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  • Page 1 Broadband Wireless Transmission System User Manual Version 2.1...
  • Page 3 Contacts lation GuideVersion 1.790...

  • Page 4: Radio

    Regulatory Compliance General Note This system has achieved Type Approval in various countries around the world. This means that the system has been tested against various local technical regulations and found to comply. The frequency bands in which the system operates may be “unlicensed” and in these bands, the system can be used provided it does not cause interference.
  • Page 5 Any changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF Radiation Exposure statement. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 281.8 cm between the radiator and your body for 5 GHz operations.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Outdoor Connections ..................3-8 Indoor Installation....................3-8 Mounting the IDUs....................3-8 Connecting power to the IDU ................3-11 Connecting the ODU to the IDU .................3-11 Installing a Link using PoE Devices..............3-11 Connecting User Equipment................3-12 Connecting and Aligning ODUs / Antennas ............. 3-12 Chapter 4 Link Installation: The Link Manager Installing theLink Manager Application ..............
  • Page 8 Lost or forgotten VLAN ID.................... 6-7 Setting the Date and Time ..................6-7 Ethernet Properties....................6-9 Configuring the Bridge ..................6-9 ODU Mode ........................ 6-10 IDU Aging time ......................6-10 Configuring Ethernet Ports Mode ...............6-11 Setting the Maximum Information Rate ..............6-12 Displaying the Inventory ..................
  • Page 9 Appendix C Pole and Wall Installation ODU Mounting Kit Contents..................C-1 on a pole ..............on a Wall ..............Mounting an External Antenna ................C-3 Appendix D Link Budget Calculator Overview ......................D-1 User Input ......................D-1 Link Budget Calculator Internal Data ..............D-1 Calculations ......................
  • Page 10 Installation sur pylône et mur.................. I-4 Contenu du kit de montage ODU ................. I-4 Montage sur un pylône ..................I-5 Montage sur un mur ................... I-6 Montage d'une antenne externe................I-7 Contenu du kit de montage d'une antenne externe ..........I-7 Index nual Version 2.1...
  • Page 11 List of Figures 1-1 T IP B ............1-2 IGURE YPICAL IMAX AND ACKHAUL APPLICATION 1-2 T ......... IGURE YPICAL ROADBAND APPLICATION 1-3 P ..................1-3 IGURE RIVATE ETWORK 1-4 E ........1-5 IGURE XAMPLE OF RCHITECTURE YSTEM OMPONENTS 1-5 ODU F ..................1-6 IGURE ACTORS 1-6 IDU-C F...

  • Page 12: Management

    5-14 M ........5-22 IGURE AIN WINDOW OF THE MANAGER AFTER CONFIGURATION 6-1 C ................6-2 IGURE ONFIGURATION IALOG 6-2 A ..................6-3 IGURE IR INTERFACE DETAILS 6-3 C ...............6-4 IGURE HANGING THE RANSMIT OWER 6-4 M ........6-5 IGURE ANAGEMENT DDRESSES ONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX 6-5 C VLAN S ..........6-6...
  • Page 13 List of Tables 1-1 A ODU P 2.1 ............1-7 ABLE VAILABLE RODUCTS ELEASE 1-2 R 2.1 IDU-C P ................1-7 ABLE ELEASE RODUCTS 3-1 C IDU-C ..............3-9 ABLE OMPONENTS OF AN FRONT PANEL 3-2 IDU-C F ................3-10 ABLE RONT ANEL 4-1 PC R ..........4-1 ABLE EQUIREMENTS FOR THE...

  • Page 14: Power

    Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome! radio series, designed for the IP and WiMAX Backhaul, Private Networks and Broadband Access global markets. The series is an innovation in high-capacity carrier-grade sub-6GHz radios, and designed to meet the requirements of current and next-genera- tion markets and applications.

  • Page 15: Figure 1-1 Typical Wimax And Figure 1-2 Typical Broadband

    Broadband Access Chapter 1 Figure 1-1: Typical Wimax and IP Backhaul application Broadband Access , service providers can quickly and efficiently expand their networks, and provide high-capacity services that meet the increasing demand for high-quality, high-speed broadband. Figure 1-2: Typical Broadband Access application Private Networks is the ultimate solution for private networks such as enter- prises, education, government and utility organizations that wish to own...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-3 Private Network

    Chapter 1 Figure 1-3: Private Network Some of the outstanding features of th radio series are as follows: • High Capacity system provides a high-capacity link of 50Mbps net throughput in full duplex. • Superior Spectral Efficiency Built on advanced MIMO and OFDM technologies, the system provides a high-capacity link at channel bandwidth of 20MHz.

