Blinq Networks 00000004 X-1200 Intelligent Wireless Backhaul System User Manual X 1200 User Guide

Blinq Wireless Inc. X-1200 Intelligent Wireless Backhaul System X 1200 User Guide

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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 Intelligent Wireless Backhaul System User Guide Release D 0.1 Issue D01 November 2013
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page ii Issue D01 Revision History Date Release Issue Reason for Issue November 2013 Release D 0.1 Issue D01 Initial Draft (still in development) Contact Information: BLiNQ Networks Inc. 400 March Road, Suite 240 Ottawa, ON K2K 3H4 Web Site: http://www.blinqnetworks.com Sales Inquiries: Email: sales@blinqnetworks.com Telephone: 1-613-599-3388 x280 Customer Support: Web: http://www.blinqnetworks.com/support Email: support@blinqnetworks.com Telephone: 1-613-599-3388 x270
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X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page iii Issue D01 Table of Contents 1 X-1200 System Overview ............................................................................................................1 2 X-1200 System Description .........................................................................................................5 3 Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................9 3.1 System Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 9 3.2 OFDMA and Frame Parameters .................................................................................................. 10 3.3 Integrated RBM Antenna Performance ...................................................................................... 10 3.4 Optional Cavity Filters ................................................................................................................. 11 3.5 System Enclosure ........................................................................................................................ 11 4 System Synchronization ............................................................................................................ 13 4.1 Synchronization Services ............................................................................................................ 13 5 System Throughput Performance .............................................................................................. 15 6 Element and Network Management .......................................................................................... 16 7 Ethernet Bridge Support ........................................................................................................... 19 8 Using the X-1200 WebUI ........................................................................................................... 21 8.1 Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 21 8.2 Common X-1200 WebUI Page Items ........................................................................................... 21 8.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 21 8.2.2 System Status Messages ..................................................................................................... 22 8.3 Configuring Hub Modules ........................................................................................................... 23 8.3.1 Logging In ............................................................................................................................ 24 8.3.2 System Overview Page ........................................................................................................ 25 8.3.3 Setup - System Page ............................................................................................................ 26 8.3.4 Setup - Radio Interface Page ............................................................................................... 27 8.3.5 Bridge Page ......................................................................................................................... 29 8.3.6 RBMs - General RBM Page .................................................................................................. 30 8.3.7 RBMs - Default Service Page ............................................................................................... 32 8.3.8 RBMs - RBM List Page ......................................................................................................... 38 8.3.9 Performance - HM Page ...................................................................................................... 39 8.3.10 Performance - RBMs Page .................................................................................................. 40 8.3.11 PM History Page .................................................................................................................. 42 8.3.12 Events - Alarms Page ........................................................................................................... 44 8.3.13 Events - History Page .......................................................................................................... 44 8.3.14 Admin - Management Interface Page ................................................................................. 45 8.3.15 Admin - User Manager Page ............................................................................................... 46 8.3.16 Admin - SNMP Settings Page .............................................................................................. 48 8.3.17 Admin - Performance Settings Page (HM Only) .................................................................. 50
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X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page iv Issue D01 8.3.18 Admin - Software Upgrade Page ......................................................................................... 51 8.3.19 Admin - Configuration Management Page ......................................................................... 52 8.3.20 Admin - Syslog Server Page ................................................................................................. 53 8.4 Configuring RBMs ........................................................................................................................ 54 8.4.1 Logging In ............................................................................................................................ 54 8.4.2 System Overview Page ........................................................................................................ 55 8.4.3 Setup - System Page ............................................................................................................ 55 8.4.4 Setup - Radio Interface Page ............................................................................................... 56 8.4.5 Performance Page ............................................................................................................... 56 8.4.6 Events Page ......................................................................................................................... 57 8.4.7 Admin Page ......................................................................................................................... 57 9 Alarms and Events (Fault Management) .................................................................................... 58 10 Using the X-1200 Command Line Interface ............................................................................. 62 10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 62 10.2 X-1200 CLI Command Line Prompts ............................................................................................ 62 10.3 X-1200 CLI Keywords and Parameters ........................................................................................ 63 10.3.1 Keywords ............................................................................................................................. 63 10.3.2 Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 63 10.3.3 Keywords and Parameters Together .................................................................................. 64 10.4 Identify Command Context ......................................................................................................... 64 10.5 X-1200 CLI Command Structure .................................................................................................. 65 10.6 Logging On to the X-1200 CLI ...................................................................................................... 66 10.7 Privileged EXEC Commands ........................................................................................................ 67 10.8 Global CONFIG Commands ......................................................................................................... 68 10.8.1 Radio CONFIG Mode ........................................................................................................... 69 10.8.2 User CONFIG Mode ............................................................................................................. 70 10.8.3 RBM CONFIG Mode (Hub Modules Only) ........................................................................... 71 10.9 Saving Configuration Changes Made Via X-1200 CLI .................................................................. 74 10.10 Writing and Running X-1200 CLI Scripts.................................................................................. 75 10.11 Using Help ............................................................................................................................... 75 10.11.1 ? (QUESTION MARK Key) ................................................................................................. 76 10.11.2 help Command ................................................................................................................ 79 10.11.3 Partial-keyword - TAB ..................................................................................................... 81 10.12 Upgrading System Software through the X-1200 CLI ............................................................. 82 10.13 Show Command Options ........................................................................................................ 83 11 System Provisioning .............................................................................................................. 89 11.1 Initial System Setup and IP Configurations ................................................................................. 89 11.1.1 Assigning a Management IP Address .................................................................................. 90 11.1.2 Configuring the Radio Interface .......................................................................................... 91
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page v Issue D01 11.2 Adding Users ............................................................................................................................... 92 11.2.1 Add Users using X-1200 WebUI .......................................................................................... 92 11.2.2 Add Users using the X-1200 CLI .......................................................................................... 93 11.3 Provisioning Default Versus Individual Service Flows ................................................................. 93 11.4 Configuring and Adding Individual RBMs .................................................................................... 94 11.4.1 Using the X-1200 WebUI ..................................................................................................... 94 11.4.2 Using the X-1200 CLI ........................................................................................................... 98 12 Preambles, Flows, and Network Provisioning ......................................................................... 99 12.1 Preamble Functional Description ................................................................................................ 99 12.2 Preamble Operational Description ........................................................................................... 100 12.3 Provisioning Preambles ............................................................................................................. 100 12.4 Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions ................................................................................ 102 12.5 Provisioning Multiple Clusters within the Same Area............................................................... 102 12.5.1 Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 WebUI.................................................... 102 12.5.2 Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 CLI .......................................................... 103 13 Appendices ......................................................................................................................... 104 13.1 BLiNQ Wireless Devices and RF Safety ...................................................................................... 104 13.2 Equipment Compliance ............................................................................................................. 105 13.2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notices ....................................................... 105 13.2.2 Industry Canada Notice ..................................................................................................... 106 13.3 List of Acronyms ........................................................................................................................ 107 List of Figures FIGURE 1 BLINQ X-1200 SYSTEM IN A WIRELESS BACKHAUL APPLICATION ................................................................................. 1 FIGURE 2 HUB MODULE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 FIGURE 3 REMOTE BACKHAUL MODULE ................................................................................................................................ 3 FIGURE 4 X-1200 SYSTEM 1024 SUB-CARRIER OFDM PHYSICAL LAYER .................................................................................... 5 FIGURE 5 DYNAMIC BANDWIDTH SHARING (DBS) AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATING CAPACITY ON PER RBM BASIS ................................ 6 FIGURE 6 HUB MODULE (HM) (FRONT AND BACK RESPECTIVELY) ............................................................................................. 11 FIGURE 7 REMOTE BACKHAUL MODULE (RBM) (FRONT AND BACK RESPECITIVELY) ..................................................................... 11 FIGURE 8 SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION THROUGH GPS ............................................................................................................ 14 FIGURE 9 SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION THROUGH IEEE 1588V2 ............................................................................................... 14 FIGURE 10 L2 TRANSPARENT BRIDGE FUNCTIONALITY OF X-1200 SYSTEM ................................................................................ 19 FIGURE 11 X-1200 WEBUI SYSTEM STATUS MESSAGE (SUCCESS MESSAGE SHOWN) ................................................................. 22 FIGURE 12 X-1200 WEBUI WARNING MESSAGE ................................................................................................................. 22 FIGURE 13 X-1200 WEBUI ERROR MESSAGE ...................................................................................................................... 23
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page vi Issue D01 List of Tables TABLE 1 OVERVIEW OF MAIN X-1200 SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................. 2 TABLE 2 GENERAL X-1200 SYSTEM PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................... 9 TABLE 3 OFDMA AND FRAME PARAMETERS FOR A 10 MHZ CHANNEL BANDWIDTH ................................................................... 10 TABLE 4 SYSTEM THROUGHPUT PERFORMANCE .................................................................................................................... 15 TABLE 5 LIST OF ALARMS .................................................................................................................................................. 58 TABLE 6 LIST OF EVENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 60 TABLE 7 HELP COMMANDS ............................................................................................................................................... 75 TABLE 8 LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................................................ 107
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 1 Issue D01 1 X-1200 System Overview Figure 1 BLiNQ X-1200 System in a Wireless Backhaul Application BLiNQ Networks is a pioneer of next-generation wireless backhaul solutions that feature intelligent systems capable of adapting to the radio frequency environment to maximise capacity and performance. The BLiNQ X-1200 system operates in the sub 6 GHz licensed frequency bands and are designed for Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) operation by incorporating advanced Physical Layer (PHY) and Media Access Control (MAC) layer algorithms and techniques. BLiNQ Networks has developed proprietary interference mitigation algorithms and incorporated self-organizing network techniques into its solutions to increase capacity and reliability beyond that of ordinary backhaul solutions. This is because in a NLOS environment, interference and shadowing are the two main reasons that limit capacity and link reliability. Mitigating interference and enhancing signal reliability maximizes system performance. The X-1200 system delivers 11 bps/Hz spectral efficiency. The system is designed for use in multiple applications that includes mobile backhaul, optical fibre cable extension and corporate and enterprise data backhaul services by providing up to 440 Mbps of throughput in dual 2x20 MHz channels. The X-1200 system operates in the licensed Time Division Duplexing (TDD) bands including 3.6 – 3.70 GHz band in both Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) configurations. Other supported frequency bands include 5.725 – 5.825 GHz. Some of the main product characteristics are shown in Table 1. The X-1200 system incorporates Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology and operates at high Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) rates to provide high capacity. In addition, the product incorporates BLiNQ’s interference management techniques which include multiple power control algorithms to maximize performance in dense networks. The X-1200 system using a 10 MHz channel employs a large number of sub-carriers (1024) which helps optimize bandwidth use. A large number of sub-carriers yield a long symbol time because the minimum symbol time is inversely proportional to the sub-carrier bandwidth. Transmitted signals are subject to time delay dispersion because of multiple paths. While the most direct path might involve no reflections, other paths involve one or more thus presenting the signal with longer path lengths and hence longer transit times. To prevent interference between successive symbols due to this dispersion,
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 2 Issue D01 a gap called the cyclic prefix (or guard time) is added to each symbol. Dispersion dictates a cyclic prefix length of about 3-5 µsec in urban areas where small cells are deployed. For short symbol times on the order of a few µsec the added cyclic prefix would substantially cut into the useful bandwidth. For the longer symbol times used by the X-1200 system the cyclic prefix is only a small fraction of the total bandwidth. Table 1 Overview of Main X-1200 System Characteristics Operating Mode Time Division Duplexing (TDD) Physical Layer Cyclic Single Carrier Frequency Doman Equalized Antenna System 2x2 MIMO, Spatial Multiplexing / Tx & Rx Diversity Remote Backhaul Module: Integral antenna, 14 dBi Hub Module: Integral antenna, 17 dBi; Plasma (optional) Operation Configuration Point-to-Point (PTP) Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Throughput Up to 400 Mbps, L2 aggregate UL and DL Frequency of Operation 3.65 – 3.7 GHz (non-exclusive license band in US/Canada) 5.725 – 5.825 GHz Channel Bandwidth 20 MHz (5/10 MHz1) Network Interface Ethernet (Fiber optional for Hub) Quality of Service (QoS) Two classes: Unsolicited Grant Service (UGS) and Best Effort (BE) Form Factor All-outdoor; zero-footprint 1 Future Software Release
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 3 Issue D01 The X-1200 system has a small, all-outdoor, zero-footprint form factor that is easily deployed on towers, poles, building sidewalls, or rooftops unobtrusively. It consists of the following modules:  Hub Module (HM): A sector controller that controls several Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs). Hub Modules feature two RF connectors for an external user defined sectored antenna, a Small Form-factor Pluggable [SFP] housing for the optional fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet interface, and an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. Figure 2 Hub Module  Remote Backhaul Module (RBM): A subscriber unit that is installed outdoors on customer premises, including public infrastructure assets such as light and utility poles in mobile backhaul applications. RBMs feature an integrated antenna. The RBM mechanical enclosure is similar to the Hub Module, except that the RF connectors, SFP housing and integrated GPS antenna are absent. Figure 3 Remote Backhaul Module Front Back Front Back
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 4 Issue D01  Configuration System: This consists of the X-1200 WebUI tool and X-1200 CLI for configuration management, as well as fault and performance management. Note: Fault and performance management is also made available through a standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2c/v3) interface to existing third-party managing applications such as element/network management systems (EMSs/NMSs).
