BreezeACCESS® 4900 System Manual S/W Version 3.
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About This Manual This manual describes the BreezeACCESS 4900 Broadband Wireless Access System Release 3.2 and how to install, operate and manage the system components. This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting up and operating the BreezeACCESS 4900 system, and for system administrators responsible for managing the system. This manual contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1 – System description: Describes the BreezeAccess 4900 system and its components.
About This Manual Appendix E – Supported MIBs and Traps: Provides a brief description of the parameters contained in the private MIB agent incorporated into the BreezeACCESS 4900 devices. In addition, a description of all traps relevant to the BreezeACCESS 4900 devices is provided. Appendix F – Parameters Summary: Provides an at a glance summary of the configuration parameters, value ranges and default values.
Contents Chapter 1 - System Description ...............................................................1 1.1 Introducing BreezeACCESS 4900 ............................................................................... 2 1.2 Base Station Equipment............................................................................................... 3 1.2.1 Modular Base Station Equipment ........................................................................ 3 1.2.2 Standalone “Micro-cell” Access Unit.............
Contents 2.3 Installing the Outdoor Unit......................................................................................... 27 2.3.1 Pole Mounting the Outdoor Unit......................................................................... 27 2.3.2 Connecting the Grounding and Antenna Cables ............................................... 29 2.3.3 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable........................................................... 30 2.4 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit ............
Contents 4.2 Menus and Parameters .............................................................................................. 57 4.2.1 Main Menu ......................................................................................................... 57 4.2.2 Info Screens Menu............................................................................................. 57 4.2.3 Unit Control Menu.............................................................................................. 62 4.2.
Contents E.3 Supported Traps ....................................................................................................... 209 E.3.1 Trap Variables.................................................................................................. 209 E.3.2 Private Traps.................................................................................................... 210 Appendix F - Parameters Summary ..................................................... 213 F.1 Unit Control Parameters.........
Figures Figure 2-1: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Brackets.............................................................................. 28 Figure 2-2: Bottom Panel of the Outdoor Unit (without the seal assembly)................................................ 29 Figure 2-3: The Waterproof Seal ................................................................................................................ 30 Figure 2-4: IDU PS 1073 Front Panel ...........................................................
Tables Table 1-1: AU Detached Antennas ............................................................................................................... 4 Table 1-2: Subscriber Unit ODU Types ........................................................................................................ 6 Table 1-3: Radio Specifications .................................................................................................................. 10 Table 1-4: Data Communication ...................................
Tables Table 3-7: PS1073 SU IDU / AU-SA IDU LEDs ..........................................................................................52 Table 4-1: Default Passwords .....................................................................................................................54 Table 4-2: Sub-Band Dependent Parameters .............................................................................................61 Table 4-3: Parameters not reset after Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults.......
1 Chapter 1 - System Description In This Chapter: Introducing BreezeACCESS 4900, page 2 Base Station Equipment, page 3 Subscriber Unit, page 6 Networking Equipment, page 7 Management Systems, page 8 Specifications, page 10
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.1 Introducing BreezeACCESS 4900 BreezeACCESS 4900 is a high capacity, IP services oriented Broadband Wireless Access system operating in the 4.9 GHz licensed spectrum band allocated for public safety. The system employs wireless packet switched data technology to support high-speed IP services with a network connection that is always on. The system is designed for both Point-to-Point and Point-to Multipoint configurations, supporting data, VoIP and video applications.
Base Station Equipment 1.2 Base Station Equipment The Access Units, installed at the Base Station site, provide all the functionality necessary to communicate with the Subscriber Units and to connect to the backbone of the network. There are 2 lines of Access Units with different architectures: Modular Base Station Equipment Standalone “Micro-Cell” Access Unit 1.2.
Chapter 1 - System Description The AU-D/E-BS-ODU outdoor unit contains the processing and radio modules and connects to an external antenna using a short RF cable. E model units, such as the AU-E-BS-4900, are supplied without an antenna and are primarily intended for Point-to-Point applications.
Base Station Equipment unit (the same Universal IDU that is also used in the SU) rather than a 19” module. The AU-SA Access Unit can serve up to 512 Subscriber Units (124 when Data Encryption is used). The IDU connects to the network through a standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ 45) interfaces and is powered from the 110/220 VAC mains. The indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit via a Category 5E Ethernet cable.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.3 Subscriber Unit The Subscriber Unit (SU) installed at locations that require service, enables the customer data connection to the Access Unit. The Subscriber Unit provides an efficient platform for high speed Internet and Intranet services, supporting single or multiple end users. The use of packet switching technology provides the user with a connection to the network that is always on, enabling immediate access to services.
Networking Equipment 1.4 Networking Equipment The Base Station equipment is connected to the backbone through standard data communication and telecommunication equipment. The 10/100BaseT ports of the AU modules can be connected directly to a multi-port router or to an Ethernet switch connected to a router. The point-to-point link from the Base Station to the backbone can be either wired or wireless. Data to the Internet is routed to the backbone through standard routers.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.5 Management Systems The end-to-end IP-based architecture of the system enables full management of all components, from any point in the system. BreezeACCESS 4900 components can be managed using standard management tools through SNMP agents that implement standard and proprietary MIBs for remote setting of operational modes and parameters.
Management Systems AlvariSTAR provides the following BWA network management functionality: Device Discovery Device Inventory Topology Fault Management Configuration Management Performance Monitoring Device embedded software upgrade Security Management Northbound interface to other Network Management Systems or OSS.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.6 Specifications 1.6.1 Radio Table 1-3: Radio Specifications Item Description Frequency 4.940 – 4.990 GHz Operation Mode Time Division Duplex (TDD) Channel Bandwidth 10 MHz / 5 MHz Central Frequency Resolution 5 MHz Antenna Port (AU-D-BS/SA-ODU) N-Type, 50 ohm Max. Input Power -40 dBm typical (at antenna port) Maximum Output Power TBD SU-A-ODU Integral Antenna 20 dBi, 10.5o horizontal x 10.
Specifications Table 1-3: Radio Specifications Item Description Sensitivity, typical (dBm at antenna port, PER<10%) Modulation Level1 Sensitivity 5 MHz bandwidth Sensitivity 10 MHz bandwidth Min.
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Specifications 1.6.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.6.5 Physical and Electrical 1.6.5.1 Subscriber Unit 1.6.5.1.1 Mechanical Table 1-7: Mechanical Specifications, Subscriber Unit Unit Structure General An IDU indoor unit and an SU-A-ODU outdoor unit with an integral antenna IDU PS1073 Plastic box (black), desktop or wall Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) 14 x 6.6 x 3.5 0.3 43.2 x 30.2 x 5.9 1.
Specifications 1.6.5.1.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.6.5.2 Modular Base Station Equipment 1.6.5.2.1 Mechanical Table 1-10: Mechanical Specifications, Modular Base Station Equipment Unit Structure Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) BS-SH 19" rack (3U) or 13 x 48.2 x 25.6 4.76 desktop BS-PS-DC DC power supply module 12.9 x 7.0 x 25.3 1.2 BS-PS-AC AC power supply module 12.9 x 7.0 x 25.3 1.2 BS-AU Indoor module of the AU-D-BS access unit 12.9 x 3.5 x 25.5 0.15 AU-D-BS-ODU pole or wall mountable 30.6 x 12.
Specifications 1.6.5.2.2 Connectors Table 1-11: Connectors, Modular Base Station Equipment Unit Connector Description BS-AU 10/100 BaseT 10/100BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45) with 2 embedded LEDs.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.6.5.3 Standalone Access Unit 1.6.5.3.1 Mechanical Table 1-13: Mechanical Specifications, Stand Alone Access Unit Unit Structure Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) General An IDU indoor unit and an AU-D-BS-ODU outdoor unit connected to a detached antenna IDU PS1073 Plastic box (black), desktop or wall mountable 14 x 6.6 x 3.5 0.3 AU-D-SA-ODU Poll or wall mountable 30.6 x 12 x 4.7 1.85 AU-Ant-4.9G-15-120 2"-4" pole mountable 55 x 25 x 1.7 1.5 AU-Ant-4.
Specifications 1.6.5.3.3 Electrical Table 1-15: Electrical Specifications, Stand Alone Access Unit Unit Details General Power consumption: 25W IDU AC power input: 85-265 VAC, 50-60 Hz AU-D-SA-ODU 54 VDC from the IDU over the indoor-outdoor Ethernet cable 1.6.5.
2 Chapter 2 - Installation In This Chapter: Installation Requirements, page 22 Equipment Positioning Guidelines, page 26 Installing the Outdoor Unit, page 27 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit, page 32 Installing the Modular Base Station Equipment, page 34
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.1 Installation Requirements This section describes all the supplies required to install the BreezeACCESS 4900 system components and the items included in each installation package. 2.1.1 Packing List 2.1.1.
Installation Requirements AU-D/E-BS-ODU outdoor unit Pole mounting kit for the AU-D/E-BS-ODU In AU-D-BS kits: Antenna, including pole mounting hardware RF cable 2.1.1.2.3 BS-PS-AC Power Supply Up to two BS-PS-AC power supply modules can be included in each Base Station chassis. The BS-PS-AC installation kit includes the following components: BS-PS-AC power supply module Mains power cord 2.1.1.2.4 BS-PS-DC Power Supply Up to two BS-PS-DC power supply modules can be included in each Base Station chassis.
Chapter 2 - Installation Indoor-to-outdoor Category 5E Ethernet cable with shielded RJ-45 connectors * (available in different lengths. For more details refer to section 2.1.2) Ethernet cable (straight for connecting to a hub/switch etc.
Installation Requirements Table 2-1: Approved Category 5E Ethernet Cables Manufacturer Part Number Superior Cables Ltd. www.cvalim.co.il 612098 HES Cabling Systems www.hescs.com H5E-00481 Teldor www.teldor.com 8393204101 Southbay Holdings Limited TSM2404A0D 11th Fl., 15, Lane 347, Jong Jeng Rd. Shin Juang City, Taipei County Taiwan, R.O.C Attn: Eva Lin Tel. 886-2-2832 3339 Fax. 886-2-2206 0081 E-mail: eva@south-bay.com.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2 Equipment Positioning Guidelines This section provides key guidelines for selecting the optimal installation locations for the various BreezeACCESS 4900 system components. CAUTION ONLY experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities should install outdoor units and antennas.