  • Page 17: Environmental

    Chapter 1 • Automatic Channel Selection (ACS) chooses the best channel by monitoring the available radio channels and dynamically select- ing a channel which is best suited for transmission at any given time. • Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) is a mechanism for error con- trol during data transmission.

  • Page 18: Figure 1-4 Example Of Linka

    Link Chapter 1 ing signature. The nonce mechanism enables the receiver to remember already received genuine messages and reject all replayed messages. • Initial encryption and authentication is based on a user-defined master key (Link Password). While standard Wireless LAN encrypts only the Ethernet Payload, the AES encrypts both the source and destination MAC addresses.
  • Page 19 The Radio Outdoor Unit (ODU) Chapter 1 The ODU comes in two form factors as shown in below: figure 1-5 a. Connectorized ODU - b. Connectorized ODU - Front Rear c. Integrated Antenna ODU d. Integrated Antenna ODU - Front - Rear Figure 1-5: ODU Form Factors •...
  • Page 20 The Indoor Unit (IDU) Chapter 1 The ODU products available in release 2.1 are shown below: Table 1-1: Available ODU Products - Release 2.1 Description Part Number Form Factor Frequency Bands and Regulations Integrated antenna FCC/IC 5.725 – 5.850 GHz (default) B/FC/50-0I50 Universal 5.470 –...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-7 P Oedevice

    Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Devices Chapter 1 Figure 1-6: IDU-C Front Panel Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Devices The PoE device provides Ethernet service only, with power for the ODU. The PoE device is extremely compact, having only two Ethernet ports and a standard 3 pin male AC power socket.

  • Page 22: Figure 1-9 Flat Panel Antenna

    Antennas Chapter 1 The Integrated Antenna ODU is provided with 370 mm (1.2ft) flat panel antenna, with a gain of 23dBi. The radio and the antenna are housed in a weatherproof case as a single unit. Figure 1-8: ODU with integrated Flat Panel antenna External antennas are available fo radios, varying in oper- ating frequencies, form factor, size and gain, dual or single polarization.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-11 Link Manager Screen

    Link Manager Chapter 1 products catalog fo offering of external antennas are also available from authorized antenna vendors. Link Manager The Link Manager is an SNMP-based management application which man- ages a complete link over a single IP address. It can also manage each side of the link separately.
  • Page 24 Accessories Chapter 1 Accessories ovides a variety of access • PoE devices • AC Power Adaptor • External Lightning Protection Unit • Cables to connect the various system elements Documentation set supplied wi The technical documentation supplied with includes the fol- lowing items: •...

  • Page 25: Terminology

    How to Use this Manual Chapter 1 How to Use this Manual This User Manual is divided into functionally distinct chapters reflecting the activities required to set . The division is shown in the fol- lowing table: Chapter/ Subject Audience Appendix Site survey team Site Preparation...
  • Page 26 A Little Terminology Chapter 1 then, consists of two link sites In Broadband Wireless terminology, the local and remote sites are some- times referred to as “near” and “far”, “HQ” and “remote” and so on. The site which is closer to the network core (often the local site) will be referred to as , and the opposite side of the link, usually closer to the site A...
  • Page 27 Conventions Used in this Manual Chapter 1 Conventions Used in this Manual Notifications Notifications consist of Notes, Cautions and Warnings. The purpose of a Note is to • Draw your attention to something that may not be obvious or coun- Note ter-intuitive •...
  • Page 28 Windows Terminology Chapter 1 Similarly, mouse click items will be referred to like this: “Click Next to continue.” (A mouse click always uses the left mouse button unless stated otherwise.) Windows Terminology Look at above. The main application display which you see figure 1-11 consists of a frame-window with a menu bar, system icons and content.

  • Page 29: Figure 1-12 Sitec

    Windows Terminology Chapter 1 Figure 1-12: Site Configuration window with open Management panel nual Version 2.1 1-16...

