OMPLIANCES EDERAL OMMUNICATION OMMISSION NTERFERENCE TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
OMPLIANCES Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential EC C ONFORMANCE Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). ECLARATION This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-4 - EMC requirements for radio equipment EN 302 326-1-2-3 EN 50385 - Country specific SAR requirements This device is intended for use in all European Community countries.
BOUT UIDE This guide gives specific information on how to install the WiMAX Indoor URPOSE CPE (Consumer Premise Equipment, from herein CPE) and its physical and performance related characteristics. It also gives information on how to operate and use the management functions of the CPE. This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are UDIENCE responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining network equipment;...
ONTENTS OMPLIANCES IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement EC Conformance Declaration BOUT UIDE ONTENTS IGURES ABLES ECTION ETTING TARTED NTRODUCTION Key Hardware Features Package Contents Hardware Description Antennas LED Indicators Ethernet Ports VoIP Phone Ports Power Connector Reset Button Cable Connections RG211 NSTALLING THE Location Selection...
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ONTENTS Home Page and Main Menu ECTION ONFIGURATION YSTEM ETTINGS System Settings WAN Settings LAN Settings SNTP Ethernet Mode MAX S ETTINGS Best BST/AU Frequency Scanning Frequency Scanning Parameters Scanning Table Link Quality Counters Ethernet On-Line Counters Integration Time ECURITY ETTINGS User Registration CA File...
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ONTENTS 10 S TATUS System Status Show All Licence Type Show Best BS ID Show Radio Parameters Show Registration 11 L OGOUT Logging Out ECTION PPENDICES ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing LED Indicators Before Contacting Technical Support ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS ABLES AND INOUTS Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring...
IGURES Figure 1: Top Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel - RG211 3G Figure 3: Rear Panel - RG211 2.5G Figure 4: LEDs Figure 5: Connecting the RG211 Figure 6: Anti-slip Feet Figure 7: Wall Mounting Figure 8: Login Page Figure 9: Home Page Figure 10: WAN Settings - Dynamic Figure 11: WAN Settings - Static Figure 12: LAN Settings...
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IGURES Figure 32: TR Parameters Figure 33: Show All Figure 34: License Type Figure 35: Show Best BS ID Figure 36: Show Radio Parameters Figure 37: Show Registration Figure 38: Logout Figure 39: Login Figure 40: RJ-45 Connector Figure 41: Straight Through Wiring Figure 42: Crossover Wiring –...
ECTION ETTING TARTED This section provides an overview of the WiMAX CPE, and introduces some basic concepts about wireless networking. It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface. This section includes these chapters: “Introduction” on page 13 ◆...
NTRODUCTION The RG211 CPE is an indoor WiMAX IEEE 802.16e CPE, that is either 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3.5 GHz, or 3.8 GHz, high capacity gateways and WiMAX Wireless Broadband Access subscriber stations, for a home or small office. Which CPE you use depends on the frequency band of your service provider’s WiMAX service.
| Introduction HAPTER Package Contents Table 1: Key Hardware Features (Continued) Frequency Band Model Number Description RG211-3.5G-1D1V One 10/100-BASE-TX RJ45 LAN port, and one RJ-11 phone port. RG211-3.8 The RG211 CPE offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above) or Firefox (version 1.5 or above).
| Introduction HAPTER Hardware Description Figure 3: Rear Panel - RG211 2.5G RJ-11 Phone Ports RJ-45 LAN Ports DC Power Socket Two omnidirectional antennas are included with the RG211 for WiMAX NTENNAS communications. The omnidirectional antennas transmit and receive signals in all directions equally. –...
| Introduction HAPTER Hardware Description The RG211 includes an array of status LED indicators, as described in the LED I NDICATORS following figure and table. Figure 4: LEDs Power VoIP WiMAX Signal Link/Activity Strength Indicators Table 2: LED Behavior Status Description Power The AP has no power.
| Introduction HAPTER Hardware Description The unit has one to four 10/100-BASE-TX RJ-45 ports (depending on THERNET ORTS model) that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segment. This port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.
| Introduction HAPTER Hardware Description Figure 5: Connecting the RG211 RG211: O CONNECT THE Power on the RG211 by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into an AC power source. Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the RG211. Otherwise, AUTION the product may be damaged.
