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AFAS operation manual About this Document This document describes the AFAS (Advanced Frequency Allocation Software) element as part of the TV White Space solution, describes the interaction between each element of the entire solution to guaranty proper operation under the FCC requirements and describes in details the command and operation the AFAS unit Notice This document contains proprietary and confidential material of Runcom Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction- TVWS Solution ........................................................................................... 1 1.1 Solution elements ....................................................................................................................... 2 1.1.1 AFAS ............................................................................................................................... 2 1.1.2 NOC (MicroNOC, Compact NOC) .......
List of Figures and tables AFAS Operation manual List of Figures: Figure 1: WIMAX TVWS core network diagram.......................................................................... 1 Figure 2 - Adding a new BS to the network ................................................................................ 4 Figure 3 - Adding a new CPE to the network ............................................................................. 5 Figure 4 - Periodic channels update ..........................................
AFAS operation Manual 1 Introduction- TVWS Solution Runcom's TVWS solution is a standard WIMAX 802.16e system which includes adaptations to support the TVWS spectrum and management requirements under FCC Part 15 mandatory requirements. Runcom's TVWS solution includes all network elements, management element and traffic control to guarantee high quality voice, video and data services over the TVWS spectrum.
AFAS operation Manual 1.1 Solution elements 1.1.1 AFAS AFAS, Advanced Frequency Allocation Software is a mediation device between authorized FCC TVWS location & frequency database and the base station radio units. The AFAS allocate frequencies to BTSs according to the BTS location, allowed frequencies, and in the future the algorithm will take into account measured interference parameters. The update cycle is lower than once a day, and it is configurable.
AFAS operation Manual 1.1.3 Base Station Runcom's base station (BTS) is the center radio point which connects the customers' premises equipment and the users behind it to the core network and the internet. BTS support multiple CPEs (up to 128), mobility, network management (via SNMP V2) and GUI interface. The BTS fully support WiMAX standards with the adaptations needed to comply with the TWVS FCC regulations.
AFAS operation Manual 2 AFAS – Internal operation The AFAS unit is a software with access to the internet with permission to access the TVWS database and the NOC. 2.1 Adding new Base Station (BS) Prior to deployment of new BS, operator needs to update AFAS with the BS information, the expected installation location, the radio capabilities, and the initial frequency which is selected from the database manually and take into account the known interference in that area.
AFAS operation Manual 2.2 Adding new CPE Installation of new CPE or CPE which has moved from its original location, the following actions must be done (Please also refer to the CPE-OR-WS User and Installation Manual): 1. Register the CPE at the AFAS with the expected location (longitude, altitude, height of the antenna) 2. Select the requested frequency for the CPE (the BTS frequency which this CPE is targeted to connect ) 3.
AFAS operation Manual 2.3 Periodic update Periodic update is the process which must be done at least once every 24 hour. The procedure can be initiated by the system admin using AFAS frontend web interface or by the expiry of a timer using synced tasks in the AFAS management system.
AFAS operation Manual 3 AFAS – Configuration The AFAS GUI is based on WEB pages which are presented by FIREFOX browser. Leafing through pages can be done by double clicking on the selected subject or using the back or next arrows. Returning back to upper hierarchies can be done by double clicking on the name of the directory in the first row as shown in the below figure. Figure 5: Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual 3.1 Home page After turning on the AFAS server the system enters to the HOME page. The management section is active in this version, and the options to add or change base station. Figure 6: Home page 8 Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 7: management Administration Page Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual 3.2 Add Base Station Three options to add base station to be synchronized and operate under the FCC standard: From HOME page at the Management/base station row - push the add Figure 8: Add Base Station - option 1 10 From the management administration page, at the base station row push the add Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 9: Add Base Station - Option 2 From the base stations list – push add base station button. Figure 10: Add Base Station - option 3 Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual After entering to the "add base station" form the following page should be filling with the following information Figure 11: Add base Station page 1- Device Information 12 Base Station ID : Logical name of the BS which helps to identify it – use for AFAS only Base Station IP: the IP address of the base station as presented in the xNOC device GIS information: Base Longitude, Base Latitude the location of the base station. Keep "0" for automatic update from the BS unit.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 12: Add Base Station page 2 – Contact Information The contact information page includes the information of the person (or officer in duty) which in-charge on the site, and is authorized and capable to perform maintenance, site ON and OFF, etc. If fields in the web page are left blank, the information will be added automatically from the group information which this site is connected. Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 13: Add Base Station page 3 – Advanced Information The advanced option web page includes information on the database which this device gets the operation authorization frequencies. Blank fields are automatically updated from the group information. 14 Time Zone: indicates the time zone where the BS is operation. The time zone should be winter time zone all year. Data Base Host Address: IP address of the server from which the authorized frequencies are downloaded.
AFAS operation Manual 3.3 View Registered Base Stations From the HOME page, push the Base Station button and enter into the base station page Figure 14: Base Station Page Selection Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual The following web page shows all registered base stations, their authorization status, GIS information and operation status Figure 15: Registered Base Stations Information 16 Base ID: the BS unique identifier. Base IP: Base Station IP address.
AFAS operation Manual 3.4 View / Change Base Stations Information By clicking on the Base ID field in figure 16, the base station entire information is presented. Information can be changed, or the base station can be deleted from the database. Figure 16: Base Station Information page 1- Device Information This page includes the device static and operation information. The Preferred Channel is the field which expected to change manually.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 17: Base Station Information page 2 – Contact Information The contact information tab includes the current contact information, as defined in the installation or in the last update. It should be used in case that the device need maintenance of repair. 18 Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 18: Base Station Information page 2 – Advanced options The advance option tab includes information on the allocating frequencies source database, and FCC device operation approval. Any change in this information must be done carefully. Wrong information will cause the base station to stop it service and shut down. Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual 4 AFAS – Connection Status AFAS internet connectivity is important to keep the TVWS WIMAX network in normal and healthy conditions. The internet connectivity is required to support two major functions: Connection to the FCC frequencies allocation database (currently supported by Spectrum Bridge) Connection to the base stations via the NOC. 4.
AFAS operation Manual Figure 20: Database validity expiered Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual 5 Adding CPE to the AFAS To add a CPE in the AFAS open the “Site administration” page in the AFAS and Choose CPE as shown in Figure 21 below. Figure 21: AFAS Site administration page The AFAS SW will open the “Select CPE” page, on this page click the “Add cpe” option as shown in figure 22 below.
AFAS operation Manual NOTE: Each CPE MAC ID will have one set of location data (Latitude, Longitude and Antenna Height) associated to it at the AFAS Figure 23: AFAS CPE configuration page After completion of entering the information in the “Add cpe page” click the "Channel request to select Devices" and press "Go" and the AFAS will ask for channels from the Data Base as shown in Figure 24 below. Figure 24: AFAS CPE available channels request Runcom Technologies Ltd.
AFAS operation Manual After receiving the available channels from the Data Base, AFAS will load the allowed channels to the CPE and the CPE will establish the link with the Base Station in one of the allowed channels. 24 Runcom Technologies Ltd.
