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605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Table Of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 4 Targeted Audience ........................................................................................................... 4 Referenced Documentation .............
Connecting EasyST to Power ............................................................................................ 24 Changing the AC/DC Power Adapter's Prongs................................................................... 24 Connecting the Power .................................................................................................. 25 Verifying Correct Cabling................................................................................................. 27 Mounting ...................
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Airspan's EasyST wireless access device. The EasyST customer premise equipment (CPE) is part of Airspan's ASMAX family of WiMAX-based products. EasyST also has a multi-mode model (EasyST-2) based on the Rosedale chipset which supports both TDD and FDD. Note: EasyST-2 is presently available for frequencies, 3.4–3.6 and 3.6–3.8 only. Note: For more information on the EasyST-2 contact your supplier.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The EasyST (or the external antenna, if implemented) should be installed and operated from a minimum distance of 20 cm to your body. Radio Interference This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
05-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU.
Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be obtained from product_management@Airspan.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Maximum Output TX Power EasyST Maximum Output TX Power Caution: Do not set maximum output TX power higher than local regulations.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW EasyST is a revolutionary, self-install, indoor WiMAX customer premises equipment (CPE). The EasyST is designed to work with WiMAX compliant base stations including the base station products in the AS.MAX family. The EasyST, which uses Intel Corporation’s Pro/Wireless 5116 broadband interface, connects IP-enabled devices directly to WiMAX networks and can be installed indoors by end users within minutes without the need for costly professional installations by an operator.
System Overview EasyST Frequency Ranges The table below lists the frequency range of EasyST models currently available. This table will grow as more models become available. Frequency Band Channel Bandwidth 1.4265 – 1.524 in GHz TDD mode 1.75 MHz 3.5 MHz 5 MHz 3.3 – 3.5 GHz in TDD mode 1.75 MHz 2.75 MHz 3.5 MHz 5 MHz 3.4 – 3.6 GHz in FDD mode 1.75 MHz 3.5 MHz 3.6 – 3.8 GHz in TDD mode 1.75 MHz 3.5 MHz 5 MHz 4.9 – 5.0 GHz in TDD mode 2.5 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 5.47 – 5.725 GHz in TDD mode 2.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Clip-on antenna containing four 90-degree, high-gain directional antennas providing 360 degree coverage (EasyST selects antenna with best RF reception) -- self pointing for easy setup by untrained subscriber Provides signal strength LEDs for quick and simple alignment with provider's base station High throughput providing fast access at burst data rates of up to 37 Mbps over channel bandwidths of up to 10 MHz Supports transparent bridging Supports
System Overview New CPE variants are equipped with Rosedale chipset enabling FDD/TDD multimode operation, supporting 5 MHz and 7 MHz in both TDD and HFDD modes. Mobile WiMAX upgrade-able World’s First "Self-Install" WiMAX Subscriber Station - fast, easy and simple installation Full Indoor Non-LOS Deployment -- 256 FFT No professional installation, simply Plug and Play -- user unpacks, plugs in and surfs Based on the latest wireless technology WiMAX IEEE 802.16 standard Based on 802.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I EasyST Models The EasyST is available in three optional deployment models: EasyST with clip-on antenna containing four high-gain, integrated flat panel, 90-degree directional antennas, providing 360 degree coverage. EasyST selects the antenna with best RF reception with the BS by using the 6-pin Antenna Controller. EasyST with external antenna connected by RF cable for easy window mounting.
System Overview Note: EasyST uses the antenna switch to select one of the four 90-degree antennas of the clip-on antenna. The antenna switch is not used in deployments in which the external window-mount antenna is implemented. EasyST Protocol Stack The figure below displays a block diagram of the EasyST's network architecture, designed as a hierarchy of protocols (i.e. protocol stack) implemented in the communication network.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Theory of Operation For basic operation, the EasyST requires no initial configuration--simply plug and play. Configuration is automatically performed over the air by the BS. The EasyST is preconfigured by the operator at the BS (using Netspan) with service flow parameters such as the maximum information rate, the committed information rate, the maximum latency, and maximum jitter.
INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES Before installing your EasyST, read the following sections to ensure that no EasyST items are missing, minimum computer requirements are fulfilled, and you have the required installation tools. Package Contents The EasyST kit includes the following items: EasyST module with clip-on antenna AC/DC power supply adapter Category 5 Ethernet LAN cable (1.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION The EasyST's physical description is described in the following topics: Physical dimensions Ports LEDs LED Button Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the EasyST are listed in the table below: Parameter Value Dimensions (H x W x D): With clip-on antenna: 130 x 145 x 145 mm (5.12 x 5.7 x 5.7 inches) Without clip-on antenna: 30 x 145 x 145 mm (1.18 x 5.7 x 5.7 inches) Weight: With clip-on antenna: 0.43 kg (approximate) Without clip-on antenna: 0.
Physical Description The EasyST ports located on the side and bottom panels are shown in the figure below: 19
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I LEDs The EasyST provides LEDs for indicating the status of various operations.
Physical Description The EasyST LEDs are described in the table below: LED power lan link signal Color Mode Status Red On Green Green Description EasyST receiving power Off No power received by EasyST On 10/100BaseT network device (e.g. PC) correctly connected to EasyST Flashing Active LAN link (i.e.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Professional Mode #1 Modulation Modulation LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 BPSK_1/2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF QPSK_1/2 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF QPSK_3/4 ON OFF ON OFF OFF 16QAM-1/2 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 16QAM_3/4 ON OFF OFF ON OFF 64QAM_2/3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 64QAM_3/4 ON OFF OFF OFF ON Professional mode #2 RSSI Average RSSI Values (dBm) 5 Signal LEDs RSSI < (-95) All LEDs are OFF (-95) < = RSSI< (-90) First
CABLING Cabling your EasyST is fast and simple, and consists of the following: Connecting EasyST to a computer Connecting EasyST to power Verifying correct cabling Connecting EasyST to a Computer EasyST provides 10/100BaseT (Fast Ethernet) interface with the subscriber's network. The connectivity is performed through the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable consisting of 8-pin RJ-45 connectors on either end.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Connecting EasyST to Power EasyST is powered by an AC/DC power supply adapter which supplies the EasyST with 6 VDC (7 Watts). The AC/DC adapter is simply plugged into a standard electrical wall outlet (110/240 VAC; 50/60 Hz). The power adapter provides interchangeable prongs (e.g. American vs. European) that can be replaced to suit country electrical standards in which the EasyST is being installed.
Cabling Connecting the Power Once you have attached the correct plug prong to the power adapter, you can connect the power cables. To connect the EasyST to the power supply: 1. Before plugging the power cord into the electrical wall outlet, plug the AC/DC power adapter's power cable (i.e. DC power jack) into the EasyST's DC power socket. 2. Plug the prongs of the AC/DC power adapter into the electrical wall outlet.
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Cabling Verifying Correct Cabling Once you have connected the EasyST to the subscriber's LAN and to the power supply, you can verify that you have cabled the EasyST correctly by checking the following EasyST LEDs: Connection LED Color Correct Status Troubleshooting Power power Red On If the power LED is off, recheck the power cabling and that power exists at the wall socket.
MOUNTING Warning: EasyST is an indoor unit and therefore, must be mounted only indoors. EasyST is a self-install indoor unit, requiring no professional technician. EasyST must be mounted indoors in a location that provides: High quality RF reception with the Internet service provider (i.e.
Mounting Note: Before mounting the unit, ensure that the RF cable of the window-mount external antenna is plugged into the EasyST's MCX connector and that the cover cap is fitted onto the EasyST, protecting the MCX connector. To wall mount the EasyST: 1. On the wall, mark the position where you want to drill the two holes for the screws on to which the two mounting hooks will later by guided. The distance between the two wallmounting hooks (from their centers) is 83 mm (3.27 inches).
