Redline Communications AN100UXA OFDM broadband wireless transceiver device. User Manual 70 00058 01 01 DRAFT

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AN-100U/UX Single Sector
Wireless Access Base Station
User Manual
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Contact Information:
Redline Communications Inc.
302 Town Centre Blvd. Suite 100
Markham, ON
Canada L3R 0E8
Web Site: http://www.redlinecommunications.com
Sales Inquiries:
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Disclaimer
The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document
are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied
warranty. Additionally, Redline makes no representations or warranties, either expressed
or implied, regarding the contents of this product. Redline Communications shall not be
liable for any misuse regarding this product. The information in this document is subject
to change without notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Important Safety & Service Notices..................................................... 10
1.1 Important Warning Symbols .................................................................... 10
1.2 IC RF Exposure Warnings....................................................................... 10
1.3 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................... 11
1.4 FCC Notice.............................................................................................. 12
1.5 Frequency Selection................................................................................12
1.5.1 General................................................................................................ 12
1.5.2 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Statements............................................. 12
1.6 Information For Use In Canada ............................................................... 15
1.7 Important Service Information ................................................................. 15
1.8 WEEE Product Return Process............................................................... 16
2 RedMAX Base Station Overview.......................................................... 17
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 17
2.2 IEEE 802.16 / WiMAX Compliance ......................................................... 18
2.3 PHY Specification.................................................................................... 18
2.4 OFDM (256 FFT)..................................................................................... 18
2.5 Features .................................................................................................. 18
2.5.1 Privacy................................................................................................. 18
2.5.2 Time Division Duplexing (TDD) ........................................................... 19
2.5.3 Coding Rate.........................................................................................19
2.5.4 Modulation ........................................................................................... 19
2.5.5 Reed Solomon Error Correction .......................................................... 19
2.5.6 Time Synchronization .......................................................................... 19
2.6 Deployment Models................................................................................. 19
2.6.1 PTP Deployment ................................................................................. 20
2.6.2 PMP Deployment.................................................................................20
2.6.3 Channelization..................................................................................... 20
2.6.4 Non Line-of-Sight.................................................................................20
2.7 Service Flows .......................................................................................... 21
2.7.1 Service Flow Classification.................................................................. 21
2.7.2 Dynamic Service Addition.................................................................... 22
2.7.3 Default Service Flows.......................................................................... 22
2.7.4 Scheduling........................................................................................... 22
Real-Time Polling Service (rt-PS)........................................................ 22
Non-Real-Time Polling Service (nrt-PS).............................................. 22
Best Effort (BE)....................................................................................23
Unsolicited Grant Service (UGS)......................................................... 23
Traffic Scheduling Algorithm................................................................23
3 Physical Description .............................................................................24
3.1 Base Station Indoor Unit (IDU)................................................................ 24
3.1.1 Mounting.............................................................................................. 25
3.1.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................... 25
AN-100U.............................................................................................. 26
AN-100UX ........................................................................................... 26
3.1.3 Wireless Section.................................................................................. 27
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IF Port (Radio Control) ........................................................................ 27
Time Synchronization Port .................................................................. 27
Wireless LEDs..................................................................................... 27
3.1.4 Ethernet Section.................................................................................. 28
Data Port ............................................................................................. 28
Data Port LEDs.................................................................................... 28
Mgt Port............................................................................................... 29
Mgt Port LEDs ..................................................................................... 29
3.1.5 System Section.................................................................................... 29
System LEDs....................................................................................... 29
Reset Switch........................................................................................ 30
3.1.6 Grounding Connection......................................................................... 30
3.1.7 Console Port........................................................................................ 30
3.2 Radio Outdoor Unit (ODU) ......................................................................31
3.2.1 Transceiver.......................................................................................... 31
HB Radio ............................................................................................. 31
HTB Radio........................................................................................... 32
IF Port.................................................................................................. 32
RF Port ................................................................................................ 32
3.2.2 Antenna ............................................................................................... 32
3.2.3 Mounting Brackets............................................................................... 33
AN-100U.............................................................................................. 33
AN-100UX ........................................................................................... 33
4 Web Interface......................................................................................... 34
4.1 System Menu...........................................................................................34
4.1.1 Configuration Using a Web Browser.................................................... 36
4.2 Monitoring Screens..................................................................................37
4.2.1 General Info......................................................................................... 37
System................................................................................................. 37
Management Port................................................................................ 37
4.2.2 Status .................................................................................................. 38
Wireless Status.................................................................................... 38
Interface............................................................................................... 40
4.2.3 SS Info................................................................................................. 42
SS Information..................................................................................... 42
SF Info................................................................................................. 43
4.2.4 Event Log ............................................................................................44
4.2.5 Auto Refresh........................................................................................ 45
4.3 Creating Service Flows - Overview .........................................................46
4.3.1 Subscribers.......................................................................................... 47
4.3.2 Service Classes................................................................................... 49
Service Class Configuration Screen.................................................... 49
4.3.3 Service Flows ...................................................................................... 52
4.3.4 Classifiers ............................................................................................ 55
Classifier Configuration Screen........................................................... 57
4.3.5 Manage -- Save Provisioning Information ........................................... 60
Save Provisioning Configuration ......................................................... 60
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Clear Provisioning Configuration......................................................... 60
4.4 Interface Configuration ............................................................................ 61
4.4.1 Wireless Interface................................................................................ 61
RF Parameters .................................................................................... 61
PHY Parameters.................................................................................. 63
MAC Parameters................................................................................. 63
4.4.2 Ethernet Interface................................................................................ 65
4.4.3 Management Interface......................................................................... 67
IP Parameters...................................................................................... 67
DHCP Relay Agent Parameters .......................................................... 68
VLAN Management ............................................................................. 68
4.5 Admin Tools.............................................................................................69
4.5.1 Advanced Config ................................................................................. 69
4.5.2 Software Upgrade................................................................................ 72
Upgrading Software............................................................................. 72
Active SW Selection ............................................................................ 72
Before Beginning the Upgrade ............................................................ 72
Upgrade Base Station ........................................................................ 73
4.5.3 Backup and Restore............................................................................ 74
Backup and Restore Configuration...................................................... 74
Before Beginning a Backup................................................................. 74
Backup Base Station Settings ............................................................. 75
Restore Base Station Settings.............................................................75
4.5.4 System Account Management............................................................. 76
5 CLI Interface........................................................................................... 78
5.1 Connecting via Telnet.............................................................................. 78
Telnet Logout....................................................................................... 78
5.2 CLI Commands........................................................................................ 78
5.2.1 Common Controls................................................................................ 79
5.2.2 debug................................................................................................... 80
5.2.3 interfaces ............................................................................................. 81
5.2.4 ipAddress............................................................................................. 83
5.2.5 monitor................................................................................................. 84
5.2.6 reboot .................................................................................................. 84
5.2.7 set........................................................................................................ 84
5.2.8 show .................................................................................................... 85
5.2.9 softwareConfig..................................................................................... 87
5.2.10 softwareUpgrade ................................................................................. 87
5.2.11 user...................................................................................................... 87
5.2.12 wmanlfBs ............................................................................................. 88
5.2.13 x509..................................................................................................... 89
6 Operational Notes..................................................................................90
6.1 Self-Provisioning Features ...................................................................... 90
6.1.1 Default Service Flows.......................................................................... 90
6.1.2 Pass-All Classifier................................................................................ 90
6.1.3 Automatic UL Filtering ......................................................................... 90
6.1.4 Host Learning ...................................................................................... 90
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6.1.5 Intra-Sector L2 Forwarding (iSL2F) ..................................................... 90
6.1.6 DHCP Option 82.................................................................................. 92
6.2 Privacy Layer -- Encryption .....................................................................92
6.2.1 Overview.............................................................................................. 92
Authentication Using Digital Certificates.............................................. 93
6.2.2 Configuring Privacy .............................................................................93
X509 Root CA Certificates...................................................................93
Base Station Privacy Settings ............................................................. 93
Subscriber Modem Privacy Settings.................................................... 94
6.2.3 Add x509 Certificates to the Base Station ........................................... 94
6.3 Co-Channel Operation.............................................................................95
6.4 Interference Issues..................................................................................96
6.4.1 Multipath Interference.......................................................................... 96
6.4.2 Calculating Receive Sensitivity (WiMAX Testing)................................ 97
Overview.............................................................................................. 97
Sample Test for Subscriber Receive Sensitivity.................................. 97
6.4.3 General Interference............................................................................ 98
7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 99
7.1 Secondary Management Connection (SMC)........................................... 99
7.2 Factory Default Settings .......................................................................... 99
7.3 Front Panel Diagnostics ........................................................................ 100
7.3.1 System LEDs..................................................................................... 100
7.3.2 Console Port...................................................................................... 100
7.3.3 System Reset Switch......................................................................... 100
7.4 Detecting Channel Interference at Startup ............................................ 100
7.5 Recovering a Lost IP address ............................................................... 101
7.6 Troubleshooting the Web Interface ....................................................... 101
7.7 Re-Ranging Log Message..................................................................... 101
7.8 Replacing the System Fuse................................................................... 102
7.9 RF Troubleshooting............................................................................... 103
7.10 Debug Mode.......................................................................................... 103
7.11 System Log Messages .......................................................................... 104
8 Appendices .......................................................................................... 109
8.1 System Technical Specifications........................................................... 109
8.2 Radio Types .......................................................................................... 111
8.3 Receive Sensitivity ................................................................................ 111
8.4 Throughput to Distance ......................................................................... 112
8.5 FCC: Antenna/Tx Power Setting Combinations .................................... 112
8.6 RPS (RedMAX Redundant Power Supply)............................................ 113
8.6.1 RPS LEDs .........................................................................................113
8.6.2 Serial/Mgt Port................................................................................... 114
8.6.3 RS-485/Bus Port................................................................................ 114
8.6.4 RJ-45 Port .........................................................................................114
8.6.5 Power Supply Input ........................................................................... 114
8.6.6 RPS Power Output Connector........................................................... 115
8.6.7 RPS Specifications ............................................................................ 115
8.6.8 Log Messages ................................................................................... 115
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8.7 Glossary ................................................................................................ 116
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Notices - IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances................. 10
Table 2: Notices - R&TTE Community Language CE Declarations .................... 13
Table 3: Notices - R&TTE: Countries of Use (3.4 GHz & 3.6 GHz) ....................14
Table 4: Notices - Canada: Approved Antennas................................................. 15
Table 5: System - AN-100U Power Supply Options............................................ 26
Table 6: System - AN-100UX Power Supply Options .........................................26
Table 7: System - AN-100U IF Cable Voltage..................................................... 27
Table 8: System - Wireless Link LED Indications................................................ 27
Table 9: System - Wireless Signal LED Indications ............................................ 28
Table 10: System - Ethernet Data Port Link/Act LEDs........................................ 28
Table 11: System - Ethernet Data Port 100 LEDs............................................... 28
Table 12: System - Ethernet Data Port FD/Col LEDs .........................................29
Table 13: System - Ethernet Mgt Port Link LEDs................................................ 29
Table 14: System - Ethernet Mgt Port Act LEDs................................................. 29
Table 15: System - Pwr LED Indications............................................................. 30
Table 16: System - Fault LED Indications........................................................... 30
Table 17: System - Front Panel Reset Switch.....................................................30
Table 18: System - Console Port Default Settings.............................................. 31
Table 19: System - Console Port (RS-232) Pinout.............................................. 31
Table 20: System - Base Station Screens and Access Control .......................... 35
Table 21: System - Default Service Flow Throughput......................................... 52
Table 22: System - Generic Classifier Functions ................................................ 55
Table 23: System - Tx Power Settings (dBm) ..................................................... 62
Table 24: System - Wireless Channel Reference RSSI...................................... 62
Table 25: System - Wireless Channel Selection ................................................. 63
Table 26: System - Wireless - Adaptive Modulation Threshold Settings............. 70
Table 27: CLI - Command Summary...................................................................79
Table 28: CLI - Root Mode Commands............................................................... 79
Table 29: CLI - Interface Command.................................................................... 80
Table 30: CLI - Interfaces Command .................................................................. 81
Table 31: CLI - IP Address Command ................................................................ 83
Table 32: CLI - Monitor Command...................................................................... 84
Table 33: CLI - Reboot Command ...................................................................... 84
Table 34: CLI - Set Command.............................................................................84
Table 35: CLI - Show Command......................................................................... 85
Table 36: CLI - Software Upgrade Command..................................................... 87
Table 37: CLI - Software Upgrade Command..................................................... 87
Table 38: CLI - User Command .......................................................................... 87
Table 39: CLI - WmanlfBs Command..................................................................88
Table 40: CLI - x509 Command .......................................................................... 89
Table 41: Op. Notes - Co-channel C/I dB Measured Results ............................. 95
Table 42: Op Notes: Receive Sensitivity Tests (95% Confidence) ..................... 98
Table 43: Troubleshooting - Factory Default Settings......................................... 99
Table 44: Troubleshooting - Web Interface Diagnostics ................................... 101
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Table 45: Troubleshooting - Fuse Ratings ........................................................ 102
Table 46: Troubleshooting - RF Error Diagnostics............................................ 103
Table 47: Troubleshooting - Event Log Messages............................................ 104
Table 48: Specs - RedMAX Base Station ......................................................... 109
Table 49: Specs - AN-100U Radios ..................................................................111
Table 50: Specs - AN-100UX High-Power Radios............................................ 111
Table 51: Specs - Base Station Receive Sensitivity..........................................111
Table 52: Specs - Expected Throughput Decrease Over Distance (Kb/s)........ 112
Table 53: Specs - FCC: Antenna/Tx Power Setting Combinations................... 112
Table 54: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Status LEDs....................... 113
Table 55: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Power Output LEDs........... 113
Table 56: Specs - Console Port Default Settings.............................................. 114
Table 57: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Power Input ....................... 114
Table 58: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Power Output Pinout ......... 115
Table 59: Specs - RedMAX RPM Power Block................................................. 115
Table 60: Specs - RPS Event Log Messages ................................................... 115
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Notices - WEEE Logo .......................................................................... 16
Figure 2: Intro - AN-100U Base Station, Radio, and Antenna............................. 17
Figure 3: Intro - AN-100UX Base Station, High Power Radio, and Antenna....... 17
Figure 4: System - PTP Line of Sight Deployment.............................................. 19
Figure 5: System - Fresnel Zone......................................................................... 20
Figure 6: System - Non-Line of Sight Deployment.............................................. 21
Figure 7: System - AN-100U Front Panel............................................................ 24
Figure 8: System - AN-100UX Front Panel ......................................................... 25
Figure 9: System - AN-100UX Front Panel Power (AC Version) ........................26
Figure 10: System - AN-100U/UX Front Panel Wireless Section........................ 27
Figure 11: System - AN-100U/UX Front Panel Ethernet LEDs and Ports........... 28
Figure 12: System - AN-100U/UX System LEDs and Reset Switch ................... 29
Figure 13: System - TB Transceiver with Antenna.............................................. 31
Figure 14: System - HTB High-Power Transceiver with Antenna .......................32
Figure 15: Web: Base Station System Menu ...................................................... 34
Figure 16: Web: Access - Browser Address Field............................................... 36
Figure 17: Web: Access - Base Station Login Screen ........................................ 36
Figure 18: Web: Monitoring - General Information Screen..................................37
Figure 19: Web: Monitoring - Status - Wireless Status Screen........................... 38
Figure 20: Web: Monitoring - Status - Wireless Statistics Screen....................... 40
Figure 21: Web: Monitoring - SS Info Screen...................................................... 42
Figure 22: Web: Monitoring - SS Info - SF Info Screen....................................... 43
Figure 23: Web: Monitoring - Event Log Screen ................................................. 44
Figure 24: Web: Monitoring - Auto Refresh Screen ............................................ 45
Figure 25: Configuration - Subscribers Configuration Screen............................. 47
Figure 26: Configuration - Service Class Screen ................................................ 49
Figure 27: Configuration - Service Flow Screen.................................................. 52
Figure 28: Configuration - Classifier Screen ....................................................... 57
Figure 29: Configuration - Save SF Configuration Screen.................................. 60
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Figure 30: Web: Configuration - Wireless Interface Screen................................61
Figure 31: Web: Configuration - Ethernet Interface Screen ................................ 65
Figure 32: Web: Configuration - Management Interface Screen......................... 67
Figure 33: Web: Admin Tools - Advanced Configuration Screen........................ 69
Figure 34: Web: Admin Tools - Advanced Config - Burst Profile Settings ..........70
Figure 35: Web: Admin Tools - Software Upgrade Screen ................................. 72
Figure 36: Web: Admin Tools - Configuration Backup and Restore Screen ....... 74
Figure 37: Web: Admin Tools - System Password Screen ................................. 76
Figure 38: CLI - Connecting via Telnet................................................................ 78
Figure 39: Op Notes - Intra-Sector Layer 2 Forwarding -- External Mode ..........91
Figure 40: Op Notes - Intra-Sector Layer 2 Forwarding -- Internal Mode............ 92
Figure 41: Op Notes: OFDM Multiple Carriers .................................................... 96
Figure 42: Diagnostics: Base Station Front Panel View.................................... 100
Figure 43: Diagnostics: Base Station Power Supply Fuse Holder .................... 102
Figure 44: Specs: RPS (Redundant Power Supply) Front Panel...................... 113
Figure 45: Specs: RPS (Redundant Power Supply) Serial Monitor Screen...... 114
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1.1 Important Warning Symbols
The following symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting. These
warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not aware of the safety
hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and radio transmitters. Familiarize
yourself with standard safety practices before continuing.
Electro-Magnetic Radiation High Voltage
1.2 IC RF Exposure Warnings
To satisfy IC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, the
following distances should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons during device operation:
Table 1: Notices - IC RF Recommended Safe Separation Distances
Equipment Separation Distance
AN-100U 50 (~ 20 in) or more
AN-100UX 135 cm (~ 53 in) or more
To ensure compliance, operation at closer than these distances is not
recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be collocated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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1.3 Safety Warnings
1. Read the User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions.
2. Installation of the antenna and modem must be contracted to a professional installer.
3. This equipments must be installed in compliance with relevant articles in National
Electric Code-NEC (and equiv. Canadian Electrical Code CEC) including chapter 8.
4. The system must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and
accumulated static electricity. It is the user’s responsibility to install this device in
accordance with the local electrical codes: correct installation procedures for
grounding of the modem, mast, lead-in wire and line protection, location of line
protection, size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding
electrodes.
5. The outdoor radio modem units must not be located near power lines or other
electrical power circuits.
6. The indoor unit DC input source must be an isolated secondary DC SELV supply
(60V DC max).
7. The indoor unit is supplied with a grounding power plug. Do not defeat this important
safety feature.
8. The indoor unit power requirements are indicated on the product-marking label. Do
not exceed the described limits and do not overload wall outlets.
9. Position the indoor unit power cord to avoid possible damage.
10. Indoor unit DC power supply connection warning:
DC Power Supply Connections: Warning to Service Personnel
Caution for all
AC and DC models: Double pole/neutral fusing.
Caution for all
DC models: Units are not equipped with power switches and activate
immediately when connected to a power source.
11. IF cable connection caution:
IF Cable Connection: Caution to Service Personnel
Connecting or disconnecting the IF cable connector when the base station is
powered-on may damage the base station equipment.
The base station provides DC power to the outdoor modem through the IF
cable. Installers must ensure that the base station indoor equipment is
completely powered off before connecting or disconnecting the IF cable at the
modem or indoor equipment. Technical service personnel must employ the
same cautions when bench-testing equipment prior to field deployment.
12. Do not place the indoor product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing
objects on the indoor equipment.
13. Do not operate the indoor device near water or in a wet location.
14. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the indoor device. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Disconnect the power before cleaning.
15. Locate the indoor equipment on a stable horizontal surface or securely mounted in a
19-inch rack.
16. Protect the system by disconnecting the power if it is not used for long periods.
17. Keep all product information for future reference.
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1.4 FCC Notice
1. The Model AN-100U / AN-100UX and its antenna must be professionally installed.
2. WARNING -- FCC RF Exposure Warnings
3. To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, a minimum
distance of 20 cm should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this
distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be
collocated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
4. Operation is restricted to the 25 MHz band 3.650-3.675 GHz (restricted contention
based protocol for WiMAX devices).
5. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.21 & 15.105:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
6. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline
Communications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Refer to section 8 for a list of certified antennas.
1.5 Frequency Selection
1.5.1 General
Operation in the FWA band is subject to license. The radio power and channel frequency
selections must be set correctly before the installed system is allowed to transmit. The
installed system must comply with all governing local, regional, and national regulations.
Contact authorities in the country of installation for complete information regarding the
licensing regime and operating restrictions for that regulatory domain.
1.5.2 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Statements
Installation
The modem and antenna equipment must be installed by a qualified professional
installer and must be installed in compliance with regional, national, and local
regulations. It is the responsibility of the system installer and/or system operator to ensure
the installed system does not exceed any operational constraints identified by local
regulations. Refer to the product User Guide and Installation Guidelines document for
detailed information covering the correct steps to ensure power and frequency settings are
set correctly before connecting the antenna. Operation in the 3.4-3.6 GHz band is subject to
license. Authorities within the country of installation can provide information regarding the
licensing regime and restrictions.
Community Language Declarations
The following table contains community language versions of informal statement in
accordance with Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Table 2: Notices - R&TTE Community Language CE Declarations
Danish Undertegnede Redline Communications erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr
RedMAX Base Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) overholder de væsentlige
krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hierbij verklaart Redline Communications dat het toestel RedMAX Base Station
(model AN-100U/AN-100UX) in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en
de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Dutch
Bij deze verklaart Redline Communications dat deze RedMAX Base Station
(model AN-100U/AN-100UX) voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige
relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, Redline Communications, declares that this RedMAX Base Station
(model AN-100U/AN-100UX) is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Redline Communications vakuuttaa täten että RedMAX Base Station (model AN-
100U/AN-100UX) tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten
ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Par la présente Redline Communications déclare que l'appareil RedMAX Base
Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) est conforme aux exigences essentielles et
aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
French
Par la présente, Redline Communications déclare que ce RedMAX Base Station
(model AN-100U/AN-100UX) est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux
autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
Hiermit erklärt Redline Communications, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses RedMAX
Base Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
German
Hiermit erklärt Redline Communications die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes
RedMAX Base Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Redline Communications ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ RedMAX Base
Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ
1999/5/ΕΚ.
Italian Con la presente Redline Communications dichiara che questo RedMAX Base
Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle
altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Portuguese Redline Communications declara que este RedMAX Base Station (model AN-
100U/AN-100UX) está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Redline Communications declara que el RedMAX
Base Station (model AN-100U/AN-100UX) cumple con los requisitos esenciales
y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Swedish Härmed intygar Redline Communications att denna RedMAX Base Station
(model AN-100U/AN-100UX) står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
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Table 3: Notices - R&TTE: Countries of Use (3.4 GHz & 3.6 GHz)
Country 3400-3600
MHz Country 3400-3600
MHz Country 3400-3600
MHz
Austria 9 Hungary 9 Poland 9
Belgium 9 Iceland 9 Portugal 9
Bulgaria 9 Ireland 9 Romania 9
Cyprus Italy Slovakia
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Estonia 9 Lithuania 9 Sweden 9
Finland 9 Luxembourg 9 Switzerland 9
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Greece 9 Norway 9
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC - Declarations of conformity are available at the following
web site address:
http://www.redlinecommunications.com/conformance/
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1.6 Information For Use In Canada
Usage of this base station is subject to license within Canada. More information
regarding licensing requirements is available from Industry Canada (www.ic.gc.ca). This
device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a
maximum gain of 17.5 dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than 17.5 dBi are strictly
prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Table 4: Notices - Canada: Approved Antennas
A11360EAO Omni Antenna: 360 degree, 11 dBi.