  • Page 30: Site Preparation

    Chapter 2 Site Preparation Planning the Link Site Overview Link site planning consists of a set of surveys, which must be carried out before any equipment is brought to the site. If for some reason, the out- come of any of these surveys is negative, site re-location will need to be considered.
  • Page 31 Stage 1: Preliminary Survey Chapter 2 • Compass Stage 2: Physical Survey • 100 meter tape measure • Ohmmeter, to check ground connection • Binoculars • • Digital camera • Paper, pencil, and a clipboard • GPS device (optional) • Compass (optional) Stage 3: RF Survey •...
  • Page 32 Stage 2: Physical Survey Chapter 2 8. Use the Link Budget Calculator (on the CD supplied with or using the Link Manager) to determine the expected performance. Stage 2: Physical Survey The physical site survey reviews the environment of the prop installation location, to ensure that the link sites are suitable for the wireless network.
  • Page 33 Additional Outdoor Site Requirements Chapter 2 Additional Outdoor Site Requirements The ambient outdoor operating temperature should be -35 to 60 C (-31 to 140 F). Additional Indoor Site Requirements The following requirements guarantee proper operation of the system: • For IDU-C units, allow at least 90 cm (36 “) of front clearance for operating and maintenance accessibility.

  • Page 34: Safety

    Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter sets out the requirements and procedures for the hardware installation and alignment of a link in accordance with the prior planning as set out in chapter 2. It is intended to guide qualified field technicians.
  • Page 35 Protection against Lightning Chapter 3 also lays down the size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding electrodes. ODU must be grounded to a Protective Earth as described in appendix and in accordance with the Local Electrical Regulations. • The earth lug on the IDU-C should be connected to the protective earth at all times, by a wire with a diameter of 18 AWG or wider.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-2 Connectorized Odu - F

    ODU Package Contents Chapter 3 • One ODU - see below for front and rear view figure 3-2 • An ODU mounting kit - see below figure 3-1 • A CD containing - • the Link Manager • Quick Start Guide •...

  • Page 37: Figure 3-3 Integrated Odu - F

    IDU Package Contents Chapter 3 ODU - Front View ODU - Rear View Figure 3-3: Integrated ODU - Front and rear views IDU Package Contents The IDU package contains: • IDU-C - see below. figure 3-4 • 19” rack mounting kit - see below figure 3-5 •...

  • Page 38: Odu Grounding

    External Antenna Package Contents Chapter 3 External Antenna Package Contents • Antenna • RF cable 1m (3’) long; two cables supplied with bipolar antennas, single cable supplied with monopolar antennas • Mounting kit Additional Tools and Materials Required The following is a list of the equipment and materials required to install hardware.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-6 Typical Installation

    Outdoor installation Chapter 3 Figure 3-6: Typical Installation Diagram (with external antenna) The installation steps are detailed in the following sections. Outdoor installation Mounting the ODU The ODU can be mounted on a pole or a wall. In both installations, the sup- plied mounting kit is used to secure the ODU.
  • Page 40 Mounting external antennas Chapter 3 Prior to connecting cables to the ODU, the protective earth terminal (screw) of the ODU must be connected to an external protective ground conductor or to a grounded pole. Warning • Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should climb the antenna mast •...

  • Page 41: Outdoor Connections

    Outdoor Connections Chapter 3 the use of additional surge arrestor devices to protect the equipment from nearby lightning strikes. Refer to appendix for detailed installation instructions of lightning protec- tion devices. Outdoor Connections To complete the outdoor connections: 1. Connect the ground cable to the ODU chassis as marked on the ODU. 2.

  • Page 42: Lan Port

    Mounting the IDUs Chapter 3 Figure 3-8: IDU-C - A perspective view Further description of the keyed items in is shown in figure 3-7 table 3-1 below: Table 3-1: Components of an IDU-C front panel Label Remarks Indicator LEDs figure 3-9.
  • Page 43 Mounting the IDUs Chapter 3 Figure 3-9: IDU-C LEDs The purpose of the LEDs is shown in below: table 3-2 Table 3-2: IDU-C Front Panel LEDs Name Color Function Green IDU operational Green During power-up only Failure Green ODU-to-IDU communication link is operating ODU-to-IDU communication link is disrupted AIR I/F Green...

  • Page 44: Connecting Power To The Idu

    Connecting power to the IDU Chapter 3 Connecting power to the IDU The IDU-C has redundant power connection circuits (items G and H in above). An enlarged schematic of the power connectors is figure 3-7 shown in below: Figure 3-10: DU-C ower connectors The connectors are 3 pin in line female, with polarities (left to right) minus, ground, plus.