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 5 Issue D01 2 X-1200 System Description The BLiNQ X-1200 system meets the requirements of network operators for high capacity and reliability in small cell base station backhaul applications, as well as in a number of other applications. The system can function either as Point-to-Point (PTP) or Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) wireless Ethernet bridge equipment. Some of the main product characteristics follow. Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) Physical Layer: This includes 1024 sub-carriers (data, pilot and guard-band). The OFDMA physical layer coupled with multiple antenna technology provides robust performance in a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) environment. Figure 4 X-1200 System 1024 Sub-Carrier OFDM Physical Layer Time Division Duplex (TDD): The X-1200 system features TDD access mode with variable frame length (user selectable 3.1251 and 5 msec). The TDD frame includes the downlink and uplink sub-frames. Each subframe includes a number of OFDM symbols which are assigned to different Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs). The length of each sub-frame determines the traffic ratio for downlink and uplink traffic and is a user settable parameter. Multiple settings are possible: 50:50, 65:35, 75:25, 35:65 and 25:75 downlink to uplink ratio. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO): The X-1200 system features spatial multiplexing on two antennas (2x2) for high capacity. Adaptive Modulation with Link Adaptation: The X-1200 system supports QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM on both the downlink and uplink path to achieve high capacity in limited channel bandwidth (83 Mbps2 Ethernet layer throughput in a 10 MHz channel for combined downlink and uplink traffic). Intelligent Interference Management: The X-1200 system implements the BLiNQ proprietary Managed Adaptive Resource Allocation (MARA) algorithm to identify the links with highest interference in the backhaul network and to manage the transmission of backhaul nodes to eliminate interference. The MARA algorithm improves capacity and link reliability. It also reduces the operational and capital costs associated with site design, deployment and optimization activities as interference is automatically identified and mitigated, thereby reducing the design and optimization effort required from RF engineers and field technicians. 1 Not supported in current release. 2 Total of 71.5 Mbps throughput is in effect in current release.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 6 Issue D01 Backhaul Self-Organizing Networks: The X-1200 system periodically characterizes the Radio Frequency (RF) environment in the backhaul network to account for changes such as deployment of new sites or changes that affect interference (for example, foliage, variation between seasons, new building construction). The measurements, termed RF Environment Characterization (RFEC), are typically scheduled by the operator to run at a certain time of the day and used in MARA/power control algorithms. Power Control: The X-1200 system incorporates power control on both the downlink and uplink streams to minimize interference at physical layer and maximize capacity. Two types of power control are implemented: link level and network level. Link-level power control optimizes the power for a certain link to meet its capacity requirements, whereas network-level power control optimizes link power based on network level constraints to maximize network performance. Antennas: The X-1200 Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) integrate a specially designed slant-45 cross-polarized antenna to reduce interference and provide high co-polar isolation between the two branches. For example, the sidelobe level in the azimuthal plane is 8 dB below European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Directory Number (DN) 4and 5 mask requirements and 15 dB below ETSI DN 2 mask requirements. Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) with Dynamic Bandwidth Sharing (DBS): The X-1200 system can operate in PTP or PMP configurations with up to four RBMs. The capacity allocated to each RBM is variable according to subscriber requirements (for example, compact base station). This feature is known as Dynamic Bandwidth Sharing (DBS) and works to allocate additional capacity to RBMs experiencing a surge in throughput demand from modules that are have excess capacity to spare. Figure 5 Dynamic Bandwidth Sharing (DBS) Automatically Allocating Capacity on Per RBM Basis
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 7 Issue D01 Quality of Service (QoS): Two levels of QoS are defined in the X-1200 system for traffic classification: Unsolicited Grant Service (UGS) and Best Effort (BE). Through service-level agreements (SLAs), customers can subscribe to the service class desired for their application. Service Class Description UGS Unsolicited Grant Service Provides real-time data streams that are comprised of fixed-size data packets issued at periodic intervals. BE Best Effort No guaranteed minimum throughput. For data streams for which no minimum service level is required and therefore may be handled on a space-available basis. Traffic Classification: Ethernet traffic is classified based on Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tag and mapped according to the associated service class type. Payloads may also be classified by Layer 2 (L2) Media Access Control (MAC) source and destination address, 802.1p/Q settings, Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) and Type of Service (ToS) bits, Layer 3 (L3) IP source and destination address, and Layer 4 (L4) Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number. QinQ/1802.1ad is supported. Traffic ‘hairpinning’ at the HM automatically forwards traffic addressed to one RBM to a peer RBM. Multiple Frame Size: The X-1200 system supports Ethernet frame sizes up to 2016 bytes. Security: The X-1200 system uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption mode with 256-bit key. Form Factor: The all-outdoor, zero-footprint Hub Module (HM) and RBMs are built to IPX2 requirements for operation in tough environments with the capability to handle large variations in temperature from extreme cold to extreme heat. High-level of Integration: The X-1200 systems are highly integrated and include:  The RBM which integrates a high-gain 17 dBi antenna. The RBM derives its synchronization from the Hub Module.  The HM which integrates a complete Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna and receiver with high holdover (10 minutes). Therefore, no additional synchronization module is required for the X-1200 system, which reduces the total cost of ownership of the solution while simplifying and accelerating installation. The X-1200 system is small in size (31x21x8 cm) and low in weight (3.5 kg) so it easily mounts on the network operator’s existing tower assets. The small size and weight allows quick deployment of the RBMs at customer premises in different enterprise/corporate data backhaul applications or other types of industrial and commercial applications. All modules offer a standard RJ45 Ethernet port, while the Hub Module offers optional optical connectivity through a field-installable SFP optical transceiver module. The BLiNQ X-1200 system also provides the following network management features:  Fault and Performance Management: The X-1200 system incorporates fault and performance management through a standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)v2c/v3 interface. For this BLiNQ provides its Management Information Base (MIB) to network operators for integration into existing third-party managing applications such as element/network management systems (EMSs/NMSs), thereby providing access to key information on X-1200 service availability and performance.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 8 Issue D01  Configuration Management: BLiNQ products minimize the configuration effort by the network operator. For example, when deployed in the field, the X-1200 system can obtain its IP address through DHCP rather than have it statically assigned by the user. Further, the X-1200 system provides a web-based configuration tool called the X-1200 WebUI and a standard Command Line Interface (CLI) that run directly on the X-1200 equipment.  Software Upgrade: BLiNQ products are field upgradeable through remote download and activation of software release upgrades.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 9 Issue D01 3 Technical Specifications 3.1 System Parameters Table 2 lists general X-1200 system parameters. Table 2 General X-1200 System Parameters RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Band 3.65 – 3.70 GHz, Unrestricted mode & 5.725-5.825 GHz band Tuning Resolution 50 kHz, minimum Transmit Power, 3.65 GHz -15 dBm to +27 dBm per port, 0.25 dB resolution Transmit Power, 5.8 GHz -15 dBm to +23 dBm per port, 0.25 dB resolution Channel Bandwidth 20 MHz (5/10 MHz1) Receiver Sensitivity -92 dBm with QPSK @ 1e-03 PER (typ.) Modulation & Coding QPSK/16QAM/64QAM/256QAM, bi-directional, fully adaptive PERFORMANCE Throughput Up to 400 Mbps, L2 aggregate uplink and downlink Spectral Efficiency 11 bps/Hz Physical Layer Cyclic Single Carrier Frequency Domain Equalized Operating Mode TDD Latency 3.5 msec for 4 RBM’s assigned to Hub Traffic ratios 50:50, 65:35, 75:25, 35:65, 25:75; user configurable Frame Size Up to 2016 bytes Antenna System 2x2 MIMO, Spatial Multiplexing / Tx & Rx Diversity Remote Backhaul Module: Integral antenna, 14 dBi Hub Module: Integral antenna, 17 dBi; Plasma (optional) Configuration PTP or PMP up to 8 Remotes Power Consumption < 55 W Power -48 VDC nominal, -36 to -60 VDC range Connectivity Copper 1000BaseT Optional Fiber Gig-E (Hub only) Synchronization Integral GPS antenna and receiver, 1588v2, SyncE QoS 8 queues per service flow, 4 SF’s per RBM per direction Security AES-256 NETWORKING Configuration Ethernet bridge Attributes 802.1Q, 802.1ad, DSCP/ToS/802.1p (IPv4/IPv6) Features Per RBM service flows, Dynamic Bandwidth Sharing 1 Future Software Release
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 10 Issue D01 OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (OAM) Configuration WebUI / CLI, radio and Ethernet performance monitoring EMS Integration SNMP v2c/v3 OAM Protocols HTTP(S), TCP/IP, UDP, (S)FTP, SSH MECHANICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/COMPLIANCE RBM Dimensions 12.6” x 8.3” x 5.1” (32 x 21 x 13 cm) Hub Dimensions 15.0” x 18.0” x 5.1” (38 x 46 x 13 cm) Weight (Hub & RBM) RBM < 8.8 lbs. (4.0 kg); Hub < 15.5 lbs. (7.0 kg) Temperature Range -45°C to +55°C (-49°F to 131°F) Enclosure protection IP67 Compliance EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B, C, E; ICES-003 Class B Radio: FCC Part 90z, RSS 197 Safety: UL/CSA 60950-1,-22 3.2 OFDMA and Frame Parameters Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) and Frame Parameters for 10 MHz channel bandwidth option are shown in Table 3. The frame duration or size is a user settable feature in the X-1200 WebUI (through the Setup Page for the Radio Interface) and is part of system configuration. Table 3 OFDMA and Frame Parameters for a 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth Number of Subcarriers 1024 Data Carriers 720 Pilot Subcarriers 120 Subcarrier Spacing 10.9375 KHz Frame Duration or Size 5 msec 3.125 msec1 Frames per Second 200 320 Cyclic Prefix 1/81 1/16 1/81 1/16 Number of Symbols 481 51 301 32 1Not supported in current release. 3.3 Integrated RBM Antenna Performance The Remote Backhaul Module (RBM) features a high-gain antenna that has very low side lobes (-30 dBc) to minimize interference. This allows greater scalability of deployment of BLiNQ X-1200 system modules in a market and allows smaller frequency reuse factor for higher spectrum utilizationHigh gain (17 dBi) and directivity (narrow horizontal beamwidth of 22 degrees) work to increase system gain and reduce the interference transmitted and received at angles away from the boresight of the antenna. This is critical for small cell mobile backhaul applications as the backhaul network is interference limited. It also works to increase the range in other types of applications where distance is the overriding factor.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 11 Issue D01 3.4 Optional Cavity Filters Sharp roll-off cavity filters that comply with European Communications Committee (ECC) Recommendation (04)05 and Wireless Communication Services (WCS) band spectral-mask requirements can be optionally fitted into the product enclosure to provide very high isolation to adjacent bands. The cavity filters are provisioned into the product mechanical enclosure to maintain a compact form factor for deployment on poles and other light infrastructure assets. 3.5 System Enclosure The enclosure for both the Hub and RBM is a rugged IPX2 casing supplied with an optional mounting bracket with both horizontal and vertical tilt capabilities to mount the unit on towers, poles, and building side walls. These cases allow for full flexibility in the range of orientation to establish best connectivity between the Hub and RBMs. Figure 6 Hub Module (HM) (front and back respectively) Figure 7 Remote Backhaul Module (RBM) (front and back respecitively)
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 12 Issue D01 The mechanical enclosure for the HM has two RF port connectors for an external user-defined sectored antenna. There are two connectors on the back of the HM: a -48 VDC power connector, and an RJ45 connector for 1000 BaseT copper Ethernet network connectivity. An optional Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) fiber connector for optical Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity can also be installed in the field. An integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna is on the top (flat square patch). Therefore, there is no need for additional synchronization equipment which reduces total cost of ownership. Note: The copper Ethernet interface on the HM has priority over the fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet interface. If, for example, an on-site technician connects to the HM locally by the copper interface while the HM is providing network services to its users through the fiber interface, the fiber interface is then disabled and taken out of service. Network service through the fiber interface is restored when the copper interface is disconnected. The RBM is the exact same size and dimension as the HM. It differs in that the antenna is integrated; hence there are no external RF connectors. Also, the RBM does not include an integrated GPS antenna as synchronization is available from the HM. There is also no provision for an SFP fiber connector.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 13 Issue D01 4 System Synchronization The X-1200 system is a Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) radio system. Therefore, X-1200 networks require proper synchronization of the air interface to provide optimal service. The X-1200 system provides flexible synchronization options as well as providing a high-performance extension to existing synchronization networks which delivers quality clock services to downstream devices such as small-cells. The Hub Module (HM) synchronizes the X-1200 system using one of two standard synchronization mechanisms: Global Positioning System (GPS) or IEEE 1588v21. When configured to synchronize via GPS, the X-1200 system uses its internal GPS antenna and receiver module to synchronize to the GPS network. This allows all X-1200 HMs deployed in the network to accurately synchronize their transmit and receive operations on the air interface. The GPS system also allows the X-1200 system to determine accurate time of day and date information. This time information together with a user configured time zone setting is used to tell time across the system and is essential in functions such as fault management (for example, event and alarm time stamping) and historical performance (for example, performance indicator processing and performance file creation). The HM automatically transmits time information to any Remote Backhaul Module (RBM) associated to that HM. When configured to synchronize on IEEE 1588v2, the X-1200 system synchronizes to IEEE 1588v2 master clocks deployed on the operator network. The HM can either be configured to use a specific master clock (by providing the master clock identity) or can perform the standard Best Master Clock (BMC)1 Algorithm to select the best available master clock on the network. Just like GPS, the IEEE 1588v2 infrastructure allows the HM to precisely synchronize its air interface. It also provides accurate time of day information. The X-1200 system includes a high performance crystal oscillator that allows it to maintain its clock properties (Holdover) even if the primary clock reference (that is, GPS or IEEE 1588v2) is no longer available. The system provides a Holdover period of 10 minutes. During this time the radio is operational and the system attempts to recover its primary clock source. If the clock source has not been reacquired after the Holdover period expires, the system is deemed “Not synchronized” and therefore ceases radio operation so as to not interfere with other deployed X-1200 systems. 4.1 Synchronization Services Based on its high-performance internal synchronization mechanisms, the X-1200 system provides in-band synchronization services to downstream devices using the IEEE 1588v2 protocol. The HM and RBMs include IEEE 1588 capable Ethernet PHY modules that provide accurate hardware based time stamping, necessary for high-performance synchronization applications. The X-1200 system supports two operating modes for synchronization services, depending on the primary clock reference used at the HM (that is, GPS or IEEE 1588v2.). In the first mode, the HM uses the GPS as its primary clock reference. Based on the intrinsic synchronized nature of the HM to RBM protocol, the clock reference is accurately transported to the 1 Not supported in current release.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 14 Issue D01 RBM and therefore the entire cluster implements the behavioral requirements of an IEEE 1588v2 master clock. The X-1200 system allows the configuration of the main IEEE 1588v2 master clock parameters such as transport protocol and messaging intervals. Figure 8 System Synchronization through GPS In the second mode, the HM is configured to synchronize using the IEEE 1588v2 network, making the X-1200 cluster effectively behave as an IEEE 1588v2 boundary clock. The system provides master clock services at the RBM Ethernet port, and advertises itself as a boundary clock that uses the same grandmaster clock as the HM parent clock. In this mode, all upstream IEEE 1588 messaging is dropped at the HM. Figure 9 System Synchronization through IEEE 1588v2 X-1200 System X-1200 System
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 15 Issue D01 5 System Throughput Performance The X-1200 system uses time division duplexing (TDD) access mode, employing a single frequency for both transmit and receive paths. The throughput for the downlink and uplink depends on several user-settable parameters such as frame duration or size (3.1251 or 5 ms), downlink-to-uplink frame bandwidth ratio (option of 50:50 or 65:35), and the number of Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) connected to a Hub Module (HM). Furthermore, the system throughput depends on the Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) and whether the Multiple Input Multiple Output-Spatial Multiplexing (MIMO-SM) mode is active, both of which vary according to link and signal conditions. Table 4 shows the maximum link throughput for the X-1200 system assuming 10 MHz channel MIMO operation which doubles the channel throughput by transmitting two independent code words on each antenna. Note: System throughput is set using the X-1200 WebUI Setup Page for the Radio Interface. See section 8.3.4, “Setup - Radio Interface Page” for details. Table 4 System Throughput Performance TDD Frame Length, DL/UL 5 ms, 50/50 3.125 ms, 12/121 MCS 1 RBM 2 RBMs 3 RBMs 4 RBMs 1 RBM 2 RBMs 3 RBMs 4 RBMs 256-QAM 7/81 83.5 80.4 77.1 73.7 70.4 67.4 64.4 54.5 256-QAM 6/8 71.5 68.9 66.2 63.4 60.3 57.9 55.5 46.4 64-QAM 5/6 59.6 57.2 54.8 52.5 50.2 48.0 45.9 38.4 64-QAM 3/4 53.6 51.5 49.2 47.1 44.8 43.0 41.2 34.3 64-QAM 2/3 47.6 45.6 43.9 41.6 40.1 38.5 36.4 30.3 16-QAM 3/4 35.7 34.1 32.6 31.3 30.0 28.6 27.4 22.3 16-QAM 1/2 23.7 22.6 21.7 20.4 20.0 19.0 17.9 14.2 QPSK 3/4 17.7 16.7 16.0 14.9 14.8 14.1 13.1 10.2 1Not supported in current release. Throughput performance depends on a number of factors, including system configuration parameters and deployment. Factors include, but are not limited to:  Number of Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) per Hub Module (HM).  The frame size and downlink/uplink traffic ratio setting.  The packet size.  The cyclic prefix (guard time interval).  MIMO-SM or transmit diversity mode of transmission.  Signal quality.  The deployment scenario and RF propagation environment. 1 Not supported in current release.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 16 Issue D01 6 Element and Network Management Designed to provide comprehensive Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS) functionality, the X-1200 system uses standard networking protocols and tools that facilitate a full range of element and network management operations—from local craft configuration, to complex integration in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or script-based Network Management System (NMS) and Operations Support System (OSS) infrastructures. The X-1200 system supports the following network management Interfaces:  X-1200 Command Line Interface (CLI). Accessible via Secure Shell protocol (SSH), the X-1200 CLI provides a well-structured command language in an industry standard idiom. The interface allows an operator (or third-party system) to manipulate the full configuration of the unit and examine state, performance and fault indicators.  X-1200 Web Interface (WebUI). Accessible via HTTP(S), the X-1200 WebUI provides an interactive visual toolset that allows an operator to modify the full configuration of the X-1200 system as well as view state, fault, and performance indicators. The X-1200 WebUI displays performance data using visual charts, and applications are provided to visualize up to 24 hours of historical performance data stored on the system.  