Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix K: Client: M/A-COM, Inc. Model: B510 Base Station Standards: FCC Part 90/IC RSS-111 ID’s: BV8MBASE/3670A-MBASE Report Number: 2008220 Manual Please refer to the following pages.
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MM-014720-001, Rev. A MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE - Jul/08 Initial release. A Feb/09 Added the MultiLink, B510 BS information, approved antenna options, and instructions for using the base station Web page. Tyco Electronics Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could be improved.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL......................................................................................................................... 9 1.2 REFERENCE MANUALS ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.2.4 5.3 Page Subscriber Station RF Frequency Assignment .......................................................................... 39 NETWORK SERVICES CONFIGURATION........................................................................................ 39 5.3.1 DHCP Configuration................................................................................................................. 39 5.3.2 NTP Configuration ...............................................
MM-014720-001, Rev. A TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.4.3 8.5 VERIFY SUBSCRIBER STATION SIGNAL STRENGTHS................................................................ 69 8.5.1 Check Downlink SS Signal Levels ........................................................................................... 69 8.5.2 Check Uplink SS Signal Levels ................................................................................................ 70 8.5.3 Check Device Connectivity...................................................
MM-014720-001, Rev. A LIST OF FIGURES Page Figure 2-1: VIDA Broadband Network ...............................................................................................................15 Figure 3-1: VIDA Broadband Base Station (BS-009214 model shown) .............................................................18 Figure 3-2: VIDA Broadband Client ...................................................................................................................
MM-014720-001, Rev. A LIST OF FIGURES Page Figure C-2: Grounding Kit Installation ............................................................................................................. 116 Figure D-1: Ethernet Cable Construction.......................................................................................................... 120 Figure D-2: Tyco/Electronics Industrial Circular Ethernet Connector Plug Kit (1738607-1)........................... 122 Figure D-3: Cable Preparation.................
MM-014720-001, Rev. A LIST OF TABLES Page Table 1-1: Related Documentation ........................................................................................................................9 Table 1-2: Abbreviations .....................................................................................................................................12 Table 1-3: Current Software Releases .................................................................................................................
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 1. PREFACE 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The manual provides information for installing and configuring VIDA Broadband equipment as a system. This manual is written for the communications professional responsible for planning, installing, and implementing the VIDA Broadband Network. 1.2 REFERENCE MANUALS It may be necessary to consult one or more of the following manuals when installing, operating, or maintaining a VIDA Broadband Network.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 1.3 CONVENTIONS AND SAFETY SYMBOLS The following conventions may be used in this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 1.4 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1.4.1 Technical Assistance The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades, and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance, and repair provide technical support via a toll-free (in North America) telephone number.
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MM-014720-001, Rev. A 1.6 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY Table 1-3: Current Software Releases Media Part Number Version Base Station Media Kit SK-014991-001 Version R3B Subscriber Station Media Kit SK-016517-001 Version R7F Table 1-4: VIDA Broadband Software Compatibility Chart Unified Administrator System (UAS) Base Station (BS) Ver. 3.0.9 Ver. 4.3.1 Ver. 4.3.2 BS ver. 1.1.0 Compatible Do Not Use Do Not Use BS ver. 1.1.2 Compatible Do Not Use Do Not Use BS ver.
