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  • Page 1 ® BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual Software Version 6.0 December 2009 P/N 215449...
  • Page 2 Range has been increased from 1-2 to 1-50 time slots. SW Version 5.0 4.2.6.2.8 Section November 2007 Data Encryption Option AU with Data Encryption Option enabled can accept SW Version 5.0 non-encrypted data 4.2.6.7.2 Section December 2007 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 3 Updated default: Yes for Country Codes where required by SW Version 5.2 regulations, No for Universal Country Codes in the 5.4 and May 2008 5.8 GHz bands SU Waiting Option New feature (DFS in Mixed Mode) SW Version 5.2 May 2008 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 4 New feature (Mixed Mode) SW Version 5.2 4.2.4.15 Section May 2008 Protecting ODU Connections New section SW Version 5.2 2.3.2 Section May 2008 Calibration of Noise Floor New feature SW Version 5.2 Indication May 2008 4.2.6.2.16 Section BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 5 Updated basic parameters description according to the new SW Version 5.5 menu structure Table October 2008 Unit Control Menu Updated according to new menu structure. Removed SW Version 5.5 references to Mixed Mode. 4.2.3 Section October 2008 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 6 SW Version 6.0 4.2.6.5.6 Section December 2009 Adaptive Modulation Updated the Adaptive Modulation algorithm SW Version 6.0 4.2.6.5.10 Section December 2009 IP Range Prioritization Introduced new VLAN prioritization criterion SW Version 6.0 4.2.6.6.3.4 Section December 2009 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 7 © Copyright 2009 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 8 BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. Disclaimer (a) The product 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 The instrument transmits radio energy during normal operation. To avoid possible harmful exposure to this energy, do not stand or work for extended periods of time in front of its antenna. The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 11 Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 12 Any changes or modifications of equipment, including opening of the equipment not expressly approved by Alvarion Ltd. will void equipment warranty and any repair thereafter shall be charged for. It could also void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 13 Appendix D - Preparing the indoor to outdoor cable: Provides details on  preparation of the indoor to outdoor Ethernet cable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ xiii System Manual...
  • Page 14 About this Manual Appendix E - Parameters Summary: Provides an at a glance summary of the  configuration parameters, value ranges, default values and whether the parameter is applied in run-time or only after reset. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    2.3.3 Connecting the Grounding and Antenna Cables..........20 2.3.4 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable ............21 2.4 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit..............22 2.4.1 RESET Button Functionality................23 Chapter 3 - Commissioning ..............24 3.1 Configuring Basic Parameters................26 3.1.1 Initial Configuration ...................26 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 16 E.1 Parameters Summary ....................143 E.1.1 Unit Control Parameters..................143 E.1.2 IP Parameters ....................145 E.1.3 Air Interface Parameters .................145 E.1.4 Network Management Parameters ..............149 E.1.5 Bridge Parameters ..................149 E.1.6 Performance Parameters ................152 E.1.7 Service Parameters..................154 E.1.8 Security Parameters..................156 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 17 Figure 2-4: The Waterproof Seal....................21 Figure 2-5: IDU PS 1073 Front Panel ..................22 Figure 4-1: Main Menu (Administrator Level) ................34 Figure C-1: Set Factory Defaults window.................. 137 Figure D-1: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments ..............139 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ xvii System Manual...
  • Page 18 Table 4-5: DFS behavior on SUs using ETSI based country codes..........72 Table 4-6: Comparison between DFS implementations for various country codes on the SU..74 Table 4-7: Enhanced ETSI Radar Detection Behavior..............78 Table 4-8: VLAN Management Port Functionality ............... 97 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ xviii System Manual...
  • Page 19 Table 4-11: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level ............108 Table 4-12: Basic Rate Mechanism ..................109 Table 4-13: Retransmission Percentage Equivalence .............. 112 Table 4-14: Examples of Retransmissions on Different Modulation Levels ......113 Table D-1: Cable Color Codes ....................139 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 20: Chapter 1 - System Description

    Chapter System Description...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 - System Description In This Chapter: “Introducing BreezeACCESS-EZ” on page 3  “The AU-EZ Access Unit” on page 5  “Specifications” on page 6  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 22: Table 1-1: Frequency Bands

    Internet and other IP services at high data rates. Part of Alvarion's extended and field-proven product portfolio, BreezeACCESS EZ is an integral part of the BreezeACCESS family, one of the most widely deployed broadband wireless access systems in the world.
  • Page 23 The SU-EZ CPEs support the entire range from 5.150 to 5.875 GHz with automatic frequency detection, enabling fast and simple plug-and-play installation. For details on installing, managing and using the SU-EZ CPEs, refer to the SU-A-EZ Manual. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-1: Idu And Odu

