BreezeNET® B System Manual Software Version 6.
Document Control Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued BU/RB-B100 Section 1.2, 4.2.2.1, 4.2. New products SW Version 4.0, July 2006 Change Unit Type Section 4.2.3.13 New feature SW Version 4.0, July 2006 FIPS 197 Section 4.2.5.8.1.3, 4.2. 5.8.2.1, 4.2.6.7 Optional support (under license) of FIPS 197 compliant encryption. BU/RB-B100 only. SW Version 4.0, July 2006 IDU-ODU Cable Section 2.1.2 Updated maximum length of IDU-ODU cable SW Version 4.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Low Priority Traffic Minimum Percent Section 4.2.6.6.3.5 New feature SW Version 4.0, July 2006 Wireless Link Prioritization Section 4.2.6.6.3.6 New feature (BU-B100 only) SW Version 4.0, July 2006 Minimum Contention Window Section 4.2.6.5.1 New feature SW Version 4.0, July 2006 Maximum Contention Window Section 4.2.6.5.2 New feature SW Version 4.0, July 2006 Fairness Factor Section 4.2.6.2.10.3 New feature SW Version 4.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Using the Feature License Web Application Removed (previously Appendix F) - Available as a separate document. SW Version 4.0, July 2006 2.4 GHz Frequency Band Support New Products SW Version 4.1 August 2006 IDU PS1036 removed from Manual. Sections 1.4.4.1, 2.4, 3.5 Replaced by PS1073 SW Version 4.0.27 October 2006 Password Recovery Sections 4.1.1 New feature - a procedure for password recovery if password was lost/forgotten. SW Version 4.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Pulse Detection Sensitivity Section 4.2.6.2.15.5, Parameters Summary Default has been changed to Low SW Version 4.5 July 2007 Updated description SW Version 4.5 July 2007 4 for FCC, 8 for other (ETSI) SW Version 4.5 July 2007 FCC Radiation Hazard Warning (in Legal Rights) Updated SW Version 4.5 July 2007 Usable frequencies limitations Section 4.2.6.2.4.2 Updated SW Version 4.5 July 2007 Re-apply Country Code Values Section 4.2.6.8.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Correct Run-Time update of Unit Control Parameters Appendix E - Parameters Summary Section E.1.1 FTP Server IP Address, FTP Gateway IP Address, FTP User Name, FTP Password are updated in run-time (reset not required) SW Version 5.0 November 2007 Correct Run-Time update of Air Interface Parameters Appendix E - Parameters Summary Section E.1.3 Preferred BU MAC Address, Wireless Trap Threshold are not updated in run-time (reset is required).
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Menu header Section 4.1.1 Updated details of Menu header SW Version 5.0 November 2007 Management Application Section 1.1 BreezeCONFIG has been replaced by AlvariCRAFT SW Version 5.0 November 2007 Set Complete/Partial Defaults Section 4.2.3.2.1 Selected Country Code does not change after Set Complete/Partial Defaults SW Version 5.0 November 2007 Feature License Section 4.2.3.10 Added note on potential copy/paste problems SW Version 5.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Continuous Noise Floor Display Sections 4.2.5.3.2 (RB), 4.2.5.5 (BU) New feature SW Version 5.2 May 2008 Continuous Average SNR/RSSI Display in RB Section 4.2.5.3.1 Average RSSI has been added to the display. Added formula used for calculations. SW Version 5.2 May 2008 Spectrum Analysis Information Display, Section 4.2.6.2.13.6 Added new parameters (OFDM SNR, OFDM Max SNR, Noise Floor Avg, Noise Floor Max) SW Version 5.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Wireless Link Prioritization Sections 1.1, 4.2.3.2.1, 4 .2.6.5.1, 4.2.6.6.3, 4.2. Starting on this version this feature is available also for BU-B14 and BU-B28 SW Version 5.2 May 2008 Protecting ODU Connections Section 2.3.3 New SW Version 5.2 May 2008 Calibration of Noise Floor Indication Section 4.2.6.2.17 New feature SW Version 5.2 May 2008 RTS Threshold Section 4.2.6.5.1 New feature SW Version 5.
Document Control Topic Description Version/Date issued Adaptive Modulation Section 4.2.6.5.10 Updated Adaptive Modulation algorithm SW Version 6.0, October 2009 Ethernet Frame Size Section 4.2.6.5.11 Added ability to set the maximum ethernet frame size to 2000 bytes. SW Version 6.0, October 2009 IP Range Prioritization Section 4.2.6.6.3.4 Added IP range prioritization for the priority queue SW Version 6.0, October 2009 Control Modulation Level Section 4.2.6.5.
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About this Manual About this Manual This manual describes the BreezeNET B Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge and how to install, operate and manage the system components. This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting up and operating the BreezeNET B system, and for system administrators responsible for managing the system. This guide contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1 - System description: Describes the BreezeNET B system and its components.
Contents Contents Chapter 1 - System Description .............................................................. 1 1.1 Introducing BreezeNET B ..........................................................................................3 1.2 System Components..................................................................................................5 1.3 Management Systems................................................................................................6 1.3.1 AlvariCRAFT ..................
Contents 3.1.2 Country Code Selection ....................................................................................38 3.1.3 Transmit Power Compliance With Regulations .................................................38 3.2 Using the Optional Y-cable (BU/RB-B10 ODU) ......................................................41 3.3 Aligning the Antennas .............................................................................................42 3.4 Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level...............
Contents E.1.7 Service Parameters.........................................................................................206 E.1.8 Security Parameters........................................................................................
Figures Figures Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves.......................................................................................... 21 Figure 2-2: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Clamps ................................................................ 21 Figure 2-3: Back View of the ODU of the BU/RB-B10................................................................. 23 Figure 2-4: BU/RB-B10 ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Vertical Polarization..
Tables Tables Table 1-1: Frequency Bands ......................................................................................................... 4 Table 1-2: Detached Antennas ..................................................................................................... 5 Table 1-3: Radio Specifications..................................................................................................... 8 Table 1-4: Data Communication.................................................................
Tables Table 4-4: Threshold Target Value Ranges ................................................................................ 75 Table 4-5: Authentication and Association Process .................................................................... 89 Table 4-6: DFS behavior on RBs using ETSI based country codes.......................................... 103 Table 4-7: Comparison between DFS implementations for various country codes on the RB.. 104 Table 4-8: Enhanced ETSI Radar Detection Behavior........
Chapter 1 System Description
Chapter 1 - System Description In This Chapter: “Introducing BreezeNET B” on page 3 “System Components” on page 5 “Management Systems” on page 6 “Specifications” on page 8 BreezeNET B 2 System Manual
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.1 Introducing BreezeNET B Introducing BreezeNET B BreezeNET B is a high performance wireless bridge system that provides high-capacity, high-speed point-to-point links. The BreezeNET B system utilizes advanced technologies to support optimal performance in spectrally polluted environments. BreezeNET B products operate in Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode, using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) modulation with Forward Error Correction (FEC) coding.
Chapter 1 - System Description Introducing BreezeNET B Table 1-1: Frequency Bands Band Frequencies (GHz) 5.2 5.150 - 5.350 5.3 5.250 - 5.350 5.4 5.470 - 5.725 5.8 5.725 - 5.875 2.4 2.400 - 2.4835 The available frequencies, as well as other parameters, depend on applicable local regulations. The actual operating frequencies used by the system can be configured according to applicable radio regulations and specific deployment considerations.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.2 System Components System Components The BreezeNET B system includes a Base Unit (BU), typically installed at the main site, and a Remote Bridge (RB). NOTE To simplify logistic operations, all units are supplied as Base Units. When necessary, the functionality of each unit can be changed from Base Unit to Remote Bridge, and vice versa. Each unit comprises a desktop or wall-mountable Universal Indoor Unit (IDU) and an outdoor unit (ODU).
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.3 Management Systems Management Systems The end-to-end IP-based architecture of the system enables full management of all components, from any point in the system. The devices can be managed using standard management tools through SNMP agents that implement standard and proprietary MIBs for remote setting of operational modes and parameters.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.3.2 Management Systems AlvariSTAR AlvariSTAR is a comprehensive Carrier-Class network management system for Alvarion's Broadband Wireless Access products-based Networks.
Chapter 1 - System Description Specifications 1.4 Specifications 1.4.1 Radio specifications Table 1-3: Radio Specifications Item Description Frequency1 5.2 GHz Family: 5.150 - 5.350 GHz 5.3 GHz Family: 5.250 - 5.350 GHz 5.4 GHz Family: 5.470 - 5.725 GHz 5.8 GHz Family: 5.725 - 5.875 GHz 2.4 GHz Family: 2400 - 2.483.
Chapter 1 - System Description Specifications Table 1-3: Radio Specifications Item Description Maximum Output Power3 21 dBm.
Chapter 1 - System Description Specifications Table 1-4: Data Communication Item Descriptions Layer 3 Traffic Prioritization IP Precedence ToS (RFC791) DSCP (RFC2474) Layer 4 Traffic Prioritization 1.4.
