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Page 1 WiMAX-23 RSN-WiMAX-23 L/H User’s Manual Please read this manual before operating this product. After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2 User’s Manual Warning ! Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note ! This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
Page 3 Notice Trademark R-tron is a registered trademark of R-tron Inc. Other products and company names mentioned here in this manual might be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright R-tron Inc. 2000-2009 All Rights Reserved Any reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written permission from R-tron Inc.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Opening the WiMAX equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground. Operating the WiMAX with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to severe damage to the repeater.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Glossary ............................5 1. Introduction ..........................6 2. Description..........................7 2.1. Main Unit Overview...…………………………………………………………….………………………………….………………..7 2.2. Internal Configuration………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….8 2.2.1. Block diagram……………………………………………………………….….…………………………………………………..9 2.2.2. AC-DC Adaptor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 2.2.3. MCU (Main Control Unit')……………………………………………………………….…………………………………11 3. Hardware Installation......................12 3.1. Check List of Items…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 3.2. Mounting………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 3.3.
Page 6: Glossary
Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual. Abbreviation Definition Alternating Current Antenna Attenuator / Attenuation WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access Direct Current Downlink Grounding Graphic User Interface Light Emitting Diode Phase-locked loop Power Supply Unit Radio Frequency RSSI...
Page 7: Introduction
1. Introduction WiMAX repeaters are used to fill out areas in the WiMAX mobile systems, such as base station fringe areas, business and industrial buildings, etc. WiMAX repeaters receive signals from a base station, amplify and retransmit the signals to the mobile stations.
Page 8: Description
2. Description 2.1 Main Unit Overview 1. Ground Contact: Connects the repeater frame ground to the building ground. 2. DC In: DC power Jack. 3. Server Antenna Port: Connects the server antenna 4. Donor Antenna Port: Connects the donor antenna. 5.
Page 9: Internal Configuration
2.2 Internal Configuration Sync Detec 1. MCU (Main Control Unit) 2. Sync Detec...
Page 10: Block Diagram
2.2.1 Block Diagram The following diagram explains how the WiMAX repeater amplifies the signal.
Page 11: Ac-Dc Adaptor
2.2.2 AC-DC Adaptor The AC-DC adaptor supplies a steady DC power to the WiMAX equipment by drawing power from the general in-wall AC outlets. Specification Item Specification Operating Temp -0˚C~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F) Environmental Humidity 20%~90%RH Cooling method Convection. Voltage AC110~240V +12V/6.67A Current Frequency 40~63Hz typical...
Page 12: Mcu (Main Control Unit)
2.2.3 MCU (Main Control Unit) The MCU (Main Control Unit) is the control unit of the WiMAX repeater. It controls and monitors operational parameters. It is also responsible for generating alarms, keeping event logs and performing many other functions. CON 5 CON 11 Pin Map Port...
Page 13: Hardware Installation
3. Hardware Installation The installation procedure is as follows: • Check List of Items • Mounting • Grounding • RF Cable Connection • Power On 3.1 Check List of Items Index Items Quantity Repeater AC-DC Adaptor UTP Cross LAN Cable AC Cord Anchor Bolts CD of the User’s Manual...
Page 14: Mounting
3.2 Mounting WiMAX repeaters are easy to mount using the assembled mounting bracket, which has 4 holes for the provided 5/16” fixing screws. Step 1: Drill holes directly through the template. Step 2: Install the set anchor bolts or the plastic anchor bolts on the holes. Step 3: Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using provided bolts or extra screws.
Page 15 Step 4: Lean the WiMAX to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and push toward the wall to mount. Step 5: Fix the WiMAX using the 6 screws provided.
Page 16: Grounding
3.3 Grounding A rod on the left side is intended for a building ground. Connect the ground cable to the rod.
Page 17: Cable Connection
3.4 RF Cable Connection Step 1: Connect a cable from a donor antenna to the Donor Antenna Port. Step 2: Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the Server Antenna Port. 3.5 Power On Step 1: Connect the power cord. Step 2: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Page 18 WiMAX has a function where the gain can be set to a MAX value of -15dB by using an external switch combination. Refer to the following diagram in regards to the switch combination. Switch Combination -1dB -2dB -3dB -4dB -5dB -6dB -7dB -8dB...
Page 19: Operation
4. Operation 4.1 System Requirements WiMAX operates on a customer provided PC based platform with the following system requirements: • Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® Vista • Internet Explorer 6.0(Recommended) or higher • 128 MB RAM or higher • Pentium Ⅲ processor or higher •...
Page 20 Step 3: Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties to view the shortcut menu. Step 4: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 5: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 6: Close all widows.
Page 21: Windows 2000
4.2.2 Windows 2000 Step 1: Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. Step 2: Right-click Local Area Connection to see a shortcut menu and click Properties.
Page 22: Windows Vista
Step 3: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 5: Close all windows. 4.2.3 Windows Vista...
