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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 Intelligent Wireless Backhaul System User Guide Release D 0.1 Issue D01 November 2013...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Revision History Date Release Issue Reason for Issue November 2013 Release D 0.1 Issue D01 Initial Draft (still in development) Contact Information: BLiNQ Networks Inc. 400 March Road, Suite 240 Ottawa, ON K2K 3H4 Web Site: http://www.blinqnetworks.com...
System Throughput Performance ....................15 Element and Network Management ..................16 Ethernet Bridge Support ......................19 Using the X-1200 WebUI ......................21 Requirements ..........................21 Common X-1200 WebUI Page Items ................... 21 8.2.1 General ..........................21 8.2.2 System Status Messages ..................... 22 Configuring Hub Modules ......................
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Radio CONFIG Mode ......................69 10.8.2 User CONFIG Mode ......................70 10.8.3 RBM CONFIG Mode (Hub Modules Only) ................71 10.9 Saving Configuration Changes Made Via X-1200 CLI ..............74 10.10 Writing and Running X-1200 CLI Scripts.................. 75 10.11 Using Help ..........................75 10.11.1 ? (QUESTION MARK Key) ....................
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Provisioning Multiple Clusters within the Same Area............... 102 12.5.1 Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 WebUI............ 102 12.5.2 Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 CLI ............103 Appendices ......................... 104 13.1 BLiNQ Wireless Devices and RF Safety ..................104 13.2 Equipment Compliance ......................
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 List of Tables X-1200 S ....................2 ABLE VERVIEW OF YSTEM HARACTERISTICS X-1200 S ........................9 ABLE ENERAL YSTEM ARAMETERS 3 OFDMA 10 MH ..............10 ABLE RAME ARAMETERS FOR A...
The BLiNQ X-1200 system operates in the sub 6 GHz licensed frequency bands and are designed for Non- Line-of-Sight (NLOS) operation by incorporating advanced Physical Layer (PHY) and Media Access Control (MAC) layer algorithms and techniques.
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3-5 µsec in urban areas where small cells are deployed. For short symbol times on the order of a few µsec the added cyclic prefix would substantially cut into the useful bandwidth. For the longer symbol times used by the X-1200 system the cyclic prefix is only a small fraction of the total bandwidth.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 The X-1200 system has a small, all-outdoor, zero-footprint form factor that is easily deployed on towers, poles, building sidewalls, or rooftops unobtrusively. It consists of the following modules: Hub Module (HM): A sector controller that controls several Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs). Hub...
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X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Configuration System: This consists of the X-1200 WebUI tool and X-1200 CLI for configuration management, as well as fault and performance management. Note: Fault and performance management is also made available through a standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2c/v3) interface to existing third-party managing applications such as element/network management systems (EMSs/NMSs).
Release D 0.1 2 X-1200 System Description The BLiNQ X-1200 system meets the requirements of network operators for high capacity and reliability in small cell base station backhaul applications, as well as in a number of other applications. The system can function either as Point-to-Point (PTP) or Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) wireless Ethernet bridge equipment.
MARA/power control algorithms. Power Control: The X-1200 system incorporates power control on both the downlink and uplink streams to minimize interference at physical layer and maximize capacity. Two types of power control are implemented: link level and network level.
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X-1200 system, which reduces the total cost of ownership of the solution while simplifying and accelerating installation. The X-1200 system is small in size (31x21x8 cm) and low in weight (3.5 kg) so it easily mounts on the network operator’s existing tower assets. The small size and weight allows quick deployment of the RBMs at customer premises in different enterprise/corporate data backhaul applications or other types of industrial and commercial applications.
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Configuration Management: BLiNQ products minimize the configuration effort by the network operator. For example, when deployed in the field, the X-1200 system can obtain its IP address through DHCP rather than have it statically assigned by the user. Further, the X-1200 system provides a web-based configuration tool called the X-1200 WebUI and a standard Command Line Interface (CLI) that run directly on the X-1200 equipment.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 3 Technical Specifications 3.1 System Parameters Table 2 lists general X-1200 system parameters. Table 2 General X-1200 System Parameters RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Band 3.65 – 3.70 GHz, Unrestricted mode & 5.725-5.825 GHz band...