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MM-014720-001, Rev. A 2. INTRODUCTION VIDA Broadband provides integrated public safety grade wireless broadband video and data services for mission-critical applications. VIDA Broadband combines the security of the licensed 4.9 GHz public safety frequency band with the robust 802.16 communications industry standard to create a true public safety broadband network.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A The basic architecture of the 4.9 GHz VIDA Broadband network is a point-to-multipoint network. A system consists of one or more base station(s) and at least one or more clients per base station as shown in Figure 2-1. There are two configurations of client devices; fixed and nomadic. Fixed client devices are usually mounted outdoors with directional antennas and have a range of up to 10 miles. Nomadic clients are vehicle mounted and use an omnidirectional antenna.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION VIDA Broadband provides a secure, mission critical grade point-multipoint wireless IP networking solution. This system can be seen as providing a wireless extension of customers IP networks and can support a wide variety of fixed and nomadic network applications such as IP surveillance video, secure broadband backhaul, and nomadic network access.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A The AC model requires 110 Vac and uses a 100Base-TX Ethernet based data port configuration. The DC models require +24 Vdc. The DC models have built-in surge protection and use either a 100Base-TX Ethernet based data port configuration or a 100Base-FX Fiber Optic data port configuration. The MAVM-MBASE model has both 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX ports.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 3.2 SUBSCRIBER STATION (CLIENT) The VIDA Broadband Subscriber Station (SS), shown in Figure 3-2, is part of the VIDA Broadband network. Subscriber stations, also referred to as clients, are available in five configurations: • MAVM-VMCLL (BS-010700-001) - 4.9 GHz, 0.1W, Copper Ethernet • MAVM-VMXCH (BS-010700-002) - 4.9 GHz, 0.5W, AC/DC, Copper Ethernet • MAVM-VMCHN (BS-010700-002) 1 - Nomadic 4.9 GHz, 0.5W, DC, Copper Ethernet • MAVM-VMCHH (BS-010700-003) - 4.9 GHz, 0.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A The VIDA Broadband Client is housed in a steel NEMA 4 enclosure that satisfies IP66 requirements for outdoor deployments. To provide for flexible RF deployment configurations, the client has three antenna mounting options: • Direct mounting of an omnidirectional antenna on the base station • Direct mounting of a directional antenna on the front face of the base station, or • Remote mounting of an antenna through the connection of an RF cable to the base station.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A The VIDA Broadband MultiLink Station is housed in a steel NEMA 4 enclosure that satisfies IP66 requirements for outdoor deployments. To provide for flexible RF deployment configurations, the base station and built-in subscriber station can use a combination of antenna mounting options, including: 3.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Figure 3-4: Example of UAS Subscriber Stations Screen 3.5.2 Regional Network Manager The Regional Network Manager (RNM), part of the Regional VIDA Manager (RVM) on a Sun Unix Server, provides system status, fault, and performance data. In addition, the RNM monitors system activity in real time and logs all significant events.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 4. PLANNING A FIXED STATION INSTALLATION Careful planning and preparation of any installation will always benefit the end result. Follow these simple recommendations when planning your installation: 1. Always read and follow all installation instructions, local and national building and electrical codes, and general safety rules. 2.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 4.2 • Ensure there is sufficient clearance around the Fresnel Zone so there is minimal interference from obstacles along the radio propagation path. • Ensure the installation adheres to any local and national building codes and permits. • Ensure sufficient electrical power is available at the installation site. • When using directional antennas, align the antenna to maximize the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) from the base station.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 4.4 SURGE PROTECTION When installing a VIDA Broadband Base Station, MultiLink Station, or Subscriber Station you should always install external surge protectors to protect the system components from lightning or transient damage. Table 4-1 lists surge protectors that have been tested in VIDA Broadband systems and are available from Tyco Electronics. Detailed specifications for these devices can be found in Appendix C.1. Table 4-1: Surge Protection Options Part Number 4.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A VIDA Broadband equipment is designed to use directional antennas with an antenna system gain up to 26 dBi in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configuration. In 5 MHz applications, the Transmitter Output Power must be reduced if the Effective Antenna System Gain is greater than 26 dBi. The power reduction needs to be at least equal to or greater than the amount the antenna system gain exceeds 26 dBi.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Flat Panel Antennas Flat panel antennas are designed for point-to-point and point-to-multi point applications. Typically, flat panel antennas are designed to be lightweight, easy to install, aligned and durable for years of reliable service. These antennas are ideal for concealment in many architectural environments. In addition to pole mounting, the approved panel antenna can be mounted directly to the VIDA Broadband base station, MultiLink station, or client.