PA14120EAS Sector Antenna: 120 degree, 14 dBi sector antenna flat panel, vertical
polarization.
PA14120EASH Sector Antenna: 120 degree, 14 dBi sector antenna flat panel, horizontal
polarization.
PA1590EASH Sector Antenna: 90 degree, 15 dBi High performance sector antenna,
horizontal polarization offers improved cross polarization and F/B
performance.
PA1660EAS Sector Antenna: 60 degree, 16 dBi High performance sector antenna, vertical
polarization, offers improved cross polarization and F/B performance.
PA1660EASH Sector Antenna: 60 degree, 16 dBi High performance sector antenna,
horizontal polarization, offers improved cross polarization and F/B
performance.
PA1690EAS Sector Antenna: 90 degree, 16 dBi High performance sector antenna, vertical
polarization, offers improved cross polarization and F/B performance.
1.7 Important Service Information
1. Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Removing the covers or modifying
any part of this device, as this voids the warranty.
2. Locate and record the serial number of the base station indoor equipment, antenna,
and modem for future reference. Record the MAC address of the indoor equipment.
3. Redline does not endorse or support the use of outdoor cable assemblies: i) not
supplied by Redline, ii) third-party products that do not meet Redline's cable and
connector assembly specifications, or iii) cables not installed and weatherproofed as
specified in this manual. Refer to the Redline Limited Standard Warranty and
RedCare service agreements.
4. Disconnect the power to this product and return it for service if the following
conditions apply:
- The base station equipment does not function after following the operating
instructions outlined in this manual.
- Liquid has been spilled, a foreign object is inside, or the indoor equipment has been
exposed to rain.
- The equipment has been dropped or the housing is damaged.
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1.8 WEEE Product Return Process
Figure 1: Notices - WEEE Logo
In accordance with the WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
directive, 2002/96/EC, Redline Communications equipment is marked with the logo
shown above. The WEEE directive seeks to increase recycling and re-use of electrical
and electronic equipment. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed
of as part of the local municipal waste program. Contact your local sales representative
for additional information.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Redline Communications model Access Node-
100U/UX wireless broadband base station single sector base station. Redline
Communications is a world leader in design and production of Broadband Fixed
Wireless (BFW) systems.
2.1 Introduction
The base station is a carrier class IEEE 802.16-2004 compliant wireless device for
deployment of point-to-multipoint (PMP) and point-to-point (PTP) systems.
Figure 2: Intro - AN-100U Base Station, Radio, and Antenna
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Figure 3: Intro - AN-100UX Base Station, High Power Radio, and Antenna
The base station consists of an indoor unit (IDU) and outdoor modem and antenna
(ODU). Each operational RedMAX wireless broadband network segment is comprised of
a RedMAX base station and one or more WiMAX Forum Certified subscribers. Each
subscriber registers and establishes a bi-directional data link with the base station.
The RedMAX base station is (part of) the 802.16 definition of a base station. A RedMAX
base station functions as a central hub or concentrator, connected to a WAN network
access point, and managing wireless links for remote subscribers. The RedMAX base
station enforces the Quality of Service (QoS) settings by controlling all uplink and
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downlink traffic scheduling -- providing non-contention based traffic with predictable
transmission characteristics.
2.2 IEEE 802.16 / WiMAX Compliance
The IEEE 802.16-2004 specifications describe a PMP broadband wireless access
standard for systems operating in the frequency range of 2-11 GHz, and 10-66 GHz.
This standard includes descriptions for both the Media Access Control (MAC) and the
physical (PHY) layers.
The RedMAX base station is compliant to the following IEEE 802.16-2004
WirelessMAN-OFDM and WirelessHUMAN-OFDM Physical Layer Profiles:
- ProfP3_3.5: WirelessMAN-OFDM PHY profile for 3.5 MHz channelization (Rel. 1.0)
- ProfP3_7: WirelessMAN-OFDM PHY profile for 7 MHz channelization (Rel. 1.1)
Note that the 802.16 standards are subject to amendment, and RedMAX product design
compliance applies to a specific revision of the standard. The RedMAX product does not
support mesh communication, but does support subscriber-to-subscriber communication
using TLS.
Redline is an active member of the IEEE 802.16 standards committee and has been
instrumental in creating the original 802.16 standards. Redline is also active in
recommending, writing and following-up on new amendments to the 802.16
specifications.
Redline is an active member of the WiMAX Forum™ and is participating in
interoperability testing in the WiMAX Forum.
2.3 PHY Specification
The base station is designed for 2-11 GHz operation based on the WirelessMAN-OFDM
PHY definition in the IEEE 802.16 specification. Refer to the system specifications for
supported frequency ranges.
2.4 OFDM (256 FFT)
The base station uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). OFDM is a
multi-carrier transmission technique where the data stream is split and transmitted (at a
reduced rate) in parallel streams on separate sub-carriers. OFDM uses the Fast Fourier
Transform (FFT) algorithm to implement modulation and demodulation functions. Using
adequate channel coding and bit-interleaving, OFDM can perform very well in severe
multipath environments, mitigate frequency selective fading and provide high spectral
efficiency.
2.5 Features
2.5.1 Privacy
The base station is hardware ready to provide encryption for user traffic. The MAC
header of 802.16 contains the information Encryption Control (EC), Encryption Key
sequence (EKS) , and Connection Identifier (CID) necessary to decrypt a payload by the
receiver. Protection of the payload is indicated by the EC bit field. A value of '1' indicates
the payload is cryptographically protected and the EKS field contains meaningful data. A
value of '0' indicates the payload is not cryptographically protected. The EKS field
contains a sequence number used to identify the current generation of keying material.
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2.5.2 Time Division Duplexing (TDD)
The base station system uses time division duplexing (TDD) to transmit and receive on
the same RF channel, or using separate RF channels using half-duplex FDD (HD-FDD)
mode (AN-100U only). These are both non-contention based methods for providing an
efficient and predictable two-way PTP or PMP cell deployment. All uplink and downlink
transmission scheduling is managed by the base station. The base station sends data
traffic to subscribers, polls for grant requests, and sends grant acknowledgements based
on the total of all traffic to all subscribers.
2.5.3 Coding Rate
Each burst of data transmitted over the wireless interface is padded with redundant
information, making it more resistant to potential over-the-air errors. The coding rate is
the ratio of user data to the total data transmitted including the redundant error
correction data. The base station supports coding rates of 1/2, 2/3, and 3/4.
2.5.4 Modulation
The modulation technique specifies how the data is coded within the OFDM carriers.
The base station supports BPSK, QPSK, 16 Quadarature Amplitude Modulation (QAM),
and 64 QAM modulation.
2.5.5 Reed Solomon Error Correction
Outer Reed-Solomon and inward Convolution Coding (RS-CC) error correction is
enabled for all traffic rates, with the exception of BPSK 1/2 where only inward
Convolution Coding is used. These low-level processes can correct bursts of errors in
received messages and reduce the number of retransmissions.
2.5.6 Time Synchronization
When operating two or more collocated base stations, transmitter operations MUST be
synchronization to minimize inter-sector interference. Each base station has a
synchronization port located on the front panel to receive synchronization pulses.
2.6 Deployment Models
The base station supports point to point (PTP) and point to multipoint (PMP) deployment
scenarios.
Figure 4: System - PTP Line of Sight Deployment
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2.6.1 PTP Deployment
When deployed in a PTP configuration the base station establishes a dedicated bi-
directional link to a single subscriber. The PTP deployments typically use a directional
narrow beam antenna for both ends of the link.
2.6.2 PMP Deployment
When deployed in a PMP configuration the base station establishes bi-directional links to
more than one subscriber. PMP deployments typically use a wide beam (sector) antenna
at the base station and a narrow beam antenna at the subscriber. Service flows are used
to police service level agreements for each subscriber.
2.6.3 Channelization
The base station is a frequency-specific system, with the frequency band defined by the
modem. The use of the operating band must be in accordance with European
Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT)
Recommendation 14-03.
The base station divides the available frequency band into channels. Allocation of
channels during deployment is dependent on spectrum availability in the licensed FWA
band and local licensing requirements and conditions. Channel selection allows planners
to obtain the maximum geographic coverage, while avoiding frequency contention in
adjacent sectors.
2.6.4 Non Line-of-Sight
The RedMAX system supports line-of-sight (LOS), optical line-of-sight (OLOS), and non
line-of-sight (NLOS) operation. A clear LOS link has no obstacles within 60% of the first
Fresnel zone of the direct path. An OLOS link has obstructions within 60% of the first
Fresnel zone, but a visible path exists between the base station and subscriber. Refer to
the following illustration.
Figure 5: System - Fresnel Zone
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A wireless link is considered non LOS if natural or man-made structures block the visible
path between the base station and the subscriber. In this case, a wireless link can be
established only if a reflective path can be established between the base station and
subscriber.
Figure 6: System - Non-Line of Sight Deployment
2.7 Service Flows
Service flows are a key feature of the 802.16 standard. A service flow represents a
unidirectional data flow. Transmitting bidirectional traffic requires that two service flows
be defined: one for the uplink, and another for the downlink. Each service flow can be
assigned a unique QoS settings.
The base station allows multiple service flows to be configured for each subscriber in a
sector. This allows service providers to offer different services, and segregate traffic
flows having different QoS requirements.
A service flow is partially characterized by the following attributes:
1. A 32-bit Service Flow ID (SFID) is assigned to all existing service flows. The SFID
serves as the principal identifier for the Service Flow and has an associated
direction.
2. A 16-bit Connection ID (CID) is associated with each active SFID (connection
active).
3. A set of QoS parameters specifying the required resources. The principal resource
is bandwidth, but the specification may also include latency requirements.
4. A set of QoS parameters defining the level of service being provided.
2.7.1 Service Flow Classification
Data packets are forwarded by the subscriber based on classification rules.
Classification rules require examining each packet for pattern matches such as
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destination address, source address, or VLAN tag. All classification is defined at the
base station and the classification parameters are downloaded to the subscriber.
RedMAX supports service flows with different classification types including: 802.3
Ethernet, 802.1Q VLAN, IPV4, IPV4 Over 802.3 and IPV4 Over 802.1Q -- with options to
classify based on Source and Dest of MAC and IP addresses, VLAN tag and Vlan
priority, Src and Dst port number, TOS Value and Ethernet protocol type.
2.7.2 Dynamic Service Addition
Service flows are defined and stored in the base station. For each service flow to be
established, the base station sends a setup message to the subscriber specifying the
required set of QoS parameters. The subscriber responds to each request by accepting
or rejecting the setup message.
A service flow may be pre-provisioned or can be dynamically created and deleted
without service outage. This is useful for supporting multiple subscribers in a single
sector. New subscribers can be added and existing subscribers can be removed or have
service levels modified.
Setup messages are sent by the base station following any subscriber power-cycle, loss
and recovery of the wireless link to a subscriber, or any service flow add/delete
operation at the base station.
2.7.3 Default Service Flows
Default UL/DL service flows are created automatically for each registered subscriber.
These service flows are used to pass all traffic not matching any user-defined service
flow (such as broadcast ARP) between the base station and subscribers. The default
service flow bandwidth is limited for each subscriber. Refer to Default UL/DL Service
Flows on 52, Default Service Flows on page 90, and interfaces on page 81.
2.7.4 Scheduling
The base station enforces QoS settings for each service flow by controlling all uplink and
downlink traffic scheduling. This provides non-contention based traffic model with
predictable transmission characteristics. By analyzing the total of requests of all
subscribers, the base station ensures that uplink and downlink traffic conforms with the
current service level agreements (SLAs). Centralized scheduling increases predictability
of traffic, eliminates contention, and provides the maximum opportunity for reducing
overhead.
A regular period is scheduled for subscribers to register with the base station. These
subscribers may be newly commissioned or have been deregistered due to service
outage or interference on the wireless interface. This is the only opportunity for multiple
subscribers to transmit simultaneously.
Real-Time Polling Service (rt-PS)
The base station schedules a continuous regular series of transmit opportunities for the
subscriber to send variable size data packets. The grant size is based on the current
data transfer requirement. Typical applications include streaming MPEG video or VOIP
with silence suppression. This is efficient for applications that have a real-time
component and continuously changing bandwidth requirements.
Non-Real-Time Polling Service (nrt-PS)
The base station schedules regular transmit opportunities for the subscriber to send
variable size data packets. Typical applications may include high bandwidth FTP. The
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polling period may typically be one second or less, even during periods of network
congestion.
Best Effort (BE)
The base station schedules transmit opportunities for the subscriber to send traffic
based on unused bandwidth after all higher level traffic scheduling requirements are
serviced. Typical applications may include Internet access and email. Best effort service
flows can be assigned a priority of 0 to 7.
Unsolicited Grant Service (UGS)
The base station schedules a continuous series of transmit opportunities for the
subscriber to send fixed size data packets. This schedule supports real-time applications
including VoIP or TDM transport. The UGS pre-scheduled grants guarantee reserved
bandwidth and reduce latency introduced by repetitive grant requests. The service flow
will not transmit packets larger than nominal grant interval.
Traffic Scheduling Algorithm
The base station scheduling algorithm uses two scheduling passes. On the first pass,
the scheduler attempts to allocate bandwidth to meet the minimum rates for all active
service flows. If there is available bandwidth remaining at the end of the first pass, the
scheduler executes a second pass and attempts meet all specified maximum rates.
During both passes, bandwidth allocations are assigned based on the following order of
assessment:
1. Priority of the scheduling service type, from highest to lowest (rtPS first, and then
BE).
2. Traffic Priority setting when multiple service flows have the same service type.
Wireless transmission bandwidth is optimized by granting allocations based only on
traffic available for immediate transmission: only the required bandwidth is allocated, and
idle service flow channels do not receive any bandwidth allocation.
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3.1 Base Station Indoor Unit (IDU)
This section describes the characteristics of the base station. All indicator LEDs, power
receptacles, data ports, and the reset switch are located on the front panel. A ground
terminal is located at the rear of the base station.
Figure 7: System - AN-100U Front Panel
Important Information
AC & DC Power Options
The AC and DC power input options are different for the AN-100U and the AN-
100UX. Review the documentation carefully before connecting power.
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Figure 8: System - AN-100UX Front Panel
3.1.1 Mounting
The indoor equipment can be freestanding on a flat surface or in a 19-inch rack.
3.1.2 Power Supply
The AN-100U and AN-100UX (high power) equipment have different power supply
features. Read the following section carefully to determine the correct power
requirements and options. All models feature double pole/neutral fusing. Refer to the
Installation Guidelines manual for additional information about DC power wiring.
Warning to service personnel:
Caution for all AC and DC models – Double Pole/Neutral fusing.
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AN-100U
Power supply options include single or dual AC or DC supplies, or a combination of AC
and DC power supplies. Cables are included with both AC and DC power supplies.
Table 5: System - AN-100U Power Supply Options
AC Supply 1 or 2 Auto-sensing 90 - 264 VAC (50/60 Hz)
DC Supply 1 or 2 Auto-sensing 21 - 60 VDC
AN-100UX
AN-100UX Power supply options include single AC or DC types. Cables are included
with both AC and DC power supplies.
Redundant power can be supplied only from a RedMAX RPS (Redundant Power
Supply). A DC power cable is always supplied for the RedMAX RPS input.
Table 6: System - AN-100UX Power Supply Options
AC Supply 1 Auto-sensing 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz)
DC Supply 1 Auto-sensing 48-60 VDC
Floating inputs (+Ve and -Ve not
connected to chassis)
Redundant DC
Supply (N+1)
1 Redline RPS only
+48 VDC only
Figure 9: System - AN-100UX Front Panel Power (AC Version)
IMPORTANT: DC Polarity
The AN-100UX redundant power supply is DC type. The RPS power must be
connected using positive polarity: the +48 VDC RPS output must be connected
to +Ve input on AN-100UX. Refer to Installation Guidelines for the cable
connection diagram.
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3.1.3 Wireless Section
This section describes the wireless port, time synchronization ports, and wireless LEDs.
Figure 10: System - AN-100U/UX Front Panel Wireless Section
IF Port (Radio Control)
A female N-type port provides connection via a coaxial cable. This port provides the
following functions:
- Local oscillator signal for synchronization between the terminal and radio
- Telemetry signals for control and monitoring the modem
- IF modulated data to/from the radio (wireless interface)
- DC power to the transceiver (see following table)
Table 7: System - AN-100U IF Cable Voltage
AN-100U 24 VDC
AN-100UX 48 VDC
Time Synchronization Port
The synchronization interface has two SMA female connectors located on the front
panel. Refer to section for additional information. When operating two or more collocated
base stations (BSs), transmitter operations MUST use synchronization to minimize inter-
sector interference. Refer to the RedMAX Base Station Installation Guidelines for
complete details.
Wireless LEDs
Link LED
The wireless Link LED flashes once every 8 frames to provide a 'heartbeat' indicator.
This indicates proper communication with the outdoor unit (ODU), and that the framer is
operating correctly. If this LED is not flashing, there is no possibility of establishing a
wireless link.
Table 8: System - Wireless Link LED Indications
LED State Description
OFF Wireless interface unavailable.
FLASH Wireless interface enabled and functioning correctly.
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Signal LED
The Signal LED flashes each time a message is received from any subscriber. Message
types include: periodic ranging messages, bandwidth requests, and user data traffic.
Table 9: System - Wireless Signal LED Indications
LED State Description
OFF No wireless link activity.
ON Messages being received from subscribers.
3.1.4 Ethernet Section
This section describes the Ethernet LEDs and port connections.
Figure 11: System - AN-100U/UX Front Panel Ethernet LEDs and Ports
Data Port
The Data port is always enabled. The port can be programmed to operate in full duplex
or half duplex mode and at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Data Port LEDs
Data Port Link/Act LED
The Link/Act LED lights green when the LAN is functioning properly.
Table 10: System - Ethernet Data Port Link/Act LEDs
LED Description
ON Link is present.
FLASH Link is present and there is data activity.
OFF Link is not active.
Data Port 100 LED
The 100 LED lights solid green when the terminal is operating at 100 Mbps. The LED is
off when operating at 10 Mbps.
Table 11: System - Ethernet Data Port 100 LEDs
LED Description
ON LAN is operating at 100 Mbps.
OFF LAN is operating at 10 Mbps.
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Data Port FD/Col LED
The FD/Col LED lights green when the port is operating in Full Duplex mode. The LED
flashes when collisions are detected. There are always collisions occurring on a Half-
Duplex link.
Table 12: System - Ethernet Data Port FD/Col LEDs
LED Description
ON Full duplex operation
FLASH Packet collisions detected on the LAN
OFF Half Duplex operation
Mgt Port
The Mgt port is used for out-of-band management and diagnostics. This port can be
enabled and disabled. The port can be programmed to operate in full duplex or half
duplex mode and at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Mgt Port LEDs
Mgt Port Link (Link/Act) LED
The Mgt port Link LED lights green when a link is established.
Table 13: System - Ethernet Mgt Port Link LEDs
LED Description
ON Ethernet interface is present.
FLASH Ethernet interface is present and there is data activity.
OFF Ethernet interface is not active.
Mgt Port Act (100) LED
The 100 LED lights solid green when the Mgt port is operating at 100 Mbps. The LED is
off when operating at 10 Mbps.
Table 14: System - Ethernet Mgt Port Act LEDs
LED Description
ON Ethernet interface is operating at 100 Mbps.
OFF Ethernet interface is operating at 10 Mbps.
3.1.5 System Section
This section describes other general features of the front panel.
System LEDs
The System LEDs indicate power supply status and system faults.
Figure 12: System - AN-100U/UX System LEDs and Reset Switch
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System Pwr LED
The Pwr LED lights green to indicate normal operation.
Table 15: System - Pwr LED Indications
LED Description
ON Normal operation.
FLASH Indicates an issue with the system power supplies:
AN-100U: When dual power supplies are installed, and
the secondary power supply is not available
(failed or powered off).
AN-100UX: The primary or backup (RPS) power supplies is
not available (failed or powered off).
OFF System is turned off.
System Fault LED
The Fault LED lights red when a system fault is detected.
Table 16: System - Fault LED Indications
LED Description
OFF Normal operation.
FLASH Indicates an issue with one or more of the system power
supplies:
AN-100U: When dual power supplies are installed, and
the secondary power supply is not available
(failed or powered off).
AN-100UX: The primary or backup (RPS) power supply is
not available (failed or powered off).
ON Serious problem with the system hardware. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section.
Reset Switch
The Reset switch is recessed in the front panel of the terminal. To operate the switch,
use a small narrow object (i.e., bent paper clip) to depress the switch.
Table 17: System - Front Panel Reset Switch
Operation Result
Depress switch
less than 3
seconds
Short-reset. A short-reset is equivalent to cycling the
terminal power off/on. Statistics counters are reset.
Depress switch
longer than 3
seconds
Long-reset. A long-reset sets the IP address and
password to the factory defaults. Refer to Troubleshooting
section.
3.1.6 Grounding Connection
A ground terminal is located on the rear of the terminal. Correct grounding is very
important for safe operation of wireless equipment.
3.1.7 Console Port
The console port requires a crossover (null modem) cable to connect directly to a PC
serial port emulating a VT-52 or VT-100 terminal. The following table lists the default
settings for the Console port:
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Table 18: System - Console Port Default Settings
Baud 57,600
Data Bits 8
Flow Control None
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
The following table lists the Console port pinout and associated signals.
Table 19: System - Console Port (RS-232) Pinout
Pin Name RS232 V.24 Description
2 RXD BB 104 Receive Data
3 TXD BA 103 Transmit Data
5 GND AB 102 System Ground
Note: V.24 column is ITU-TSS V.24 circuit name.
3.2 Radio Outdoor Unit (ODU)
3.2.1 Transceiver
The radio modem is housed in a weatherproof aluminum alloy case. The modem
features are listed in the following sections.
HB Radio
The TB3x3yF7 series of radios are for use only with the AN-100U. These radios operate
on 24 VDC and can be mounted using the standard and heavy-duty antenna mounting
brackets.
Figure 13: System - TB Transceiver with Antenna
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HTB Radio
The HTB3x3yF7 high-power series of radio are for use only with the AN-100UX. These
radios operate on 48 VDC and have integrated mounting brackets. The AN-100U will not
recognize HTB-type radios (e.g., event log will indicate log invalid radio type).
Figure 14: System - HTB High-Power Transceiver with Antenna
IF Port
The modem has a female N-type port for connection to the terminal using a coaxial
cable. Through this port and cable, the modem:
- Sends/receives IF modulated data to/from the terminal.
- Transmits status information to the terminal.
- Receives control information from the terminal.
- Receives DC power from the terminal.
RF Port
The modem RF port (female N-type connector) is used for sending/receiving the RF
signal to/from the antenna. A short coaxial cable is provided to connect the modem to
the antenna.
3.2.2 Antenna
The antenna RF port (female N-type connector) is for sending/receiving the RF signal
to/from the modem. A short coaxial cable is provided to connect the antenna to the
modem.
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3.2.3 Mounting Brackets
AN-100U
A vertical-mount bracket is provided for mounting the AN-100U HB radio and flat panel
type antennas. The mounting bracket can accommodate 4.45 - 11.45 cm (1 ¾ - 4 ½")
OD masts found on many commercial tower installations. Separate mounting brackets
are provided for parabolic antennas.
AN-100UX
The AN-100UX HTB antenna has an integrated mounting bracket that can
accommodate 4.45 - 11.45 cm (1 ¾ - 4 ½") OD masts found on many commercial tower
installations. A separate mounting bracket is provided for mounting the antenna.
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interface described in detail in this chapter.
4.1 System Menu
When you login to the base station, the General Information page is displayed. A menu
of all available monitoring and configuration screens is located at the left side of the
screen. Point and click any of the items in the menu to display the selected screen.
