Manual:Interface/W60G
Applies to RouterOS: v6.43.4+
Summary
Package: system,wireless
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: Wireless Wire kit 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 | 64800 | 66000 | auto; Default: auto) | Frequency used in communication (Only active on master device) |
| frequency-list (58320,60480,62640,64800,66000; Default: 58320,60480,62640,64800) | Frequency list to limit connectivity over frequencies in station mode |
| isolate-stations (yes | no; Default: yes) | Don't allow communication between connected clients (from RouterOS 6.41) |
| l2mtu (integer [0..8192]; Default: 1600) | Layer2 Maximum transmission unit |
| mac-address (MAC; Default: ) | MAC address of the radio interface |
| mode (ap-bridge | bridge | sniff | station-bridge; Default: bridge) | Operation mode |
| mtu (integer [32..8192]; 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 |
| put-stations-in-bridge (; Default: ) | Put newly created slave interfaces in this bridge |
| ssid (string (0..32 chars); Default: value of System Identity) | SSID (service set identifier) is a name that identifies wireless network |
| tx-sector (integer [0..63] | auto; Default: auto) | Disables beamforming and locks to selected radiation pattern |
Sub-menu: /interface w60g print stats
Provides more detailed information about Beaforming occurrences and some debug information
/interface w60g print stats
name: wlan60-1
beamforming-event: 310
tx-io-msdu: 0
tx-sw-msdu: 154 663
tx-fw-msdu: 102
tx-ppdu: 220 147
tx-ppdu-from-q: 40 327
tx-mpdu-new: 154 663
tx-mpdu-total: 184 759
tx-mpdu-retry: 30 096
rx-ppdu: 166 636
rx-mpdu-crc-err: 4 817
rx-mpdu-crc-ok: 285 649
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.
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
/interface w60g scan wlan60-1
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
connected: yes
frequency: 58320
remote-address: 04:D6:AA:AA:AA:AA
mcs: 8
phy-rate: 2.3Gbps
signal: 80
rssi: -68
tx-sector: 28
tx-sector-info: center
distance: 160.9m
Monitor shows current state of active connection. Distance measurement tool provides very precise distance measurements. "tx-sector-info" (feature in testing stage) provides information from currently used beamforming pattern and shows direction to center - theoretical highest power point.
Align
/interface w60g align wlan60-1
connected: yes
frequency: 58320
remote-address: 04:D6:AA:AA:AA:AB
tx-mcs: 6
tx-phy-rate: 1540.0Mbps
signal: 70
rssi: -62
10s-average-rssi: -63.1
tx-sector: 62
tx-sector-info: left 19 degrees, up 26.6 degrees
rx-sector: 96
distance: 220.88m
tx-packet-error-rate: 5%
In align mode frames between two devices are exchanged rapidly and information about signal quality is displayed more often. Use "rssi", "10s-average-rssi" and "tx-secotor-info" (available from 6.44beta37) values for more precise alignment.
Point to Multi Point setup example
All MikroTik devices can be interconnected. There are three different versions of wAP60G devices currently available:
- Wireless Wire kit
- wAP 60G
- wAP 60G AP
And
- Wireless Wire Dish
Hardware wise wAP devices are identical, but there are some software limitations -
wAP 60G AP is designed for Access Point usage in PtMP (Point to Multi Point) setups, but can be also used as PtP (Point to Point) or as Station device. It's already equipped with level4 license for more than one connected client support More about Licenses
Wireless Wire kit, Wireless Wire Dish and wAP60G devices comes with level3 license. Wireless wire dish should be only used as Client device due to it's narrow radiation pattern.
License upgrade is needed to unlock more than one simultaneously connected client in Access Point mode, but devices can connect to Access Points as regular Station devices.
Warning: Before configuration, make sure devices are running latest software versions: How to upgrade
Minimal configuration for transparent wireless link is matching SSID, and bridge containing Wireless and Ethernet interfaces.