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MM-014720-001, Rev. A 5. PRE-STAGING EQUIPMENT 5.1 BASE STATION CONFIGURATION The base station is designed to acquire an IP address in one of the following ways: • Default The base station has a default IP address of 10.0.49.1. This address can be used to access the base station as long as it has not been assigned an IP address via DHCP. Once the base station has been given an IP address via DHCP, the default address is no longer valid.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 5.1.1 BS Configuration To configure the BS with transmission parameters such as RF Attenuation and RF Channel/Frequency, a configuration script is used. This script is called bs_config and can be found in the /ixa/wimax directory in the base station. The script takes time between configuration steps. After typing Enter, wait for the prompt to come back before typing Enter again. If you do not wait for the prompt to return you may cause the script to fail. Step 1.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Table 5-1: Available Frequencies 5 MHz Frequencies 4902500 10 MHz Frequencies 4905000 4907500 4912500 4915000 4917500 4922500 4925000 4927500 4932500 4935000 4937500 4942500 4945000 4947500 4952500 4955000 4957500 4962500 4965000 4967500 4972500 4975000 4977500 4982500 4985000 4987500 Frequencies highlighted in gray are only available on 10 MHz products.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Step 4. Set the RF Attenuation When prompted, enter the RF attenuation to be used by the BS. For instance, a setting of RF_ATTENUATION = 5 will result in max power, or a BS TX power of 26 dBm. Increasing the RF_ ATTENUATION value will result in decreasing the actual BS TX output power. Table 5-2 lists the approximate BS TX output power for the assigned values. Enter RF ATTENUATION in dB (decimal, range 0 - 31): Table 5-2: RF Attenuation vs. TX Power Step 5.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Step 6. Set the Channel Bandwidth Enter the channel bandwidth for the parameter. If using a 5MHz channel, enter 0, if using a 10MHz channel, enter 1. Bandwidth value, 0 - 5 MHz, 1 - 10MHz: Step 7. Set the Debug Flag Press and accept the default value for this parameter. This value does not need to be changed unless instructed by the TE support team. Debug flag, 0 will reboot, 1 will not: Step 8. Enable Remote Logging When prompted, enable the syslog option.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Step 15. Enable All BSCP Traces This is for BS debugging and should not be modified from the default value unless instructed by the TE support team. Step 16. Mcapp Trace Level This is for BS debugging and should not be modified from the default value unless instructed by the TE support team. Step 17. Enter the SNMP Community Name This is the SNMP community name used to talk to the UAS. This name must match the name defined in the UAS configuration.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Step 23. Set the Static IP Subnet Mask When prompted, enter the BS static IP subnet mask. If the BS is configured for DHCP, this value will be ignored. Static IP subnet mask (if enabled): Step 24. Set the Default Gateway When prompted, enter the BS’s default gateway. If the BS is configured for DHCP, this value will be ignored. Default Gateway 1 – enabled, 0 – No Default Gateway: Step 25. Default Gateway Address When prompted, enter the BS’s default gateway address.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Approximate durations from time of Power-up / Reboot: • Ping works continuously 55 seconds. • BS access via telnet possible 90 seconds. • SS registers and traffic flowing 3 ½ - 4 ½ minutes. 5.1.3 IP Address Testing Before putting the BS in the field, make sure the BS can be accessed with the IP address that is expected.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 5.2 SUBSCRIBER STATION CONFIGURATION 5.2.1 IP Address Assignment The subscriber is capable of acquiring an IP address in one of two ways. • DHCP By default, when the subscriber station boots up it requests an IP address via DHCP. If the request is answered by a DHCP server, the subscriber uses the assigned IP address until it reboots. Whenever a subscriber station reboots, it will request an new IP address via DHCP.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 5.2.4 Subscriber Station RF Frequency Assignment We recommend configuring the subscriber station to only look for the RF frequency that it will be communicating with in the field. By only looking for the assigned BS RF frequency, the network registration process will speed up, and multiple BS signal conflicts will be eliminated.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6. INSTALLING A FIXED STATION Become familiar with the hardware and electrical components of the system before attempting installation. Read and follow the installation instructions found in this manual and all other user and installation instructions for associated hardware. If any questions arise that are not answered in this or any other supplied instructions, contact the Tyco Electronics Technical Assistance Center for assistance.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.1 TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED The following tools and test equipment are recommended for installing and testing the stations: 6.2 • Common hand tools, including screwdrivers, wire cutters, pliers, open and box end wrenches, etc. • Tyco Electronics-AMP Modular Plug Hand Assembly 790163-7 and Die Set 790163-8 (or equivalent). • Cable tester, Ideal VDV MultiMedia Cable Tester #33-856, or equivalent. • Digital Voltmeter (DVM), capable of measuring AC and DC voltage.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Figure 6-2: Vertical Pole Mounting Example (VIDA Broadband Base Station shown) Each base station, MultiLink station, or subscriber station package includes two mounting brackets (FM-008586) and necessary hardware for attaching the brackets to the units. The mounting brackets accommodate pole diameters from 2 1/2" to 6" inches. An alternate bracket (FM-015677) is available for mounting units on poles less than 2 1/2" in diameter. 6.3.1 Attaching the Mounting Brackets 1.