    Band (GHz) Horizontal Beam Gain (dBi) Width AU-Ant-5G-16-60 5.150-5.875 60° AU-Ant-5G-17-90 5.150-5.875 90° AU-Ant-5G-15-120 5.150-5.875 120° AU-Ant-5.4G-8-Omni 5.150-5.725 360° AU-Ant-5.8G-8-Omni 5.725-5.875 360° * In certain countries the AU-EZ may be certified only with specific antenna(s). BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 25: Table 1-3: Radio Specifications

    Operation Mode Time Division Duplex (TDD) Channel Bandwidth 20 MHz Central Frequency Resolution 5 MHz Antenna Port N-Type jack, 50 ohm Max. Input Power -30 dBm typical (at antenna port) Maximum Output Power 21 dBm BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 26 EIRP (also included in the Sub-Band parameters) and the Antenna Gain parameter. For Section 4.2.2.4 Section 3.2 more details refer to and to . For information on specific HW and Country Code BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 - System Description Specifications limitations, see the Country Codes document. Modulation Level indicates the radio transmission rate and the modulation scheme. Modulation Level 1 is for the lowest radio rate and modulation scheme. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 28: Table 1-4: Configuration And Management

    Configurable or automatic (DHCP client) Software upgrade   TFTP Configuration upload/download   TFTP 1.3.3 Standards Compliance, General Table 1-5: Standards Compliance, General Type Standard  FCC Part 15 class B  ETSI EN 300 489-1 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 29 ETS 300 019-2-1 class 1.2E Transportation ETS 300 019-2-2 class 2.3 Lightning protection EN 61000-4-5, Class 3 (2kV) (AU-ODU Antenna connection) Radio  FCC Part 15.247  ETSI EN 300 328  ETSI EN 301 893 (2003-04) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 30: Table 1-6: Mechanical Specifications, Stand Alone Access Unit

    10/100BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45) AC IN 3-PIN AC power plug INDOOR 10/100BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45), protected by a waterproof sealing assembly N-Type jack, 50 ohm, lightning protected Antenna N-Type jack (on a 1.5m cable in the Omni-8-5.8) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 31: Table 1-8: Ethernet Pin-Out Assignments

    Details Operating temperature Outdoor units -40 o C to 55 o C Indoor equipment 0 o C to 40 o C Operating humidity Outdoor units 5%-95% non condensing, weather protected Indoor equipment 5%-95% non condensing BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter Installation...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 - Installation In This Chapter: “Installation Requirements” on page 15  “Equipment Positioning Guidelines” on page 17  “Installing the Outdoor Unit” on page 18  “Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit” on page 22  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 34: Installation Requirements

    IDU-ODU cable kit that includes a Waterproof Seal (Service Box) and 3 RJ-45  shielded connectors (cable is not included). 2.1.1.2 Additional Items Available from Alvarion IDU to ODU Category 5 Ethernet cable (available in different lengths). For  more details refer to Section 2.1.2...

  • Page 35: Table 2-1: Approved Category 5E Ethernet Cables

    Indoor-to-Outdoor cable, should not exceed 100 meters. Use only Category 5E Ethernet cables from approved manufacturers, listed in Table 2-1. Consult with Alvarion specialists on the suitability of other cables. Table 2-1: Approved Category 5E Ethernet Cables Manufacturer Part Number Synergy Cables Ltd.

  • Page 36: Equipment Positioning Guidelines

    The indoor equipment should be installed as close as possible to the location  where the indoor-to-outdoor cable enters the building. The location of the indoor equipment should take into account its connection to a power outlet and the networking equipment. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 37: Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves

    The bands must be 9/16 inches wide and at least 12 inches long. The metal bands are not included with the installation package. NOTE Be sure to mount the unit with the bottom panel, which includes the LED indicators, facing downward. Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-2: Pole Installation Using Special Clamps

    Loop & tie the cable near the unit for strain relief and for routing water away from the unit: use additional cable strips to route the cable such that water can accumulate on the cable bends, away from the unit. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-3: Bottom Panel Of The Odu (Shown Without The Sealing Assembly)

    Universal IDU). If for any reason the ODU is not used with the IDU with which it was shipped, the MAC Address of the system is in accordance with the marking on the ODU. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 40: Figure 2-4: The Waterproof Seal

    Route the cable to the location selected for the indoor equipment. Assemble an RJ-45 connector with a protective cover on the indoor end of the indoor-to-outdoor cable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 41: Figure 2-5: Idu Ps 1073 Front Panel

    The color codes of the power cable are as follows: Brown Phase Blue Neutral Yellow/Green Ground Verify that the POWER LED is lit, indicating that power is supplied to the unit. Configure the basic parameters as described in Section 3.1. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 42: Reset Button Functionality

