User's Manual For Node G: ID No: 7500105 M0121A3A

User's Manual
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ID No: 7500105
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Users Manual for Node G

Software
Copyright 2005 Mikom GmbH

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Mikom GmbH An Andrew Company, 14-December-2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1.
ABBREVIATIONS
1.2.
PREAMBLE
1.3.
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES
2. INTRODUCTION
11
2.1.
PURPOSE
11
2.2.
THE NODE G NETWORK ELEMENT
11
3. CONNECTION
13
3.1.
NOTES FOR THE OPERATOR
13
3.2.
LOCAL CONNECTION
13
3.3.
REMOTE CONNECTION
13
4. SOFTWARE
15
4.1.
ACCESSING THE WEB PAGE
15
4.2.
HOME PAGE
16
4.3.
SETUP WIZARD
17
4.4.
ALARM MANAGEMENT
23
4.5.
PASSWORD MANAGEMENT
25
4.6.
4.6.1.
4.6.2.
4.6.3.
4.6.4.
4.6.5.
4.6.6.
TECHNICIAN SETUP
System Configuration
Channel Configuration
Define RF Channel Group (Cell Allocation)
Assign RF Channels (Mobile Allocation)
View Assigned Channels
Configure Modules
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4.7.
4.7.1.
4.7.2.
STATUS AND REPORTS

Repeater Status
Channel Status Information
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4.8.
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
35
4.9.
4.9.1.
4.9.2.
4.9.3.
4.9.4.
4.9.5.
4.9.6.
4.9.7.
4.9.8.
4.9.9.
CONNECTIVITY AND UPLOAD

SMS Alarming
Heartbeat Interval
Set Real Time Clock
Identificaton of the System
Main Connectivity
Circuit Switched Information
Packet Switched Information
SMS Initiated Packet Session
Check OMC Connection
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4.9.10.
Modem Debug Page
4.9.10.1. Modem Debug
4.9.10.2. Send SMS Message
4.9.11.
Software Upload Page
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4.10.
SERIAL AND ID NUMBERS
46
4.11.
SAVE SUMMARY TO LAPTOP
47
5. FEATURES
49
5.1.
DIGITAL INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION EQUIPMENT (ICE)
49
5.2.
FREQUENCY HOPPING
49
5.3.
VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO (VSWR)
49
5.4.
STATUS INFORMATION
50
5.5.
ALARM FORWARDING
50
6. CONNECTION SETUP
51
6.1.
6.1.1.
6.1.2.
6.1.3.
REMOTE CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS XP

Setting Up the Modem for the Remote Connection - Windows XP
Setting Up the Remote Connection - Windows XP
Establishing the Remote Connection - Windows XP
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6.2.
6.2.1.
6.2.2.
6.2.3.
REMOTE CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS 2000 SYSTEMS

Setting Up the Modem for the Remote Connection - Windows 2000
Setting Up the Remote Connection - Windows 2000
Establishing the Remote Connection - Windows 2000
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7. SOFTWARE - APPLICATION FILES
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8. INDEX
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FIGURES AND TABLES

figure 3-1 Establishing a local connection from laptop or PC to the DCM of the Main
Unit ........................................................................................................... 13
figure 4-1 Home page............................................................................................... 16
figure 4-2 Alarm Management menu ........................................................................ 23
figure 4-3 Password Management menu.................................................................. 25
figure 4-4 Technician Setup menu............................................................................ 27
figure 4-5 Cell allocation ........................................................................................... 29
figure 4-6 Status and Reports menu......................................................................... 32
figure 4-7 Reset to Factory Defaults menu ............................................................... 35
figure 4-8 Connectivity and Upload menu................................................................. 36
figure 4-9 Exemplary summary alarm status of the Node G ..................................... 39
figure 4-10 Modem debug page................................................................................ 43
figure 4-11 Serial and ID Numbers menu ................................................................. 46
table 1-1 List of international contact addresses......................................................... 9
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1 General
1. GENERAL
1.1.
ABBREVIATIONS
ALC
AFA
ARFCN
BCCH
BSIC
BTS
CDMA
DCM
D-ICE
DL
DNS
EAC
EDGE
ETS
ETSI
FH
FRU
GPRS
GSM
HID
HSN
I2C Bus
ICE
ID No
LNA
MAIO
MCC
MIB
MNC
OMC
PPP
RF
RGSM
RSSI
RX
SMS
SNMP
TCH
TX
UL
UMTS
UTC
VSWR
WCDMA
Automatic Level Control

Automatic Frequency Allocation
Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
Broadcast Control Channel
Base Station Identity Code
Base Transceiver Station
Code Division Multiple Access
Digital Channel Module
Digital Interference Cancellation Equipment
Downlink
Domain Name System
External Alarm Controller
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
European Telecommunication Standard
European Telecommunication Standards Institute
Frequency Hopping
Field Replaceable Unit
General Packet Radio Service
Global System for Mobile Communication
Hardware Inventory Data
Hopping Sequence Number
Inter Integrated Circuit Bus (Philips)
Interference Cancellation Equipment
Identification Number
Low Noise Amplifier
Mobile Allocation Index Offset
Mobile Country Code
Management Information Base
Mobile Network Code
Operation and Maintenance Centre
Point-to-Point Protocol
Radio Frequency
Global System for Mobile communications Railway
Receive Signal Strength Indication
Receiver
Short Message Service
Simple Network Management Protocol
Traffic Channel
Transmitter
Uplink
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
Universal Time Coordinate
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access
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1.2.
PREAMBLE
Mikom An Andrew Company is a leading manufacturer of coverage equipment for

mobile radio networks, specializing in low cost, high performance, RF and optical
repeaters. Our optical distributed networks and RF repeater systems provide
coverage for every application: outdoor use, indoor installations, tunnels, subways
and many more.
Mikom has engineering and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Italy and the USA.
In addition, it maintains many field engineering offices throughout the world.
Mikom GmbH operates a quality management system which complies with the
requirements of ISO 9001. All equipment is manufactured using only highly reliable
materials. In order to ensure constant first-rate quality of the products, a
comprehensive quality assurance has been conducted at all fabrication stages. Every
component leaves the factory only after a thorough final acceptance test,
accompanied by a test certificate guaranteeing optimal function.
The declaration of conformity for the product is available on request via the local
offices or from Mikom directly.
Any intervention must be carried out by authorized persons only. If technical
assistance for the product is required, please contact the local office or Mikom
directly at one of the following addresses:
Mikom GmbH An Andrew Company