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Heat Sink Fins Always Vertical Horizontal Pole Mounted Configuration Vertical Pole Mounted Configuration Figure 6-3: Installing Mounting Brackets (VIDA Broadband Client shown) 6.3.2 Attaching the Unit to a Pole 1. Orient the unit on the pole so the fins are vertical and the antenna port is pointing straight up. When mounting the unit on a pole, the installer must ensure the mounting bands are secure and resist movement or rotation. CAUTION 2.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.4 CONNECTING SUBSCRIBER STATION POWER Power is supplied to the Subscriber Station (Client) through a 2-pin connector. A 2-pin #12-16 Socket Multi-Con-X mating connector kit, CN-014934 is supplied with the unit. A pre-made 2/12 AWG Power Cable assembly, CA-014984-XXXXX or CA-014988-XXXXX is available in various lengths. Refer to Appendix D.1 for details. The High and Low Power Standard models require 11 to 30 Vdc or 16 to 26 Vac.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.5 CONNECTING BASE STATION AND MULTILINK STATION POWER The MAVM-VMXBA base station uses AC power. All other base stations and the MultiLink stations require DC input power. Power is supplied to the AC powered base station through a three-pin connector. The DC powered units use a two-pin connector. 6.5.1 Base Station AC Connections The AC powered VIDA Broadband Base Station (MAVM-VMXBA) requires 120-230 Vac, 50-60 Hz power applied to the following contacts.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.5.3 Attaching Power Cables When installing cables, ensure they are not under any stress, a service loop is maintained, and the cables are restrained according to industry best practices. CAUTION To connect power: 1. Connect the proper power cable (refer to Appendix D.1 for cable details) to the appropriate power source. 2.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 4. Be sure to install a dust cap on any ports not being used. 5. For added protection against long-term exposure to weather, use appropriate industry approved methods to seal the connector. 6. For Cat5e copper Ethernet cables, install a grounding kit within six inches of the unit and then every 75 feet. Refer to the Site Grounding and Lightning Protection Guidelines Manual, AE/LZT 123 4618/1 for additional details on proper grounding techniques.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.8.1 Mounting an Antenna Directly to the Antenna Port Certain smaller sized lower gain omnidirectional antennas may be mounted directly to the base station, MultiLink station, or subscriber station RF antenna port. This eliminates the need for an RF transmission line. Attention must be given to the antenna gain, physical size, and wind loading characteristics when choosing the right antenna for direct mounting to the antenna port.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A A low loss RF cable (not included) is needed to connect between the unit’s antenna connector and the directional antenna. The RF cable and connectors must be capable of passing frequencies up to 5.2 GHz with minimal loss. To install Universal Mounting Bracket: 1. Using the four bolts, lock washers, and flat washers included in the kit, attach the universal antenna mounting bracket, shown in Figure 6-5-A, to the unit as shown in Figure 6-5-B. 2.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.8.3 Remotely Mounting an Antenna When installing an antenna remotely, always observe best practices and the antenna manufacturer’s recommendations. 6.8.3.1 Mounting an Omnidirectional Antenna on a Pole The omnidirectional antenna can also be mounted on a pole using the following procedure: 1. Attach mounting bracket to pole using hardware provided with bracket. 2. Remove antenna mounting hardware from antenna base. 3.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6.9 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION The base station performs time synchronization through GPS. Although there are many GPS antennas on the market, we recommend the M/A-COM GPS Antenna kit (Part # MAMROS0023). This antenna can be mounted directly onto the base station, or alternatively attached to any surface with an unobstructed view to the sky. Figure 6-8: MAMROS0023 GPS Antenna Kit To Install the Optional GPS Antenna 1.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 7. INSTALLING A NOMADIC CLIENT This section provides general information regarding installation of the VIDA Broadband Client in nomadic station configurations. For best results, the client should be installed by one of the many Tyco Electronics Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. Their experienced service personnel can provide a proper radio installation and make any final adjustments that may be needed. 7.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Also, careful attention must be given to ventilation and heat dissipation. The client should be mounted with the heat sink fins vertically positioned and ample air space around the unit. 7.1.1 Tools Required The following tools may be required when installing a client in nomadic applications: • Crimping tool for fuse holder. • Electric drill for drilling mounting holes. • Drills, drill bits, 5/16” nut driver bit and circle cutters. • Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers. 7.1.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 7.1.2.2 DC Power Cable Kit The 4.9 GHz client may be installed ONLY in vehicles where the negative battery post is connected to the chassis of the vehicle (NEGATIVE GROUND ONLY). The Fuse Distribution Rail Kit FS23057 provides the necessary hardware to wire up the Standard client to a vehicle’s power system. This kit provides an ATC style fused common buss lead that is designed to connect to the vehicle’s battery.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A For nomadic subscriber station applications, both permanently installed and magnetic antenna mounts are available. Careful consideration of the type of nomadic installation will help determine which mount is most appropriate for a specific installation. Table 7-2: Nomadic Antenna and Mounts Part Number AN-013386-011 MAXRAD: MEFC49005HF Description Antenna, collinear, elevated feed, 5.5 dBi, no ground plane. MAXRAD: MHFML195C Permanent mount, 17 ft. Cable, TNC male (loose).
