WiMAX-23 RSN-WiMAX-23 L/H User’s Manual Please read this manual before operating this product. After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
User’s Manual Warning ! Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note ! This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
Notice Trademark R-tron is a registered trademark of R-tron Inc. Other products and company names mentioned here in this manual might be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright © R-tron Inc. 2000-2009 All Rights Reserved Any reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written permission from R-tron Inc. Notice This document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the WiMAX repeater.
Safety Precautions Opening the WiMAX equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground. Operating the WiMAX with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to severe damage to the repeater. RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user and the external antenna of the repeater to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.
Contents Glossary .......................................................................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6 2. Description. ............................................................................................................................... 7 2.1. Main Unit Overview...⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯.
Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual.
1. Introduction WiMAX repeaters are used to fill out areas in the WiMAX mobile systems, such as base station fringe areas, business and industrial buildings, etc. WiMAX repeaters receive signals from a base station, amplify and retransmit the signals to the mobile stations. It also receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite direction. Both directions are served simultaneously with the following features A.
2. Description 2.1 Main Unit Overview 1. Ground Contact: Connects the repeater frame ground to the building ground. 2. DC In: DC power Jack. 3. Server Antenna Port: Connects the server antenna 4. Donor Antenna Port: Connects the donor antenna. 5. Alarm LED: When the On-site Alarm occurs, the LED turns on. When it operates normally, the green LED turns on. 6. UL Gain Ctrl: To control only the UL Path gain through a simple switch combination. 7. Power On/Off S/W: Inputting Power On/Off. 8.
2.2 Internal Configuration MCU Sync Detec 1. MCU (Main Control Unit) 2.
2.2.1 Block Diagram The following diagram explains how the WiMAX repeater amplifies the signal.
2.2.2 AC-DC Adaptor The AC-DC adaptor supplies a steady DC power to the WiMAX equipment by drawing power from the general in-wall AC outlets. Specification Item Environmental Specification Operating Temp -0˚C~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F) Humidity 20%~90%RH Cooling method Convection. Voltage AC110~240V Current +12V/6.67A Frequency Input Current 40~63Hz typical 0.25mA max.
2.2.3 MCU (Main Control Unit) The MCU (Main Control Unit) is the control unit of the WiMAX repeater. It controls and monitors operational parameters. It is also responsible for generating alarms, keeping event logs and performing many other functions.
3. Hardware Installation The installation procedure is as follows: • Check List of Items • Mounting • Grounding • RF Cable Connection • Power On 3.
3.2 Mounting WiMAX repeaters are easy to mount using the assembled mounting bracket, which has 4 holes for the provided 5/16” fixing screws. Step 1: Drill holes directly through the template. Step 2: Install the set anchor bolts or the plastic anchor bolts on the holes. Step 3: Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using provided bolts or extra screws.
Step 4: Lean the WiMAX to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and push toward the wall to mount. Step 5: Fix the WiMAX using the 6 screws provided.
3.3 Grounding A rod on the left side is intended for a building ground. Connect the ground cable to the rod.
3.4 RF Cable Connection Step 1: Connect a cable from a donor antenna to the Donor Antenna Port. Step 2: Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the Server Antenna Port. 3.5 Power On Step 1: Connect the power cord. Step 2: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Step 3: Turn on the power switch.
WiMAX has a function where the gain can be set to a MAX value of -15dB by using an external switch combination. Refer to the following diagram in regards to the switch combination.
4. Operation 4.1 System Requirements WiMAX operates on a customer provided PC based platform with the following system requirements: • Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® Vista • Internet Explorer 6.0(Recommended) or higher • 128 MB RAM or higher • Pentium Ⅲ processor or higher • RJ-45 jack required 4.2 Network Setup 4.2.1 Windows XP Step 1: Click the Start button and My Network Places. Step 2: Click View network connections.
Step 3: Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties to view the shortcut menu. Step 4: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 5: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 6: Close all widows.
4.2.2 Windows 2000 Step 1: Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. Step 2: Right-click Local Area Connection to see a shortcut menu and click Properties.
Step 3: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 5: Close all windows. 4.2.
Step 1: Click the Start button and Control Panel. Step 2: Click Network and Internet. Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center.
Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK.
Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
Step 8: Close all windows.
4.3 System Login Open your Web browser and type “192.168.0.1” into the URL address box. Then press the Enter key. 4.4 System Setup 4.4.1 Clock The clock automatically sets up to the PC’s time setting when you click APPLY. 4.4.2 Auto Refresh This sentence makes no sense. You should change it to: “When you click on the Auto Refresh button, the Web GUI screen automatically updates itself every 5 seconds.” 4.4.3 Control WiMAX-23 does not need to Log-In.