Industriering 10
86675 Buchdorf
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 9099 69 0
Fax: +49 (0) 9099 69 930
email: WIsupport.germany@andrew.com
for The Americas:

Mikom US An Andrew Company
Phone: +1 (919) 771-2570
email: WIsupport.us@andrew.com
When set-up is performed according to this manual, the system will operate without
complications for a significant length of time.
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1.3.
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES
in Australia
in France
in the USA
6 Stuart Street
Padstow NSW 2211
Z.I. des Ebisoires

78370 Plaisir
Australia
France
108 Rand Park Drive

Garner
NC 27529
USA
Phone: +61 (2) 9774-4200

Fax: +61 (2) 9774-4500
email:
Phone: +33 (1)30-79-15-36

Fax: +33 (1) 30-55-55-37
email:
Phone: +1 (919) 771-2570

Fax: + 1 (919) 771email:
WIsupport.australia@andrew.com
WIsupport.france@andrew.com
WIsupport.us@andrew.com
in the UK
in China
in Canada
Guildgate House
Pelican Lane
Newbury
RG14 1NX, Berkshire, U.K.
Rm 915 Chevalier
1815 Ironstone Manor, # 12
Commercial Centre; 8 Wang Pickering, Ontario L1W 3W9
Hoi Rd; Kowloon Bay SAR,
Hong Kong
Canada
Phone: +44 (1635) 569-695

Fax: +44 (1635) 569-463
email:
Phone: +852 3106-6100

Fax: +852 2751-7800
email:
Phone: +1 (905) 839-3474

Fax: +1 (905) 839-4663
email:
WIsupport.uk@andrew.com
WIsupport.china@andrew.com
WIsupport.canada@andrew.com
in Switzerland
in Italy
in Austria
Tiergartenweg 1
4710 Balsthal
Switzerland
Via De Crescenzi 40
48018 Faenza
Italy
Weglgasse 10
2320 Schwechat
Austria
Phone: +41 (6238) 61260

Fax: +41 (6238) 61261
email:
Phone: +39 0546 697111

Fax:
+39 0546 682768
email:
Phone: +43 (1) 706 3999

Fax: +43 (1) 706 39999
email:
WIsupport.switzerland@andrew.com
WIsupport.italia@andrew.com
WIsupport.austria@andrew.com
in the Czech Republic

U Morusi 888
530 06 Pardubice-Svitkov
Czech. Republic
Phone: +42 (0406) 301280
Fax: +42 (0406) 301298
email:
WIsupport.czechrep@andrew.com
table 1-1 List of international contact addresses
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2 Introduction
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1.
PURPOSE
Wireless communication systems provide a two-way information transfer (voice and

data) between a base station and multiple mobiles within a given area.
Environmental variables such as physical structures both man-made (buildings) and
natural (mountains) attenuate signals in the transmission path, which reduce the
transport signals strength. This attenuation leads to a reduction in quality and data
rate and eventually prohibits the systems use entirely. A Node G is specifically
designed to extend coverage and to enhance quality.
In the downlink (DL), the Node G picks up signals coming from the base station,
filters them, amplifies them, and retransmits them to the mobile. In the uplink (UL), it
picks up signals from the mobile, filters them, amplifies them, and retransmits them to
the base station. The Node G constantly monitors the quality of the signals passing
through it, while simultaneously electronically decreasing isolation requirements.
2.2.
THE NODE G NETWORK ELEMENT
The Node G is more than a simple enhancer.

The unit is ideal for the first phase of the network rollout, and for any subsequent
phase where cost, coverage, and quality need to be optimized.
The Node Gs primary function is to increase signal strength between a mobile and a
base station in areas where high-quality voice or high-speed data service is not
available. This may include extending coverage areas such as small towns, shaped
coverage around man-made or natural obstacles, or extending a network beyond its
primary target areas. The unit is an excellent choice for any coverage area for urban
center to the rural highway.
From its power level to its setup, the Node G has intelligence and performance that
rival a base station.
The Node G is self-diagnosing, self-adaptive, and virtually maintenance free.
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3 Connection
3. CONNECTION
3.1.
NOTES FOR THE OPERATOR
The connection to the Node G can be established locally via an Ethernet cable or as
remote access per modem.
The instructions for the remote connection are described in chapter 6 Connection
Setup for Windows XP and Windows 2000.
3.2.
LOCAL CONNECTION
To establish a local connection from laptop or PC to the Main Unit, plug in the cable
to the DCM. The standard Ethernet CAT5 cable will be supplied with the Main Unit.
figure 3-1 Establishing a local connection from laptop

or PC to the DCM of the Main Unit
A green flashing LED at the DCM connection indicates that the connection is
established.
Please continue with chapter 4.1 Accessing the Web Page.
3.3.
REMOTE CONNECTION
For remote control and / or supervision of the Node G, the following services are
provided:
An OMC-type software platform (see separate manual).

SMS alarm forwarding (for details see chapter 4.9.1 SMS Alarming).
Web browser based graphical user interface (web interface).
) Note:
This procedure described in chapter 6 Connection Setup must be

done only once with the first setup.
When the connection is made the next time, this procedure is no longer necessary.
After establishing the connection continue with chapter 4.1 Accessing the Web Page.
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4. SOFTWARE
4.1.
ACCESSING THE WEB PAGE
Open web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer.
Enter the address: 192.168.1.1 or node.x.
The web page appears.
Before the Login

Choose the operating language by clicking the button of the language wanted. The
default setting is English.
Login
Enter:
User Name
Node_G
Password
Golden_Node
Note that these fields are case-sensitive.

Click Submit.
After the Login
It is recommended to change the initial user account after the login. For further
information please see chapter 4.5 Password Management.
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4.2.
HOME PAGE
After the login, the home page will appear. From this page, the entire Node G may be
controlled.
figure 4-1 Home page

The main menus will be explained in the following chapters.
Opens the online help screens for further details available in all
menus.
Ends the connection.
Both the network connection and the Internet Browser will be closed.
Shows the highest alarm severity level active in the system. For more
details regarding alarms refer to the Alarm Management.
It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for installation.
Link Bar
All pages content a link bar for an easy access to the menus. It is situated at the
frame bottom.
Password Management and Reset to Factory Defaults are not available in the bar.
Click the link to the page you want to go to.

