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4.5.5.5.3 Show Activation and Status Parameters

Select this option to view details on the last requested upload/download

operations.

4.5.5.6 License Files Control

The License Files Control submenu enables downloading a license file to the BTS.

It also enables viewing the status of the last download operation.

The License Files Control menu includes the following menu options:

Download License File To Unit

Show Download Status

4.5.5.6.1 Download License File To Unit

The Download License File option enables initiating a process of downloading a

license file from an external TFTP server. The license file must be one that was

prepared for the specific target unit including unique identifiers of the unit such

as MAC address and Serial Number.

To initiate a new download operation, configure the following parameters and

reset the unit:

TFTP Server IP Address: The IP address of the TFTP Server from which the

file should be loaded.

File Path and Name: The path to and file name of the file to be downloaded. A

string comprising 1 to 80 characters.

To view the results of the download process, use the Show Download Status

option (see below). To fully activate the new configuration, reset the unit after

successful completion of the download operation.

4.5.5.6.2 Show Download Status

Select this option to view the status of the last requested download process.

NOTE

To avoid loss of connectivity behind a router, the Management Connectivity parameters are not

changed when loading a Full backup file to the BTS. The values of these parameters configured in

the target BTS before the loading process, are maintained.

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4.5.5.7 Monitor Inactivity Timeout

The Monitor Inactivity Timeout (min) parameter determines the amount of inactive

time following which the unit automatically exits the Monitor program.

The time out duration can range from 0 to 60 minutes. 0 means no inactivity

timeout.

The default value is 10 minutes.

4.5.6 Fault Management

The Fault Management menu includes the following options:

Trap Configuration

Show Active Alarm Log Table

Event Log Selection Criteria

Show Event Log Table By Selection Criteria

Show All Event Log Table

4.5.6.1 Trap Configuration

The Trap Configuration menu enables viewing current parameters of all traps and

updating the parameters of a selected trap. It also enables viewing traps with

modified parameters (different from the default) and restoring the configuration of

all modified traps to their default values.

The available options are:

Show

Distribution Enabled

Alarm Severity

Suppression Interval

4.5.6.1.1 Show

Select this option to view a list of all traps and their parameters. For each trap,

the following details are displayed:

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Trap ID

Name

Distribution Enabled (the default for all traps is Enabled)

Suppression Interval (in seconds. The default is 0, which means no

suppression).

Default Severity*

Current Severity*

* The Severity parameter is applicable only for Alarm traps. It is not applicable to

other trap categories (System Event, Configuration Change Event).

4.5.6.1.2 Distribution Enabled

The Distribution Enabled submenu includes the following options:

Show Distribution Disabled Traps: Displays all traps with Distribution

Enabled parameter set to Disable (the default for all traps is Enable).

Update: Enables modifying the Distribution Enabled parameter of a selected

trap.

Restore Distribution Enabled Defaults: Enables restoring the Distribution

Enabled parameter of all traps to the default value (Enable).

4.5.6.1.3 Alarm Severity

The Alarm Severity option is applicable only for Alarm traps.

The Alarm Severity submenu includes the following options:

Show Modified Traps (Severity Changed): Displays the current and default

Severity for all Alarm traps with modified Severity (different from the default).

Update: Enables modifying the Severity parameter of a selected Alarm trap.

The available options are Indeterminate, Critical, Major, Minor, Warning.

Restore Severity Defaults: Enables restoring the default Severity parameter

of all traps to the default value.

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4.5.6.1.4 Suppression Interval

The Suppression Interval submenu includes the following options:

Show Modified Traps (Suppression Interval Changed): Displays all traps

with a modified Suppression Interval (the default for all traps is 0).

Update: Enables modifying the Suppression Interval parameter of a selected

trap. The available range is from 0 to 86,400 (seconds). The default is 0, which

means no suppression.

Restore Suppression Interval Defaults: Enables restoring the Suppression

Interval parameter of all traps to the default value (0, meaning no

suppression).

4.5.6.2 Show Active Alarm Log Table

Select to view the currently active alarms. For each active alarm, the following

details are displayed:

Seq#: The sequential identification number of the event (trap).

Time: The Date and Time at which the alarm was generated.

MO Type & MO Instance: The Type and Instance (ID number) of the applicable

Managed Object. The possible MO Types are BTS, ASN GW, AAA, Sector, BS,

Radio Channel, GPS, Antenna, MS and MS Service.

Event Type: The type of event (first level of event description).

Probable Cause: The probable cause of the event (second level of event

description).

Specific Problem: The specific problem that caused the event (third level of

event description).

Alarm Severity: The defined severity of the Alarm.

Object Severity: The combined events severity for the Managed Object at the

time the alarm was generated.

For more details on alarms, refer to the Traps and Alarms document.

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4.5.6.3 Event Log Selection Criteria

This submenu enables Select to view/update the filtering criteria for the Show

Event Log Table By Selection Criteria display (see “Show Event Log Table By

Selection Criteria” on page 115). For more details on events refer to the Traps and

Alarms document. The configurable filtering criteria are:

Minimum Severity

Last Days

Managed Object Type

Specific Event Category

4.5.6.3.1 Minimum Severity

The Minimum Severity parameter enables defining the minimum severity filter.

Traps whose severity is below the defined severity will not be displayed.

The available options are All, Cleared, Indeterminate, Critical, Major, Minor,

Warning.

The default is All, which means that all the traps in the log will be displayed,

including traps indicating that a problem has been resolved (cleared).

4.5.6.3.2 Last Days

The Days parameter enables defining the period for which traps will be displayed.

The available options are from 1 to 31 days. Only traps that occurred within the

last N days, where N is the value selected for this parameter, will be displayed.

The default is 3 day.

4.5.6.3.3 Managed Object Type

The Managed Object Type parameter enable limiting the display to traps

associated with a specific Managed Object type.

The available options are All, BTS, ASN GW, Sector, BS, Radio Channel, GPS,

Antenna, MS and MS Service.

The default is All.

4.5.6.3.4 Specific Event Category

The Specific Event Category parameter enables limiting the display to traps of a

certain category.

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The available options are All, Alarm, State Status Change, Configuration Change

Event, System Event.

The default is All.

4.5.6.4 Show Event Log Table By Selection Criteria

Select this option to display details of all events that meet the defined filtering

criteria (see “Event Log Selection Criteria” on page 114). For each event, the

following details are displayed:

Seq#: The sequential identification number of the event (trap).

Time: The Time and Date at which the event was generated.

ID & Name

MO Type & Instance: The Type and Instance (ID number) of the applicable

Managed Object.

Event Category

Event Type: The type of event (first level of event description).

Probable Cause: The probable cause of the event (second level of event

description, applicable only for Alarm events).

Specific Problem: The specific problem that caused the event (third level of

event description, applicable only for Alarm events).

Event/Alarm Severity: The defined severity of the Event.

Object Severity: The combined events severity for the Managed Object at the

time at which the event was generated.

Group OID Name: Applicable only for Configuration Change event. Indication

of the changed parameter or the group of parameters where a change

occurred.

4.5.6.5 Show All Event Log Table

Select this option to display all events logged in the device without any filtering.

The displayed details are the same as for “Show Event Log Table By Selection

Criteria” on page 115.

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4.5.7 Performance Counters

The Performance Counters menu enables viewing and resetting the Traffic

counters of the Data Ethernet interface and of the Data Path. The displayed

information and counters include:

4.5.7.1 Ethernet

General Interface Details

MTU: The size of the largest packet which can be sent/received on the

interface, specified in octets.

Speed and Duplex After Negotiation: The speed of the interface in bits per

second.

BTS MAC Address: The MAC address of the interface.

BTS IP Address: The Management IP address of the BTS.

Operational Status: The current operational state of the interface

(Up/Down/Testing). The Testing state indicates that no operational packets

can be passed.

Ethernet Interface Counters:

Received Bytes: The number of octets in valid MAC frames received on this

interface, including the MAC header and FCS.

Received Unicast Packets: The number of packets received on this interface,

which were not addressed to a multicast or broadcast address.

Received Multicast Packets: The number of packets received on this interface,

which were addressed to a multicast address.

Received Broadcast Packets: The number of packets received on this interface,

which were addressed to the broadcast address.

Received And Discarded Packets: The number of received packets which were

chosen to be discarded without being delivered to a higher layer protocol, even

though no errors had been detected. One possible reason for discarding such a

packet could be to free up buffer space.

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Transmitted Bytes: The number of octets transmitted in MAC frames on this

interface, including the MAC header and FCS.

Transmitted Unicast Packets: The number of packets transmitted on this

interface, which were not addressed to a multicast or broadcast address.

Transmitted Multicast Packets: The number of packets transmitted on this

interface, which were addressed to a multicast address.

Transmitted Broadcast Packets: The number of packets transmitted on this

interface, which were addressed to the broadcast address.

Packets Discarded On Tx: The number of outbound packets which were

chosen to be discarded without being transmitted even though no errors had

been detected. One possible reason for discarding such a packet could be to

free up buffer space.

Report Flag (ifPromiscuousMode): This object has a value of false(2) if this

interface only accepts packets/frames that are addressed to this station. This

object has a value of true(1) when the station accepts all packets/frames

transmitted on the media. The value does not affect the reception of broadcast

and multicast packets/frames by the interface.

4.5.7.2 Data Path

The Data Path counters provides information on data path (customer services)

traffic. The data path counters are:

Received Bytes: The number of received data path octets.

Received Unicast Packets: The number of received data path unicast packets.

Received Multicast Packets: The number of received data path multicast

packets.

Received Broadcast Packets: The number of received data path broadcast

packets.

Received And Discarded Packets: The number of received data path packets

which were chosen to be discarded even though no errors had been detected to

prevent their being deliverable to a higher-layer protocol. One possible reason

for discarding such a packet could be to free up buffer space.

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Total Received Packets: The total number of received data path packets.

Packet Dropped from Input Queue: The number of packets that were dropped

from the queue of packets forwarded by the Ethernet interface.

Transmitted Bytes: The number of transmitted data path octets.

Transmitted Unicast Packets: The number of transmitted data path unicast

packets.

Transmitted Multicast Packets: The number of transmitted data path

multicast packets.

Transmitted Broadcast Packets: The number of transmitted data path

broadcast packets.

Packets Discarded On Tx: The number of outbound data path packets which

were chosen to be discarded even though no errors had been detected to

prevent their being transmitted. One possible reason for discarding such a

packet could be to free up buffer space.

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4.6 ASN-GW Menu

The ASN-GW menu includes the following options:

AAA

Services Menu

MAC Access Lists

4.6.1 AAA

4.6.1.1 Working with RADIUS Servers

Managing a large number of users creates the need for significant administrative

support together with careful attention to security, authorization and accounting.

The use of RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) enables

operators to efficiently manage users, supporting AAA functionality:

Authentication (in the form of username & password and security certificates

provided by the user, all checked by the server with an EAP method against a

local flat file database or an external SQL database).

Authorization of requested network services (configuration information

detailing the type of service to use).

Accounting of the granted services usage (for billing, statistical or network

monitoring purposes).

The RADIUS protocol exchanges information between a Network Access Server

(NAS), which needs to authenticate its users, and a shared Authentication server.

A Network Access Server acts as an interface between the users and the RADIUS

server, relaying authentication messages between the two and provisioning the

users with pre-defined services according to the authorization level determined by

the RADIUS server.

The BreezeMAX Extreme has a built-in NAS, referred to as 'ASN'. Based on the

RADIUS and NAS configuration, the BTS has 3 working modes:

Embedded Distributed ASN-GW Centralized Authentication - internal NAS is

used for service provisioning and AAA needs to be handled by a RADIUS

server.

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Embedded Distributed ASN GW Local Authentication - internal NAS is used

for service provisioning and no AAA is required.

External ASN GW - a 3rd party NAS must handle the service provisioning and

also decide if AAA is required.

In order for the RADIUS server to accept requests from its ASN client, a shared

secret is required to be configured on both parties.

For each new network entry, the ASN initiates the creation of an encrypted

EAP-TTLS (EAP-Tunneled Transport Layer Security) tunnel between the user and

the RADIUS server, then continues relaying messages between the two parties

until the tunnel is complete. The purpose of this tunnel is for the user to send its

credentials (username & password) to the RADIUS server, transparent for the

ASN, using a second authentication protocol, MSCHAPv2 (Microsoft

Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol version 2).

The RADIUS server then checks the user's credentials against its database and

decides whether or not the user should be accepted and provisioned with services

by the ASN.

Keep-alive and retry mechanisms are implemented on the ASN to overcome

connectivity problems and loss of packets.

When working in internal ASN authentication mode, the settings and flow of the

authentication and service provisioning process are:

1The user (i.e. MS) needs to have an authentication type (i.e EAP-TTLS) and a

username/password configured in the Registration menu.

2The ASN requires the setting of the AAA client (server IP, shared secret and

keep-alive settings) and the service definition: Multiple Service Flows and

Service Profiles with all their sub-components.

3The configuration of the RADIUS server is the most complex and requires the

following:

»Clients database, containing the IPs and shared secrets of all the ASNs

that connect to it;

»Users database, containing the users' credentials (username & password),

the corresponding services to be provisioned (the names of the Service

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Profiles and Multiple Service Flows as defined in the ASN), and other

optional attributes that need to be sent to the users (e.g session-timeout).

»General settings configuring the use of EAP-TTLS tunneling and

MSCHAPv2 encryption.

4During initial network entry, the MS first executes initial ranging with the BS,

then exchanges capabilities with the ASN, after which it is asked for identity

by the latter. The EAP process starts at this point. Access-Request &

Access-Challenge messages are exchanged and relayed between the RADIUS

server, ASN and MS, until the tunnel is complete and the user credentials are

securely sent over to the authenticator.

5Depending on the match of the MS's credentials with the RADIUS server's

database, the latter may send back an Access-Accept or an Access-Reject

message to the ASN (to be relayed to the MS).

6In case of successful authentication, the Access-Accept packet contains the

service parameters that the ASN must provision the MS with.

7The ASN checks for the received service parameters and, if defined, starts the

DataPath Registration (MS provisioning).

A RADIUS server can be used for authentication purposes only, for accounting

purposes only, or for both authentication and accounting purposes. In the current

release one server of each type can be defined.

The AAA menu includes the following options:

Show Summary

Configuration

4.6.1.2 Show Summary

Select the Show Summary option to view the configuration and status details for

the general AAA Client parameters and for each of the defined Authentication

and/or Accounting Servers. For more details on these parameters refer to the

relevant sections in the AAA Configuration menu below.

4.6.1.3 Configuration

The AAA Configuration menu includes the following options:

AAA Client

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Authentication Server

Accounting

4.6.1.3.1 AAA Client

The AAA Client menu enables viewing and updating general parameters that

affect the communication with all RADIUS servers. These parameters include:

Retry Interval (sec)

Maximum Number of Retries

Keep Alive Timeout (sec)

4.6.1.3.1.1 Retry Interval (sec)

The Retry Interval parameter defines the time in seconds to wait before

retransmitting a RADIUS message if no response is received.

The range is 1-30 (seconds).

The default value is 5 (seconds).

4.6.1.3.1.2 Maximum Number of Retries

The Maximum Number of Retries parameter defines the maximum number of

retransmission attempts, before a decision is taken to revert to another server if

configured (not applicable for current release where only one server of each type

can be defined), or give up.

The range is 1-10 (retries).

The default value is 3 (retries).

4.6.1.3.1.3 Keep Alive Timeout (sec)

The NPU maintains a keep alive mechanism with all defined servers. The Keep

Alive Timeout defines the time in seconds between keep alive messages.

The range is 60-86400 (seconds).

The default value is 60 (seconds).

NOTE

The BTS sends keep-alive messages to the RADIUS server in the form of Access-Requests with its

own unconfigurable username: "KeepAliveUserNameAndPassword".

Even if this username is not defined in the RADIUS users database, the server will still reply with an

Access-Reject message, thus notifying the ASN that the AAA status is 'up'.

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4.6.1.3.2 Authentication Server

The Authentication Server menu enables viewing the status and parameters of a

defined Authentication server, adding a new server (in the current release one

server can be defined), updating the parameters of a selected server, or deleting a

server from the database.

The Authentication menu includes the following options:

Show Summary

Select

Add

4.6.1.3.2.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view the current configuration parameters and status details

of a defined Authentication server. The following details are displayed:

Server Address

Server Alias

UDP Port Number

Operation Status: Up or Down (according to the keep alive mechanism)

4.6.1.3.2.2 Select

This option enables selecting an existing Authentication Server for viewing its

status and parameters, updating its parameters, deleting it from the database or

viewing its Statistics counters. The selection is based on the server's IP address.

The available options for a selected server are:

Show: Displays current status and parameters. For information on displayed

details refer to Section 4.6.1.3.2.1).

Update: to update the parameters of the server. For details on the configurable

parameters refer to Section 4.6.1.3.2.3. The Server Address of an existing

server cannot be modified.

Delete: To delete the server from the database.

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Performance Counters: To display or reset the Performance Counters for this

server. The Performance Counters display traffic information according to the

standard RFC 2618 “RADIUS Authentication Client MIB”, as follows:

»Round Trip Time: The time interval (in hundredths of a second) between

the most recent Access-Reply/Access-Challenge and the Access-Request

that matched it from this server.

»Access Requests: The number of RADIUS Access-Request packets sent to

this server. This does not include retransmissions.

»Access Retransmissions: The number of RADIUS Access-Request packets

retransmitted to this server.

»Access Accepts: The number of RADIUS Access-Accept packets (valid or

invalid) received from this server.

»Access Rejects: The number of RADIUS Access-Reject packets (valid or

invalid) received from this server.

»Access Challenges: The number of RADIUS Access-Challenge packets

(valid or invalid) received from this server.

»Malformed Access Responses*: The number of malformed RADIUS

Access-Response (Access-Accept, Access-Challenge or Access-Reject)

packets received from this server. Malformed packets include packets with

an invalid length. Bad authenticators or Signature attributes or unknown

types are not included.

»Bad Authenticators: The number of RADIUS Access-Response packets

containing invalid authenticators or Signature attributes received from this

server.

»Pending Requests: The number of RADIUS Access-Request packets

destined for this server that have not yet timed out or received a response.

This counter is incremented when an Access-Request is sent and

decremented due to receipt of an Access-Accept, Access-Reject or

Access-Challenge, a timeout or retransmission.

»Timeouts: The number of authentication timeouts to this server. After a

timeout the client may retry to the same server, send to a different server

(not applicable in the current release), or give up. A retry to the same server

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is counted as a retransmit as well as a timeout. A send to a different server

is counted as a Request as well as a timeout.

»Unknown Types: The number of RADIUS packets of unknown type which

were received from this server on the authentication port.

»Packets Dropped: The number of RADIUS packets which were received

from this server on the authentication port and dropped for any reason.

* Malformed Access Responses counter is not supported in the current release.

4.6.1.3.2.3 Add

Select this option to define a new Authentication server. In the current release one

Authentication server can be defined. You will be prompted to configure the

following parameters:

4.6.1.3.2.3.1 Server Address

The IP address of the Authentication server.

The default is null (IP address must be defined).

The IP Address of an existing server cannot be modified (to change it you must

first delete the server).

4.6.1.3.2.3.2 Server Alias

An reference name for the server.

A string of 1 to 32 printable characters.

The default is null (an alias must be defined).

4.6.1.3.2.3.3 Shared Secret

Shared Secret is the key used for encrypting the User name and Password

transmitted to the RADIUS server(s).

For security and control reasons, the Shared Secret option is available only for

users with Administration access rights, using the Administrator Password to

access the program. For the same security reasons, the Shared Secret is displayed

as a series of asterisks, and when defining it for the first time or updating it, the

user is prompted to re-enter the new Shared Secret for confirmation.

Valid Shared Secret: 1 to 16 printable characters, case sensitive.

The default Shared Secret is null (Shared Secret must be defined).

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4.6.1.3.2.3.4 UDP Port Number

Specifies the UDP port number used by the RADIUS server for authentication

transactions.

Valid values: 1 to 65535.

The default value is 1812 (RFC 2865 requirement).

The UDP Port Number of an existing server cannot be modified (to change it you

must first delete the server).

4.6.1.3.3 Accounting

The Accounting menu enables viewing the status and parameters of a defined

Accounting server, adding a new server (in the current release one server can be

defined), updating the parameters of an existing server, or deleting a server from

the database.

The Accounting menu includes the following options:

Show Summary

Select

Add

4.6.1.3.3.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view the current status and parameters of a defined

Accounting server. The following details are displayed:

Server Address

Server Alias

UDP Port Number

Operation Status: Up or Down (according to the keep alive mechanism)

4.6.1.3.3.2 Select

This option enables selecting an existing Accounting Server for viewing its status

and parameters, updating its parameters, deleting it from the database or viewing

its Statistics counters. The selection is based on the server's IP address.

The available options for a selected server are:

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Show: Displays current status and parameters. For information on displayed

details refer to Section 4.6.1.3.3.1).

Update: to update the parameters of the server. For details on the configurable

parameters refer to Section 4.6.1.3.3.3. The Server IP Address of an existing

server cannot be modified)

Delete: To delete the server from the database.

Performance Counters: To display or reset the Performance Counters for this

server. The Performance Counters display traffic information according to the

standard RFC 2620 “RADIUS Accounting Client MIB”, as follows:

»Round Trip Time: The time interval (in hundredths of a second) between

the most recent Accounting-Response and the Accounting-Request that

matched it from this server.

»Requests: The number of RADIUS Accounting-Request packets sent to this

server. This does not include retransmissions.

»Retransmissions: The number of RADIUS Accounting-Request packets

retransmitted to this server. Retransmissions include retries where the

Identifier and Acct-Delay have been updated, as well as those in which

they remain the same.

»Responses: The number of RADIUS packets received on the accounting

port from this server.

»Malformed Responses*: The number of malformed RADIUS

Accounting-Response packets received from this server. Malformed

packets include packets with an invalid length. Bad authenticators or

unknown types are not included.

»Bad Authenticators: The number of RADIUS Accounting-Response

packets containing invalid authenticators received from this server.

»Pending Requests: The number of RADIUS Accounting-Request packets

sent to this server that have not yet timed out or received a response. This

counter is incremented when an Accounting-Request is sent and

decremented due to receipt of an Accounting-Response, a timeout or

retransmission.

»Timeouts: The number of accounting timeouts to this server. After a

timeout the client may retry the same server, send to a different server (not

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applicable in the current release), or give up. A retry to the same server is

counted as a retransmit as well as a timeout. A send to a different server is

counted as an Accounting- Request as well as a timeout.

»Unknown Types: The number of RADIUS packets of unknown type which

were received from this server on the accounting port.

