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BreezeACCESS™ 900 System Manual SW Version 4.3 July 2003 P/N 213558...
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Statement of Conditions The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Alvarion Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or equipment supplied with it.
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(b) PURCHASER’S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ABOVE SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE, AT ALVARION’S OPTION. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND...
Legal Rights (c) ALVARION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY PURCHASER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR IMPROPER TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED...
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Safety Considerations For the following safety considerations, “Instrument” means the BreezeACCESS 900 units’ components and their cables. Caution To avoid electrical shock, do not open any of the instrument components and do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
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Legal Rights Line Voltage Before connecting this instrument to the power line, make sure that the voltage of the power source matches the requirements of the instrument. Installation Codes The system must be installed according to country national electrical codes. For North America, equipment must be installed in accordance to the US National Electrical Code (NEC) Articles 110-16, 110-17 and 110-18 and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Sections 2 -202 and 2-308.
It could also void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Some of the equipment provided by Alvarion and specified in this manual, is manufactured and warranted by third parties. All such...
This guide is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting up and operating the BreezeACCESS 900 system. This guide contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1 – System description: Describes the BreezeAccess 900 system and its components. Chapter 2 – Installation: Describes how to install the system components.
Table 3-7: AU-RE-900 LEDs ................3-11 Table 3-8: AU-NI LEDs ..................3-11 Table D-1: Basic Sequences using Standard Scrambling ........D-4 Table D-2: Spanning Factors and Hopping Sequences for Sequences with 7 to 12 Channels ....................D-6 BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
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Chapter 1 - System Description In this Chapter Introducing BreezeACCESS 900, on page 1-2 Cell Extender, on page 1-3 Subscriber Unit, on page 1-4 BreezeCONFIG ACCESS, on page 1-5 Specifications, on page 1-6...
Chapter 1 - System Description Introducing BreezeACCESS 900 BreezeACCESS 900 system allows operators that provide IP services to extend the reach of their system and provide services to clusters of customers that cannot otherwise be reached due to being obstructed by heavy foliage or other obstacles.
2.4 GHz Radio Unit and a 900 MHz Radio Unit. The Interface Unit includes the interface (indoor) units of a BreezeACCESS II Subscriber Unit and a BreezeACCESS 900 Access Unit. These two units are connected to each other via a hub module. It provides an interface for an optional local Ethernet connection and is powered from the mains (110/220VAC).
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T (RJ-45) interface. The unit is powered from the 110/220 VAC mains. It has one RF connector for an outdoor wall- mountable 10dBi antenna. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility to control a large number of units from a single location. BreezeCONFIG ACCESS provides a single point of control for both BreezeACCESS II and BreezeACCESS 900 system components. In addition, BreezeCONFIG ACCESS enables you to load an updated configuration file to multiple units simultaneously, thus radically reducing the time spent on unit configuration maintenance.
Specifications 900 MHz Radio specifications Table 1-2: 900 MHz Radio Specifications Item Description Frequency 903 – 927 MHz ISM band Operation Mode Time Division Duplex (TDD) Radio Access Method FH-CDMA Standard Compliance FCC Part 15.247 Channel Bandwidth 2 MHz Central Frequency Resolution 1 MHz SU Antenna 10 dBi, 55...
IF Communication Interface (CX and AU) Table 1-4: IF Communication Interface Item Description IF Frequency 440 MHz IF Cable Impedance 50 ohm Maximum IF Cable Attenuation 15dB Maximum IF Cable DC Resistance 1.5 ohm BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
Specifications Configuration and Management Table 1-5: Configuration and Management Type Standard Monitor program via Telnet Management SNMP Configuration upload/download using TFTP Management Access From Wired LAN, Wireless Link Multilevel password Management access protection Configuration of remote access direction (from Ethernet only, from wireless link only or from both sides) Configuration of IP addresses of authorized stations...
-40° C to 55° C (-40° F to 131° F) SU-I, AU-NI 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Operating Outdoor units 100% RH Condensing humidity Indoor equipment 5%-95% non condensing BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 1-10...
