Corning Optical Communication MA860WCE 860M WITH WCE User Manual MA860 UM 10 Feb 08

Corning Optical Communication Wireless 860M WITH WCE MA860 UM 10 Feb 08

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P/N: 709C002901 REV: A00 Date: 09-JAN-2008 888666000MMMwwwiiittthhhWWWCCCEEEInstallation and Configuration Guide
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide II MobileAccess 8391 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182 Tel: (866)436-9266, (703)848-0200 TAC: (800)787-1266, Fax: (703)848-0280 http://www.MobileAccess.com
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide III PPrreeffaacceeMMaatteerriiaall ©COPYRIGHT 2007, MOBILEACCESS NETWORKS INC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MOBILEACCESSTM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF MOBILEACCESS.THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS OTHER TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES AND SERVICE MARKS OF MOBILEACCESS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OF WHICH ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF MOBILEACCESS AND MAY NOT BE COPIED, TRANSMITTED, STORED IN A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORMAT OR MEDIA, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF MOBILEACCESS.INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES ANY PREVIOUS MANUALS, GUIDES, SPECIFICATIONS, DATA SHEETS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO THE USER.THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MOBILEACCESS DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY,ADEQUACY, QUALITY, VALIDITY, COMPLETENESS OR SUITABILITY FOR ANY PURPOSE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.MOBILEACCESS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE UPDATES, IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THIS DOCUMENT AND THE PRODUCTS TO WHICH IT RELATES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO THE USER. MOBILEACCESS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,WITH RESPECT TO THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide IV Policy for Warrantee and Repair MOBILEACCESS TESTS AND INSPECTS ALL ITS PRODUCTS TO VERIFY THEIR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY.MOBILEACCESS USES EVERY REASONABLE PRECAUTION TO ENSURE THAT EACH UNIT MEETS THEIR DECLARED SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE SHIPMENT.CUSTOMERS SHOULD ADVISE THEIR INCOMING INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY, AND TEST PERSONNEL ABOUT THE PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED IN HANDLING AND TESTING OUR PRODUCTS.MANY OF THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL. THE PRODUCTS ARE COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTIES: General Warranty MOBILEACCESS WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ALL STANDARD PRODUCTS SOLD BY MOBILEACCESS TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM MOBILEACCESS.DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD,MOBILEACCESS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY PRODUCT THAT MOBILEACCESS PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO ALTERATION, ABUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR APPLICATION, ACCIDENT, ELECTRICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL OVER-STRESS, NEGLIGENCE IN USE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION OR HANDLING. Specific Product Warranty Instructions ALL MOBILEACCESS PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP, MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION, AND TO NO FURTHER EXTENT.ANY CLAIM FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF UNITS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE ON INCOMING INSPECTION BY A CUSTOMER MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF SHIPMENT, OR WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY OF A DEFECT WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY MOBILEACCESS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.MOBILEACCESS SALES AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE COMMITMENTS ON WARRANTY RETURNS. Returns IN THE EVENT THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO RETURN ANY PRODUCT AGAINST ABOVE WARRANTY, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHALL BE FOLLOWED: 1. RETURN AUTHORIZATION IS TO BE RECEIVED FROM MOBILEACCESS PRIOR TO RETURNING ANY UNIT.ADVISE MOBILEACCESS OF THE MODEL,SERIAL NUMBER, AND DISCREPANCY.THE UNIT MAY THEN BE FORWARDED TO MOBILEACCESS, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID.DEVICES RETURNED COLLECT OR WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. 2. PRIOR TO REPAIR,MOBILEACCESS WILL ADVISE THE CUSTOMER OF OUR TEST RESULTS AND ANY CHARGES FOR REPAIRING CUSTOMER-CAUSED PROBLEMS OR OUT-OF-WARRANTY CONDITIONS ETC.3. REPAIRED PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTED FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD, OR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT. Limitations of Liabilities MOBILEACCESS'S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM, OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH,OR RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE ORDER, CONTRACT, QUOTATION, OR FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH THEREOF, OR FROM THE DESIGN,MANUFACTURE, SALE, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, OPERATION OR USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT COVERED BY OR FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTACT, SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEVICE WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, MOBILEACCESS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITHRESPECT TO ANY GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MOBILEACCESSSHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH FURNISHING OF GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE HEREUNDER, OR THEPERFORMANCE, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE.