In current example we will look at usage case where wAP60G AP is used as Access Point, wAP60G and Wireless Wire kit devices are used as Station devices, forming 4 unit network.
Warning: It's recommended to change default IP addresses to avoid connection issues to the devices
wAP60G AP units come pre-configured with WISP Bridge default configuration
SSID and bridge between Wireless and Ethernet interfaces is already configured. It's recommended to set up Wireless password and change SSID. If device has been reset, you can also set correct mode and enable interface.
One liner that does all previously mentioned steps:
/interface w60g set wlan60-1 password="put_your_safe_password_here" ssid="put_your_new_ssid_here" disabled=no mode=ap-bridge
Wireless Wire and wAP60G units come pre-configured with PTP Bridge default configuration.
Wireless Wire devices have already randomly generated matching SSID and Wireless password.
Bridge device (Master or Access point device with one connected client support) needs Wireless mode change to station-bridge.
One liner that can be used to set devices in client mode:
/interface w60g set wlan60-1 password="put_your_safe_password_here" ssid="put_your_new_ssid_here" disabled=no mode=station-bridge
If configuration is done from empty configuration (reset without default configuration) -
new bridge needs to be created containing Wireless and Ethernet interfaces and IP address for easy access should be added.
{
/interface bridge
add name=bridge1
/interface bridge port
add bridge=bridge1 interface=ether1
add bridge=bridge1 interface=wlan60-1
/ip address
add address=192.168.88.1/24 interface=bridge1
}
For Access Point add this line to ensure all connected stations will be put in same bridge.
/interface w60g set wlan60-1 put-stations-in-bridge=bridge1
After successful connection for each Client device new entry will appear on Access Point device under:
/interface w60g station print Flags: X - disabled, R - running 0 name="wlan60-station-1" parent=wlan60-1 remote-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA mtu=1500 mac-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AB arp=enabled arp-timeout=auto put-in-bridge=parent 0 name="wlan60-station-2" parent=wlan60-1 remote-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AB:AA mtu=1500 mac-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AC arp=enabled arp-timeout=auto put-in-bridge=parent 0 name="wlan60-station-3" parent=wlan60-1 remote-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AC:AA mtu=1500 mac-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AD arp=enabled arp-timeout=auto put-in-bridge=parent 0 name="wlan60-station-4" parent=wlan60-1 remote-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AD:AA mtu=1500 mac-address=AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AE arp=enabled arp-timeout=auto put-in-bridge=parent
For each client separate settings can be applied (queues, VLANS, Firewall rules, etc) providing more flexibility in configuration.
To limit client-client communication in same bridge isolate-stations option can be used on Access Point device:
/interface w60g set wlan60-1 isolate-stations=yes
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.
Wireless Wire dish kit is tested at distances up to 2500 meters For stability and full speed availability this kit is recommended for distances up to 1500 meters.
wAP60G 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.
LHG60G device single radiation pattern is less than 1 degree (both Horizontal and Vertical), All patterns combined provide 3 degree coverage in both Horizontal and Vertical planes, best one for each situation is calculated by using beamforming algorithm. Beam width and direction depends on used predefined calibrated sector.
SNMP OIDs for monitoring
From RouterOS>=6.42rc6 SNMP support for W60G interface monitoring is added
For main interfaces: 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.2.1 integer Mode 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.3.1 string SSID 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.4.1 integer Connected status 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.5.1 string Remote MAC 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.6.1 integer Frequency 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.7.1 integer MCS 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.8.1 integer Signal quality 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.9.1 integer tx-sector 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.10.1 integer rx-sector 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.11.1 string Sector info 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.12.1 integer RSSI 1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.1.8.1.13.1 gauge32 PHY rate station interfaces will be numbered forward starting from this point 1.1.1.8(+1).1.6.1 integer Frequency ... etc
More information about SNMP functionality and MIB files can be found in SNMP wiki
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
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