Installation Manual Part 5

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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide

▪ Install the BSU first before installing any SUs.

▪ Once a link has been established, check the RSL at the SU, and if too high, miss-point the antenna

slightly to reduce the receive power.

Configuring the Base Station

Keep in mind the following when configuring a BSU:

▪ The configuration commands are NOT case-sensitive.

▪ Refer to the Operator Commands section of the software’s Help menu (or the Reference manual)

for additional information on command syntax.

▪ The BSU does not provide an on-screen response to many of the available commands.

▪ The BSU saves the configuration settings periodically (approximately every two minutes). Therefore,

after issuing the last configuration change, wait two minutes before recycling power or turning off the

unit to ensure that all of your changes take effect.

To configure the Base Station:

1. On the computer that has the Base Station Configuration Software installed, change the IP address

for its Ethernet card to 192.168.20.xx with a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask (xx can be any number

between 1 and 255 with the exception of 254). The computer and BSU must be members of the same

IP subnet to communicate. When using the Multi-BSU software, the BSU and SU can be on different

subnets (see “Using the Multi-BSU Configuration Software” in the Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3

Reference Manual for information).

Note: The BSU’s default IP address is 192.168.20.253 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

2. Run the Base Station Configuration Software on the computer. To do this, from the Windows Start

menu, select Programs Æ Base Station Configuration Software.

Note: The menu bar reads “Base Station Configuration Software” when the computer and BSU are connected to

the same physical network. If the menu bar reads “Configuration Software” only, the two devices are not

on the same physical network; confirm that they are connected to the same Ethernet network, check the

Ethernet cables, and confirm that the BSU is powered on before continuing.

º Type dspconf and press the Enter key to view the BSU’s current configuration settings. If you do

not get a response to this command, confirm that the computer and BSU are on the same IP

subnet.

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CPN 63179 Issue Date: 01/24/03

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide ▪ Install the BSU first before installing any SUs. ▪ Once a link has been established, check the RSL at the SU, and if too high, miss-point the antenna slightly to reduce the receive power. Configuring the Base Station Keep in mind the following when configuring a BSU: ▪ The configuration commands are NOT case-sensitive.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 3. Configure the BSU’s IP settings: Type setIP and press Enter, where is the new IP address you want to assign to the unit. For example, type setIP 192.168.20.20 to assign this IP address to the BSU. A. Close the Base Station Configuration Software and change the IP address of the computer’s Ethernet card so that it is in the same IP network as the BSU’s new IP address; restart the computer if necessary. B.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 8. Set the desired frequency plan using the frequency command. (frequency < a | b | c | d | e| f >; with e being available for the 5 and 6 channel plans and f being available for the 6 channel plans only. 9. Set the BSU’s desired transmit power level using the txPowerLevel command. Note: Typically the power level is set to 18 dBm in the field (maximum setting) and 6 dBm for indoor range testing (minimum level). 10.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 3. Configure the SU’s IP settings: º Enter setSUIP to set the SU’s IP address. Proxim suggests that you configure each SU with a unique IP address in the same IP subnet as the BSU in Bridging mode and configure each SU with a specific subnet in IP routing mode. º Enter setSUSubnet to set the SU’s subnet mask. 4.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide Follow these steps to run the test: 1. Open the Base Station Configuration Software. 2. Enter BSUlog 1 1. 3. The second output column is GPS sync, which will read –1 until the GPS can acquire the requisite number of satellites. When this number reads 0, GPS has acquired at least one satellite; when it reads 4, at least four satellites have been acquired and GPS is functional. 4. Enter BSUlog 0 to turn off BSU log. 5.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide Chapter 3. Deploying the Subscriber Unit Mounting the Subscriber Unit (SU) The outdoor component of the Subscriber Unit (SU) is designed to directly mount to a pole. Using the supplied U-bolts, you can mount the SU to a 1-1/4 inch to 1-3/4 inch pole (outside diameter). Using optional mounting brackets, you can mount the SU to a wall or other flat surface. Figure 16.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide Note: The following instructions assume that you will slide the SU’s mounting bracket/pole assembly onto a pole. If this is not practical (for example, the pole is too tall or its top and bottom are permanently mounted to structures), follow the steps below, but assemble the mounting bracket/pole assembly around the pole. 1. Insert the two U-bolts into the mounting clamp housing and attach the two #5/16 nuts and 5/16 flat washers. 2.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 4. Insert the two #10-32 screws in the sides of the mounting clamp housing/pole clamp assembly and loosely attach the two #10-32 nuts. Figure 19. Mounted SU 5. After you aim the SU (see “Aiming the SU” on page 35), tighten the two #10-32 screws and nuts to secure the SU in position. 6. Insert the O-ring into the SU’s Power and Ethernet port. 7.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 8. Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to the SU’s power supply. Be sure the Tsunami Multipoint Subscriber Unit connector is properly “contacted” or the unit may fail; you should hear a “click” when installing the cable connector to its chassis. The proper way to install is as follows: A) Insert the O-ring into the SU’s Power and Ethernet port. B) Loosen the rear nut on the end of connector cable.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 7. Click Done when the installation is finished to close the installer. Aiming the SU 1. Launch the Subscriber Utility. Figure 21. Settings Page in Subscriber Utility 2. Choose the desired frequency plan and operating frequency. The factory default is the 4 channel frequency plan and frequency auto (the SU looks through all frequencies).
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide 4. Click Save Settings and Install Subscriber Unit to launch the aiming tool. Figure 22. Aiming Tool in Subscriber Utility 5. Slowly adjust the position of the SU until you have maximized the strength of the radio signal. º The SU beeps after it has detected a signal from the BSU. The beeps increase in frequency as the strength of the signal received from the BSU increases.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide Figure 23. Subscriber Utility Status Window Base Station ID Displays the Terminal ID assigned to the BSU with which the SU communicates.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide Frequency Channel Shows the current channel plan/frequency setting (for example, 4C). See “Change the Frequency Plan and Operating Frequency” on page 50 for information. By default, the SU is set to automatically search for the correct frequency channel. Receive Signal Quality (dBm) Shows the quality of signal received by the local SU (in dBm). This value represents the estimated received signal level, plus an offset of 120 dB.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide If the ping tests are unsuccessful, attempt the following: ▪ Check all IP and computer configurations (for example, if you attempt to ping the BSU from the SU configuration computer and the BSU and SU’s are in separate networks you must have the configurations computers gateway set to the SU for the ping to work.) ▪ Adjust the network’s IP settings, if necessary, to achieve IP connectivity.
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide Chapter 4. System Diagnostics and Operating Tips This section describes several diagnostic tests you can perform once the Tsunami MP equipment is installed. These tests assist you in determining whether the equipment is functioning as expected. In addition, we include some miscellaneous useful information for deploying a Multipoint network. Radio Diagnostics Use the diagnostic tools described in this section to determine if your wireless link is stable.