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide V Reporting Defects THE UNITS WERE INSPECTED BEFORE SHIPMENT AND FOUND TO BE FREE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DEFECTS. EXAMINE THE UNITS FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED IN TRANSIT.IF DAMAGE IS DISCOVERED, FILE A CLAIM WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER IMMEDIATELY.NOTIFY MOBILEACCESS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.NOTE: KEEP ALL PACKING MATERIAL UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSPECTIONWARNING: TO COMPLY WITH FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, ANTENNAS USED FOR THIS PRODUCT MUST BE FIXED MOUNTED ON INDOOR PERMANENT STRUCTURES, PROVIDING A SEPARATION DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 20 CM FROM ALL PERSONS DURING NORMAL OPERATION. WARNING: ANTENNA GAIN SHOULD NOT EXCEED 7dBi (refer to section 3.4.1 for further information). WARNING: EACH INDIVIDUAL ANTENNA USED FOR THIS TRANSMITTER MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE OF 20CM OR MORE FROM ALL PERSONS AND MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED WITH ANY OTHER ANTENNA FOR MEETING RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS. WARNING: THE DESIGN OF THE ANTENNA INSTALLATION NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN SUCH A WAY SO AS TO ENSURE RF RADIATION SAFETY LEVELS AND NON-ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION DURING OPERATION.ATTENTION: COMPLIANCE WITH RF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: MOBILEACCESS™ PRODUCTS HAVE NO INHERENT SIGNIFICANT RF RADIATION. THE RF LEVEL ON THE DOWN LINK IS VERY LOW AT THE DOWNLINK PORTS.THEREFORE, THERE IS NO DANGEROUS RF RADIATION WHEN THE ANTENNA IS NOT CONNECTED. Safety WARNING! To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, antennas used for this product must be fixed mounted on indoor permanent structures, providing a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation. 1. Each individual antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of 20 cm or more from all persons and must not be co-located with any other antenna for meeting RF exposure requirements. 2. The design of the antenna installation needs to be implemented in such a way so as to ensure RF radiation safety levels and non-environmental pollution during operation. Compliance with RF safety requirements: •MobileAccess™ products have no inherent significant RF radiation. •The RF level on the downlink is very low at the downlink ports. Therefore, there is no dangerous RF radiation when the antenna is not connected.
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide VI Certification MA-860M with WCE has met the approvals of the following certifying organizations: •FCC–47, CFR 15.109, Part 15 Sections B, C, and E •UL / IEC 60950 -1 •UL1950 Fire Safety requirements •UL2043 Fire/Plenum (WCE) •CE EN 60950 •CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60950 FCC Warning/Notice WLAN Module With WCE for DAS Model 860M with WCE FCC ID: Must be used with Access Point FCC ID OJFMA860WCE Cisco 1242 Access Point OJFMA860WCE OJFMA860WCO Colubris MAP-330 OJFMA860WCO OJFMA860WTR Trapeze MP-422 OJFMA860WTR OJFMA860WME Meru AP200 OJFMA860WME OJFMA860WAR Aruba AP70 OJFMA860WAR Company Certification ISO ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide VII Professional Installation of Transmitter According to FCC 15.203, if an intentional radiator has a standard antenna connector, it must be professionally installed according to FCC 15.203 regulations. In addition, the following also demonstrates compliance with Section 15.204(d), (i): 1. The MA-860 cannot be sold to the general public. It is only marketed and sold by authorized agents. Only professional installation qualified ("licensed") by MobileAccess for this purpose is allowed to install the MA-860. 2. The installation must be controlled and follow the requirement of "Installation Manual" (P/N:709C002901). Each potential installer must receive special training, which is a condition for receiving the license from MobileAccess Inc to become a "licensed" installer. The installation procedure as described in the "Installation Manual" includes the mechanical installation and initial setup by a PC based tool. 3. The intended application of the system is exclusively for the commercial/industry use.
