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Page 1: User Manual
® BreezeMAX USB 250 User Manual Software Version: 2.0 December 2010 P/N 215781... -
Page 2: Document History
Document History Document History Topic Description Date Issued ® BreezeMAX USB 250 User This is the document’s first release. July 2010 manual General Added installation and screens of the Release 2 Macintosh version of WCM. November 2010 Specifications Operating Frequency for 3.5 GHz model is Release 2... - Page 3 © Copyright 2010 Alvarion Ltd. All rights reserved. The material contained herein is proprietary, privileged, and confidential and owned by Alvarion or its third party licensors. No disclosure thereof shall be made to third parties without the express written permission of Alvarion Ltd.
- Page 4 BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. Disclaimer (a) The Software is sold on an “AS IS” basis. Alvarion, its affiliates or its licensors MAKE NO WARRANTIES, WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION.
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Page 5: Limitation Of Liability
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. Limitation of Liability (a) ALVARION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR... -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Information Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 7: Important Notice
and individual names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. Alvarion Ltd. reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such contract or warranty. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents 1. About BreezeMAX USB250..............1 1.1 BreezeMAX USB250 Hardware..................1 1.2 Specifications .......................1 1.2.1 Hardware Specifications ..................1 1.2.2 Wireless Specifications ..................2 1.2.3 Dimensions ......................2 1.2.4 Environmental Specifications ................2 1.2.5 Standards......................3 1.3 LED Indication ......................3 2. Installation................... 4 2.1 Prerequisites.........................4 2.2 Installation Procedure - Windows................4 2.3 Installation Procedure - Macintosh................7 3. -
Page 9: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Contents 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........... 23 6. Glossary ..................... 24 BreezeMAX USB250 User Manual... -
Page 10: About Breezemax Usb250
BreezeMAX USB250 Hardware About BreezeMAX USB250 The BreezeMAX USB 250 device supports IEEE 802.16e-2005 state of the art Scalable OFDMA based Technology. BreezeMAX USB250 operates on 2.3, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz frequency licensed band. It provides users a seamless broadband wireless access, video streaming at home, office or on the move. -
Page 11: Wireless Specifications
About BreezeMAX USB250 Specifications Standards Wireless IEEE 802.16e-2005 DC Power input port DC +5.0V LED indicator WiMAX Link Status 1.2.2 Wireless Specifications Model 2.3 GHz 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz Operating 2.302 ~ 2.397 GHz 2.483 ~ 2.687 GHz 3.400~3.600 GHz Frequencies Channel Bandwidth 5/10 MHz... -
Page 12: Standards
About BreezeMAX USB250 LED Indication Operating Humidity max. 90% Storage Humidity max. 90% 1.2.5 Standards Model Standard Details 2.3 GHz Health: EN 62311 (SAR) RF: EN 302 326 EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 Safety: EN 60950-1, 2 edition Notify Body review (0560) 2.5 GHz Health: EN 62311 (SAR) Safety: EN 60950-1, 2... -
Page 13: Installation
Installation Prerequisites Installation The following section will guide you through the hardware and software installation. The software installs drivers on your laptop, which allow you to use the BreezeMAX USB250 just like a regular modem. Prerequisites Before installation, make sure you have a computer with the following: A minimum of 64MB available hard disk space ... - Page 14 Installation Installation Procedure - Windows Figure 2: Removable Storage “WiMAXCM” (Windows) The WiMAX Connection Manager Setup Wizard is displayed; Click Next to continue. Figure 3: WiMAX Connection Manager Setup Wizard Window NOTE Back To review or make changes at this time, click .
- Page 15 Installation Installation Procedure - Windows Figure 4: Choose Installation Location Window The installation process starts, displaying the status of installed components. The utility and drivers are automatically installed and may take several minutes. Wait for the installation completion. IMPORTANT Windows Vista and Windows 7 users, a security screen may prompt you to identify the WCM Allow program.
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Page 16: Installation Procedure - Macintosh
Installation Installation Procedure - Macintosh Figure 6: Installation Complete The installation is complete. Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard. After installing the WCM, an icon is displayed in your System Tray and the Connection Manager main window opens automatically. Figure 7: WiMAX Connection Manager If necessary, proceed either with “Settings the WiMAX Connection Manager... - Page 17 Installation Installation Procedure - Macintosh To install BreezeMAX USB WiMAX Connection Manager (WiMAXCM): Remove the plastic cap and slide the BreezeMAX USB250 into the USB port. The LED indicator turns on and a new drive WiMAXCM is added to the Devices list.
- Page 18 Installation Installation Procedure - Macintosh Figure 10: Install WiMAX Connection Manager - Introduction In the WiMAX Connection Manager Setup Wizard click Continue (Figure 10). The “Destination Selection” page is displayed (Figure 11). Figure 11: Destination Selection Select the disk to which to install the WiMAX Connection Manager (WCM) software and click Continue.