Community-Based Simple Network Management Protocol version 2 (SNMPv2c) and SNMP version 3 (SNMPv3). The SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 interfaces provide complete access to configuration, state, performance and fault information in the X-1200 system to allow for high levels of integration in existing NMS/OSS infrastructure for monitoring, Service Level Agreement (SLA) assurance, and administrative task automation.  Syslog. The syslog interface allows the X-1200 system to send standard syslog fault management information (that is, syslog alarms, events, and log entries) from itself to external syslog servers. All network management interfaces on the X-1200 system are accessible via Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and User Datagram Protocol/IP (UDP/IP). The X-1200 system provides the following IP addresses for management purposes:  Local Craft IP Address - A fixed, non-routable IP address: 169.254.1.1 which is always accessible without VLAN encapsulation. This address is always present on both the Hub Modules and Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs). You use this address in situations where the Management IP Address (see below) is not configured or is unavailable, including initial commissioning and field troubleshooting scenarios. Typically, the Local Craft IP Address is accessed by a technician by plugging directly into the RJ45 Ethernet port of the module. Note: The RJ45 port has priority over the optional optical connector on the HM. If the latter is installed and the operator plugs into the RJ45 port, the fiber connection is disabled as long as the RJ45 port is active.  Management IP Address - An operator assigned, static or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) IP address used for remote management of the units. Both HMs and RBMs need a management IP address. For the HM, the management IP Address is accessible from the Ethernet side of the network, while for the RBM the management IP Address is accessible from the wireless side (that is, from behind the HM). An operator-configurable Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) encapsulates all traffic to and from the management IP address.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 17 Issue D01 The X-1200 system provides the following network management functions:  Configuration Management. The system configuration covers several functional areas:  Radio Link Commissioning  Service Flow Provisioning  Bridge Configuration  Security Configuration All parameters in these areas are accessible via all the network management interfaces described previously.  Radio Link Commissioning parameters (for example, radio frequency, synchronization, radio frame size, TDD downlink/uplink ratio, preamble indexes) need to be set before system deployment and are particular to the RF network of the operator.  Service Flow Provisioning parameters are set on the HM to configure the quality parameters for the over-the-air service flows provided to RBMs. The system supports either a simple provisioning model based on a default service flow configuration, or an advanced provisioning model where service flow parameters can be configured individually for each RBM.  Bridge Configuration parameters control the Ethernet bridge and core network data behavior of the X-1200 cluster.  Security Configuration parameters allow the operator to secure access or disable specific management interfaces and perform various unit administrative operations.  Fault Management. The X-1200 system provides fault management service via a comprehensive list of alarms and events. Some of the potential faults that the system is able to detect and alarm upon include:  radio and Ethernet link failures  hardware module failures  synchronization faults  software module faults All alarms and events are relayed to higher level managers via SNMP traps or Syslog. The system also allows operators to access active alarm and event history information using either the X-1200 CLI or X-1200 WebUI.  Performance Management. The X-1200 system maintains a comprehensive set of performance counters and indicators to facilitate:  performance monitoring  SLA monitoring  Troubleshooting The system provides a full set of Ethernet counters at the interface, module, and service flow level, as well as radio quality indicators at the module level. The system makes all the counters available as either instantaneous values (via SNMP, CLI or WebUI), or historical performance files. The system maintains 24 hours of performance data at a 15 minute granularity. Performance files are stored only on the HM and can be extracted from the system on-demand.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 18 Issue D01 Alternatively, the system can be configured to automatically push these files to an operator-provided File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.  Administrative Operations. The X-1200 system provides tools that allow operators to perform all standard unit administration operations using the provided remote network management interfaces. The system supports remote software upgrade operations using either a pull paradigm (that is, the system modules retrieve the software package files from external FTP servers), or a push scheme using the X-1200 WebUI (that is, the operator uploads a software package file to the system modules using the X-1200 WebUI). The X-1200 system also supports remote configuration backups and backup restoration.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 19 Issue D01 7 Ethernet Bridge Support Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing Ethernet backhaul or general purpose networks, the X-1200 system is built for Ethernet services and provides network functionality as a standard Layer 2 (L2) Transparent Bridge (IEEE 802.1d), whereby the X-1200 cluster (a cluster being one Hub Module [HM] with its group of up to four Remove Backhaul Modules [RBMs]) is the bridge, and the Ethernet ports on the HM and associated RBMs are the ports of the bridge. Figure 10 L2 Transparent Bridge Functionality of X-1200 System The embedded bridge functionality performs Media Access Control (MAC) address learning (up to 4096 MAC addresses). This function allows the HM to perform an optimal allocation of radio resources by sending traffic to the RBM behind which the destination of that traffic is actually located. In addition, the X-1200 system provides support for advanced traffic classification and prioritization as part of its service provisioning model. Service flow definitions can be used to engineer traffic so that specific packets are either dropped or forwarded under a specific Quality of Service (QoS) provision. Further, the X-1200 system supports traffic ‘hairpinning’ at the HM—the ability to automatically forward traffic addressed to one RBM on to another peer RBM without requiring the forwarding decision to be done on the core network, thereby minimizing latency. This ensures that RBM to RBM traffic is handled with minimal overhead and facilitates such use cases as inter-base station coordination when the RBMs serve to connect small cells to a core operator network. The X-1200 scheduler supports two Classes of Service (CoS): Unsolicited Grant Service (UGS) and Best Effort (BE). The UGS CoS is for latency sensitive traffic (such as voice) and provides an “always on” channel that is able to transport designated packets as soon as they arrive in the system. The BE CoS provides a balanced resource allocation between multiple RBMs in a cluster and ensures radio resource fairness between them. The X-1200 scheduler contains proprietary optimizations such as CoS overflow/underflow that allow for an optimal utilization of radio resources in situations where certain service flows are either under or over loaded beyond their designed capacity.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 20 Issue D01 The X-1200 classification engine allows the operator to define complex classification rules (known as ‘Classifiers’) to further define the scope of service flows using basic Boolean logic constructs and packet field matching criteria. The following fields are supported:  L2 Ethernet frame fields: source/destination MAC Address with masking options, EtherType, VLAN (802.1q), S-VLAN, C-VLAN (as per 802.1ad QinQ)  Layer 3 (L3) Internet Protocol (IP) packet fields: source/destination IP address with masking option, Type of Service (ToS). The X-1200 system can also provide specialized processing of data traffic at the HM Ethernet port (towards the core network). The operator can choose to either pass traffic transparently or, alternatively, encapsulate the data traffic in an L2 tunnel through a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) by using the stacking VLAN processing scheme. The system also allows network management traffic to be encapsulated in a dedicated management VLAN. The X-1200 system can transport standard Ethernet frames (up to 1518 bytes) as well as mini Jumbo frames of up to 2048 bytes.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 21 Issue D01 8 Using the X-1200 WebUI 8.1 Requirements The X-1200 WebUI is the configuration tool for use with X-1200 Hub Modules (HMs) and Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs). It is a standard web application that runs directly on the X-1200 equipment through the default port for HTTP (80), and is accessible at URL http://<ip of the node>. Browser support for X-1200 WebUI:  Mozilla Firefox  Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)  WebKit-based browsers, for example:  Apple Safari  Google Chrome Operating System (OS) support for X-1200 WebUI:  Windows  Mac OS X  Linux Note: With the exception of IE9, both web browser and OS support for the X-1200 WebUI always refer to the most recent versions. All required X-1200 system configuration tasks can be performed using the X-1200 WebUI. As an alternative, you can use the X-1200 Command Line Interface (CLI) for system monitoring and configuration tasks. See Chapter 10, Using the X-1200 Command Line Interface for details. 8.2 Common X-1200 WebUI Page Items 8.2.1 General Most X-1200 WebUI pages have either an Apply button or a Refresh button or both at the bottom right hand corner. If you change the settings on a page, ensure to click on Apply before navigating to another page. Read-only data on a page can be updated to their current values at any time by clicking on the Refresh button. The Hub Module or RBM can be rebooted at any time by clicking on the Reboot button at the top of every page. Changes made to the running configuration of the X-1200 system are lost when the system is restarted—unless they are saved to the startup configuration by clicking Save Config. Clicking the Save Config button copies the current running configuration to the startup configuration, thereby saving
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 22 Issue D01 configuration changes across system restarts. The Save Config button remains grayed out until changes are applied via the Apply button. End each session by clicking on Logout, located in the top right hand corner. Several pages present graphs of various parameters. By default, these have a two minute rolling x-axis. To zoom in on part of this time, hold the Left Mouse Button down and move the mouse to enclose the amount of time desired. To reset the default x-axis, click on the Reset Zoom button. The X-1200 system displays the serial number, software version, and current IP address along the bottom of each main page. For example: 8.2.2 System Status Messages The X-1200 WebUI outputs the following types of real-time messages to report on X-1200 system status: Success Message (Green):  A Success message in green advises, for example, of a successful data or configuration change.  Success messages automatically disappear after about 4 seconds. You can dismiss them earlier by clicking on the message. Figure 11 X-1200 WebUI System Status Message (Success Message Shown) Warning Message (Yellow):  A Warning message in yellow is usually shown to advise of a validation error. For example, if there are problems with inputted data then a Warning message in yellow appears to explain the issue.  Warning messages must be clicked to be dismissed. They do not disappear automatically. Figure 12 X-1200 WebUI Warning Message
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 23 Issue D01 Error Message (Red):  An Error message in red is usually shown to advise, for example, when the server is returning an error.  Error messages typically require troubleshooting of the X-1200 system to resolve.  Error messages must be clicked to be dismissed. They do not disappear automatically. Figure 13 X-1200 WebUI Error Message 8.3 Configuring Hub Modules The following sections show the structure of the X-1200 WebUI with respect to configuring Hub Modules (HM):  Logging In to the X-1200 WebUI — See 8.3.1, Logging In  System Overview — See 8.3.2, System Overview Page  Setup  System Page — See 8.3.3, Setup - System Page  Radio Interface — See 8.3.4, Setup - Radio Interface Page  Bridge — See 8.3.5, Bridge Page  RBMs  General RBM — See 8.3.6, RBMs - General RBM Page  Default Service — See 8.3.7, RBMs - Default Service Page  RBM List — See 8.3.8, RBMs - RBM List Page  Performance  HM — See 6,  Performance - HM Page  RBMs — See 8.3.10, Performance - RBMs Page  Performance History — See 8.3.11, PM History Page  Events  Alarms — See 8.3.12, Events - Alarms Page  History — See 8.3.13, Events - History Page  Admin  Management Interface — See 8.3.14, Admin - Management Interface Page  User Manager — See 8.3.15, Admin - User Manager Page  SNMP Settings — See 8.3.16, Admin - SNMP Settings Page  Performance Settings — See 8.3.17, Admin - Performance Settings Page (HM Only)  Software Upgrade — See 8.3.18, Admin - Software Upgrade Page  Configuration Management — See 8.3.19, Admin - Configuration Management Page
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 24 Issue D01  Syslog Server — See 8.3.20, Admin - Syslog Server Page 8.3.1 Logging In To log in and access the X-1200 WebUI interface for configuring Hub Modules (HMs): 1. Launch your web browser and set it to allow pop ups for your specific web browser (for instance Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.). Some screen functions in the X-1200 WebUI require pop ups. 2. If connecting locally to the HM (that is, not over a network), use your browser to connect to the local Craft IP address of the unit: http://169.254.1.1. 3. If connecting over a network to the HM (that is, not locally), use your browser to connect to the management IP address of the unit—an operator assigned, static or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) IP address used for remote management of the units. Refer to Chapter 6, “Element and Network Management” for more information. 4. Log on to the system. The default username and password are admin. User Name: admin Password: admin Note:  User names and passwords are administered through the X-1200 WebUI using the User Manager Admin page and can be changed anytime (see section 8.3.15, “User Manager Page” for details).  User names must start with a letter and may be composed of alphanumeric characters only.  Passwords are case sensitive, may be composed of alphanumeric characters and special characters, and must contain at least one letter and one digit.  At least one user with read/write privileges needs to exist in the X-1200 system.  If you cannot login due to a forgotten user name or password, contact another user with read/write access privileges to have them reset your login credentials (if required, see section 11.2.1, “Add Users using X-1200 WebUI” for more information on resetting a password). If you have lost all read/write login credentials, contact your supplier.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 25 Issue D01 8.3.2 System Overview Page This read-only page gives general system information on the particular Hub into which you are logged. The RBMs associated with this Hub are also listed along with their information. Further, it visualizes the incoming and outgoing traffic for the RBM and Ethernet connections using two graph lines. This allows the user to see traffic and bandwidth usage for the system RBMs and Ethernet interfaces in a real-time, graphical format, and monitor the current download/upload throughput speeds. The System Overview page also lists the current alarm information at the bottom. Note: The blue graph line represents the downlink throughput rate, while the red graph line represents the uplink throughput rate. The screen refresh interval is every 5 seconds. For system statistics based on these graphs, see section 6, “ Performance - HM Page” for Ethernet statistics and section 8.3.10, “Performance - RBMs Page” for RBMS statistics. `
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 26 Issue D01 8.3.3 Setup - System Page This page handles configuration of system parameters that govern basic Hub Module operation. 8.3.3.1 System Identification Area Enter information here to aid in system identification.  System Name: Name of the module; composed of alphanumeric characters, underscores, and dashes.  System Location: Physical location of the module; composed of alphanumeric characters, underscores, and dashes.  System Contact: Contact information for the module owner; composed of alphanumeric characters, underscores, and dashes. You can also include @ for an email address.  System Description: Description of the module; composed of alphanumeric characters, underscores, and dashes. 8.3.3.2 Ethernet Port Configuration Area  Operational State: Up/Down (Read only)  Operational Speed/Duplex: e.g. 100M Full Duplex (Read only)  Auto-Negotiation: On/Off If auto-negotiation is set to Off, the following options appear; set as applicable:  Configured Speed: 10M/100M  Configured Duplex: Full/Half
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 27 Issue D01 8.3.3.3 System Time Configuration Area  Sync State (GPS Status): Synchronized/Not-Synchronized (Read only)  System Date/Time: e.g. 2013-01-01T00:12:24 (Read only)  System Time Zone: Set relative to UTC  System Clock Source: Always set to GPS (not FreeRun) Note: FreeRun mode is intended only for isolated trial or laboratory testing of the X-1200 system only. Networks of X-1200 systems depend on proper synchronization through either GPS or IEEE 1588v21 clock references to operate optimally, and may experience significant performance degradation or even outage if not deployed accordingly. The following system services are also affected in FreeRun mode: system time; reporting of time as part of the fault management function; historical performance functions. 8.3.3.4 Management Interface Area  Current IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (Read only)  Mgmt IP Address: DHCP/Static, set as desired If “Static” set the following:  IP Address: Set to Hub IP address (if not so already)  Netmask: Set to subnet mask address  Gateway: If this is to be used, set check box and enter gateway IP address  Mgmt VLAN: Enable/Disable (if set to Enable, the Mgmt VLAN field appears, enter ID) Note: If Mgmt VLAN is enabled, the ID entered for the Management (Mgmt) VLAN must not match the ID entered for any other VLAN passing data traffic. If the IDs match, data traffic does not pass since the X-1200 system then sees all data traffic as destined for the Management interface. 8.3.4 Setup - Radio Interface Page This page handles configuration of the radio operation for the Hub Module.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 28 Issue D01 8.3.4.1 Radio Settings Area  Operational Status: Operational/Down/Fault (Read only)  Radio Administrative State: Enabled/Disabled  Radio Interface Type: 3.5 (Read Only)  RF Frequency (kHz): Set as appropriate  Channel Bandwidth (MHz): 5, 10, 20 MHz (Read Only)  Max. Transmit Power (dBm): Enter between -15 dBm to +27 dBm for the 3.65 – 3.7 GHz bands, non-exclusive licensed band. Enter between -15 dBm to +23 dBm for the 5.725 – 5.825 GHz. Enter higher values for large Hub/RBM distances and lower values for smaller distances so that receiver does not saturate.  Frame Duration (ms): 5 ms or 6 ms  TDD DL/UL Ratio: Set uplink to downlink bandwidth ratio to 50:50 or 70:30, as desired  Preamble Index: Enter preamble index value 0 to 31 (factory default is 0); refer to Chapter 12, “Preambles, Flows, and Network Provisioning” for more information on the use of preamble indices 8.3.4.2 Rate Adaptation Area  Min DL MCS: Minimum Downlink Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS)  Max DL MCS: Maximum Downlink Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS)  Min UL MCS: Minimum Uplink Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS)  Max UL MCS: Maximum Uplink Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) For each, set to one of the following (as applicable):  QPSK3/4  16QAM 1/2  64QAM 1/2  64QAM 2/3  64QAM 3/4  256QAM 5/8  256QAM 6/8
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 29 Issue D01 8.3.5 Bridge Page This page handles configuration of standard Layer 2 Ethernet bridging for the Hub Module. 8.3.5.1 Bridge Settings Area  Bridge Mode: AN (Read only)  Broadcast Filter: Enable/Disable 8.3.5.2 Dynamic Address Table Settings Area Specifies and saves in the running configuration the amount of time that elapses before an entry in the Layer 2 MAC dynamic address table is discarded. Note: If you specify 0 (the default), MAC aging is disabled.  Aging Time (s): Set as desired. Allowable entries: 0 to 65535 seconds (default is 0). 8.3.5.3 L2 Core Network Settings Area  VLAN Handling Mode: None/Stacking (if set to Stacking, the S-VLAN ID option appears)  S-VLAN ID: Enter S-VLAN id