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide VIII About This GuideThis user guide provides essential product functionality with all the information necessary to professionally install and configure the MobileAccess 860M and 860R units. In this User Manual, the product MA860M with FCE will be referred to as MA860. Revision History The revision history for this document is shown in Table 1-1. Table 1-1: Revision history P/N and REV Date Description 709C002901_v1.0 March 25, 2007 Initial version 709C002901_v1.1 April 10, 2007 Engineering Review 709C002901_v1.2 November 19, 2007 Product Updates 709C002901_v1.3 December 11, 2007 Product Management Review
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide IX List of Acronyms 802.11a WLAN IEEE Standard for 5GHz ISM band 802.11b/g WLAN IEEE Standard for 2.4GHz ISM band AGC Automatic Gain Control AP Access Point ARM Adaptive Radio Management BDA Bi-Directional Amplifier BU Base Unit DFS Dynamic Frequency Selection DL Downlink ETL Electrical Safety Testing Organization FCC Federal Communications Commission GUI Graphical User Interface HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering IP Internet Protocol Address LBS Location Based Services LWAPP Light Weight Access Point Protocol LED Light Emission Diode PSU Power Supply Unit RHU Remote Hub Unit RP Reverse polarity RRM Remote Radio Management RTLS Real Time Location Systems SCU Splitting and Combining Unit SMA A coaxial connector (Subminiture Version A) SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNR Signal to Noise Ratio TNC (Threaded Neill-concelman) Connector Type-N Threaded RF type N connector for coaxial cable UL Uplink VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol WCE WiFi Coverage Expander WiFi Interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 standards WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide X Table of Contents Preface Material .......................................................................................................................IIIPolicy for Warrantee and Repair......................................................................................................... IVCertification ...................................................................................................................................... VIProfessional Installation of Transmitter.............................................................................................. VIIAbout This Guide ............................................................................................................................VIIIRevision History ..............................................................................................................................VIIIList of Acronyms ............................................................................................................................... IXTable of Contents................................................................................................................................X1 Introduction to the MA-860 System ..................................................................................11.1 About MobileAccess MA-860 .........................................................................................................11.1.1 MA-860 Features and Capabilities ........................................................................................11.2 System Architecture .....................................................................................................................31.3 Distribution of Services in the MA-860...........................................................................................41.4 Installation Configurations ............................................................................................................51.4.1 Standalone.........................................................................................................................51.4.2 Converged with MA 1000 RHU Services ...............................................................................61.4.3 Add-on to MA 2000 System.................................................................................................71.5 Provisioning and Management ......................................................................................................81.6 Installation and Configuration Workflow ........................................................................................92 Element Descriptions.......................................................................................................102.1 MA-860 WLAN Module................................................................................................................102.1.1 Front Panel Connections and LEDs.....................................................................................112.1.2 Rear Panel Port Connections and LEDs ..............................................................................122.2 WCE..........................................................................................................................................132.2.1 About WCE ......................................................................................................................132.2.2 WCE Mounting Support, Connections, and LEDs .................................................................143 Infrastructure Preparation ...............................................................................................153.1 Installation Requirements...........................................................................................................153.2 Coaxial Cable Connections ..........................................................................................................153.2.1 General Cable Installation Procedures ................................................................................153.2.2 RF Rules ..........................................................................................................................163.3 Power Consumption and Power Supplies .....................................................................................16
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide XI 3.3.1 Power Safety Instructions .................................................................................................163.3.2 MA-860 Power Consumption .............................................................................................163.3.3 List of Vendor Approved Power Supplies ............................................................................173.4 MA-860 In-building Antennas......................................................................................................173.4.1 List of Vendor Approved Antennas.....................................................................................173.4.2 860 WLAN Module Antenna Ports ......................................................................................173.4.3 860 WLAN Module Termination .........................................................................................183.5 Access Points.............................................................................................................................183.5.1 List of Vendor Approved APs .............................................................................................183.5.2 Updating FCC Certification on each AP ...............................................................................183.5.3 AP Termination ................................................................................................................193.5.4 IDF Access Point Planning .................................................................................................194 Installation........................................................................................................................204.1 Accessory Kits............................................................................................................................204.2 Access Point Installation (Recommendation)................................................................................204.3 Wi-Fi Coverage Expander (WCE) Installation ...............................................................................224.3.1 WCE Tie to Fixture Installation ..........................................................................................234.3.2 WCE Wall Mounted Using Four Screws...............................................................................234.3.3 In Line with Coax