Chapter 1 - System Description Specifications 1.4.4 Physical and Electrical 1.4.4.1 Mechanical Table 1-6: Mechanical Specifications Unit Structure Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) General An IDU indoor unit and an ODU outdoor unit IDU PS1073 Plastic box (black), desktop or wall mountable 14 x 6.6 x 3.5 0.3 5 GHz ODU with Integral Antenna Metal box plus an integral antenna in a cut diamond shape in a plastic enclosure, poll or wall mountable 43.2 x 30.2 x 5.9 2.9 BU/RB-B10 ODU (5.4/5.
Chapter 1 - System Description 1.4.4.2 Specifications Connectors Table 1-7: Connectors Unit Connector Description IDU ETHERNET 10/100BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45) with 2 embedded LEDs. Cable connection to a PC: crossed Cable connection to a hub: straight ODU (excluding BU/RB-B10) BU/RB-B10 ODU (5.4/5.
Chapter 1 - System Description Specifications Table 1-10: Environmental Specifications Type Unit Details Operating humidity Outdoor units 5%-95% non condensing, Weather protected Indoor equipment 5%-95% non condensing 1.4.5 Standards Compliance, General Table 1-11: Standards Compliance, General Type Standard EMC FCC Part 15 class B ETSI EN 300 489-1 Safety UL 60950 EN 60950 Environmental Operation ETS 300 019 part 2-3 class 3.2E for indoor units ETS 300 019 part 2-4 class 4.
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation In This Chapter: “Installation Requirements” on page 16 “Equipment Positioning Guidelines” on page 19 “Installing the Outdoor Unit” on page 20 “Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit” on page 32 BreezeNET B 15 System Manual
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.1 Installation Requirements Installation Requirements This section describes all the supplies required to install the BreezeNET B system components and the items included in each installation package. 2.1.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installation Requirements Mains plug adapter or termination plug (if the power plug on the supplied AC power cord does not fit local power outlets) Portable PC with Ethernet card and AlvariCRAFT * application and a crossed Ethernet cable Installation tools and materials, including appropriate means (e.g. a pole) for installing the outdoor equipment. 2.1.1.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installation Requirements Table 2-1: Approved Category 5E Ethernet Cables Manufacturer Part Number Southbay Holdings Limited 11th Fl., 15, Lane 347, Jong Jeng Rd. Shin Juang City, Taipei County Taiwan, R.O.C Attn: Eva Lin Tel. 886-2-2832 3339 Fax. 886-2-2206 0081 E-mail: eva@south-bay.com.tw TSM2404A0D Teldor www.teldor.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2 Equipment Positioning Guidelines Equipment Positioning Guidelines This section provides key guidelines for selecting the optimal installation locations for the various BreezeNET B system components. CAUTION ONLY experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities should install outdoor units and antennas.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.3 Installing the Outdoor Unit Installing the Outdoor Unit The following sections describe how to install the outdoor units, including pole mounting the ODU, and connecting the indoor-to-outdoor, grounding and RF cables. NOTE Ensure that outdoor units, antennas and supporting structures are properly installed to eliminate any physical hazard to either people or property.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves Figure 2-2 illustrates the method of mounting an outdoor unit on a pole, using the clamps and threaded rods.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit NOTE There is a groove on one end of the threaded rod. Be sure to insert the rods with the grooves pointing outward, as these grooves enable you to use a screwdriver to fasten the rods to the unit. 2.3.2 Pole Mounting the BU/RB-B10 ODU The ODU of the BU/RB-B10 can be mounted on a 1" to 4" pole using one of the following options: A pole mounting kit is supplied with each unit.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Polarization Arrow Grounding Screw Figure 2-3: Back View of the ODU of the BU/RB-B10 The Polarization Arrow on the back of the unit indicates the type of polarization. For vertical polarization install the unit with the Polarization Arrow pointing upward (as in the figure above). For horizontal polarization install the unit with the Polarization Arrow pointing sideward and the connectors facing downward. 2.3.2.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-4: BU/RB-B10 ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Vertical Polarization BreezeNET B 24 System Manual
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-5: BU/RB-B10 ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Horizontal Polarization BreezeNET B 25 System Manual
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.3.2.3 Installing the Outdoor Unit Pole Mounting the ODU with the Tilt Accessory Figure 2-6: BU/RB-B10 ODU Pole Installation Using the Tilt Accessory, Vertical Polarization To mount the ODU on a pole using the Tilt accessory: 1 Attach the Tilt accessory to the ODU using the two pairs of flat washers, spring washers and nuts supplied in the Tilt kit. 2 Mount the Tilt accessory on a 1" to 4" pole using two 9/16" metal bands.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit NOTE Use high quality sealing material such as Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape from 3M to ensure protection against dust and water. Loop & tie the cable near the unit for strain relief and for routing water away from the unit: use additional cable strips to route the cable such that water can accumulate on the cable bends, away from the unit. 2.3.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-7: Bottom Panel of the Outdoor Unit (excluding B10 ODU), shown without the seal assembly) Figure 2-8: Bottom Panel of the BU/RB-B10 ODU (without IDU COM Sealing Cap) NOTE The MAC Address of the unit is marked on both the ODU and the IDU (on the bottom side of the unit). If for any reason the ODU is not used with the IDU with which it was shipped, the MAC Address of the system is in accordance with the marking on the ODU. 2.3.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2 Installing the Outdoor Unit Unscrew the top nut from the waterproof seal. Figure 2-9: The Waterproof Seal 3 Route a straight Category 5E Ethernet cable (8-wire, 24 AWG) through both the top nut and the waterproof seal . NOTE Use only Category 5E 4x2x24# FTP outdoor cables from an approved manufacturer. See list of approved cables and length limitations in Section 2.1.2. 4 Insert and crimp the RJ-45 connector. Refer to Appendix C for instructions on preparing the cable.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.3.5.2 Installing the Outdoor Unit Units with a Waterproof Seal Supplied with the Ethernet Cable (not applicable for BU/RB-B10) To connect the indoor-to-outdoor cable: 1 Verify that the o-ring supplied with the cable kit is in place. 2 Connect the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable to the outdoor unit. 3 Attach the waterproof seal to the unit. Tighten the top nut. 4 Route the cable to the location selected for the indoor equipment.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-11: Connecting the IDU COM connector and inserting the Sealing Cap 4 Use appropriate sealing material to protect the connection against moisture and humidity. Use removable sealing material, such as a tar seal, to enable future access to the connector. NOTE Use high quality sealing material such as Scotch® 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape from 3M to ensure protection against dust and water.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.4 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit Figure 2-12: IDU PS 1073 Front Panel The RADIO connector and RESET button are located on the front panel, the ETHERNET connector is located on the side panel and LEDs are located on the top panel. CAUTION Do not connect the data equipment to the RADIO port. The RADIO port supplies DC power to the ODU, and this may harm other equipment connected to it.
Chapter 2 - Installation 5 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit Connect the 10/100 BaseT ETHERNET connector (located on the side panel of the PS1073 IDU) to the network. The cable connection should be a straight Ethernet if connecting the indoor unit to a hub/switch and a crossed cable if connecting it directly to a PC Network Interface Card (NIC).
Chapter 3 Commissioning
Chapter 3 - Commissioning In This Chapter: “Configuring Basic Parameters” on page 36 “Using the Optional Y-cable (BU/RB-B10 ODU)” on page 41 “Aligning the Antennas” on page 42 “Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level” on page 44 “Operation Verification” on page 46 BreezeNET B 35 System Manual
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters 3.1 Configuring Basic Parameters 3.1.1 Initial Configuration After completing the installation process, as described in the preceding chapter, the basic parameters must be configured to ensure that the unit operates correctly. After the basic parameters have been configured, additional parameters can be remotely configured via the Ethernet port or the wireless link using Telnet or SNMP-based management, or by loading a configuration file.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters Table 3-1: Basic Parameters Parameter Default Value Hidden ESSID Option (BU) Disable Hidden ESSID Support (RB) Disable Operator ESSID Option (BU) Enable Operator ESSID (BU) ESSID1 Applicable only if Operator ESSID Option is set to Enable. Country Code Select Depends on factory configuration Applicable only for 5.4 and 5.8 GHz units. See Section 3.1.2 below. Sub Band Select (BU) 1 Applicable only if more than one Sub Band is available.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters Table 3-1: Basic Parameters Parameter Default Value Comment Maximum Link Distance (BU) 0 (No Compensation) Maximum Modulation Level 8 (or the highest value supported according to the country code). Wi2 IP Address (RB) 0.0.0.0 (none) VLAN ID-Management 65535 Authentication Algorithm Open System Data Encryption Option Disable Security Mode WEP Default Key (RB) Key 1 Key 1 to Key 4 00……0 (32 zeros, meaning no key) Refer to Section 3.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters Table 3-2: Regulation Maximum EIRP Country Code Maximum EIRP (dBm) FCC 5.3 GHz 30 for 20 and 40 MHz bandwidth, 27 for 10 MHz bandwidth (NOTES 1, 2, 3) FCC 5.4 GHz 30 for 20 and 40 MHz bandwidth, 27 for 10 MHz bandwidth ETSI 5.4 GHz 30 for 20 and 40 MHz bandwidth, 27 for 10 MHz bandwidth ETSI-F 5.4 GHz 30 for 20 and 40 MHz bandwidth, 27 for 10 MHz bandwidth Australia 5.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters NOTE 2 (FCC 5.3 GHZ, 40 MHz Bandwidth): For full compliance with FCC regulations, the following requirements should be followed in units using a 40 MHz bandwidth: 1 In units with HW Revision B, Frequency channels 5270 and 5280 MHz should not be used.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.2 Using the Optional Y-cable (BU/RB-B10 ODU) Using the Optional Y-cable (BU/RB-B10 ODU) A special Y-cable, available from the supplier enables to connect a a portable PC directly to the IDU COM port of the BU/RB-B10 ODU.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.3 Aligning the Antennas Aligning the Antennas An SNR bar display is located on the bottom panel of the ODU. The ten LEDs indicate the quality of the received signal. The higher the number of green LEDs indicating On, the higher the quality of the received signal. This section describes how to align the antennas using the SNR bar display. NOTE The behavior described above for the bar is called Normal Mode and is enabled by default.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 5 Aligning the Antennas Ensure that the front of the antenna is always facing the location of the BU. However, in certain conditions, such as when the line of site to the BU is hampered, better reception may be achieved using a reflected signal. In this case, the antenna is not always directed toward the BU. 6 Secure the unit firmly to the pole. 7 You may need to repeat the process at the side of the BU (by using the Link Quality Indicator in Telnet).