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 30 Issue D01 8.3.6 RBMs - General RBM Page The X-1200 system is a connection-oriented wireless technology. As such, an RBM cannot transmit data until it has been allocated a channel from its associated Hub Module (HM). This is to provide strong support for Quality of Service (QoS). Each connection between an RBM and its associated Hub in the X-1200 system is supported by two or more service flows (at least one in the downlink direction and one in the uplink direction). The default for each RBM connection in the X-1200 system is one flow in the downlink direction and one in the uplink direction. Each HM can support up to 16 service flows in the downlink and uplink direction, respectively, for a total of 32 service flows, while up to four service flows can be configured per RBM in the downlink and uplink direction, respectively, for a total of eight service flows. The RBM and Hub use a service flow with an appropriate QoS class (plus other parameters, such as priority and classifiers) to ensure that application data receives the QoS treatment appropriate to the user application. The QoS is supported by allocating each service flow a specific QoS class, of which there are two in the X-1200 system: Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR), and Best Effort (BE). The GBR class is for data streams for which the most stringent service scheduling is required, with guarantees on throughput, latency, and jitter. The BE class is for data streams for which no minimum service level is required and therefore may be handled on a space-available, no guarantee basis. Classifiers further define the scope of service flows. When the X-1200 system starts, it automatically finds all the RBMs connected to it. Through this page you can make the HM either:  apply the default service flow definition to all RBMs, as set through the RBMs > Default Service page, by clicking Use Default Service Definition from the list box, or  apply individual service flow definitions to these RBMs on an RBM-by-RBM basis, as set through the RBMs > RBM List page, by clicking Use Individual Service Definition from the list box Note: You can only use one RBM provisioning model at a time. Click Apply for the chosen RBM provisioning model to take effect.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 32 Issue D01 8.3.7 RBMs - Default Service Page On the Default Service Flow Provisioning Profile page, you can add and remove service flows for the specified RBM. You identify the specified RBM by its MAC address, just below the Default Service Flow Provision Profile: title. Click the Apply button for the changes to take effect. Use the Cancel button to cancel any changes. 8.3.7.1 RBM Details Area  Description: Describes the RBM setting chosen from the RBMS > RBM General page.  VLAN: This box is where you can specify the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) for the RBM, if applicable. 8.3.7.2 Service Flows Area The available service flows for the RBM appear in this list detailing the ID number, Priority, Direction, Qos Type and the Queue Classification. Up to four (4) service flows can be configured per RBM in the downlink and uplink direction, respectively; and up to eight (8) if set to bi-directional. 1. Add a Service Flow by clicking on the Add button. A Service Flow: page appears where you can assign settings to that RBMs service flow (see section 8.3.7.3, “Service Flow: Page”). 2. To delete a Service Flow, click on the check box beside the desired service flow and click on the Remove button. The service flow disappears from the list. 3. Selecting the ID number of the Service Flow allows you to edit that Service Flow. The Service Flow: page for that ID number appears (see section 8.3.7.3, “Service Flow: Page”). RBM Address
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 33 Issue D01 8.3.7.3 Service Flow: Page This is the page where you add and/or edit the service flow of the selected RBM. You can identify which service flow you are observing by the ID number just below the Service Flow: page title. Also in the upper right hand corner, there are up and down arrows which allow you to scroll through the currently active service flows. You can also return to the previous screen by selecting the Return to RBM hyperlink or select the Done button in the bottom right hand corner. 8.3.7.3.1 Service Flow Details Area The Service Flow Details area allows you to add and edit a Service Flow for the selected RBM. The service flow settings are:  ID: Identification number for this service flow. Only the unassigned identification numbers are available from the list (0-7; 8 total)  Priority: If more than one service flow is defined for an up or down link, set priority (0 is highest, 7 is lowest)  Direction: Uplink/Downlink/ Bi-Directional  Queue Classification: 802.1p/Advanced  QoS Type: Best Effort/Unsolicited Grant Service  Min Reserved Rate: ?? Kbps  Max Sustained Rate: Set the maximum sustained throughput rate (value between 1 Kbps and 150000 Kbps). Service Flow ID Number
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 34 Issue D01 8.3.7.3.2 Flow Classification Area This area of the Service Flow: page shows the currently defined flow classifications. The Edit button under the Flow Classification area opens the Flow Classification: page. Flow Classification: Page The Flow Classification page is where you can further define the scope of service flows. You can also return to the previous screen by selecting the Return to Service Flow hyperlink (upper right hand side of page) or select the Done button in the bottom right hand corner. Classification parameters include:  C-VLAN, along with C-VLAN Priority  S-VLAN, along with S-VLAN Priority  Ethertype:  Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)  Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6)  Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)  Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)  VLAN-tagged frame (IEEE 802.1Q)  Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 35 Issue D01  Slow Protocol  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)  Jumbo Frames  Provider Bridging (IEEE 802.1ad)  LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)  MAC Security (IEEE 802.1AE)  Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588)  Q-in-Q  Other  Source (Src) MAC Address/Mask  Destination (Dest) MAC Address/Mask  Source (Src) IP Address  Destination (Dest) IP Address  Maximum (Max) Type of Service  Minimum (Min) Type of Service  Protocol 1. Modify an existing classification by clicking on it. The classification changes to blue showing that it is the selected classification. Set/change the parameters as appropriate. Each check box that is selected adds an additional requirement for transmission to occur for that classification, that is, Boolean AND logic is in effect on each classification in a service flow. Changes are detailed on both the left and right of the window. 2. Add a new flow classification by clicking on the Add button. A new classification appears in blue. Set the parameters as appropriate. Up to eight classifications can be configured per service flow, with Boolean OR logic in effect on multiple classifications in a service flow. 3. Change the order and priority of Boolean OR operations for multiple classifications by using drag and drop. This feature activates when you place your cursor over the left-hand side of the classification; the cursor changes to which indicates that you can move this classification up or down in the list. The higher up the order the classification is, the higher its priority within Boolean OR operations. 4. To delete a classification, select the classification and then click on the trash can icon on the same line. 8.3.7.3.3 Queues The Queues area shows a queuing list of available service flows. You can further classify a service flow by assigning a queue to the selected service flow – the queuing is based on even more specified queue classifications. You can add or remove queue classifications to the specified service flow via the Add and Remove buttons.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 36 Issue D01 You can identify which queue you are observing by the ID number just below the Queue: page title. You can also return to the previous screen by selecting the Return to Service Flow hyperlink (upper right hand side of page) or select the Done button in the bottom right hand corner. 1. While on the Service Flow: page, modify an existing Queue Classification by clicking on the ID number. The Queue: page appears where you can edit the currently set parameters. Set the parameters as appropriate. Each check box that is selected adds an additional requirement for transmission to occur for that queue classification, that is, Boolean AND logic is in effect on each queue classification in a service flow. Queue classification parameters include:  C-VLAN, along with C-VLAN Priority  S-VLAN, along with S-VLAN Priority  Ethertype:  Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)  Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6)  Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)  Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)  VLAN-tagged frame (IEEE 802.1Q)  Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)  Slow Protocol  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Queue ID Number
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 37 Issue D01  Jumbo Frames  Provider Bridging (IEEE 802.1ad)  LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)  MAC Security (IEEE 802.1AE)  Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588)  Q-in-Q  Other  Source (Src) MAC Address/Mask  Destination (Dest) MAC Address/Mask  Source (Src) IP Address  Destination (Dest) IP Address  Maximum (Max) Type of Service  Minimum (Min) Type of Service  Protocol 2. Add a new queue classification by clicking on the Add button on the Service Flow: page. The Queue: page opens and a new classification appears in blue. Set the parameters as appropriate. Up to eight classifications can be configured per service flow, with Boolean OR logic in effect on multiple classifications in a service flow. 3. Change the order and priority of Boolean OR operations for multiple classifications by using drag and drop. This feature activates when you place your cursor over the left-hand side of the queue classification; the cursor changes to which indicates that you can move this queue classification up or down in the list. The higher up the order the queue classification is, the higher its priority within Boolean OR operations. 4. To delete a queue classification from within a queue: while on the Queue: page, click on the queue classification and select the trash can on the same line. OR to remove a queue from the service flow: while on the Service Flow page: select the check mark beside the queue classification and then click on the Remove button.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 38 Issue D01 8.3.8 RBMs - RBM List Page On this page you can review RBM information on an RBM-by-RBM basis, as well as, add or delete RBMs from the Hub. You can also edit RBM configuration data for individual service flow definitions on an RBM-by-RBM basis. The RBMs are referred to by their MAC address. 1. Sort the RBM Profile List by ascending or descending MAC address, by clicking on the column header. 2. To add an RBM: Click the Add button; the Remote Backhaul Module: page appears. Enter the RBMs MAC address, and if desired, a description for that RBM (i.e., location) and the VLAN, if applicable. If desired, you can add a service flow definition to this RBM by going to the Service Flows area (Refer to section 8.3.7.3, “Service Flow: Page” for details). Click Apply to add this RBM or Cancel to abandon.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 39 Issue D01 3. To delete an RBM: In the Remote Backhaul Module Provisioning Profiles > RBM Profile List area, activate the check box(es) beside the desired RBM(s) and click on the Remove button. The RBM(s) disappear from the list. 4. To edit an RBM: In the Remote Backhaul Module Provisioning Profiles > RBM Profile List area, select the MAC Address of the desired RBM. The Remote Backhaul Module: [ID number] page appears. Change the desired features, select Apply to save your changes or Cancel to abandon. 5. To edit that RBM’s service flow definition: In the Service Flows area; click on the service flow ID number. The page that appears is the same one as for the RBMs > Default Service Flows area, except that now it applies to this specific RBM only. Refer to section 8.3.7.3, “Service Flow: Page” for details. You can also sort the service flows by clicking on the ID area at the top of the column. 6. In the upper right hand corner of this page, use the Return to RBM List hyperlink to return to the RBM List page or use the up and down arrows to scroll through the available RBMs. 8.3.9 Performance - HM Page This read-only page for HM performance visualizes the incoming and outgoing traffic for the Ethernet interface connections using two graph lines. This allows the user to see traffic and bandwidth usage for the Ethernet interfaces in a real-time, graphical format, and monitor the current download/upload throughput speeds. It also lists the current throughput performance statistics for the Ethernet interfaces. Note: The blue graph line represents the receive throughput rate, while the red graph line represents the transmit throughput rate. Screen refresh interval is every 5 seconds.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 40 Issue D01 8.3.10 Performance - RBMs Page This read-only page for RBM performance contains graphs and statistics for the downlink/uplink Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise (CINR), downlink/uplink MCS, and downlink/uplink throughput. It visualizes the incoming and outgoing traffic for the system RBMs using graph lines. This allows the user to see traffic and bandwidth usage for RBMs in a real-time, graphical format, and monitor the current download/upload throughput speeds. The coupling is a system measurement that indicates the probability of achieving a MIMO link for the current channel conditions. The system automatically chooses to use SISO mode whenever this value falls below 5dB. The interference field provides a reading of the current external interference levels. External interference is measured in the gaps between the transmission and reception portions of the TDD frame and is generally caused by other systems present in the same or adjacent channels and which do not have the same transmission model or air frame structure as the X-1200 system. Note: Screen refresh interval is every 5 seconds.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 41 Issue D01 Click on an RBM on the list at the bottom. This opens a new page which allows you to view the statistics on signal quality and throughput (per service flow) performance for that RBM. To view signal quality, select the Signal Quality tab. To view the throughput performance, select the Traffic tab.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 42 Issue D01 8.3.11 PM History Page This read-only page is available on the HM only and displays aggregated performance history statistics for how the HM and its associated RBMs have been performing for the past 24 hours. The HM stores a maximum of 96 performance history files over 24 hours before overwriting—one file for every 15 minutes of performance data. Each performance history file contains all the performance data for every active, linked RBM during the associated 15 minute period. A list at the bottom of this page shows the available RBMs. Click on an RBM to view the performance history for that RBM. Clicking in turn through the tabs on the RBM performance history page displays data and statistics for Traffic (service flow throughput), CINR and RSSI, CINR and MCS Statistics, and Coupling and Interference.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 43 Issue D01 Use the Close button to exit this page. To zoom in on part of a graph, hold the Left Mouse button down and move the cursor to enclose the desired part of the performance history data. To return to the main graph, click on the Reset Zoom button.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 44 Issue D01 8.3.12 Events - Alarms Page This read-only page lists current alarms and events along with their details. For a list of alarms and events see Chapter 9, Alarms and Events (Fault Management). Reorder the alarms and events as desired by clicking on any of the column headers. 8.3.13 Events - History Page This read-only page lists a chronological history of alarms and events along with their details. For a list of alarms and events see Chapter 9, Alarms and Events (Fault Management). Reorder the alarms and events as desired by clicking on any of the column headers.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 45 Issue D01 Note: Clicking Clear Table completely clears the current alarms and events history from the X-1200 event logging infrastructure. The only way to retrieve this history afterward is from Syslog (if provisioned). Use the Refresh button to update the information on the screen. 8.3.14 Admin - Management Interface Page On this page the administrator can enable or disable the types of management interfaces to use (CLI (SSH), Web (HTTP), Web (HTTPS), SNMP) using the option buttons. One, two or all three can be selected. Note: If you disable the Web option, the X-1200 WebUI becomes unusable. You will have to enable it again using either the X-1200 CLI or SNMP. It is not possible, however, to lock yourself out of all three options; at least one option is always available.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 46 Issue D01 8.3.15 Admin - User Manager Page On this page, the administrator can add and delete users, set passwords, and set access privileges (read-only versus read/write) to manage user access to the Hub. Note:  User names must start with a letter and be composed of alphanumeric characters only.  Passwords are case sensitive. It must be composed of alphanumeric characters, special characters, and must contain at least one letter and one number.  At least one user with read/write privileges needs to exist in the X-1200 system.  If you cannot login due to a forgotten user name or password, contact another user with read/write access privileges to have them reset your login credentials (if required, see section 11.2.1, “Add Users using X-1200 WebUI” for more information on resetting a password). If you have lost all read/write login credentials, contact your supplier. 1. To add a user, select the Add button, the Add User dialog window appears.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 47 Issue D01 2. Input a name for the user in the Username field. Select an access group (read-only, read-write) from the Group menu. Type a password for the user in the Password area and repeat the password again in the Confirm Password area. Select Apply to add the user or Cancel to abort this action. 3. Change the user settings by selecting edit on the same line as the user that you want to modify. An Edit User dialog appears. You can change the access group and reset the password in this dialog. To change the user name, delete this user and re-input under a new name. 4. To delete a user, select the check box beside the desired user, and then select the Delete Selected button. The user disappears from the list. 5. To apply your changes, select the Apply button or use the Cancel button to abort these changes. Use the Refresh button to update the information on the screen.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 48 Issue D01 8.3.16 Admin - SNMP Settings Page On this page the administrator can add, delete, or edit SNMPv2c or SNMPv3 users and hosts. To add or remove an SNMP user: 1. Access the Admin>SNMP Settings; SNMP Users area. 2. To add an SNMP user: select the Add button. An Add SNMP User dialog appears. Set the name of the user in the Name field. You can designate the access of the user by selecting either the Read Only or Read Write option buttons. Version refers to the security protocol level for that user: v2c or a higher level security protocol of v3. With the SNMPv3 Security area, you can choose higher levels of security depending on the needs of your user and network.  Security Level – sets the level of security: None (no options available), Authentication, Authentication Privacy  Auth Encryption – sets the type of authentication encryption protocol: md5 or sha
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 49 Issue D01  Auth Password – sets the authentication password  Priv Encryption – sets the privacy encryption: aes128 or des56; available only when Authentication Privacy option selected.  Priv Password - sets the privacy encryption password; available only when Authentication Privacy option selected. 3. If you need to edit an existing user, select the edit option on the right hand side of the desired user row. You cannot change the name field. If you do need to change the user name, delete that user and repeat the above steps with a new name. 4. Select the Apply button to apply your changes or the Cancel button to abandon these changes. 5. To remove an SNMP user: select the check box beside the user you want to delete. Select the Delete Selected button. The user disappears from the list. To add or remove an SNMP host: 1. Access the Admin>SNMP Settings; SNMP Hosts area. 2. To add an SNMP host: select the Add button. An Add SNMP Host dialog appears. You need to know the Name, IP Address and Port for your SNMP host. Version refers to the security protocol level for that host: v1, v2 or the higher level security protocol of v3. Under the SNMPv3 Security area, you can choose higher levels of security depending on the needs of your host when you select the v3 option.  Security Level – sets the level of security: None (no options available), Authentication, Authentication Privacy  Auth Encryption – sets the type of authentication encryption protocol: md5 or sha  Auth Password – sets the authentication password  Priv Encryption – sets the privacy encryption: aes128 or des56; available only when Authentication Privacy option selected under Security Level.  Priv Password - sets the privacy encryption password; available only when Authentication Privacy option selected under Security Level.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 50 Issue D01 3. If you need to edit an existing SNMP host, select the edit option on the right hand side of the desired Host row. You cannot change the name field. If you do need to change the Host name, delete that host and repeat the above steps with a new name. 4. Select the Apply button to apply your changes or the Cancel button to abandon these changes. 5. To remove an SNMP host: select the check box beside the host you want to delete. Select the Delete Selected button. The host disappears from the list. 8.3.17 Admin - Performance Settings Page (HM Only) The administrator uses this page to set the operational status for performance file uploads to an FTP server. In the dialog box that appears, use the Enabled or Disabled option buttons to set the performance file upload configuration (default is Disabled). When set to Enabled, the X-1200 system automatically uploads the performance files collected by its Performance File Manager to the configured FTP server. As required, input the IP address of the desired FTP Server; including the Username, Password and Target Directory for the file on the FTP server (optional; only required if the destination directory is not the root FTP directory on the server).