Cables...................................................................................................244.4 860 WLAN Module Installation ....................................................................................................244.5 MA-860 Unit Installation and Connections ...................................................................................254.5.1 Standalone Wall Mount Installation....................................................................................254.5.2 Add-on to an MA 1000 System Installation.........................................................................274.5.3 Add-on to an MA 1000 with MA 1200.................................................................................314.5.4 Add-on to an MA 2000 System ..........................................................................................344.5.4.1 MA-860 RC 2000 Assembly ...................................................................................344.5.4.2 MA-860 Rack Mount .............................................................................................364.6 Add-on to MA WMTS-CH System.................................................................................................374.7 Connecting Power to the MA860 .................................................................................................384.7.1 Power Supplies and Accessories ........................................................................................384.7.2 Power Connections to MA860 Unit .....................................................................................395 Power-up and Provisioning the Unit...............................................................................405.1 Power-up and WCE Auto-discovery .............................................................................................405.2 System Setup Configuration........................................................................................................415.2.1.1 Assigning Network Parameters ..............................................................................415.2.1.2 Changing the Static IP Address .............................................................................41
Preface Material MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide XII 5.2.1.3 Setting SNMP Parameters .....................................................................................425.3 Default Login and User Account Levels........................................................................................435.4 Remote Web Management .........................................................................................................435.4.1 MA 860 View....................................................................................................................445.5 Unit Location and IP...................................................................................................................455.6 Changing Password....................................................................................................................465.7 Web Access Adjustment .............................................................................................................475.8 What next?................................................................................................................................485.9 Monitoring Alarms......................................................................................................................495.10 Provisioning via the MA-860 Engineering Tool..............................................................................515.10.1Opening a Session to the Unit ...........................................................................................515.10.2Provisioning Procedure .....................................................................................................546 Appendix...........................................................................................................................576.1 Adjustment Tab Parameters .......................................................................................................576.2 Using the Lantronix Device Installer ............................................................................................596.2.1 Installing and Navigating the Application............................................................................596.2.2 Assigning Dynamic IP with DHCP.......................................................................................606.3 SNMP Management Using a Standard SNMP Manager ..................................................................626.3.1 Traps List.........................................................................................................................626.3.2 Viewing and Configuring Using a Standard MIB Browser .....................................................64
MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 1 1 IInnttrroodduuccttiioonnttootthheeMMAA--886600SSyysstteemmThis chapter provides a description of the MA-860 WLAN solution, architecture, installation configuration, operation and required commissioning procedures. 1.1 About MobileAccess MA-860 Figure 1-1. MobileAccess MA-860 The MA-860 WLAN solution is part of the MobileAccess third generation family of products for Wireless LAN infrastructure. It is comprised of an MobileAccess 860 WLAN module and WCE, WiFi coverage expander, in order, to provide a centralized, secure Wi-Fi AP management system with greater range and coverage visibility by delivering an “access point” in the ceiling behavior and performance with added benefits of security, management, aesthetics, and leveraging a single infrastructure to provide a complete set of wireless services. The MobileAccess 860 WLAN solution offers the ability to leverage a single antenna infrastructure to deliver not only IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g, but a combined services approach which allows the customer the flexibility to choose one or all MobileAccess supported RF technologies for distribution over a single antenna infrastructure: Wi-Fi, cellular/PCS, public safety and/or WMTS while maintaining a reliable application independent architecture. 1.1.1 MA-860 Features and Capabilities •Multi-use infrastructure: oThe same cables and antennas used for Wi-Fi can be used to support the simultaneous extension and distribution of other wireless voice and data services •Simple installation and maintenance: oAccess Points are co-located in the telecom IDF or closet oAll data and voice services distributed via a common coax cabling and broadband antennas oAP Clustering - 802.11 access points (APs) connect to the MA-860 in telecom closets
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 2 oAuto-discovery of WCE, WiFi Coverage Expander units oThe WCE is supplied via a low voltage “power over coax” technology to eliminate any additional wiring or incurred costs of installation. •Scalable: Additional APs connected as needed to the MA-860 oSupport for four 802.11a/b/g APs (four ’a/b’ and four ‘g’ ports) per 860 WLAN Module oMobile services from MobileAccess 1000/2000 or WMTS •Cable Compensation: oThe MobileAccess 860 WLAN solution together offers the capability to compensate for up to 250 feet of coaxial cable when deployed without any additional devices in path of the antenna. oCompensation allows for standardization on supported Access Point vendor design guidelines •Robust Management Features: oRemote HTTP management capabilities from any supported MobileAccess Web Browser oLocal port interface for Management and configuration via an on-board RS232 interface oFamiliar standards based SNMP-based management toolset (Standard MIB version 2c) •WI-Fi applications transparency - The MA-860 uses discrete, active or passive antennas to radiate 802.11 signals, providing a coverage architecture that replicates the behaviors necessary to transparently support advanced AP features and location-sensitive Wi-Fi applications such as RTLS or LBS. •High-power - With integral constant gain amplifiers combined with its low-loss architecture, the MA-860 offers scalable support for demanding applications such as advanced LWAPP enabled features (dynamic power and Channel), wireless VoIP, and 802.11a •Automatic Gain Control – by default, when comprised with the WCE unit, the MobileAccess WLAN solution automatically compensates for the attenuation and losses that are incurred from distributing both the 802.11a and 802.11b/g RF across coaxial cables. •Redundancy – reliability; no single point of failure dual power supply option.
