 904.250000 9 910.550000 16 916.850000 23 923.150000
3 905.150000 10 911.450000 17 917.750000 24 924.050000
- SNMP
4 906.050000 11 912.350000 18 918.650000 25 924.950000
Security 5 906.950000 12 913.250000 19 919.550000 26 925.850000
- AES 6 907.850000 13 914.150000 20 920.450000
7 908.750000 14 915.050000 21 921.350000
DTS has no restrictions on the minimum number of channels.
884 BPSK (DTS) 20 channels with 1.2 MHz channel spacing / bandwidth.

1 903.500000 6 909.500000 11 915.500000 16 921.500000
2 904.700000 7 910.700000 12 916.700000 17 922.700000
3 905.900000 8 911.900000 13 917.900000 18 923.900000
4 907.100000 9 913.100000 14 919.100000 19 925.100000
5 908.300000 10 914.300000 15 920.300000 20 926.300000
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Main 1768 QPSK (DTS) 20 channels with 1.2 MHz channel spacing / bandwidth.
Network
2 904.700000 7 910.700000 12 916.700000 17 922.700000
- Static Routes
3 905.900000 8 911.900000 13 917.900000 18 923.900000
Radio 4 907.100000 9 913.100000 14 919.100000 19 925.100000
- RF Modules 5 908.300000 10 914.300000 15 920.300000 20 926.300000
- Band Settings
- RF Settings DTS has no restrictions on the minimum number of channels.
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
2651 8PSK (DTS) 20 channels with 1.2 MHz channel spacing / bandwidth.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
1 903.500000 6 909.500000 11 915.500000 16 921.500000
- RF Diagnostics 2 904.700000 7 910.700000 12 916.700000 17 922.700000
- RF Ping 3 905.900000 8 911.900000 13 917.900000 18 923.900000
- RF Throughput 4 907.100000 9 913.100000 14 919.100000 19 925.100000
5 908.300000 10 914.300000 15 920.300000 20 926.300000
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
- Channel Utilization 3535 16QAM (DTS) 20 channels and 1.2 MHz channel spacing / bandwidth.
Management
- Administration Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz) Ch Freq (MHz)
- Files 1 903.500000 6 909.500000 11 915.500000 16 921.500000
- SNMP 2 904.700000 7 910.700000 12 916.700000 17 922.700000
3 905.900000 8 911.900000 13 917.900000 18 923.900000
Security
4 907.100000 9 913.100000 14 919.100000 19 925.100000
- AES 5 908.300000 10 914.300000 15 920.300000 20 926.300000
3535 16PSK (DTS) 20 channels with 1.2 MHz channel spacing / bandwidth.

1 903.500000 6 909.500000 11 915.500000 16 921.500000
2 904.700000 7 910.700000 12 916.700000 17 922.700000
3 905.900000 8 911.900000 13 917.900000 18 923.900000
4 907.100000 9 913.100000 14 919.100000 19 925.100000
5 908.300000 10 914.300000 15 920.300000 20 926.300000
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Main Transmit Power
Network ISM Transmit Power is set in milli-Watts from 10 - 1000mW (10 30 dBm).
- VLANs
- Interface Settings mW can be converted to dBm using this online calculator.
- Static Routes
Radio Caution
- RF Modules RF performance is often more problematic at higher RSSI levels. When the Transmit
- Band Settings Power is set too high, the receiving Radio RSSI may be too high and the overall noise
- RF Settings
floor in the area will increase.
- Network Settings
Serial Transmit Power should be tuned to provide enough SNR on the receiving Radio.
- Serial Services Please refer to the RSSI and Sensitivity & Minimum SNR per Modulation sections.
Diagnostics
When lab testing with the optional 0dBi rubber duck antenna it is recommended to
- Neighbor List
install 20dB coaxial attenuators and adjust the transmit power to 50-100 mW.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput Hop Pattern
- Network Statistics FHSS (less than 633kbps); the Hop Pattern should be set to 1, which creates a pseudo
- Forwarding Table random hopping sequence through the available channels.
- Route Table
- ARP Table DTS (633kbps and above); the Hop Pattern may be set from 0 to 9.
- Serial Statistics
Note: A Hop Pattern of 0 can only be used with DTS modulations because it fixes the
Management
frequency to a single channel.
- Administration
A Hop Pattern of 2-9 is a uniform step through the available channels as follows:
- Files
- SNMP 2: Every other available channel
Security
- AES 3: Every 3rd available channel
4: Every 4th available channel
5: Every 5th available channel
And so on.
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Main Transmit Rates
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
AP Transmit Rate
In a PTP network the Access Point Transmit Rate works in the same way as the End Point
- Serial Services
Transmit Rates and will adjust speed based on signal quality.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List In a PTMP network the ISM Access Point Transmit Rate is fixed to a single modulation; the
- RF Diagnostics
one limiting factor in a PTMP network is that all remote End Point Radios must be able to
- RF Ping
receive the Access Point, therefore the Access Point must transmit at a rate suitable for the
- RF Throughput
furthest remote End Point to receive.
- Forwarding Table ISM Access Point Transmit Rate selection also depends on the amount of data that needs to
- Route Table be moved from the Access Point Radio to the End Point Radio(s) and end device(s). In
- ARP Table SCADA applications where small poll requests are sent from Access Point to End Point, the
- Serial Statistics Access Point Transmit Rate can be set to a slower modulation.
Management EP Transmit Rates
- Administration
The ISM End Point Transmit Rates may be set with multiple selections known as Multi-
- Files
Speed Multi-Point (MSMP). The Radio will start operation at the lowest speed and, if
- SNMP
successful, will increase to the next selected speed, so the Radio dynamically changes the
Security
data rate based upon signal quality measurements.
- AES
The advantage of this is to allow Radios that have a good RF connection to maintain a high-
speed link to the Access Point while Radios on the same network that have a poor RF
connection can maintain a link at a slower data rate without penalizing the good link
Radios.
XetaWave recommends selecting a max of FOUR consecutive End Point Transmit Rates.
The available modulations range from the FHSS modes of 57 kbps 229 kbps to the DTS
modes of 663 kbps 3535 kbps. The primary difference between the modes is the
bandwidth of the signal and the required strength of signal received at the Radio.
As a general rule, when the data rate increases, the sensitivity of the Radio decreases and
Quick Start Guide therefore the required signal strength at the receiving Radio must increase to maintain the
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RSSI
Network
With the options of exceptional sensitivity and fast, complex modulations in one product it
- VLANs
is important to consider the input signal level (RSSI) of the receiving radio to ensure that its
not too low and not too high.
- Static Routes
Radio Slower less complex modulations have better sensitivity, require a smaller minimum SNR
- RF Modules and will therefore operate at a lower RSSI offering greater effective range.
- Band Settings
- RF Settings Faster more complex modulations have less sensitivity, require a larger minimum SNR and
- Network Settings will therefore operate at a higher RSSI offering less effective range.
Serial
The RSSI scale below indicates the various receive signal levels in dBm and how they relate
- Serial Services to the sensitivity levels of each modulation.
Diagnostics
Strong signals are often more problematic than weaker signals and should be tuned if
- Neighbor List
above -50 to -45dBm.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping MAS Receiver Sensitivity Levels (dBm)
- RF Throughput 12.5 kHz 25kHz 50kHz
- Network Statistics -115 @ 19kbps MSK
-114 @ 10kbps MSK
- Forwarding Table -112 @ 39kbps MSK
-110 @ 36kbps QPSK
- Route Table -108 @ 23kbps QPSK
-106 @ 71kbps QPSK
- ARP Table -106 @ 19kbps 4FSK
-104 @ 52kbps 8PSK
- Serial Statistics
-103 @ 39kbps 4FSK
- Channel Utilization -101 @ 34kbps 8PSK
-101 @ 101kbps 8PSK
Management -100 @ 70kbps 16QAM
-97 @ 45kbps 16QAM
- Administration -97 @ 137kbps 16QAM
-96 @ 87kbps 32QAM
- Files -93 @ 175kbps 32QAM
- SNMP -91 @ 57kbps 32QAM
-90 @ 105kbps 64QAM
Security -84 @ 210kbps 64QAM
- AES
Too Weak Weak Normal Strong Too Strong
-120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20
-75 @ 3535kbps 16PSK
-83 @ 4419kbps 32QAM
RSSI (dBm)
-86 @ 3535kbps 16QAM
-91 @ 2651kbps 8PSK
-98 @ 1768kbps QPSK
-101 @ 884kbps BPSK
-101 @ 663kbps 2FSK
-105 @ 229kbps MSK
-108 @ 153kbps MSK
-109 @ 114kbps MSK
-111 @ 57kbps MSK
ISM Receiver Sensitivity Levels (dBm)
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Sensitivity & Minimum SNR per Modulation
Network
The table below lists the sensitivity levels of each modulation in addition to the minimum
- VLANs
recommended SNR for optimum performance.
- Static Routes
ISM MAS
Radio
Modulation Sensitivity Min SNR Modulation Ch Size Sensitivity Min SNR
- RF Modules
(dBm) (dB) (kHz) (dBm) (dB)
- Band Settings
57 MSK 1 -111 10 10 MSK 12.5 -114 14
- RF Settings
114 MSK 1 -109 9 19 4FSK 12.5 -106 22
- Network Settings
Serial
153 MSK 1 -108 9 23 QPSK 12.5 -108 20
- Local Serial Services 229 MSK 1 -105 10 34 8PSK 12.5 -101 27

- Serial Services 663 2FSK 1 -101 9 45 16QAM 12.5 -97 31
Diagnostics
884 BPSK 1 -101 7 57 32QAM 12.5 -91 37
- Neighbor List
1768 QPSK 1 -98 11 19 MSK 25 -115 15
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping 2651 8PSK 1 -91 18 39 4FSK 25 -103 22
- RF Throughput 3535 16QAM -86 23 36 QPSK 25 -110 15
- Network Statistics 3535 16PSK -75 34 52 8PSK 25 -104 21
- Forwarding Table
4419 32QAM -83 25 70 16QAM 25 -100 30
- Route Table
87 32QAM 25 -96 34
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics 105 64QAM 25 -90 40
- Channel Utilization 1 Xeta9x-EL Emancipator +; 39 MSK 50 -112 15
Management ISM only.
71 QPSK 50 -106 16
- Administration
The quoted sensitivity levels 101 8PSK 50 -101 21
- Files are based on a BER of 10-4
- SNMP 137 16QAM 50 -97 25
Security 175 32QAM 50 -93 34

