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Vanu® CompactRAN™ CDMA/GSM
Base Station Hardware Installation
Guide
Date of Release: October 2017

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  • Page 1 Vanu® CompactRAN™ CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide Date of Release: October 2017...
  • Page 2 Vanu and the Vanu logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Vanu, Inc. and Vanu India Private Limited. These trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not a product or service of Vanu, Inc. or Vanu India Private Limited.
  • Page 3 Vanu, Inc and Vanu India Private Limited 81 Hartwell Avenue Vanu India Pvt Ltd Lexington, MA 02421 1st Floor, Vaswani Presidio Panathur Main Road Kadubeesanahalli, Bangalore - 560103, India...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the ConfigureCell Tool ........... 10 Setting Up the CompactRAN ............12 Changing the Password ............16 Restrictive Password Requirements ......... 17 4 Installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station....19 Regulatory Information..............20 Installation Warnings..............20 CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Visual Checks ....23 Installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station....
  • Page 6 Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    ........This document provides the information for the Vanu® CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station hardware installation.

  • Page 8: Audience

    UDIENCE Note: This guide is intended for operators who install, configure, and upgrade the Vanu GSM software. You should be familiar with the following: • Linux® • Radio Access Networks (RAN) standards and terminology • Networking fundamentals • Wiring fundamentals ONVENTIONS Notes and Cautions call attention to certain topics.

  • Page 9: Vanu Technical Support

    US: 1.617.864.1711, option 5 +91-80-49196868 • India: E-mail: techsupport@vanu.com Technical support is available for products and services provided by Vanu. If you need assistance with any product or service not provided by Vanu, consult the respective vendor's user manual for technical support information.
  • Page 10 Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Overview

    ........The CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station is a small, lightweight, low power consumption outdoor base station.
  • Page 12 CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Figure 1-1. CompactRAN Service Enclosure Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Preinstallation Checklist

    Vanu Technical Support base station casings. Contact for any hardware issues. ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS The following is a list of the technical specifications for the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station: • Output power One GSM TRX 5 Watts average power One CDMA TRX 2 Watt average power •...
  • Page 14 Maximum humidity up to 100% Physical Specifications Table 2-2. Physical Specifications Attribute Description Height 53.3 cm (21 in) Width 58.4 cm (23 in) Depth 25.4 cm (10 in) Weight 22.7 Kg (50 lbs.) Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Hardware Packing List

    Hardware Packing List ARDWARE ACKING Unpack the following items and check for damages: Vanu Equipment • CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1. CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station • Mounting bracket - 1 (Figure 2-2) Figure 2-2. Mounting Hardware...

  • Page 16: Additional Equipment

    Backhaul modem for Internet connection - power is provided inside Service Enclosure DDITIONAL QUIPMENT You also need the following to install the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station: • Windows® Installer laptop, runnings Windows 7 or later • Mobile phone for testing •...

  • Page 17: Preinstallation Requirements

    Preinstallation Requirements REINSTALLATION EQUIREMENTS Before you begin installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base stations, refer to the following checklist: • Make sure the Vanu software is installed on the servers. This software includes ConfigCenter. Refer to the Vanu Software Installation Guide.
  • Page 18 Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Compactran For Installation

    ........Note: This chapter is applicable only if you are using an open VPN. This chapter provides the information needed to prepare the CompactRAN before physically installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station. The preinstallation procedure is divided into two stages: •...

  • Page 20: Installing The Configurecell Tool

    Vanu Local onto the installation laptop. Management Terminal Installer Click Vanu-ConfigureCell-Installer.exe. The Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Options dialog box displays (Figure 3-1): Figure 3-1. Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Options Dialog Box Make sure Vanu ConfigureCell is selected and click Next.
  • Page 21 Installing the ConfigureCell Tool Figure 3-2. Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Folder Dialog Box Enter the folder name for where you want to install the ConfigureCell tool. Note: It is recommended that you use the default folder. Click Install. The installer runs.

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Compactran

    ETTING P THE OMPACT Complete the following steps to set up the CompactRAN: Determine the IP address, subnet masks, and gateway that is assigned to the CompactRAN. Select Start > All Programs > Vanu ConfigureCell Tool. The Vanu Select destination for the inventory logs screen displays (Figure 3-3).
  • Page 23 Setting Up the CompactRAN The Vanu ConfigureCell screen displays (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Vanu ConfigureCell Tool Select the CompactRAN that you are verifying. Click Open Cell Control Page. The login screen displays (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6. Login Screen...
  • Page 24 Enter the Password. Click Login. The Vanu CompactRAN Control screen displays. (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Control Screen Click Network Configuration. The Vanu CompactRAN Configuration screen displays (Figure 3-8). Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Use DHCP Select to enable DHCP. Note: It is recommended that you enable Use DHCP. IP Address/Prefix Enter the IP address and prefix for the CompactRAN. Gateway IP Enter the Gateway IP address. Address ConfigCenter IP Enter the ConfigCenter IP address the ConfigCenter IP Address address.

