Aperto Networks R3000-A1 WLAN Base Station and Subscriber Unit User Manual PW100 Rev A

Aperto Networks WLAN Base Station and Subscriber Unit PW100 Rev A

Subscriber user manual

070-20000330-01Rev A, July 2001PACKETWAVEFixed Wireless Broadband Access SystemPACKETWAVE 100 SERIESSUBSCRIBER EQUIPMENTInstallation and Operation Manual
PacketWave 100 Installation and Operation©Copyright 2001 by Aperto NetworksAll rights reserved.Specifications subject to change.Aperto, PacketWave, and WaveCenter are trademarks of Aperto Networks.All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.Aperto Networks1637 South Main StreetMilpitas, CA 95035 USAPhone: 408.719.9977Fax: 408.719.9970www.apertonet.com
iii070-20000330-01REGULATORY INFORMATIONPART 15This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-ditions:1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and2) this device must accept any interference received includinginterference that may cause undes-ired operations.FCC NOTICE: Radio and Television InterferenceThe PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-ference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment or device.• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's.• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.RF Exposure NoticeThe installer shall mount all transmit antennas so as to comply with the limits for humanexposure to radio frequency (RF) fields per paragraph 1.1307 of FCC regulations. TheFCC requirements incorporate limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) interms of electric field strength, magnetic field strength, and power densityCAUTIONTo comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas used for this device must beinstalled to provide a separation distance of at least 1.5m from all persons to satisfy RFexposure compliance.
v070-20000330-01 Rev ATABLE OFCONTENTSTable of C ontentsPREFACEScope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiConventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiIntended Audience for this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiGeneral Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixCHAPTER 1. QUICKSTART GUIDECHAPTER 2. OVERVIEWSubscriber Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4CHAPTER 3. SITE PLANNINGLocation of the Indoor Unit (Bridge/Router) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Location of the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Cables and Cable Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Subscriber LAN/Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3CHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONInstallation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Mounting the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Running Cables Between Outdoor and Indoor Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Control Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
vi070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 1.CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONInstallation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Connecting Radio/Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Connecting to the Local PC or LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Powering Up the Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5CHAPTER 6. STARTING UPRunning the CPE Installation (Antenna Alignment) Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Connection to the PacketWave Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Setting Up the Local Computer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACESFront-Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Web Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Home Page: Connectivity View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Configuration Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Device Control Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Fault Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9Status and Performance Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12Syslog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12Command Line Interface (CLI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13Fault Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONSBridge/Router (Indoor Unit) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Radio/Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
vii070-20000330-01 Rev APREFACEThis manual is part of the documentation for the PacketWave broadband wireless sys-tem for delivering high-speed subscriber services. The PacketWave documentation setincludes:• PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installation, Configuration, and OperationManual: Part 070-20000340-01• PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment Installation and Operation Man-ual: part 070-20000330-01SCOPE OF THIS MANUALThis manual provides the following information:•A QuickStart section for rapidly placing PacketWave subscriber equipment inoperation.• Descriptions of the PacketWave 100 Series hardware components, includingthe Indoor Unit (bridge/router) and the Outdoor Unit (radio/antenna).• Complete site planning and installation instructions for PacketWave 100 Seriessubscriber equipment, including the indoor bridge/router unit and the outdoorradio/antenna unit.• Descriptions of the PacketWave 100 Series software components, including theWeb GUI and the CPE Installation Tool (antenna pointing utility), and instruc-tions for using them.• IP addressing guidelines for the local PC(s).• Procedures for initializing the PacketWave 100 subscriber equipment.Complete descriptions of the PacketWave System, its components, the installation ofthe cell site equipment, and overall system configuration and operation are providedin the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installation, Configuration, and Operationmanual.
CHAPTER 1.viii070-20000330-01 Rev ACONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUALPacketWave manuals represent special kinds of text as follows:• Files names and URLs are represented in italics, with variables described insideangle brackets. For example, if the URL http://<IP address>/bsu.htm is refer-enced, you will replace the variable <IP address> with the appropriate real IPaddress.• Management interface text is represented by a bold font: for example, theGenerate Config File button.• Labels on equipment are represented in a bold sans serif font: for example, theControl connector.WARNING: This format is used to indicate the possibility of personal injuryor damage to equipment.CAUTION: This format is used to indicate the possibility of system or equip-ment operation problems.Items of special importance will be formatted and marked by a pointing-handicon, as this paragraph is.INTENDED AUDIENCE FOR THIS MANUALThis manual is intended primarily for subscriber equipment installers. It also includesinformation of use to subscribers, including a discussion of the Web GUI.Installation of radio equipment involves numerous factors requiring considerableexpertise. It is assumed that equipment installers are professionals with a full under-standing of the principles and standard practices and procedures of cell site installa-tion, with all relevant safety requirements, and with applicable local building codes.
ix070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 1.GENERAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGSObserve the following when installing or operating any PacketWave System compo-nents.All outdoor installation, including equipment mounting and cabling, should beperformed by trained microwave radio technicians familiar with usual andcustomary practices and procedures.Always use quality components—including cables, connectors, mounts, etc.—spe-cifically rated for your particular environmental conditions and systemperformance requirements.Always use appropriate tools, and follow the instructions of the toolmanufacturers.Observe all applicable local building codes.Observe all customary and mandatory safety requirements when installing andoperating PacketWave equipment.Because Aperto Networks cannot be responsible for improper installation or use of itsequipment, failure to follow these and other published cautions and warnings mayvoid your equipment warranty.