- AES 210 64QAM 50 -84 43
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Radio/Network Settings
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
Description
Description is a user-definable name to permit easier identification with the RF Module
- Forwarding Table
frequency, network segment or RF Link.
- Route Table
Network Type
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Network Type defines the network topology; Point to Point or Point to Multi-Point.
Management
Point to Point (PTP)
- Administration
A PTP network consists of two radios; Access Point (AP) and End Point (EP) that can only
- Files
communicate with each other. The Access Point sends a beacon message to the End Point,
- SNMP
Security
which then responds.
- AES PTP
Access Point End Point
Data may be transferred in either direction. Data transfer speeds can be manipulated using
the Max Payload Bytes and Dynamic Payload settings.
When set to PTP with multiple End Point Transmit Rates selected, both radios will be fixed
to the highest End Point Transmit Rate. The Access Point Transmit Rate will also be fixed to
the same speed/modulation. Refer to the How to set up a PTP Link section for
Quick Start Guide configuration information.
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Main Point to Multi-Point (PTMP)
Network A Point to Multi-Point network consists of one Access Point and many End Points. The
- VLANs
Access Point sends a beacon message to the End Points, which then respond.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
PTMP
- RF Settings End Point
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
End Point
Diagnostics
Access Point
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics End Point
- RF Ping
Data may be transferred in either direction. Data transfer speeds can be manipulated using
- RF Throughput
the Max Payload Bytes and Dynamic Payload settings. Refer to the How to set up a PTMP
- Forwarding Table
Network section for configuration information.
- Route Table
- ARP Table
CSMA Peer to Peer
- Serial Statistics
A CSMA Peer to Peer network consists of multiple Access Points and no End Points fixed to
- Channel Utilization a single licensed frequency/channel. CSMA Peer to Peer is made possible by having a
Management routed network.
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES Access Point Access Point
Access Point Access Point
Access Points monitor the channel for utilization and will only attempt to transmit when
they have data to send, and only if the channel is clear. If another Access Point is
transmitting, the Access Point wishing to transmit will wait.
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Network Role
Network
Network Role can be one of the following
- VLANs
- Interface Settings - Access Point; initiates contact/communication with End Point/Repeating End Point.
- Static Routes The Access Point is the Radio that is normally connected to the Enterprise or
Radio backhaul system where access to the Radio system occurs. Downstream Radios
- RF Modules such as End Points and Repeating End Points connect to the Access Point.
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- End Point; waits for an Access Point radio to initiate communication. The End Point
- Network Settings Radio that is connected to the end devices in the field.
Serial
- Repeating End Point; waits for an Access Point radio to initiate communication.
This role only applies to a Xeta9-EL in combination with the Enable Repeaters
- Serial Services
setting and allows an End Point to act as a store and forward Repeater.
Diagnostics
Enable Repeaters
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
This setting is required on the Access Point only and creates a timeslot for Store and
- RF Ping
Forward Repeater mode.
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
Network Address
- Route Table
Network Address is a unique identifier that defines a group of communicating radios.
- ARP Table
The Network Address can range from 1 to 65535.
- Serial Statistics
Device ID
Management
Device ID is a unique number that identifies the radio on the RF network. Each radio on a
- Administration
- Files
network, as defined by the Network Address, is required to have a unique ID in a similar
- SNMP
way to IP addresses on an Ethernet network.
Security
The Device ID settings allows for configuration of data paths throughout the network.
- AES
The Device ID is an integral part of troubleshooting with the RF Ping and RF Throughput
utilities.
The Device ID can range from 1 to 65534 and may be reused on different networks.
Link-with Device ID
For both PTP and PTMP networks, the Link-with Device ID on the End Point Radio should
be the Device ID of the Access Point Radio that the End Point is required to communicate
with.
For PTP networks only, the Link-with Device ID should be the Device ID of the End Point
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radio that the Access Point is required to communicate with.
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The Link-with Device ID can range from 1 to 65534.
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Network Radius
Network
Network Radius is the physical line-of-sight distance between two radios. It can be
- VLANs
configured in Miles (miles) or Kilometers (km) and has an effect on transmission timing.
- Static Routes - Setting the Network Radius larger than the actual link is acceptable.
Radio
- Setting the Network Radius smaller than the actual link may cause the radios to
- RF Modules
- Band Settings stop operating.
- RF Settings - Network Radius must be identical in ALL radios within a network;
- Network Settings
o PTP network; set the Network Radius in both radios as the link distance.
Serial
- Local Serial Services o PTMP network; set the Network Radius in ALL radios to the longest link in
- Serial Services the network.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
o MMS network; set the Network Radius in ALL radios to longest link within
- RF Diagnostics
the entire network.
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput Beacon Rate
- Network Statistics Beacon Rate sets the number of transmission slots the Access Point Radio may skip if it has
- Forwarding Table nothing to transmit/acknowledge.
- Route Table
The setting can range from 1 to 15.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
When set to 1, if there is no data to send after a successful transmit and if there is no End
Point remote data to acknowledge, the Access Point will not transmit for that time slot and
Management
will resume transmitting the second time slot.
- Administration
- Files This feature helps to reduce the amount of RF noise in an environment when there is no
- SNMP benefit of the transmission.
Security
- AES As the Beacon Rate is increased, several things happen
- The XMIT LED on the Access Point and the RCV LED on the End Point start to blink.
The higher the Beacon Rate the slower the blinking.
- Traffic on the link slows down; a basic ping test at various settings shows increased
turnaround time as the Beacon Rate is increased.
- With slower modulations, if the Beacon Rate is increased too much the link will go
down.
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AP Repeat
Network
Access Point Repeat sets the maximum number of times the Access Point will repeat a
- VLANs
transmit packet in the absence of an acknowledgement from the remote unit. This is only
applicable for a Point-to-Multi-Point network.
- Static Routes
Radio If set to 3 the Access Point will repeat a packet up to three times unless the remote unit
- RF Modules acknowledges receipt at which time the Access Point will move to the next packet.
- Band Settings
- RF Settings The default setting is 0.
- Network Settings
Serial Broadcast
- Local Serial Services Broadcast defines the AP Repeat for Broadcast traffic.
- Serial Services
Diagnostics Addressed
- Neighbor List Addressed defines the AP Repeat for Addressed traffic.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
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- AES
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Multi-Master Sync (MMS)
Network Network B
Hop Offset: 1
- VLANs Network A (includes Backbone #1)
- Interface Settings Hop 2: XMIT/RCV on Channel 1
- Static Routes
Radio Hop 3: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3 Hop 5: XMIT/RCV on Channel 9
- RF Modules Hop 5: XMIT/RCV on Channel 15
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
End Point(s)
PTMP
- Network Settings
#A Access #B
cess
End Point(s)
Serial
P Ac

P TM
- Serial Services 1
e# PTMP
on R2: End Point End Point(s)
Diagnostics c kb Access #E
Ba
- Neighbor List R1: Access Point B
Co-located
e #2
Backbon
SyncPipe
- RF Diagnostics Access Points
- RF Ping 1PPS
PT R2: End Point End Point(s)
Backbone #2 M
P
- RF Throughput Access Point A Ac
ce
ss R1: Access Point E
- Network Statistics #D
PT
M
R2: End Point

PA
- Forwarding Table
cc
es
s#
- Route Table 1PPS R1: Access Point D Network E

C
Hop Offset: 4
- ARP Table Access Point C
- Serial Statistics Hop 2: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3
End Point(s)
- Channel Utilization End Point(s) Network D (includes Backbone #2) Hop 4: XMIT/RCV on Channel 15
Management
Network C (includes Backbone #2) Hop 1: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3
- Administration Hop Offset: 2 Hop 2: XMIT/RCV on Channel 9
- Files Hop 1: XMIT/RCV on Channel 9 Hop 4: XMIT/RCV on Channel 1
- SNMP Hop 3: XMIT/RCV on Channel 1
Security Hop 5: XMIT/RCV on Channel 3 Hop Pattern: 1 (pseudorandom)
- AES MMS is a timing feature that allows multiple Access Point radios in co-located networks
and/or interconnected sub-networks to synchronize transmit and receive times to prevent
self-interference.
Dividing the 902-928 MHz ISM Band is not required since each Access Point in the network
is timed to precisely and simultaneously transmit using different frequency channels. The
respective End Points respond to their Access Points on the same channels before the
entire system hops and the process continues.
Caution
MMS should be configured with FHSS modulati0ns 57 MSK, 114 MSK, 153 MSK & 229
Quick Start Guide MSK OR DTS modulations 884 BPSK, 1768 QPSK, 2651 8PSK, 3535 16QAM and 3535
How to Section 16PSK. It is not recommended to mix FHSS and DTS modulations.
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Main Whether FHSS or DTS modulations are used, the following radio settings that affect
Network transmission timing must be the SAME in ALL radios within ALL sub-networks in the system;
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- Frequency Band and Excluded Frequencies
- Static Routes - Hop Pattern (1 is recommended for MMS)
Radio - Access Point Transmit Rate
- RF Modules - End Point Transmit Rate(s)
- Band Settings - Max Payload Bytes
- RF Settings - Network Type; PTP or PTMP
- Network Settings
- Network Radius
Serial
- Serial Services
MMS may operate in one of three modes;
Diagnostics
1. Generate; the system Access Point internally generates the 1Hz timing signal for
- Neighbor List
all other radios in the network(s).
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping 2. External; a 1PPS external trigger signal from a GPS receiver is used to synchronize
- RF Throughput the 1Hz timing signal for all other radios in the network(s). See IO Connections for
- Network Statistics wiring info.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table Access Point Specific Settings
- Serial Statistics
- Channel Utilization Generate
Management
When the Access Point radio is set to Generate, it will internally generate a timing signal
- Administration that can be used in two ways;
- Files
1. For timing downstream radios in any number of interconnected sub-networks.
- SNMP
Security 2. For timing a co-located Access Point (and any number of interconnected sub-
- AES networks downstream of that Access Point).
Co-located Access Points
2-2
4-4
Access Point A Access Point B

