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Revision Record: WipLL Hardware Installation Guide
Pub. Rev. Date Update Description
- Nov-00 First edition and printing. (Marconi)
- Mar-01 WipLL Release 1.4 (Marconi)
- Apr-01 WipLL Release 2.0 (Marconi)
- Jul-01 WipLL Release 2.2 (Marconi)
- Nov-01 WipLL Release 2.6 (Marconi)
- Jun-02 WipLL Release 3.0A (Marconi)
01 Feb-03 WipLL Release 4.0. Author: InterDoc. Updates: Airspan template and content
(connector pinouts; cable crimping, and general)
02 May-03 WipLL Release 4.2F. Author: InterDoc. Updates: graphics, deleted BSR with
serial port.
03 Jul-03 WipLL Release 4.2A. Author: InterDoc. Updates: Chapter 1 for Transparent
Bridging; 5.8 GHz; 2.8 GHz.
04 Aug-03 WipLL Release 4.2A. Author: InterDoc. Updates: formatting; graphics; BSDU
LEDs
05 Oct-03 WipLL & AS3010 Rel. 42B. Auth: InterDoc. Updates: RSSI Plug for SPR; IDR
RSSI levels; SDA-4S/Vltag; safety guidelines; Append. D.
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Contents
About this Manual................................................................................................ xiii
Purpose....................................................................................................... xiii
Targeted Audience...................................................................................... xiii
Organization of this manual......................................................................... xiv
Conventions .................................................................................................xv
Technical support.........................................................................................xv
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1. Main Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.2. Customer Benefits............................................................................... 1-3
1.3. System Architecture ............................................................................ 1-4
1.3.1. Base Station ......................................................................... 1-5
1.3.2. Subscriber Site ..................................................................... 1-8
1.3.3. Network Operations Center ................................................ 1-12
1.4. Applications....................................................................................... 1-13
1.4.1. Broadband Data Access..................................................... 1-13
1.4.2. High Speed Internet Access ............................................... 1-14
1.4.3. Voice over IP ...................................................................... 1-15
1.4.4. Traffic Engineering in Multi-Tenant Application .................. 1-16
1.4.5. Repeater Solution............................................................... 1-17
2. Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.1. General Safety Guidelines .................................................................. 2-2
2.2. Electrical Safety Guidelines................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1. Handling Electrostatic Devices ............................................. 2-3
2.2.2. Grounding............................................................................. 2-4
2.3. Lightening Protection........................................................................... 2-4
2.4. Installing Outdoor Units and Third-Party External Antennas............... 2-5
2.5. Radio Interference Prevention............................................................. 2-5
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2.6. Cabling ................................................................................................ 2-6
2.6.1. General................................................................................. 2-6
2.6.2. Labeling ................................................................................ 2-7
2.6.2.1. Voltage Warning .................................................... 2-7
2.6.2.2. High Earth Leakage Current .................................. 2-8
2.6.2.3. Signal Cable Designation....................................... 2-9
3. Part List and Required Tools .................................................................. 3-1
3.1. Unpacking and Verifying Contents...................................................... 3-1
3.1.1. Base Station Equipment ....................................................... 3-1
3.1.1.1. BSR........................................................................ 3-2
3.1.1.2. BSDU (optional) ..................................................... 3-3
3.1.1.3. BSPS (optional) ..................................................... 3-4
3.1.1.4. GPS (optional) ....................................................... 3-4
3.1.2. Customer Premises Equipment............................................ 3-5
3.1.2.1. SPR........................................................................ 3-5
3.1.2.2. RSSI LED Plug ...................................................... 3-6
3.1.2.3. SDA........................................................................ 3-6
3.1.2.4. IDR kit .................................................................... 3-9
3.2. Required Tools.................................................................................. 3-10
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Part I: Installing WipLL Base Station Equipment
4. Installing the BSR..................................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 4-2
4.2. Physical Dimensions and Basic Design .............................................. 4-3
4.3. Cable Installation Guidelines............................................................... 4-4
4.4. Connecting BSR for Serial Configuration............................................ 4-6
4.5. Connecting BSR to the Backhaul Network........................................ 4-11
4.5.1. Through the SDA................................................................ 4-11
4.5.2. Through the BSDU ............................................................. 4-16
4.6. Conecting a Third-Party External Antenna (Optional) ....................... 4-20
4.7. Connecting BSR to Power................................................................. 4-22
4.8. Mounting the BSR ............................................................................. 4-23
4.8.1. Minimum Distance Between BSRs..................................... 4-24
4.8.2. Wall Mounting..................................................................... 4-25
4.8.3. Pole Mounting..................................................................... 4-28
5. Installing the BSDU .................................................................................. 5-1
5.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 5-2
5.2. Physical Dimensions and Basic Design .............................................. 5-3
5.3. Rack-Mounting .................................................................................... 5-5