Table 3. The frame duration or size is a user settable feature in the X-1200 WebUI (through the Setup Page for the Radio Interface) and is part of system configuration. Table 3 OFDMA and Frame Parameters for a 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 3.4 Optional Cavity Filters Sharp roll-off cavity filters that comply with European Communications Committee (ECC) Recommendation (04)05 and Wireless Communication Services (WCS) band spectral-mask requirements can be optionally fitted into the product enclosure to provide very high isolation to adjacent bands.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 The mechanical enclosure for the HM has two RF port connectors for an external user-defined sectored antenna. There are two connectors on the back of the HM: a -48 VDC power connector, and an RJ45 connector for 1000 BaseT copper Ethernet network connectivity.
When configured to synchronize via GPS, the X-1200 system uses its internal GPS antenna and receiver module to synchronize to the GPS network. This allows all X-1200 HMs deployed in the network to accurately synchronize their transmit and receive operations on the air interface. The GPS system also allows the X-1200 system to determine accurate time of day and date information.
Release D 0.1 RBM and therefore the entire cluster implements the behavioral requirements of an IEEE 1588v2 master clock. The X-1200 system allows the configuration of the main IEEE 1588v2 master clock parameters such as transport protocol and messaging intervals.
Note: System throughput is set using the X-1200 WebUI Setup Page for the Radio Interface. See section 8.3.4, “Setup - Radio Interface Page” for details.
X-1200 Web Interface (WebUI). Accessible via HTTP(S), the X-1200 WebUI provides an interactive visual toolset that allows an operator to modify the full configuration of the X-1200 system as well as view state, fault, and performance indicators. The X-1200 WebUI displays performance data using visual charts, and applications are provided to visualize up to 24 hours of historical performance data stored on the system.
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All alarms and events are relayed to higher level managers via SNMP traps or Syslog. The system also allows operators to access active alarm and event history information using either the X-1200 CLI or X-1200 WebUI. ...
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(that is, the system modules retrieve the software package files from external FTP servers), or a push scheme using the X-1200 WebUI (that is, the operator uploads a software package file to the system modules using the X-1200 WebUI). The X-1200 system also supports remote configuration backups and backup restoration.
Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing Ethernet backhaul or general purpose networks, the X-1200 system is built for Ethernet services and provides network functionality as a standard Layer 2 (L2) Transparent Bridge (IEEE 802.1d), whereby the X-1200 cluster (a cluster being one Hub Module [HM] with its group of up to four Remove Backhaul Modules [RBMs]) is the bridge, and the Ethernet ports on the HM and associated RBMs are the ports of the bridge.
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VLAN processing scheme. The system also allows network management traffic to be encapsulated in a dedicated management VLAN. The X-1200 system can transport standard Ethernet frames (up to 1518 bytes) as well as mini Jumbo frames of up to 2048 bytes.
8.2 Common X-1200 WebUI Page Items 8.2.1 General Most X-1200 WebUI pages have either an Apply button or a Refresh button or both at the bottom right hand corner. If you change the settings on a page, ensure to click on Apply before navigating to another page. Read- only data on a page can be updated to their current values at any time by clicking on the Refresh button.
The X-1200 system displays the serial number, software version, and current IP address along the bottom of each main page. For example: 8.2.2 System Status Messages The X-1200 WebUI outputs the following types of real-time messages to report on X-1200 system status: Success Message (Green): ...
Error messages must be clicked to be dismissed. They do not disappear automatically. Figure 13 X-1200 WebUI Error Message 8.3 Configuring Hub Modules The following sections show the structure of the X-1200 WebUI with respect to configuring Hub Modules (HM): ...
If you cannot login due to a forgotten user name or password, contact another user with read/write access privileges to have them reset your login credentials (if required, see section 11.2.1, “Add Users using X-1200 WebUI” for more information on resetting a password). If you have lost all read/write login credentials, contact your supplier.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.2 System Overview Page This read-only page gives general system information on the particular Hub into which you are logged. The RBMs associated with this Hub are also listed along with their information.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.3 Setup - System Page This page handles configuration of system parameters that govern basic Hub Module operation. 8.3.3.1 System Identification Area Enter information here to aid in system identification. ...
