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BreezeNET® B130/B300 GigETechnical User ManualSoftware Version: 1.3November 2010P/N 215783
Document HistoryAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE ii Technical User ManualDocument HistoryChanged Item Description DateFirst revision Document’s first revision April 2009Section 2.2 Added BNB 130 November 2009Third revision Added GigE functionality July 2010
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Legal RightsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE vi Technical User Manualmanual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.FCC Radiation Hazard WarningTo comply with FCC RF exposure requirement, the antenna used for this equipment must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from al persons.Industry CanadaUsers can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance from the Canadian Representative as seen below:David MacDonalddave@bbsict.comAntenna Compliance StatementThis device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Table 2-5, and having a maximum gain of 28 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 28 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.R&TTE Compliance StatementThis equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.Safety Considerations - GeneralFor the following safety considerations, "Instrument" means the BreezeACCESS units' components and their cables.The operator or installer is responsible for installing the device exclusively for fixed, point-to-point operation.Safety Considerations - DC Powered EquipmentRestricted Access Area: The DC powered equipment should only be installed in a Restricted Access Area.Installation Codes: The equipment must be installed according to the latest edition of the country national electrical codes. For North America, equipment
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About this ManualAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE x Technical User ManualAbout this ManualThis User Manual is a description of Alvarion devices and contains installation and configuration guidelines, recommendations and troubleshooting sections, and supplementary materials. The document is intended to be used by Qualified RF engineers/technicians and IT professionals. Qualified personnel should have skills and experience in the following areas:Outdoor/indoor radio equipment installationOutdoor wireless networksTCP/IP networking protocolsSafety procedures and instructions for installing antenna equipmentProfessional manage of electrical equipment and accessoriesSafety procedures and instructions for working on towers and heights
ContentsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE xi Technical User ManualContentsChapter 1 - Getting Started.....................................................................11.1 Scope of Document....................................................................................................31.2 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................41.3 Document Marks ........................................................................................................5Chapter 2 - Hardware Description ..........................................................62.1 Power supply units (IDU)...........................................................................................82.1.1 IDU-BS-G............................................................................................................82.2 Outdoor Units (ODU)................................................................................................102.2.1 BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE ........................................................................102.2.2 BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE .............................................................................112.2.3 ODU LED Indicators Description.......................................................................122.3 Installation Preparations .........................................................................................132.3.1 Required Components and Accessories...........................................................132.3.2 Antenna Placement...........................................................................................132.3.3 Antenna Poles Usage .......................................................................................142.3.4 Poles with Stretching.........................................................................................152.3.5 Wall Mounted Pole............................................................................................152.3.6 Antenna Poles Requirements ...........................................................................152.3.7 Grounding when Using IDU-BS-G ....................................................................152.3.8 Antenna Alignment............................................................................................162.3.9 Precaution Measures ........................................................................................162.3.10 Service Cable Soldering Procedure..................................................................172.3.11 Tools Required at the Installation Site ..............................................................202.4 BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE ................................................................................222.4.1 Installation Guidelines.......................................................................................222.5 BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE .....................................................................................252.5.1 Installation Guidelines.......................................................................................252.6 Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85).................................................................................27
ContentsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE xii Technical User Manual2.6.1 Assembly...........................................................................................................282.6.2 Possible Variants of the Installation ..................................................................292.7 Specifications...........................................................................................................312.7.1 Radio.................................................................................................................312.7.2 Antenna.............................................................................................................322.7.3 Data Communication.........................................................................................322.7.4 Configuration Management...............................................................................332.7.5 Electrical Characteristics...................................................................................332.7.6 Physical and Environmental..............................................................................332.7.7 Standards and Regulations...............................................................................34Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions.......................................353.1 Initial Settings Configuration Procedure ...............................................................373.2 Device Interfaces......................................................................................................393.3 Command Line Interface (CLI) ................................................................................403.4 Lost Password Recovery.........................................................................................413.5 Configuration Manipulations...................................................................................453.5.1 Printing and Saving Your Configuration............................................................453.5.2 Import/Export.....................................................................................................453.5.3 IP Address Formats ..........................................................................................453.6 Ethernet Interface Configuration ............................................................................473.7 Radio Interface Configuration.................................................................................48Chapter 4 - Link Configuration..............................................................504.1 Link Diagnostic Tools..............................................................................................524.1.1 Ltest ..................................................................................................................524.1.2 Muffer................................................................................................................554.1.3 Load Meter........................................................................................................584.1.4 Acquiring Interfaces Statistics...........................................................................594.1.5 RapidView.........................................................................................................60
ContentsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE xiii Technical User ManualChapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface........................................665.1 Overall Functionality Overview...............................................................................685.2 Run Requirements ...................................................................................................695.3 Basic Settings...........................................................................................................705.3.1 General Settings ...............................................................................................715.3.2 Radio Settings...................................................................................................725.3.3 Interface Settings ..............................................................................................735.3.4 Link Settings......................................................................................................745.3.5 MAC Switch.......................................................................................................755.3.6 QoS Options......................................................................................................775.4 Device Status............................................................................................................785.4.1 Extended Link Diagnostic..................................................................................795.5 Maintenance..............................................................................................................885.6 Spectrum Analyzer...................................................................................................895.7 Command Line Emulation.......................................................................................92Chapter 6 - Supplementary Information................................................936.1 "RJ-45" Service Cable Connector Soldering Scheme ..........................................956.2 Console Cable Connector Soldering Scheme.......................................................96
List of TablesAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE xiv Technical User ManualList of TablesTable 2-1: Types of Units............................................................................................................10Table 2-2: ODU LED Indicators Description................................................................................12Table 2-3: RJ-45 Connector Soldering Procedure ......................................................................18Table 2-4: Radio Specifications...................................................................................................31Table 2-5: Antenna Specifications ..............................................................................................32Table 2-6: Data Communication Specifications ..........................................................................32Table 2-7: Configuration Management Specifications.................................................................33Table 2-8: Electrical Characteristics Specifications.....................................................................33Table 2-9: Physical and Environmental Specifications................................................................33Table 2-10: Standards and Regulations Compliance..................................................................34Table 4-1: Indicator LEDs ...........................................................................................................64
List of FiguresAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE xv Technical User ManualList of FiguresFigure 2-1: IDU-BS-G Top View....................................................................................................8Figure 2-2: IDU-BS-G Front Panel ................................................................................................8Figure 2-3: IDU-BS-G Rear Panel.................................................................................................9Figure 2-4: Connection scheme for IDU-BS-G..............................................................................9Figure 2-5: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Front Panel ............................................................10Figure 2-6: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Top View................................................................11Figure 2-7: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Front Panel..................................................................11Figure 2-8: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Top View.....................................................................12Figure 2-9: Grounding .................................................................................................................16Figure 2-10: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Installation 1.........................................................22Figure 2-11: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Installation 2.........................................................23Figure 2-12: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Installation 1..............................................................25Figure 2-13: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Installation 2..............................................................26Figure 2-14: Mounting Kit............................................................................................................28Figure 2-15: Mounting Instructions..............................................................................................29Figure 2-16: Installation Variants.................................................................................................29Figure 3-1: ERConsole (Step 1)..................................................................................................41Figure 3-2: ERConsole (Step 2)..................................................................................................42Figure 3-3: ERConsole (Step 3)..................................................................................................43Figure 3-4: ERConsole (Step 4)..................................................................................................44Figure 4-1: Ltest ..........................................................................................................................52Figure 4-2: Ltest Align .................................................................................................................54Figure 4-3: Ltest Bandwidth Meter ..............................................................................................54Figure 4-4: Muffer Review Mode.................................................................................................55Figure 4-5: Muffer MAC2 Mode...................................................................................................56Figure 4-6: Muffer Statistics Mode ..............................................................................................57Figure 4-7: Load Meter................................................................................................................59
List of FiguresAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE xvi Technical User ManualFigure 4-8: Netstat ......................................................................................................................60Figure 4-9: RapidView Top..........................................................................................................61Figure 4-10: RapidView Back......................................................................................................62Figure 4-11: RapidView Indicator Panel......................................................................................62Figure 5-1: Basic Settings...........................................................................................................70Figure 5-2: General Settings .......................................................................................................71Figure 5-3: ..................................................................................................................................72Figure 5-4: Interface Settings......................................................................................................73Figure 5-5: Link Settings .............................................................................................................74Figure 5-6: MAC Switch ..............................................................................................................75Figure 5-7: Group Rules..............................................................................................................76Figure 5-8: QoS Options .............................................................................................................77Figure 5-9: Device Status............................................................................................................78Figure 5-10: Extended Link Diagnostics......................................................................................80Figure 5-11: Antenna Alignment .................................................................................................80Figure 5-12: Antenna Alignment Graphical Indicator ..................................................................82Figure 5-13: Good Link Sample ..................................................................................................84Figure 5-14: Bad Link Sample.....................................................................................................85Figure 5-15: Performance Test ...................................................................................................86Figure 5-16: Performance Test Sample ......................................................................................87Figure 5-17: Maintenance ...........................................................................................................88Figure 5-18: Spectrum Analyzer..................................................................................................89Figure 5-19: Command Line Emulator........................................................................................92Figure 6-1: Service Cable Connector Soldering Scheme............................................................95Figure 6-2: Console Cable Connector Soldering Scheme ..........................................................96
1ChapterGetting Started
Chapter 1 - Getting StartedAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 2 Technical User ManualIn This Chapter:“Scope of Document” on page 3“Abbreviations” on page 4“Document Marks” on page 5
Chapter 1 - Getting Started Scope of DocumentAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 3 Technical User Manual1.1 Scope of DocumentThis document consists of the following chapters:“Getting Started” on page 1 - This chapter includes the information about this document purpose and structure.“Hardware Description” on page 6 - This chapter shows the devices appearance and all plugs and connectors.“Basic Configuration Instructions” on page 35 - This chapter includes basic recommendations for primary link configuration, including interfaces configuration and MINT protocol usage. Also there is a description of how to perform basic manipulations with device's configuration including its updating, importing and exporting.“Link Configuration” on page 50 - The chapter contains basic recommendations for making preliminary choices and decisions while planning and deploying a wireless network based on the Devices. It also describes a set of tools that can help while improving the link quality and statistics gathering.“Configuration Via Web Interface” on page 66 - This chapter describes the device's built-in services, features and tools which were not described in previous parts of the document.“Supplementary Information” on page 93 - Contains supplementary information (specifications, connectors soldering scheme).