    The RESET button can be used for setting the unit to its factory defaults. Press the button for about 10 seconds (until the ETH LED of the IDU stops blinking): the unit will reboot with the factory default configuration. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 - Commissioning

    Chapter Commissioning...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 - Commissioning In This Chapter: “Configuring Basic Parameters” on page 26  “Transmit Power Compliance With Regulations” on page 28  “Operation Verification” on page 29  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 45: Table 3-1: Au-Ez Basic Parameters

    DFS Required By Regulations Depends on Country In Frequency Definition > DFS (if DFS is supported by Country Code Parameters Code) Frequency Subset Definition All frequencies In Frequency Definition > DFS Parameters. Applicable only if DFS is enabled BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 46: Country Code Selection

    After the basic parameters are configured, the unit should be reset in order to activate the new configuration. 3.1.2 Country Code Selection CAUTION The selected Country Code must comply with applicable local radio regulations. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 47: Transmit Power Compliance With Regulations

    Transmit Power parameter in the AU should not be set to a value above "20-Antenna Gain". If there is a need to use a higher value for this parameter, these frequencies should not be used. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 48: Operation Verification

    Blinking Amber - Testing (not ready for operation)  Red - Self-test failed - fatal error Ethernet activity/  Green -Ethernet link detected. connectivity  Amber - No Ethernet connectivity between indicators the indoor and outdoor units. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 49: Indoor Unit Verification

    Off - No Ethernet connectivity has been detected between the outdoor unit and the device end-to-end connected to the indoor unit. Ethernet connectivity  Green - Self-test passed and Ethernet connection confirmed by the outdoor unit (Ethernet integrity check passed). BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 - Operation And Administration

    Chapter Operation and Administration...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration In This Chapter: “Working with the Monitor Program” on page 33  “Menus and Parameters” on page 36  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 52: Working With The Monitor Program

    A new challenge string should be used to receive a new one-time password. Enter your password and press Enter. The Main Menu is displayed as shown Figure 4-1. The unit type (AU-EZ) and location (if configured), SW version BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 53: Common Operations

    Common Operations The following describes the standard operations used when working with the Monitor program. Type an option number to open or activate the option. In certain cases you  may need to press Enter. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 54 Certain settings are automatically activated without having to reset the unit. Refer Appendix E for information on which parameters are applied in run time (no need to reset the unit), and which parameters are not run-time updated (the change takes effect only after unit's reset). BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 55: Menus And Parameters

    The parameter sets are identical to the main parameter groups in the configuration menus. You can view a specific parameter set or choose to view all parameters at once. While this menu is available at all access levels, some BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 56 AU since the last reset, including duplicate associations with the same SU. Unit Hardware Version: The version of the outdoor unit hardware.  Unit Boot Version: The version of the Boot SW.  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 57 FTP Parameters: General FTP parameters (common to SW Version  Download, Configuration File Upload/Download and Event File Upload using FTP): » FTP Server IP Address » FTP Gateway IP Address » FTP User Name » FTP Password BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 58 Show Advanced Configuration The Show Advanced Configuration menu enables to access the read only sub menus that display the current values of the parameters included in the applicable sub menus of the Advanced Configuration menu. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 59 Radiated Power) in dBm, or No Limit. Min Modulation Level: The lowest allowed modulation level.  Max Modulation Level: The highest allowed modulation level.  Burst Mode: Indicates whether Burst Mode operation is allowed.  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 60: Unit Control Menu

    Unit Control menu includes the following options: Reset Unit  Default Settings  Change Unit Name  Change Password  Flash Memory Control  Log Out Timer  Ethernet Negotiation Mode  Change System Location  Event Log Menu  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 61 FTP. For more information, see Section 4.2.3.12 option. These files can also be uploaded/downloaded remotely using TFTP (see Appendix The available options in the Set Defaults submenu are: Set Complete Factory Defaults  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 62: Table 4-2: Parameters That Are Not Changed After Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults

    Select this option to reset the unit to the standard Factory Default configuration, excluding the parameters that are required to maintain connectivity and management access. The parameters that do not change after Set Partial Factory Defaults are listed in Table 4-3. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 63: Table 4-3: Parameters That Are Not Changed After Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults

    Radar Activity Assessment Period Maximum Number of Detections in Assessment Period Frequency Subset ATPC Option for EZ Transmit Power Tx Control All Noise Immunity Control parameters All Noise Floor Calculation parameters Performance Parameters Adaptive Modulation Decision Thresholds BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 64 Change Password The Change Password submenu enables changing the access password(s). The Change Password submenu is available only to users with Administrator access rights. Valid values: A string of up to 8 printable ASCII characters. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 65 4.2.3.7 Ethernet Negotiation Mode The Ethernet Negotiation Mode submenu displays the current Ethernet port state and enables defining the negotiation mode of the Ethernet port. The available options are: Force 10 Mbps and Half-Duplex  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 66 Community is "public"). The Event Log may also be uploaded to a remote FTP server. The Event Log Menu includes the following options: Event Log Minimum Severity  Display Event Log  Erase Event Log  Event Load Upload  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 67 Event Log File Name: The Event Log File Name option enables defining the  name of the event log file to be uploaded. Valid values: A string of up to 20 printable ASCII characters.  The default is logfile.log.  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 68 The Feature Upgrade option enables to enter a license string for upgrading the unit to support new features and/or options. Upon selecting the Manual Feature Upgrade option the user will be requested to enter the license string. Each license BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 69 The default is VxWorks.bz. FTP Server IP Address: The FTP Server IP Address option enables defining the  IP address of the FTP server that is hosting the SW Version file. The default is: 10.0.0.253.  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 70 Operator Defaults file from a remote FTP server. The Configuration File Upload/Download submenu includes the following options: Execute FTP GET/PUT Configuration File: The Execute FTP GET/PUT  Configuration File executes the upload/download of a Configuration file or an BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 71 The default is operator.cmr. FTP Server IP Address: The FTP Host IP Address option enables defining the  IP address of the FTP server that is hosting the file. The default is: 10.0.0.253 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 72: Basic Configuration Menu

    Telnet or SNMP management. NOTE All parameters in the Basic Configuration menu are also available in the relevant sub menus of the Advanced Configuration menu. The Basic Configuration menu enables to access the following parameter sets: BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 73  Re-Apply Country Code values  4.2.4.8 DHCP Client DHCP Option  Access to DHCP  Refer to Section 4.2.6.1 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.9 Frequency Definition Sub Band Select  Frequency  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 74 4.2.4.11 Transmit Power Transmit Power  Show Transmit Power Parameters  Refer to Section 4.2.6.2 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.12 Antenna Gain 4.2.4.13 Tx Control 4.2.4.14 VLAN Support VLAN ID - Management  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 75: Site Survey Menu

    SUs served by the AU. The Site Survey menu includes the following options: Traffic Statistics  Ping Test  MAC Address Database  Continuous Noise Floor Display  Per Modulation Level Counters  Link Capability  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 76 If an ACK is not received after a predefined time, which is determined by the Maximum Cell distance parameter, the unit retransmits the frame until an ACK is received. If an ACK is not received before the number of BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 77 Total Transmitted Unicasts: The number of unicast frames successfully  transmitted to the wireless medium, excluding retransmissions. This count is useful for calculating the rates of retransmissions or dropped frames, as only unicast frames are retransmitted if not acknowledged. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 78 For a description of these frames, refer to Bad frames received and Duplicate frames discarded below. Total received data frames: The total number of data frames received from  the wireless medium, including duplicate frames. Refer to Duplicate frames discarded below. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 79 TX CRC %: The percentage of Cyclic Redundancy Check errors that occurred  over the air link. 4.2.5.2 Ping Test The Ping Test submenu is used to control pinging from the unit and includes the following options: BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 80 SU, the SU's MAC address is also displayed (SU Address). Each MAC address entry is followed by a description, which may include the following: Et (Ethernet): An address learned from the Ethernet port.  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 81 Sp (Special): 3 addresses that are always present, including:  » The MAC address of the AU. » Alvarion's Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-01. » The Ethernet Broadcast address (FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF). In addition, a summary table displays information about the Forwarding Database (Bridging Info) and the Associated Subscriber Units Database (Association Info).

  • Page 82: Table 4-4: Authentication And Association Process

    Table 4-4: Authentication and Association Process Message Direction Status in AU SU Status: Scanning A Beacon with correct ESSID SU Status: Synchronized Authentication Request Not authenticated Authentication Authenticated Successful SU Status: Authenticated Association Request Authenticated BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 83 The MAC Pinpoint table provides for each of the Ethernet stations (identified by the MAC Address) connected to either the AU or to any of the SUs served by it, the identity (MAC Address) of the wireless device to which they are connected. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 84 Signal Interference Ratio. Signal Interference Ratio (SIR) is the average SNR for all pulses and physical errors received by the unit. The average has the same formula used for calculation of SNR per CPE. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 85 MAC address, the following details are displayed: HwVer: the hardware version of the unit.  CpldVer: The version of the Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) used  in the unit. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 86: Advanced Configuration Menu