System Clock Source: Always set to GPS (not FreeRun) Note: FreeRun mode is intended only for isolated trial or laboratory testing of the X-1200 system only. Networks of X-1200 systems depend on proper synchronization through either GPS or IEEE...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.4.1 Radio Settings Area Operational Status: Operational/Down/Fault (Read only) Radio Administrative State: Enabled/Disabled Radio Interface Type: 3.5 (Read Only) RF Frequency (kHz): Set as appropriate Channel Bandwidth (MHz): 5, 10, 20 MHz (Read Only) ...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.5 Bridge Page This page handles configuration of standard Layer 2 Ethernet bridging for the Hub Module. 8.3.5.1 Bridge Settings Area Bridge Mode: AN (Read only) Broadcast Filter: Enable/Disable 8.3.5.2 Dynamic Address Table Settings Area...
The QoS is supported by allocating each service flow a specific QoS class, of which there are two in the X-1200 system: Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR), and Best Effort (BE). The GBR class is for data streams for which the most stringent service scheduling is required, with guarantees on throughput, latency, and jitter.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.7 RBMs - Default Service Page On the Default Service Flow Provisioning Profile page, you can add and remove service flows for the specified RBM. You identify the specified RBM by its MAC address, just below the Default Service Flow Provision Profile: title.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.7.3 Service Flow: Page This is the page where you add and/or edit the service flow of the selected RBM. You can identify which service flow you are observing by the ID number just below the Service Flow: page title. Also in the upper right hand corner, there are up and down arrows which allow you to scroll through the currently active service flows.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.7.3.2 Flow Classification Area This area of the Service Flow: page shows the currently defined flow classifications. The Edit button under the Flow Classification area opens the Flow Classification: page. Flow Classification: Page The Flow Classification page is where you can further define the scope of service flows.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Slow Protocol MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Jumbo Frames Provider Bridging (IEEE 802.1ad) LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) MAC Security (IEEE 802.1AE) Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588) ...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 You can identify which queue you are observing by the ID number just below the Queue: page title. You can also return to the previous screen by selecting the Return to Service Flow hyperlink (upper right hand side of page) or select the Done button in the bottom right hand corner.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Jumbo Frames Provider Bridging (IEEE 802.1ad) LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) MAC Security (IEEE 802.1AE) Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588) Q-in-Q Other Source (Src) MAC Address/Mask ...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.8 RBMs - RBM List Page On this page you can review RBM information on an RBM-by-RBM basis, as well as, add or delete RBMs from the Hub. You can also edit RBM configuration data for individual service flow definitions on an RBM-by-RBM basis.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 3. To delete an RBM: In the Remote Backhaul Module Provisioning Profiles > RBM Profile List area, activate the check box(es) beside the desired RBM(s) and click on the Remove button. The RBM(s) disappear from the list.
TDD frame and is generally caused by other systems present in the same or adjacent channels and which do not have the same transmission model or air frame structure as the X-1200 system. Note: Screen refresh interval is every 5 seconds.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Click on an RBM on the list at the bottom. This opens a new page which allows you to view the statistics on signal quality and throughput (per service flow) performance for that RBM. To view signal quality, select the Signal Quality tab.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.11 PM History Page This read-only page is available on the HM only and displays aggregated performance history statistics for how the HM and its associated RBMs have been performing for the past 24 hours.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Use the Close button to exit this page. To zoom in on part of a graph, hold the Left Mouse button down and move the cursor to enclose the desired part of the performance history data. To return to the main graph, click on the Reset Zoom button.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.12 Events - Alarms Page This read-only page lists current alarms and events along with their details. For a list of alarms and events see Chapter 9, Alarms and Events (Fault Management). Reorder the alarms and events as desired by clicking on any of the column headers.
Note: If you disable the Web option, the X-1200 WebUI becomes unusable. You will have to enable it again using either the X-1200 CLI or SNMP. It is not possible, however, to lock yourself out of all three options; at least one option is always available.