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 3 1.2 System Architecture The MA-860 system consists of the following main functional modules: •MA-860 WLAN module – provides support for up to four 802.11a and 802.11b/g access point radios in a 1:1 relationship between the access point connector port(s) and antenna port. Support remote Web based management and configuration through any standard supported HTTP web browser. •Wi-Fi Coverage Expander (WCE) units – WLAN signal amplification unit installed adjacent to each antenna via a standard patch cable. This device provides the capability independently compensate for both 802.11a and 802.11b/g. A maximum distance of 250 feet of cable losses can be compensated from the 860 WLAN module. •Multi-service Antennas – MobileAccess or any compatible multi-service antennas. A complete list of MobileAccess certified antennas can be referenced in section 3.4.1. •Access Point – Any MobileAccess certified IEEE 802.11a/b/g access point. A complete list of MobileAccess approved access point vendors can be referenced in section 3.5.1. The following figure illustrates the MA-860 services converged with MA2000 services. Detailed information on the various installations is given in section 1.4. Figure 1-2. MobileAccess 860 WLAN Functional Block Diagram
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 4 1.3 Distribution of Services in the MA-860 The MobileAccess 860 WLAN solution offers the capability of distributing any array of MobileAccess supported RF spectrums/technologies: Wi-Fi, Cellular, Public Safety, and/or WMTS services via the same antenna infrastructure. The 802.11a/b/g signals from each AP port are directly connected and distributed to the corresponding antenna port along with any additional mobile services connected to the mobile services ports. For example, the signals from an AP connected to MA-860 b/g-1 and a-1 are routed to antenna-1 along with mobile services connected to Mobile port-1. Signals from an AP connected to MA-860 b/g-2 and a-2 are routed to antenna-2, along with mobile services connected to Mobile port-2 for support up to four access points per 860 WLAN module. Note: Mobile services (in installations where MA-860 units are integrated into MA 1000/2000 installations), the mobile services are distributed over the antenna ports corresponding to the SMA connection ports. Figure 1-3. Example of 802.11a/b/g Signal Distribution
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 5 1.4 Installation Configurations MA-860 can be installed either as standalone or integrated with other MobileAccess systems: •Standalone – provides coverage for 802.11a/b/g services only •Converged with MobileAccess 1000 series RHU (with and without MA 1200 add-on) •Converged with MobileAccess 2000 system NOTE: In all installation types, all the signals are converged via the MA-860 and distributed via the WCE connected between the antenna and the MA-860 antenna ports. 1.4.1 Standalone In this type of installation architecture, MA-860 WLAN module distributes only 802.11a/b/g services over the connected antenna infrastructure. Figure 1-4. MA-860 Standalone Installation Configuration
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 6 1.4.2 Converged with MA 1000 RHU Services The MA-860 can be installed as an add-on unit to a MA 1000 RHU. In this type of installation, the MA 1000 RHU services are routed to the MA-860 inputs where they are integrated with the MA-860 Wi-Fi data services and routed to the MA-860 antenna ports for distribution over a single coax broadband antenna infrastructure. Figure 1-5 MA-860 as Add-On to MA 1000 System
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 7 1.4.3 Add-on to MA 2000 System The MA-860 can be installed as an (external) add-on unit to the MA 2000 system. In this type of installation, the combined MA 2000 services are routed to the MA-860 inputs where they are integrated with the MA-860 Wi-Fi data services and, through the MA-860 antenna connections, distributed through the same coax broadband antenna infrastructure. Figure 1-6. MA-860 Add-On to MA 2000 System
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 8 1.5 Provisioning and Management MA-860 supports several interfaces for managing the MobileAccess WLAN solution – Remote, local, and 3rd party application support. •Web Based Management – MobileAccess has integrated a standards based HTTP GUI interface within the 860 WLAN module for remote configuration, calibration, and system provisioning. The MobileAccess supports the following versions or later web browsers: Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7.0 and Firefox 2.0.0. •MA-860 Engineering Tool – Microsoft Windows® application installed on a computer (i.e. laptop) and used after the system has been installed for initial configuration, calibration and system provisioning. This is done via a local (RS232 connection) between the computer running the application and the MA-860 control module. The application is described in section 5.10) •3rd Party Application Support – MobileAccess has developed a standards based SNMP management MIB library version (2c) which will interface with any standard MIB browser or SNMP based management system, such as, HP OpenView or Tivoli. SNMP-Traps may also be utilized for alerting and reporting critical network events with the MobileAccess product suite.