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1–1070-20000330-01 Rev A1QUICKSTART GUIDEThis chapter outlines the basic procedure for installing PacketWave 100 SeriesSubscriber Equipment and putting it into operation. It identifies the minimal require-ments for getting the equipment up and running, and assumes that configuration usingDHCP and WaveCenter™ Configuration Manager has been performed as describedin the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit manual.WARNING: This QuickStart Guide assumes that outdoor installation proce-dures will be performed by qualified professionals following allsafety and other requirements and acting in accordance withstandard practices and procedures. Failure to meet safetyrequirements and/or non-standard practices and procedurescould result in personal injury and/or damage to equipment. All of the instructions presented in this chapter are discussed in more detail in subse-quent chapters of this manual.Step 1. Prepare for InstallationA. Before visiting the subscriber’s site:i. Make sure that the necessary system configuration has taken place (asdescribed in the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit manual).ii. Make sure that the system’s DHCP and TFTP servers are running.iii. Verify that the subscriber configuration file has been created and saved onthe TFTP server.iv. Verify that the DHCP server has been configured with the subscriber’s IPand MAC addresses and its configuration file name.
CHAPTER 1. QUICKSTART GUIDE1–2070-20000330-01 Rev AB. At the subscriber’s site:i. Identify the location for the Indoor Unit (bridge/router).ii. Identify an appropriate location for mounting the Outdoor Unit. In mostcases, the unit should be pointed at the base station with the least possibleobstructioniii. Determine the cable path between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit.Maximum cable length is 165 feet (50 m).Step 2. Install the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna)A. If a mounting pole or other support is to be employed, install it in the chosen loca-tion, following standard procedures and local building codes.The Outdoor Unit’s mounting bracket accommodates diameters of 1.5 inches, 2inches, or 5 cm.B. Mount the Outdoor Unit to the support or to the building.Step 3. Install the Indoor Unit (Bridge/Router)A. To start, in most cases, the Indoor Unit should be temporarily placed close to theOutdoor Unit to facilitate antenna alignment process. When the installation of the-Outdoor Unit is complete, move the Indoor Unit to its permanent location.WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in theupright position, with adequate air flow around and through it.Make sure the Indoor Unit is located near an electrical power outlet or powerextension cord will be needed.B. Assuming that the Indoor Unit is located at a temporary location, run spare radiosignal and control cables between the Outdoor and Indoor Units.-Radio signal cable (quad shield coaxial, male F connectors) — Radio RFconnectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.-Radio control cable (shielded outdoor Cat 5, male RJ45 connectors) —Radio Control connectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.The Radio Control interface on the Indoor Unit has the same physical appearanceas the 10/100Base-T interface. Make sure you connect to the right one.
1–3070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 1. QUICKSTART GUIDEStep 4. Initialize the Subscriber EquipmentA. Connect the power cable between the Indoor Unit and a wall outlet.B. Perform antenna alignment procedure (see addendum on this subject).C. If the Indoor Unit is located at a temporary location, move the Indoor Unit to itspermanent location. WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in theupright position, with adequate air flow around and through it.D. Use the permanent radio signal and control cables to connect the Outdoor Unit tothe Indoor Unit.-Radio signal cable (quad shield coaxial, male F connectors) — betweenRadio RF connectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.-Radio control cable (shielded outdoor Cat 5, male RJ45 connectors) —between Radio Control connectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.For permanent outdoor-to-indoor connections, the order of the steps in the instal-lation procedure will vary depending on a number of factors, including siteparticulars and installers’ preferred practice. For example, in some cases it maybe best to run unterminated cable and then attach connectors; in others it may bemore efficient to attach one or both connectors to the cable before running it. SeeChapter 4, Outdoor Unit Installation for more details.Step 5. Configure Subscriber HostsA. Connect the subscriber’s computer(s) to the 10/100Base-T interface on the IndoorUnit, using a straight Ethernet cable for connection to a hub or a crossover Ether-net cable for connection directly to a computer.B. Typically, the only other thing necessary to connect a subscriber host computer tothe PacketWave network and beyond is to configure the host’s TCP/IP to obtainits IP address using DHCP. Instructions should be available using the computer’sonline help