Click Home to pass on to Password Management or Reset to Factory Defaults.
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4.3.
SETUP WIZARD
This menu serves to align the donor antenna and provides overviews of all received
channels as well as channel assignment.
The intent is to help the user correctly orient the antenna by displaying the received
broadcast control channel (BCCH) power levels.
1.
If the broadcast control channel number which has to be oriented is known, enter
it and
click Next. Continue with Step 6.

2.
If the BCCH ARFCN which has to be oriented is not known, click Scan to display
all available BCCHs.
BCCH ARFCN
Frequency
BSIC
Cell ID
MCC
MNC
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Absolute radio frequency channel number of the broadcast

control channel.
Frequency in MHz belonging to the ARFCN.
Base station identidy code.
Identificaton number of the cell.
Mobile country code.
Mobile network code.
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3.
Select for Antenna Tuner:

Set check marks to select the desired channels. More then one channel may be
selected and
click Next.
4.
The received signal strength indication (RSSI) per channel will be displayed.
Tune the antenna in that way to receive the maximum power level and
click Next.
Attention:
After tuning it is recommended to do again a complete channel scan to
ensure that unwanted BCCHs don't overdrive the node's first RF stages.
5.
Choose the desired BCCH channel from the list box. The list box will only include
channels selected in Step 3.
Click Next.
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6.
The scanning for the cell allocation list starts.

Wait until the scanning is complete or click Next for manual selection.
7.
Scanning for hopping parameters.
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8.
Check the desired channel(s) to be amplified on a channel-by-channel basis.
) Note:
C0 has already been selected on the BCCH.
Displays the currently programmed or updated

assignment of frequencies to a physical channel.
Set a check mark to assign a channel.
Assigns but does not store the frequency for a physical
channel.
The number of buttons depends from the number of
detected channels. The maximum number of detected
channels can be 64.
Stores any new information that has been prepared with
the Update button.
Removes all check marks.
This button selects all channels that were not previous
used by the BCCH or any channel that has been
updated. This is an easy way of selecting the remaining
channels for frequency hopping (FH).
Closes the window without adopting changed values.
9.
Verify the selected channels.
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10. If the Channel Configuration is set to Fixed the system will not ask for HSN
and MAIO.
Choose the HSN and MAIO from the pulldown menus.
Please refer to chapter 4.6.2 Channel Configuration.

11. Choose the desired radio frequency parameters.
Description
Downlink Power
Relative UL Gain
Modulation Type
Balanced
Explanation
DL output power will be adjusted to
the desired value.
UL gain = DL gain.
Downlink -xdB
UL gain is xdB lower than DL gain.
GSM/GPRS
Must be selected if EDGE is not used.
xdBm
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Must be selected if EDGE is used.
Please refer to chapters 4.6.1 System Configuration and 4.6.2 Channel

Configuration in the Technician Setup menu.
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12. Check the Node's RF functionality. This page tells you when the unit is in full
operation. Press on the Cx buttons to explore further time slot by time slot.
Green indicates operational mode.

Red indicates optimizing the traffic channel (TCH) or
searching for BCCH.
Button for additional channel informations.
See chapter 4.7.2 Channel Status Information.
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4.4.
ALARM MANAGEMENT
This menu includes an overview of the alarms available for the respective component
or feature.
figure 4-2 Alarm Management menu

Column
Description
Clicking any of the number buttons opens a submenu for the respective
component or feature, here as an example, Power Supply, Battery.
ID
In the column Alarm Group the severity level for each alarm can be set.
Single alarms can be disabled.
In ID 6 it is also possible to set the alarm threshold (level at which an
alarm will released) for VSWR.
Use ID 8, External, Doors for naming the external alarms and to set the
alarm threshold.
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Column
Description
All components and features listed in this column can be monitored via
software.
Module
Current
Status
Alarm
Count
LNA
Low noise amplifier
VSWR
Voltage standing wave ratio
ALC
Automatic level control
The cell colour indicates whether an alarm is active. If more alarms of
different severity levels are active simultaneously the cell will always show
the highest level that is active for this unit.
Number of accumulated alarm occurrences.
Cell Colours
of the alarms
This row illustrates the colours by which the individual severity levels are
represented.
Buttons in Alarm Management

The following buttons are available in Alarm Management:
Opens the alarm history page. The alarm log displays the date,
time, alarm, severity and alarm count.
To print the alarm log use the print function of your web
browser.
Deletes all alarms in the history page.

Sets all values in the column Alarm Count to 0.
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4.5.
PASSWORD MANAGEMENT
This menu is only editable for the Super User in order to create other user accounts.
The Super User account is a customer specific account.
Username and password of the Super User account are provided for each customer.
figure 4-3 Password Management menu
) Note:
Passwords may be of any length up to twelve chars and may be any

combination of numbers and letters.
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User
1, 2, ...
Super User
Operator User
Description
Number of the account allocated to the user.
Maximum six users can be installed.
The super user may add, view, change and remove all users and
passwords. All the users and passwords known are displayed.
To add a new user, enter the user name and password in a blank
box.
To change or delete a user, clear the user name and password
box in question.
The operator user has control over the unit.
The operator user can open the password management and may
change his own user name or password by modifying the text box.
The operator can not view or change other users passwords.
The read only user may not see the password management.
Read Only User He may only view certain screens, including the alarm pages, the
summary page, the status page and the serial number page.
Press Submit for any changes to take effect.
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4.6.
TECHNICIAN SETUP
The Technician Setup is divided into two parts. The System Configuration and the
Channel Configuration.
The buttons open submenus to define, assign and view the channels.
figure 4-4 Technician Setup menu
) Note:
The link 'Debug Terminal' gives hyperterminal access to the lower

layer of the software. It should not be used without further
assistance. It is only accessible in the Technician Setup page.
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4.6.1. System Configuration

Description
Downlink Mode
Uplink Mode
Complete
Repeater
Interference
Cancellation
BCCH Mode
Donor Distance
Explanation
Power
Monitors the output power of the repeater.
Gain
Monitors the gain of the repeater.
Monitors the uplink gain relative to the downlink
Relative
gain.
Absolute
Monitors the uplink gain.
Enabled
Enables the RF pathes (UL and DL).
Disabled
Disables the RF pathes (UL and DL).
Enabled
Enables interference cancellation ICE.
Disabled
Disables ICE.
No Change
BCCH node will not be changed.
Repeater detects the BCCH and controls the gain
Normal
or power by the BCCH level.
AFA
Automatic frequency allocation.
Manual
Only for testing with unmodulated signals.
No Change
The donor distance will not be changed.
Select the donor distance. Each distance is
0.5 km, TA1 identically to a timing advance. 64 timing advances
35.5 km, TA64
are selectable.
4.6.2. Channel Configuration