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| Introduction HAPTER Hardware Description Connect one or two standard (analog) telephone sets to the BreezeMAX Si’s VoIP ports using standard telephone cable with RJ-11 plugs. The RG211 enables VoIP calls to be made through the unit using a standard (analog) telephone set connected to a VoIP port, or from PCs or other network devices connected to the LAN ports.
RG211 NSTALLING THE This chapter describes how to install the RG211. OCATION ELECTION Choose a proper place for the RG211. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices.
| Installing the RG211 HAPTER Mounting on a Horizontal Surface OUNTING ON A ORIZONTAL URFACE To keep the RG211 from sliding on the surface, the unit is provided with four attached rubber feet. Figure 6: Anti-slip Feet Rubber Feet – 23 –...
| Installing the RG211 HAPTER Mounting on a Wall OUNTING ON A To mount on a wall follow the instructions below. Figure 7: Wall Mounting Mounting Slots The RG211 should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent.
| Installing the RG211 HAPTER Connecting and Powering On ONNECTING AND OWERING Connect the power adapter to the RG211, and the power cord to an AC power outlet. Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this RG211. AUTION Otherwise, the product may be damaged. Observe the Self Test –...
NITIAL ONFIGURATION The RG211 offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above) or Firefox (version 2.0 or above). ONNECTING TO THE OGIN It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a...
| Initial Configuration HAPTER Home Page and Main Menu AGE AND After logging in to the web interface, the Home page displays. The Home page shows some basic settings for the AP, including Country Code and the management access password. Figure 9: Home Page The web interface Main Menu menu provides access to all the configuration settings available for the CPE.
ECTION ONFIGURATION This section provides details on configuring the CPE using the web browser interface. This section includes these chapters: ◆ “System Settings” on page 29 “WiMAX Settings” on page 34 ◆ “Security Settings” on page 44 ◆ “NAT Settings” on page 46 ◆...
YSTEM ETTINGS This chapter describes basic system settings on the CPE. It includes the following sections: ◆ “System Settings” on page 29 “WAN Settings” on page 29 ■ “LAN Settings” on page 31 ■ “SNTP” on page 32 ■ “Ethernet Mode” on page 33 ■...
| System Settings HAPTER System Settings Figure 11: WAN Settings - Static The following items are displayed on these pages: Connection Type — Specifies dynamic or static connection to the ◆ wireless WAN port. ◆ IP Address — Specifies an IP address for wireless management of the CPE.
| System Settings HAPTER System Settings Configuring the CPE with a LAN IP address range enables you to connect LAN S ETTINGS various network devices to the routing capabilities of the RG211. Figure 12: LAN Settings The following items are displayed on this page: IP Address —...
| System Settings HAPTER System Settings Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the CPE to set its internal SNTP clock based on periodic updates from a time server (SNTP or NTP). Maintaining an accurate time on the CPE enables the system log to record meaningful dates and times for event entries.
| System Settings HAPTER System Settings The Ethernet Mode settings displays and configures the mode of the THERNET Ethernet port/s. Figure 14: Ethernet Mode The following items are displayed on this page: Auto Negotiation — Displays the auto-negotiation status of the LAN ◆...
MAX S ETTINGS This chapter describes WiMAX management settings on the CPE. It includes the following sections: ◆ “Best BST/AU” on page 34 “Frequency Scanning” on page 37 ◆ “Link Quality Counters” on page 39 ◆ “Ethernet On-Line Counters” on page 40 ◆...
| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Best BST/AU Figure 15: Best BST/AU BEST BS/AU — The Best BS/AU menu displays information on the base station identity (BSID), as well as signal strength indication, noise ratio and bandwidth of the WiMAX connection. The following items are displayed on Best BST/AU page: Configured Best BS ID —...