Chapter 1 - Getting Started AbbreviationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 4 Technical User Manual1.2 AbbreviationsThe following abbreviations are used in this document:ODU - Outdoor UnitIDU - Indoor power supply Unit RF cable - Radio Frequency cable to connect ODU and external antenna in case connectorized version of the unit is usedLOS - Line-of-SightSTP cable - Shielded Twisted Pair cable (STP Cat5E) to connect ODU and IDUPTP - Point-to-Point topologyMINT - Microwave Interconnection NeTworks
Chapter 1 - Getting Started Document MarksAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 5 Technical User Manual1.3 Document MarksCAUTIONAll caution warnings are marked with a special warning sign. One should pay a great deal of attention to what is written in the Warning sections.NOTEAll notes are marked with a special note sign. Notes usually contain useful comments or hints to the described section of the document.
2ChapterHardware Description
Chapter 2 - Hardware DescriptionAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 7 Technical User ManualIn This Chapter“Power supply units (IDU)” on page 8“Outdoor Units (ODU)” on page 10“Installation Preparations” on page 13“BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE” on page 22“BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE” on page 25“Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85)” on page 27“Specifications” on page 31
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Power supply units (IDU)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 8 Technical User Manual2.1 Power supply units (IDU)2.1.1 IDU-BS-GFigure 2-1: IDU-BS-G Top ViewFigure 2-2: IDU-BS-G Front Panel
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Power supply units (IDU)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 9 Technical User ManualFigure 2-3: IDU-BS-G Rear PanelFigure 2-4: Connection scheme for IDU-BS-G
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Outdoor Units (ODU)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 10 Technical User Manual2.2 Outdoor Units (ODU)There are two versions of outdoor units (BreezeNET B130 GigE and BreezeNET B300 GigE), each available in two hardware configurations. BreezeNET B130 GigE is a limited version of the BreezeNET B300 GigE model, with a maximum bitrate of 130 Mbps. BreezeNET B130 GigE units can be upgraded to BreezeNET B300 GigE by acquiring an appropriate license and by following the indications described in the “Upgrading Procedure from BreezeNET B130 GigE to BreezeNET B300 GigE” document.The two firmware configurations and the two hardware versions combine to a total of four types of units:2.2.1 BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigENOTEAlthough the BreezeNET B130’s maximum bitrate is limited to 130 Mbps, the Ltest utility (see “Ltest” on page 52) is not. Thus, the full radio link capacity (of up to 250 Mbps net throughput) of the BreezeNET B130 units may be sampled.Table 2-1: Types of UnitsHardware Configuration 300 Mbps Max. Bitrate 130 Mbps Max. BitrateUnits with integrated 23dBi panel antenna BU/RB-B300-5X-GigE BU/RB-B130-5X-GigEUnits with two external antenna RF connectors BU/RB-B300D-5X-GigE BU/RB-B130D-5X-GigEFigure 2-5: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Front Panel
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Outdoor Units (ODU)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 11 Technical User Manual2.2.2 BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigEFigure 2-6: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Top ViewFigure 2-7: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Front Panel
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Outdoor Units (ODU)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 12 Technical User Manual2.2.3 ODU LED Indicators DescriptionODU units have two LED indicators (red and green) located in the Console connector. These LEDs are useful in monitoring the device status during the installation procedure. LEDs modes and Device status correspondence is shown in the following table:Figure 2-8: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Top ViewTable 2-2: ODU LED Indicators DescriptionRed Indicator Green Indicator Device StatusOff Off Device is switched off of in the process of start-up bootingOff Blinking Device is booted. No radio connection. Searching for another device to establish radio connection to. Blinking On Radio connection established. The more data is transmitted through the radio channel the more frequently red indicator is blinking.On Off MINT is stopped.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 13 Technical User Manual2.3 Installation Preparations2.3.1 Required Components and AccessoriesBefore the installation, please make sure you have all necessary parts and accessories:DeviceAntennaLow loss antenna cable for the required frequency rangeAntenna pole (if necessary)Required grounding systemAccessories and tools2.3.2 Antenna PlacementWhen planning an antenna placement for PTP link, in order to obtain the maximal coverage range and best performance for the Device, one need to consider that LOS requirements must be fulfilled for the path between two antennas. Moreover, it is of vital importance that the certain zone that surrounds the signal propagation path must be free from obstructions. One should understand that the radio beam is not as thin as, for example, laser beam. Radio beam, also called as a 1st Fresnel zone, has a profile of a rugby ball. Its exact form and size depend upon the frequency and the signal propagation path length.If most of the 1st Fresnel zone is obstructed, a major part of a electromagnetic energy will be lost which leads to a severe signal quality degradation and, as a result, to coverage range decreasing.Below is an incomplete list of possible obstructions on the signal propagation path:Neighboring buildingsTreesBridges
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 14 Technical User ManualPower linesTo obtain the best results, it is necessary to perform a precise analysis of a signal propagation path zone and possible obstructions that may cover a part of the 1st Fresnel zone (usually the analysis is performed at the highest points of the signal propagation path).General recommendation for antennas placement are the following:Install antennas as high as possible over specific level. In case of flat surface - it will be ground level, in case of vegetation and forest - it will be tree heights, in urban environment - it will be the highest building in the observed area (specific level definition).Avoid tree and vegetation along with wave propagation path, influence of trees can increase depending on seasons (ice, dew, leaves);Proximity of other antennas should be avoided (at least 2 meters);Reflecting surfaces should be considered (building with reflective windows, water surfaces or wet grounds);When installing antenna over water surface, one should tune height bracket within 1-3 meter range variation, because it can yield signal level variation from minimum to maximum. If seasonal changes influence on the signal quality, so then the most probable reasons would be either the connectors are not protected enough from humidity, summer vegetation or ice covered cabling and connectors during winter.2.3.3 Antenna Poles UsageAntenna installation is performed on a special facility called antenna pole. The pole is used for strong antenna tightening at the installation site. Poles might have different modifications depending on the installation requirements.NOTEWhile planning, it is strongly recommended to consult high-qualified and experienced technicians
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 15 Technical User Manual2.3.4 Poles with StretchingUsually this kind of poles are used when installing antenna on a flat surface and permits one to raise it to a significant height for providing optimal conditions for signal propagation.2.3.5 Wall Mounted PoleUsually these kinds of poles are used when there is no need to elevate antenna to the rooftop and there is the possibility to mounting it on a wall. This installation is significantly simpler than that implementation with poles. Mostly it is used for subscriber side deployments.2.3.6 Antenna Poles RequirementsEase of antenna mounting and sufficient mechanical durability should provide reliable fastening in conditions of high windy loads. Poles should have round profile for ease of azimuth adjustment. Typical pole diameter is 30 to 50 mm.2.3.7 Grounding when Using IDU-BS-GAntenna should be placed on the mast on the level that is at least 1 meter lower than a mast's top. In this case it is of big probability that the lightning strikes the mast and not the antenna. The mast is to be grounded on the grounding contour according to your local standards. When the lightning strikes the antenna, the current goes through the coaxial cable which grounds ODU clamp with the mast - the mast is grounded via the grounding contour. The direct lightning strike to the STP service cable (ODU-IDU) is partially terminated on the grounded IDU case. Partial termination means that the direct lightning strike will probably destroy an STP cable. The service cable pickups from the electromagnetic impulses are terminated on the IDU case by the winding shield, and further - on the IDU grounding. IDU is grounded via a three-conductor power cord and a plug containing a ground. The data & power wires pickups are terminated via IDU protection scheme (three-conductor power cord and a plug containing a ground).A special attention should be paid if antenna used is not DC-shorted. In this case additional lightning arrestor should be used between the antenna and ODU. Suggested grounding diagram is shown on the picture below.CAUTIONAntenna pole, tower, ODU and lightning arrestor should be connected to the first common grounding contour. Cable thickness should be no less than 10AWG using corrosion-steady connectors. It is highly recommended to entrust grounding contour development to the skilled personnel.