Generate External
If co-locating Access Points connect Pin2 Pin2 and Pin4 Pin4 so that one Access Point will
generate the timing signal and the other will receive it on the MMS Pins of the External IO
connector.
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Network Use of a 1PPS (one pulse-per-second) external trigger for MMS requires a GPS receiver
- VLANs capable of providing a 1PPS signal to the IO connector on the side of the radio.
- Static Routes XetaWave has experience with the SyncPipe Deluxe from PacketFlux Technologies, which is
Radio also used in this manner for Cambium synchronization.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings Either of the RJ12 Sync ports can be used, with cable pinouts and wiring as follows;
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics RJ12 Sync RJ45 Power RJ12 - Sync
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping RJ12 (6P6C) 4: GND
2: MMS
- RF Throughput 1..6
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management RJ12 Pin # Signal Pinout Connect to MMS Pin #
- Administration 1 1PPS GPS Sync 2
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2-4 Not connected -
- SNMP
6 Ground 4
Security
- AES
With 2 x Sync Ports the SyncPipe can be used to precisely trigger two co-located Access
Points;
Co-located Access Points
SyncPipe
2 1PPS 1PPS 2
4 4
Access Point A Access Point B
External External
Quick Start Guide
If using a GPS device with a single 1PPS port, its possible to daisy chain the radios
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together Pin2 Pin2 and Pin4 Pin4 so that both radios are triggered simultaneously.
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Network When using MMS the End Point radio should always be set to Generate, irrespective of the
- VLANs
Access Points MMS setting.
- Static Routes
Xeta9x9-EL Specific Settings
Radio
When using MMS with a Xeta9x9-EL, the End Point radio that connects to an upstream
- RF Modules
Access Point should be set to Generate and the Access Point that has downstream End
- Band Settings
Points connected should be set to External; the Xeta9x9-EL has internal MMS circuitry
- RF Settings
between RF Modules that propagates the timing signal.
- Network Settings
Serial
MMS Hop Offset
MMS Hop Offset is a crucial setting for MMS to operate effectively; it is this parameter that
- Serial Services
permits the frequency/channel separation between the radios in the MMS Network.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List The MMS Hop Offset should be set so that each of the sub-networks operate on a different
- RF Diagnostics
channel in the hop table. For example, if there are 20 channels in the hop table (DTS: 884
- RF Ping
BPSK upwards), setting the first radio to 0 and the second radio to 1 results in the
- RF Throughput
radios transmitting on separate channels in the pseudorandom hop pattern.
- Forwarding Table The MMS Hop Offset should match between each Access Point and their connected End
- Route Table Points.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
Access Point Radio 1: End Point Radio 2: Access Point End Point(s)
Hop Offset: 0 Hop Offset: 1
Please refer to the How to set up MMS section for more information on setting up MMS.
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Max Payload Bytes
Network
Max Payload Bytes for Access Point and End Point range from 64 to 1600 Bytes. These
- VLANs
settings are also referred to as packet sizes. To achieve high user data rates, larger
packets and higher modulation levels are required. In one slot time, there are fixed delays
- Static Routes
that are not a function of packet size or data rate, so as more data is sent in a packet per
Radio
slot time, the utilization increases.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings In noisy RF environments, small packets with faster, more complex modulation will help the
- RF Settings
Radio get on and off a channel as quickly as possible to help mitigate bit error and packet
- Network Settings
loss.
Serial
- Local Serial Services If a targeted data rate is desired, there are multiple options of packet size and modulation
- Serial Services that will result with a similar data rate. The choice of shorter packets with more complex
Diagnostics modulation or longer packets with simpler modulation will be determined by the noise
- Neighbor List level in the environment.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping ISM Minimum Packet Sizes with Multi-Speed Multi-Point
- RF Throughput The following table charts the smallest Max Payload Bytes setting when using multiple
ISM End Point Transmit Rates.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table Fastest Modulation
- ARP Table MSK 2FSK BPSK QPSK 8PSK 16QAM 16PSK 32QAM
- Serial Statistics Kbps 57 114 15 22 663 884 1768 2561 3535 3535 4419
- Channel Utilization 57 64 165 3
22 9
35 1111 1492
Management 114 64 9
95 8
15 530 718 1459
153 64 8
11 396 539 1101
Slowest Modulation
- Administration MSK
229 2
64 260 357 737 1118 1498 1498
- Files
- SNMP 2FSK 663 64 97 217 337 458 458 578
Security BPSK 884 64 152 240 328 328 416
- AES QPSK 1768 64 108 152 152 196
8PSK 2651 64 94 94 122
16QAM 3535 64 64 86
16PSK 3535 64 64 86
32QAM 4419 64
1. Find the fastest desired modulation at the top of the chart.

2. Find the slowest desired modulation on the left hand side of the chart.
3. The box where the column and the row meet is the smallest packet size that must
be used for both Access Point and End Point Max Payload Bytes to get a good RF
connection.
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Network The following tables chart the smallest Max Payload Bytes setting when using multiple
- VLANs
MAS End Point Transmit Rates.
- Static Routes Fastest Modulation
Radio
12.5kHz Channels MSK 4FSK QPSK 8PSK 16QAM 32QAM
- RF Modules Kbps 10 19 23 34 45 57
- Band Settings MSK 10 64 153 185 288 393 496
Modulation
- RF Settings 4FSK 19 64 81 133 185 236

Slowest
MSK
- Network Settings QPSK 23 64 108 153 196
Serial 8PSK 34 64 94 122
- Local Serial Services 16QA 45 64 86
M
32QA 57 64
- Serial Services
M
Diagnostics
Fastest Modulation
- Neighbor List 25kHz Channels QPS 16QA
MSK 4FSK 8PSK 32QAM 64QAM
- RF Diagnostics
Kbps 19 K
36 39 52 M
70 87 105
- RF Ping
MSK 19 64 138 153 210 288 366 443
- RF Throughput
QPSK 36 64 74 103 146 188 230
Modulation
- Network Statistics MSK 64

4FSK 39 90 128 165 202
Slowest
- Forwarding Table
8PSK 52 64 94 123 152
- Route Table
16QA 70 64 86 108
- ARP Table M
32QA 87 64 81
- Serial Statistics M
64QA 105 64
- Channel Utilization M
Management Fastest Modulation
50kHz Channels
- Administration MSK QPSK 8PSK 16QAM 32QAM 64QAM
- Files Kbps 39 71 101 137 175 210
- SNMP MSK 39 64 136 199 281 366 443
Modulation
Security QPSK 71 64 99 144 191 233

Slowest
MSK
- AES 8PSK 101 64 97 131 161
16QAM 137 64 90 112
32QAM 175 64 81
64QAM 210 64
1. Find the fastest desired modulation at the top of the chart.