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 7.2 INSTALLING THE NOMADIC CLIENT Refer to Section 7.1 when choosing a mounting location for the client and other peripherals. Re-check the locations for brake lines, gas tanks, batteries, or other objects located behind the locations where holes will be drilled or screws installed. 1. Install the nomadic mounting bracket to the bottom of the client using four (4) ¼” - 20 x ½” hex head bolts and lock washers. 2. Place the client into the desired mounting location in the vehicle.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A In addition, try to use existing holes in the firewall, trunk wall and the channels above or beneath doors. Channels through door and window columns that are convenient for running cables may also be used when practical. Again, protect cable runs from accidental damage by avoiding sharp edges and unprotected cable access holes. 7.3.1 Installing the Main Power Cable Power is supplied to the client through a two-pin Conxall Multi-Con-X connector.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 4. Strip the fuse holder’s other wire, strip one end of the 20-foot long 10-AWG red wire, and then connect these two wires together using a 10-AWG moisture-resistant butt splice. The red wire and the butt splice for this connection are included in the Fuse Distribution Rail Kit. Plan the routing of the 10-AWG red wire carefully, using an existing access hole in the vehicle’s firewall if possible.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 6. The Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly has two green-yellow Grounding Blocks. Each Grounding Block has two wireclamps with associated wire-clamp release slots. As shown in the photo at the right, insert a #1 or #2 flat-blade screwdriver completely into one of the wire-clamp release slots. Insert the screwdriver until it is captured in a vertical position as shown in the photo in the next step. 7.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Figure 7-2: Assembling DC Power Connector 3. Mate the assembled connector to the client’s 2-pin power connector by visually aligning the key and firmly push and turn the outer locking ring clockwise until it stops. A click will be sensed to confirm proper mating. 4. Prepare the client DC cable by cutting excess length from both wires and stripping the ends. Leave enough wire length for service loops. 5. Connect the red wire to the wire-clamp on the Fuse Block’s load-side wire-clamp.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 7. Install a 2 AMP ATC automotive fuse into the Fuse Block. Installing a fuse with the wrong current rating could cause an unsafe condition and/or a prematurely blown fuse. Verify the correct fuse value for the device being installed. CAUTION DO NOT install the fuse until the installation is completed and all connections have been checked. 8. Tie and stow all cables and wires as necessary so they remain out of the way of casual contact, and so wire chafe is avoided. 9.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 8. SYSTEM VERIFICATION 8.1 VERIFY BASE STATION CONNECTIONS Before the signal strength and airlink connection can be verified, the power and network connections must be functional. Power connections may be verified with standard methods using voltmeters and ammeters. The network connection can be initially verified using link lights available on switches and routers. A functional check of packet transfer can then be used to complete the connection verification.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Reply from 10.0.0.1: bytes=32 time <2 ms TTL=64 Ping statistics for 10.0.0.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip time in milliseconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms 11. The connection to the subscriber has been verified by the 0% packet loss. 12. Remove the connected computer from the switch or subscriber. 8.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A The RSS Indicator has two 15-pin D-type connectors: the Radio port connector (DB15M) connects to the client through a DB15F-to-RJ45 adapter. Any straight-through CAT5 cable may be used to connect the adapter to the client service port. The DB15F connector on the RSS Indicator provides pass-through connection and is unused in this application.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 7. Align the client antenna to maximize the number of RSS LEDs illuminated. • Once aligned, tighten the alignment bolts of the antenna mount. 8. Antenna alignment by RSS is complete. 9. Disconnect the CAT5 cable and cover the client service port with the dust cap. The number of solidly illuminated LEDs corresponds to a quantitative value of RSS. The following table gives the value of RSS power for a given set of illuminated LEDs.