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2–1070-20000330-01 Rev A2OVERVIEWAs part of Aperto Networks' PacketWave Broadband Multiservice Wireless AccessSystem, the PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment delivers high-speed,always-on Internet access to small businesses, small offices/home offices (SOHO),and residences. The PacketWave 100 Series supports data rates starting from 64 kbpsupstream and downstream, with bursts up to 20 Mbps.SUBSCRIBER EQUIPMENTPacketWave 100 Series subscriber equipment consists of an Outdoor Unit (radio/antenna), and an Indoor Unit (bridge/router), as shown in Figure 2-1.Figure 2-1 PacketWave Subscriber EquipmentOutdoor Unit(Radio/Antenna)Indoor Unit(Bridge/Router)
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW2–2070-20000330-01 Rev AOutdoor UnitThe outdoor portion of the subscriber equipment consists of a single unit containingthe radio and antenna. Different models support various frequency bands:• 2.5 GHz MMDS• 3.5 GHz FWA• 5.3 GHz• 5.8 GHz U-NIIThe radio/antenna unit installed at the subscriber site must match the frequency bandemployed at the base station.Figure 2-2 Subscriber Outdoor UnitsAs shown in Figure 2-2, sizes of the antennas vary with the frequency band, fromapproximately 9 inches square to approximately 13 inches square. Outdoor unitsmount easily on a home or office roof, under the eave, or even in a properly-situatedwindow.The subscriber antennas are directional, with a beam width of 17° to 20° horizontallyand vertically depending on frequency. The width of this beam, combined with thewidth of the base station antenna beam, means that only rough pointing of the antennais needed for establishing a wireless link, though accurate pointing is important formaximum signal quality.Depending on distance, a line-of-sight path may not be required for establishment ofa wireless link between the subscriber and the base station. PacketWave’s OptimaLinktechnology minimizes the effects of obstructions in the path between the subscriber’santenna and the base station antenna.2.5 GHz MMDS 3.5 GHz FWA 5.3 GHz or5.8 GHz U-NII
2–3070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 2. OVERVIEWIndoor UnitThe PacketWave 100 Series Indoor Unit is a bridge/router which provides the linkbetween the subscriber’s computer(s) and the outdoor radio/antenna for the wirelessservice. The first available model, the PacketWave 130 supports bridging and NATmodes. IP routing will be supported in the next major software release.On the radio/antenna side, the Indoor Unit has two interfaces: • A port for wireless traffic (which also provides power to the Outdoor Unit).• A port for controlling the radio/antenna.On the subscriber side, the Indoor Unit has an auto-negotiating 10/100Base-T Ethernetport. The Indoor Unit plugs into a standard ac wall plug (120 or 220 volts). A powercord with transformer is provided with the unit.Figure 2-3 PacketWave 130 Indoor UnitBridging ModeNAT Mode
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW2–4070-20000330-01 Rev ASoftwareSubscriber equipment is provisioned using the WaveCenter Configuration Manager,as described in the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installation, Configuration,and Operation manual. On boot-up, the indoor unit downloads its configuration fromthe base station’s TFTP server. At the same time, it downloads address and host infor-mation from the base station’s DHCP server.The PacketWave 100 Series subscriber equipment includes the following managementsoftware:•CPE Installation Tool — See addendum on antenna alignment procedure•Web GUI — Each Indoor Unit includes a graphical user interface (GUI) whichcan be accessed via a standard Web browser, either directly or through the BaseStation Unit’s Web GUI. Direct access to the Web GUI is available to the ser-vice providers and can be made available to subscribers as well. Use of the WebGUI is described in Chapter 7.•SNMP Agent — Each Indoor Unit includes an SNMP agent which can beaccessed via a standard SNMP manager, either directly or through the BaseStation Unit’s proxy agent. SNMP capability is described in Chapter 7.•Command Line Interface — A limited command line interface (CLI) to theIndoor Unit can be accessed via telnet. Use of the CLI is described in Chapter 7.PacketWave Indoor Units also include servers and other networking functionality:•DHCP Server — PacketWave 130 Indoor Units include a Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol (DHCP) server for local address management.•DHCP Relay Agent — PacketWave 130 Indoor Units include a Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol (DHCP) relay agent for passing DHCP communicationsto the Base Station Unit.•NAT Server — PacketWave 130 Indoor Units include a built-in NAT (NetworkAddress Translation) server.
3–1070-20000330-013SITE PLANNINGThere are three basic site-planning issues which must be decided before you begininstallation:• Location of the Indoor Unit (bridge/router).• Location and mounting method of the Outdoor Unit (radio/antenna).• Cable path between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit.LOCATION OF THE INDOOR UNIT (BRIDGE/ROUTER)Typically, the Indoor Unit is located near the subscribers hub or computer. However,the Ethernet cable to the local computer or hub can be up to 330 ft (100 m) in length.CAUTION: Make sure that the Indoor Unit is installed in a room with tem-perature and humidity controls such that the temperatureremains between 32 and 104 °F (0 and 40 °C) and the humidityremains between 10% and 90% noncondensing.