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.4 Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level This section describes how to configure the maximum modulation level for BreezeNET B units. NOTE If the RB is associated with the BU, then the final configuration of the Maximum Modulation Level parameter may be performed remotely, for example, from the site of the BU or from another site.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level There is no need to ping the RB, since the SNR measurement at the RB is based on beacons which are continuously transmitted by the BU.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.5 Operation Verification Operation Verification The following sections describe how to verify the correct functioning of the Outdoor Unit, Indoor Unit, Ethernet connection and data connectivity. 3.5.1 Outdoor Unit Verification To verify the correct operation of the Outdoor Unit, examine the LED indicators located on the bottom panel of the outdoor unit. The following tables list the provided LEDs and their associated indications.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning Operation Verification Table 3-5: RB-ODU LEDs Name Description Functionality W-LINK Wireless Link Indicator Green - Unit is associated with a BU, no wireless link activity Blinking Green - Data received or transmitted on the wireless link. Blinking rate is proportional to wireless traffic rate Off - Wireless link is disabled Status Self-test and power indicator Green - Power is available and self-test passed.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.5.2 Operation Verification Indoor Unit Verification To verify the correct operation of the indoor equipment, examine the LED indicators located on the top panel of the IDU units. The following table lists the LEDs of the PS1073 IDUs and their associated indications.
Chapter 4 Operation
Chapter 4 - Operation In This Chapter: “Working with the Monitor Program” on page 51 “Menus and Parameters” on page 54 BreezeNET B 50 System Manual
Chapter 4 - Operation Working with the Monitor Program 4.1 Working with the Monitor Program 4.1.1 Accessing the Monitor Program Using Telnet 1 Connect a PC to the Ethernet port, using a crossed cable. 2 Configure the PC's IP parameters to enable connectivity with the unit. The default IP address is 10.0.0.1. 3 Run the Telnet program. The Select Access Level menu is displayed. 4 Select the required access level, depending on your specific access rights. A password entry request is displayed.
Chapter 4 - Operation Working with the Monitor Program BreezeNET B// Official Release Version - Release Date: Main Menu ========== 1 - Info Screens 2 - Unit Control 3 - Basic Configuration 4 - Site Survey 5 - Advanced Configuration x - Exit >>> Figure 4-1: Main Menu (Administrator Level) NOTE If the Telnet session is not terminated properly; for example, if you simply close the window, the monitor program is blocked for several minutes.
Chapter 4 - Operation Working with the Monitor Program NOTE The program is automatically terminated following a determined period of inactivity. The default time out is 5 minutes and is configured with the Log Out Timer parameter. In some cases, to activate any configuration changes, you must reset the unit. Certain settings are automatically activated without having to reset the unit.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2 Menus and Parameters Menus and Parameters The following sections describe the menus and parameters provided by the Monitor program. 4.2.1 Main Menu The Main Menu enables to access the following menus, depending on your access level, as described in Section 4.1. Info Screens: Provides a read only display of status information and current parameter values. Available at all access levels.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Show Basic Configuration Show Advanced Configuration Show Country Dependent Parameters Show All Parameters 4.2.2.1 Show Unit Status The Show Unit Status menu is a read only menu that displays the current values of the following parameters: Unit Name: As defined in the Unit Control menu. Unit Type: Identifies the unit's function: BU-B100, BU-B28, BU-B14, BU B10, RB B100, RB-B28, RB-B14 or RB-B10.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters attempting to associate with the BU was rejected because of a non-matching ESSID (including multiple rejections of the same unit). Unit Hardware Version: The version of the outdoor unit hardware. Unit BOOT Version: The version of the BOOT SW Time Since Last Reset Flash Versions: » Running from: Shows whether the unit is running from the Main or from the Shadow Version. » Main Version File Name: The name of the compressed file (with a ".
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters FTP Parameters: General FTP parameters (common to SW Version Download, Configuration File Upload/Download and Event File Upload using FTP): » FTP Server IP Address » FTP Gateway IP Address » FTP User Name » FTP Password FTP Software Download Parameters: The parameters for SW download using FTP, as defined in Unit Control menu.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Serial Number: The Serial Number of the unit. Applicable only to units supplied with SW version 4.5 and higher. In units upgraded from a version below 4.5 this parameter will be none (empty). 4.2.2.2 Show Basic Configuration The Show Basic Configuration menu is a read only menu that displays the current values of the parameters included in the Basic Configuration menu. 4.2.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Allowed Bandwidth: If more than one bandwidth is allowed, each bandwidth is associated with a different sub-band, as the bandwidth may affect the available frequencies. Currently, all Country Codes support bandwidths of 10 and 20 MHz. Where allowed, a bandwidth of 40 MHz (Turbo Mode) is also supported. Regulation Max Tx Power at Antenna Port: The maximum transmit power allowed at the antenna port of the unit.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The Unit Control menu includes the following options: Reset Unit Default Settings Change Unit Name Change Password Flash Memory Control Log Out Timer Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode Change System Location Event Log Menu Feature Upgrade SW Version Download Configuration File Upload/Download Change Unit Type to BU/RB LED Mode 4.2.3.1 Reset Unit The Reset Unit option enables resetting the unit.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The available options are: Set Defaults Save Current Configuration As Operator Defaults 4.2.3.2.1 Set Defaults The Set Defaults submenu enables reverting the system parameters to a predefined set of defaults. There are two sets of default configurations: A Factory Defaults: This is the standard default configuration.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-2: Parameters not changed after Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults Parameters Group Parameter Unit Control Parameters All Passwords FTP Server IP address* (see note below) FTP Gateway IP address* (see note below) FTP User Name* (see note below) FTP Password* (see note below) Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode Unit Type Air Interface Parameters Selected Sub Band (BU) Frequency (BU) DFS Required by Regulations Frequency Subset (BU) Antenna Gain (BU) C
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-3: Parameters that are not changed after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults Parameters Group Parameter Unit Control parameters Passwords Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode FTP Server IP address FTP Gateway IP address FTP User Name FTP Password Unit Type IP Parameters IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DHCP Option Access to DHCP Security Parameters Authentication Algorithm Default Key (RB) Data Encryption Mode Default Multicast Key (BU) S
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-3: Parameters that are not changed after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults Parameters Group Parameter Air Interface Parameters ESSID Operator ESSID Option (BU) Operator ESSID (BU) Hidden ESSID Option (BU) Hidden ESSID Support (RB) Hidden ESSID Timeout (RB) Link Distance Mode (BU) Maximum Link Distance (BU) Fairness Factor (BU) Selected Sub Band (BU) Frequency (BU) DFS Required by Regulations Frequency Subset (BU) RB Waiting Option (BU) Channel Reus
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-3: Parameters that are not changed after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults Parameters Group Parameter Service Parameters Wireless Link Prioritization Option (BU-B14/28/100) Low Priority AIFS (BU- B14/28/100) Number of HW Retries for High Priority Traffic (BU- B14/28/100) Number of HW Retries for Low Priority Traffic (BU- B14/28/100) BU Burst Duration for High Priority Traffic (BU- B14/28/100) BU Burst Duration for Low Priority Traffic (BU- B14/28/1
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.3.4 Menus and Parameters Change Password The Change Password submenu enables changing the access password(s). A user with Installer access rights can view and change the passwords for Read Only and Installer levels. A user with Administrator access rights can view and change the passwords for all levels. Valid values: A string of up to 8 printable ASCII characters. Refer to Section 4-1 for a list of the default passwords for each of the access levels. 4.2.3.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.3.7 Menus and Parameters Ethernet Negotiation Mode The Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode submenu displays the current Ethernet port state and enables defining the negotiation mode of the Ethernet port. The available options are: Force 10 Mbps and Half-Duplex Force 10 Mbps and Full-Duplex Force 100 Mbps and Half-Duplex Force 100 Mbps and Full-Duplex Auto Negotiation (10/100 Mbps and Half/Full Duplex) The default is Auto Negotiation (10/100 Mbps and Half/Full Duplex) 4.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Event Log Policy Display Event Log Erase Event Log Event Load Upload 4.2.3.9.1 Event Log Policy The Event Log Policy determines the minimal severity level. All events whose severity is equal to or higher than the defined severity are logged. Valid values are: Message (MSG) Level, Warning (WRN) Level, Error (ERR) Level, Fatal (FTL) Level, Log None. The default selection is Warning Level severity. 4.2.3.9.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Event Log File Name: The Event Log File Name option enables defining the name of the event log file to be uploaded. Valid values: A string of up to 20 printable ASCII characters. The default is logfile.log. FTP Server IP Address: The FTP Host IP Address option enables defining the IP address of the FTP server that is hosting the file. The default is: 10.0.0.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.3.10 Menus and Parameters Feature Upgrade The Feature Upgrade option enables to enter a license string for upgrading the unit to support new features and/or options. Upon selecting the Manual Feature Upgrade option the user will be requested to enter the license string. Each license string is associated with a unique MAC Address and one feature/option. If the encrypted MAC Address in the license string does not match the unit's MAC Address, the string will be rejected.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default is VxWorks.bz. FTP Server IP Address: The FTP Server IP Address option enables defining the IP address of the FTP server that is hosting the SW Version file. The default is: 10.0.0.253 FTP Gateway IP Address: The FTP Gateway IP Address option enables defining the FTP default gateway address. The default is: 0.0.0.0.