AB-ACCESS U-NII PRODUCT INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEM for Subscriber Units, Base Stations, Access Points and AB-Access Extender Units Internal DRAFT Copy Document Number: ABA-U-NII-PIM-3 (part1 – chapters 1 to 6) May 2001
Company Proprietary AB-ACCESS SYSTEM PREFACE Preface AB-Access™ System technology enables high-speed, broadband Internet access for fast data transmission, full streaming video, real-time video conferencing, and web surfing. Adaptive Broadband’s wireless point-to-multipoint and point-to-point solutions (AB-Access Extender) for fixed networks enables our customers to easily leap-over existing infrastructure, making the initial investment significantly lower than that required for wired alternatives.
Company Proprietary Related Documentation For more information, refer to one or more of the following documents: • • • • • AB-Access U-NII Configuration & User’s Guide – Covers AB-Access components, architectures, configuration, and troubleshooting AB-Access U-NII System Functional Specification – Lists the specifications of the various components of an AB-Access network AB-Access U-NII Product Installation Manual – Explains how to install AB-Access Subscriber Units and Base Stations AB-Access Command Lin
Company Proprietary Product Manufactured by ADAP: a. Products manufactured by ADAP are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of delivery as evidenced by ADAP's packing slip or other transportation receipt. b.
Company Proprietary THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF ADAP. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN, ADAP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ADAP WILL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION MADE OF ANY EQUIPMENT.
Company Proprietary AB-ACCESS SYSTEM PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE It is a requirement of Adaptive Broadband Corporation that any product returned for repair or replacement must first be authorized by Adaptive Broadband and assigned a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The repair site will not repair or replace any defective unit without an RMA number.
Company Proprietary PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! RF Energy Health Hazard The radio equipment described in this guide uses radio frequency transmitters. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard. Do not allow people to come in close proximity to the front of the antenna while the transmitter is operating.
Company Proprietary Conditions specific to AB-Access Extender: AB-Access Extender complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. The device is specifically designed to be used under Part 15, Sub-part E of the FCC rules and regulations. Operation is subject to following conditions: • • • • • The device to utilize a fixed mount antenna, for use on a permanent outdoor structure. The device to be installed by qualified installation/deployment personnel, and a minimum of 1.
AB-ACCESS SYSTEM Company Proprietary Table of Contents 1 AB-Access Product Overview........................................................................................1-1 1.1 AB-Access System.......................................................................................................1-1 1.2 AB-Access Network.....................................................................................................1-1 1.3 System Components ...........................................................
Company Proprietary 4.4.2 Powering On The Equipment...............................................................................4-6 5 Access Point Installation................................................................................................5-1 5.1 Before You Start...........................................................................................................5-1 5.2 Information Required ...............................................................................................
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Company Proprietary AB-ACCESS SYSTEM LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 AB-Access Typical Deployment................................................................................1-2 Figure 1-2 AB-Access Typical Network Architecture................................................................1-3 Figure 2-1 Outdoor Subscriber Unit Components .......................................................................2-3 Figure 2-2 Access Point Locations...............................................................
Company Proprietary Figure 6-13 Interconnect Cable Installation to Outdoor AB-Access Extender - Bottom View 6-11 Figure 6-14 Access Panel showing Connections to AP/EX.....................................................6-11 Figure 6-15 Ground Connections to AB-Access Extender Transceiver ...................................6-12 Figure 6-16 Mounting Pole with Ground Lug...........................................................................6-13 Figure 7-1 AB-Access Subscriber Unit Installation Overview ...
Company Proprietary AB-ACCESS SYSTEM LIST OF TABLES LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1 Supported AB-Access SU Configurations..................................................................1-5 Table 1-2 Supported AB-Access AP Configurations..................................................................1-5 Table 2-1 Required Tools and Extra Equipment..........................................................................2-2 Table 2-2 Packing List ................................................................
Company Proprietary SECTION 1 1 AB-Access Product Overview AB-Access Product Overview 1.1 AB-Access System The Adaptive Broadband AB-Access System is a broadband, fixed, wireless access network for Internet, data, video, and voice applications. AB-Access can enhance or replace existing networks, wired or wireless, or be used to develop new networks.
Company Proprietary the Physical, Data Link, and Network Layers of the OSI reference model. Each EX can provide ATM or Ethernet backhaul. • Anchor Switch (AS) - An ATM (or Ethernet) Anchor Switch in each Base Station is used to multiplex the traffic from all APs onto a Backhaul port. • Control Server (CS) - The Control Server is a reliable server running the Linux OS.