»Packets Dropped: The number of RADIUS packets which were received

from this server on the accounting port and dropped for any reason.

* Malformed Responses counter is not supported in the current release.

4.6.1.3.3.3 Add

Select this option to define a new Accounting server. In the current release one

Accounting server can be defined. You will be prompted to configure the following

parameters:

4.6.1.3.3.3.1 Server IP Address

The IP address of the Accounting server.

The default is null (IP address must be defined).

4.6.1.3.3.3.2 Server Alias

An optional reference name for the server.

A string of 1 to 32 printable characters.

The default is null (an empty string).

4.6.1.3.3.3.3 Shared Secret

Shared Secret is the key used for encrypting the User name and Password

transmitted to the RADIUS server(s).

For security and control reasons, the Shared Secret option is available only for

users with Administration access rights, using the Administrator Password to

access the program. The Shared Secret cannot be changed using SNMP. For the

same security reasons, the Shared Secret is displayed as a series of asterisks, and

when defining it for the first time or updating it, the user is prompted to re-enter

the new Shared Secret for confirmation.

Valid Shared Secret: 1 to 16 printable characters, case sensitive.

The default Shared Secret is null (Shared Secret must be defined).

4.6.1.3.3.3.4 UDP Port Number

Specifies the UDP port number used by the RADIUS server for accounting

transactions.

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Valid values: 1 to 65535.

The default value is 1813 (RFC 2866 requirement).

The UDP Port Number of an existing server cannot be modified (to change it you

must first delete the server).

4.6.2 Services Menu

4.6.2.1 Introduction

Services are logical entities residing on the ASN to ensure end to end connectivity

based on QoS, forwarding rules and classifiers. Services should be defined from

bottom up, using the following order:

1Forwarding Rule: Defines the behavior in the wireless broadcast domain.

2Service Interface: Defines the parameters that affect connectivity between the

BTS and the backbone.

3Service Group: Defines the connectivity and functionality of operating with

external elements (DHCP Server, AAA Server).

4Multiple Service Flow: Defines the flow classification and prioritization over the

wireless link.

5Service Profile: Defines the QoS part of a generic service contract between an

operator and a subscriber.

6MS Service (applicable only for local authentication): Defines the provisioning

of a Service (a pair of one Service Profile and one Multiple Service Flow) to a

specific MS.

The system is supplied with a set of default service components to support typical

Management, IP CS Data and Ethernet CS Data services (see “MSs Default

Services” on page 152).

4.6.2.2 Common Operations in Services Menus

The menu options available in the Services menu enable viewing, editing, deleting

and adding applicable entities, such as Service Profiles, QoS Profiles, etc.

Some or all of the following options are available in the Services menus:

Show Summary: Select this option to see the current details of all entities in

the applicable menu.

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Select From List: Select this option to view all defined entities in the

applicable menu sorted by the entity ID. The entity ID is an identifier attached

automatically to each new entity. You can select a specific entity by its ID. This

will open the Selected Entity menu with the Show, Update and Delete options

described below.

Select By...(or Select From a specific list): This option enables selecting an

entity by a specific identifier such as Name or ID. Select this option and enter

the appropriate parameter's value to access the menu for a selected entity.

This will typically enable you to choose from the following options:

»Show: Select this option to view the details of the selected entity.

»Update: Select this option to edit the details of the selected entity.

»Delete: Select this option to remove the selected entity from the database.

Add: Select this option to add a new entity to the database.

The Services menu includes the following options:

MSs Services

Service Profiles

Multiple Service Flows

Service Groups

Service Interfaces

Forwarding Rules

MSs Default Services

4.6.2.3 MSs Services

The MSs Services menu enables managing the provisioning of Services to MSs.

MSs Services can be created or updated only in Embedded Distributed ASN-GW

Local Authentication working mode.

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The MS services table connects between a single Service Profile and a single

Multiple Service Flow. Up to 3 such pairs can (services) can be created per MS

(MAC address).

The number of QoS Profiles assigned to the selected Service Profile must be

identical to the number of Service Rules assigned to the selected Multiple Service

Flow.

The MS Service parameters are:

MS MAC Address

Service Number

Admin Status

Multiple Service Flow Name

Service Profile Name

The menu for a selected MS Service enables also viewing the Service Counters for

the selected MS Service.

4.6.2.3.1 MS MAC Address

The MAC Address of the MS to which the Service is provisioned.

4.6.2.3.2 Service Number

The Number of the Service. Each MS can be provisioned with up to 3 Services,

with Numbers from 1 to 3.

4.6.2.3.3 Admin Status

The Admin Status of the Service: Enable or Disable. A disabled Service will not be

available to the end-user, but its properties are maintained in the database

allowing quick renewal of the Service.

4.6.2.3.4 Multiple Service Flow Name

The name of the Multiple Service Flow associated with the Service. Must be a

name of a previously defined Multiple Service Flow that exists in the database.

IMPORTANT

The MAC Address must be one that exists in the database. Refer to ““MS Menu”

on page 218 for details on manually adding MSs to the database.

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4.6.2.3.5 Service Profile Name

The name of the Service Profile associated with the Service. Must be a name of a

previously defined Service Profile that exists in the database.

A Management Service Profile must be associated with each MS. Up to two

additional Service Profiles can be associated with each MS (all combinations are

allowed, including two Service Profiles of the same type).

4.6.2.3.6 MS Service Counters

The Service Counters for a selected MS Service include the following counters for

each existing Service Rule:

Service Rule Number

UL Total Received Bytes

UL Total Received Packets

UL Total Lost Packets

DL Total Transmitted Bytes

DL Total Transmitted Packets

DL Total Lost Packets

4.6.2.4 Service Profiles

The Service Profiles menu enables managing Service Profiles, including the QoS

Profile(s) associated with each Service Profile. The menu for a selected Service

Profile (after the basic parameters are defined) enables access to the QoS Profiles

submenu. At least one QoS Profile must be assigned to each Service Profile, up to

a maximum of four QoS Profiles per Service Profile. For details refer to QoS

Profiles (Section 4.6.2.5) below.

The Service Profile basic parameters are:

Service Profile ID

Service Profile Name

Service Profile Type

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HARQ Repetitions (Read-only)

4.6.2.4.1 Service Profile ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 64, generated

automatically during creation of a new Service Profile.

4.6.2.4.2 Service Profile Name

The Name of the Service Profile. A unique string of 1 to 32 characters.

4.6.2.4.3 Service Profile Type

The type of a service using the Service Profile. The options available in the current

release are:

Management

Data

PPPoE

VoIP

Reliable Video (decreases dropped packets rate)

Optimized Video (wireless link optimization with content awareness)

4.6.2.4.4 HARQ Repetitions

HARQ (Hybrid-ARQ) is an ARQ (Automatic Repeat reQuest) mechanism that is

implemented at the physical layer together with FEC, providing improved link

performance over traditional ARQ at the cost of increased implementation

complexity. HARQ uses a combination of FEC and ARQ, where blocks of data,

along with a CRC code, are encoded using a FEC coder before transmission;

retransmission is requested if the decoder is unable to correctly decode the

received block. When a retransmitted coded block is received, it is combined with

the previously detected coded block and fed to the input of the FEC decoder.

Combining the two or more received versions of the code block improves the

chances of correctly decoding.

The WiMAX standard supports this by combining an N-channel stop and wait

ARQ along with a variety of supported FEC codes. Doing multiple parallel

channels of HARQ at a time can improve the throughput, since when one HARQ

process is waiting for an acknowledgment, another process can use the channel to

send some more data. WiMAX supports signaling mechanisms to allow

asynchronous operation of HARQ and supports a dedicated acknowledgment

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channel in the uplink for ACK/NACK signaling. Asynchronous operations allow

variable delay between retransmissions, which provides greater flexibility for the

scheduler.

In the current release HARQ is not configurable: It is enabled by default with 4

repetitions for Management, Data, PPPoE, Reliable Video, and Optimized Video

Service Profiles, and with 1 repetition for VoIP Service Profiles.

4.6.2.5 QoS Profiles

The QoS Profile submenu option for a selected Service Profile enables managing

the QoS Profiles assigned to the Service Profile. At least one QoS Profile must be

assigned to each Service Profile, up to a maximum of four QoS Profiles per Service

Profile.

Each QoS Profile includes the following components:

QoS Profile ID

Uplink QoS Type

Uplink CP

Uplink QoS Parameter(s) - according to Uplink QoS Type

Downlink QoS Type

Downlink CP

Downlink QoS Parameter(s)- according to Downlink QoS Type

4.6.2.5.1 QoS Profile ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 4, generated

automatically during creation of a new QoS Profile for the specific Service Profile.

4.6.2.5.2 Uplink/Downlink QoS Type

The type of QoS mechanism in the uplink/downlink when the QoS Profile is used.

In the current release the available options are BE (Best Effort), NRT (Non Real

Time), and ERT (Extended Real Time).

BE (Best Effort) service is designed to support data streams, such as Web

browsing, that do not require a minimum service-level guarantee.

NRT (Non Real Time) is designed to support delay-tolerant data streams, such as

FTP, that require variable-size data grants at a minimum guaranteed rate.

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ERT (Extended Real Time) is designed to support real-time applications, such as

VoIP with silence suppression, that have variable data rates but require

guaranteed data rate and delay.

4.6.2.5.3 Uplink/Downlink CP

The Committed Priority in the uplink/downlink.

For BE QoS CP is not configurable and is set to 0.

For NRT QoS the supported range is from 1 to 2.

For ERT QoS the supported range is from 3 to 7.

The CP parameter affects the Committed Time (CT) as follows:

Maximum Latency is equal to CT.

Unsolicited Grant Interval (UGI) for ERT QoS is CT/2. Note that UGI functionality

of periodic allocations is applicable only for the uplink traffic.

Unsolicited Polling Interval (UPI) for NRT QoS is CT/2. Note that UPI functionality

of periodic polling is applicable only for uplink traffic.

4.6.2.5.4 Uplink/Downlink QoS Parameters (CIR/MIR)

The availability of specific QoS parameters depend on the selected QoS Type as

follows:

Table 4-5: Committed Time

CP (Committed Priority) CT (Committed Time)

0 1000ms

1 2000ms

260ms

3 120ms

480ms

560ms

640ms

720ms

Table 4-6: QoS Parameters

QoS Type QoS Parameters

BE MIR

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CIR is the minimum information transfer rate that the system is committed to

transfer under normal conditions (minimum reserved traffic rate).

MIR is the maximum information rate that the system will allow for the

connection (maximum sustained traffic rate).

The CIR/MIR rate is averaged over a minimum increment of time, which is defined

by the CT parameter.

The range of CIR/MIR for all Downlink flows and for Uplink BE and NRT flows is

from 32 (the default) to 54,000 Kbps.

For Uplink ERT flows where we have the advantage of periodic allocations, the

UGI (equal to CT/2) and the range for MIR are as follows:

The uplink CIR of eRT will be set internally to the value configured for MIR

In the Downlink of ERT flows UGI has no meaning and the configuration range for

CIR and MIR is 32-54000 Kbps. However, ERT QoS offers the advantages of

higher priority and lower latency values than BE or NRT QoS.

MIR cannot be lower than CIR for the same direction.

4.6.2.6 Multiple Service Flows

The Multiple Service Flows menu enables managing Multiple Service Flows,

including the Service Rule(s) associated with each Multiple Service Flow. The

menu for a selected Multiple Service Flow (after the basic parameters are defined)

enables access to the Service Rules submenu. At least one Service Rule must be

assigned to each Multiple Service Flow, up to a maximum of four Service Rules

NRT CIR, MIR

ERT CIR, MIR

Table 4-7: MIR values for Uplink ERT QoS

CP MIR (Kbps) UGI (ms)

3 32-272 60

4 32-409 40

5 32-545 30

6 32-818 20

7 32-1637 10

Table 4-6: QoS Parameters

QoS Type QoS Parameters

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per Multiple Service Flow. For details refer to Service Rules (Section 4.6.2.7)

below.

The Multiple Service Flow basic parameters are:

Multiple Service Flow ID

Multiple Service Flow Name

Service Group Name

4.6.2.6.1 Multiple Service Flow ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 1030, generated

automatically during creation of a new Multiple Service Flow.

4.6.2.6.2 Multiple Service Flow Name

The Name of the Multiple Service Flow. A unique string of 1 to 32 characters.

4.6.2.6.3 Service Group Name

The name of the Service Group associated with the Multiple Service Flow. Must be

a name of a previously defined Service Group that exists in the database.

4.6.2.6.4 Service Operation Mode

The Service Operation Mode parameter defines whether NAT routing is used by

the MS or behind the MS (Router mode) or not (Bridge mode).

In Bridge mode, the ASN-GW learns the IP address assigned to the MS, and

associate with this IP address the VLAN ID defined in the Service Interface

specified in the Service Rule that matches the connection used for DHCP.

In Router mode, the ASN-GW checks all the Router mode Multiple Service Flows

assigned to the same MS that use the same Service Group as the relevant

connection, and associate with the IP address all VLAN IDs defined in relevant

Service Interfaces. Router mode is applicable only for IP CS services.

4.6.2.7 Service Rules

The Service Rules menu enables managing Service Rules, including the

Classifier(s) associated with each Service Rule. The menu for a selected Service

Rule (after the basic parameters are defined) enables access to the Classifiers

submenu.

For Service Rules of a Multiple Service Flow assigned to a PPPoE Service, only one

of the following options should be used:

ANo classifier is defined, or

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BDefine VLAN ID or VLAN Priority classifiers (to support separation of different

services such as VoIP and Data over PPPoE).

For all other Service Rules, at least one Classifier must be assigned to each

Service Rule, up to a maximum of five Classifiers per Service Rule. For details

refer to Classifiers (Section 4.6.2.8) below.

When either defining a new Service Rule and its components or updating an

existing one, note that a Multiple Service Flow can include a maximum of one

Service Rule with a Classifier of type Any.

The Service Rule basic parameters are:

Service Rule ID

Service Interface Name

4.6.2.7.1 Service Rule ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 4, generated

automatically during creation of a new Service Rule for a specific Multiple Service

Flow.

4.6.2.7.2 Service Interface Name

The Name of the Service Interface associated with the Service Rule. Must be one of

the previously defined Service Interfaces that exists in the database. An Ethernet

CS Service Interface can be associated only to a Multiple Service Flow with a

Bridge Service Operation Mode.

4.6.2.8 Classifiers

The Classifiers submenu option for a selected Service Rule enables managing the

Classifier(s) assigned to the Service Rule. For Service Rules of a Multiple Service

Flow assigned to a PPPoE Service, only one of the following options should be

used:

ANo classifier is defined, or

BDefine VLAN ID or VLAN Priority classifiers (to support separation of different

services such as VoIP and Data over PPPoE).

For all other Service Rules, at least one Classifier must be assigned to each

Service Rule, up to a maximum of five Classifiers per Service Rule.

Note the following rules when either defining a new Classifier or updating an

existing one:

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A maximum of one Classifier of type Any for a certain direction can be

associated with each MS. This means:

»A Service Rule can include a maximum of one Classifier of type Any for a

certain direction.

»A Multiple Service Flow can include a maximum of one Service Rule with a

Classifier of type Any for a certain direction.

»An MS can have a maximum of one Service associated with a Multiple

Service Flow with a Service Rule with a Classifier of type Any for a certain

direction.

Overlapping of range values is not allowed. This is applicable for:

»The Service Rule level: The range values defined for any Classifier of a

certain Type for a certain direction assigned to a Service Rule should not

overlap with the range values of other Classifiers of the same Type for the

same direction assigned to the same Service Rule.

»The Multiple Service Flow level: The range values defined for any Classifier

of a certain Type for a certain direction assigned to a Service Rule of a

certain Multiple Service Flow, should not overlap with the range values of

any Classifiers of the same Type for the same direction assigned to other

Service Rules assigned to the same Multiple Service Flow.

»The MS level: The range values defined for any Classifier of a certain Type

for a certain direction assigned to a Service Rule of any Multiple Service

Flow assigned to any Service for a certain MS, should not overlap with the

range values of any Classifiers of the same Type for the same direction

assigned to any of the Service Rules assigned to other Multiple Service

Flows that are assigned to other Services for the same MS.

Each Classifier includes the following components:

Table 4-8: Classifier Parameters

Uplink/Downlink

Classifier Type Uplink/Downlink

Classifier Parameter 1 Uplink/Downlink

Classifier Parameter 2

Any - -

DSCP Lowest DSCP Value Highest DSCP Value

VLAN ID VLAN ID Value N/A

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4.6.2.8.1 Uplink/Downlink Classifier Type

This parameter defines the type of classifier to be used in the applicable direction.

Different classifier types may be defined for the uplink and downlink directions.

The available options are Any, DSCP, VLAN ID and VLAN Priority. If the CS Type

of the Service Interface assigned to the Service Rule is IP CS, then only Any and

DSCP types are supported.

For a Classifier Type Any there are no other parameters.

4.6.2.8.2 Uplink/Downlink Classifier Parameter 1 and 2

Each Classifier of type DSCP or VLAN Priority can define a range of value to be

used for classification. These parameters defines the lowest and highest values in

the range. The applicable range values are:

The value configured for Parameter 2 for a certain direction cannot be lower than

the value configured for Parameter 1 for the same direction.

Note that the value configured for any of these parameters cannot be within the

ranges defined for other Classifiers of the same Type and Direction assigned to

either the same Service Rule, or to other Service Rules assigned to the same

Multiple Service Flow, or to any of the Service Rules assigned to other Multiple

Service Flows that are assigned to other Services for the same MS.

For each VLAN ID Classifier, a single value in the range 1-4094 can be configured

for Parameter 1 (Parameter 2 is not applicable for VLAN ID Classifier). The value

configured for a VLAN ID classifier must differ from the values defined for other

Classifiers of the same Type and Direction assigned to either the same Service

Rule, or to other Service Rules assigned to the same Multiple Service Flow, or to

any of the Service Rules assigned to other Multiple Service Flows that are

assigned to other Services for the same MS.

VLAN Priority Lowest VLAN Priority Value Highest VLAN Priority Value

Table 4-9: Uplink/Downlink Classifier Parameters Range Values

Uplink/Downlink Classifier

Type Uplink/Downlink Classifier Parameter

1 and 2

DSCP 0-63

VLAN Priority 0-7

Table 4-8: Classifier Parameters

Uplink/Downlink

Classifier Type Uplink/Downlink

Classifier Parameter 1 Uplink/Downlink

Classifier Parameter 2

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4.6.2.9 Service Groups

A Service Group defines the DHCP mode to be used for acquiring IP address

configuration for the MS provisioned with the relevant Service and, if applicable,

for other devices behind the MS. It also defines additional parameters that affect

the communication between the ASN-GW and an external DHCP server, if

applicable. The Service Group’s parameters includes also the Attributes to be

used for communication with a RADIUS Accounting server.

Up to 10 different Service Groups can be defined.

In addition to managing Service Groups, the Service Groups Menu enables also

viewing the Lease Times (see “Show DHCP Lease Times” on page 147)

Each Service Group includes the following parameters:

4.6.2.9.1 Service Group ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 10, generated

automatically during creation of a new Service Group.

4.6.2.9.2 Service Group Name

The Name of the Service Group. A unique string of 1 to 32 characters.

4.6.2.9.3 DHCP Type

The DHCP operation mode supported by the unit:

NOTE

All MSs using IP-CS service flows will be de-registered so that clients will be forced to renew their IP

bindings in the following cases:

1. DHCP Type is changed and the old type is other than None (if it is none, the BS just forwards

DHCP traffic without taking any action).

2. DHCP Type hasn’t changed, but it is configured as Server and at least one of the following

networking values has changed:

Pool IP address

Pool Subnet Mask

DHCP IP Address

A DNS IP Address

Lease Time

CPE Management Server

Default Gateway

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None: DHCP is not used. This mode is applicable for Ethernet CS service

interfaces. The ASN-GW learns the IP parameters by “listening” to DHCP

processes.

Transparent: Typically used with IP CS service interfaces. The MS

communicates directly with a DHCP server without involving the ASN-GW.

Forward With Option 82: This is practically the same as Transparent mode

(see above), with the exception that the ASN-GW inserts Option 82 (Relay

Agent Information) to DHCP messages forwarded to the backbone and removes

them from received messages before forwarding them to the MS. Any DHCP

discovery/request message coming from the user that includes option 82 will

be dropped.

Relay With Option 82: The ASN-GW serves as a relay for DHCP messages

between the MS and a known DHCP server. The implementation complies with

RFC-2131 and RFC-3046. Any DHCP discovery/request message coming from

the user that includes option 82 will be dropped.

Server: The ASN-GW acts as a DHCP server.

4.6.2.9.4 Nomadic Mode

The Nomadic Mode parameter ia applicable for all DHCP operation modes. It

defines whether nomadic operation of the MS should be supported by the

provisioning and accounting mechanism. When disabled, the provisioned services

should be supported only when the MS is served by a specific BTS. When enabled,

provisioned services should not be restricted to a specific BTS.

The default is Disable.

4.6.2.9.5 Attribute 31

The Attribute 31 parameter is applicable for all DHCP operation modes, defining

information that should be used by the embedded RADIUS client.

Attribute 31 specifies the Calling Station ID information to be included in RADIUS

Access-Request and Accounting-Request messages. This feature enables service

providers to provide more information about the call originator to the RADIUS

server(s). The information provided by this feature can also be used for additional

security checks.

In RADIUS Access-Request messages Attribute 31 is set by default to CPE MAC

Address. The configurable Attribute 31 parameter is applicable only for RADIUS

accounting messages.

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The available options for DHCP None, Transparent, and Server modes are None,

CPE MAC Address and CPE Fully Qualified Domain Name.

For DHCP Relay/Forward with Option 82 modes the available options are None,

CPE MAC Address and the option selected for the Option 82 Sub Type 2

parameter (see “Option 82 Sub Type 2” on page 146). This means that the CPE

Fully Qualified Domain Name option is available only if this is the selected option

for Option 82 Sub Type 2).

The default option is CPE MAC Address.

4.6.2.9.6 Attribute 32

The Attribute 32 parameter is applicable for all DHCP operation modes, defining

information that should be used by the embedded RADIUS client.

Attribute 32 specifies the NAS Identifier information to be included in RADIUS

Access-Request and Accounting-Request messages. This feature enables service

providers to provide more information about the device serving the call originator

to the RADIUS server(s). The information provided by this feature can also be used

for additional security checks.

In RADIUS Access-Request messages Attribute 32 is set by default to BS ID if

Nomadic Mode is set to Disable. Attribute 32 is not used if Nomadic Mode is

enabled. The configurable Attribute 32 parameter is applicable only for RADIUS

accounting messages.