Figure 15: Web: Base Station System Menu
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The debug user has unrestricted access to all screens and controls. All other users have
restricted access. See the following table for details.
Table 20: System - Base Station Screens and Access Control
Function Screen
Title
Guest
Access Admin
Access Debug
Access Description
Monitoring General Info X X X View general system
information, Ethernet settings,
and wireless settings.
Status X X X View statistics for the wireless
interface, Ethernet data port,
and management port.
SS Info X X X View system information,
Ethernet settings, and wireless
statistics for active subscribers.
Event Log X X X View system activity and error
messages.
Auto Refresh X X Select the rate to automatically
refresh the web screen.
Service Flow
Configuration. Subscribers X X Summary of registered
subscribers.
Service
Classes X X Define the set of service
classes.
Service Flows X X Define service flows based on
the service classes.
Classifiers X X Define classifiers for each
service flow.
Manage X X Activate service flows.
Interfaces
Wireless
Interface X X View and modify RF, PHY, and
MAC settings for the wireless
interface.
Ethernet
Interface
X X View and modify the Ethernet
network interface settings.
Management
Interface
X X View and modify the IP and
DHCP network interface
settings.
Admin Tools Advanced
Config X View and modify advanced
wireless interface settings.
Software
Upgrade X X Upload new system software
and select the software version
to load at startup.
Backup and
Restore X X Backup and restore
configuration settings using
remote FTP server.
Accounts
Management X X Add users & change password.
Reboot X X Reboot the base station
terminal.
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4.1.1 Configuration Using a Web Browser
1. Set the IP address of your PC to the following settings:
IP Address: 192.168.101.110
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
2. Connect the host (laptop) computer directly to the Data port of the base station
terminal using an RJ-45 Ethernet (straight-through) cable.
3. Power-on the base station terminal and restore the factory default settings by
depressing the reset switch on the front panel for more than five (5) seconds.
4. Launch a Web Browser on the PC and enter the terminal IP address in the browser
address field (192.168.101.3). The General Information screen is displayed and the
operator can now login to the terminal.
Figure 16: Web: Access - Browser Address Field
Click on any configuration menu item to activate the login dialog screen.
Figure 17: Web: Access - Base Station Login Screen
Enter the default user name and password:
User Name: admin
Password: admin
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4.2 Monitoring Screens
This section describes the screens displaying system information and statistics.
4.2.1 General Info
Click General Information in the system menu (left side of screen) to view general
information, management settings, and the system front panel LEDs.
Figure 18: Web: Monitoring - General Information Screen
System
System Name: Assigned name for this base station.
Software Version: Current version of software running on the base station.
Radio Type: Identifies the modem type connected to this base station. Refer to the
Appendices for a list of supported radio types and designations.
Time Since System Start: Time elapsed since the base station was last rebooted.
Time of Day: Current date and time. Requires SNTP network server interface to be
enabled. Refer to section 4.4.3: Management Interface on page 65.
Management Port
Ethernet MAC Address: Base Station MAC address.
IP Address: Base Station network IP address.
IP Subnet Mask: Base Station network IP subnet mask.
Default Gateway Address: IP address of the default network gateway.
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4.2.2 Status
Click Status in the system menu (left side of screen) to view status information about the
wireless interface and Ethernet management interface. Values are updated according to
the screen refresh rate.
Figure 19: Web: Monitoring - Status - Wireless Status Screen
Wireless Status
CINR [dB]: Mean Carrier/(Interference + Noise) ratio. The CINR value is calculated and
displayed for each automatic screen refresh. The CINR measured by the base station is
based on the signal from the subscriber. Based on this value, the base station may
request that the subscriber change modulation rate.
Traffic Downlink [kbps]: Rate of traffic transmitted to subscribers.
BW Margin Downlink [kbps]: Downlink bandwidth available that can be scheduled by
the base station (based on the minimum traffic rate settings for all active service flows).
CRC Errors: Number of CRC errors detected on packets received from subscribers.
This counter is reset when the base station is rebooted.
Note: The CRC Errors counter in the SS Info screen is reset when a subscriber is
registered.
Air Interface Status: Status of the base station modem:
Enabled - Transceiver is operating normally.
Disabled - Transceiver is disconnected, disabled, or defective.
IDU Temperature [Celsius]: Internal temperature of the indoor terminal.
Power Supply Status: Display the status of the power circuits.
A-On - Terminal is equipped with AC circuits only.
D-On - Terminal is equipped with DC circuits only.
A-D - Terminal is equipped with AC and DC circuits.
Active DL Service Flows: Number of currently active downlink service flows.
DL SMC Rate [kbps]: Data rate for SMC channel.
DL Bandwidth Usage [%]: Current usage of downlink channel.
Reference RSS [dBm]: The Reference RSS setting is the target value for average
Received Signal Strength (RSS) for subscribers RF signals received by the base station.
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This target value allows automatic adjustment of the subscriber Tx power for optimum
performance with the minimum of RF interference. The suggested default setting for the
Reference RSS value is:
Channel Size Initial Setting
3.5 MHz -75 dBm
7.0 MHz -72 dBm
These are the suggested initial settings; adjustments to this target value must be made
based on the individual RF characteristics of each deployed sector. The RSSI value
(dBm) for each subscriber can be monitored using the base station SS Info screen (Web
interface). Tx power adjustments are based on a number of factors, and differences of
up to 7 dB may be observed between the Reference RSS setting and measured RSSI.
RF Tx Power [dBm]: Radio transmission output power level.
Traffic Uplink [kbps]: Rate of traffic received from subscribers.
BW Margin Uplink [kbps]: Uplink bandwidth available that can be scheduled by the
base station (based on the minimum traffic rate settings for all active service flows).
Registered SS's: Number of subscribers currently registered with the base station.
SC Synchro Status: Status of the base station time synchronization. Refer to the
RedMAX Base Station Installation Guidelines for complete details of the synchronization
feature.
No Synchro - Base station is not using synchronization.
Master with GPS Synchro - Base station is Master and is synchronized to an
external GPS clock.
Master - Base station is Master and is using internal clock.
Slave - Base station is Slave.
Backup Master - Base station is Backup Master and will assume Master operations
if Master is unavailable.
ODU Temperature [Celsius]: Internal temperature of the modem.
Fans Status: Display the status of the system cooling fans.
oneFanOn - A single cooling fan is operating.
twoFansOn - Both cooling fans are operating.
Active UL Service Flows: Number of currently active uplink service flows.
UL SMC Rate [kbps]: Data rate for uplink channel.
UL Bandwidth Usage [%]: Current usage of uplink channel.
Noise Level [dBm]: Indicates the noise level. This value is measured by sampling the
radio receiver input during idle periods (base station and subscribers are not
transmitting) and provides an indication of the average level of interference in the sector.
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Interface
The interface panel provides statistics for the wireless interface (802.16), the data
Ethernet port Data), and the management (Mgmt) Ethernet port. Select the desired
interface and click Refresh to update the screen.
Figure 20: Web: Monitoring - Status - Wireless Statistics Screen
Interface: Click the arrow in the menu box to select the desired interface:
802.16 - Wireless interface.
802.3 Data - Data Ethernet port.
802.3 Mgmt - Management Ethernet port.
Clear: Click Clear to reset the 802.3 Data or 802.3 Mngt statistics on the selected
interface. Does not affect the 802.16 wireless statistics.
Refresh: Click Refresh after changing the selected interface type, or anytime to display
the latest statistics for the selected .
Status
Speed: Current speed of the interface.
Operational Status: Display the current status of the wireless interface.
Up - Operational link to at least one subscriber.
Down - No operational links to subscribers.
Last Change: Time of the last change in the operational status or the wireless link.
Ingress
In Octets: Total number of good octets received.
In Unicast Pkts: Total number of received valid Ethernet frames with a unicast
destination address.
In Not Unicast Pkts: Total number of received valid Ethernet frames with a multicast or
broadcast destination address.
In Discards: Total number of valid Ethernet frames that are discarded due to lack of
buffer space. This includes both frames discarded at ingress and frames discarded at
egress due to priority and congestion at the output queues.
In Errors: Total number of Ethernet frames that are discarded because of invalid Frame
Check Sequence (FSC).
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Egress
Out Octets: Total number of good octets transmitted.
Out Unicast Pkts: Total number of frames transmitted with a unicast Destination
address.
Out Not Unicast Pkts: Total number of frames transmitted with a Multicast or Broadcast
Destination address.
Out Discards: Total number of valid Ethernet frames that are discarded due to lack of
buffer space. This counter is always 0 (all such discards are already counted in
InDiscards).
Out Errors: Total number of packets that were transmitted with an invalid FCS.
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4.2.3 SS Info
Click SS Information in the menu (left side of screen) to view system information,
Ethernet address settings, and wireless statistics for active subscribers.
Figure 21: Web: Monitoring - SS Info Screen
SS Information
Name: User-assigned name for subscriber. Click on the subscriber name (blue text) to
view the service flows settings and statistics.
IP: Secondary management channel (SMC) IP address for this subscriber.
Mgm: Indicates if the subscriber can be managed over the wireless interface. Refer to
the subscriber user manual for additional information about enabling remote
management.
yes: The subscriber supports remote management.
no: The subscriber can not be managed remotely.
DL Mod: Modulation/coding setting for downlink channel.
UL Mod: Modulation/coding setting for uplink channel.
Min CINR: Lowest Curr CINR value reported (since last reboot).
Max CINR: Highest Curr CINR value reported (since last reboot).
Curr CINR: Current CINR value (average of samples taken during screen refresh
period).
UL CRC: Total number of CRC errors detected in transmissions from this subscriber.
DL CRC: Total number of CRC errors reported in transmissions to this subscriber.
RSSI: Received signal strength indicator value measured based on the signal received
from this subscriber.
Tx Pow: Transmit power of this subscriber.
Dist: Calculated distance from base station to subscriber (kilometers).
Refresh: Click Refresh to update the screen with the latest values.
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SF Info
Click the subscriber name listed in the SS Info screen to view service flow settings and
statistics.
Figure 22: Web: Monitoring - SS Info - SF Info Screen
SFID: Service flow identifier for this service flow.
Direction: Direction of service flow:
Downstream: Downlink traffic from base station to subscriber.
Upstream: Uplink traffic from subscriber to base station.
State: Current state of the service flow.
Active: Service flow is currently active.
Admitted: Service flow is being edited or SC is setting up the service flow.
Authorized: Service flow configuration has been saved but is not active.
Rejected: Base Station was not able to setup the service flow.
Provisioned Time: Time elapsed since this service flow became active.
CS Specification: Classification type associated with this service flow.
802.3 Ethernet: Classified using fields in the Ethernet header.
802.1Q: Classified using fields in the Ethernet header and the 802.1Q VLAN tag.
IPv4: Classified using fields in the packet IP header.
IPv4 Over 802.3 Ethernet: Classified using fields in the packet's IP header and the
Ethernet header.
IPv4 Over 802.1Q: Classified using fields in the packet's IP header, the Ethernet
header, and the 802.1Q VLAN tag.
Enable/Disable: Indicate the operator-selected status for this service flow:
Enabled: Service flow is enabled.
Disabled: Service flow is disabled.
Throughput Kbits/sec: Traffic throughput rate for this service flow.
Total Packets: Total packets exchanged with the subscriber (all service flows).
Reset: Click Reset to reboot the subscriber MAC (subscriber will be deregistered).
Refresh: Click Refresh to update the screen with the latest totals.
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4.2.4 Event Log
Click Event Log in the menu (left side of screen) to view system activity and log
messages. Refer to section 7.11: System Log Messages on page 104.
Figure 23: Web: Monitoring - Event Log Screen
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4.2.5 Auto Refresh
Click Auto Refresh in the menu (left side of screen) to view and modify the periods used
to automatically refresh the listed web screens.
Figure 24: Web: Monitoring - Auto Refresh Screen
Status: Set the automatic refresh period (seconds) for the Status screen.
SS Info: Set the automatic refresh period (seconds) for the SS Info screen.
Event Log: Set the automatic refresh period (seconds) for the Event Log screen.
Change: Click Change to update the screen with the latest totals.
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4.3 Creating Service Flows - Overview
There are four steps associated with creating service flows:
Note: A service class can not be deleted until all provisioned/active service flows
referencing this service class have been deleted.
1. Create service class.
Each service class defines a set of QoS parameters that can be associated with a
service flow. Multiple service class definitions can be added to create a library of
service classes. By creating a set of standardized service classes, new service flows
can be added that conform to pre-defined service level agreements (SLAs). Each
service class definition includes traffic rates, latency settings, priority, and
transmission policy settings.
2. Create service flow.
All service flows are based on existing service class definitions. Separate service
flows are required for downlink and uplink traffic. Each definition requires identifying
the subscriber (by name or MAC address), flow direction, class of service, and the
classifier type.
3. Define classifier.
A unique set of classifier rules can be defined for each service flow, depending on
the classification type (i.e., Packet, 802.3/Ethernet) selected when the service flow is
created. All associated classifiers are deleted when the service flow is deleted.
4. Activate
A new service flow is not activated until a classifier is assigned (click Add in the
Classifier screen).
If the target subscriber is registered a Dynamic Addition Session (DSA) session is
initiated. During a DSA session, the service flow is in Requesting state. If the DSA
session is successful, the state is set to Active. If the DSA session is not successful,
the state is set to Rejected.
If the target subscriber is not registered, the service flow request is stored until the
associated subscriber is registered. The subscriber registration triggers the activation
of all associated service flows.
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4.3.1 Subscribers
Click Subscribers in the menu (left side of screen) to view a summary of the
subscribers currently configured on the base station.
Figure 25: Configuration - Subscribers Configuration Screen
Subscriber Index: Unique index number to identify this subscriber. This number is
generated automatically by the base station. The user can also specify an index number
(must be unique) when creating a new subscriber entry.
Subscriber MAC: MAC address of the subscriber. You must enter this information when
creating a new subscriber entry.
Subscriber Name: Enter the name for this subscriber. This reference is displayed when
managing service flows and classifiers.
Note: When upgrading from RedMAX v1.0 this field will automatically be populated with
the subscriber MAC address. The name is not imported from the subscriber (set using
SNMP or CLI).
Max Hosts Number: Enter the maximum number of hosts (device MAC addresses) to
discover on the Ethernet interface to this subscriber. Valid only if Learning Enabled=Yes.
Learning Enabled: The MAC learning feature allows the base station to automatically
learn up to 256 hosts (devices) on the Ethernet segment connected to a subscriber.
When a new host is detected, the learning function enables downlink traffic to the device
by automatically adding a classifier for this device to the downlink service flow.
Classifiers are deleted automatically when the subscriber de-registers. This feature can
be enabled/disabled individually for any subscriber.
No: Auto-learning is disabled for this subscriber.
Yes: Auto-learning is enabled for this subscriber. See the following requirements:
To use the MAC auto-learning feature (Learning Enabled = Yes) for any subscriber, it
is necessary to create a downlink service flow and assign a generic classifier. The
service flow specifies the traffic type, and the generic classifier is used as a template
when adding new classifiers. When a new host is detected, the learning function
automatically adds a new host-specific classifier to the associated service flow --
enabling downlink traffic to that host.
Notes:
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1. The generic classifiers should be created only after learning has been enabled,
and deleted before learning is disabled (to avoid creating pass-all filters). Refer to
section 4.3.4: Classifiers on page 55.
2. The subscriber and base station do not use 'MAC aging' and each learned host
address remains in the learning table until the subscriber is rebooted. Reboot the
subscriber to clear the MAC address table and rediscover active hosts. Causing
the subscriber to re-register with the base station does not clear the subscriber
learned MAC address table.
Add: Click Add to create a new subscriber listing. This control is active only when a
new MAC address has been specified in the Subscriber MAC field. When adding new
subscribers, the MAC learning feature is enabled by default and the host number is set
to one (1). Refer to the Learning Enabled feature above for details.
Delete SS
Subscriber: Select the name of the subscriber to be deleted.
Delete: Click Delete to deactivate and remove all classifiers and service flows for this
subscriber. The subscriber will be removed from the subscribers list.
Subscribers
Select: Use this field to select the name of the subscriber to be viewed, edited, or used
as a template for creating a new subscriber entry.
Template: Select a subscriber and click Template to display the current settings in the
upper portion of the screen. These settings can be modified and used to create a new
subscriber entry. Click Add to create the new subscriber entry.
Edit: Select a subscriber and click Edit to display the current settings the upper portion
of the screen. These settings for this subscriber can now be modified. Click Modify .to
save changes to this subscriber entry. You can not modify the index number for a
subscriber.
Important: Modifying an existing subscriber will cause the base station to delete
and recreate all service flows and classifiers for this subscriber.
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4.3.2 Service Classes
Click Service Classes in the menu (left side of screen) to view, add, or delete service
class definitions. The base station will guarantee the QoS parameters for service flows
created referencing this service class.
Multiple service class definitions can be created to build a library of service classes. A
service class can not be deleted until all provisioned/active service flows referencing this
service class are deleted.
Figure 26: Configuration - Service Class Screen
Service Class Configuration Screen
Add a Service Class
Service Class Name: Enter a name for this service class. The name can be any
combination of up to 30 letters and numbers.
Traffic Priority: Enter the priority to be used for service flows created using this service
class. The priority is relative only to other service flows on the same subscriber. The
value '7' represents the highest priority.
Note: This is not the Ethernet (802.1p) priority setting.
Max. Sustained Rate (bps): Enter the maximum sustained wireless reserved rate. A
service flow created using this service class is limited to sustained transmission at this
rate (peak may be higher).
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Min. Reserved Rate (bps): Enter the minimum wireless reserved traffic rate. A service
flow created using this service class is guaranteed sufficient bandwidth for this rate.
Max Latency (ms): Enter the maximum latency allowed when forwarding packets from
the Ethernet port to the wireless interface. A service flow created using this service class
is guaranteed to have latency of less than or equal to this setting.
Fixed Vs. Variable Sdu Ind: Specify if all Ethernet packets belonging to the service flow
mapped to this service class are of the same length. If all the Ethernet packets belonging
to the service flow mapped to this service class are of the same length, selecting
fixedLength will allow the system to utilize wireless bandwidth in more efficient way. Note,
however, that in most cases, Ethernet packets have variable length.
fixedLength: All Ethernet packets have the same length.
variableLength: Ethernet packets have variable lengths.
Sdu Size: Enter the size for Ethernet packets. Enabled only if fixedLength is selected in
Fixed vs. Variable Sdu Ind field.
Scheduling Type: Select the type of scheduling service.
bestEffort: (BE) For applications that do not require a minimum bandwidth
allocation. Required settings are:
Max. Sustained Rate
Traffic Priority.
nonRealTimePollingServices: (nrtPS) For applications requiring variable-sized
SDUs transmitted at a minimum sustained data rate. Required settings are:
Traffic Priority.
Max. Sustained Rate
Min. Reserved Rate
realTimePollingServices: (rtPS) For applications requiring variable-size SDUs
transmitted at regular intervals. Required settings are:
Max. Sustained Rate
Min. Reserved Rate
Max. Latency.
unsolicitedGrantService: (UGS) For applications requiring fixed-length data
packets issued at periodic intervals. Required settings are:
Min. Reserved Rate
Max. Latency
Req Tx Policy: Check items to configure the transmission policy. Selecting a control
inhibits the specified operation:
noBroadcastBwReq(0): Do not broadcast bandwidth requests.
noPiggybackRequest(2): Do not piggyback bandwidth requests.
noFragmentData(3): Do not fragment Ethernet packets.
noPHS(4): Do not support payload header suppression.
noSduPacking(5): Do not pack multiple Ethernet packets in a wireless MAC packet.
noCRC(6): Do not attach the CRC field to the end of a Wireless MAC packet.
Add: Click Add to create a new service flow definition.
Modify: Click Modify to change the service class definition.
Note: Changing a service class definition will interrupt traffic on referencing
service flows until they have become active again.
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Delete a Service Class
Service Class Index: Select an existing service class.
Delete: Click Delete to delete the selected service class definition.
View Service Class
Service Class Index: Select an existing service class.
Select: Click Select to display the selected service class definition.
ShowAll: Click ShowAll to display all service class definitions.
HideAll: Click HideAll to not display any definitions.
SC Name: Name of service class.
Traffic Prio.: Priority setting (relative to other service flows on the same subscriber).
MaxSTR: Maximum sustained traffic rate setting.
MinRR: Minimum reserved rate setting.
MaxLat: Maximum latency setting.
Fixed Vs Var.Sdu: Format for SDU.
Fixed: Variable length SDU's are allowed.
Variable: Only fixed length SDU's are allowed.
SduSize: Size of SDU (if fixed)
SchedType: Scheduling type for this service class.
ReqTxPol: List of enabled transmit policies. Number 4 (representing enabled noPHS)
will always be in the list. If a user, for example, checks noSduPacking checkbox then the
number 5 will also be in the list. Note that number 6 will never be in the list as the
noCRC checkbox cannot be selected.
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4.3.3 Service Flows
Click Service Flows in the menu (left side of screen) to view, add, and delete service
flows. Service flows provide the ability to set up multiple uplink and downlink connections
to each subscriber in a sector, and each service flow may be assigned a unique service
level category and separate QoS settings. A service flow is not fully activated until at
least one classifier is assigned.
Default UL/DL Service Flows
The default service flows are used to pass traffic not matching any user-defined service
flow (such as broadcast ARP) between the base station and subscribers.
Table 21: System - Default Service Flow Throughput
Channel Max Throughput*
Downlink 64 Kbps (shared by all subscribers)
Uplink 8 Kbps (per subscriber)
*FIFO operation - all packets exceeding these rates are discarded.
Figure 27: Configuration - Service Flow Screen
Add Service Flow
Next Sfld: This identifier value is assigned to the next new service flow.
SS Name: Name of subscriber associated with this service flow.
Direction: Direction of service flow. Separate service flows are required for upstream
and downstream traffic.
Downstream: Downlink traffic from a base station to a subscriber.
Upstream: Uplink traffic from a subscriber to the base station.
SC Name: Select the service class definition for this service flow.
Cs Specification: Classification type associated with this service flow.
802.3 Eth: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination of fields
in the Ethernet header.
802.1Q VLAN: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination of
the fields in the Ethernet header and 802.1Q VLAN tag.
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IPv4: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the IPv4 IP header.
IPv4 Over 802.3: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination
of fields in the IPv4 header and the Ethernet header.
IPv4 Over 802.1Q: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination
of fields in the IPv4 header and the 802.1Q VLAN tag.
Add (Modify): Click Add to create a new service flow definition using the current
settings. This control is also displayed as Modify after clicking Template or Edit .
Note: Service flows can be activated only after the requested configuration is validated
and saved. See 4.3.5: Manage -- Save Provisioning Information on page 60.
Delete SF (and Classifiers)
Service Flow Identifier: Unique index number of the service flow to be deleted.
Delete: Click Delete to delete the selected service flow (and all associated classifiers).
Note: If the subscriber using this service flow is not registered, the service flow is deleted
immediately. If the subscriber is registered, a Dynamic Service Deletion (DSD) session
is initiated to delete the service flow. The service flow is deleted when the subscriber
sends acknowledgement or becomes deregistered.
Service Flows
Select: Select the unique index number for the service flow to display.
Template: Click Template to modify any field for the selected service flow. Clicking
Edit changes in the fields adjacent to the Modify button (top of screen).
Edit: Click Edit to change only the service class associated with this service flow.
ShowAll: Click ShowAll to display settings for all service flows.
HideAll: Click HideAll to hide the settings for all service flows.
Enable: Click Enable to enable this service flow (will be provisioned to active).
Disable: Click Disable to disable this service flow (will not be provisioned).
Service Flow Status Display
Left-click the mouse on the heading for any column to sort the table using that selection.
SFID: Unique index number assigned when this service flow was created. This number
is required when creating a classifier for the service flow (classifier configuration screen).