CHAPTER 3. SITE PLANNING3–2070-20000330-01LOCATION OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT (RADIO/ANTENNA)For optimal wireless channel performance, it is advantageous to locate the OutdoorUnit (radio/antenna) where it has the least-obstructed path to the base station antenna.If a line-of-site path is available, locate the Outdoor Unit where the path is least likelyto be affected by such obstructions as blowing branches, seasonally changing foliage,etc. If a clear line-of-site path is not available, choose a path that minimizes obstruc-tions.Fine-tuning of the antenna pointing is performed using the CPE InstallationTool software, as described in Chapter 6 of this manual.Other factors to consider when choosing a location for the Outdoor Unit include:•Distance to the Indoor Unit — Locate the Outdoor Unit so that cables to theIndoor Unit will be no longer than 165 feet (50 m).•Cable routing — Consider how cables from the Outdoor Unit cables will enterthe building.•Accessibility — If possible, choose a location that is relatively accessible,which will simplify installation and any adjustment or repair that might be nec-essary in the future.•Mounting method — The antenna/receiver includes an adjustable bracket formounting the unit on a pole that is 1.5 inch, 2 inches, or 5 cm in diameter. Forother mounting options (under an eave or on a chimney, for example), mount-ing hardware may be adapted as desired. Any alternate mounting methodshould allow adequate adjusting of the antenna direction, both horizontally andvertically.
3–3070-20000330-01CHAPTER 3. SITE PLANNINGCABLES AND CABLE PATHFor subscriber equipment installation, you will need the cables and connectors indi-cated in Tabl e 3-A.Choose the path along which the cables will run between the Indoor Unit and the Out-door Unit, keeping in mind that a radio signal cable length should be less than 165feet (50 m).Carefully consider both the outdoor and indoor portions of the cable run. Decide howthe cable run will be secured, how it will enter the building, and whether it willinclude wall jacks.Consider all local building codes and standard construction practices when planningthe cable path.SUBSCRIBER LAN/COMPUTERIf the Indoor Unit is functioning in NAT mode, addresses on the local subnet (i.e.,LAN) will not be visible beyond the subscriber’s subnet. The Indoor Unit will auto-matically become a DHCP server for the subscriber’s subnet. In addition, in defaultsetting, the Indoor Unit’s DHCP server will use the DNS server address supplied bythe system’s DHCP server to resolve network addresses. Table 3-A Subscriber Site Cable Requirements&RQQHFWLRQ²4W\ &DEOH7\SH 0D[/HQJWK &RQQHFWRUV(WKHUQHW &DW IWP 5-PDOH5DGLR6LJQDO 4XDG6KLHOG&RD[LDO IWP 0DOH)W\SH5DGLR&RQWURO 6KLHOGHG&DW IWP 5-PDOH 7KHVHWZRFDEOHVUXQRYHUWKHVDPHSDWKDQGVRZLOOEHRIWKHVDPHOHQJWK
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4–1070-20000330-01 Rev A4OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONIn most cases, the installation of the Outdoor Unit should be performed before theinstallation of the Indoor Unit (see Chapter 5). Since the Outdoor Unit must be con-nected to the Indoor Unit to align the antenna, the Indoor Unit should be temporarilyplaced close to the Outdoor Unit to facilitate this process. When the installation of theOutdoor Unit is complete, the Indoor Unit can be moved to its permanent location.INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSYou will need the following tools and supplies when installing the Outdoor Unit:• Drill (for cable entry through walls, etc.)• Phillips screwdriver•Wrench• Cabling tools• Spare radio signal and control cables with connectors (each 30 feet or longer)• Cable ties, staples, or clamps for dressing cables• Silicone sealantYou will also need the following cables and connectors:• Coaxial cable (quad shield) and two male F connectors• Shielded Cat 5 cable (outdoor rated) and two RJ45 male connectors• Ethernet cable with RJ45 male connectors (straight-through for connection tohub, or crossover for connection to computer)
CHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION4–2070-20000330-01 Rev AMOUNTING THE OUTDOOR UNIT (RADIO/ANTENNA)Subscriber Outdoor Units are designed for mounting on a pole or antenna mast witha diameter of 1.5 inch, 2 inches, or 5 cm, using a rear-mounted bracket as shown inFigure 4-1.To mount an Outdoor Unit on a pole:1. Loosen the pole clamp bolt and open the pole clamp.2. Close the pole clamp around the pole.3. Adjust the direction and elevation of the radio/antenna.4. Tighten the pole clamp bolt until the Outdoor Unit is secured in position.Figure 4-1 Outdoor Unit Mounting BracketOther mounting options, such as under an eave or in a window, can also be employed.In such cases, appropriate mounting hardware must be obtained.RUNNING CABLES BETWEEN OUTDOOR AND INDOOR UNITSAs described in Chapter 2, there are two cables that connect the Outdoor Unit to theIndoor Unit: • A quad shield coaxial cable for the subscriber signal (which also provides 12V dc power to the Outdoor Unit).• A shielded Cat 5 cable for controlling the Outdoor Unit.The connectors on the Outdoor Unit are located on the back, at the bottom of the radioenclosure.