Description
Channels
Channel Configuration
MAIO
Modulation Type
Downlink Power
Downlink Gain
Relative Uplink Gain
Absolute Uplink Gain
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Explanation
Channels the node can amplify.
Disabled Disables the channel.
Fixed
Fixes the channel and disables the hopping.
Enables hopping with adjusted hopping
HSN 0 - 63
sequence number (HSN).
If the channel configuration is set to Fixed the mobile
allocation index offset setting will be ignored.
Selectable range of the mobile allocation index
0 - 63
offset.
GSM/GPRS
Indicates the type of modulation used
GSM/GPRS/EDGE on the channel.
Desired output power in power mode.
Selectable range of the gain in gain mode.
Desired UL gain relative to the DL gain in relative UL mode.
Selectable range of the UL gain in absolute UL mode.
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4.6.3. Define RF Channel Group (Cell Allocation)
Click to define the radio frequency channel group.
figure 4-5 Cell allocation

Set a check mark to select the cell.
After clicking Submit the font colour turns blue to indicate
stored information and the cell gets a blue frame.
The font colour of the broadcast control channel is blue
but the cell has no blue frame.
Programs the new configuration information in the Node.
Clears all check marks.
Check the channel number of the BCCH. No more than 1
selection is allowed for BCCH.
Then click this button to display the cell allocation list of all
channels supported by the BTS.
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4.6.4. Assign RF Channels (Mobile Allocation)

Open this window to assign the radio
frequency channels.
Displays the currently programmed or updated

assignment of frequencies to a physical channel.
Set a check mark to assign a channel.
Assigns but does not store the frequency for a physical
channel.
The number of buttons depends from the number of
detected channels. The maximum number of detected
channels can be 64.
Stores any new information that has been prepared with
the Update button.
Removes all check marks.
This button selects all channels that were not previous
used by the BCCH or any channel that has been
updated. This is an easy way of selecting the remaining
channels for frequency hopping (FH).
4.6.5. View Assigned Channels

Open this window to view which channels are assigned.
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4.6.6. Configure Modules
Open this window to enable or to disable the physical channels of
the modules.
Modules
The repeater detects automatically which modules are available.

These are signed with a check mark and 'Present'.
Physical Channels Check the physical channels that are to be used.

M1
Basic channel module in main unit.
M2
Extension channel module 2 in main unit.
M3
Extension channel module 3 in extension unit.
M4
Extension channel module 4 in extension unit.
) Note:
The physical channels 1 - 4 are in the main unit, 5 - 8 are in the

extension unit.
Typical configurations skip the physical channels 3 or 4.
) Note:
Only the selected modules and channels are available for further
configuration in the 'Technician Setup'.
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4.7.
STATUS AND REPORTS
figure 4-6 Status and Reports menu

This page shows current settings and measurements of the repeater and the
channels. Blank fields indicate that the system hasn't had time to settle after a setup
change or that no BCCH is detected.
Green indicates operational mode.
Red indicates optimizing the traffic channel (TCH) or
searching for BCCH.
Manual refresh.
Starts the automatic refresh. If the automatic refresh is
activated the button Stop Auto Refresh will be displayed.
This button replaces the buttons Refresh and Auto Refresh.
Click to stop the automatic refresh.
See chapter 4.7.2 Channel Status Information.
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4.7.1. Repeater Status
Parameter
Explanation
ARFCN
Absolute radio frequency channel number.
DL Frequency
The downlink frequency in MHz belonging to the ARFCN.
DL RX Power (dBm)
DL TX Power (dBm)
DL TX Available
Power (dBm)
DL Return Loss and

VSWR (dB)
UL RX Power (dBm)
UL TX Power (dBm)
The level of the signal at the donor duplexer received from

the BTS as measured at the donor antenna connector.
The level of the total power that is transmitted to the
coverage area as measured at the coverage antenna
connector.
The downlink TX Power that is allocated to each channel. In
an optimum installation, the DL TX Power will reach, but not
exceed, the available power.
The return loss and the VSWR, both measured at the
coverage antenna connector.
If NA (Not Available) is displayed in DL Return Loss or DL
VSWR fields the downlink TX Power Out is too low to make
an accurate measurement.
The level of the signal at the coverage duplexer received
from the coverage area via the coverage antenna.
The level of the total power that is transmitted to the BTS at
the donor antenna connector. This level should fluctuate
according to the uplink traffic. Occasional spikes may occur
due to accesses from handsets that are not under closed
loop power control.
DL/UL Gain (dB)
The gain that is currently implemented.
DL/UL Antenna
Isolation (dB)
The measured coupling between the coverage antennas

and the donor antenna in the two frequency bands.
Gain minus Isolation, that is, the margin between the
current gain and the gain that would normally cause
oscillation. A negative amount indicates that the repeater
would oscillate if interference cancellation were disabled.
The margin including the effect of the interference
cancellation. A level of +15 dB or higher is required for good
quality transmit signal.
DL/UL Standard Gain

Margin (dB)
DL/UL ICE Enhanced
Gain Margin (dB)
Estimated
Call Seconds
A method to measure communication traffic.
Transceiver Number
Number of the transceiver path.
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4.7.2. Channel Status Information
Opens the window below displaying additional BCCH information

and RX and TX power per slot of the equivalent channel.
...
Opens the assigned RF channels.

Closes the window.
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4.8.
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
This menu offers two options for resetting system parameters to the factory-set
default values.
Choose the option depending on the parameters (RF only or all) that are to be reset.
figure 4-7 Reset to Factory Defaults menu

Resets the RF parameters.
All other information will not be affected.
Resets all settings of the repeater.
Closes the window and goes back to
Home.
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4.9.
CONNECTIVITY AND UPLOAD
This page serves for entering modem settings for OMC communication and to upload
new software.
figure 4-8 Connectivity and Upload menu

The functions Check OMC Connection, Modem Debug and Update Software are
described in the following chapters.
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The Connectivity page is used to setup the modem and OMC interface. It also has
fields for users to identify the unit by location and set the time and date. All users
should make sure to enter information in this page so that remotely communication
can take place.
Description
Modem
Connectivity and Upload

