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Revision as of 15:43, 3 January 2018
Applies to RouterOS: v6.41
Summary
Package: system
802.11ad implementation capable of providing Gigabit Ethernet speeds over wireless network.
Extend your Gigabit network over a transparent AES encrypted wireless 60GHz link without usual wired or wireless network problems.
General interface properties
Sub-menu: /interface w60g
Warning: Devices comes in pre-configured, connected pairs. Manual configuration is optional
Warning: In RouterOS versions older than 6.41 operating modes are called Master and Slave
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| arp (disabled | enabled | proxy-arp | reply-only; Default: enabled) | Read more >> |
| arp-timeout (auto | integer; Default: auto) | ARP timeout is time how long ARP record is kept in ARP table after no packets are received from IP. Value auto equals to the value of arp-timeout in /ip settings, default is 30s |
| comment (string; Default: ) | Short description of the interface |
| disabled (yes | no; Default: yes) | Whether interface is disabled |
| frequency (58320 | 60480 | 62640 | auto; Default: auto) | Frequency used in communication (Only active on master device) |
| l2mtu (integer [0..65536]; Default: 1600) | Layer2 Maximum transmission unit |
| mac-address (MAC; Default: ) | MAC address of the radio interface |
| mode (ap-bridge | bridge | sniff | station-bridge; Default: master) | Operation mode |
| mtu (integer [0..65536]; Default: 1500) | Layer3 Maximum transmission unit |
| name (string; Default: wlan60-1) | Name of the interface |
| password (string; Default: randomly generated) | Password used for AES encryption |
| isolate-slaves (yes | no; Default: yes) | Don't allow communication between connected clients (from RouterOS 6.41rc4) |
| put-slaves-in-bridge (; Default: ) | Put newly created slave interfaces in this bridge (from RouterOS 6.41rc4) |
| ssid (string (0..32 chars); Default: value of System Identity) | SSID (service set identifier) is a name that identifies wireless network |
Station interface properties
Warning: Master device requires License level 4 (click for more information) to support more than one connected client
From RouterOS 6.41 - Point To Multi Point support is added.
There are several important changes and improvements in later versions. Please upgrade to latest version!
Connected clients are treated as individual interfaces, after successful connection new station interface is created.
After update default configuration still works - newly created station interface is moved to default bridge.
It is possible to apply different settings for each client: add them in different bridges, provide IP addresses from different subnets.
Sub-menu: /interface w60g station
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| parent (string; Default: wlan60-*) | Parent interface name |
| put-in-bridge (none | parent | bridge-name; Default: parent) | Add slave interface to specific bridge |
| remote-address (MAC; Default: matches master interface MAC) | MAC address of master interface, station is connecting to |
Scan
Scan command searches for and displays available AP(s) in the frequency range supported by the W60G interface.
Using scan command the interface operation is disabled (wireless link is disconnected during the scan operation)
Currently it is impossible to do background scans.
Monitor
/interface w60g monitor wlan60-1
Monitor provides connection status, currently used frequency, remote device MAC address, MCS and signal quality percentage. It's preferable to run monitor for easy device set up and alignment.
Troubleshooting and Recommendations
Physical Properties
Atmospheric attenuation for the wireless frequencies used in 802.11ad standard is very high, this should be taken in account before deploying links.
The Wireless Wire kit have been tested in distances up to 200 meters. For stability and full speed availability this kit is recommended for distances up to 100 meters.
Devices are equipped with phase array 60° beamforming antennas, that can help signal find the way around objects in short distances but it's still vital to keep the line of sight clear on higher distances.
Configuration Reset For Wireless Wire
Reset button has same functionality as on other devices, explained in detail here
5 second button hold on startup (USR LED light starts flashing) - resets to password protected state.
10 second button hold on startup (USR LED turns solid after flashing) - completely removes configuration.
Warning: After complete removal of configuration, only mac-telnet connection may be established