4–3070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONThese cables run from outdoors to indoors, so a suitable cable run and building entrypoint must be identified, as discussed in Chapter 3.For these outdoor-to-indoor connections, the order of the steps in the installationprocedure will vary depending on a number of factors, including site particularsand installers’ preferred practice. For example, in some cases it may be best torun unterminated cable and then attach connectors; in others it may be more effi-cient to attach one or both connectors to the cable before running it, or to use apre-assembled cable. Also, cable dressing at various locations may be best per-formed at different points in the procedure. Therefore, the procedures given forthese connections should be taken as a list of necessary steps and a suggestedorder, and modified as appropriate for your particular circumstances.CAUTION: If the Indoor Unit has already been installed and connected asdescribed in Chapter 5, be sure that power is disconnected fromthe Indoor Unit before attaching the cables from the OutdoorUnit.Signal ConnectionThe radio signal cable should be outdoor-rated 75-ohm coaxial cable with a maximumlength of 165 feet (50 m). The cable terminates with a male F connector at each end.To install the radio signal cable, perform the following steps1. Obtain an appropriate length of cable, and run it from the Indoor Unit to theOutdoor Unit. Include a service/drip loop as appropriate.2. Install a male F connector at the radio/antenna end of the cable.3. Attach the cable to the female F connector on the Outdoor Unit, as shown inFigure 4-3. Tighten the connector until the cable is firmly secured, but do notovertighten.4. Dress the outdoor portion of the cable as appropriate.
CHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION4–4070-20000330-01 Rev AFigure 4-2 Connections to the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna)Control ConnectionThe control cable should be outdoor-rated Cat 5, terminating with an RJ45 maleconnector (plug) at each end. The cable should be outdoor-rated, and may be up to165 feet (50 m) in length.1. Obtain an appropriate length of cable, and run it from the Indoor Unit to theOutdoor Unit. Include a service/drip loop as appropriate.2. Place the supplied rubber boot over the radio/antenna end of the cable.3. Install an RJ45 male connector on the radio/antenna end of the cable.4. Plug the cable into the RJ45 socket on the Outdoor Unit.5. Put the rubber boot in position to protect the R-J45 connection and secure it inplace with a cable tie, as shown in Figure 4-3.6. Dress the outdoor portion of the cable as appropriate.7. Seal the entry of both cables to the building as appropriate.Radio RF connectorTo Indoor Unit’sRadio Control connectorTo Indoor Unit’s
5–1070-20000330-01 Rev A5INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONIn most cases, the installation of the Outdoor Unit should be performed before theinstallation of the Indoor Unit (see Chapter 5). Since the Outdoor Unit must be con-nected to the Indoor Unit to align the antenna, the Indoor Unit should be temporarilyplaced close to the Outdoor Unit to facilitate this process. When the installation of theOutdoor Unit is complete, the Indoor Unit can be moved to its permanent location.INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSYou will not need any tools to install the Indoor Unit. Cable and power connectionsare made to the Indoor Unit’s rear panel, illustrated in Figure 5-1.The subscriber must have either an Ethernet LAN or a computer with an Ethernetinterface. You will need to supply an Ethernet cable of sufficient length, with an RJ45plug on each end. Use a straight cable for connection to a hub or router, or a crossovercable for connection to a PC.
CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION5–2070-20000330-01 Rev AFigure 5-1 Indoor Unit Rear Panel
5–3070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION PROCEDUREInstallation of the Indoor Unit involves placing the unit in the desired location, con-necting radio/antenna and local Ethernet cables to the rear panel, and applying power.Position the Indoor Unit as desired.WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in theupright position, with adequate air flow around and through it.Connecting Radio/Antenna CablesTo connect the radio antenna to the Indoor Unit1. Locate the radio signal cable. If the cable does not already have one, install amale F connector on the end of the cable.2. Attach the cable to the RADIO RF connector on the Indoor Unit as illustrated inFigure 5-2.The Radio Control interface of the Indoor Unit has the same physical appearanceas the 10/100Base-T interface. Make sure you connect to the right one.3. Locate the radio control cable. If does not already have one, install a male RJ45connector (plug) on the end of the cable.4. Attach the cable to the RADIO Control connector on the Indoor Unit as shownin Figure 5-2. 5. Dress the indoor portions of the radio cables as desired.Figure 5-2 Indoor Unit Connections from Outdoor UnitTo radio/antenna’sRadio RF connectorTo radio/antenna’sRadio Control connector
CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION5–4070-20000330-01 Rev AConnecting to the Local PC or LANTo connect the Indoor Unit to subscriber’s computers1. Provide an appropriate Cat 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ45 male connector at eachend. Use a straight-through cable for connection to a hub or router. Use a cross-over cable for connection directly to a computer. (See Table 5-A for pinouts.)2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 socket labeled 10/100Base-Ton the Indoor Unit, as illustrated in Figure 5-4. 3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the socket on the local hub or com-puter.Figure 5-3 Subscriber Ethernet ConnectionTable 5-A Ethernet Cable PinoutsStraight Cable (to Hub or Router) Crossover Cable (to PC)Pin 1: Tx+ Pin 1: Rc+ Pin 1: Rc+ Pin 3: Tx+Pin 2: Tx- Pin 2: Rc- Pin 2: Rc- Pin 6: TxPin 3: Rc+ Pin 3: Tx+ Pin 3: Tx+ Pin 1: Rc+Pin 6: Rc- Pin 6: Tx- Pin 6: Tx- Pin 2: Rc-To computer’s Ethernetport or Ethernet hub