    Advanced Configuration Menu The Advanced Configuration menu provides access to all parameters, including the parameters available through the Basic Configuration menu. The Advanced Configuration menu enables accessing the following menus: IP Parameters  Air Interface Parameters  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 87 The Subnet Mask parameter defines the subnet mask for the IP address of the unit. The default mask is 255.0.0.0. 4.2.6.1.3 Default Gateway Address The Default Gateway Address parameter defines the IP address of the unit's default gateway. The default value for the default gateway address is 0.0.0.0. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 88 4.2.6.1.4.2 Access to DHCP The Access to DHCP option enables defining the port through which the unit searches for and communicates with a DHCP server. Select from the following options: From Wireless Link Only  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 89 AU, including possible changes in this frequency (Automatic Sub Band Select feature). To simplify the installation process the SU scans a definable frequencies subset after power-up. The defined frequencies subsets may include frequencies from more than one Sub-Band, enabling automatic detection of both frequency and BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 90 If radar activity was detected on a certain frequency, adjacent channels should not be used as well, according to the bandwidth. For instance, if the bandwidth is 20 MHz, then if radar activity was detected in 5800 MHz, frequencies 5790 MHz BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 91: Table 4-5: Dfs Behavior On Sus Using Etsi Based Country Codes

    Other country codes based on ETSI 5.8  Other country codes based on ETSI 5.4 (UK 5.8, Germany 5.8 and Universal (ETSI F 5.4 and Universal 5.4 with 5.8 with Detection Algorithm set to Detection Algorithm set to ETSI) ETSI) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 92 It should be noted that detection of radar activity does not necessarily indicate a continuous radar activity in the channel. A channel reuse algorithm enables returning to the original channel under certain conditions that indicates low radar activity on the channel. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 93: Table 4-6: Comparison Between Dfs Implementations For Various Country Codes On The Su

    The parameters that determine the frequency to be used are set in the AU. The SU should be configured with a minimal set of parameters to ensure that it will be able to automatically detect and use the frequency used by the AU, including possible changes in this frequency. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 94 5.4 and 5.8 GHz bands, Yes for all other Country Codes that support DFS as required by applicable regulations). 4.2.6.2.2.5.2 Frequency Subset Definition The Frequency Subset Definition parameter defines the frequencies that will be used in the DFS mechanism. The available frequencies according to the Sub-Band BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 95 N times (Maximum Number of Detections in Assessment Period) during the last T hours (Radar Activity Assessment Period). When the Channel Reuse Option is enabled, BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 96 The Remote Radar Event Reports defines this minimum number of radar reports required for the AU to initiate the DFS. The range is 0 to 512 radar detections. When set to 0, the mechanism is disabled. The default is 0. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 97: Table 4-7: Enhanced Etsi Radar Detection Behavior

    (to be used after the next reset) are also displayed. In addition, all the applicable frequencies will be displayed together with their status in the database (Radar Free, Radar Detected or Adjacent to Radar). BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 98 For each modulation level, the unit will use as transmit power the minimum between this parameter and the maximum Tx power allowed by the HW and the Country Code for the specific modulation level. The default Transmit Power is the highest allowed value. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 99 The Minimum Interval Between ATPC Messages parameter sets the minimal time between consecutive power-up/power-down messages to a specific SU. Setting a low value for this parameter may lead to higher overhead and to an excessive rate BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 100 The unit can be configured to "Don't Care" or "Not Set Yet" only in factory. Once a value is configured, it is not possible to reconfigure the unit to either "Don't Care" or "Not Set Yet". BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 101 Select Show Cell Distance Parameters to view the Maximum Cell Distance measured (not measured for SU-EZ units). 4.2.6.2.8 Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) The time interval between two consecutive transmissions of frames is called Inter-Frame Spacing (IFS). This is the time during which the unit determines BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 102 The Maximum Number of Associations parameter defines the maximum number of Subscriber Units that can be associated with the selected AU, while still guaranteeing the required quality of service to customers. Available values range from 0 to 512. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 103 At the end of the period the unit will reset automatically regaining normal operability upon start up. The Spectrum Analysis submenu includes the following options: BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 104 Signal Count: The number of signals (excluding OFDM frames with the  correct bandwidth) in the channel. Signal SNR: The approximate SNR of signals (excluding OFDM frames with  the correct bandwidth) in the channel. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 105 The default value is 218. 4.2.6.2.13 Disassociate The Disassociate feature enables disassociating all SUs associated with the AU or a selected SU. This feature is useful during configuration changes, enabling to BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 106 ANI mechanism may not function properly. It is strongly recommended to consult with Alvarion experts before switching to manual mode and modifying any of the parameters. Try switching to Manual mode if overall throughput is too low or if SUs are lost although communication conditions are sufficient for good connectivity.
  • Page 107 When DFS (radar detection) is used or during a Spectrum Analysis test, the Pulse Detection Sensitivity is set internally to High (regardless of the configured value). The default is Low. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 108 Forced Value parameter (see below). Typically this mode should be used only for special testing purposes. Automatic with Minimum Value: If the calculated Noise Floor using the  built-in mechanism is higher than the value configured for the Forced Value BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 109 There is no active TFTP or FTP session  If the calibration has started the unit will reset itself, will perform the calibration and after that it will reset again and return to normal mode of operation. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 110 (sub-band) used by the device (not applicable for current release that supports a single bandwidth). Available Calibration Options: Indicating whether Field, Factory or both  Field and Factory Calibration options are available for selection. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 111 The Access to Network Management option defines the port through which the unit can be managed. The following options are available: From Wireless Link Only  From Ethernet Only  From Both Ethernet and Wireless Link  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 112 Access to Network Management parameter only by stations with IP addresses matching one of the entries in the Set Network Management IP Addresses parameter. The default selection is Disable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 113 Network Management IP Address Ranges list. 4.2.6.3.6.3 Delete All Network Management IP Address Ranges The Delete All Network Management IP Address Ranges option enables deleting all entries from the Network Management IP Address Ranges list. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 114 Aggregates information regarding: type of access to Network Management, Network Management IP filtering, Network Management IP addresses, activation/deactivation of SNMP traps sending, SNMP traps destination IP addresses and communities and Network Management IP address ranges. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 115 AU-EZ units supports frame routing by port information, whereby each port is connected to only one VLAN. The VLAN Support menu includes the following parameters: VLAN Link Type  VLAN ID - Management  VLAN Forwarding  VLAN Relaying  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 116: Table 4-8: Vlan Management Port Functionality