The available options for DHCP None, Transparent, and Server modes are None,

BTS MAC Address, GIADDR, Service Interface VLAN, Management IP Address, BS

ID, BTS Name, Free Text. If the Free Text option is selected, a unique string of 1 to

32 characters should be specified.

For DHCP Relay/Forward with Option 82 modes the available options are None,

BS ID and the option selected for the Option 82 Sub Type 1 parameter (see

“Option 82 Sub Type 1” on page 146).

The default option is None.

4.6.2.9.7 Attribute 32 Free Text

Applicable only if the selected option for Attribute 32 is Free Text. A string of 1 to

32 characters to be used as a unique NAS ID in relevant RADIUS accounting

messages.

The default is an empty string (must be configured to a valid value if Free Text is

the selected option for Attribute 32).

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4.6.2.9.8 Interface IP Address

Applicable for Transparent and Forward with Option 82 DHCP Modes. This is the

local IP address for the Service Group. Will be the source IP to ARP requests for

gateway MAC address.

The default is the Management Interface IP Address. In this case all other relevant

parameters (Interface Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, VLAN ID) must be the

default values (Management Interface parameters).

4.6.2.9.9 Interface Subnet Mask

Applicable for Transparent and Forward with Option 82 DHCP Modes. This is the

subnet used with the Interface IP Address.

The default is the Management Interface Subnet Mask.

4.6.2.9.10 Default Gateway

The Default Gateway parameter is applicable for all DHCP operation modes,

excluding None. It defines the IP address of the gateway to be used by the service.

This feature, enabling separation between traffic of different services, is applicable

only for IP CS services.

The default address is 0.0.0.0. In this case, the Management Default Gateway is

used.

If the Management Default Gateway is used, the local IP address on the interface

(GI IP Address - for Relay, or Interface IP Address - for Transparent and Forward)

must be the Management IP, and the VLAN ID must be the same as the

Management VLAN ID.

4.6.2.9.11 VLAN ID

The VLAN ID parameter is applicable for all DHCP operation modes, excluding

None. It defines the VLAN ID to be used for communication with the Service

Group Gateway.

The range is from 0 to 4094 or 4096 for No VLAN.

The default value is 0. In this case, the Management VLAN ID is used. Otherwise,

it must be a valid VLAN ID configured on a Service Interface.

If the Management VLAN ID is used, the local IP address on the interface (GI IP

Address - for Relay, or Interface IP Address - for Transparent and Forward) must

be the Management IP, and the Default Gateway must be the same as the

Management Default Gateway.

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4.6.2.9.12 VLAN Priority

The VLAN Priority parameter is applicable for all DHCP operation modes,

excluding None. It defines the VLAN Priority to be used with the VLAN ID. Not

applicable if VLAN ID is set to none (4096)

The range is from 0 to 7.

If the VLAN ID is set to 0 (the default, meaning that Management VLAN ID is

used), the VLAN Priority is not configurable and it will be set to the value of the

Management VLAN Priority.

4.6.2.9.13 DHCP Server Specific Parameters

The following parameters are applicable only for Service Groups with DHCP Type

Server:

4.6.2.9.13.1 DHCP Pool IP Address

The network IP address in the IP addresses pool. Addresses in the pool cannot

include an address that is already in use for another Service Group (Server IP or

GI IP Address). The IP address to be allocated for a new client will be the first free

address from the subnet. IP address will be released if the lease time (see below)

has expired without receiving a renew request from the client.

4.6.2.9.13.2 DHCP Pool Subnet Mask

The subnet mask that together with the DHCP Pool IP Address define the range of

addresses in the IP pool. The pool must not be in use by another Service Group.

4.6.2.9.13.3 DHCP IP Address

The local IP address of the server interface. Can be any IP address from the DHCP

Pool.

4.6.2.9.13.4 DNS 1 IP Address

The first DNS IP address to be provided by the DHCP server (optional).

The default is 0.0.0.0 (none). In this case DNS information will not be included in

the DHCP packet. Cannot be the same as Default Gateway or DHCP IP Address.

4.6.2.9.13.5 DNS 2 IP Address

The second DNS IP address to be provided by the DHCP server (optional, may

equal DNS 1 IP Address). The default is 0.0.0.0 (none). Cannot be the same as

Default Gateway or DHCP IP Address.

4.6.2.9.13.6 DHCP Lease Time

The lease time for IP allocation by the server. If a renew request is not received

within the specified lease time the IP address will be released and returned to the

pool.

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The range is from 0 to 4294967295 seconds. 0 means infinite (no lease time).

The default is 65535.

4.6.2.9.13.7 DHCP Management Server

This is the Option 43 vendor specific parameter specifying the URL of the DHCP

Management Server. The format should be http://<IP address>/<name>.

The DHCP Server will answer with option 43 only if the request comes with option

60. Otherwise it will answer without option 43.

The total length of the string is up to 100 printable characters.

4.6.2.9.14 Option 82 Parameters

Option 82 parameters are applicable for Forward with Option 82 and Relay with

Option 82 DHCP operation modes:

4.6.2.9.14.1 Option 82 Sub Type 1

The Option 82 Sub Type 1 parameter is applicable for Forward/Relay with Option

82 operation modes, defining the Agent Circuit ID information that should be

inserted in Suboption 1 of Option 82 Agent Information field of DHCP messages.

The available options are None, BTS MAC Address, GIADDR, Service Interface

VLAN, Management IP Address, BS ID, BTS Name, Free Text. If the Free Text

option is selected, a unique string of 1 to 32 characters should be specified.

In Relay with Option 82 mode, at least one Sub Type (either 1 or 2) must be other

than None (a combination where both Sub Type 1 and Sub Type 2 are None is not

allowed).

The default option is None.

4.6.2.9.14.2 Option 82 Sub Type 1 Free Text

Applicable only for Forward/Relay with Option 82 operation modes, if the selected

option for Option 82 Sub Type 1 is Free Text. A string of 1 to 32 characters to be

used as a unique identifier of the relay/forwarding agent (BTS).

The default is an empty string (must be configured to a different value if Free Text

is the selected option for Option 82 Sub Type 1).

4.6.2.9.14.3 Option 82 Sub Type 2

The Option 82 Sub Type 2 parameter is applicable for Forward/Relay with Option

82 operation modes, defining the Agent Remote ID information that should be

inserted in Suboption 2 of Option 82 Agent Information field of DHCP messages.

NOTE

If the management service IP is not renewed, the MS will be de-registered.

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The available options are None, CPE MAC Address and CPE Fully Qualified

Domain Name.

In Relay with Option 82 mode, at least one Sub Type (either 1 or 2) must be other

than None (a combination where both Sub Type 1 and Sub Type 2 are None is not

allowed).

The default option is CPE MAC Address.

4.6.2.9.15 DHCP Relay with Option 82 Specific Parameters

The following parameters, specifying the parameters to be used for

communicating with a DHCP server, are applicable only for Service Groups with

DHCP Type Relay with Option 82:

4.6.2.9.15.1 DHCP IP Address

The DHCP IP address is the intended DHCP server to be used. The IP must not be

included in other IP ranges used by other Service Groups, in IP Pools or other IP

ranges used by the ASN.

4.6.2.9.15.2 GI IP Address

DHCP gateway (relay agent) IP address included in DHCP messages. This is the IP

address used for communication with the external DHCP server. Must be in the

same subnet as the Default Gateway. Must not be in use by another Service

Group (as GIADDR for DHCP Relay or server IP for DHCP Server Service Group).

The default is the Management Interface IP Address. In this case all other relevant

parameters (Interface Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, VLAN ID) must be the

default values (Management Interface parameters).

4.6.2.9.15.3 Subnet Mask

The subnet mask used with the GI IP Address. The default used with the default

GI IP Address is the Management Interface Subnet Mask.

4.6.2.9.16 Show DHCP Lease Times

Select this option to view per DHCP Server Service Group all the binding details

for each client: IP Address, Client MAC Address, Expiration Time, MS KEY ID,

Serving BS ID, and Connection Type.

4.6.2.10 Service Interfaces

The Service Interface menu enables managing the parameters of the interface

used by the ASN on the network side for a service using a specific Service

Interface. Up to 1024 different Service Interfaces can be defined.

Each Service Interface includes the following parameters:

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4.6.2.10.1 Service Interface ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 1024, generated

automatically during creation of a new Service Interface.

4.6.2.10.2 Service Interface Name

The Name of the Service Interface. A unique string of 1 to 32 characters.

4.6.2.10.3 Forwarding Rule Name

The Name of the Forwarding Rule used by the Service Interface. Must be one of

the previously defined Forwarding Rules that exists in the database.

4.6.2.10.4 CS Type

The Convergence Sublayer Type: Ethernet CS or IP CS.

The default is IP CS.

4.6.2.10.5 VLAN Interface

The VLAN Interface parameter defines how VLAN tags in packets forwarded on the

interface are handled:

The VLAN Interface parameter is applicable only in IP CS. In Ethernet CS it is

always set to Enable.

If VLAN Interface is set to Disable: Untagged packets are forwarded without any

change. In the downlink, the VLAN tag of packets received with a VLAN tag is

removed before forwarding to the wireless link.

If VLAN Interface is set to Enable: In the downlink, packets received with a VLAN

tag that does not match the defined VLAN ID (see Section 4.6.2.10.7) are

discarded. For IP CS Service Interface, in the uplink a VLAN tag is added, using

the values defined by the VLAN ID and VLAN Priority parameters. If the VLAN ID

is set to None (untagged), this is practically the same as setting the VLAN Interface

to Disable.

4.6.2.10.6 VLAN Transparency

Applicable only in Ethernet CS (with VLAN Interface enabled). In IP CS it is always

set to Disable.

If set to Enable: Uplink and downlink packets whose VLAN IDs are included in the

VLAN List (see below) will be forwarded transparently without any changes in the

value of the VLAN ID. All other packets will be discarded. The VLAN Priority of

NOTE

Only one Service Interface without VLAN is allowed. A Service Interface without VLAN is either one

with VLAN Interface set to Disable or one with Service Interface set to Enable and VLAN ID set to

None.

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uplink packets may be changed, depending on the configured VLAN Priority

Marking parameter.

If set to Disable: In the uplink packets will be forwarded with a VLAN tag with the

values defined by the VLAN ID and VLAN Priority parameters (replacing original

VLAN tag or added to untagged packets). If the VLAN ID is set to None (untagged),

all uplink packets will be forwarded untagged. In the downlink a reverse process

will take place according to the what was learned in the uplink.

4.6.2.10.7 VLAN ID

In IP CS the VLAN ID parameter is applicable only if VLAN Interface is set to

Enable. In Ethernet CS applicable only if VLAN Transparency is set to Disable.

This is the VLAN ID to be inserted in packets forwarded to the network (uplink).

The available range is 1-4094 or 4096 for untagged. To set the value to 4096

(none) you can also click Enter with an empty (null) string.

4.6.2.10.8 VLAN Priority Marking

Applicable only in Ethernet CS when VLAN Transparency is set to Enable. If VLAN

Priority Marking is set to Disable, the VLAN Priority of forwarded packets will not

change. If set to Enable, the VLAN Priority of all forwarded tagged packets will be

replaced by the value configured for the VLAN Priority parameter.

4.6.2.10.9 VLAN Priority

In IP CS the VLAN Priority parameter is applicable only if VLAN ID is other than

None (untagged). The VLAN Priority to be inserted in packets forwarded to the

network (uplink).

In Ethernet CS, if VLAN Transparency is set to Disable and VLAN ID is other than

None, this is the VLAN Priority to be used in the uplink. If VLAN Transparency is

set to Enable and VLAN Priority Marking is set to Enable, the VLAN Priority of all

forwarded tagged packets will be replaced by this value.

The available range is from 0 to 7.

4.6.2.10.10 VLAN List

Applicable only in Ethernet CS when VLAN Transparency is set to Enable. A list of

up to 16 VLAN IDs (including None for untagged). Only packets with a VLAN ID

included in the list will be forwarded. An empty list means that all VLAN IDs

(including None) are included in the list. Only one Service Interface will “All” VLAN

List can be defined.

4.6.2.10.11 Inner DSCP Marking

The Inner DSCP Marking parameter defines whether to replace in the uplink the

original DSCP value in IP packets with a new value specified by the Inner DSCP

parameter.

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The options are Disable (no change in DSCP values) or Enable.

4.6.2.10.12 Inner DSCP

The Inner DSCP parameter is applicable only if Inner DSCP Marking is set to

Enable. It specifies the DSCP value that will replace in IP packets the original

value in the uplink.

The range is from 0 to 63.

4.6.2.11 Forwarding Rules

The Forwarding Rule includes the features that affect the wireless broadcast

domain.

The Forwarding Rule menu enables viewing all Forwarding Rules in the database,

defining new Forwarding Rules, editing details of existing Forwarding Rules and

removing Forwarding Rules from the database.

Up to 10 different Forwarding Rules can be defined.

Each Forwarding Rule includes the following parameters:

4.6.2.11.1 Forwarding Rule ID

This is an auto-sequential number from 1 to a maximum of 10, generated

automatically during creation of a new Forwarding Rule.

4.6.2.11.2 Forwarding Rule Name

The Name of the Forwarding Rule. A unique string of 1 to 32 characters.

4.6.2.11.3 Relay Mode

The Relay Mode parameter determines whether the unit performs relaying of

messages in the wireless link. When the Relay Mode parameter is enabled,

packets originating from devices on the wireless link are transmitted by the unit

back to the wireless link to other relevant device(s) that use the same Forwarding

Rule. Only packets with unknown destination will be sent to the backbone. If

disabled, these packets are sent only to the backbone and are not sent back to the

wireless link.

NOTE

Any VLAN ID (including None for untagged) can be defined only in a single Service Interface: This

includes the values configured for the VLAN ID parameter and values in VLAN Lists. The

Management Interface VLAN ID (see Section 4.5.4.3.4) cannot be configured.

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4.6.2.11.4 Unknown Address Forwarding Mode

The Unknown Address Forwarding Mode parameter determines the mode of

controlling the flow of information from the backbone to the wireless media. Select

from the following options:

1 - Forward: Enables the transmission of all packets, except unicast packets sent

to addresses that the unit recognizes as being on its wired backbone side.

2 - Discard: The unit will transmit unicast packets only to those addresses that it

knows to exist on the wireless link side.

4.6.2.11.5 QoS Type

The QoS Type parameter determines the QoS type to be used for multicast and

broadcast messages and for unknown connections. In the current release the

available options are BE (Best Effort) and NRT (Non Real Time).

The availability/range of the following parameters depend on the selected QoS

Type:

4.6.2.11.6 CP

The Committed Priority.

For BE QoS CP is not configurable and is set to 0.

For NRT QoS the supported range is from 1 to 2.

The CP parameter affects the Committed Time (CT) as follows:

Maximum Latency is equal to CT.

4.6.2.11.7 QoS Parameters (CIR/MIR)

The availability of specific QoS parameters depend on the selected QoS Type as

follows:

Table 4-10: Committed Time

CP (Committed Priority) CT (Committed Time)

0 1000ms

1 2000ms

260ms

Table 4-11: QoS Parameters

QoS Type QoS Parameters

BE MIR

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CIR is the minimum information transfer rate that the system is committed to

transfer under normal conditions (minimum reserved traffic rate).

MIR is the maximum information rate that the system will allow (maximum

sustained traffic rate).

The CIR/MIR rate is averaged over a minimum increment of time, which is defined

by the CT parameter.

The range is from 32 (the default) to 54,000 Kbps.

MIR cannot be lower than CIR.

4.6.2.12 MSs Default Services

The BTS is supplied with a set of default service components supporting typical

Management and Ethernet CS Data services. The default service components

cannot be deleted. However, they may be updated.

The default service components are:

NRT CIR, MIR

Table 4-12: Default Forwarding Rules

Forwarding Rule Name [[FrwRuleEth]]

Relay Mode Enable

Unknown Address Forwarding Mode Forward

QoS Type BE

CP 0

MIR (kbps) 512

Table 4-13: Default Service Interfaces

Service Interface Name [[SrvIfcEth]]

Forwarding Rule Name [[FrwRuleEth]]

CS Type Ethernet CS

Inner DSCP Marking Disable

VLAN Interfaces Enable

VLAN Transparency Disable

Table 4-11: QoS Parameters

QoS Type QoS Parameters

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VLAN ID 1234

VLAN Priority Marking Enable

VLAN Priority 0

Table 4-14: Default Service Group

Service Group Name [[srvGroup]]

DHCP Type Transparent

Nomadic Mode Disable

AAA Attribute 31 None

AAA Attribute 32 None

Interface IP Address Management Interface IP

Interface Subnet Mask Management Interface Subnet Mask

Default Gateway Management Interface Gateway

VLAN ID Management VLAN

Table 4-15: Default Multiple Service Flows

Multiple Service Flow Name [[msfMng]] [[msfEth]]

Service Group Name [[srvGroup]] [[srvGroup]]

Service Operation Mode Bridge Router

Service Rule ID 1 1

Service Interface Name [[SrvIfcIp]] [[SrvIfcEth]]

Classifier ID 1 1

Uplink Classifier Type DSCP DSCP

Uplink Classifier Parameter 1 6 0

Uplink Classifier Parameter 2 6 0

Downlink Classifier Type DSCP DSCP

Downlink Classifier Parameter 1 6 0

Downlink Classifier Parameter 2 6 0

Table 4-16: Default Service Profiles

Service Profile Name [[SrvProfMng]] [[SrvProfEth]]

Service Profile Type Management Data

Table 4-13: Default Service Interfaces

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The MSs Default Services menu enables management of services based on the

default service components. It includes the following options:

4.6.2.12.1 Show Summary

Select this option to display a summary of all MS Services based on the default

service components. For each such service the following details will be displayed:

MS MAC Address

Service ID

Admin Status

Multiple Service Flow Name

Service Profile Name

4.6.2.12.2 Create Default Service Components

BY default, all default service components are “deleted”: This means they are not

available for configuration (although they exist in the memory of the unit) and are

not displayed in the relevant Show options. Select this option to make the default

service components available for configuration.

4.6.2.12.3 Delete Default Service Components

If the default service components were “created” (made available), select this

option to disable them. They will not be completely deleted. However they will not

be available for configuration and will not be displayed in the relevant Show

options. In addition, all “default” services based on default service components

will be deleted.

QoS Profile ID 1 1

UpLink Type NRT BE

UpLink CP 1 0

UpLink CIR (kbps) 256

UpLink MIR (kbps) 512 2048

DownLink Type NRT BE

DownLink CP 1 0

DownLink CIR (kbps) 256

DownLink MIR (kbps) 512 2048

Table 4-16: Default Service Profiles

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4.6.2.12.4 Add

Select this option to add a “default” service based on default service components.

You will be prompted to configure the following parameters:

4.6.2.12.4.1 MS MAC Address

The MAC Address of the MS to which the Service is provisioned.

4.6.2.12.4.2 Service Number

The Number of the Service. Each MS can be provisioned with up to 3 Services,

with Numbers from 1 to 3.

4.6.2.12.4.3 Admin Status

The Admin Status of the Service: Enable or Disable. A disabled Service will not be

available to the end-user, but its properties are maintained in the database

allowing quick renewal of the Service.

4.6.2.12.4.4 Data CS Type

The CS Type of the data service to be added: Ethernet CS Data or IP CS Data. The

relevant default Service Profile and Multiple Service Flow for Ethernet CS or IP CS

will be automatically associated to the service. In addition, once the first data

default service is configured for an MS, the default Management Service for the

MS will also be created, using the relevant default components.

4.6.3 MAC Access Lists

The Allow/Deny feature enables allowing/denying services to specific end user

devices based on their MAC addresses. It also enables managing the bridge

database table. These two features are applicable only for Ethernet CS flows.

The Allow/Deny feature is based on the following components:

Allowed/Denied Addresses List: A list of up to 256 MAC addresses, with an

Allow or Deny rule attached to each entry.

Allowed/Denied Ranges List: A list of up to 10 MAC address ranges, with an

Allow or Deny rule attached to each entry.

Default Access Rule, defining the Allow/Deny rule for source addresses not

included in any of the lists.

IMPORTANT

The MAC Address must be one that exists in the database. Refer to ““MS Menu”

on page 218 for details on manually adding MSs to the database.

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A packet arriving from an MS over the R1 interface will be handled as follows:

If the source address is included in the Addresses List with a Deny rule, it will

be discarded. If the source address is included in the Addresses List with an

Allow rule, it will be forwarded for further processing.

If the source address is included in the Ranges List with a Deny rule, it will be

discarded, unless it is included in the Addresses List with an Allow rule. If the

source address is included in the Ranges List with an Allow rule, it will be

forwarded, unless it is included in the Addresses List with a Deny rule.

If the source address is not included in the list, it will be discarded or

forwarded according to the Default Access rule.

The MAC Access Lists menu comprises the following options:

Show

Configure

Default Access

Maximum MAC addresses learned

4.6.3.1 Show

Select this option to view the current content of the lists, the option configured for

the Default Access parameter and the value configured for the Maximum MAC

addresses learned parameter.

4.6.3.2 Configure

Select this option to managed the lists of MAC addresses and the Default Access

parameter. It includes the following options:

Allowed/Denied Addresses List

Allowed/Denied Ranges List

4.6.3.2.1 Allowed/Denied Addresses List

The options available for the Allowed/Denied Addresses list are:

Show list

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Add to list

Remove from list

Empty List

4.6.3.2.1.1 Show list

Select this option to view the current content of the list.

4.6.3.2.1.2 Add to list

Select this option to add a MAC address to the list. The format should be

xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx. Only valid unicast addresses should be used. You will be

prompted to define the Allow/Deny rule (Allow or Deny).

4.6.3.2.1.3 Remove from list

Select this option to remove a MAC address from the list. The format should be

xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.

4.6.3.2.1.4 Empty List

Select this option to delete the entire content of the list.

4.6.3.2.2 Allowed/Denied Ranges List

The options available for the Allowed/Denied Ranges list are:

Show list

Select from List by ID

Empty List

Add to list

4.6.3.2.2.1 Show list

Select this option to view the current content of the list.

4.6.3.2.2.2 Select from List by ID

Select this option to select one of the existing ranges. You may than select either

the Update or Delete option to update the range’s parameters or delete it from the

list.

4.6.3.2.2.3 Empty List

Select this option to delete the entire content of the list.

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4.6.3.2.2.4 Add to list

Select this option to add a MAC addresses range to the list. Each entry comprises

a Prefix (base) address in the format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx, a Prefix Mask in the same

format (in binary format a mask must be comprised of a series of 1’s followed by a

series of 0’s), an Allow/Deny rule, and Priority (a unique number in the range

from 1 to 255 defining the order of searching for a match).

