nano3G AP Installation Manual N3G_INST_300 7.0 ip.access Ltd Building 2020 Cambourne Business Park Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6DW United Kingdom www.ipaccess.
Revision History Version Change Summary Date Author 1.0 Released for N3G_1.1 29 Jul 2009 ZN1 2.0 Released for N3G_1.1_UPGRADE 28 Aug 2009 ZN1 3.0 Released for N3G_1.1_UPGRADE MR1 11 Sep 2009 ZN1 3.1 Minor corrections 08 Dec 2009 ZN1 3.2 Expanded hardware installation, other editorial changes 23 Feb 2010 AM4 3.3 Updated from review feedback 01 Mar 2010 AM4 4.0 Released for N3G_1.1_UPGRADE MR10 05 Mar 2010 AM4 4.1 Updated from review feedback 26 Mar 2010 AM4 4.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................................ 1 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 1 1.2 User Requirements ............................................................................................ 1 1.3 Related Information............................................................................................ 1 1.
.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 Configure the AP-AC Connection .................................................................... 28 Static IP Configuration........................................................................................ 29 Configure the AC Connection............................................................................. 29 5 Configuration File Preparation ........................................................... 31 5.1 Overview of Attribute Configuration Files........................
1 Introduction The ip.access nano3G AP is an indoor Access Point for enterprise applications. This manual provides all the necessary information required to install an ip.access nano3G AP. The manual provides step-by-step instructions for hardware installation and configuration steps required to bring a nano3G AP into service. The AP can be configured with a static IP address or it can obtain an IP address dynamically via DHCP.
1.4 Licenses and Copyright Notices Portions of the AP are constructed from third-party software and open source code and ip.access ltd gratefully acknowledges the contributions that these libraries, technologies and components have made to the product. Each of these is supplied under the terms of a license agreement and these are either reproduced or referenced in [REF_300], in line with the stipulations of their authors. 1.5 Terminology Common nano3G System terminology is defined in [REF_105].
2 Installation Requirements 2.
3) Install the nano3G AP hardware in the required location, with power and its backhaul connection. This is done by the installation engineer, as described in section 3. The AP should now connect to its serving AC and be accessible in the OMC-R. 4) Use the OMC-R to upgrade the AP software and configure the AP, then bring the AP into service. This is typically done remotely by an OAM engineer from the NOC, as described in section 6.
The disadvantages of this method are: • If the nano3G AP is faulty due to damage in transit or some other failure, it may take time to deploy a replacement AP with the same configuration. 2.2 Requirements for All nano3G AP This applies to all nano3G APs. 2.2.
Protocol Destination Port Use udp 5002 PS Mux to AC The following ports are also used. When IPsec is used, they may be inside or outside the IPSec tunnel, depending on configuration: 2.2.
• Optionally, Traffic Selector information (IP address and subnet mask) A traffic selector defines a range of IP addresses that are sent through the IPSec tunnel. This allows an extra degree of control over the traffic that is passed down the IPSec tunnel. Normally, the security gateway controls this range and no other configuration is needed. 2.2.3 Information Required for Configuration from the OMC-R All nano3G AP models require the configuration details listed in this section.
2.3 nano3G S4 AP Site Requirements The nano3G S4 APs are typically installed in retail or small office environments.
Power Adapter A suitable mains power supply point into which the power adapter for the AP can be plugged. Only use the power adapter supplied by ip.access to power the AP: ip.access part number EPS1173R Input 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.7A Output +9VDC 1.67A Power over Ethernet POE requires the use of a power inserter and a splitter. The power inserter is positioned close to the backhaul network connection and mains supply, while the splitter is positioned close to the AP.
2.3.2 Physical A nano3G S4 AP may be installed in one of the following ways (see section 3.2.4): • Free-standing on a flat stable surface. • Attached to a wall or partition using two screws that engage in keyhole slots in the rear surface of the AP. • Attached to a POE splitter using the two screws that engage in keyhole slots in the rear surface of the AP. The POE splitter in turn attaches to a wall or partition using two screws. The unit must be vertical to ensure that air can circulate freely around it.
2.4 nano3G E8 AP Site Requirements In addition to the site requirements for all APs, each E8 AP will require: • A site for wall mounting • Power supplied in one of the following ways: • From the supplied POE injector, which requires a suitable mains power supply point near the injector - the AP must be within reach of a 100m Ethernet cable or • From a mains adaptor unit, supplied separately, which requires a suitable mains power supply point near the AP that is within reach of the adaptor’s cabling 2.4.
