AlvariBase

System Manual

May 2003 Cat. No. 213404

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2002 by Alvarion Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Trade Names
AlvariBase, WALKair, BreezeACCESS, BreezeNET, BreezeLINK, BreezeVIEW, BreezeMANAGE, BreezeCONFIG and BreezeWIZARD are trade names of Alvarion Ltd. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Statement of Conditions
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Alvarion shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or equipment supplied with it.

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All Alvarion Ltd. (Alvarion) products purchased from Alvarion or through any of Alvarions authorized resellers are subject to the following warranty and product liability terms and conditions.

Exclusive Warranty
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(b) PURCHASERS SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ABOVE SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE, AT ALVARIONS OPTION. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION GENERATED. ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ALVARION WARRANTIES HEREIN RUN ONLY TO PURCHASER, AND ARE NOT EXTENDED TO ANY THIRD PARTIES. ALVARION NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. (c) ALVARION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY PURCHASERS OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR IMPROPER TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD.

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Electronic Emission Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment notwithstanding use in commercial, business and industrial environments. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Information to User
Any changes or modifications of equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Caution
To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

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This user manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions: This manual contains proprietary information belonging to Alvarion Ltd. Such information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting properly authorized users of the respective Alvarion Ltd. products. No part of its contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any person or firm or reproduced by any means, electronic and mechanical, without the express prior written permission of Alvarion Ltd. The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change without notice. The software described in this document is furnished under a license. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that license. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Corporate and individual names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. Alvarion Ltd. reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such contract or warranty. The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does not constitute an offer for the sale of the product described herein. Any changes or modifications of equipment not expressly approved by Alvarion Ltd. could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Some of the equipment provided by Alvarion and specified in this manual, is manufactured and warranted by third parties. All such equipment must be installed and handled in full compliance with the instructions provided by such manufacturers as attached to this manual or provided thereafter by Alvarion or the manufacturers. Non-compliance with such instructions may result in serious damage and/or bodily harm and/or void the users authority to operate the equipment and/or revoke the warranty provided by such manufacturer

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About this Manual

This document provides an overview of the AlvariBase solution and describes how to install and operate the BS-AU-WA Access Unit to enable communication with BreezeACCESS Subscriber Units using the WALKair Base Station radio. It also provides details pertaining to the unique aspects of using BreezeACCESS Subscriber Units in the AlvariBase solution. For further details on BreezeACCESS equipment refer to the BreezeACCESS XL System Manual. For further details on WALKair equipment refer to the WALKair 1000 System Manual. For further details on deployment planning and selection of frequency and transmit power parameters refer to the AlvariBase System Deployment Guidelines.

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Table of Contents
System Description
Introducing AlvariBase System Components

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AlvariBase Base Station ................................................................................... 1-3 BreezeACCESS Base Station Chassis ............................................................... 1-4 BS-AU-WA ....................................................................................................... 1-4 Frequency Bands ............................................................................................. 1-5 BS-AU-WA Specifications 1-6 Modem and IF Interface ................................................................................... 1-6 Connectors....................................................................................................... 1-6 Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental........................................................... 1-6

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Packing Lists

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BS-SH Base Station Chassis ............................................................................ 2-2 BS-SH-AC Base Station Chassis ...................................................................... 2-2 BS-AU-WA AlvariBase Access Unit Modules (Up to Six per Chassis) ................. 2-2 BS-PS DC Power Supply (One or Two per Chassis) ........................................... 2-2 BS-PS-AC Power Supply (One or Two per Chassis) ........................................... 2-3 Additional Items Required for Installation ........................................................ 2-3 Installing BreezeACCESS Base Station Equipment 2-4 BS-SH Slot Assignments .................................................................................. 2-4 The BS-PS........................................................................................................ 2-5 The BS-PS-AC .................................................................................................. 2-6 The BS-AU-WA................................................................................................. 2-8 Installing the BS-SH Chassis and Modules..................................................... 2-10

Commissioning
Accessing the Monitor Program

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Accessing the Monitor Program using the MON Connector ............................... 3-2 Accessing the Monitor Program using Telnet .................................................... 3-3

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Main Menu Operating the Monitor Program Configuring Basic BS-AU-WA Unit Parameters

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ATPC in BS-AU-WA .......................................................................................... 3-8 Configuring AlvariBase Parameters................................................................... 3-9 Configuring the Tx Power Parameter............................................................... 3-11 Resetting the Unit Verifying Proper Operation Selecting and Configuring Subscriber Units 3-12 3-13 3-15