2. Find the slowest desired modulation on the left hand side of the chart.
3. The box where the column and the row meet is the smallest packet size that must
be used for both Access Point and End Point Max Payload Bytes to get a good RF
connection.
Quick Start Guide 4. Multiple modulations can be enabled as long as the smallest packet size
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Network Example 1: ISM
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Fastest Modulation: 884Kbps (BPSK), Slowest Modulation 229Kbps (MSK).
- Static Routes Smallest packet size must be 357 Bytes or larger.
Radio
- RF Modules Example 2: ISM
- Band Settings Modulations enabled: 2651 Kbps (8PSK), 884 Kbps (BPSK), 663 Kbps (2FSK).
- RF Settings
- Network Settings The smallest packet size must be 337 Bytes or larger.
Serial
- Local Serial Services Example 3: MAS (12.5kHz)
- Serial Services 57Kbps (32QAM), Slowest Modulation 23Kbps (QPSK).
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
The smallest packet size must be 196 Bytes or larger.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping Example 4: ISM
- RF Throughput Fastest Modulation 2651 Kbps (8PSK), Slowest Modulation 153 Kbps (MSK).
This combination of modulation modes will not work effectively.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
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- Administration
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Network Dynamic Payload is a feature that allocates the unused portion of the Access Points
- VLANs
timeslot to the End Points timeslot to increase throughput from End Point Access Point.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table 3535kbps 16QAM FBench throughput test results.
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
All Radios in the network must have the same setting. MMS is not compatible. Confirm
the Beacon Rate is set to 1, MMS setting is none, MMS Hop Offset is set to zero and
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the Access Point Repeat setting is set to 3.
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Transmit Prob
Network
Transmit Probability (%) is a parameter used with CSMA Peer to Peer. The minimum is 1
- VLANs
and the maximum is 100.
- Static Routes It is a roll the dice parameter, for example at the default setting of 25 the Radio will have
Radio a 1 in 4 chance of transmitting when the channel becomes clear.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings Diag Threshold
Serial The Diagnostic Threshold is the level at which the user wishes to detect noise. The radio
- Local Serial Services will report 0% in the % Occupancy column on the RF Diagnostics page until it detects noise
- Serial Services above the Diagnostic Threshold. The default setting is -81dBm.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List % Occupancy indicates the % of the time the radio went to transmit on the specified
- RF Diagnostics frequency and the noise measured in the channel was above the Diagnostic Threshold.
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
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- Administration
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Serial/Local Serial Settings
Network
This is where the physical connection to the Serial End Device is configured.
- VLANs
- Interface Settings Interface type; RS232/422/485, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits, Flow Control and
- Static Routes RS485 Line Delays can be adjusted to suit the required application.
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics The default setting for Serial 1 is Data, which allows Serial Services to be configured.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
The default setting for Serial 2 is Login, which allows access to the CLI for configuration.
- RF Ping
Please refer to RJ45 Serial Port Pin Assignments for cabling info.
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table Baud Rate is the speed at which the data is sent, in bits per second. Baud Rate must match
- ARP Table between both Serial Devices in order for communications to be successful.
- Serial Statistics
Data bits is the number of bits in each character. This can be 7 for ASCII or 8 for most other
types of data. 8 data bits = 1 byte.
Management
- Administration
Parity can be used to detect errors in the data stream. Parity allows an extra data bit to be
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sent with each character. This extra parity bit is arranged so that the number of 1 bits in
- SNMP
each character (including the parity bit), is always odd or always even. Errors are detected
Security
when a byte is received with the wrong number of 1s.
- AES
Stop bits sent at the end of every character allow the receiving hardware to detect the end
of a character. Most Serial Devices usually require one stop bit.
Flow Control can be used when the Serial Devices require the transmission of data to be
paused and then resumed.
RTS/CTS is hardware flow control using the RS232 RTS/CTS lines, which are turned off and
on from alternate ends to control the data flow.
XON/XOFF is software flow control which uses special characters to control the flow of
data. The XON/XOFF characters are sent in the opposite direction to the data so the
receiving device will send the characters to the sending device. XON/XOFF flow control
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Serial/Serial Services
Network
The Serial Services page is where various Serial Services can be configured and applied to
- VLANs
the Serial Port(S).
- Static Routes XetaWave Multi-Layer Radios support TCP Terminal Server, TCP Terminal Client and UDP
Radio
Terminal.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings Multiple Services can be added, but only one Service can be enabled at any given time.
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
Description allows for user identification up to a 30 character maximum.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table Enabled used to select the desired service when multiple services are configured.
- ARP Table
Unchecking this setting disables the Service while retaining it in the Radio configuration.
- Serial Statistics
- Channel Utilization Connect From defines the Ethernet configuration of the Serial Service and associated
Management settings;
- Administration
- Files - TCP Terminal Server
- SNMP - TCP Terminal Client
Security - UDP Terminal
- AES
Connect To this is the physical Serial Port that the Service will be applied to. Since Serial
2 is set to Login by default, only Serial 1 is available, unless Serial 2 is changed from Login to
Data in Serial/Local Serial Settings.
Click Add to create a Serial Service.
Click Apply to save the Serial Service to the Radio configuration.
Click Restart Serial to activate the Serial Service.
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TCP Terminal Server
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings TCP Terminal Server permits TCP connections from a Host or TCP Terminal Client to
- Network Settings terminate on the Serial Port interface of the Radio, therefore allowing Serial End Devices to
Serial communicate over the Ethernet Radio System.
When set to Terminal Server, the user defined (TCP) Local Port number is monitored for
- Serial Services
incoming TCP connections. If the Terminal Server observes traffic on that TCP port it
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
creates a session to open the Serial Port and pass data to the connected Serial End Device.
- RF Diagnostics
The session will end if the Host that initiated the session terminates it, or if the Idle
- RF Ping
Timeout is reached without any traffic present on the TCP port.
- RF Throughput
- Network Statistics Message Mode should be used with Modbus or other message oriented Protocol. When
- Forwarding Table set to Message Mode, the Radio waits for a pause in the Serial Data being received on the
- Route Table Serial Port from the End Device, i.e. the Radio waits for the End Device to finish
- ARP Table communicating the message before transmitting the message as a whole. If the message
- Serial Statistics
cannot be transmitted as a whole, the Radio will break it up between transmissions and the
Master will reassemble upon demodulation.
Management
- Administration Ethernet
- Files End Device
- SNMP
Ethernet Xeta9x-LE
Security End Point
Ethernet
- AES
Serial
End Device
Xeta9x9-EL
Terminal Server
Repeater
Xeta9-EL (Serial 1)
Access Point
Xeta9-EL
End Point
192.168.0.3
Serial 1 TS: 4320
2. Serial 1 Terminal Server passes
1. Polling Host Connects to End Point Terminal Server (Serial 1)
Terminal Server Serial Message to connected End
Polling Device
Host
192.168.0.3 : 4320
4. Serial 1 Terminal Server packetizes Serial Data 3. End Device responds to
and transmits to Polling Host as Ethernet (Serial 1) Serial Message with Serial Data
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TCP Terminal Client
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial When set to TCP Terminal Client, activity on the Serial Port interface will initiate a TCP
- Local Serial Services session to a Host or Terminal Server specified by the Remote IP address and Remote Port
- Serial Services number in the configuration.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List Data arriving on the Serial Port will be packetized and sent to the destination IP address
- RF Diagnostics and TCP port.
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
The session will end if the Idle Timeout is reached without any activity on the Serial Port
- Network Statistics interface.
- Forwarding Table
Buffer Input Trigger defines the amount of data, in Bytes, that will be held in the buffer
- Route Table
before being packetized. The default is 1024.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics Idle Timeout (chars) Trigger is not currently implemented.
Management Message Mode should be used with Modbus or other message oriented Protocol.
- Administration
- Files Ethernet
End Device
- SNMP
Security Ethernet Xeta9x-LE
End Point
- AES Ethernet
Serial
End Device
Xeta9x9-EL
Terminal Client
Repeater
Xeta9-EL (Serial 1)
Access Point
Xeta9-EL End Point
192.168.0.3
Polling Host Serial 1 TC: 192.168.0.1: 4000
Terminal Client
192.168.0.1 : 4000
(Serial 1) 1. End Device passes Serial
Polling Host
2. Serial 1 Terminal Client initiates a session to the Data to End Point Terminal
192.168.0.1 TCP Port
IP address and Port # in the TC configuration. Serial Client (Serial 1)
Data is packetized and transmitted to Polling Host
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UDP Terminal
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings The User Datagram Protocol is a connectionless protocol with less overhead than TCP.
Serial
Unlike TCP, UDP does NOT guarantee delivery or delivery in order.
- Serial Services
When set to UDP Terminal, activity on the Serial Port interface will instantly encapsulate
Diagnostics
the data into a UDP datagram and send to the Host or UDP Terminal specified by the
- Neighbor List
Remote IP address and Remote Port number in the configuration.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping Likewise, the UDP Terminal will listen for UDP datagrams on the specified Port number.
- RF Throughput This means a Host may also send UDP datagrams to the Radio IP and Local Port without
- Network Statistics any prior handshaking to establish a connection. UDP datagrams arriving will be
- Forwarding Table decapsulated and converted to Serial data then sent out of the Serial Port interface.
- Route Table
- ARP Table The Host must be set up the same way; Remote IP, Port and also a Local Port.
- Serial Statistics
Management
Ethernet
- Administration End Device
- Files
Ethernet Xeta9x-LE
- SNMP End Point
Ethernet
Security
- AES
Serial
End Device
Xeta9x9-EL
UDP Terminal
Repeater
Xeta9-EL (Serial 1)
Access Point
Xeta9-EL End Point
192.168.0.3
Serial 1 UDP Terminal
Local Port: 4322
Remote IP: 192.168.0.1 UDP datagrams from Host get
Polling Host Remote Port: 4023 decapsulated and sent out of the
Polling Host Serial 1 interface.
192.168.0.1 UDP Terminal
192.168.0.1 : 4023
(Serial 1) Serial data entering the Serial 1
Local Port: 4023
UDP Port interface is encapsulated then sent
Remote IP: 192.168.0.3
to the Host as UDP datagrams.
Remote Port: 4322
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Diagnostics/Neighbor List
Network
The Neighbor List displays information about all the End Point Radios that are connected to
- VLANs
an Access Point.
- Static Routes The End Point Neighbor List will only show the Access Point unless the Bounce setting is
Radio
enabled in the Access Point; then the End Point list will display the Neighbor End Points.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics Radio shows which RF Module the Neighbor is connected to.
- Neighbor List
IP Address, MAC Address and Device ID can be used to identify the Neighbor Radios.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping Local RSSI and Local Noise represents the local RSSI and Noise measured at the Access
- RF Throughput
Point for each Neighbor.
- Forwarding Table Local Age is the age of the Local RSSI and Noise measurements, which will update
- Route Table periodically.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics Remote RSSI, Remote Noise and Remote Tx Power are represented in dBm.
Remote Age is the age of the Remote RSSI and Noise measurements, which will update
Management
periodically.
- Administration
- Files Learned Age is the age at which the Neighbor was detected and populated into the list.
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Diagnostics/RF Diagnostics
Network
RF Diagnostics contains statistics about the Radios current RF Environment based on each
- VLANs
channel/frequency in the modulations hop table.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics Radio / PA Temp shows the current temperature the Radio / Power Amplifier in degrees C.
Management Supply Voltage is the DC supply voltage of the main power connector in mV.
- Administration
Radio Voltage is the DC supply voltage received by the RF Module from the Ethernet board
- Files
- SNMP
in mV. This value will differ between products.
Security
Bytes Tx is the amount of Bytes transmitted by the Radio.
- AES
Bytes Rx is the amount of Bytes received by the Radio.
Tx Rate and Rx Rate are the instantaneous rates of how fast data is moving.
Cur Rx Percent is the current communications success rate.
The Freq column specifies the channel frequency. Refer to Hop Tables for channel
frequencies per modulation.
When assessing Noise, look at Average as opposed to Max. ISM Noise levels vary
depending on how many radio systems are in the vicinity and how their hopping pattern
and timing parameters are configured. ISM is License Free which makes it a popular choice
and although most systems use hopping technology to coexist in the same spectrum, noise
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can become an issue in high traffic areas with multiple overlaid systems.
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Main Sampling the noise floor at various locations on a prospective network is something that
Network XetaWave recommends as part of the link design process. The more the system designer
- VLANs knows about the RF environment, the better engineered the system can be.
- Static Routes Caution
Radio Installing radio systems without sampling the noise floor can, in some cases, lead to
- RF Modules
unexpected performance. XetaWave recommends sampling the noise floor or at
- Band Settings