Introduction to the MA-860 System MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 9 1.6 Installation and Configuration Workflow The following workflow diagram shows the recommended approach for using this User Manual to install and provision the system.
MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 10 2 EElleemmeennttDDeessccrriippttiioonnssThis chapter describes the MA-860 WLAN module and WCE unit system elements and includes detailed information on the elements’ interfaces. The following modules are described: •MA-860 WLAN Module •WCE - WiFi Coverage Expander 2.1 MA-860 WLAN Module The MA-860 WLAN Module performs the following operations: •Passively distributes the WiFi Radio Frequencies for up to four 802.11a/b/g Access Points in a 1:1 relationship between Access Point Port(s) and antenna port.. •Converges mobile cellulaer services with WiFi services •Provides local and remote (WEB access) control and management capabilities •Power Redundancy Capabilities to eliminate any single point of failure •Provides in-line power for any connected WCE unit •Automatically detects and provisions connected WCE units •Antenna Sensing capabilities
Element Descriptions MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 11 2.1.1 Front Panel Connections and LEDs The front panel contains the antenna interface ports and mobile services ports, redundant power inputs, status indicators, and local RS232 Console Port for local management. The following figure shows the MA-860 front panel display. Figure 2-1. MobileAccess MA-860 Front View Front Panel Ports The following table describes the front panel ports. Front Panel Ports Description Antenna Ports 1..4 Supports Four N-type female antenna connections Mobile Services Four SMA female connections used in installations that integrate MA 860 with MA 1000 RHUs or MA 2000 services. NOTE: To be terminated with 50 ohm terminations when not in use. Console Port RS232 connection for local setup (see section 5.1). PSU Power connection to Main and (optional) Redundant power supplies (see section. 0). Front Panel Status LEDs The front panel contains two LEDs, described in the following table. Front Panel LEDs Description Status Internal operation and channel operation status: oGreen constant – unit performing antenna auto-discovery. This happens only upon power-up. oGreen blinking – Auto-discovery completed and unit OK. oOff – fault detected in unit (if power is supplied) PWR Green – Power OK. Off – no power supplied to the unit. Mobile service PortsPower(RS232) Console Port Antenna ports Status
Element Descriptions MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 12 2.1.2 Rear Panel Port Connections and LEDs The rear panel contains the following interfaces: four 802.11a/b/g Access Point input ports, RJ45 Ethernet port for remote management, and an antenna sensing connector. Figure 2-2. MobileAccess MA-860 Rear View Rear Panel Ports The following table describes the rear panel ports. Rear Panel Ports Description 802.11b/g APs Four APs 802.11b/g input connections. (See LED descriptions in the following table).NOTE: To be terminated with 50 ohm terminations when not in use. 802.11a APs Four APs 802.11a input connections. NOTE: To be terminated with 50 ohm terminations when not in use. (Antenna Sensing) From Add-on to Control Relevant only when MA-860 is converged with another MA system remote unit (RHU 1000, RHU WiMAX. Connects to RHU 1000 rear panel Control connector. Routes the antenna sensing (indication of whether antenna is present) to the RHU for monitoring via the management application. (RHU Version 3.1 and higher). Ethernet port Connection to network for remote configuration and management via any standard MobileAccess supported WEB browser. AP LEDs The AP LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding 802.11 AP. Rear Panel LEDs Description Blinking green AP connected and working. Green constant AP connected and working and cable adjustment procedure (see section 5.10.2) for that link succeeded. Off AP not connected or no activity detected. Ethernet port Antenna sensing Add-on connectorAP1AP2AP3AP4