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Execute FTP GET/PUT Configuration File: The Execute FTP GET/PUT Configuration File executes the upload/download of a Configuration file or an Operator Defaults file according to the parameters defined below.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default is: 10.0.0.253 FTP Gateway IP Address: The FTP Gateway IP Address option enables defining the FTP default gateway address. The default is: 0.0.0.0. FTP User Name: The FTP User Name option enables defining the user name to be used for accessing the FTP server that is hosting the file. Valid values: A string of up to 18 printable ASCII characters.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.3.14 Menus and Parameters LED Mode The LED Mode submenu controls the SNR bar’s behavior. By default, the LEDs indicate the SNR level, which facilitates antenna’s alignment. However, it is also possible to deactivate the LEDs or to customize the SNR bar to indicate when specific thresholds for RSSI, SNR, CRC percentage and average modulation are reached. 4.2.3.14.1 Change Mode This submenu allows switching between the operation modes that are available for the LEDs.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters CRC %: Sets up a threshold for the Cyclic Redundancy Check percentage SNR: Sets up a threshold for the Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Average Modulation: Sets up a threshold for the average modulation. 4.2.3.14.2.1.2Threshold Mode This option defines how the threshold parameter (see “Threshold Type” on page 74) relates to the threshold target value (see “Threshold Target” on page 75).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters operational, additional parameters can be configured either locally or remotely using Telnet or SNMP management. NOTE All parameters in the Basic Configuration menu are also available in the relevant sub menus of the Advanced Configuration menu. The Basic Configuration menu enables to access the following parameter sets: 4.2.4.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Operator ESSID Parameters (BU) » Operator ESSID Option » Operator ESSID Hidden ESSID Option (BU) Hidden ESSID (RB): » Hidden ESSID Support » Hidden ESSID Timeout Frequency Definition » Select Sub Band (BU, if more than one Sub Band is available) » Frequency (BU) » User Defined Frequency Subsets (RB) » DFS Parameters (if DFS is supported by Country Code): ◊ DFS Required By Regulations ◊ Frequency Subset Definition (BU) ◊ Channel Che
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Best BU Parameters (RB) » Best BU Support » Preferred BU MAC Address ATPC Parameters » ATPC Option » ATPC Minimum SNR Level (BU) » ATPC Delta from Minimum SNR Level (BU) » Minimum Interval Between ATPC Messages (BU) » ATPC Power Level Step (BU) Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) Transmit Power Maximum Transmit Power (RB) Tx Control (BU) Antenna Gain Link Distance Parameters » Link Distance Option (BU) » Maximum Link Distanc
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Refer to Section 4.2.6.8 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.6 Bridge Parameters VLAN ID - Management Refer to Section 4.2.6.4.1 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters MAC Address Database Link Quality (RB only) Hidden ESSID Table (RB only) Continuous Noise Floor Display (BU only) Per Modulation Level Counters Link Capability 4.2.5.1 Traffic Statistics The traffic statistics are used to monitor, interpret and analyze the performance of the wired and wireless links. The counters display statistics relating to wireless link and Ethernet frames.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Transmitted wireless to Ethernet: The number of frames transmitted by the unit to the Ethernet port. These are generally frames received from the wireless side, but also include frames generated by the unit itself. 4.2.5.1.2 WLAN Counters The unit submits data frames received from the Ethernet port to the internal bridge, as well as self generated control and wireless management frames.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters control and wireless management frames. In the BU, there are also separate counters for the following: » Beacons » Management and Other Data frames, including successfully transmitted unicast frames and multicast/broadcast data frames (excluding retransmissions, excluding Beacons in BU) Total submitted frames (bridge): The total number of data frames submitted to the internal bridge for transmission to the wireless media.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters aborted before completion. The following additional counters are displayed to indicate the reason for and the nature of the event: » Dropped: The number of dropped frames, which are unsuccessfully retransmitted without being acknowledged until the maximum permitted number of retransmissions.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Total received concatenated frames: The total number of concatenated frames received from the wireless media, including duplicate frames. There are also separate counts for concatenated frames that include one frame (Single), two frames (Double) or more than two frames (More). For more details refer to Section 4.2.6.5.10. Bad fragments received: The number of fragments received from the wireless media containing CRC errors.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Ping Frame Timeout: The ping frame timeout, which is the amount of time (in ms) between ping attempts. The available range is from 100 to 60,000 ms. The default value is 200 ms. Start Sending: Starts the transmission of ping frames. Stop Sending: Stops the transmission of ping frames. The test is automatically ended when the number of pings has reached the value specified in the No. of Pings parameter, described above.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters SNR_Memory_Factor = the Average SNR Memory Factor configurable parameter (see Section 4.2.6.5.7). The SNR_Memory_Factor can be -1 in this case the history is not used and the Average RSSI is the RSSI of the current packet. The same formula is used also for calculating Average SNR (SNR values are used instead of RSSI values). Click the Esc key to abort the test. 4.2.5.3.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.5.4 Menus and Parameters MAC Address Database The MAC Address Database submenu includes the following options: MAC Address Database in BU MAC Address Database in RB 4.2.5.4.1 MAC Address Database in BU The MAC Address Database option in the BU displays information regarding the RB associated with it, as well as bridging (forwarding) information.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters In addition, a summary table displays information about the Forwarding Database (Bridging Info) and the Associated RB Database (Association Info). Each database includes the following information: » The current number of entries. For Bridging Info this includes the Et (Ethernet) and the Vp (Virtual ports) entries. For Association Info this is the number of the currently associated RBs (0 or 1). NOTE There is no aging algorithm for the associated RB.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 3 Not Authenticated (a temporary status) The various status states are described in Table 4-5 (this is a simplified description of the association process without the effects of the Best BU algorithm).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters In addition, a summary table displays information about the Forwarding Database (Bridging Info). The database includes the following information: » The current number of entries. This is the number of currently associated RBs (0 or 1). NOTE There is no aging algorithm for the associated RB.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Each MAC address entry is followed by a description, which may include the following: » Et (Ethernet): An address learned from the Ethernet port. » St (Static): The associated BU. » Wl (Wireless): An address of a node behind the associated BU, learned via the wireless port. » Sp (Special): 4 addresses that are always present, including: ◊ The MAC address of the RB. ◊ Alvarion's Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-01.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.5.7 Menus and Parameters Per Modulation Level Counters The Per Modulation Level Counters display statistics relating to wireless link performance at different radio modulation levels. The Per Modulation Level Counters menu includes the following options: Display Counters: Select this option to display the current values of the Per Modulation Level Counters. Reset Counters: Select this option to reset the Per Modulation Level Counters.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.5.8.1 Link Capability Options in RB 4.2.5.8.1.1 Show Link Capability-General Select this option to view information on general parameters of relevant BUs. For each relevant BU, identified by its MAC address, the following details are displayed: HwVer: the hardware version of the unit. Country: The 3 or 4 digits country code supported by the unit. SwVer: The SW version used by the unit. 4.2.5.8.1.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.5.8.2 Menus and Parameters Link Capability Options in BU In the BU, the Link Capability submenu includes a single option, Show Link Capability: 4.2.5.8.2.1 Show Link Capability Select this option to view all capabilities information (General, Wireless Link Configuration, Security Configuration) of the associated RB. The displayed information includes: General: HwVer: The hardware version of the unit.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.6 Menus and Parameters Advanced Configuration Menu The Advanced Configuration menu provides access to all parameters, including the parameters available through the Basic Configuration menu. The Advanced Configuration menu enables accessing the following menus: IP Parameters Air Interface Parameters Network Management Parameters Bridge Parameters Performance Parameters Service Parameters Security Parameters 4.2.6.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default mask is 255.0.0.0. 4.2.6.1.3 Default Gateway Address The Default Gateway Address parameter defines the IP address of the unit's default gateway. The default value for the default gateway address is 0.0.0.0. 4.2.6.1.4 DHCP Client The DHCP Client submenu includes parameters that define the method of IP parameters acquisition. The DHCP Client submenu includes the following options: DHCP Option Access to DHCP 4.2.6.1.4.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.6.1.4.2 Menus and Parameters Access to DHCP The Access to DHCP option enables defining the port through which the unit searches for and communicates with a DHCP server. Select from the following options: From Wireless Link Only From Ethernet Only From Both Ethernet and Wireless Link The default for BU is From Ethernet Only. The default for RB is From Wireless Link Only. 4.2.6.1.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters will include both the ESSID and Operator ESSID. The RB shall regard such frames if either the ESSID or the Operator ESSID matches it own ESSID. The ESSID of the BU with which the RB is eventually associated is defined as the Run-Time ESSID of the RB. Typically, the initial ESSID of the RB is configured to the value of the Operator ESSID. When the RB has become associated with a specific BU, its ESSID can be reconfigured to the value of the ESSID of the BU.