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GigAccessTM - User Guide
Installation and Operation Instructions
PRELIMINARY
February 2003
Rev A
February 2003
Rev. A
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 7
1.1. GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2. GIGACCESSTM SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 7
1.3. THE AU/SU OUTDOOR UNIT GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................... 10
2. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 11
2.1. PACKING LIST .................................................................................................................... 11
2.2. ADDITIONAL PART LIST – REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................... 12
2.3. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 12
2.4. AU/SU OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 14
2.4.1. Site Selection............................................................................................................. 14
2.4.2. Mounting and Wiring.................................................................................................. 16
2.4.3. Antennas ................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.4. Sealing ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.5. SUBSCRIBER PC SETUP ..................................................................................................... 21
2.6. INDOOR OUTLET INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 22
2.6.1. Indoor Outlet.............................................................................................................. 22
2.6.2. Cables ....................................................................................................................... 23
2.6.3. Grounding.................................................................................................................. 26
2.6.4. Consecutive Connection ............................................................................................ 27
3. GIGACCESSTM 2.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 28
3.1. GENERAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................... 28
3.2. BASE STATION - ACCESS UNIT (OUTDOOR) .......................................................................... 28
3.3. HIGH PERFORMANCE SUBSCRIBER UNIT (OUTDOOR) ............................................................ 29
3.4. RADIO SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 30
3.5. MANAGEMENT NMS ........................................................................................................... 30
4. APPENDIX A – WAVEIP APPROVED ANTENNAS ................................................... 31
5. APPENDIX B: CALCULATION RF LINK BUDGET.................................................... 32
6. APPENDIX C – MAX RF POWER AND DISTANCE VERSUS ANTENNA
GAIN .............................................................................................................................. 34
7. APPENDIX D: RF HAZARD DISTANCE CALCULATION .......................................... 36
8. APPENDIX E – RF CHANNEL LIST ........................................................................... 38
9. APPENDIX F – OUTDOOR CABLES SCHEME ......................................................... 39
10. APPENDIX G - USING THE UNIT MANAGER TOOL ............................................. 40
10.1. GENERAL......................................................................................................................... 40
10.2. MENU COMMANDS............................................................................................................ 40
10.2.1. Selecting adapter..................................................................................................... 40
10.3. TOOLBAR COMMANDS ...................................................................................................... 41
10.3.1. Start Session ........................................................................................................... 41
10.3.2. End Session ............................................................................................................ 41
10.3.3. Refresh Unit Parameters ......................................................................................... 41
10.3.4. Auto Reconnect ....................................................................................................... 41
10.3.5. Start Logger............................................................................................................. 41
10.3.6. Stop Logger ............................................................................................................. 42
10.3.7. Clear Log ................................................................................................................. 42
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10.3.8. Log to File ................................................................................................................42
10.3.9. View Log ..................................................................................................................42
10.3.10. Reset Text .............................................................................................................42
10.4. INSTALLATION W INDOW ....................................................................................................42
10.4.1. Advanced Window ...................................................................................................44
10.5. BOOT W INDOW ................................................................................................................45
10.6. SOFTWARE WINDOW ........................................................................................................46
10.6.1. General....................................................................................................................46
10.6.2. Firmware Window ....................................................................................................46
10.6.3. PLD Window ............................................................................................................47
10.6.4. PHY Window............................................................................................................47
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Table of Figures
Figure 1-1: General Description of typical sector in GigAccess™ System ......................................7
Figure 1-2: GigAccess™ Outdoor Unit............................................................................................8
Figure 1-3: Consecutive Sector principle ........................................................................................9
Figure 1-4: Outdoor Unit Block Diagram .......................................................................................10
Figure 2-1: General System View .................................................................................................11
Figure 2-2: GigAccess™ - General Installation Scheme ...............................................................13
Figure 2-3: Wall mount description ...............................................................................................16
Figure 2-4: Indoor Outlet – Metal Model ......................................................................................22
Figure 2-5: Power Supply for Indoor Outlet (This picture is for illustration only! ) .........................................22
Figure 2-6: Cable preparation for Outdoor Unit............................................................................23
Figure 2-7: Cable assembly to Outdoor Unit .................................................................................24
Figure 2-8: Cable insertion to Outdoor Unit. .................................................................................24
Figure 2-9: Cable connection to Outdoor Unit..............................................................................25
Figure 2-10: Cable connection to Indoor Outlet ...........................................................................25
Figure 2-11: Ground Connection to Outdoor Unit .........................................................................26
Figure 5-1: Radio Link – General description................................................................................32
Figure 9-1: Outdoor Cables Scheme ............................................................................................39