Installing the Outdoor Unit 2.3 Installing the Outdoor Unit The following sections describe how to install the outdoor units, including pole mounting the ODU, and connecting the indoor-to-outdoor, grounding and RF cables. NOTE Ensure that outdoor units, antennas and supporting structures are properly installed to eliminate any physical hazard to either people or property.
Chapter 2 - Installation Figure 2-1 illustrates the method of mounting an outdoor unit on a pole, using the brackets and open-ended bolts. Figure 2-1: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Brackets NOTE Be sure to insert the open ended bolts with the grooves pointing outward, as these grooves enable you to use a screwdriver to fasten the bolts to the unit.
Installing the Outdoor Unit 2.3.2 Connecting the Grounding and Antenna Cables The Grounding screw (marked ╤) is located on the bottom panel of the outdoor unit. The Antenna RF connector (marked ) is located on the top panel of the AU-ODU. To connect the grounding cable: 1 2 Connect one end of a grounding cable to the grounding terminal and tighten the grounding screw firmly. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a good ground (earth) connection.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.3.3 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable 2.3.3.1 Units with an Installed Waterproof Seal To connect the indoor-to-outdoor cable: 1 Remove the two screws holding the waterproof seal to the outdoor unit and remove the waterproof seal. 2 Unscrew the top nut from the waterproof seal. Figure 2-3: The Waterproof Seal 3 Route a straight Category 5E Ethernet cable (8-wire, 24 AWG) through both the top nut and the waterproof seal.
Installing the Outdoor Unit 2.3.3.2 Units with a Waterproof Seal Supplied with the Ethernet Cable To connect the indoor-to-outdoor cable: 1 Verify that the o-ring supplied with the cable kit is in place. 2 Connect the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable to the outdoor unit. 3 Attach the waterproof seal to the unit. Tighten the top nut. 4 Route the cable to the location selected for the indoor equipment.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.4 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit The unit can be placed on a desktop or a shelf. Alternatively, it may be wallmounted. The drilling template included with the unit can be used to facilitate the wall installation process.
Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit hub/switch and a crossed cable if connecting it directly to a PC Network Interface Card (NIC). NOTE The length of the Ethernet cable connecting the indoor unit to the user's equipment, together with the length of the Indoor-to-Outdoor cable, should not exceed 100 meters. 2.4.1 RESET Button Functionality Using a sharp object, press the recessed RESET button for a short time to reset the unit and reboot from the Main version.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.5 Installing the Modular Base Station Equipment The following sections describe the slot assignment for the Base Station chassis, provide illustrated descriptions of the power supply modules and Access Unit network interface modules, and describe how to install the Base Station equipment. 2.5.1 BS-SH Slot Assignment The Base Station chassis comprises ten slots, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Installing the Modular Base Station Equipment Access Units. The same BS-PS power supply modules can be used to power also BreezeACCESS VL BS-AU modules. 2.5.2 BS-PS-AC Power Supply Module The BS-PS-AC is an AC to DC converter that provides power to all the BS-AU modules installed in the BS-SH chassis. Figure 2-6 shows the BS-PS-AC front panel. Figure 2-6: BS-PS-AC Front Panel The BS-PS-AC includes a power input connector, marked AC IN, for connecting the AC power cord to the mains.
Chapter 2 - Installation Table 2-2: BS-PS LED Functionality Name Description 54V Green LED. Indicates that the 54V power supply module is OK 3.3V Green LED. Indicates that the 3.3V power supply module is OK OVER TEMP Red LED. Indicates an over temperature condition in the power supply module 2.5.3 BS-PS-DC Power Supply Module The BS-PS-DC is a DC-to-DC converter that provides power to all the BS-AU modules installed in the BS-SH chassis. Figure 2-7 shows the BS-PS-DC front panel.
Installing the Modular Base Station Equipment Red (pin 1): + (Return) Shield (pin 3) The ON/OFF Power Switch controls the flow of mains power to the power supply module. The functionality of the LEDs is described in Table 2-2. 2.5.4 BS-AU Network Interface Module Figure 2-8 shows the front panel of the BS-AU Access Unit Network Interface module.
Chapter 2 - Installation CAUTION Do not connect the data equipment to the RADIO port. The RADIO port supplies DC power to the ODU, and this may harm other equipment connected to it. The recessed RESET switch on the front panel is for resetting the outdoor unit. 2.5.5 Installing the BS-SH Chassis and Modules This section describes how to install the power supply and Access Unit network interface modules in the Base Station chassis.
Installing the Modular Base Station Equipment 9 If a BS-PS-AC power supply is used, connect the AC power cord to the AC IN jack of the BS-PS-AC power supply. If a redundant power supply module is installed, connect an AC power cord also to the second AC power module. Connect the power cord(s) to the mains outlet. 10 Switch the BS-PS-AC/DC power supplies to ON. Verify that all power indicator LEDs on the BS-PS-AC/DC front panel are ON and that the OVERTEMP alarm indicator is off.
3 Chapter 3 - Commissioning About This Chapter: Configuring Basic Parameters, page 42 Aligning the Subscriber Unit Antenna, page 45 Configuring the Subscriber Unit’s Maximum Modulation Level, page 46 Operation Verification, page 48
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.1 Configuring Basic Parameters After completing the installation process, as described in the preceding chapter, the basic parameters must be configured to ensure that the unit operates correctly. After the basic parameters have been configured, additional parameters can be remotely configured via the Ethernet port or the wireless link using Telnet or SNMP management, or by loading a configuration file. Refer to section 4.
Configuring Basic Parameters Table 3-1: Basic Parameters Parameter Default Value Comment Tx Power for Modulation Levels 1 to 5, Dependent on Sub-Band Tx Power cannot be higher than the applicable Maximum Tx Power parameter. Dependent on Sub-Band Max Tx Power cannot be Tx Power for Modulation Level 6, Tx Power for Modulation Level 7, Tx Power for Modulation Level 8 Maximum Tx Power for Modulation higher than the upper limit according to the Sub-Band in use.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Table 3-1: Basic Parameters Parameter Default Value Data Encryption Option Disable Security Mode WEP Default Multicast Key (AU) Key 1 Promiscuous Authentication (AU) Disable Default Key (SU) Key 1 Key 1 to Key 4 00……0 (32 zeros, meaning no key) Comment NOTE Some parameters are changed to their new values only after reset (refer to Appendix E for more details).
Aligning the Subscriber Unit Antenna 3.2 Aligning the Subscriber Unit Antenna The SNR bar display is located on the bottom panel of the outdoor unit. The ten LEDs indicate the quality of the received signal. The higher the number of green LEDs indicating On, the higher the quality of the received signal. This section describes how to align the Subscriber Unit antenna using the SNR bar display.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.3 Configuring the Subscriber Unit’s Maximum Modulation Level This section describes how to configure the maximum modulation level for Subscriber Units. NOTE If the unit is associated with the AU, then the final configuration of the Maximum Modulation Level parameter may be performed remotely, for example, from the site of the AU or from another site.
Configuring the Subscriber Unit’s Maximum Modulation Level Table 3-2: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level SNR Maximum Modulation Level SNR > 23 dB 8 21 dB < SNR < 23 dB 7 16 dB < SNR < 21 dB 6 13 dB < SNR < 16 dB 5 10 dB < SNR < 13 dB 4 8 dB < SNR < 10 dB 3 7 dB < SNR < 8 dB 2 6 dB < SNR < 7 dB 1 Commissioning 47
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.4 Operation Verification The following sections describe how to verify the correct functioning of the Outdoor Unit, Indoor Unit, Ethernet connection and data connectivity. 3.4.1 Outdoor Unit Verification To verify the correct operation of the Outdoor Unit, examine the LED indicators located on the bottom panel of the outdoor unit. The following tables list the provided LEDs and their associated indications.
Operation Verification Table 3-4: SU-ODU LEDs Name Description W-LINK Wireless Link Indictor Functionality Green – Unit is associated with an AU, no wireless link activity Blinking Green – Data received or transmitted on the wireless link. Blinking rate is proportional to wireless traffic rate Off – Wireless link is disabled Status Self-test and power indication Green – Power is available and self-test passed.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Table 3-5: SU-ODU SNR Bar LED Functionality SNR Bar LEDs SNR (typical) LED 1 (red) is On Signal is too low (SNR < 4 dB) LED 2 (green) is On SNR > 4 dB LEDs 2 to 3 (green) are On SNR > 8 dB LEDs 2 to 4 (green) are On SNR > 13 dB LEDs 2 to 5 (green) are On SNR > 19 dB LEDs 2 to 6 (green) are On SNR > 26 dB LEDs 2 to 7 (green) are On SNR > 31 dB LEDs 2 to 8 (green) are On SNR > 38 dB LEDs 2 to 9 (green) are On SNR > 44 dB LEDs 2 to 9 (green) and 10 (orange) are On
Operation Verification 3.4.2 Indoor Unit Verification To verify the correct operation of the indoor equipment, examine the LED indicators located on the top panel of the SU IDU and AU IDU units, or on the front panel of the BS-AU module. Table 3-6 provides information for the BS-AU IDU LEDs. Table 3-7 lists the LEDs of the PS1073 IDU and their associated indications. Table 3-6: BS-AU LEDs Name Description W-LINK Wireless link activity Functionality Green - At least one SU is associated.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Table 3-7: PS1073 SU IDU / AU-SA IDU LEDs Name Description POWER Power Indication Functionality Green - IDU power is OK Off - No power or power failure ETH Self test and end-toend Ethernet connectivity Off - No Ethernet connectivity has been detected between the outdoor unit and the device connected to the indoor unit. Green - Self-test passed and Ethernet connection confirmed by the outdoor unit (Ethernet integrity check passed). 3.4.
