User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installation and Deployment
- 3. Using RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW
- 4. Configuring RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW
- 4.1. Configuring the Local Time Zone
- 4.2. Configuring the SNMP Read/Write Communities
- 4.3. Managing User Accounts
- 4.4. Managing Base Stations
- 4.4.1. Adding a Base Station
- 4.4.2. Updating a Base Station's Configuration
- 4.4.3. Updating a Base Station's Location
- 4.4.4. Updating a Base Station's Antenna Characteristics
- 4.4.5. Updating SNMP Settings
- 4.4.6. Updating CPI Information
- 4.4.7. Removing a Base Station
- 4.4.8. Viewing Available Base Stations
- 4.4.9. Viewing the Measurements Report
- 4.4.10. Viewing the SAS Registration Information
- 4.5. Managing Subscriber Units
- 5. Monitoring RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW
RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW
User Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features and Benefits 1
Introduction
RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW is a standalone service that enables select RUGGEDCOM WIN base stations (and their
associated subscriber unit) to operate on the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), a shared wireless
broadband spectrum scheme for the 3550 to 3700 MHz band.
CBRS uses a Spectrum Access System (SAS) to control access for registered base stations and subscriber unit
(classified as Citizens Broadband radio Service Devices or CBSDs).
In accordance with Part 96 of the FCC's Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), no wireless device operating in
the United States is allowed to access the 3.5 GHz band without an SAS service.
IMPORTANT!
RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW is designed to work specifically with spectrum sharing technologies developed by
Federated Wireless [https://www.federatedwireless.com].
CONTENTS
• Section1.1, “Features and Benefits”
• Section1.2, “Security Recommendations”
• Section1.3, “Architecture and Operation”
• Section1.4, “Supported RUGGEDCOM WIN Devices”
• Section1.5, “Licensing and Copyright”
Section1.1
Features and Benefits
The following describes the many features available in RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW and their benefits:
• Operating Environment
RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW can run on a Linux PC or as a virtual machine.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW uses the SNMP version 2c (SNMPv2c) to communicate with base stations and subscriber
unit.
• SMS Alerts
When paired with Twilio's [https://www.twilio.com] programmable SMS API, RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW can
forward specific alerts to a user's phone or messaging service via text messaging. Administrators can customize
which messages are sent on a per-user basis, allowing users to receive critical information related to area of
responsibility.
• Event Logging
RUGGEDCOM SAS-GW records all significant events to a non-volatile system log allowing for forensic
troubleshooting. Events include link failure and recovery, status of base stations or subscriber units, status of
spectrum requests, etc.