Figure 10-1: Adapter Selection Window in Unit Manager Tool......................................................40
Figure 10-2: Discover Window in Unit Manager Tool ....................................................................41
Figure 10-3: Installation Window in Unit Manager Tool.................................................................42
Figure 10-4: Advanced Window in Unit Manager Tool ..................................................................44
Figure 10-5: Boot Window in Unit Manager Tool ..........................................................................45
Figure 10-6: Software Window in Unit Manager Tool....................................................................46
Figure 10-7: Firmware Window in Unit Manager Tool ...................................................................46
Figure 10-8: PLD Window in Unit Manager Tool...........................................................................47
Figure 10-9: PHY Window in Unit Manager Tool ..........................................................................47
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Table of Tables
Table 2-1: Regulatory Domain Specification ................................................................................ 14
Table 4-1: Integrated Antennas for GigAccess™ ......................................................................... 31
Table 4-2: Detached Antennas for GigAccess™.......................................................................... 31
Table 6-1: Max RF Power and Distance for FCC in point-to-multi-point ....................................... 34
Table 6-2: Max RF Power and Distance for FCC in point-to-point................................................ 35
Table 6-3: Max RF Power and Distance for ETSI......................................................................... 35
Table 7-1: Hazard Distance versus Antenna Gain for Point to Multi Point.................................... 37
Table 7-2: Hazard Distance versus Antenna Gain for Point to Point ............................................ 37
Table 8-1: RF channel List ........................................................................................................... 38
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1. Introduction
1.1. General
The information contained in this manual provides GigAccessTM system overview and instructions
for Planning, Installation, Configuration, and Operation of both the Access Units, the Subscriber
Units including antennas and accessories.
1.2. GigAccessTM System Overview
GigAccessTM is WaveIP’s wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint broadband
communication system. The basic subsystem is composed of a single sector, which consists of an
AU (Access Unit) and up to 64 SUs (Subscriber Units). Each sector is a stand-alone
communication network operating on a star topology with a gateway to the WAN, which allows
two-way communication between the SUs and the WAN via the AU. A Sector may be divided into
sub sectors, which are consecutive to the SUs within the sector.
A sector may include a BC (Base Controller) as an option. The BC is based on a PC and is
connecting to the AUs via the Ethernet. The interface to the BC is a 10/100 BASE-T, Ethernet
port, which provide an NMS (Network Management System) that can be integrated through an
SNMP interface to high level NMS of the service provider . Its main purpose is to configure the
AUs and SUs with SLA (Service Level Agreement). Once the AU was configured, the
configuration file is burned into an internal FLASH memory and the AU can run autonomic without
the need of a BC (stand alone configuration).
Figure 1-1 depicts a general description of a typical sector in the GigAccess™ system.
WAN
SU
SU
AU
Switch/Router
Base Controller
(Option)
SU
AU
SU
Figure 1-1: General Description of typical sector in GigAccess™ System
The sector uses a single radio channel frequency that carries up to 11 MBPS of data throughput.
The data bandwidth is divided between the traffic from the AU to SUs (downstream) and the traffic
from the SUs to AU (upstream). GigAccess™ utilizes Time Domain Duplex (TDD) technique in
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order to divide the bandwidth periodically, based on FRAME SIZE. The portion of the frame, which
is allocated to the upstream traffic between the SUs, is TDMA (Time Division Multiplex Access)
time domain technique.
It is controlled dynamically and allows a very efficient way of channel capacity utilization. A small
portion of the capacity is allocated for new SU registration. The registration slot is allocated to the
SU based on slotted aloha algorithm.
Figure 1-2: GigAccess™ Outdoor Unit
The GigAccessTM MAC layer is based on IEEE 802.16 MAC standard with additional proprietary
attributes, which allow some special features such as Consecutive APTM.
GigAccessTM networking enables routing and QoS (Quality of Service) queuing of traffic, based
on classification of packets information in layer 2, 3 & 4. In certain instances QoS queuing can be
done using packet information (priority defined by the management).
Operating in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz frequency band, GigAccessTM 2.4 leverages Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to deliver high data rates, high spectral efficiency
in addition to immunity to interference and line of site boundaries via patent pending consecutiveAP™ technology. GigAccessTM 2.4 ensures always-on connectivity to full range of IP-based
services, including fast Internet streaming video and VOIP. GigAccessTM 2.4 provides an
independent infrastructure, which is easy to deploy with very low operating costs.
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In case of NLOS (Non Line of Sight) between the AU and the SU due to obstacles such as tall
buildings or mountains, a consecutive sector can be used. In this case the SU Ethernet output
feed a consecutive AU, which acts as a repeater to bypass the obstacle as shown in Figure 1-3.
Up to 100m
Ethernet + Power
Cable
Consecutive AU
Channel 2
Channel 2
Channel 1
Channel 1
SU
Ethernet to local
Ethernet
users to local
users
AU
Building
SU
Figure 1-3: Consecutive Sector principle
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1.3. The AU/SU Outdoor Unit General Description
SDRAM
132Mhz
power and
data port1
data
power and
data port2
Ethernet
Block
25Mhz
Crystal
data
Digital
Block
PHY
Block
44Mhz
Oscilator
IF
Block
Filter
374Mhz
RF
Block
Synthesizer
Synthesizer
(741 - 755 Mhz)
(2035- 2125 Mhz)
Operate Fixed :
748Mhz
Operating Range :
2038 - 2110 Mhz
RF OUTPUT
CH00 = 2.412Ghz
CH01 = 2.417Ghz
CH02 = 2.422Ghz
CH03 = 2.427Ghz
CH04 = 2.432Ghz
CH05 = 2.437Ghz
CH06 = 2.442Ghz
CH07 = 2.447Ghz
CH08 = 2.452Ghz
CH09 = 2.457Ghz
CH10 = 2.462Ghz
CH11 = 2.467Ghz
CH12 = 2.472Ghz
Frequency Control
Figure 1-4: Outdoor Unit Block Diagram
The outdoor unit (AU/SU) is composed from the following blocks:
•
Ethernet interface – 2 RJ 45 connectors for Ethernet interfaces compliant with
Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 and the power (48 VDC). This block consists of an Ethernet PHY,
Ethernet switch and Ethernet MAC.
•
Digital Block – consists of the main HW control logic, the CPU and it peripherals like
memories (RAM, DDR, Flash), Timers, Interrupt controller, UART etc.
•
PHY Block – consists of a PHY11B based around INTERSIL Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum Base-band processor.
•
RF/IF Block - Consists of the Modulator/Demodulator and Synthesizer + RF IF converter
and synthesizer based on INTERSIL Prism2 chipset.
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2. Installation
2.1. Packing List
When you first open the package, verify that the unit is complete with the following components:
•
AU or SU Outdoor Unit
•
•
Indoor Outlet.
•
Indoor Power Supply (AC input).
•
Pole mounting kit.
•
Sealing grommet and cap and clamping plates.
Outdoor Unit with 13.5 dBi
Indoor Outlet
Integrated Antenna
Pole Mounting Kit
Outdoor Unit with 15.5 dBi
Integrated Antenna
Indoor Power Supply
Figure 2-1: General System View
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2.2. Additional Part List – Required for Installation
•
Outdoor Unit grounding cable
•
Indoor Outlet grounding cable (for metal Indoor Outlet only!).
•
Outdoor-to-Indoor CAT5 shielded cable (Up to 90 meters).
•
Indoor CAT5 cable.
•
RJ45 - Installation KIT.
•
RJ45 - Crimping tool.
•
Adjustable wrench + screwdriver.
2.3. Installation Overview
This section provides installation information for GigAccess™ 2.4 system.