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 51 Issue D01 8.3.18 Admin - Software Upgrade Page On this page, the administrator can perform system software upgrade activities. As shown, active and standby software image versions can coexist simultaneously on the HM (and RBM). Software upgrades can occur either from an FTP server, SFTP server, or from your hard disk. To upgrade the software, do the following: 1. Select either FTP Server or SFTP Server and enter the details. If you have a file on your hard disk, select Upload File and browse for the file. 2. Click on the Upgrade button at the bottom right hand corner of the page. A progress bar appears at the bottom of the page. 3. A banner at the top of the page indicates if the software download succeeds. 4. The Standby Software Version field then shows the new software load image version. 5. To make the standby software load image the active image on the module, click on the Reboot/Switch button at the bottom of the page. A Reboot/Switch window appears. Select the Yes button at the prompt. The system restarts using the new software image. If the banner at the top indicates that this was successful, you have finished this software upgrade procedure. Select the No button, if you want to abort this update.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 52 Issue D01 6. If the software upgrade fails (for example, due to a corrupt load), the banner at the top of the page indicates the upgrade was unsuccessful. The system restarts again using the old software image. In this case, select a different version of the new software and repeat this procedure from Step 1. Note: You can only upgrade the X-1200 system software from one active browser session. This means you cannot open another browser session and start another upgrade process in parallel with the first. If you try this, you get a warning message and the system does not let you continue. Further, you must not close the browser once you start the upgrade. If you do, or if your computer crashes, you must reset the X-1200 system that was being upgraded and start the upgrade process over. 8.3.19 Admin - Configuration Management Page On this page, the administrator can save the current configuration to a file on their hard disk. Configuration files can then later be uploaded to restore previous settings. 1. To save a copy of the current configuration settings, select the Save button. A Save dialog box appears where you can save the file under a desired name (*.TAR format). 2. To restore a saved configuration file, use the Choose File button to locate and select your desired file (*.TAR). Select the Restore button to load this file. The X-1200 displays an error if the format is incorrect or a success message saying the configuration has been uploaded and applied.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 53 Issue D01 8.3.20 Admin - Syslog Server Page On this page, the administrator can add and delete Syslog Servers plus set or change their operational status. To Add a New Syslog Server: 1. Click on the Add button to add a new Syslog server IP address to the display list. In the Add Server dialog box that appears, input the Server IP address and use the option buttons to toggle its status: Enable or Disable. Select the Ok button to add the server or select the Cancel button to abort this action. You can change the server’s status later by clicking on edit at the right of the list and using the option buttons again. To Delete a Syslog Server: 1. Delete a server by choosing the check box next to it and then selecting the Delete Selected button. The selected syslog server disappears from the list.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 54 Issue D01 8.4 Configuring RBMs The X-1200 WebUI interface for configuring RBMs is similar to that for Hubs. This section focusses on the differences only. Moreover, sections that are read-only are not discussed; some of these omit data not applicable to RBMs and add other data not shown on the X-1200 WebUI pages for Hubs. Note: For all RBM X-1200 WebUI configuration items not discussed here; see the corresponding HM item in section 8.3, “Configuring Hub Modules” for details.  Logging In to X-1200 WebUI for RBMs — See section 8.4.1, “Logging In”  System Overview — See section 8.4.2, “System Overview Page”  Setup  System — See section 8.4.3, “Setup - System Page”  Radio Interface — See section 8.4.4, “Setup - Radio Interface Page”  Performance — See section 8.4.5, “Performance Page”  Events — See section 8.4.6, “Events Page”  Alarms — See section 8.3.12, “Events - Alarms Page”  History — See section 8.3.13, “Events - History Page”  Admin — See section 8.4.7, “Admin Page”  Management Interface — See section 8.3.14, “Admin - Management Interface Page”  User Manager — See section 8.3.15, “Admin - User Manager Page”  SNMP Settings — See section 8.3.16, “Admin - SNMP Settings Page”  Software Upgrade — See section 8.3.18, “Admin - Software Upgrade Page”  Configuration Management — See section 8.3.19, “Admin - Configuration Management Page”  Syslog Server — See section 8.3.20, “Admin - Syslog Server Page” 8.4.1 Logging In To log in and access the X-1200 WebUI interface for configuring RBMs: 1. Launch your web browser and set it to allow pop ups for your specific web browser (for instance Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.). Some screen functions in the X-1200 WebUI require pop ups. 2. If there is a direct connection to the RBM (that is, not over a network), use your browser to go to http://169.254.1.1. 3. If connecting locally to the RBM (that is, not over a network), use your browser to connect to the local Craft IP address of the unit: http://169.254.1.1. 4. If connecting over a network to the RBM (that is, not locally), use your browser to connect to the management IP address of the RBM—an operator assigned, static or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) IP address used for remote management of the units. Note, however, that the management IP address of the RBM is only accessible from behind the HM. Refer to Chapter 6, “Element and Network Management” for more information. 5. Log on to the system. The default username and password are admin.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 55 Issue D01 Note: To successfully log in and access the X-1200 WebUI on an RBM over a network, its HM must be connected to the network, and the radio link from the Hub to the RBM must be up. This is because network communication with an RBM occurs through its associated Hub over the radio link. For more information, refer to section 8.3.1, “Logging In”. 8.4.2 System Overview Page This read-only page gives information on the particular RBM you are logged in to, as well as current alarm information. 8.4.3 Setup - System Page This page handles configuration of system parameters that govern basic RBM operation and is the same page as for Hub, except:  System Clock Source: Cannot be set from the RBM  Mgmt VLAN: Cannot be set from the RBM For more information, refer to section 8.3.3, “Setup - System Page” for the corresponding HM page.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 56 Issue D01 8.4.4 Setup - Radio Interface Page Under Radio Settings area, this page handles configuration of the radio operation of the RBM and is the same page as for Hub, except:  Preamble Series: Enter preamble index value 0 to 31; refer to Chapter 12, Preambles, Flows, and Network Provisioning for more information on use of preamble indices  Pointing Mode (BSI): Select the Enabled or Disabled option. Pointing Mode or Best Signal Indicator (BSI) is an RBM operating mode which allows the installer to easily determine the direction of the best quality RF signal from the HM. It is enabled and disabled through the X-1200 WebUI. While in BSI mode, the RBM makes a buzzing tone to reflect the quality/strength of the RF signal it receives from the HM. The higher the quality of RF signal is from the HM, the louder and higher the frequency of the buzzer from the RBM. The installer moves the RBM on its axis and locks it down to its mount when the loudest and highest frequency buzzer tone is heard—indicating the best signal from the HM has been found. The radio link can then be created by inserting an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the RBM. This allows the RBM to lock on to the signal and exit BSI mode. Note: While the RBM is in BSI mode it cannot create a radio link. When initially configuring the RBM, prior to being installed, set the Pointing Mode (BSI) option to Enabled so that when the RBM restarts next with no Ethernet cable attached, it automatically enters BSI mode. The installer can then find the optimum position for the RBM by moving it on its axis from on its mount, based on the signal quality from the HM. Once the installer plugs the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the RBM to create the radio link to the Hub, the RBM exits BSI mode. At this time, Pointing Mode (BSI) can be set to Disabled. This prevents the RBM from entering BSI mode again while up on its mount, for example, due to the base station losing power and in turn not seeing the Ethernet connection to the RBM, causing the RBM to enter BSI mode again. For more information, refer to section 8.3.4, “Setup - Radio Interface Page” for the corresponding HM page. 8.4.5 Performance Page This read-only page for RBM performance contains graphs and statistics for the downlink/uplink Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (CINR), downlink/uplink MCS, and downlink/uplink throughput. It visualizes the incoming and outgoing traffic for the RBM using graph lines. This allows the user to see traffic and bandwidth usage for the RBM in a real-time, graphical format, and monitor the current download/upload throughput speeds. The coupling is a system measurement that indicates the probability of achieving a MIMO link for the current channel conditions. The system automatically chooses to use SISO mode whenever this value falls below 5dB.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 57 Issue D01 Note: Graph update interval is every 5 seconds. 8.4.6 Events Page The events for RBMs are the same as for the HM. Refer to sections 8.3.12, “Events - Alarms Page” and 8.3.13, “Events - History Page” for details. 8.4.7 Admin Page The RBM administration pages are the same as the HM administration pages, with the exception of Performance Settings, which is HM only. Refer to sections 8.3.14, “Admin - Management Interface Page” through 8.3.20, “Admin - Syslog Server Page” for details.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 58 Issue D01 9 Alarms and Events (Fault Management) This chapter lists the alarms and events for the BLiNQ X-1200 system. The X-1200 system issues an alarm notification when a fault condition occurs. You view alarms through the X-1200 WebUI Events page (See section 8.3.12, “Events - Alarms Page” for HMs and/or section 8.4.6., “Events Page” for RBMs). These alarms require operation and maintenance actions to restore functionality and/or to prevent a more serious situation from developing. The X-1200 system issues an event notification when something of importance happens that does not trigger an alarm, but is considered significant enough to take note. You view these events through the X-1200 WebUI Events page (See section 8.3.13, “Events - History Page” for HMs and/or section 8.4.6, “Events Page” for RBMs). Table 5, List of Alarms shows each alarm (whose name also represents the particular problem), the alarm ID, type, and explanation on the likely cause of the alarm and possible solution (as applicable). Table 6, List of Events shows each event (whose name also represents the particular problem), the event ID, type, and explanation on the likely cause of the event. Severity is also defined for each listed alarm and event, to indicate the relative level of urgency for operator action:  CRITICAL – the alarm or event requires immediate corrective action, regardless of the time  Major – the alarm or event requires immediate corrective action, within working hours  Minor – the alarm or event requires corrective action at a suitable time or, at least, continuous close observation  Warning – the alarm or event requires corrective action on a scheduled maintenance basis  Information – the alarm or event requires no corrective action; it is for informational purposes only Table 5 List of Alarms ID Name Description/Comments Type Severity 2002 Management Address Lease Renew Failed System cannot renew the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lease when unit is configured to use DHCP for the Management IP Address. It recovers when the lease is renewed. Equip. Minor 3004 Software Boot Failure Switchover software versions after a failed boot attempt. Probably a storage capacity problem. Equip. Major 4001 Ethernet Port Down System recovers when Ethernet link is reestablished. Comms. CRITICAL 4002 All RBM Links Down Hub Module (HM) has lost all Remote Backhaul Module (RBM) connections. Upon HM reboot, alarm occurs only if no RBM has established connection within 20 s from the time the HM radio is operational. Comms. If any RBM is configured as Emit alarm when down: CRITICAL Otherwise: Major
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 59 Issue D01 ID Name Description/Comments Type Severity 4003 RBM Link Down HM has lost connection to an RBM that is configured to Emit alarm when down. Upon HM restart, alarm occurs only if RBM has not established connection within 20 s from the time the HM radio is operational. Comms. CRITICAL 5006 Radio Module Down Two possible causes: a) Radio Driver lost connection with OAM Proxy and cannot reestablish connection. Alarm is followed by the Driver issuing a hardware reset to the Radio Module subsystem. b) The Radio Driver is expecting the Radio Module to boot (for example, following a soft reset or after unit restart) and the DAN Driver fails to establish connection with the Radio Module after a certain time. Recovers when Radio Driver reestablishes connection with the Radio OAM Proxy. Equip. CRITICAL 5007 RF Port Open The system has detected an open Radio Frequency (RF) port. It recovers when the system detects the port is no longer open. Equip. CRITICAL 5009 Power Detector Fault The system has detected a power fault. It recovers when the system detects the power fault is no longer present. Equip. Major 5010 Invalid RF Card Calibration Data System recovers when it detects the port is no longer open. Equip. CRITICAL 5011 CBP threshold Module is experiencing RF interference above the detected threshold (configurable from -90 to -31 dBm). System recovers when interference drops below the configured threshold. A minor alarm is generated when the percentage of contention frames exceeds 10%; a major alarm is generated when the percentage exceeds 50%. QoS Minor/Major 6004 Radio Card Failure — Equip. One card down (degraded performance): Major; Two cards down (no service): CRITICAL 6005 Hardware Failure — Equip. CRITICAL 6006 Temperature Too High System recovers when the temperature falls below threshold. Equip. CRITICAL
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 60 Issue D01 ID Name Description/Comments Type Severity 7001 GPS Synchronization Lost The Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver lost its synchronized status. Upon HM reset, this alarm is not raised until 60 s after reset and if synchronization still is not achieved. After hold-over time expires (10 minutes), GPS transitions to unsynchronized state. Comms. Major 7002 GPS Synchronization Failed GPS transitioned from hold-over to un-synchronized state. System stops transmitting. Equip. CRITICAL 9001 Performance measurement forwarding failed RBM cannot forward performance measurements to the HM. Indicates an issue with the RF link. System recovers when the RF link is restored. Comms. Minor 9004 Automatic PM file upload failed Hub Module cannot upload PM files to the specified server. Indicates a server connectivity or access error. System recovers when connectivity/access to the PM server is restored. Comms. Minor Table 6 List of Events ID Name Description/Comments Type Severity 2001 Startup Configuration Changed Changes to the system running configuration file have been saved to the startup configuration file. Equip. Information 3001 Software Download Initiated Software download procedure initiated. Equip. Information 3002 Software Download Successful Software download successfully completed. Equip. Information 3003 Software Download Failed Either file transfer, file validation, or file persistence error occurred. Equip. Major 3005 Switchover Failed The system has failed to perform a software switchover (due to an unknown available software version or a configuration data migration error). System Major 4004 Unauthorized RBM An RBM attempts to connect to an HM, but the RBM is not configured in the RBM table of the HM. Either add the RBM in question to the HM’s RBM configuration table, or point the RBM to a different HM. Security Warning 5001 Radio Module Initialized Radio driver established communication with the OAM Proxy. Equip. Information 5002 Radio Module Entering Pointing Mode No transmitting occurs in this mode; it is “receive only” radio operation. Equip. Information 5003 Radio Module Entering Operational Mode Normal send/receive operation. Equip. Information
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 61 Issue D01 ID Name Description/Comments Type Severity 5004 Radio Module Disabled Radio Module is initialized and has received an administrative disable configuration. Equip. Information 5005 Radio Module Initializing Radio Module intentionally reset. Equip. Information 6001 Cold Start Unplanned restart. Equip. Information 6002 Warm Start Planned restart. Equip. Information 7003 GPS Lock Acquired GPS entered synchronized state. Equip. Information 7004 GPS State Change The GPS state machine gained or lost GPS synchronization (specific state indicated by the comment text). Equip. Information 8001 Authentication Failed Attempts to authenticate on one of the management interfaces of the equipment failed. Security Minor 9002 PM File Upload Complete The system has completed a performance measurement (PM) file upload operation. System Information 9003 Performance File Manager Restart The performance file manager application restarts during system operation. Used to correlate a missing PM file. System Warning
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 62 Issue D01 10 Using the X-1200 Command Line Interface The BLiNQ X-1200 Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based interface to the BLiNQ X-1200 system. 10.1 Overview The X-1200 CLI provides commands that the network administrator can use to perform various tasks, including configuring, provisioning, monitoring and troubleshooting the module software, hardware, and network connectivity. Using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection, you can access the X-1200 CLI over the network. The commands in the X-1200 CLI let you display information and perform configuration tasks and make configuration changes to the X-1200 system. The CONFIG level contains, for example, sub-levels for Ethernet port setting, management interface settings, and other configuration areas such as global default CLI session parameters. To display a list of the available X-1200 CLI commands or command options, enter a single: QUESTION MARK (?) key. The X-1200 CLI supports command completion, so you do not need to enter the entire name of a command or option. If you enter part of a command, then press the TAB key or SPACEBAR, the CLI lists the options you can enter at that point in the command string. As long as you enter enough characters of the command or option name to avoid ambiguity with other commands or options, the CLI understands what you are typing and completes it. Note: Command comments can be entered directly in the X-1200 CLI by identifying them with an EXCLAMATION MARK (!) at the start of a line. This tells the X-1200 system that the information is a comment and is to be ignored. 10.2 X-1200 CLI Command Line Prompts Within the X-1200 CLI, the command line prompt identifies both the hostname and the command mode. The hostname is the name of your X-1200 system; the command mode indicates your location within the CLI command structure. For example: Hostname Command Modelocalhost (config)# For some actions, the X-1200 CLI prompts you for a response. The acceptable default responses are the following:  You can press Enter to agree with the prompt and continue.  You can press any other key to disagree with the prompt and cancel the action.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 63 Issue D01 10.3 X-1200 CLI Keywords and Parameters X-1200 CLI commands are made up of two primary elements:  keywords and  parameters. 10.3.1 Keywords Every command requires at least one keyword; however, a command can contain other optional keywords. The keyword(s) must be typed into the CLI accurately for it to be recognized. These are examples of keywords:  clear  config  exit  load  revert  show Keywords identify the operation you want to perform. You can abbreviate keywords; however, you must enter enough initial characters to unambiguously identify the command. For example, if the keyword you want to specify is session and you enter only s, a list of possible completions appears. This list indicates that one or more possible keywords begin with s, thus making your entry ambiguous. For example: localhost(config)# s Possible completions: session Global default CLI session parameters system System settings --- save Save configuration to an ASCII file service Modify use of network based services show Show a parameter 10.3.2 Parameters Parameters are often required elements of a command; however, for some commands, parameters are not required. A parameter is most often a value that you specify after the keyword. There are different types of parameters, such as strings, integers, or IP addresses. The X-1200 CLI indicates the type of parameter that you must enter. When you see a range of numbers or uppercase letters, it indicates that you must specify a value.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 64 Issue D01 10.3.3 Keywords and Parameters Together By combining keywords and parameters in the correct sequence, you can begin using the X-1200 CLI to configure and monitor your X-1200 system. For example, you could specify the Global CONFIG command user service to add a description of the user service to the X-1200 system by entering a keyword and a parameter. You need to type only the portion of the keyword that makes it unambiguous, such as des. Here, the value of the parameter, which is the description you assign to the user service (for example, “Web Access 11”), is a string of up to 64 characters. For example: localhost(config)# user service localhost(config-user-service)# ? Possible completions: alias Create command alias. description User description session User specific default CLI session parameters --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command localhost(config-user-service)# des (<string>): Command Line PromptCommandKeyword Parameterlocalhost (config-user-service)# description Web Access 11 10.4 Identify Command Context Command levels set a context for the X-1200 CLI. Command context helps you:  determine where you are in CONFIG command levels  determine what you are configuring  go to other CLI command levels Each command level has its own distinct CLI command prompt so that you know which level you are in. By recognizing the command line prompt, you can identify where you are in the CLI and the context at any given point. This helps to prevent you from making configuration mistakes that could adversely affect the operation of the X-1200 system.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 65 Issue D01 The X-1200 CLI command prompt changes at each level of the command structure to easily identify the current level: localhost# Privileged EXEC Level Command localhost(config)# Global CONFIG Level Command 10.5 X-1200 CLI Command Structure To get a quick display of available options at a CLI level or for the next option in a command string, enter a single QUESTION MARK (? key) at the prompt, then press TAB or the SPACEBAR. When an item is bracketed with angle bracket (< >) symbols, the information requested is a variable and required. When an item is enclosed with bracket ([ ]) symbols, it shows the current value of the variable. When an item is not enclosed by angle brackets (< >) or bracket ([ ]) symbols, the item is a required keyword. When two or more options are separated by a slash mark (/) symbol, you must enter one of the options as part of the command. Example 1: localhost(config)# mgmt <TAB> Possible completions: default-gateway IP default gateway interfaces Management interface control ip Management IP address and netmask ip-config-mode Management IP mode syslog Syslog server settings traffic-tunneling Traffic tunneling enable/disable [HM only] localhost(config)# mgmt ip-config-mode <TAB> Possible completions: dhcp static Example 2: localhost# terminal ? Possible completions: <generic/xterm/vt100/ansi/linux> localhost# terminal