If you cannot login due to a forgotten user name or password, contact another user with read/write access privileges to have them reset your login credentials (if required, see section 11.2.1, “Add Users using X-1200 WebUI” for more information on resetting a password). If you have lost all read/write login credentials, contact your supplier.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 2. Input a name for the user in the Username field. Select an access group (read-only, read-write) from the Group menu. Type a password for the user in the Password area and repeat the password again in the Confirm Password area.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.16 Admin - SNMP Settings Page On this page the administrator can add, delete, or edit SNMPv2c or SNMPv3 users and hosts. To add or remove an SNMP user: 1. Access the Admin>SNMP Settings; SNMP Users area.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Auth Password – sets the authentication password Priv Encryption – sets the privacy encryption: aes128 or des56; available only when Authentication Privacy option selected. Priv Password - sets the privacy encryption password; available only when Authentication Privacy option selected.
In the dialog box that appears, use the Enabled or Disabled option buttons to set the performance file upload configuration (default is Disabled). When set to Enabled, the X-1200 system automatically uploads the performance files collected by its Performance File Manager to the configured FTP server.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.18 Admin - Software Upgrade Page On this page, the administrator can perform system software upgrade activities. As shown, active and standby software image versions can coexist simultaneously on the HM (and RBM).
2. To restore a saved configuration file, use the Choose File button to locate and select your desired file (*.TAR). Select the Restore button to load this file. The X-1200 displays an error if the format is incorrect or a success message saying the configuration has been uploaded and applied.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 8.3.20 Admin - Syslog Server Page On this page, the administrator can add and delete Syslog Servers plus set or change their operational status. To Add a New Syslog Server: 1. Click on the Add button to add a new Syslog server IP address to the display list. In the Add Server dialog box that appears, input the Server IP address and use the option buttons to toggle its status: Enable or Disable.
Release D 0.1 8.4 Configuring RBMs The X-1200 WebUI interface for configuring RBMs is similar to that for Hubs. This section focusses on the differences only. Moreover, sections that are read-only are not discussed; some of these omit data not applicable to RBMs and add other data not shown on the X-1200 WebUI pages for Hubs.
Release D 0.1 Note: To successfully log in and access the X-1200 WebUI on an RBM over a network, its HM must be connected to the network, and the radio link from the Hub to the RBM must be up. This is because network communication with an RBM occurs through its associated Hub over the radio link.
RF signal from the HM. It is enabled and disabled through the X-1200 WebUI. While in BSI mode, the RBM makes a buzzing tone to reflect the quality/strength of the RF signal it receives from the HM.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Note: Graph update interval is every 5 seconds. 8.4.6 Events Page The events for RBMs are the same as for the HM. Refer to sections 8.3.12, “Events - Alarms Page” and 8.3.13, “Events - History Page”...
This chapter lists the alarms and events for the BLiNQ X-1200 system. The X-1200 system issues an alarm notification when a fault condition occurs. You view alarms through the X-1200 WebUI Events page (See section 8.3.12, “Events - Alarms Page” for HMs and/or section 8.4.6., “Events Page”...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Name Description/Comments Type Severity 4003 RBM Link Down HM has lost connection to an RBM that is Comms. CRITICAL configured to Emit alarm when down. Upon HM restart, alarm occurs only if...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Name Description/Comments Type Severity 7001 GPS Synchronization The Global Positioning System (GPS) Comms. Major Lost receiver lost its synchronized status. Upon HM reset, this alarm is not raised until 60 s after reset and if synchronization still is not achieved.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Name Description/Comments Type Severity 5004 Radio Module Disabled Radio Module is initialized and has received Equip. Information an administrative disable configuration. 5005 Radio Module Initializing Radio Module intentionally reset. Equip. Information...
Note: Command comments can be entered directly in the X-1200 CLI by identifying them with an EXCLAMATION MARK (!) at the start of a line. This tells the X-1200 system that the information is a comment and is to be ignored.
A parameter is most often a value that you specify after the keyword. There are different types of parameters, such as strings, integers, or IP addresses. The X-1200 CLI indicates the type of parameter that you must enter. When you see a range of numbers or uppercase letters, it indicates that you must specify a value.