4 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration In This Chapter: Working with the Monitor Program, page 54 Menus and Parameters, page 57
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.1 Working with the Monitor Program 4.1.1 Accessing the Monitor Program Using Telnet 1 Connect a PC to the Ethernet port, using a crossed cable. 2 Configure the PC's IP parameters to enable connectivity with the unit. The default IP address is 10.0.0.1. 3 Run the Telnet program. The Select Access Level menu is displayed. 4 Select the required access level, depending on your specific access rights. A password entry request is displayed.
Working with the Monitor Program BreezeACCESS 4900/AU-SA-4900 Official Release Version – 3.2.3 Release Date: June 14 2005, 17:10:21 Main Menu ========== 1 – Info Screens 2 – Unit Control 3 - Basic Configuration 4 – Site Survey 5 - Advanced Configuration x - Exit >>> Figure 4-1: Main Menu (Administrator Level) NOTE If the Telnet session is not terminated properly; for example, if you simply close the window, the monitor program is blocked for several minutes.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration NOTE The program is automatically terminated following a determined period of inactivity. The default time out is 5 minutes and is configured with the Log Out Timer parameter. In some cases, to activate any configuration changes, you must reset the unit. Certain settings are automatically activated without having to reset the unit.
Menus and Parameters 4.2 Menus and Parameters The following sections describe the menus and parameters provided by the Monitor program. 4.2.1 Main Menu The Main Menu enables to access the following menus, depending on your access level, as described in section 4.1. Info Screens: Provides a read only display of current parameter values. Available at all access levels.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Show Advanced Configuration Show Country Dependent Parameters Show All Parameters 4.2.2.1 Show Unit Status The Show Unit Status menu is a read only menu that displays the current values of the following parameters: Unit Name: As defined in the Unit Control menu. Unit Type: Identifies the unit's function: AU-BS (a modular access unit), AUSA (a stand-alone access unit), or SU-BD (a subscriber unit that supports a gross CPE rate of 27 Mbps and a full LAN).
Menus and Parameters AU MAC Address (SU only): The MAC address of the AU with which the unit is currently associated. If the unit is not associated with any AU, the address defaults to the IEEE broadcast address, which is FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF. Unit Hardware Version: The version of the outdoor unit hardware. Unit BOOT Version: The version of the BOOT SW. Time Since Last Reset Flash Versions: Running from: Shows whether the unit is running from the Main or from the Shadow Version.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration FTP Parameters: General FTP parameters (common to SW Version Download, Configuration File Upload/Download and Event File Upload using FTP): FTP Client IP Address FTP Client IP Mask FTP Server IP Address FTP Gateway IP Address FTP User Name FTP Password FTP Software Download Parameters: The parameters for SW download using FTP, as defined in Unit Control menu.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.2.3 Show Advanced Configuration The Show Advanced Configuration menu enables to access the read only sub menus that display the current values of the parameters included in the applicable sub menus of the Advanced Configuration menu. 4.2.2.4 Show Country Dependent Parameters The Country Dependent Parameters displays the parameters that are afftected by applicable regulations. BreezeACCESS 4900 supports two sets of frequencies (Sub-Bands).
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-2: Sub-Band Dependent Parameters Parameter Sub-Band 1 Sub-Band 2 Maximum Burst Duration 10 milliseconds 10 milliseconds DFS Option Not Supported Not Supported Minimum HW Revision Support D D New Country Code files can be uploaded remotely using TFTP (see Appendix B). 4.2.2.5 Show All Parameters The Show All Parameters menu is a read only menu that displays the current values of all status and configuration parameters.
Menus and Parameters Event Log Menu Feature Upgrade 4.2.3.1 Reset Unit The Reset Unit option enables resetting the unit. After reset, any modifications made to the system parameters are applied. 4.2.3.2 Default Settings The Set defaults submenu enables resetting the system parameters to a predefined set of defaults or saving the current configuration as the set of Operator Defaults. The Default Setting options are available only to users with Administrator access rights.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Set Partial Operator Defaults Cancel Current Pending Request 4.2.3.2.1.1 Set Complete Factory Defaults Select this option to reset the unit to the standard Factory Defaults configuration, excluding several parameters that are listed in Table 4-3.
Menus and Parameters Table 4-4: Parameters that are not reset after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults Parameters Group Parameter Unit Control parameters Passwords Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode FTP Server IP address FTP Gateway IP Address FTP Client IP address FTP Client IP Mask FTP User Name FTP Password IP Parameters IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DHCP Option Access to DHCP Security Parameters Authentication Algorithm Default Key (SU) Data Encryption Mode Default Multicast Key
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-4: Parameters that are not reset after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults Parameters Group Parameter Frequency (AU) Frequency Subset (SU) ATPC Option (AU) Transmit Power Tx Control (AU) Best AU Support (SU) Preferred AU MAC Address (SU) Performance Parameters Adaptive Modulation Decision Thresholds Bridge Parameters VLAN ID – Management MAC Address Deny List (AU) 4.2.3.2.1.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.3.3 Change Unit Name The Change Unit Name option enables changing the name of the unit, which is also the system's name in the MIB2. The name of the unit is also used as the prompt at the bottom of each Monitor window. Valid values: A string of up to 32 printable ASCII characters. The default unit name is an empty string. 4.2.3.4 Change Password The Change Password submenu enables changing the access password(s).
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.3.6 SW Version Download The SW Version Download submenu enables the optional downloading of a SW Version file from a remote FTP server. The SW Version Download submenu includes the following options: Execute FTP GET SW Version: The Execute FTP GET SW Version option executes the SW Version FTP download according to the parameters defined below. FTP SW Source Dir: The FTP SW Source Dir option enables defining the source directory of the SW version file.
Menus and Parameters FTP User Name: The FTP User Name option enables defining the user name to be used for accessing the FTP server that is hosting the SW Version file. Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters. The default is: vx FTP Password: The FTP Password option enables defining the password to be used for accessing the FTP server that is hosting the SW Version file. Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration FTP Configuration File Source Dir: The FTP Configuration File Source Dir option enables defining the source directory of the configuration/Operator Defaults file. Valid values: A string of up to 80 printable ASCII characters. To clear the field press "." The default is an empty string. Configuration File FTP File Name: The Configuration File FTP File Name option enables defining the name of the configuration file to be uploaded/downloaded.
Menus and Parameters The default is: 0.0.0.0. FTP User Name: The FTP User Name option enables defining the user name to be used for accessing the FTP server that is hosting the file. Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters. The default is: vx FTP Password: The FTP Password option enables defining the password to be used for accessing the FTP server that is hosting the file. Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Auto Negotiation (10/100 Mbps and Half/Full Duplex) The default is Auto Negotiation (10/100 Mbps and Half/Full Duplex) 4.2.3.10 Change System Location The Change System Location option enables changing the system location of the unit, which is also the sys location in MIB2. The System Location is also displayed as a part of the Monitor menu’s header. Valid values: A string of up to 35 printable ASCII characters. The default system location is an empty string. 4.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.3.11.2 Display Event Log The Display Event Log option enables viewing how many events are logged and selecting the number of events to be displayed (up to 1000). The display of each event includes the event time (elapsed time since last reset), the severity level and a message string. The events are displayed in descending order, with the most recent event displayed first. 4.2.3.11.3 Erase Event Log The Erase Event Log option enables clearing the event log. 4.2.3.11.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters. The default is: vx FTP Password: The FTP Password option enables defining the password to be used for accessing the FTP server that is hosting the file. Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters. The default is: vx Show FTP Event Log File Upload Parameters: Displays the current values of the Event Log Upload parameters.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.4.1.1 IP Parameters IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DHCP Client DHCP Option Access to DHCP Refer to section 4.2.6.1 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.1.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration ATPC ATPC Option Transmit Power parameters Maximum Transmit Power parameters (SU) Tx Control (AU) Antenna Gain (AU) Refer to section 4.2.6.2 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.1.3 Performance Parameters Maximum Modulation Level (SU) Refer to section 4.2.6.5 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.1.4 Bridge Parameters VLAN ID – Management MAC Address Deny List Refer to section 4.2.6.4 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.1.
Menus and Parameters Some or all of the security parameters may not be available in units that do not support the applicable features. Refer to section 4.2.6.7 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.5 Site Survey Menu The Site Survey menu displays the results of various tests and counters for verifying the quality of the wireless link. These tests can be used to help determine where to position the units for optimal coverage, antenna alignment and troubleshooting.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration IEEE 802.1 Ethernet frame that can be accepted from the Ethernet port is 1518 bytes. For tagged IEEE 802.1Q frames the maximum size is 1522 bytes. The unit transmits valid data frames received from the wireless medium to the Ethernet port, as well as internally generated frames, such as responses to management queries and pings received via the Ethernet port.
Menus and Parameters for stations behind other BreezeACCESS 4900 units), is sent to the High queue, regardless of the priority configuration. The Wireless Link Counters include the following statistics: Total transmitted frames to wireless: The number of frames transmitted to the wireless medium.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration aborted before completion. The following additional counters are displayed to indicate the reason for and the nature of the event: Dropped: The number of dropped frames, which are unsuccessfully retransmitted without being acknowledged until the maximum permitted number of retransmissions. Underrun: The number of times that transmission of a frame was aborted because the rate of submitting frames for transmission exceeds the available transmission capability.
Menus and Parameters (Single), two frames (Double) or more than two frames (More). For more details refer to section 4.2.6.5.10. Bad fragments received: The number of fragments received from the wireless medium containing CRC errors. Duplicate frames discarded: The number of data frames discarded because multiple copies were received. If an acknowledgement message is not received by the originating unit, the same data frame can be received more than once.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration sending or not sending pings, the number of pings sent, and the number of pings received, which means the number of acknowledged frames. 4.2.5.3 Link Quality (SU only) The Link Quality submenu enables viewing continuously updated information on the quality of the wireless link. The Link quality submenu includes the following options: 4.2.5.3.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.5.4.1 MAC Address Database in AU The MAC Address Database option in the AU displays information regarding the Subscriber Units associated with the AU, as well as bridging (forwarding) information. The following options are available: Display Bridging and Association Info: The Display Bridging and Association Info option displays a list of all the Subscriber Units and stations in the AU's Forwarding Database.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration NOTE There is no aging algorithm for associated SUs. An SU is only removed from the list of associated SUs under the following conditions: A SNAP frame is received from another AU indicating that the SU is now associated with the other AU. The SU failed to respond to 50 consecutive frames transmitted by the AU and is considered to have "aged out". The aging time specified for entries in these tables.