  • Page 45: Connecting User Equipment

    Connecting User Equipment Chapter 3 Connecting User Equipment To connect user equipment to the IDU: • Connect user switch/router or any other compatible device to the IDU panel RJ-45 ports designated LAN (see item C in above). figure 3-7 Refer to appendix B, Specifications, for connector pinouts.

  • Page 46: Figure 3-11 Beeps

    Connecting and Aligning ODUs / Antennas Chapter 3 6. Make a horizontal sweep of 180 degrees with the site A antenna so that the strongest signal from site B can be detected. 7. Slowly turn the site A antenna back towards the position of site B, listen- ing to the tone until the best signal is reached.

  • Page 47: Minimum System Requirements

    Chapter 4 Link Installation: The Link Manager This chapter explains how to use the Link Manager to install a radio link. Installing theLink Manager Application Minimum System Requirements The Link Manager application is distributed on a CD. Operating system spe- cific PC resources required by the application are set out in table 4-1 below:...

  • Page 48: Figure 4-2 Pinging An Uninstalled And Unconfigured Link

    Starting the Link Manager Chapter 4 Starting the Link Manager To start the Link Manager: 1. Connect the managing computer to one of the two LAN ports as shown below: figure 4-1 Figure 4-1: LAN ports on the front panel of the IDU-C If you are not using a direct connection as above, ensure that you have IDU to managing computer connectivity (e.g.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-3 Login Screen

    Starting the Link Manager Chapter 4 3. Dismiss the command line session. 4. Double-click the Link Manager icon on the desktop, or click Start|Pro- grams|Link Manager|Link Manager. The Login dialog box appears. Figure 4-3: Login Screen 5. Type an IP address for the ODU (if you connect through a network), or click Local Connection (if you are connected directly to the IDU port).

  • Page 50: Figure 4-4 Login Screen With

    Login Errors Chapter 4 7. If you are a user with Read-Write permission, click Options to enter the Community options. is protected with Community passwords. A user may be defined with read-only permission or with read-write permission (see for more details). page 6-14 Note Figure 4-4: Login Screen with Community options visible...

  • Page 51: Figure 4-5 Unsupported Device Message

    Incorrect IP Address Chapter 4 Figure 4-5: Unsupported device message Incorrect IP Address If the IP address chosen is invalid or the link is unreachable, the following error message will be displayed: Figure 4-6: Unreachable device message In both of the above situations, you will see a warning graphic along- side the IP Address field.

  • Page 52: Changing The Log On Password

    Changing the Log On Password Chapter 4 Table 4-2: Link Manager: Offline Functionality Menu level Function Reference File Return to Log On dialog. Log Off Same as Log Off button Exit the Link Manager. Same Exit as Exit button Tools Change the Log On pass- Change page 4-6...

  • Page 53: Figure 4-7 Opening Linkm

    Installing the Link: First steps Chapter 4 Figure 4-7: Opening Link Manager window prior to installation A detailed field by field description of the contents of the Link Manager main window may be found in chapter 5. The procedure required to make the link functional has three phases: 1.

  • Page 54: Default Settings

    Default Settings Chapter 4 3. Site Configuration - described in chapter 6. Site specific configuration for each side of the link is available at any time - under a running link or under the restricted Installation mode. Site Configuration consists of a set of panels, which may be invoked indi- vidually in any order, as needed.

  • Page 55: Installation Menu And Toolbar Functionality

    Installation Menu and Toolbar Functionality Chapter 4 Figure 4-8: IDU-C Front Panel LEDs The following table describes the indicators: Table 4-4: Front Panel LEDs Name Color Function Green During power-up only With Ethernet only Green IDU operational Failure Green ODU-to-IDU communication link is operating ODU-to-IDU communication link is disrupted AIR I/F Green...
  • Page 56 Installation Menu and Toolbar Functionality Chapter 4 Table 4-5: Link Manager main menu functionality Menu level Function Reference File Return to Log On dialog. Log Off Same as Log Off button Exit the Link Manager. Exit Same as Exit button Configuration Run the Configuration Wiz- Link...
  • Page 57 Installation Menu and Toolbar Functionality Chapter 4 Table 4-5: Link Manager main menu functionality (Continued) Menu level Function Reference Maintenance Disabled Clear counters Disabled Loopbacks 1 <Site 1 name> Reset <Site 1 name> ODU Reset 2 <Site 2 name> Reset <Site 2 name> ODU Help View online version of the Link Manager...