X-1200 system. For example, you could specify the Global CONFIG command user service to add a description of the user service to the X-1200 system by entering a keyword and a parameter. You need to type only the portion of the keyword that makes it unambiguous, such as des.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 The X-1200 CLI command prompt changes at each level of the command structure to easily identify the current level: localhost# Privileged EXEC Level Command localhost(config)# Global CONFIG Level Command 10.5 X-1200 CLI Command Structure To get a quick display of available options at a CLI level or for the next option in a command string, enter a single QUESTION MARK (? key) at the prompt, then press TAB or the SPACEBAR.
Once an IP address is assigned to a module, you can log on to the X-1200 CLI using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection (SSH is an application for opening a secure socket connection to an IP device). However, you must install SSH version 2.0 client software on your host computer (It is not recommended but you can...
The Privileged EXEC level commands primarily enable you to review information on the system configuration, monitor features globally on an X-1200 system (through show commands), perform and configure basic user operations, transfer and store configuration files, and verify system connectivity. It does not allow you to make changes to the system configuration.
X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 10.8 Global CONFIG Commands The Global CONFIG commands allow you to globally apply or modify configuration parameters for an X-1200 system. At the terminal, the screen displays: localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# <TAB>...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 10.8.1 Radio CONFIG Mode To access Radio CONFIG mode, input radio while in Global CONFIG level. At the terminal, the screen displays: On the HM: localhost(config)# radio <TAB> Possible completions: RF card statistics localhost(config)# radio rf <TAB>...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 10.8.2 User CONFIG Mode To access User CONFIG mode: 1. Type admin while in Global CONFIG level, then users, then user with your [user name] (Example 1 shows admin, as the user name and Example 2 as roy). At the terminal, the screen displays: Example 1 localhost(config)# admin <TAB>...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Example 2 localhost(config)# localhost(config)# admin users user roy <TAB> Possible completions: group Group the user belongs to password User password <cr> localhost(config)# admin users user roy password (<MD5 digest string>): ******** Reconfirm (<MD5 digest string>): ********...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 copy Copy a list entry Run an operational-mode command Terminate configuration session exit Exit from current mode help Provide help information insert Insert a parameter load Load configuration from an ASCII file...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification ? Possible completions: rule Flow classification rule HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification rule Possible completions: <index:unsignedInt> range HUB_traffic(config-service-flow-1)# flow-classification rule 0 HUB_traffic(config-rule-0)# show full rbm-table rbm 0c:a1:38:00:00:81 service-flows service-flow 1 flow-classification rule 0...
When using the X-1200 CLI to change parameters on the X-1200 system configuration, the changes do not take effect immediately. This example shows the process to follow to make system configuration changes, via the X-1200 CLI, that take effect on the X-1200 system and have them saved across system restarts.
2. Then perform a copy and paste function directly into the X-1200 CLI at the Global CONFIG level. The script then runs on the X-1200 system. Ordinarily, when a CLI script is run, it is run to completion; even if errors are encountered.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 10.11.1 ? (QUESTION MARK Key) You can input the QUESTION MARK (?) key whenever you need additional information. When you enter ?, the CLI displays all available choices for that level. When you enter ? on a line by itself or when it is preceded by one or more spaces, a list displaying all of the next available choices appears.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 source File to source system System commands terminal Set terminal type timestamp Enable/disable the display of timestamp Display currently logged on users write Write configuration Global CONFIG Level (HM) localhost# config terminal...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Global CONFIG Level (RBM) Localhost-RBM# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal Localhost-RBM(config)# ? Possible completions: admin Administrative settings and commands alias Create command alias. ethernet Ethernet port settings event-history Historical event list...
This feature is most powerful when the user knows the command keyword, but the list and format of parameters is not. Refer to Example 2. Example 2 You can terminate an X-1200 CLI command with a ? to display the complete help on that command: localhost(config)# mgmt ? Possible completions:...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 prompt2 Set configure mode prompt quit Exit the management session radio Radio interface settings screen-length Configure screen length screen-width Configure screen width script Script actions send Send message to terminal of one or all users shell Debug shell.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 session Global default CLI session parameters show Show a parameter system System settings Exit to top level and optionally run command user validate Validate current configuration webui Web UI specific configuration <cr>...