Specifications Physical and Electrical Subscriber Unit Mechanical Table 1-8: Mechanical Specifications, Subscriber Unit Unit Structure Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg/lb) General An indoor SU-I unit and an outdoor antenna SU-I Metal box, desktop or wall 15 x 8.7 x 3.7 0.35 / 0.77 mountable Power Plugged directly into the mains...
Chapter 1 - System Description Electrical Table 1-10: Electrical Specifications, Subscriber Unit Unit Details General External power supply AC input power: 100-240 Vr.m.s.,47-63 Hz DC power output: 5.1V, 2A max. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 1-12...
N-Type jack Omni Antenna Electrical Table 1-13: Electrical Specifications, Cell Extender Unit Details General 110-240 VAC, 50 60Hz, 1.4A max Power to outdoor units 12 VDC from the Interface Unit via the IF cables BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 1-14...
Specifications Stand-Alone AU Mechanical Table 1-14: Mechanical Specifications, Stand-Alone AU Unit Structure Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg/lb) General An indoor AU-NI unit with an external AU-PS power supply unit and an outdoor AU-RE radio unit AU-NI Metal box, desktop or wall 15 x 8.7 x 3.7 0.34 / 0.75 mountable...
General Power consumption: 25 W AU-NI External power supply AC input power: 100-240 Vr.m.s., 47-63 Hz DC power output: 12 V, 4 A AU-RE 12 VDC from the AU-NI via the IF cables BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 1-16...
5 ft. (1.5 m) LMR-400 Antenna cable with N-Type connectors Packing List for AU-E-NI-900 Stand-Alone AU The Stand-Alone AU installation kit includes the following components: AU-NI indoor unit Wall mounting kit for the AU-NI AU-PS power supply with a mains power cord BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
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Installing the Cell Extender and AU AU-RE-900 MHz Radio Unit with a connection to an external antenna A 98 ft. (30 m) RG 58 IF cable with TNC connectors Standard Monitor cable 5 ft. (1.5 m) LMR-400 Antenna cable with N-Type connectors Additional Items Required for the CX Installation The following items are also required for the installation of the Cell Extender:...
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Failure to do so may void the BreezeACCESS product warranty and may expose the end user or Service Provider to legal and financial liabilities. Alvarion and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation of Outdoor Units or antennas.
902-928 MHz, 10 dBi Panel Antenna, H/VPOL mount, N-Type 990010 connector NOTE Consult with Alvarion sales on the availability of other antennas for use with the CX and Access Unit. WARNING It is the responsibility of the professional installer to ensure that when using the outdoor antenna kits, only these antenna configurations shown in the table above are used along with the minimum cable lengths provided with the product.
Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the holes and band grooves on the back, top and bottom of the Outdoor Unit. NOTE Be sure to install the unit with the bottom panel, which includes the LED indicators, facing downward. Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
Installing the Cell Extender and AU Figure 2-2 illustrates the method of installing a Radio Unit on a pole, using the brackets and open-ended bolts. Figure 2-2: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Brackets NOTE Be sure to insert the open ended bolts with the grooves pointing outward, since these grooves enable you to use a screwdriver to fasten the bolts to the unit.
2. Verify that the length of the IF cable is sufficient to reach the Interface Unit. 3. The IF cable connectors should be sealed properly to protect against rain and moisture Figure 2-3: SU-RA-2.4 Bottom Panel Figure 2-4: AU-RE-900 Bottom Panel BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
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Failure to do so may void the BreezeACCESS product warranty and may expose the end user or Service Provider to legal and financial liabilities. Alvarion and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation of Outdoor Units or antennas.
Figure 2-5: Interface Unit Bottom Panel Wall Mounting the Interface Unit The Interface Unit must be installed on a wall with the bottom panel, which includes the connectors, facing downward. Figure 2-6: Wall Mounting the Interface Unit BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 2-10...