This device can be expected to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules provided it is assembled in
accordance with the instructions provided in this document.


Note:
Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced installation
professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever
applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities. Failure to
do so may void the GigAccess™ product warranty and may expose the end user or the
service provider to legal and financial liabilities. WaveIP and its resellers or distributors
are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations associated with the
installation of outdoor units or antennas.

A typical installation scheme is depicted in Figure 2-2.
The installation process should follow the following steps:
1) Select the appropriate location for the Outdoor unit and the indoor Outlet.
2) Mount the Outdoor unit. If you are using detached antenna mount the antenna and
connect it to the Outdoor unit.
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AU/SU - Outdoor Unit
w ith integral Antenna
48VDC + Ethernet
(CAT 5)
Indoor Outlet
48V DC
100-240V AC
AC/DC Power Supply
Ethernet
Data Cable
CAT5
User computer
Figure 2-2: GigAccess™ - General Installation Scheme
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WARNING:
It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that when using the outdoor antenna
kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only those antennas certified
with the product are used. The use of any antenna other than those certified with
the product is expressly forbidden in accordance to FCC rules part 15.247 The
installer should configure the output power level of antennas, according to country
regulations and per antenna type.

3) Connect a ground cable between the Outdoor unit and an appropriate grounding point.
4) Connect the Outdoor-to-Indoor CAT5 shielded cable to the Outdoor unit and route it to the
location selected for the Indoor Outlet. Assemble the enclosed connector on the cable.
5) Mount the Indoor Outlet.
6) Connect the Outdoor-to-Indoor cable to the Indoor Outlet Radio port. (This port supplies
48 VDC in addition to the Ethernet data).
7) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable from the user’s network/PC to the Indoor Outlet data
port.
8) Connect the power supply to the Indoor Outlet power port.
9) Align the antenna and verify connectivity of the Outdoor as follows:
•
For SU check connectivity to the base controller.
•
For AU check connectivity to the SU management IP address.
The connectivity can be checked by using the ping instruction.
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2.4. AU/SU Outdoor Installation
2.4.1. Site Selection
2.4.1.1. Access Unit (AU)
Location of the Access Unit is on the Service Provider sole discretion considering local topology
and the desired cover. One (in case of Omni antenna) or several AUs (in case of directional
antenna) forms the BS (Base-Station) – the central of a cell. The placement of AUs should be
such that cells overlap slightly, to guarantee seamless wireless connectivity everywhere.
Neighboring AUs should preferably send and receive on different channels or different polarization
for maximum throughput (minimum interference). The radio channels depend on the regulations in
your area. Table 2-1 provides the specifications for main regulatory domains:
Region
Regulatory
Domain
Relevant Radio
Channels
USA
FCC
0 – 12
Canada
DOC
0 – 12
Europe
ETSI
0 - 12
Spain
SPAIN
10
France
FRANCE
10
(Except Spain and France)
Table 2-1: Regulatory Domain Specification
For channel frequency list see Table 8-1 in Appendix E – RF Channel List
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2.4.1.2. Subscriber Unit (SU)
Location of the Subscriber Unit must take into consideration the following guidelines:
•
Clear line of site to the AU.
•
Height above the ground.
•
Distance between sites.
Path of Clearest Propagation
A propagation path is the path that signals traverse between the antennas of any two bridges.
The “line” between two antenna sites is an imaginary straight line, which may be drawn
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between the two antennas. Any obstacles in the path of the “line” degrade the propagation
path. The best propagation path is, therefore, a clear line of sight with good clearance
between the “line” and any physical obstacle.
Physical Obstacles
Any physical object in the path between Au and SU can cause signal attenuation.
Common obstructions are buildings and trees. Any buildings or other physical structure such as
trees, mountains or other natural geographic features higher than the antenna and situated in the
path between the two sites can constitute obstructions. Install outdoor antennas high enough to
avoid any obstacles, which may block the signal.
Minimal Path Loss
Path loss is determined mainly by several factors:
• Distance between sites – Path loss is lower and system performance better when
distances between sites are shorter.
• Clearance – Path loss is minimized when there exists a clear line of sight. The number,
location, size, and makeup of obstacles determine their contribution to path loss.
• Antenna height – Path loss is lower when antennas are positioned higher. Antenna height
is the distance from the imaginary line connecting the antennas at the two sites to “ground”
level. “Ground” level in an open area is the actual ground. In dense urban areas, “ground”
level is the average height of the buildings between the antenna sites.
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2.4.2. Mounting and Wiring

Outdoor Unit mounting and installation will be performed only by personal licensed to install
rooftop antenna equipment where such license required by the regulation authorities. On any
installation case, only professional antenna installers will perform Outdoor Unit mounting and
installation.

Outdoor Unit can be mount on a pole or on a wall.
A general description of wall mount is given in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: Wall mount description
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WARNING! When using the system for point-to-multi-point all outdoor units must be installed with
a separation distance of at least 20 cm. For a base station or any installation
consisting of more than one outdoor unit (AU or SU) the safety distance for all persons
should be at least 2 meters.
When using the system for point to point (p2p) applications all outdoor units must be
installed with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons during
normal operation
For detailed calculation see: Appendix D: RF Hazard Distance Calculation on page 36

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2.4.3. Antennas
2.4.3.1. General
Two types of antennas are available for the GigAccess™ system:
• Integrated antenna
• Detached antenna
The necessary antenna gain depends on the required range and performance.
IMPORTANT!
Antennas must be selected from a list of WaveIP approved antennas.
See Appendix A – WaveIP Approved Antennas, page 31 for list.
According to FCC part 15.247(b):
(1) “The maximum peak output power of intentional radiator shall not exceed 1 Watt” (+30 dBm).
(2) “If transmitting antennas of directional gain greater than 6 dBi are used, the peak output power
from the intentional radiator shall be reduced below the maximum peak power (of +30 dBm) as
appropriate, by the amount in dB that the directional gain of antenna exceeds 6 dBi”.
That is to say that the maximum EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) shall not exceed
+36 dBm.
(3) “Systems operating in the 2400-2483.5 Mhz band that are used exclusively for fixed, point-topoint operations may employ transmitting antennas with directional gain greater than 6 dBi
provided the maximum peak output power of intentional radiator is reduced by 1 dB for every 3
dB that the directional gain of the antenna exceeds 6 dBi”.

WARNING!
To comply with the FCC 15.247(b)(4)(iii), the equipment should be professionally
installed. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the system is used
exclusively for fixed, point-to-point operation!
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
WARNING!
It is the installer responsibility that when using approved parabolic dish antennas in
point-to-point operations, that they may not be co-located with other intentional
radiators transmitting the same information.
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According to ETSI:
(1) The maximum EIRP shall not exceed +20 dBm (100 mWatt).

IMPORTANT! To comply with the FCC/ETSI EIRP limits, the outdoor unit-transmit power need to
be adjusting according to the installed antenna gain. Therefore a professional
installation of the transmitter is required. The outdoor unit must be configured at
the time of installation by qualified personal. Fail to comply with FCC rules may
expose the installer to legal liabilities.