Explanation
Only certain phones / modems are supported for
communication. This selects the appropriate driver required for
remote operation. Select the modem from the list box.
The appropriate default modem init string is for:
Siemens MC35 and MC45 GSM:
&fe0s7=60S0=2\q3+cbst=7,0,1;+ipr=57600"
Initialization String
It is rare that the default init string will not be sufficient,
however in certain networks changes may be required.
Contact Andrew if there are problems with the modem and for
information on additional init strings.
Check the Enable box if the modem SIM PIN number is
Modem SIM PIN
required for power up the modem and enter the SIM PIN
Number
number.
When the preceding fields are changed the modem will be reset and reinitialized.
This will be done for direct connections immediately after the data is submitted, or
for remote connections, immediately after the connection is terminated.
) Note:
For changing modem, modem init strings, or SIM PIN settings

during remote sessions:
Entering invalid modem, modem init strings, or improper SIM PIN
settings can prevent remote connections from being successful.
Therefore, these values will revert to previous settings if the
remote session is not re-established within 15 minutes.
OMC IP Address
Enter the IP address of the OMC. It is required for the repeater

to send alarms to the OMC regardless of the type network
(packet or circuit switched).
Alarm Type
Select the type of SNMP transmission of alarm messages

from the list box.
Notification: the repeater does not expect a response from
the OMC that the message was received.
Inform: the repeater does expect a response from the OMC
that the message was received. It will resend the message up
to two additional times if the OMC does not answer.
) Note:
Informs are only allowed with an Always On connection type. If

connection type On Demand and alarm type Inform is selected,
then the alarm type will be set to Notification.
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Connectivity and Upload
Description
Explanation
Standard: default setting for normal operation.
Custom MIB
Custom S: select this for systems that require the S-type
management information base (MIB).
Enter the phone number of the modem connected to the
Node-G Phone
repeater. Communication may take place over a packet or
Number
circuit switched network. Both options require phone numbers.
Enter the repeaters IP address that remote users use to
Node-G IP Address
access the units web and SNMP interfaces.
Enter the PPP username used for the web interface and
modem dial-in connection. Default value is 'username'. If this
field is changed, then the user must set the new username in
Node-G Username
the PPP connection when next connecting to the repeater. If
the user forgets the new value, then contact the Andrew
support center for assistance.
Enter the PPP password used for the web interface and
modem dial-in connection. Default value is 'password'. If this
field is changed, then the user must set the password in the
Node-G Password
PPP connection dialog box to the new value when next
connecting to the repeater. If the user forgets the new value,
then contact the Andrew support center for assistance.
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4.9.1. SMS Alarming
Short message service (SMS) is a service for sending messages of up to 160
characters (224 characters if using a 5-bit mode). As the intention is to keep the SMS
readable only up to 160 characters will be used. As a separator between the data,
the pound sign (#) is used. The SMS contains textual information and data that can
be processed by a receiving machine.
To inform a supervision center or a technician with a mobile phone that a change of
an alarm state in a unit has happened, an SMS to a specified telephone number can
be send.
Only a change of the summary alarm state is signalled by an SMS. Whenever the
summary alarm state changes, an SMS to a specified telephone number is send. Any
delta of the summary alarm state of the unit, either an improvement or a degradation,
will trigger an SMS.
Node G
Alarm-state Unit type
Unit-location
critical_#_
Industriering 10 Buc_#_ 03-08-07_13:33:33_#_ _#_
Node-G _#_
Node-G _#_
Time
Next heartbeat
ID/Data telephone number

0049909912345678_#_
(contains
the
number of hours
until next heartbeat, if the alarm
is not a heartbeat this is left
blank)
figure 4-9 Exemplary summary alarm status of the Node G

For the SMS alarming, the following data has to be entered on the Connectivity and
Upload page:
Description
Explanation
Enable or disable the transmission of alarm summary and
SMS
heartbeat messages using Short Message Service.
Enter the phone number of the SMS Service Center. Leave this
SMS Service
field blank to use the SMS Service Center Number stored in the
Center Phone
Modem SIM Card. International numbers should be preceded
Number
with +.
Enter only decimal digits and do not include any spaces.
Enter the mobile phone number to which the SMS alarm
SMS Destination messages will be send.
Phone Number
International numbers should be preceded with +.
The characters entered in the SMS prefix field are added to the
beginning of SMS messages sent from the repeater.
The usual purpose of this field is to add an email address to the
SMS Prefix
beginning of the message so an SMS-to-email gateway can
route the SMS to a particular email address. If this feature is
used, then the SMS destination phone number is set to the
routing number of the SMS-to-email gateway.
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4.9.2. Heartbeat Interval

Periodic 'heartbeat' messages can be send from the unit to the supervision system.
These messages confirm that the unit is operating correctly. The supervision system
can use the absence of 'heartbeat' message to indicate a problem. The heartbeat
message will be send over enabled alarm paths with SNMP (see Alarm Type) and /
or SMS.
Setting the heartbeat interval:
Check the Enable box to enable heartbeat messages.
Enter the time between heartbeat messages (1-6000 minutes).
4.9.3. Set Real Time Clock
Description
Date
UTC Time
Explanation
Change this field to set the date of the real time clock to the new
value.
This date is used to time stamp all alarms and other events recorded
by the repeater.
Change this field to set the time of the real time clock to the new
value.
This time is used to time stamp all alarms and other events recorded
by the repeater. The use of Universal Time Coordinate (Greenwich
Mean Time / Zulu Time/ UTC) is recommended to eliminate
ambiguity caused by time zones and seasonal time changes.
4.9.4. Identificaton of the System

Four entry fields (40 characters per line) have been allocated for textual identification
of the system.
Description
System Name
System Location
Explanation
Enter the 'name' of the repeater. The system name of each
repeater should be set to a unique value.
This value must be set for correct operation of the repeater.
This value (first 30 characters) is send in challenge
authentication packets when users connect to the repeater via
the web interface or modem dial in connection.
The entry field can be filled with additional information to further
identify the repeater. They typically hold information on the
location of the unit.
This input is optional.
User Defined Area Field for additional information.
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4.9.5. Main Connectivity
Description
Main
Connectivity
Explanation
This field sets the repeaters preferred connection type either circuit
or packet connection.
If the preferred connection type is unavailable, the repeater will
attempt to use the other connection type if it is supported by the
modem.
4.9.6. Circuit Switched Information

The circuit switched modem configuration. These fields are used to configure the
modem for circuit switched communication with an OMC.
Description
Circuit Switch
Connection Type
OMC Phone Number