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The impact of the Hidden ESSID feature on the BU's operation is as follows: When the BU receives Probe Request form an RB it will check if the ESSID in the Probe Request is that same as its own ESSID. It will generate the Probe Response only if there is a match. The Authentication process is not affected by the Hidden ESSID feature.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.2.2.1 Operator ESSID Option The Operator ESSID Option enables or disables the use of Operator ESSID for establishing association with RBs. The default is Enable. 4.2.6.2.2.2.2 Operator ESSID The Operator ESSID parameter defines the Operator ESSID. Valid values: A string of up to 31 printable ASCII characters. The default value is ESSID1. NOTE The Operator ESSID string is case sensitive. 4.2.6.2.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.3 Frequency Definition Parameters 4.2.6.2.3.1 Sub-Bands and Frequency Selection Each unit is delivered with one or more pre-configured Sub-Bands, according to the country code. These sets of parameters include also the frequencies that can be used and the bandwidth. The parameters that determine the frequency to be used are set in the BU. If more than one Sub-Band is available, the sub-band to be used can be selected.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters looking for another radar-free frequency. The subset of viable frequencies is configurable. 4.2.6.2.3.2.1 DFS implementation on the BU The BU maintains a continuously updated database of all applicable frequencies, where each frequency is marked as Radar Free, Radar Detected or Adjacent to Radar. The BU attempts to check a new frequency only if it is marked as Radar Free. If there is no radar activity detected, the units may use this frequency to communicate.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters While associated, the RB also performs In-Service Monitoring, meaning that it periodically scans the operating channel for radar signals. If radar is detected, it will notify the BU and stop transmitting on the respective frequency. ETSI requirements enforce particular implementations for the DFS functionality on RBs. Implementations of DFS on the RB for ETSI 5.8 and ETSI 5.4 based country codes are compared in Table 4-6.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters channel reuse algorithm enables returning to the original channel under certain conditions that indicates low radar activity on the channel. Table 4-7: Comparison between DFS implementations for various country codes on the RB Action Parameter ETSI 5.4 GHz ETSI 5.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters NOTE For compliance with ETSI regulations, the bandwidth used in the default Sub Band for units in the 5.4 GHz band is 20 MHz. The use of a Sub Band with a 40 MHz bandwidth (Turbo Mode) in the 5.4 GHz band is allowed only if approved by the applicable local regulatory administration. 4.2.6.2.4.2 Frequency The Frequency parameter defines the transmit/receive frequency when DFS is not enabled.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Power parameter in the RB, should not be set to a value above "29-Antenna Gain. If there is a need to use a higher value for these parameters, this frequency should not be used. NOTE 3 (FCC 5.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default is the complete list of frequencies available in the Sub Band. 4.2.6.2.4.3.3 Channel Check Time The Channel Check Time defines the time allocated for checking whether there is radar activity on a new frequency after power up or after attempting to move to a new frequency upon detecting radar activity on the previously used frequency. During this time the unit does not transmit. The range is 1 to 3600 seconds. The default is 60 seconds.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.4.3.7 Channel Reuse Parameters (DFS+) The Channel Reuse algorithm enables returning to the original channel under certain conditions that indicate low radar activity on the original channel. The conditions are that radar was detected in this channel not more than N times (Maximum Number of Detections in Assessment Period) during the last T hours (Radar Activity Assessment Period).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.4.3.9 Remote Radar Event Reports (ETSI Country Codes in 5.4/5.8 GHz bands) If the associated RB reports a radar presence on a particular channel in a limited period of time, the BU will initiate the DFS mechanism on that channel. The Remote Radar Event Reports defines this minimum number of radar reports required for the BU to initiate the DFS. The range is 0 to 512 radar detections. When set to 0, the mechanism is disabled. The default is 1. 4.2.6.2.4.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default is Disable. 4.2.6.2.4.3.13Show DFS Settings And Data Upon selecting the Show DFS Settings and Data, the values of all DFS parameters and the current operating frequency will be displayed. The current defined frequency subset as well as the defined subset (to be used after the next reset) are also displayed.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters is upgraded from a SW version lower than 5.2, the feature will not be automatically applicable. If the user wants to use the DFS feature, he must re-apply the Country Code values (see section “Re-apply Country Code Values” on page 179). Note also that for these units, if the user changes the working sub-band the DFS Option will be automatically set to No. For other Country Codes that support DFS when sub-band is changed the DFS Option is forced to Yes.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.5.3.4 Minimum Pulses to Detect The Minimum Pulses to Detect parameter defines the minimum number of radar pulses that should be detected before reaching a decision that radar is active on the channel. The range is from 1 to 100 pulses. The default is 4 pulses. 4.2.6.2.5.3.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters and 1064), enabling to select the DFS detection algorithm if DFS should be enabled. The available options are ETSI and FCC. The default is ETSI. 4.2.6.2.5.4 Show Frequency Definitions Upon selecting the Show Frequency Definitions, the selected frequencies in each of the available Sub Bands and the current operating frequency will be displayed. 4.2.6.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Number of Scanning Attempts parameter defines the number of times that the process will be repeated for all relevant frequencies. A higher number may result in a better decision at the cost of an increased scanning time during which the RB is not operational. Valid values: 1 - 255. Default value: 4. 4.2.6.2.6.3 Preferred BU MAC Address The Preferred BU MAC Address parameter defines a specific BU with which the RB should associate.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters ESSID - The ESSID of the BU. In addition to the neighboring BU data table, the following information is displayed: Best BU Support Preferred BU MAC Address Number of Scanning Attempts Associated BU MAC Address (the MAC address of the selected BU) 4.2.6.2.7 Scanning Mode (RB only) The Scanning Mode parameter defines whether the RB will use Passive or Active scanning when searching for a BU.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters effect of short temporary changes in link conditions. The weight of history (the previous value) in the formula used for calculating the average SNR is determined by a configurable parameter. In addition, the higher the time that has passed since the last calculation, the lower the impact of history on the calculated average. If the average SNR is not in the configured target range, the BU transmits to the RB a power-up or a power-down message.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters of the Transmit Power Parameter depends on several unit properties and parameters: The Maximum Allowed Tx Power as defined for the applicable Sub Band. The Maximum EIRP as defined for the applicable Sub Band, together with the value of the Antenna Gain. In certain countries the Maximum EIRP of some equipment types cannot exceed a certain value. In these cases the Transmit Power cannot exceed the value of (Maximum EIRP - Antenna Gain).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The Maximum EIRP as defined for the applicable Sub Band, together with the value of the Antenna Gain. In certain countries the Maximum EIRP of some equipment types cannot exceed a certain value. In these cases the Transmit Power cannot exceed the value of (Maximum EIRP - Antenna Gain). For information on how to view the Sub Bands supported by the unit and the supported parameters' values and options, refer to Section 4.2.2.4.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.8.3.4 Minimum Interval Between ATPC Messages The Minimum Interval Between ATPC Messages parameter sets the minimal time between consecutive power-up/power-down messages to the RB. Setting a low value for this parameter may lead to higher overhead and to an excessive rate of power level changes at the RBs High values for this parameter increase the time it will take the RB to reach optimal transmit power level. Available values: 1 to 3600 seconds.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters If the selected option is Ethernet Status Control, then: If the Ethernet link is down, the BU Transmitter will be switched to Off. If the Ethernet link is up, the BU Transmitter will be switched to On. This feature can be used during maintenance or testing to avoid transmissions using undesired parameters. The parameter is available only when managing the unit from its Ethernet port. The default is On. 4.2.6.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters delay) should take into account the round trip propagation delay between the two units (the one-way propagation delay at 5 GHz is 3.3 microseconds per km / 5 microseconds per mile). The higher the distance between the BU and the RB, the higher the acknowledge time delay used by both units should be. The ACK timeout in microseconds is: 20+Distance (km)*2*3.3 or 20+Distance (miles)*2*5.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.10.4 Show Link Distance Parameters Select Show Link Distance Parameters to view the Link Distance parameters. In addition, the Measured Maximum Link Distance and the MAC address of the RB are displayed. 4.2.6.2.11 Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) The time interval between two consecutive transmissions of frames is called Inter-Frame Spacing (IFS).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters NOTE Only one unit should be configured to an AIFS value of 1. When both units need to transmit, the unit with an AIFS value of 1 will have an advantage over the unit with AIFS of 2. In this case, the Minimum Contention Window parameter in both units must be configured to 0 to disable the contention window back-off algorithm. 4.2.6.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Default value: 2 cycles. 4.2.6.2.13.3 Automatic Channel Selection (BU only) The Automatic Channel selection option defines weather the BU will choose the best noise free channel upon startup after completion of the spectrum analysis process. The selection is per analysis: when the analysis is completed it will be disabled automatically. The default is Disable. 4.2.6.2.13.