POE+ Injector The POE+ injector unit is supplied as standard with each nano3G E8 AP. The POE+ injector has two Ethernet connections, one for connection to the main LAN, the other for connection to the AP. The POE+ injector can be located anywhere on the cable run between the network switch and the AP, including locally at the AP or remotely at the network switch. The POE+ injector is a pass-through connector for the LAN. Its function is to add POE+ to provide power to the AP.
2.4.3 IP Bandwidth Requirements At maximum capacity, a nano3G E8 AP will require: • Downlink: at least 7Mbps • Uplink: at least 1Mbps This will deliver up to 8 voice calls and HSDPA services up to 7.2 Mbps. Note: 2.4.4 The HSDPA rate of 7.2Mbps is the air-interface rate on Uu. The downlink rate needed to support this is lower. The uplink assumes a maximum load of 8 UEs each with 64Kbps PS bearers. Voice traffic has negligible impact.
3 nano3G AP Hardware Installation This section documents the procedure used to install the nano3G AP hardware and physical connections together with applying the base software configuration. Note: 3.1 If possible, the engineer should stay on site until the AP is brought into service, ready to make test calls to verify the AP has been configured correctly from the OMC-R. Warnings and Regulatory Information For all warnings and regulatory information, see section 8. 3.
Note: No screws are supplied to mount the AP or the splitter unit. 2) Check that the serial number on the nano3G S4 AP unit matches the label on the box. 3) Check that the items have not been damaged in transit. For any damaged units, contact the supplier immediately for returns advice. 3.2.2 Commission the nano3G S4 AP Configure the AP so that it will connect to its serving AC. If this has not been done already, do this now, before installing the AP in its final location.
POE Switch and Splitter In this case, the POE switch is a third-party item. This has similar benefits to using the POE injector, but a POE switch will typically only be used if there are multiple APs on site and/or there is other equipment that can take advantage of POE. The supplied POE splitter must be used with the AP. Notice that the POE cable to the splitter should not exceed 99.8m in length. This will ensure that the total cable run from the POE switch to the AP is within the Ethernet limit of 100m.
Mount the nano3G S4 AP on a Stand 1) Plug the Ethernet cable and the power cable into the AP or plug the cables from the POE splitter into the AP. 2) Slide the AP onto the stand. 3) Place the AP on its stand on a stable flat surface. nano3G AP Installation Manual N3G_INST_300 v6.3 for N3G_2.0 © ip.
Mount the nano3G S4 AP directly onto the wall 1) Drill two holes 70mm (2.76in) apart vertically for the two screws. 2) Insert wall plugs (if required) and secure the screws leaving approximately 3mm (0.12in) clearance between the screw heads and the wall. 3) Plug the Ethernet cable and the power cable into the AP. Note: 4) If using the POE splitter when wall mounting the AP, it is recommended to mount the AP directly on the POE splitter, as in the following section.
Mount the nano3G S4 AP onto the splitter unit on the wall 1) Drill two holes 66mm (2.6in) apart horizontally for the two screws. 2) Secure the splitter unit to the wall using two screws. Ensure that the Ethernet socket is at the top. 3) Plug the Ethernet cable into the top of the splitter unit. 4) Plug the captive Ethernet cable and the power cable from the splitter unit into the AP. 5) Mount the AP onto the 2 screws that are already fixed onto the splitter unit.
3.3 Hardware Installation - nano3G E8 AP 3.3.1 Unpack the nano3G E8 AP 1) Unpack the nano3G E8 AP and its accessories. Box contents may vary, but typically the box should contain the following: • nano3G E8 AP unit with wall bracket attached • Extraction tool for removing the AP from its wall bracket • Injector unit for POE+ • Mains cable for the POE+ injector 2) Check that the serial number on the nano3G E8 AP unit matches the label on the box.
3.3.3 2) Press the sides of the unit next to the cover to be removed. Do not apply excessive force. 3) Slide the cover off. 4) To refit the cover, simply slide it back onto the tabs on the main cover until it snaps into place. Antennas The antennas must be oriented perpendicular to the unit, as shown, so that the cover fits correctly without stressing the connectors. To fit external antennas, first remove the plastic cover from the antenna side of the unit.
3.3.4 Commission the nano3G E8 AP Configure the AP so that it will connect to its serving AC. If this has not been done already, do this now, before installing the AP in its final location. For instructions, see section 4. 3.3.5 Cable Connections Two power supply modules are available from ip.access, designed for use with the ip.access nano3G E8 AP and are compliant with the IEEE 802.