OMC Username
OMC Password
Explanation
Select On Demand to establish a circuit switched modem
connection only when a message needs to be send.
Select Always On to permanently establish the circuit
switched modem connection.
Circuit switched connections are usually set to On Demand
to make the modem available for incoming calls.
Enter the number used by the modem to call the OMC and
to establish a circuit switched connection.
Enter the PPP username for circuit switched dial-out
connections.
Enter the PPP password for circuit switched dial-out
connections.
The size of each of these strings is limited to 31 characters.
4.9.7. Packet Switched Information

The packet switched modem configuration. These fields are used to configure the
modem for packet switched communication with an OMC.
Description
Packet Data
Connection Type
Network Initialization
String
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Explanation
Select On Demand to establish a packet switched
connection only when a message needs to be send.
Select Always On to permanently establish the packet
switched modem connection.
Enter the additional init string required by some packet data
networks. This string is used by some GPRS or UMTS
packet data networks to define the Access point name
(APN) and / or quality of service.
Examples:
Vodafone UK: AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,wap.vodafone.co.uk
T-D1 Germany: AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,internet.t-d1.de.
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Description
Explanation
Enter the phone number of the packet data network.
For the GPRS or UMTS systems this number is typically
*99***1# or *99#.
For CDMA systems the number is typically #777.
Enter the PPP username for packet data dial-out
connections.
Enter the PPP password for packet data dial-out
connections.
Network Access
Number
Network PPP
Username
Network PPP
Password
This option defines the behavior PPP part of TCP/IP stack.

The stack will ask for the DNS IP
addresses automatically.
Obtain DNS
The user specified IP addresses of
Specify IP addresses the preferred and the alternate DNS
server are used.
Preferred DNS Server Enter the preferred DNS IP address.
Automatically
Alternate DNS Server
Enter the alternate DNS IP address.
4.9.8. SMS Initiated Packet Session

Description
SMS Initiated
Packet Session
Authorized SMS
Phone #1 - #4
Explanation
Enable or disable the SMS Initiated Packet Session feature.
Enabled: if the repeater receives an SMS message including
the word 'attach' followed by an authorized phone number, it will
call this phone number. The repeater will stay attached if a user
logs into the web interface or if the OMC will send a GetSNMP.
A connection in idle mode is terminated by the repeater after 5
minutes.
The repeater will accept an SMS Initiated Packet Session
message if and only if it was sent from one of the four phone
numbers listed here. International numbers should be preceded
with +.
Mobile packet data sessions are often assigned to dynamic IP addresses. Because
of this the OMC may have difficulties to contact the repeater if the repeaters IP
address changes. A remote user can send a properly formatted SMS message to the
repeater initiating a packet data connection.
The text of the SMS must have one of the following formats:
AttachPhonenumber
Example: Attach+49909969413 (Germany)
attachPhonenumber
Example: attach14325622890 (USA)
ATTACHPhonenumber
Example: ATTACH692260913 (UK)
To be considered valid, the phone number contained in the message must match
one of the four phone numbers in the Authorized SMS Phone fields.
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4.9.9. Check OMC Connection
Click to test if a connection to the OMC can be established.
) Note:
The modem must be installed for this test to

work.
4.9.10. Modem Debug Page

Opens the modem debug page to debug the modem connection
or to check the modem via AT commands.
) Note:
The Modem Debug Page is only accessible during local connection.
figure 4-10 Modem debug page
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4.9.10.1. Modem Debug

Action AT Command
Explanation
Modem Trace Window Displays the modem response.

Enter AT Command
Enter an AT command to check the modem and click

Submit. The command will be send to the modem.
It is necessary to enter AT and a blank, e.g. "AT E0".
Click to send the AT command to the modem.
Description
Explanation
Returns manufacturing data and revision in the modem trace
window.
Returns modem setup in the modem trace window.
Displays the signal quality in the modem trace window. Is
similar to the command "AT csq".
Terminates the connection, i.g. the modem has to be
replaced.
Click to reset the modem via software. This can only be done
locally.
4.9.10.2. Send SMS Message

Description / Action
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Explanation
Enter the message in the 'Enter AT command' entry line.
Click Send SMS Message to send it to the phone number of
the mobile that is to receive the heartbeat SMS and alarm
SMS messages.
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4.9.11. Software Upload Page
Before starting an upload it can be controlled in Serial and ID Numbers page which
software version is installed for single categories.
Press to upload new software. The following page opens.
Search the required file in the dialogue box which will open.
The repeater accepts only binary files.
Click Open in the dialogue box to set the file into the entry field.
Press to send the file to the repeater.
The progress of the upload is displayed.
After the upload a message box will appear.
After the upload the repeater has to be rebooted. Press the

button.
The reboot terminates the connection. The link to the unit has to
be re-established to setup the unit.
After the reboot ensure in Serial and ID Numbers page the correct software version
for the updated category.
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4.10. SERIAL AND ID NUMBERS
This menu contains hardware inventory data (HID) in form of ID numbers, serial
numbers, SW versions and other information about the installed hardware and
software.
figure 4-11 Serial and ID Numbers menu

Click to edit or delete settings for the equivalent HID.
Click Add HID to configure the hardware inventory data (HID) of
a new passive module.
Click Submit to accept the new passive HID. The button of the
module will be displayed in the column Description of Serial
and ID Numbers.
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4.11. SAVE SUMMARY TO LAPTOP
This menu serves to display a summary of the current status / settings of the
following informations:
Technician Setup
Alarm Management
Status and Reports
Serial and ID Numbers
The displayed summary - an example is shown below - may also be printed out or
saved.
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5. FEATURES
5.1.
DIGITAL INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION EQUIPMENT (ICE)
Digital ICE has been developed to enhance antenna isolation. This feature enables
the Node G to provide coverage in areas where effectivity is decreased due to
physical site limitations which cause insufficient antenna isolation.
Antenna isolation is the RF loss measured between the donor antenna and the
coverage antenna. If the gain of the network element exceeds the path loss,
feedback in form of oscillation occurs. The isolation is usually dominated by the direct
path loss from one antenna to the other, but reflections can contribute to or even
affect antenna isolation. Digital ICE cancels the signal from the feedback path, thus
allowing the gain of the network element to be increased.
The required delay resulting from the on-site conditions is measured by the DCM
module and set accordingly.
The digital ICE function can be enabled or disabled in the Technician Setup page of
the software.
Isolation and gain margin * can be checked in the Status and Reports menu
accessible via the home page of the web interface.
*
5.2.
gain margin = antenna isolation minus Node G gain
FREQUENCY HOPPING
The Node G repeater supports frequency hopping (base band and synthesized
hopping). The repeater follows the hopping of the individual TX and thus of the
covered mobiles. The hopping parameters like channel numbers, hopping sequence
number (HSN) and mobile allocation index offset (MAIO) have to be set in the
Technician Setup of the SW.
5.3.
VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO (VSWR)
This feature enables the provider to query the status of the antenna system (antenna
and cable). The voltage standing wave ratio of the DL output antenna port is
measured.
If the VSWR falls below the value set in the Alarming Management of the software,
an alarm is released. The alarm can be forwarded to the OMC where the faults and
irregularities can be acknowledged and eliminated promptly.
The current VSWR value can be checked in the Status and Reports menu
accessible via the home page of the web interface.
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5.4.
STATUS INFORMATION
The Status and Reports menu provides information about the current gain, isolation,
output level and receive signal strength indication (RSSI) values.
The RSSI provides controlling and monitoring of the receive level of a BTS (DL RSSI)
or mobile (UL RSSI) to a Node G. It measures the level of the input signal by
detecting the RF and converting the analogue level into a digital value. A
corresponding measurement is also made for the output levels. The module can
detect RSSI and output levels per time slot.
5.5.
ALARM FORWARDING
If the Node G is equipped with a modem or a mobile station, alarms can be