Menus and Parameters NOTE When Data Encryption is enabled, the actual maximum number of associations is limited to 124. The displayed number is the value configured for the Maximum Number of Associations parameter, which might be higher than the actual limit. Display Association Info: Displays information regarding the Subscriber Units associated with the AU.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-5: Authentication and Association Process Message Direction Status in AU Association Successful AU → SU Associated ACK SU → AU Associated Data Traffic SU ↔ AU Associated SU Status: Associated The SNR measured at the SU The Unit Name of the SU. The SW version of the SU. The Unit Type of the SU. Distance. In addition, a summary table displays information about the Forwarding Database (Bridging Info).
Menus and Parameters Show MIR/CIR Database: Displays information on the MIR/CIR support for associated Subscriber Units. Each entry includes the following information: The MAC address of the associated Subscriber Unit The values of the MIR and CIR parameters configured in the applicable SU for the downlink (AU to SU) and for the uplink (SU to AU). The value configured in the applicable SU for the Maximum Delay parameter.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Alvarion's Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-01), which also appears twice. The system treats this address as a Broadcast address. Alvarion's special Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-05), reserved for future use. The Ethernet Broadcast address (FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF). In addition, a summary table displays information about the Forwarding Database (Bridging Info).
Menus and Parameters is for all associated SUs. In an SU, the Link Capability reports include information on all AUs in the neighboring AUs table (all AUs with whom the SU can communicate). The Link Capability feature enables to adapt the configuration of the unit according to the capabilities of other relevant unit(s) to ensure optimal operation. The Link Capability submenu includes the following options: 4.2.5.6.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.5.6.3 Show Link Capability-Security Configuration Select this option to view information on current security related parameters of relevant units. For each relevant unit, identified by its MAC address, the following details are displayed: Security Mode: WEP, AES/OCB or AES/CCM. Authentication Algorithm: Shared Key or Open System. Data Encryption Option: Enable or Disable. 4.2.5.6.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.1 IP Parameters The IP Parameters menu enables defining IP parameters for the selected unit and determining its method of IP parameter acquisition. The IP Parameters menu includes the following options: IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DHCP Client 4.2.6.1.1 IP Address The IP Address parameter defines the IP address of the unit. The default IP address is 10.0.0.1. 4.2.6.1.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Select Disable to configure the IP parameters manually. If this option is selected, configure the static IP parameters as described above. Select DHCP Only to cause the unit to search for and acquire its IP parameters, including the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway, from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server only.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.1 ESSID Parameters The ESSID (Extended Service Set ID) is a string used to identify a wireless network and to prevent the unintentional merging of two wireless networks or two sectors in the same network. Typically, a different ESSID is defined for each AU.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.2.2 Frequency Definition Parameters 4.2.6.2.2.1 Sub-Bands and Frequency Selection The parameters that determine the frequency to be used are set in the AU. The SU should be configured with a minimal set of parameters to ensure that it will be able to automatically detect and use the frequency used by the AU, including possible changes in this frequency. To simplify the installation process the SU scans a definable frequencies subset after power-up.
Menus and Parameters Country Code Learning by SU is enabled, the SU will use the AU’s country code: the country code derived limitations will be forced and the following parameters will be set according to new country definitions: Maximum TX Power (per modulation level) will be set to the maximum defined by the country code. TX Power (per modulation level) will be set to the maximum defined by the country code. The Modulation Level will be set to the maximum modulation level defined by the country code.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.2.4.2 Frequency Subset Definition The Frequency Subset Definition parameter defines the frequencies that will be used by the SU when scanning for an AU. The available frequencies according to the Sub-Band are displayed, and each of the frequencies in the list is associated with an index. The frequencies subset can be defined by entering the indexes of the required frequencies, or “A” to select all available frequencies.
Menus and Parameters The Best AU Parameters menu includes the following options: 4.2.6.2.5.1 Best AU Support The Best AU Support option enables or disables the Best AU selection feature. The default is Disable. NOTE If the Best AU feature is not used, the SU associates with the first AU it finds whose ESSID or Operator ESSID is identical to its own ESSID. 4.2.6.2.5.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration SNR of the received signal Mark - The computed quality mark for the AU. Full - The association load status of the AU. It is defined as full if the number of SUs associated with the AU has reached the maximum allowed according to the value of the Maximum Number of Associations parameter. An AU whose associations load status is full cannot be selected as the Best AU, even if its computed mark is the highest. ESSID - The ESSID of the AU.
Menus and Parameters by the AU. To support proper operation of the system with optimal performance and minimum interference between neighboring sectors, the ATPC algorithm should be enabled in all units. The algorithm is controlled by the AU that calculates for each received frame the average SNR at which it receives transmissions from the specific SU. The average calculation takes into account the previous calculated average, thus reducing the effect of short temporary changes in link conditions.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The minimum value for the Transmit Power Parameters is -10 dBm. (The ATPC may reduce the actual transmit power of the SU to lower values). The maximum value of the Transmit Power Parameter depends on several unit properties and parameters: The modulation level The Maximum Allowed Tx Power as defined for the applicable Sub-Band. The Maximum EIRP as defined for the applicable Sub-Band, together with the value of the Antenna Gain.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.7.3 ATPC Parameters in AU 4.2.6.2.7.3.1 ATPC Option The ATPC Option enables or disables the Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) algorithm. The default is Enable. 4.2.6.2.7.3.2 ATPC Minimum SNR Level The Minimum SNR Level defines the lowest SNR at which you want each SU to be received at the AU (the lower limit of the optimal reception level range). Available values: 4 to 60 (dB). Default value: 28 (dB). 4.2.6.2.7.3.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.2.7.4 ATPC Parameters in SU 4.2.6.2.7.4.1 ATPC Option The ATPC Option enables or disables the Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) algorithm. The parameter takes effect immediately. However, when changed from Enable to Disable, the transmit power level will remain at the last Current Transmit Power determined by the ATPC algorithm before it was disabled.
Menus and Parameters “Don’t Care” or “Not Set Yet” only in factory. Once a value is configured, it is not possible to reconfigure the unit to either “Don’t Care” or “Not Set Yet”. The default value depends on unit type. In SUs with integral antenna it is set to 19 (read only). The default value for AUs that are supplied with a detached antenna is in accordance with the antenna’s gain. In units supplied without an antenna the default is typically “Not Set Yet”. 4.2.6.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.2.9.1 Cell Distance Mode The Cell Distance Mode option defines whether the maximum distance of the AU from any of the SUs it serves will be determined manually (using the Maximum Cell Distance parameter) or automatically. The Options are Automatic or Manual. The default is Automatic. 4.2.6.2.9.2 Maximum Cell Distance The Maximum Cell Distance parameter allows configuring the maximum distance when the Cell Distance Mode option is Manual.
Menus and Parameters DIFS (Distributed coordination function Inter-Frame Spacing) is typically used for other frame types when the medium is free. If the unit decides that the medium is not free, it will defer transmission by DIFS plus a number of time slots as determined by the Contention Window back-off algorithm (see section 4.2.6.5.2) after reaching a decision that the medium has become free. DIFS equal SIFS plus AIFS, where AIFS can be configured to one or two time slots.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration NOTE There is no aging time for SUs. An SU is only removed from the list of associated SUs under the following conditions: A SNAP frame is received from another AU indicating that the SU is now associated with the other AU. The SU failed to respond to a certain number of consecutive frames transmitted by the AU and is considered to have "aged out". Therefore, the database of associated SUs may include units no longer associated with the AU.
Menus and Parameters Default value: 5 seconds. 4.2.6.2.13.2 Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycles The Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycle is the number of scanning cycles when performing Spectrum Analysis. Range: 1-100 cycles. Default value: 2 cycles. 4.2.6.2.13.3 Automatic Channel Selection (AU only) The Automatic Channel selection option defines weather the AU will choose the best noise free channel upon startup after completion of the spectrum analysis process.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.2.13.7 Spectrum Analysis Information Display - Continuous The Spectrum Analysis Information Display - Continuous option is available only when the analysis process is active. It enables viewing the continuously updated results of the current analysis process. The displayed information includes the same details available for a regular Spectrum Analysis Information Display option. 4.2.6.2.
Menus and Parameters Set Network Management IP address Delete a Network Management IP Address Delete All Network Management IP Addresses Set/Change Network Management IP Address Ranges SNMP Traps 4.2.6.3.1 Access to Network Management The Access to Network Management option defines the port through which the unit can be managed.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Activate IP Filter on Wireless Link Port: Applicable only if the Access to Network Management parameter is configured to either From Wireless Link Only or From Both Ethernet and Wireless Link. The unit can be managed from the wireless port only by stations with IP addresses matching one of the entries in the Set Network Management IP Addresses parameter.
Menus and Parameters The default Network Management IP Address Range is 0.0.0.0 TO 0.0.0.0 (all 10 ranges). A range can be defined using a string that includes either a start and end address, in the format “ to ” (example: 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255), or a base address and a mask, in the format “ mask ” (example: 192.168.1.1 mask 255.255.255.0). 4.2.6.3.6.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.4 Bridge Parameters The Bridge Parameters menu provides a series of parameter sets that enables configuring parameters such as control and filtering options for broadcast transmissions, VLAN support, and Type of Service prioritization.
