BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M System User Guide Customer Document Version 1.5 Last Update: 22 June 2011 Confidential Notice: This document contains confidential information of TruePath Wireless, LLC. The disclosure and use of the contents of this document are governed by the terms of the Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) signed and agreed to by employees, contractors, consultants, and others working with TruePath Wireless, LLC. Please review the terms of the NDA before distributing the contents of this document.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Revision History Status Document Started Release Release Release Release Release Document Version 1.0 Date Description (author or approver) 05/24/2011 Document created (Eric Garcia) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 3 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Table of Contents Table of Figures ..........................................................................................4 Table of Tables ...........................................................................................4 1. Product Overview ..................................................................................5 1.1 Package Contents ........................................
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 4 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Table of Figures Figure 1 - Base Station .................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2 - Base Station Hardware .................................................................................... 6 Figure 3 - Mounting a Base Station ..................................................................................
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 5 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 1. Product Overview The purpose of this document, System User Guide, is to allow service personnel to install and configure the TruePath wireless broadband system. This system is designed to offer network services and connectivity that meet or exceed the WiMAX standard Internet services. Key system features are: support for 2.4 and 5.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 6 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 1.2 System Requirements Managing the system is done primarily through client shell services such as SSH and telnet. Below is a list of system requirements needed to manage the system: Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Linux, MAC OS X Clients: telnet, SSH 1.3 Hardware Both the base station and client station are enclosed in weatherproof mechanical enclosures.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE Connector/Feature Mounting Bracket Power Port Ethernet Port External Antenna Ports (1-4) Grounding Nut Alternate Power Connector GPS Antenna Power LED Network Activity LED 7 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Type Custom bracket that wraps around a pole. RJ-45 connector w/ external weatherproof enclosure. RJ-45 connector w/ external weatherproof enclosure. N-type RF connectors Nut/bolt n/a SMA female connector used to connect to external GPS antenna.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 8 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 2.1.1 Mounting a Base Station Several features are included with the base station mounting hardware to make installation easier as illustrated in Figure 3 below. First, when climbing up a tower, the mount features a handle for the installer to carry or fasten the unit. Second, an elevation gauge aids installations where the pole is already calibrated.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 9 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 2.1.2 Connecting a Base Station As mentioned in previous sections, power and an Ethernet data connection are needed to activate the base station. To accomplish this, two weatherized RJ-45 connectors and cables should be plugged into the base station chassis and twisted to lock into place (as shown in Figure 4).
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 10 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 In either case, the Ethernet data line is terminated at an Ethernet switch or router and the power cable is plugged into the house power supply. 2.1.3 Dual-Band Configuration (2.4 and 5.8GHz) The TPW2458-B-4A/M is outfitted with (2) sets of antennas designed to operate in either the 2.4 or 5.8GHz radio frequencies (software configurable). For example, Figure 5 and Figure 6 show the base station configured with 2.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 11 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 These can be changed from the CLI interface after initial login. It is important to note that this account can change all aspects of the management system; therefore the admin password should be changed immediately to avoid a security breach. The BTS-2558-B-4A/M has the capability to be configured as either a network bridge or router.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE Gateway IP 12 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 which part of address is the network and that of the host (the mask). For example, 255.255.255.0 is the most common mask used. Represents the address to send non-local data to. The local network means any network that is configured on the device (i.e. bridge IP network). In bridge mode, this IP address must be in the same space as the bridge IP network.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 13 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 3.1.4 Static Routes In both routed and static network modes, static routes can be entered to provide entries to the gateway interfaces for the networks served by the network interfaces (ROUTED, or BRIDGED). In bridging mode, there should only be one gateway IP address to point to networks outside of the management IP network space.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 14 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Basic level connectivity utilities are included such as support for IPerf and ping. The user can initiate help by pressing the ‘TAB’ key or by typing a ‘?’ at any level of the command, including options. 3.1.5.1 Set The ‘set’ command (from the top level) is the primary configuration command. It can be used to configure system, network, and radio parameters.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 15 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Figure 9 - Embedded CLI Show Command Options 3.2 TruePath Wireless GUI The TruePath Wireless GUI manages real-time airlink performance. This is a specialized Visual Studio Application that utilizes a socket interface directly in the MAC loadable kernel driver. It is designed for a single point-to-point stream of either a base station or client view of the airlink.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 16 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 Figure 10 - GUI Display This tool is used to correlate bandwidth/throughput events with any measured airlink deficiencies. 16 Copyright © 2011 TruePath Wireless, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 17 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 APPENDIX A: Specifications Base Station (BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M) Dimensions Weight (estimated) Ports LEDs Wireless Security Radio Frequency Bands Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 27” H x 19” W x 6” D BTS 19 lbs.; Mount Bracket 12 lbs.; PSU 5 lbs.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 18 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 APPENDIX B: FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interface Statement This equipment ha been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CONFIDENTIAL BTS TPW2458-B-4A/M SYSTEM USER GUIDE 19 (19) Version 1.5 Date 22 June 2011 APPENDIX C: Support/Contact Information TruePath Wireless Support TruePath Wireless Support Engineers are located in the U.S. and are dedicated to helping customers resolve issues as quickly as possible. Please email all issues and requests to: Email: support@truepathwireless.com 2620 Augustine Drive, Suite 260 Santa Clara, CA 95054-2920 USA © 2011 TruePath Wireless, LLC 19 Copyright © 2011 TruePath Wireless, LLC.