4.6.3.3 Default Access

Select this option to configure the Default Access rule, defining how to handle

packets with a source address that is not included in any of the lists.

The options are All and Deny. The default is Allow.

4.6.3.4 Maximum MAC addresses learned

Select this option to manage the bridge database in the device. When the

Maximum MAC addresses learned parameter is set to 0 (the default), the ASN-GW

learns the source MAC address of all packets arriving on the R1 interface. The

aging timeout for entries in the bridge table is 10 minutes. If the table is full (1024

different entries), a newly learned MAC address will replace the oldest entry in the

database. A packet arriving from the network side with a destination MAC address

that is not included in the bridge database will be discarded, unless the Unknown

Known Address Mode parameter of the Forwarding Rule being used is set to

Forward. A MAC address that according to the lists should be denied will not be

learned.

If the Maximum MAC addresses learned is set to a value other than 0, the

maximum number of entries in the bridge database is limited to the configured

value. In this case when the table is full additional MAC addresses cannot be

learned until a MAC address is removed from the table by the aging mechanism. A

packet arriving on the R1 interface with a source MAC address that is not

included in the bridge database will be discarded.

The range is from 0 to 1024. The default is 0 (no limit up to the maximum of

1024).

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4.7 Sector Menu

According to the capabilities supported by the hardware and the unit’s model, the

unit supports one or two sectors. The Sector menu enables viewing the current

and configured parameters of each sector supported by the unit and modifying

these parameters.

The Sector menu includes the following options:

Show Summary: Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the

supported Sector(s).

Select: Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a

specific Sector.

4.7.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the supported Sector(s). For

each of the supported Sectors the following details are displayed:

BTS Operation Mode (for more details see “Operation Mode” on page 94)

Sector ID

Sector General Parameters (for more details see Section 4.7.2.2 below)

Sector Name

Sector Location

Sector Heading (degrees)

Current Bandwidth (MHz)

Configured Bandwidth (MHz)

Current Frequency (MHz)

Configured Frequency (MHz)

Current TX Power (dBm)

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Configured TX Power (dBm)

Sector Antenna's Associations

According to the Operation Mode, the Sector can be associated with either one or

two Antennas. The details displayed for each Antenna associated with the Sector

are:

Antenna ID

Antenna Gain (dBi)

Beam Width (degrees)

Antenna Polarization

Antenna Type

Sector BS's & Radio Channel's Association

The number of associated BSs/Radio Channels depend on the Operation Mode.

The details displayed for each Radio Channel associated with the Sector are:

BS Index

Radio Channel ID

BS ID

BS Name

Country Code Parameters:

Country Code ID

Country Code

Supported Frequency Range (according to the details in the Frequency File for

the selected Country Code, for each of the relevant sub-bands):

Downlink Start Frequency (MHz)

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Downlink Stop Frequency (MHz)

Min. Tx Power (dBm)

Max. Tx Power (dBm)

Bandwidths

Step (KHz)

DFS General Parameters (if applicable)

DFS Support

DFS Type

Channel Availability Check Time (sec)

Channel Non Occupancy Period (min)

Startup Test Valid Period (hours)

Radar Detection Threshold (dBm)

The DFS Parameters are applicable only for units operating in the 5 GHz bands

using a Country Code where DFS is required. For details on these parameters

refer to “DFS/DCS (5 GHz units only)” on page 170.

DCS General Parameters (Applicable only for 5 GHz units)

Current DCS Support

Configured DCS Support

The following parameters will be displayed only if Configured DCS Support is set

to Enable:

Current NI Channel Measurement Interval (sec)

Configured NI Channel Measurement Interval (sec)

Current SNR Averaging Factor (%)

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Configured SNR Averaging Factor (%)

Current SNR Degradation Percentage (%)

Configured SNR Degradation Percentage (%)

Current Channel Tracking Interval (sec)

Configured Channel Tracking Interval (sec)

Current Channel Reference Interval (sec)

Configured Channel Reference Interval (sec)

Current Number of Channels to Scan (applicable only if Random Channel

Selection is enabled)

Configured Number of Channels to Scan (applicable only if Random Channel

Selection is enabled)

Current Number of Channels for Selection

Configured Number of Channels for Selection

Current Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking

Configured Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking

Usable Frequencies (if applicable)

A list of frequencies for the DCS and/or DFS algorithm. Applicable only for units

operating in the 5 GHz bands if DFS and/or DCS is supported by the Country

Code used and Random Channel Selection (see “Random Channel Selection” on

page 102) is disabled. For details refer to “Usable Frequencies” on page 180.

Spectrum Analyzer Parameters

Spectrum Analyzer Support

Spectrum Analyzer Start Frequency (MHz)

Spectrum Analyzer Stop Frequency (MHz)

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Spectrum Analyzer Scanning Time (sec)

Spectrum Analyzer Step (MHz)

4.7.2 Select

Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a specific Sector.

The following options are available for the selected Sector:

4.7.2.1 Show

Select this option to view the relevant parameters. The displayed information is

the same as described in Show Summary (Section 4.7.1) above.

4.7.2.2 Configuration

The Configuration menu includes the following options:

General Parameters

DFS/DCS (5 GHz units only) (if applicable)

Spectrum Analyzer

4.7.2.2.1 General Parameters

The General Parameters menu enables configuration of the following parameters:

4.7.2.2.1.1 Sector Name

An optional descriptive parameter. A string of up to 32 printable characters.

The default is null.

4.7.2.2.1.2 Sector Location

An optional descriptive parameter. A string of up to 64 printable characters.

The default is null (an empty string).

4.7.2.2.1.3 Sector Heading (degrees)

A descriptive parameter indicating the sector’s heading in degrees. A number from

0 to 359.

The default is 0.

4.7.2.2.1.4 Bandwidth

The bandwidth of the sector in MHz.

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For Dual Sector Dual BS no Diversity Operation Mode the supported options are 5

MHz, 7 MHz (3.x GHz units only), and 10 MHz.

For 1SIS units using Single Sector Single BS no Diversity operation mode and

1DIV units using Single Sector Single BS with Diversity operation modes the

supported options are 5 MHz, 7 MHz (3.x GHz units only), and 10 MHz.

For 1SIS units using Single Sector Dual BS no Diversity operation mode and 1DIV

units using Single Sector Dual BS with Diversity operation modes (applicable only

if a license for 20 MHz is installed), the supported options are 14 MHz (3.x GHz

units only), and 20 MHz. This is achieved by using two adjacent radio channels,

where each channel has a bandwidth of 10 MHz (for a Sector Bandwidth of 20

MHz) or (in 3.x GHz units only) 7 MHz (for a Sector Bandwidth of 14 MHz).

The default Bandwidth is 10 MHz.

4.7.2.2.1.5 Frequency

The central frequency of the sector in MHz. The available range and default

depend on the frequency band supported by the hardware, the selected Country

Code, and the selected bandwidth.

As a general rule, the configurable frequencies are from the Minimum Frequency

+ 1/2 Sector Bandwidth up to a maximum of the Maximum Frequency - 1/2

Sector Bandwidth. However, for certain bands in 4.9 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.4 GHz

FCC units different rules apply, as shown in tables 4-19, 4-20 and 4-21 below.

The frequency resolution for 3.x GHz units is 0.125 MHz.

In 4.9 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.4 GHz FCC units, the frequency resolution is 2.5 MHz

for a Sector Bandwidth of 5 MHz, 5 MHz for a Sector Bandwidth of 10 MHz or 20

MHz.

In the current release the available frequency ranges (Minimum Frequency to

Maximum Frequency) are:

Table 4-17: Frequency Configuration, 3.65 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency Range

Canada 3650-3675 MHz

FCC 3650-3675 MHz

Table 4-18: Frequency Configuration, 3.6 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency Range

Universal 3600-3800 MHz

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ETSI 3600-3800 MHz

Australia 3600-3800 MHz

Table 4-19: Frequency Configuration, 4.9 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Sector Bandwidth

(MHz) Supported

Frequencies (MHz)

Universal 4900-5350 5 4902.5-5347.5

10 4905-5345

20 4910-5340

Canada 4940-4990 5 4942.5-4987.5

10 4947.5-4982.5

20 Not Supported

FCC 4940-4990 5 4942.5-4987.5

10 4947.5-4982.5

20 Not Supported

ETSI 5150-5250

5250-5350

5 5155-5345

10 5160-5340

20 5165-5335

5.1 GHz FAA 5090-5150 5 5092.5-5147.5

10 5095-5145

20 5100-5140

Table 4-20: Frequency Configuration, 5.4 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Sector Bandwidth

(MHz) Supported

Frequencies (MHz)

Universal 5470-5950* 5 5472.5-5947.5

(excluding 5725)

10 5475-5945 

(excluding 5725)

20 5480-5940 

(excluding 5725)

Table 4-18: Frequency Configuration, 3.6 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency Range

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Canada 5470-5600 5 5475-5595

10 5480-5590

20 Not Supported

5650-5725 5 5655-5720

10 5660-5715

20 Not Supported

5725-5850 5 5727.5-5847.5

10 5730-5845

20 Not Supported

Australia 5470-5600 5 5475-5595

10 5480-5590

20 5490-5580

5650-5725 5 5655-5720

10 5660-5715

20 5670-5705

5725-5850 5 5727.5-5847.5

10 5730-5845

20 5735-5840

ETSI 5470-5600

5600-5650

5650-5725

5 5480-5720

10 5480-5715

20 5485-5710

5725-5875 5 5727.5-5872.5

10 5730-5870

20 5735-5865

Table 4-20: Frequency Configuration, 5.4 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Sector Bandwidth

(MHz) Supported

Frequencies (MHz)

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FCC 5470-5600 5 5475-5595

10 5480-5590

20 Not Supported

5650-5725 5 5655-5720

10 5660-5715

20 Not Supported

5725-5850 5 5727.5-5847.5

10 5730-5845

20 5735-5840

UK 5725-5795 5 5727.5-5792.5

10 5730-5790

20 5735-5785

5815-5850 5 5817.5-5847.5

10 5820-5845

20 5825-5840

India 5825-5875 5 5827.5-5872.5

10 5830-5870

20 5835-5865

Table 4-21: Frequency Configuration, 5.4 GHz FCC Units

Country Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Sector Bandwidth

(MHz) Supported

Frequencies (MHz)

FCC 5470-5600 MHz 5 5475-5595

10 5480-5590

20 Not Supported

5650-5725 MHz 5 5655-5720

10 5660-5715

20 Not Supported

5725-5850 MHz 5 5727.5-5847.5

10 5730-5845

20 5735-5840

Table 4-20: Frequency Configuration, 5.4 GHz Units

Country Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Sector Bandwidth

(MHz) Supported

Frequencies (MHz)

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* The frequency 5725 MHz is illegal and cannot be used.

The default frequency is always the minimum allowed frequency in the supported

range for a bandwidth of 10 MHz.

4.7.2.2.1.6 Tx Power

The sector’s Tx Power in dBm.

In 3.65 GHz units the actually available range (using 1 dB resolution) is from 17

to 30 dBm. The default is 30 dBm.

In 3.6 GHz units the actually available range (using 1 dB resolution) is from 20 to

30 dBm. The default is 30 dBm.

The system administrator/installer is responsible for verifying compliance of the

power emitted from the antenna(s) with local regulations and license conditions, if

applicable.

In 4.9 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.4 GHz FCC units the HW supports a Tx Power range of

0 to 21 dBm. However, in units using certain Country Codes the actually available

Tx Power range depends also on the maximum allowed EIRP and Power Spectral

Density according to relevant regulations and on the configured Bandwidth and

Antenna Gain:

CAUTION

For units installed in the United States using FCC Country Code in the 5470-5600 and 5650-5725

MHz bands, the following guidelines must be followed:

The operating frequency of either a master or a client device installed within 22 miles (35

kilometers) of a Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) location shall be separated by at least 30

MHz (center-to-center) from the TDWR operating frequency. For TDWRs location information refer

to FCC KDB 443999 or to http://www.spectrumbridge.com/udia/search.aspx).

The installers and the operators have to register the devices in the Wireless Internet Service

Providers Association (WISPA) UNII Device Interference Advisor (UDIA) sponsored database and

registry, with the appropriate information regarding the location and operation of the device as well

as the installer information; the registration form can be found at

http://www.spectrumbridge.com/udia/home.aspx.

CAUTION

If due to either restrictions imposed by local regulations or any other reason you cannot use the

entire frequency band supported by the selected Country Code, you should disable the Random

Channel Selection option (see Section 4.5.4.5.9.1) and use the Usable Frequency option to

define the frequencies manually (see Section 4.7.2.2.2.3).

For example, when using the 5.4 GHz FCC Country Code, you may use either frequencies in the

5470-5600 MHz and 5650-5725 MHz bands (with FCC), or frequencies in the 5725-5850 MHz

band.

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Table 4-22: Maximum Allowed EIRP, 4.9 GHz Units

Country

Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Maximum EIRP (dBm)

5 MHz BW 10 MHz BW 20 MHz BW

Universal 4900-5350 No Limit No Limit No Limit

Canada 4940-4990 53 56 Not Supported

FCC 4940-4990 53 56 Not Supported

ETSI 5150-5250 17 20 23

5250-5350 17 20 23

5.1 GHz FAA 5090-5150 No Limit No Limit No Limit

Table 4-23: Maximum Allowed EIRP, 5.4 GHz Units

Country

Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Maximum EIRP (dBm)

5 MHz BW 10 MHz BW 20 MHz BW

Universal 5470-5950* No Limit No Limit No Limit

Canada 5470-5600 24 27 Not Supported

5650-5725 24 27 Not Supported

5725-5850 36 36 Not Supported

Australia 5470-5600 24 27 30

5650-5725 24 27 30

5725-5850 36 36 36

ETSI 5470-5600 24 27 30

5600-5650 24 27 30

5650-5725 24 27 30

5725-5875 30 33 36

FCC 5470-5600 24 27 Not Supported

5650-5725 24 27 Not Supported

5725-5850 36 36 36

UK 5725-5795 30 33 36

5815-5850 30 33 36

India 5825-5875 36 36 36

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In 4.9 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.4 GHz FCC units, the actual maximum Tx Power is the

lowest of the following values:

The maximum supported by the HW (21 dBm)

Maximum Allowed EIRP (according to the Configured Bandwidth) - the

Configured Antenna Gain.

The default is the highest value that can actually be supported for the relevant

Country Code (using the Gain of the installed Integral Antenna or the default

value of 14 dBi for an External Antenna).

4.7.2.2.2 DFS/DCS (5 GHz units only)

The DFS/DCS menu includes the following options:

DFS (if applicable)

DCS

Usable Frequencies (if applicable)

4.7.2.2.2.1 DFS

The DFS parameters submenu is applicable only for units operating in the 5 GHz

bands using a sector frequency for which DFS is required according to the

Country Code being used. For Country Codes where DFS is required the DFS

parameters are not configurable and are set to the values dictated by the relevant

regulations. DFS is optionally available also for units using a Universal Country

Code, allowing the user to configure relevant parameters.

Table 4-24: Maximum Allowed EIRP, 5.4 GHz FCC Units

Country

Code Frequency

Range (MHz) Maximum EIRP (dBm)

5 MHz BW 10 MHz BW 20 MHz BW

FCC 5470-5600 24 27 Not Supported

5650-5725 24 27 Not Supported

5725-5850 36 36 36

NOTE

For 4.9 GHz units using the FCC Country Code in the 4.940-4.990 GHz sub-band: For compliance

with relevant FCC regulations the maximum Tx Power is 19 dBm (for all bandwidths/configurations).

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In certain regions there are radar systems operating in the 5 GHz band.

Applicable regulations dictates that wireless access systems operating in these

bands shall not interfere with the operation of the radar systems. This means that

the wireless access system must be able to automatically detect the presence of

radar signals and avoid transmissions on frequencies used by radar systems in its

vicinity.

The Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) mechanism is based on monitoring of the

frequency being used and automatic switching to a radar-free frequency upon

detection of radar activity on the current frequency. The test for radar activity is

performed according to the applicable standards (ETSI or FCC), according to the

selected DFS Type.

Before initiating transmission on a new frequency that is not defined as Available

(at start-up after power up or reset none of the frequencies are defined as

Available) the unit performs a Channel Availability Check to ensure that there is

no radar operating on this frequency. During normal operation, the unit

continues monitoring the operating frequency (In-Service Monitoring) to ensure

that there is no radar operating on the frequency. After deciding that a frequency

is Available, it is considered as an Available frequency for a period defined by the

Startup Test Valid Period parameter.

Upon detection of radar activity on the operating frequency, the unit will

automatically stop transmissions on this frequency that will be marked as

Unavailable (Radar Detected) channel. The unit may continue transmissions on

this frequency for a very limited period, allowing it to complete some

transmissions of data and send control and management signals to support the

transition of the served devices to a new channel. The frequency on which radar

was detected will be considered as Unavailable for a period defined by the

configurable Channel Non Occupancy Period parameter. If the Random Channel

Selection parameter (see “Random Channel Selection” on page 102) is set to

Disable, the unit will switch randomly to another frequency in the Usable

Frequencies List that is not considered as Unavailable. If the Random Channel

Selection parameter is set to Enable, the unit will switch randomly to another

frequency in the relevant frequency band that is not considered as Unavailable. If

the selected frequency is not marked as Available, the unit will check for radar

activity before initiating transmissions on the new frequency.

If DCS is enabled, it will be activated upon startup or detection of radar activity.

The new channel selected by the DCS mechanism will be tested for presence of

radar activity before initiating transmissions on the new frequency.

In configurations with two sectors, when the DFS Frequencies Management Level

(see “DFS Frequencies Management Level” on page 103) is set to BTS Level, the

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Frequencies Status Table of each sector uses also the status information of

relevant frequencies in the frequencies table of the other sector. In these

configurations the DFS mechanism will avoid selection of the channel used by the

other sector.

The parameters that affect the DFS mechanism are defined by the relevant

standards and cannot be configured.

The DFS Menu includes the following options:

Show

Update General Parameters (available only if Country Code is Universal)

Show Frequencies Status Table

4.7.2.2.2.1.1 Show

The displayed information depend on the Country Code being used.

4.7.2.2.2.1.1.1 If Country Code is other than Universal:

Select this option to display the following:

DFS Support

DFS Type: According to the DFS type defined in the Country Code (see

“DFS/DCS” on page 102).

Channel Availability Check Time (sec): The minimum time to check a

frequency for the presence of radar activity.

Channel Non Occupancy Period (min): If radar was detected on a certain

frequency, this frequency will be considered as Unavailable for a period

defined by the Channel Non Occupancy Period parameter. During this period

this frequency will not be used by the DFS mechanism.

Startup Test Valid Period (hours): After deciding that a frequency is Available

(no radar was detected by the Channel Availability Check algorithm), it is

considered as an Available frequency for a period defined by the Startup Test

Valid Period parameter. During this period the unit may start transmitting on

this frequency without performing a Channel Availability Check.

Radar Detection Threshold (dBm): The Radar Detection Threshold is the

minimum level of received radar signal that must be detected by the algorithm

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assuming an Rx Antenna gain of 0 dBi. The higher the EIRP, the higher should

be the Radar Detection Threshold. The threshold depends on the EIRP (Tx

Power + Antenna Gain) of the Sector:

Associated Sector Parameters:

»Bandwidth (MHz): The current Bandwidth of the Sector.

»Tx Power (dBm): The current Tx Power of the Sector.

Associated Antenna Parameters:

»Antenna Gain (dBi): The value configured for the Antenna associated with

the relevant Sector.

4.7.2.2.2.1.1.2 If Country Code is Universal:

Current DFS Support

Configured DFS Support

The following are applicable only if Configured DFS Support is set to Enable:

Current DFS Type I

Configured DFS Type

DFS Type is configured at the BTS level (see “DFS Type” on page 103).

Current Channel Availability Check Time (sec)

Configured Channel Availability Check Time (sec)

Current Channel Non Occupancy Period (min)

Configured Channel Non Occupancy Period (min)

Current Startup Test Valid Period (hours)

Configured Startup Test Valid Period (hours)

Current Radar Detection Threshold (dBm)

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Current Radar Detection Threshold (dBm)

Associated Sector Parameters:

»Bandwidth (MHz): The current Bandwidth of the Sector.

»Tx Power (dBm): The current Tx Power of the Sector.

Associated Antenna Parameters:

»Antenna Gain (dBi): The value configured for the Antenna associated with

the relevant Sector.

4.7.2.2.2.1.2 Update General Parameters

The DFS-Update General Parameters menu is available only in 5 GHz units using

a Universal Country Code.

The configurable DFS parameters and options are:

DFS Support

Channel Availability Check Time (sec)

Channel Non Occupancy Period (min)

Startup Test Valid Period (hours)

Radar Detection Threshold (dBm)

4.7.2.2.2.1.2.1 DFS Support

The DFS Support parameter defines whether the DFS mechanism is enabled or

disabled.

The default is Disable

4.7.2.2.2.1.2.2 Channel Availability Check Time (sec)

The Channel Availability Check Time is the minimum time to check a frequency

for the presence of radar activity.

The range is from 0 to 600 seconds.

The default is 60 seconds.

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4.7.2.2.2.1.2.3 Channel Non Occupancy Period (min)

If radar was detected on a certain frequency, this frequency will be considered as

Unavailable for a period defined by the Channel Non Occupancy Period

parameter. During this period this frequency will not be used by the DFS

mechanism.

The range is from 0 to 60 minutes.

The default is 30 minutes.

4.7.2.2.2.1.2.4 Startup Test Valid Period (hours)

After deciding that a frequency is Available (no radar was detected by the Channel

Availability Check algorithm), it is considered as an Available frequency for a

period defined by the Startup Test Valid Period parameter. During this period the

unit may start transmitting on this frequency without performing a Channel

Availability Check.

The range is from 0 to 48 hours.

The default is 6 hours.

4.7.2.2.2.1.2.5 Radar Detection Threshold (dBm)

The Radar Detection Threshold is the minimum level of received radar signal that

must be detected by the algorithm assuming an Rx Antenna gain of 0 dBi. The

higher the EIRP, the higher should be the Radar Detection Threshold.

The range is from -70 to -36 dBm.

The default depends on the EIRP (Tx Power + Antenna Gain) of the Sector:

4.7.2.2.2.1.3 Show Frequencies Status Table

The DFS Frequencies Status table provides status details for each of the relevant

frequencies (see “Usable Frequencies” on page 180). The details provided for each

entry are:

Frequency (MHz).