forwarded to a
Modem phone number

or an OMC phone number.
If the Node G is equipped with a modem, alarms can be forwarded to
an SMS destination phone number.
With the modem the Node G also provides an SMS feature, by which the unit is able
to send out alarm messages as SMS.
This enables the provider to control and to query the status of the network. Faults
and irregularities can be recognized and eliminated.
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6. CONNECTION SETUP
6.1.
REMOTE CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS XP
6.1.1. Setting Up the Modem for the Remote Connection - Windows XP

1.
To start the Phone and Modem Options,

choose StartControl PanelPhone and Modem Options.
2.
Select the Modems tab and click the Add... button.
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3.
Choose to select from a list.
Click Next.
4.
For a modem connection, choose the Standard 19200 bps Modem as device.
Click Next.
5.
Select your port (usually COM2 for a modem connection), continue with Next,
and in the next window click Finish.
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6.1.2. Setting Up the Remote Connection - Windows XP
1.
To start, choose
StartControl PanelNetwork ConnectionsNew Connection Wizard.
2.
The first window is the Welcome window.
Continue with Next.

3.
In the Network Connection Type window, select Connect to the network at

my workplace.
Click Next.
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4.
In the Network Connection window, choose Dial-up connection.
Click Next.
5.
Select the Standard 19200 bps Modem as device.
Click Next.
6.
Next, enter a name for the new connection.
Click Next.
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7.
In the next window enter the phone number of the modem that is installed in the
Node G.
Click Next.
8.
The next window is Connection Availability. Choose My use only.
Click Next.
9.
In the window Completing the New Connection Wizard, choose whether to

add a shortcut to the desktop.
Click Finish.
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10. In the Connection window, enter username and password. Select to Save user
name and password ... for Me only.
Enter:
User name:
Password:
<username>
<password>
Click Properties.
11. Under the General tab ensure the correct device is selected. Click Configure,
and in the Modem Configuration window, choose 19200 for Maximum speed.
No other box should be checked. Click OK.
12. Select the Options tab and make sure that all dialling options except Include
Windows logon domain are checked.
Set the redialling options as required and click OK.
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13. Select the Security tab, select Advanced (custom settings), and
click Settings.
14. Only allow
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)

Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP) and
Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2) protocols.
Click OK.
15. Click Typical and choose Require secured password.
Click OK.
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16. Select the Networking tab and click the Settings button. There are 3 PPP
settings. Make sure they are all OFF and click OK.
17. In the Networking window, highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
component and click the Properties tab.

18. Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically must be checked.
Click Advanced.
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19. In the General tab, uncheck all boxes.

In the DNS tab, make sure Append primary and Append parent and Register
this connection are checked.
In the WINS tab, make sure Enable LMHOSTS lookup is checked. Click OK.
20. For Internet Connection Firewall and Internet Connection Sharing settings,
select the Advanced tab.
Click OK to get back to the Connect window.

21. The connection procedure is described in the following. If the connection is to
be made directly from the Connect window, Step 1 of the following description
can be skipped.
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6.1.3. Establishing the Remote Connection - Windows XP

1.
Choose StartControl PanelNetwork Connections<connection name>

(i.e. in this example 'DCM_via_Modem').
The properties of this connection should already have been setup.

2.
Enter the term 'username' in the User name field and the term password in the
Password field as shown below.
Select to Save this user name and password ... for Me only.
Click Connect.
While the connection is established the following window is displayed:
When the connection is successful an icon will appear in the system tray. This
icon will light up to indicate network activity between the computer and the
Node G. To check the status of the connection, click on the icon.
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6.2.
REMOTE CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS 2000 SYSTEMS
6.2.1. Setting Up the Modem for the Remote Connection - Windows 2000
1.
Select StartSettingsControl Panel and open the Phone and Modem

Options.
2.
Select the Modems tab and continue with Add. Choose to select the modem
from a list. Click Next.
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3.
For a modem connection, choose the Standard 19200 bps Modem as device.
Click Next and select your port (usually COM2 for a modem connection).
Continue with Next.
4.
When the modem has been set up click Finish. Then, choose the newly
installed modem and confirm with OK.
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6.2.2. Setting Up the Remote Connection - Windows 2000
1.
Start the Network Connection Wizard. Click StartSettingsNetwork and

Dial-up ConnectionsMake New Connection.
2.
In the Welcome window click Next. Select Dial-up to private network in the
Network Connection Type. Continue with Next.
3.
In the next window highlight the newly installed modem and uncheck the other
one(s).
Click Next.
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4.
In the next window enter the phone number of the modem that is installed in the
Node G system.
Click Next.
5.
The next window is Connection Availability. Choose Only for myself.
Click Next.
6.
In the next window, enter the name for the connection.
Click Finish.
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7.
In the Connect window, enter User name and Password. Check Save
password.
Enter:
User name: <username>
Password: <password>
Click Properties.
8.
Under the General tab ensure the correct device is selected and tag the Show
icon box.
Click Configure.
Choose 19200 for
Maximum speed.
No other box should
be checked.
Click OK.
Tag to get the IP
address display at the
end of the connection
procedure.
9.
Select the Options tab and make sure that all dialling options except Include
Windows logon domain are checked.
Set the redialling options as required.
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10. Select the Security tab, click Typical and below Validate my Identity... choose
Require secured password.
11. Select the Networking tab.