Element Descriptions MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 13 2.2 WCE 2.2.1 About WCE Each WCE was designed to compensate for up to 250 feet cable loss in both frequency bands for a single antenna. This is done by amplifying each supported 802.11 RF band independently to accurately capture the attenuation for both bands. This approach conforms to the new WLAN light-weight access point standards by providing uniform 802.11a/b/g coverage radius regardless of coax cable length of up to 250 feet. The WCE unit is equipped with two interface ports: One N-Type male and One N-Type Female for connectivity to the RHU and antenna respectively. The RHU interface port in directly connected to the 0.5'' low loss coaxial cable (running to a remote IDF or telecom closet where it is connected to the MA-860 antenna port). The “To Antenna” port is connected to a low-loss jumper (flexible 1’ coax cable) that is directly connected to one of the many MobileAccess supported broadband antennas. Features •Independently amplifies the received WLAN signals in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz ISM bands. •Per-band gain amplifies and delivers optimal coverage for 802.11a/b/g services •Supports any GE, MobileAccess, or any MobileAccess supported 3PE antenna (with compliance to FCC rules as mentioned in 3.4.1) •Passively supports all other wireless services in single package •Powered in-band by the MA-860 via “power over coax”; supports low voltage (6V and 9.8V)
Element Descriptions MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 14 2.2.2 WCE Mounting Support, Connections, and LEDs The WCE provides the following Mounting Support Options, connection Ports, and LED indicators Mounting Support and Interface Ports The following table describes the rear panel ports. Mounting/Ports Description N-Type Male Used to connect the WCE directly to the coax run from the IDF or Telecom closet as indicated by the “To RHU” label. N-Type Female Used to connect any MobileAccess supported broadband connection with a flexible N-Type – N-type Male Jumper cable (typical 1’ length) as indicated by the “To Antenna” label. Mounting Slots Two mounting slots used to affix the unit to any available building infrastructure via a wire-tie or tie-strap. Mounting Holes Four mounting holes that support any standard drywall screw (3/16” in diameter). WCE Status LEDs The Status LEDs indicates the status and communication link between the 860 WLAN module and WCE LEDs Description PWR ON – (normal) power supplied to the unit Status Flickering – (normal) unit is operational
Infrastructure Preparation MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 15 3 IInnffrraassttrruuccttuurreePPrreeppaarraattiioonnThis chapter contains information on the cabling and power requirements for the MA-860 system, as well as the access points that can be used. 3.1 Installation Requirements The infrastructure preparation consists of two main phases: 1. Floor Planning: Planning the distribution of the antennas on each floor to provide the required coverage. This phase varies depending on whether the coverage is only for WLAN or includes voice coverage through the existing infrastructure: 2. IDF or Telecom Closet Planning: Planning the layout of the devices and cables in the IDF or Telecom Closet. This includes the MA-860, 802.11 Access Points, cabling and other voice service distribution systems such as MA 1000/2000 that are relevant to the specific installation. 3.2 Coaxial Cable Connections 3.2.1 General Cable Installation Procedures •Observe the general cable installation procedures in accordance with the building codes in your area. •The building code requires that all cabling be installed above ceiling level (where applicable). Each length of cable from the risers to each antenna must be concealed above ceiling. •The cable must be properly supported and maintained straight. This is done either by using tie wraps or cable trays and clamps or hangers every 10 feet (where practical above ceiling level). Where this is not obtainable, the following should be observed: •The minimum bending radius of the supplied ½” coax cable should be 7”. •Cable that is kinked or has a bending radius smaller than 7” must be replaced. •Cable runs that span less than two floors should be secured to mechanical structures that are suitably located. •The cables should be supported only from the building structure.