Table 4-25: Radar Detection Threshold Defaults

EIRP (dBm) Radar Detection Threshold (dBm)

>30 -67

23-30 -64

<23 -62

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Radar Detected Time: The last date and time at which the test results

indicated a presence of radar activity on this frequency, or N/A if the

frequency was not tested since last reset. The frequency is considered as

Unavailable for selection by the DFS mechanism if the elapsed time since the

Detected Time is not higher than Channel Non Occupancy Period.

Last Clear Channel Test: The last date and time at which the test results indicated

that there is no radar activity on this frequency, or N/A if the frequency was not

tested since last reset. The frequency is considered as Available for selection by

the DFS mechanism if the elapsed time since the Last Clear Channel Test is not

higher than Startup Test Valid Period.

4.7.2.2.2.2 DCS

The DCS (Dynamic Channel Selection) mechanism is designed to find the most

suitable channel for operation, i.e., the channel with the least interferences.

When the BS is turned on (startup) the DCS is triggered to select one of the best

channels at the current time. The selection is based on Noise and Interference (NI)

level measurements performed in all defined channels by the built-in spectrum

analyzer. DFS (if applicable) will be triggered after the channel selection (for

verification of the channel). A channel that is considered by the DFS mechanism

as Unavailable (see “DFS” on page 170) will not be selected by the DCS

mechanism.

If the Random Channel Selection parameter (see “Random Channel Selection” on

page 102) is set to Disable, the channels to be included in the DCS mechanism

will be those included in the Usable Frequencies List. If the Random Channel

Selection parameter is set to Enable, the unit will select randomly channels from

the relevant frequency band.

In configurations with two sectors, the DCS mechanism will avoid selection of the

channel used by the other sector.

During normal operation (on-going status), spectral efficiency detectors triggers

the DCS mechanism to seek for a new channel when channel conditions cause

performance degradation below a certain level.

Upon channel selection, the DCS is in charge of tracking the channel during

ongoing operation. During channel tracking, the DCS collects the uplink and

downlink RSSI and SNR of MSs served by the BS and calculates the average SNR

according to RSSI ranges. This enables the DCS to track the channel's conditions

according to the actual deployment and conditions, without any need for external

calibration/definitions. The DCS compares the on-going conditions with the

conditions at the initial selection point. If the conditions degraded below a certain

threshold, the channel selection procedure is triggered again.

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In Single sector Dual BS Operation Mode, the sector operates using two adjacent

channels. Therefore the selection is based on the statistics gathered from the two

adjacent channels. Also, once a degradation is detected on one of the channels,

instead of stopping the operation in both channels the DCS first verifies if the

other adjacent channel (on the other side of the “good” channel) has better

conditions then the “bad” channel. The verification is performed using the average

NI of the current channel, and the NI measurements of the new channel. If the

channel has better conditions then this channel is selected. This process ensures

that service to MSs served by the “good” channel is not interrupted. If not, then

the operation of both channels is stopped and the new channels selection

mechanism is triggered.

The DCS Menu includes the following options:

Show

Update DCS General Parameters

Show DCS Scanning Results

4.7.2.2.2.2.1 Show

Select this option to display the following:

Current DCS Support

Configured DCS Support

The following will be displayed only if Configured DCS Support is set to Enable:

Current NI Channel Measurement Interval (sec)

Configured NI Channel Measurement Interval (sec)

Current SNR Averaging Factor (%)

Configured SNR Averaging Factor (%)

Current SNR Degradation Percentage (%)

Configured SNR Degradation Percentage (%)

Current Channel Tracking Interval (sec)

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Configured Channel Tracking Interval (sec)

Current Channel Reference Interval (sec)

Configured Channel Reference Interval (sec)

Current Number of Channels to Scan

Configured Number of Channels to Scan

Current Number of Channels for Selection

Configured Number of Channels for Selection

Current Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking

Configured Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking

4.7.2.2.2.2.2 Update DCS General Parameters

The configurable DCS parameters and options are:

DCS Support

NI Channel Measurement Interval (sec)

SNR Averaging Factor (%)

SNR Degradation Percentage (%)

Channel Tracking Interval (sec)

Channel Reference Interval (sec)

Number of Channels to Scan

Number of Channels for Selection

Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.1 DCS Support

The DCS Support parameter defines whether the DCS mechanism is enabled or

disabled.

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The default is Disable.

The following parameters are applicable only if the configured option for DCS

Support is set to Enable.

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.2 NI Channel Measurement Interval (sec)

The NI Channel Measurement Interval defines the time interval for measuring the

Noise and Interference level in a channel from the selected list.

The range is from 10 to 1800 seconds.

The default is 30 seconds.

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.3 SNR Averaging Factor (%)

The SNR Averaging Factor defines the weight of history (previous average SNR) in

calculating a new average SNR. The calculation is done for the uplink and

downlink of each MS served by the channel.

The range is from 0 to 100 (%)

The default is 20%.

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.4 SNR Degradation Percentage (%)

The SNR Degradation Percentage defines the threshold for reaching a decision by

the tracking mechanism that operating conditions of a selected channel have

degraded too much and a new channel should be selected. If the calculated

average SNR for either the uplink or downlink of any of the MSs served by the

channel drops by the defined threshold compared to the reference level calculated

at the time of the channel’s selection, the DCS mechanism will be triggered for

selection of a different channel.

The range is from 0 to 100 (%).

The default is 20 (%).

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.5 Channel Tracking Interval (sec)

The Channel Tracking Interval defines the time interval to collect information for

channel tracking.

The range is from 30 to 18000 (seconds).

The default is 60 (seconds).

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.6 Channel Reference Interval (sec)

The Channel Reference Interval defines the time interval to collect information

and set the channel's reference conditions.

The range is from 30 to 18000 (seconds).

The default is 60 (seconds).

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4.7.2.2.2.2.2.7 Number of Channels to Scan

The Number of Channels to Scan parameter is applicable only if Random Channel

Selection (see “Random Channel Selection” on page 102) is enabled. This

parameter defines the number of channels to be randomly selected for inclusion

in the list of channels to be scanned.

The range and default depend on the Country Code and Bandwidth.

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.8 Number of Channels for Selection

To reduce the probability that the same channel will be selected simultaneously

by two neighboring units (e.g. after a wide-area power outage when several

neighboring units may start-up simultaneously), the channel selection will be

made randomly from a list of the best channels in terms of NI. The Number of

Channels for Selection parameter define number of channels to be included in

this “best channels” list.

The range is from 1 to the number configured for the Number of Channels to Scan

(if Random Channel Selection is enabled) or to the number of channels in the

Usable Frequencies list (if Random Channel Selection is disabled).

The default is 1.

4.7.2.2.2.2.2.9 Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking

The Minimum Number of Registered MSs before Starting Tracking defines the

minimum number of CPEs need to be registered before the tracking mechanism is

initiated and the reference point is set.

The range is from 1 to 50.

The default is 1.

4.7.2.2.2.2.3 Show DCS Scanning Results

Select this option to view the measured NI level for each channel included in the

list of channels for scanning. There are two viewing options:

Show DCS Frequencies' NI Table Sorted by Frequency

Show DCS Frequencies' NI Table Sorted by NI

4.7.2.2.2.3 Usable Frequencies

The Usable Frequency option is applicable only if DCS and/or DFS are enabled

and Random Channel Selection (see “Random Channel Selection” on page 102) is

disabled. The Usable Frequencies list includes frequencies to be used for DCS or

DFS mechanism. The subset of usable frequencies list should be defined taking

into account the allowed frequencies according to applicable regulations and the

requirement for uniform spreading.

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The Usable Frequency menu includes the following options:

Show: To display the current list

Add Frequencies: To add one or several frequencies (in MHz) to the list, where

each entry is in the range from Minimum Frequency+1/2 Bandwidth up to a

maximum of Maximum Frequency-1/2 Bandwidth, using a resolution of 2.5

MHz for a 5 MHz Sector Bandwidth or 5 MHz for a Sector Bandwidth of 10 or

20 MHz. For more details refer to “Frequency” on page 164. Multiple entries

are separated by semi-colon (;).

Delete Frequencies: To delete one or several frequencies (in MHz) from the list.

Multiple entries are separated by semi-colon (;).

Delete Entire List: To clear the list.

4.7.2.2.3 Spectrum Analyzer

The Spectrum Analyzer option enables initiating a spectrum analysis test on

selected frequencies, terminating an active test and viewing the results of the last

test.

Using the parameters defined for the test, the unit scans the selected central

frequencies. The frequencies to be scanned are all frequencies between the

defined Start Frequency and Stop Frequency, using a resolution of 2.5 MHz for a 5

MHz Sector Bandwidth or 5 MHz for a Sector Bandwidth of 10 or 20 MHz. At each

frequency it measures the RSSI for each of the applicable sub-carrier frequencies,

and calculates the median RSSI (for all sub-carriers) and the highest RSSI.

The Spectrum Analyzer menu includes the following options:

Show

Update Spectrum Analyzer General Parameters

NOTE

For units using a Country Code where DFS is not required by the relevant ETSI/FCC regulations for

certain sub-bands, frequencies in these sub-bands that are included in the Usable Frequencies List

are always considered as Available.

NOTE

The Spectrum Analysis test is a service affecting operation: Services to all units served by the

sector are disconnected for the duration of the test.

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Show Spectrum Analyzer Results

4.7.2.2.3.1 Show

Select this option to display the current Spectrum Analyzer parameters

4.7.2.2.3.2 Update Spectrum Analyzer General Parameters

Select this option to define test parameters and initiate a new test. After properly

completing the definition of test parameters the test is initiated automatically. The

configurable test parameters are:

4.7.2.2.3.2.1 Spectrum Analyzer Support

Select the Enable option to start a new test. The default is Disable.

4.7.2.2.3.2.2 Start Frequency

The lowest frequency (in MHz) in the range of frequencies to be tested. Must be in

the range from Minimum Frequency+1/2 Bandwidth up to a maximum of

Maximum Frequency-1/2 Bandwidth, using a resolution of 2.5 MHz for a 5 MHz

Sector Bandwidth or 5 MHz for a Sector Bandwidth of 10 or 20 MHz. For more

details refer to “Frequency” on page 164.

The default is the lowest frequency that can be supported using these rules.

4.7.2.2.3.2.3 Stop Frequency

The highest frequency (in MHz) in the range of frequencies to be tested. Must meet

the same configuration rules as defined for Start Frequency. In addition, Stop

Frequency cannot be lower than Start Frequency.

The default is the highest frequency that can be supported using these rules.

4.7.2.2.3.2.4 Scanning Time

The test duration in seconds at each of the scanned frequencies.

The available range is from 1 to 3600 seconds, and the default is 60 seconds.

The test will start automatically after configuring the Scanning Time.

4.7.2.2.3.2.5 Step

The resolution of frequencies to be tested, in multiples of 5 MHz (5, 10, 15,...MHz).

4.7.2.2.3.3 Show Spectrum Analyzer Results

Select this option to view the last (if any) test results. There are two viewing

options:

Show results sorted by frequency

Show results sorted by median RSSI

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The displayed information for each of the scanned frequencies includes:

Frequency (MHz)

Median RSSI (dBm)

Max RSSI (dBm)

Last Scan Date and Time

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4.8 BS Menu

The BS menu enables viewing the current and configured parameters of each BS

and modifying these parameters.

The BS menu includes the following options:

Show Summary: Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the

supported BSs.

Select: Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a

specific BS.

4.8.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the supported BSs. For each of

the supported BSs the following details are displayed:

BS Index

BS ID: A unique identifier of the BS. The BS ID comprises 48 bits displayed in

the format x.x.x.x.x.x (x=0-255).

The BS ID is calculated as follows:

For details on the parameters used for calculating the BS ID refer to:

Operator ID: See “Operator ID” on page 93

Service Zone ID: See “Service Zone ID” on page 93

Cell Number: See “Cell Number” on page 191

Table 4-26: BS ID Calculation

Operator ID Cell ID Sector ID

24 bits 16 bits 8 bits

0-255.0-255.0-255 0-255.0-255 0-3

0-16777215 Service Zone ID(11 bits):

0-2047

Cell Number (5 bits):

0-31

Segment

Number: 0-3

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Segment Number: See “Segment Number” on page 191

BS Name (refer to “BS Name” on page 190)

BS Properties

ASIC HW Version

ASIC SW Version

MAC

Current Segment Number

Configured Segment Number

Current Cell Number

Configured Cell Number

Current Cell Radius (m)

Configured Cell Radius (m)

Current Map Repetition

Configured Map Repetition

Map Compression: Downlink/Uplink (not configurable). Indication that

compression of MAP messages is enabled in both downlink and uplink.

Preamble Index: a read only index of the preamble to use. The Preamble Index

is calculated by:

»For Segment Number 0-3: 3 x (Cell Number) + Segment Number.

»For Segment Number 4: 96 + Cell Number.

Tables 437 & 438 in the IEEE 802.16e standard provide the series to use for

each Preamble Index according to FFT size.

For details on MAC parameters refer to “MAC Parameters” on page 190

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PHY

Current Diversity Mode

Configured Diversity Mode

Current UL Thermal Noise level

Configured UL Thermal Noise level

Current DL HARQ Channels

Configured DL HARQ Channels

Current UL HARQ Channels

Configured UL HARQ Channels

Current HARQ On Management

Configured HARQ On Management

Bandwidth (MHz): The BS Bandwidth depends on the configured Sector

Bandwidth and Operation Mode. For Single Sector Dual BS (with or without

Diversity) Operation Modes the Bandwidth of each BS equals half of the Sector

Bandwidth. For Single Sector Single BS (with or without Diversity) and Dual

Sector Dual BS no Diversity Operation Modes the Bandwidth of each BS

equals the Sector Bandwidth (see “Bandwidth” on page 163).

For details on PHY parameters refer to “PHY Parameters” on page 191

Multi Rate

Uplink Minimum Sub-Channels

Current Uplink Multi Rate Support

Configured Uplink Multi Rate Support

Current Uplink Basic Rate

Configured Uplink Basic Rate

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Current Uplink Fade Margin

Configured Uplink Fade Margin

Current Downlink Multi Rate Support

Configured Downlink Multi Rate Support

Current DL Multi Rate Type

Configured DL Multi Rate Type

Current Downlink Basic Rate

Configured Downlink Basic Rate

Current Downlink Fade Margin

Configured Downlink Fade Margin

For details on Multi Rate parameters refer to “Multi Rate” on page 194

Channelization

Current DL Permutation Base

Configured DL Permutation Base

Current DL Permutation Base Value

Configured DL Permutation Base Value

Current UL Permutation Base

Configured UL Permutation Base

Current UL Permutation Base Value

Configured UL Permutation Base Value

Current Major Group

Configured Major Group

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For details on Channelization parameters refer to “Channelization” on page 197

BS Connectivity (applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode)

Current IP Address

Configured IP Address

Current Subnet Mask

Configured Subnet Mask

Current Default Gateway

Configured Default Gateway

MTU Size (Bytes): In current release MTU Size is not configurable and is set to

1700 bytes.

For details on BS Connectivity parameters refer to “Connectivity” on page 199.

ASN-GW Connectivity (applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode)

Current IP Address

Configured IP Address

Current VLAN ID

Configured VLAN ID

Current VLAN Priority

Configured VLAN Priority

Current DSCP

Configured DSCP

ASN-GW Operational Status (Up/Down. Presented only if Keep Alive Support

is enabled).

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For details on ASN-GW Connectivity parameters refer to “Connectivity” on

page 199.

DSCP QoS Marking (applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode)

ERT DSCP Marking Mode and DSCP Value

NRT DSCP Marking Mode and DSCP Value

BE DSCP Marking Mode and DSCP Value

For details on DSCP QoS Marking parameters refer to “DSCP QoS Marking” on

page 201.

VLAN Priority QoS Marking (applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode)

ERT VLAN Priority Marking Mode and VLAN Priority Value

NRT VLAN Priority Marking Mode and VLAN Priority Value

BE VLAN Priority Marking Mode and VLAN Priority Value

For details on VLAN Priority QoS Marking parameters refer to “VLAN Priority QoS

Marking” on page 202.

BS and ASN-GW Keep Alive (applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode)

Keep Alive Support

Keep Alive Timer (Seconds)

Keep Alive Interval (Seconds)

Maximum Number Of Keep Alive Failures

If Keep Alive Support is disabled, other Keep alive parameters will not be

presented. For details on BS and ASN-GW Keep Alive parameters refer to “BS and

ASN-GW Keep Alive” on page 204.

4.8.2 Select

Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a specific BS. The

following options are available for the selected BS:

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Show

Configuration

Wireless Counters

4.8.2.1 Show

Select this option to view the relevant parameters of the selected BS. The

displayed information is the same as described in Show Summary (Section 4.8.1)

above.

4.8.2.2 Configuration

Select this option to view (Show option) or modify (Update option) the following

parameters of the BS:

General Parameters

MAC Parameters

PHY Parameters

Multi Rate

Channelization

R6 Interface (applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode)

4.8.2.2.1 General Parameters

The General Parameters submenu enables viewing/updating the following

parameter:

4.8.2.2.1.1 BS Name

An optional descriptive parameter. A string of up to 32 printable characters.

The default is null (an empty string).

4.8.2.2.2 MAC Parameters

The MAC Parameters submenu enables viewing/updating the following

parameters:

Segment Number

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Cell Number

Cell Radius (m)

Map Repetition

4.8.2.2.2.1 Segment Number

Each cell can include up to a maximum of 4 sectors. The Segment Number defines

the sector number in the cell.

The range is from 0 to 3.

The default Segment Number is 0.

4.8.2.2.2.2 Cell Number

The Cell Number is the unique identifier of the Cell in the Service Zone.

The maximum number of Cells per Service Zone is 32, with a maximum of 18

Cells with 4 sectors.

The range of the Cell Number parameter is from 0 to 31. For Cells with 4 sectors

the range is from 0 to 17.

The default Cell Number is 0.

4.8.2.2.2.3 Cell Radius (m)

The maximum cell radius in meters. This is the distance from the BTS of the

farthest MS that it can serve.

The range is from 8000 to 40000 meter.

In the current release only Cell Radius values of 8000 and 40000 are supported.

The Cell Radius parameters of both BSs must be set to the same value.

The default Cell Radius is 40000 (m).

4.8.2.2.2.4 Map Repetition

The number of repetitions to use for transmitting DL MAP, UL Map, UCD (Uplink

Channel Descriptor), DCD (Downlink Channel Descriptor), and DIUC (Downlink

Interval Usage Code) messages.

The available values are 1, 2, 4, 6.

The default value is 1.

4.8.2.2.3 PHY Parameters

The PHY Parameters submenu includes the following options:

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Show: Select this option to view the relevant PHY parameters of the selected

BS. The displayed information is the same as described in the PHY section of

Show Summary (Section 4.8.1).

Update: Select this option to update the configured values of the following

parameters:

»Diversity

»UL Thermal Noise Level (dBm)

»DL HARQ Channels

»UL HARQ Channels

»HARQ On Management

4.8.2.2.3.1 Diversity

In the current release the supported diversity modes are:

SISO (Single Input Single Output): No Diversity mode. This is the only mode

that can be used by 1SIS and 2SIS units using No Diversity operation mode. It

cannot be used by units using diversity operation modes.

MIMO Matrix A

MIMO Matrix A&B

MIMO Matrix A for Coverage Gain: In configuration with multiple transmit/receive

antennas, a single data stream is transmitted in parallel over multiple paths. A

mathematical algorithm known as Space Time Codes (STC) is used to encode the

data streams to make them orthogonal to each other. This improves the signal to

noise ratio at the receiver side, resulting in increased range and better throughput

for subscribers that are difficult to reach (e.g. deep indoors).

MIMO Matrix B for Increased Capacity: This flavor of MIMO, also known as

Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (SM-MIMO), sends an independent data stream over

each antenna. Thus, in case signal conditions are good, the data rate is increased

and in excellent conditions may be doubled.

1DIV units that support diversity can be configured to operate in either MIMO

Matrix A or MIMO Matrix A&B modes. When operating in MIMO Matrix A&B mode

the system can use either MIMO Matrix A or MIMO Matrix B. The selection

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between Matrix A and Matrix B is performed automatically for each MS according

to link conditions (PER) and supported MS capabilities.

The default for 1DIV units is MIMO Matrix A.

4.8.2.2.3.2 UL Thermal Noise Level (dBm)

This parameter defines the target noise level to be used for calculating uplink

CINR values that are necessary for various functions such as the power control

mechanism. The BS broadcasts the targeted UL Thermal Noise Level level that is

used by the MSs in open loop power control mode. Increasing the advertised NI

causes the MS to transmit more power to support the same modulation. The NI

value is typically set 6 dB higher than prevailing thermal noise.

The range is from -130 to -100 dBm.

The default is -125 dBm.

4.8.2.2.3.3 DL HARQ Channels

The number of HARQ channels to be used for the WiMAX management connection

in the downlink.

The range is from 8 to 16.

The default is 16.

In 3.x GHz units, to support operation with BreezeMAX 1000 series CPEs, the DL

HARQ Channels parameters should be set to 10. Otherwise, the value should not

be changed from the default.

4.8.2.2.3.4 UL HARQ Channels

The number of HARQ channels to be used for the WiMAX management connection

in the uplink.

The range is from 8 to 10.

In 3.x GHz units, to support operation with BreezeMAX 1000 CPEs, the UL HARQ

Channels parameter should be set to 8. Otherwise, it should not be changed from

the default.

The default is 10.

4.8.2.2.3.5 HARQ On Management

Indicates whether the WiMAX management connection should have HARQ.

CAUTION

A correct value of this parameter is critical for proper performance of the system. Do not change it

from the default value unless advised to modify it by Alvarion’s experts.

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The default is Enable.

4.8.2.2.4 Multi Rate

The system employs a multirate algorithm to dynamically adapt the modulation

scheme and Forward Error Correction (FEC) coding to actual link conditions. The

algorithm is managed by the BS taking into account also information received

from the served MSs. Optimal values are calculated separately for the uplink and

downlink for each MS. MAP messages transmitted to the MSs include information

on the uplink rate that should be used by each MS for its next transmission.

The multirate algorithm optimizes the trade-off between capacity and error rate:

In most deployments, most of the links use high order modulation most of the

time, maximizing capacity. “Bad” links use lower order modulation, maximizing

availability. The algorithm provides independent adaptation per MS, and it is

performed independently for UL and DL, based on link quality information. The

algorithm provides dynamic adaptation - modulation can be changed on a per

burst basis.