For open outdoor areas with clear line of sight between the SU and the AU the suggested
maximum distance is given in Appendix C – Max RF Power and Distance versus Antenna Gain.
2.4.3.2. Detached Antenna
Operating with detached antenna allowed only after outdoor unit power setup is confirmed not to
exceed +36 dBm EIRP for USA for point-to-multi-point operation or +20 dBm EIRP for Europe for
any antenna used. For point-to-point operation the EIRP can exceeds +36dBm and therefore it
must be configured by a professional installer. The configuration is only allowed by password of
administrator privilege.
The outdoor unit transmit power configuration is done by the Unit Manager Tool. The tool consists
of dedicated software running on a PC. This PC communicates with the outdoors unit via the
Ethernet and is used to burn the configuration parameters (including the transmit power) into the
outdoor unit internal FLASH. The tool limits the max transmit power according to the selected
antenna, the selected regulation (FCC/ETSI) and the selected link type (point-to-multi-point/pointto-point). Of course the installer, if needed can select a lower power.
For example: if the selected antenna gain is 24 dBi, the regulation is FCC and the link type is
point-to-multi-point, the tool will set the maximum transmitted power (before the antenna) to +12
dBm (so that EIRP will not exceeds +36dBm).
The Unit Manager Tool supports two levels of privilege password: regular user and administrator
user. Since power output levels will affect compliance of the unit with FCC / ETSI rules,
precautions are built into the system to keep the end user from adjusting the power output level
above the regulation limits. Therefore:
• Antenna type (detached or integrated)
• Antenna gain
• Tx Power
• Regulation (FCC or ETSI)
• Link Type (point-to-multi-point or point-to-point)
Configuration is only allowed by password of administrator privilege.
The above configuration is done with the advanced window of the Unit Manager Tool - see
paragraph 10.4.1. For detailed description of how to use the Unit Manager tool See Appendix G Using the Unit Manager Tool, on page 40.
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The GigAccess™ was designed to work with co-located antennas. That means that two antennas
can be connected. The minimum distance between the two antennas should be 20 cm. The two
antennas should be of the same type (Directional Flat Panel Antenna, or Base Station Antenna or
Parabolic Dish). The main idea is to utilize two polarizations: one antenna in vertical polarization
and the other in horizontal polarization. The user will select the antenna in need. Omni antennas
are not relevant for co-location. Only the selected antenna is operational. Configuration is done
with the advanced window of the Unit Manager Tool (See paragraph 10.4.1). If the “External
Antenna Select” check box is selected the detached antenna is selected, otherwise the integrated
antenna is selected.

Note: The FCC 15.203 requirement prohibits the connection of detached antennas with standard
N-type connectors. In order to meet this requirement, the detached antenna connectors
provided on GigAccess™ models (with no integral antenna) are non-standard, TNC
connector. Only professional technician will perform the installation.

2.4.3.3. Guidelines for Selecting Outdoor Location
Select the appropriate locations for the outdoor unit using the following guidelines:
•
The outdoor unit can be pole or wall mounted. Its location should allow easy access to the
unit for installation and testing.
•
The AU should be installed where it provides coverage of all SUs in the area it is intended
to serve. The higher the AU or its detached antenna, the better coverage it can provide.
•
When using a detached antenna, the AU should be installed as near as possible to its
antenna.

Note: The distance between any two antennas should be at least 50 cm.


Warning! For a base station or any installation consisting of more than one outdoor unit (AU or
SU) the safety distance for all persons should be at least 2 meters.

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2.4.3.4. SU Antenna Alignment
Antenna alignment can be done with GigAccess™ Unit Manager software tool. The tool runs on
PC with Windows operating system. In general, low gain antenna (such as omni antennas) do not
required alignment due to their very wide radiation pattern. High gain antennas have a narrow
beam width and therefore require alignment procedure in order to optimize the link.
Instruction hereunder can be done after completion the connection of the AU and SU outdoor
units to their indoor Outlet.
Please perform the following steps in order to align the antenna:
1. Attach data cable from the PC to the SU Indoor Outlet data port. It is possible to attach
special provided cable marked “data only” to a vacant Outdoor Unit port.

WARNING!
Do not attach standard CAT 5 cable from the Outdoor Unit directly to the PC.
Connecting the PC directly to the Outdoor Unit may cause damaged to the
Ethernet NIC in the PC.

2. Start “GigAccess Unit Manager” application.
3. Press on the “Start Session” button (“S” symbol)
4. Select the SU from the popup address window
5. Select “Installation” at the left menu tree
6. Rotate the antenna until you get maximum RSSI with minimal PER shown on the right bars
see the installation window in the Unit Manager Tool (Figure 10-3).

WARNING!
Do not stand in front of transmitting antenna. Rotate the antenna from the rear side.

7. Secure the antenna by fastening the mounting screws.
2.4.3.5. Antenna Polarization
The SU antenna polarization must be the same as in the AU antenna. In most applications, the
preferred orientation is vertical polarization. Above ground propagation of the signal is better when
it is polarized vertically. To verify antenna polarization, refer to the assembly instructions supplied
with the antenna set. (The polarization of integrated antenna is marked on the backside).
2.4.4. Sealing
The outdoor unit must be sealed against rain with the rubber grommets.
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2.5. Subscriber PC Setup
•
•
In Case of specific IP setup - Configure the PC NIC to the same specific IP address as
configured in the Base Controller. For this configuration follow the following steps:
Press right click on the Network Neighborhood Icon.
Select the Protocol reed and press properties.
Choose the Specify an IP address and fill in the required specific IP address.
In Case of DHCP setup - Configure the PC NIC obtain an IP address from DHCP server.
For this configuration follow the following steps:
Press right click on the Network Neighborhood Icon.
Select the Protocol reed and press properties.
Choose Obtain an IP address from DHCP server.
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2.6. Indoor Outlet Installation
2.6.1. Indoor Outlet
Indoor Outlet is wall mounted. In case of multiple Indoor Units needed at the same location it is
possible to attach the units to each other to form a stack unit.
To Outdoor Unit (AU/SU)
To Ethernet
To Power Supply
Figure 2-4: Indoor Outlet – Metal Model
Figure 2-5: Power Supply for Indoor Outlet (This picture is for illustration only!)
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2.6.2. Cables
Straight CAT5- Gauge 24-shielded outdoor rated cable, must be installed between Outdoor Unit
and Indoor Outlet. It should be UV resistant and flame retardant. The cable should be UL listed
and contain at least 4 twisted pairs.
The outdoor cables scheme is given in Appendix F – Outdoor Cables Scheme.
The Indoor Outlet side and Outdoor Unit side will crimped with RJ45 tool.

CAT5 cable must not exceed 300 feet (91 meters).


Use a suitable primary protector in accordance with article 800 in the NEC, if the exposed part of
the CAT5 cable exceeds 140 feet (42 meters).
Requirements of NEC articles 725 and 800 for the appropriate wiring methods during cable
installation, shall be satisfied.

The Outdoor Unit side will be assembled by the following list (See Figure 2-6):
•
Insert seal bracket (grommet clamping plate) on the cable.
•
Insert rubber seal (grommet) on the cable.
•
Crimp the RJ45 Plug.
Figure 2-6: Cable preparation for Outdoor Unit
•
Insert the RJ45 to the Outdoor Unit. See Figure 2-7 and Figure 2-8.
•
Insert NC -6 screws with spring washer to the seal bracket.
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Figure 2-7: Cable assembly to Outdoor Unit
Figure 2-8: Cable insertion to Outdoor Unit.
•
Fasten the seal bracket. See Figure 2-9.
•
The unused port should be left sealed.
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Figure 2-9: Cable connection to Outdoor Unit
The Indoor Outlet side cables assembled as follows:
1. Crimp the RJ45 Plugs on cable ends to form the Outdoor Unit cable.
2. Plug the Outdoor Unit cable to the RJ45 Jack marked “AU/SU”.
3. Plug standard CAT5 cable from the PC to the RJ45 Jack marked “10/100 BT”
4. Plug the DC plug from the AC/DC power supply to the DC jack marked “48VDC”

Warning: Do not attach standard CAT 5 cable from the PC to the Indoor Unit RJ45 jack marked
“AU-SU”. Connecting the PC directly to the Outdoor Unit may cause damaged to the
Ethernet NIC in the PC.