Company Proprietary Figure 1-2 AB-Access Typical Network Architecture TBD: Add AB-Access Extender to this diagram 1.3.2 Base Station Function The Base Station enables wireless communications between the Subscriber Units and the Wide Area Network (WAN).
Company Proprietary • Cabling. 1.3.4 EMS Function The central Element Management System (EMS), which system administrators access via a GUI-based application suite (the AB-NetAccess client software), is run on a Pentium class computer under Windows NT. The EMS allows the user to configure, control, and monitor all components of the AB-Access System. EMS software elements include: • SQL Database • Java GUI Interface • CORBA Object Infrastructure. 1.3.
Company Proprietary Table 1-1 Supported AB-Access SU Configurations ============================================ Configuration Protocol AP role System Mode Interface -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 CLIP terminated static Ethernet 2 CLIP terminated interactive Ethernet 2 RFC1483 terminated interactive Ethernet 2 RFC1483 switched interactive Ethernet 4 PPP switched interactive Ethernet 3 CLIP terminated installation Ethernet 3 RFC1483 terminated inst
Company Proprietary and PPP topologies will use the PPP protocol. The column titled “AP Role” is used to specify whether the AP will terminate PVCs from the SU or switch them through to another termination point. This is only pertinent to the AP upgrade. The fourth column, “System Mode”, refers to how the unit will act in the network. A unit in static mode will not try to register with the Element Management System but will instead use the configuration files found in the Flash file system.
Company Proprietary SECTION 2 Getting Started 2 Getting Started 2.1 Skills Required The AB-Access U-NII Product Installation procedures require some construction-related experience using both power and hand tools. Answer the following questions to determine whether you have the skills attempt the installation. • • • • • Are you comfortable working at heights? (The installation may require you to climb a ladder and work at heights depending on where you need to install your outdoor transceiver.
Company Proprietary 2.3 Required Tools and Equipment This section lists all the extra tools and equipment mentioned in this guide that you will need to perform the installation. None of the items listed in Table 2-1 are supplied with the kit, so make sure you gather everything you need before you start. Use the table below to check exactly what you will need (this will depend on where you are going to install the outdoor transceiver).
Company Proprietary Figure 2-1 Outdoor Subscriber Unit Components Table 2-2 Packing List Item Quantity Notes Outdoor Subscriber Unit 1 See item 1 in Figure 2-1 Mounting pole 1 See item 2 in Figure 2-1 Pole clamp 1 See item 3 in Figure 2-1 M6 washer 2 See item 4 in Figure 2-1 M3 x M10 machine thread screws 2 See item 5 in Figure 2-1 CAT-5 interconnect cable 1 Power supply 1 Power cord 1 Indoor junction box 1 Adaptive Broadband U-NII Product Installation Manual 05/29/2001 2-3
Company Proprietary 2.5 Performing A Site Survey This section explains how to select the best location for mounting the outdoor transceiver. The steps you will perform are: 1. Determine which Access Points you can communicate with. 2. Determine the direction of available Access Points from the house or building. 3. Select an Access Point with an unobstructed Line of Sight (LOS).
Company Proprietary Figure 2-2 Access Point Locations 3. Place the compass on the map on or near the magnetic north indicator. 4. Turn the compass so that the magnetic north indicator needle aligns with the N or North indicator on the compass body. 5. Rotate the map, keeping the compass stationary, so the map’s North Indicator aligns with the North Indicator of the compass (see Figure 2-3). Move the compass over your location on the map and read off the bearing to the AP.
Company Proprietary Figure 2-3 Aligning the Compass and Map 6. Write down the directions (compass bearings) of your Access Points. For example, in Figure 2-3, Access Point A is located northwest of the building and Access Point B is located between north and northeast. (If you can be more accurate than this, you will get better reception when you install your outdoor transceiver.) 2.5.
Company Proprietary Figure 2-4 Selecting an Access Point You should mount your outdoor Subscriber Unit as high as possible on your building, and align it to the compass reading you have just taken. For example, the previous Figure 2-4 shows the path to Access Point A obstructed by a cluster of trees. However, there are two possible mounting locations for the outdoor Subscriber Unit giving a clear line of sight to Access Point B.
Company Proprietary SECTION 3 Base Station Installation 3 Base Station Installation 3.1 System Overview This section briefly describes the AB-Access hardware and software system components that comprise a Base Station.
Company Proprietary 3.2 Access Points Figure 3-2 Outdoor Access Point and Mounting Pole A Base Station can have up to six Access Points. Each AP consists of an outdoor transceiver – the antenna and associated electronics that transmit and receive broadband wireless signals to and from Subscriber Units. 3.3 AB-Access Extender Units A Base Station may have a number of AB-Access Extender units.