    Refer to the VLAN Link Type options for some restrictions when configuring this parameter. Table 4-8: VLAN Management Port Functionality Action Management Port - Internal Receive from Ethernet I Tagged frames, matching VID-M Untagged frames when VID-M=65535 BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 117 AU unit, in the Relaying List. If the VLAN Forwarding option is also enabled in the AU, these VLAN IDs should also be included in the Forwarding List. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 118: Table 4-9: Vlan Data Port Functionality - Trunk Link

    VLAN ID that is not a member of the unit's VLAN Forwarding List is discarded. The VLAN Forwarding submenu provides the following options: 4.2.6.4.1.3.1 VLAN Forwarding Support The VLAN Forwarding Support option enables or disables the VLAN Forwarding feature. Available selections are Disable and Enable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 119 The VLAN Relaying menu provides the following options: 4.2.6.4.1.4.1 VLAN Relaying Support The VLAN Relaying Support option enables or disables the VLAN Relaying feature. Available selections are Disable and Enable. The default selection is Disable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 120 VLAN aware devices handle the packet. Valid values range from 0 to 7. The default value is 0. 4.2.6.4.1.6 Show VLAN Parameters The Show VLAN Parameters option displays the current values of the VLAN support parameters. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 121 (or since the time that the limit has been exceeded). The range is from 1 to 60 minutes. The default is 5 minutes. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 122 Disable the Unicast Relaying parameter only if all unicast messages from the wireless link are certain to be directed to the local wired LAN. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 123 Set this parameter to Enable to allow any SU (regardless of its' MAC address) to try associating with the AU. Set it to Disable to allow only SUs whose MAC address starts with 00-10-E7 to try associating with the AU. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 124 The RTS Threshold parameter defines the minimum frame size that requires an RTS/CTS (Request To Send/Clear To Send) handshake. Frames whose size is smaller than the RTS Threshold value are transmitted directly to the wireless link BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 125 The Maximum Contention Window parameter defines the upper limit for the maximum number C used in the back-off algorithm as described in Minimum Contention Window above. The available values are 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511 and 1023. The default value is 1023. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 126 Survey menu. If the measured SNR of all Sus is less than a certain threshold, it is recommended that the maximum modulation level be decreased in accordance with Table 4 8, using the values of typical sensitivity. It is recommended to add a BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 127: Table 4-11: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level

    Tx modulation down as a result. Setting the ACK modulation to level 1 at the other side of the link will fix this, allowing the unit to acknowledge that frames sent in modulation 8 are successfully received. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 128: Table 4-12: Basic Rate Mechanism

    The available values range is from 1 to 14. The default value is 10. 4.2.6.5.9 Burst Mode Burst mode provides an increased throughput by reducing the overhead associated with transmissions in the wireless medium. In a burst transmission BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 129 Statistics-Based Rate Control algorithm. Adaptive Modulation: The decisions made by the Adaptive Modulation  algorithm for the modulation level to be used are based on multiple parameters, including information on received signal quality (SNR) that is BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 130 When a critical retransmissions percentage is reached however, it is necessary to decrease the modulation to achieve better throughputs as shown in Table 4-13. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 131: Table 4-13: Retransmission Percentage Equivalence