5.4. Connecting to BSRs............................................................................ 5-7
5.5. Connecting to the GPS Antenna ......................................................... 5-7
5.6. Connecting to 100Base-T Networks.................................................... 5-8
5.7. Daisy-Chaining BSDUs ....................................................................... 5-9
5.8. Connecting Sync IN/OUT ports ......................................................... 5-11
5.9. Connecting to BSPS for Power Management ................................... 5-13
5.10. Connecting to PC for Serial Management....................................... 5-16
5.11. Connecting to PC for Network IP Management .............................. 5-18
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5.12. Connecting to Power....................................................................... 5-21
5.12.1. Grounding the BSDU........................................................ 5-22
5.12.2. Connecting to Power Supply (BSPS) ............................... 5-23
5.13. LED Indicators................................................................................. 5-25
5.13.1. BSR’s LEDs...................................................................... 5-25
5.13.2. 100Base-T LEDs .............................................................. 5-26
5.13.3. Status LEDs...................................................................... 5-27
6. Installing the GPS..................................................................................... 6-1
6.1. Mounting the GPS............................................................................... 6-2
6.2. Connecting to the BSDU ..................................................................... 6-3
7. Installing the BSPS .................................................................................. 7-1
7.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.1. BSPS Components............................................................... 7-3
7.1.2. General Site Requirements .................................................. 7-6
7.1.3. BSPS Cabinet Cabling ......................................................... 7-7
7.2. BSPS Installation Summary ................................................................ 7-9
7.3. Installing BSPS Batteries .................................................................. 7-12
7.4. Rectifiers ........................................................................................... 7-15
7.4.1. Installing ............................................................................. 7-15
7.4.2. Calibrating .......................................................................... 7-16
7.5. Operating the System Controller ....................................................... 7-18
7.6. Connecting BSPS Power to BSDUs.................................................. 7-20
7.7. Connecting BSPS Management Cables ........................................... 7-22
7.8. BSPS Cabinet Power Requirements................................................. 7-24
7.8.1. BSPS Cabinet Grounding................................................... 7-26
7.8.2. BSPS Equipment Supplementary Grounding..................... 7-27
7.9. BSPS Troubleshooting...................................................................... 7-27
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Part II: Installing WipLL Customer Premises Equipment
8. Installing the SPR..................................................................................... 8-1
8.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 8-2
8.2. Physical Dimensions and Basic Design .............................................. 8-5
8.3. Cable Guidelines................................................................................. 8-6
8.4. Mounting the SPR ............................................................................... 8-7
8.4.1. Minimum Distance between SPRs ....................................... 8-8
8.4.2. Wall-Mounting....................................................................... 8-9
8.4.3. Pole-Mounting .................................................................... 8-12
8.5. Connecting an External Third-Party Antenna (Optional) ................... 8-15
8.6. Connecting to the SDA...................................................................... 8-16
8.7. Connecting to a PC for Serial Configuration ..................................... 8-21
8.8. Connecting the RSS LED Adapter .................................................... 8-25
8.9. Connecting Power............................................................................. 8-29
9. Installing the SDA..................................................................................... 9-1
9.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 9-2
9.2. Physical Dimensions and Basic Design .............................................. 9-5
9.3. Mounting the SDA ............................................................................... 9-7
9.3.1. Desktop-Mounting ................................................................ 9-7
9.3.2. Wall-Mounting....................................................................... 9-8
9.4. Connecting to the SPR........................................................................ 9-9
9.5. Connecting to the Subscriber’s Ethernet Network............................... 9-9
9.5.1. Connecting to PCs.............................................................. 9-12
9.5.2. Connecting to a Hub........................................................... 9-14
9.5.3. Connecting to a VoIP Network ........................................... 9-17
9.6. Connecting AC Power....................................................................... 9-19
9.7. LED Display....................................................................................... 9-23
9.7.1. SDA-4H .............................................................................. 9-23
9.7.2. SDA-4S Models .................................................................. 9-25
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10. Installing the IDR.................................................................................... 10-1
10.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 10-2
10.2. Physical Dimensions and Basic Design .......................................... 10-4
10.3. Mounting the IDR ............................................................................ 10-5
10.3.1. Desk Mounting.................................................................. 10-5
10.3.1.1. Vertical-Desk Mounting...................................... 10-6
10.3.1.2. Horizontal-Desk Mounting.................................. 10-7
10.3.2. Wall and Pole Mounting.................................................... 10-8
10.3.2.1. Assembling the Bracket and Hanger Plate ........ 10-8
10.3.2.2. Pole Mounting .................................................. 10-11
10.3.2.3. Wall Mounting .................................................. 10-13