least making an allowance for a higher than expected noise floor in the link budget.
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
When assessing Signal look at the Average as opposed to Max. Consult the RSSI scale
to ensure the Signal isnt too weak or too strong; see how to tune RSSI.
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List Fwd-Pwr is the output transmit power of the radio and should represent the transmit
- RF Diagnostics power setting Radio/RF Settings.
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput Reverse Pwr is the reflected power coming back into the radio from the transmission
- Network Statistics system and should be =<10% of Fwd-Pwr.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table Caution
- ARP Table High Rev-Pwr indicates elevated VSWR, which usually means damaged coax, a faulty
- Serial Statistics connector or water ingress (either in the coax or connector).
Management Coaxial connectors, coaxial cables, antennas and then the radio should be checked.
- Administration
- Files
.
- SNMP % Occupancy indicates the % of the time the radio went to transmit on the specified
Security frequency and the noise measured was above the Diagnostic Threshold.
- AES
PA Current is the current being drawn by the Power Amplifier, in mA.
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Diagnostics/RF Ping
Network
The RF Ping Utility enables the direct testing of connectivity and signal quality between an
- VLANs
Access Point and a remote End Point. The test can be initiated from either side of the link.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
Enter the Device ID for the Radio on the opposing end of the link and press Ping.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
Note: when using this utility on a Xeta9x9-EL it is necessary to select which Source Radio
- RF Ping
(RF Module) to use for the test.
- RF Throughput
- Network Statistics Once the test is initiated the Radio will attempt one ping at the RF protocol level. This is
- Forwarding Table not the same pings as ICMP; they are strictly at the RF level.
- Route Table
- ARP Table Each successful ping will report signal and noise information for both the local and remote
- Serial Statistics Radios at opposing ends of the link.
The RF Ping Utility provides users with a diagnostic tool that can be used to:
Management
- Administration
Verify that a remote End Point can be heard by the Access Point.
- Files
Verify a specific End Point is connected to the Access Point and able to
- SNMP
communicate.
Security
Obtain signal information at the Access Point for a specific link.
- AES
Clear can be used to remove previous test results from the page.
Radio ID is the ID of the opposing Radio.
Name is the Description given to the RF Module of the opposing Radio in Radio/Network
Settings.
Signal and Noise levels are reported in dBm.
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Diagnostics/RF Throughput
Network
The RF Throughput Utility enables the direct testing of link performance between an
- VLANs
Access Point and a remote End Point. The test can be initiated from either side of the link.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
Enter the Device ID for the radio on the opposing end of the link.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
Set the test for:
- RF Ping
Transmit Only; i.e. from the local Radio to the remote Radio only.
- RF Throughput
Receive Only; i.e. from the remote Radio to the local Radio only.
Bi-directional; i.e. from local to remote and remote to local.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
Enter a Test Duration in seconds and press the Test button.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics Note: when using this utility on a Xeta9x9-EL it is necessary to select which RF Module to
- Channel Utilization use for the test.
Management
- Administration Once initiated the link will be saturated with test packets at the RF protocol level. The link
- Files will be temporarily unavailable to normal Ethernet traffic during the test.
- SNMP
Each successful test will report Transmit and Receive throughput, in kbps, for both the local
Security
and remote Radios at opposing ends of the link. Faster modulations and larger packet sizes
- AES
produce more throughput.
Note: RF throughput will be less than the RF Data Rate due to RF protocol overhead, but
higher than TCP throughput due to TCP protocol overhead.
Dropped Packets may indicate elevated noise levels at one or both sites. In a noisy
environment, reducing the packet size (Max Payload Bytes) and using a faster modulation
can help the Radio get on and off channels quicker, increasing effective throughput.
Clear can be used to remove previous test results from the page.
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Diagnostics/Network Statistics
Network
Network Statistics is split into two tables, both offering diagnostic information relating to
- VLANs
Ethernet functionality; LAN and Wireless.
- Static Routes
Radio
LAN
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Local Serial Services Interface represents the interface; Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, RF Module1, RF Module2 or any
- Serial Services VLAN that might be configured.
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List Rx Bytes indicates the amount of data received on the Interface.
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
Rx Packets indicates the number of Layer 2 Ethernet Frames received on the Interface.
- RF Throughput
Rx Errors indicates the number of errors logged while receiving on the Interface. This
would typically result from a cabling issue or a formatting issue such as a switch configured
- Forwarding Table
to send jumbo-frames that are too large for the radio to interpret.
- Route Table
- ARP Table Rx Dropped indicates the number of received packets dropped. Errors logged here would
- Serial Statistics result from a speed overrun where the input queue becomes full and needs to drop
- Channel Utilization incoming frames because there is no room in input buffers.
Management
- Administration Tx Bytes represents the amount of data transmitted on the Interface.
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- SNMP
Tx Packets represents the amount of packets transmitted on the Interface.
Security
Tx Errors represents the number of errors logged when transmitting on the Interface.
- AES
Errors logged here would result from a collision in situations where a hub was used instead
of a switch and more than one device attempted to transmit simultaneously.
Tx Dropped indicates the number of transmitted packets dropped. For a RF Module this
can indicate that the buffer is full, so the Ethernet board will
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Wireless
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio Radio represents the RF Module; 1 or 2 (Xeta9x9-EL).
- RF Modules
- Band Settings Tx Bytes represents the amount of data transmitted by the RF Module.
- RF Settings
Tx Frames represents the amount of Ethernet Frames transmitted by the RF Module.
- Network Settings
Serial Rx Bytes represents the amount of data received by the RF Module.
- Serial Services Rx Headers represents the number of RF Headers received by the RF Module. Headers are
Diagnostics part of the XetaWave OTA protocol and are not part of the Ethernet Frame. Headers are
- Neighbor List used to encapsulate Ethernet frames over the air. Since Ethernet Frames can be broken up
- RF Diagnostics into fragments depending on the RF packet size, there can be more Headers than actual
- RF Ping Ethernet Frames.
- RF Throughput
- Network Statistics Rx Frames indicates how many Ethernet Frames have been received by the RF Module.
- Forwarding Table
Rx Header CRC Errors indicates the amount of CRC errors detected during receive.
- Route Table
- ARP Table Rx Frags Out of Order represents fragmented Ethernet Frames that arrived out of order.
- Serial Statistics
- Channel Utilization Rx Frag Length Errors represents the fragmented Ethernet Frame being received with a
Management different length and is usually the result of fragments being lost over the air.
- Administration
- Files Rx Frame CRC Errors indicates how many CRC errors have been detected receiving the
- SNMP Layer 2 Ethernet Frame.
Security
Rx Frame Age Errors indicates errors with age of the Ethernet Frame being received,
- AES
usually a result of excessive time taken for a missing fragment to arrive, where the Radio
will give up and drop the pieces of the Frame that have been received.
Rx Frames Out of Order indicates Layer 2 Ethernet Frames being received out of order.
Rx Frame Length Errors indicates the Ethernet Frame has been received with a different
length and is usually caused by fragments being lost over the air. Since a Frame can have
multiple fragments this identifies how many Frames have encountered a problem.
Rx Frames Own Src MAC directly relates to the Bounce setting and is the number of
Frames transmitted by an End Point that have been bounced by the Access Point. The End
Point needs to detect and drop these Frames to prevent Ethernet protocol issues.
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Diagnostics/Forwarding Table
Network
The Forwarding Table is a dynamic table that maps device MAC addresses to
- VLANs
ports/interfaces on the Radio.
- Static Routes It is used to identify the forwarding port/interface that the input port/interface should
Radio
forward an Ethernet frame.
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
The Forwarding Table exists on the Data Link Layer of the OSI Model and contains the
- Route Table
Ethernet packet as well as source and destination MAC addresses.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics When the Radio receives an Ethernet frame with a destination address in the Forwarding
Table, it sends the frame out of the port/interface stored in the Forwarding Table.
Management
- Administration The first time the Radio sees the MAC address, it treats the frame as a broadcast and sends
- Files it out of all active ports/interfaces except for the interface where the frame was received.
- SNMP
Security Without a Forwarding Table, all Ethernet frames received by the Radio would be sent out
- AES of all other ports (including RF Modules, which would eat up RF bandwidth).
The Forwarding Table allows the Radio to send an Ethernet frame only out of the
port/interface where the destination device is located.
Local designates whether the MAC address is contained within the Radio.
Age designates how much time has passed since the MAC address was resolved.
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Diagnostics/Route Table
Network
The Route Table lists the Static Routes that have been configured in the Radio.
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping Interface is the outgoing port/interface the Radio will use when forwarding a packet to
- RF Throughput destination subnet or next hop.
Destination is the subnet of the packets final destination.
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
Gateway is the destination interface that the Routed packet is sent to.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics Flags define the status of the Route;
Management U signifies that the Route is up.
- Administration G signifies that the route is to a Gateway; if this flag is missing then the Route is to
- Files a directly connected destination and no Gateway is required (0.0.0.0).
- SNMP
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Diagnostics/ARP Table
Network
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol used for resolving IPV4 addresses to a
- VLANs
physical hardware address (MAC) that are recognized on the local network.
- Static Routes IPV4 addresses are Layer 3 (Network), whereas MAC addresses are Layer 2 (Data Link).
Radio
- RF Modules The ARP Table is used to maintain correlation between physical MAC addresses and their
- Band Settings corresponding IPV4 addresses.
- RF Settings
- Network Settings The table shows the resolved IP Address, status Flags, HW Address (MAC) and the Device it
Serial can be reached from.
In the case of a Bridged system, the Device will be the VLAN.
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table In the case of a Routed system, the Device will be the interface.
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
Flags indicate if the mac address has been learned (complete), or remains incomplete.
0x0 incomplete
0x2 complete
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Diagnostics/Serial Statistics
Network
Serial Statistics provides information on who is connected to the currently running Serial
- VLANs
Service.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
IP Rx Bytes indicates how much TCP data has been successfully transmitted on the
- Network Settings
Ethernet side of the Serial Service.
Serial
Serial Tx Bytes indicates how much serial data has left the Serial port.
- Serial Services
Diagnostics Serial Rx Bytes indicates the amount of data received on the Serial port.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
IP Tx Bytes indicates how much TCP data has been successfully transmitted on the Ethernet
- RF Ping side of the Serial Service.
- RF Throughput
Connected represents the IP address and Port # of the remote device thats connected; on
a flat network this could be the polling host. On a routed network this would be the
- Forwarding Table
upstream router interface.
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
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- Administration
- Files
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Diagnostics/Channel Utilization
Network
- VLANs
CSMA Peer to Peer is a licensed MAS system that uses a fixed
- Static Routes frequency channel for ALL radios in the network.
Radio
Radios can talk directly to each other and dont rely on a single
- RF Modules
Access Point to control communications.
- Band Settings
- RF Settings ALL Radios in the CSMA Peer to Peer network are configured as
- Network Settings
an Access Point so its important to have a diagnostic feature
Serial
that provides visibility of channel usage.
- Serial Services Channel Utilization is provides this visibility over a history of
Diagnostics 320 seconds or just over 5 minutes.
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics The Percent column represents the channel utilization at that
- RF Ping particular point in time.
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
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- Administration
- Files
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Management/Administration
Network
Connection to the Web Interface through HTTPS and basic authentication, requires a
- VLANs
Username and Password when a connection is established.
- Static Routes The default username is: admin (which cannot be changed due to security).
Radio
- RF Modules The default password is: admin
- Band Settings
- RF Settings Password changes are made by entering/confirming the new Password and clicking Apply.
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management Reboot Device simply reboots the Radio without changing any configuration parameters.
- Administration
- Files Reset to factory defaults returns the device to default settings.
- SNMP
Security Caution
- AES
Resetting to factory defaults modifies both the Network and Radio settings, making it
possible to lose connectivity to the device via the RF Link and/or Ethernet Port.
Password changes are NOT reset to default.
The default Network/Interfaces configuration is Bridged Mode with a VLAN1 IP address of

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Main The default Radio/RF Settings are as follows.
Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table The default Radio/Network Settings are as follows.
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
Current boot partition allows the Radio to boot from one of two boot partitions. This
allows new Firmware to be installed on one partition while keeping the previous version on
the other.
Enable Discovery allows the Radio to be discovered with the XetaWave Ethernet Finder
Quick Start Guide Tool.
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Management/Files
Network
XetaWave Multi-Layer Radios have built in File Management. Updates to Operating
- VLANs
System, RF Module Firmware and Configuration Files are managed here.
- Static Routes
Radio
OS allows updated images or patches to
- RF Modules
be uploaded to the Radio, downloaded
- Band Settings
from the Radio, deleted from the Radio
- RF Settings
or Applied to the current Boot Partition.
- Network Settings
Serial Radio allows updated RF Module code to
- Local Serial Services be uploaded to the Radio, downloaded
- Serial Services
from the Radio, deleted from the Radio
Diagnostics
or Applied to the RF Module(s).
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping Configuration allows configuration files
- RF Throughput to be generated from the current
configuration, uploaded to the Radio,
- Forwarding Table
downloaded from the Radio, deleted
- Route Table
from the Radio or Applied.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
- Channel Utilization XetaWave CLI Text Based Configuration Files allow for easy configuration and management;
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
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- AES
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Network
- VLANs
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
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Management/SNMP
Network
XetaWave Multi-Layer Radios support SNMP V1/V2 and V3.
- VLANs
- Interface Settings V1/V2 requires the use of the Read Only Community String unless the SNMP Manager is
- Static Routes required to make changes to the Radio, in which case the Read Write Community String is
Radio
also required. Trap Host IPs are necessary if the Radio is to send traps when Alarm
- RF Modules
conditions are met.
- Band Settings
- RF Settings V3 requires the use of a Username, Authentication Password and Privacy Password. Trap
- Network Settings Host IPs are necessary if the Radio is to send traps when Alarm conditions are met.
Serial
- Local Serial Services An independent SNMP Manager is required to use this feature, such as OpenNMS,
- Serial Services Solarwinds etc.
Diagnostics
MIB files can be obtained by contacting support@xetawave.com
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput
- Forwarding Table
- Route Table
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
Management
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security
- AES
Trigger can be set to level to enable SNMP for the desired traps.
Alarm Above sets the upper limit at which the Radio will alarm and generate the trap
notification once exceeded by the Min Fault Time.
Alarm Below sets the lower level at which the Radio will alarm and generate the trap
notification once exceeded by the Min Fault Time.
Quick Start Guide Min Fault Time is the time, in seconds, that an alarm limit must be exceeded before
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Security/AES
Network
To enable AES Encryption, choose AES128 or AES256 and check Enabled on ALL radios in
- VLANs
the network.
- Static Routes
Radio
- RF Modules
- Band Settings
- RF Settings
- Network Settings
Serial
- Serial Services
Diagnostics
- Neighbor List
- RF Diagnostics
- RF Ping
- RF Throughput Entering a Key is optional since the Radios will communicate with a zeroized key.
- Forwarding Table
AES128 - If desired, the key should be entered in hex (4bits per character) as a 32 character
- Route Table string. Dashes may be used to separate each 8 character sequence, but will be ignored.
- ARP Table
- Serial Statistics
AES256 - If desired, the key should be entered in hex (4bits per character) as a 64 character
Management
string. Dashes may be used to separate each 8 character sequence, but will be ignored.
- Administration
- Files
- SNMP
Security If the key is valid, Key Entry Active will change to Key Entry Valid
- AES
Generate Random Key will create a random key, which should be copied to a text file for
use with to other Radios.
Generate Key from Passphrase will generate a key from a text string of choice, which
makes it easier for the average human to remember.
Caution
The Key must be the same on ALL radios in the network. If the Key is mismatched,
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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide
Configuring the Radio
This Quick Start Guide is aimed at gaining access to the User Interface, then setting up
Obtaining an Unknown
IP Address communications between 1 x Access Point and 1 x End Point. Configuration files are also
Accessing the User available to set up PTP, PTMP and CSMA Peer to Peer test networks.
Interface
Network
VLANs
Interface Settings
The default IP address of all XetaWave Multi-Layer Radios is 192.168.0.3.
Static Routes
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the Radio.
Radio
2. Connect the other end to the LAN port on your PC.
Band Settings
3. Open the web browser of your preference and type https://192.168.0.3 into the
RF Settings
URL box to connect to the User Interface.
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio
Settings
If the connection times out, there are two common issues.
Modulation
1. Computer is on a different subnet.
Payload Bytes
2. The radios IP address has been changed.
Transmit Power
Best Settings For To troubleshoot these issues open a Command Prompt Window and type ipconfig.
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation This will give you the IP address of your computer, which should be in the same subnet
with Sensitivity &
Speed
(192.168.0.X) as the Radio in order to communicate with the Radio;
High Sensitivity with
Noise Immunity
The Computer and the Radio should have unique IP addresses.
Note: If using a routed network, confirm that the port on your managed switch / router is
configured to the correct subnet.
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Quick Start Guide
Obtaining an Unknown IP Address
The IP address of the Radio can be changed by the user at any time. It is also possible to
IP Address assign different IP addresses to each interface; Eth1, Eth2, Radio1, Radio2. If the IP address
Accessing the User of the Radio is unknown, the SERIAL2 CLI can be used to either discover the IP or default
Interface the Radio back to the factory default IP address and interface configuration.
Network
VLANs Caution
Interface Settings Defaulting the Radio via the CLI will also default the Radio RF and Radio Network
Static Routes Settings, which will bring down any active RF connections.
Radio
Band Settings If your Computer is on the same subnet as the default Radio IP address and
RF Settings communications cannot be established, its possible the IP address of the Radio has
Network Settings changed. This is a common situation with previously used radios.
Adjusting Radio
Settings Note: its good practice to apply some light colored electrical tape to the underside of the
Modulation radio to track any IP address changes with a marker. You never know when youll
Payload Bytes appreciate the time saved when needing to set up a radio in a rush!
Transmit Power
Best Settings For To obtain the IP address you will need
Speed & Throughput
- Serial to USB Cable
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity & - Standard CAT5 Ethernet cable
Speed
- Xetawave DB-9 to RJ45 adapter
Noise Immunity
Connect the Serial to USB cable to the Computer and install the drivers per the
manufacturer instructions (unless the Operating System recognizes the device).
1. Note the COM Port number allocated to the device by the Operating System.
2. Connect the RJ45 to DB9 adapter to the DB9 Serial port on the Serial to USB cable.
3. Plug the CAT5 Ethernet cable into the RJ45 to DB9 adapter.
4. Plug the Cat5 Ethernet cable into SERIAL 2 of an Enclosed Radio or SERIAL of the board
level Emancipator +.
Caution
XetaWave Radios use RJ45 connectors for both Serial & Ethernet ports, which means
its possible to plug an Ethernet cable into the Serial port and vice versa.
5. Open a terminal emulator such as Terra Term, PuTTY or HyperTerminal and connect to
Main Menu the PCs COM Port at 115200 8N1.
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Quick Start Guide 6. Cycle the power to the Radio and watch the terminal window. Once the boot sequence
Configuring the Radio has completed you will be prompted to log in.
IP Address Username: admin
Accessing the User
Interface Password: admin
Network
VLANs 7. The default Interface configuration (bridge) lists an IP address for VLAN1 only.
Interface Settings
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings
RF Settings
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio
Settings
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity &
Speed
Noise Immunity
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Quick Start Guide 8. If the Radio configuration is routed, it is possible for each interface to have a unique IP
Configuring the Radio address. This time, show ifconfig will return the IP address of each physical interface.
IP Address The UI can be accessed at either the Eth1/Eth2 interface IP via a direct connection to
Accessing the User that interface.
Interface
Network Note: Laptop/PC should be given a fixed IP address on the same subnet as the
VLANs connected interface in order to establish Ethernet communications.
Interface Settings
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings
RF Settings
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio
Settings
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity &
Speed
Noise Immunity
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Quick Start Guide
Accessing the User Interface
The User Interface is accessed by initiating a secure HTTPS connection from a Web
IP Address Browser, via direct Ethernet port connection or active radio link.
Accessing the User
Interface Type https://<IP ADDRESS> in the URL bar; i.e. https://192.168.0.3
Network
VLANs
If this is the first time attempting to connect via https the browser may prompt you
Interface Settings regarding privacy.
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings
RF Settings
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio
Settings
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation Certificates are usually associated with fully-qualified domain names and not individual IP
with Sensitivity &
Speed
addresses, so this prompt is completely normal.
Noise Immunity Note: This prompt only occurs the first time you connect to the Web Interface or after the
browsers history is cleared. Subsequent login attempts will not prompt in this way. Access
will be granted once the username and password have been successfully entered.
You will then be prompted for Authentication/Login:
The default Username is admin
The default Password is admin
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Network
IP Address VLANs
Accessing the User Set both Radios as follows.
Interface
Network
VLANs
Interface Settings
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings
RF Settings Interface Settings
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio Access Point
Settings Set the Access Point as follows.
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity &
Speed
High Sensitivity with End Point
Noise Immunity
Set the End Point as follows.
Static Routes
Both Radios should have no Static Routes configured.
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Quick Start Guide
Radio Menu
The Radio Menu is where you will configure the RF Module parameters, which define how
IP Address the Radios will communicate.
Accessing the User
Interface
Band Settings
Network
Set both Radios to ISM.
VLANs
Interface Settings
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings
RF Settings
Network Settings
RF Settings
Adjusting Radio
Settings Set both Radios as follows.
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity &
Speed
Noise Immunity
Caution
When lab/bench testing with the optional 0dBi test antenna it is recommended to
install a 20dB coaxial attenuator and adjust the transmit power to 50-100 mW. RSSI
should be below -50dBm.
Using a paper clip instead of a proper antenna may damage the TNC connector, which
may negatively impact performance when deployed.
XetaWave inspects the TNC connector during the RMA process. Improper use that
Main Menu causes subsequent damage is considered outside of warranty coverage.
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Network Settings
IP Address
Access Point
Accessing the User Set the Access Point as follows.
Interface
Network
VLANs
Interface Settings
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings
RF Settings
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio
Settings
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity &
Speed
High Sensitivity with End Point
Noise Immunity
Set the End Point as follows.
The Radios will now link up and pass data.
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Adjusting Radio Settings
IP Address Modulation
Accessing the User - Lower Modulations will have slower speeds, but offer better sensitivity. This
Interface equates to longer links with better ability to punch through clutter.
Network
VLANs - Lower modulations also have smaller bandwidths which gives them higher noise
Interface Settings immunity. This is because the narrow band has less chance of a bit becoming
Static Routes corrupted. One corrupted bit causes the whole packet to be thrown out.
Radio
Band Settings - Higher Modulations will have faster speeds, but with lower sensitivities they will be
RF Settings restricted to shorter links.
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio - Higher modulations are more susceptibility to noise as they have a larger
Settings bandwidth.
Modulation
Payload Bytes Payload Bytes
Transmit Power - Xetawave packet sizes can be set from 64 bytes to 1600 bytes.
Best Settings For
Speed & Throughput - Smaller packet sizes will lead to lower throughput. This happens because each
Reliable Modulation packet regardless of size has the same amount of overhead such as network
with Sensitivity &
Speed address.
Noise Immunity - Larger packet sizes will offer better throughput from less overall overhead.
- Larger packet sizes are more susceptible to noise. This happens due to the fact that
they are modulated for a longer period of time which can result in corrupted bits.
- Dynamic allows the End Point to use as much as 512 bytes of an unused Access
Point time slot. Dynamic does not work with multispeed or MMS. Ideal packet size
settings are 512 and 512 when using dynamic.
Transmit Power
- Never use 1000mW with positive dB gain antennas in close proximity. This will
cause dropped data, and can possibly damage the receiver.
- When doing indoor tests use 10mW, especially if there is no attenuation. If you
have attenuation, tune the link to the proper receiver level mentioned below.
- RSSI levels should be between -60dB to -70dB.
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Best Settings For
IP Address Speed and Throughput
Accessing the User 32QAM or 16QAM with 1600 byte packet sizes (Only if power levels are tuned; QAM is very
Interface
sensitive to high RSSI levels.)
Network
VLANs 8PSK with 1600 byte packet sizes.
Interface Settings
Static Routes
Radio
Band Settings Reliable Modulation with High Sensitivity and Speed
RF Settings BPSK with 512 byte packet sizes.
Network Settings
Adjusting Radio
Turn dynamic on to increase throughput.
Settings
Modulation
Payload Bytes
Transmit Power High Sensitivity with High Noise Immunity
Best Settings For 114 MSK with 256 byte packet sizes.
Speed & Throughput
Reliable Modulation
with Sensitivity &
Speed
Noise Immunity
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How to
Set up ISM PTMP
This section contains information on how to set up the following networks:
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS
PTMP
Tune the RSSI
PTP
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Additional sections include information on how to:
Build a Gold Standard
Network
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into Google Earth
How to set up an ISM PTMP Network