The Multi Rate submenu enables viewing/updating the following parameters:

Uplink Multi Rate Support

Uplink Basic Rate

Uplink Fade Margin

Downlink Multi Rate Support

DL Multi Rate Type

Downlink Basic Rate

Downlink Fade Margin

4.8.2.2.4.1 Uplink Minimum Sub-Channels

The minimum number of sub-channels to be used by the uplink rate adaptation

mechanism. At each rate, the mechanism will move from the highest supported

number of sub-channels (35 for 10 MHz BS bandwidth, 17 for 5 MHz BS

bandwidth) down to the value of this parameter before reaching a decision to

switch to a lower rate. In the other direction, the mechanism will start at this

value and move up to the highest supported number of sub-channels before

reaching a decision to switch to a higher rate.

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The range is from 1 to 17 for a 5 MHz BS bandwidth and from 1 to 35 for a 7MHz

or 10 MHz BS bandwidth.

The default is 4 sub-channels.

4.8.2.2.4.2 Uplink Multi Rate Support

Defines whether the multi rate algorithm will be used in the uplink. Under normal

operating conditions the Uplink Multi Rate Support should always be enabled.The

option to disable it is provided primarily for testing purposes.

The default is Enable.

4.8.2.2.4.3 Uplink Basic Rate

When Uplink Multi Rate Support is enabled, the Uplink Basic Rate defines the

lowest rate that can be used by the multi rate algorithm in the uplink. MSs that

cannot communicate with the BS at this rate will not be served. This can be used

to deny service to MSs with very poor link conditions, thus improving the overall

capacity.

When Uplink Multi Rate Support is disabled, this is the fixed rate at which the BS

will communicate with all MSs it can serve.

The available options are:

QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP4

QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP2

QPSK-CTC-1/2

QPSK-CTC-3/4

QAM16-CTC-1/2

QAM16-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-2/3

QAM64-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-5/6

The default rate is QPSK-CTC-1/2.

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4.8.2.2.4.4 Uplink Fade Margin

The system uses hard-coded SNR thresholds for rate-adaptation decisions

according to the Diversity Mode. The Uplink Fade Margin is added to the uplink

thresholds, thus enabling to change the actual thresholds used by the uplink

multirate algorithm (“reducing” the sensitivity according to the radio planning).

The range is from 0 to 15 dB.

The default is 2 dB.

4.8.2.2.4.5 Downlink Multi Rate Support

Defines whether the multi rate algorithm will be used in the downlink. Under

normal operating conditions the Downlink Multi Rate Support should always be

enabled. The option to disable it is provided primarily for testing purposes.

The default is Enable.

4.8.2.2.4.6 DL Multi Rate Type

Applicable only when Downlink Multi Rate Support is enabled. The available

options are:

DLA 1: A PER-based algorithm with thresholds resulting in a relatively aggressive

mechanism.

DLA 2: A PER-based algorithm with thresholds resulting in a less aggressive

mechanism. Typically this algorithm decreases the number of retransmissions

and improves jitter and delay performance.

The default is DLA 1.

4.8.2.2.4.7 Downlink Basic Rate

When Downlink Multi Rate Support is enabled, the Downlink Basic Rate defines

the lowest rate that can be used by the multi rate algorithm in the downlink. MSs

that cannot communicate with the BS at this rate will not be served. This can be

used to deny service to MSs with very poor link conditions, thus improving the

overall capacity.

When Downlink Multi Rate Support is disabled, this is the fixed rate at which the

BS will communicate with all MSs it can serve.

The available options are:

QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP4

QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP2

QPSK-CTC-1/2

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QPSK-CTC-3/4

QAM16-CTC-1/2

QAM16-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-2/3

QAM64-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-5/6

The default rate is QPSK-CTC-1/2.

4.8.2.2.4.8 Downlink Fade Margin

The system uses hard-coded SNR thresholds for rate-adaptation decisions

according to the Diversity Mode. The Downlink Fade Margin is added to the

downlink thresholds, thus enabling to change the actual thresholds used by the

downlink multirate algorithm (“reducing” the sensitivity according to the radio

planning).

The range is from 0 to 15 dB.

The default is 2 dB.

4.8.2.2.5 Channelization

The Channelization submenu enables viewing/updating the following parameters:

DL Permutation Base

DL Permutation Base Value

UL Permutation Base

UL Permutation Base Value

Major Group

4.8.2.2.5.1 DL Permutation Base

The method for configuring/calculating the permutation base used for downlink

sub-channelization.

The available options are Fix, Variable and Rotated.

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Fix: The permutation base is defined by the DL Permutation Base Value

parameter (see below).

Variable: The formula is (4*Cell number + Segment number) modulo 32.

Rotated: The formula starts with (4*Cell number + Segment number) modulo

32 (the same as for Variable), incremented by 1 (modulo 32) each frame.

The default is Fix.

In the current release only the Fix option is supported.

4.8.2.2.5.2 DL Permutation Base Value

The value of the downlink permutation base for Fix DL Permutation Base.

The range is from 0 to 31.

The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.5.3 UL Permutation Base

The method for configuring/calculating the permutation base used for uplink

sub-channelization.

The available options are Fix, Variable and Rotated.

Fix: The permutation base is defined by the UL Permutation Base Value

parameter (see below).

Variable: The permutation base depends on the calculated Preamble Index as

follows:

Rotated: Starts with the same value as calculated for Variable, incremented by

1 (modulo 70) each frame.

The default is Fix.

Table 4-27: Variable UL Permutation Base Calculation

Calculated Preamble Index UL Permutation Base

0-69 = Preamble Index

70-95 = Preamble Index-70

96-111 = Preamble Index-42

112-113 = Preamble Index-112

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In the current release only the Fix option is supported.

4.8.2.2.5.4 UL Permutation Base Value

The value of the uplink permutation base for Fix UL Permutation Base.

The range is from 0 to 69.

The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.5.5 Major Group

The subchannelization major groups to be used.

A number from 0 to 63 representing the bit map of major groups 0 to 5. A bit is set

if the applicable major group is selected. The supported combinations depend on

the bandwidth: For BS Bandwidth of 5MHz major group can be 0, 2, 4 or any

combination of 0 and 2 or 0 and 4 or 2 and 4. For BS Bandwidth of 7 or 10MHz

major groups can be 0,1 or 2,3 or 4,5 or 0,1 and 2,3 or 2,3 and 4,5 or 0,1 and 4,5

or 0,1,2,3,4,5.

The default for BS bandwidth of 7 or 10 MHz is 63 (all major groups selected). The

default for BS bandwidth of 5 MHz is 21 (major groups 0, 2 and 4 selected).

In the current release only the default value (63) is supported.

4.8.2.2.6 R6 Interface

The R6 Interface menu enables viewing/modifying the parameters of the R6

tunnel between the BS and an external ASN-GW. The R6 Interface menu is

applicable only in External ASN-GW Working Mode.

The R6 Parameters menu includes the following sub-menus:

Connectivity

DSCP QoS Marking

VLAN Priority QoS Marking

BS and ASN-GW Keep Alive

4.8.2.2.6.1 Connectivity

The BS Connectivity submenu enables viewing/configuring the following

parameters that affect communication over the R6 tunnel with an external

ASN-GW:

BS IP Address

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BS Subnet Mask

BS Default Gateway

MTU Size

ASN-GW IP Address

ASN-GW Default VLAN ID

ASN-GW Default VLAN Priority

ASN-GW DSCP

4.8.2.2.6.1.1 BS IP Address

The Bearer Interface IP address used for communication with the external

ASN-GW.

4.8.2.2.6.1.2 BS Subnet Mask

The subnet mask of the Bearer Interface IP address.

4.8.2.2.6.1.3 BS Default Gateway

The default gateway IP address for the Bearer Interface. The BS Default Gateway

must be in the subnet of the BS IP Address.

4.8.2.2.6.1.4 MTU Size

The maximum MTU size in Bytes. In the current release this parameter is not

configurable and is set to 1700 bytes.

4.8.2.2.6.1.5 ASN-GW IP Address

The IP address of the external ASN-GW. The ASN-GW IP Address must be in the

subnet of the BS IP Address.

4.8.2.2.6.1.6 ASN-GW Default VLAN ID

The default VLAN ID to be used in communication with the external ASN-GW.

The range is from 1 to 4094 or 4096 for None (untagged).

The default is 4096 (None).

4.8.2.2.6.1.7 ASN-GW Default VLAN Priority

Applicable only if the ASN-GW VLAN ID is other than None (4096). The default

VLAN Priority to be used in communication with the external ASN-GW.

The range is from 0 to 7.

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4.8.2.2.6.1.8 ASN-GW DSCP

The DSCP value to be used in communication with the external ASN-GW.

The range is from 0 to 63.

The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.2 DSCP QoS Marking

The DSCP QoS Marking submenu enables viewing/updating the following

parameters per QoS type:

4.8.2.2.6.2.1 ERT DSCP Marking Mode

The ERT DSCP Marking Mode define how to handle the outer DSCP marking of

the GRE tunnel for ERT traffic.

If set to Marking, a configurable DSCP value will be added at uplink direction and

removed at downlink direction together with the GRE tunnel.

If set to Transparent, the value of the inner DSCP will be used also as the outer

DSCP in the uplink direction. No specific action is required at downlink direction

assuming that the inner DSCP is assigned properly.

The following Value parameter is applicable only if ERT DSCP Marking Mode is set

to Marking.

The default is Transparent.

4.8.2.2.6.2.2 ERT DSCP Value

Applicable only if ERT DSCP Marking Mode is set to Marking. The DSCP value to

be applied in the uplink to packets in ERT connections.

A value in the range from 0 to 63.

The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.2.3 NRT DSCP Marking Mode

The NRT DSCP Marking Mode define how to handle the outer DSCP marking of

the GRE tunnel for NRT traffic.

If set to Marking, a configurable DSCP value will be added at uplink direction and

removed at downlink direction together with the GRE tunnel.

If set to Transparent, the value of the inner DSCP will be used also as the outer

DSCP in the uplink direction. No specific action is required at downlink direction

assuming that the inner DSCP is assigned properly.

The following Value parameter is applicable only if NRT DSCP Marking Mode is set

to Marking.

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The default is Transparent.

4.8.2.2.6.2.4 NRT DSCP Value

Applicable only if NRT DSCP Marking Mode is set to Marking. The DSCP value to

be applied in the uplink to packets in NRT connections.

A value in the range from 0 to 63.

The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.2.5 BE DSCP Marking Mode

The BE DSCP Marking Mode define how to handle the outer DSCP marking of the

GRE tunnel for BE traffic.

If set to Marking, a configurable DSCP value will be added at uplink direction and

removed at downlink direction together with the GRE tunnel.

If set to Transparent, the value of the inner DSCP will be used also as the outer

DSCP in the uplink direction. No specific action is required at downlink direction

assuming that the inner DSCP is assigned properly.

The following Value parameter is applicable only if BE DSCP Marking Mode is set

to Marking.

The default is Transparent.

4.8.2.2.6.2.6 BE DSCP Value

Applicable only if BE DSCP Marking Mode is set to Marking. The DSCP value to be

applied in the uplink to packets in BE connections.

A value in the range from 0 to 63.

The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.3 VLAN Priority QoS Marking

The VLAN Priority QoS Marking submenu is not applicable if the ASN-GW Default

VLAN ID (see “ASN-GW Default VLAN ID” on page 200) is set to None (untagged).

The submenu enables viewing/updating the following parameters per QoS type:

4.8.2.2.6.3.1 ERT VLAN Priority Marking Mode

The ERT VLAN Priority Marking Mode define how to handle the outer VLAN

Priority marking of the GRE tunnel for ERT traffic.

If set to Marking, a configurable VLAN Priority value will be added at uplink

direction and removed at downlink direction together with the GRE tunnel.

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If set to Transparent, the value of the inner VLAN Priority will be used also as the

outer VLAN parameter in the uplink direction. No specific action is required at

downlink direction assuming that the inner VLAN is assigned properly.

The following Value parameter is applicable only if ERT VLAN Priority Marking

Mode is set to Marking.

The default is Transparent.

4.8.2.2.6.3.2 ERT VLAN Priority Value

Applicable only if ERT VLAN Priority Marking Mode is set to Marking. Enables

configuration of the outer VLAN Priority to be applied in the uplink to packets in

ERT connections.

A value in the range 0 to 7. The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.3.3 NRT VLAN Priority Marking Mode

The NRT VLAN Priority Marking Mode define how to handle the outer VLAN

Priority marking of the GRE tunnel for NRT traffic.

If set to Marking, a configurable VLAN Priority value will be added at uplink

direction and removed at downlink direction together with the GRE tunnel.

If set to Transparent, the value of the inner VLAN Priority will be used also as the

outer VLAN parameter in the uplink direction. No specific action is required at

downlink direction assuming that the inner VLAN is assigned properly.

The following Value parameter is applicable only if NRT VLAN Priority Marking

Mode is set to Marking.

The default is Transparent.

4.8.2.2.6.3.4 NRT VLAN Priority Value

Applicable only if NRT VLAN Priority Marking Mode is set to Marking. Enables

configuration of the outer VLAN Priority to be applied in the uplink to packets in

NRT connections.

A value in the range 0 to 7. The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.3.5 BE VLAN Priority Marking Mode

The BE VLAN Priority Marking Mode define how to handle the outer VLAN Priority

marking of the GRE tunnel for BE traffic.

If set to Marking, a configurable VLAN Priority value will be added at uplink

direction and removed at downlink direction together with the GRE tunnel.

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If set to Transparent, the value of the inner VLAN Priority will be used also as the

outer VLAN parameter in the uplink direction. No specific action is required at

downlink direction assuming that the inner VLAN is assigned properly.

The following Value parameter is applicable only if BE VLAN Priority Marking

Mode is set to Marking.

The default is Transparent.

4.8.2.2.6.3.6 BE VLAN Priority Value

Applicable only if VLAN Priority Marking Mode is set to Marking. Enables

configuration of the outer VLAN Priority to be applied in the uplink to packets in

BE connections.

A value in the range 0 to 7. The default is 0.

4.8.2.2.6.4 BS and ASN-GW Keep Alive

The BS and ASN-GW Keep Alive submenu enables viewing/updating the

parameters of the keep-alive mechanism between the BS and the external

ASN-GW:

4.8.2.2.6.4.1 Keep Alive Support

The Keep Alive Support parameter defines whether the keep alive mechanism is

disabled or enabled.

The default is Disable.

If Keep Alive Support is set to Disable the following parameters are not applicable

and are not presented.

4.8.2.2.6.4.2 Keep Alive Timer (Seconds)

The Keep Alive Timer parameter defines the time between PING transmissions to

the ASN-GW.

The range is from 60 to 180 seconds. The default is 60 seconds.

4.8.2.2.6.4.3 Keep Alive Interval (Seconds)

The Keep Alive Interval defines the time to wait for a keep-alive response from the

ASN-GW.

The range is from 1 to 30 seconds. The default is 5 seconds.

4.8.2.2.6.4.4 Maximum Number of Keep Alive Failures

The Maximum Number of Keep Alive Failures defines the maximum number of

keep-alive failures before reaching a decision that the ASN-GW is not reachable.

The range is from 1 to 10. The default is 3.

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4.8.2.3 Wireless Counters

The Wireless Counters menu enables showing or resetting the following BS

Wireless counters:

UL Received Packets: The total number of packets received by the BS.

UL Received Bytes: The total number of bytes received by the BS.

UL Discarded Packets: The total number of packets received by the BS that

were discarded.

UL Received CRC Error Packets: The total number of packets with CRC error

received by the BS. The packet error rate is also displayed.

DL Transmitted Packets: The total number of packets transmitted by the BS.

DL Transmitted Bytes: The total number of bytes transmitted by the BS.

DL Discarded Packets: The total number of packets intended for transmission

by the BS that were discarded before transmission.

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4.9 Radio Channel Menu

Each BS has two Radio Channels. In configurations using Operation Mode with

no Diversity, only one Radio Channel is used. In configurations using Operation

Mode with Diversity, two Radio Channels are used.

The Radio Channel menu includes the following options:

Show Summary: Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the

available Radio Channels.

Select: Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a

specific Radio Channel.

4.9.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the available Radio

Channel(s). For each of the Radio Channels the following details are displayed:

Radio Channel ID (1 and 2 for BS1, 3 and 4 for BS2. In configurations with no

Diversity Radio Channels 2 and 4 are not applicable).

General Parameters

Admin Status (for details see “Admin Status” on page 207)

Operational Status (Up/Down)

Frequency (MHz): Calculated based on the Operation Mode and Frequency

Settings for relevant Sector(s). For the Dual Sector Dual BS no Diversity and

Single Sector Single BS with or without Diversity Operation Modes the

Channel(s) Frequency equals the Sector’s Frequency. For Single Sector Dual

BS with or without Diversity Operation Modes the Frequency of BS1

Channel(s) is the Sector Frequency-1/2 Sector Bandwidth, and the Frequency

of BS2 Channel(s) is the Sector Frequency+1/2 Sector Bandwidth.

4.9.2 Select

Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a specific Radio

Channel. The following options are available for the selected Radio Channel:

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Show

Update

4.9.2.1 Show

Select this option to view the relevant parameters of the selected Radio Channel.

The displayed information is the same as described in Show Summary

(Section 4.9.1) above.

4.9.2.2 Update

Select this option to modify the Admin Status parameter of the Radio Channel:

4.9.2.2.0.1 Admin Status

The Admin Status parameter is used to control the administrative status of the

channel.

For proper operation the Admin Status of all applicable channels should be

enabled.

The default Admin status is Disable.

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4.10 Antenna Menu

According to the capabilities supported by the hardware and (if applicable) the

selected Operation Mode, the unit can use one or two antennas. For Integral

Antennas the parameters are read only and cannot be modified. For External

Antennas the parameters are configurable.

The Antenna menu enables viewing the configured parameters of each Antenna

and modifying the parameters of External Antenna(s).

The Antenna menu includes the following options:

Show Summary: Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the

Antenna(s).

Select: Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a

specific Antenna.

4.10.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view all relevant parameters of the configured Antenna(s). For

each of the available Antennas the following details are displayed:

Antenna ID

Current Antenna Gain (dBi)

Configured Antenna Gain (dBi)

Beam Width (degrees)

Antenna Polarization

Antenna Type: Integral or External according to the unit’s type.

Refer to Section 4.10.2.2 for details on these parameters.

NOTE

In configurations that supports a single Antenna only Antenna 1 is available.

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4.10.2 Select

Use this option to select the viewing and configuration mode for a specific

Antenna. The following options are available for the selected Antenna:

4.10.2.1 Show

Select this option to view the relevant parameters of the selected Antenna. The

displayed information is the same as described in Show Summary (Section 4.10.1)

above.

4.10.2.2 Update

This option is applicable only for external Antennas. Select this option to

configure/modify the following parameters of the selected Antenna:

Antenna Gain (dBi)

Beam Width (degrees)

Antenna Polarization

4.10.2.2.1 Antenna Gain (dBi)

The gain of the antenna in dBi.

The range is from 0 to 40 dBi.

The defaults is 14 dBi.

4.10.2.2.2 Beam Width (degrees)

The antenna’s beamwidth in degrees.

Available values are 60, 90, 120 and 360 degrees.

NOTE

For a Dual Slant antenna only Antenna 1 should be configured. The read-only configuration of

Antenna 2 will be copied from the configuration of Antenna 1.

NOTE

For units using a Country Code with limitation on the maximum allowed EIRP, the configuration

range for Antenna Gain depends on the currently configured values for Tx Power and Bandwidth.

For more details refer to “Tx Power” on page 168.

For such units using two antennas per sector, the gain of both antennas must be set to the same

value.

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The default is 0 (a different value must be configured).

4.10.2.2.3 Antenna Polarization

The polarization of the antenna.

Available options are Vertical, Horizontal, Dual Slant and Omni. The Omni option

is available only if the configured Beam Width is 360 degrees. No other option is

supported for a beamwidth of 360 degrees.

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4.11 GPS Menu

The GPS menu enables viewing the status and general GPS information and the

current and configured values of the GPS parameters. It also enables updating the

configurable GPS parameters.

The GPS menu includes the following options:

4.11.1 Show Summary

Select the Show Summary option to view the following details:

Chain parameters

Chain Number

Current GPS Type

Configured GPS Type

Hold Over Passed Timeout (min)

Stop TX after Hold over Timeout

Time Zone Offset From UTC (hours)

Daylight Saving

Start Date

Stop Date

Advance Hour Factor

For details refer to “Chain Parameters” on page 213. The Start Date, Stop Date

and Advance Hour Factor parameters are applicable only if Daylight Saving is set

to Enable.

Clock Parameters

Clock Mode

External 1 PPS Clock

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External 10 MHz Clock

For details refer to “Clock Parameters” on page 215.

GPS Info Parameters

The GPS Info Parameters include read-only information received from the GPS

receiver (when available).

Number Of Received Satellites: The number of satellites received by the GPS

receiver. For proper operation at least four satellites should be received.

Longitude: The longitude as calculated by the GPS receiver. The format is

<xxx.yyy A>, where xxx is the longitude in degrees, yyy is in minutes, and A is

either N (North) or S (South).

Latitude: The latitude as calculated by the GPS receiver. The format is

<xxx.yyy A>, where xxx is the longitude in degrees, yyy is in minutes, and B is

either E (East) or W (West).

Altitude (m): The altitude in meters as calculated by the GPS receiver.

Calculated Local Date and Time: The local date and time (using 24 hours

clock) as calculated using the data received from the GPS receiver and taking

into account the configured Time Zone Offset From UTC and Daylight Saving

parameters.

Navigation Processor SW Version: The number and date of the GPS Navigation

Processor SW Version.

 Signal Processor SW Version: The number and date of the GPS Signal

Processor SW Version.

GPS HW Version: The GPS HW Version.

GPS Status

External 1PPS: The status of External 1PPS clock (OK or Failed).

External 10MHz: The status of External 10MHz clock (OK or Failed).

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4 Satellites And More: Applicable only for Trimble GPS, indicating whether 4

(the minimum required for initial synchronization) or more satellites are

received by the GPS receiver (OK or Failed).

2 Satellites And More: Applicable only for Trimble GPS, indicating whether 2

(the minimum number required for maintaining synchronization) or more

satellites are received by the GPS receiver (OK or Failed).

GPS 1PPS Communication: Applicable only for Trimble GPS, indicating the

status of communication with the GPS receiver (OK or Failed).

Hold Over: Indicating whether the device has entered into Hold Over state

(None or Started).

Hold Over T/O: Indicating whether Hold Over Timeout has passed (None or

Passed).

BS transmit: Indicating whether the BSs are transmitting or not

(OK/Stopped).