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| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Best BST/AU Current Bandwidth — Describes the bandwidth of the optimal WiMAX ◆ link. SELECTED BST/AU PARAMETERS — The Selected BST/AU Parameters menu describes the BSID, frequency, signal strength, noise ratio and identity of the selected base station. Selected BST/AU ID —...
| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Frequency Scanning REQUENCY CANNING Frequency Scanning allows the user to enter frequencies with which to scan for nearby base stations. The Frequency Scanning Parameters menu specifies the frequency, REQUENCY scanning steps and bandwidth for purposes of scanning for nearby base CANNING stations.
| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Frequency Scanning Apply — Saves the specified bandwidth. ◆ Discrete Frequencies — Delete a selected discrete frequency. ◆ ◆ Delete All Discrete Frequencies — Deletes all discrete frequencies. SCANNING TABLE – The Scanning Table displays all frequencies and CANNING ABLE bandwidths scanned by the Extreme CPE.
| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Link Quality Counters Bandwidth — Describes the bandwidth of the received signal. ◆ Update Scanning Table — Updates the scanning table. ◆ ◆ Clear Best AU Table — Clears the table. Force Full Scanning — Forces scanning on all frequencies. ◆...
| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Ethernet On-Line Counters CINRStd Reuse 3 (dB) — ◆ RSSI (dBm) — Displays the median level of the downlink Receive ◆ Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), measured over a duration of two seconds. The figure will refresh every two seconds. RSSIStd (dB) —...
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| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Ethernet On-Line Counters Rx LAN Packet Rate — Displays the received packet rate of the ◆ Ethernet LAN port. The figure will refresh every two seconds. Tx LAN Port Bit Rate — Displays the transmitted bit rate of the ◆...
| WiMAX Settings HAPTER Integration Time NTEGRATION The Integration Time page allows you to set the frequency with which the CPE will monitor traffic statistics on both the WiMAX link and Ethernet link. Figure 20: Integration Time The following items are displayed on the Integration Time page: LINK QUALITY HISTORICAL —...
ECURITY ETTINGS The Security menu enables the user to enter station information about for the CPE, such as user name, password, country of operation and organisation. It also enables the user to select the authentication method used to authenticate the CPE with the base station. It contains the following sections: “User Registration”...
| Security Settings HAPTER Password — Allows the user to set a password for registration ◆ purposes. Password Confirm — Prompts the user to re-enter the password. ◆ Organization — Enter the WiMAX subscriber name. ◆ Address — Enter the contact information for the WiMAX subscriber. ◆...
NAT S ETTINGS This chapter describes NAT settings on the CPE. It includes the following sections: ◆ “Network Address Translation” on page 46 “Virtual Server” on page 47 ◆ “Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)” on page 48 ◆ ETWORK DDRESS RANSLATION Network Address Translation (NAT) is a method of mapping between a single global address on the WAN interface to multiple local addresses on the LAN interface.
| NAT Settings HAPTER Virtual Server is widely deployed by service providers to support both voice and video services over IP networks. PPTP ALG — Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a method for ◆ implementing virtual private networks. IPSec ALG — Internet Protocol Security is a protocol suite for securing ◆...
| NAT Settings HAPTER Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The following items are displayed on the Virtual Server page: Active — Activates the virtual server. ◆ ◆ Rule Name — From the drop down menu select the protocol to use. Private IP Address — The IP address of a server on the local network. ◆...
IREWALL ETTINGS This chapter describes firewall settings on the CPE. It includes the following section: ◆ “Firewall Settings” on page 50 IREWALL ETTINGS The CPE provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks.