Click the Settings button. There are 3 PPP settings. Make sure they are all
OFF. Click OK on the PPP Setting window.
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12. In the Networking window, highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
component.
Click the Properties tab.
Click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Click Obtain DNS server address automatically.
Click Advanced.
13. In the General tab, uncheck all boxes.

In the DNS tab, make sure Append primary and Append parent and Register
this connection are checked.
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14. Click the WINS tab. Make sure Enable LMHOSTS lookup is checked.
Click the Options tab. Mark IP security and click the Properties button.
15. Click Do not use IPSEC.

Click OK.
Click OK to return to the Options tab and click OK to return back to the main
window.
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16. Click the Sharing tab.
Make sure that Shared access is OFF.
Click OK.
17. The connection procedure is described in the following. If the connection is to

be made directly from the Connect window, Step 1 of the following description
can be skipped.
6.2.3. Establishing the Remote Connection - Windows 2000
1.
Click StartSettingsNetwork and Dial-up Connections<Connection

name>. (The properties of this connection should already have been setup).
Enter <username > in the User Name field and <password > in the Password
field.
Check Save Password. Click Connect.
2.
When the connection is successful an icon will appear in the system tray. This
icon will light up to indicate network activity between the computer and the Node
G. To check the status of the connection, click on the icon.
3.
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7. SOFTWARE - APPLICATION FILES

Description
Software Configuration
Node G
ID No: 7500105
Version
V1.0.0 (GSM900)
V1.0.0 (GSM1800)
ID No
7500515-00
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8. INDEX
A
Abbreviatons........................................................... 7
Address of Mikom................................................... 8
Alarm Forwarding ................................................. 50
Alarm Management .............................................. 23
Alarms
Alarm Log ........................................................ 24
Clear Alarm Count ........................................... 24
Management.................................................... 23
Setting of Severity Level .................................. 23
Setting of Threshold......................................... 23
Antenna
Isolation ........................................................... 33
Antenna Tuner...................................................... 18
Auto Refresh......................................................... 32
Link Bar ................................................................ 16

Local Connection.................................................. 13
Logout .................................................................. 16
C
Cell Allocation....................................................... 29
Channel Status Information .................................. 34
Configuration
Channel ........................................................... 28
System............................................................. 28
Configure Modules ............................................... 31
Connection from Laptop or PC ............................. 13
Connectivity and Upload....................................... 36
D
Debug Terminal .................................................... 27
Digital ICE ............................................................ 49
E
External Alarms
Naming ............................................................ 23
F
Factory Defaults ................................................... 35
Frequency Hopping .............................................. 49
G
Gain
Channel Configuration ..................................... 28
Status and Reports .......................................... 33
H
Hardware Inventory Data...................................... 46
Heartbeat Interval ................................................. 40
Home Page
Main Menus ..................................................... 16
Hopping Sequence Number ............ Look Up HSN
HSN................................................................ 21, 28
I
Installation
Direct connection on Win2000 ......................... 61
Remote Connection on WinXP ........................ 51
International Contact Addresses............................. 9
IP Address
Get (Modem Connection, Win2000............ 65, 69
M
Main Connectivity ................................................. 41
MAIO ...............................................................21, 28
Mobile Allocation .................................................. 30
Mobile Allocation Index Offset ........ Look Up MAIO
Modem
Circuit Switched Information ............................ 41
Debug .............................................................. 43
Packet Switched Information ........................... 41
O
OMC Connection
Check .............................................................. 43
Output Levels ....................................................... 50
P
Password Management........................................ 25
Preamble ................................................................ 8
Print Summary...................................................... 48
R
Real Time Clock ................................................... 40
Remote Connection.............................................. 13
RF Channel Group ............................................... 29
RSSI ..................................................................... 18
S
Save Summary to Laptop ..................................... 47
Serial and ID Numbers ......................................... 46
Setup Wizard........................................................ 17
SMS
Alarming .......................................................... 39
Initiated Packet Session .................................. 42
Test Message .................................................. 44
SMS Alarm Forwarding ........................................ 50
Software
Application Files .............................................. 71
Upload ............................................................. 45
Status and Reports............................................... 32
Status Information ................................................ 50
System
Identification .................................................... 40
T
TCH ...................................................................... 32
Technician Setup.................................................. 27
Traffic Channel Optimizing ...............Look Up TCH
V
View Assigned Channels...................................... 30
VSWR................................................................... 49
W
Web Page
Access ............................................................. 15
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Users Manual for Node G

Copyright 2005 Mikom GmbH

INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES

THE NODE G NETWORK ELEMENT

NOTES FOR THE OPERATOR

ACCESSING THE WEB PAGE

STATUS AND REPORTS

RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

CONNECTIVITY AND UPLOAD

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SERIAL AND ID NUMBERS

SAVE SUMMARY TO LAPTOP

DIGITAL INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION EQUIPMENT (ICE)

VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO (VSWR)

REMOTE CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS XP

REMOTE CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS 2000 SYSTEMS

7. SOFTWARE - APPLICATION FILES

FIGURES AND TABLES

table 1-1 List of international contact addresses......................................................... 9

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Automatic Level Control

Users Manual for Node G

Mikom An Andrew Company is a leading manufacturer of coverage equipment for

Mikom GmbH An Andrew Company

for The Americas:

INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES

Z.I. des Ebisoires

108 Rand Park Drive

Phone: +61 (2) 9774-4200

Phone: +33 (1)30-79-15-36

Phone: +1 (919) 771-2570

Phone: +44 (1635) 569-695

Phone: +852 3106-6100

Phone: +1 (905) 839-3474

Phone: +41 (6238) 61260

Phone: +39 0546 697111

Phone: +43 (1) 706 3999

in the Czech Republic

table 1-1 List of international contact addresses

Users Manual for Node G

Wireless communication systems provide a two-way information transfer (voice and

THE NODE G NETWORK ELEMENT

The Node G is more than a simple enhancer.

Users Manual for Node G

NOTES FOR THE OPERATOR

figure 3-1 Establishing a local connection from laptop

An OMC-type software platform (see separate manual).

This procedure described in chapter 6 Connection Setup must be

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ACCESSING THE WEB PAGE

Open web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer.

Enter the address: 192.168.1.1 or node.x.

The web page appears.

Before the Login

Note that these fields are case-sensitive.

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figure 4-1 Home page

Click the link to the page you want to go to.

click Next. Continue with Step 6.

Absolute radio frequency channel number of the broadcast

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Select for Antenna Tuner: