8devices Z9W-TNA-302 IP Wireless Transmission Instruction Manual

TNA-30x Operating Manual
TNA-30x Operating Manual : Support & Learning Portal

This operating manual applies to the TNA-301 and TNA-302 product models.
Note: Please be patient the first time you power on your device, as it make take more time than normal to boot up while the device flashes its internal modem firmware. Three blinking signal LEDs will indicate that this process is currently in progress, and should last about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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Meaning of device LEDs

Signal level LEDs
Signal LEDs are updated at a ~4 second interval.

device is powered off.
The first LED is on & slowly blinking| The device is in station mode and is currently scanning.
All three LEDs are on & fast blinking| The device is currently updating its modem firmware.  This only happens at boot after a firmware upgrade.
The first LED is on and not blinking| The device is in station mode and currently connected to an AP with low signal strength.
The first two LEDs are on, not blinking| The device is in station mode and currently connected to an AP with medium signal strength.
All three LEDs are on, not blinking| The device is in station mode and currently connected to an AP with high signal strength.

Ethernet port LEDs
2.5G ETH0: The link light will turn on when a link is established, and the power light will turn on once the device is supplied with power.
1G ETH1: The link light will turn on and blink when a link is established, and the PoE out light will turn on when PoE out is enabled in software.

Powering your device

Input Power
  The input power should be 48VDC and a minimum of .5A (24W) is recommended.
The TNA-30x can be powered two ways, either via:

1. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) port or via
2. The DC input terminal.

Both powering methods should not be used at the same time. The input power should be 48VDC in both cases and a minimum of .5A (24W) is recommended.
Although not recommended, a lower input voltage may be used (as low as 24VDC). However, there are two main limitations when using a lower input voltage:

• The cable run should be as short as possible and the use of larger gauge cable such as CAT6+ is highly recommended. On longer cable runs, the voltage drop will be higher due to the higher current needed to meet the needs of the radio.
• The PoE out is current-limited to .5A. At 24VDC, this is insufficient power for a second TNA-30x.

Output Power
The TNA-30x has the ability to send passive PoE out of the 1Gbps port to power another device using the input power provided to the TNA-30x. These settings can be found under the Network/Ethernet PoE Out section of the Web UI.
The output voltage is the same as the input voltage and supports a maximum of .5A of current (24W total).
Warning: when using the PoE out feature on the TNA-30x, care should be taken to ensure there is adequate power supply to power both the TNA-30x and the secondary device. The supplied PoE injector may not be adequate to power both devices and may result in unstable operation.
Warning: passive PoE out on the 1Gbps port can damage non-PoE devices. Do not connect non-PoE devices to the 1Gbps port when PoE out is enabled.

Device access for initial configuration

You will need a modern web browser in order to access the device’s Web UI to configure your device.

1. First, power on the device. You can do this by using the DC input terminal or by using the included PoE adapter. If using the PoE adapter, plug the power cable attached to the PoE adapter into the wall. Next, plug one side of an ethernet cable into the adapter’s POE port, and the other into the device’s 2.5G ETH0 PoE-in port.
2. Connect your laptop’s ethernet cable into either the data port of the PoE adapter (2.5G) or the ETH1 (1G) port on the device, in order to give your laptop or device connectivity. By default, DHCP client is enabled on the main management network bridge of the device. If your device cannot obtain an IP from an upstream DHCP server, it will fall back to 192.168.1.1, unless otherwise configured.
3. Log in to your device’s local web UI in your web browser at the DHCP-assigned IP, or the fallback IP previously mentioned, using the default credentials of root/admin. Please change the default user credentials after you login for the first time.
   4. Go to the configuration settings tab via the main nav menu on the left in order to configure your device. Please refer to the full web UI manual (<https ://tachyon-networks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000659775-tna- 30xweb-ui-manual-v1-10-3->) for details about each setting, or continue reading below about how to make a link.

