PACKETWAVE Fixed Wireless Broadband Access System PACKETWAVE 100 SERIES SUBSCRIBER EQUIPMENT Installation and Operation Manual 070-20000330-01 Rev A, July 2001
PacketWave 100 Installation and Operation ©Copyright 2001 by Aperto Networks All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change. Aperto, PacketWave, and WaveCenter are trademarks of Aperto Networks. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Aperto Networks 1637 South Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Phone: 408.719.9977 Fax: 408.719.9970 www.apertonet.
REGULATORY INFORMATION PART 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received includinginterference that may cause undesired operations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents PREFACE Scope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Audience for this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Radio/Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to the Local PC or LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREFACE This manual is part of the documentation for the PacketWave broadband wireless system for delivering high-speed subscriber services.
CHAPTER 1. CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL PacketWave manuals represent special kinds of text as follows: • Files names and URLs are represented in italics, with variables described inside angle brackets. For example, if the URL http:///bsu.htm is referenced, you will replace the variable with the appropriate real IP address. • Management interface text is represented by a bold font: for example, the Generate Config File button.
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Observe the following when installing or operating any PacketWave System components. All outdoor installation, including equipment mounting and cabling, should be performed by trained microwave radio technicians familiar with usual and customary practices and procedures. Always use quality components—including cables, connectors, mounts, etc.—specifically rated for your particular environmental conditions and system performance requirements.
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1 Q UICK START GUIDE This chapter outlines the basic procedure for installing PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment and putting it into operation. It identifies the minimal requirements for getting the equipment up and running, and assumes that configuration using DHCP and WaveCenter™ Configuration Manager has been performed as described in the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit manual.
CHAPTER 1. QUICKSTART GUIDE B. At the subscriber’s site: i. Identify the location for the Indoor Unit (bridge/router). ii. Identify an appropriate location for mounting the Outdoor Unit. In most cases, the unit should be pointed at the base station with the least possible obstruction iii. Determine the cable path between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit. Maximum cable length is 165 feet (50 m). Step 2. Install the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna) A.
CHAPTER 1. QUICKSTART GUIDE Step 4. Initialize the Subscriber Equipment A. Connect the power cable between the Indoor Unit and a wall outlet. B. Perform antenna alignment procedure (see addendum on this subject). C. If the Indoor Unit is located at a temporary location, move the Indoor Unit to its permanent location. WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in the upright position, with adequate air flow around and through it. D.
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2 O VERVIEW As part of Aperto Networks' PacketWave Broadband Multiservice Wireless Access System, the PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment delivers high-speed, always-on Internet access to small businesses, small offices/home offices (SOHO), and residences. The PacketWave 100 Series supports data rates starting from 64 kbps upstream and downstream, with bursts up to 20 Mbps.
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW Outdoor Unit The outdoor portion of the subscriber equipment consists of a single unit containing the radio and antenna. Different models support various frequency bands: • 2.5 GHz MMDS • 3.5 GHz FWA • 5.3 GHz • 5.8 GHz U-NII The radio/antenna unit installed at the subscriber site must match the frequency band employed at the base station. 2.5 GHz MMDS Figure 2-2 3.5 GHz FWA 5.3 GHz or 5.
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW Indoor Unit The PacketWave 100 Series Indoor Unit is a bridge/router which provides the link between the subscriber’s computer(s) and the outdoor radio/antenna for the wireless service. The first available model, the PacketWave 130 supports bridging and NAT modes. IP routing will be supported in the next major software release. On the radio/antenna side, the Indoor Unit has two interfaces: • A port for wireless traffic (which also provides power to the Outdoor Unit).
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW Software Subscriber equipment is provisioned using the WaveCenter Configuration Manager, as described in the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installation, Configuration, and Operation manual. On boot-up, the indoor unit downloads its configuration from the base station’s TFTP server. At the same time, it downloads address and host information from the base station’s DHCP server.