Installing the Cell Extender and AU The Interface Unit can be secured to a wooden wall using 4 screws or to a concrete wall using 4 masonry anchors and suitable bolts. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the Sun Guard must be installed to prevent overheating.
Continue pushing it onto the ferrule, and then tighten the domed sealing nut. Preparing the Local Ethernet cable This section is only for those requiring a local Ethernet connection. Figure 2-9: Preparing the Local Ethernet Cable BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 2-12...
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Installing the Cell Extender and AU To prepare the local Ethernet cable: 1. Push the O-Ring over the connector’s body until it reaches the end, as shown in Figure 2-9. Push a category 5 shielded Ethernet cable (2.5-6.5mm diameter) through the connector body, the coupling nut and the sealing nut.
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All IF and RF cables connections must be adequately sealed against water. 5. Connect the power cable to the AC mains. 6. Seal the power cable conduit at the AC mains end to prevent the entry of insects. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 2-14...
Installing the Cell Extender and AU Installing the AU-NI Indoor Unit NOTE Refer to Installing the Radio Unit on page 2-6 for details on the AU-RE outdoor unit. Place the unit in an appropriate location on a shelf or a table. The unit can be wall mounted using the installation materials provided with the unit.
A portable PC with Terminal Emulation software and a Monitor cable Installation tools and materials, including appropriate means (e.g. a pole) for installing the antennas. A Wall/Roof Mounting Arm (P/N 872442 is available from Alvarion. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 2-16...
Installing the SU-I Subscriber Unit Installation Guidelines This section describes the installation guidelines and the various considerations that must be taken into account when planning the installation. Location of the Unit The unit can be placed on a desktop or a shelf, or can be attached to a wall.
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Failure to do so may void the BreezeACCESS product warranty and may expose the end user or Service Provider to legal and financial liabilities. Alvarion and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation of Outdoor Units or antennas.
Installing the SU-I Subscriber Unit Installing SU-I Units Connectors and LEDs The unit provides the following interfaces: An Ethernet connector (marked ETH) on the rear panel for connecting the unit to a PC. A DC-IN 5V connector on the side panel for the power transformer. A Monitor connector on the side panel for connecting an ASCII terminal with terminal emulation software for configuration and maintenance purposes.
These slots should be used to fasten cables coming out of the unit to the wall mounts, eliminating loose or tangled cable installations. Convenience Mounting Slots Unit Mounting Slots Cable Fastening Slots Figure 2-12: Wall Mounting Plate BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 2-20...
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To install the antenna and lightning protection: 1. The antenna can be mounted on a 1”-4” pole. The mounting on a 1”-2.5” pole differs from mounting on a 2.5”-4” pole. You may use the Wall/Roof Mount Arm available from Alvarion (P/N 872442). Refer to Appendix B for instructions on installing the antenna.
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2. Connect the power transformer to a power outlet - 110/ 220VAC. 3. Use a straight Ethernet 10Base-T cable to connect a PC to the Ethernet port located on the rear panel of the unit. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 2-22...
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Chapter 3 - Commissioning About this Chapter Set-Up and Initialization, page 3-2 Aligning the Cell Extender's SU-RA Antennal, page 3-8 Aligning the SU-I Subscriber Unit's Antenna, page 3-9 Verifying Proper Operation, page 3-10...
3. Press Enter. The Select Access Level menu is displayed. 4. Select the required access level, depending on your specific access rights. A password entry request is displayed. 5. Enter your password and press Enter. The Main Menu is displayed. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
Set-up and Initialization Table 3-1: Monitor Port Communication Parameters Parameter Value Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity None Flow Control Xon/Xoff Connector Connected COM port NOTE Following three unsuccessful login attempts (using incorrect passwords) from either the Monitor port or via Telnet, the monitor program is blocked for several minutes.
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The functionality of the several parameters in BreezeACCESS 900 is different than in BreezeACCESS II. These parameters are: Hopping Set and Hopping Sequence parameters are not available. The Hopping Standard in all BreezeACCESS 900 units is set to Flexible Hopping Definition. Refer to Appendix D...