10.4. Connecting a Third-Party External Antenna.................................. 10-14
10.5. Connecting to an Ethernet Network .............................................. 10-16
10.5.1. Ethernet LED Indicator ................................................... 10-18
10.6. Positioning IDR for Optimum RF Reception.................................. 10-18
10.7. Connecting to PC for Serial Configuration .................................... 10-20
10.8. Connecting Power......................................................................... 10-23
10.8.1. Power LEDs.................................................................... 10-26
A. Glossary....................................................................................................A-1
B. Cable Crimping.........................................................................................B-1
B.1. Crimping CAT-5e Cable for 15-Pin D-Type Connectors ..................... B-2
B.1.1. Stripping the Cable............................................................... B-4
B.1.2. Crimping the Cable ..............................................................B-5
B.1.3. Inspecting the Crimped Connector....................................... B-6
B.1.4. Housing the Connector ........................................................ B-8
B.2. Crimping N-type Connectors............................................................. B-10
B.2.1. Stripping the Cable............................................................. B-10
B.2.2. Assembling the Connector .................................................B-12
B.2.3. Crimping.............................................................................B-13
B.3. Crimping GPS Cable Connectors ..................................................... B-15
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C. Technical Specifications .........................................................................C-1
C.1. Base Station WipLL Equipment..........................................................C-2
C.1.1. Base Station Radio (BSR) ...................................................C-3
C.1.2. Point-to-Point Radio (PPR) ..................................................C-6
C.1.3. Base Station Distribution Unit (BSDU).................................C-7
C.1.4. Base Station Power Supply (BSPS) ....................................C-8
C.1.5. GPS antenna .....................................................................C-11
C.2. Customer Premises WipLL Equipment.............................................C-12
C.2.1. Subscriber Premises Radio (SPR).....................................C-12
C.2.2. Subscriber Data Adapter (SDA).........................................C-15
C.2.2.1. SDA-1..................................................................C-15
C.2.2.2. SDA-4H ...............................................................C-16
C.2.2.3. SDA-4S Models...................................................C-17
C.2.3. Indoor Data Radio (IDR) ....................................................C-18
D. Summary of Connector Pinouts .............................................................D-1
D.1. BSR/SPR-to-BSDU/SDA CAT 5 Connector Pinouts ..........................D-1
D.2. SPR and BSR Serial Connector Pinouts ............................................D-3
D.3. BSDU Connector Pinouts ...................................................................D-5
D.3.1. BSDU Daisy Chaining..........................................................D-5
D.3.2. BSDU Synchronization ........................................................D-5
D.3.3. BSDU Serial Management...................................................D-6
D.3.4. BSDU PC Network Management.........................................D-7
D.3.5. BSDU 100Base-T ................................................................D-8
D.4. GPS-to-BSDU Connector Pinouts ......................................................D-8
D.5. Connector Pinouts for BSPS Serial Management via BSDU..............D-9
D.6. IDR Connector Pinouts .......................................................................D-9
D.6.1. Serial Management Connection...........................................D-9
D.6.2. Ethernet LAN Connection ..................................................D-10
D.7. SDA Ethernet LAN Connector Pinouts .............................................D-11
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About this Guide
About this GuideAbout this Guide
About this Guide
This section discusses the purpose, targeted audience, references, organization, and
technical support of the WipLL Hardware Installation Guide.
Purpose
This guide describes the procedures for installing Airspan’s WipLL devices. These
devices include the Base Station Radio (BSR), Base Station Distribution Unit
(BSDU), Base Station Power Supply (BSPS), Global Positioning System antenna
(GPS), Subscriber Premises Radio (SPR), Subscriber Data Adapter (SDA), and
Indoor Data Radio (IDR).
Although this guide provides software configuration information for certain WipLL
devices, it is not comprehensive. For detailed software configuration information,
see the WipLL Commissioning Manual, WipConfig User's Guide, and WipManage
User's Guide.
Targeted Audience
This guide is intended for the person who is responsible for installing the WipLL
system, and who should be familiar with electronic circuitary and wiring.
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Organization of this Guide
This guide is organized into the following chapters and parts:
! Chapter 1, “Introduction”: provides a brief overview of the WipLL hardware
devices.
! Chapter 2, “Safety Guidelines”: lists the safety guidelines for handling cables
and electricity during the installation.
! Chapter 3, “Part List and Required Tools”: lists the equipment provided by
Airspan, as well as the tools needed for installation.
! Part 1, “Installing WipLL Base Station Equipment”: includes the following
chapters concerned with installing WipLL equipment at the base station:
! Chapter 4, “Installing the BSR”
! Chapter 5, “Installing the BSDU”
! Chapter 6, “Installing the GPS”
! Chapter 7, “Installing the BSPS”
! Part 2, “Installing WipLL Customer Premises Equipment”: includes the
following chapters concerned with installing WipLL equipment at the
subscriber’s premises:
! Chapter 8, “Installing the SPR”
! Chapter 8, “Installing the SDA”
! Chapter 9, “Installing the IDR”
! Appendix A, “Glossary”: glossary of terms used in this guide
! Appendix B, “Cable Crimping”: describes the crimping procedure for 15-Pin
D-type, N-type, and GPS connectors.
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! Appendix C, “Technical Specifications”: lists the technical specifications of the
WipLL units.
! Appendix D, “Summary of Connector Pinouts”: provides a sumary of the
connector pinouts and color-wiring for CAT 5 cable connectors.
Conventions
This guide uses the following bulletin conventions:
Note: Provides useful information.
Warning: Provides information that can prevent and avoid bodily o
r
mechanical harm.