A PTMP Network consists of 1 x Access Point Radio and several End Point Radios.
PTMP
End Point: 1002

192.168.0.2
Access Point: 1001
192.168.0.1
End Point: 1003

192.168.0.3
End Point: 1004

192.168.0.4
Caution
XetaWave recommends limiting the number of End Point Radios in a PTMP Network
to 50 per Access Point. This is to mitigate the system-wide impact that a lightning
strike at an Access Point site would have; the fewer links connected, the lesser the
overall impact.
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How to
Identical Radio Settings
Set up ISM PTMP
These settings should be identical between Access Point and End Points:
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS
Radio/Band Settings
Tune the RSSI
- ISM
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Build a Gold Standard Radio/RF Settings
Network - Band Start & Stop Frequencies
- Exclude Lower & Upper Frequencies
- Hop Pattern
- End Point Transmit Rates; MSMP (4 x consecutive FHSS or DTS modulations)
- Access Point Transmit Rate
- Network Type; PTMP
- Network Address
- Link with Device ID: End Points, this should be the Access Point Device ID
Access Point, this is non-applicable and can be set to the Access Point Device ID
- Network Radius
- Hop Offset; only if MMS is in use
- Max Payload Bytes; Access Point & End Point
- Dynamic; can be used unless Max Payload Bytes is 1600/1600 or MMS is active
Unique Radio Settings

These settings should be unique to each Radio;
- Device ID
- Mode; Access Point, End Point or Repeating End Point
- MMS; Generate / External on the Access Point, Generate on the End Point
Transmit Power should be set so that RSSI levels are between -50dBm and -70dBm. For a
bench test, this usually means setting the ISM Power to 10-50mW or adding some inline
attenuators and adjusting the power accordingly.
The Access Point will talk to the End Points at 884 BPSK, which has a sensitivity of -101dBm.
The End Points will connect to the Access Point at the slowest selected speed for
transmission of the first RF packet. As packets start to flow from End Point to Access Point,
the End Point will ramp up the speed by stepping up in modulation to the next End Point
Transmit Rate; providing link quality and signal levels allow.
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How to
How to set up a PTP Link
Set up ISM PTMP
A PTP link provides more security over a PTMP link since the Link with Device ID on the
Set up ISM PTP
Access Point becomes active, which eliminates all other End Point Radios from connecting
Set up MMS
to the Access Point irrespective of their RF Transmission Settings.
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
A PTP link offers a more connection oriented link where the Access Point is able to
rebroadcast infinitely in the event that the End Point Radio doesnt acknowledge.
Network
PTP links also offer different MultiSpeed performance where the radios will stay linked at
the fastest possible modulation. The Access Point Transmit Rate takes on the fastest
selected End Point Transmit Rate.
PTP
Access Point End Point

192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2
Identical Radio Settings

These settings should be identical between Access Point and End Point:
Radio/Band Settings
- ISM
Radio/RF Settings
- Band Start & Stop Frequencies
- Exclude Lower & Upper Frequencies
- Hop Pattern
- End Point Transmit Rates; MSMP (4 x consecutive FHSS or DTS modulations)
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Set up ISM PTMP - Network Type; PTMP
Set up ISM PTP
- Network Address
Set up MMS
- Link with Device ID: End Point, this should be the Access Point Device ID
Tune the RSSI
Access Point, this should be the Access Point Device ID
Import Sites into
Google Earth - Network Radius
Build a Gold Standard - Hop Offset; only if MMS is in use
Network - Max Payload Bytes; Access Point & End Point
- Dynamic; can be used unless Max Payload Bytes is 1600/1600 or MMS is active
Unique Radio Settings

These settings should be unique to each Radio;
- Device ID
- Mode; Access Point or End Point
- MMS; Generate / External on the Access Point, Generate on the End Point
- Mode; Access Point or End Point
- Upstream Device ID (End Point Only): this should be the Device ID of the Access
Point. This field is non-applicable on an Access Point and can be set to the Access
Points Device ID.
- Downstream Device ID (Access Point Only): this should be the Device ID of the End
Point. This field is non-applicable on a End Point and can be set to the End Points
Device ID.
- MMS; Generate or External on the Access Point, Generate on the End Point
Transmit Power should be set so that RSSI levels are between -50dBm and -70dBm. For a
bench test, this usually means setting the ISM Power to 10-50mW or adding some inline
attenuators and adjusting the power accordingly.
The Access Point Transmit Rate is automatically set to the highest End Point Transmit Rate
selected.
Both Radios will ramp up modulation to the fastest End Point Transmit Rate selected and
remain at that speed as long as the signal levels and link quality allow.
If the RF environment, or RSSI levels do not allow the fastest selected modulation to be
used, the Radios will back down accordingly.
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How to set up MMS
Set up ISM PTMP
How to configure MMS in a PTMP system containing several Xeta9x9-ELs; i.e. multiple
Set up ISM PTP
Access Points.
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI PTMP
Import Sites into
Google Earth
PTMP
Network
PTMP
Xeta9-EL Xeta9x9-EL Xeta9x9-EL Xeta9-EL

Access Point Radio 1: Radio 2: Radio 1: Radio 2: EP
ID: 1001 Network # 1 EP AP Network # 2 EP AP Network # 3 ID: 3004
Net ID: 1000 ID: 1002 ID: 2002 Net ID: 2000 ID: 2003 ID: 3003 Net ID: 3000
Remember, MMS is a timing feature that requires the following parameters to be identical
within ALL radios in the MMS Network. This ensures that ALL radios in the network
Transmit & Receive at precisely the same time, but on different frequencies/channels in
the hop table;
- Frequency Band and Excluded Frequencies

- Hop Pattern (1 is recommended for MMS)
- Access Point Transmit Rate
- End Point Transmit Rate(s)
- Max Payload Bytes; Access Point and End Point
- Network Type*; PTP or PTMP.
- Network Radius
- Protocol; Ethernet or Serial
* Note: its not possible to mix PTP links and PTMP Networks in a MMS configuration.
Timing can be triggered in three ways;
1. A timing signal can be generated by the Network Access Point and propagated
across the RF links to other radios.
2. A 1PPS signal from a GPS receiver can be connected to the Network Access Point
and propagated across the RF links.
3. A GPS receiver can be installed at every Access Point location to independently

Main Menu synchronize transmissions through multiple 1PPS sources.
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How to Configure the PTMP Network Segments
Set up ISM PTMP PTMP
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS PTMP
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into PTMP
Google Earth
Network
Xeta9-EL Xeta9x9-EL Xeta9x9-EL Xeta9-EL

Access Point Radio 1: Radio 2: Radio 1: Radio 2: EP
ID: 1001 Network # 1 EP AP Network # 2 EP AP Network # 3 ID: 3004
Net ID: 1000 ID: 1002 ID: 2002 Net ID: 2000 ID: 2003 ID: 3003 Net ID: 3000
MMS
Hop Offset: 0 Radio 1: Radio 2: Hop Offset: 1 Radio 1: Radio 2: Hop Offset: 2 Generate
Generate
Generate External Generate External
The Access Point is
the Radio that
controls MMS timing.
Configure all Radios in each PTMP Network Segment (1 x Access Point + multiple End
Points) with identical RF Transmission Settings. Give each Network Segment different
Network IDs, Device IDs and apply a different Hop Offset. For example;
Network #1
The following Network Diagram and Link Table illustrate the settings required for each
radio to set up the first Network Segment in the MMS System above.
Note: the Access Point is set to Generate, the End Points are set to Generate and the Hop
Offset is 0.
PTMP
End Point: 1002

192.168.0.2
Access Point: 1001
192.168.0.1
End Point: 1003

192.168.0.3
Main Menu End Point: 1004

192.168.0.4
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How to Network #2
Set up ISM PTMP The following Network Diagram and Link Table illustrate the settings required for each
Set up ISM PTP
radio to set up the second Network Segment in the MMS System.
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Note: the Access Point is set to External, the End Points are set to Generate and the Hop
Import Sites into Offset is 2.
Google Earth
PTMP
Network
End Point: 2003

192.168.0.22
Access Point: 2002
192.168.0.22
End Point: 3004

192.168.0.24
End Point: 3005

192.168.0.25
Network #3
The following Network Diagram and Link Table illustrate the settings required for each
radio to set up the third Network Segment in the MMS System.
Note: the Access Point is set to External, the End Points are set to Generate and the Hop
Offset is 2.
PTMP
End Point: 3004

192.168.0.34
Access Point: 3003
192.168.0.33
End Point: 3005

192.168.0.35
Main Menu End Point: 3006

192.168.0.36
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How to
How to tune the RSSI
Set up ISM PTMP
As previously discussed in this manual, RF is more problematic at higher RSSI levels so
Set up ISM PTP
tuning of the system by strategically reducing transmit power may be necessary.
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI Links should be looked at individually; in a PTMP Network the Transmit Power of each and
Import Sites into
Google Earth
every remote End Point can be tuned individually. The Access Points Transmit Power
should be tuned to the furthest or weakest link.
Network
PTMP
End Point
End Point
Access Point
End Point
At the Access Point location, use the RF Ping Tool to test each link by entering the End Point
ID of each remote and clicking Ping. Record the Remote and Local Signal and Noise levels.
Note: If both the Access Point and End Point Radios have the same Tx power level, the gains
in the system are the same and the link should be fairly well balanced; i.e. have near
symmetrical RSSI.
Caution
Signal levels should meet the Minimum SNR for the fastest modulation you have
selected, therefore Noise levels should be factored in to the tuning process.
Main Menu .
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How to Tune the Longest Link First
Set up ISM PTMP For the longest/weakest link, reduce the Transmit Power of the End Point until the RSSI at
Set up ISM PTP
the Access Point is sufficiently reduced to meet the Minimum SNR for the fastest
Set up MMS
modulation selected.
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into Use the RF Ping tool to check the RSSI levels as this provides specific measurements at
Google Earth
both ends of each link and not a combined average.
Network
Set the Access Points Transmit Power level so that the End Point RSSI on the
longest/weakest link meets the Minimum SNR for the fastest modulation selected.
Work Your Way Back

For all other End Point Radios reduce the Transmit Power until the RSSI at the Access Point
is sufficiently reduced to meet the Minimum SNR for the fastest modulation selected.
Use the RF Ping tool to check the RSSI levels as this provides specific measurements at
both ends of each link and not a combined average.
Once you have adjusted the Transmit Power on all the End Points you have completed the
tuning process.
Converting dBm to mW to dBm