Making a link

By default, the TNA-301 is configured to operate in AP mode with the SSID tachyon-ptmp, and the TNA-302 is configured to operate in station mode with the same SSID.
This means once you power up the devices within range of each other, they should link up without any additional configuration (default channel is 5), and immediately start passing traffic.
For minimal setup, it is recommended to change the SSID to a unique identifier and to set a unique encryption key.
In order for the devices to link together, the SSID, channel width, and encryption type/key must all match.
To do to this, login to the Web UI, navigate to the wireless->60 GHz radio settings, and input the new settings on both devices (and subsequent client radios). Click save to apply the changes. If the channel width or operation mode has been changed, it will require the device to reboot to take effect.
Lightly aim the two devices and they should connect up and pass traffic immediately. In close range such as lab setups, it may be difficult to reach full performance due to the strength of the signal and high-power reflections caused by walls and other objects.
You can see the status of the links between the AP and client on the dashboard page of the Web UI.
How to select channel parameters
Please use the link calculator (https://tachyon- networks.com/linkcalc.html)and corresponding guide to determine the optimal target distance and channel(s) to use for your installation. Also keep in mind that the 60 GHz frequency requires
LOS and is affected by rain fade (https://tachyon- networks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000668977-how-isthe-60ghz- spectrum-affected-by-rain-) as well as significant oxygen absorption (<https ://tachyon-networks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000452947-how- is-the-60ghz-spectrum-affected-by-oxygen->) in the lower frequencies.
You can read more about half channel support (https://tachyonnetworks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000710571 -does-the-tna-30x-support-half-channels-) here.

Troubleshooting your link

Please take the following steps to troubleshoot any wireless links that have sub-optimal performance:

1. Check to see if the devices are running the latest firmware. The latest firmware can be found here (https://tachyonnetworks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000710575-tna-30x-firmware-releases).
2. Check to see if the devices are within the coverage areas of each other and have line of sight to each other.
3. Check to see if the link parameters in use are capable to create a link as estimated by the link calculator.
4. If the devices are connected but the connection quality is poor, it could be due to a destructive reflection on the path.
   To solve this, try moving the TNA-30x up or down, or left/right in small increments. Up/down movements are generally more helpful in these cases assuming the reflection is from the ground plane (e.g. the ground, nearby rooftops in the path, etc.). Changing the channel may also resolve this issue since different frequencies will have different channel characteristics.
   The TNA-30x (as well as most other PTMP devices operating in the 60GHz band) use a single carrier PHY for transmitting data. Single carrier PHYs are more susceptible to destructive reflections than some other methods such as OFDM.

Updating firmware

Firmware can be updated in two ways:

1. Via the web UI: Download the latest firmware from our support site, and upload it via the web UI:
2. Via the RESTful API : You can script firmware upgrades via the API. Reference the TNA-30x RESTful API (https://tachyon-networks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000659777-tna-30x-restful-api)specs article for

Resetting your device

You can reset your device to factory defaults 2 ways:

1. Reset button: Find a paperclip, or something similar, and use it to press and hold the physical reset button on the device for 20 seconds or more. This will not have any affect if the reset button is disabled in software.
2. Via the web UI: Once you’re logged in, click the gear icon in the upper right corner, as shown below, and you’ll see the reset option:

Mounting your device

Wall mounting instructionsPole mounting instructionsUser manual includes a statement that cautions users that is not permitted to use the product on aircraft or satellites.
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FCC Waming:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1} This device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause  undesired operation .
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency 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. tf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected .
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ISEDC warning:
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance licence-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.

https://tachyon-networks.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/67000670226 -tna-30x-operating-manual 10/20/22, 10:43 AM
Modified on: Mon, 10 Oct, 2022 at 2:33 PM

References

• TNA-30x Web UI Manual : Support & Learning Portal
• Tachyon Networks RESTful API : Support & Learning Portal
• How is the 60GHz spectrum affected by rain? : Support & Learning Portal
• TNA-30x Operating Manual : Support & Learning Portal

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