3 S ITE P LANNING There are three basic site-planning issues which must be decided before you begin installation: • Location of the Indoor Unit (bridge/router). • Location and mounting method of the Outdoor Unit (radio/antenna). • Cable path between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit. LOCATION OF THE INDOOR UNIT (BRIDGE/ROUTER) Typically, the Indoor Unit is located near the subscribers hub or computer. However, the Ethernet cable to the local computer or hub can be up to 330 ft (100 m) in length.
CHAPTER 3. SITE PLANNING LOCATION OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT (RADIO/ANTENNA) For optimal wireless channel performance, it is advantageous to locate the Outdoor Unit (radio/antenna) where it has the least-obstructed path to the base station antenna. If a line-of-site path is available, locate the Outdoor Unit where the path is least likely to be affected by such obstructions as blowing branches, seasonally changing foliage, etc.
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4 O UTDOOR UNIT I NSTALLATION In most cases, the installation of the Outdoor Unit should be performed before the installation of the Indoor Unit (see Chapter 5). Since the Outdoor Unit must be connected to the Indoor Unit to align the antenna, the Indoor Unit should be temporarily placed close to the Outdoor Unit to facilitate this process. When the installation of the Outdoor Unit is complete, the Indoor Unit can be moved to its permanent location.
CHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE OUTDOOR UNIT (RADIO/ANTENNA) Subscriber Outdoor Units are designed for mounting on a pole or antenna mast with a diameter of 1.5 inch, 2 inches, or 5 cm, using a rear-mounted bracket as shown in Figure 4-1. To mount an Outdoor Unit on a pole: 1. Loosen the pole clamp bolt and open the pole clamp. 2. Close the pole clamp around the pole. 3. Adjust the direction and elevation of the radio/antenna. 4.
CHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION These cables run from outdoors to indoors, so a suitable cable run and building entry point must be identified, as discussed in Chapter 3. For these outdoor-to-indoor connections, the order of the steps in the installation procedure will vary depending on a number of factors, including site particulars and installers’ preferred practice.
CHAPTER 4. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION To Indoor Unit’s Radio RF connector To Indoor Unit’s Radio Control connector Figure 4-2 Connections to the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna) Control Connection The control cable should be outdoor-rated Cat 5, terminating with an RJ45 male connector (plug) at each end. The cable should be outdoor-rated, and may be up to 165 feet (50 m) in length. 1. Obtain an appropriate length of cable, and run it from the Indoor Unit to the Outdoor Unit.
5 INDOOR UNIT I NSTALLATION In most cases, the installation of the Outdoor Unit should be performed before the installation of the Indoor Unit (see Chapter 5). Since the Outdoor Unit must be connected to the Indoor Unit to align the antenna, the Indoor Unit should be temporarily placed close to the Outdoor Unit to facilitate this process. When the installation of the Outdoor Unit is complete, the Indoor Unit can be moved to its permanent location.
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CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Installation of the Indoor Unit involves placing the unit in the desired location, connecting radio/antenna and local Ethernet cables to the rear panel, and applying power. Position the Indoor Unit as desired. WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in the upright position, with adequate air flow around and through it. Connecting Radio/Antenna Cables To connect the radio antenna to the Indoor Unit 1.
CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Connecting to the Local PC or LAN To connect the Indoor Unit to subscriber’s computers 1. Provide an appropriate Cat 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ45 male connector at each end. Use a straight-through cable for connection to a hub or router. Use a crossover cable for connection directly to a computer. (See Table 5-A for pinouts.) 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 socket labeled 10/100Base-T on the Indoor Unit, as illustrated in Figure 5-4. 3.
CHAPTER 5. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Powering Up the Indoor Unit To apply power to the Indoor Unit: 1. Plug the power cord into the POWER connector on the Indoor Unit, as illustrated in Figure 5-5. 2. Plug the power cord/transformer into a grounded wall outlet. The Indoor Unit does not have an on/off switch; to turn the unit off, disconnect power at either the rear panel or the wall socket. The Outdoor Unit receives power from the Indoor Unit (or a separate power source) via the coaxial radio signal cable.