5–5070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATIONPowering Up the Indoor UnitTo apply power to the Indoor Unit:1. Plug the power cord into the POWER connector on the Indoor Unit, as illus-trated in Figure 5-5.2. Plug the power cord/transformer into a grounded wall outlet.The Indoor Unit does not have an on/off switch; to turn the unit off, disconnect powerat either the rear panel or the wall socket.The Outdoor Unit receives power from the Indoor Unit (or a separate power source)via the coaxial radio signal cable.Figure 5-4 Indoor Unit Power ConnectionTo wall outlet
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6–1070-20000330-01 Rev A6STARTING UPOnce you have completed the connections described in Chapters 4 and 5, there is oneprocedure you need to complete before the local computers can access the Packet-Wave network and the Internet. That procedure involves using the CPE InstallationTool software to optimize antenna pointing.When the Indoor Unit is first installed, its software knows that the antenna-point-ing procedure has not been performed. It will not allow itself to access thePacketWave network until the procedure has been performed.Once the antenna-pointing procedure has been executed, it should not be requiredagain.RUNNING THE CPE INSTALLATION (ANTENNA ALIGNMENT) TOOLSee the accompanying addendum for antenna alignment instructions.
CHAPTER 6. STARTING UP6–2070-20000330-01 Rev ACONNECTION TO THE PACKETWAVE NETWORKWhen the Indoor Unit reboots at the end of the installation/antenna alignment processdescribed above, it performs an initialization procedure that brings it up as part of thePacketWave network. During this procedure:• The Indoor Unit requests an IP address from the system’s DHCP server. (TheDHCP request is passed along by the BSU’s DHCP relay agent.) • The DHCP server responds with the IP address and other information, includ-ing the name of the Indoor Unit’s configuration file. The Base Station Unit andthe Indoor Unit both learn the new IP address.• The Indoor Unit downloads its configuration file (as previously created usingthe WaveCenter Configuration Manager) from the TFTP server.Note: For information about the WaveCenter Configuration Managersoftware, see the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installa-tion, Configuration, and Operation manual.• The Indoor Unit configures itself according to the received configuration fileand activates for subscriber traffic.• If the Indoor Unit is functioning in NAT mode, the IP addresses of its attachedcomputers are obtained from the local DHCP server built into the Indoor Unit.Setting Up the Local Computer(s)Whether the subscriber’s computers are connected to a Indoor Unit functioning inbridge or NAT mode, each host needs an IP address. The simplest solution is to con-figure each computer to obtain its IP address using DHCP. It is also possible to man-ually enter the IP addresses. For larger subscriber LANs, a local DHCP server maybe preferable.
7–1070-20000330-01 Rev A7MANAGEMENT INTERFACESThe PacketWave 130 Indoor Unit includes several management interfaces whichallow the installer and user to monitor the wireless and LAN connections, diagnoseproblems, and perform some local configuration changes.These interfaces include:• Front-panel LEDs.• A Web-browser-accessed graphical user interface (GUI) for real-time monitor-ing and limited “on-the-fly” configuration changes.•SNMP.• A simple command line interface (CLI) for basic troubleshooting and debugging.This chapter provides information about all of these interfaces.FRONT-PANEL LEDSThe LEDs on the Indoor Unit’s front panel provide operational information asdescribed in Table 7-A.NOTE: The WIRELESS STATUS LED shows the progress of initialization of theIndoor Unit, with slow and fast blinking indicating different phases of the initializa-tion process.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–2070-20000330-01 Rev AWEB INTERFACE (GUI)The Indoor Unit includes a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) which runs ona standard Web browser (Netscape 4.74 or higher, or Internet Explorer 5.0). Functionsof the Web GUI include:• Viewing network topology.• Monitoring status and performance.• Reviewing configuration.• Making basic configuration changes.• Resetting Indoor Units.Accessing the Web InterfaceTo access the graphical user interface:1. Establish a connection and open your browser.2. Enter the URL, http://<Indoor Unit IP address>/cpe.htm.3. Respond to the user name prompt with Aperto and to the password promptwith otrepa.NOTE: The user name and password are case-sensitive, so be sure to capitalize theA in Aperto when entering the user name.Table 7-A Front-Panel LEDsLED IndicationsLAN TX Blinks on Ethernet transmit activity.RX Blinks on Ethernet receive activity.LINK On when Ethernet link is up; Off when it is down.WIRELESS TX Blinks on wireless transmit activity.RX Blinks on wireless receive activity.STATUS Off: Indoor Unit is not operational.Slow blink: received wireless initialization signals.Fast Blink: in ranging process.On: configuration file received; Indoor Unit operational.POWER On when Indoor Unit is receiving power from ac source.