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 8.4 VERIFY LINK PERFORMANCE The BS has a built in Web page that you can use to monitor SS connectivity and link performance. The BS Web page monitors activity between that base station and up to 16 subscriber stations connected to that base station and it displays this information in real time. This includes the subscriber station connectivity, signal strength, SNR, link throughput, and the GPS synchronization status of the base station.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A • Verify the SS has SF’s associated with it in the UAS. • Make sure the SS MAC address in the UAS matches the MAC address of the unit. Once the SS is highlighted green on the Web page, you review the SS details. To view the details for a particular SS, click the symbol next to the SS entry and expand the selected SS properties, as shown in Figure 8-3. Expanding the selected SS will display the Service Flows and Classifier Rules that are associated with the SS.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A Figure 8-4: Link Monitor Showing UL and DL Link Performance Also, make sure that the application is not pulling more data than expected. For example, make sure the IndigoVision Control Center is not pulling more than one stream of video. Verify that when you increase the number of video streams, the Web page indicates the same increase.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 8.5 VERIFY SUBSCRIBER STATION SIGNAL STRENGTHS Each subscriber station (client) has a pre-configured IP address that is used to access the SS Web page. This Web page communicates with the Web server software embedded in the client. Verification of the subscriber station signals involves monitoring both the BS and SS Web pages. For additional details on setting up and using the BS Web Page and SS Web page, please refer to Appendix A and Appendix B, respectively. 8.5.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 8.5.2 Check Uplink SS Signal Levels The section describes the procedure to ensure the BS receive power is optimal, and the BS optimal received power should be between -90 dBm and -70 dBm. The procedure contains two steps: calculate the expected BS receive power and confirm the actual BS receive power. 1. Calculate expected BS receive power. a. The system signal loss is defined as the difference between the BS transmit power and the SS receive power.
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MM-014720-001, Rev. A 8.5.3 Check Device Connectivity 1. Ping from network computer to each device/subnet (i.e. IP camera) that is connected to each SS. If Ping fails: • Check that the MAC/IP addresses for endpoints are in computer ARP. • Evaluate the link to ensure it is up/good RF state. • Check classifier rules/service flows in UAS for SS to ensure they are properly configured. 2. Once connectivity to endpoints is established, run network applications (i.e. IP video).
MM-014720-001, Rev. A APPENDIX A BASE STATION EMBEDDED WEB SERVER This section provides instructions for setting up and using the base station embedded web server. A.1 SETTING UP THE BROWSER This section provides details for accessing and viewing the Web pages residing in the VIDA Broadband Base Station. When accessing the Web Page we recommend using Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or higher), or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher).
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 5. Click on the Connections tab and then click the LAN Settings button. configuration settings, and then click OK. Select the desired For permanent access to the BS web pages, without affecting your overall web access, you may need to contact your IT department and have them add the Base Station’s IP Address to the bypass list. For temporary access to the BS, you can simply uncheck the “Use automatic configuration script” box.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A 5. Select “Manual proxy configuration” and add the Base Station’s IP Address to the “No Proxy for:” field, as shown below and click OK.
MM-014720-001, Rev. A A.2 ACCESSING THE BASE STATION EMBEDDED WEB SERVER A.2.1 Opening the Base Station Web Server 1. Open a Web browser session. 2. Enter the base station’s IP address in the URL address field and press the key or click the Go button to open the Base Station “Network Status” page. Format: http:// Example: http://192.168.11.120 Figure A-1: BS Web Page – Home Page 3.
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MM-014720-001, Rev. A A.2.2 Viewing the Base Station Software Version 1. On the VIDA Broadband Network Management menu bar, click the Version tab. The “Version” page lists details about the software running on the Base Station. Figure A-4: BS Web Page – Version Page A.2.3 Monitoring the Uplink and Downlink Performance 1. On the VIDA Broadband Network Management menu bar, click the Link Monitor tab.