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6 STARTING U P Once you have completed the connections described in Chapters 4 and 5, there is one procedure you need to complete before the local computers can access the PacketWave network and the Internet. That procedure involves using the CPE Installation Tool software to optimize antenna pointing. When the Indoor Unit is first installed, its software knows that the antenna-pointing procedure has not been performed.
CHAPTER 6. STARTING UP CONNECTION TO THE PACKET WAVE NETWORK When the Indoor Unit reboots at the end of the installation/antenna alignment process described above, it performs an initialization procedure that brings it up as part of the PacketWave network. During this procedure: • The Indoor Unit requests an IP address from the system’s DHCP server. (The DHCP request is passed along by the BSU’s DHCP relay agent.
7 MANAGEMENT INTERFACES The PacketWave 130 Indoor Unit includes several management interfaces which allow the installer and user to monitor the wireless and LAN connections, diagnose problems, and perform some local configuration changes. These interfaces include: • Front-panel LEDs. • A Web-browser-accessed graphical user interface (GUI) for real-time monitoring and limited “on-the-fly” configuration changes. • SNMP. • A simple command line interface (CLI) for basic troubleshooting and debugging.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES Table 7-A Front-Panel LEDs LED LAN WIRELESS Indications TX Blinks on Ethernet transmit activity. RX Blinks on Ethernet receive activity. LINK On when Ethernet link is up; Off when it is down. TX Blinks on wireless transmit activity. RX Blinks on wireless receive activity. STATUS Off: Indoor Unit is not operational. Slow blink: received wireless initialization signals. Fast Blink: in ranging process. On: configuration file received; Indoor Unit operational.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES 4. If the browser prompts that it needs to load a plug-in, allow it to do so. 5. Wait for the Web interface home page to open, a shown in Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1 Web GUI Home Page The Web interface pages share the basic elements identified in Figure 7-2.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES Home Page: Connectivity View As shown in Figure 7-1, the home page provides a graphical representation of base station-to-subscriber connectivity. The arrow pointing to the Indoor Unit icon indicates wireless channel status: green if good or red if down. Status indications on the connectivity view are updated dynamically every 30 seconds.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES Configuration Pages The Web GUI lets you check, and in some cases alter, the configuration of the Indoor Unit. There are four configuration pages which may be displayed, as indicated by the submenu at the left of the page; they are illustrated in Figures 7-3 through Figure 7-6. System Configuration As shown in Figure 7-3, the system configuration page provides an overview of the Indoor Unit’s network and operating parameters. These parameters are read-only.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES SNMP Configuration As shown in Figure 7-4, the SNMP configuration page allows the viewing and altering of SNMP parameters: • Whether traps will be generated. • What SNMP manager(s) will be recognized, and what level of access they will have. Click on the Submit button to activate any changes made on this page.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES NAT Configuration As shown in Figures 7-5 and 7-6, there are two configuration pages related to NAT (Network Address Translation) routing. These read-only pages apply only when the Indoor Unit is in NAT mode. To move between the two NAT configuration pages, click on the hyperlinks at the bottoms of the pages. NAT configuration should be performed by network administrator.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES Figure 7-6 NAT Configured Rules Page Device Control Utilities The device control page, illustrated in Figure 7-7, provides access to a pair of important functions: • Resetting the Indoor Unit. • Restoring factory defaults for all subscriber equipment configuration options. The interface will prompt for confirmation before performing a selected function.