BS-AU-WA MIB Parameters

BS-AU-WA Object ID BS-AU-WA Parameters

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Table of Tables
Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table 1-1: Alvarion Products Frequency Bands ......................................................1-5 1-2: AlvariBase Frequency Band Mapping.....................................................1-5 2-1: BS-PS LEDs ..........................................................................................2-6 2-2: BS-PS-AC LEDs.....................................................................................2-7 2-3: BS-AU-WA LEDs ...................................................................................2-9 3-1: RFU Tx and Rx Gain Values ..................................................................3-9 3-2: IF Tx and Rx Frequencies ....................................................................3-10 3-3: Cable Tx Loss (average) per 100m........................................................3-10 3-4: Cable Rx Loss (average) per 100m .......................................................3-10 3-5: Output Power per RFU ........................................................................3-11 3-6: LED Indicators Status When Equipment Operates Properly .................3-13 3-7: Ethernet Connector Embedded LEDs...................................................3-14 3-8: Subscriber Unit Selection and Configuration Guidelines......................3-15 3-9: Attenuation per 100m at 440MHz........................................................3-16

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Chapter 1

System Description
About This Chapter
This chapter introduces the AlvariBase system, its components and its functions. It includes the following sections: Introducing AlvariBase, page 1-2, provides a brief introduction to the AlvariBase system. System Components, page 1-3, describes the various components that comprise the AlvariBase system. BS-AU-WA Specifications, page 1-6, provides the technical specifications for the AlvariBase Base Station.

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Introducing AlvariBase
AlvariBase is a point to multipoint Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) system designed to deliver voice and data services to a wide range of customers. AlvariBase combines the strengths of Alvarions BreezeACCESS and WALKair systems, allowing operators to simultaneously serve multiple customer profiles with a rich set of services, including packet data, Voice over IP and TDM. WALKair and BreezeACCESS solutions are the industrys most comprehensive set of Broadband Wireless Access solutions. BreezeACCESS systems deliver fast packet data and high quality Voice over IP telephony services, making BWA deployment quick, simple and cost effective. They provide IP and POTS services to businesses and residences, with near line of sight operation and easily installed CPEs. The WALKair system delivers high capacity IP data services, carrier class Frame Relay services and TDM services. Bringing together the best of both Alvarion solutions, the AlvariBase product allows operators unprecedented flexibility in the choice of customers addressed and services provided. The AlvariBase enables operators to create a BWA system that provides the advantages of both WALKair and BreezeACCESS using a single infrastructure. AlvariBase operates in the licensed 3.400-3.600 GHz frequency band.

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System Components
The following chart displays the system components of the AlvariBase system.

Figure 1-1: AlvariBase System Components

AlvariBase Base Station

The AlvariBase base station consists of WALKair Base Station Basic Units (BS-BU), a WALKair IF MUX and BreezeACCESS base station shelf (BS-SH), with AlvariBase Access Units (BS-AU-WA), which present a WALKair IF interface output. The BS-BUs and AlvariBase Access Units are connected to the IF MUX using a short intermediate frequency (IF) cable. The IF MUX connects to a single outdoor unit (RFU) and antenna, which can support up to eight BS-BU and/or Access Units. AlvariBase allows the same outdoor units (RFU) and antenna to be used by the WALKair BS-BU and BreezeACCESS BS-SH.

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BreezeACCESS Base Station Chassis

The BS-SH 3U chassis is suitable for installation in 19 racks. The chassis contains one or two Power Supply modules, up to six active Access Unit Network Interface (BS-AU-WA) modules and an optional BS-GU GPS and Alarms module. Two different types of power supply modules are available: The BS-PS which is powered from a 48 VDC power source, and the BS-PS-AC, powered from the 110/230 VAC mains. The optional use of two power supply modules is for fail-safe operation through power supply redundancy. The optional GU-A-BS system that comprises the BS-GU module and the external GU-RA GPS Antenna can be used to synchronize the frequency hopping mechanisms of Access Units for optimal utilization of the available spectrum and minimal interference between neighboring sectors. It can also provide alarm management.

BS-AU-WA
The BS-AU-WA consists of a AlvariBase Access Unit indoor module which connects with two IF cables (Tx and Rx) to the WALKair IF MUX. Three different models support the three types of WALKair RFUs (A, B and C). The module presents a single Ethernet interface to the backbone network. The BS-AU-WA may be configured for a single carrier (channel) operation or for frequency hopping mode of operation. Up to six modules can be installed in each BS-SH chassis. When operating in frequency hopping mode, the BS-AU-WA modules can be synchronized with each other to ensure minimal interference between neighboring sectors. The optional use of GPS for synchronization ensures that the all units in the entire system are synchronized.

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Frequency Bands
BreezeACCESS and WALKair systems each have several product variants supporting different frequency band. The following table summarizes these bands: Table 1-1: Alvarion Products Frequency Bands
Band Name Base Station Receive (uplink) Base Station Transmit (downlink)

WALKair band A WALKair band B WALKair band C BreezeACCESS band a1* BreezeACCESS band b BreezeACCESS band ab**

3400-3440 MHz 3430-3470 MHz 3460-3500 MHz 3400-3450 MHz 3450-3500 MHz 3400-3500 MHz

3500-3540 MHz 3530-3570 MHz 3560-3600 MHz 3500-3550 MHz 3550-3600 MHz 3500-3600 MHz

