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Page 1: User Manual
Smart-Cell Repeater User Manual 33 dBm Febuary, 2015 Version 1.1... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
GST Smart-Cell Repeater Advantages ........................5 1.3. Repeater Operation ................................5 1.4. Abbreviation ................................... 7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......................8 2.1. Smart-Cell Repeater Service Network Configuration ..................8 2.2. System Design and Operation ............................9 2.2.1. System Design ................................9 2.2.2. Downlink/ Uplink Path ............................10 2.2.3. - Page 3 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.2.1. Quick GUI/Configuration .............................21 4.2.2. Quick Setup ................................21 4.3. Web UI Ranges Table...............................22 4.4. Troubleshooting..................................23 4.4.1. Simple Troubleshooting Method ........................23 4.4.2. Alarm Information ..............................23 4.4.3. Troubleshooting Guide Related to RF......................27 4.4.4. Troubleshooting Guide Related to NMS ......................30...
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Page 4: Introduction
Smart-Cell Repeater INTRODUCTION Smart-Cell is a repeater, which has been designed to improve signals in blanket/shadow areas inside of buildings to transmit Verizon’s signals at 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz frequencies. User may choose filtering configuration according to the specific site circumstances. -
Page 5: Gst Smart-Cell Repeater Advantages
Its modular design is a customer friendly and efficient. 1.3. Repeater Operation Simple replacing of the amplifier unit allows to change service. Smart-Cell repeater provides services at 700MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz. One PSU supplies electricity to maximum 4 amplifier units... - Page 6 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 2.1. Certification panel & Warning Label Figure 1. Panel & Label...
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Page 7: Abbreviation
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 1.4. Abbreviation Digital Filter Module Power Supply Unit Auto Level Control SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Auto Oscillation Check Caution: Risk of explosion if battery on the controller board is replaced by an incorrect type. -
Page 8: System Configuration
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2.2. Smart-Cell Repeater Service Network Configuration Smart-Cell RF Repeater is designed for improving coverage and capacity of Verizon’s LTE & CDMA services nationwide. The repeater can provide coverage for all troubled areas such as suburban, shadow areas, backside of mountains, urban and metropolitan locations. -
Page 9: System Design And Operation
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 2.3. System Design and Operation 2.3.1. System Design <Figure 2> Smart-Cell Repeater Front Design PART PART SNMP WAN 1 FEU (Cavity Filter) , optional WAN 2 Service Unit #1 Modem Connector Service Unit #2 Donor Port... -
Page 10: Downlink/ Uplink Path
Main Switch 2.3.2. Downlink/ Uplink Path The Smart-Cell repeater improves service in the 700MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz and 2100MHz frequency bands. User may select frequency band according to the site peculiarities. After receiving a weak signal from donor antenna, the repeater improves and sends securely isolated signal out to service antenna. -
Page 11: 700Mhz Frequency Selection
<Figure 4> Smart-Cell Repeater Block Diagram 2.3.3. 700MHz Frequency Selection <Figure 5> Smart-Cell Repeater 700 Block Diagram 700MHz Amp Unit provides a service that meets the 3GPP2 LTE standard. Support up to two non-contiguous blocks. And each block has the minimum 5MHz bandwidth. -
Page 12: 850Mhz Frequency Selection
(CDMA[UL] – 1.25MHz, LTE[UL] – 4.505MHz, CDMA[DL] – 1.25MHz, LTE[DL] – 4.505MHz) 2.3.5. 850MHz Frequency Selection <Figure 7> Smart-Cell Repeater 850 Block Diagram 850MHz Cellular service provides by default, and supports up to two non-contiguous blocks. Each block‘s bandwidth are as follows, and it is possible to choose any combination of any band. -
Page 13: 2100Mhz Frequency Selection
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Page 14: System Specifications
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. RF Performance Item Specification Remark DL : 728.5MHz ~ 739.5MHz 746MHz ~ 756MHz 700MHz 10MHz + 10MHz UL : 698.5MHz ~ 709.5MHz 777MHz ~ 787MHz DL : 862MHz ~ 863.8MHz 864MHz ~ 868.6MHz 800MHz 1.8MHz + 4.8MHz... -
Page 15: System Specifications
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 3.2. System Specifications Parameter Specification Remark Range 60dB ~ 90dB Gain Adjust Step ±0.5dB Adjust Accuracy ±1dB 700MHz < 3.0dBp-p 800MHz Flatness 850MHz 1900MHz < 5.0dBp-p 2100MHz Propagation Delay ≤ 6us VSWR 1.7 : 1... -
Page 16: Electrical And Environmental Specifications
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 3.3. Electrical and Environmental Specifications Item Specification Remark RF Connector N-Type Female Donor & Server ANT Port AC Supply AC 110V 60Hz 3.0A 3.1” x 15.5” x 7.7” AMP unit Out Dimension 19” x 19” x 7.9”... - Page 17 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater • 2100MHz: 5MHz/10MHz Power • Monitoring repeater’s output level. Monitoring • Isolation Check in initial set up or Reset. • When Oscillation occurred, repeater attempts to stabilize Isolation through Gain Oscillation Check control function. • Shutdown repeater when oscillation still occurs in the minimum Gain.