Menus and Parameters VLAN Relaying (AU only) VLAN Traffic Priority 4.2.6.4.1.1 VLAN ID-Data (SU only) The VLAN ID-Data is applicable only when the VLAN Link Type parameter is set to Access Link. It enables defining the VLAN ID for data frames, which identifies the VLAN to which the unit belongs. Valid values range from 1 to 4094. Default value: 1.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Only tagged management frames with a matching VLAN ID received on either the Ethernet or wireless link ports are forwarded to the unit. A VLAN Management Tag is inserted in all management frames generated by the unit before transmission on either the Ethernet or wireless link port. The tag includes the values of the VLAN ID-Management and the VLAN PriorityManagement parameters.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.4.1.3.1 Access Link (SU only) Access Link transfers frames while tagging/untagging them since all devices connected to the unit are VLAN unaware. Thus, the unit cannot transfer tagged frames. Table 4-7 summarizes the functionality of the data port for an Access link.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration NOTE If the VLAN Relaying option is enabled and you manage your devices from behind an SU unit, be sure to include the VLAN ID-Management value of all units to be managed when relaying via the wireless port of the AU unit, in the Relaying List. If the VLAN Forwarding option is also enabled in the AU, these VLAN IDs should also be included in the Forwarding List. Table 4-8 summarizes the functionality of the data port for a Trunk link.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.4.1.4 VLAN Forwarding (AU and SU) The VLAN Forwarding feature is applicable for Trunk Links only. It enables defining the VLAN ID values to be included in the VLAN Forwarding List. If the Link Type is defined as a Trunk Link and the VLAN Forwarding option is enabled, a data frame received with a VLAN ID that is not a member of the unit's VLAN Forwarding List is discarded. The VLAN Forwarding submenu provides the following options: 4.2.6.4.1.4.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration not a member of the unit's VLAN Relaying List, is discarded. If VLAN Forwarding Support is also enabled, it is necessary to configure all the VLAN IDs in the Relaying List also in the Forwarding List to enable the relaying operation. The VLAN Relaying menu provides the following options: 4.2.6.4.1.5.1 VLAN Relaying Support The VLAN Relaying Support option enables or disables the VLAN Relaying feature. Available selections are Disable and Enable.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.4.1.6.1 VLAN Priority - Data (SU only) The VLAN Priority - Data is applicable for Access Links only. It enables configuring the value of the VLAN Priority field for data frames transmitted to the wireless link. All data frames are routed to the Low queue. This parameter only impacts the way other VLAN aware devices handle the packet. Valid values range from 0 to 7. The default value is 0. 4.2.6.4.1.6.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.4.2.1 Filter Options The Filter Options enables defining the Ethernet Broadcast filtering functionality of the unit. Select from the following options: Disable - no Ethernet Broadcast Filtering. On Ethernet Port Only - filters broadcast messages received from the Ethernet port. On Wireless Port Only - filters broadcast messages received from the wireless link port.
Menus and Parameters The default selection is Disable. 4.2.6.4.2.4 ARP Broadcast Override Filter The ARP Broadcast Override Filter option enables or disables the broadcasting of ARP messages. Even if according to the selected option in the Filter Options parameter, broadcast messages should be filtered, ARP broadcasts are transmitted if this parameter is set to Enable.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The default selection is Disable. 4.2.6.4.3.2 Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Threshold The Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Threshold defines the maximum number of packets per second that will pass the limiter when it is enabled. The range is from 0 to 204800 (packets/second). The default is 50 packets. 4.2.6.4.3.
Menus and Parameters The default selection is Enable. 4.2.6.4.7 MAC Address Deny List (AU only) The MAC Address Deny List submenu enables to define units that are not authorized to receive services. The AU will not provide services to a unit whose MAC Address is included in the deny list. This feature enables to disconnect units from the services in cases such as when the user had fraudulently succeeded to configure the unit to values different than his subscription plan.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The default is Disable. 4.2.6.4.11 Ports Control (SU only) The Ports Control sub-menu includes the Ethernet Port Control option: 4.2.6.4.11.1 Ethernet Port Control The Ethernet Port Control option allows enabling or disabling non-management traffic to/from the Ethernet port. When changed to Disable, all current data sessions will be terminated. The unit is still manageable via the Ethernet port even if it is disabled for data traffic.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.5.1 RTS Threshold The RTS Threshold parameter defines the minimum frame size that requires an RTS/CTS (Request To Send/Clear To Send) handshake. Frames whose size is smaller than the RTS Threshold value are transmitted directly to the wireless link without being preceded with RTS frames. Setting this parameter to a value larger than the maximum frame size eliminates the RTS/CTS handshake for frames transmitted by this unit. The available values range from 20 to 4032 bytes.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration CAUTION A value of 0 disables the contention window back-off algorithm. It should only be used in point-topoint applications. For more details on configuring units in a point-to-point link refer to section 4.2.6.2.10. 4.2.6.5.3 Maximum Contention Window The Maximum Contention Window parameter defines the upper limit for the maximum number C used in the back-off algorithm as described in Minimum Contention Window above.
Menus and Parameters The link quality can be estimated based on the SNR measurement of the SU at the AU, which can be viewed in the MAC Address Database option in the Site Survey menu. If the measured SNR is less than a certain threshold, it is recommended that the maximum modulation level of the SU be decreased in accordance with Table 4-10, using the values of typical sensitivity.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-10: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level SNR Maximum Modulation Level SNR > 23 dB 8 21 dB < SNR < 23 dB 7 16 dB < SNR < 21 dB 6 13 dB < SNR < 16 dB 5 10 dB < SNR < 13 dB 4 8 dB < SNR < 10 dB 3 7 dB < SNR < 8 dB 2 6 dB < SNR < 7 dB 1 4.2.6.5.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.5.8 Burst Mode Burst mode provides an increased throughput by reducing the overhead associated with transmissions in the wireless medium. In a burst transmission the inter-frame spacing is reduced and unicast data frames are transmitted without any contention period (burst mode is not activated oon broadcasts/multicasts). 4.2.6.5.8.1 Burst Mode Option The Burst Mode Option enables or disables the Burst Mode operation. The default is Enable. 4.2.6.5.8.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.5.9.1 Adaptive Modulation Option The Adaptive Modulation Option enables or disables the Adaptive Modulation decision algorithm. When enabled, the algorithm supports decrease/increase of transmission’s modulation levels between the lowest possible level (Modulation Level 1) to the value configured for the Maximum Modulation Level parameter. If the Maximum Modulation Level is set at the lowest possible level, the Adaptive Modulation algorithm has no effect.
Menus and Parameters The frame is a data frame The destination is an entity behind the destination AU/SU. When a frame is identified as an eligible candidate for concatenation, it is marked accordingly and will be processed according to the following: If there is no concatenated frame designated to the same destination unit in the queue: If the hardware queue is empty – the frame is transmitted immediately. Otherwise (the queue is not empty) – the frame is inserted to the queue as a concatenated frame.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The range is from 2 to 8 frames. The default is 8 frames. 4.2.6.6 Service Parameters The Service Parameters menu enables defining user filtering, MIR/CIR parameters, and traffic prioritization parameters. The Service Parameters menu includes the following parameters: User Filtering Parameters (SU only) MIR and CIR Parameters Traffic Prioritization 4.2.6.6.
Menus and Parameters The default Filter IP Address Range is 0.0.0.0 TO 0.0.0.0 (all 8 ranges). A range can be defined using a string that includes either a start and end address, in the format “ to ” (example: 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255), or a base address and a mask, in the format “ mask ” (example: 192.168.1.1 mask 255.255.255.0). 4.2.6.6.1.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration receive an IR lower than the CIR designated for subscribers in a lower CIR bracket. A special algorithm for graceful degradation is incorporated into the AU, ensuring that the degradation of performance for each individual Subscriber Unit is proportional to its CIR. The MIR/CIR algorithm uses buffers to control the flow of data.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.6.2.4 CIR: Uplink (SU only) Sets the Committed Information Rate of the uplink from the SU to the AU. The CIR value cannot be higher than the corresponding MIR value. Available values range is from 0 to 45056 Kbps. The default is 0 Kbps. The actual value will be the entered value rounded to the nearest multiple of 128 (N*128). 4.2.6.6.2.5 Maximum Burst Duration (SU and AU) Sets the maximum time for accumulating burst transmission rights according to the Burst Duration algorithm.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.6.2.8 MIR Only Option (AU only) When the MIR Only Option is enabled, it forces the MIR/CIR algorithm to use MIR values only. The MIR/CIR algorithm determines the actual information rate for each of the supported SUs under changing conditions of demand, based on the configured CIR and MIR values. When the MIR Only Option is enabled, the MIR/CIR algorithm is overridden and forced to operate with MIR values only.
Menus and Parameters Valid values range from 0 to 7. The default value is 7, which means that all packets get a low priority (equivalent to disabling the VLAN-based classifier). 4.2.6.6.3.2 ToS Prioritization The ToS Prioritization parameters enable defining prioritization in accordance with either the 3 IP Precedence bits in the IP header in accordance with RFC 791, or the 6 DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) bits in accordance with RFC 2474.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The default value is 63, which means that all packets get a low priority (equivalent to disabling the IP Precedence-based classifier). 4.2.6.6.3.3 UDP/TCP Port Ranges Traffic Prioritization The UDP/TCP Port Ranges Traffic Prioritization parameters enable defining prioritization in accordance with the UDP and/or TCP destination port ranges. The UDP/TCP Port Ranges Traffic Prioritization menu includes the following parameters: 4.2.6.6.3.3.