* In BreezeACCESS units running SW versions 4.0 and above the a1 band is 3400-3452 MHz for the uplink and 3500-3552 MHz for the downlink. ** The 3.5ab band is supported by SU-R Subscriber Units only. The base station utilizes WALKair radio frequency equipment, and thus operates in one of the WALKair band. BreezeACCESS SU-R-3.5ab Subscriber Units can be used with all WALKair radios. However, when deploying BreezeACCESS SU-A/E Subscriber Units that operate in either the 3.5a1 or the 3.5b radio bands in such a system, it is important to ensure that the correct BreezeACCESS band equipment is installed. The following table should serve as a guideline: Table 1-2: AlvariBase Frequency Band Mapping
Band Name Base Station Transmit Frequency BreezeACCESS SU Band

WALKair band A WALKair band B WALKair band B WALKair band C

3500-3540 MHz 3530-3550 MHz 3550-3570 MHz 3560-3600 MHz

a1 a1 b b

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BS-AU-WA Specifications
The following tables list the technical specifications for the BS-AU-WA.

Modem and IF Interface

Modulation GFSK modulation, with 2, 4, 8 modulation states (1, 2, 3 bits / symbol) 1 Msymbol/sec Frequency Division Duplex FH-CDMA 1.75 MHz, 2 MHz 1012.75 1084.5 MHz 662.75 - 734.5 MHz 0V Symbol rate Operation Mode Radio Access Method Channel Spacing IF Tx Frequency IF Rx Frequency DC Input Level to Rx/Tx port

Connectors
TX RX ETH SMA jack SMA jack 10BaseT Ethernet (RJ 45) with 2 embedded LEDs. Cable connection to a PC: crossed MON RS 232, 3-pin low profile jack

Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental

Dimensions Electrical 12.9 x 3.5 x 25.5 cm 5 VDC, 12 VDC from the power supply module(s) via the back plane 00C to 400C 5%-95% non condensing

Operating Temperature Operating Humidity

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Chapter 2

Installation
About This Chapter
This chapter describes the basic installation of BreezeACCESS BS-SH chassis and the BS-AU-WA Access Unit module and is comprised of the following sections: Packing Lists, page 2-2, lists the items included with the AlvariBase installation package. Installing BreezeACCESS Base Station Equipment, page 2-4, describes how to install the main system components.

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Packing Lists
The following sections list the materials included in the installation packages for each components and additional items required for installation.

BS-SH Base Station Chassis

BS-SH chassis (with blank panels) Rubber legs for optional desktop installation BS-PS DC power supply DC power cable Documentation CD

BS-SH-AC Base Station Chassis

BS-SH-AC chassis (with blank panels) Rubber legs for optional desktop installation BS-PS-AC AC power supply AC power cable Documentation CD

BS-AU-WA AlvariBase Access Unit Modules (Up to Six per Chassis)

BS-AU-WA network interface module Two jumper (IF) cables Monitor cable

BS-PS DC Power Supply (One or Two per Chassis)

BS-PS power supply module DC power cable

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BS-PS-AC Power Supply (One or Two per Chassis)

BS-PS-AC power supply module AC power cable

Additional Items Required for Installation

Grounding cable with an appropriate termination Ethernet cable (straight) to connect the equipment to the Ethernet outlet For local configuration of parameters: A portable PC with terminal emulation software and monitor cable* (Monitor cable is supplied with Access Units) Or A portable PC equipped with an Ethernet card, Telnet software, and a crossed Ethernet cable

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are available from Alvarion

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Installing BreezeACCESS Base Station Equipment

The following sections provide information required to install the BreezeACCESS Base Station components.

BS-SH Slot Assignments

The Base Station Chassis has ten slots, as shown below.

Figure 2-1: BS-SH Chassis Slot Assignments The two wide slots on both sides of the shelf accommodate the BS-PS or BS-PS-AC power supply modules. The shelf is designed to support power supply redundancy through the use of two power supply modules. If a single power supply is used, it can be inserted in any of the two available slots. When using two power supply module, both modules must be the same type (either both BS-PS or both BS-PS-AC). The remaining eight slots can accommodate up to six active BS-AU modules. Two extra slots are for an optional BS-GU GPS module and/or for future use. Active BS-AU modules can be installed in any of the eight slots. Unused slots should be covered by blank panels.
WARNING:

If two power supply modules are used in the same chassis for redundancy, both power supplies must be of the same type. Do not use a mix of AC and DC power supply modules in the same chassis.

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The BS-PS
The BS-PS provides power to all the modules installed in the BS-SH chassis. The BS-PS front panel is shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2: BS-PS Front Panel The BS-PS provides a power input connector (marked -48V) for connecting the -48 VDC power source to the module. The color codes of the cable wires are: black -48VDC red + (Return) The power switch turns the mains power to the power supply ON and OFF.