  • Page 58: Installing The Link: Overview

    Installing the Link: Overview Chapter 4 Installing the Link: Overview The Installation wizard has seven steps as shown in below. table 4-7 Table 4-7: Link Installation Wizard Wizard welcome System parameters • Link ID • Site details Channel settings - ACS Configuration Tx power and antenna settings...

  • Page 59: Figure 4-9 Link Installationw

    Installing the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard Chapter 4 Installing the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard In the tool bar of the Link Manager main window, click the Link Installa- tion button. The Link Installation button is only accessible if antennas are properly aligned.

  • Page 60: Figure 4-10 : Installationw

    Installing the Link: Step 2, System Parameters Chapter 4 Figure 4-10: : Installation Wizard, System dialog box To complete Installation Step 2: 1. Enter a Link ID. (Link ID - must be unique for each link in the area). The Link ID must include at least eight alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 61: Figure 4-11 Change Linkp

    Changing the Link Password Chapter 4 4. Optionally enter a new Link Password. If the Link Password is incorrect a link is established but configuration cannot be performed and no services are available. A new link password may be obtained fr Customer Support or use the alternative Note password supplied with the product.

  • Page 62: Figure 4-12 Lost Or Forgotten

    Installing the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 4 If you have forgotten the Link Password, click the Forgotten Link Pass- word button. The following window is displayed: Figure 4-12: Lost or forgotten Link Password recovery Follow the instructions to use the Alternative Link Password, and click OK to finish.

  • Page 63: Figure 4-13 Channel Settings

    Installing the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 4 Figure 4-13: Channel Settings - Automatic Channel Selection The default frequency for the product is shown. To select channels to be used by the link: 1. Select the main frequency from the Installation Channel box. nual Version 2.1 4-17...

  • Page 64: Figure 4-14 Channel Settings

    Installing the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 4 Figure 4-14: Channel Settings - Showing available installation rates For version 2.1, channel bandwidth is set to 20 MHz and cannot be changed. Note 2. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required. 3.

  • Page 65: Figure 4-15 Transmissionp

    General Chapter 4 Figure 4-15: Transmission Power and Antenna Parameters The choice of Tx power, antenna gain and cable loss determines the EIRP and is affected by such considerations as radio limitations and regulatory restrictions. Before proceeding to antenna installation details, the following background information should be considered: General Each...

  • Page 66: Single Antennas At Both Sites

    Single Antennas at Both Sites Chapter 4 For example with a dual antenna can transmit at modulation of 64QAM and FEC of 0.83 and get an air rate of 130 Mbps, compared to 65 Mbps with single antenna. To work in this mode, each antenna port must be connected to an antenna, the RSS level in both receivers should be balanced and a minimal separation between the antennas must be maintained.

  • Page 67: Considerations For Changing Antenna Parameters

    Considerations for Changing Antenna Parameters Chapter 4 The rates used by are shown in Table 4-5 below: Table 4-8: Air-Rate Radio Modulation [Mbps] Single BPSK Single QPSK Single QPSK 19.5 Single 16QAM Single 16QAM Single 64QAM Single 64QAM 58.5 Single 64QAM Dual BPSK...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-16 A

    Considerations for Changing Antenna Parameters Chapter 4 maxODUTxPower denote the maximum Tx Power of the ODU, itself depending on the air rate used. Then, the following relationship must be satisfied: ... (*) maxAllowedTxPower min maxRegEIRP – AntennaGain CableLoss maxRegTxPower These parameters are controlled as follows: To set Tx power and configure antennas: 1.

  • Page 69: Figure 4-17 Antenna Parameters Change Warning

    Considerations for Changing Antenna Parameters Chapter 4 3. Set the Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. If do this you will receive a warn- ing message: Figure 4-17: Antenna parameters change warning • The Max EIRP level will be automatically set according to the selected band and regulation.

  • Page 70: Figure 4-19 Services Andr

    Installing the Link: Step 5, Services Chapter 4 • Required Tx Power (per radio) will be adjusted down to the lesser of the value entered and maxAllowedTxPower • TxPower (system)is maxAllowedTxPower + 3 (for 2 radios) • Max EIRP is maxRegEIRP. •...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-20 Installation Wizard

    Installing the Link: Step 6, Installation Summary and Exit Chapter 4 For version 2.1, Ethernet Only is the only available service. You may choose a specific modulation rate or use Adaptive. To choose a modulation rate: 1.Choose Adaptive or one of the available rate (see for informa- page 1-3 tion about Automatic Adaptive Rate).