Menus and Parameters If the administrator selects to prioritize both RTP and RTCP packets, then all packets whose destination port number is included is in the specified ranges will receive High priority. The available options are: RTP & RTCP RTP Only The default is RTP & RTCP Add UDP Port Ranges: This option enables adding UDP port ranges to the list of priority port numbers. The list can include up to 64 ranges. It is possible to add discrete port numbers and/or ranges.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration consecutive numbers: RTP port is always an even number, and the port with the odd number following it will be assigned to RTCP. If the administrator selects to prioritize only the RTP packets, then all the packets with an odd numbered destination port will always have Low priority. The packets with an even number for destination port will receive High priority, if the port number is included in the specified ranges.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.6.4 Show Service Parameters Displays the current values of the Service Parameters, including the user filtering parameters and MIR and CIR parameters. 4.2.6.7 Security Parameters BreezeACCESS 4900 systems can support encryption of authentication messages and/or data frames using one of three encryption standards: WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy algorithm. WEP is defined in the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standard and is based on the RSA’s RC4 encryption algorithm.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.2.6.7.1 Authentication Algorithm The Authentication Algorithm option determines the operation mode of the selected unit. The following two options are available: Open System: An SU configured to Open System can only associate with an AU also configured to Open System. In this case, the authentication encryption algorithm is not used. Shared Key: The authentication messages are encrypted.
Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.7.4 Default Key (SU only) The Default Key defines the Key to be used for encrypting/decrypting the authentication messages (Shared Key mode) and/or data frames (Data Encryption enabled). The AU learns the Default Key from the SU provided it is one of the Keys defined in the AU. The AU may use different keys when authenticating and/or communicating with different SUs. Available values range from 1 to 4. The default is KEY # 1. 4.2.6.7.
A Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP
Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP Firmware upgrades to the unit's FLASH memory can be performed by a simple loading procedure using a TFTP application. Before performing an upgrade procedure, be sure you have the correct files and most recent instructions. Upgrade packages can be obtained from the Technical Support section of Alvarion's web site, http://www.alvarion.com/. CAUTION Shutting down power to the unit before completion of the loading procedure may cause the unit to be inoperable.
Software Version Loading Using TFTP 7 The original sourcefile name of SW files is in the structure uX_Y_Z.bz, where u is the unit type (a for AU, s for SU) and X.Y.Z is the version number. 8 destinationfile is the name of the file to be loaded. Use the SNMP write community .bz to define the destination filename. The default SNMP write community is private. For example, to load the upgrade file a1_0_6.bz to an AU whose IP address is 206.25.63.65: tftp -i 206.25.63.65 put a1_0_6.
B Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP
Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP The File Download/Upload feature simplifies the task of remotely configuring a large number of units using TFTP protocol. By downloading the configuration file to a PC it is possible to view all the parameters configured for the unit, as a plain ASCII text file. It is necessary to edit the file using a simple editor and remove certain parameters or change their values prior to uploading the configuration to another unit.
File Download and Upload Using TFTP Examples: 1 To upload the configuration file using a DOS based TFTP Client to an SU whose IP address is 206.25.63.65, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 put Suconf private.cfg 2 To download the Operator Defaults file from the same unit, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 get private.cmr Suconf 3 To upload the Feature Upgrade file to the same unit, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 put private.fln Suconf 4 To upload the Country Code file from to same unit, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 put private.
C Appendix C - Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility
Appendix C - Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility The Set Factory Defaults utility is intended to enable management access to a unit in cases where such access is not possible due to wrong or unknown configuration of certain parameters. This includes cases such as unknown Management VLAN ID and wrong management access filtering. The utility accesses the unit by sending a special packet. Access to the unit is based on its MAC address, which must be entered in the Unit MAC address field.
D Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor SU Cable
Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor SU Cable The Indoor-to-Outdoor cable provides pin-to-pin connection on both ends. Figure D-1 shows the wire pair connections required for the Indoor-to-Outdoor cable.
Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor SU Cable Use a crimp tool for RJ-45 connectors to prepare the wires, insert them into the appropriate pins and use the crimp tool to crimp the connector. Make sure to do the following: 1 Remove as small a length as possible of the external jacket. Verify that the external jacket is well inside the service box to ensure good sealing.
E Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps In This Appendix: BreezeACCESS 4900 agents support the following MIBs: MIB II (RFC1213) BRIDGE MIB (RFC1286) BreezeACCESS VL Private MIB (breezeAccessVLMib) The following are described in this Appendix: System Object Identifiers, page 160 breezeAccessVLMib, page 162 Supported Traps, page 209 NOTE The BreezeAccessVLMib is used for BreezeACCESS 4900 (AU, SU), BreezeACCESS VL (AU, SU) and BreezeNET B (BU, RB) product lines.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps E.1 System Object Identifiers Object Path alvarion OID =1.3.6.1.4.1.12394 {(iso(1) org(3) dod(6) internet(1) private(4) enterprises(1) alvarion(12394)} products OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.1 {alvarion 1} breezeAccessVLMib OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.1.1 {products 1} alvarionOID OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.4 {alvarion 4} brzAccessVLOID OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.4.1 {alvarionOID 1} brzAccessVLAU OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.4.1.1 {brzAccessVLOID 1} brzAccessVLSU OID = 1.3.
System Object Identifiers Object Path brzAccess 4900-SU-BD OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.4.1.51 {brzAccessVLOID 51} brzAccessVLProducts OID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.4.1.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps E.2 breezeAccessVLMib OBJECT IDENTIFIER = 1.3.6.1.4.1.12394.1.1 NOTE An * is used instead of the brzaccVL prefix. E.2.1 System Information Parameters MIB Parameter Description *SysInfo (breezeAccessVLMib 1) *UnitHwVersion (*SysInfo 1) System Information Parameters Applicable to all units. Read-only: Hardware platform version. Applicable to all units. Read-only: Running software version. Applicable to all units.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *UnitType (*SysInfo 9) Applicable to all units. Read-only: Unit type. *AssociatedAU (*SysInfo 10) Applicable to SU/RB. Read-only: Associated AU/BU MAC address. Applicable to all units. Read-only: The number of associations since last reset, including duplicate associations (reassociations). Applicable to AU only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products. Read-only. The number of subscriber units currently associated with the AU.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description *CountryDependentParamsTable (*CountryDependentParameters 2) Applicable to all units. Not accessible. A table of country dependent parameters. Applicable to all units. Not accessible. An entry in the country dependent parameters table. Applicable to all units. Read only. The sub-band ID of the entry in the Country Dependent Parameters table. Serves also as index for the table entry. Applicable to all units. Read only.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DfsSupport (*CountryDependentParameterEntry 10) Applicable to AU/BU only. Read only. The supported DFS Option. Applicable to all units. Read only. The Minimum HW Revision needed to support the Sub-Band.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *FlashMemoryControl (*UnitControl 4) Integer resetAndBootFrom ShadowVersion (1) useRunningVersion AfterReset (2) cancel (3) *SaveCurrentConfigurationAs OperatorDefaults (*UnitControl 6) *ExitTelnet (*UnitControl 7) Applicable to all units. Reset And Boot From Shadow Version: Activates the shadow version.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description *FTPSwDownload (*FTPParameters 2) *FTPSwFileName (*FTPSwDownload 1) Applicable to all units. SW download parameters. Applicable to all units. The name of the SW file to be downloaded. *FtpSwDownloadSourceDir (*FTPSwDownload 2) Applicable to all units. The source directory of the required file in the FTP server *DownloadSwFile (*FTPSwDownload 3) Applicable to all units. Execution of the SW download operation.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *EventLogPolicy (*EventLogFileParams 1) Applicable to all units. The lowest severity of events to be logged. *EraseEventLog (*EventLogFileParams 2) Applicable to all units. Erase the log file. *SysLocation (*UnitControl 13) *FeatureUpgrade (*UnitControl 14) *FeatureUpgradeManually (*FeatureUpgrade 1) Applicable to all units. The unit location.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DeleteAllNwIpAddrs (*NwMngParameters 5) Applicable to all units. Deletes all entries from the Management IP Addresses Table. *AccessToNwTrap (*NwMngParameters 6) Applicable to all units. Enables or disables the sending of SNMP traps. Applicable to all units. A table of up to 10 IP addresses of stations to which to send SNMP traps. Not accessible. Applicable to all units. A Management Trap Table entry. Not accessible. Applicable to all units.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DeleteOneNwIpRange (*NwMngParameters 11) Applicable to all units. Deletes a single selected entry from the Management IP Ranges Table. *DeleteAllNwIpRanges (*NwMngParameters 12) Applicable to all units. Deletes all entries from the Management IP Ranges Table. Integer cancelOperation (0) deleteEntry (1…10) na (255) Integer deleteAll (1) cancelOperation (2) na (255) E.2.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *RunTimeDefaultIPGateway (*IpParams 8) Applicable to all units. Read-only: The run-time Gateway IP address. If DHCP is used, the Run Time Gateway IP Address is the address given to the unit by the server. Alternatively, the static default gateway is used. IP address E.2.5 Bridge Parameters MIB Parameter Description *BridgeParameters (breezeAccessVLMib 5) *VLANSupport (*BridgeParameters 1) Bridge parameters.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description *VlanRelayingTable (*VLANRelaying 2) Applicable to AU only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products. A table of up to 20 VLAN IDs of devices to which data frames are relayed when the VLAN Relaying feature is Enabled. Applicable to Trunk links only. Not accessible. Applicable to AU only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products. A VLAN Relaying Table entry. Applicable to Trunk links only. Not accessible. Applicable to AU only.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DHCPBroadcastOverrideFil ter (*EthBroadcastingParameter s 1) Applicable to SU/RB only. Enables or disables the broadcasting of DHCP messages, overriding the general *EthBroadcastFiltering Ethernet broadcast filtering option. Applicable to SU/RB only. Enables or disables the broadcasting of PPPoE messages, overriding the general *EthBroadcastFiltering Ethernet broadcast filtering option. Applicable to SU/RB only.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *MacAddressDenyListTableI dx (*MacAddressDenyListEntry 1) *MacAddressDenyListId (*MacAddressDenyListEntry 2) Applicable to AU only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B units. A read only table index for a MAC Address entry in the Mac Address Deny List Table. Applicable to AU only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B units. The list of MAC Addresses in the MAC Address Deny List Table.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *RunTimeESSID (*ESSIDParameters 1) Applicable to SU/RB only. The ESSID of the associated AU/BU. Accessible only with SNMP Write Community string (administrator password). Applicable to all units. For AU/BU: read-write. For SU/RB: read-only. The distance is learned from the AU/BU. In units with SW version 2.0 and up applicable only when the Cell Distance Mode is set to Manual. The highest distance from the AU/BU of any SU/RB served by it.