Base Station Node 250 Configuration Guide Part #/Docu.
BSN250 Guide Table of Contents Copyright and Trademarks.......................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Physical System.....................................................................................................................
Introduction The xMAX BSN-250 VoIP Base Station is a three-sector, 18-channel system used to communicate with xMAX handsets and modems operating in the 900 MHz band. The BSN-250 is preconfigured with all software required to transmit and receive voice and data to and from xMAX handsets and modems. This guide provides basic information on how to install, configure, and operate the base station.
BSN250 Guide [Needed from xG: New image to reflect current design/labeling of the units.] Figure 1: Base Station Components – Front/Side View Installing the xMAX BSN-250 To install the six units that comprise the xMAX BSN-250 Base Station: 1. Mount the six components of the base station as shown in Figure 1, into a standard 19-inch (480 mm) rack that is at least 18 inches deep and 15U high. ATTENTION: Be sure to follow proper safety precautions when lifting heavy equipment. 2.
The location, colors, and meanings of the Ethernet indicator LEDs are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Ethernet Port LEDs LED Position Color LED Label ON means Other meaning Top Yellow 10/100 • Ethernet connection is 100BaseT OFF: Ethernet connection is 10BaseT Bottom Green Ethernet/Link • Ethernet connection is available • Flashing (¼ sec on, ¼ sec off): traffic on the Ethernet link OFF: No Ethernet connection 3. Install the 36 RF cables as shown in Figure 2. 4.
BSN250 Guide Figure 2: Cabling and Wiring – Back View 8. Connect the AC power cable to back of the power supply unit before connecting to the power outlet. The BSN-250 operates on 100V/240V AC, 50/60Hz and single-phase AC power line. The device is connected to the AC power line using a standard 3-prongs power connector. This is shown in Figure 3. ATTENTION: Be sure to follow proper safety precautions when working with electric power cables. 9. Toggle the back power switch to ON, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Power Connector and Rear Power Switch ATTENTION: Before turning ON the system, be sure you have connected the antennas using the recommended coaxial cable to the chassis mount BNC connectors installed on the rear of the unit. The cables and antennas serve as a load to the xMAX BSN-250. Never turn the system ON without first installing the cable and antennas. 10. The system is now ready for operation. xG Technology Inc.
BSN250 Guide Powering ON the xMAX BSN-250 After the components of the base station are correctly mounted in the rack, follow these steps to turn the system ON: 1. Make sure the data, DC power, and antenna cables are connected to all units, the AC power cable (240 V main line) is connected, and the back power toggle switch is flipped ON, as detailed in the section Installing the xMAX BSN-250. 2. Flip the front power switch to the ON position.
Configuring the xmax bsn-250 Upon initial installation, the base station must be configured manually to work with the network. This section describes how to connect to the base station and use the base station’s command line interface to perform initial configuration of the Ethernet network interface and the serial interface.
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NOTE: If the Web configuration interface does not start, open the base station’s command line and use the ps command to confirm that the Web server module is running. See Diagnostics and Troubleshooting for more information. The Information screen shows some of the base station’s fixed and configurable settings. Fixed factory settings include version and server information.
BSN250 Guide Address Configuration In the Address Configuration section, enter the following information: IP Address: Enter the planned IP address of the BSN-250 on the Ethernet interface. This address is static and the format is per IETF conventions: 111.222.333.444. Consult your network administrator for the IP address assigned to this BSN-250. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the Ethernet interface. Consult your network administrator for the subnet mask assigned to the network.
Cable Settings The xMAX BSN-250 VoIP Base Station is a three-sector, 18-channel system. Using the Web configuration interface menu, click RF Cable Settings to configure cable length and cable loss for each sector in order to calibrate the TX Power correctly. This screen is shown in Figure 6. After entering the appropriate values, click Apply to save settings, or Cancel to return to the prior settings.
BSN250 Guide Channel Settings Using the Web configuration interface menu, click RF Channel Settings to activate or to disable channels. The screen shows each sector, the available channels, and the channel frequencies, as shown in Figure 7. You can enable up to six channels for each sector, and disable channels in order to avoid sources of interference. Figure 7: Web Configuration Interface – RF Channel Settings Screen • To enable a channel, click Enable. • To disable an active channel, click Disable.
diagnostiCs and troubleshooting The Web configuration interface provides a Diagnostics screen that you can use to test base station connectivity with a device in the network, such as the Signaling Controller or the xMonitor. To run a diagnostics test: 1. Enter a host name or IP address in the text box. 2. Click Ping. 3. The results are displayed in the Results area.
BSN250 Guide Viewing the base station aCtiVity log A log of base station activity, such as update requests and errors, can be viewed using the Logs screen of the Web configuration interface. The screen shows the log on the base station at the time when the page was loaded. Refresh. • Clear Log. • updating the xmax bsn-250 firmware The firmware on the base station can be updated using the SW Upgrade screen of the Web configuration interface.
Appendix: xMAX BSN-250 Front Panel Status Indicators Some units in the xMAX BSN-250 provide LED indicator lights. There are 12 LEDs installed on the front panel of the control unit, two on the RF unit, and four on the power supply unit, for a total of 18 indicator LEDs. Control Unit LEDs The possible colors and meanings of the control unit LEDs are shown in Table 2.
BSN250 Guide RF Unit LEDs The possible colors and meanings of the RF unit LEDs are shown in Table 3. Table 3: RF Unit LEDs Front Panel Type Color Function Source 12VL (Linear) LED (Bi-color) Green ON RF Unit Red OFF LED (Bi-color) Red ON Green OFF 12VS (Digital) RF Unit Power Supply Unit LEDs The possible colors and meanings of the power supply unit LEDs are shown in Table 4.
Technical Support For technical support, please contact xG Technology, Inc. using any of the following: Telephone: 954 332-1138 Fax: 954 572-0397 Email: support@xgtechnology.com Certification The xMAX BSN-250 complies with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 47 - Telecommunication, FCC Part 15 Subpart B- Class A Requirements. A copy of the certification can be requested from xG Technology, Inc. by submitting your request in writing.