SS MAC: MAC address of the subscriber associated with this service flow.
SS Name: User-assigned name for the subscriber associated with this service flow.
Direction: Indicates the direction assigned to the service flow.
Downlink: The direction of data traffic is towards the subscriber.
Uplink: The direction of data traffic is from the subscriber.
SC Name: Name of the service class definition associated with this service flow (hover
mouse pointer over name to display service class index number).
Sf State: Current status of the service flow.
Authorized: Service flow configuration has been saved but is not active.
Admitted: Service flow is being edited or SC is setting up the service flow.
Active: Service flow is currently active.
Rejected: Base Station was not able to setup the service flow.
Provisioned Time: Time stamp of when an action was last performed on the service
flow. This time stamp is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds (hh:mm:ss) relative to
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when the base station was rebooted. If required, the absolute time and day of an event
can be determined using the Time Since System Restart on the General Information
page:
Current Time - (Time Since System Restart - Provisioned Time)
Note: A value of '00:00:00' indicates that the service flow was created before the base
station was rebooted, and the service flow has not been activated.
Cs Specification: Classifier type associated with this service flow. Refer to section
4.3.4: Classifiers on page 55 for supported classification types.
Enable/Disable: Displays the current state of the service flow:
Enabled: Service flow is provisioned by the base station.
Disabled: Service flow will not be provisioned by the base station.
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4.3.4 Classifiers
Click Classifiers in the menu (left side of screen) to view, add and delete service flow
classifiers. Any active service flow must have at least one active classifier. The 802.16
Service Flow can have multiple classifiers (classification rules). New classifiers become
active after clicking Add on this screen.
When multiple classifiers are defined for one service flow, the index number is listed in
the form X.Y where:
X == Service Flow index (SfId)
Y == Classifier index number
When a service flow is activated, the classifiers become active by default. A service flow
can have both active and inactive classifiers only when the service flow is already active
and new classifiers are added. New classifiers become active only after they are
successfully implemented on both the base station and the subscriber.
All Revisions
Important information about using generic classifiers.
What is a Generic Classifier
A generic classifier is defined as any classifier with only the priority field enabled.
Behavior of Generic Classifiers
It is important to note that generic classifier filters behave differently based on the mode
of the learning function. See the following table.
Table 22: System - Generic Classifier Functions
Learning
Enabled Filtering Function
Yes
The Learning function requires a generic classifier as a template when
automatically adding classifiers for learned hosts.
The auto-learning function requires a service flow and a generic classifier for each
enabled subscriber. When a new host is detected, the learning function
automatically adds a new host-specific classifier (based on the generic classifier
definition) to the associated downlink service flow. The host-specific classifiers are
deleted automatically when the subscriber de-registers.
No
The generic classifier can be used as a pass-all filter to direct all unclassified
downlink traffic in a sector.
All downlink traffic in the sector that does not match any higher priority classifier is
directed to the downlink service flow with the generic classifier. A sector may
contain only one subscriber with a generic (pass-all) classifier.
Using the Learning Feature
To use the Learning feature (Learning Enabled = Yes) for any subscriber, it is necessary to
create a downlink service flow and assign a generic classifier. When a new host is
detected by the subscriber, this is reported to the base station and the learning function
automatically adds a new classifier to permit downlink traffic to that host. The generic
classifier filters traffic based on the service flow type:
802.3 Eth: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination of fields
in the Ethernet header.
802.1Q VLAN: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination of
the fields in the Ethernet header and 802.1Q VLAN tag.
IPv4: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the IPv4 IP header.
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IPv4 Over 802.3: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination
of fields in the IPv4 header and the Ethernet header.
IPv4 Over 802.1Q: The classifiers for this service flow are based on the combination
of fields in the IPv4 header and the 802.1Q VLAN tag.
To avoid unwanted behavior, it is necessary to set Learning Enabled = Yes before adding
generic classifiers.
Changing the Learning Mode
When Learning Enabled is set to 'No' on a subscriber, all generic classifiers on active
service flows on that subscriber will begin to operate as pass-all filters -- directing all
same/lower priority downlink traffic in the sector to that subscriber.
It is recommended to use the following procedure when disabling the MAC auto-learning
function for any subscriber:
1. Identify the subscriber to be modified (Learning Enabled = Yes).
2. Identify the downlink service flow(s) associated with this subscriber.
3. Take the following action:
a) Delete the service flows that have generic classifiers
or
b) Delete the generic downlink classifier associated with each service flow
4. Go to the subscriber screen and set Learning Enabled = No (subscriber will re-
register).
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Figure 28: Configuration - Classifier Screen
Classifier Configuration Screen
Add a Classifier
To SFID: Select the index number of the service flow. Refer to the Service Flows
Configuration screen for a list of all service flows.
Priority: Check to set a priority for this classifier. When a packet can be classified by
more than one classifier definition, it is classified according to the classifier with the
highest priority setting. Enter a priority value from 0 to 255 (highest priority).
Packets are tested beginning with the classifier definition having the highest priority
value. The packet is processed based on the first discovered match. If classifiers have
equal priority, the order of evaluation can not be predicted.
DestMacAddr: Check to enable classification based on a destination MAC address
(downstream traffic from the base station). Enter the MAC address in the adjacent field.
When matched, downlink traffic is sent from the base station using the associated
service flow.
DestMacMask: Enter the mask value (hexadecimal) to be used with the destination
MAC address (DestMacAddr). Valid only if the DestMacAddr is enabled ( ). For
example:
1. A mask value of all ones (ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff) will match only the MAC address entered in the
DestMacAddr field.
2. A partially specified mask value will match a range of MAC addresses. For example, a
mask value of 01:02:03:ff:ff:ff will match all MAC addresses where the first 48 bits are
01:02:03. The DestMacAddr should be set to all zeros.
3. A mask of all zeros (00:00:00:00:00:00) will match all destination MAC addresses.
The DestMacAddr field value is not used.
Note: Only one classifier can have a DestMacMask value set to all zeros.
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SourceMacAddr: Check to enable classification based on a source MAC address
(upstream traffic to the base station). Enter the MAC address in the adjacent field. When
matched, uplink traffic is sent from the subscriber using the associated service flow.
SourceMacMask: Enter the mask value (hexadecimal) to be used with the source MAC
address (SourceMacAddr). Valid only if SourceMacAddr is enabled ( ).
Examples:
1. A mask value of all ones (ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff) will match only the MAC address entered in the
SourceMacAddr field.
2. A partially specified mask value will match a range of MAC addresses. For example, a
mask value of 01:02:03:ff:ff:ff will match all MAC addresses where the first 48 bits are
01:02:03. The SourceMacAddr should be set to all zeros.
3. A mask of all zeros (00:00:00:00:00:00) will match all source MAC addresses. The
SourceMacAddr field value is not used.
Note: Only one classifier can have a DestMacMask value set to all zeros.
EnetProtocolType: Check to enable classification based on the protocol transported
by Ethernet. Select Ethernet type from the list: Ethertype for Ethernet version 2 and
802.3 SNAP, and DSAP for 802.3 LLC.
EnetProtocol: Enter the identifier of the protocol transported by Ethernet. Valid only if
an EnetProtocolType is selected. Valid Ethertype values are from 1,501-65,536. Valid
DSAP values are from 0-169 and 171-255. For example, in order to allow IP traffic, set
EnetProtocolType to Ethertype and EnetProtocol to 2048 (0800 hex).
A list of Ethertypes can be found at:
http://www.iana.org/assignments/ethernet-numbers
A list of DSAP values can be found at:
http://www.ethermanage.com/ethernet/enet-numbers/ieee-lsap-list.html.
Add: Click Add to save the classifier settings.
Note: Classifier settings are effective immediately when created.
Remove Classifier
Service Flow Identifier: Select an existing classifier to be deleted. The format is:
Service Flow ID. Classifier ID
Delete: Click Delete to permanently delete the selected classifier.
View Classifiers
SFID.ClsID: Identifiers for the selected classifier. The format is:
Service Flow ID. Classifier ID
Show: Click Show to display the setting for the service flow selected in the Service
Flow Identifier field.
ShowAll: Click ShowAll to display settings for all service flows.
HideAll: Click HideAll to hide settings for all service flows.
Classifier Table
SFID.ClsID: Identifiers for the selected classifier. The format is:
State: Current state of the service flow:
Active: Classifier is currently active.
Inactive: Classifier is not currently active.
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Prio: Priority setting for this classifier.
DestMac: When displayed, classification is based on this destination MAC address.
Addr: Destination MAC address.
Mask: Destination MAC mask.
SrcMac: When displayed, classification is based on this source MAC address.
Addr: Source MAC address.
Mask: Source MAC mask.
Enet Type/Prot: When displayed, classification is based on Ethernet protocol type and
protocol.
UserPri: Matching parameters for the Ethernet IEEE 802.1D user priority value
(Ethernet packets with 802.1Q encapsulation). A packet will match if the priority setting
is equal to, or falls between, the high and low range setting. Valid settings are zero to
seven (0 to 255).
Low: Lowest priority setting of range.
High: Highest priority setting of range.
VlanID: Ethernet packet 802.1Q VLAN tag. Valid only if Cs Specification is 802.1Q.
Ip Prot.: IPv4 specification. Valid only if the service class Cs Specification is IPv4.
EnetProtocol: When displayed, classification is based on this Ethernet protocol.
Tos: Matching parameters for the IP type of service/DSCP (IETF RFC 2474). An IP type
of service (ToS) packet will match if the "ip-tos" value, after the mask is applied, is equal
to, or falls between, the high and low range setting. Valid settings are 0 to 255.
Low: Lowest priority setting of range.
High: Highest priority setting of range.
Mask: A logical 'AND' is performed using the mask and the "ip-tos" value before
testing for range.
SrcIp: Source IPv4 address. Valid only if Cs Specification is IPv4.
Addr: Source IPv4 address network mask.
Mask: Source IPv4 address network mask.
DstIp: IPv4 destination address. Valid only if Cs Specification is IPv4.
Addr: Destination IPv4 address network mask.
Mask: Destination IPv4 address network mask.
DstIp: IPv4 destination address.
Addr Mask: Valid only if Cs Specification is IPv4.
SrcPort: Source IPv4 address port. Valid only if Cs Specification is IPv4.
Start: Lowest port address in range.
End: Highest port address in range.
DstPort: IPv4 destination port address. Valid only if Cs Specification is IPv4.
Start: Lowest port address in range.
End: Highest port address in range.
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4.3.5 Manage -- Save Provisioning Information
Click Manage in the menu (left side of screen) to determine if there are unsaved
changes to the service classes, service flows, or classifiers.
Figure 29: Configuration - Save SF Configuration Screen
Save Provisioning Configuration
Save Provisioning Configuration: This screen indicates if there are unsaved changes
to service classes, service flows, or classifiers.
No Modifications Detected: There are no unsaved changes.
Modifications Detected: There are unsaved changes.
Save: Click Save to save all changes. Saving changes will copy all service class,
service flow, classifier configuration data, and subscriber database informatino to non-
volatile memory. When the base station is rebooted, all unsaved changes to the service
classes, service flows, and classifiers are discarded.
The Save control is active only if there are unsaved changes to service classes, service
flows, or classifiers.
Clear Provisioning Configuration
Clear Provisioning Configuration: Clear all service flow configuration data.
Clear: Click Clear to remove all changes made since the last save.
Note: The Clear Provisioning Configuration feature is not activated in this software release.
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4.4 Interface Configuration
View and modify the base station settings for the wireless, Ethernet, and management
interfaces.
4.4.1 Wireless Interface
Click Wireless Interface in the menu (left side of screen) to view and modify the base
station MAC, PHY, and RF wireless settings.
Note: Changes to settings marked with a red asterisk (*) are only effective after clicking
Save and rebooting the base station.
Figure 30: Web: Configuration - Wireless Interface Screen
RF Parameters
RF DL Channel KHz: (*) Enter the channel frequency to use for all subscribers in the
sector. The setting is validated against the type of radio installed. The center frequency
setting can be made in steps of 250 KHz, and the center frequency setting must allow for
the channel size and not exceed the granted frequency range. For example, when using
a 7 MHz channel, the center frequency must be at least 3.5 MHz inside the band limits.
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Important: RF Channel Settings
Operation in the FWA band is subject to license. The radio frequency selections must
be set correctly before the installed system is allowed to transmit. The installed system
must comply with all governing local, regional, and national regulations. Contact
authorities in the country of installation for complete information regarding the licensing
regime and operating restrictions for that regulatory domain.
RF Channel Separation KHz: (*) Select the separation between channels (HD-FDD
radio only) where: UL Channel = DL Channel + Separation.
Tx Output Power dBm: Select the output power level (dBm) of the radio.
Table 23: System - Tx Power Settings (dBm)
Equipment Minimum Maximum
AN-100U 0 23
AN-100UX 20 36*
* For best AN-100UX wireless link performance, it is recommended to use a
maximum setting of 35 DBm when operating at 64 QAM.
Important: RF Power Settings
Operation in the FWA band is subject to license. The radio power selections must be
set correctly before the installed system is allowed to transmit. National Interface
documents may identify a maximum output power for the wireless system, expressed in
terms of an EIRP level that must not be exceeded. The installed system must comply with
all governing local, regional, and national regulations. Contact authorities in the country
of installation for complete information regarding the licensing regime and operating
restrictions for that regulatory domain.
SS Tx Power Control Enable: Check to allow the base station to automatically adjust
the transmit power level of subscribers. When enabled, the base station continually
monitors the subscribers and adjusts the transmission power to maintain a requested
RSSI value.
Reference RSS: Select the target value for average Received Signal Strength (RSS) for
subscribers. The Reference RSS setting is the target value for average Received Signal
Strength (RSS) for subscribers RF signals received by the base station. This target
value allows automatic adjustment of the subscriber Tx power for optimum performance
with the minimum of RF interference. The suggested default setting values are indicated
in the following table:
Table 24: System - Wireless Channel Reference RSSI
Channel Size Initial Setting
3.5 MHz -75 dBm
7.0 MHz -72 dBm
These are the suggested initial settings; adjustments to this target value must be made
based on the individual RF characteristics of each deployed sector. The RSSI value
(dBm) for each subscriber can be monitored using the base station SS Info screen (Web
interface). Tx power adjustments are based on a number of factors, and differences of
up to 7 dB may be observed between the Reference RSS setting and measured RSSI.
Auto Rx Gain Enable: Check to enable automatic adjustment of the receiver
sensitivity.
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PHY Parameters
Band Select MHz: (*) Select channelization type in accordance to 802.16 OFDM PHY
system profiles.
Channel Size MHz: (*) Select the channel size. Menu selection is based on the type of
radio installed. Refer to the appendices for a list of supported radios.
Guard Interval: (*) Select the cyclic prefix.
MAC Parameters
Frame Profile: Configure the frame size and usage profile.
Frame Duration ms: (*) Select the wireless frame duration (ms). Selections are
based on the channel size. This setting affects the system latency.
DL Ratio %: Enter the downlink usage as a percentage of frame size. This setting
provides traffic shaping on the uplink and downlink traffic profiles.
The DL ratio is dynamic and can be changed at any time without reboot. The DL
Ratio setting in the Wireless Configuration page allows the selection between the
minimum and maximum values specified in the following table (based on Frame
Duration, Channel Bandwidth and Guard Interval settings):
Table 25: System - Wireless Channel Selection
Channel Size
(MHz) Frame Duration
(ms) Guard Interval Lowest DL Ratio
(%) Highest DL
Ratio (%)
3.5 5 1/16 50 75
1/4 58 75
10 1/16 25 80
1/4 26 80
7 5 1/16 20 80
1/4 25 80
10 1/16 30 85
1/4 25 85
Synchronization Mode: (*) Select the synchronization mode. Refer to the RedMAX
base station Installation Guidelines for details of the synchronization feature.
No Synch: Synchronization feature is disabled.
Master: This base station provides the master synchronization pulse for each
connected slave base station (without external GPS clock source).
Master with GPS Synchro: This base station is connected to a GPS clock and
provides the master synchronization pulse for each connected slave base station.
Backup Master: This base station normally operates as a slave. If the master base
station fails to provide synchronization pulses, this unit will automatically become a
Master. This feature operates with or without an external GPS clock connection.
Slave: This base station synchronizes its operations to the synchronization pulse
received from the Master or Backup Master.
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Cell Range km: (*) Enter the distance to the subscriber located the farthest distance
from the base station.
Disable RF: Click Disable RF to disable the modem output. This is for test purposes
only. The base station must be rebooted to restore operation of the radio transmitter.
Save: Click Save to save and apply the current settings. Settings not marked with a red
asterisk are effective immediately. Settings marked with a red asterisk (*) only become
only effective after rebooting the base station.
Cancel: Click Cancel to restore all fields to the last saved values.
Default: Click Default to change all fields to the factory values.
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4.4.2 Ethernet Interface
Click Ethernet Interface in the system menu (left side of screen) to view and configure
the front panel Data and Management (Mgmt) Ethernet ports, and the Intra-Sector
Layer-2 Forwarding (iSL2F) feature.
Figure 31: Web: Configuration - Ethernet Interface Screen
Management: Choose the front panel Ethernet port for management traffic.
Via Data port: The Data Ethernet port is used for data and local management traffic.
The Mgt port is disabled.
Via Management port: Only the Mgt Ethernet port is monitored for local
management traffic (data and management networks are physically isolated).
Data Port Settings: This setting controls the speed of the Ethernet Data port.
Auto Detect: Auto-negotiate the speed and duplex.
10 Mbps Half Duplex: Operate at 10Base-T half duplex mode only.
10 Mbps Full Duplex: Operate at 10Base-T full duplex mode only.
100 Mbps Half Duplex: Operate at 100Base-T half duplex mode only.
100 Mbps Full Duplex: Operate at 100Base-T full duplex mode only.
Management Port Settings: Set the speed of the Ethernet Management port.
Auto Detect: Auto-negotiate the speed and duplex.
10 Mbps Half Duplex: Operate at 10Base-T half duplex mode only.
10 Mbps Full Duplex: Operate at 10Base-T full duplex mode only.
100 Mbps Half Duplex: Operate at 100Base-T half duplex mode only.
100 Mbps Full Duplex: Operate at 100Base-T full duplex mode only.
Intra-Sector L2 Forwarding: This feature supports layer 2 network connectivity
between subscribers in a single sector (hair-pinning).
Important: Refer to section 6.1.5: Intra-Sector L2 Forwarding on page 90 for more
information about configuring and using iSL2F feature.
Disabled Mode: When the Intra-Sector L2 Forwarding feature is disabled, the base
station will not forward traffic between subscribers (hairpinning) and will not accept
traffic resubmitted to the Ethernet port by an external switch.
External Mode: When external mode selected, the base station accepts traffic
resubmitted to the Ethernet port. This permits an external switch to forward traffic
between hosts located behind subscribers in the same sector.
Internal Mode: When internal mode is enabled, the base station classifies and
forwards traffic between hosts located behind subscribers in the same sector
(hairpinning) without requiring an external switch. Subscriber traffic arriving at the
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base station appears on the Ethernet port and is also resubmitted to the MAC for
reclassification and broadcast over the air.
Save: Click Save to apply and permanently save the displayed settings.
Cancel: Click Cancel to restore displayed settings to the last saved values.
Default: Click Default to change all displayed settings to the factory default values.
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4.4.3 Management Interface
Click Management Interface in the system menu (left side of screen) to view and edit
the IP address and DHCP settings.
Figure 32: Web: Configuration - Management Interface Screen
IP Parameters
Obtain IP Parameters from DHCP Server: Select this option to have the base station
obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.
Use the following IP Parameters: Select this option to manually enter the following IP
parameters:
IP Address: Enter the static base station network IP address.
Subnet Mask: Enter the base station subnet address mask.
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway on the local Ethernet
segment.
Time Server (SNTP): Enter the IP address of the SNTP server.
Use the following checklist to ensure correct display options:
1. Time server must be compatible with SNTP (RFC-2030)
2. Ensure the time zone is correct for your area.
3. If you are in an area that observes daylight savings time, check the box.
Time Zone: Enter the time offset from GMT (hours:minutes).
Daylight Savings: Check to enable automatic time change for daylight savings.
Syslog Server: Enter the IP address of the Syslog server to enable this feature.
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Refresh: Click Refresh Time to poll the time server for the current time.
DHCP Relay Agent Parameters
The subscriber can obtain an IP address from the DHCP server only through a base
station acting as a DHCP Relay Agent. A subscriber can not obtain an IP address from
any DHCP server on the network segment connected to its local Ethernet port. The base
station (acting as a DHCP Relay Agent) can be configured for two different modes:
SS-s should use the same DHCP Server as SC: Select this option to have the base
station forward all subscriber DHCP requests to the DHCP server that the base station
used to obtain its IP address (valid only if field Obtain IP Parameters from DHCP Server
is enabled above).
SS-s should use the following DHCP Server: Select this option to specify the DHCP
server to be used by subscribers.
DHCP Server: Specify the IP address of a DHCP server. The base station forwards
all subscriber DHCP requests to this address.
It important to configure the correct lease options on your DHCP Server:
a) The subscriber requires option 4, the address of a ToD Server (RFC-868).
b) If you do not wish your devices to display GMT, you must add option 2 (Time Offset).
This is a value denoting the number of seconds to offset your time from GMT. For
example, for the offset of +2 hours you should enter 7200 (some DHCP servers may
require entering hexadecimal value). In North America, EST is -5 hours (-18000
seconds) from GMT and the negative value must be entered.
Important: The base station must be rebooted to activate changes to the DHCP Relay
Agent settings.
VLAN Management
Enable Management with VLAN Tagged Traffic: Check to enable management
using VLAN tagged traffic for the SM CID. This setting is used to configure tagged
management for operation in systems where a single VLAN is used to control the base
station wireless equipment and the user equipment. After enabling this setting, only
traffic with the specified VID is recognized for any management commands. This setting
does not affect operation of the RS-232 Console port.
VLAN ID: Enter the VLAN ID. Only traffic tagged with this VLAN ID is recognized by the
sector controller management process.
Important: The VLAN network support should be verified before enabling this
feature. If the base station is not reachable using the VLAN tagged traffic, the
Console port (RS-232) CLI command must be used to disable this setting.
Save: Click Save to save and apply the current settings.
Cancel: Click Cancel to discard all changes and return to the main screen.
Default: Click Default to set all settings to the factory default settings.
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4.5 Admin Tools
The following screens are used to configure the network settings, passwords, and to
download software updates to the base station.
4.5.1 Advanced Config
Click Advanced Config in the menu (left side of screen) to view and modify MAC
settings for modulation thresholds, and backoff settings. Changes to settings marked
with a red asterisk (*) are only effective after clicking Save and rebooting the base
station. This screen has a separate user name and password.
Note: You must login as 'debug' user to access the Advanced Configuration screen.
Figure 33: Web: Admin Tools - Advanced Configuration Screen
Adaptive Modulation Enable: Check to enable adaptive modulation. Enabling this
control disables the default modulation settings.
Default DL Modulation: Select the default modulation and coding rate for the downlink
channel. This value is used only when Adaptive Modulation is disabled. When Adaptive
Modulation is disabled the base station will transmit data only using the selected
modulation/coding.
Default UL Modulation: Select the default modulation and coding rate for the uplink
channel. This value is used only when Adaptive Modulation is disabled. When Adaptive
Modulation is disabled the base station will receive data from subscribers only using the
selected modulation/coding.