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 16 Technical User Manual2.3.8 Antenna AlignmentTo obtain maximal system performance antennas must be precisely aligned one towards another according to LOS requirements. General recommendations for antenna alignment are the following:Align antennas using optical equipment (binoculars, spyglass) accompanied by mobile phone actions coordinationUse GPS receiver and area mapUse build-in Device features. These features allow evaluating current channel/signal quality and perform precise antenna alignment2.3.9 Precaution MeasuresBefore you start the installation please read this section very carefully. Figure 2-9: Grounding
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 17 Technical User ManualAntennas are installed on the roof tops or on the building walls. This work must be accomplished only by personnel having special skills and experience in this area.Antennas and cables are electric conductors. Incidental electrostatic strikes may occur during the system installation. This can lead to equipment damaging or may hurt the personnel. While installing or changing the elements of the antenna-feeder system one should make sure that open metal parts are temporarily grounded.Do not install the antenna close to the electric power lines. Antenna and antenna pole have to be installed in such a way that while their assembling, disassembling and repairing they did not have any contact with power lines.Basic precaution measures that must be fulfilled during the installation are the following:Do not stay on the roof top in windy or rainy weather, during the thunderstorm or when the working zone is covered with snow or iceDo not touch the antennas, antenna poles, cables and lighting arrestors during the thunderstormAntenna placement should not be close to electric or telephone lines. Safe distance is a distance that is a sum of the two antenna poles heights and antenna height2.3.10 Service Cable Soldering ProcedureThe following instruction shows the "RJ-45" (modification 2) connector soldering procedure.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 18 Technical User ManualTable 2-3: RJ-45 Connector Soldering ProcedureIllustration DescriptionStep 1. Peel STP service cable and prepare "RJ-45" connector parts. Use RJ-45 connector without grounding here (RJ-45 connector with grounding is used for connecting service cable to IDU).Step 2. Stick rubber filler - 5 on the Part 4, previously having removed protective white layer from rubber filler -5.Insert Part 2 inside part 4 up to the stop. Part 2 must be entirely within Part 4.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 19 Technical User ManualStep 3. Put connector parts on the STP service cable as shown.Attach RJ-45 connector without grounding to the STP service cable according to the "RJ-45" soldering scheme (in the "Supplementary information" chapter of this manual) and crimp the connector using a crimp tool.Please tightly crimp the RJ-45 connector. Not crimped or badly crimped connector damages the unit when assembled into it which is not considered as a warranty case.Step 4. Put Part 4 on the attached in the previous step RJ-45 connector.Step 5. Screw Part 2 on Part 4. This fixes the "RJ-45" connector on the cable. Check that the connector is properly fixed on the cable.Table 2-3: RJ-45 Connector Soldering ProcedureIllustration Description
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 20 Technical User Manual2.3.11 Tools Required at the Installation Site1Screwdrivers set2Pliers3Soldering iron 40 W4Spanners setStep 6. Assemble the connector to the unit. Step 7. Fix the connector by screwing Part 3.Now the connector is hermetically attached to the unit.Table 2-3: RJ-45 Connector Soldering ProcedureIllustration Description
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Installation PreparationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 21 Technical User Manual5Connectors isolating set»Raw rubber»Thermal shrinkage tube»Scissors»Fan»Mantling gun6Additional equipment»GPS receiver or area map (with compass and alidade)»Big zoom binoculars
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigEAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 22 Technical User Manual2.4 BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE2.4.1 Installation Guidelines1Unpack the equipment2Check items integrity3Prepare RF-cables of the required length. The recommended maximal RF cable length is 1 meter.4Install and isolate the connectors on the RF cables5Determine the STP cable length that is used to connect IDU and ODU. The total cable length between LAN (behind IDU) and ODU should not be longer than 100 meters. Service cable connecting IDU and ODU should be STP Cat 5E cable.6Install (solder) connector for ODU on the STP cable and isolate it7If it is possible to lay STP cable with a connector on the IDU side, install (solder) connector for IDU on the STP cable and isolate it8Lay the STP cable "from top to bottom" - from ODU to IDU9If step 7 is not accomplished, after the STP cable has been laid, install (solder) connector for IDU10 Install ODU on the mounting bracket connectors down and tighten itFigure 2-10: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Installation 1
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigEAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 23 Technical User Manual11 Connect the ODU-IDU cable to the ODU12 Isolate the ODU connector joint place13 Once the antenna and antenna pole are installed they must be grounded via lightning protection grounding contour. Antenna's position must be lower than the highest antenna pole point at least by 2 antenna heights. If antenna is NOT DC-shorted (see antenna technical documentation), the additional lightning arrestor must be used which is placed between ODU and antenna and is grounded to the antenna pole grounding contour.14 Connect RF cables to the antenna. Twist the connectors tightly15 Connect RF cables to the ODU previously having touched RF cable connectors case with ODU connector case16 Isolate RF connectors from both sides (ODU and antenna)17 Connect the STP cable to IDU previously having touched IDU connector case with STP cable connector case18 Provide grounding for IDUFigure 2-11: BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigE Installation 2
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description BU/RB-B130D/B300D-5X-GigEAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 24 Technical User Manual19 Connect Ethernet cable to IDU20 Provide power supply for IDU21 Connect to the Device using Telnet protocolCAUTIONIt is extremely important to install ODU connectors down!
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigEAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 25 Technical User Manual2.5 BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE2.5.1 Installation Guidelines1Unpack the equipment2Check items integrity3Determine the STP cable length that is used to connect IDU and ODU. The total cable length between LAN (behind IDU) and ODU should not be longer than 100 meters.4Install (solder) connector for ODU on the STP cable and isolate it5Lay the STP cable "from top to bottom" - from ODU to IDU6After the STP cable has been laid, use distribution box to switch from STP cable to UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors. Service cable connecting IDU and ODU should be STP Cat 5E cable.7Install ODU on the mounting bracket according to the direction required for the link. Do not tight it too hard unless the antenna alignment is not complete. Install ODU connectors down.Figure 2-12: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Installation 1
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigEAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 26 Technical User Manual8Connect the ODU-IDU cable to the ODU9Isolate the ODU connector joint place10 Once the ODU and antenna pole are installed they must be grounded via lightning protection grounding contour. ODU position must be lower than the highest antenna pole point at least by 2 ODU heights11 Connect the UTP cable to IDU12 Provide grounding for IDU13 Connect Ethernet cable to IDU14 Provide power supply for IDU15 Connect to the Device using Telnet protocolFigure 2-13: BU/RB-B130/B300-5X-GigE Installation 2CAUTIONIt is extremely important to install ODU connectors down!