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Table 2-1: BS-PS LEDs
Name ON 5V Description 48 VDC is available and Power Supply is ON

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The 5 V power supply module is OK and power is consumed (at least one BS-AU module is inserted) The 12 V power supply module is OK and power is consumed (at least one BS-AU module is inserted and power is supplied to the IF converter module)

12V

The BS-PS-AC
The BS-PS-AC is an AC to DC converter that provides power to all the modules installed in the BS-SH chassis. The BS-PS-AC front panel is shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3: BS-PS-AC Front Panel

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The BS-PS-AC provides a power input connector (marked AC IN) for connecting the AC power cable to the mains. The ON/OFF power switch controls the connection of the mains power to AC to DC converter. Table 2-2: BS-PS-AC LEDs
Name 3.3V Description Green LED. Indicates that the 3.3 V power supply module is OK (3.3 V power supply is not used by current BreezeACCESS modules) Green LED. Indicates that the 5 V power supply module is OK Green LED. Indicates that the 12 V power supply module is OK Red LED. Indicates an Over Temperature condition in the power supply module

5V 12V OVER TEMP

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The BS-AU-WA
The BS-AU-WA front panel is shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4: BS-AU-WA Front Panel

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The BS-AU provides the following interfaces: An Ethernet connector (marked ETH) for connecting the BS-AU to the network. A straight Ethernet cable should be used to connect the module to a hub, router or switch. Two IF connectors (TX and RX) for connecting the BS-AU-WA to the WALKair IF MUX. A MON connector for connecting an ASCII terminal with terminal emulation software for configuration and maintenance purposes.

The switch on the BS-AU-WA front panel controls the supply of 12 VDC power to the IF converter module. The momentary RESET position of this switch is for resetting the converter module. In the OFF position, 12 VDC is not supplied to the converter module and the BS-AU-WA unit does not transmit any signal to the Tx output. This mode is typically used to disable transmission until completing configuration of the BS-AU-WA basic parameters. Table 2-3: BS-AU-WA LEDs
Name PWR Description Power Supply 12 VDC Functionality On After successful power up, indicating that 12 VDC is supplied to the IF converter module. Off Power off or AC/DC converter failure (12 VDC not supplied to the IF converter module) Blinking Receiving packets from the wireless media Off No reception of packets from the wireless media

WLNK

Wireless Link Activity

ALRM

Alarm

On Loss of hopping synchronization (in slave mode)

MASTER

Master Unit

On The unit is configured as master

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Installing the BS-SH Chassis and Modules

The following section describes how to install in BS-SH chassis followed by the system components.

To install the BS-SH chassis and modules:

1. Install the BS-SH chassis in a 19" cabinet (or place on an appropriate

shelf/table). When mounting the BS-SH on a desktop, screw on the rubber legs shipped with unit. To prevent over heating leave a free space of at least 1 U between the upper/lower covers of the chassis and other units.

2. Connect a ground cable between the ground terminal (located on the

back panel of the BS-SH chassis and a grounding point (or to the rack when appropriate)

3. Carefully insert the BS-PS or BS-PS-AC Power Supply and the

BS-AU-WA modules into their intended slots and push firmly until they are securely locked. Before inserting the modules, verify that the switches of all BS-AU-WA modules are in the OFF position. Close the captive screws attached to each module. Place blank covers over all the unused slots.

4. Connect an IF cable to the connector marked TX and RX located on

the front panel(s) of the BS-AU-WA module(s). Connect the other side of the IF cables to the applicable pair of Tx and Rx connectors on the front panel of the WALKair IF MUX. (The TX connector of the AU should be connected to the Tx connector of the IF MUX and the Rx connector of the AU should be connected to the Rx connector of the IF MUX).
WARNING:

If the attenuation of the IF cable is less than 10 dB, a 10 dB attenuator must be connected at the IF MUX IF connector (located at the rear panel of the IF MUX). The attenuator should allow bypass of 48v DC power.

5. If a BS-PS DC power supply is used, connect the DC power cable to the

48 VDC In jack (marked 48V) located on the front panel of the BS-PS power supply. If a redundant power supply module is installed, connect a power cable to it as well. Connect the power cable(s) to the 48 VDC power source and the black wire to the -48 VDC contact of the power source. Connect the red wire to the + (Return) contact. Connect the shield to the Ground.

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6. If a BS-PS-AC AC power supply is used, connect the AC Power Cable to

the AC jack (marked AC IN) located on the front panel of the BS-PS-AC power supply. If a redundant power supply module is installed, connect a power cable to that unit as well. Connect the power cable(s) to the AC mains.

7. Connect the ETH ports of all BS-AU-WA modules to Ethernet outlets

using an Ethernet cable (straight).

8. Switch the BS-PS or BS-PS-AC power supplies to ON. Verify that all
power indicator LEDs on the front panel are on. If you are using a BS-PS-AC power supply module, verify that the OVER TEMP alarm indicator is off.

9. Configure the basic parameters in all BS-AU-WA modules as described

in Chapter 3 - Commissioning. Set the switches on the front panel of all BS-AU-WA modules in the chassis to ON only after all the basic parameters have been configured properly. This is to avoid transmitting at undesired frequencies or output power levels.