  • Page 26: Changing The Password

    Restrictions - Refer to Restrictive Password Requirements. Permissive - Password is case-sensitive. Enter the Current Password. Enter the New Password. Refer to the Restrictive Password Requirements more information. Re-enter the New Password. Click Change Password. Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Restrictive Password Requirements

    Upper case character Lower case character Special character Numerical character At least eight characters long. For example, Vanu@123 is a valid password. • The account locks out for 60 minutes when you enter the wrong password 5 consecutive times. The last five passwords may not be reused. The password history is enforced.
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  • Page 29: Installing The Compactran Cdma/Gsm Base Station

    ........This chapter provides the information necessary to install the CompactRAN CDMA/ GSM base station in the field.

  • Page 30: Regulatory Information

    This section provides the regulatory information: • The CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station Model V2-CR-GC-19-02 is compliant with FCC Title 47 Part 24 • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vanu Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. NSTALLATION ARNINGS Note: These notices will be provided in both English and French when the product is marketed or sold in Canada.

  • Page 31: Installation Warnings

    The CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station is intended to be installed outdoors. In accordance with EN 62311 and related standards, humans should be more than 2 m (6.6 ft) away from the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station and its transmit antenna during operation.
  • Page 32 Caution: Do not allow food or drink near any of the associated equipment. Caution: Do NOT disassemble the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA Vanu Technical Support base station. Contact for any hardware issues. Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Compactran Cdma/Gsm Base Station Visual Checks

    CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Visual Checks RAN CDMA/GSM B OMPACT TATION ISUAL HECKS Before installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station, perform the following visual checks: Use the 7/16 in socket to open the lock of the Service Enclosure (Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. Service Enclosure...
  • Page 34 Turn on the AC power source. Turn on power to the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Service Enclosure (Opened) Power Switch Modem is installed here Check continuity of terminals 2 and 3 using digital multi-meter (Figure 4-2).
  • Page 35 CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Visual Checks Figure 4-4. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Install the backhaul modem on the shelf and connect power to it BEFORE you connect the Ethernet cable (Figure 4-3). The Service Enclosure has a lower shelf for holding and powering a backhaul...

  • Page 36: Installing The Compactran Cdma/Gsm Base Station

    If you are installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to a wall, make sure there are no electrical cables behind the wall. Complete the following steps to attach the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to the pole or wall: Align the mounting bracket on the pole or wall (Figure 4-7).
  • Page 37 Secure the bottom of the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station with the screws. Replace and tighten the nuts on the screw posts on the top of the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station (Figure 4-6).
  • Page 38 Figure 4-7. CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Installed Mounting Screws Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Network

    ONNECTING TO THE ETWORK After installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station on the pole wall, you need to connect the GPS, RX and TX antennas to the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station (Figure 4-8) and then connect the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to the power supply and the network.

  • Page 40: Compactran Leds

    The CompactRAN’s VPN connection is not up. The LED alternates between Off and Red every second. Fast Flashing The CompactRAN has no backhaul (No IP on the Ethernet connection). The LED alternates between Off and Red four times a second. Solid Orange The CompactRAN encountered an error contacting or working with ConfigCenter.

  • Page 41: Additional Information

    NTENNA NFORMATION This section provides additional information about the antennas. Connecting the Antenna The antennas should be connected before the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station is put into service; otherwise, damage may result. Antenna Notes • The required TX/RX antenna isolation is 45dB at 900MHz, and 35dB at 1800MHz.

  • Page 42: Verifying The Firmware

    Vanu Technical Support update the firmware. Contact before updating the firmware using the following procedure. Complete the following steps to update the CompactRAN firmware using the ConfigureCell tool: Note: Repeat these steps for each CompactRAN. Start the CompactRAN Configure Cell tool.

  • Page 43: Disposing Of Equipment

    ISPOSING OF QUIPMENT When disposing of the equipment, the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station should not be disposed of along with household waste at the end of life of the product. It should be handed over to the appropriate collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 44 Vanu CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide...

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