Thresholds: Enter the adaptive modulation threshold values (dB) for each modulation
(based on measured CINR). The values are used only when Adaptive modulation is
enabled. There are two entry fields for each threshold setting (row):
- Minimum Entry Threshold (right column)
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- Mandatory Exit Threshold (left column)
The modulation/coding is decreased by one step under the following conditions:
1. CINR drops below the exit threshold of the current CINR
2. CINR is between the entry threshold and exit threshold of the current UIUC and CRC
errors are detected in the uplink channel
Settings must be adjusted to match the characteristics of each deployment. Refer to the
following table for recommended threshold settings. These are applicable for
independent sector operation. Co-channel sector deployment in a cell may require
further optimization of the Adaptive Modulation settings.
Table 26: System - Wireless - Adaptive Modulation Threshold Settings
64 QAM 3/4 => 64 QAM 2/3 23.25 dB 64 QAM 3/4 <= 64 QAM 2/3 24 dB
64 QAM 2/3 => 16 QAM 3/4 21.75 dB 64 QAM 2/3 <= 16 QAM 3/4 22.5 dB
16 QAM 3/4 => 16 QAM 1/2 18 dB 16 QAM 3/4 <= 16 QAM 1/2 18.375 dB
16QAM 1/2 => QPSK 3/4 15 dB 16 QAM 1/2 <= QPSK 3/4 15.75 dB
QPSK 3/4 => QPSK 1/2 11.625 dB QPSK 3/4 <= QPSK 1/2 12 dB
QPSK 1/2 => BPSK 1/2 9 dB QPSK 1/2 <= BPSK 1/2 9.375 dB
Figure 34: Web: Admin Tools - Advanced Config - Burst Profile Settings
Backoff: Specify ranging and contention periods.
Backoff settings are used when a subscriber experiences collisions during link
establishment or while competing for additional bandwidth. The entered value represents
the binary exponent of the number of 'opportunities' to wait before responding to a base
station registration poll or a bandwidth request opportunity.
It is recommended to not change the Backoff values. Changes to these settings can
severely impact performance of the wireless link. Click Default in the Advanced Config
menu to restore the factory backoff settings.
Ranging Backoff Start: Enter the starting backoff window size for initial ranging
contention.
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Ranging Backoff End: Enter the final backoff window size for initial ranging
contention.
Request Backoff Start: Enter the starting backoff window size for contention during
bandwidth requests.
Request Backoff End: Enter the final backoff window size for contention during
bandwidth requests.
Save: Click Save to apply and save the displayed settings. Changes to settings marked
with a red asterisk (*) are effective only after the base station is rebooted.
Cancel: Click Cancel to discard all changes and return to the main screen.
Default: Click Default to set all settings to the factory default settings.
Example: How Subscribers Use Backoff Settings
When a subscriber detects a collision during a registration attempt, the subscriber will
use a retry strategy to avoid repeating the collision. Consider the effects of the following
settings:
Ranging Backoff Start = 2
Ranging Backoff end = 4
Following a collision, the subscriber will skip between zero and four registration
opportunities (2Ranging Backoff Start). If the subscriber detects a collision during the retry, it will
skip a random number, between zero and eight registration opportunities (2Ranging Backoff
Start+1). If a third collision is experienced, the subscriber will skip between zero and
sixteen registration opportunities (2Ranging Backoff End). If a fourth collision is detected, the
process repeats as for the first detected collision.
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4.5.2 Software Upgrade
Click Software Upgrade in the menu (left side of screen) to upload a new system
software image from a remote server. The terminal contains two non-volatile RAM banks
for storing the software. Each upload overwrites the standby (unselected) bank.
Figure 35: Web: Admin Tools - Software Upgrade Screen
Upgrading Software
Protocol: Select the type of server:
FTP: Use File Transfer Protocol for file upload.
TFTP: Use Trivial File Transfer Protocol for file upload. TFTP is not available in the
current software version.
Server IP Address: Enter the FTP server network address.
User: Enter the username of a user that is defined on the FTP server and has sufficient
access rights to the base station software image file.
Password: Enter the password for the username entered in the User field above.
File Path: Enter the path and name of the system software image to upload. It is
strongly recommended to copy the binary files to the default file directory for the FTP
server and to specify only the file name in this field.
Status: Monitors the software upload operation.
Start Upgrade: Click Start Upgrade to begin the software upload.
Active SW Selection
Version: Select the software image to load on the next system reboot.
Status: Monitors the system upgrade operation.
Apply&Reset: Click Apply&Reset to save the current version selection and reboot the
base station.
Before Beginning the Upgrade
Use the following procedures to upgrade the base station.
The following items must be addressed before beginning the upgrade:
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1. You must obtain the latest base station binary files. You must copy the binary files
into the default file location for the FTP server. You can not specify a 'path' in the
upgrade dialog.
2. The base station performs all software upgrades using an FTP server:
a) The FTP server must be located on the network connected to an active Ethernet port
(Data or Mgmt) on the base station.
b) The FTP server must have a user defined as follows:
username: target
password: secret
Upgrade Base Station
1. Start a Web browser session to the base station and login. The factory default
settings are as follows:
Login: admin
Password: admin
2. Click Software Upgrade in the left-hand menu and make the following settings:
Protocol: FTP
Server IP address: [enter address of FTP server]
User: target
Password: secret
File Path: [Enter binary file name -- including .bin extension]
3. Click Upgrade and wait for the base station to download and save the binary file.
This process may take a few minutes. Progress is indicated in the Status field. The
Status Screen displays 'Update OK' when the upgrade is complete.
4. In the Software Upgrade screen, Select the new version and click Apply&Reset to
activate the new software. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog.
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4.5.3 Backup and Restore
Click Backup and Restore in the menu (left side of screen) to manage the base station
saved settings. The configuration settings for the active and alternate software loads can
be saved to a network server reachable by the base station. Configuration files saved on
a remote server can be used to restore settings on a base station.
Figure 36: Web: Admin Tools - Configuration Backup and Restore Screen
Backup and Restore Configuration
FTP Server IP Address: Enter the FTP server network address.
User Name: Enter the username of an account on the FTP server. This user must have
access rights to read and write files on the server.
Password: Enter the password for the user account.
File Name: Enter the path and file name of the configuration file to save or read.
When performing a backup, it is strongly recommended to use the default file
directory for the FTP server and enter only the file name in this field. It is also
recommended to specify a file name that includes the date and software revision.
Select Configuration:
Active: Save/restore the saved configuration for the active software load.
Alternate: Save/restore the saved configuration for the inactive software load.
Status: Displays status messages for the current operation.
Start Backup: Click Start Backup to save the selected settings (Active/Alternate).
Start Restore: Click Start Restore to restore the selected settings (Active/Alternate).
Before Beginning a Backup
The following items must be addressed before beginning the backup:
1. The settings to be saved on a remote server must be saved in the memory bank
associated with the software binary file. To be sure that all current settings are
saved, click Manage in the menu (left side of screen) and click Save to save all
changes (if this control is active).
2. The base station performs all software upgrades using an FTP server. The FTP
server must be located on the network connected to an active Ethernet port (Data or
Mgmt) on the base station and must have a user account with read/write privileges.
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Backup Base Station Settings
Use the following steps to backup the base station settings:
1. Start a Web browser session to the base station and login. The factory default
settings are as follows:
Login: admin
Password: admin
2. Click Backup and Restore in the menu and make the following settings:
User Name: Enter the username of a user that is defined on the FTP server and has
sufficient access rights to the read and write files.
Password: Enter the password for the user account.
File Name: Enter the path and name of the file to save.
When performing a backup, it is strongly recommended to use the default file
directory for the FTP server and enter only the file name in this field. It is also
recommended to specify a file name that includes the date and software revision.
Select Configuration: Select Active or Alternate.
3. Click Start Backup and wait for the base station to transfer the configuration file.
This process may take a few minutes and progress is indicated in the Status field.
Restore Base Station Settings
Use the following steps to restore the base station settings:
1. Start a Web browser session to the base station and login. The factory default
settings are as follows:
Login: admin
Password: admin
2. Click Backup and Restore in the menu and make the following settings:
User Name: Enter the username of a user that is defined on the FTP server and has
sufficient access rights to the read and write files.
Password: Enter the password for the user account.
File Name: Enter the path and name of the file to be restored.
Select Configuration: Select Active or Alternate.
3. Click Start Restore and wait for the base station to transfer the configuration file.
This process may take a few minutes and progress is indicated in the Status field.
4. If the restore operation was successful, and the destination was the Active memory
bank, the base station is automatically rebooted. When the base station is rebooted,
all traffic stops for about 30 seconds and then resumes as the subscribers are
registered.
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4.5.4 System Account Management
Click Accounts Management in the menu (left side of screen) to change the system
access password.
Figure 37: Web: Admin Tools - System Password Screen
Add User
Group: Select the group for this account.
Admin: This account user is an administrator.
Guest: This account user is a guest.
Name: Enter the name for this account.
New Password: Enter a new password.
Confirm Password: Re-enter the new password.
Your Password: Enter your login password.
Add: Click Add to create a new account using these settings.
Change User
Group: To change the group for this account, check and select a new group.
Admin: This account user is an administrator.
Guest: This account user is a guest.
Name: Select the name of an existing account to change.
New Password: To change the password for this account, check and enter a new
password for this account.
Confirm Password: If changing the password, re-enter the new password in this field.
Your Password: Enter your login password.
Change: Click Change to create a new account using these settings.
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Delete User
Name: Select the name of an existing account to be deleted.
Your Password: Enter your login password.
Delete: Click Delete to create a new account using these settings.
User Accounts
Old Password: Enter the current password.
New Password: Enter a new password.
Confirm Password: Re-enter the new password.
Your Password: Enter your login password.
Change: Click Change to save and apply changes.
Note: To delete an administrator account, you must login using another administrator
account. To delete an administrator account: 1) change the account to be deleted to type
'guest', 2) delete the account.
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(CLI) commands. This section describes the procedures for configuring and operating
the base station using the CLI over a Telnet connection.
5.1 Connecting via Telnet
To connect to the base station, open a Telnet session to the IP address of the base
station (default address is 192.168.101.3).
Figure 38: CLI - Connecting via Telnet
When the command prompt screen appears, login using the following (factory default) :
Username: admin
Password: admin
The base station may now be controlled using a set of CLI commands.
Telnet Logout
Exit from a CLI session by typing:
logout ENTER
The system will logout users automatically if no commands are received (idle) for five
minutes.
5.2 CLI Commands
The system defaults to root mode when you login to the base station. The following table
lists all base station specific commands available in root mode. All commands are case-
sensitive.
The following table lists commands available in the root directory. These commands are
described in detail in the following sections.
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Table 27: CLI - Command Summary
Command Description
debug* Intermediate node for debugging commands
diagStatistics* Access the Diagnostic Status data structure
interfaces View and configure the data and management Ethernet ports
ipAddress View and configure the IP address data structure
logout Exit from Command Line Interface
monitor Enter monitor mode (press any key to exit monitor mode)
reboot Reboot the device box.
remoteFSInit* Initialize remote File System
resetSS* Reboot the base station
set Command mode to view and configure system settings
show Command mode to view system settings
softwareConfig Backup/restore base station settings to/from FTP server
softwareUpgrade Download software and select the active version
user View and configure user accounts
vxShell* Switch to VxWorks target shell
wmanIfBs View and configure wireless MAN interface objects
wmget* Set WindMark, with instance/argument support
wmlist* Set WindMark, with instance/argument support
wmnext* Set WindMark, with instance/argument support
wmset* Set WindMark, with instance/argument support
x509 WMAN-IF-MIB X509 certificate data
*Debug user only.
5.2.1 Common Controls
Use the following CLI control commands in all configuration modes.
Table 28: CLI - Root Mode Commands
Command Description
?
Use the '?' character to display help for any command or mode.
Example: From the root directory, enter the following command to list all
parameters that can be changed using the 'set' command:
set ?
CTRL-Z Return to root mode.
Cancel command entry (alternative to backspace delete).
Return to parent node / mode. exit
all (exit all) Return to parent mode.
logout Terminate this telnet session. May be entered from any mode.
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5.2.2 debug
The debug command is used to view diagnostic information for the base station.
Table 29: CLI - Interface Command
Command Parameter/Description
debug dump - Save the information to the specified FTP server.
<Server> - IP Address of the Server to dump data to
<File> - File Name of the dump data
mode - Show/change the current debug mode setting.
level - <normal(0) | monitoring(1) | debug(2)>
server - IP address of the default FTP server for automatic dump of
debug info and system error messages.
reset - Reset the DEBUG data structure content.
CrcErrors - absolute
SymErrors - absolute
DlSdus - absolute
UlSdus - absolute
DlMpdus - absolute
UlMpdus - absolute
DlSecMgm - absolute
UlSecMgm - absolute
DlDefaultSdus - absolute
UlDefaultSdus - absolute
Fpc - absolute
Bwr - absolute
Pgb - absolute
rxmode - Set to continuous receive mode.
show - Display DEBUG data structure content.
FrameNumber - RO -- MAC statistics;
Stations - RO -- MAC statistics;
UlServiceFlows - RO -- MAC statistics;
DlServiceFlows - RO -- MAC statistics;
DlUsage - RO -- MAC statistics;
UlUsage - RO -- MAC statistics;
CrcErrors - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
SymErrors - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
DlSdus - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
UlSdus - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
DlMpdus - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
UlMpdus - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
DlSecMgm - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
UlSecMgm - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
DlDefaultSdus - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
UlDefaultSdus - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
Fpc - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
Bwr - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
Pgb - Resetable -- MAC statistics;
Cinr - RO -- PHY statistics;
Rssi - RO -- PHY statistics;
Fofs - RO -- PHY statistics;
Corb - RO -- PHY statistics;
mac - Display MAC subgroup statistics.
phy - Display MAC subgroup statistics.
monitor - Enter into monitor mode, press any key to exit.
txmode - Set to continuous transmit mode.
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5.2.3 interfaces
The interfaces command is used to view and configure the front panel Data and
Management (Mgmt) Ethernet ports.
Table 30: CLI - Interfaces Command
Command Command Parameter/Description
ethernet Ethernet port settings.
IntSep Select integrated or separated management mode.
0: The Data Ethernet port is used for data and local
management traffic. The Mgt Ethernet port is disabled.
1: Only the Mgt Ethernet port is monitored for local
management traffic. Select this mode only when data
and management networks are physically isolated.
DataDuplex Data Ethernet port settings.
0: Auto-detect speed and duplex.
1: Operate at 10Base-T half duplex mode only.
2: Operate at 10Base-T full duplex mode only.
3: Operate at 100Base-T half duplex mode only.
4: Operate at 100Base-T full duplex mode only.
default Restore all settings to factory default values.
MgmDuplex Management Ethernet port settings.
0: Auto-detect speed and duplex.
1: Operate at 10Base-T half duplex mode only.
2: Operate at 10Base-T full duplex mode only.
3: Operate at 100Base-T half duplex mode only.
4: Operate at 100Base-T full duplex mode only.
Intra-SectorL2Forwar Establish a virtual private network at
layer 2 between any number of subscriber CPEs in single
sector.
0: Disabled - base station will not accept traffic resubmitted
to the Ethernet port
1: Internal - base station creates a service flow to provide
transparent tunneling for higher-layer protocols
2: External - base station allows an external switch to
forward VLAN traffic back through the (originating) base
station Ethernet port and over the wireless.
Management configuration settings.
management
set LocalIp Enter the static base station network IP address.
LocalMask Enter the base station subnet address mask.
DefGateway Enter the IP address of the default gateway on
the local Ethernet segment.
DhcpEnable
0: Manually enter the following IP parameters
1: Have the base station obtain its IP address from a
DHCP server.
ToDIP Enter the IP address of an the SNTP server.
TimeZoneHour Enter the offset (hours) from GMT.
TimeZoneMinute Enter the offset minutes (fraction) from
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Command Command Parameter/Description
GMT.
DayLightSavings Enable automatic time change for daylight
savings.
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
SysLogIP Enter the IP address of the System Log server.
DhcpServIPUsr Specify the IP address of a DHCP server.
The base station forwards all subscriber DHCP requests to
this address.
DhcpType Set the DHCP relay type.
0: Base station forwards all subscriber DHCP requests to
the DHCP server that the base station used to obtain its
IP address.
1: Subscriber to use the specified DHCP server. Use
DhcpServIPUs to specify the DHCP server to be used
by subscribers.
MgmtVLAN Enable or disable management using VLAN
tagged traffic.
0: Disable tagged management.
1 Enable tagged management.
VlanId Enter the VLAN ID (VID) for the management VLAN.
default Restore all settings to factory default values.
wireless Wireless interface configuration settings:
set Modify settings.
*DefaultUlSfEnable
0 -- disable default uplink service flows
1 -- enable default uplink service flows
Note: Default DL service flows are permanently enabled.
*RfDLChannel - <3400000 - 3600000; step=250>
*RfSeparation - <-100000 - 100000; step=50000>
RfTxOutputPower - <0 - 23; step=1>
RefRSS Enter the reference RSS value
SSTxPowerControl - 0 -- disable; 1 -- enable
RfAutoRxGainEnable - 0 -- disable; 1 -- enable
PhyClk
80 -- UnlicensedProprietary
84 -- Multiple_Of_1.5MHz
91 -- Unlicensed
96 -- Multiple_Of_1.75MHz
*ChannelBandwidth
5 -- 7 Mhz
6 -- 3.5 Mhz;
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Table 30: CLI - Interfaces Command
Command Command Parameter/Description
*CyclicPrefix (phyCp)
0 -- 1/32
1 -- 1/16
2 -- 1/8
3 -- 1/4
*MacMaxDistance maximum distance to any subscriber
MacFrmDuration
0 -- 2.5
1 -- 4
2 -- 5
3 -- 8
4 -- 10
5 -- 12.5
6 -- 20
*MacSyncMode
0 -- NoSynch
1 -- Master with GPS Synch
2 -- Master
3 -- Slave
4 -- Backup Master
MacAirInterfaceStatu - 0 -- disable RF; 1 -- enable RF
MacDLRatio downlink ratio (25 - 80)
default restore all settings to factory default values.
show Display the general wireless configuration.
5.2.4 ipAddress
The ipAddress command is used to view and configure the base station IP address
parameters.
Table 31: CLI - IP Address Command
Command Parameter/Description
set Modify the base station network IP settings.
Address: <IP Address> Enter new IP address.
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Mask: <IP Mask> Enter new Netmask value.
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Dhcp: Enable or disable DHCP support.
0: - Static address
1: - DHCP allocated address.
Gateway < Default gateway> Enter new gateway address. Requires
confirmation to proceed.
show Display all IP address information.
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5.2.5 monitor
The monitor command is used to remotely view a dynamically updated screen of
statistics for the base station.
Table 32: CLI - Monitor Command
Command Parameter/Description
monitor Dynamic display of base station statistics values. For example:
MacFrameNumber: 11296
MacStations: 5
MacUlServiceFlows: 3
MacDlServiceFlows: 3
MacDlUsage: 7 %
MacUlUsage: 3%
MacCrcErrors: 0
MacSymErrors: 0
MacDlSdus: 3590
MacUlSdus: 1889
MacDlMpdus: 3574
MacUlMpdus: 2378
MacArqReTx: 0
MacBcstSdus: 0
MacSecMgmPkts: 132
MacFpc: 9
MacBwr: 1928
MacPgb: 0
PhyCinr: 31.5 dB
PhyRssi: -12.0 dBfs
PhyFofs: 183 Hz
PhyCorb: 0
5.2.6 reboot
The reboot command is used to remotely reset the base station.
Table 33: CLI - Reboot Command
Command Parameter/Description
reboot Reboot the base station. Confirmation is required.
5.2.7 set
The set command is used to control selected fields.
Table 34: CLI - Set Command
Command Parameter/Description
ipAddress See the ipAddress command.
privacy Change privacy related settings on SC.
TrustAll: 0 -- no
1 -- yes.
UseTestTimers: 0 -- Use normal default timer settings
1-- Use factory test timer settings.
sysContact Change the system administrator contact information (255 chars max).
<val_sysLocation> Enter the location string for this device.
sysLocation Change the system administrator contact information (255 chars max).
<val_sysLocation>: Enter the location string for this device (255 chars
max.).
sysName Change the system name (255 chars max).
<val_sysname>: Enter the system name for this device.
variable Set CLI session variables.
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5.2.8 show
The show command is used to display operating information about the base station.
Table 35: CLI - Show Command
Command Parameter/Description
eventLog Display system logging events. For example:
Time:.........................Tue May 23 14:17:39
Txt:..........................Radio Type 1: TB3435F7
Time:.........................Tue May 23 14:17:36
Txt:..........................RedMax AN-100U Ver. 1.0.58 started.
ifCounters Display counter statistics of device interfaces. For example:
Structure --- <<Interface statistics>>
64 bits Ingress Counters 64 bits Egress Counters
Octets:........................0 Octets:........................0
UcastPkts:...............1876059 UcastPkts:................881643
MulticastPkts:.................0 MulticastPkts:.................0
BroadcastPkts:.................0 BroadcastPkts:............583368
Others
Name:.....................Signal InDiscards:....................0
InMulticastPkts:...............0 InErrors:....................350
InBroadcastPkts:...............0 OutDiscards:...................0
OutMulticastPkts:..............0 OutErrors:.....................0
OutBroadcastPkts:.........583368
ifStatus Display status of device interfaces. For example:
Structure --- <<Interface Status>>
Descr:........... 802.16
Type:............... propBWAp2Mp(184
Mtu:.................. 2048
Speed:.............. 16940000
PhysAddress:.... 0:09:02:00:89:
AdminStatus:..... up(1)
OperStatus:...... up(1)
LastChange:...... 00:00:13
interfaces Display device interfaces. For example:
Index Description MAC Address
1 802.16 00 09 02 00 89 c1
2 802.3 00 09 02 00 89 c1
3 802.3 00 09 02 00 89 c1
ipAddress Display the IP address data.
Address: <IP Address> - IP Address
Mask: <IP Address> - Subnet Mask.
Dhcp: Enable/disable DHCP support.
0: Static address entered by user.
1: DHCP allocated address.
Gateway: <IP Address> - Default GatewayAddress.
If no field name is specified, the whole data structure is displayed. For
example:
Structure --- <<SC IP Address Data>>
Address:......................192.168.20.97
Mask:.........................255.255.255.0
Dhcp:.........................StaticIP(0)
Gateway:......................192.168.20.250
learnHosts Display learned MAC addresses of the specified SS.
<MacAddr> MAC address of a provisioned SS.
privacy Display base station privacy settings.
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Table 35: CLI - Show Command
Command Parameter/Description
TrustAll - 0 -- no, 1 -- yes.
AKLifetime - Lifetime in seconds that BS assigns to new AK.
TEKLifetime - Lifetime in seconds that BS assigns to new TEK.
sfInfo Display service flow info.
<MAC Address> - Specify the subscriber MAC address
downlink - Display downlink service flow information.
uplink - Display uplink service flow information.
For example:
AN-100U(show->)#> sfInfo 00:09:02:00:8c:7f downlink
<< SF Information >>
--- Downlink ---
IfBsSfId:.....................5106 ScSchedulingType:.......bestEffort(2)
MaxSustainedRate:.............800000 bps ScArqEnable:.............false(2)
MinReservedRate:..............0 bps SfInfoOctets:..............251088824
MaxLatency:...................0 ms SfInfoTrafficRate:.......787 Kbps
TrafficPriority:..............1 SfInfoPkts:..................256244
ssInfo Display information about selected/all subscribers. If no MAC address is
entered, information for all subscribers is returned. For example:
<MAC Address> - Specify the subscriber MAC address
<< SS Information >>
MAC Address:..................00:09:02:00:a1:21 SignalNoise:..................29.6 dB
IpAddress:....................192.168.20.30 SignalNoiseMax:...............31.1 dB
BasicCid:.....................47 SignalNoiseMin:...............23.2 dB
DownChannelModCode:...........64QAM(3/4)(6) CrcErr:.......................0
SsInfDownlinkRate:............12705 Kbps AntennaRsl:...................-54 dBm
UpChannelModCode:.............64QAM(3/4)(6) Distance:.....................0 m
SsInfUplinkRate:..............12705 Kbps
status Display Wireless Interface information.
sysContact Display contact info of system administrator.
sysDescr Display info about system hardware and software.
sysLocation Display system location information.
sysName Display system name.
sysUpTime Display system time running since last reboot.
version Display the running software version.