Grounding Screw
Power Supply Cable
(in the back side)
Ethernet (to PC)
Cable to Outdoor Unit
Figure 2-10: Cable connection to Indoor Outlet
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2.6.3. Grounding
2.6.3.1. Grounding the Outdoor Unit (AU /SU)
The outdoor unit shall be connected to a protective earth with not less than 10 AWG conductors
having green-yellow insulation. Figure 2-11 shows the grounding cable from outdoor unit external
screw to adjacent grounding rod. The cable should be long enough to reach from the mounting
pole to the grounding rod with 3 to 6 feet extra to allow for strain relief.
Figure 2-11: Ground Connection to Outdoor Unit

Protection from Lightning
US National Electric Department of Energy Handbook 1996 specifies that radio and television
lead-in cables must have adequate surge protection at or near the point of entry to the building.
The code specifies that any shielded cable from a detached antenna must have the shield directly
connected to a 10 AWG wire that connects to the building ground electrode.
The ground wire shall be terminated with UL listed Lug with a diameter of 0.2 inch (5.2 mm).

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2.6.3.2. Grounding the Indoor Outlet (Metal Version Only!)
The indoor Outlet shall be connected to a protective earth with 18 AWG conductors having greenyellow insulation. The grounding cable shall be connected to the indoor external screw locating at
its backside. The cable should be long enough to reach from the mounting pole to the grounding
rod with 3 to 6 feet extra to allow for strain relief

NOTE! Only metal version of indoor Outlet should be grounded.
There is no need to ground Plastic version of Indoor Outlet.


FCC Notice, USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient the relocate-receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification or changes to this device without the express
approval of WaveIP may void the user’s authority to operate this device. Furthermore, this device
intended to be used only when installed in accordance with the instructions outlined in this
manual. Failure to comply with these instructions may also void the user’s authority to operate this
device and/or the manufacturer’s warranty