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OPTIMIZING RF RECEPTION To ensure a reliable, secure, and fast connection with your Internet Service Provider (ISP), you need to place your EasyST in a position that provides the best RF reception with the ISP (i.e. base station). To help you locate the best position, EasyST provides you with a LED indicator that indicates the strength of the RF signal with your ISP. This LED is labeled signal and is located on the EasyST's top panel.
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Optimizing RF Reception The signal LED indicates the strength of the signal by measuring the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). SNR indicates received signal strength relative to background noise. The ratio is usually measured in decibels (dB). Thus, the higher the SNR ratio, the better the communication. The table below describes the EasyST signal LEDs with regards to SNR values. LED Color Status Average SNR (dBm) signal Green All LEDs are off SNR < 5 First left-most LED is on 5 <= Avg.
CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA You can improve RF reception on EasyST by implementing a window-mount external antenna. This may be necessary in the following scenarios: Subscriber's premises is located far from the base station, resulting in insufficient signal strength for viable communication link to occur when using the clip-on antenna. Location of mounted EasyST provides insufficient signal strength due to obstacles between the EasyST and ISP (i.e. AS.MAX base station) when using the clip-on antenna.
Connecting the External Antenna Warning: Do not rotate the clip-on antenna until it has detached entirely from the EasyST. 2. Remove the plastic protector cap to expose the MCX female connector. Insert a flat-head screw driver (or any tool with a blunt, pointed edge), into the cable groove created by the cap and the EasyST, and then gently leverage the cap's guides out of the EasyST's cover pins. 3. Plug the external antenna's MCX connector into the EasyST's MCX female connector, as shown below.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I 4. Feed the RF cable into the EasyST's RF cable groove, ensuring that the RF cable exits the EasyST through the EasyST's RF cable groove, as shown above. 5. Protect the connectors by covering the area exposed by the removal of the clip-on antenna, with the plastic protector cap (supplied). Attach the plastic protector cap to the exposed area, by aligning the cap's two position cups with the EasyST's two position pins.
Connecting the External Antenna Mounting the External Antenna The external antenna can be easily mounted in a vertical position on a window using the adhesive pads located on the side and front panels of the antenna. The antenna can be mounted in one of two orientations: Antenna's front panel (narrow edge) is mounted flat against the window (typical orientation) Antenna's side panel is mounted flat against the window Note: The external antenna must be mounted on a flat, smooth, dry, and clean surface (i.e.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Mounting antenna on its front panel: 38
Connecting the External Antenna Mounting antenna on its side panel: Note: When mounted on its side panel, some loss in gain may be incurred. The figure below displays the antenna mounted on a window using the antenna's side panel.
REPLACING THE CLIP-ON ANTENNA The EasyST is supplied with the clip-on antenna already attached to the EasyST. However, in cases where you may have previously removed it to connect EasyST to an external window-mount antenna, you may want to discontinue using the external antenna and replace it with the clip-on antenna. Warning: Before disconnecting the external antenna and replacing the clip-on antenna, ensure that the EasyST is not connected to the power source.
Replacing the Clip-On Antenna 4. Gently push the antenna down onto the EasyST so that the MCX and 6-pin connectors plug into their respective receptacles, and that the antenna's knob sits firmly into the EasyST's notch. 5. For customers possessing EasyST models that implement a screw mechanism for securing the antenna to the EasyST, continue with the following steps: a. Flip the EasyST over so that its rear panel is visible.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I b. 42 Using a Philips screwdriver, tighten the screw so that the antenna is firmly attached to the EasyST.
EASYST SMART CARD The EasyST has an integrated Smart Card (SIM) terminal, which can utilize the optional EasyST Smart Card (sold separately). Contact your Airspan supplier for more information. The EasyST is fully functional with or without the EasyST Smart Card. When the EasyST Smart Card is inserted the EasyST uses the parameters set in the card (overriding the NVRAM parameter settings). Otherwise it uses the parameters set in the EasyST's NVRAM.