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Chapter 3

Commissioning
About This Chapter
After completing the installation process as described in the Installation section, the basic parameters must be configured to ensure that the unit operates properly and to provide wireless connectivity. Once the basic parameters have been configured properly, additional parameters can be remotely configured via either the Ethernet port or the wireless link using Telnet or SNMP management. After completing the configuration of the basic parameters, proper operation of the unit should be verified. This chapter provides detailed information regarding parameters that are specific to the AlvariBase solution. For details regarding other parameters refer to the BreezeACCESS XL System Manual.
NOTE:

All parameters applicable to BreezeACCESS regular AU are also applicable to the BS-AU-WA, except to the Transmit Power Control parameter that is not supported in the BS-AU-WA.

This chapter includes the following sections: Accessing the Monitor Program, page 3-2, describes how to access the Monitor program using the MON connector or Telnet. Main Menu, page 3-4, describes the Main Menu that is displayed when accessing the Monitor program. Operating the Monitor Program, page 3-5, describes how to work with the Monitor program. Configuring Basic BS-AU-WA Unit Parameters, page 3-6, describes how to configure the AlvariBase device and lists the required parameters and their values. Resetting the Unit, page 3-12, describes how to reset the BS-AU-WA unit. Verifying Proper Operation, page 3-13, describes how to ensure that the unit is operating correctly. Selecting and Configuring Subscriber Units, page 3-15, describes how to configure the Subscriber Units and lists the required parameters and their values.

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Accessing the Monitor Program

The following sections describe how to access the Monitor program using the MON connector or Telnet.

Accessing the Monitor Program using the MON Connector

This section describes how to access the Monitor program using the MON connector.

To access the Monitor program:

1. Use the monitor cable to connect the MON connector of the unit to the
COM port of your ASCII ANSI terminal or PC. The COM port connector on the monitor cable is a 9-pin D-type plug.

2. Run a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal). 3. Set the communication parameters to the following:
Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Flow Control Connector 9600 8 1 None Xon/Xoff Connected COM port

4. Press Enter. The Select Access Level menu appears. Select the access
level according to your authorized access level. You will be requested to enter your password. After entering the correct password press Enter.
NOTE:

Following three unsuccessful login attempts (using incorrect passwords) from either the Monitor port or via Telnet, the monitor program will be blocked for five minutes. To enable access to the monitor program during that time, the unit must be reset (via SNMP or by disconnecting/reconnecting power).

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Accessing the Monitor Program using Telnet

This section describes how to access the Monitor program using Telnet.

To access the Monitor program:

1. Connect a PC to the Ethernet port of the unit using a crossed Ethernet

cable. Configure the PCs IP parameters to enable connectivity with the unit (the default IP Address is 10.0.0.1). Run the Telnet application

2. The Select Access Level menu appears. Select the access level according
to your authorized access level. You will be requested to enter your password. After entering the correct password press Enter.

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Main Menu
After entering the Monitor program using a valid password the Main Menu appears: BreezeACCESS/BS-AU-WA Official Release Version 4.1.4 Release Date: Thu Feb 14 20:21:36 2002 Main Menu ===================== 1 Info Screens 2 Unit Control 3 Basic Configuration 4 Site Survey 5 Advanced Configuration X - Exit >>>

The appearance of the Main Menu varies in accordance with the set access level: For users with Read Only access rights, only the Info Screens option is displayed. Users with this access level cannot access the Unit Control, Basic Configuration, Site Survey and Advanced Configuration menus. For users with Installer access rights, the first four menu items (Info Screens, Unit Control, Basic Configuration and Site Survey) are displayed. Users with this access level cannot access the Advanced Configuration menu. For users with Administrator access rights, the full Main Menu will be displayed. These users can access all the menu items.

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Operating the Monitor Program

This section describes how to work with the Monitor program.

To operate the Monitor program:

1. Type an option number to open/activate the option. You may need to

press Enter in some cases.

2. Press Esc to exit a menu or option. 3. You can log-out and exit the monitor program from the Main Menu by
selecting X (exit). (To get to the Main Menu from anywhere in the program, press the Esc key several times). You can also exit the monitor from anywhere in the program by simultaneously pressing the Ctrl and X keys.
NOTE:

The program will terminate automatically after a given time of inactivity specified by the Log-Out Timer parameter.

4. Reset the unit after making configuration changes for the new values to
take effect.

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Configuring Basic BS-AU-WA Unit Parameters

The Basic Configuration menu in the Monitor program includes all the parameters necessary for the initial operation of BS-AU-WA Units. In many installations, most of these parameters should not be changed from their default values. Once the unit is properly installed and operational, other parameters can be configured using the monitor program or via either the Ethernet port or the wireless link using Telnet or SNMP management. Refer to the BreezeACCESS XL System Manual, Book 4: Operations and Administration for detailed information on the applicable parameters. The following list includes the basic parameters (excluding AlvariBase specific parameters) and their default values:
Parameter IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address Default Value 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 Comment

DHCP Option Access to DHCP Channel Spacing Flexible Hopping Definition Define Sub-bands

Disable From Ethernet Only 2MHz

Scrambling Mode Manual Sequence Definition

Standard Scrambling None Applicable only if Scrambling Mode is set to Manual Scrambling

Spanning Factor

Applicable only if Scrambling Mode is set to Enhanced Scrambling

Hopping Shift

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Default Value Idle Comment 1. If synchronization without GPS is to be supported, one AU should be configured to Master, all other AUs should be configured to Slave. 2. When GPS is used for synchronization, all AUs should be configured to Slave.