Solution 1. Easy setup [Recommended] Step 1 Select the operating Band and click APPLY. Step 2 Easy Setup Easy Setup proceeds to: ∙ Data initial execution ∙ Sync signal acquisition ∙ HPA ON ∙ ALC gain set ∙ ASD ON ∙ ALC ON to obtain Maximum DL Output Power 23dBm[Default] or Maximum Gain 80dB. ∙ Real time isolation check Click Automatic Easy Setup. Easy Setup feature detects Sync signals from the input RF signal.
Step3 Click OK Step 4 Setup will automatically begin. This process takes approximately 1 minute.
Result 2 Maximum Gain 95dB if the DL Input Power < -57dBm ∙ Automatic Level Control: Type under 23 and then click APPLY and ON. This is an example case for a repeater with 23dBm maximum output power, 80dB maximum gain/35dB gain control range, Æ If the signal -47dBm and the ALC is set as 23dBm, the gain will be 70dB to adjust to the output power.
∙ Automatic Shutdown: Type the desired value for dBm, seconds, and times and then Click APPLY and ON. [Example] A repeater with 23dBm Maximum Output Power, 80dB Maximum Gain/35dB gain control range, assuming ASD Level: 25dBm, ASD Time, ASD Count are already fixed at 3seconds, 10times. If the composite output power is 25dBm(ASD Level) and higher, the repeater will shutdown for 3seconds(ASD Time). If the shutdown occurs 10times(ASD Count), the 11th shutdown will be permanent.
Solution 2. DL Output Power < Max.
Solution 3. Manual Gain Setting Gain [Not Recommended] Step 1B Repeat Setps1 through 4 Step 2B Read the DL Input Power and the gain controlled by the Easy Setup.
Step 5B Change the DL gain and the UL gain Step 6B Turn on HPA Result DL and UL gain are fixed and the output power depends on the input power.
Alarms ∙ Alarm : If an alarm occurs, the alarm LED on the repeater will turn on. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. ∙ No Change in values on the alarm range is recommended.
5. Troubleshooting Before contacting your service dealer, please make sure you refer to the following guide. If the WiMAX repeater does not work normally after completing the following troubleshooting, please contact your local dealer or R-tron America’s Tech support line (888-31R-TRON). The alarm information is displayed by the LED lights on the repeater. Problem Cause No LED on Alarm LED On Solution Check the power cord for secure connection.
Problem Cause Solution Cannot 1. Click My Network places Æ View network communicate with connections. Right-click on the Wireless the repeater. Network Connection and then click Disable.
Problem Cause Solution 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and then click Disable. After clicking Disable, click Enable again. 3. Double click the Local Area Connection and then click Support tap Æ Repair.
Problem Cause solution 4. Open the Internet Browser and then select Tools Æ Internet Options. Click Delete Files button in the Temporary Internet files section.
Problem Cause Solution 5. Click Start and select Run. Type 39 “ping 192.168.0.1-t” and click OK.
6. Specifications RF Characteristics Electrical Specifications Specifications Parameter RX(Up-Link) TX(Down-Link) Frequency Range 2502 ~ 2690MHz Output Power / total +23 dBm Gain 80 dB Gain Control Range(Input ALC) 35 dB / 1dB step Gain Control Range 30 dB / 1dB step Input Limit ALC(H/W ALC) 10 dB / 1dB step Noise Figure Max/Middle. Gain ≤ 5.0 dB ≤ 5.0 dB Min. Gain ≤ 12.0 dB ≤ 12.0 dB ≤ 3 dB Gain Ripple ACP Spurious emission Remark 188M B.W Peak-to-Peak Fc ± 16.
Mechanical Specification Mechanical Specifications Specifications Parameter Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight 210 x 290 x 74 mm 8.27 x 11.4 x 2.9 inch 5Kg(11lbs) 7. Appendix WiMAX Band Frequency chart * AB/BC/CD/EF/FH/HG Band BRS Band Frequency Range Band A 2502 ~ 2518.5 MHz Band B 2518.5 ~ 2535 MHz Band C 2535 ~ 2551.5 MHz Band D 2551.5 ~ 2568 MHz Band E 2624 ~ 2640.5 MHz Band F 2640.5 ~ 2657 MHz Band G 2657 ~ 2673.5 MHz Band H 2673.
Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY This product, as supplied and distributed by R-tron, in the original carton, is warranted by R-tron against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: Five (5) Year Parts and Labor This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States.
Return Material Authorization(RMA) Procedure The return and exchange of products are not allowed without prior approval from R-tron America, Inc. Please follow the exchange procedure below. 1. Call Tech Support for troubleshooting. 2. If the device has a hardware problem, R-tron will replace it if it is within warranty. A RMA number will be issued for the return. 3. R-tron will ship the replacement and a return label will be provided. 4.