7–3070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES4. If the browser prompts that it needs to load a plug-in, allow it to do so.5. Wait for the Web interface home page to open, a shown in Figure 7-1.Figure 7-1 Web GUI Home PageThe Web interface pages share the basic elements identified in Figure 7-2.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–4070-20000330-01 Rev AHome Page: Connectivity ViewAs shown in Figure 7-1, the home page provides a graphical representation of basestation-to-subscriber connectivity. The arrow pointing to the Indoor Unit icon indi-cates wireless channel status: green if good or red if down.Status indications on the connectivity view are updated dynamically every 30seconds.Figure 7-2 Basic Elements of Web GUI
7–5070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACESConfiguration PagesThe Web GUI lets you check, and in some cases alter, the configuration of the IndoorUnit. There are four configuration pages which may be displayed, as indicated by thesubmenu at the left of the page; they are illustrated in Figures 7-3 through Figure 7-6. System ConfigurationAs shown in Figure 7-3, the system configuration page provides an overview of theIndoor Unit’s network and operating parameters. These parameters are read-only.Figure 7-3 System Configuration Page
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–6070-20000330-01 Rev ASNMP ConfigurationAs shown in Figure 7-4, the SNMP configuration page allows the viewing and alteringof SNMP parameters:• Whether traps will be generated.• What SNMP manager(s) will be recognized, and what level of access they willhave.Click on the Submit button to activate any changes made on this page.Figure 7-4 SNMP Configuration Page
7–7070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACESNAT ConfigurationAs shown in Figures 7-5 and 7-6, there are two configuration pages related to NAT(Network Address Translation) routing. These read-only pages apply only when theIndoor Unit is in NAT mode.To move between the two NAT configuration pages, click on the hyperlinks at the bot-toms of the pages.NAT configuration should be performed by network administrator.Figure 7-5 NAT Configuration Page
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–8070-20000330-01 Rev AFigure 7-6 NAT Configured Rules PageDevice Control UtilitiesThe device control page, illustrated in Figure 7-7, provides access to a pair of impor-tant functions:• Resetting the Indoor Unit.• Restoring factory defaults for all subscriber equipment configuration options.The interface will prompt for confirmation before performing a selected function.Figure 7-7 Device Control Page
7–9070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACESFault ReportingThe subscriber fault reporting functions include an event log and email configuration,as shown in Figures 7-8 and 7-9.Event Log PageThe event log page, shown in Figure 7-8, includes all logable events reported by theIndoor Unit. NOTE: The data base used to generate the log is updated in real time. However, thepages do not update dynamically; you must click on the Refresh button to see laterstatus.You can empty the log by clicking on the Clear All Events button.Figure 7-8 Event Log Page
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–10070-20000330-01 Rev AE-mail PageThe E-mail configuration page, shown in Figure 7-9, allows the viewing and alteringof Email event reporting parameters:• The address of the SMTP server (may be configured here, on the DHCP server,or in the subscriber configuration file).• The E-mail domain name.• Reply-to and receiver E-mail addresses.• A test E-mail may be sent.• Event reporting via E-mail may be turned on and off as desired.Click on the Submit button to activate any changes made on this page.Figure 7-9 Email Page
7–11070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACESStatus and Performance StatisticsThe status page, shown in Figure 7-10, identifies the Indoor Unit, its software andhardware, and its current operational status.As shown in Figure 7-11, the performance page provides transmit and receive statis-tics in a table format.NOTE: The data used to generate these pages is updated in real time. However, thepages do not update dynamically; you must click on the Refresh button to see newinformation. No configuration or other operation can be initiated from these pages.Figure 7-10 Status PageFigure 7-11 Performance Page
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–12070-20000330-01 Rev ASNMPEach Indoor Unit includes an SNMP agent supporting the following MIBs:•SNMP MIB (RFC 1157)• MIB II (RFC 1213)• Aperto private MIBThe complete MIBs provided on the PacketWave CD-ROM, and are available on theAperto Web site, www.apertonet.com.The SNMP agents support trap reporting. Trap-reporting parameters can be specifiedvia the WaveCenter Configuration Manager and the Web GUI as well as via SNMP.NOTE: All SNMP parameters are read-only in R1P1.SYSLOGThe Indoor Units support logging of event messages to a designated server accordingto the Syslog protocol. The Syslog server may be identified in the DHCP configura-tion or the subscriber configuration files.