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters OFDM Max SNR: The maximum SNR (in dB) of OFDM frames received in the channel. Noise Floor Avg: The average Noise Floor (in dBm) calculated for the channel. Noise Floor Max: The maximum Noise Floor (in dBm) calculated for the channel. 4.2.6.2.13.7 Spectrum Analysis Information Display - Continuous The Spectrum Analysis Information Display - Continuous option is available only when the analysis process is active.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters units are capable to process more packets per seconds, including physical error packets. As a result, the ANI mechanism (triggered by the number of received error packets) may not function properly in certain scenarios, resulting in link performances that are far below the expectations.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The range is from 0 to 4. In the current version only 0 and 4 should be used. The default is 0. 4.2.6.2.15.3 Spur Immunity Level The Spur Immunity Level parameter sets the threshold for immunity against narrow band interfering signals such as spurious from signals at other frequencies. A higher value may reduce the number of errors at the expense of reduced sensitivity. The range is from 0 to 7. The default is 0. 4.2.6.2.15.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 10 MHz bandwidth: -99 (dBm) 20 MHz bandwidth: -96 (dBm) 40 MHz bandwidth: -93 dBm The default calculation mode is Fully Automatic, using only the built-in mechanism. If you experience problems in the wireless link such as excessively long association process or very low throughput, it may be caused by errors in noise floor calculation. In this case, it is recommended to perform a Spectrum Analysis (see Section 4.2.6.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.16.2 Forced Value The Forced Value parameter enables configuring the Noise Floor to be used if the selected Calculation Mode is Forced. This is also the minimum value to be used if the selected Calculation Mode is Automatic with Minimum Value.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters In an RB, only if the RB is associated If the calibration has started the unit will reset itself, will perform the calibration and after that it will reset again and return to normal mode of operation. The calibration process may take several minutes: 6 seconds for each of the channels available in the tested sub-band, plus two resets. If the calibration is running the user will not be able to start a spectrum analysis or a TFTP/FTP session.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Available Calibration Options: Indicating whether Field, Factory or both Field and Factory Calibration options are available for selection. Selected Calibration Option: The currently selected Calibration Option to Use. 4.2.6.2.18 Interference Mitigation (2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters NOTE When performing calculations, the Interference Mitigation mechanism also takes into consideration the following parameters which are set in their specific menus: Antenna Gain [see “Antenna Gain” on page 120] Country Code [see “Country Code Parameters” on page 179] as it affects EIRP and Maximum TX Power limits TX Power (BU) [see “Transmit Power” on page 116) and Maximum TX Power (RB) [see “Maximum Transmit Power (RB only)” on page 117) Sub-band [se
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.2.18.1.3Minimum Desired Distance This setting defines the minimum achievable distance that must be reached when optimizing the throughput. Not applicable when the Optimize Distance for Minimum Desired Performance optimization criterion is used. The available range is from 500 to 54000 (meters). The default is 1400 (meters). 4.2.6.2.18.1.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters experienced users may find some benefit from adjusting the parameters, thus optimizing the results for their specific needs. 4.2.6.2.18.2.1BU Height Indicates the height (in meters) of the BU antenna. It is useful for calculating the distance. The available range is from 15 to 200 (meters). The default is 30 (meters). 4.2.6.2.18.2.2BU/RB Antenna Gain RB Antenna Gain: The antenna gain (in dBi) for a typical RB (BU only).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters option is disabled, there is no upper limit to the Noise Floor value on the BU (except the one imposed by the available range), possibly leading to loss of association for the an RB with lower SNR: 0 - Disable KeepLink 1 - Enable KeepLink The default is 1 (Enabled). 4.2.6.2.18.2.5Channel Scan Period The period of time, in seconds, the unit will stay on each channel to gather information.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters operating channel and/or noise floor. During the Interference Mitigation process, the scan readings and calculation results are updated in real-time in the Event Log. At the end of the process, following the second reset, all feedback from Interference Mitigation can be displayed by reading the Event Log [see “Event Log Menu” on page 67] or by downloading the log file [see Appendix B]. 4.2.6.2.18.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters address of a connected AP client device to facilitate in the future remote management of a WiFi Access Point connected to the RB.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters the Network Management IP Addresses list or in the Network Management IP Address Ranges list, described below, and that are connected to the unit via the defined port(s). The following options are available: Disable: No IP address based filtering is configured. Activate IP Filter on Ethernet Port: Applicable only if the Access to Network Management parameter is configured to either From Ethernet Only or From Both Ethernet and Wireless Link.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.6.3.5 Menus and Parameters Delete All Network Management IP Addresses The Delete All Network Management IP Addresses option enables deleting all entries from the Network Management IP Addresses list. 4.2.6.3.6 Set/Change Network Management IP Address Ranges The Set/Change Network Management IP address Ranges menu enables defining, updating or deleting IP address ranges from which the unit can be managed if the Network Management Filtering option is enabled.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.6.3.7.1 Menus and Parameters Send SNMP Traps The Send SNMP Traps option enables or disables the sending of SNMP traps. The default selection is Disable. 4.2.6.3.7.2 SNMP Traps Destination IP Addresses The SNMP Traps Destination IP Addresses submenu enables defining up to 10 IP addresses of devices to which the SNMP Traps are to be sent. The default of all 10 SNMP Traps IP destinations is 0.0.0.0. 4.2.6.3.7.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Bridge Aging Time Roaming Option (RB only) Send Broadcasts/Multicasts as Unicasts (BU only) 4.2.6.4.1 VLAN Support The VLAN Support menu enables defining the parameters related to the IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLAN aware (Virtual LAN aware) feature of the BreezeNET B units. Each VLAN includes stations that can communicate with each other, but cannot communicate with stations belonging to different VLANs.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The tag headers are removed from the data frames received from the wireless link before they are transmitted on the Ethernet port. The VLAN ID-Data affects frames received from the Ethernet port, as follows: A VLAN Data Tag is inserted in all untagged frames received from the Ethernet port before transmission on the wireless link. The tag includes the values of the VLAN ID-Data and the VLAN Priority-Data parameters.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The following table summarizes the functionality of the internal management port in accordance with the value of the VLAN ID-Management parameter. The table is valid for all link types. Refer to the VLAN Link Type - Access Link and Trunk Link options for some restrictions when configuring this parameter.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-10: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Access Link Action Data Port - RB Tag Remove Yes (to Ethernet) Table Legend: VID-D: VLAN ID-Data PID-D: VLAN Priority-Data 4.2.6.4.1.3.2 Trunk Link Trunk Link transfers only tagged frames, as all devices connected to the unit are VLAN aware. Only tagged data frames received on the Ethernet or wireless link ports are forwarded.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-11: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Trunk Link Action Data Port - BU and RB Tag Remove No 4.2.6.4.1.3.3 Hybrid Link Hybrid Link transfers both tagged and untagged frames, as the devices connected to the unit can be either VLAN aware or VLAN unaware. This is equivalent to defining no VLAN support, as the unit is transparent to VLAN. Table 4-12 summarizes the functionality of the data port for a Hybrid link.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.4.1.4.3 Remove Forwarding VLAN ID The Remove Forwarding VLAN ID option enables removing a VLAN ID from the VLAN ID Forwarding List. Valid values are VID values (from 1 to 4094) that are included in the VLAN Forwarding List. 4.2.6.4.1.4.4 Show VLAN ID Forwarding List The Show VLAN Forwarding List option displays the values of the VLAN IDs included in the VLAN Forwarding List.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Valid values range from 0 to 7. The default value is 4 for RBs and 0 for BUs. 4.2.6.4.1.6 Show VLAN Parameters The Show VLAN Parameters option displays the current values of the VLAN support parameters. 4.2.6.4.2 Ethernet Broadcast Filtering (RB only) The Ethernet Broadcast Filtering menu enables defining the layer 2 (Ethernet) broadcast and multicast filtering capabilities for the selected RB.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default selection is Disable. 4.2.6.4.2.2 DHCP Broadcast Override Filter The DHCP Broadcast Override Filter option enables or disables the broadcasting of DHCP messages. Even if according to the selected option in the Filter Options parameter, broadcast messages should be filtered, DHCP broadcasts are transmitted if this parameter is set to Enable.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default selection is Enable. 4.2.6.4.3 Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter The Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter parameters, available in both BU and RB, enable to limit the number of broadcast and/or multicast packets that can be transmitted per second, in order to prevent the potential flooding of the wireless medium by certain ARP attacks. In RBs, the limiter is placed after the Ethernet Broadcast Filters.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters indicating the number of packets that were dropped by the limiter since the previous trap (or since the time that the limit has been exceeded). The range is from 1 to 60 minutes. The default is 5 minutes. 4.2.6.4.4 Bridge Aging Time The Bridge Aging Time parameter enables selecting the bridge aging time for learned addresses of devices on both the wired and wireless sides, not including BreezeNET B units. The available range is 20 to 2000 seconds.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters sessions will be terminated. The unit is still manageable via the Ethernet port even if it is disabled for data traffic. The default selection is Enable. 4.2.6.4.7 Send Broadcasts/Multicasts as Unicasts (BU only) Starting on SE Version 4.5, Broadcasts and Multicasts are sent by the BU as Unicasts, thus improving communication reliability (Unicasts are acknowledged by the receiving side).