Technical Support
For service and support for your WipLL system, contact your regional Airspan
representative, or Airspan’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at:
! Telephone hotline: (+972)-8-929 2266
! E-mail: Wipll.tech_support@Airspan.com
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Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Airspan’s AS WipLL system (hereafter referred to as WipLL) is a low-cost, high-
performance point-to-multipoint IP-based Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) Access
solution. WipLL provides wireless local-loop (last-mile) connectivity designed to
deliver high-speed data, Voice over IP (VoIP), and multimedia services to
residential, SOHO (small office/home office), and SME (small medium enterprise).
WipLL offers service providers an integrated access solution, providing quick-to-
market deployment and low-market entry cost for broadband services.
WipLL provides connectivity speeds of up to 4 Mbps in the licensed 2.8 GHz, 3.x
GHz, and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Services (MMDS), and unlicensed
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz (ISM), and 5.8 GHz radio frequency bands. Each WipLL base
station, at maximum configuration, supports up to 3,024 subscribers.
WipLL enables interconnection with the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN) by the use of an IP-to-PSTN gateway. WipLL provides VoIP by its
interoperability with a wide range of third-party products such as residential
gateways (RGW), access gateways, gatekeepers, and softswitches.
WipLL utilizes air protocol technology for wireless packet switching using
Frequency Hopping technology. In addition, WipLL's in-house Preemptive Polling
Multiple Access (PPMA) air MAC protocol technology, which recognizes
transmission type and assigns bandwidth, is highly efficient—80% throughput (e.g.,
80% of 4 Mbps = 3.2 Mbps net capacity)—allowing multiple concurrent subscribers
to utilize bandwidth.
WipLL provides bandwidth management by supporting Committed Information
Rate (CIR) and Maximum Information Rate (MIR), guaranteeing bandwidth levels
to subscribers. In addition, WipLL supports VLANs/VPNs based on IEEE
802.1Q/p. WipLL supports IP routing and PPPoE bridging, as well as transparent
bridging.
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WipLL provides embedded security features such as IP (packet) filters based on
addresses, protocols, and applications.
The WipLL system provides SNMP-based management, allowing remote and local
management, configuration, and monitoring of WipLL equipment.
1.1. Main Features
The WipLL system includes the following main features:
! Low initial investment, maximum return on investment (ROI)
! Packet-based air interface supporting high speed data, VoIP, and multimedia
services
! Modular architecture with flexible deployment architectures
! 4 Mbps (3.2 Mbps net) per sector—up to 24 sectors per base station
! Compact, integrated design allowing easy and quick deployment
! Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
! Simultaneous support of IP routing and PPPoE bridging
! Supports transparent bridging, allowing easy IP addressing schemes
! Bandwidth management: CIR and MIR
! Supports 802.1Q/p for VLANs/VPNs and end-to-end QoS
! Provides automatic connection to base stations of first-time powered-on and
unconfigured subscriber devices
! Allows redirection of subscriber devices to different base station radios
! Supports configuration files, allowing the same configuration settings to be
applied to multiple WipLL devices
! Supports local and remote SNMP-based management, providing an intuitive
GUI for easy management
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1.2. Customer Benefits
The WipLL system provides the following customer benefits and advantages over
competitors:
! No IF or RF cables required for indoor unit-to-outdoor unit (IDU-to-ODU)
connectivity, providing a more cost-effective and easier installation. Instead of
IF/RF cables, WipLL implements standard CAT-5 Ethernet cables.
! Scalability and modular base station architecture allows customers to add
equipment when needed, thereby allowing low initial cost entry and pay-as-you-
grow strategy. Unlike competitors, the WipLL base station is not a chassis-based
design, providing flexibility and saving space at the base station.
! WipLL's open architecture allows interoperability with multi-vendor products
such as residential gateways (RGW), access gateways, gatekeepers, and
softswitches, thereby, operating seamlessly in multi-vendor environments.
! WipLL’s proprietary PPMA air MAC protocol is highly efficient—80%
throughput—allowing multiple concurrent subscribers to utilize bandwidth
without network degradation (from collisions and high BER).
! Long-distance radio coverage.
! WipLL is both an IP router and a PPPoE bridge.
! Supports transparent bridging for easy implementation of IP addressing schemes
! WipLL’s IP routing provides efficiency and eliminates the need for additional
hardware.
! Enhanced QoS—based on IP addresses, protocols, and applications.
! End-to-end QoS—based on DiffServ/TOS or 802.1p.
! Fast-and-easy installation and configuration using WipLL Auto Connect.
! Embedded security features such as IP (packet) filters based on addresses,
protocols, and applications.
! Rich networking packages such as 802.1Q/p VLANs/VPNs.
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1.3. System Architecture
The WipLL system architecture is composed of the following three basic areas (see
Figure 1-1):
! Base station site: consists of WipLL access units that interface between the
provider’s backbone and the WipLL system.
! Subscriber site: consists of WipLL customer premises equipment (CPE) that
interfaces between the base station and the subscriber’s network.
! Network operations center (NOC): consists of the WipLL SNMP-based
management system that manages the entire WipLL system.