7–13070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACESCOMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI)Each Indoor Unit includes a simple command line interface (CLI) accessible via tel-net.To use the CLI:1. Telnet to the Indoor Unit’s IP address.2. Enter the correct user name (Aperto) and password (Aperto) as prompted.3. When the CLI# prompt appears, you are in the CLI. For a list of commands,type ? (the ? will not appear on the screen). The CLI will respond with a listof the available commands groups, as shown in Figure 7-12.4. To see the specific commands in a group, type the group name followed by ?(again, the ? will not appear). Figure 7-12 shows the commands in each group.5. To display information about the use of a specific commands, including com-mand parameters, enter the command followed by ?.Figure 7-12 Example of Command Line Interface (CLI)6. Use the CLI commands to show configuration data, set the channel frequency,and/or reboot the unit, as desired7. If there is no activity on a connection for 30 minutes, the CLI will disconnect.8. When you are finished with the CLI, disconnect.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES7–14070-20000330-01 Rev AFAULT REPORTINGThe PacketWave subscriber equipment can be configured to report events by severalmeans:• Email event messages.•SNMP traps.• Logging to a Syslog server.• Event logs presented on request via SNMP or Web GUI.Reportable events are identified in Table 7-B.Table 7-B Events ReportedFault Event DescriptionCold Start Indoor Unit has performed a full hardware boot.Warm Start BSU has performed a software reboot.Authentication Failure Invalid user name or password?CPE Up Indoor Unit has started communication with the BSU.CPE Down Indoor Unit has ceased communication with the BSU.DHCP Failed A failure has occurred in the retrieval of required data from the DHCP server.
A–1070-20000330-01 Rev AAPPENDIX ASPECIFICATIONSBRIDGE/ROUTER (INDOOR UNIT) SPECIFICATIONSModelsPacketWave 130 — Bridging or NAT modesInterfaces10/100Base-T Ethernet — RJ-45 connectorRadio — F connectorRadio Comntrol — shielded RJ-45 connectorPower Requirement — 100 to 240 V ac, 47 to 63 HzPower Consumption — 35 Watts for Indoor and Outdoor UnitNetworking and ProtocolsBridgingDHCP server and clientNATManagementService ProviderSubscriber provisioning using Java-based WaveCenter ConfigurationManager on Windows 98/2000/Pro, Linux, and Sun Solaris 2.8Embedded WaveCenter agent supporting SNMP and web browser SNMP, MIB II (RFC 1213), Aperto Enterprise MIBsSoftware updates via TFTP
CHAPTER A. SPECIFICATIONSA–2070-20000330-01 Rev ASubscriberWeb-based interface for subscriber-sideDHCP server and NAT configurationCPE Installation Tool (Antenna Pointing Utility)Browser-based; runs on multiple platformsLED IndicatorsPowerWireless — Transmit, Receive, StatusLAN — Link, Transmit, ReceiveEnvironmentalOperating Temperature — 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)Humidity — 10 to 90%, noncondensingDimensions and WeightW x H x D — 1.5 x 6.6 x 9.1 inches (3.8 x 16.8 x 23.1 cm)Weight — 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)Regulatory ApprovalsFCC Class BCE, ETSI (in process)RADIO/ANTENNA (OUTDOOR UNIT) SPECIFICATIONSRFData Rates — from 64 kbps with burst mode up to 20 Mbps in a 6 MHz channelModulation — QPSK,16 QAMCables and ConnectorsRadio Signal — Quad shield coaxial cable; Female F-type connectorRadio Control — Shielded Cat 5 cable (outdoor rated); Female RJ45 connectorCable Lengths — To 165 feet (50 m)MountingClamping bracket for pole with diameter of 1.5 inch, 2 inches, or 5 cmAdjustable elevation
A–3070-20000330-01 Rev ACHAPTER A. SPECIFICATIONSEnvironmentalOperating Temperature — -22 to 140 °F (-30 to 60 °C)Storage Temperature — -40 to 257 °F (-40 to 125 °C)Humidity — 0 to 100%2.5 GHz Outdoor UnitFrequency Range — 2500 to 2686 MHz; Maximum EIRP * — 33 dBmDimensions: W x H x D — 12.6 x 12.6 x 1.9 inches (32.0 x 32.0 x 4.8 cm)3 dB Beamwidth — Azimuth 20°; Elevation 20°Polarization — Horizontal and vertical3.5 GHz Outdoor UnitFrequency Range — 3300 to 3800 MHz; Maximum EIRP * — 38 dBmDimensions: W x H x D — 10.2 x 10.2 x 1.9 inches (25.9 x 25.9 x 4.8 cm)3 dB Beamwidth — Azimuth 20°; Elevation 20°Polarization — Horizontal and vertical5.3 GHz Outdoor UnitFrequency Range — 5250 to 5350 MHz; Maximum EIRP * — 33 dBmDimensions: W x H x D — 8.1 x 8.1 x 1.9 inches (20.6 x 20.6 x 4.8 cm)3 dB Beamwidth — Azimuth 17°; Elevation 17°Polarization — Horizontal and vertical5.8 GHz Outdoor UnitFrequency Range — 5725 to 5875 MHz; Maximum EIRP * — 33 dBmDimensions: W x H x D — 8.1 x 8.1 x 1.9 inches (20.6 x 20.6 x 4.8 cm)3 dB Beamwidth — Azimuth 17°; Elevation 17°Polarization — Horizontal and vertical* The maximum EIRP varies depending on country regulations. Contact Aperto Networks sales for more information
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