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *ApplicableModulationLevel (*TransmitPowerEntry 2) Applicable to all units. Readonly. The applicable modulation level for an entry in the Transmit Power parameters table. Level 8 is not applicable to units with HW revision A. Applicable to all units. Readonly. The allowed range for the *TxPower parameter at the applicable modulation level. Applicable to all units.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *MaxTxPower (*MaximumTransmitPowerEntry 4) Applicable to SU/RB. The maximum transmit power level that can be either configured for the *TxPower parameter or reached by the ATPC algorithm. Applicable to AU. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products. The upper limit for the number of Subscriber Units that can be associated with the AU. Best AU/BU parameters. Applicable to SU/RB. Applicable to SU/RB.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *NeighborAuAssocLoadStatus (*NeighborAuEntry 5) Applicable to SU/RB. Readonly. The load status of the AU/BU associated with the entry in the Neighboring AU/BU Table. Full means that it has reached its maximum permitted load, meaning in AU that the number of associated SUs is the Maximum Number Of Associations (for AU) or in BU that it is already associated with an RB. Applicable to SU/RB. Readonly.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *NeighborAuConcatenationOption (*NeighborAuEntry 15) Applicable to SU/RB. Readonly. The current Concatenation Option of the AU/BU associated with the entry in the Neighboring AU/BU Table. For future use. Applicable to SU/RB. Read-only. The current Country Code Learning by SU option of the AU/BU associated with the entry in the Neighboring AU/BU Table. For future use. Applicable to SU/RB. Read-only.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *SubBandUpperFrequency (*FrequencyDefinition 2) Applicable to SU/RB. Not applicable to units with SW version 2.0 or higher. The lowest frequency in the subset to be used for scanning. For 5.8 GHz products the range is 5740 to 5830 MHz using a 10 MHz resolution. For 4.9G Hz products the range is 4920 to 5080 MHz using a 10 MHz resolution. For HW Revision C and above this leaf is not relevant - shall return 0.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *FrequencySubsetFrequencyNew (*FrequencySubsetEntry 4) Applicable to all units. Readonly. The frequency in MHz of an entry in the Frequency Subset table. (Replaces *FrequencySubsetFrequenc y to support a resolution of 0.5 MHz for units with HW revision C and higher). Applicable to all units. Apply the selected subset. After the next reset the new subset will be used for scanning. Applicable to all units. Not accessible.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *AUDefinedFrequency (*FrequencyDefinition 8) Applicable to AU/BU with HW revision B and lower (for units with HW revision C and higher replaced by *DefinedAUOperatingFrequ encyNew to support a resolution of 0.5 MHz). Read-only. For 5.8 GHz products with SW version below 2.0 this is the frequency in MHz of the AU/BU after the next reset. For units with SW version 2.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DFSSuWaitingOption (*DFSParameters 5) Applicable to AU/BU. Defines whether the associated SUs may should wait for this AU/BU after it stopped transmitting due to radar detection, before they starts scanning for other AUs/BUs. Applicable to AU/BU. Clear Radar Detected and Adjacent to Radar channels after unit reset. Returns the unit to operate in default frequency Applicable to AU/BU. Applicable only when DFS option is on.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DFSChannelReuseOption (*DFSChannelReuseParameters 1) Applicable to AU/BU. Enabling/disabling the DFS Channel Reuse Algorithm. *DFSRadarActivityAssessmentPeri od (*DFSChannelReuseParameters 2) Applicable to AU/BU. The period in hours for assessment of radar activity when the Channel reuse algorithm is enabled. Applicable to AU/BU.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *DeltaFromMinSNRLevel (*ATPC 2) Applicable to AU/BU. The Minimum SNR Level plus the value of this parameter define the maximum desired level of the average SNR at the AU/BU. If the ATPC Option is enabled, than if the received SNR is above the maximum desired level, the AU/BU will transmit Power-Down messages to the applicable SU/RB. Applicable to AU/BU. Defines the minimum desired level in dB of the average SNR at the AU/BU.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *Antenna Gain (*AirInterface 17) Applicable to all units. Readwrite in units where *AntennaGainChange is supported. Read-only in units where *AntennaGainChange is not supported. The net gain (including cable attenuation for detached antennas) of the antenna. Spectrum Analysis Parameters. Applicable to all units.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *SpectrumAnalysisInformationSign alCount (*SpectrumAnalysisInformationEntr y 3) *SpectrumAnalysisInformationSign alSNR (*SpectrumAnalysisInformationEntr y 4) Applicable to all units. Readonly. The number of signals (excluding OFDM frames) detected in the channel. Applicable to all units. Readonly. The approximate SNR of the signals (excluding OFDM frames) detected in the relevant channel. Applicable to all units. Readonly.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps E.2.7 Service Parameters MIB Parameter Description *ServiceParameters (breezeAccessVLMib 7) *MirDownlink (*ServiceParameters 2) Applicable to all units. Service parameters. Applicable to SU/RB. The Maximum Information Rate (MIR) from AU/BU to SU/RB. MIR must be above brzaccVLCirDownlink value. Value/Range *MirUplink (*ServiceParameters 3) Applicable to SU/RB. The Maximum Information Rate (MIR) from SU/RB to AU/BU. MIR must be above brzaccVLCirUplink value.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *MaxBurstDuration (*ServiceParameters 7) Applicable to AU and SU. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products. The maximum time during which inactivity bonus time can be accumulated for future burst transmissions. Integer Range: 0 – 2000 (milliseconds) BreezeNET B products will return 65535 for na. *GracefulDegradationLimit (*ServiceParameters 8) Applicable to AU only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *ToSPrioritizationOption (*TrafficPriIPToS 1) Applicable to all units. Disable/Enable IP ToS prioritization and chooses the interpretation of the IP ToS field from IP header: ipPrecedence(2): The IP ToS field is defined by RFC791. In this case the prioritization will be done using the Precedence subfield of IP ToS. This subfield has 3 bits, so it can be between 0 and 7. dSCP(3): The IP ToS field is defined by RFC2474.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description *UdpPortRangeConfig (*TrafficPriUdpTcpPortRange 2) UDP Port Range parameters. Applicable to all units. Applicable to all units. RTP/RTCP ports prioritization option for UDP packet. rtpANDrtcp(1): the possible RTP and RTCP packet with destination port in the defined port ranges will get High priority. rtpOnly(2): only possible RTP packet (packet with even destination port) with destination port in the defined port ranges will get High priority.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *UdpPortRangeDelete (*UdpPortRangeConfig 5) Applicable to all units. Delete port range(s) from UDP Port Ranges Table. Get operation will return an empty string. *UdpPortRangeDeleteAll (*UdpPortRangeConfig 6) Applicable to all units. Delete all entries form UDP Port Ranges Table. Get operation will return 1 UDP Port Range parameters. Applicable to all units. Applicable to all units.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *TcpPortRangeAdd (*TcpPortRangeConfig 4) Applicable to all units. Add port range(s) to TCP Port Ranges Table. Get operation will return an empty string. *TcpPortRangeDelete (*TcpPortRangeConfig 5) Applicable to all units. Delete port range(s) from TCP Port Ranges Table. Get operation will return an empty string. *TcpPortRangeDeleteAll (*TcpPortRangeConfig 6) Applicable to all units. Delete all entries form TCP Port Ranges Table.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description *IpFilterEntry (*IpFilterTable 1) Applicable to SU/RB. An IP Filter table entry. Not accessible. Applicable to SU/RB. An IP address in the IP Filter table. Applicable to SU/RB. An IP mask for the IP Filter entry. Either a mask or a range, but not both can be used to define an address group. If the range is other than 0, than the mask is ignored and only the range value is used to define the address group. Applicable to SU/RB.
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Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *SecurityModeSupport (SecurityParameters 12) Applicable to all units. Returns types of encryption that are supported Integer (0..7) No encryption (0) WEP (1) AES/OCB (2) WEP + AES/OCB (3) AES/CCM (4) WEP + AES/CCM (5) AES/OCB + AES/CCM (6) WEP + AES/OCB +AES/CCM (7) E.2.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *MulticastModulationLevel (*PerformanceParams 6) Applicable to AU/BU. The modulation level for multicast and broadcast data frames.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *BurstModeOption (*BurstMode 1) Applicable to all units. Applicable only if Burst Mode Option is supported by the SubBand. Enabling/disabling burst mode operation. blocked (3) value is returned when trying to enable Burst Mode when it should not be used due to the configuration of certain other parameters. These limitations depend on HW revision and unit type. Applicable to all units. The burst interval in milliseconds.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *AUBeaconsToWireless (*TxFramesToWireless 1) Applicable to AU/BU. Readonly. The number of Beacon frames transmitted to the wireless medium. Applicable to AU/BU. Read-only. The number of data and other management frames (excluding beacons) transmitted to the wireless medium. The count includes multicasts/broadcasts and one count for each unicast frame transmitted successfully (excluding retransmissions). Applicable to all units. Read-only.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *TotalRxFramesFromWireless (*WirelessLinkCounters 2) Applicable to all units. Read-only. The total number of frames received from the wireless medium. The count includes data and control and wireless management frames, including beacons received from the AU. The count does not include frames discarded internally, bad frames and duplicate frames. Applicable to all units. Read-only.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *NoOfDuplicateFramesDiscarded (*WirelessLinkCounters 8) Applicable to all units. Read-only. The number of frames discarded due to receiving multiple copies. Applicable to all units. Read-only. The number of data frames received from the Ethernet port that were discarded by the MIR/CIR mechanism to avoid exceeding the maximum allowed information rate Applicable to all units Readonly.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *OtherTxEvents (*TxEvents 4) Applicable to all units. The number of Tx events due to problems other than those represented by the other Tx Events counters. Applicable to all units. The total number of Tx events. Applicable to all units. Read-only. Rx errors counters. Applicable to all units. Readonly. Applicable only when DFS is enabled. The number of unidentified signals. Applicable to all units. Readonly.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *SUPerModulationLevelCountersTxFailed (*PerModulationLevelCountersEntry 4) Applicable to SU/RB. Readonly. The total number of failures to successfully transmit a unicast frame during a HW Retry cycle at the applicable modulation level. Applicable to SU/RB. Readonly. The average modulation level for successful transmission (rounded to nearest integer) since last reset of the Per Modulation Level counters.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *AdbDroppedFramesTotal (*AUAdbEntry 8) Applicable to AU/BU. Readonly. Counts the total number of intended to the relevant SU that were dropped because they were retransmitted by the AU to the extent of the maximum allowed number of retransmissions without being acknowledged. Applicable to AU/BU. Readonly.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *AdbTxSuccess ModLevel8 (*AUAdbEntry 16) Applicable to AU/BU. Not applicable to units with HW revision A. Read-only. Counts the total number of unicast frames (excluding retransmissions) that were successfully transmitted to the SU over the wireless link using modulation level 8. Applicable to AU/BU. Readonly.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *AdbTxFailed ModLevel8 (*AUAdbEntry 24) Applicable to AU/BU. Not applicable to units with HW revision A. Read-only. Counts the total number of failures to successfully transmit a unicast frame intended to the SU during a HW Retry cycle using modulation level 8. Applicable to AU Only. Not applicable to BreezeNET B products. Read-only. The value configured in the relevant SU for the CIR: Uplink parameter. Applicable to AU/BU.