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Page 18: Setup
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater SETUP 4.1. Equipment Needed for Repeater Setup Parameter Item Quantity Remark Major Component Smart-Cell Repeater 1 EA Provided by GST WALL Mounting Bracket 1 EA CD which contains User Manual 1 EA V.1.0 and Installation Guide V.1.0 Ethernet Cable 6.6ft (2m) -
Page 19: Open For Service
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 3) Isolation check between DONOR/SERVEICE ANT ① Isolation condition of this equipment is 105dBc (Gain+15dB). User should check its condition before installation. 4.1.2. Open for Service 1) Check points before open: ① Verification of system installation status : ... -
Page 20: Signal Strength Led Check
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.1.3. Signal Strength LED Check Number of LED bars Input Signal Level Output Power Signal Level LED 1 bar Less than -86dBm Less than +5dBm LED 2 bars -85dBm ~ -79dBm +6dBm ~ +10dBm LED 3 bars... -
Page 21: Setting Up The Repeater
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.2. Setting up the Repeater 4.2.1. Quick GUI/Configuration Use the following steps to commission the Repeater after all the cabling and antennas are fixed in place and the Repeater is supplied with proper electrical power. -
Page 22: Web Ui Ranges Table
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.3. Web UI Ranges Table GUI Feature Range Description Downlink and Uplink Output Below 0dBm to The output Power of the Repeater Power Display 35dBm Downlink Low RF Power 2dB to 10dB Threshold for Low RF Power... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.4. Troubleshooting In case of abnormal operation, technician should diagnose abnormality via remote access or directly connecting to repeater using Ethernet cable. If technician is required to conduct repairs due to major alarm, repeater should first be powered off, and then technician should prepare the proper measurement equipment before trying to fix the problem. - Page 24 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater * By default, if the Downlink Low Output Variance is Downlink Downlink path gain is set to 10dB, the Repeater will not report this alarm. Hardware 6dB less than RSSI * Increase the Downlink Low Output Variance on the...
- Page 25 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater the Uplink Upper Limit on the RF Configuration Page. * Add equal amounts of Uplink and Downlink attenuation until the Uplink Output Power is less than the Uplink Upper Limit. * Set the ALC Uplink Limit on the RF Configuration...
- Page 26 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater * Close the repeater door if opened and verify that the closest indoor coverage antenna is not in the same room as the repeater. Field Filter service has not Replaceable * Call to GST's Tech Support Team to verify that all...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide Related To Rf
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.4.3. Troubleshooting Guide Related to RF Item Check Point Troubleshooting System input power -Downlink: -100dBm ~ -27dBm range -Uplink: -100dBm ~ -27dBm System gain - 60dB ~ 90dB (DL/UL) Check before Output power - Downlink: 33dBm ± 2dB... - Page 28 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater Please Check following status; -Make sure Server Antenna Port is disconnected. DL VSWR alarm -Please reset Adapter upon completing Alarm troubleshooting -Make sure output power is operating normally DL over-output alarm -Please Reset Adapter upon completing Alarm...
- Page 29 Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater -If the Gain is different from normal level, please Check gain of the unit contact A/S team -It is possible for connectors to get too tight and damage the equipment or throughput Cable connector loose...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide Related To Nms
Verizon User Manual Smart-Cell Repeater 4.4.4. Troubleshooting Guide Related to NMS Symptom Check Points Troubleshooting -In case of Ethernet, verify IP addressing, DHCP Communication function, and that cookies are deleted problem -Verify that a crossover Ethernet cable is being used...