Set-up and Initialization Table 3-2: Basic Parameters in the Cell Extender’s 2.4 GHz SU Parameter Default Value Comment IP Address 10.0.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 DHCP Options Disable Access to DHCP From Wlan Only ESSID ESSID1 Transmit Power Control ATPC Option Enable Best AU Support...
Shared Key only after configuring at least one WEP Key WEP Key 1-4 0000000000 (none) NOTE Once the basic parameters are configured, the unit must be reset in order to activate the new configuration. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
Set-up and Initialization Table 3-4: Basic Parameters in the SU-I Parameter Default Value Comment IP Address 10.0.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 DHCP Options Disable Access to DHCP From Wlan Only ESSID ESSID1 Flexible Hopping Definition According to the spectrum analysis survey Transmit Antenna Antenna 2...
If you are having difficulties in obtaining a good RSSI, since the RSSI bar indicator is not precise, it is recommended that you use the Continuous Link Quality Display test for more precise alignment of the antenna. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
Aligning the SU-I Subscriber Unit’s Antenna Aligning the SU-I Subscriber Unit’s Antenna For antenna alignment, you can use either the 3 Signal Quality LED indicators on the front panel of the SU-I or view the Received Signal Strength Indication in the Site Survey menu. Typically, alignment using the Signal Quality LEDs is sufficient.
Verifying Proper Operation Table 3-6: SU-RA-2.4 LEDs Name Description Functionality Ethernet activity Off – No traffic activity detected on the Ethernet port indication Blinking – Data received from or transmitted to the Ethernet port WLNK Wireless Link Blinking – Packets received from the wireless link Activity Indictor Off –...
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Verifying Data Connectivity (SU-I) To verify data connectivity, from the end-user’s PC or from a portable PC connected to the unit, ping the primary Access Unit, or try to connect to the Internet. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1 3-12...
Flip the clip so that the copper side faces up. The springy clip is facing down and parallel to the floor. When looking down on the coppers, pin 1 is on the far left. BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
Appendix B - Mounting the 10 dBi Flat Panel Subscriber Antenna...
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Horizontal polarization: The POLARIZATION arrow should be parallel to ground. CAUTION Do not install antennas near power lines. Contact with high voltage lines is dangerous and can cause death or serious injury. Mounting on a 1”-2.5” Pole BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
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Verifying Proper Operation Mounting on a 2.5”-4” Pole Manual Revision 1.1...
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The SU does no t learn the hopping channels from the AU. Refer to the technical bulletin, “BreezeACCESS 900 Co-location Installation Guidelines”, for specific instructions on how to properly install and configure the CX and AU units for operation in environments where more than one unit will be operating.
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Flexible Hopping Definition Mode Frequencies Selection and Basic Sequence Generation Using the Flexible Hopping Definition Menu The Flexible Hopping Definition menu includes the following options: Define Sub-Bands The Define Sub-Bands option enables defining a new list of sub-bands and/or discrete frequencies. Enter a list of the required sub-bands and/or frequencies, using either sub-bands (f1-f2) or discrete frequencies, e.g.
Spanning Factor to the index of the previous channel. Note that the sequence is cyclic, meaning that adding 1 to the highest index in the sequence (Index=N where N is the number of channels in the sequence) will result in the first channel (Index=1). BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...
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Flexible Hopping Definition Mode The scrambled basic sequence can also be calculated using the formula: (j)= {[(j-1)*X]mod(N)}+1 Where: X is the Spanning Factor N is the number of channels in the sequence (modulus) J is the sequence index Example: N=8, X=3 (5)={[(1-1)*3}mod8}+1=1 (5)={[(2-1)*3}mod8}+1=6 (5)={[(3-1)*3}mod8}+1=3...
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Manual Sequen ce Definitio n (if applicable) Spanning Facto r (if applicable . In the SU it will be shown only when operating in the Enhanced Scrambling mode) The current sequence of operational hopping frequenc BreezeACCESS 900 System Manual rev 1.1...