  • Page 72: Figure 4-21 M

    Installing the Link: Step 6, Installation Summary and Exit Chapter 4 The main window now reflects the installation: Figure 4-21: Main window of the manager after installation To verify the installation: • Verify that the Radio Signal Strength (RSS) is according to expected results as determined by the Link Budget Calculator.

  • Page 73: The Main Window Of The Link Manager

    Chapter 5 Configuring the Link This chapter describes the link configuration procedure, which is performed after the installation of both sides of as set out in chapters and 4. Link configuration uses a Link Configuration Wizard to redefine the configu- ration parameters and fine-tune an operational link.

  • Page 74: The Link Manager Toolbar

    The Link Manager Toolbar Chapter 5 Figur Before starting a configuration session, make sure that a communication link exists between the two sides of the link. The Link Status indication bar must be green. In the Link Status panel, the Status field should show Link Active in green.

  • Page 75: The Link Manager Main Menu

    The Link Manager Main Menu Chapter 5 Table 5-1: Link Manager Toolbar Item Description Changes configuration parameters of an operating wireless link; Link Configuration assigns text files for storing alarms, statistics and configuration data. This button is disabled until a link installation has been completed Performs preliminary configuration of the system.
  • Page 76 The Link Manager Main Menu Chapter 5 Table 5-2: Link Manager main menu functionality Menu level Function Reference File Return to Log On dialog. Log Off Same as Log Off button Exit the manager. Same as Exit Exit button Configuration Run the Configuration Wiz- Link ard.
  • Page 77 The Link Manager Main Menu Chapter 5 Table 5-2: Link Manager main menu functionality (Continued) Menu level Function Reference Maintenance Disabled Clear counters Disabled Loopbacks Reset 1 <Site 1 name> Reset <Site 1 name> ODU 2 <Site 2 name> Reset <Site 2 name> ODU Help View online version of the Link Manager...

  • Page 78: Elements Of The Link Manager Main Window

    Elements of the Link Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Elements of the Link Manager Main Window Link details pane The Link details pane on the left is split into three sections. The top section summarizes information about the link: Table 5-3: Link Details Item Link ID Services selected...
  • Page 79 Elements of the Link Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Table 5-4: Link site details, Site A and Site B Item IP Address Subnet Mask Trap Desalination Monitor pane he monitor pane, is the main source of real time information about link per- formance at both link sites.

  • Page 80: Figure 5-2 Ethernet Bandwidth

    Elements of the Link Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Figure 5-2: Ethernet Bandwidth Indication • Frequency box: It shows the link frequency. The color of the box indicates the status • Green is an active link • is an inactive link •...
  • Page 81 Elements of the Link Manager Main Window Chapter 5 Status Bar The Status bar, displays the following icons: Table 5-5: Status bar indicators Icon or Label Purpose Shows if Link Manager is communicating with the ODU. Connectivity Connection mode to the ODU •...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Link: Overview

    Configuring the Link: Overview Chapter 5 Configuring the Link: Overview The Configuration Wizard has seven steps as shown in below. table 5-6 Table 5-6: Link Configuration Wizard Wizard welcome System parameters • Link ID • Site details Channel settings Tx power settings Services Wizard summary and completion...

  • Page 83: Figure 5-3 Link Configuration

    Configuring the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard Chapter 5 Since configuration functionality is included in the installation, we will briefly review the main steps and for most part offer references to the correspond- ing installation step. Configuring the Link: Step 1, Start the Wizard In the tool bar of the Link Manager main window, click the Link Configu- ration button.

  • Page 84: Figure 5-4 Configuration Wizard

    Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-4: Configuration Wizard, System dialog box The System attributes may be edited and the Link Password may be changed exactly as in the corresponding Link Installation step on page 4- Click Next to continue.

  • Page 85: Figure 5-5 Channels

    Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-5: Channel Settings dialog box - Automatic Channel Selection Notice that the operating channel is grayed out. If you use the Reselect Channel button, to change it, you will be asked for confirmation: If you accept, then the system will search for the best operating channel: nual Version 2.1...