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Figure 1-1: WipLL System Architecture
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1.3.1. Base Station
The WipLL base station provides a radio link between the subscriber and the service
provider's backbone to provide high-speed data access, Internet access, and VoIP.
The WipLL base station equipment consists of a radio transceiver that transmits and
receives signals to and from the subscriber, and of various optional routers and
switches that connect the WipLL transceiver to the service provider’s backbone,
through a 100BaseT Ethernet connection.
The WipLL base station is comprised of the following units (see Figure 1-3):
! Base Station Radio (BSR):
The BSR is a radio transceiver that provides the wireless link between the
subscriber and the provider's backbone. The standard BSR has 60-degree radio
coverage, serving up to 126 subscribers in that sector.
The BSR is installed outside the base station site, typically mounted on a pole.
! Point-to-Point Radio (PPR):
The PPR device is similar to the BSR, but implemented in a point-to-point radio
configuration providing wireless communication with a single remote WipLL
radio unit (i.e., Subscriber Premises Radio).
Figure 1-2: PPR in a building-to-building application
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! Subscriber Data Adapter (SDA):
The SDA is implemented at base stations comprised of a single BSR. The SDA
provides the BSR with -48 VDC power supply and Ethernet connectivity to the
provider's backbone. The SDA is installed inside, connected to the BSR with a
CAT-5 cable. For a description of the various SDA models, see Section 1.3.2,
“Subscriber Site”.
! Base Station Distribution Unit (BSDU):
The BSDU is implemented at base stations comprising multiple BSRs. The
BSDU provides BSRs with –48 VDC power supply, connectivity to the
provider's backbone, and frequency hop synchronization. The BSDU is installed
inside, connected to BSRs with CAT-5 cables.
Each BSDU can support up to six BSRs, and up to four BSDUs can be daisy-
chained to support a maximum of 24 BSRs. Therefore, a base station at
maximum configuration can serve up to 3,024 subscribers.
! Base Station Power Supply (BSPS):
The BSPS is an optional WipLL unit that provides AC-to-DC power conversion
and power redundancy to BSDUs.
! Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna:
The GPS antenna is a rugged, self-contained GPS receiver and antenna that
receives a universal GPS satellite clock signal. The GPS connects to the BSDU
and synchronizes frequency hopping of multiple base stations to allow the
WipLL network to operate with the same clock, and eliminating radio frequency
ghosting effects.
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Figure 1-3 shows the WipLL base station devices and their interconnections.
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1.3.2. Subscriber Site
The WipLL subscriber site is located at the service provider's subscribers’ premises.
The WipLL subscriber site equipment consists of a radio transceiver that receives
and transmits signals from and to the base station. The WipLL radio transceiver
provides the subscriber with high-speed data access, Internet access, and VoIP at up
to 4 Mbps. The WipLL transceiver connects to the subscriber’s network or PC via
WipLL’s Ethernet hub (i.e., Subscriber Data Adapter).
The WipLL system can group subscribers into VLANs, as well as assign MIR and
CIR levels to each subscriber, guaranteeing bandwidth to subscribers.
The WipLL system provides two different CPE installation configurations:
! Indoor unit (IDU) and outdoor unit (ODU): this setup is composed of
WipLL’s SDA and SPR devices, representing the IDU and ODU, respectively.
! Indoor unit (IDU) only: this setup is composed of the Indoor Data Radio (IDR)
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WipLL’s subscriber site equipment is comprised of the following:
! Subscriber Premises Radio (SPR):
The SPR is a radio transceiver that provides a wireless link between the base
station and the subscriber’s network. The SPR is installed outside the
subscriber's premises, typically on a roof.
! Subscriber Data Adapter (SDA):
The SDA is a hub/switch that provides the SPR with -48 VDC power supply and
Ethernet connectivity to the subscriber’s network/PC. The SDA is installed
inside the subscriber's premises and is connected to the SPR by a CAT-5 cable.
The SDA models include the following:
! SDA-1: provides one 10BaseT connection to the subscriber’s computer
and/or network.
! SDA-4H: provides a hub and four 10BaseT interfaces to the subscriber’s
computers and/or networks. The hub interface is a crossed Ethernet cable that
can connect to another hub or LAN switch. Alternatively, it may be
connected to another PC via a crossed Ethernet cable.
! SDA-4S models: integrated LAN switches, providing four Auto Negotiation
10/100BaseT (Full or Half Duplex mode) ports for interfacing with the
subscriber’s PCs/network) These models include the following:
− SDA-4S (standard): Standard integrated LAN switch, providing four
10/100BaseT interfaces to the subscriber’s computers. This model is
ideal for SOHO implementation.
− SDA-4S/VL: Provides VLANs between its ports and the SPR, ensuring
privacy between users of different ports. For example, all users connected
to Port 1 do not “see” users connected to Port 2. This model is ideal for
multi-tenant implementation.