POE+ Switch In this case, the POE+ switch is a third-party item. The cable run from the switch to the AP can be a full 100m. A POE+ switch will typically only be used if there are multiple APs on site and/or there is other equipment that can take advantage of POE+. PSU and LAN When a suitable PSU is used to power the AP (see section 2.4.1) the POE+ injector unit is not needed. However, this means that a mains socket providing power to the AP must be within reach of the cabling included with the PSU.
1) Remove the nano3G E8 AP from the wall bracket. Lay the AP on a flat surface with the wall bracket upwards. Slide the removal tool over the central fin between the bracket and the body of the unit to disengage the locking spring, then slide the bracket to separate it from the AP. The removal tool may be inserted from the top or bottom of the nano3G E8 AP. 2) Position the bracket on the wall with its flat surface against the wall and the clip part towards the top.
5) Slide the nano3G E8 AP onto the bracket and ensure that the retaining spring engages into the indent at the rear of the unit. 6) Remove the lower cover to reveal the cable ports and LEDs. nano3G AP Installation Manual N3G_INST_300 v6.3 for N3G_2.0 © ip.
7) Plug in the required cables. Either: • Plug an Ethernet cable from the POE+ injector or POE+ switch into LAN1 or • Plug an Ethernet cable from a switch/gateway (no POE+) into LAN1 and an optional power supply into the +12V DC input Note: 8) Do not connect an Ethernet cable to LAN2. This will have no effect. To refit the lower cover, slide it onto the tabs on the main cover until it snaps into place. nano3G AP Installation Manual N3G_INST_300 v6.3 for N3G_2.0 © ip.
4 Commission a nano3G AP This procedure provisions the nano3G AP with the settings it needs to establish a connection with its serving nano3G AC. Once commissioning is complete, use the OMC-R Client for further configuration and to bring the AP into service. An AP can be commissioned in advance of the site visit or can be commissioned on site via a provisioning laptop. This procedure assumes on-site provisioning with a laptop. The nano3G AP must be in the factory reset state for this procedure.
4.2 Configure the AP-AC Connection 12) Power up the AP.
4.2.1 Static IP Configuration Obtaining an IP address with DHCP is recommended for the nano3G AP, and this is selected by default. Only execute this section if static IP configuration is needed. This must be done before completing the Connection Config page. 16) If static IP is required, click the IP Config link on the left. The IP Configuration page appears. 17) Edit the parameters as needed and then click Apply. Note: 18) 4.2.
Note: At this point it may be useful to make a separate note of the parameter values entered in this screen. Alternatively, save a screenshot of the web page (information about how to take a screenshot is outside the scope of this manual). 23) To start the AP in normal operation mode, click Complete Commissioning. 24) Acknowledge the warning about changes in the IP configuration and click OK. 25) When the initial configuration is complete, power off the AP and disconnect it from the laptop.
5 Configuration File Preparation A nano3G AP holds the master copy of its own configuration. Therefore, it cannot be preprovisioned in the OMC-R. However, the attribute values for configuring a nano3G AP can be stored in a text file, and then loaded via the OMC-R Client to provision the AP. This section describes how to prepare one or more text files of attributes for provisioning nano3G APs.
required settings are in the generic template, it may be easier to simply load the template then use the OMC-R Client for fine tuning the configuration of an individual AP. The ObjectInstance must be removed from a generic template if the original file was created by export from the OMC-R Client. If required, a configuration file for a specific AP can include the ObjectInstance value for that AP. This will ensure the file can only be loaded against the target AP.
Note: In the OMC-R Client, the compound types are the complex attributes that have multiple levels within the Navigation and Properties panes. Note: In [REF_110], there is a distinction between expert and non-expert attributes. As a general rule, it is recommended to leave expert attributes at their default values. 5.2 Create a nano3G AP Attribute Configuration File A file can be created from scratch in a text editor, or can be started from the configuration of an existing AP.
6) Edit the file in a suitable text editor, and adjust the configuration as needed for the new AP, or any number of new APs. If the file will be used as a general template that will be loaded on multiple APs, remove the ObjectInstance= line from the file. Note: Use a text editor that can edit Unix text files. Windows® WordPad can be used, but Notepad is not suitable. 5.3 Example AP Configuration Files 5.3.
Parameter Description rssiScanBands Specify which bands to scan with Network Listen, when performing RSSI detect and BCCH decode tests. Leave this empty to scan all bands supported by the AP hardware. neighbourListPopulation This determines how the live neighbour list is populated. The recommended setting is STATIC_ONLY, which only uses neighbours entered in the static neighbour lists, as determined by network planning.