Transmit Power is adjusted in mW and RSSI is reported in dBm.
For every required 3dB reduction in RSSI, the Transmit Power should be divided by 2.
Alternatively,
dBm can be converted to mW using this online calculator.
And
mW can be converted to dBm using this online calculator.
Main Menu
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How to
How to Import sites into Google Earth
Set up ISM PTMP
This section shows how to convert a set of site coordinates into a Google Earth KML file for
Set up ISM PTP
input directly into Google Earth.
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Convert Coordinates File to Excel
Import Sites into
Google Earth If the coordinates reside in a Word or Text file youll need to import them into Excel.
Network Copy the contents from the Word/Text file and paste into Excel, cell A1.
Alternatively, if importing a Text file you can use the Data\From Text utility and delimit
appropriately during the import process.
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How to Copying the data or not delimiting when importing a text file can leave all the data in
Set up ISM PTMP Column A. Highlight Column A and use the Text to Columns function on the Data tab to
Set up ISM PTP delimit the data and move into separate columns
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
You may need to play with the delimiters to get this right since tab, semicolon, comma and
space all have different effects on the data.
Main Menu
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How to Delimit and Sort Excel File
Set up ISM PTMP Once the data has been delimited correctly you should see the data populated in separate
Set up ISM PTP
columns
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
The next step is to title and organize the columns into the following order (you can cut and
paste the columns into the correct order)
Latitude Longitude Name Description Icon
Latitude and Longitude can be represented as Decimal Degrees, Decimal Minutes or

Decimal Seconds but must have either a negative sign for W or S hemispheres or the
hemisphere specifier present.
Name should be the site name as this is what is displayed on Google Earth.
Description can be used to identify the site as an Access Point, Repeater or End Point
and/or what equipment is located there. Description can be left blank if this information is
not known.
Icon can be anything from here, although its recommended to use the following radio
representations
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How to Once you have the information represented in this way its time to remove any rows that
Set up ISM PTMP dont have coordinates, save the Excel file and get ready to convert to a Google Earth KML.
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
Remove rows
that dont have
coordinates.
Save the Excel file to a location of your choice
Main Menu
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How to Convert to Google Earth KML
Set up ISM PTMP Open the following URL
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS https://www.earthpoint.us/ExcelToKml.aspx
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
Click Browse and locate the coordinates file (although it says you can directly import a
Text file this is normally problematic, which is why we convert to Excel first)
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How to Next, click View on Google Earth
Set up ISM PTMP
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
Save the file to a location of your choice. You can then rename accordingly and email the
file to whoever it may concern
Main Menu
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How to Double click the KML file to load the sites into Google Earth
Set up ISM PTMP
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
Main Menu
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How to
How to Build a Gold Standard Network
Set up ISM PTMP
Gold standard networks are those that are installed predictably, perform well over time
Set up ISM PTP
and recover from unexpected conditions quickly. Our experiences troubleshooting
Set up MMS
networks taught us to plan, install and troubleshoot networks with the considerations
Tune the RSSI
listed below. Follow these steps to build gold standard networks.
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Build a Gold Standard Planning
Network
- Understand customers application and required network throughput.
- Test radios on the bench with desired equipment before first deployment.
- Perform a path study for each link.
- Plan radio settings to achieve desired network throughput with consideration of
expected signal strength, RF noise and overlapping networks.
- Perform a Site Survey to sample in-band noise levels.
- Prepare equipment list that includes radios, radio accessories, cables, connectors,
adapters, antennae, towers/poles, brackets, etc.
Installation
- Use compass to align antennae to magnetic azimuth.
- Properly torque all mechanical connections.
- Apply appropriate weatherproofing material to all exposed RF and electrical
connections.
- Measure noise floor with final hardware installed (i.e. antennae, cable) using radio
or spectrum analyzer.
- Compare actual received signal strength with expected signal strength from path
study.
- Perform throughput test before leaving site.
- Confirm successful customer data test before leaving site.
Troubleshooting
- Obtain customer success/fail statistics.
- Capture radio settings (via screen shot or other).
- Capture radio statistics (via screen shot or other).
- Capture LAN statistics (via screen shot or other).
- Capture terminal server statistics (via screen shot or other).
- Perform noise measurement with radio and/or spectrum analyzer.
- Obtain diagnostic slot capture from Access Point on problematic link.
- Sweep cable and antenna for loss with network analyzer (a.k.a site analyzer, cable
and antenna tester).
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How to
Pre-Deployment Tasks
Set up ISM PTMP
Network Planning
Set up ISM PTP
Set up MMS
XetaWave highly recommends the use of a Network Planning Tool during the link design
Tune the RSSI
process to provide some mathematical insight into expected performance.
Import Sites into
Google Earth
There are various Network Planning Tools on the market, such as
Network
- Pathloss
- Radio Mobile
Caution
Failure to plan links can prevent maximizing link performance during deployment.
Transmission Systems
XetaWave recommends the use of a DC Grounded Transmission System featuring;
DC Grounded Antenna from a reputable manufacturer with desired frequency

range, gain, beam pattern (coverage) and an input surge impedance of 50 ohms.
DC Block Surge Suppressor; Polyphaser TSX-NFF or IS-B50LN-C2.
Losses within the Transmission System

The decibel is a logarithmic unit with the following net effects on signal loss; - 1dB loss
= 21% signal loss
- 2dB loss = 37% signal loss
When modelling the transmission system in your planning software, such as Pathloss 5 or
Radio Mobile, the insertion loss from the connectors & surge suppressor should be
combined with the loss from any planned strain relief jumper cables in addition to the loss
from the coaxial transmission line.
The following Cable Loss Calculators can be used to calculate the Cable Loss for the main
transmission line.
- Times Microwave Cable Loss Calculator

Use the Cable Run Attenuation value, since the connector losses are included in
the table below.
- Belden/Andrew Cable Loss Calculator

Main Menu
Use the Matched Loss value with SWR left at 1:1.
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How to Calculating Transmission System Loss
Set up ISM PTMP Refer to the table to obtain the Connector & Jumper Loss for the frequency you intend to
Set up ISM PTP
use;
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
1. Use an online calculator to calculate the coaxial Cable Loss for the length and type of
coax you intend to use;
Times Microwave Cable Loss Calculator

Use the Cable Run Attenuation value, since the connector
losses are included in the table below.
Belden/Andrew Cable Loss Calculator

Use the Matched Loss value with SWR left at 1:1. 6
Variable: Transmission Line / Coax

2. Add the Connector & Jumper Loss from Step 1 to the Cable
Loss from Step 2 to get the Transmission System Loss.
3. Enter the Transmission System Loss into the setup of your

Network Planning Tool.
- For Radio Mobile, open Network Properties and

click on the Systems tab.
5
- Enter the Transmission System Loss into Line Loss (dB)

4
3
2
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How to
Path Study Request
Set up ISM PTMP
XetaWave offers a path study service if planning assistance is required. Our Path Study
Set up ISM PTP
Request Form can be downloaded from the XetaWave Support Site.
Set up MMS
Tune the RSSI The Customer Input page requests customer & network information, desired speeds,
Import Sites into intended antennas and any other comments / instructions / further information that can
Google Earth
be provided.
Network
Main Menu
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How to Additionally, this is where the site information should be entered.
Set up ISM PTMP
Set up ISM PTP
Note: Network Access Point in the top row should be the location of the network Gateway,
Set up MMS
where access to the network from the Enterprise system occurs.
Tune the RSSI
Import Sites into
Google Earth
Network
Note: the form has self-contained instructions to assist users.
Site Survey
A site survey involves using a spectrum analyzer or alternative spectrum tool to check in-
band noise levels at the site.
XetaWave considers this an important step when building Gold Standard Networks since
the in-band noise levels can be factored into the Network design.
Other aspects of a site survey include sweeping any existing installed coaxial transmission
line, jumpers, surge suppressors and antennas for Return Loss or VSWR.
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Identifying possible causes of interference with co-located systems.
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Ethernet Firmware: 5.2.8 and above

Models: Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+), Xeta9-E-CFE

Rev Date Description Prepared Checked

Quick Start Information

DC Power should be 10 30VDC

Navigating this Document

Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Warranty policy may not apply:

1) If product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements is required due to accident,

FCC & IC Notifications

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device must not cause harmful interference and

1) Reorient or relocate the devices and/or antennas.

FCC ID: PEJ-93829283-XETA9 IC ID: 11169A-XETA9

Since professional installation is required, standard RF connectors are used. Adapters or

Maximum conducted power of 1W / 30 dBm delivered to the antenna.

EIRP = Transmit Transmission + Antenna

Rearranging for Transmit Power to meet the maximum EIRP of 36dBm;

Maximum Transmit Power (dBm) = 36 dBm 11 dBi + 3 dB = 28 dBm / 630 mW

dBm can be converted to mW using this online calculator.

Gain Part Impedance

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD

- Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.

Model Number Tx Packet Size Rx Packet Size Approximate Duty

Xeta9-EL, 4 Watts 100 64 53.5

Product Features Overview

MultiSpeed MultiPoint (MSMP)

Multi-Master Sync (MMS)

XetaWave Radios have a technology to prevent problems related to multiple Radios

R2: End Point

1PPS R1: Access Point D Network E

Xeta9-EL Xeta9x9-EL Xeta9-EL

Eth1: Subnet 1 Eth1: Subnet 3 Eth1: Subnet 5

Eth2: Subnet 2 Eth2: Subnet 4 Eth2: Subnet 6

- RF Module: Margin, Noise, Reverse Power, RSSI, Rx Success, Temperature, Tx

- Device: DI1 Level, DC Input Voltage.

Enclosed (Xeta9-EL, Xeta9x9-EL, Xeta9-E-CFE)

1 x TNC; Xeta9-EL, Xeta9-E-CFE has 1 x internal RF Module.

Board Level Emancipator+ (Xeta9x-EL)

TIA/EIA 568 Wiring Standard

RJ45 Serial Port Pin Assignments

Connections for RS232

Connections for 4-Wire RS-422 / RS-485

Serial RJ45 RS 422/485 Signal T568B Connect to these lines

Connections for 2-Wire RS 485

Serial RJ45 RS 422/485 Signal T568B Connect to these lines

IO Connections: Xeta9-EL; Xeta9x9-EL

Enclosed Radios: Xeta9-EL; Xeta9x9-EL

The LINK LED shows radio power and link state.

- When the link is established the LINK LED turns green.

- If the link is dropped, then the LINK LED returns to red.

Because of the high speed of the embedded microprocessor and

* Depending on the specific model and age of the radio, the

- LINK may also be referred to as PWR

Board Level Radio Xeta9x-EL (Emancipator+)

Status LEDs are located next to the DC power connector:

Using the Status LEDs for Diagnostics

User Interface Overview

Accessing the User Interface

Type https://<IP ADDRESS> in the URL bar; i.e. https://192.168.0.3

You will then be prompted for Authentication/Login.

The default Username is admin