User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide
Part #40-00047-00 Rev D v1.0 111
February 28, 2003
Perform Local CPE Tests
Local wireline, then over-the-air, CPE testing will verify that the Base Station is working and is
able transmit and receive data. Data rates are not being checked at this time. Refer to Figure 60
when setting up and performing the Wired CPE procedures.
Wired CPE Test
Equipment Required
• CPE - Ordinate the Ripwave Modem (CPE)
• PC - Laptop with CPE debug tool. Connect to CPE with an Ethernet cable
• Attenuator - 70dB fixed attenuation, plus 40 adjustable range with 1dB resolution
(cascade multiple attenuators)
• Shielding box - Need to provide 80dB isolation. Shielding box may not be needed if the
CPE cannot sync to BTS over-the-air at the test location.
Figure 60: Wired CPE Setup
CPE
PC
Attenuator
Shielding box
BTS
Calibration
cable
CPE
PC
Attenuator
Shielding box
BTS
Calibration
cable