User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide
Part #40-00047-00 Rev D v1.0 71
February 28, 2003
Chapter 3: Commissioning
This chapter provides post-installation instructions on provisioning, configuring, calibrating,
testing, and commissioning the Ripwave Base Station.
Review Customer Network Plans
As part of preparing to put the BTS into commission, it is important to review the actual installed
site against the customer Network Architecture Plan - i.e., checking that all equipment and
software are installed and available for use. Verify that all routers are installed and IP addresses
are correct. Finally, make sure the installation is approved and signed off by all responsible
parties.
Install EMS Server
The EMS is the management interface for all elements in the Ripwave system. The EMS Server
has to be installed on a computer that is connected directly to the Base Station (called the Test
EMS) or through the system backhaul (customer EMS).
For testing purposes, the Test EMS Server is connected through an Ethernet hub or switch to the
Ethernet port found on the front of the BTS (Figure 44). Note that the EMS Server does not
support more than one Network Interface Card (NIC).
The other port on the front of the CC card is a Serial (Universal Data) Port, also known as the
Console Port. Using a laptop/portable computer connected through the data port, an on-site
technician can communicate directly with the BTS using a terminal emulation software package.
However, this is not recommended. It is always best to rely on the EMS interface for BTS
information.