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Ethernet Frame Size Concatenation Parameters 4.2.6.5.1 RTS Threshold The RTS Threshold parameter defines the minimum frame size that requires an RTS/CTS (Request To Send/Clear To Send) handshake. Frames whose size is smaller than the RTS Threshold value are transmitted directly to the wireless link without being preceded with RTS frames.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters DIFS equal SIFS plus AIFS, where AIFS is two time slots (in BU/RB-B14/28/100, AIFS for low priority packets can be configured to a value higher than 2 when the Wireless Link Prioritization feature is enabled. See Section 4.2.6.6.3.6). The system uses an exponential Back-off algorithm to resolve contention between two units that want to access the wireless medium.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The link quality can be estimated based on the SNR measurement of the RB at the BU, which can be viewed in the MAC Address Database option in the Site Survey menu, and on the SNR measurement of the BU at the RB, which can be viewed using the Continuous Link Quality Display option.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.6.5.5 Menus and Parameters Multicast Modulation Level (BU only) The Multicast Modulation Level parameter defines the modulation level used for transmitting multicast and broadcast data frames. Multicast and broadcast transmissions are not acknowledged; therefore if a multicast or broadcast transmission is not properly received there is no possibility of retransmitting.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Table 4-14: Basic Rate Mechanism Received Frame Modulation Sent ACK Frame Modulation 1,2 1 3,4 3 5,6,7,8 5 Modulation Level 1 - Sends all ACK frames in modulation 1. The default setting is Basic Rate. 4.2.6.5.7 Average SNR Memory Factor The Average SNR Memory Factor defines the weight of history (value of last calculated average SNR) in the formula used for calculating the current average SNR for received data frames.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters the inter-frame spacing is reduced and unicast data frames are transmitted without any contention period. The Burst Mode is available only if Burst Mode is supported by the Sub Band in use. For information on how to view the Sub Bands supported by the unit and the supported parameters' values and options, refer to Section 4.2.2.4. In BUs with HW Revision B, Burst Mode cannot be activated when DFS is used.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.5.10.1 Adaptive Modulation Option This submenu allows users to enable/disable the Adaptive Modulation Algorithm. The default selection is Enable. 4.2.6.5.10.2 Adaptive Modulation Algorithm In Use This submenu allows users to choose between the basic Adaptive Modulation algorithm and the Statistics-Based Rate Control algorithm.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters evaluates the achievable throughput for a particular modulation by counting the number of packets that are successfully transmitted and the packets that are not received and that need to be retransmitted. Based on these statistics, and on each modulation’s specific data rate, it will calculate the real throughput that the unit can support in the current conditions for a particular modulation.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters HW Retries” on page 156 for more details), the unit will try to perform the three final retransmission attempts at progressively lower modulations. The retransmission mechanism described above does not apply for test frames sent for evaluating link quality on higher modulations. If the number of HW retries is lower than 3 or if the initial modulation is lower than 4, the number of modulations used for retransmission will be limited as shown in Table 4-16.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default value is 3. 4.2.6.5.10.3.3Retries on Lower Modulations This option enables/disables the retransmissions on lower modulations mechanism described “Statistics-Based Rate Control Parameters” on page 158. The default value is Enable. 4.2.6.5.10.3.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters a modulation level that is too high, resulting in a relatively large number of dropped frames. The "High" option solves this limitation and ensures good performance also in links with a low SNR. The default is Normal. 4.2.6.5.11 Ethernet Frame Size This option configures the maximum Ethernet fame size to either 1600 or 2000 bytes. The 2000 bytes maximal frame size will be enabled only if it is set as such at both ends of the link.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters When a frame is identified as an eligible candidate for concatenation, it is marked accordingly and will be processed according to the following: If there is no other concatenated frame in the queue: » If the hardware queue is empty - the frame is transmitted immediately. » Otherwise (the queue is not empty) - the frame is inserted to the queue.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default values for this parameter are: 2200 for BU/RB-B14 and BU/RB-B28 units. 4032 for BU/RB-B10, BU/RB-B100 units. 4.2.6.6 Service Parameters The Service Parameters menu enables defining user filtering, MIR parameters and Traffic Prioritization parameters. The Service Parameters menu includes the following parameters: User Filtering Parameters (RB only) MIR Parameters (RB only) Traffic Prioritization 4.2.6.6.
Chapter 4 - Operation 4.2.6.6.1.2 Menus and Parameters Set/Change Filter IP Address Range The Set/Change Filter IP Address Ranges option enables defining/updating up to 8 IP address ranges to/from which IP frames are to pass if the User Defined Addresses Only option is selected in the User Filtering Option parameter. The default Filter IP Address Range is 0.0.0.0 TO 0.0.0.0 (all 8 ranges).
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters without any delay (provided overall conditions in the wireless link allow this burst). NOTE RB-B10 units support asymmetric MIR settings, which means that only the aggregated throughput (uplink + downlink) is limited. Setting either the uplink or downlink MIR to a value, will limit the other one to a combined throughput of 10 Mbps.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The default value is: RB-B10: 4992 Kbps RB-B14: 6912 Kbps RB-B28: 22016 Kbps RB-B100: 107,904 Kbps 4.2.6.6.2.3 Maximum Burst Duration (RB only) Sets the maximum time for accumulating burst transmission rights according to the Burst Duration algorithm. Available values range from 0 to 2000 (milliseconds). The default value is 5 (milliseconds), enabling a maximum burst of (0.005 X MIR) Kbps after a period of inactivity of 5 milliseconds or more. 4.2.6.6.2.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The Low Priority Traffic Minimum Percent parameter can be used to prevent starvation of low priority traffic by ensuring that a certain number of low priority packets is transmitted even at the expense of high priority traffic.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters packet will be transferred to the Low queue (unless it is assigned a High priority by another classifier). Valid values range from 0 to 7. The default value is 4. 4.2.6.6.3.2.3 DSCP Threshold The DSCP Threshold parameter is applicable when the ToS Prioritization Option is set to Enable DSCP (RFC2474) Prioritization. If the value of the 6 DSCP bits in the IP header is higher than this threshold, the packet is routed to the High queue.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The UDP Port Ranges menu includes the following options: UDP RTP/RTCP Prioritization: Voice over IP is transported using Real Time Protocol (RTP). The Real Time Control Protocol (RTCP) is used to control the RTP. When an application uses RTP/RTCP, it chooses for destination ports consecutive numbers: RTP port is always an even number, and the port with the odd number following it will be assigned to RTCP.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Show UDP Port Ranges: Select this option to view the current UDP RTP/RTCP Prioritization option and the list of UDP Port Ranges. 4.2.6.6.3.3.3 TCP Port Ranges The TCP Port Ranges menu enables defining port ranges to be used as priority classifiers when the UDP/TCP Port Ranges Prioritization Option is set to either Enable Only for TCP or Enable for both UDP and TCP. All packets whose destination is included in the list will be routed to the High queue.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Delete TCP Port Ranges: This option enables deleting TCP port ranges from the list of priority port numbers. It is possible to delete discrete port numbers and/or ranges. In ranges, a hyphen is used to separate start and end port numbers. A comma is used to separate entries. For example: 8900,9000-9005,9010,9016-9017. Delete All TCP Port Ranges: This option enables deleting all TCP port ranges from the list of priority port numbers.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.6.3.4.3 IP Range Mask This option defines the range mask which, in conjunction with the base IP address, defines the IP range used for prioritization. The values are entered as 4 groups of up to 3 digits separated by dots. The default value is 255.0.0.0. 4.2.6.6.3.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters slots as determined by the Contention Window back-off algorithm after reaching a decision that the medium has become free. DIFS equal SIFS plus AIFS, where AIFS is a configurable number of time slots. Under regular conditions, AIFS is configured to two time slots.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters 4.2.6.6.3.6.2 Low Priority AIFS The Low Priority AIFS defines the AIFS number of time slots that will be used by the BU and the RB served by it for low priority traffic. The range is from 3 to 50 (time slots). The default is 10. 4.2.6.6.3.6.3 Number of HW Retries for High Priority Traffic The Number of HW Retries for High Priority Traffic defines the maximum number of times that an unacknowledged high priority unicast packet can be retransmitted.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The measurement unit is 250 microseconds and the range is from 1 to 40 (0.25 to 10 milliseconds) or 0 to disable bursts for high priority packets. The default is 20 (5 milliseconds). 4.2.6.6.3.6.8 RB Burst Duration for Low Priority Traffic The RB Burst Duration for Low Priority Traffic parameter defines the maximum duration of a burst that can be made by the RB for low priority packets. The measurement unit is 250 microseconds and the range is from 1 to 40 (0.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters Default Multicast Key (BU only) Key # 1 to Key # 4 Promiscuous Authentication (BU only) 4.2.6.7.1 Authentication Algorithm The Authentication Algorithm option determines the operation mode of the selected unit. The following two options are available: Open System: An RB configured to Open System can only associate with a BU also configured to Open System. In this case, the authentication encryption algorithm is not used.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters The available options are WEP, AES OCB and FIPS 197. The default is WEP. NOTE The BU and the RB it serves should be configured to the same Security Mode option. 4.2.6.7.4 Default Key (RB only) The Default Key defines the Key to be used for encrypting/decrypting the authentication messages (Shared Key mode) and/or data frames (Data Encryption enabled). The BU learns the Default Key from the RB. Available values range from 1 to 4. The default is KEY # 1. 4.2.6.