breezeAccessVLMib MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *AdbAdapModOption (*AUAdbEntry 36) Applicable to AU/BU. Readonly. The current Adaptive Modulation Option of the relevant SU/RB. Applicable to AU/BU. Readonly. The current Burst Mode Option of the relevant SU/RB.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *MacPinpointTable (*MacPinpoint 1) *MacPinpointEntry (MacPinpointTable 1) Applicable to AU/BU. MAC Pinpoint table. Not accessible. Applicable to AU/BU. An entry in the MAC Pinpoint table. Not accessible. Each entry contains an Ethernet station MAC address and the MAC address of the wireless device used to connect it to the wireless network Applicable to AU/BU only. Read only. The MAC address of the Ethernet station.
Supported Traps E.3 Supported Traps NOTE An * is used instead of the brzaccVL prefix. E.3.1 Trap Variables MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *Traps (breezeAccessVLMib 14) *TrapSUMacAddr (*Traps 1) Applicable to AU/BU. An SU/RB MAC address. MAC address *TrapText (*Traps 3) *TrapToggle (*Traps 4) Applicable to all units. Textual string for future use. Applicable to all units. An On/Off toggle status. DisplayString *TrapParameterChanged (*Traps 5) Applicable to all units.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps MIB Parameter Description Value/Range *TrapDFSMoveFreqNew (*Traps 12) Applicable to AU/BU. The new frequency in MHz after detecting radar on a previous channel. (Replaces *TrapDFSMoveFreq to support a resolution of 0.5 MHz for units with HW revision C and higher). Applicable to all units. The number of packets that were dropped by the Ethernet broadcast/multicast limiter. Applicable to AUS only.
Supported Traps Trap (Number) Description Variables *AUagingTRAP (4) An AU/BU trap indicating that an SU/RB aged out and was removed from the Associations database following its failure to acknowledge a specified number of consecutive frames. An SU/RB trap indicating association with an AU/BU. In addition to the MAC address information of the AU/BU, the trap also includes information on the average SNR of frames received from the AU/BU.
Appendix E - Supported MIBS and Traps Trap (Number) Description Variables *DFSNoFreeChannelsExistTRAP (108) An AU/BU trap indicating that radar was detected and there is no free channel. Applicable for all units. The trap is send if the Ethernet broadcast filter threshold is exceeded and it contains the number of packets that were dropped since the last trap. Applicable to AUS only. This trap is generated when a subscriber unit that is not supportedt tries to associate with the AUS.
F Appendix F - Parameters Summary In This Appendix: The tables provide an at a glance summary of the configurable parameters, value ranges, and default values. In addition, each parameter entry also includes an indication as to whether the parameter is updated in run-time or whether the unit must be reset before the modification takes effect.
Appendix F - Parameters Summary F.1 Unit Control Parameters Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Change Unit Name AU, SU None Yes Change Read Only Password Change Installer Password Change Administrator Password FTP SW Version File Name AU, SU Up to 32 printable ASCII characters Up to 8 printable ASCII characters Up to 8 printable ASCII characters Up to 8 printable ASCII characters public No user No private No VxWorks.bz Yes Configuration File Name AU, SU config.
Unit Control Parameters Parameter Unit Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode AU, SU Range Force 10 Mbps and Half-Duplex Default Run-Time Auto Negotiation No None Yes None No Force 10 Mbps and Full-Duplex Force 100 Mbps and Half-Duplex Force 100 Mbps and Full-Duplex Change System Location Manual Feature Upgrade AU, SU AU, SU Auto Negotiation Up to 34 printable ASCII characters License string: 32 to 64 hexadecimal digits BreezeACCESS 4900 System Manual 215
Appendix F - Parameters Summary F.2 IP Parameters Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DHCP Option AU, SU AU, SU AU, SU IP address IP address IP address 10.0.0.1 255.0.0.0 0.0.0.
Air Interface Parameters F.
Appendix F - Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Tx Power For Modulation Level 8 Max Tx Power For Modulation Levels 1 to 5 Max Tx Power For Modulation Level 6 Max Tx Power For Modulation Level 7 Max Tx Power For Modulation Level 8 ATPC Option AU, SU -10 dBm to a value determined by the SubBand -10 dBm to a value determined by the SubBand -10 dBm to a value determined by the SubBand -10 dBm to a value determined by the SubBand -10 dBm to a value determined by the SubBand The hig
Network Management Parameters F.4 Network Management Parameters Parameter Unit Access to Network Management AU, SU Range From Wireless Link Only Default Run-Time From Both Ethernet and Wireless Link No Disable No 0.0.0.0 (all 10 entries) No 0.0.0.0 TO 0.0.0.0 (all 10 entries) No Disable Yes 0.0.0.
Appendix F - Parameters Summary F.
Bridge Parameters Parameter Unit Range Default Run- Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Send Trap Interval Bridge Aging Time Broadcast Relaying Unicast Relaying AU, SU 1 – 60 (minutes) 5 (minutes) Yes AU, SU AU AU 20 – 2000 seconds Disable, Enable 300 Enable Enable No No No None (empty) Yes Disable No Enable Yes Time MAC Address Deny List Roaming Option AU Disable Enable Up to 100 MAC addresses SU Disable Enable Ethernet Port Control SU Disable Enable BreezeACCESS 4900 System
Appendix F - Parameters Summary F.
Service Parameters F.7 Service Parameters Parameter Unit User Filtering Option SU Range Disable Default Run-Time Disable Yes 0.0.0.0 TO 0.0.0.
Appendix F - Parameters Summary Parameter Unit UDP RTP/RTCP Prioritization AU, SU TCP RTP/RTCP Prioritization AU, SU Range RTP & RTCP Default Run-Time RTP & RTCP No RTP & RTCP No RTP Only RTP & RTCP RTP Only BreezeACCESS 4900 System Manual 224
Security Parameters F.
G Appendix G - Using the Feature License Web Application
Appendix G - Using the Feature License Web Application G.1 The Feature License Web Application Certain features of BreezeACCESS 4900 products may be upgraded through loading special feature license strings. When you receive the invoice for new license(s) purchased, use the Alvarion web site for getting license strings for specific products. To access the Feature License Application: 1 In the Alvarion web site (www.alvarion.com), select the Customer Service option.
The Feature License Web Application To get details on the updated status of your licenses: Check on the License Key Enquiry button to get the updated status of the licenses. The displayed information includes account history with details on all license strings that were provided. To get a License Key for a single device: 1 Check the required feature license entry and click on the Get Key button. The Enter MAC Address form will be displayed: 2 Enter the MAC Address of the device you want to upgrade.
Appendix G - Using the Feature License Web Application NOTE You may need to change your Browser security settings. For details press the Change Security Level link in the form. 2 Use the browser or enter the path to the MAC addresses file. Enter the MAC address of the device you want to upgrade. 3 Click on the Import File button to get a list of License Keys for the devices included in the Excel file. NOTE An error message will be displayed upon requesting a key for a non-valid MAC address. G.1.
The Feature License Web Application Using BreezeCONFIG: Enter the license string in the Feature Upgrade field of the Unit Control window. Refer to the BreezeCONFIG User Manual for more details. To upgrade multiple devices using a feature licenses file: Using TFTP: Use the file with the extension “.fln” for feature license strings. Refer to Appendix B (File Upload and Download Using TFTP) for more details.
H Appendix H - Troubleshooting
Appendix H - Troubleshooting H.1 Ethernet Port Connection Problems Problem and Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet Integrity Indicator (the yellow LED embedded in the Ethernet connector) is off, and/or the Ethernet Activity Indicator (the green embedded LED) does not blink when there should be traffic on the Ethernet port. The unit does not respond to ping. Wrong type of Ethernet cable If connected directly to PC-use a crossed cable.
SU Association Problems H.2 SU Association Problems Problem and Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action SU does not associate with AU Wrong configuration Check proper configuration of basic parameters: ESSID Sub-band and frequencies subset Best AU parameters ATPC Option Transmit Power Maximum Transmit Power Antenna Gain Access is denied by AU Link quality is too low Security parameters: Authentication Algorithm, and Default Key. If necessary-use Promiscuous Mode in AU.
Appendix H - Troubleshooting H.
Low Throughput Problems Recommended Maximum Modulation Level* SNR Maximum Modulation Level SNR > 23 dB 8 21 dB < SNR < 23 dB 7 16 dB< SNR < 21 dB 6 13 dB < SNR < 16 dB 5 10 dB < SNR < 13 dB 4 8 dB < SNR < 10 dB 3 7 dB < SNR < 8 dB 2 6 dB < SNR < 7 dB 1 BreezeACCESS 4900 System Manual 237