Parameter Hopping Sync

ATPC Option ESSID Operator ESSID Option Operator ESSID VLAN Link Type VLAN ID Management Authentication Algorithm

Enable ESSID1 Enable ESSID1 Hybrid Link 65535 Open System

This parameter must be set to Enable.

Can be changed to Shared Key only after configuring at least one WEP Key.

WEP Key 1-4

0000000000 (none)

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ATPC in BS-AU-WA
The BreezeACCESS Subscriber Unit should not be received by the RFU-BS at a level that exceeds -60 dBm. To meet this requirement, several rules, outlined in Selecting and Configuring Subscriber Units on page 3-15, should be followed. One of these rules is that the ATPC Option must be enabled in the BS-AU-WA and all Subscriber Units served by the selected BS-AU-WA. This ensures that the transmitted power of SUs is adjusted automatically, if necessary. The functioning of the Automatic Transmit Power Control is described in BreezeACCESS XL System Manual. To minimize transmissions at levels that might be too high, the ATPC algorithm in an AlvariBase system operates differently than in a standard BreezeACCESS system: RSSI at the AU is too High: When an AlvariBase unit receives an association request, it immediately checks the RSSI value. If the RSSI is above the Maximum RSSI Level, a special 100% Power Down message is sent within the association response. The SU that receives this message lowers its transmit power level to the minimum possible (Transmit Power Control = 0 in SU-A/E, Power Level = Low in SU-R). In standard BreezeACCESS systems the decrease in power is gradual, according to the defined ATPC Power Level Step. If the transmissions at the minimum transmit level are received by the AU at a level that is below the Minimum RSSI Level, the ATPC algorithm increases the transmit level gradually until it reaches the optimal range. The situation where the minimum transmit level is too low for proper reception by the AU is also handled differently than in a standard BreezeACCESS system, as described below. RSSI at the AU is too Low: It is possible that after decreasing the transmit power level the SU is not received at a sufficient level by the AU but remains associated with it since it continues to receive beacons. In a standard BreezeACCESS system, using the ATPC algorithm, this situation is handled by increasing the transmit power level of the SU to its maximum value after 20 successive frames are dropped. In an AlvariBase system, the SU increases its power level by one step after each 20 successive drops, until reaching a power level that enables proper communication with the AU. This enables the ATPC algorithm to operate effectively, or until the maximum power level is reached.

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Configuring AlvariBase Parameters

The AlvariBase Parameters must be configured to ensure a correct power level for the transmitted carrier signal.

To configure AlvariBase parameters:

1. From the Basic Configuration menu, select the AlvariBase Parameters

option. The AlvariBase Parameters menu opens.

2. From the AlvariBase Parameters menu, select the RFU Gain option.
The RFU Gain menu opens.

3. From the RFU Gain menu, select the RFU Tx Gain option. The RFU Tx
Gain configuration screen opens. Enter the required value according to Table 3-1. Table 3-1: RFU Tx and Rx Gain Values
RFU Revision Rev A Rev B Rev C RFU Tx Gain 59 59 52 RFU Rx Gain 48 48 40

4. From the RFU Gain menu, select the RFU Rx Gain option. The RFU Rx
Gain configuration screen opens. Enter the required value according to Table 3-1.

5. From the AlvariBase Parameters menu, select the IF MUX Loss option.
The IF MUX Loss menu opens.

6. From the IF MUX Loss menu, select the IF MUX Tx Loss option. The IF
MUX Tx Loss configuration screen opens. Enter the required value. For the current IF MUX the value is 10 dB.

7. From the IF MUX Loss menu, select the IF MUX Rx Loss option. The IF
MUX Rx Loss configuration screen opens. Enter the required value. For the current IF MUX the value is 1(dB).

8. From the AlvariBase Parameters menu, select the External Attenuator

option. The External Attenuator configuration screen opens. Enter the required value. If no attenuator is used, enter 0. If an external attenuator is used enter 10(dB). An external attenuator should be used if the loss of the IF cable is less then 10dB.

9. From the AlvariBase Parameters menu, select the IF Cable Loss

option. The IF Cable Loss menu opens.