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES Fault Reporting The subscriber fault reporting functions include an event log and email configuration, as shown in Figures 7-8 and 7-9. Event Log Page The event log page, shown in Figure 7-8, includes all logable events reported by the Indoor Unit. NOTE: The data base used to generate the log is updated in real time. However, the pages do not update dynamically; you must click on the Refresh button to see later status.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES E-mail Page The E-mail configuration page, shown in Figure 7-9, allows the viewing and altering of Email event reporting parameters: • The address of the SMTP server (may be configured here, on the DHCP server, or in the subscriber configuration file). • The E-mail domain name. • Reply-to and receiver E-mail addresses. • A test E-mail may be sent. • Event reporting via E-mail may be turned on and off as desired.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES Status and Performance Statistics The status page, shown in Figure 7-10, identifies the Indoor Unit, its software and hardware, and its current operational status. As shown in Figure 7-11, the performance page provides transmit and receive statistics in a table format. NOTE: The data used to generate these pages is updated in real time. However, the pages do not update dynamically; you must click on the Refresh button to see new information.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES SNMP Each Indoor Unit includes an SNMP agent supporting the following MIBs: • SNMP MIB (RFC 1157) • MIB II (RFC 1213) • Aperto private MIB The complete MIBs provided on the PacketWave CD-ROM, and are available on the Aperto Web site, www.apertonet.com. The SNMP agents support trap reporting. Trap-reporting parameters can be specified via the WaveCenter Configuration Manager and the Web GUI as well as via SNMP. NOTE: All SNMP parameters are read-only in R1P1.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI) Each Indoor Unit includes a simple command line interface (CLI) accessible via telnet. To use the CLI: 1. Telnet to the Indoor Unit’s IP address. 2. Enter the correct user name (Aperto) and password (Aperto) as prompted. 3. When the CLI# prompt appears, you are in the CLI. For a list of commands, type ? (the ? will not appear on the screen). The CLI will respond with a list of the available commands groups, as shown in Figure 7-12. 4.
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT INTERFACES FAULT REPORTING The PacketWave subscriber equipment can be configured to report events by several means: • Email event messages. • SNMP traps. • Logging to a Syslog server. • Event logs presented on request via SNMP or Web GUI. Reportable events are identified in Table 7-B. Table 7-B Events Reported Fault Event 070-20000330-01 Rev A Description Cold Start Indoor Unit has performed a full hardware boot. Warm Start BSU has performed a software reboot.
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS BRIDGE/ROUTER (INDOOR UNIT) SPECIFICATIONS Models PacketWave 130 — Bridging or NAT modes Interfaces 10/100Base-T Ethernet — RJ-45 connector Radio — F connector Radio Comntrol — shielded RJ-45 connector Power Requirement — 100 to 240 V ac, 47 to 63 Hz Power Consumption — 35 Watts for Indoor and Outdoor Unit Networking and Protocols Bridging DHCP server and client NAT Management Service Provider Subscriber provisioning using Java-based WaveCenter Configuration Manager on Window
CHAPTER A. SPECIFICATIONS Subscriber Web-based interface for subscriber-side DHCP server and NAT configuration CPE Installation Tool (Antenna Pointing Utility) Browser-based; runs on multiple platforms LED Indicators Power Wireless — Transmit, Receive, Status LAN — Link, Transmit, Receive Environmental Operating Temperature — 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity — 10 to 90%, noncondensing Dimensions and Weight W x H x D — 1.5 x 6.6 x 9.1 inches (3.8 x 16.8 x 23.1 cm) Weight — 2.2 lbs (1.
CHAPTER A. SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Operating Temperature — -22 to 140 °F (-30 to 60 °C) Storage Temperature — -40 to 257 °F (-40 to 125 °C) Humidity — 0 to 100% 2.5 GHz Outdoor Unit Frequency Range — 2500 to 2686 MHz; Maximum EIRP * — 33 dBm Dimensions: W x H x D — 12.6 x 12.6 x 1.9 inches (32.0 x 32.0 x 4.8 cm) 3 dB Beamwidth — Azimuth 20°; Elevation 20° Polarization — Horizontal and vertical 3.
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