User Manual

Chapter 9 ● Commissioning process
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Understanding the commissioning process
This process explains the steps to follow when commissioning the IP-RN 8000. Each step consists of one or
more procedures that must be performed in order and to completion before proceeding with the next step.
1. Understanding commissioning
A list of the materials, scripts, and information you need to commission the node.
See Understanding commissioning requirements
on page 129.
See Understanding the scripting process
on page 146 in Chapter 12, Running the commissioning script.
2. Establishing a serial CLI link to the node
Create a CLI/serial connection from the laptop and the node.
See Understanding the CLI connection process
on page 132 in Chapter 10, Establishing CLI
connections.
3. Optionally updating node software
Ensure the node is running the correct software release and, if necessary, update the software release.
See Understanding the software update process
on page 140 in Chapter 11, Updating node software.
4. Running the commissioning script
Configure the node to the normal operating configuration by running the commissioning script provided
by the network planner.
See Running the commissioning script
on page 145 in Chapter 12, Running the commissioning script.
5. Performing backhaul loopback tests
Reboot the node to enter diagnostics mode and perform backhaul loopback tests.
See Chapter 13,
Loopback testing backhaul links
6. Measuring and calibrating transmit power
See Understanding the transmit power calibration process
on page 170 in Chapter 14, Calibrating
transmit power.
7. Completing commissioning
Ensure the node is operational and prepare the cell site for the technician’s departure.
See Understanding the commissioning completion process
on page 188 in Chapter 15, Completing
commissioning.
This procedure is complete. Commissioning is complete. This is the end of the installation and
commissioning process.