Company Proprietary - Port 101 – connects the switch to an ATM25 card on the Control Server using an ATM cross-over cable. - The other ATM25 ports connect to each AP via the indoor junction box or access panel, using ATM cross-over cable. • Switch configuration ports: - Console Port – Connects to the COM2 port on the Control Server. This is the usual method for monitoring and configuring the switch. Standard serial port settings are 8,n,1 no flow control.
Company Proprietary between the anchor switch and the network management software. The ports on the rear panel are as follows: • ATM25 port – Connects to port 101 on the anchor switch. • COM2 port – Connects to the Console port on the anchor switch. Used for monitoring and configuring the switch. Attention! This is a DB-9 connector. First, plug the DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter (supplied with FVC switch) into this port, then plug a straight through patch cable from the switch into the adapter.
Company Proprietary • • 3.7 LEDs to indicate AP status Separate on/off switches for each AP / AB-Access Extender. A Note On Cabling Attention! Most of the cabling used in the AB-Access System is CAT5. You will need to be aware of the following limits on CAT5 cable lengths: • • The interconnect cable from the indoor junction box to an outdoor transceiver must be less than 60 meters. This is due to DC resistance loss over the distance of the cable run.
Company Proprietary SECTION 4 Server and Switch Installation 4 Server and Switch Installation 4.1 Before You Start This part of the manual is aimed at experienced network installers. It explains how to install and configure a Control Server(CS) and Anchor Switch (AS), and how to get an AB-Access Base Station up-and-running. It does not tell you how to manage an AB-Access network. This section lists the information you will need to know before you can install a Base Station. 4.1.
Company Proprietary 4.2.1 Anchor Switch The Anchor Switch is an Access NGI WAN Access Switch, model VSW 200E, from FVC>COM. The box should contain: • Anchor Switch • V-Switch User’s Guide • Power cord • Serial port adapter. 4.2.2 Control Server The Control Server is a Dell PowerEdge 2450. The box should contain: • Control Server. • Mouse.
Company Proprietary Table 4-2 Required Cables Cable Run AS port 101 to CS ATM port AS Console port to CS COM (via DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter) AS ports 102, 103 etc. to indoor junction box Cable Type CAT5 No. Required 1 Connectors RJ-45 CAT5 1 RJ-45 ATM Cross-over Same as number of transceivers RJ-45 – see below for pinout 4.3.2.
Company Proprietary 4. Insert the DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter into the COM2 port on the Control Server. Connect from the Console port on the anchor switch to the DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter on the COM2 port of the Control Server. 5. Connect the mouse and keyboard to the Control Server. 6. Connect your monitor’s signal cable to the monitor port on the Control Server. 7. Connect the power cords for the Control Server, anchor switch, indoor junction box and monitor to AC wall outlets, but do not switch on. 4.
Company Proprietary 4.4.1 Access Panel Installation Steps 1. At the Access Panel, be sure all power switches are set to OFF. 2 Determine ports to be used on the Access Panel, and set jumpers on rear of panel to desired setting (either Ethernet or ATM). Reference the following Figure 4-3. Jumpers Jumpe r Configuration Figure 4-3 Access Panel Jumpers 3. Position Access Panel 4. Plug in power supply and turn on. 5. Adjust to +48VDC and turn off. 6. Obtain red, black, and green 18 gauge wire.
Company Proprietary + 48V - 48 V GROUND Figure 4-4 Access Panel Power Connection Wires 11. Using wire strippers, strip approximately 1/2" off the other end of all three leads. 12. Connect the red lead to the +48V on power supply. 13. Connect the black lead to the -48V on power supply. 14. Connect the green lead to ground on power supply. 4.4.2 Powering On The Equipment Power on the equipment as follows: 1. Power on the anchor switch.
Company Proprietary SECTION 5 Access Point Installation 5 Access Point Installation 5.1 Before You Start This section lists the information you need on-hand before you can install a Base Station. 5.2 Information Required Before you perform the installation, a site survey should have been performed by the service provider.
Company Proprietary 5.2.1 Equipment Required Table 5-1 lists the tools and equipment you will need to install Access Points.
Company Proprietary Figure 5-2 Outdoor Access Point Components 5.4 Indoor Patch Panel Figure 5-3 shows the Base Station Access Panel used as an indoor patch panel. AP OUT AP IN Figure 5-3 Access Panel used as Patch Panel 5.5 Installing The Equipment This section explains how to install an AP transceiver onto a variety of surfaces, connect them to the indoor junction box, and ground the system. The most likely scenario is to install six transceivers on a single tower or mast 60 degrees apart.