ANAGEMENT ETTINGS This chapter describes Management settings on the CPE. It includes the following section: ◆ “Resetting the Unit” on page 52 “Changing the Access Password” on page 53 ◆ “Software Versions Control” on page 54 ◆ “Configuration Control” on page 55 ◆...
| Management Settings HAPTER Changing the Access Password HANGING THE CCESS ASSWORD The Change Password page enables you to create a new password for access to the CPE. It is advisable to change the factory default password upon receipt of your CPE device. Figure 28: Change Password The following items are displayed on the Change Password page: Old Password —...
| Management Settings HAPTER Software Versions Control OFTWARE ERSIONS ONTROL The Software Version Control page allows you to download new runtime software for the CPE, run a backup runtime image (or shadow), reset the device and select the current running configuration file. Figure 29: SW Version Control The following items are displayed on the SW Versions Control page: SW VERSIONS CONTROL —...
| Management Settings HAPTER Configuration Control ONFIGURATION ONTROL The Configuration Control page allows you to specify an IP address from which to upload or download a running configuration file. It also allows you to restore the factory default TFTP server address. Figure 30: Configuration Control The following items are displayed on the Configuration Control page: CONFIGURATION CONTROL —...
| Management Settings HAPTER TM and PM Upload Control PM U PLOAD ONTROL The TM (Traffic Monitoring) & PM (Performance Monitoring) File Upload Control page enables the user to define parameters related to uploading the TM & PM files where link quality data is stored, to the TFTP server directory and to initiate the upload operation.
| Management Settings HAPTER TR Parameters TR P ARAMETERS The Technical Report 069 (TR069) protocol defines a specification for remote management of CPE devices. The protocol uses HTTP for two-way communication between the CPE device and an Auto Configuration Server (ACS), allowing service providers to provide CPE configuration, software upgrades, and other service functions for end-users.
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| Management Settings HAPTER TR Parameters ACS URL — Specifies the URL required for the CPE to connect to the ◆ ACS. Default ACS URL — The default URL used for the CPE to connect to ◆ the ACS. Enable STUN — Enables the STUN facility. (Default: Disabled) ◆...
TATUS This chapter describes Status settings on the CPE. It includes the following section: ◆ “System Status” on page 60 YSTEM TATUS The Status page is a display-only menu of non-configurable parameters for Unit Control, Registration, Base Station Identification (BSID), Radio, Multi rate, Adaptative Transmission Power Control (ATPC) and Service.
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| Status HAPTER System Status The following items are displayed on the Show All page: SU Type — Describes the service unit (SU) type. ◆ ◆ CPE Family — Describes the primary chipset of the CPE. Serial Number — Describes the serial number of the CPE unit. This ◆...
| Status HAPTER System Status Unit Status — Describes the connectivity status of the Extreme CPE to ◆ the base station. SW Boot Version — Describes the current software boot version file. ◆ SW File Name — Describes the name of the current firmware. ◆...
| Status HAPTER System Status Displays information on the base station identity (BSID), as well as signal BS ID strength indication, noise ratio and bandwidth of the WiMAX connection. Figure 35: Show Best BS ID The following items are displayed on the Show All parameters, Best BS ID page: Configured Best BS ID —...
| Status HAPTER System Status Configured Bandwidth — Describes the configured bandwidth in ◆ megahertz. Configured Tx Antenna Selection — Describes the configured ◆ tranmission antenna selection. Configured Rx Antenna Selection — Describes the configured ◆ receive antenna selection. Configured Rx Attenuator Parameters — Describes the configured ◆...
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| Status HAPTER System Status Address — Describes the contact information for the WiMAX ◆ subscriber. Country — Describes the country of operation. ◆ Authentication — Describes the method of authentication being used ◆ to secure the WiMAX connection. Selected CA file — Describes the CA file in use for authentication. ◆...
OGOUT This chapter describes how to log out of the CPE. It includes the following section: ◆ “Logging Out” on page 66 OGGING The Logout page enables you to log out of the web interface and terminate your session. Logging out is proceeded by a prompt to log in again. Figure 38: Logout The following items are displayed on the Logout page: Logout —...