4.11.2 Configuration

The GPS Configuration menu enables managing the following:

4.11.2.1 Chain Parameters

Chaining of co-located BTSs is required to fully support intra-site

synchronization. When two or more BTSs are chained, all clocks are sent from the

Master BTS to the Slave BTSs. The Chain menu includes parameters that should

be shared by all BTSs belonging to the same chain.

The Chain menu includes the following:

4.11.2.1.1 Chain Number

The Chain Number is used as a unique identifier of a chain. All BTSs belonging to

the same chain should be configured with the same Chain Number. The Chain

Number can be used by a central management system to guarantee that certain

limitations are met: in each chain, one, and only one BTS should be defined as

Master.

The range is from 1 to 1500.

The default is 0, indicating that a Chain Number is not configured yet. A valid

Chain Number must be configured, and this number must be unique in the

managed network to properly support chaining.

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4.11.2.1.2 GPS Type

The GPS Type defines the GPS receiver.

The available options are None and Trimble.

The default is Trimble.

4.11.2.1.3 Stop Tx After Hold Over Timeout

For initial synchronization, a minimum of four satellites must be received properly

(meeting certain criteria). Upon losing the 1PPS clock from the GPS, or if the

received clock is not considered accurate enough because the number of received

satellites dropped below the minimum (two satellites), the local 1PPS clock will be

generated using the internal 10MHz clock. After a certain time (defined by the

Hold Over Passed Timeout parameter described below), it is assumed that due to

clock drifts there might be interferences among sectors belonging to the BTS and

sectors belonging to neighboring BTSs. If the Stop Tx After Hold Over Timeout

parameter is set to Enable, the BTS will stop transmitting after this timeout

(unless the number of properly received satellites has increased again to four or

more), to prevent interferences to the sectors belonging to other BTSs. If it is set to

Disable, transmissions will continue indefinitely, at the expense of potential

interferences to sectors belonging to other BTSs.

The default is Disable (Hold Over indefinitely).

4.11.2.1.4 Hold Over Passed Timeout (Min)

This parameter defines the Hold Over timeout, after which there might be

interferences to other sectors. When the Stop Tx After Hold Over Timeout is

enabled, transmissions will stop after this timeout. When the Stop Tx After Hold

Over Timeout is disabled, this timeout is used to generate a trap indicating that

there might be interferences to neighboring sectors.

The range is from 0 to 2880 (minutes).

The default is 30 (minutes).

4.11.2.1.5 Time Zone Offset From UTC

This is the offset of the local time from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

The range is from -12:00 up to +13:00 in 30 minutes resolution. The format must

be either -XX:YY or +XX:YY where YY is either 00 or 30.

The default is +00:00.

NOTE

If GPS Type is set to Trimble the unit will not start transmitting until initial synchronization (at least 4

properly received satellites) is achieved.

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4.11.2.1.6 Daylight Saving

The Daylight Saving parameter is used to enable or disable the daylight saving

feature using the following Start Date, End Date and Advance Hour Factor

parameters.

The default is Disable

4.11.2.1.7 Start Date

When Daylight Saving is enabled, this parameter defines the date for starting the

daylight saving feature. At the beginning of this date (midnight at the beginning of

this date), the clock will be advanced by the amount of hours specified by the

Daylight Saving Advance Factor (see below).

Use the format dd:mm to define the date and month at which to start activating

the Daylight Saving feature.

4.11.2.1.8 End Date

When Daylight Saving is enabled, this parameter defines the date for ending the

daylight saving feature (at “Daylight Saving Advance Factor” hours after midnight

at the end of this date).

Use the format dd:mm to define the date and month at which to end activating the

Daylight Saving feature.

4.11.2.1.9 Advance Hour Factor

This parameter enables configuring the amount of time by which the clock should

be advanced during the daylight saving period.

The range is from 0 to 4:45 (hours) in steps of 15 minutes.

4.11.2.2 Clock Parameters

The configurable Clock parameter is Clock Mode, The Show option for Clock

Parameters displays also the sources for the main clocks in the system according

to the Clock Mode.

The Clock Parameters are:

Clock Mode

External 1PPS Clock (read-only)

External 10MHz Clock (read-only)

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4.11.2.2.1 Clock Mode

The Clock Mode parameters defines the location of the unit in the chain. The

available options are:

Master

Slave#1 (the first Slave unit in the chain, connected to the Master unit)

Slave#2 (the second Slave unit in the chain, connected to Slave#1)

Slave#3 (the third Slave unit in the chain, connected to Slave#2)

 Slave#4 (the fourth Slave unit in the chain, connected to Slave#3)

The default is Master.

Under normal conditions, the clocks are supplied by the Master unit to the Slave

units. If Slave#1 will detect that it does not receive clocks for a certain period of

time, it will assume that the Master unit has failed and will start using its internal

10 MHz clock, supplying the clocks also to the other slave units (if exist). Slave#2

will wait for a longer period of time before assuming that both the Master and

Slave#1 have failed, and so on.

The functionality and operation mode of the main clocks is:

4.11.2.2.2 External 1PPS Clock (read-only)

The 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) clock is used to determine the air-frame start time.

Assuming that all systems use the same air-frame size and DL/UL Ratio, then,

when the 1PPS clock is received from a GPS system, this mechanism ensures

inter-site and intra-site synchronization among all sectors, preventing cross

interference and saturation problems. When using the internal 1PPS clock

(derived from the 10MHz clock source), only intra-site synchronization among

sectors can be achieved.

For a Master unit the default External 1PPS Clock is Disable (use internal 1PPS

clock source derived from either the built-in GPS receiver or from the 10MHz

clock).

For Slave units the default External 1PPS Clock is Enable (derived from the

previous unit in the chain).

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4.11.2.2.3 External 10MHz Clock (read-only)

The 10MHz clock source is used for generation of all main clocking signals in the

system, including the internal 1PPS clock when GPS Type is set to None or when

the GPS receiver does not function properly.

For a Master unit the default External 10MHz Clock is Disable (use internal clock

source).

For Slave units the default External 10MHz Clock is Disable (derived from the

previous unit in the chain).

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4.12 MS Menu

The MS menu enables viewing general details on MSs that exist in the database. It

also enables resetting (de-registering) a connected MS. In Embedded Distributed

ASN-GW Local Authentication working mode it also enables adding/deleting MSs

to/from the database.

The MS menu includes the following options:

Show Summary

Show Concise Summary

Show Summary by BS

Show Concise Summary by BS

Select By MAC

Add

4.12.1 Show Summary

Select this option to view summary information and main details for all connected

and pre-configured MSs.

For each MS, the following information is displayed:

MS MAC Address

MS IP Address: The MS Management IP address

BS ID: The BS to which the MS is connected (1 or 2), or 0 if the MS is not

connected to any BS.

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Operational Status (the current state in the network entry process):

»Service Defined Not In Use

»Radio Up

»Authorized

»In Service

UL RSSI (dBm)

UL CINR (dB)

In addition, the following summary information is provided:

Total Number of MSs: The total number of SUs in the database (including

connected and pre-configured MSs)

Total Number of MSs Connected to BS1

Total Number of MSs Connected to BS2

4.12.2 Show Concise Summary

Select this option to view the summary information for all MSs:

Total Number of MSs: The total number of SUs in the database (including

connected and pre-configured MSs)

Total Number of MSs Connected to BS1

Total Number of MSs Connected to BS2

4.12.3 Show Summary by BS

Select this option to view the total number of MSs connected to a specific BS as

well as main details on these MSs, as described in Section 4.12.1. You will be

prompted to select the required BS ID.

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4.12.4 Show Concise Summary by BS

Select this option to view the total number of MSs connected to a specific BS. You

will be prompted to select the required BS ID.

4.12.5 Select By MAC

Select this option to select a specific MS by its MAC address. The menu for the

selected MS includes the following options:

Show

Show Allocated IP Addresses

Counters

Continuous Display of CINR/RSSI

De-Register MS

Delete

4.12.5.1 Show

Select this option to view the general details of the selected MS:

MS IP Address:

BS ID

Operational Status

4.12.5.2 Show Allocated IP Addresses

Select this option to view the IP addresses allocated to the MS. For each allocated

IP address the Connectivity Type (Data, Voice, or Management) will be indicated.

4.12.5.3 Counters

The Counter menu includes the following options:

General Counters

Rate Counters

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4.12.5.3.1 General Counters

Select this option to view or reset the general counters of the MS:

UL RSSI (dBm)

UL CINR (dB)

UL Rate

UL Total Transmitted Bytes

UL Total Transmitted Packets

UL Total Lost Packets

UL Total CRC Error Packets

UL Total Transmitted Bursts

UL HARQ ACK Bursts

UL HARQ NACK Bursts

UL HARQ Dropped Bursts

DL RSSI (dBm)

DL CINR (dB)

DL Rate

DL Total Transmitted Bytes

DL Total Transmitted Packets

DL Total Lost Packets

DL Total Transmitted Bursts

DL HARQ ACK Bursts

DL HARQ NACK Bursts

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DL HARQ Dropped Bursts

4.12.5.3.2 Rate Counters

Select this option to view or reset the rate counters of the MS:

DL rate counters - SISO/MIMO A: Displaying for each of the possible rates the

total number of Acknowledged (ACK) and Not Acknowledged (NACK) bursts

transmitted using SISO or MIMO A.

DL rate counters - MIMO B: Displaying for each of the possible rates the total

number of Acknowledged (ACK) and Not Acknowledged (NACK) bursts

transmitted using SISO or MIMO B.

UL rate counters: Displaying for each of the possible rates the total number of

Acknowledged (ACK) and Not Acknowledged (NACK) bursts received.

4.12.5.4 Continuous Display of CINR/RSSI

Select this option for a continuously updated display of DL and UL CINR and

RSSI. Click the Esc key to stop the display.

4.12.5.5 De-Register MS

Select this option to force de-registration (link disconnection) of the MS by sending

a De-Registration message from the BTS to the MS. The MS will re-initiate

network entry.

4.12.5.6 Delete

Select this option to delete the selected MS from the database. Applicable only in

Embedded Distributed ASN-GW Local Authentication working mode.

4.12.6 Add

Select this option to Add an MS to the database. You will be prompted to enter the

MAC address. Applicable only in Embedded Distributed ASN-GW Local

Authentication working mode.

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4.13 Parameters Summary

Table 4-28: BTS Parameters Summary

Parameter Range Default Run-Time

Updated

BTS - Configuration - General Parameter

BTS Number 1-999999 0 No

BTS Name Up to 32 printable characters Null Yes

BTS Location Up to 64 printable characters Null Yes

BTS Contact Up to 64 printable characters Null Yes

BTS - Configuration - Working Mode

BTS Working Mode Embedded Distributed ASN-GW

Authenticated

Embedded Distributed ASN-GW

Local Authentication

External ASN-GW (not supported in

current release)

Embedded

Distributed ASN-GW

Authenticated

BTS - Configuration - Connectivity

IP Address IP address 1.1.1.23 No

Subnet Mask subnet mask 255.255.255.0 No

Default Gateway IP address 0.0.0.0 (none) No

VLAN ID 1-4094 or 4096 for No VLAN 4096 No

VLAN Priority 0-7 No

BTS - Configuration - Authorized Managers

Authorized Manager IP

Address

IP address Yes

Authorized Manager Read

Community

Up to 32 printable characters, case

sensitive

public Yes

Authorized Manager Write

Community

Up to 32 printable characters, case

sensitive

private Yes

Traps Distribution Enabled Disable

Enable

Enable Yes

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Operator ID x.y.z, where x, y, z are in the range 0 to

255

0.0.0 (must be

changed)

Operator Name Up to 32 printable characters Null Yes

Service Zone ID 0-2047 0 (must be changed) No

Service Zone Name Up to 32 printable characters Null Yes

Operation Mode 1SIS units:

Single Sector Single BS no Diversity

Single Sector Dual BS no Diversity

(available only if 20 MHz license is

installed)

1DIV units:

Single Sector Single BS with Diversity

Single Sector Dual BS with Diversity

(available only if 20 MHz license is

installed)

2SIS units: Dual Sector Dual BS no

Diversity

According to supplied

hardware:

1SIS units: Single

Sector Single BS no

Diversity

1DIV units: Single

Sector Single BS with

Diversity

2SIS units: Dual

Sector Dual BS no

Diversity

DL/UL Ratio DL=75%: UL=25% (not applicable for

3.x GHz units with 7/14 MHz BW)

DL=70%: UL=30% (applicable only

for 3.x GHz units with 7/14 MHz BW)

DL=60%: UL=40%

DL=35%: UL=65%

DL = 60%: UL = 40% No

Country Code Available options depend on radio band

supported by the unit

3.6 GHz, 4.9 GHz

and 5.4 GHz units:

Universal

3.65 GHz units: FCC

TCP Enhancer Disable

Enable

Disable No

Random Channel Selection

(5 GHz units only)

Enable

Disable

Disable No

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DFS Type (5 GHz units,

Universal Country Code)

ETSI

FCC

Normal ETSI

Normal FCC

Normal ETSI

Frequencies Management

Level (5 GHz units, Dual

Sector Operation Mode, if

DFS supported by Country

Code)

Sector Level

BTS Level

Sector Level No

BTS - Unit Control - Change Password

Administrator Password 1 to 16 printable characters, case

sensitive

admin Yes

Installer Password 1 to 16 printable characters, case

sensitive

installer Yes

Monitor Password 1 to 16 printable characters, case

sensitive

monitor Yes

BTS - Unit Control - SW Version Control - Load to Shadow

TFTP Server IP Address IP address Yes

File Name up to 80 printable characters Yes

BTS-Unit Control-Configuration File Control-Upload Configuration File-Activate Upload Operation

File Type Full Configuration

Services (SP & MSF) File (not

applicable in External ASN-GW

working mode)

Yes

TFTP Server IP Address IP address Yes

File Path and Name up to 80 printable characters Full Configuration:

backup.res

Services:

profiles_srvc.res

Yes

BTS-Unit Control-Configuration File Control-Download Configuration File-Activate Download Operation

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File Type Full Configuration

Services (SP & MSF) File (not

applicable in External ASN-GW

working mode)

RFU Heads File

Country Codes File

Yes

TFTP Server IP Address IP address Yes

File Path and Name up to 80 printable characters Full Configuration:

backup.res

Services:

profiles_srvc.res

Yes

BTS-Unit Control-License Files Control-Download License File to Unit

TFTP Server IP Address IP address Yes

File Path and Name up to 80 printable characters Yes

BTS-Unit Control-Monitor Inactivity Timeout

Monitor Inactivity Timeout

(min)

0-60 minutes. 0 means no timeout. 10 minutes Yes

BTS-Fault Management-Trap Configuration-Distribution Enabled-Update

Trap ID Trap ID Yes

Trap Distribution Enabled Disable

Enable

Enable Yes

BTS-Fault Management-Trap Configuration-Alarm Severity-Update

Trap ID Alarm Trap ID Yes

Trap Severity Indeterminate

Critical

Major

Minor

Warning

Depends on trap Yes

BTS-Fault Management-Trap Configuration-Suppression Interval-Update

Trap ID Trap ID Yes

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Trap Suppression Interval

(sec)

0-86400 seconds. 0 means no

suppression.

0Yes

BTS-Fault Management-Event Log Selection Criteria

Minimum Severity All

Clear

Indeterminate

Critical

Major

Minor

Warning

All Yes

Last Days 1-31 days 3 Yes

Managed Object Type All

BTS

ASN GW

Sector

BS

Radio Channel

GPS

Antenna

MS

All Yes

Specific Event Category All

Alarm

State Change

Configuration Change

System Event

All Yes

ASN-GW - AAA - Configuration - AAA Client

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Retry Interval (sec) 1-30 (seconds) 5 (seconds) Yes

Maximum Number of Retries 1-10 3 Yes

Keep Alive Timeout (sec) 60-86400 (seconds) 60 (seconds) Yes

ASN-GW - AAA - Configuration - Authentication Server

Server Address IP address Null Yes

Server Alias 1-32 printable characters Null Yes

Shared Secret 1 to 16 printable characters, case

sensitive

Null Yes

UDP Port Number 1-65535 1812 Yes

ASN-GW - AAA - Configuration - Accounting Server

Server Address IP address Null Yes

Server Alias 1-32 printable characters Null Yes

Shared Secret 1 to 16 printable characters, case

sensitive

Null Yes

UDP Port Number 1-65535 1813 Yes

ASN-GW - Services - MSs Services

MS MAC Address MAC address (must exist in database) Yes

Admin Status Enable

Disable

Yes

Multiple Service Flow Name A Multiple Service Flow Name that exists

in database.

Yes

Service Profile Name A Service Profile Name that exists in

database.

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Service Profiles

Service Profile Name 1-32 printable characters Yes

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Service Profile Type Management

 Data

PPPoE

VoIP.

Reliable Video

Optimized Video

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Service Profiles - Selected Service Profile - QoS Profiles

Uplink QoS Type BE

NRT

ERT

Yes

Uplink CP 0-7

BE: only 0 is supported.

NRT: 1-2

ERT: 3-7

Yes

Uplink CIR 32-54000 Kbps 32 Yes

Uplink MIR BE & NRT: 32-54000 Kbps

ERT: Depends on CP.

(cannot be lower than Uplink CIR)

32 Yes

Downlink QoS Type BE

NRT

ERT

Yes

Downlink CP 0-7

BE: only 0 is supported.

NRT: 1-2.

ERT: 3-7

Yes

Downlink CIR 32-54000 Kbps 32 Yes

Downlink MIR 32-54000 Kbps (cannot be lower than

Downlink CIR)

32 Yes

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ASN-GW - Services - Multiple Service Flows

Multiple Service Flow Name 1-32 printable characters Yes

Service Group Name A Service Group Name that exists in

database.

Yes

Service Operation Mode Bridge

Router

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Multiple Service Flows - Selected Multiple Service Flow - Service Rules

Service Interface Name A Service Interface Name that exists in

database.

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Multiple Service Flows - Selected Multiple Service Flow - Service Rules - Selected

Service Rule - Classifiers

Uplink Classifier Type Any

DSCP

VLAN ID

VLAN Priority

Yes

Uplink Classifier Parameter 1 DSCP: 0-63

VLAN ID: 1-4094

VLAN Priority: 0-7

Yes

Uplink Classifier Parameter 2 DSCP: 0-63

VLAN Priority: 0-7

(cannot be lower than Uplink Classifier

Parameter 1)

Yes

Downlink Classifier Type Any

DSCP

VLAN ID

VLAN Priority

Yes

Downlink Classifier

Parameter 1

DSCP: 0-63

VLAN ID: 1-4094

VLAN Priority: 0-7

Yes

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Downlink Classifier

Parameter 2

DSCP: 0-63

VLAN Priority: 0-7

(cannot be lower than Downlink Classifier

Parameter 1)

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Service Groups

Service Group Name 1-32 printable characters Yes

DHCP Type None

Transparent

Forward with Option 82

Relay with Option 82

Server

Yes

Nomadic Mode Enable

Disable

Disable Yes

Attribute 31 None

CPE MAC Address

CPE Fully Qualified Domain Name

For DHCP Relay/Forward with Option 82

modes the available options are None,

CPE MAC Address and the option

selected for the Option 82 Sub Type 2

parameter.

CPE MAC Address Yes

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Attribute 32 None

BTS MAC Address

GIADDR

Service Interface VLAN

Management IP Address

BS ID

BTS Name

Free Text

For DHCP Relay/Forward with Option 82

modes the available options are None,

BS ID and the option selected for the

Option 82 Sub Type 1 parameter

Yes

Attribute 32 Free Text 1-32 printable characters Yes

Interface IP Address IP address Yes

Interface Subnet Mask Yes

Default Gateway IP address 0.0.0.0 Yes

VLAN ID 0-4094 or 4096 for None 0 Yes

VLAN Priority 0-7 Yes

DHCP Server Specific Parameters

DHCP Pool IP Address IP address Yes

DHCP Pool Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Yes

DNS 1 IP Address IP address Yes

DNS 2 IP Address IP address Yes

DHCP IP Address IP address Yes

DHCP Lease Time 0 to 4294967295 seconds. 0 means

infinite (no lease time).

65535 Yes

DHCP Management Server Up to 100 printable characters Yes

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Option 82 Sub Type 1 None

BTS MAC Address

GIADDR

Service Interface VLAN

Management IP Address

BS ID

BTS Name

Free Text

None Yes

Option 82 Sub Type 1 Free

Text

1-32 printable characters Yes

Option 82 Sub Type 2 None

CPE MAC Address

CPE Fully Qualified Domain Name

CPE MAC Address Yes

DHCP Relay with Option 82 Specific Parameters

GI IP Address IP address Yes

DHCP IP Address IP address Yes

Subnet Mask Subnet mask Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Service Interfaces

Service Interface Name 1-32 printable characters Yes

Forwarding Rule Name A Forwarding Rule Name that exists in

database.

Yes

CS Type Ethernet CS

IP CS

IP CS Yes

VLAN Interface Enable

Disable

Enable Yes

VLAN Transparency Enable

Disable

Disable Yes

VLAN ID 1-4094 or null for No VLAN Yes

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VLAN Priority Marking Enable

Disable

Disable Yes

VLAN Priority 0-7 Yes

VLAN List Up to 16 VLAN IDs (1-4094) separated

by commas or empty for All (including

none)

empty Yes

Inner DSCP Marking Enable

Disable

Yes

Inner DSCP 0-63 Yes

ASN-GW - Services - Forwarding Rules

Forwarding Rule Name 1-32 printable characters Yes

Relay Mode Enable

Disable

Yes

Unknown Address

Forwarding Mode

Forward

Discard

Yes

QoS Type BE

NRT

Yes

CP 0-2

BE: only 0 is supported.

NRT: 1-2.

Yes

CIR 32-54000 Kbps Yes

MIR 32-54000 Kbps (cannot be lower than

CIR)

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - MSs Default Services-Add

MS MAC Address MAC address (must exist in database) Yes

Service Number 1-3 Yes

Admin Status Enable

Disable

Yes

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Data CS Type Ethernet CS Data

IP CS Data

Yes

ASN-GW - Services - MSs Services

ASN-GW - MAC Access Lists

MAC Address (single

addresses list)

MAC address Yes

Prefix Address (ranges list) MAC address Yes

Prefix Mask (ranges list) MAC mask Yes

Allow/Deny Allow

Deny

Yes

Priority (ranges list) 1-255 Yes

Default Access Allow

Deny

Allow Yes

Maximum MAC Addresses

Learned

0-1024. 0 means no limit up to the

maximum of 1024.