RESETTING EASYST TO DEFAULT SETTINGS The EasyST allows you to apply factory default configuration settings to the EasyST. This is performed by pressing the LED button (located below the LED lights on the top panel) continuously for at least 10 seconds.
TROUBLESHOOTING Once you have connected the EasyST to the subscriber's LAN and to the power supply, you can verify whether you have cabled the EasyST correctly by checking the EasyST LED status: Connection Power LAN LED power lan Color Correct Status Troubleshooting Red If the power LED is off, recheck the power cabling and that power exists at the wall socket.
TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS 1. ©Airspan Networks Inc 2007 2. The information in this document is proprietary to Airspan Networks Inc. This document may not in whole or in part be copied, reproduced, or reduced to any medium without prior consent, in writing, from Airspan Networks Incorporated. 3. This manual is subject to revision. 4. All rights reserved. 5. Right of modification reserved. 6. This manual is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. 7.
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REVISIONS 48 Revision Level Date Main Changes 01 25-9-2005 Initial Document 02 20-02-2006 Warning changed to 20 cm B 28-03-006 Warning Removed C 30-04-2006 FCC Statement & warning replaced D 12-06-2006 Added SIM, additional information E 04-07-2006 Standardize document F 22-10-2006 add tables G 11-92-2006 Frequency additions H 08-2007 Frequency additions + Max TX table I 12-2007 Additions
WARNINGS 1. Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material provided herein; however, Airspan assumes no responsibility regarding the use of the material. Additionally, Airspan makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the contents of this product. Airspan Networks Inc. shall not be liable for any misuse regarding this product.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Electro-Magnetic Radiation High Voltage 1.3 Important Service Information 1. Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Do not remove the covers or modify any part of this device, as this will void the warranty. 2. Disconnect the power to this product and return it for service if the following conditions apply: 3. a. The terminal does not function after following the operating instructions outlined in this manual. b.
Warnings and Cautions By the very nature of the system design and installation users will not find them selves within close proximity of the subscriber terminals. Standards EN50383 and EN50385 are the applicable harmonised standards for EM fields generated by fixed wireless equipment. The Electromagnetic fields generated by the Central Terminal antenna are below the recommended safe levels at all distances greater than 65 cm from an approved Airspan antenna.
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Suomalainen: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen. Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Warnings and Cautions - Install one RF lightning protector between the radio and antenna in series with the RF cable. - A lightning arrestor in series with the RF cable at the point of entry to the building. - Install a lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable at the transceiver on the tower/mast. - The AC wall outlet ground for the MacroMAX terminal must be connected to the same grounding system as the radio and antenna lightning protectors.
GLOSSARY B BS: Base Station BWA: Broadband Wireless Access C CID: Connection IDs CPE: Customer Premises Equipment (interchangeable with ST) D dB: Decibel dBm: Power ratio in dB (decibel) of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt DL: Downlink F FDD: Frequency Division Duplex FEC: Forward Error Correction G GHz: Gigahertz H H-FDD: Half-Duplex FDD I IAD: Integrated Access Device IP: Internet Protocol ISP: Internet Service Provider L LAN: Local-Area Network M MAC: Media Access Controller.
Glossary N NLOS: Non line-of-sight radio propagation path O ODU: Outdoor unit associated with an ST OFDM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing P PHY: The physical layer associated with the WiMAX interconnection stack POTS: Plain Old Telephone Service Q QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS: Quality of Service, which is used to specify level of data throughput QPSK: Quadrature Phase Shift Keying R RF: Radio Frequency Rx: Receive S SF: Service Flow SIM: Subscriber Identity Module SNMP: Simple N
605-0000-701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I W Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity WiMAX: WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members are organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks.
INDEX A M Antenna Alignment (SNR) ....................... 31 Minimum PC Requirements...................... 17 Architecture .......................................... 10 Mounting Attaching RF Cable................................. 34 Desktop Mounting ............................... 28 B External Antenna ................................ 34 Bandwidth Speed................................... 10 Wall Mounting..................................... 28 Benefits............................................
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