ECTION PPENDICES This section provides additional information and includes these items: “Troubleshooting” on page 69 ◆ “Hardware Specifications” on page 71 ◆ “Cables and Pinouts” on page 75 ◆ “Glossary” on page 78 ◆ “Index” on page 81 ◆ – 68 –...
ROUBLESHOOTING LED I IAGNOSING NDICATORS Table 3: LED Indicators Symptom Action Power LED is off ◆ The AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the unit, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. LAN LED is off ◆ Verify that the unit and attached device are powered on.
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| Troubleshooting PPENDIX Before Contacting Technical Support If you forgot or lost the password, contact technical support for assistance. If all other recovery measure fail, and the CPE is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps: Reset the CPE’s hardware using the reset button, through the web ■...
ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS MAX R ADIO PECIFICATIONS IEEE 802.16e WAVE 1 & WAVE 2 ADIO 2305~2360 MHz, or REQUENCY ANGE 2496~2690 MHz (FCC), 2500~2690 MHz (CE), or 3300~3600 MHz (CE), or 3600~3800 MHz External Omni-dipole antenna with MRC function NTENNA 2.5G: 5.00 and 10.00 MHz HANNEL ANDWIDTH 3.5G: 5.00, 7.00 and 10.00 MHz...
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| Hardware Specifications PPENDIX 2.3 GHz 5 dBi NTENNA 2.5 GHz 5 dBi 3.5 GHz 6 dBi 3.8 GHz 6 dBi +24~26 dBm maximum (+/- 2dBm) TPL (T RANSMIT OWER EVEL -94 dBm maximum ECEIVE ENSITIVITY IP S PECIFCATIONS SIP v2 (RFC 3261) OICE IGNALLING ROTOCOL...
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| Hardware Specifications PPENDIX T.38 fax relay Dial plan (E.164 dialing plan) Call forwarding: No Answer/Busy/All 3 REN total in system REN (R QUIVILENT UMBER ONFIGURATION AND ANAGEMENT Web-based (HTTP/HTTPS) ANAGEMENT OPTIONS From Wired LAN, Wireless Link ANAGEMENT ACCESS Access Password ANAGEMENT ACCESS PROTECTION PKMv2 with 128bit AES/CCM...
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| Hardware Specifications PPENDIX LECTRICAL Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, maximum power consumption 1.0A AC P OWER UPPLY Output: 12 VDC @ 1.5A, maximum power consumption 18A 5 years MTBF Bellcore SR332 NVIRONMENTAL -5ºC to 45ºC PERATING EMPERATURE -40 to 75 °C TORAGE EMPERATURE Maximum 95%, non-condensing...
ABLES AND INOUTS WISTED ABLE SSIGNMENTS For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.
| Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments Table 4: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+) -48V power (Negative V GND (Positive V port port Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-) -48V power (Negative V GND (Positive V...
| Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are ROSSOVER IRING labeled with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. (When auto-negotiation is enabled for any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight- through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.) You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to...
LOSSARY IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of 10BASE-T Category 3 or better UTP cable. IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of 100BASE-TX Category 5 or better UTP cable. An encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key cryptography. AES DVANCED NCRYPTION provides very strong encryption using a completely different ciphering...
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LOSSARY A popular local area data communications network, which accepts THERNET transmission from computers and terminals. A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer. RANSFER (FTP) ROTOCOL HTTP is a standard used to transmit and receive all data over the World YPERTEXT RANSFER Wide Web.
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LOSSARY A shared key can be used to authenticate each client attached to a wireless HARED network. Shared Key authentication must be used along with the 802.11 Wireless Equivalent Privacy algorithm. SNTP allows a device to set its internal clock based on periodic updates IMPLE ETWORK from a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
NDEX LED indicators link quality counters antennas location selection logging out best BST/AU mounting on a horizontal surface mounting on a wall configuration control connect Ethernet cable connecting and powering on NAT settings diagnosing LED indicators package contents password position antennas power connector Ethernet mode Ethernet on-line counters...
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