2.6.4. Consecutive Connection
The SU Indoor Outlet provides power and data connection to the SU Outdoor unit. The connection
is done by plugging data crossover CAT5 cable between SU and consecutive AU. In this case
the total length of all wires from Indoor Outlet to the far Outdoor Unit should not exceed 600 feet
(182 meters).
To achieve DC power redundancy an additional indoor Outlet + power supply can be connected to
the AU second port.
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3. GigAccessTM 2.4 Technical Specifications
3.1. General Specification
Access technology
TDMA (Time division multiple access)
Duplexing schemes
TDD (Time division duplex)
Wireless PHY Interface
Proprietary based on IEEE 802.11b
Wireless MAC Interface
Proprietary based on IEEE 802.16
Forward Error Correction
Dynamic convolution FEC
Regulatory
FCC Part 15, UL 1950
Applications
Access, Campus, Consecutive
3.2. Base Station - Access Unit (outdoor)
Sectors (degrees)
Sectors from 200 to 3600
SUs per sector (AU)
64
Physical Interface
2 x 10/100 Base-T (ODU)
Connector Type
RJ-45
Protocol Supported
IP, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP and HTTP
Packet classification
Wire-speed layer 3
Output Power (at antenna port)
-6 dBm up to +18 dBm (1 dB step)
Software Update
Remote Download via TFTP
Operating Temperature
-20°C - +55°C
Operating Humidity
5% - 95% non condensing (Rainproof)
Power (via indoor Outlet)
48 VDC, <10 Watt
Mechanical
7” x 7” x 2” (detached antenna)
Indoor outlet:
•
Interface: to AU
RJ-45 + Led indication
•
Interface to WAN
RJ-45
•
Mechanical
4” x 2” x 1”
•
AC Input Voltage
100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
Outdoor to Indoor Outlet
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CAT5 shielded cable (Up to 90 meters)
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3.3. High performance Subscriber Unit (outdoor)
Physical Interface
2 x 10/100 Base-T (ODU)
Connector Type
RJ-45
Protocol Supported
IP, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, and HTTP
Packet classification
Wire-speed layer 3
Output Power: (at antenna port)
-6 dBm up to +18 dBm (1 dB step)
Antenna:
•
Integrated
13.5 dBi or 15.5 dBi
•
Detached
See Table 4-2
Software Update
Over the Air Download via TFTP
Operating Temperature
-20°C - +55°C
Operating Humidity
5% - 95% non condensing (Rainproof)
Power (via indoor Outlet)
48 VDC, <10 Watt
Mechanical
7.5” x 7.5” x 2” (13.5 dBi antenna)
12” X 12” X 2” (15.5 dBi antenna)
Indoor outlet:
•
Interface: to AU
RJ-45 + Led indication
•
Interface to WAN
RJ-45
•
Mechanical
4” x 2” x 1”
•
AC Input Voltage
100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
Outdoor to Indoor Outlet
CAT5 shielded cable (Up to 90 meters).
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3.4. Radio Specifications
Operating Frequency
2.400 – 2.483 GHz ISM band
RF Waveform
Direct Sequence Spread spectrum (DSSS)
Modulation
DQPSK, 16CCK1, 256 CCK
Processing Gain
10.4 dB
EIRP
USA/FCC:
+36 dBm (max)
Europe/ETSI: +20 dBm (max)
Antenna Polarization
Vertical or Horizontal
Number of Channels
US: 13
Europe: 13
Data Rates
11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps
Radio Sensitivity
@11 Mbps:
-82 dBm, IE-2 PER2
@5.5 Mbps:
-87 dBm, IE-2 PER
@2 Mbps:
-89 dBm, IE-2 PER
3.5. Management NMS
Management Architecture - Distributed management located at multiple base controllers
with automatic load balancing and fault tolerance.
- Self Discovery
- Alarms and status Indications
- Remote SW downloads to outdoors units.
Physical Interface
10/100 Base-T
Connector Type
RJ-45
Compliant with
Ethernet/IEEE 802.3
Protocol Supported
GigAccess™ Internal Protocol (GIP), SNMP
QoS Services (SLAs)
Constant Bit Rate (CBR), Best Effort (BE)
QoS Support Criteria
Bandwidth, Latency.
CCK - Complementary Code Keying (See INTERSIL AN9850.2)
PER - Packet Error Rate
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4. Appendix A – WaveIP Approved Antennas
Antenna
Type
DirectionalFlat Panel
Model
Gain
[dBi]
MTI-1004/C/A
MTI-30081/C/A
MARS: MA-WA24-1X
13.5
15.5
15.5
Beam
Width
Dimension
Ideal for:
[mm]
33
190x190x30.5
Medium Range, Multipoint links.
20
305x305x25
Medium Range, Multipoint links.
20
305x305x30
Medium Range, Multipoint links.
Table 4-1: Integrated Antennas for GigAccess™
Antenna
Type
DirectionalFlat Panel
Omni
Directional
Model
Gain
[dBi]
Beam
Width
MTI-345010/C/A
18
17
Hyperlink Tech-HG2409U
360 x15
Hyperlink Tech-HG2410U
10
360 x8
Hyperlink Tech-HG2412U
12
360 x8
NCG GP-24
12
360 x5
NCG GP-24-3
12
360 x5
13
90 – AZ
Dimension
450x450x36
Long Range, Multipoint links.
50 cm
Short Range, Multipoint links,
360 coverage (AU only)
100 cm
Short Range, Multipoint links,
360 coverage (AU only)
120 cm
Medium Range, Multipoint links,
360 coverage (AU only)
5 ft + 10 inch
Medium Range, Multipoint links,
360 coverage (AU only)
5 ft + 10 inch
Medium Range, Multipoint links,
360 coverage (AU only)
(3 deg down-tilt)
Base Station
Antenna
MT-363010/HN /NV
Ideal for:
510x330x30 mm
Multipoint link (AU only)
1000x330x30 mm
Multipoint link (AU only)
600x140x30 mm
Multipoint link (AU only)
1200x140x30 mm
Multipoint link (AU only)
16 - EL
MT-364028 /NV
17
90 – AZ
8 - EL
MARS: MA-WC24-5X
14
60 – AZ
12 - EL
MARS: MA-WC24-6X
17
60 – AZ
6.7 - EL
Parabolic
Dish
Hyperlink Tech-HG2424G
24
Andrew-26T-2400-1
23
7.5
100.3x59.7cm
Long Range Multipoint links and
Point-to-point link
99.7x60x38cm
Long Range Multipoint links and
Point-to-point link
Table 4-2: Detached Antennas for GigAccess™
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5. Appendix B: Calculation RF Link Budget
Proper RF link planning ensures that the AU/SU receives sufficient signal power to maintain the
desired Bit Error Rate (BER). The following section gives a brief description of the basic RF terms
and describes the calculation of the maximum safe distance versus the antenna gain.
A typical radio system is given hereunder:
Gr
Gt
Ct
AU
(Transmitter)
Pt
Cr
Pr
SU
(Receiver)
Figure 5-1: Radio Link – General description
The following variables are used to calculate the link budget:
Pt - Transmitted Power in dBm.
Ct – Transmitter Cable Attenuation in dB.
Gt - Transmitting antenna Gain in dBi.
EIRP – Effective Isotropic Radiated Power in dBm. This is the power radiating from the antenna,
taking into account the output power from the transmitter, connector losses, cable losses
and antenna gain.
PL - Path Loss in dB. This is the signal loss as it travels through the air.
Gr - Receiving antenna Gain in dBi.
Cr – Receiver Cable Attenuation in dB.
Pr – Receiving Power Level at Receiver in dBm.
Sr – Receiver Sensitivity in dBm (The minimum RF signal power level required at the input of the
receiver for certain performance IE-5 BER)
GM – Gain (Fade) Margin in dB. The fade margin is the amount by which the system gain plus
total gain exceeds the path loss or in other words this is the number of dB that the received
signal strength exceeds the minimum receiver sensitivity. Any wireless system requires some
level of fade margin to compensate for RF path fading due to weather conditions or multipath
interference. (The transmitted signal arrives at the receiver from different directions, with
different path length, attenuation and delays. The summed signal at the receiver may result
an attenuated signal). The GigAccess™ recommended fade margin at 2.4 GHz is 10 dB
minimum.
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Example of Link Parameters:
Pt = 18 dBm
Ct = Cr = 0 dB
Gt = Gr = 13.5 / 15.5 dBm
Sr (11 Mbps) = 85 dBm,
Sr (5.5 Mbps) = 87 dBm, Sr (2 Mbps)
= 88 dBm
GM = 10 dB
(1) EIRP = Pt − C t + G t
(2)
Pr = S r = EIRP − PL − GM + Gr − Cr
(3) PL = EIRP + G r − C r − S r − GM
(4) PL = 32.4 + 20 × log(FMHz ) + 20 × log(RKm )
(5) PL 2 . 4 GHz = 100 + 20 × log( R Km )
(6)
R Km = 10
PL −100
20
13.5 dBi Antenna
15.5 dBi Antenna
Rate=11 Mbps
Rate=11 Mbps
Pt
18
18
Ct
Gt
13.5
15.5
EIRP
31.5
33.5
Gr
13.5
15.5
Cr
Sr
-82
-82
Pl
117
121
RKm
11
Detailed results for RF calculation is given in Appendix C – Max RF Power and Distance
versus Antenna Gain
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6. Appendix C – Max RF Power and Distance versus Antenna Gain
FCC (point-to-multi-point operation)
Antenna
Antenna
Gain
Max RF
Power
[dBi]
[dBm]
Detached
18.5
26.5
p2mp Sector
Detached
10
18.5
28.5
p2mp Sector
Detached
12
18.5
30.5
p2mp Sector
Detached
13
18.5
31.5
p2mp Sector
Integrated
13.5
18.5
32
p2mp Sector
Detached
14
18.5
32.5
p2mp Sector
Integrated
15.5
18.5
34
11
p2mp Sector
Detached
17
18.5
35.5
16
p2mp Sector
Detached
18
18
36
20
p2mp Sector
Detached
23
11
36
25
p2mp Sector
Detached
24
12
36
30
p2mp Sector
Type
EIRP
Distance
[dBm]
at Highest Rate
Sector Type
[Km]
Table 6-1: Max RF Power and Distance for FCC in point-to-multi-point

Note!
For point-to-multi-point the output EIRP should never exceed +36dBm for any antenna
combination used.

p2mp = Point To Multi Point
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FCC – (point-to-point operation)
Antenna
Type
Detached
Antenna
Gain
Max RF
Power
[dBi]
[dBm]
24
18.5
EIRP
Distance
[dBm]
at Highest Rate
Sector Type
[Km]
42.5
p2p
50
Table 6-2: Max RF Power and Distance for FCC in point-to-point

Note!
When the system is used exclusively for fixed point-to-point operation, the output EIRP
can exceed +36dBm for the 24 dBi antenna according to FCC 15.247(b)(4)(i). Therefore
this option is only allowed by password of administrator privilege and should be done by
a professional installer only!