Page 23 Step 1: Click the Start button and Control Panel. Step 2: Click Network and Internet. Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center.
Page 24 Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK.
Page 25 Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
Page 26 Step 8: Close all windows.
Page 27: System Login
4.3 System Login Open your Web browser and type “192.168.0.1” into the URL address box. Then press the Enter key. 4.4 System Setup 4.4.1 Clock The clock automatically sets up to the PC’s time setting when you click APPLY. 4.4.2 Auto Refresh This sentence makes no sense.
Page 28 Solution 1. Easy setup [Recommended] Step 1 Select the operating Band and click APPLY. Step 2 Easy Setup Easy Setup proceeds to: ∙ Data initial execution ∙ Sync signal acquisition ∙ HPA ON ∙ ALC gain set ∙ ASD ON ∙...
Page 29 Step3 Click OK Step 4 Setup will automatically begin. This process takes approximately 1 minute. Result 1 Constant Maximum DL Output Power 23dBm If the DL Input Power >= -57dBm...
Page 30 Result 2 Maximum Gain 95dB if the DL Input Power < -57dBm ∙ Automatic Level Control: Type under 23 and then click APPLY and ON. This is an example case for a repeater with 23dBm maximum output power, 80dB maximum gain/35dB gain control range, If the signal -47dBm and the ALC is set as 23dBm, the gain will be 70dB to adjust to the output power.
Page 31 ∙ Automatic Shutdown: Type the desired value for dBm, seconds, and times and then Click APPLY and ON. [Example] A repeater with 23dBm Maximum Output Power, 80dB Maximum Gain/35dB gain control range, assuming ASD Level: 25dBm, ASD Time, ASD Count are already fixed at 3seconds, 10times.
Page 32 Solution 2. DL Output Power < Max. 23dBm Step 1A Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 Step 2A Change the level at Automatic Level Control and then APPLY Result Constant output power set as the ALC Level...
Page 33 Solution 3. Manual Gain Setting Gain [Not Recommended] Step 1B Repeat Setps1 through 4 Step 2B Read the DL Input Power and the gain controlled by the Easy Setup. Step 3B Turn off HPA Step 4B ALC must be turned off...
Page 34 Step 5B Change the DL gain and the UL gain Step 6B Turn on HPA Result DL and UL gain are fixed and the output power depends on the input power.
Page 35 Alarms <Alarm Status> <Alarm Range> ∙ Alarm : If an alarm occurs, the alarm LED on the repeater will turn on. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. ∙ No Change in values on the alarm range is recommended.
Page 36: Troubleshooting
5. Troubleshooting Before contacting your service dealer, please make sure you refer to the following guide. If the WiMAX repeater does not work normally after completing the following troubleshooting, please contact your local dealer or R-tron America’s Tech support line (888-31R-TRON). The alarm information is displayed by the LED lights on the repeater.
Page 37 Problem Cause Solution Cannot 1. Click My Network places View network communicate with connections. Right-click on the Wireless the repeater. Network Connection and then click Disable.
Page 38 Problem Cause Solution 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and then click Disable. After clicking Disable, click Enable again. 3. Double click the Local Area Connection and then click Support tap Repair.
Page 39 Problem Cause solution 4. Open the Internet Browser and then select Tools Internet Options. Click Delete Files button in the Temporary Internet files section.
Page 40 Problem Cause Solution 5. Click Start and select Run. Type “ping 192.168.0.1-t” click...
Page 41: Specifications
6. Specifications RF Characteristics Electrical Specifications Specifications Parameter Remark RX(Up-Link) TX(Down-Link) Frequency Range 2502 ~ 2690MHz 188M B.W Output Power / total +23 dBm Gain 80 dB Gain Control Range(Input ALC) 35 dB / 1dB step Gain Control Range 30 dB / 1dB step Input Limit ALC(H/W ALC) 10 dB / 1dB step ≤...
Page 42: Appendix
Mechanical Specification Mechanical Specifications Parameter Specifications Remark 210 x 290 x 74 mm Dimensions (WxHxD) 8.27 x 11.4 x 2.9 inch Weight 5Kg(11lbs) 7. Appendix WiMAX Band Frequency chart * AB/BC/CD/EF/FH/HG Band BRS Band Frequency Range Band A 2502 ~ 2518.5 MHz Band B 2518.5 ~ 2535 MHz Band C...
Page 43: Limited Warranty
Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY This product, as supplied and distributed by R-tron, in the original carton, is warranted by R-tron against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: Five (5) Year Parts and Labor This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States.
Page 44 Return Material Authorization(RMA) Procedure The return and exchange of products are not allowed without prior approval from R-tron America, Inc. Please follow the exchange procedure below. 1. Call Tech Support for troubleshooting. 2. If the device has a hardware problem, R-tron will replace it if it is within warranty. A RMA number will be issued for the return.

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