  • Page 86: Figure 5-6 Searching For The Best Operating Channel

    Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-6: Searching for the best operating channel The link will return to the status of above with a possible figure 5-5 change to the operating channel. If you work without automatic channel selection, the Channel Settings win- dow looks like this: nual Version 2.1...

  • Page 87: Figure 5-7 Channels

    Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-7: Channel Settings without automatic channel selection If you click the Operating Channel drop-down list, the following window appears: nual Version 2.1 5-15...

  • Page 88: Figure 5-8 Channel Frequency Options

    Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-8: Channel frequency options Selecting one of the frequencies presented returns you to the status of with the appropriate change. If you choose Other..., the follow- figure 5-7 ing window opens: nual Version 2.1 5-16...

  • Page 89: Figure 5-9 Choosing An "Other

    Configuring the Link: Step 3, Channel Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-9: Choosing an “Other” Operating Channel frequency The right hand drop-down list (showing 5.800) allows you to fine-tune the frequency in increments of ±5MHz within a range of 5.740 - 5.835 GHz. When you have completed making your choice, click Next to continue.

  • Page 90: Figure 5-10 Transmissionp

    Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 5 Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Figure 5-10: Transmission Power and Antenna Parameters If you chose to configure either antenna, you are presented with the follow- ing window: nual Version 2.1...

  • Page 91: Figure 5-11 A

    Configuring the Link: Step 4, Tx Power and Antenna Settings Chapter 5 Figure 5-11: Antenna configuration dialog with opened type selection So far, the procedure duplicates the corresponding Installation process on. If you choose a different antenna type and click OK, you will receive the fol- lowing cautionary message: In this context, entering Installation mode causes a service break until it is restored by running the Installation wizard.

  • Page 92: Figure 5-12 Services Andr

    Configuring the Link: Step 5, Services Chapter 5 You may also change the Required Tx Power, Antenna Gain and Cable Loss. The procedure is the same as that set out in the Installation procedure on page 4-22. When you have completed making your choice, proceed to the Services window.

  • Page 93: Figure 5-13 Configurationw

    Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Chapter 5 Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Figure 5-13: Configuration Wizard Exit Summary Click Done to return to the main window. The main window now reflects the configuration: nual Version 2.1 5-21...
  • Page 94 Configuring the Link: Step 6, Configuration Summary and Exit Chapter 5 Figure 5-14: Main window of the manager after configuration nual Version 2.1 5-22...

  • Page 95: Air Interface

    Chapter 6 Site Configuration The Site Configuration dialog panels are used to configure parameters, which may differ between both sides of the link. The parameters configured using the Site Configuration dialog panels include (among others): • System settings • Air interface - Transmit (Tx) power and antenna •...

  • Page 96: Functions On The Left Of The Dialog Box:

    Editing the Configuration Parameters by Site Chapter 6 Figure 6-1: Configuration Dialog Box Functions on the left of the dialog box: Edit the contact person and location details. System View the system details Change the transmit power, cable loss, antenna Air Interface type and settings View the hardware and software inventory...

  • Page 97: Viewing Air Interface Details

    Viewing Air Interface Details Chapter 6 Return to Installation Mode for the entire link. Installation Mode Selecting the Mute check box before clicking the Install Mode button mutes the Beeper. Mutes the alignment tone in installation mode. Mute Reactivate the beeper during alignment. To edit the Configuration Parameters: 1.

  • Page 98: Changing The Transmit Power

    Changing the Transmit Power Chapter 6 Changing the Transmit Power Each site can have a different transmit power level. To change the Transmit Power: 1. Choose a site to configure. The Configuration dialog box opens. 2. Choose Air Interface (see figure 6-3).

  • Page 99: Configuring Vlan Settings

    Configuring VLAN Settings Chapter 6 The Configuration dialog box opens: Figure 6-4: Management Addresses - Site Configuration dialog box 5. Choose Management. 6. Enter the IP address of the ODU in the IP Address field. If performing configuration from the Link Manager, the IP address is that entered from the login screen.
  • Page 100 Configuring VLAN Settings Chapter 6 2. Choose a site to configure. If you are configuring both sites, choose site B first. 3. Choose Management. 4. Open the VLAN tab. 5. Check the Enabled box. 6. Enter a VLAN ID. Its value should be between 1 and 4094. After entering the VLAN ID, only packets with the specified VLAN ID are processed for management purposes by the ODU.

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