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 27 Technical User Manual2.6 Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85)The default mounting kit packed with all the device models is MOUNT-KIT-85.MOUNT-KIT-85 features:Material: casted AluminumAdjustment: two axis (vertical and horizontal)Mounting options:»standard pole (30-85 mm)»wall»thick pipe (>85 mm, horizontal/vertical) using additional fasteners (not included to the package)RoHS compliant
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 28 Technical User Manual2.6.1 AssemblyFigure 2-14: Mounting Kit
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 29 Technical User Manual2.6.2 Possible Variants of the InstallationFigure 2-15: Mounting InstructionsFigure 2-16: Installation Variants
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Mounting Kit (MOUNT-KIT-85)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 30 Technical User ManualCAUTIONMOUNT-KIT-85 does NOT contain worm drive hose clamps or other additional fixtures used in possible variants of installation.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description SpecificationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 31 Technical User Manual2.7 Specifications2.7.1 RadioTable 2-4: Radio SpecificationsItem DescriptionFrequency ETSI (5.470 - 5.725 GHz) Center frequencies range 5.475 - 5.720 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 5MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.475 - 5.720 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 10MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.480 - 5.700 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 20MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.490 - 5.690 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 40MHz BWETSI (5.725 - 5.875 GHz) Center frequencies range 5.730 - 5.870 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 5MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.730 - 5.870 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 10MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.740 - 5.860 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 20MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.750 - 5.850 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 40MHz BWFCC (4.940 - 4.990 GHz) Center frequencies range 4.945 - 4.985 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 5MHz BWCenter frequencies range 4.945 - 4.985 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 10MHz BWCenter frequencies range 4.960 GHz for 20MHz BWFCC (5.725 - 5.850 GHz) Center frequencies range 5.730 - 5.845 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 5MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.730 - 5.845 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 10MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.740 - 5.840 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 20MHz BWCenter frequencies range 5.750 - 5.830 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 40MHz BW
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description SpecificationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 32 Technical User Manual2.7.2 Antenna2.7.3 Data CommunicationUniversal Center frequencies range 4.915 - 5.945 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 5MHz BWCenter frequencies range 4.915 - 5.945 GHz (in 5MHz steps) for 10MHz BWCenter frequencies range 4.920 - 5.940 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 20MHz BWCenter frequencies range 4.930 - 5.930 GHz (in 20MHz steps) for 40MHz BWModulation OFDM modulation, BPSK, QPSK, QAM16, QAM64Radio Type OFDM TDDChannel BW 5 MHz / 10 MHz / 20 MHz / 40 MHzMaximal Net Throughput 250 MbpsOutput Power (at antenna port) Up to 18 dBm (dependant upon regulation)Table 2-5: Antenna SpecificationsItem DescriptionExternal Antenna ANT, T.S, 4.9-6 GHz, 9°, dual polarized, 23 dBi / ANT, T.S, 4.9-6 GHz, 6°, dual polarized, 28 dBiIntegrated Antenna ANT, T.S, 4.9-6 GHz, 9°, dual polarized, 23 dBiTable 2-6: Data Communication SpecificationsItem DescriptionStandard and Network Compliance IEEE 802.3 CSMA CD, ARP filter/proxy, MAC/IP filtering, layer 2 switch, Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseTVLAN Support 802.1q transparent or frame tagging and re-taggingQoS QoS enforcer classification and traffic limiting based on: IP ToS/DSCP/802.1p tags, VLAN/IP/MAC address and protocolSecurity Storm/flood protection, password protection, over-the-air payload encryption, IP FirewallTable 2-4: Radio SpecificationsItem Description
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description SpecificationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 33 Technical User Manual2.7.4 Configuration Management2.7.5 Electrical Characteristics2.7.6 Physical and EnvironmentalTable 2-7: Configuration Management SpecificationsItem DescriptionManagement Options Configure/monitor SNMP traps, WEB interface, CLI (telnet, serial console, remote shell)Remote Management Access From wired LAN, wireless linkAllocation of IP Address DHCP client / server / relaySW Upgrade Via FTP / WEB interfaceConfiguration Upload / Download Via FTP / WEB interfaceSNMP Agents SNMP V1 / SNMP V3, MIB II, private MIBTable 2-8: Electrical Characteristics SpecificationsItem DescriptionPower Consumption Up to 20WInput Power AC, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (DC 10.5-32 UDC with OPS-DC add-on module)Indoor-outdoor Cable CAT-5 shielded, 90m maxAC Power Indoor Unit 3 pin AC power plugConnectors RJ-45Table 2-9: Physical and Environmental SpecificationsItem DescriptionDimensions RB/BU IDU: 5 x 4 x 2 cm (0.14 kg) / ODU with integrated antenna: 30 x 30 x 8 cm (3.7 kg) / ODU with external antenna 24 x 24 x 5 cm (2.1 kg)Operating Temperature ODU: -40°C to 60°C / IDU: 0°C to 40°COperating Humidity ODU: 100% humidity, condensing (exceeds IP65 rating) / IDU: 95% humidity, non-condensing
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description SpecificationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 34 Technical User Manual2.7.7 Standards and RegulationsTable 2-10: Standards and Regulations ComplianceItem DescriptionRadio ETSI EN 301 893 V1.5.1 / ETSI EN 302 502 V1.2.1EMC ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1Protection and Safety ETSI EN 60950-1
3ChapterBasic Configuration Instructions
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration InstructionsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 36 Technical User ManualIn This Chapter:“Initial Settings Configuration Procedure” on page 37“Device Interfaces” on page 39“Command Line Interface (CLI)” on page 40“Lost Password Recovery” on page 41“Configuration Manipulations” on page 45“Ethernet Interface Configuration” on page 47“Radio Interface Configuration” on page 48
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Initial Settings Configuration ProcedureAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 37 Technical User Manual3.1 Initial Settings Configuration ProcedureBefore starting new device, one should perform initial configuration. The configuration can be performed either using serial console port or using Telnet protocol. In order to configure the device using Console port, follow the instructions below:Device should be connected with host (e.g. Hyper Terminal)Set serial interface properties to 38400 baud rate, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, parity off, flow control disabledEnable emulation mode ANSI or VT100, keyboard VT100To connect using Telnet protocol from the wired LAN run Telnet with 10.10.10.1 IP-address that is configured for the Ethernet interface of the device by default.If all above procedures are completed correctly, you will see the WANFleX OS prompt:Every new device has got default login and password settings as written below:After default authorization there will be standard console prompt:Now the device is ready for the initial configuration procedure. The most relevant thing to be done at this phase is to define device name/user/password.Login:Login: adminPassword: privateconsole>system name Testsystem user rootsystem password qwerty
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Initial Settings Configuration ProcedureAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 38 Technical User ManualOnce this is completed, ONLY the specified username and password can be used to access the device. DO NOT FORGET THESE PARAMETERS.NOTEPart of commands in bold must be typed in CLI (Command Line Interface). The rest of the command name is optional and can be skipped while typing.
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Device InterfacesAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 39 Technical User Manual3.2 Device InterfacesThe Device has several physical and logical interfaces:lo0 - loopback interface, used for system interaction needsnull0 - logical interface, can be used for auxiliary addresses assignation (for NAT module, for example); for routes aggregation for RIP protocol. Addresses (subnets) are announced to the network but every packet transmitted through this interface is destroyedeth0 - Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbits interfacerf5.0 - radio interface. See device's labeling it learn your radio interface namevlanX - interfaces supporting VLAN 802.1q taggingAll configured interfaces of the device can be reviewed using the following command:ifconfig -a
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Command Line Interface (CLI)Alvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 40 Technical User Manual3.3 Command Line Interface (CLI)For device's management and configuration a Unix-like command line language is used. Every command starts having the power right after Enter key is pressed. However, each command lifetime duration is limited within one configuration session. In order to save a current configuration "config save" command is used.Several commands can be grouped in one line using ";" character. If a wrong-syntax line is met in the group, the rest of the string is checked anyway and the wrong command is ignored. Command name can be shortened unless the ambiguity occurs.If your terminal supports VT100 or ANSI standard you can move around the list of recently executed commands using cursor keys. Numbered list of these commands can be reviewed by "!h" command. Any command from this list can be available using "!<NUMBER>" command. TAB key performs substring search of recently executed commands.Ctrl/R combination refreshes the command string if its content was disturbed by system messages.The command executed with no arguments prints a short hint about its keys, parameters and syntax.Context help can be obtained by printing "?" in any position of the line.
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Lost Password RecoveryAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 41 Technical User Manual3.4 Lost Password RecoveryThe password for the device can be recovered remotely.Recovery procedure can be done with the help of graphical "ERConsole" utility.Below is a description of ERConsole’s utility recovery procedure:1Connect a computer and a device that should be repaired to one physical Ethernet segment.2Start the ERConsole utility on the computer by running the ERConsole.jar file.Utility will be running in a waiting mode.Figure 3-1: ERConsole (Step 1)NOTEIt is recommended to put a switch between the unit and the PC from which ERConsole is executed.
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Lost Password RecoveryAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 42 Technical User Manual3Restart the device. During its restart, the ERConsole utility will determine the device and will show necessary information about it in the "Discovered devices" section of the main window.4Send "Serial" and "Sequence" fields values to the Technical Support.5You will be given a factory password for the device.6Click the "+" button in the "Scheduled tasks" section of the main window.7In the opened "New task" window choose "Reset configuration" in the "Command" field. Then enter Serial number and factory password in the corresponding fields. Click "Ok".Figure 3-2: ERConsole (Step 2)
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Lost Password RecoveryAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 43 Technical User Manual8Restart the device.After device restart the ERConsole utility will reset device configuration.9Login the device with Serial number as a login name and new password that was received from tech support.10 Reconfigure device username and password.The ERConsole utility's "New task" window also allows setting the unit's IP-address on its Ethernet interface (eth0) without login to device. To perform this procedure, follow the steps below:1Firstly, do steps 1-3 as described above.Figure 3-3: ERConsole (Step 3)CAUTIONThe ERConsole reports as "complete" also a failed action because it does not have a mechanism to verify if the unit accepted the password or not.CAUTIONPassword must be inserted without spaces in order to be accepted by the device.CAUTIONThe "config clear" command followed by a reboot must be performed in order to make available the radio interface and start unit configuration from default settings.