ETSI
Antenna
Antenna
Gain
Max RF
Power
[dBi]
[dBm]
Detached
12
20
p2mp Sector
Detached
10
10
20
1.3
p2mp Sector
Detached
12
20
1.6
p2mp Sector
Detached
13
20
1.8
p2mp Sector
Integrated
13.5
6.5
20
1.9
p2mp Sector
Detached
14
20
p2mp Sector
Integrated
15.5
4.5
20
p2mp Sector
Detached
17
20
3.5
p2mp Sector
Detached
18
20
p2mp Sector
Detached
23
-4
20
5.6
p2mp, p2mp
Detached
24
-4
20
p2mp, p2mp
Type
EIRP
Distance
[dBm]
at Highest Rate
Sector Type
[Km]
Table 6-3: Max RF Power and Distance for ETSI
p2p
= Point To Point
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7. Appendix D: RF Hazard Distance Calculation
The Power density is given by:
(1)
S=
P×G
4 × π × R2
Therefore:
(2)
R=
P×G
4 ×π × S
where:
S = Power Density = 1 [mW/cm2]
P = Power input to the antenna. [mW]
G = Antenna Gain in the direction of interest. [In numeric format]
R = Distance to the center of radiation antenna [cm]
(3)
PdBm = 10 × log PmW
Therefore:
(4)
PmW = 10
PdBm
10
The hazard distances versus antenna gain are listed in Table 7-1.

Note!
GigAccess™ was designed for fixed and mobile applications.

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point-to-multi-point operation
Antenna
Gain
Tx
Power
Safe Distance
Sector Type
[dBi]
[Numeric]
[dBm]
[mW]
[cm]
6.3
18.5
70.8
5.96
p2mp
10
10.0
18.5
70.8
7.51
p2mp
12
15.8
18.5
70.8
9.45
p2mp
13
20
18.5
70.8
10.6
p2mp
13.5
22.4
18.5
70.8
11.23
p2mp
14
25.1
18.5
70.8
11.9
p2mp
15.5
35.5
18.5
70.8
14.14
p2mp
17
50.1
18.5
70.8
16.81
p2mp
18
63.1
18
63.1
17.8
p2mp
23
199.5
13
20
17.8
p2mp
24
251
12
15.8
17.8
p2mp
Table 7-1: Hazard Distance versus Antenna Gain for Point to Multi Point

When using the system for point to multi point (p2mp) applications all outdoor units must
be installed with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal
operation.
For a base station or any installation consisting of more than one outdoor unit (AU or SU)
the safety distance for all persons should be at least 2 meters.

point-to-point operation
Antenna
Gain
Tx
Power
Safe Distance
[dBi]
[Numeric]
[dBm]
[mW]
[cm]
24
251
18.5
70.8
37.63
Sector Type
p2p
Table 7-2: Hazard Distance versus Antenna Gain for Point to Point

When using the system for point to point (p2p) applications all outdoor units must be installed
with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons during normal operation