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 66 Issue D01 Example 3: To view possible show command offerings, enter the following: localhost# show ? Possible completions: active-alarms Active alarms list cli Display cli settings configuration ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list history Display CLI command history mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio interface settings running-config Display current configuration startup-config Display startup configuration system System settings localhost# show 10.6 Logging On to the X-1200 CLI Note: The CLI has an inactivity timer which logs out inactive users. This inactivity time is automatically invoked if no commands are entered for several minutes. You cannot change the inactivity timer configuration. Once an IP address is assigned to a module, you can log on to the X-1200 CLI using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection (SSH is an application for opening a secure socket connection to an IP device). However, you must install SSH version 2.0 client software on your host computer (It is not recommended but you can use SSH version 1.0). After initial log on, using the desired SSH client, and once CLI connectivity to the X-1200 system is established, you see a CLI banner and prompt similar to: BLiNQ X100 CLI admin connected from 192.168.5.100 using ssh on localhost localhost# At this prompt (#), you are at the Privileged EXEC level of the CLI command structure. This is the first level that you have access to when connected to the X-1200 system through the X-1200 CLI. To reach the Global CONFIG Level, the uppermost level of the CONFIG commands, enter the config terminal Privileged EXEC command. You can then reach all the other levels of the CONFIG command structure from this point. BLiNQ X100 CLI admin connected from 192.168.5.100 using ssh on localhost localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# The CLI is now at the Global CONFIG level.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 67 Issue D01 10.7 Privileged EXEC Commands The Privileged EXEC level commands primarily enable you to review information on the system configuration, monitor features globally on an X-1200 system (through show commands), perform and configure basic user operations, transfer and store configuration files, and verify system connectivity. It does not allow you to make changes to the system configuration. At the terminal, the screen displays: localhost# <TAB> Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands autowizard Automatically query for mandatory elements clear Clear parameter compare Compare running configuration to another configuration or a file complete-on-space Enable/disable completion on space config Manipulate software configuration information copy Copy configuration from one store to another display-level Configure show command display level event-history Historical event list exit Exit the management session export-logs Export debug logs to an FTP server for offline analysis file Perform file operations help Provide help information history Configure history size id Show user id information idle-timeout Configure idle timeout ignore-leading-space Ignore leading whitespace (true/false) job Job operations license-key Download a software license key and apply it to the module. logout Logout a user no Negate a command or set its defaults output-file Copy output to file or terminal paginate Paginate output from CLI commands ping Debug network connectivity using ping pm Performance measurements prompt1 Set operational mode prompt prompt2 Set configure mode prompt quit Exit the management session radio Radio interface settings screen-length Configure screen length screen-width Configure screen width send Send message to terminal of one or all users shell Debug shell. show Show information about the system show-defaults Show default values when showing the configuration source File to source system System commands terminal Set terminal type timestamp Enable/disable the display of timestamp who Display currently logged on users write Write configuration
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 68 Issue D01 10.8 Global CONFIG Commands The Global CONFIG commands allow you to globally apply or modify configuration parameters for an X-1200 system. At the terminal, the screen displays: localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# <TAB> Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. bridge L2 bridge settings [HM only] ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio interface settings rbm-general-conf RBM provisioning settings[HM only] rbm-table RBM configuration table[HM only] session Global default CLI session parameters system System settings user webui Web UI specific configuration --- abort Abort configuration session clear Remove all configuration changes commit Commit current set of changes compare Compare configuration copy Copy a list entry do Run an operational-mode command end Terminate configuration session exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information insert Insert a parameter load Load configuration from an ASCII file move Move a parameter no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path rename Rename an identifier resolved Conflicts have been resolved revert Copy configuration from running rollback Roll back database to last committed version save Save configuration to an ASCII file service Modify use of network based services show Show a parameter top Exit to top level and optionally run command validate Validate current configuration Within the Global CONFIG level you can:  Apply features globally to an X-1200 system  Enable/disable a feature or function  Configure a feature or function  Access all other CONFIG level modes (for example, Radio CONFIG, User CONFIG, RBM Config)
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 69 Issue D01 10.8.1 Radio CONFIG Mode To access Radio CONFIG mode, input radio while in Global CONFIG level. At the terminal, the screen displays: On the HM: localhost(config)# radio <TAB> Possible completions: rf RF card statistics localhost(config)# radio rf <TAB> Possible completions: RF card identifier 0 range localhost(config)# radio rf 0 localhost(config-rf-0)# <TAB> Possible completions: antenna-method Radio antenna method enabled/disabled dl-ul-ratio TDD DL:UL ratio enabled/disabled frequency Center frequency preamble-phase Preamble phase index rate-adaptation Rate Adaptation (RA) algorithm settings transmit-power Maximum transmit power --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command localhost(config-radio)# On the RBM: localhost-RBM(config)# radio <TAB> Possible completions: bsi-admin-state Pointing mode enable/disable rf RF card statistics localhost-RBM(config)# radio rf <TAB> Possible completions: RF card identifier 0 range localhost-RBM(config)# radio rf 0 localhost-RBM(config-rf-0)# <TAB> Possible completions: antenna-method Radio antenna method disabled/enabled frequency Center frequency rate-adaptation Rate Adaptation (RA) algorithm settings transmit-power Maximum transmit power --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command localhost-RBM(config-rf-0)#
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 70 Issue D01 10.8.2 User CONFIG Mode To access User CONFIG mode: 1. Type admin while in Global CONFIG level, then users, then user with your [user name] (Example 1 shows admin, as the user name and Example 2 as roy). At the terminal, the screen displays: Example 1 localhost(config)# admin <TAB> Possible completions: aaa cli Command-line Interface settings snmp SNMP agent settings users CLI/web user settings localhost(config)# admin users user <TAB> Possible completions: User name ([A-Za-z_][A-Za-z0-9_-]*) admin localhost(config)# admin users user admin localhost(config-user-admin)# <TAB> Possible completions: group Group the user belongs to (access level) password User password --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command localhost(config-user-admin)#
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 71 Issue D01 Example 2 localhost(config)# localhost(config)# admin users user roy <TAB> Possible completions: group Group the user belongs to password User password <cr> localhost(config)# admin users user roy password (<MD5 digest string>): ******** Reconfirm (<MD5 digest string>): ******** Value for 'group' [read-only,read-write]: read-write localhost(config-user-roy)# ? Possible completions: group Group the user belongs to (access level) password User password --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command localhost(config-user-roy)# 10.8.3 RBM CONFIG Mode (Hub Modules Only) To access the RBM CONFIG mode: HUB_traffic# HUB_traffic# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal HUB_traffic(config)# ? Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. bridge L2 Bridge Settings ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio Interface Settings rbm-general-config RBM provisioning settings rbm-table RBM configuration table session Global default CLI session parameters system System settings user webui Web UI specific configuration --- abort Abort configuration session clear Remove all configuration changes commit Commit current set of changes compare Compare configuration
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 72 Issue D01 copy Copy a list entry do Run an operational-mode command end Terminate configuration session exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information insert Insert a parameter load Load configuration from an ASCII file move Move a parameter no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path rename Rename an identifier resolved Conflicts have been resolved revert Copy configuration from running rollback Roll back database to last committed version save Save configuration to an ASCII file service Modify use of network based services show Show a parameter top Exit to top level and optionally run command validate Validate current configuration HUB_traffic(config)# HUB_traffic (config)# rbm-table rbm ? Possible completions: MAC address 0c:a1:38:00:00:4f RBM 3 0c:a1:38:00:00:56 RBM 2 0c:a1:38:00:00:63 RBM 4 0c:a1:38:00:00:81 RBM 1 HUB_traffic(config)# rbm-table rbm 0c:a1:38:00:00:81 HUB_traffic(config-rbm-0c:a1:38:00:00:81)# ? Possible completions: description Description/label service-flows Service flows list --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command HUB_traffic(config-rbm-0c:a1:38:00:00:81)# service-flows service-flow ? Possible completions: Service flow ID 0 1 range HUB_traffic(config-rbm-0c:a1:38:00:00:81)# service-flows service-flow 1 HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# ? Possible completions: direction Service flow direction flow-classification Service flow packet classifiers priority Service flow priority qos QoS settings --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 73 Issue D01 HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification ? Possible completions: rule Flow classification rule HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification rule Possible completions: <index:unsignedInt> 1 range HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification rule 0 HUB_traffic(config-rule-0)# show full rbm-table rbm 0c:a1:38:00:00:81 service-flows service-flow 1 flow-classification rule 0 dst-mac-addr 00:00:00:00:00:00 dst-mac-mask 00:00:00:00:00:00 ! ! ! HUB_traffic(config-rule-0)# ? Possible completions: c-vlan-id Inner (C-VLAN) tag VLAN ID c-vlan-priority Inner (C-VLAN) tag priority bit dst-ip Destination IP address dst-mac-addr Destination MAC address dst-mac-mask Destination MAC address mask ethertype Ethertype max-tos Type of service maximum value min-tos Type of service minimum value priority Rule priority protocol Classification protocol s-vlan-id Outer (S-VLAN) tag VLAN ID s-vlan-priority Outer (S-VLAN) tag priority bit src-ip Source IP address src-mac-addr Source MAC address src-mac-mask Source MAC address mask vlan-id VLAN ID (non-stacking) vlan-priority VLAN (non-stacking) priority bit --- commit Commit current set of changes exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path top Exit to top level and optionally run command
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 74 Issue D01 10.9 Saving Configuration Changes Made Via X-1200 CLI When using the X-1200 CLI to change parameters on the X-1200 system configuration, the changes do not take effect immediately. This example shows the process to follow to make system configuration changes, via the X-1200 CLI, that take effect on the X-1200 system and have them saved across system restarts. For example, to change the radio frequency on the X-1200 system, you run the radio Global CONFIG command: localhost# localhost# config terminal localhost(config)# radio rf 0 localhost(config-rf-0)# frequency 2310000 localhost(config-rf-0)# While you have entered a new value for the radio frequency, for instance: 2310000, this configuration change has not taken effect (if you were to measure the frequency, it would still be at the original value). For this change to take effect, you need to run the commit Global CONFIG command: localhost(config-rf-0)# commit #commit complete localhost(config-rf-0)# Now your change takes effect and the radio frequency is actually operating at the 2310000 frequency on the X-1200 system. However, this has only makes a change to the current running configuration of the X-1200 system—not the startup configuration (the startup configuration is loaded upon booting the system). This means that if the system restarts, the running configuration changes are lost unless they are saved to the startup configuration. To do this, copy the running configuration to the startup configuration on the X-1200 system by using the copy Privileged EXEC command: localhost(config-rf-0)# exit localhost(config)# exit localhost# copy running-configuration startup-configuration localhost# Through the X-1200 CLI, by way of this example, you have successfully:  made a change to the X-1200 system configuration  committed this change to the running configuration  copied the running configuration to the startup configuration  saved the configuration change across system restarts
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 75 Issue D01 10.10 Writing and Running X-1200 CLI Scripts To simplify the loading of common or repetitive configuration setups, the X-1200 CLI has a basic scripting facility that enables you to define and run scripts that run multiple CLI commands in series to completion. Depending on your needs, you might want to store all of your CLI commands in one script file, or group script files by function. To run a basic CLI script file on the X-1200 system: 1. Save the script as text. 2. Then perform a copy and paste function directly into the X-1200 CLI at the Global CONFIG level. The script then runs on the X-1200 system. Ordinarily, when a CLI script is run, it is run to completion; even if errors are encountered. Always observe these key points when writing or running CLI scripts:  The commands in the script must be valid in the current operating mode.  If a command inside a script contains a syntax error, or fails for some other reason, the remaining commands in the file are still run (that is, script execution does not abort on failure).  A script does not require an exit or logout command at the end. If present, these commands are run normally, such that if run in user mode the CLI session is exited.  Comments can be included directly in the CLI script file itself and are identified with an EXCLAMATION mark (!) at the start of a line. This tells X-1200 modules that the information is a comment and should not be displayed or parsed. Comments do not require an end tag. Note: If you decide to include comments, anyone who reads or edits your CLI script may read them. Any application that parses or validates your CLI script ignores commented information. 10.11 Using Help The X-1200 CLI provides a variety of useful context-sensitive help features. An important thing to remember about using the help features is that the use of a space or the lack of a space before the QUESTION MARK (?) gives different results. Table 7, Help Commands summarizes the help system. Table 7 Help Commands Command Description ?, help, TAB Lists all commands or command options available in the current CLI level. partial-commandTAB Completes the partial command you entered, if you have provided an unambiguous abbreviation. Otherwise, if ambiguous, the CLI lists the available command options. Command<space>? Gives detailed help on the specific command and its available parameters in the current CLI level.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 76 Issue D01 10.11.1 ? (QUESTION MARK Key) You can input the QUESTION MARK (?) key whenever you need additional information. When you enter ?, the CLI displays all available choices for that level. When you enter ? on a line by itself or when it is preceded by one or more spaces, a list displaying all of the next available choices appears. Refer to Example 1. EXAMPLE 1: Privileged EXEC Level From the localhost# prompt, you can enter ? to display the online help: BLiNQ X100 CLI admin connected from 192.168.5.100 using ssh on localhost localhost# ? Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands autowizard Automatically query for mandatory elements clear Clear parameter compare Compare running configuration to another configuration or a file complete-on-space Enable/disable completion on space config Manipulate software configuration information copy Copy configuration from one store to another display-level Configure show command display level event-history Historical event list exit Exit the management session export-logs Export debug logs to the specified FTP server for offline analysis. file Perform file operations help Provide help information history Configure history size id Show user id information idle-timeout Configure idle timeout ignore-leading-space Ignore leading whitespace (true/false) job Job operations license-key Download a software license key and apply it to the module. logout Logout a user no Negate a command or set its defaults output-file Copy output to file or terminal paginate Paginate output from CLI commands ping Debug network connectivity using ping pm Performance measurements prompt1 Set operational mode prompt prompt2 Set configure mode prompt radio Radio interface settings quit Exit the management session screen-length Configure screen length screen-width Configure screen width script Script actions send Send message to terminal of one or all users shell Debug shell. show Show information about the system show-defaults Show default values when showing the configuration
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 77 Issue D01 source File to source system System commands terminal Set terminal type timestamp Enable/disable the display of timestamp who Display currently logged on users write Write configuration Global CONFIG Level (HM) localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# ? Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. bridge L2 bridge settings ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio interface settings rbm-general-config RBM provisioning settings rbm-table RBM configuration table session Global default CLI session parameters system System settings user webui Web UI specific configuration --- abort Abort configuration session clear Remove all configuration changes commit Commit current set of changes compare Compare configuration copy Copy a list entry do Run an operational-mode command end Terminate configuration session exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information insert Insert a parameter load Load configuration from an ASCII file move Move a parameter no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path rename Rename an identifier resolved Conflicts have been resolved revert Copy configuration from running rollback Roll back database to last committed version save Save configuration to an ASCII file service Modify use of network based services show Show a parameter top Exit to top level and optionally run command validate Validate current configuration
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 78 Issue D01 Global CONFIG Level (RBM) Localhost-RBM# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal Localhost-RBM(config)# ? Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio interface settings session Global default CLI session parameters system System settings user webui Web UI specific configuration --- abort Abort configuration session clear Remove all configuration changes commit Commit current set of changes compare Compare configuration copy Copy a list entry do Run an operational-mode command end Terminate configuration session exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information insert Insert a parameter load Load configuration from an ASCII file move Move a parameter no Negate a command or set its defaults pwd Display current mode path rename Rename an identifier resolved Conflicts have been resolved revert Copy configuration from running rollback Roll back database to last committed version save Save configuration to an ASCII file service Modify use of network based services show Show a parameter top Exit to top level and optionally run command validate Validate current configuration