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Lost Password RecoveryAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 44 Technical User Manual2Press the "+" button in the "Scheduled tasks" section of the main window.3In the opened "New task" window choose "Up interface" in the "Command" field. Then type the wanted IP-address and network mask in the corresponding fields of the window and press the "OK" button.4Restart the device.After the device restarts, the "ERConsole" utility will add the wanted IP-address into its Ethernet interface configuration.Figure 3-4: ERConsole (Step 4)
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Configuration ManipulationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 45 Technical User Manual3.5 Configuration Manipulations3.5.1 Printing and Saving Your ConfigurationYou can easily review your current device's configuration by executing "config show" command. The output of the command is sorted by the configuration sections (e.g. "System parameters", "Interfaces configuration" etc).You can review some particular parts of the configuration specifying the part of the configuration you want to see.Example:This command will print the interfaces configuration.In order to save your configuration "config save" command is used. It saves the current system configuration in the device's flash memory for subsequent permanent use. All modifications to the system parameters, if not saved by this command, are valid only during the current session (until the system reset occurs).3.5.2 Import/ExportExport/import of the device's configuration is performed using "config export" and "config import" commands correspondingly. "Config export" saves the device configuration on a remote server and "config import" reloads it from a remote server. The information is transferred using FTP.Example:"Config import" command writes the uploaded file directly into the Flash memory without changing the active configuration in RAM. In order to make a new configuration active, right after "config import" command implementation finishes the device should be rebooted. If "config save" command is run before rebooting, Flash memory is overwritten by the copy of the active configuration. This action will erase the uploaded configuration file.3.5.3 IP Address FormatsMany commands of the operating system require specification of IP addresses. config show ifcconfig export user:secret@192.168.1.1/var/conf/test.cfg
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Configuration ManipulationsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 46 Technical User ManualIn OS WANFleX, the IP-addressees may be specified in traditional numeric format. Optionally, the mask may be specified either by its bit length (the specified number of leading bits in the mask are set to 1, the remaining bits are reset to 0) or numeric value. The IP address 0/0 denotes all possible IP addresses.Therefore, the possible formats to specify IP-addresses are:nn.nn.nn.nn (no mask is used)nn.nn.nn.nn/N (N is the bit length of the mask)nn.nn.nn.nn:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the numerical value of the mask) Example:The 192.168.9.0/24 address describes the network address 192.168.9.0 and the mask with leading 24 bits on. The same set of addresses may be denoted as 192.168.9.0:255.255.255.0.
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Ethernet Interface ConfigurationAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 47 Technical User Manual3.6 Ethernet Interface ConfigurationIn the most basic form Ethernet interface can be configured as follows:UP flag means than the interface is turned to UP state. Also you can specify the following parameters for the Ethernet interface:Media type. By default media type is selected automatically (media auto parameter).Assign aliases to the Ethernet interface (alias key word)Full information about interfaces configuration can be reviewed in OS WanFlex User Guide - ifconfig command.ifconfig eth0 1.1.1.1/24 up
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Radio Interface ConfigurationAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 48 Technical User Manual3.7 Radio Interface ConfigurationRadio interface configuration is performed using "rfconfig" command. In its most basic form one need to configure the following parameters of the radio interface:Frequency (freq parameter) in MHz. For example, 5260.Bitrate (bitr parameter). Bit transfer rate in kBits/sec.System identifier (SID parameter). A hexadecimal number in the range of 1H to FFFFFFH. All devices that are supposed to see each other on the same radio link must have the same identifier.To learn your device's radio module capabilities type the command:<IF-NAME> - radio interface name. Can be read on the device's labeling located on the case.Radio interface configuration is performed using "rfconfig" command.Example:Additional important parameters and settings for the radio interface:rf5.0 - radio interface name in this case. In order to obtain radiointerface name either see the ODU/Device labeling or execute "ifc -a" command.txpwr - transmitting power selection. Available power levels can be obtained using "capabilities" parameter as shown above.Example:NOTERadio interface state is not saved in the configuration. That means that if you put radio interface to the down state after rebooting it will be in the up state.rfconfig <IF-NAME> capabilitiesrfconfig rf5.0 freq 5260 bitr 130000 sid 01010101
Chapter 3 - Basic Configuration Instructions Radio Interface ConfigurationAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 49 Technical User Manualrfconfig rf5.0 freq 5260 bitr 300000 sid 10203040rfconfig rf5.0 txpwr 18
4ChapterLink Configuration
Chapter 4 - Link ConfigurationAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 51 Technical User ManualIn This Chapter:“Link Diagnostic Tools” on page 52
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 52 Technical User Manual4.1 Link Diagnostic Tools4.1.1 LtestLtest utility allows precise test of a radio link. It is recommended for antenna alignment when installing a new device or for testing of existing radio link.Ltest can work in standard, alignment and bandwidth modes.Standard mode:In standard mode Ltest measures signal levels, retries, lost packets and acks.To start Ltest in this mode:When "ltest" command starts it will show you output information that contains testing results. You can see Ltest output below:For successful radio link establishing the following factors have to be considered:ltest rf5.0 <Mac-address of a device on the other side of the radio link>Figure 4-1: Ltest
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 53 Technical User Manual1It is recommended to start antenna alignment with searching maximum signal level on a minimal possible bitrate. Afterwards automatic MINT mechanisms will set the most appropriate bitrate if autobitrate mode will be enabled.2Current incoming signal level in "amp/max" columns (see "ltest" command output) must be between 12 and 40.When it is more than 40 it is recommended to lower amplifier power.If maximal signal level is less than 12 it is recommended to lower bitrate or channel width (for example, from 20MHz to 10MHz on the both sides of the radio link).In some cases signal level that is less then 12 may be enough for radio link operation. In this case one has to be guided by such parameters as number of retries, number of undelivered packets and number of undelivered acks. If the number of undelivered packets and the number of undelivered acks is null, the number of retries is small and all these parameters are constant in time then the radio link, most often, will be operating properly.3Number of retries value in "rt%" columns must be as close to zero as possible.4Number of undelivered packets value in "up%" columns must be zero; if this value is not zero then the radio link couldn't be exploit.5Number of undelivered acks value in "ua%" columns must be zero; if this value is not zero then the radio link couldn't be exploit.ALL described parameters must be observed in the both (Local and Remote) sections of the "ltest" command output.Alignment mode:The difference of this mode from the standard one is that "ant.amps" column is used instead of "amp/max". "Ant.amps" column indicates signal levels for each of two antennas of a device divided by ":" correspondingly.To start Ltest in this mode:Ltest output in alignment mode:ltest rf5.0 <Mac-address> -align [L,R]
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 54 Technical User ManualBandwidth mode (Bandwidth meter):Bandwidth meter is used to test the following radio link characteristics: speed in kilobits per second, speed in packets per second, number of retries and errors.Use the following "ltest" command options for testing:-tu [seconds] - Unidirectional test: packets are transmitted only from the current side to the specified address ("target" option)-tb [seconds] - Bidirectional test: packets are transmitted in both directions"Seconds" parameter allows setting test period (5 seconds by default). Maximum value is 60 seconds.To start Ltest in this mode:"Ltest" command output in Bandwidth meter mode:Figure 4-2: Ltest Alignltest rf5.0 <Mac-address> -tbFigure 4-3: Ltest Bandwidth Meter
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 55 Technical User Manual4.1.2 MufferThe muffer module makes it possible to rapidly test the electromagnetic environment, visually estimate the efficiency of the utilization of the air links, reveal sources of interference, and estimate their power.Several operating regimes of the muffer module provide for different levels of details in test results.4.1.2.1 Review ModeThis regime is enabled by the review option. It makes possible to have a general estimation of emissions and interference within specified frequency range.This regime can be useful on the first steps of link configuration. One can observe the activity on the selected list of frequencies and make decisions of what frequencies can be used for the link so that the link did not interfere with other sources of signals.The picture above shows the output of review mode.To run the review mode please type the following command:NOTENormal operation of the radio is not possible in this mode.Figure 4-4: Muffer Review Modemuffer <IF-NAME> review