    If the number of HW retries is lower than 3 or if the initial modulation is lower than 4, the number of modulations used for retransmission will be limited as shown in Table 4-14. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 132: Table 4-14: Examples Of Retransmissions On Different Modulation Levels

    The available range is between 1 and 3. The default value is 3. 4.2.6.5.10.3.3Retries on Lower Modulations This option enables/disables the retransmissions on lower modulations mechanism described “Statistics-Based Rate Control Parameters” on page 111. The default value is Enable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 133 The "High" option solves this limitation and ensures good performance also in links with a low SNR. The default is Normal. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 134 Disable - no filtering.  IP Protocol Only - only IP Protocol packets pass.  User Defined Addresses Only - only IP frames from/to IP addresses included  in the User Filter Addresses list pass. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 135 User Filtering Option and the list of User Filtering addresses, subnet masks and ranges. 4.2.6.6.2 MIR and CIR Parameters The MIR (Maximum Information Rate) value specifies the maximum data rate available for burst transmissions, provided such bandwidth is available. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 136 The Graceful Degradation Limit should be raised in proportion to the demand in the cell. The higher the expected demand in a cell, the higher the value of the Graceful Degradation Limit. Higher demand can be BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 137 High queue is empty. The prioritization of the packets is done using different classifiers: VLAN Priority  ToS Priority: IP Precedence or DSCP  UDP and/or TCP ports  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 138 2474. The ToS Prioritization menu includes the following parameters: 4.2.6.6.3.2.1 ToS Prioritization Option The ToS Prioritization Option defines whether ToS-based prioritization is enabled or disabled. The following options are available: Disable  Enable IP Precedence (RFC791) Prioritization  BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 139 The UDP/TCP Port Ranges Prioritization Option defines whether port ranges based prioritization is enabled or disabled. The following options are available: Disable  Enable Only for UDP  Enable Only for TCP  Enable for both UDP and TCP  The default is Disable. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 140 A comma is used to separate between entries. For example: 8900,9000-9005,9010,9016-9017. Delete UDP Port Ranges: This option enables deleting UDP port ranges from  the list of priority port numbers. It is possible to delete discrete port numbers BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 141 If the administrator selects to prioritize both RTP and RTCP packets, then all packets whose destination port number is included in the specified ranges will receive High priority. The available options are: » RTP & RTCP » RTP Only BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 142 High Priority queue. Source or Destination IP Prioritization: Frames with either source or  destination IP addresses within the IP range will be allocated to the High Priority queue. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 143 If the maximum allowed number has been reached, the AU will not confirm the request. The DRAP feature is applicable only for gateways that support DRAP. The following is a description of DRAP-related parameters: BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 144 DRAP parameters. 4.2.6.6.5 Show Service Parameters Displays the current values of the Service Parameters. 4.2.6.7 Security Parameters BreezeACCESS-EZ systems can support encryption of authentication messages and/or data frames using one of the following encryption standards: BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 145 Shared Key can only be authenticated by an AU configured to use a Shared Key, provided the applicable Key (which means both the key number and its content) in the AU is identical to the key selected as the Default Key in the SU. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 146 The default is KEY # 1. 4.2.6.7.5 Key # 1 to Key # 4 The Key # options enables defining the encryption key to be used for initializing the pseudo-random number generator that forms part of the BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 147 Following activation of the Re-apply Country Code Values option, all parameters that are affected by the Country Code (frequency parameters, transmit power parameters, DFS operation, modulation level parameters, burst mode parameters) revert to their factory default values and must be re-configured. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 148: Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using Tftp

    Appendix Software Version Loading Using TFTP...
  • Page 149 Upgrade packages can be obtained from the Technical Support section of Alvarion's web site, http://www.alvarion.com/. CAUTION Shutting down power to the unit before completion of the loading procedure may cause the unit to be inoperable.
  • Page 150 From the Flash Memory Control menu, select S - Show Flash Versions. The following information is displayed: Flash Versions ============ Running from :main version Main Version File Name A4_5_16.bz Main Version Number 4.5.16 Shadow Version File Name A5_0_15.bz BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 151 Note that following activation of the Re-apply Country Code Values option, all parameters that are affected by the Country Code (frequency parameters, transmit power parameters, DFS operation, modulation level parameters, burst mode parameters) revert to their factory default values and must be re-configured. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 152: Appendix B - File Download And Upload Using Tftp

    Appendix File Download and Upload Using TFTP...
  • Page 153 Use the SNMP read community string (the default is "public") to define the downloaded log file (get). The log file should be transferred in binary image mode (-i option). BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 154 -i 206.25.63.65 get public.log Suconf NOTE The Configuration File mechanism is common to multiple product lines. The Configuration File may includes parameters that are not applicable for AU-EZ. Do not attempt to change the default values of these parameters. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 155: Appendix C - Using The Set Factory Defaults Utility

    Appendix Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility...