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5.2.9 softwareConfig
The softwareConfig command is used to load new software binary files on the base
station. See section 4.5.2: Software Upgrade on page 72.
Table 36: CLI - Software Upgrade Command
Command Parameter/Description
backup Save a backup copy of the base station settings on a remote FTP server.
Server: IP Address of the FTP server.
File: Use this name when saving the configuration backup file.
Which: Specify the settings to be saved:
0 - Alternate configuration.
1 - Active configuration.
For example:
backup 192.168.20.100 BS_024-061108.cfg 1 <ENTER>
You will be prompted by the FTP server to enter a valid username and
password.
restore Restore the base station settings using a backup copy previously saved on a
remote FTP server.
Server: IP Address of the FTP server.
File: Use this name when saving the configuration backup file.
Which: Specify the settings to be saved:
0 - Alternate configuration.
1 - Active configuration.
For example:
restore 192.168.20.100 BS_024-061108.cfg 1 <ENTER>
You will be prompted by the FTP server to enter a username and password.
5.2.10 softwareUpgrade
The softwareUpgrade command is used to load new software binary files on the base
station. See section 4.5.2: Software Upgrade on page 72.
Table 37: CLI - Software Upgrade Command
Command Parameter/Description
loadimage Download software image and write into flash.
Server: <IP address> - Address of ftp server
File: <filename.bin> - Enter file name (including .bin extension).
show Display the S/W version information in the device.
switch Switch between the active and inactive software versions. Requires user
confirmation to proceed.
5.2.11 user
The user command is used to modify the user profiles and passwords.
Table 38: CLI - User Command
Command Parameter/Description
access Change user access level
name <username> - User login name
<access> - Access level (0-10)
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Table 38: CLI - User Command
Command Parameter/Description
add Add a user
name <username> - User login name to be added
<access> Access level
delete Delete a user
name <username> - User login name to be deleted
Note: To delete an administrator account: 1) change the account to be deleted
to access level '0' (guest), 2) delete the account.
password Change user password. User is required to enter/confirm new password for this
account.
<username> - User login name
show Show all users. For example:
User: admin Access: 10 (Administrator level)
User: guest Access: 0 (Guest access level)
5.2.12 wmanlfBs
The wmanlfBs command is used to …
Table 39: CLI - WmanlfBs Command
Command Parameter/Description
classifier View or modify the wmanIfBsClassifierRuleTable.
add add an instance to the wmanIfBsClassifierRuleTable
delete remove an instance from the wmanIfBsClassifierRuleTable
show display one or all instances in the wmanIfBsClassifierRuleTable
provForSf View or modify the wmanIfBsSsProvisionedForSfTable.
add add an instance to the wmanIfBsSsProvisionedForSfTable
delete remove an instance from the wmanIfBsSsProvisionedForSfTable
show display one/all entries in the wmanIfBsSsProvisionedForSfTable
saveAll Save into non-volatile memory any changes to the SF configuration setting.
serviceClass View or modify the wmanIfBsServiceClassTable.
add add an instance to the wmanIfBsServiceClassTable
delete remove an instance from the wmanIfBsServiceClassTable
show display one or all instances in the wmanIfBsServiceClassTable
sf View or modify the wmanIfBsProvisionedSfTable.
add add an instance to the wmanIfBsProvisionedSfTable
delete remove an instance from the wmanIfBsProvisionedSfTable
show display one or all instances in the wmanIfBsProvisionedSfTable
ssConfig View or modify the subscriber information.
add Add an entry of Subscriber Station info.
delete Remove Subscriber Station info entries.
edit Modify an existing entry of Subscriber Station info.
show Display Subscriber Station info entries.
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5.2.13 x509
The x509 command is used to manage the privacy sublayer certificates.
Table 40: CLI - x509 Command
Command Parameter/Description
x509 add Download new certificates into the device. (FTP setup required)
<Server> IP Address of the Server to download certificates from
<File> Certificate file name. (i.e. *.cer or *.pem)
delete Delete one of or all the certificates from the device non-volatile memory.
<Index> To remove the certificate item specified by Index, -1 for
removing all.
All To remove all the certificates (Index must be specified as -1).
Yes Confirmation to proceed
show Display a list of certificates stored in non-volatile memory.
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6.1 Self-Provisioning Features
6.1.1 Default Service Flows
The base station automatically creates one default uplink and downlink service flow for
each registered subscriber. The default service flows pass initial traffic (i.e., DHCP
Discovery or PPPoE Initiation) from hosts connected to subscriber. The default service
flows have the lowest QoS settings and the associated classifiers have the lowest
priority. The sector-wide bandwidth is limited to 64 Kbps downlink and 8 Kbps uplink.
Traffic statistics are reported aggregate with all other service flows. The default service
flows and classifiers must be included when calculating the total service flows and
classifiers for a sector.
6.1.2 Pass-All Classifier
The 802.3 classifier can be configured to allow unfiltered Ethernet traffic in the direction
of the associated service flow.. Configure a classifier to 'pass-all' by setting the MAC
address to zero. For example,
SrcMacAddr: 00:00:00:00:00:00 .
DestMacAddr: 00:00:00:00:00:00 .
Note: Only one subscriber in a sector may have a downlink service flow classifier
configured as 'pass-all'. All uplink traffic is subject to filtering by Automatic UL filtering
and the host Learning feature (if enabled).
6.1.3 Automatic UL Filtering
The Automatic Uplink filter implemented at the subscriber emulates bridge functionality
to prevent local traffic from being transmitted upstream over the wireless interface.
6.1.4 Host Learning
The MAC learning feature allows the base station to automatically learn the MAC
addresses of hosts (devices) on the Ethernet segment connected to a subscriber. The
learning feature can be enabled individually for any subscriber and the number of
learned hosts can be adjusted dynamically. MAC addresses are learned on a first-come
basis. The subscriber does not age the learned MAC addresses -- table is re-learned
only when the subscriber is rebooted.
Note: Enabling 'host learning' affects the function of downlink 802.3 classifiers (see
Generic 802.3 DL Classifiers following). No other classifiers are affected. Remote
management must be enabled (managedSS=1) on the subscriber.
6.1.5 Intra-Sector L2 Forwarding (iSL2F)
This feature supports layer 2 network connectivity between subscribers in a single sector
(hair-pinning).
For the iSL2F feature to be functional, the following items must be properly configured:
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1. Ethernet Tagging: The Ethernet Tagging (ethTag) function must be enabled on each
participating subscriber. When enabled, this function identifies data traffic through this
subscriber by using 802.1Q VLAN tags. Refer to the RedMAX Outdoor Wireless Access
Subscriber Modem User Manual for details. The ethTag function can be configured only
using the subscriber CLI commands.
2. MAC Learning: The Learning function must be enabled on the base station for each
participating subscriber. The Learning feature allows the base station to automatically
discover the MAC addresses of hosts (devices) on the Ethernet segment connected to a
subscriber. Set the Max Hosts Number to learn up to sixteen hosts on the specified
subscriber. Refer to section 4.3.1: Subscribers on page 47.
External Mode: When external mode selected, the base station accepts traffic
resubmitted to the Ethernet port. This permits an external L2 switch to forward traffic
between hosts located behind subscribers in the same sector. The L2 VLAN switch must
have the capability to forward traffic back through the originating Ethernet port. This
capability is not supported by all Ethernet switches, but may be possible through specific
VLAN-to-Ethernet port mappings or by VLAN switching.
Figure 39: Op Notes - Intra-Sector Layer 2 Forwarding -- External Mode
Internal Mode: When internal mode is enabled, the base station classifies and forwards
traffic between hosts located behind subscribers in the same sector (hairpinning) without
requiring an external switch. Subscriber traffic arriving at the base station appears on the
Ethernet port and is also resubmitted to the MAC for reclassification and broadcast over
the air.
On the AN-100U the service is established by defining a service flow to act as a
transparent tunnel for higher layer protocols (i.e. ARP, IP, SNA). VLAN tags, inserted by
the subscriber unit are used to uniquely identify members of a shared VLAN. The base
station establishes individual forwarding rules for each virtual LAN as identified by the
VLAN VID field.
Tagged traffic is transmitted from the subscriber to the base station, where each VLAN
tag (specifically the VID) is inspected in each frame and forwarding rules are applied.
Traffic arriving at the base station from subscribers appears on the Ethernet port as well
as being resubmitted to the MAC for reclassification and broadcast over the air.
Disabled Mode: When the Intra-Sector L2 Forwarding feature is disabled, the base station
will not forward traffic between subscribers (hairpinning) and will not accept traffic
resubmitted to the Ethernet port by an external switch.
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Figure 40: Op Notes - Intra-Sector Layer 2 Forwarding -- Internal Mode
6.1.6 DHCP Option 82
The DHCP option 82 support can be used by equipment upstream of the RedMAX base
station to uniquely identify when customer equipment located behind a subscriber issues
a request for network access (DHCP request for an IP address). This information, used
in combination with other network notification messages, allows network operators to be
informed when customers activate self-install CPEs. Operations can then take manual or
automated actions to authorize and activate the services for this subscriber.
The format of Relay Agent Option 82 option is as follows:
Circuit ID: MAC address of base station.
Remote ID: MAC address of subscriber.
GiAddr: Management IP address of base station (if added by upstream
equipment).
Note: The subscriber CLI control 'dhcpRelayAgent' must be enabled prior to using the
Option 82 feature.
6.2 Privacy Layer -- Encryption
6.2.1 Overview
All RedMAX equipment is hardware enabled to support the privacy sub-layer as defined
in 802.16-2004. The process of modem authentication and message exchange for user
traffic encryption is described fully in the 802.16-2004. The Privacy Sub-layer can be
enabled on a individual subscribers. This release supports user traffic encryption through
the DES cryptographic suite only, with the Traffic Encryption Key secured to a 3DES
level. Encryption must be enabled separately for the base station and each participating
subscriber.
Authentication and registration are part of the 802.16 MAC common part sublayer.
Authentication is based on the use of PKI technology-based X.509 digital certificates.
Each wireless subscriber access modem will contain one built-in certificate for itself and
another for its manufacturer. These certificates allow the customer modem to uniquely
authenticate itself with the base station. The base station can then verify that the
customer modem is authorized to receive service. If the database lookup succeeds, the
base station sends the customer modem an encrypted authorization key, using the
customer modem’s public key. This authorization key is used to encrypt and protect any
transmissions that follow.
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The authentication process ensures the subscriber modem is an authentic device and
not a rogue that was brought into the wireless sector area. For authentication the
devices use X.509 digital certificates [IETF RFC 3280] together with RSA public-key
encryption algorithm. At the end of the authentication, process the device has a shared
key with its peer known as AK (Authentication Key). This Key is used to derive the TEK.
Management messages between base station and subscriber modem are protected with
a HMAC digest that ensures the data was not altered over the air in any way. The
authenticity of the CA's signature, and whether the CA can be trusted, can be
determined by examining its certificate in turn. This chain must however end
somewhere, and it does so at the root certificate, so called as it is at the root of a tree
structure. Root certificates are implicitly trusted. Redline Root CA certificate is issued by
Verisign. It can be uses to validate the certificates of the subscriber modem and cannot
be used to validate the certificates supplied by another vendor.
Authentication Using Digital Certificates
The entire authentication process is performed inside the base station and it does not
require external AAA servers (e.g. RADIUS, TACCACS, LDAP, etc). Sixty-four Kilobytes
(64 KB) of memory is reserved for X509 Root CA certificates. A root certificate allows the
validation of subscriber modem certificates.
Validation process implies a check of the certificates against the information stored on
the base station. The result of this check is a truth value based on which the base station
will allow the subscriber to join the network. There are two scenarios:
1. Base station can skip the validation of the certificates sent from subscriber and
performs only a basic test to ensure is properly encoded.
2. Base station checks the digital signature with the information stored on the board.
To switch between the two scenarios the operator modifies the field TrustAll under
"privacy" group.
6.2.2 Configuring Privacy
This section describes the CLI commands for Privacy sublayer functions. Settings for
privacy modules are defined under "privacy" group. The values set by the user are taken
into account only after a system reboot, even though the values are stored into NVRAM
memory immediately. The privacy module on the base station always running, while the
subscriber modem can be enabled or disabled.
X509 Root CA Certificates
Each subscriber modem shipped from the factory comes with two X509 certificates -
subscriber modem certificate and CA certificate. The subscriber modem certificate is
unique per subscriber modem sends the certificates to the base station during network
entry procedure in order to authenticate itself. The base station verifies the certificates
are valid and allows or denies the subscriber request to join the network.
Base Station Privacy Settings
The AK lifetime specifies the period the subscriber is authenticated with the base station,
and TEK specifies the period the traffic key is valid. Changes to these parameters
require a reboot. The two keys are replaced at regular time intervals as specified by their
corresponding lifetimes. The operator can also specify to trust all subscriber certificates
or to validate each subscriber based on stored root certificates. There are two modes:
Operational Mode: The base station uses the 802.16 standard default values.
Test Mode: Used only for testing the standard certification process.
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It is strongly recommended that the privacy timers of all base stations be adjusted to the
following settings.
AKLifetime 604800
TEKLifetime 43200
AuthGraceTime 600
TEKGraceTime 60
ReauthWaitTime 10
AuthRejWaitTime 10
OpWaitTime 10
Subscriber Modem Privacy Settings
The privacy settings (enable/disable) must match on the base station and the subscriber
modem, otherwise the subscriber modem will never register.
To enable privacy module in SS follow these steps
SUO#> privacySS
SUO(privacySS ->)#> set Enabled 1
To disable privacy module in SS follow these steps
SUO#> privacySS
SUO(privacySS ->)#> set Enabled 0
6.2.3 Add x509 Certificates to the Base Station
Use the following procedure to add X.509 certificates to the base station. Note that
installing certificates does not automatically activate privacy in the subscribers.
Prerequisites:
1. The base station must be updated using CLI.
2. An FTP server is required for all upgrades. The FTP server must be located on the
network connected to an active Ethernet port (Data or Mgmt) on the base station.
3. You must copy the X.509 certificate(s) into the default file location for the FTP server
(you can not specify a 'path' in the CLI dialog).
Steps
1. Open a Telnet connection to the AN-100U.
2. Use the following command to add an x.509 certificate. You will be prompted to enter
a username and password for the FTP server.
x509 add<FTP_IP> <CERTIFICATE_NAME> <ENTER>
Where,
<FTP_IP> is the IP address of your ftp server. The x.509 file must be in the server
root folder.
<CERTIFICATE_NAME> is the name of the x.509 certificate to be loaded to the base
station.
For example:
AN100U#> x509 add 192.168.10.100 Redline_Communications_Root_CA.509
user name: target
password:
X509LoadDownloading ...
3. Use the following command to confirm the x.509 certificate was loaded successfully.
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x509 show <ENTER>
For example:
x509 show <ENTER>
Index #0:
Subject:
C = CA, O = Redline Communications Inc, CN = Redline Communications Inc
Root CA Issuer:
C = CA, O = Redline Communications Inc, CN = Redline Communications Inc
Root CA Validity:
Not Before: Dec 2 00:00:00 2005 GMT
Not After : Dec 1 23:59:59 2035 GMT
6.3 Co-Channel Operation
Greater complexity in the modulation technique requires a greater (C/N) ratio to
maintain adequate throughput. In the presence of an interferer, the useful signal is
degraded. The ratio of 'useful signal' to 'interfering signal' is called the carrier-to-
interference ratio. If the interferer signal power is additional noise power, and the overall
C/I+N ratio can be estimated as:
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This formula corresponds with an expectation that a very strong signal (high C/N) is able
to withstand higher levels of interference (low C/I). If the signal is weak, even low
interference levels will significantly degrade the useful signal. Consider the following
examples:
Case 1: The threshold CINR for 64 QAM 3/4 is around 23.25 dB. If the C/N ratio is 24
dB, the system will operate at 64 QAM 3/4 (signal is close to the 64 QAM 3/4 threshold,
but still above it). If we introduce an interferer with a signal 30 dB weaker than the
system signal (i.e., C/I = 30 dB), the overall CINR will drop to around 23 dB, forcing the
system to change the modulation rate to 64 QAM 2/3.
Case 2: If the signal is very strong and the C/N ratio is around 28 dB, it will require a
much stronger interferer to force a drop in modulation. According to the formula above,
for a C/N of 28 dB, the C/I should be 25 dB in order to force a drop in modulation. In this
case the interferer was 5 dB stronger than the first case.
The following table lists experimentally obtained minimal C/I ratios required for the
system to not change modulation:
Table 41: Op. Notes - Co-channel C/I dB Measured Results
Modulation/Coding CINR threshold dB C/I: Case 1 dB C/I: Case 2 dB
64 QAM 3/4 23.25 34 24.4
64 QAM 2/3 21.75 32 22.7
16 QAM 3/4 18 28 18.2
16 QAM 1/2 15 26 16.4
QPSK 3/4 11.6 21 12.1
QPSK 1/2 6.75 19 9.4
In case 1 the signal is already very close the threshold rate (C/N is less than 1 dB above
the CINR threshold) and even weak interference can force the system to change to a
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lower modulation. A moderately high C/I ratio is required for the modulation to remain
unchanged.
In case 2 the signal is very strong (C/N is more than 10 dB above the CINR threshold)
and can experience more severe interference without being forced to change
modulation.
The amount of interference required to force the system to go to the lower modulation
rate in these two extreme cases is very different, and in an actual deployment scenario a
full range of results are possible. Careful planning is necessary when frequency reuse is
required, and sufficient fade margin must be included to anticipate fluctuations of both
C/I and C/N.
6.4 Interference Issues
6.4.1 Multipath Interference
The base station is designed with high immunity to interference and multipath signals. Its
core technology is Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), capable of
reliable performance under multi-path and frequency selective fading known to have
severe signal fading and distortion effects in the sub-11 GHz frequencies.
Multipath interference is a significant problem in long-range links, and in near line-of-
sight, and non line-of-sight links. Multipath is a form of self-interference occurring when
signal reflections arrive slightly later than the primary signal. The result can be
destructive interference that can essentially null out the primary signal or overlap the
original signal such that it cannot be decoded. Multi-path interference is a problem with
long-range links where reflections off the ground, snow, and water frequently interfere
with the primary signal. It is also a problem in urban environments where the signal
reflects off buildings, trees, and roads.
OFDM breaks up the transmit signal into many smaller signals. For example, instead of
one single carrier carrying 70 Mbps of data (wireless interface rate), there are 192
separate carriers, each carrying about 364 Kbps of data (in the case of the Redline
product) in a 14 MHz bandwidth. If selective fading degrades one or two carriers, the
impact is minimal since the information is spread across the remaining carriers.
Figure 41: Op Notes: OFDM Multiple Carriers
One key aspect of OFDM implementation is that the individual carriers overlap
significantly to preserve overall bandwidth. Normally, overlapping signals would interfere
with each other, however, through special signal processing, the carriers in an OFDM
waveform are orthogonal to each other.
Multipath interference may cause individual narrowband channels to be altogether lost.
This problem is addressed in the Redline implementation in three ways:
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1. Equalizing the received signal based on an estimate of the channel fading conditions
(restoring the faded sub-channels).
2. Interleaving the data before modulation onto the individual sub-channels (so that
adjacent data symbols do not necessarily end up on adjacent sub-channels, and
thus deep fades do not impair large chunks of the signal).
3. Convolutional encoding of the input data introduces correlations between signal
samples that are echoed on sub-channels occurring in separate parts of the
spectrum. This allows the receiver to infer the values of the signal that were
transmitted on fatally faded sub-carriers. The key advantage of multiple carriers is
that the signal is more robust to multipath disturbance, as described below.
OFDM equalization and coding techniques cannot overcome all forms of sharp,
multipath-related fading. For additional robustness, the OFDM implementation uses a
guard interval between each of the sub-channels. This guard interval is filled with
redundant data taken from the end of the same channel symbol and repeated at the
beginning of each channel symbol. Multipath echoes from each individual sub-channel
overlap the guard interval, rather than overlapping data in other symbols. Used in
conjunction with adaptive equalization, coding, and modulation, use of the guard interval
provides reliable operation in a wide class of non line-of-sight environments.
6.4.2 Calculating Receive Sensitivity (WiMAX Testing)
Overview
The WiMAX test for receive sensitivity modifies the methodology from 802.16 to allow
results to be obtained easier and faster. The standard Bit Error Rate (BER) of 1x10-6
remains the benchmark for these calculations. The BER is obtained by measuring
Packet Error Rate (PER), but PER cannot truly be measured (it is a limit) and requires
that a test be performed to estimate the PER value. Larger sample sizes will produce
more accurate values for PER. There is a practical limit to the size of the test sample,
and WiMAX has chosen the number of packets in the sample to enable result that will
approximate a BER lower than 1x10-6.
Sample Test for Subscriber Receive Sensitivity
1. Connect packet generator to the base station-to-subscriber link and then configure
packet generator to send 50,000 Ethernet packets with payload of 288 Bytes (i.e.,
total Ethernet packet size is 288 + 18 = 306 Bytes). Payload should not be chosen by
the packet generator, but must be filled with the pattern defined in the WiMAX
standard. The packets should be sent at a rate to fill at least 80% of the downlink
(DL) frame.
2. Count the number of packets received. If less than 97 packets are lost, it can be
stated with 95% confidence that the BER is 1x10-6 or lower.
3. Repeat the test by sending 20,000 Ethernet packets with payload of 864 Bytes. If
less than 118 packets are lost, it can be stated with 95% confidence that the BER is
1x10-6 or lower.
4. You repeat the test by sending 10,000 Ethernet packets with payload of 1488 Bytes.
If less than 100 packets are lost, it can be stated with 95% confidence that the BER
is 1x10-6 or lower.
5. Receiver sensitivity is defined as the lowest RSSI value tested where samples for all
three packet sizes did not exceed the maximum number of lost packets. The 95%
confidence level indicates that if the test is repeated multiple times, you will obtain
passing results 95 times out of 100.
Refer to the following table for a summary of the test parameters.
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Table 42: Op Notes: Receive Sensitivity Tests (95% Confidence)
Equivalent BER Packets Sent Payload Size Max. Packets Lost
10,000 1,488 100
1x10-6 20,000 864 118
50,000 288 97
60,000 1,488 57
1x10-9 100,000 864 55
300,000 288 100
6.4.3 General Interference
Redline has introduced several techniques into its products to mitigate interference
issues:
1. OFDM: multiple carriers using both time and frequency diversity to provide high
tolerance to co-channel and adjacent channel interference, remove ISI due to
multipath and recover data from carriers falling in regions of deep channel fades.
2. Multiple channels (twenty-eight non-overlapping at 3.5 MHz) for diversity and
interference mitigation.
3. Adaptive modulation using six transmission rates to suit varying link conditions.
4. Adaptive encoding is heavily coded to substantially increase robustness. State of the
art FEC using Convolutional-coding gives the base station superior frequency
selective fading mitigation capability.
5. Narrow beam antennas with high side lobe and backlobe isolation and very low
VSWR.
6. Antenna cross-polarization enabling equipment co-location as well as effective
frequency planning.
7. High receiver dynamic range to address dynamic interference.
8. State of the art filtering at the RF, IF and baseband levels to reduce interference.
9. Choice of non-adaptive modulation to provide stable burst rate during periods of
rapid interference variations on the link.