0Yes

Sector - General Parameter

Sector Name Up to 32 printable characters null Yes

Sector Location Up to 64 printable characters Null Yes

Sector Heading 0-359 (degrees) 0 Yes

Bandwidth 5 MHz

7 MHz (3.x GHz units only)

10 MHz

14 MHz (3.x GHz units only)

20 MHz

14 and 20 MHz are applicable only for

units using Single Sector Dual BS with or

without Diversity Operation Mode,

provided a 20 MHz license is installed.

10 MHz No

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Frequency Depends on supported frequency band,

configured Bandwidth.and Country Code.

Depends on

supported frequency

band, configured

Bandwidth.and

Country Code.

Tx Power Depends on unit type. In 5 GHz units

depend also on Country Code and

Antenna Gain.

Depends on unit type.

In 5 GHz units

depend also on

Country Code and

Antenna Gain.

Sector - DFS / DCS - DFS (5 GHz units using Universal Country Code)

DFS Support Enable

Disable

Enable No

Channel Availability Check

Time

0-600 seconds 60 seconds No

Channel Non Occupancy

Period

0-60 minutes 30 minutes No

Startup Test Valid Period 0-48 hours 6 hours No

Radar Detection Threshold -36 to -70 dBm EIRP>30 dBm: -67

EIRP=23-30 dBm:-64

EIRP<23 dBm: -62

Sector - DFS / DCS - DCS (5 GHz units only)

DCS Support Enable

Disable

Disable No

NI Channel Measurement

Interval (sec)

10 to 1800 (seconds) 30 No

SNR Averaging Factor (%) 0 to 100 (%) 20 No

SNR Degradation Percentage

(%)

0 to 100 (%) 20 No

Channel Tracking Interval

(sec)

30 to 18000 (seconds) 60 No

Channel Reference Interval

(sec)

30 to 18000 (seconds) 60 No

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Number of Channels to Scan Depends on Country Code Name and

bandwidth

Depends on Country

Code Name and

bandwidth

Number of Channels for

Selection

1 to the number configured for the

Number of Channels to Scan (if Random

Channel Selection is enabled) or to the

number of channels in the Usable

Frequencies list (if Random Channel

Selection is disabled).

1No

Minimum Number of

Registered MSs before

Starting Tracking

1 to 50 1 No

Sector - Spectrum Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer Support Enable

Disable

Disable Yes

Start Frequency Depends on Country Code and

bandwidth

The lowest available

frequency

Yes

Stop Frequency Depends on Country Code and

bandwidth

The highest available

frequency

Yes

Scanning Time 1 to 3600 (seconds) 60 Yes

Step Multiples of 5 MHz (5, 10, 15...) 5 Yes

BS - General Parameters

BS Name Up to 32 printable characters Null Yes

BS - MAC

Segment Number 0-3 0 No

Cell Number 0-31. For cells with 4 sectors the range is

0-17.

0No

Cell Radius 8000-40000 (meter)

In current release only 8000 and 40000

are supported

40000 No

Map Repetition 1, 2, 4, 6. 1 No

BS - PHY

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Diversity No Diversity operation mode: SISO

Diversity operation mode:

MIMO Matrix A

MIMO Matrix A & B

No Diversity

operation mode:

SISO

Diversity operation

mode: MIMO Matrix A

UL Thermal Noise Level -130 to -100 (dBm) -125 No

DL HARQ Channels 8-16 8 No

UL HARQ Channels 8-10 10 No

HARQ On Management Enable

Disable

Enable No

BS - Multi Rate

Uplink Minimum

Sub-Channels

5 MHz BW: 1-17

7/10 MHz BW: 1-35

4Yes

Uplink Multi Rate Support Enable

Disable

Enable No

Uplink Basic Rate QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP4

QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP2

QPSK-CTC-1/2

QPSK-CTC-3/4

QAM16-CTC-1/2

QAM16-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-2/3

QAM64-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-5/6

QPSK-CTC-1/2 No

Uplink Fade Margin 0-15 (dB) 2 (dB) No

Downlink Multi Rate Support Enable

Disable

Enable No

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DL Multi Rate Type DLA 1

DLA 2

DLA 1 No

Downlink Basic Rate QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP4

QPSK-CTC-1/2 REP2

QPSK-CTC-1/2

QPSK-CTC-3/4

QAM16-CTC-1/2

QAM16-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-2/3

QAM64-CTC-3/4

QAM64-CTC-5/6

QPSK-CTC-1/2 No

Downlink Fade Margin 0-15 (dB) 2 (dB) No

BS - Channelization

DL Permutation Base Fix

Variable

Rotated

In current release only Fix is supported

Fix No

DL Permutation Base Value 0-31 0 No

UL Permutation Base Fix

Variable

Rotated

In current release only Fix is supported

Fix No

UL Permutation Base Value 0-69 0 No

Major Group 0-63. In current release only the default is

supported (63 for BS BW 7 or 10 MHz, 21

for BS BW 5 MHz).)

63 for BS bandwidth

of 7 or 10 MHz.

21 for BS bandwidth

of 5 MHz.

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BS - R6 Interface - Connectivity

BS IP Address IP address No

BS Subnet Mask subnet mask No

BS Default Gateway IP address No

ASN-GW IP Address IP address No

ASN-GW Subnet Mask subnet mask No

ASN-GW Default Gateway IP address No

ASN-GW Default VLAN ID 1-4094 or 4096 for No VLAN 4096 No

ASN-GW Default VLAN

Priority

0-7 No

ASN-GW DSCP 0-63 0 No

BS - R6 Interface - DSCP QoS Marking

ERT DSCP Marking Mode Transparent

Marking

Transparent Yes

ERT DSCP Value 0-63 0 Yes

NRT DSCP Marking Mode Transparent

Marking

Transparent Yes

NRT DSCP Value 0-63 0 Yes

BE DSCP Marking Mode Transparent

Marking

Transparent Yes

BE DSCP Value 0-63 0 Yes

BS - R6 Interface - VLAN Priority QoS Marking

ERT VLAN Priority Marking

Mode

Transparent

Marking

Transparent Yes

ERT VLAN Priority Value 0-7 0 Yes

NRT VLAN Priority Marking

Mode

Transparent

Marking

Transparent Yes

NRT VLAN Priority Value 0-7 0 Yes

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BE VLAN Priority Marking

Mode

Transparent

Marking

Transparent Yes

BE VLAN Priority Value 0-7 0 Yes

BS - R6 Interface - BS and ASN-GW Keep Alive

Keep Alive Support Enable

Disable

Disable Yes

Keep Alive Timer (sec) 60-180 seconds 60 Yes

Keep Alive Interval (sec) 1-30 seconds 5 Yes

Maximum Number of Keep

Alive Failures

1-10 3 Yes

Radio Channel - General

Admin Status Enable

Disable

Disable Yes

Antenna (configurable only for external antenna)

Antenna Gain 0-40 dBi 14 No

Beam Width 60, 90, 120 or 360 degrees Yes

Antenna Polarization Vertical, Horizontal, Dual Slant or Omni Yes

GPS - Chain Parameters

Chain Number 1 - 1500 0 (means not defined

yet-must be defined)

GPS Type None

Trimble

Trimble Yes

Hold Over Passed Timeout 0 - 2880 (minutes) 30 (minutes) No

Stop Tx After Hold Over

Timeout

Disable

Enable

Disable No

Time Zone Offset From UTC -12:00 to +13:00 in steps of 30 minutes +00:00 No

Daylight Saving Disable

Enable

Disable No

Daylight Saving Start Date dd.mm Yes

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Daylight Saving End Date dd.mm Yes

Daylight Saving Advance

Factor

0 to 4:45 hours in 15 minutes steps +00:00 Yes

GPS - Clock Parameters

Clock Mode Master

Slave#1

Slave#2

Slave#3

Slave#4

Master No

MS - Add (applicable only in Embedded Distributed ASN-GW Local Authentication working mode)

Select MS MAC MAC address Yes

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AAA Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (pronounced "triple a."). A system (or

several systems) that controls what resources users have access to, and keeps

track of the activity of users over the network.

AAS Adaptive Antenna System, also called Advanced Antenna System, is a technology to

enable the network operators to increase the wireless network capacity. In addition,

adaptive antenna systems offer the potential of increased spectrum efficiency,

extended range of coverage and higher rate of frequency reuse. Adaptive antenna

systems consist of multiple antenna elements at the transmitting and/or receiving

side of the communication link, whose signals are processed adaptively in order to

exploit the spatial dimension of the mobile radio channel. Depending on whether the

processing is performed at the transmitter, receiver, or both ends of the

communication link, the adaptive antenna technique is defined as multiple-input

single-output (MISO), single-input multiple-output (SIMO), or multiple-input

multiple-output (MIMO).

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A code for representing

English characters as numbers, with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127.

ASN Access Service Network. An ASN is defined as a complete set of network functions

needed to provide radio access to a WiMAX subscriber. An ASN is comprised of

network elements such as one or more Base Stations (BS) and one or more ASN

gateways (ASN-GW). An ASN may be shared by more than one Connectivity

Service Network (CSN).

ASN-GW Access Service Network Gateway. The ASN-GW is a network entity that acts as a

gateway between the ASN and CSN. The ASN functions hosted in an ASN-GW may

be viewed as consisting of two groups - the decision point (DP) that provides control

functionality and enforcement point (EP) that provides bearer transport.

AU Access Unit

AWG An electronics industry acronym for American Wire Gauge. AWG is a measure of the

thickness of copper, aluminum and other wiring.

BTS Base Transceiver Station. A wireless network element that provides the radio

interface of the network. The BTS comprises the radio transmission and reception

devices, and also manages the signal processing related to the air interface.

BW Bandwidth

CINR Carrier-to-Interference plus Noise Ratio (expressed in dB)

CIR Committed Information Rate. The rate (in bits per second) at which a network

guarantees to transfer information under normal conditions, averaged over a

minimum increment of time.

CLI Command Line Interface. A user interface that accepts typed commands to instruct

the managed device on the task to perform.

CPU Central Processing Unit.

CS Convergence Sublayer. Particular protocols that are responsible for gathering and

formatting higher layer information so it can be processed by the lower layers.

Glossary

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CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. Media-access mechanisms

wherein devices ready to transmit data first check the channel for a carrier. If no

carrier is sensed for a specific period of time, a device can transmit. If two devices

transmit at once, a collision occurs and is detected by all colliding devices. This

collision subsequently delays retransmissions from those devices for some random

length of time. Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 use CSMA/CD access.

CSN Connectivity Service Network. A CSN is defined as a set of network functions that

provide IP connectivity services to WiMAX subscribers and all the IP core network

functions. A CSN is comprised of network elements such as routers, proxy/servers,

user databases, and inter-working gateway devices.

CTC Convolutional Turbo Code is a type of turbo codes with some of the convolutional

schemes used. For its high-performance error correction nature, CTC is the iterative

decoding scheme of choice as evidenced by their wide adoption in standards bodies.

DCD Downlink Channel Descriptor.

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol for dynamically assigning IP

addresses from a pre-defined list to nodes on a network. Using DHCP to manage IP

addresses simplifies client configuration and efficiently utilizes IP addresses.

DL Down Link

DSCP Differentiated Service Code Point, AKA DiffServ: An alternate use for the ToS byte in

IP packets. Six bits of this byte are being reallocated for use as the DSCP field

where each DSCP specifies a particular per-hop behavior that is applied to the

packet.

DNS Domain Naming System. A system that stores information about hostnames and

domain names. DNS provides an IP address for each hostname, and lists the e-mail

exchange servers accepting e-mail addresses for each domain.

DSL Digital Subscriber Line. A technology that exploits unused frequencies on copper

telephone lines to transmit traffic typically at multi-megabit speeds. DSL can allow

voice and high-speed data to be sent simultaneously over the same line. Because

the service is 'always available,' end-users don't need to dial in or wait for call set-up.

EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol, A protocol used between a user station and an

authenticator or authentication server. It acts as a transport for authentication

methods or types. It, in turn may be encapsulated in other protocols, such as 802.1x

and RADIUS. EAP is defined by RFC 2284.

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EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power. The apparent power transmitted towards the

receiver, if it is assumed that the signal is radiated equally in all directions. The EIRP

is equal to the power (in dBm) at the antenna port, plus the power gained from the

directivity of the antenna (in dBi).

EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility. The capability of equipment or systems to be used in

their intended environment within designed efficiency levels without causing or

receiving degradation due to unintentional EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference). EMC

generally encompasses all of the electromagnetic disciplines.

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ETS European Telecommunications Standard

ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute. A non-profit organization

producing voluntary telecommunications standards used throughout Europe, some

of which have been adopted by the EC as the technical base for Directives or

Regulations.

GPS Global Positioning System. A system that uses satellites, receivers and software to

allow users to determine their precise geographic position.

GRE General Routing Encapsulation. A method or technique of adding an IP standard

header and trailer to a message that does not follow IP protocols. The encapsulated

message is sent over a public network while received messages are stripped of the

wrapper and processed. This permits non-standard data and totally encrypted

messages to use the Internet. The technology is an important element in Virtual

Private Network (VPN) offerings.

HP High Power.

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE (pronounced I-triple-E) is an

organization of engineers, scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for

developing standards for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the

IEEE 802 standards for local-area networks are widely followed.

IEEE 802.16 Also known as WIMAX. A group of broadband wireless communications standards

for metropolitan area networks (MANs) developed by a working group of the IEEE.

IEEE 802.16e 802.16e, also known as 802.16-2005, is an IEEE standard addressing mobility of

wireless broadband (WiMax). IEEE 802.16e is sometimes called Mobile WiMAX,

after the WiMAX forum for interoperability. 802.16e, based on an existing WiMAX

standard 802.16a, adds WiMAX mobility in the 2-to-6 GHz-licensed bands. 802.16e

allows for fixed wireless and mobile Non Line of Sight (NLOS) applications primarily

by enhancing the OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access).

IEEE 802.1p A QoS method - A three-bit value that can be placed inside an 802.1Q frame tag.

IEEE 802.1q The IEEE 802.1q standard defines the operation of VLAN Bridges that permit the

definition, operation and administration of Virtual LAN topologies within a Bridged

LAN infrastructure. The 802.1q specification establishes a standard method for

inserting VLAN membership information into Ethernet frames. A tag field containing

VLAN (and/or 802.1p priority) information can be inserted into an Ethernet frame,

carrying VLAN membership information.

IEEE 802.3 A Local Area Network protocol suite commonly known as Ethernet. Ethernet uses

Carrier Sense Multiple Access bus with Collision Detection CSMA/CD. This method

allows users to share the network cable. However, only one station can use the

cable at a time. A variety of physical medium dependent protocols are supported.

IF Intermediate Frequency. Radio communications systems modulate a carrier

frequency with a baseband signal in order to achieve radio transmission. In many

cases, the carrier is not modulated directly. Instead, a lower IF signal is modulated

and processed. At a later circuit stage, the IF signal is converted up to the

transmission frequency band.

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IGMP Internet Group Membership Protocol) is protocol used by IP hosts to report their host

group memberships to any immediately neighboring multicast routers.

The use of IP multicasting in TCP/IP networks is defined as a TCP/IP standard in

RFC 1112. In addition to defining address and host extensions for how IP hosts

support multicasting, this RFC also defines the IGMP version 1. Version 2 of IGMP is

defined in RFC 2236. Both versions of IGMP provide a protocol to exchange and

update information about host membership in specific multicast groups.

IP Internet Protocol. The standard that defines how data is transmitted over the

Internet. IP bundles data, including e-mail, faxes, voice calls and messages, and

other types, into "packets", in order to transmit it over public and private networks.

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MAC Media Access Control. The lower of the two sub-layers of the data link layer defined

by the IEEE. The MAC sub-layer handles access to shared media, such as whether

token passing or contention will be used.

MAC Address Standardized data link layer address that is required for every port or device that

connects to a LAN. Other devices in the network use these addresses to locate

specific ports in the network and to create and update routing tables and data

structures. MAC addresses are 6bytes long and are controlled by the IEEE.

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MIB Management Information Base. A database of objects that can be monitored by a

network management system. SNMP uses standardized MIB formats that allow any

SNMP tools to monitor any device defined by a MIB.

MIMO Multiple Input, Multiple Output. A technique for faster wireless communication.

MIMO allows for the use of multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to increase

throughput and range.

MIP Mobile IP. A protocol used to provide IP mobility to IPv4-based nodes, defined in

RFC-2002.

MIR Maximum Information Rate. Specifies the maximum rate of information that can be

available to a user. The MIR is used by the traffic policing mechanism to prevent

users from sending excess traffic to the network.

MTU Maximum Transmission Unit. This is the greatest amount of data that can be

transferred in one physical frame on the network. If a packet that has a smaller MTU

than the packet's frame length is sent, fragmentation will occur. For TCP, MTU can

range from 68 to 1500 bytes. Larger MTUs provide for lower overhead (fewer

headers).

MS Mobile Station. The equipment used by the end user to access the WiMAX network.

NAP Network Access Provider. A NAP is a business entity that provides WiMAX radio

access infrastructure to one or more Network Service Providers (NSPs). An NAP

implements this infrastructure using one or more ASNs.

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NMS Network Management System. A system responsible for managing at least part of a

network. An NMS is generally a reasonably powerful and well-equipped computer,

such as an engineering workstation. NMSs communicate with agents to help keep

track of network statistics and resources.

NSP Network Service Provider. An NSP is a business entity that provides IP connectivity

and WiMAX services to WiMAX subscribers compliant with the established service

level agreement. The NSP concept is an extension of the Internet service provider

(ISP) concept, providing network services beyond Internet access. To provide these

services, an NSP establishes contractual agreements with one or more NAPs. An

NSP may also establish roaming agreements with other NSPs and contractual

agreements with third-party application providers (e.g. ASP, ISP) for the delivery of

WiMAX services to subscribers. From a WiMAX subscriber standpoint, an NSP may

be classified as a home or visited NSP.

OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing: A method for multiplexing signals,

which divides the available bandwidth into a series of frequencies known as tones.

Orthogonal tones do not interfere with each other when the peak of one tone

corresponds with the null. The rapid switching, frequency-hopping technique is

intended to allow more robust data service.

OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access. It’s a logical extension of OFDM

and a modulation/multiple access technique. OFDMA divides a signal into

sub-channels (i.e. groups of carriers), with each sub-channel (or several

sub-channels) being allocated to a different subscriber.

PER Packet Error Rate. In a digital transmission, PER is the percentage of packets with

errors divided by the total number of packets that have been transmitted, received or

processed over a given time period.

PHY PHYsical Layer. The physical, or lowest, layer of the OSI Network Model. In a

wireless network, the PHY defines parameters such as data rates, modulation

method, signaling parameters, transmitter/receiver synchronization, etc. Within an

actual radio implementation, the PHY corresponds to the radio front end and

baseband signal processing sections.

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QoS Quality of Service. Measure of performance for a transmission system that reflects

its transmission quality and service availability.

QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying. A data transfer technique used in coaxial cable

networks that sends data using modulating signals. Four different phases represent

data, with each signal's information determined by the signal before it. For example,

if a phase stays the same from one signal to the other, the information has not

changed.

RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, an authentication and accounting

system used by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs). When you connect to the

system you must enter your username and password. This information is passed to

a RADIUS server, which checks that the information is correct, and then authorizes

access to the system.

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RF Radio frequency. An AC signal of high enough frequency to be used for wireless

communications.

RFC Request For Comments. The name of the result and the process for creating a

standard on the Internet. New standards are proposed and published on the Internet,

as a Request For Comments. The proposal is reviewed by the Internet Engineering

Task Force.

RoHS Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic

equipment, reference EC Directive 2002/95/EC of 27 January 2003.

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator. A signal or circuit that indicates the strength of

the incoming (received) signal in a receiver.

Rx Receive

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A network management protocol that

provides a means to monitor and control network devices, and to manage

configurations, statistics collection, performance, and security. SNMP works by

sending messages, called protocol data units (PDUs), to different parts of a network.

SNMP-compliant devices, called agents, store data about themselves in

Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this data to the SNMP

requesters.

SSH Secure Shell is a protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services

over an insecure network.

TCP Transmission Control Protocol. Connection-oriented transport layer protocol that

provides reliable full-duplex data transmission. TCP is the part of the TCP/IP suite of

protocols that is responsible for forming data connections between nodes that are

reliable, as opposed to IP, which is connectionless and unreliable.

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Simplified version of FTP that allows files to be

transferred from one computer to another over a network, usually without the use of

client authentication.

Tx Transmit

UAbbreviation for "Unit" or standard height measurement which defines the vertical

height for plug-in modules in the 19” construction system. One U equals 44.5 mm.

UCD Uplink Channel Descriptor.

UDP User Datagram Protocol. Connectionless transport layer protocol in the TCP/IP

protocol stack. UDP is a simple protocol that exchanges datagrams without

acknowledgments or guaranteed delivery, requiring that error processing and

retransmission be handled by other protocols. UDP is defined in RFC 768.

UL Up Link

VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. A group of devices on one or more LANs that are

configured with the same VLAN ID so that they can communicate as if they were

attached to the same wire, when in fact they are located on a number of different

LAN segments. Used also to create separation between different user groups.

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VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol. Provides an advanced digital communications network

that bypasses the traditional public switched telephone system and uses the Internet

to transmit voice communication. VoIP enables people to use the Internet as the

transmission medium for telephone calls by sending voice data in packets using IP

rather than by traditional circuit switched transmissions of the PSTN.

WCS Wireless Communications Service is defined by the Federal Communications

Commission as radio communications that may provide fixed, mobile, radio location,

or satellite communication services to individuals and businesses within their

assigned spectrum block and geographical area. The WCS is in the 2.3 GHz band

from 2,305 to 2,320 MHz and 2,345 to 2,360 MHz.

WEEE Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment. The purpose of Directive 2002/96/EC on

waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is, as a first priority, the

prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in addition, the

reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the

disposal of waste. It also seeks to improve the environmental performance of all

operators involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment, e.g.

producers, distributors and consumers and in particular those operators directly

involved in the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelity and pronounced 'why-fye') is a term for certain types

of wireless local area network that use specifications in the IEEE 802.11 family. The

term Wi-Fi was created by an organization called the Wi-Fi Alliance, which oversees

tests that certify product interoperability.

WiMAX WiMAX is an acronym that stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave

Access. WiMAX is a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile

wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL. WiMAX provides

fixed, nomadic, portable, and mobile wireless broadband connectivity without the

need for direct line-of-sight to a base station.

XML Extensible Markup Language. Language used for defining a set of markers, called

tags, that define the function and hierarchical relationships of the parts of a

document or data set. It is a flexible way to create common information formats and

share both the format and the data, most commonly on the web. It generally similar

to HTML and helps share information in a consistent way. XML is "extensible"

because, unlike HTML, the markup symbols are unlimited and self-defining.

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