Chapter 4 - Operation Menus and Parameters be remotely configured with the proper parameters (or upgraded). When the RB is configured properly, the Promiscuous Mode should be disabled. The default is Disable. NOTE Do not leave the BU in the enabled Promiscuous Authentication mode for prolonged periods. Use it only when absolutely necessary, perform the required actions as quickly as possible and disable it. The unit will return automatically to Promiscuous Authentication disabled mode after reset. 4.2.6.
Appendix A Software Version Loading Using TFTP
Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP Firmware upgrades to the unit's FLASH memory can be performed by a simple loading procedure using a TFTP application. Before performing an upgrade procedure, be sure you have the correct files and most recent instructions. Upgrade packages can be obtained from the Technical Support section of Alvarion's web site, http://www.alvarion.com/. NOTE Shutting down power to the unit before completion of the loading procedure may cause the unit to be inoperable.
Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP 6 Use the TFTP utility, with the following syntax, to perform the upgrade: tftp -i hostaddress put sourcefile [destinationfile] where -i is for binary mode and hostaddress is the IP address of the unit to be upgraded. put causes the PC client to send a file to the hostaddress. 7 The original sourcefile name of SW files supplied by Alvarion is in the structure uX_Y_Z.bz, where u is the unit type (a for BU, s for RB) and X.Y.Z is the version number.
Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP Running from :Main Version Main Version File Name :4_5_16.bz Main Version Number :4.5.16 Shadow Version File Name :5_0_13.bz File Name Number :5.0.13 NOTE After loading a new SW version with any changes in the relevant Country Code, these changes must be applied by activation the Re-apply Country Code Values option in the Unit Control Menu.
Appendix B File Download and Upload Using TFTP
Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP The BreezeNET B File Download/Upload feature simplifies the task of remotely configuring a large number of units using TFTP protocol. By downloading the configuration file to a PC it is possible to view all the parameters configured for the unit, as a plain ASCII text file. It is necessary to edit the file using a simple editor and remove certain parameters or change their values prior to uploading the configuration to another unit.
Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP 1 To upload the configuration file using a DOS based TFTP Client to an RB whose IP address is 206.25.63.65, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 put Suconf private.cfg 2 To download the Operator Defaults file from the same unit, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 get private.cmr Suconf 3 To upload the Feature Upgrade file to the same unit, enter: tftp 206.25.63.65 put Suconf private.fln 4 To upload the Country Code file from to same unit, enter: tftp 206.25.63.
Appendix C Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility
Appendix C - Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility The Set Factory Defaults Utility is intended to enable management access to a unit in cases where such access is not possible due to wrong or unknown configuration of certain parameters. This includes cases such as unknown Management VLAN ID and wrong management access filtering. The utility accesses the unit by sending a special packet. Access to the unit is based on its MAC address, which must be entered in the Unit MAC address field.
Appendix D Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable
Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable The Indoor-to-Outdoor cable provides pin-to-pin connection on both ends. Figure D-1 shows the wire pair connections required for the Indoor-to-Outdoor cable.
Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable 1 Remove as small a length as possible of the external jacket. Verify that the external jacket is well inside the service box to ensure good sealing. 2 Take back the shield drain wire before inserting the cable into the RJ-45 connector, to ensure a good connection with the connector's shield after crimping.
Appendix E Parameters Summary
Appendix E - Parameters Summary In this Appendix The tables provide an at a glance summary of the configurable parameters, value ranges, and default values. In addition, each parameter entry also includes an indication as to whether the parameter is updated in run-time or whether the unit must be reset before the modification takes effect ("No" in the Run-Time column indicates that a change to the parameter will take effect only after reset).
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary E.1 Parameters Summary E.1.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Event Log Policy BU, RB Message Warning Yes Warning Error Fatal Log None Log Out Timer BU, RB 1 999 minutes 5 Yes Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode BU, RB Force 10 Mbps and Half-Duplex Auto Negotiation No Force 10 Mbps and Full-Duplex Force 100 Mbps and Half-Duplex Force 100 Mbps and Full-Duplex Auto Negotiation Change System Location BU, RB Up to 34 printable ASCII characters N
Appendix E - Parameters Summary E.1.2 Parameters Summary IP Parameters Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time IP Address BU, RB IP address 10.0.0.1 No Subnet Mask BU, RB IP address 255.0.0.0 No Default Gateway Address BU, RB IP address 0.0.0.0 No DHCP Option BU, RB Disable Disable No BU: From Ethernet Only No DHCP Only Automatic Access to DHCP BU, RB From Wireless Only From Ethernet Only RB: From Wireless Only From Both Wireless and Ethernet E.1.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Preferred BU MAC Address RB MAC Address 00-00-00-00-00-00 No Scanning Mode RB Passive, Active Passive No Wireless Link Trap Threshold BU 1-100 (%) 30 (%) No Sub Band Select* BU According to the Country Code 1 Yes Frequency BU According to the Sub Band The lowest frequency in the Sub Band Yes User Defined Frequency Subsets RB All frequencies in the available Sub Bands All available freq
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time DFS Detection Algorithm BU, RB Applicable only for Universal Country Code in 5.4/5.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Antenna Gain*** BU, RB Minimum: 0 (dBi) "Don't Care" or No Maximum: 50 or Regulation Max EIRP+10 (the lower of the two values).
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Select Calibration Option to Use BU, RB None None Yes Near LOS No Field Factory (not available in current release) Installation Mode 2.4 GHz and BU/RB-B 10 LOS Minimum Desired Performance 2.4 GHz and BU/RB-B 10 500 to 6000 (kbps) 3000 kbps No Minimum Desired Distance 2.4 GHz and BU/RB-B 10 500 to 54000 (meters) 1400 (meters) No Channel Selection Optimization Criteria 2.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time RB Maximum Modulation 2.4 GHz and BU/RB-B 10 1 to 8 5 No BU Maximum Modulation 2.4 GHz and BU/RB-B 10 1 to 8 8 No Keep Link 2.4 GHz and BU-B10 Disable KeepLink Enabled No Channel Scan Period 2.4 GHz and BU/RB-B 10 2 to 30 (seconds) 5 No Automatic Scan Period 2.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Network Management Filtering BU, RB Disable Disable No 0.0.0.0 No Activate Management IP Filter On Ethernet Port Activate Management IP Filter On Wireless Port Activate Management IP Filter On Both Ethernet and Wireless Ports Set Network Management IP Address BU, RB Set/Change Network Management IP Address Ranges BU, RB IP address (all 10 entries) to 0.0.0.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time VLAN Forwarding ID BU, RB 1 - 4094 Empty list No (up to 20 entries) VLAN Priority - Data RB 0-7 0 No VLAN Priority Management BU, RB 0-7 0 No Bridge Aging Time BU, RB 20 - 2000 seconds 300 No Ethernet Broadcast Filtering Options RB Disable, Disable Yes Disable Yes Disable Yes Enable Yes Disable Yes On Ethernet Port Only On Wireless Port Only On Both Wireless and Ethernet P
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Ethernet Port Control RB Disable Enable Yes Enable Yes Enable Send Broadcasts/Multicasts as Unicasts E.1.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Burst Mode Time Interval* BU, RB 1 to the value defined in the Sub Band for Maximum Burst Duration (milliseconds) 5 milliseconds or the value of Maximum Burst Duration defined for the Sub Band (the lower of the two values).
Appendix E - Parameters Summary E.1.7 Parameters Summary Service Parameters Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time User Filtering Option RB Disable Disable Yes to 0.0.0.0 TO 0.0.0.
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time UDP/TCP Port Ranges Prioritization Option BU, RB Disable Disable No RTP & RTCP No RTP & RTCP No Disable No Enable Only for UDP Enable Only for TCP Enable for both UDP and TCP UDP RTP/RTCP Prioritization BU, RB RTP & RTCP RTP Only TCP RTP/RTCP Prioritization BU, RB RTP & RTCP RTP Only IP Range Prioritization Option BU, RB Disable Source IP Prioritization Destination IP Prio
Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time RB Burst Duration for High Priority Traffic* BU-B14/ 28/100 0-40 (in 0.25 milliseconds units) 8 (2 milliseconds) Yes RB Burst Duration for Low Priority Traffic* BU-B14/ 28/100 0-40 (in 0.25 milliseconds units) 20 (5 milliseconds) Yes E.1.