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− SDA-4S/VLtag: This model is ideal for multi-tenant applications where
traffic engineering and privacy is required. SDA-4S/VLtag assigns the
traffic from each of its four ports with a different VLAN ID. The VLAN
IDs are fixed (since SDA-4S/VLtag is not user configurable). SPR
converts the four VLAN IDs tagged by SDA-4S/VLtag to four VLAN
IDs configured via WipLL’s NMS. The tag conversion is performed by
SPR before sending the traffic to the air and the other way around when
coming from the air.
− SDA-4S/1H3L: Provides a high priority port (left-most port) for VoIP
traffic.
− SDA-4S/VL/1H3L: Combines the functionality of the SDA-4S/VL and
SDA-4S/1H3L models (VLAN for each port and a high priority port for
VoIP).
! Indoor Radio Adapter (IDR):
The IDR functions as a transceiver and a hub, eliminating the need for an SPR
and SDA. The IDR is installed inside the subscriber's premises, typically
mounted on a wall, desktop, or pole. The IDR is connected to a third-party
antenna, which is typically mounted outside to provide line-of-site with the base
station.
! Residential Gateway (RGW)—optional unit:
The RGW is a third-party unit that provides gateway support for VoIP. The
RGW is typically connected to the SDA through a 10BaseT port. Typically, the
RGW provides two POTS ports for telephony; a LAN port for the local
PC/network; and a LAN port for connectivity to the SDA.
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Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5 display the WipLL customer premises equipment and
their interconnections.
Figure 1-4: Subscriber site with SPR and SDA units (optional RGW unit)
Figure 1-5: Subscriber site with IDR and third-party external antenna (optional RGW)
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1.3.3. Network Operations Center
Airspan’s WipLL system provides state-of-the-art, use-friendly management tools
for managing the WipLL system. These management tools provide fault,
configuration, performance, and security management of the WipLL system.
The WipLL system provides the following management tools:
! WipManage™:
WipManage is the WipLL network (element) management system (NMS)
providing fault, configuration, performance, and security management.
WipManage is a Windows-based, stand-alone WipLL application that provides a
user-friendly and intuitive Graphic User Interface (GUI).
WipManage provides local and remote network management that is based on
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). WipManage provides
configuration, fault and alarms, security, and bandwidth management to all the
WipLL units—WipLL base station equipment and WipLL CPE.
! WipConfig™:
WipConfig is an easy-to-use, Windows-based application that provides local
initial configuration for WipLL devices during installation. This initial
configuration includes, for example, assigning the units IP addresses and
positioning the antenna (or transceiver) for optimal reception.
! WipConfig PDA™:
WipConfigPDA is designed to run on personal digital assistants (PDA), and
provides an alternative tool to WipConfig (described above) for providing initial
configuration.
! WipAD™:
WipAD is a Windows-based application that provides quick-and-easy automatic
downloading of software versions to multiple WipLL devices.
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1.4. Applications
The following subsections provide examples of typical WipLL applications.
1.4.1. Broadband Data Access
Using a standard PSTN modem in circuit-switched networks, subscribers are limited
to 56 Kbps of throughput, and in most cases, to 28.8 Kbps. From the operator's
perspective, once a subscriber has dialed up with a PSTN modem, a full channel is
occupied for as long as the session lasts.
WipLL subscribers are limited only by their own configuration, with a maximum of
4 Mbps—70 times faster than the fastest PSTN modem. However, subscribers do
not necessarily consume more bandwidth from the operator, since bandwidth is used
only when a data packet is transmitted.
These characteristics of WipLL make it suitable for providing data access to
subscribers while maintaining best usage of bandwidth and capacity.
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1.4.2. High Speed Internet Access
One of the advantages of WipLL is the fact that subscribers are "always on" Internet.
This means that there is no dialing process and no need for the hassle involved with
dialup access. Subscribers need only to open their Web browser or e-mail to be
instantly connected.
WipLL can also distinguish between applications and subscribers, thus, enabling the
operator to provide different class of service to subscribers. For example, it can
provide different services to Web browsing and e-mail by prioritizing Web browsing
for ensuring best "Internet experience".
Figure 1-6 shows a typical WipLL application for high-speed Internet access.
Figure 1-6: Typical WipLL Application for High-Speed Internet Access
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1.4.3. Voice over IP
The WipLL system enables customers the flexibility of migration from a data-only
network to an integrated Voice-over-IP and data network. The WipLL voice solution
provides interoperability with any IP-to-PSTN network gateway. The use of the IP-
to-PSTN gateway allows operators seamless PSTN connectivity such as SS7
(signaling network), G3-303, and V5.2 over E1, allowing deployment in multi-
national markets.
Figure 1-7 shows a typical WipLL application for VoIP.
Figure 1-7: Typical WipLL Application for VoIP
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1.4.4. Traffic Engineering in Multi-Tenant Application
Airspan’s WipLL system provides high-speed wireless broadband (e.g., Internet)
access for multiple-tenant units (MTU). WipLL provides a dedicated high-speed
connection to the building, and then distributes that bandwidth among the tenants,
providing them with a private, secure connection.