Company Proprietary 5.5.1 Overview Following are the installation steps you will perform: 1. Install the mounting poles. 2. Mount the outdoor transceivers. 3. Mount the access panel. 4. Ground the outdoor transceivers and access panel 5. Connect the interconnect cables. 5.5.2 Installing The Mounting Poles First install the mounting poles, on which you will mount the outdoor transceivers. Bear in mind the direction in which the transceivers will point.
Company Proprietary 5.5.4 Installing On Brick Or Masonry 1. Place the mounting plate against the wall. Use a level or plumb line to set the mounting pole perpendicular to the ground. 2. Mark the hole locations. 3. Set the pole aside. 4. Drill ¼ inch holes at the marked locations. Drill the holes approximately ½ inch deep. 5. Insert the expansion shields into the drilled holes and tap them home. 6. Align the mounting pole with the drilled holes and fix with the lag bolts.
Company Proprietary 5.6 Mounting The Outdoor Access Points Now that you have installed the mounting pole, you are ready to install the Access Points onto the mounting poles. Reference Figures 5-7 through 5-10. Figure 5-7 Mounting Parts for an Outdoor Access Point 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the outdoor Access Point on the mounting pole. Align the pole clamp with the mounting holes. Insert the mounting screws and hand tighten. Rotate the outdoor Access Point so it is pointing in the correct direction.
Company Proprietary Tilt Bracket Side Hex Bolts Figure 5-9 Tilt Bracket Figure 5-10 Access Point with Mounted Tilt Bracket 5.6.1 Installing the Access Panel You will probably install the Access Panel in a rack, along with the anchor switch and other associated equipment. However, keep in mind that the access panel should be: • Located where you can easily connect to a power supply. • Close to the anchor switch. • Accessible for service and troubleshooting.
Company Proprietary 3. Route the cable. 5.6.2.2 Install the Interconnect Cables (Transceiver End) 1. Remove the grommet and clamping plate from the outdoor transceiver by removing the two screws. Figure 5-11 Grommet Location - Underside of Access Point NOTE: The Grommet is made of a special conductive material used to complete the ground between the Access Point and Access Panel. 2. Insert the cable end through the grommet clamping plate (Figure 5-11) 3. Insert the cable end through the grommet.
Company Proprietary 1" square tinned copper foil - wrap the copper foil around the shield/braid and sheath with the left edge aligned with the edge of the braid.
Company Proprietary Table 5-3 Cable Legend for Interconnect Cable Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Color Code White / Orange Orange White / Green Blue White / Blue Green White / Brown Brown 7. Using pin 1 as a reference, insert the individual wires into the channels of the RJ-45 connector. Each wire should penetrate the channels until flush with the connector end. The copper foil tape should extend past the casing of the RJ-45 connector by approximately ½ inch. 8.
Company Proprietary Figure 5-14 Interconnect Cable Installation to Outdoor Access Point - Bottom View 5.6.2.3 Installing The Interconnect Cables to Access Panel Attention! Always Disconnect Power from wall box BEFORE inserting RJ-45 connector into transceiver. This prevents arcing damage from occurring. 1. Install an RJ-45 connector to the junction box end of the cable, following the previous steps 6 through 12. 2. Plug the RJ-45 into one of the upper ports in the Access Panel junction box.
Company Proprietary 5.6.2.4 Mark the Access Point Cables Attention! Step 1 is important, and will enable the network installer to configure the system easily. 1. Mark the cable with a permanent label and make a note so that the network installer knows which outdoor AP transceiver is connected to which port on the Access Panel junction box. 5.6.3 Grounding The System The AB-Access System must be properly grounded in order to protect it and the structure it is installed on from lightning damage.
Company Proprietary Attention! The grounding wire should be long enough to reach from the mounting pole to the grounding rod with 3 to 6 extra feet allowed for strain relief. 4. Connect a ground lug to one end of the grounding wire. 5. Remove one of the lower mounting screws of the mounting pole. Insert a screw through the grounding lug terminal and re-install it to the mounting pole. 6. Attach the grounding wire to the clamp on the grounding rod, reference Figure 5-17.
Company Proprietary SECTION 6 AB-Access Extender Installation 6 AB-Access Extender Installation 6.1 Before You Start This section lists the information you need on-hand before you can install a Base Station. 6.2 Information Required Before you perform the installation, a site survey should have been performed by the service provider.
Company Proprietary or 10 mm Bubble level or plumb line Adjustable wrench Wire snake (if routing cable through interior walls) Crimping tool (must be specifically matched for the RJ-45 connector used) Wire stripper Small wire cutters Punch down tool TBD: Update this section for AB-Access Extender 6.3 AB-Access Extender Table 6-2 lists the main components of an AB-Access Extender.