  • Page 156: Figure C-1: Set Factory Defaults Window

    Enter the unit's MAC address. Click on the Set button. This utility performs the same operation as Set Complete Factory Defaults, restoring the default factory configuration of all parameters, except to Passwords, general FTP parameters and AU's Frequency. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 157: Appendix D - Preparing The Indoor To Outdoor Cable

    Appendix Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable...

  • Page 158: Figure D-1: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

    Make sure to do the following: Remove as small a length as possible of the external jacket. Verify that the external jacket is well inside the service box to ensure good sealing. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 159 Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable Take back the shield drain wire before inserting the cable into the RJ-45 connector, to ensure a good connection with the connector's shield after crimping. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 160: Appendix E - Parameters Summary

    Appendix Parameters Summary...
  • Page 161 ("No" in the Run-Time column indicates that a change to the parameter will take effect only after reset). BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 162: Parameters Summary

    FTP Log File Destination Up to 80 printable ASCII characters. None (empty) Directory Use "." to clear. Event Log Policy Warning  Message  Warning  Error  Fatal  Log None Log Out Timer 1 999 minutes BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 163 Force 100 Mbps and Half-Duplex  Force 100 Mbps and Full-Duplex  Auto Negotiation Change System Location Up to 34 printable ASCII characters None Manual Feature Upgrade License string: 32 to 64 hexadecimal None digits BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 164: Ip Parameters

    Sub-Band DFS Required by  Depends on Country Yes** Regulations* Code  Frequency Subset According to the Sub-Band. A list of Definition (in AU)* frequency indexes or A for all frequencies supported by the Sub-Band BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 165 Delta from Minimum SNR 4-20 (dB)  Units in 5.4, 5.8 GHz bands: 5 (dB) Level  Units in the 4.9, 5.2 and 5.3 GHz bands: 8 (dB) Minimum SNR Level 4-60 (dB) 28 (dB) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 166 0 (not active) or 1 (active) Pulse Detection  Sensitivity  High Noise Floor Calculation Fully Automatic  Fully Automatic Mode  Forced  Automatic with Minimum Value Noise Floor Forced Value -107 to -55 (dBm) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 167  Factory (not available in current release) * Applicable only if DFS is supported by the Sub-Band ** Partial (only after the unit re-enters radar scanning, for example after a frequency change, sub-band change, etc.) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 168: Network Management Parameters

    Up to 14 printable ASCII public characters (all 10 entries) E.1.5 Bridge Parameters Parameter Range Default Run-Time VLAN ID - Management 1 - 4094, 65535 65535 (no VLAN) VLAN Link Type  Hybrid Link Hybrid Link  Trunk Link BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 169 20 - 2000 seconds Broadcast Relaying Broadcast/Multicast  Disable  Broadcast/Multicast Enable  Broadcast Enable  Multicast Enable Unicast Relaying Enable  Disable  Enable MAC Address List Up to 100 MAC addresses EnableNone (empty) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 170 Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time MAC Address List Action  Deny Deny  Allow Station Allowed Option  Enable Disable  Enable BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 171: Performance Parameters

    Enable Adaptive Modulation Decision Normal  Normal Threshold  High History Size 15-25 entries Packet Threshold To Test Up 10-10000 Rate Packet No On Upper Rate Retries on Lower Modulations Disable  Disable  Enable BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 172 Appendix E - Parameters Summary Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time RTS Duration Mode  Short RTS Duration Short RTS Duration  Long RTS Duration * Applicable only if Burst Mode is supported by the Sub-Band. BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 173: Service Parameters

    IP Precedence Threshold 0 - 7 DSCP Threshold 0 - 63 UDP/TCP Port Ranges Disable  Disable Prioritization Option  Enable Only for UDP  Enable Only for TCP  Enable for both UDP and BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...
  • Page 174 Low Priority Traffic 0 - 100 (%) 0 (%) Minimum Percent DRAP Support Enable  Disable  Enable UDP Port 8000-8200 8171 Maximum Number Of Voice 1-255 Calls DRAP TTL 1-255 (seconds) 10 (seconds) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

  • Page 175: Security Parameters

    Open system  Shared Key Data Encryption Option Disable  Disable  Enable Security Mode   FIPS-197 Default Multicast Key Key # 1 to Key # 4 32 hexadecimal digits 0…0 (all 0=no key) BreezeACCESS EZ AU-EZ System Manual...

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