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The SMC is used to exchange management traffic between the base station and
subscribers (e.g., statistics and software downloads). A minimum downlink rate of 256
Kb/s is shared between all managed subscribers in a sector. A minimum uplink rate of
32 Kbps is provided on a per-subscriber basis. Additional uplink and downlink bandwidth
available data scheduling is also made available to the SMC.
7.2 Factory Default Settings
The table lists some important factory default settings for the base station terminal.
Table 43: Troubleshooting - Factory Default Settings
Setting Sub Field Value
Ethernet Interface Management Via Data port (integrated)
Management Interface IP Address 192.168.101.3
Wireless Interface RF Frequency 3448000 KHz*
Wireless Interface RF Reference RSS 69 dBm
Wireless Interface RF Tx Power 0 db
Wireless Interface PHY Channel size 3.5 MHz
Wireless Interface PHY Guard Interval 1/4
Wireless Interface MAC Adaptive DL/UL Ratio Disabled
Wireless Interface MAC Cell Range Km 5
Wireless Interface MAC DL Ratio 54
Wireless Interface MAC Frame Duration 10 msec
Wireless Interface MAC Synchronization Mode No sync
Admin Login Login
Password
admin
admin
Guest login Login
Password
guest
guest
Debug Login Login
Password
debug
redline
*Based on 3-4-3.6 GHz radio.
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Figure 42: Diagnostics: Base Station Front Panel View
7.3.1 System LEDs
The front panel of the terminal includes a number of LEDs to monitor operation of the
system and assist troubleshooting. Refer to section 3: Physical Description on page 24.
7.3.2 Console Port
The front panel includes the Console port. Use the CLI commands to interrogate the
base station status and program most system settings.
7.3.3 System Reset Switch
Throughout this section, reference is made to the reset switch, which is a micro-switch
recessed in the front panel in the system block. Use a small narrow object, such as a
paper clip, to access the switch.
Depressing the reset switch for less than five seconds activates a short-reset (equivalent
to power-cycle). Statistical values are reset.
Depressing the front panel reset switch for more than five seconds activates a long-
reset. A long-reset reloads the factory defaults for the IP Address, IP subnet mask,
password, and statistical values are reset.
7.4 Detecting Channel Interference at Startup
Following a power-cycle or reboot, the base station monitors the RF Channel to detect
interference on the uplink channel. The transceiver is set to receive mode and the PHY
is programmed to receive a long preamble from a WiMAX base station. If no preamble is
detected during the one-second interval, the channel is considered free of interference
from other WiMAX equipment.
If a long preamble is received, the base station continues to monitors the channel for an
additional three seconds. If an 802.16d DL-Map is received, the following message will
be entered into the event log:
WARNING: RF Channel Conflict with [BS Id]
This message in the event log indicates that another base station has been detected
using the following RF-PHY characteristics:
- Same DL channel frequency as the UL channel frequency of this SC
- Same Cyclic Prefix
- Same channel size (i.e., 7 MHz)
If a long preamble was received, but no DL-Map was detected, the following message
will be entered into the event log:
WARNING: Unknown Interference was detected on the UL channel
This second message does not necessarily indicate interference from another base
station, and may be the result of cross-interference from subscribe stations.
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7.5 Recovering a Lost IP address
Use a DB-9 serial cable to access the base station serial console. The configuration of
the serial port should be 57,600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Once connected,
type in the command ifShow and read the value of inet under the idt interface.
7.6 Troubleshooting the Web Interface
These troubleshooting steps assume that the status LEDs on the front panel of the
terminal indicates normal function.
1. Open a Web browser and attempt to login to the base station terminal. If the terminal
does not respond by displaying the login dialog box, check that the correct IP
address is being used. The factory default address is listed in the Troubleshooting
section. The IP address may have been changed during installation. For correct
operation the host computer and the terminal must appear to be on the same subnet.
Ensure that the IP address for the PC is set to the same subnet as the terminal. For
example, the IP address should only differ in the last octet (i.e., 192.168.101.X).
2. The next test is to verify the IP address is reachable from the computer. Use the ping
command to test the connection between the terminal and host computer. The
system always responds to ping frames less that 577 bytes in length.
If the ping test is successful the host computer was able to send and receive
packets. The problem may be with the Internet browser or related settings on the
host computer. Re-boot the host computer to try to resolve the problem. If the ping is
not successful, the IP address may be incorrect, or a duplicate address may exist.
3. If the current address of the terminal cannot be determined, it is recommended to
perform a long-reset. Performing a long-reset restores the terminal IP address and IP
Subnet Mask to the factory default values.
Important: The long reset operation will restore many operating parameters to factory
default settings.
Table 44: Troubleshooting - Web Interface Diagnostics
Symptom Possible Problem Solution
Incorrect IP address
and/or Subnet Mask. Perform a ping test from the host computer
command line. If the ping test is unsuccessful,
then the problem is with the IP address. Perform
a long-reset to restore the default address.
Problems with host
computer, or terminal. If the ping is successful, reboot of the base
station and/or host computer.
Login
screen
cannot be
accessed.
Host PC ARP table is
incorrectly configured. Run 'arp -d' whenever connecting to a different
base station terminal. Check that the subnet
mask for the host PC matches the subnet mask
of the terminal. Check that the host PC address
is in the same subnet.
7.7 Re-Ranging Log Message
The log message 're-ranging' is recorded by the base station when a registered
subscriber initiates a network entry sequence.
There are two common reasons for this event:
1. When network entry is complete, the subscriber retains its 'registered' state by
sending data traffic to the base station. When there is no data traffic, the SU-O sends
only periodic ranging requests each 25 seconds. Under no-traffic conditions, it may
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take the base station more than 25 seconds to declare a subscriber unavailable and
mark it as de-registered. During the same 25-second period, the subscriber may
declare the base station to be unavailable (i.e., due to poor link conditions) and begin
attempts to re-register. In this scenario, the subscriber is attempting to re-register
before the base station has declared the subscriber to be failed.
2. This condition may also result from a loss of connectivity between a subscriber and
the DHCP server or TOD server. When remote management is enabled on the
subscriber (managedSS=1), the subscriber must communicate with the DHCP server
and the ToD server specified in the obtained lease. If communication cannot be
established within two minutes, the subscriber MAC is rebooted and the attempt
repeated.
7.8 Replacing the System Fuse
Important: Always completely remove power from the base station before performing
any maintenance on the terminal or modem.
Warning to service personnel:
Caution for all AC and DC models – Double Pole/Neutral fusing.
To replace fuse:
1. Disconnect power from the terminal.
2. Pry off the black plastic cover located on the back panel beside the power switch
and extract the red fuse holder. Use an approved tool to remove the glass-cased
fuses from the holder. Be certain to replace the fuse(s) into the lower half of the
holder, as shown in the diagram below. The fuse holder holds two fuses, both of
which are active. Be certain to use fuses of the same type and rating.
3. Replace the fuse holder in the system terminal and secure.
4. Restore power to the base station.
Figure 43: Diagnostics: Base Station Power Supply Fuse Holder
Table 45: Troubleshooting - Fuse Ratings
Symptom Power Supply
Type Fuse Rating
AC 2.5 Amp, 5 x 20 mm, time delay glass tube AN-100U
DC 4.0 Amp, 5 x 20 mm, time delay glass tube
AC 2.5 Amp, 5 x 20 mm, time delay glass tube AN-100UX
DC 5.0 Amp, 5 x 20 mm, time delay glass tube
DC (from RPS) 5.0 Amp, 5 x 20 mm, time delay glass tube
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7.9 RF Troubleshooting
The terminal monitors the status of the outdoor modem and reports any fault conditions
in the system event log. The following table lists the general fault conditions reported by
the terminal.
Table 46: Troubleshooting - RF Error Diagnostics
Error Type Description
IF PLL Unlocked The PLL (Phase Locked Loop) section within the terminal
experienced an error. The System Fault LED may light. Try
rebooting the base station.
Communication Error
Over IF Cable Communication between the terminal and the modem failed.
Check the IF cable and connectors.
Outdoor Unit
Temperature is too
High. Air Interface
Disabled for 15 Minutes
The internal temperature of the modem is above 82C
(180°F). The modem shuts down to allow cooling.
Outdoor Unit Power
Supply Error Displays a fault in the modem power supply. This error
could be due to a problem with the internal power supply or
with the power source from the terminal. If the 'Low DC
Voltage At Radio' error is also indicated, (see below) check
the IF cable and connectors. If the 'Low DC Voltage At
Radio' error is not indicated, the modem requires servicing.
Outdoor Unit 24V Error The DC voltage at the modem (carried by the IF cable from
the terminal) is lower than the required 24 VDC. Check the
IF cable and connectors. The minimum required voltage for
operation is 12 VDC.
Air Interface Disabled The radio is disabled.
Cable Compensation
Failed The measured IF cable compensation is out of specification.
Invalid Radio The attached radio is not compatible with this
terminal/configuration.
Outdoor Unit 3.3V Error The modem internal power supply is lower than the required
3.3 VDC.
7.10 Debug Mode
Debug mode is used for factory test and advanced troubleshooting. Logging in to the
Web GUI or Telnet session using the debug username and password provides access to
advanced configuration controls. Debug mode should be used only under the explicit
direction of Redline field service or their representatives. It is recommended to change
the debug mode default password to restrict access to this feature.
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7.11 System Log Messages
Table 47: Troubleshooting - Event Log Messages
Log Message Description
Access Address : 0x%08x This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
Air Interface is Disabled The RF interface has been disabled by the user.
Air Interface is Enabled The RF interface has been enabled by the user.
Another Upgrade operation is
currently running. Skip
SNMP[CLI,WEB] upgrade
The user has tried to initiate an upgrade while another
upgrade is already in progress. The command has been
ignored.
Another Upgrade operation is
currently running. Skip
SNMP[CLI,WEB]
synchronization
The user has tried to synchronize the active and alternate
images while a software upgrade is in progress. The
command has been ignored.
Another Upgrade operation is
currently running. Skip
SNMP[CLI,WEB] backup
The user has tried to backup the active image to the
alternate while a software upgrade is in progress. The
command has been ignored.
Another Upgrade operation is
currently running. Skip
SNMP[CLI,WEB] restore
The user has tried to apply a configuration file to either the
active or alternate images while a software upgrade is in
progress. The command has been ignored.
Another Upgrade operation is
currently running. Skip
switchover
The user has tried to switch software versions while an
upgrade is in progress. The command has been ignored.
Backup Detected This base station is configured as Master, and it has
detected the presence of a Backup Master
Backup Function Activated This base station is configured as a Backup Master, and
has been successfully activated
Cable Compensation Ok.
Value = [v] The attenuation of the IF cable is within operating
parameters.
Cause Register: 0x%08x This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
CRITICAL: Cable
Compensation Failed The attenuation of the IF cable to the ODU is too high.
CRITICAL: IF Cable
Disconnected The IF cable between the base station IDU and ODU has
been disconnected.
CRITICAL: IF PLL Error The IF chain has encountered a PLL error. Communication
with the ODU has been interrupted.
CRITICAL: LO[X] Error There has been a hardware problem with Local Oscillator
[X].
CRITICAL: ODU
Temperature is too High The operating temperature of the base station ODU is too
high to continue operation. The IDU will temporarily
suspend operation to avoid damage.
CRITICAL: Radio Reference
Frequency Error There has been a hardware problem with the
synchronization of the ODU’s reference frequency.
CRITICAL: Rx IF PLL Error The IF chain has encountered a PLL error. Communication
with the ODU has been interrupted.
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Table 47: Troubleshooting - Event Log Messages
Log Message Description
Eep Configuration checksum
error. Parameters are reset
to factory defaults. Force WD
reset...
Self explanatory
Error address: 0x%08x, Error
ID: 0x%04x This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
Error when reading from i2c
memory Hardware failure. There was an error while reading some
configuration data.
Error when writing to i2c
memory Hardware failure. There was an error while writing some
configuration data.
Event log cleared by user Self explanatory
Exception Program Counter:
0x%08x This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
Fp Status Register: 0x%08x This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
GPS Detected An external GPS clock source has been properly detected.
GPS is not Detected. Waiting
for GPS... An external GPS clock source has not been detected. The
RF interface will not be started until this problem is
resolved.
Invalid Radio Type The radio connected to the base station is not compatible.
Long Reset The base station has been reset to factory defaults by the
user.
Master Detected A slave has detected the presence of a master.
Master Function Activated This base station is configured as Master, and it has
successfully activated.
Master is Not Detected A slave has failed to detect the clock signal of a master
Master or GPS must be
connected. Waiting... A Backup Master has not detected the presence of a
Master or GPS clock source. It will wait for one before
activating its RF interface.
Master with GPS Function
Activated This base station is configured as Master, and has been
successfully activated.
NOTICE: Watchdog is
Disabled A jumper installed during factory burn-in was not properly
removed before shipping.
Ntp client: Invalid address The IP address of SNTP server cannot be resolved
Ntp client: Server Unsync The received timestamp is 0, or the SNTP server suggests
it is not synchronized
Ntp client: Timeout The SNTP server does not reply to SNTP requests
Ntp client: Version
unsupported SNTP server version number is greater than 3
Other Backup Detected.
Waiting... This base station is configured as a Backup Master, but
another Backup Master has been detected.
Other Master Detected.
Waiting... The base station is configured to act as a Master, but it has
detected the presence of another Master.
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Table 47: Troubleshooting - Event Log Messages
Log Message Description
P1 Watchdog Reset The P1 processor has encountered an exception, and has
prompted a reboot of the base station
P2 Watchdog Reset The P2 processor has encountered an exception, and has
prompted a reboot of the base station
P2-Task: %#x \"%s\ This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
Parameters are reset to
factory defaults This message appears after the user has initiated a long-
reset to factory defaults
Power Supply [X] is On Where X is either A or B. This signifies that the relevant
power supply has been detected and is properly supplying
power to the base station
Primary Power Supply is On The base station primary power supply (AC or DC) is
operational. Message is logged only when system has
been operating on backup power.
Radio Type [XX]: TBXXXXFX This message is simply a confirmation of the type of radio
connected to the IDU. It should match with the radio type
printed on the ODU’s sticker.
RedMax base station Ver.
X.X.X started System startup message.
Reference Clock Calibration
Done The reference clock calibration procedure initiated by the
user has been completed.
Reference Clock Calibration
Failed The reference clock calibration procedure initiated by the
user has failed.
Restore configuration into
active image The user-provided configuration file has been applied to the
active image
Restore configuration into
alternate image The user-provided configuration file has been applied to the
alternate (non-active) image
RF capabilities are changed.
Check RF and PHY
parameters and activate
again the RF interface
Self explanatory
Secondary Power Supply is
Available The backup supply is connected and available if the base
station primary supply fails.
Status Register: 0x%08x This message is displayed only after a watchdog reset
occurs. It provides information about the software exception
that caused the watchdog.
Synchronization Failed.
Waiting for Synchronization
Signal...
A base station configured as Slave has detected the
Master on reboot, but synchronization failed. It will wait and
try again.
Synchronization Lost A slave has previously synchronized with a Master, but
since lost the signal and drifted out of phase.
Synchronization of alternate
completed successfully Software image and configuration have been applied to the
alternate image, overwriting its previous contents.
Synchronization of
configurations not possible The synchronization of software and configuration from the
active image to the alternate has failed.
Synchronization Ok Synchronization with a Master or Backup Master was
successful.
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Log Message Description
Synchronization Signal
Detected A Slave has detected the clock signal of a Master.
Synchronization Signal not
Detected A slave has previously synchronized with a Master, but has
since lost the signal.
Synchronization Signal not
Detected. Waiting... A base station configured as Slave cannot detect the
synchronization Master.
Synchronization with Backup
Failed This base station is configured as Master. It has recently
rebooted, detected the presence of a Backup Master, but it
has failed to resume control of the base station’s clock.
Synchronization with Backup
Ok This base station is configured as Master. It has recently
rebooted, detected the presence of a Backup Master, and
successfully resumed control of the base station’s clock.
Synchronization with GPS is
Lost Synchronization with a previously detected external clock
source has been lost
Synchronization with GPS
Ok Synchronization with an external GPS clock has been
successfully completed.
Synchronization with Master
is Lost A Backup Master has previously detected the presence of
a master clock signal, and synchronized. It has since lost
this signal.
Synchronization with Master
Ok A slave has successfully synchronized with a master’s
clock signal
WARNING: Clock Offset
Close to End of Scale The reference clock calibration procedure initiated by the
user has been completed, but the clock offset is at the
boundaries of the base station’s capabilities
WARNING: DL aggregated
Guaranteed Rate exceeds
Capacity
The aggregate guaranteed minimum rates configured for
service flows using RTPS and UGS scheduling exceeds
the downlink capacity of the sector.
WARNING: Indoor Unit
Temperature > 65 Celsius The base station indoor unit has exceeded the
recommended operating temperature.
WARNING: ODU
Temperature is [c] Celsius The operating temperature of the base station ODU is
nearing the limit of its operating temperature. No action is
taken.
WARNING: Power Supply [X]
is Off Where X is either A or B. This signifies that the relevant
power supply has been detected, but it is not supplying
power to the base station.
Warning: Primary Power
Supply is Off The base station primary power supply (AC or DC) is
powered-off or failed (using backup power supply).
WARNING: RF Channel
Conflict with [BS Id] During startup, a long preamble and DL-Map were both
detected on the UL channel. See section 7.4: Detecting
Channel Interference at Startup on page 100.
Warning: Secondary Power
Supply is Disconnected” The backup supply is not connected to the base station.
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Table 47: Troubleshooting - Event Log Messages
Log Message Description
Warning: Secondary Power
Supply is Unavailable This message may be logged for the following reasons:
1. This message is always logged at reboot when the base
station primary power is operational and the backup supply
is connected and available.
2. The backup supply is connected and powered-off.
3. The backup supply is connected and currently supplying
power to another base station with a failed primary supply.
WARNING: UL aggregated
Guaranteed Rate exceeds
Capacity
The aggregate guaranteed minimum rates configured for
service flows using RTPS and UGS scheduling exceeds
the uplink capacity of the sector.
WARNING: Unknown
Interference was detected on
the UL channel
During startup, a long preamble was received but no DL-
Map was detected the UL channel.
See section 7.4: Detecting Channel Interference at Startup
on page 100.
WRONG CRC over I2C The stored interface configuration data has failed integrity
check.
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8.1 System Technical Specifications
Table 48: Specs - RedMAX Base Station
System Capability: LOS, Optical LOS, Non LOS
Cellular-based Point-to-Multipoint
RF Band: AN-100U: 3.300-3.500 GHz (FWA Band)
3.400-3.600 GHz (FWA Band)
3.600-3.800 GHz (FWA Band)
AN-100UX: 3.400-3.600 GHz (FWA Band)
3.600-3.800 GHz (FWA Band)
(Operation is dependant on license/regulatory domain)
Channel Size: 3.5, 7 MHz
RF Dynamic Range: > 40 dB
Spectral Efficiency: Up to 5 bps/Hz (over the air), up to 3 bps/Hz (net)
Over The Air Rate: Up to 17.5 Mbps Uncoded Rate @ 3.5 MHz channel
Up to 35 Mbps Uncoded Rate @ 7 MHz channel
Data Rate: Up to 10.8 Mbps Max. Ethernet Rate @ 3.5 MHz channel
1
Up to 23 Mbps Max. Ethernet Rate @ 7 MHz channel
1
Latency: 6 to 18 ms (based on channel size & frame duration)
Maximum Tx Power: AN-100U: +23 dBm (region specific)
AN-100UX: +35 dBm up to 64 QAM ¾ (region specific)
+36 dBm all except 64 QAM 2/3, ¾ (region specific)
Minimum Tx Power: AN-100U: + 0 dBm
AN-100UX: +20 dBm
Rx Sensitivity: Better than -98 dBm @ 3.5 MHz / BPSK ½
(1x10e-6 BER / 3.5 MHz channel)
IF Cable: Multiplexed IF, Tx/Rx, AGC, ATPC, DC power
AN-100U: Max. length 250 m (~820 ft) using LMR-400 cable
AN-100UX: Max. length 165 m (~550 feet) using LMR-400 cable
Note: Lengths are without lightning protection. Adding surge
protection may reduce maximum cable lengths.
Network Attributes: Transparent bridge, DHCP client pass-through
802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p network traffic prioritization
Modulation/Coding Rates: BPSK (½); QPSK (½ , ¾); 16 QAM (½ , ¾); 64 QAM (2/3, ¾)
MAC: Point-to-Multipoint TDMA Scheduling
Scheduled Services (BE, nrtPS, rtPS, UGS)
256 subscribers/sector
802.16-2004 compliant PMP
802.16-2004 packet convergence sub-layer mode
QoS (delay, CIR/PIR)
Wireless Transmission: 256 FFT OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing)
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Table 48: Specs - RedMAX Base Station
Security: X.509 subscriber authentication and RSA exchange (TEK)
encryption; DES (over the air) traffic encryption
Network Connections: RJ-45 (10/100 Ethernet)
System Configuration: HTTP (Web), SNMP, FTP (software updates)
CLI via Local Console (RS-232) only
Network Management: SNMP, standard and proprietary MIBs
Full management by RedMAX Management Suite
Power Requirements: AN-100U: Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC (47-63 Hz)
Auto-sensing 21 - 60 VDC, 75 W maximum
Optional dual AC or dual DC power supply
(dual cord with automatic failover)
AN-100UX: Auto-sensing 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) 120 W Max.
46-60 VDC (nominal battery range)
Redundant Power: 48 VDC (RedMAX RPS only)
Standards: IEEE: 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1p.,802.16-2004
Compliance: EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-4, (EN 55022/CISPR 22)
IEC 61000-4-5 class 3 (2 KV), ITU-T K.21
ESD as per EN 61000-4-2.
Radiated Immunity as per EN-1000-4-3.
EFT as per EN 61000-4-4
Surge as per EN 61000-4-5
Conducted Immunity as per EN 61000-4-6
Dips & interrupts (AC versions only) as per EN 61000-4-11
Flickers and harmonics (AC versions only) comply to
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
RF: EN 302 326, Industry Canada: RSS-192
Safety: IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1
Operating Temperature: IDU: 0 C to 40 C
IDU Short-term: 0 C to 55 C for up to 5 hours
ODU: -40 C to 60 C
Wind Loading: Antenna: 220 Km/hr (137 mph)
Dimensions: 431.8 x 304.8 x 44.45 mm (17 x 12 x 1.75 in)
Weight: AN-100U: 2.5 Kg (5.5 lb)
AN-100UX: 2.73 Kg (6 lb)
Line Protection: AN-100U (24V): Polyphaser P/N 104-1004T-A & 104-1004T-B.
AN-100UX (48V): Polyphaser P/N 107-0625T-A & 107-0625T-B
Humidity: Up to 90% non-condensing
1 Actual Ethernet data throughput is dependent on channel size, protocols, packet size, burst
rate, transmission latency, and link distance.
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8.2 Radio Types
The following radio types are supported:
Table 49: Specs - AN-100U Radios
Radio Type: TB3335F7 TB3436F7 TB3638F7
Channelization: 3.5 MHz, 7 MHz 3.5 MHz, 7 MHz 3.5 MHz, 7 MHz
Operation: TDD, HD-FDD TDD, HD-FDD TDD, HD-FDD
Frequency: 3.3 - 3.5 GHz 3.4 - 3.6 GHz 3.6 - 3.8 GHz
Tx Power: 23 dBm 23 dBm 23 dBm
Tx Power Tolerance: +/- 2 dBm +/- 2 dBm +/- 2 dBm
Maximum Power
Consumption: 24 V, 1.5 A 24 V, 1.5 A 24 V, 1.5 A
Table 50: Specs - AN-100UX High-Power Radios
Radio Type: HTB3436F7 HTB3638F7
Channelization: 3.5 MHz, 7 MHz 3.5 MHz, 7 MHz
Operation: TDD TDD
Frequency: 3.4 - 3.6 GHz 3.6 - 3.8 GHz
Tx Power: 36 dBm 36 dBm
Tx Power Tolerance: +/- 2 dBm +/- 2 dBm
Maximum Power
Consumption: 48 V, 2 A 48 V, 2 A
8.3 Receive Sensitivity
The following table lists the sensitivity levels for different modulation and coding levels.