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 79 Issue D01 Alternatively, the user can terminate a command with a ? to display the complete help on that command. This feature is most powerful when the user knows the command keyword, but the list and format of parameters is not. Refer to Example 2. Example 2 You can terminate an X-1200 CLI command with a ? to display the complete help on that command: localhost(config)# mgmt ? Possible completions: default-gateway IP default gateway interfaces Management interfaces control ip Management IP address and netmask ip-config-mode Management IP mode syslog Syslog server settings traffic-tunneling Traffic tunneling enable/disable [HM only] 10.11.2 help Command From the prompt, you can enter the help command when you want to display a brief description of the X-1200 CLI help system. In Privileged EXEC mode: localhost# help ? Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands autowizard Automatically query for mandatory elements clear Clear parameter compare Compare running configuration to another configuration or a file complete-on-space Enable/disable completion on space config Manipulate software configuration information copy Copy configuration from one store to another display-level Configure show command display level event-history Historical event list exit Exit the management session export-logs Export debug logs to the specified FTP server for offline analysis. file Perform file operations help Provide help information history Configure history size id Show user id information idle-timeout Configure idle timeout ignore-leading-space Ignore leading whitespace (true/false) job Job operations license-key Download a software license key and apply it to the module. logout Logout a user no Negate a command or set its defaults output-file Copy output to file or terminal paginate Paginate output from CLI commands ping Debug network connectivity using ping pm Performance measurements prompt1 Set operational mode prompt
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 80 Issue D01 prompt2 Set configure mode prompt quit Exit the management session radio Radio interface settings screen-length Configure screen length screen-width Configure screen width script Script actions send Send message to terminal of one or all users shell Debug shell. show Show information about the system show-defaults Show default values when showing the configuration source File to source system System commands terminal Set terminal type timestamp Enable/disable the display of timestamp who Display currently logged on users write Write configuration In Global CONFIG mode: Localhost-RBM(config)# help ? Possible completions: abort Abort configuration session admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. bridge L2 bridge settings [HM only] clear Remove all configuration changes commit Commit current set of changes compare Compare configuration copy Copy a list entry do Run an operational-mode command end Terminate configuration session ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information insert Insert a parameter load Load configuration from an ASCII file mgmt Management interface settings move Move a parameter no Negate a command or set its defaults pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings pwd Display current mode path radio Radio interface settings rbm-general-config RBM provisioning settings [HM only] rbm-table RBM configuration table [HM only] rename Rename an identifier resolved Conflicts have been resolved revert Copy configuration from running rollback Roll back database to last committed version save Save configuration to an ASCII file service Modify use of network based services
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 81 Issue D01 session Global default CLI session parameters show Show a parameter system System settings top Exit to top level and optionally run command user validate Validate current configuration webui Web UI specific configuration <cr> 10.11.3 Partial-keyword - TAB At any point in the command line, the user can press the TAB key to display the valid inputs from that point on in the CLI command. When you cannot recall a complete command name or keyword, type in the first few letters, press the TAB key, and the system completes your partial entry. However, you must type enough characters to provide a unique abbreviation. If your partially entered command is not unique, the CLI presents you with a list of valid options. For example: localhost# show run <TAB> A subsequent TAB will then display the valid parameters for the command / argument pair: localhost# show running-config <TAB> Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. bridge L2 bridge settings ethernet Ethernet port settings mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio interface settings rbm-general-config RBM provisioning settings rbm-table RBM configuration table session Global default CLI session parameters system System settings user webui Web UI specific configuration | Output modifiers <cr>ssho
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 82 Issue D01 10.12 Upgrading System Software through the X-1200 CLI Active and standby software image versions can coexist simultaneously on the HM and RBM. Entering the show system software Privileged EXEC command displays the running-version, restart-version, and available-version software images currently on the HM or RBM. The running and restart versions represent the currently active system software images, while the available version represents the standby system software image. For example: localhost# show system software system software running-version 1.0.10_1 system software restart-version 1.0.10_1 system software available-version 1.0.7_1 system software upgrade-status not started localhost# To upgrade the software through the X-1200 CLI: 1. Run the systems software download Privileged EXEC command to download a new software image onto the HM or RBM from an FTP server. If the software download is successful, the command output indicates “Upgrade was successful”. For example: localhost# system software download ftp blinq1 blinq1 169.254.1.27 BLiNQ_X100_0.13.0_2.bin Downloading BLiNQ_X100_0.13.0_2.bin from 169.254.1.27 using FTP..... ftp succeeded. Verifying the checksum of the image....... Checksums are equal checksum is valid Uncompressing image......... We are running from partition 0 Applying the app directory Applying the os directory Applying the radio directory ./kernel/ ./kernel/vmlinux Kernel is present Putting Kernel in Boot Partition 1 22544628 bytes File stored in partition 1 Upgrade was successful 2. Run the show system software Privileged EXEC command. The available-version field (that is, the standby system software image) should show the new software load image version: localhost# show system software system software running-version 1.0.10_1 system software restart-version 1.0.10_1 system software available-version BLiNQ_X100_0.13.0_2.bin localhost# 3. To make the available-version software (that is, the standby software load image) the active software on the module, run the system software switchover Privileged EXEC command: localhost# system software switchover On completion, the HM or RBM resets and the user is forced out of the X-1200 CLI. Log in again once the X-1200 system is back up and running.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 83 Issue D01 4. If the software upgrade fails (due typically to a corrupt load), the output from the systems software download command indicates the upgrade was unsuccessful, and the system restarts again using the old software image. In this case, select a different version of the new software and repeat this procedure from Step 1. 10.13 Show Command Options The following show command options are available in both the Privileged EXEC and Global CONFIG command levels: localhost# show ? Possible completions: active-alarms Active alarms list cli Display cli settings configuration ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list history Display CLI command history mgmt Management interface settings pm Performance measurements ptp PTP settings radio Radio Interface Settings running-config Display current configuration startup-config Display startup configuration system System settings Example 1 — show active-alarms To display a list of active alarms on the module, enter show active-alarms: localhost# show active-alarms active-alarms alarm 0c:a1:38:00:00:6a SYNC 7001 type equipment probable-cause loss-of-signal severity major timestamp 2013-02-25T11:24:55-05:00 notification-id 114 comment-data "System lost synchronization with timing source" Example 2 — show mgmt To display the current management IP address for the module, enter show mgmt: localhost# show mgmt mgmt current-ip 192.168.5.30/24
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 84 Issue D01 Example 3 — show pm To display a list of current performance measurements for the module, enter show pm: localhost# show pm pm ethernet if in-octets 77801855 pm ethernet if in-octets-per-second 164 pm ethernet if in-pkts 183023 pm ethernet if out-octets 15148474 pm ethernet if out-octets-per-second 0 pm ethernet if out-pkts 25021 pm ethernet if in-discards 101243 pm ethernet if in-errors 0 pm ethernet data in-octets 5003726 pm ethernet data in-octets-per-second 25 pm ethernet data in-pkts 64547 pm ethernet data out-octets 259533 pm ethernet data out-octets-per-second 0 pm ethernet data out-pkts 935 pm ethernet mgmt in-octets 6736704 pm ethernet mgmt in-octets-per-second 0 pm ethernet mgmt in-pkts 17233 pm ethernet mgmt out-octets 14888941 pm ethernet mgmt out-octets-per-second 0 pm ethernet mgmt out-pkts 24086 pm rf-stats interference -104 pm rbm 0c:a1:38:00:00:4f ip-address 192.168.5.32 up-time 247734 ethernet if in-octets 5184025 ethernet if in-octets-per-second 13 ethernet if in-pkts 63944 ethernet if out-octets 0 ethernet if out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet if out-pkts 0 ethernet if in-discards 0 ethernet if in-errors 0 ethernet data in-octets 5184025 ethernet data in-octets-per-second 13 ethernet data in-pkts 63944 ethernet data out-octets 0 ethernet data out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet data out-pkts 0 ethernet mgmt in-octets 0 ethernet mgmt in-octets-per-second 0 ethernet mgmt in-pkts 0 ethernet mgmt out-octets 0 ethernet mgmt out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet mgmt out-pkts 0 rf-stats dl-cinr-ant0 29 rf-stats dl-cinr-ant1 29 rf-stats dl-rssi-ant0 -65 rf-stats dl-rssi-ant1 -67 rf-stats dl-mcs qam256-6by8 rf-stats dl-antenna-method mimo
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 85 Issue D01 rf-stats ul-cinr-ant0 28 rf-stats ul-cinr-ant1 28 rf-stats ul-rssi-ant0 -66 rf-stats ul-rssi-ant1 -65 rf-stats ul-mcs qam256-6by8 rf-stats ul-antenna-method mimo rf-stats coupling 39 rf-stats tx-bytes 110667541 rf-stats rx-bytes 21179235 rf-stats ul-crc-errors 0 rf-stats dl-crc-errors 0 rf-stats hcs-errors 0 rf-stats rx-gain-ant0 45 rf-stats rx-gain-ant1 45 rf-stats tx-power 10 rf-stats interference -104 IN OUT OCTETS OCTETS QOS IN PER IN OUT PER OUT ID DIRECTION TYPE OCTETS SECOND PKTS OCTETS SECOND PKTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 downlink be 4929028 44 63954 4928613 12 63949 2 uplink be 0 0 0 0 0 0 USAGE DIRECTION MCS VALUE COUNT --------------------------------------- uplink qam256-6by8-siso 4 uplink qam256-5by8-mimo 179 uplink qam256-6by8-mimo 49550926 downlink qpsk-3by4-siso 4 downlink qam256-5by8-mimo 288 downlink qam256-6by8-mimo 49550817 CINR MEASUREMENT DIRECTION VALUE COUNT ----------------------------------- uplink 24db-mimo 88 uplink 25db-mimo 176 uplink 26db-mimo 148 uplink 27db-mimo 118 uplink 28db-mimo 2851859 uplink 28db-siso 5 uplink 29db-mimo 46698645 downlink 23db-mimo 24 downlink 24db-mimo 184 downlink 25db-mimo 152 downlink 26db-mimo 80 downlink 27db-mimo 144 downlink 28db-mimo 47065345 downlink 29db-mimo 2485168 downlink 29db-siso 5
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 86 Issue D01 pm rbm 0c:a1:38:00:00:5b ip-address 192.168.5.31 up-time 247792 ethernet if in-octets 5183936 ethernet if in-octets-per-second 13 ethernet if in-pkts 63940 ethernet if out-octets 495 ethernet if out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet if out-pkts 5 ethernet if in-discards 0 ethernet if in-errors 0 ethernet data in-octets 5183936 ethernet data in-octets-per-second 13 ethernet data in-pkts 63940 ethernet data out-octets 0 ethernet data out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet data out-pkts 0 ethernet mgmt in-octets 0 ethernet mgmt in-octets-per-second 0 ethernet mgmt in-pkts 0 ethernet mgmt out-octets 0 ethernet mgmt out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet mgmt out-pkts 0 rf-stats dl-cinr-ant0 30 rf-stats dl-cinr-ant1 28 rf-stats dl-rssi-ant0 -62 rf-stats dl-rssi-ant1 -65 rf-stats dl-mcs qam256-6by8 rf-stats dl-antenna-method mimo rf-stats ul-cinr-ant0 29 rf-stats ul-cinr-ant1 28 rf-stats ul-rssi-ant0 -65 rf-stats ul-rssi-ant1 -68 rf-stats ul-mcs qam256-6by8 rf-stats ul-antenna-method mimo rf-stats coupling 40 rf-stats tx-bytes 110804768 rf-stats rx-bytes 21206579 rf-stats ul-crc-errors 0 rf-stats dl-crc-errors 28 rf-stats hcs-errors 0 rf-stats rx-gain-ant0 39 rf-stats rx-gain-ant1 45 rf-stats tx-power 7 rf-stats interference -66 IN OUT OCTETS OCTETS QOS IN PER IN OUT PER OUT ID DIRECTION TYPE OCTETS SECOND PKTS OCTETS SECOND PKTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 downlink be 4929648 12 63963 4928176 12 63940 2 uplink be 0 0 0 0 0 0 USAGE DIRECTION MCS VALUE COUNT ---------------------------------------
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 87 Issue D01 uplink qam256-6by8-siso 3 uplink qam256-5by8-mimo 370 uplink qam256-6by8-mimo 49557916 downlink qpsk-3by4-siso 3 downlink qam256-5by8-mimo 53864 downlink qam256-6by8-mimo 49504422 CINR MEASUREMENT DIRECTION VALUE COUNT ----------------------------------- uplink 22db-mimo 55 uplink 23db-mimo 130 uplink 24db-mimo 130 uplink 25db-mimo 93 uplink 26db-mimo 89 uplink 27db-mimo 1089238 uplink 28db-mimo 48468482 uplink 29db-mimo 5 uplink 29db-siso 3 downlink 22db-mimo 5504 downlink 23db-mimo 43976 downlink 24db-mimo 4304 downlink 25db-mimo 55 downlink 26db-mimo 16050 downlink 27db-mimo 41495 downlink 28db-mimo 5412495 downlink 29db-mimo 43998495 downlink 29db-siso 3 downlink 30db-mimo 35784 Example 4 — show radio To display the radio interface settings, such as the link and operational states, enter show radio: localhost# show radio OPERATIONAL LINK ID STATE STATE -------------------------- 0 operational link-up
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 88 Issue D01 Example 5 — show system To display system information for the module such as up-time, system identification details, software versions, and timing information, enter show system: localhost# show system system up-time "2 days, 22 hours, 6 minutes, 23 seconds" system id model X-1200 system id serial-number A130919004 system id module-type hm system id mac-address 0c:a1:38:00:00:29 system id radio-0 3.3-GHz system id cpld-revision 0x0002 system id order-code xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx system id bootloader-ver 1.2.3.9858 system time sync-state synchronized system time gps-state synchronized system time local-time 2013-11-12T11:23:33-00:00 system software running-version 1956.1.1_12 system software restart-version 1956.1.1_12 system software available-version 1956.1.1_11 system software upgrade-status switchover-succeeded
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 89 Issue D01 11 System Provisioning This chapter describes the tasks associated with preparing an X-1200 system to allow it to provide network services to its users. Each section in the chapter covers a different task:  Initial System Setup and IP Configurations  Adding Users  Provisioning Default Versus Individual Service Flows  Configuring and Adding Individual RBMs 11.1 Initial System Setup and IP Configurations When you receive a new X-1200 system from the factory with no configuration on it, you must connect to the management interface so that you can change the management IP address of the Hub Module (HM) and configure other management parameters for the system, as follows: 1. Connect your computer directly to the HM through an Ethernet cable, then check your connectivity by pinging the HM using 169.254.1.1/24—the Craft IP address that is always accessible (as it cannot be changed by the user). 2. After successfully pinging the Craft IP address, either: a. Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address that you pinged to bring up the X-1200 WebUI, or b. Use a Secure Shell (SSH) client to log on to the X-1200 CLI using a SSH connection to the IP address that you pinged. However, SSH version 2.0 client software must be installed on your host computer (SSH version 1.0 can be used, but is not recommended). 3. When prompted for login credentials, enter the default username and password admin. Once logged on to the HM, you can change the IP address of the management interface. This can be done by one of two methods. You can choose to either  statically assign the IP address for the management interface, or  use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to configure this IP address. Note: To have DHCP properly assign an address to your X-1200 system, the system must have network access to a DHCP server on your local network. This DHCP server must have available addresses in its address pool, which are in the desired subnet you wish to assign to the system.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 90 Issue D01 11.1.1 Assigning a Management IP Address By default, the X-1200 system is configured to get an IP address for the management interface through DHCP. If desired, change it to a static user-assigned IP address using the X-1200 WebUI, as follows: 1. Navigate to the Setup > System page of the X-1200 WebUI. In the bottom right corner, under Management Interface, are all the configurable options for the management interface. 2. Change the Mgmt IP Address option from DCHP to Static. 3. Enter an IP address, netmask, and optionally an address for the default gateway (local router). 4. Click Apply in the bottom right corner for the changes to take effect. Use the Refesh button return to the previous settings and to update the information on the screen. Alternately, if you wish to use the X-1200 CLI to change this management IP to a static user-assigned IP address (for example, 192.168.1.1/24), enter these commands: localhost# localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# mgmt ip-config-mode static localhost(config)# mgmt ip 192.168.1.1/24 localhost(config)# commit Commit complete. localhost(config)# end localhost# copy run start
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 91 Issue D01 11.1.2 Configuring the Radio Interface To allow for a radio link to be created between an HM and RBM, you must at a minimum initially configure the following for the X-1200 system: 1. Navigate to the Setup > Radio Interface page of the X-1200 WebUI. 2. Set the Radio Administrative State to Enabled. 3. Ensure that both the HM and RBM have their radio frequencies set to matching values that are within the range of usable frequency for the X-1200 system. Note: The radio frequency tuning granularity is 1 kHz. 4. Click Apply in the bottom right corner for the changes to take effect or select the Refresh button to cancel and return to the previous settings. General notes:  The following RF parameters must match between an HM and RBM for a radio link to be created:  frequency  preamble index value (for more information on preambles, refer to Chapter 12, Preambles, Flows, and Network Provisioning)  Since the RBM factory default value for the preamble index is All, it automatically accepts preambles from any HM. Other preamble index values are configurable, provided the HM and RBM preamble index values match.  These RF parameters are passed from the HM to the RBM:  TDD DL/UL ratio  Frame Duration  Max/Min DL MCS  Max/Min UL MCS
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 92 Issue D01 11.2 Adding Users You can add users to the X-1200 system through either the X-1200 WebUI or the X-1200 CLI. 11.2.1 Add Users using X-1200 WebUI To add users to the X-1200 system using the X-1200 WebUI: 1. Navigate to the Admin > User Manager page of the X-1200 WebUI. 2. Click Add to add a user. An Add User dialog box appears. 3. From the Add User dialog box, you can now enter a username, password, and choose the access level of that user (Group) (either read-only or read/write). Note:  User names must start with a letter and may be composed of alphanumeric characters only.  Passwords are case sensitive, may be composed of alphanumeric characters and special characters, and must contain at least one letter and one digit.  At least one user with read/write privileges needs to exist in the X-1200 system. 4. You can also edit existing users to the X-1200 by selecting edit on the same line as the user you want to modify. The Edit User dialog box appears. Adjust the settings as required. To change the user name, delete this user and re-input under a new name.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 93 Issue D01 5. If you cannot login due to a forgotten user name or password, contact another user with read/write access privileges to have them reset your login credentials. If you have lost all read/write login credentials, contact your supplier. To reset a password, select the Reset Password check box. The New Password and Confirm Password fields appear. Type in the new password and confirm it. Inform the user of the new password. 6. For any of the actions, select Apply for the changes to take effect or Cancel to abandon this action. 11.2.2 Add Users using the X-1200 CLI To add users to the X-1200 system using the X-1200 CLI, enter these commands: localhost# localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# admin users user <user name> password <password> group <read-only or read-write> localhost(config-user-<username>)# commit Commit complete. localhost(config)# end localhost# copy run start This command string creates a user with the given username, password, and access privilege based on the group. 11.3 Provisioning Default Versus Individual Service Flows The HM has two service flow definitions for allowing communication to be established with a RBM, set through the RBMs > RBM General X-1200 WebUI page for HMs:  Use Default Service Definition  Use Individual Service Definition If Use Default Service Definition is set, you can define up to four unidirectional default service flow definitions for that HM as set through the RBMs > Default Service page. All RBMs connecting to this HM are then assigned this service flow definition profile. It is not necessary to enter MAC addresses for the RBMs, as the HM automatically discovers them. Use of this definition is best associated with the Automatic Scan Mode for RBMs because any RBM can then automatically connect to an HM, and the HM does not need to know the MAC address of the RBM.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 94 Issue D01 Note: You cannot use individual service definition profiles on a per RBM basis, if Use Default Service Definition is set, since all the RBMs then have the same default service flow assigned as defined in the HM. If Use Individual Service Definition is set, you can define and assign up to four downlink and four uplink service flows for each RBM (for a total of 32 per HM) through the RBMs > RBM List page. The assignment is done based on the MAC address of each RBM, so use of this definition requires you to manually provision the HM with the MAC addresses of the RBMs. In summary, the typical use cases for the HM service flow definitions are:  Use Case 1—If the operator has one service flow definition that applies to all RBMs in the cluster, set the HM service flow definition to Use Default Service Definition. There is then no need to provision the HM with the MAC addresses of the RBMs, as the HM automatically discovers the RBM MAC addresses.  Use Case 2—If the operator wants to configure individual service flow definitions for each RBM in the cluster on an RBM-by-RBM basis, set the HM service flow definition to Use Individual Service Definition. This requires you to manually provision the HM with the MAC address for each RBM in its cluster, as described in section 11.4, “Configuring and Adding Individual RBMs”. 