Parameter rfScanControl Description This is composed of: • The scan time, as HHMM, for the first scan, after which the scans take place every time the interval passes - if this is daily, set the time when usage is expected to be low so that the NWL scan does not disrupt the service • The interval in minutes, the default value of 1440 is one day, or set to 0 to disable periodic scans • The randomization period in minutes, which ensures multiple APs in close proximity do their scans at different times
Parameter Description staticGsmNeighbourList This is a complex attribute that specifies GSM (2G) neighbour candidates. It is recommended to enter these directly in the OMCR Client. However, if a similar list has already been configured for a nearby AP, it may be advantageous to copy this attribute from a configuration file saved from the nearby AP, load this into the target AP and then make suitable adjustments from the OMC-R Client. See [OPM_300] for information on neighbour list configuration.
6 Configuring a nano3G AP from the OMC-R The nano3G AP needs to be configured before it is brought into service. All the remaining configuration changes must be applied via the OMC-R Client, typically by a NOC engineer. 6.1 Check and Upgrade the nano3G AP Software Image 6.1.1 Check the Current Software Image Version 1) Login to the OMC-R Client with a user name (and password) that has Full Access rights for changing the AP's configuration.
2) Right-click the AP, select Actions and then Perform Software Download. The Perform Software Download Actions dialogue box will appear. 3) Change the SW Download Operations to Download, Swap and Reboot. 4) Click in the SW Image Download URL box and enter the URL of the required SDP file using the following URL pattern: http:///download/sw/.sdp Where is the IP address or host name of the required OAM File Server, and .
6.3 Finalize Configuration 1) 6.3.1 Login to the OMC-R Client with a user name that has Full Access to the required AP. Final Attribute Changes and Checks 2) Make any AP-specific configuration changes that have not already been applied by loading configuration files. In particular, ensure the static neighbour lists are correctly configured. See [OPM_300] for information on neighbour list configuration.
7 Troubleshooting 7.1 LED Status Indicators 7.1.1 nano3G S4 AP LEDs The following table shows the meaning of the status LEDs under normal and fault conditions. Power Off The nano3G AP is not switched on. Green The nano3G AP is powered up normally. Flashing green Self-test is running. Red There is a fault with the nano3G AP. Off Unable to detect a network.
7.1.2 nano3G E8 AP LEDs The following table shows the meaning of the status indicators under normal and fault conditions. 3G Off The nano3G E8 AP is not provisioned, it has no IP address. This may be a temporary condition when the AP is switched on for the first time, or after factory reset. Green The nano3G E8 AP is provisioned and unlocked, it is connected to the AC and is providing service.
7.2 Backhaul Network Connection Problems If static IP addressing is disabled and DHCP is in use, the nano3G AP expects to be automatically provided with an IP address by the broadband router every time it starts. Ensure that the DHCP service is enabled on the broadband router. 7.3 Factory Reset A factory reset will delete all configuration settings that have been applied to an AP.
7.3.2 nano3G E8 AP Factory Reset To perform a factory reset, press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds. The 3G LED will blink fast (50ms on, 50ms off) for 5 seconds, then it will start to blink slowly (200ms on, 200ms off). When the factory restore process has completed, the LED will extinguish and the AP will automatically reboot, take the fixed IP address and enable the web interface for configuration (see section 4). 7.
8 nano3G AP and PSU Regulatory Information This chapter provides the customer with safety and regulatory warnings, cautions and information for the ip.access Ltd range of products. 8.1 Warnings and Cautions Electrical Safety CAUTION The nano3G AP is intended for dry indoor applications only. If evidence of condensation is present do not apply power to the nano3G AP. CAUTION The nano3G AP is designed to be operated as a fixed system device and must be located away from the user.
Interference with Electronic Devices CAUTION If using a pacemaker, ensure you are using the device in accordance with its safety requirements with respect to RF devices. Consult your doctor if you have questions about RF signals and your pacemaker. CAUTION If using a hearing aid, RF devices may cause interference. CAUTION Unshielded electronic devices should not be used near the nano3G AP.
8.2 Regulatory Statements for nano3G S4 AP 8.2.1 Type Approval and EMC Standards • FCC CFR47 Parts 15B, 27 Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Model nano3G 219C has FCC ID QGGIPA219C WARNING This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Note: 8.2.
8.3 Regulatory Statements for nano3G E8 AP 8.3.1 Type Approval and EMC Standards • FCC CFR47 Parts 15B, 27 Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Model nano3G 217C has FCC ID QGGIPA217C WARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Note: 8.3.