Table 51: Specs - Base Station Receive Sensitivity
Modulation Coding 3.5 MHz 7 MHz
BPSK 1/2 -94 -91
1/2 -93 -90
QPSK 3/4 -92 -89
1/2 -89 -86
16 QAM 3/4 -86 -83
2/3 -82 -79
64 QAM 3/4 -77 -74
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8.4 Throughput to Distance
The following table represents the expected decrease in throughput (Kbps) associated
Receive Sensitivity with the distance between the base station and subscriber.
Table 52: Specs - Expected Throughput Decrease Over Distance (Kb/s)
Distance (Km)
Channel Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
3.5 MHz 0 86 86 173 173 260 260 346
7 MHz 86 173 260 346 346 432 518 605
Notes: Line-of-sight links operating at 64 QAM 3/4 with 10 ms frame duration. Throughput
decrease is x2 when using 5 ms frame duration. Typical deployed cell radius is <10 Km.
Distances of >10 Km are quoted for backhaul.
8.5 FCC: Antenna/Tx Power Setting Combinations
The AN-100U has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, having a
maximum peak gain of 20 dBi. The Max. Tx Power GUI Setting listed below for each
antenna and channel size will limit the EIRP at any time to a maximum peak of
1W/1MHz (30 dBm). The maximum EIRP of this device must not exceed 35.5 dBm for
3.5 MHz channels, or 38.5 dBm for 7 MHz channels. Antennas not included in this list or
having a peak gain greater than 20 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Table 53: Specs - FCC: Antenna/Tx Power Setting Combinations
Redline PN Ant.
Gain
(dBi)
Antenna Description App. 3.5 MHz
Max. Tx Power
GUI Setting
7 MHz
Max. Tx Power
GUI Setting
PA1760EAS 17 Sector Antenna: 60 degree,
17 dBi, vertical polarization. PMP 18 21
PA1660EASH 16 Sector Antenna: 60 degree,
16 dBi, horizontal
polarization.
PMP 19 22
PA1590EAS 15 Sector Antenna: 90 degree,
15.4 dBi, vertical polarization. PMP 20 23
PA1590EASH 15 Sector Antenna: 90 degree,
15 dBi, horizontal
polarization.
PMP 20 23
PA14120EAS 14 Sector Antenna: 120 degree,
14 dBi, vertical polarization. PMP 21 23
PA14120EASH 14 Sector Antenna: 120 degree,
14 dBi, horizontal
polarization.
PMP 21 23
A11360EAO 11 Sector Antenna: 360 degree,
11.0 dBi. PMP 23 23
Note: The RF output power and selection must be professionally programmed
and installed by the manufacturer or a trained professional installer.
Values do not include implementation (cable) loss of up to 1 dB).
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8.6 RPS (RedMAX Redundant Power Supply)
The RPS is a stand-alone power supply that can be used as redundant standby power
for deployments of up to six AN-100UX base stations operating in an N+1 configuration
(supports up to one AN-100UX unit with a failed internal power supply).
The RPS scans and sets the power outputs only at power-on and following a detected
failure of a connected AN-100UX system.
Figure 44: Specs: RPS (Redundant Power Supply) Front Panel
8.6.1 RPS LEDs
The following table lists the LED indicators for the RPS system status and power output
connectors:
Table 54: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Status LEDs
Green ON full System OK (no over temperature, no failed fans)
Green ON blinking Over temperature (35 - 70 C). The over-temperature fan will be
activated when the temperature exceeds 35 C and is powered-off
when the temperature drops below 33 C.
Yellow ON blinking One or more fans are failed.
Green/Yellow ON blinking Over-temperature condition and at least one fan is failed
(e.g., under-speed).
Green/Red ON blinking Over-temperature condition and at least one fan is defective
(non-operational).
Red ON blinking At least one fan is defective (non-operational).
Red ON full A temperature reading of >70 C has caused system shutdown. All
outputs are off and no backup is available. The RPS remains in
shutdown mode until the temperate drops below 65 C.
Table 55: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Power Output LEDs
Led OFF Channel OFF or there are no base stations connected.
Green ON full Channel ON without load.
Green ON blink Channel ON with load.
Green/Yellow ON blink Channel ON with load under the expected minimum loading.
Yellow ON full Channel OFF (unavailable).
Red ON full Short or overcurrent condition.
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8.6.2 Serial/Mgt Port
The serial port can be used to monitor the RPS status. Configuration settings are not
available in this release.
To view the monitor display, connect a straight serial (RS-232) cable (DB-9 female-
female) from the RPS Serial/Mgt port to the serial port on a computer and open a
Terminal session using the setting in the following table.
Table 56: Specs - Console Port Default Settings
Baud 19,200
Data Bits 8
Flow Control None
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
The RPS will automatically update the screen each one second.
Figure 45: Specs: RPS (Redundant Power Supply) Serial Monitor Screen
8.6.3 RS-485/Bus Port
This feature is not functional in this release.
8.6.4 RJ-45 Port
Used for software upgrade only.
8.6.5 Power Supply Input
The following single power supply options are supported for use with the AN-100UX.
Table 57: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Power Input
Description Quantity Input Power Requirements
DC Supply 1 Auto-sensing 48-60 VDC 130 Watts (max.)
AC Supply 1 Auto-sensing 100-240 VAC
(50/60 Hz) 130 Watts (max.)
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8.6.6 RPS Power Output Connector
The following table lists the pinout of the RPS power output connector. Refer to the
Installation Guidelines for installation details.
Table 58: Specs - RedMAX Redundant PS (RPS) Power Output Pinout
Port Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description
1 1 +Ve +48 VDC 2 -Ve Ground
2 3 +Ve +48 VDC 4 -Ve Ground
3 5 +Ve +48 VDC 6 -Ve Ground
4 7 +Ve +48 VDC 8 -Ve Ground
5 9 +Ve +48 VDC 10 -Ve Ground
6 11 +Ve +48 VDC 12 -Ve Ground
8.6.7 RPS Specifications
Table 59: Specs - RedMAX RPM Power Block
Power I/P Requirements: Auto-sensing 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 130 Watts (max.)
48-60 VDC (nominal battery range), 130 Watts (max.)
Power O/P: Standby power configuration supports up to six AN-100UX base
stations operating in an N+1 configuration (support one AN-100UX
unit with failed internal power supply).
Dimensions: 431.8 x 304.8 x 44.45 mm (17 x 12 x 1.75 in)
Weight: 2.5 Kg (5.5 lb)
Humidity: Up to 90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature: IDU: 0 C to 40 C
8.6.8 Log Messages
The following table lists log messages associated with the operation of the RPS.
Table 60: Specs - RPS Event Log Messages
Log Message Description
Secondary Power Supply is
Available The backup supply is connected and available if the base
station primary supply fails.
Warning: Secondary Power
Supply is Disconnected” The backup supply is not connected to the base station, or
RPS is powered-off..
Warning: Secondary Power
Supply is Unavailable This message may be logged for the following reasons:
1. This message is always logged at reboot when the base
station primary power is operational and the backup supply
is connected and available.
2. The backup supply is connected and currently supplying
power to another base station with a failed primary supply.
Primary Power Supply is On The base station primary power supply (AC or DC) is
operational. Message is logged only when system has
been operating on backup power.
Warning: Primary Power
Supply is Off The base station primary power supply (AC or DC) is
powered-off or failed (using backup power supply).
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8.7 Glossary
Term Acronym Definition
Active Service
Flow - An Admitted Service Flow that is active and available for
packet transmission.
Address
Resolution
Protocol
ARP An IETF protocol for converting network addresses to 48-bit
Ethernet addresses.
Admitted
Service Flow - Service Flow is registered, but not active.
RedMAX Base
Station System The base station terminal, modem, and antenna.
RedMAX Base
Station Terminal The base station indoor unit.
Antenna Gain - The measure of antenna performance relative to a theoretical
antenna called an isotropic antenna.
Base Station BS The RedMAX base station terminal configured as central
equipment (also referred to as a base station).
Beamwidth - The angle of signal coverage provided by an antenna.
Best Effort
Service BE BE service provides efficient service to best effort traffic. In
order for this service to work correctly, the
Request/Transmission Policy setting should be such that the
Subscriber is allowed to use contention request opportunities.
This results in the Subscriber using contention request
opportunities as well as unicast request opportunities and
unsolicited Data Grant Burst Types. All other bits of the
Request/Transmission Policy are irrelevant to the fundamental
operation of this scheduling service and should be set
according to network policy. The key service elements are the
Minimum Reserved Traffic Rate, the Maximum Sustained
Traffic Rate, and the Traffic Priority.
Binary Phase
Shift Keying BPSK BPSK is a digital modulation technique. This type of
modulation is less efficient than similar modulation techniques
such as QPSK and 64 QAM, but is less susceptible to noise.
Bps Bps A unit of measurement for data is transfer.
Broadband
Fixed Wireless BFW High-speed wireless installation where the equipment is not
mobile.
Broadcast
Addresses - A predefined destination address that denotes the set of all
data network service access points.
Burst - A group of protocol data units (PDUs) transmitted over the
wireless link using the same profile.
Burst profile - Enter of settings that describe the uplink or downlink
transmission properties associated with an Interval Usage
Code. Each profile contains settings such as modulation type,
forward error correction type, preamble length, guard times,
etc.
CEPT The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications
Administrations (CEPT) established in 1959. CEPT activities
included co-operation on commercial, operational, regulatory
and technical standardization issues.
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Term Acronym Definition
Channel - A communications path wide enough to permit a single RF
transmission.
CIR CIR Minimum Reserved Traffic Rate (see QoS)
CINR CINR CINR is the ratio of Carrier/(Interference + Noise).
Class of Service - Each Class of Service can be defined by a set of QoS
settings.
Classifier - A set of criteria used for packet filtering which map each
packet to the corresponding Service Flow (i.e., IP or MAC
address).
Committed
Information Rate CIR The minimum guaranteed bandwidth for a connection.
Concatenation - The act of combining multiple medium access control (MAC)
protocol data units (PDUs) into a single burst.
Connection - A unidirectional mapping between RedMAX base station and
subscriber medium access control (MAC) peers for
transporting service flow’s traffic. A Connection Identifier (CID)
identifies connections.
All traffic is carried on a connection, even for service flows that
implement connectionless protocols, such as Internet Protocol
(IP).
Connection
Identifier CID A unidirectional, medium access control layer address that
identifies a connection to equivalent peers in the medium
access control layer of the base station and subscriber.
A CID maps to a service flow Identifier (SFID), which defines
the Quality of Service (QoS) settings of the Service Flow
associated with that connection.
Initial Ranging - A well-defined Connection Identifier that is
used by a subscriber during the initial ranging process. This
CID is defined as constant value within the protocol since a
subscriber has no addressing information available until the
initial ranging process is complete.
Transport - unique identifier taken from the Connection
Identifier address space that uniquely identifies the Transport
Connection.
Cyclic Prefix CP Guard interval to resist multipath effect.
Data Link Layer - Layer 2 in the Open System Interconnection (OSI)
architecture; the layer that provides services to transfer data
over the transmission link between open systems.
DB - A ratio expressed in decibels.
dBi - A ratio, measured in decibels, of the effective gain of an
antenna compared to an isotropic antenna.
DBm - Decibels relative to a milliwatt
Directional
Antenna - An antenna that concentrates transmission power into one
direction.
Download
Interval Usage
Code
DIUC An interval usage code specific to a downlink (from RedMAX
base station to subscriber).
Downlink - The direction from the RedMAX base station to the subscriber.
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Downlink
Channel
Descriptor
DCD A medium access control layer message that describes the
physical layer characteristics of a downlink channel.
Downlink Map DL-MAP A medium access control layer message that defines a map
with burst start times. DL-MAP is the main message that
defines synchronization of Subscriber. Based on the map
Subscriber read and parse the Downlink information.
Downstream - Flow from base station to subscriber.
Downstream
Classifier - Assigns packets to downstream service flows.
Dynamic Host
Configuration
Protocol
DHCP An Internet protocol used for assigning network-layer (IP)
addresses dynamically.
Dynamic service - The set of messages and protocols that allow base station
and subscriber to add, modify, or delete the characteristics of
a service flow.
Encryption - For the purposes of privacy, the transformation of data into an
unreadable format until reformatted with a decryption key.
Ethernet - A LAN architecture using a bus or star topology
FCS FCS Frame Check Sequence.
File Transfer
Protocol FTP (Client and Server): Protocol implementing RFC 959 and
running in NOC-S as Client and BSC as Server for
transferring/replicating configurations files needed by local
DHCPs.
Frame - A structured data sequence of fixed duration used by some
physical layer specifications. A frame may contain both an
uplink sub frame and a downlink sub frame.
Frequency
Agnostic - Operating independently of the radio frequency selection.
Frequency
Division
Duplexing
FDD A transmission method that separates the transmitting and
receiving channels with a guard band (some amount of
spectrum that acts as a buffer or insulator).
In a framed (burst) FDD system, the uplink and downlink
channels are located on separate frequencies and the
downlink data can be transmitted in bursts. A fixed duration
frame is used for both uplink and downlink transmissions.
Full Duplex - Refers to the transmission of data in two directions
simultaneously (i.e. a telephone)
Gain - The ratio of the output amplitude of a signal to the input
amplitude of a signal. Typically expressed in decibels (dB).
Gateway - A network point that acts as an entrance to another network.
Gigahertz GHz 1,000,000,000 Hz, or 1,000 MHz
Grant Per
Connection GPC A bandwidth allocation method in which grants are allocated
to a specific connection within a subscriber. Note that
bandwidth requests are always made for a connection. A
Subscriber can have multiple connections. In GPC mode,
Subscriber request bandwidth for each connection.
Header Check
Sequence HCS Header Check Sequence error. This is a CRC error on the
header fields only.
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Term Acronym Definition
Hertz Hz The international unit for measuring frequency, equivalent to
the number of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is
one million Hertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz.
Information
Element IE A component of the downlink or uplink map that defines the
starting address associated with an IUC that identifies a
certain burst profile.
Internet Protocol IP See TCP/IP
Interval Usage
Code IUC A code identifying a particular burst profile that can be used by
a downlink or uplink transmission interval.
Isotropic - A theoretic construct of an antenna that radiates its signal 360
degrees both vertically and horizontally—a perfect sphere.
Generally used as a reference.
Latency - Delay
Lightweight
Directory
Access Protocol
LDAP Internet protocol described in RFC 2251 and implemented in
NOC-C, NOC-S and SR. It is designed to provide quick
access to directories that contain information locally in
attributes or externally in databases such as SQL. In our
provisioning system LDAP is the engine that replicates,
distributes, searches, reads and writes Subscriber information
(CPE-NAMES, Service Flows).
Line Of Sight LOS A clear direct path between two antennas, with no
obstructions within the first Fresnel zone.
Link Layer
Control LLC Layer 2 Link Layer Control
Link Budget
Tool Software application to characterize the range performance
for LOS, OLOS and NLOS conditions for selected system
settings.
Local Area
Network LAN A data communications network, typically within a building or
campus linking computers, printers and other devices
together.
Local Exchange
Carriers LEC The traditional local wired phone company.
Management
Connection - A connection that is established during initial subscriber
registration that is used to transport delay-tolerant medium
access control management messages and even higher layer
management and control messages. Each Subscriber has
three management connections BASIC, PRIMARY and
SECONDARY.
Media Access
Control MAC A unique number assigned to a network device. It
corresponds to the ISO Network Model Layer 2 data link layer.
Megahertz MHz 1,000,000 Hz
Modulation - Any of several techniques for combining user information with
a transmitter carrier signal.
Multicast polling
group - A group of subscribers that are assigned a multicast address
for the purposes of polling.
Multipath - The RF echoes created from radio signal reflections.
Network Time
Protocol NTP Protocol for synchronizing a set of network clocks using a set
of distributed clients and servers. It is implemented as Server
on BSC for time synchronization with subscribers and base
stations. Described in IETF RFC 958.
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Non Line Of
Sight NLOS Completely obstructed path between two antennas.
NVRAM Non-volatile RAM memory. Does not lose its data when power
is removed.
Non Real-Time
Priority nrt-PS The nrt-PS is designed to support non real-time service flows
that require variable size Data Grant Burst Types on a regular
basis, such as high bandwidth FTP. The service offers unicast
polls on a regular basis, which assures that the flow receives
request opportunities even during network congestion. The
RedMAX base station typically polls nrt-PS CIDs on an
interval (periodic or periodic) on the order of one second or
less. The key service elements are Minimum Reserved Traffic
Rate, Maximum Sustained Traffic Rate, Request/Transmission
Policy, and Traffic Priority.
Optical Line Of
Sight OLOS A clear direct path between two antennas, with obstructions
within the first Fresnel zone.
Orthogonal
Frequency
Division
Multiplexing
OFDM Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) is a
method of digital modulation in which a signal is split into
several narrowband channels at different frequencies. The
technology was first conceived in the 1960s and 1970s during
research into minimizing interference among channels near
each other in frequency.
In some respects, OFDM is similar to conventional frequency-
division multiplexing (FDM). The difference lies in the way in
which the signals are modulated and demodulated. Priority is
given to minimizing the interference, or crosstalk, among the
channels and symbols comprising the data stream. Less
importance is placed on perfecting individual channels.
Packet - A bundle of data organized in a specific way for transmission.
The three principal elements of a packet include the header,
the text, and the trailer (error detection and correction bits).
Packing - The act of combining multiple service data units (SDU) from a
higher layer into a single medium access control protocol data
unit MPDU.
Physical Layer PHY Provides for the transmission of data through a
communications channel by defining the electrical,
mechanical, and procedural specifications.
Physical slot PS A unit of time, dependent on the physical layer specification,
for allocating bandwidth. PS is designated by 1 OFDM symbol.
PIR - Maximum Sustained Traffic Rate (see QoS)
Privacy key
Management
Protocol
PKM A client/server model between base station and subscriber
that is used to secure distribution of keying material.
Protocol Data
Unit PDU The data unit exchanged between peer entities of the same
protocol layer. On the downward direction, it is the data unit
generated for the next lower layer. On the upward direction, it
is the data unit received from the previous lower layer. MPDU
is the data unit exchanged between peer 802.16 MAC entities.
One MPDU is formed from one or more SDUs.
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Provisioned
Service Flow - A Service Flow that has been provisioned as part of the
Registration process, but has not yet been activated or
admitted. It may still require an authorization exchange with a
policy module or external policy server prior to admission.
Quadrature
Amplitude
Modulation
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) is a method of
combining two amplitude-modulated (AM) signals into a single
channel, doubling the effective bandwidth. QAM is used with
pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) in digital systems,
especially in wireless applications.
In a QAM signal, there are two carriers, each having the same
frequency but differing in phase by 90 degrees. One signal is
called the I signal, and the other is called the Q signal.
Mathematically, one of the signals can be represented by a
sine wave, and the other by a cosine wave. The two
modulated carriers are combined at the source for
transmission. At the destination, the carriers are separated,
the data is extracted from each, and then the data is combined
into the original modulating information.
Quality of
Service QoS - Minimum Reserved Traffic Rate (CIR)
- Maximum Latency
- Maximum Sustained Traffic Rate (PIR)
- Traffic Priority
Real-Time
Polling Service rt-PS The rt-PS is intended to support real-time service flows that
generate variable size data packets on a periodic basis, such
as moving pictures experts group (MPEG) video. The service
offers real-time, periodic, unicast request opportunities, which
meet the flow’s real-time needs and allow the Subscriber to
specify the size of the desired grant. This service requires
more request overhead than UGS, but supports variable size
grants for optimum data transport efficiency.
Receiver
Sensitivity - A measurement of the weakest signal a receiver can receive
and still correctly translate it into data.
RSSI RSSI Received signal strength indicator.
Scope - A group of network entities administered by a DHCP Server
via its configuration file that get IP addresses in the same
subnet. A scope can define common and individual properties
for all network entities getting an IP address from that subnet.
Security
Association SA The set of security information base station and one or more
of its client subscribers share in order to support secure
communications. This shared information includes traffic
encryption keys and cipher block chaining initialization
vectors.
Security
Association
Identifier
SAID An identifier shared between base station and subscriber that
uniquely identifies a security association.
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Service Class - Service classes are identifiers for a specific set of QoS
parameter set values. The use of service classes is optional. A
service identified by a service class is identical to a service
that has the same QoS parameter set explicitly specified.
The Service Class allows operators to configure service flows
directly on the RedMAX base station. Operators provision the
Subscribers with the Service Class Name; the implementation
of the name is configured at the RedMAX base station. This
allows operators to modify the implementation of a given
service to local circumstances without changing Subscriber
provisioning.
This feature allows higher layer protocols to create a service
flow by its Service Class Name. For example, telephony
signaling may direct the subscriber to instantiate any available
Provisioned service flow of class G711.
Service Data
Unit SDU The data unit exchanged between two adjacent protocol
layers. On the downward direction, it is the data unit received
from the previous higher layer. On the upward direction, it is
the data unit sent to the next higher layer.
Service Flow Service flows are a key feature of the 802.16 standard. A
service flow represents a unidirectional data flow. Transmitting
bidirectional traffic requires that two service flows be defined:
one for the uplink, and another for the downlink. Each service
flow can be assigned a unique QoS settings.
Service Flow
Identifier SFID A 32-bit quantity that uniquely identifies a service flow to both
the subscriber and base station.
Service Flow
Name - An ASCII string that is used to reference a set of QoS settings
that (partially) define a service flow.
Service Level
Agreement SLA This describes in general the minimum quality of service the
provider is committed to provide
Simple Network
Management
Protocol
SNMP A network management protocol of the IETF.
SINADR - Signal to noise and distortion ratio.
Subscriber SS The RedMAX base station terminal configured as customer
premises equipment (CPE).
802.16 definition of a Subscriber.
Time division
duplex TDD A duplex scheme where uplink and downlink transmissions
occur at different times but share the same frequency.
Transmission
Control
Protocol/Internet
Protocol
TCP/
IP
The standard set of protocols used by the Internet for
transferring information between computers, handsets, and
other devices.
Transport
Connection A connection used to transport user data.
Type/ length/
value TLV A formatting scheme that adds a tag to each transmitted
parameter containing the parameter Type (and implicitly its
encoding rules) and the length of the encoded parameter.
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Unsolicited
Grant Service UGS The UGS is designed to support real-time service flows that
generate fixed size data packets on a periodic basis, such as
TDM and Voice over IP without silence suppression. The
service offers fixed size grants on a real-time periodic basis,
which eliminate the overhead and latency of Subscriber
requests and assure that grants are available to meet the
flow’s real-time needs.
Uplink The direction from a subscriber to the RedMAX base station.
Uplink Channel
Descriptor UCD A UCD message is transmitted by the RedMAX base station
at a periodic interval to define the characteristics of an uplink
physical channel. A separate UCD message is transmitted for
each active uplink channel associated with the downlink
channel.
Uplink Interval
Usage Code UIUC An Interval Usage Code specific to an uplink (to RedMAX
base station from subscriber).
Uplink Map: UL-MAP A set of information that defines the entire map for the uplink.
Based on that, Subscribers send data according to the
scheduled opportunities. The UL-MAP is composed from
Information Elements.
VSWR VSWR Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is the ratio of the
amplitude of a partial standing wave at an antinode
(maximum) to the amplitude at an adjacent node (minimum).
Wireless Fidelity Wi-Fi Wireless fidelity is used generically when referring of any type
of 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.11a, dual-band, etc
WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
802.16 Interop Consortium.
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