11.4 Configuring and Adding Individual RBMs With the HM service flow definition set to Use Individual Service Definition, you must configure each RBM service flow and add the RBMs to the X-1200 system on an RBM-by-RBM basis. This can be done through either the X-1200 WebUI or the X-1200 CLI. 11.4.1 Using the X-1200 WebUI For example, to configure a default, pass-all, bidirectional service flow on the HM for one RBM on the X-1200 system using the X-1200 WebUI: 1. Navigate to the RBMs > RBM List page of the X-1200 WebUI. 2. Click the Add button to add an RBM. A Remote Backhaul Module: page appears. 3. In the Remote Backhaul Module: page, under the RBM Details area, enter the MAC address for your RBM along with a description (for instance, a location) and the VLAN, if desired, in the appropriate boxes.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 95 Issue D01 When you enter a MAC address, the MAC address displays below the Remote Backhaul Module: title (for instance, Remote Backhaul Module: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx). 4. If you need to edit a RBM, select the MAC address of the desired RBM under the MAC Address heading on the default RBMs > RBM List page. The Remote Backhaul Module: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx for the selected RBM appears. From the Service Flows area of the page, click the Add button to add a service flow. The Service Flow: page appears. 5. In the Service Flow Details area: Leave the Direction and QoS Type as their defaults. Set the desired priority for this RBM with the Priority option. In the Flow Classification area, click Add to add a classification rule(s). A Flow Classification: page appears. Under Classification, select Add to create an empty flow classification. Create the flow classification, by selecting the options from the list on the right hand side.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 96 Issue D01 Tip: If you want all traffic to pass -- Select the Dest MAC Address check box and set both values to 00:00:00:00:00:00 to allow for any destination MAC Address. 6. Use the hyperlinks in the top right hand corner to return to the Remote Backhaul Module: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. Under the Service Flows list area; click Add to add another service flow for the other direction, if using an Uplink/Downlink flow. 7. Under the Service Flow Details area; use the Direction option to change the direction of this service flow to Uplink or Downlink, as needed. 8. Under Flow Classification, select Edit to add a classification, the Flow Classification page appears. Under Classification, click Add, an empty classification appears; select the options from the right hand side to add a classification rule for this service flow. Tip: If you want all traffic to pass: Select the Dest MAC Address check box and set both values to 00:00:00:00:00:00 to allow for any destination MAC Address.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 97 Issue D01 9. Click Apply for the changes to take effect or Cancel to abandon this action. You should see a message that the RBM was successfully created and is in the RBM table. 10. To save your changes, select the Save Config button at the top of the main screen. The system notifies you that the running configuration has been successfully copied to the startup configuration.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 98 Issue D01 11.4.2 Using the X-1200 CLI Alternately, you can use the X-1200 CLI to configure individual RBMs; for example, to configure a default pass-all, bidirectional service flow on the HM for one RBM using the X-1200 CLI, enter these commands: localhost# localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal //Enter configuration mode localhost(config)# rbm-table rbm <MAC-ADDRESS OF RBM> //Add the MAC of the RBM to the RBM table localhost(config-rbm-0c:a1:38:00:00:4f)# service-flows service-flow 1 //Create the first service flow for one direction Value for 'direction' [downlink,uplink]: downlink Value for 'priority' (<unsignedByte>): 0 Value for 'qos service-type' [best-effort,guaranteed-bit-rate]: best-effort localhost(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification rule 1 //Add the classification rule that allows for any destination MAC address localhost(config-rule-1)# dst-mac-addr 00:00:00:00:00:00 localhost(config-rule-1)# dst-mac-mask 00:00:00:00:00:00 localhost(config-rule-1)# exit localhost(config-service-flow-1)# exit localhost(config-rbm-0c:a1:38:00:00:4f)# service-flows service-flow 2 //Create the second service flow for the other direction Value for 'direction' [downlink,uplink]: uplink Value for 'priority' (<unsignedByte>): 0 Value for 'qos service-type' [best-effort,guaranteed-bit-rate]: best-effort localhost(config-service-flow-2)# flow-classification rule 1 //Add the classification rule that allows for any destination mac address localhost(config-rule-1)# dst-mac-addr 00:00:00:00:00:00 localhost(config-rule-1)# dst-mac-mask 00:00:00:00:00:00 localhost(config-rule-1)# commit //Commit the commands so that they take effect Commit complete. localhost(config-rule-1)# end localhost# copy run start //Copy the running configuration to the startup-configuration so that upon reboot this configuration will be loaded
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 99 Issue D01 12 Preambles, Flows, and Network Provisioning This chapter describes the role and use of preamble series indices and service flows in provisioning multiple X-1200 clusters—a cluster being one Hub Module (HM) configured with its group of up to four Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) (referred to as 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 clusters). This chapter also covers the provisioning tasks to follow for determining which RBMs, from which clusters, are allowed to register with a particular HM.  Preamble Functional Description  Preamble Operational Description  Provisioning Preambles  Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions  Provisioning Multiple Clusters Within the Same Area 12.1 Preamble Functional Description The X-1200 system uses Time Division Duplex (TDD) to transport wireless traffic data. TDD divides the data stream into frames. There are two frame size options: 3.1251 msec and 5 msec. The frame consists of a number of Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) symbols. Each OFDM symbol is 97.1 sec long with a 1/16 cyclic prefix option (91.4sec useful symbol time plus 6.25 sec cyclic prefix; cyclic prefix of 1/8 is optional1). The TDD frame is divided into a downlink sub-frame and an uplink sub-frame. The downlink to uplink ratio is user selectable through the Web UI or CLI: 50:50 or 65:35. The first symbol of the TDD frame is the ‘preamble’. This symbol is used for physical layer procedures such as synchronization, initial channel estimation, and noise and interference estimation. It is repeated in every frame. The preamble carries a uniquely defined signaling sequence. Up to 32 unique preamble indices can be configured on the X-1200 system. Preamble indices identify and separate clusters of X-1200 modules from each other, and enhance the receive operation performance of the X-1200 system when different clusters are deployed in close geographical or Radio Frequency (RF) proximity (RF proximity in this context is defined as two clusters that may or may not be geographically close, but significant power from one cluster is received by modules in the other cluster). 1 Not available in the current release.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 100 Issue D01 Note: BLiNQ Networks recommends that clusters in close geographic or RF proximity be assigned unique preamble indices. It is also recommended that RBMs in these clusters be pre-configured to connect to only one HM by matching this HMs preamble configuration. This ensures accurate operation of the RBM pointing system during installation. 12.2 Preamble Operational Description A Hub and RBM only register and communicate to each other if they have the same preamble series value. If the RBM preamble index value does not match that of any HM, the RBM cannot connect or communicate to any HM. General notes:  An HM can have up to four RBMs registered at any one time.  There are 32 possible X-1200 preamble series index values: 0 to 31.  HMs default to a preamble series value of ‘0’ (factory default).  RBMs default to a preamble series of ‘all’. That is, by default RBMs accept and register with any Hub preamble series index value (factory default).  RBMs can be configured to either use a specific preamble index value or a list of preamble index values. In this latter case, the RBM attempts to use each of the values in the list when initiating communication with an HM. With 32 preamble series index values available, you can provision up to 32 neighboring clusters within the same geographic area using, for example, preamble series index value 0 for the first 1:4 cluster, preamble series index value 1 for the second 1:4 cluster, preamble series index value 2 for the third 1:4 cluster, and so forth, all the way up to preamble series index value 31 for the 32nd 1:4 cluster. Such a configuration runs no risk of Hub-to-RBM registration faults between neighboring clusters. Note: Best Signal Indicator (BSI) is an RBM operating mode which allows the installer to easily determine the direction of the best quality signal from the best serving HM (refer to section 8.4.4, “Setup - Radio Interface Page” for details). When the field technician mounts the RBM and is in the process of searching for the optimum direction of the best serving HM using BSI, the RBM cycles through all preambles in Automatic Scan Mode (by factory default, unless set otherwise). Once the RBM identifies the preamble value for the first available HM, it locks on to that preamble value to allow the installer to pinpoint the best direction for the RBM to communicate with that HM. 12.3 Provisioning Preambles The default Preamble Series index settings can be seen in the Setup > Radio Interface page of the X-1200 WebUI for HMs and RBMs, respectively, under Radio Settings. Hub Radio Settings show the factory default of 0 for Preamble Series, but can be set to use any single unique preamble index value from 0 to 31:
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 101 Issue D01 RBM Radio Settings show the factory default of All for Preamble Series, but the box below the All check box can be set to use any single unique preamble index value from 0 to 31 (Uncheck the All check box and the field becomes available): RBMs can also be set to two different preamble operating modes through the Setup > Radio Interface X-1200 WebUI page for RBMs:  Defined Preamble Mode—When the RBM preamble series index is set to a value between 0 to 31, it only connects and registers to a serving HM pointed in its direction that matches its preamble value setting. This is the recommended operating mode for live networks.  Automatic Scan Mode—When the RBM preamble series index is set to All (the system default), the RBM scans the full range of preamble values and automatically determines the proper preamble index to use with a potential serving HM. You typically use the Defined Preamble Mode when the operator seeks to connect to a specific hub module. For normal network operation, BLiNQ recommends that the preamble on RBMs be set to a specific index value using the Defined Preamble Mode rather than use Automatic Scan Mode. This ensures that all new RBM installations are consistent with the network planning and that RBMs are pointed in the best direction for their designated serving HM.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 102 Issue D01 12.4 Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions As explained in Chapter 11, System Provisioning, the HM has two service flow definitions for allowing communication to be established with a RBM, set through the RBMs > RBM General X-1200 WebUI page for HMs:  Use Default Service Definition  Use Individual Service Definition Refer to section 11.3, “Provisioning Default Versus Individual Service Flows” for details. The typical use cases for the HM service flow definitions are:  Use Case 1—If the operator has one service flow definition that applies to all RBMs in the cluster, set the HM service flow definition to Use Default Service Definition. There is no need to provision the HM with the MAC addresses of the RBMs, as the HM automatically discovers the RBM MAC addresses.  Use Case 2—If the operator wants to define individual service flow definitions for each RBM in the cluster on an RBM-by-RBM basis, set the HM service flow definition to Use Individual Service Definition. 12.5 Provisioning Multiple Clusters within the Same Area With 32 preamble series index values available, you can provision up to 32 neighboring clusters within the same geographic area. 12.5.1 Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 WebUI Using ‘Use Case 2’ from section 12.4, “Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions”, you can, for example, provision three neighboring 1:4 clusters within the same geographic area using the X-1200 WebUI: First 1:4 Neighbor Cluster: Using the X-1200 WebUI for the HM: 1. Under Radio Settings of the Setup > Radio Interface page, enter 0 in the Preamble Series box. 2. Click Apply for the changes to take effect (or Cancel to abandon this action). 3. Select the green Save Config button (at the top of the screen) to copy the running configuration to the startup configuraton. Using the X-1200 WebUI for RBM 1, RBM 2, RBM 3, and RBM 4, respectively: 1. Under Radio Settings of the Setup > Radio Interface page, enter 0 in the Preamble Series box (if required, uncheck the check box beside All to make the field available). 2. Click Apply for the changes to take effect (or Refresh to abandon this action). 3. Select the green Save Config button to copy the running configuration to the startup configuration. Second 1:4 Neighbor Cluster: Repeat the steps done for the first 1:4 cluster, replacing the Preamble Series value 0 with 1.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 103 Issue D01 Third 1:4 Neighbor Cluster: Repeat the steps done for the first 1:4 cluster, replacing the Preamble Series value 0 with 2. 12.5.2 Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 CLI Alternately, using ‘Use Case 2’ from section 12.4, “Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions”, you can provision the same three neighboring 1:4 clusters within the same geographic area using the X-1200 CLI: First 1:4 Neighbor Cluster: Using the X-1200 CLI for the HM: localhost(config)# radio localhost(config-radio)# preamble series-index 0 Using the X-1200 CLI for RBM 1, RBM 2, RBM 3, and RBM 4, respectively: localhost(config-radio)# preamble scanning-mode scan-series-list localhost(config-radio)# preamble series 0 value 0 Second 1:4 Neighbor Cluster: Repeat the steps done for the first 1:4 cluster, replacing the preamble series value 0 with 1. Third 1:4 Neighbor Cluster: Repeat the steps done for the first 1:4 cluster, replacing the preamble series value 0 with 2. Further, if applicable for your network, you can repeat this procedure all the way up to preamble series index value 31 for the 32nd 1:4 cluster.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 104 Issue D01 13 Appendices 13.1 BLiNQ Wireless Devices and RF Safety/Les appareils sans fil BLiNQ et la sécurité RF REMARQUE: La traduction française suit le texte anglais. BLiNQ Networks evaluates all of its products to ensure that they conform to the Radio Frequency (RF) energy emission safety limits adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). BLiNQ Networks conducts these evaluations using the compliance rules and guidelines adopted by both the FCC and Industry Canada. They are based on the results of the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) studies by the FCC for mobile or fixed devices, which dictate MPE limits for human exposure to RF energy. Before selling any wireless networking device to the public, BLiNQ Networks submits its devices to the FCC and Industry Canada for MPE (that is, RF emissions) studies and evaluation. These studies must demonstrate that the device meets the accepted regulatory limits for safe RF emissions, or it is not approved for sale by the FCC and thus cannot be sold to the public. This means that when wireless networking devices, purchased from BLiNQ Networks, are installed and operated as instructed, the RF emissions from the devices is equal to or less than the levels accepted as safe by the FCC and Industry Canada. When used as intended, BLiNQ wireless networking devices do not pose health risks. Like other devices that emit RF energy (such as computers and microwave ovens), the level of RF emissions from BLiNQ devices is too low to cause harm. Further, BLiNQ wireless networking devices emit far lower levels of RF energy than cellular and cordless telephones, and are almost always used further away from the human body. To prevent unnecessary exposure to RF energy:  Always install the X-1200 system so as to provide and maintain a minimum separation distance from all persons.  When the X-1200 system is operational, avoid standing directly in front of Hub Module (HM) sectored antennas or in front of Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) and their internal antennas. RF energy fields may be present when the transmitter is on.  When the X-1200 system is operational, maintain a distance of at least 50 centimeters from the Hub Module (HM) sectored antennas or the Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) internal antennas.  Do not install the X-1200 system in a location where it is possible for people to stand or walk inadvertently in front of an antenna. BLiNQ Networks évalue l'ensemble de ses produits afin de s'assurer qu'ils sont conformes à la limite d'émission énergétique sécuritaire de radiofréquence (RF) adoptée par la «Federal Communications Commission» (FCC). BLiNQ Networks effectue ces évaluations en utilisant les règles et lignes directrices adoptées à la fois par le FCC et Industrie Canada. Elles sont basées sur les résultats de l'exposition maximale admissible, études menées par le FCC sur les appareils mobiles ou fixes, qui dictent les limites de l'exposition maximale admissible pour l'exposition humaine aux énergies RF.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 105 Issue D01 Avant de vendre tout appareil de réseau sans fil au public, BLiNQ Networks présente ses appareils au FCC et à Industrie Canada pour l'évaluation de l'exposition maximale admissible. Ces études doivent démontrer que l'appareil est conforme aux limites réglementaires acceptées pour les émissions RF, sinon les appareils ne sont pas approuvés pour la vente par la FCC et ne peuvent donc pas être vendus au public. Cela signifie que lorsque des équipements sans fil, achetés auprès de BLiNQ Networks, sont installés et utilisés conformément aux instructions, les émissions RF provenant des dispositifs sont inférieures ou égales aux niveaux acceptés comme étant sécuritaire par la FCC et Industrie Canada. Lorsqu'utilisés comme prévu, les périphériques sans fil BLiNQ ne posent pas de risques pour la santé. De la même façon que les autres appareils qui émettent de l'énergie RF (comme les ordinateurs et les fours à micro-ondes), le niveau des émissions RF des dispositifs BLiNQ est trop faible pour causer des dommages. En outre, les dispositifs de réseau sans fil BLiNQ émettent des niveaux beaucoup plus faibles d'énergie RF que les téléphones cellulaires et sans fil, et sont presque toujours utilisés loin du corps humain. Pour éviter toute exposition inutile à l'énergie RF :  Installer toujours le système X -1200 afin de fournir et de maintenir une distance minimale de séparation avec toutes les personnes.  Lorsque le système X -1200 est opérationnel, éviter de se tenir directement devant les antennes sectorisées du «Hub Module» (HM) ou devant «Remote Backhaul Module» (RBM) et leurs antennes internes. Les champs d'énergie RF peuvent être présents lorsque l'émetteur est en marche.  Lorsque le système X -1200 est opérationnel, maintenir une distance d'au moins 50 centimètres à partir des antennes sectorisées du HM ou des antennes internes modules du RBM.  Ne pas installer le système X -1200 dans un endroit où il est possible pour les gens de se tenir debout ou de marcher en face d'une antenne. 13.2 Equipment Compliance 13.2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 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 and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 106 Issue D01 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by BLiNQ Networks could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 13.2.2 Industry Canada Notice This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 107 Issue D01 13.3 List of Acronyms Table 8 List of Acronyms ACRONYM MEANING AES Advanced Encryption Standard ARP Address Resolution Protocol BE Best Effort BMC Best Master Clock BSI Best Signal Indication B-SON Backhaul – Self-Organizing Network CINR Carrier to Interference plus Noise Ratio CLI Command Line Interface CoS Class of Service CPE Customer Premise Equipment Craft IP IP address typically used by technical personnel to test the equipment DAN Design Sharing Networks DARS Digital Audio Radio Service dBi Decibel isotropic DBS Dynamic Bandwidth Sharing DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DL Downlink DN Directory Number DNS Domain Name System DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point ECC European Communications Committee EMS Element Management System ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute F/B Front to Back FCAPS Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security FCC Federal Communications Commission FTP File Transfer Protocol GBR Guaranteed Bit Rate GPS Global Positioning System HM Hub Module HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol HTTPS Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP Internet Protocol Kbps Kilobits per second
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 108 Issue D01 L2 Layer 2 LAN Local Area Network LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol LPS Linear Power Supply MAC Media Access Control MARA Managed Adaptive Resource Allocation Mbps Megabits per second MCS Modulation and Coding Scheme MHz Megahertz MIB Management Information Base MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMO-SM Multiple Output-Spatial Multiplexing MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching MRC Maximal Ratio Combining ms or msec Millisecond NLOS Non Line-of-Sight NLOS Non Line-of-Sight NMS Network Management System NOC Network Operations Center NTP Network Time Protocol OAM Operations, Administration & Maintenance OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access OSS Operations Support System PC Personal Computer PHY Physical Layer PMP Point-to-Multipoint PTP Point-to-Point QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol RBM Remote Backhaul Module RF Radio Frequency RFEC Radio Frequency Environment Characterization RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator RX Received s second
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Confidential - Restricted Use and Duplication Page 109 Issue D01 SFP Small form-factor pluggable SFTP Secure File Transfer Protocol SISO Single Input Single Output SLA Service Level Agreement SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SSH Secure Shell protocol S-VLAN Stacked VLAN TCP Transmission Control Protocol TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TDD Time Division Duplexing TDM Time Division Multiplexed ToS Type of Service TX Transmit UDP/IP User Datagram/Internet Protocol UL Uplink URL Universal Resource Locator UTC Coordinated Universal Time VDC Volts Direct Current VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WCS Wireless Communications Services
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