Infrastructure Preparation MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 16 3.2.2 RF Rules •Use coax ½”, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type, (6-7dB for 1Ghz, 11dB for 2Ghz) for connecting to RHU and RHU ports. •Use coax RG223, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type for RF connections from the BUs to the BTS/RBS and to the RIU. •When using the MobileAccess™ system in an environment in which other indoor coverage systems are installed, it is recommended (where possible) that the antennas are placed at least three meters apart •When bending coax cables, verify that the bending radius does not exceed the coax specifications. •Use only antennas listed in section 3.4.1. •Use a VSWR meter (i.e. Site Master or equivalent) for checking coax cables, including the antennas. (<2). The VSWR must be measured prior to terminating the RHUs in the remote communication rooms •Terminate all unused MA-860 ports with a 50 ohm load 3.3 Power Consumption and Power Supplies 3.3.1 Power Safety Instructions SAFETY WARNINGS When installing or selecting the power supplies: 1. Be sure to disconnect all power sources before servicing. 2. Calculate the required power according to the requirements of the specific installation and then determine the configuration of the power supplies. The required DC cables will then be determined by the selected PS configuration. 3. Use only UL approved power supplies 4. AC and DC power supply cables – use only the power cords supplied with the units 3.3.2 MA-860 Power Consumption Table 3-1. MobileAccess™ Power Requirements Unit Type Voltage Input Typical Power ConsumptionMA-860 48VDC 40W MA-860 Redundant Power Supply 9.8VDC 40W
Infrastructure Preparation MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 17 3.3.3 List of Vendor Approved Power Supplies Use the following power supplies. Table 3-2: MobileAccess™ Power Supplies Manufacturer PS Model Output Voltage Max Output Power Main PS Mean Well P66A-8AD01 48V 66W Redundant SINPEO SPU-55-104 9.8V 75W 3.4 MA-860 In-building Antennas The in-building antennas are connected to the coaxial cable distribution system by jumper cables at various points. The antennas will be mounted on the ceiling tiles and should be exposed. All in-building antenna installations will be such that it will not interfere with indoor traffic and will not enable any person to touch the antennas. 3.4.1 List of Vendor Approved Antennas •Huber Suhner - SWA 0859/360/4/10/V SENCITY-ART •MobileAccess GE Broadband Antenna - ANT-600-6G-OMN •Mars Multi Band Omni Antenna - MA-CQ26-1X NOTE: All of the above listed antennas are of Broadband Monopole type, and their gain does not exceed 7dBi. 3.4.2 860 WLAN Module Antenna Ports NOTE: If the MA-860 system installation does not include cellular service, it is required to connect 50ΩΩΩΩ termination points to each of the remote connectors in the unit. A 50 ΩΩΩΩ termination is also required on each unused AP port. •50 Ω, 1/2” or 3/8” Plenum coax cables •Max cable length: 150’ (future – 200’) •50 ohm terminator on unused connections •For short jumpers (to MRC antenna ports): RG223 2 ft or 10 ft male-to-male coax jumpers
Infrastructure Preparation MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide 18 3.4.3 860 WLAN Module Termination It is recommended that a 50 ΩΩΩΩ termination is used on each unused interface port. The type of termination is type specific: Interface Port Termination Antenna Ports N-Type DC-12GHz Male 50 ohm terminators Access Point Ports SMA male DC-12GHz 50 ohm terminators Multi-Service Ports SMA male DC-12GHz 50 ohm terminators 3.5 Access Points This section lists the vendor approved APs and the procedures required to prepare the APs for operation and installation. 3.5.1 List of Vendor Approved APs The following vendor Access Points have been verified and FCC approved. Table 3-3. Approved Access Points MobileAccess FCC ID Access Point Manufacturer Access Point Model Functionality OJFMA860WCE Cisco 1242 Dual radio 802.11 a/b/g OJFMA860WAR Aruba AP70 Dual radio 802.11 a/b/g OJFMA860WTR Trapeze MP-422 Dual radio 802.11 a/b/g OJFMA860WCO Colubris MAP-330 Dual radio 802.11 a/b/g OJFMA860WME Meru AP-200 Dual radio 802.11 a/b/g 3.5.2 Updating FCC Certification on each AP Each MA-860 system is supplied with FCC certification labels compatible with the MA-860 and the used APs. Perform the following procedure on each AP 1. Verify that your AP corresponds to the vendor approved list in Table 3-3. verify that your AP corresponds to one of the vendor approved APs. 2. Stick the appropriate FCC ID label (according to the approved list) on the AP, near the existing certification labels, making sure it does not cover or obstruct the view of other certifications or required information.

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