The WipLL system provides traffic engineering in MTU applications in networks
that connect to MPLS, ATM, or Frame Relay backbones. The WipLL hardware
responsible for providing MTU solutions is the SDA-4S/VLtag Ethernet switch.
SDA-4S/VLtag assigns a different VLAN ID (fixed) to traffic from each of its four
ports. WipLL’s SPR converts these four VLAN IDs, tagged by SDA-4S/VLtag, to
four VLAN IDs configured by WipLL’s NMS (WipManage). SPR performs this tag
conversion before sending traffic to the air, and when receiving traffic from the air.
This VLAN conversion is applicable only when SPR is used as a transparent bridge.
Figure 1-8 shows an example of how MTU works in an ATM environment.
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Figure 1-8: Multi-tenant solution (i.e., multiple VLANs) in an ATM environment
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1.4.5. Repeater Solution
WipLL units can be used to provide repeater functionality. This is implemented in
where the BSR needs to be “extended” to remote subscriber sites that are blocked by
obstacles (such as trees, hills, and other typical line-of-sight obstructions) or that the
BSR-SPR (or BSR-IDR) transmission is out-of-range. Back-to-back Ethernet
connectivity of a BSR with an SPR/IDR provides the repeater capability, as
demonstrated in Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-9: WipLL Repeater Solution
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In Figure 1-9, BSR A is part of a WipLL base station that is connected to the service
provider’s backbone. BSR A serves multiple SPRs, marked as SPR Ai. Two SPRs—
SPR B1 and SPR B2—cannot communicate directly with the base station.
Therefore, an SPR acts as a repeater by connecting back-to-back with BSR B (SPR
B1 and B2 are served by BSR B).
Notes:
- Careful planning is required to cope with issues such as interferences and
delay that are introduced by the repeater solution. For example, if the system is
used as a frequency hopping system, GPS may be required at each base
station.
- Space and frequency isolation between the “repeater SPR” and BSR B is
required.
- Bandwidth management should be calculated to support the “repeater
bandwidth”.
- IP addressing and routing tables should be configured to support the
repeater solution.
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Safety Guidelines
Safety GuidelinesSafety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
This chapter outlines general safety guidelines when installing the WipLL system.
This chapter includes the following sections:
! General Safety Guidelines
! Electrical Safety Guidelines
! Handling Electrostatic Devices
! Grounding
! Lightening Protection
! Installing Outdoor Units and Third-Party External Antennas
! Radio Interference Prevention
! Cabling
! General
! Labeling
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2.1. General Safety Guidelines
The following lists general safety guidelines when working with the WipLL
equipment:
! The user and the installer should be aware that changes and modifications not
expressly approved by Airspan Networks could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
! Never install equipment that is damaged.
! Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, and service the
WipLL equipment.
2.2. Electrical Safety Guidelines
The following lists electrical safety guidelines when working with the WipLL
equipment:
! Disconnect all power when installing
! Never install the equipment during stormy weather and lightening
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2.2.1. Handling Electrostatic Devices
Electrostatic devices are those devices that may be damaged by the inadvertent
discharge of static electricity from a charged body. The risk of damage, due to
electrostatic discharge (ESD) to a device, may cause the device to fail suddenly, or it
may induce a partial defect within the device, which will cause subsequent
premature failure.
Static electricity can result from operators walking on floors, moving around on
chairs, from the movement of operator's clothing or even casual brushing against
racks, benches or walls.
Airspan recommends the following guidelines to be adopted to minimize the risk of
component failure due to electrostatic discharge to the device:
! WipLL devices are provided typically in see-through anti-static bags. Wherever
possible, checking and inspection of a unit should occur without removing it
from the bag.
! All operators shall wear the approved conductive overall.
! Where operators come into direct contact with any piece of electronic hardware,
operators must wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap. All straps and cords
should be tested using a Wrist Strap Tester prior to use. The wrist strap cords
shall have a 2 Meg Ohm resistor fitted at either end. Wrist straps should be worn
in direct contact with bare skin and not over clothing.
Warning: Under no circumstances is it permissible for units to be handled by
unprotected operators.
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2.2.2. Grounding
Only certain WipLL devices require additional grounding. WipLL devices that do
not require additional grounding have grounding at the main supply outlet. The
following table lists the WipLL devices’ grounding requirements.
Site WipLL device Grounding
BSR Through the mains (via BSDU)
BSDU Additional grounding required (grounding lug at
rear end of chassis)
Base Station
BSPS Additional grounding required (grounding lug at
rear end of chassis)
SPR Through the mains (via SDA) CPE
IDR Through the mains
2.3. Lightening Protection
WipLL devices comply to the Surge Immunity standard: EN 61000-4-5. WipLL
devices are protected from lightening surges as the outdoor devices (BSRs and
SPRs) are encased in a plastic chassis. Therefore, if lightening strikes the device, an
electrical circuit cannot be completed, and hence, no electrical surge can occur.
In addition, WipLL outdoor and indoor (SDA) devices provide high speed data line
protection against direct and induced transient over-voltages surges on the cables.