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10. From the IF Cable Loss menu, select the IF Cable Tx Loss option. The
IF Cable Tx Loss configuration screen opens. Enter the required value. The value should be either the actually measured attenuation or as calculated based on cable type and length, taking into account the attenuation at the applicable frequency band. Table 3-2 shows the IF Tx and Rx frequency bands for each of the radio bands. Table 3-3 shows the average attenuation values per 100m for LMR 400 and C2FP cables. Table 3-2: IF Tx and Rx Frequencies
Band A B C IF Tx Frequencies (MHz) 1012.75 1052.75 1042.75 1082.75 1044.5 1084.5 IF Rx Frequencies (MHz) 662.75 702.75 692.76 732.75 694.5 734.5

Table 3-3: Cable Tx Loss (average) per 100m

Cable Type LMR 400 C2FP Band A 13.75dB 14.75 dB Band B 14 dB 15 dB Band C 14 dB 15 dB

11. From the IF Cable Loss menu, select the IF Cable Rx Loss option. The
IF Cable Rx Loss configuration screen opens. Enter the required value. The value should be either the actually measured attenuation or as calculated based on cable type and length, taking into account the attenuation at the applicable frequency band. Table 3-2 shows the IF Tx and Rx frequency bands for each of the radio bands. Table 3-4 shows the average attenuation values per 100 m for LMR 400 and C2FP cables. Table 3-4: Cable Rx Loss (average) per 100m
Cable Type LMR 400 C2FP Band A 11.1dB 11.7 dB Band B 11.4 dB 12.1 dB Band C 11.4 dB 12.1 dB

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Configuring the Tx Power Parameter

From the AlvariBase Parameters menu, select the Required Tx Power option. The Required Tx Power configuration screen is displayed. Enter the required value. The Tx Power of the RFU can be in the range of 0 - 33 dBm.
WARNING:

The total transmitted power of the RFU-BS should not exceed 27 dBm.

The computation of the required Tx power for each unit should take into account the requirement that the total transmitted power of the RFU-BS should not exceed 27 dBm. The output power per carrier and sector, for a number of WALKair/BreezeACCESS carrier combinations meeting this requirement are shown in the following table: Table 3-5: Output Power per RFU
WALKair Number of Carriers 1 2 3 1 2 3 BreezeACCESS Number of Carriers 1 1 1 2 2 2 WALKair Power per Carrier 17 17 17 17 17 17 BreezeACCESS Power per Carrier 26 26 25 23 23 22 Total Transmitted Power per RFU-BS 26.51 26.98 26.69 26.52 26.98 26.8

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Resetting the Unit

After completing the process of configuring the basic parameters, the unit should be reset so that all new settings are applied.

1. From the Main Menu, select Unit Control. The Unit Control menu
opens.

2. From the Unit Control menu, select Reset Unit. The Reset Unit
configuration screen opens. Type 1 to reset the unit so that new configuration settings are applied.
NOTE:

The Integrated Sector Radio parameters are specific for each installation. Therefore, these parameters do not change when setting the unit to its default values, including Full/Partial Factory Defaults or Full/Partial Operator Defaults.

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Verifying Proper Operation

Check the LEDs as described in Table 3-6 below to verify proper operation of the equipment. Note that the list includes all modules that may be used, including the optional BS-GU GPS and Alarms module. In actual installations only one type of power supply will be used Table 3-6: LED Indicators Status When Equipment Operates Properly
Module BS-PS LED ON 5V Status when equipment operates properly ON (48 VDC is available and Power Supply is ON) ON (The 5 V power supply module is OK and power is consumed, indicating that at least one BS-AU module is inserted) ON (The 12 V power supply module is OK and power is consumed indicating that at least one BS-AU module is inserted and power is supplied to the IF converter module) ON (The 3.3 V power supply module is OK) * Note that 3.3 V power supply is not used by current BreezeACCESS modules. The equipment will function properly even when the 3.3 V module is not OK ON (The 5 V power supply module is OK) ON (The 12 V power supply module is OK) OFF (No Over Temperature condition in the power supply module) *Note that if an over temperature condition exists for more than 10 seconds, the power supply will shut itself off to prevent damage) ON (successful power up, indicating that 12 VDC is supplied to the IF converter module) Blinking (packets are received from the wireless media) OFF * Applicable only to slave units. ON indicates loss of hopping synchronization in slave units ON only if the unit is configured as master. Otherwise it should be OFF ON (Power supply functioning properly) ON (Proper signals are being received from the GPS Antenna) A1-A4 are ON when the corresponding Alarm In input is activated. A5 and A6 are reserved for future use

12V

BS-PS-AC

3.3V

5V 12V OVER TEMP

BS-AU-WA

PWR

WLNK ALRM

MASTER

BS-GU

PWR OK A1 A6

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Check the status of the Ethernet Activity and Ethernet Integrity indicators of the BS-AU-WA (and the BS-GU if used) as described in Table 3-7. Table 3-7: Ethernet Connector Embedded LEDs
Ethernet Activity -Ethernet Connector embedded green LED Ethernet Integrity -Ethernet Connector embedded orange LED ON when receiving traffic on the Ethernet port.

ON When the unit is connected to an Ethernet segment.