Company Proprietary Figure 6-1 Outdoor AB-Access Extender Components 6.4 Indoor Patch Panel Figure 6-2 shows the Base Station Access Panel used as an indoor patch panel. AP/EX OUT AP/EX IN Figure 6-2 Access Panel used as Patch Panel 6.5 Installing The Equipment This section explains how to install an EX transceiver onto a variety of surfaces, connect them to the indoor junction box, and ground the system. 6.5.1 Overview Following are the installation steps you will perform: 6.
Company Proprietary Warning! The mounting pole must be grounded. See Grounding The System in Section 6.6.3. 6.5.3 Installing On An Antenna Mast TBD: Update this section for AB-Access Extender 4. Position the mounting pole on the antenna mast. 5. Insert the U-bolts around the mast and through the holes in the mounting pole. Install a washer and nut to each side of the threaded U-bolt and hand tighten. Repeat this step for the second U-bolt. 6.
Company Proprietary Figure 6-4 Mounting Pole Installation 6.5.5 Installing On A Wall With Wood Siding 6. Place the mounting plate against the wall. 7. Using a level, be sure that the mounting pole is perpendicular to the ground. You may need to use spacers, as shown in Figure 6-6. 8. Mark the hole locations for the drilled hole locations. Remove the mounting pole and set aside. 9. Drill 1/8-inch holes in the places marked. 10. Use #10 or #12 wood screws to secure the mounting pole to the wall and tighten.
Company Proprietary Figure 6-6 Mounting Parts for an Outdoor AB-Access Extender 6. Place the outdoor AB-Access Extender on the mounting pole. 7. Align the pole clamp with the mounting holes. 8. Insert the mounting screws and hand tighten. 9. Rotate the outdoor AB-Access Extender so it is pointing in the correct direction. 10. Tighten the mounting screws.
Company Proprietary TBD: Update this section for AB-Access Extender – insert photo of correct tilt bracket connected to Extender 6.6.1 Installing the Access Panel You will probably install the Access Panel in a rack, along with the anchor switch and other associated equipment. However, keep in mind that the access panel should be: • Located where you can easily connect to a power supply. • Close to the anchor switch. • Accessible for service and troubleshooting.
Company Proprietary TBD: Update this section for AB-Access Extender – insert graphic of underside of Extender showing cable routing NOTE: The Grommet is made of a special conductive material used to complete the ground between the AB-Access Extender and Access Panel. 4. Insert the cable end through the grommet clamping plate (Figure 6-11) 5. Insert the cable end through the grommet. The tapered end of the grommet should be opposite the cable end. 6. Strip 1 inch of insulation off the cable end.
Company Proprietary 1" square tinned copper foil - wrap the copper foil around the shield/braid and sheath with the left edge aligned with the edge of the braid.
Company Proprietary Table 6-3 Cable Legend for Interconnect Cable Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Color Code White / Orange Orange White / Green Blue White / Blue Green White / Brown Brown 7. Using pin 1 as a reference, insert the individual wires into the channels of the RJ-45 connector. Each wire should penetrate the channels until flush with the connector end. The copper foil tape should extend past the casing of the RJ-45 connector by approximately ½ inch. 8.
Company Proprietary Figure 6-13 Interconnect Cable Installation to Outdoor AB-Access Extender - Bottom View TBD: Update this section for AB-Access Extender – insert graphic for AB-Access Extender bottom view with cable routing 6.6.2.3 Installing The Interconnect Cables to Access Panel Attention! Always Disconnect Power from wall box BEFORE inserting RJ-45 connector into transceiver. This prevents arcing damage from occurring. 3.
Company Proprietary 6.6.2.4 Mark the AB-Access Extender Cables Attention! Step 1 is important, and will enable the network installer to configure the system easily. 2. Mark the cable with a permanent label and make a note so that the network installer knows which outdoor EX transceiver is connected to which port on the Access Panel junction box. 6.6.3 Grounding The System The AB-Access System must be properly grounded in order to protect it and the structure it is installed on from lightning damage.
Company Proprietary Attention! The grounding wire should be long enough to reach from the mounting pole to the grounding rod with 3 to 6 extra feet allowed for strain relief. 11. Connect a ground lug to one end of the grounding wire. 12. Remove one of the lower mounting screws of the mounting pole. Insert a screw through the grounding lug terminal and re-install it to the mounting pole. 13. Attach the grounding wire to the clamp on the grounding rod, reference Figure 6-17.
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