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 56 Technical User ManualOnce the link is established you can use this mode to review the activity on the configured for frequency for the link. If no activity is observed that means that the signal from the remote side is being broken by the interference sources or by the obstacles on the signal propagation path.4.1.2.2 MAC2 ModeThis regime performs MAC-address analysis to estimate the efficiency of utilization of the air link. The analysis is carried out at the frequency previously specified by rfconfig command. The mac2 regime checks both data packets and the link-level ACK messages sent by protocol supported devices.The picture below shows the output mac2 regime.Like in review mode this regime provides with the information about a current activity but on the configured frequency.To run the review mode please type the following command:NOTENormal operation of the radio is not possible in this mode.Figure 4-5: Muffer MAC2 Modemuffer <IF-NAME> mac2
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 57 Technical User Manual4.1.2.3 StatisticsThe statistics gathering is used for estimating link load intensity. The amount of packets sent and received, and the number of retransmissions is shown for each MAC address participating in the data exchange.The statistics output is presented in the picture below.The following decisions can be made by analyzing the outputted parameters:If the number of repeated packets is comparable with total number of packets that means that you might have an interference source on the selected frequency. For normally operating link the percentage of repeated packets should not exceed 10%. It is extremely important to obtain a permanent zero value for the average number of repeats per packet. If the value is not zero that means that the link is NOT working properly and requires further improvementIf total percentage of repeated packets and the percentage of packets that were repeated at least once are close to each other that might mean that you have got a permanent source of interference. Otherwise, it means that a strong interference source appears from time to time breaking your signalConcerning the fact that statistics module outputs the information for each MAC-address separately, you can reveal the problem for some specific unit on the wireless networkThe "muffer stat" command shows the statistics only from registered devices.To view statistics type the following command:To reset all counters please type4.1.2.4 Other Modes of MufferThe muffer also has the following modes:Figure 4-6: Muffer Statistics Modemuffer statmuffer stat clear
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 58 Technical User Manualmac mode. Compared to the mac2 mode this mode does not take link-level ACK messages sent by protocol support devices into accountmac2 mode. This mode is used to detect impulse interference and doesn't disturb radio model normal operation.mac3 mode. Compared to mac2 mode this mode also performs calculation of impulse interference.mynet mode. This mode performs the radio testing without disturbing radio module's normal operation, but taking into account only packets from within the given network Sensor mode. In this mode shows the radio environment testing results on the screen in a visual-digital format.4.1.3 Load MeterLoad meter is a powerful tool that allows estimating the load of a system interface specified by interface parameter. By default, the information is displayed on one line and updated every second; the load is measured in kilobytes.Below picture shows the load meter output for the radio interface outputted in line-by-line mode with one second interval.
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 59 Technical User ManualTo run load meter like it is shown above, please type:4.1.4 Acquiring Interfaces StatisticsInterface statistics can be acquired using netstat module which includes two modes:Routing tables output (using "-r" parameter with the command)Figure 4-7: Load Meterloadm -l <IF-NAME>
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 60 Technical User ManualInterfaces statistics output (using "-i" parameter with the command)Below picture shows the example of interfaces statistics output.4.1.5 RapidViewRapidView - is a special diagnostic device that is used for equipment comfort installation, antenna alignment and configuration.Device allows getting the following information:Radio link establishment indicationVisual monitoring of radio signal levelsReceiving retries informationDiagnostic of RF and Ethernet interfacesFigure 4-8: NetstatNOTEIf the interface has several aliases the statistics is still measured for physical interface in a whole. For example, see rf5.0 or eth0 interfaces above. The numbers shown in 4 right columns correspond in physical interface.
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 61 Technical User ManualFigure 4-9: RapidView Top
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 62 Technical User ManualFigure 4-10: RapidView BackFigure 4-11: RapidView Indicator Panel
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 63 Technical User Manual4.1.5.1 How to UseTurning on:1For turning RapidView on simply push the "Power button".2Device LEDs will light up for 2 seconds.3Device will perform constant tries to connect to ODU. If device's power is normal Power/ODU connection LED (1) will blink 1 time per second. If device's power is low LED 1 will blink 4 times per second in turn with not lighting intervals.4Once ODU link is established, LED 1 stops blinking (if power is normal) and device's interfaces status are shown by LEDs 2-6.51 time per second device updates its status output.6If ODU link will be broken, LEDs 2-6 will go out after 2 seconds and LED 1 will start blinking 1 time per second.Diagnostic device connection to ODU should be done via console port of the ODU. Once link is up between ODU and diagnostic device the following record is put in ODU system log:Exact radio interface names depend on wireless equipment configuration.When diagnostic device is unplugged from the following record is put in ODU system log:LEDs modes description:ODU status monitoring via diagnostic device is performed by its LEDs indication. LEDs modes and ODU status correspondence is shown in the following table:Connected test unit. Begin service communication over console.Test unit detected: rf0 - rf5.0Test unit disconnected. Return to normal console mode.
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 64 Technical User ManualTable 4-1: Indicator LEDsLEDs Function1. Power/ODU connection LEDShows diagnostic device power status and diagnostic device-ODU connection status.Constant lighting - diagnostic device-ODU connection established, diagnostic device power is normal.Blinking 1 time per second - diagnostic device power is normal, diagnostic device-ODU connection is not established.Blinking 4 times per second - diagnostic device-ODU connection established, diagnostic device power is low (change batteries).Frequent blinking with intervals - diagnostic device power is low, diagnostic device-ODU connection is not established.2. Radio link LEDs Show whether radio link is established on certain ODU's radio interface.Constant lighting - radio link is established.What ODU's radio interface to show by what column RF0 or RF1 is chosen by the following way:for RF0 column is taken radio interface with the least number, for RF1 the other interface.For example, there are the following radio interfaces on ODU:rf5.0. Then for RF0 column rf5.0 will be taken, for RF1 - rf5.1.When no radio link then LEDs 2-4 are not lighting.3. Radio signal overload/Packets retries LEDsShow receiving radio signal level overload and number of packet retries information.Constant lighting -receiving radio signal level on the interface is too high.Blinking 4 times per second - number of retries >= 50%Blinking 2 times per second - number of retries >= 28%Blinking 1 time per second - number of retries >= 7%If certain radio interface (radio module) is not present on the device then all corresponding LEDs of this radio interface is off.If ODU has certain radio interface but it is not activated (for example, not entered "mint rf5.0 start" command) then LED 3 is blinking 1 time per second whereas LEDs 2 and 4 are not lighting.If ODU has certain radio interface but it is not activated (for example, not entered "mint rf5.0 start" command) then LED 3 is blinking 1 time per second whereas LEDs 2 and 4 are not lighting.If ODU has certain radio interface activated ("mint rf5.0 start" command entered) then LED 3 is blinking 4 times per second whereas LEDs 2 and 4 are not lighting.
Chapter 4 - Link Configuration Link Diagnostic ToolsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 65 Technical User Manual4. Radio signal level scalesShow receiving signal level of the established radio link. Each LED can be in 4 modes:Not lighting - radio signal level is lower than scale value.Blinking - the more frequently is blinking the nearer signal level is to given scale value.Constant lighting - signal level is higher or equal to scale value.5. Ethernet interface speed LEDs Show speed of corresponding Ethernet interface.There are LEDs for the Ethernet interface.6. Ethernet interface mode LEDsConstant lighting - Full Duplex.Not lighting - Half Duplex.IF Ethernet connection is established but corresponding ODU's interface is not enabled then LEDs 5, 6 indicate connection configuration by blinking 1 time per second.Table 4-1: Indicator LEDsLEDs Function10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps ErrorUpper LED Lighting Not lighting Lighting BlinkingLower LED Not lighting Lighting Lighting Blinking
5ChapterConfiguration Via Web Interface
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web InterfaceAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 67 Technical User ManualIn This Chapter:“Overall Functionality Overview” on page 68“Run Requirements” on page 69“Basic Settings” on page 70“Device Status” on page 78“Maintenance” on page 88“Spectrum Analyzer” on page 89
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Overall Functionality OverviewAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 68 Technical User Manual5.1 Overall Functionality OverviewWeb-interface is used for the following purposes:View and change system parameters of the deviceView and change system interface parameters of the deviceView and change radio link parametersView and change network parameters of the deviceMonitoring statistics for all interfacesMonitoring radio link statistics
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Run RequirementsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 69 Technical User Manual5.2 Run RequirementsIn order to run and properly use the application, the following requirements must be met:Web-browserOS WANFleX for MINTWeb-interface support activated on the device ("webcfg start" command)To connect to the device via Web-browser type: http://<device IP address> (by default http://10.10.10.1).CAUTIONWeb session time-out is 30 minutes.