- Page 19 Installation Installation Procedure - Macintosh Figure 12: Installation Type NOTE Go Back To review or make changes at this time, click . To change the installation path, click Change Install Location and select a different path from the default. Click Install. A window is displayed, requiring the permitted user credentials on this PC to install the application (usually administrator).
- Page 20 Installation Installation Procedure - Macintosh Figure 14: Continue Installation Click Continue Installation (to cancel the installation process, click Cancel). The installation process starts. When the installation is complete, click Restart. Figure 15: Installation Completion To create a network service related to the new WiMAX network interface: If this is the first time you use the device in your laptop, the following window is displayed to prompt for adding a new network service.
- Page 21 Installation Installation Procedure - Macintosh Figure 16: A New Network Interface has been Detected Click Network Preferences. The Network window is displayed with the following message (see Figure 17). The Interface and Service Name fields are automatically filled in by the system. Figure 17: Network Window and Message Click Create to continue.
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Page 22: Uninstalling The Software
Uninstalling the Software Prerequisites Figure 18: Network - Automatic Location Click Apply to complete the configuration. After restart, the WCM application main window is displayed. Uninstalling the Software The following section will guide you through the BreezeMAX USB250 software uninstallation procedure. Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure that your WiMAX Connection Manager is closed and the BreezeMAX USB250 is not plugged in to facilitate an easy uninstallation... -
Page 23: Uninstallation Procedure - Macintosh
Uninstalling the Software Uninstallation Procedure - Macintosh You are prompted to verify the process. Click Yes to proceed. The Windows Installer removes the WCM software from your system. Uninstallation Procedure - Macintosh To uninstall BreezeMAX USB: Drag and drop the WiMAXCM icon from the Application window into the “Trash”... -
Page 24: Using The Breezemax Usb250
Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Prerequisites Figure 21: Trying to Empty the “Trash” without Restarting the PC Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Your BreezeMAX USB250 comes with an easy-to-use graphic user interface. The following chapter provides information for login and connecting to your WiMAX account. -
Page 25: Connecting To The Wimax Network
Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Connecting to the WiMAX Network Figure 22: Setting Page: Basic Tab (Windows and Macintosh) In the Basic tab select or deselect the following and click OK: » Automatically Start CM when Device is Plugged: If it is enabled, WiMAX Connection Manager starts automatically when the USB250 is plugged into the PC. - Page 26 Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Connecting to the WiMAX Network If “Automatically Connects When CM Starts” is enabled, a blue button with dynamic background is displayed and CM will try to connect any available WiMAX base station (BS). Figure 23: CM Main Window: WiMAX Connecting (Windows and Macintosh) In Windows - If “Automatically Connects When CM Starts”...
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Page 27: Operation Verification
Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Operation Verification Operation Verification When connected to the WiMAX network, a small circle with several concentric circles are displayed (see Figure 25). The concentric circles (in Windows colored orange) represent WiMAX signal strength. IMPORTANT In the event that signal strength is low, tilting the USB device while attached to the USB Connector adapter may improve signal strength and quality. -
Page 28: Viewing Status Details
To verify data connectivity, from the end-user's PC or from a portable PC connected to the unit, connect to a known internet site (e.g www.Alvarion.com). To disconnect from the network, click the blue circle. An Error message is displayed when the CPE does not find a base station. - Page 29 Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Viewing Status Details Figure 26: Status - IP Network Tab (Windows and Macintosh) The WiMAX tab includes: » State - The status of the device, including “Init”, “Ready”, “Scan”, “Network Entry”, “Operational”, and “Idle”. » Session Duration - Time of device function (hours:minutes:seconds) »...
- Page 30 Using the BreezeMAX USB250 Viewing Status Details Figure 27: Status - WiMAX Tab (Windows and Macintosh) The About tab includes Product Name » » Product Version » Driver Version » Firmware Version » Copyright » BreezeMAX USB250 User Manual...
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Page 31: Software Upgrade
NOTE Software upgrade availability depends on your service provider. To upgrade the software found in your BreezeMAX USB 250 device: When a new version is available, the following message is displayed, allowing you to choose if to install the new update or not. - Page 32 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Software Upgrade To continue running the existing version of the application click Cancel. The new firmware image remains in C:\Program Files\WiMAXCM\oma\temp folder, but it will not be installed automatically the next time the WCM is restarted. To install the update after choosing Cancel, manually run the installer from the location mentioned above.
- Page 33 Glossary Software Upgrade Glossary This section details terms used in this manual. Authentication The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network access. IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open system and shared key. Base Station Channel Allocation CAPL scan list is defined by the customer provisioned list.
- Page 34 Glossary Software Upgrade mRCT Mobile Radio Conformance Test Network Access Point Network exchange point equipped with large-scale switching (NAP) facilities and serving as a connection point between individual Internet Service Providers Open Mobile Alliance OMA DM (device Management) is a protocol specified by Open (OMA) Mobile Alliance (OMA) for Device Management purposes, by the Device Management Working Group and the Data...