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8. Appendix E – RF Channel List
Operating Band: 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
Channel No
Frequency
2412 MHz
2417 MHz
2422 MHz
2427 MHz
2432 MHz
2437 MHz
2442 MHz
2447 MHz
2452 MHz
2457 MHz
10
2462 MHz
11
2467 MHz
12
2472 MHz
Table 8-1: RF channel List
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9. Appendix F – Outdoor Cables Scheme
INDOOR TO OUTDOOR
RJ-RJ-DATA+POWER+LEDS-STRAIGHT
OR/W OR
OR/W OR
GR/W BL
GR/W BL
BL/W GR
BL/W GR
BR/W BR
BR/W BR
SU TO CONSECUTIVE AU
RJ-RJ-DATA+POWER+LEDS-CROSS
GR/W GR
OR/W OR
OR/W BL
GR/W BL
BL/W
BL/W GR
BR
OR BR/W
BR/W BR
Figure 9-1: Outdoor Cables Scheme
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10. Appendix G - Using the Unit Manager Tool
10.1. General
The Unit Manager Tool is used for installation and configuring the Unit (AU or SU).
A technician that installs and maintain an AU or an SU should use this tool.
The tool is divided logically into two levels, standard and advanced. At startup the tool
automatically direct the technician into a simple installation page that includes all the information
needed to install the unit. When the need arises the technician can select another pages and
operations in order to perform more complex infrequent operations (like burning a new firmware
etc.).
The tool has the ability to discover GigAccess™ Units connected to the network and allows
configuration of one unit at a time.
This manual gives a short description of the features available and is using terms from the
GigAccess™ system. A more complete and detailed manual will be available shortly.
10.2. Menu Commands
10.2.1. Selecting adapter
The adapter used by the GigAccess™ Unit Manager can be selected in the
MenuàToolsàSelect Adapter. A list of the adapter list installed in the computer is shown.
Select the appropriate adapter and press ok. The adapter selected is saved in the application
configuration file.
Figure 10-1: Adapter Selection Window in Unit Manager Tool
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10.3. Toolbar Commands
10.3.1. Start Session
This command discovers (broadcast) the units on the network. The application waits (discover
time) for replies from the units (AUs and SUs) and display a list of the units replied. The discover
time interval can be configured in the application configuration file.
Figure 10-2: Discover Window in Unit Manager Tool
Select one the units from the list, select a Login User and type the password. Finally press the
Login Button. The application starts a session with the selected unit and the unit configuration is
retrieved and displayed. As long as the session is active, the unit type, MAC address and IP
address are displayed on the title of the application window.
The Login settings can be saved in the application configuration file by checking the Remember
Setting Checkbox.
10.3.2. End Session
This command ends the session with the unit and the title of the application window is changed.
10.3.3. Refresh Unit Parameters
This command refreshes the displayed unit configuration by getting it again from the unit.
10.3.4. Auto Reconnect
When the Auto-Reconnect button is pressed and a session with a unit ends the application tries to
reconnect to the unit until a session is started. If the Logger was active before the session ended,
the Logger is started again.
10.3.5. Start Logger
Enables the output of log messages from the unit and printing to the log window and log file
(Admin user only).
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10.3.6. Stop Logger
Disables the output of log messages (Admin user only).
10.3.7. Clear Log
Clears the log window.
10.3.8. Log to File
When pressing the Log to File button, the “GigAccessUnitManager.log“ is cleared and all log
printed to the log window are also printed to the log file. The log file is placed in the application
directory and can be opened only when the Log to File button is released.
10.3.9. View Log
Opens the “GigAccessUnitManager.log“ in Notepad. Can be done only if the Log to File button is
released.
10.3.10. Reset Text
Gets the Last reset reason and prints to the log window and log file.
10.4. Installation Window
The Installation Window provides a simple to use installation and configuration of the general
parameters of the unit. The window contains both AU and SU fields. The appropriate fields are
disabled when connecting to an AU or SU unit.
Figure 10-3: Installation Window in Unit Manager Tool
The Installation window contains the following fields:
Ø MAC Address – the Unit unique MAC Address.
Ø IP Address – the Agent IP Address. This field can be configured.
Ø Subnet Mask – the Agent Subnet Mask. This field can be configured.
Ø Default Gateway – the default gateway the Agent needs to use for transfer packets out of
its subnet. This field can be configured.
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Ø Primary AUID – the Primary AU MAC Address the SU needs to connect to. This field can
be configured for SU only.
Ø Secondary AUID – the Secondary AU MAC Address the SU needs to connect to. This field
can be configured for SU only.
Ø Estimated Range – the estimated range in meters between the AU and the SU. This field
is updated when the SU is online (Operation Mode) and relevant for SU only.
Ø Operation Mode – this field shows the status of the Unit. The status is different between
AU and SU:
AU Operation Modes:
§
BC Negotiation – the AU tries to negotiate with the Base Controller in order
to get configuration file.
§
Online – the AU has the configuration file (Local Configuration File or the
one it received from the Base controller) and RF channel is online.
SU Operation Modes:
§
Scanning – the SU scans the RF channels marked in the RF channel list
and search for the Primary/Secondary AUID.
§
Online – the SU is connected to the AU if the SU exists in the AU
configuration file.
Ø RF Channel – the RF Channels the SU should scan. There should be at least to channels
between two successive channels that the SU should scan (RF channel band). This field
can be configured for SU only.
Ø RSSI – this field is used to adjust the position of the SU during installation. The SU should
be position in the direction where the RSSI value is the highest. A RSSI value must be
greater the “0x40”. This field is relevant for SU only.
Ø PER – Packet Error Rate, this field shows the quality of the RF channel for periodic
interference. This field is relevant for SU only.
When the configuration is updated it can be burned to the unit by pressing Submit. The Unit
performs reset and reconnect to it should be done in order to verify the changes.
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10.4.1. Advanced Window
The Advanced Window provides the ability to change more detailed parameters of the unit.
Figure 10-4: Advanced Window in Unit Manager Tool
The Advanced window contains the following fields:
Ø Admin Login Password – the Administrator password that should be entered when trying to
login as an Admin user (Admin user only).
Ø User Login Password – the User password that should be entered when trying to login as
a User user.
Ø Antenna Gain – select the antenna used (Admin user only).
Ø TX Power – Select the output power at the antenna connector (Admin user only).
Changes of the TX Power must be done by an Expert Technician only. This TX Power
value must be set according to the type of the antenna used in order to insure that the
power at the output of the antenna stands in the selected regulation restrictions.
Ø Detached Antenna Select – this field is used to select Internal or Detached antenna
(Admin user only). For now, when the flag is set so the Internal antenna is selected.
The default for this flag is to use internal antenna. Detached antenna should be selected
only when the unit has and detached antenna connector.
Ø Ethernet Switch Port 1 Configuration – set the speed and duplex of port 1. Available values
are: 10M Full Duplex, 100M Full Duplex and Auto-Negotiation.
Ø Ethernet Switch Port 2 Configuration – set the speed and duplex of port 2. Available values
are: 10M Full Duplex, 100M Full Duplex and Auto-Negotiation.
Ø Ethernet Switch Priority – set the priority between the two Ethernet ports. Available values
are: Disabled, Port 1 High Priority and Port 2 High Priority.
Ø Enable Ethernet Switch Security – when this flag is set, traffic between Port 1 to Port 2 is
blocked (VLAN).
Ø Regulation – select the appropriate regulation: FCC or ETSI. (Admin user only).
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Ø Link Type – select the appropriate link type: point-to-multi-point or point-to-point. (Admin
user only). In point-to-multi-point the output power (EIRP) will never exceeds +36dBm for
any antenna combination.
In point-to-point only EIRP can exceed +36dBm according to FCC 15.247(b)(4)(i). For the
24dBi antenna gain there is no limit of the output power and it can reach the max of
+18.5dBm.
This option is only allowed by password of administrator privilege and should be done by a
professional installer only!
When the configuration is updated it can be burned to the unit by pressing Submit. The Unit
performs reset and reconnect to it should be done in order to verify the changes.
10.5. Boot Window
The Boot Window displays the Boot Banks and the Active Boot Banks. Changes to the boot banks
can be done only by an Admin user.
The Boot Banks are used by the Boot Loader to decide which Firmware/PLD/PHY software should
be loaded. The Actual Boot Banks that show which Firmware/PLD/PHY software the Boot Loader
actually loaded.
After the software was burned and verified (Software Window), the boot bank should be changed
and burned by pressing Submit.
It is necessary to reconnect to the unit and verify that the burned software was loaded - the
Actual Boot Bank matches the Boot Bank. If the Boot Bank and the Actual Boot Bank does not
match, the image burned is corrupted and should be burned again.
Figure 10-5: Boot Window in Unit Manager Tool
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10.6. Software window
10.6.1. General
The Software Window provides information of the burned Firmware, PLD and PHY SW in the unit.
Figure 10-6: Software Window in Unit Manager Tool
The information contains the following fields:
Ø Bank Type – the bank type.
Ø Size – the size of the image burned in the bank.
Ø Version – the image version.
Ø Date – the image date.
Ø Time – the image time
Ø Checksum – the image checksum.
Note: value of “FF” in the bank field’s means there is no software is burned in this bank.
10.6.2. Firmware Window
The Firmware Window provides the ability to burn a new firmware to one of the banks (Admin
user only). The new software should not be burned to the actual boot Bank. The actual boot bank
is displayed in the Boot Window. An alert message box is displayed if trying to burn the new
software to the actual boot bank. When submitting the burn operation, log prints are printed to the
log window and log file. When the burn is done the units resets and it is required to reconnect to it
and check that the software was burned (View the Software Window). Finally the boot bank
should be changed in the Boot Window.
Figure 10-7: Firmware Window in Unit Manager Tool
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10.6.3. PLD Window
The PLD Window provides the ability to burn a new firmware to one of the banks (Admin user
only). The new software should not be burned to the actual boot Bank. The actual boot bank is
displayed in the Boot Window. An alert message box is displayed if trying to burn the new
software to the actual boot bank. When submitting the burn operation, log prints are printed to the
log window and log file. When the burn is done the units resets and it is required to reconnect to it
and check that the software was burned (View the Software Window). Finally the boot bank
should be changed in the Boot Window.
Figure 10-8: PLD Window in Unit Manager Tool
10.6.4. PHY Window
The PHY Window provides the ability to burn a new firmware to one of the banks (Admin user
only). The new software should not be burned to the actual boot Bank. The actual boot bank is
displayed in the Boot Window. An alert message box is displayed if trying to burn the new
software to the actual boot bank. When submitting the burn operation, log prints are printed to the
log window and log file. When the burn is done the units resets and it is required to reconnect to it
and check that the software was burned (View the Software Window). Finally the boot bank
should be changed in the Boot Window.
Figure 10-9: PHY Window in Unit Manager Tool
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