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 70 Technical User Manual5.3 Basic SettingsOn the "Basic Settings" page the device configuration is performed. All the parameters that are available for configuration are divided into the dedicated sections (e.g. "General settings", "Radio Settings").To show/hide the parameters of the section just click the section's header.The listing and description of all the sections can be found below in this chapter.To view the commands that will be executed on the device after pressing the "Done" button, please use "Preview Configuration" button.To apply the configuration changes to the unit use "Done" button.Figure 5-1: Basic SettingsNOTEAfter pressing "Done" button unit's current configuration will be updated according to the parameters set on the "Basic Settings" tab. Unit will be turned into the switch mode.
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 71 Technical User Manual5.3.1 General SettingsThis section allows viewing/setting general parameters used for device access:Device name - general device nameUser Name - User Name used as LoginPassword - Secret Password used to login to the unitConfirm Password - Password confirmationKeep current system password" check-box - saves currently used password in the unit's configuration and locks "Password" and "Confirm Password" fields. In case this check-box is leaved unchecked and "Password" and "Confirm Password" fields are empty some web browsers may spontaneously put random data into them so that after the configuration is applied the password will be unknown to the user.Figure 5-2: General Settings
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 72 Technical User Manual5.3.2 Radio SettingsThis section allows viewing/setting the following radio parameters:Interface -available radio interfaceType - network type of the node (Master, Slave)Channel Width - operating channel bandwidth of the radio in MHz. Must be equal at both sides of the linkDFS - allows starting DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) service or DFS without Radar DetectionFrequency - central operating frequency in MHz. Must be equal at both sides of the link.Frequency range list - list of frequencies allowed for choosing by DFS serviceTX Power - output power of the radio in dBm. "Auto" field enables ATPC function (recommended)Tx Bitrate - fixed operating bitrate (if numerical value chosen) or auto bitrate (Automatic Modulation Control) if "Auto" is chosen. "Autobitrate" is recommendedFigure 5-3:
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 73 Technical User Manual5.3.3 Interface SettingsThis section allows viewing/setting the following network parameters:ethX Settings - Ethernet interface settings (e.g. eth0):"Up" check-box enables/disables the interface"DHCP" check-box allows starting DHCP client on the interfaceIP-address field allows assigning an IP-address to the interface. One can assign more than one IP-address to the interface by using "+" button. "X" button clears the corresponding IP-address. "Remove" button deletes the corresponding IP-address.rfX Settings - RF interface settings (e.g. rf5.0):Please see "ethX Settings" description above.Default Gateway - sets an IP-address for the Default Gateway.Figure 5-4: Interface Settings
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 74 Technical User Manual5.3.4 Link SettingsThis section allows viewing/setting the following link parameters:Interface - available radio interfaceNetwork SID - Network System Identifier (8-digit HEX figure). All units that are supposed to see each other on the same radio link must have the same SID valueNode Name - the network name for the nodeNode ID - the sequential number for the node. The parameter is optionalSecurity Key - key word to encode protocol messages. The key can be up to 64 characters long and should not contain spaces (or should be put in quotes). All units that are supposed to see each other on the same radio link must have the same Security KeyEncryption - enables hardware-accelerated AES-128 encryption for all the trafficMarker Access - turns marker access (Polling) mode on. This mode is recommended for long PTP links (7+ km). Should be enabled just at one side of the PTP link (do not enable polling at both sides, otherwise wireless connection will fail!)Figure 5-5: Link Settings
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 75 Technical User Manual5.3.5 MAC SwitchThis section allows stating the switch mode on the unit and creating multiple switch groups."Create Switch Group" button - creates a new switch group"ethX" and "rfx" check-boxes allows including the corresponding interfaces into the switch groupEnabled - enables the corresponding switching groupSTP - enables Spanning Tree Protocol feature at the switching groupIGMP - enables IGMP-Snooping feature at the switching groupRepeater - starts the repeater mode. In this mode the group switches the packets simply by sending them to all the device's interfaces except the one the packet was received from.Admin - sets the switching group as the admin group. All the packets originated by the unit itself (e.g. RIP/OSPF or ping) leave the MINT network via the admin group. If "No Admin Group" is selected such packets isn't able to leave the network"X" button - deletes the groupUp and down arrows allows to change the group's orderFigure 5-6: MAC Switch
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 76 Technical User ManualGroup Rules - allows adding rules that defines what packets should be processed by the groupDefault Action - the action (permit or deny) taken on the packet if it doesn't match to any rule Help - displays help guidelines for rules creation using "Group Rules" subsectionManagement VLAN - sets a Management VLAN ID. When set the device access and configuration are possible only via Management VLAN"Enable Switch" check-box - starts switching on the unit.5.3.5.1 Group RulesThis subsection of the "MAC Switch" section allows adding rules that defines what packets should be processed by the group.Match - a field where a rule shall be typed in. To view the rules help please use the "Help" button in the "MAC Switch" section (described above).Validate - checks if the rule typed in the "Match" field has the right syntaxAction - the action (permit or deny) taken on the packet if it matches the rule"X" button - deletes the ruleUp and down arrows allows to change the rule's orderNew Rule - creates a new rule's entry in the "Group Rules" subsectionFigure 5-7: Group Rules
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Basic SettingsAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 77 Technical User Manual5.3.6 QoS OptionsThis section allows managing traffic prioritization.5.3.6.1 Auto PrioritizationThis set of check-boxes allows enabling/disabling automatic traffic prioritization for different types of packets.RTP Packets - enables automatic prioritization for real time packetsDot1p Tags - enables automatic prioritization for packets labeled with IEEE 802.1p priorityIP ToS - enables automatic prioritization for packets labeled with ToSTCP Acknowledgments - enables automatic prioritization for TCP Acks.5.3.6.2 MiscellaneousThese options allow choosing the prioritization policy applied to the traffic queues and enabling ICMP prioritization."Strict Prioritization" check-box enables "Strict Priority" prioritization policy (otherwise, by default, "Weighted Fair Queuing" policy is used)."ICMP Prioritization" check-box enables prioritization of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packetsFigure 5-8: QoS Options
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 78 Technical User Manual5.4 Device Status"Device status" sheet allows viewing interface and radio link statistic. One can set "Auto Refresh" option to refresh the statistics automatically. Refreshment frequency can be set by "Auto Refresh Time" parameter. Device statistics can be also refreshed manually by "Refresh" button."Interface Statistics" section displays the following parameters of all device's interfaces:Interface nameInterface MAC AddressStatusModePackets (Rx/Tx)Errors (Rx/Tx)"Wireless Links Statistics" section displays all neighbor devices that it may physically "hear" and that satisfy the given criteria. The following radio link parameters are displayed:Figure 5-9: Device Status
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 79 Technical User ManualLink Quality (color indication of a connection quality: red - bad connection, yellow - "not very good" connection, green - good connection)Unit's interface, to which neighbor is connectedNeighbor's nameNeighbor's MAC addressDistanceControl Level (dB) Rx/Tx - signals levels for minimal available bitrateCurrent Level (dB) Rx/Tx - signals levels for current bitrateBitrate Rx/TxRetries (%)ErrorsLoad (Rx/Tx) in kbpsLoad (Rx/Tx) in pps5.4.1 Extended Link DiagnosticOnce the unit is wirelessly connected to the remote neighbor it is possible to make extended diagnostic and optimization of this link. To do this just mouse-click on the row containing data of the wireless link you want to test (as on the picture shown below):
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 80 Technical User ManualThen choose "Antenna alignment tool" or "Performance tests" from the appeared "Extended Link Diagnostic" window.5.4.1.1 Antenna Alignment ToolGraphical antenna alignment tool visualize antenna alignment process making it quicker, easier and comfortable for the user."Antenna alignment tool" page view is shown below:Figure 5-10: Extended Link DiagnosticsFigure 5-11: Antenna Alignment
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 81 Technical User Manual"Start Test"/"Stop Test" buttons at the bottom of the page start/stop the alignment test."Back" button returns to the "Device Status" page.Once the test is started antenna alignment can be monitored using graphical and text indicators. Indicators for both local and remote devices are displayed together on the same page that allows viewing the alignment process for both sides of the link.Each side of the link (local and remote) has two similar test indicator sets corresponding to two antenna polarizations (rx chains) of the device (one for Vertical polarization and another for Horizontal). This allows controlling the alignment process for each antenna polarizations for local and remote devices simultaneously.Text indicators are the following:Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) - indicator of the measured input signal quality. It should be as high as possible. The recommended level is not less than 21.Chain 0 Signal Level - input signal level indicator of antenna number 0 (vertical polarization).Chain 1 Signal Level - input signal level indicator of antenna number 1 (horizontal polarization).Retries - percentage of transmit packet retries.Graphical indicator:
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 82 Technical User ManualThe main item in the graphical indicator is Input Signal stripe.The height of the Input Signal stripe is measured by Input Signal Level scale in dB. The higher is the stripe the stronger is the signal.The stripe can change it location along the Cross Fading scale that shows how much influence the corresponding device antenna has on the other one, i.e. how much vertically and horizontally polarized signals influence each other. The higher value has the stripe according to the Cross Fading scale (the farther stripe is from the 0 dB value) the less influence antennas have on each other.The top of the Input Signal stripe can be located in black (Good signal) or red (Bad signal) background areas or somewhere in washed border between them. It means the signal is good, bad or average correspondingly. When aligning the antenna it is recommended to try to achieve the stripe top to be located in the black area.At the bottom of the Input Signal stripe may appear a special red sub-stripe. This sub-stripe indicates the presence of packet retries and its percentage of the total transmitted packets number.Figure 5-12: Antenna Alignment Graphical Indicator
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 83 Technical User ManualThe Input Signal stripe may itself change the color indicating the quality of the received signal (EVM). The possible stripe colors are:Green - signal quality is goodYellow - signal quality is worse but acceptableRed - signal quality is bad.During alignment test the Input Signal stripe may be moving along Cross Fading scale and increase or decrease in height indicating the changes in the received signal. When the top of the stripe is changing its location moving from one point on the background area to the other it commonly leaves pink and blue marks that indicate measured maximum and minimum levels of the signal at the particular point. Thus it makes possible to observe the "history" of the signal changes. To clear the marks use "Clear History" button at the bottom of the page.Main recommendations when using "Antenna alignment tool": 1It is recommended to start antenna alignment with searching maximum signal level on a minimal possible bitrate. Afterwards automatic MINT mechanisms will set the most appropriate bitrate when "Autobitrate" mode will be enabled.2Input signal level should be between 12 and 50. ATPC is recommended to be enabled.If signal level it is more than 50 it is recommended to lower amplifier power (ATPC will do it automatically).If maximal signal level is less than 12 it is recommended to lower channel width (for example, from 20MHz to 10MHz).In some cases signal level that is less than 12 may be enough for radio link operation. In this case one has to be guided by such parameters as number of retries and Error Vector Magnitude. If the number of retries is small and EVM is more than 21 (Input Signal stripe is green) then the radio link, most often, will be operating properly.3Retries value should be zero or as low as possible.4The top of an Input Signal stripe should be located in the black area.5The signal quality should be good: EVM value should be more than 21, Input Signal stripe color should be green.