This capability is provided by the fact that all WipLL device are designed with TVS
(transient voltage suppressor) components that maintain potential differences.
However, for geographical areas that have above normal lightening activity, Airspan
can supply a surge protector composed of a 15-pin D-type adapter with a grounding
wire.
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2.4. Installing Outdoor Units and Third-Party
External Antennas
Warning: It is the responsibility of the person installing the WipLL system
to ensure that when using the outdoor antenna kits in the United States (o
r
where FCC rules apply), that only those antennas certified with the product are
used. The use of any antenna other than those certified with the product is
expressly forbidden in accordance with FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204. The
installer should configure the output power level of antennas according to
country regulations and per antenna type.
Warning: Outdoor WipLL units and antennas should be installed ONLY by
experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and
safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate
government regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void Airspan’s WipLL
product warranty and may expose the end user or the service provider to legal
and financial liabilities. Airspan and its resellers or distributors are not liable fo
r
injury, damage or violation of regulations associated with the installation o
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outdoor units or antennas.
2.5. Radio Interference Prevention
The digital portion of the transceiver has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try
correct the interference by performing one or more of the following measures:
! Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna
! Increase separation between the equipment and receiver
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! Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning: The WipLL transceivers emit microwave radiation; a minimum
distance of 200 mm must be maintained from the front of the device, and a
minimum separation of 1 meter must exists between adjacently installed WipLL
transceivers.
2.6. Cabling
This section defines the cabling procedures to be adopted during WipLL equipment
installations at both base station and subscriber premises.
2.6.1. General
A summary of issues to be considered during cabling of WipLL base station and
customer premises equipment is as follows:
! Cable routes are to be defined in the site-specific documentation.
! Data and DC power cables running parallel to AC power cables shall be
separated by a minimum distance of 200 mm. However, it is permissible to
allow these cables to cross each other at right angles.
! Observe recommended minimum bend radii when installing copper cables.
Wherever a cable changes direction, ensure that it does so in a smooth curve
with a radius of at least 50 mm to prevent damage.
! Plastic ties and wraps are to be used to secure cables to trays and guides. Ensure
all trimmed ends are disposed of safely and at regular intervals.
! Data cables of less than 20 pair shall be mixed in bundles not exceeding 50 mm
in diameter.
! Ensure cables are not trapped in cabinet doors, by slide-in equipment or support
metalwork.
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! Excessive stress on cable terminations caused by taught cables should be
avoided. Connector strain relief, if not built into the connector used, shall be
provided by means of a strategically located cable tie.
! A maintenance loop or a generous amount of cable slack shall be provided to
allow for equipment removal without disturbance to adjacent cables.
! Cables run in guides or on trays shall be kept as flat as possible and secured at
regular intervals using cable ties.
Note: Prior to the commencement of any installation, commissioning work at
‘live’ sites it is the responsibility of the Airspan engineer to advise the
customers representative before any activity commences. If in doubt assume
equipment is ‘live’.
Warning: Disturbance of cables on an In-Service exchange can cause loss o
f
service. Extreme care must be taken when installing cables at any customer o
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subscriber premises.
2.6.2. Labeling
The following labels are required to be fitted to WipLL equipment:
! Voltage Warning
! High Earth Leakage Current
! Signal Cable Designation
2.6.2.1. Voltage Warning
! Where mains power is fed from separate phases, then appropriate warning labels
must be fitted to warn of the increased danger.
! The AC equipment used in the BSPS cabinet must carry a relevant voltage
warning label specific to the country in which it is being installed. The label will
be fitted to the cabinet doors displaying an electrical hazard symbol, the local
operating voltage and the letters ‘AC’.
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! A power feed identification label (e.g. PWR ‘A’) shall be applied in the
following locations:
! On the rear of the main power rack adjacent to the terminal block
! Attached to BSPS AC mains power plug or lead
! Attached to the customer mains power socket or distribution rail
! On the BSPS power circuit connection at the fuse board
Warning: Voltages over 30 Volts AC and 50 Volts DC are categorized as
hazardous. Hazard warning labels should be fitted where required. Certain
countries require equipment warning and instruction labels to appear in the
local language. When installing WipLL equipment ensure that local
requirements regarding labels are given consideration.
2.6.2.2. High Earth Leakage Current
If equipment earth leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA, a warning label as shown in
Figure 2-1 will be fitted to the rear of the main power rack alongside the AC inlet
terminal block.
Figure 2-1: Warning label if earth leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA
WARNING
HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT
Earth connection essential
Before connecting supply
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2.6.2.3. Signal Cable Designation
A wrap around identification label, similar to that shown in Figure 2-2, is to be fitted
to both ends of WipLL data cables. Care should be taken to ensure that the cable
identification information is clearly visible. The labels are to be supplied with the
installer’s folder. Identify the cable as detailed in the CROL supplied by Contract
Engineering. Fit the label 100 mm from the cable end. Wrap the label ensuring good
adhesion to cable and itself.
From
BDSU 1/1
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To
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From
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Figure 2-2: Typical signal cable identification label