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Selecting and Configuring Subscriber Units

The BreezeACCESS Subscriber Unit should not be received by the RFU-BS at a level that exceeds -60 dBm. To meet this requirement, the following rules should be used: Connect the antenna (or the Outdoor Unit) only after completing the configuration of the basic parameters. The ATPC Option must be enabled in the BS-AU-WA and in all Subscriber Units served by it. This will ensure that the transmitted power of SUs will be adjusted automatically if necessary. The Scanning Mode must be set to Passive, so that the SU will start transmitting only after receiving a Beacon message from the AU.

To ensure that initial transmissions after first power up will not be at a level that is too high, the SU should be selected, installed and configured according to the guidelines outlined in Table 3-8. Table 3-8: Subscriber Unit Selection and Configuration Guidelines
Distance to BS SU Type IF Cable Attenuation Required RF Cable Attenuation2 12db 6db As short as possible As short as possible ------------Anntena Type TX power

Below 200m 200m-500m 500m 1km

SU-R SU-R SU-E

------------10 15dB4

Low Gain1 Low Gain Low Gain

Low Low 0

1km 3km

SU-E

Any (<15dB)

Low Gain

3km 9km Over 9km

SU-A3 SU-A3

Any (<15dB) Any (<15dB)

Integral Integral

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1. Low Gain antenna: 7.5dBi. For SU-R (SMA connector): Alvarion part
number 872464. For SU-E (N-Type connector): Alvarion part number 872443.

2. In some cases it may be necessary to use an RF cable that is longer

than the minimum required for the installation. The attenuation of RG 58 at the 3.5GHz RF frequency range is 1dB/m.

3. When horizontal polarization is required for installation that are at

distances of 3km or more from the base station, an SU-E with a suitable antenna (Alvarion part number 872457) should be used instead of the SU-A.

4. When using SU-E at distances below 1km, the attenuation of the IF

cable must be at least 10dB.

5. In installations with SU-E or SU-A, it is recommended that you always

use the 30m IF cable supplied with the unit. Using a shorter cable (lower attenuation) can limit the effective range of the Transmit Power Control parameter. Use Table 3-9 to calculate attenuation of various IF cables: Table 3-9: Attenuation per 100m at 440MHz
Cable Attenuation LMR 200 22.5dB LMR 240 17.14dB LMR 400 8.8 RG 213 15dB RG 58 32.4dB

Table 3-8 is applicable for LOS conditions. In NLOS conditions, if the SU does not succeed to associate with the AU, increase the Power Level (SU-R) or Transmit Power Control (SU-A/E) to the maximum value. This should be done only after verifying that all other basic parameters are configured properly

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BS-AU-WA MIB Parameters

The MIB agent of the BS-AU-WA supports the same MIBs as all other BreezeACCESS units. The following parameters are specific to the BS-AU-WA:

BS-AU-WA Object ID
Object breezecomAU_BS_WA OID (Location in parenthesis) breezecomBreezeACCESS_ACCESS 23 (710.10.2.1.23) Description BS-AU-WA

BS-AU-WA Parameters
NOTE:

* is used instead of the brzacc prefix.

MIB Parameter (Location in Parenthesis) *AlvariBaseParams 710.3.3. 6.34 (*AirInterface 34) *RFUGain 710.3.3. 6.34.1 (*AlvariBaseParams 1) *RFUTxGain 710.3.3. 6.34.1.1 (*RFUGain 1) *RFURxGain 710.3.3. 6.34.1.2 (*RFUGain 1) *IFMUXLoss 710.3.3. 6.34.2 (*AlvariBaseParams 2) *IFMUXTxLoss 710.3.3. 6.34.2.1 (*IFMUXLoss 1)

Description

Values/Range

AlvariBase parameters. Applicable to BA-AU-WA only.

RFU Gain parameters

RFU Tx Gain

Integer 0-99 (dBm) na (255) Integer 0-99 (dBm) na (255)

RFU Rx Gain

IF MUX Loss parameters

IF MUX Tx Loss

Integer 0-99 (dBm) na (255)

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MIB Parameter (Location in Parenthesis) *IFMUXRxLoss 710.3.3. 6.34.2.2 (*IFMUXLoss 2) *ExternalAttenuator 710.3.3. 6.34.3 (*AlvariBaseParams 3) Description

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Values/Range

IF MUX Rx Loss

Integer 0-99 (dBm) na (255) Integer 0-50 (dBm) (Typical:0 or 10) na (255)

External Attenuation

*IFCableLoss 710.3.3. 6.34.4 (*AlvariBaseParams 4) *IFCableTxLoss 710.3.3. 6.34.4.1 (*IFCableMeasuredLoss 1) *IFCableRxLoss 710.3.3. 6.34.4.2 (*IFCableMeasuredLoss 2) *RequiredTxPower 710.3.3. 6.34.5 (*AlvariBaseParams 5)

IF Cable Loss parameters

IF Cable Tx loss

Integer 0-99 (dBm) na (255) Integer 0-99 (dBm) na (255) Integer 0-50 (dBm) na (255)

IF Cable Rx loss

Required Tx Power

Note that the brzaccTransmitPowerControl parameter (brzaccAirInterface 11) is not supported by BS-AU-WA.