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 84 Technical User Manual6Input signals of the two antennas of the device should have similar Cross fading values (Input Signal stripes should be located symmetrically relating to the 0 dB value).ALL described recommendations should be applied to both (Local and Remote) sections.Link samples:Good link sampleBad link sampleFigure 5-13: Good Link Sample
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 85 Technical User Manual5.4.1.2 Performance Tests"Performance tests" page allows performing link throughput tests on all the bitrates that are available for the configured channel bandwidth."Performance tests" page view is shown below:Figure 5-14: Bad Link Sample
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 86 Technical User Manual"Run Tests"/"Stop Tests" buttons at the bottom of the page start/stop the performance tests."Exit Test" button returns to the "Device Status" page. Test results will be deleted after pressing "Exit Test" button.Each row corresponding to a certain bitrate value can be selected or deselected for participating in the performance test by using a check-box on the right of it. By using "Select all" check-box all the bitrates could be selected/deselected at once.Three more parameters are available for management:"Bi-directional" check-box that allows choosing between making bi-directional (when checked) and unidirectional (unchecked) performance tests. "Use mint" check-box allows performing "real-life" testing when all the traffic and link parameters are controlled and managed by MINT functions such as ATPC and autobitrate (in ordinary test ATPC and autobitrate are not used). In this mode the statistics for errors and retries is not available.Figure 5-15: Performance Test
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Device StatusAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 87 Technical User Manual"Test time" parameter allows setting the duration of the test for each bitrate in seconds (5 seconds by default). The bitrates list on the "Performance test" page consists of the bitrates that corresponds to the channel bandwidth set on the unit (5/10/20/40MHz). To perform the tests for the bitrates related to the other channel bandwidth you need to reconfigure channel bandwidth ("Channel Width" parameter in the "Radio Setting" section of the "Basic Settings" page) on both units that form the tested link.Bi-directional performance test output description for 180 Mbps bitrate (40MHz channel bandwidth):Figure 5-16: Performance Test Sample
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface MaintenanceAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 88 Technical User Manual5.5 Maintenance"Firmware" section shows current firmware version, firmware build date, serial number and system up time."Upload"/"Download" sections allow uploading and downloading license files, firmware and configuration on/off the device.The following buttons can be used:"Reboot" button - reboots the device."Restore Factory Settings" button - restores factory default configuration."View Current License" button - shows current device license parameters in a separate window"View Current Configuration" button - shows the full running device configuration in text format in a separate window"Create Diagnostic Card" button - creates a text file that contains complete information set from the device such as: full device configuration listing, system log output, license information, "mint map detail" command output, interfaces statistics and so on.Figure 5-17: Maintenance
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Spectrum AnalyzerAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 89 Technical User Manual5.6 Spectrum Analyzer"Spectrum Analyzer" tab provides deep analysis of radio emission sources. In this mode device scans the radio spectrum on all available frequencies. To obtain information as complete as possible, the scanning process may take some time.The following parameters can be set to manage "Spectrum Analyzer" operation:Unit's radio interfaceStart frequency, determining the initial frequency for scanning in MHz.Stop frequency, determining the ending frequency for scanning in MHz.Figure 5-18: Spectrum Analyzer
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Spectrum AnalyzerAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 90 Technical User ManualBand - bandwidth in MHz.Step - scanning frequency step in MHz.Channel mask - specifies which antenna will scan the radio environment. "Auto" value set scanning by both antennas.Scan Duration - time period for scanning in seconds. After the end of this time period scanning will be stopped and radio interface will be back to normal mode operationEnable Grid - draws grid lines and highlights the special frequency channel on the scan output. Special highlighted frequency channel can be used to mark a channel that the device is currently working on or that is planned for usingGrid Width -bandwidth value for the highlighted frequency channel in MHzGrid Frequency - central operating frequency for the highlighted frequency channelGradient Max RSSI - shows gradient-color marked "Max RSSI" values on the Spectrum Analyzer output screen.To start/stop "Spectrum Analyzer" use "Start Sensor Test"/"Stop Sensor Test" buttons."Last Snapshot" button outputs the final scanning results. It is used when doing a spectrum scan at the remote unit on the other side of the radio link. When CAUTION40MHz band value is not available.NOTEIt is recommended to set 1 MHz "step" value to get more precise scanning results.CAUTION40MHz step value is not available.
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Spectrum AnalyzerAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 91 Technical User Manualrunning a spectrum scan at such a unit (accessible via the RF interface), connection to this unit will be lost for a scan time. "Last Snapshot" button allows viewing scan results after the connection is up again.You can get detailed information about scanned radio signals on a specific frequency. Just point a cursor on the needed frequency and you will see a hint with exact Signal level (dBm), Frequency (MHz), Noise Floor (dBm), RSSI (dBm), High RSSI (dBm), Max RSSI (dBm) values.CAUTIONIf the web page is refreshed either via Web Browser refresh button or the refresh button located on the Device Status page of the unit's Web Interface the Spectrum Analyzer will stop.
Chapter 5 - Configuration Via Web Interface Command Line EmulationAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 92 Technical User Manual5.7 Command Line Emulation"Command line" tab emulates CLI (command line interface) in the Web-interface. It allows managing and monitoring the device by using all the commands and functions that are available via standard CLI.To type the commands use "Command" field and then press either "Execute" button on the screen or "Enter" key on your keypad. The commands output are shown in the window above. Figure 5-19: Command Line Emulator
6ChapterSupplementary Information
Chapter 6 - Supplementary InformationAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 94 Technical User ManualIn This Chapter:“"RJ-45" Service Cable Connector Soldering Scheme” on page 95“Console Cable Connector Soldering Scheme” on page 96
Chapter 6 - Supplementary Information "RJ-45" Service Cable Connector Soldering SchemeAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 95 Technical User Manual6.1 "RJ-45" Service Cable Connector Soldering SchemeFigure 6-1: Service Cable Connector Soldering Scheme
Chapter 6 - Supplementary Information Console Cable Connector Soldering SchemeAlvarion BreezeNET B130/B300 GigE 96 Technical User Manual6.2 Console Cable Connector Soldering SchemeFigure 6-2: Console Cable Connector Soldering Scheme

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