Privileged EXEC command: localhost# system software switchover On completion, the HM or RBM resets and the user is forced out of the X-1200 CLI. Log in again once the X-1200 system is back up and running.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 4. If the software upgrade fails (due typically to a corrupt load), the output from the systems software download command indicates the upgrade was unsuccessful, and the system restarts again using the old software image.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Example 3 — show pm To display a list of current performance measurements for the module, enter show pm: localhost# show pm pm ethernet if in-octets 77801855 pm ethernet if in-octets-per-second 164...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 pm rbm 0c:a1:38:00:00:5b ip-address 192.168.5.31 up-time 247792 ethernet if in-octets 5183936 ethernet if in-octets-per-second 13 ethernet if in-pkts 63940 ethernet if out-octets 495 ethernet if out-octets-per-second 0 ethernet if out-pkts ethernet if in-discards 0...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 uplink qam256-6by8-siso uplink qam256-5by8-mimo uplink qam256-6by8-mimo 49557916 downlink qpsk-3by4-siso downlink qam256-5by8-mimo 53864 downlink qam256-6by8-mimo 49504422 CINR MEASUREMENT DIRECTION VALUE COUNT ----------------------------------- uplink 22db-mimo uplink 23db-mimo uplink 24db-mimo uplink 25db-mimo uplink 26db-mimo...
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To display system information for the module such as up-time, system identification details, software versions, and timing information, enter show system: localhost# show system system up-time "2 days, 22 hours, 6 minutes, 23 seconds" system id model X-1200 system id serial-number A130919004 system id module-type hm system id mac-address 0c:a1:38:00:00:29 system id radio-0 3.3-GHz...
Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address that you pinged to bring up the X-1200 WebUI, or b. Use a Secure Shell (SSH) client to log on to the X-1200 CLI using a SSH connection to the IP address that you pinged. However, SSH version 2.0 client software must be installed on your host computer (SSH version 1.0 can be used, but is not recommended).
4. Click Apply in the bottom right corner for the changes to take effect. Use the Refesh button return to the previous settings and to update the information on the screen. Alternately, if you wish to use the X-1200 CLI to change this management IP to a static user-assigned IP address (for example, 192.168.1.1/24), enter these commands:...
To allow for a radio link to be created between an HM and RBM, you must at a minimum initially configure the following for the X-1200 system: 1. Navigate to the Setup > Radio Interface page of the X-1200 WebUI. 2. Set the Radio Administrative State to Enabled.
At least one user with read/write privileges needs to exist in the X-1200 system. 4. You can also edit existing users to the X-1200 by selecting edit on the same line as the user you want to modify. The Edit User dialog box appears. Adjust the settings as required.
6. For any of the actions, select Apply for the changes to take effect or Cancel to abandon this action. 11.2.2 Add Users using the X-1200 CLI To add users to the X-1200 system using the X-1200 CLI, enter these commands: localhost# localhost# config terminal Entering configuration mode terminal localhost(config)# admin users user <user name>...
With the HM service flow definition set to Use Individual Service Definition, you must configure each RBM service flow and add the RBMs to the X-1200 system on an RBM-by-RBM basis. This can be done through either the X-1200 WebUI or the X-1200 CLI.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 When you enter a MAC address, the MAC address displays below the Remote Backhaul Module: title (for instance, Remote Backhaul Module: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx). 4. If you need to edit a RBM, select the MAC address of the desired RBM under the MAC Address heading on the default RBMs >...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Tip: If you want all traffic to pass -- Select the Dest MAC Address check box and set both values to 00:00:00:00:00:00 to allow for any destination MAC Address. 6. Use the hyperlinks in the top right hand corner to return to the Remote Backhaul Module: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 9. Click Apply for the changes to take effect or Cancel to abandon this action. You should see a message that the RBM was successfully created and is in the RBM table.
11.4.2 Using the X-1200 CLI Alternately, you can use the X-1200 CLI to configure individual RBMs; for example, to configure a default pass-all, bidirectional service flow on the HM for one RBM using the X-1200 CLI, enter these commands: localhost#...
This chapter describes the role and use of preamble series indices and service flows in provisioning multiple X-1200 clusters—a cluster being one Hub Module (HM) configured with its group of up to four Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) (referred to as 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 clusters). This chapter also covers the provisioning tasks to follow for determining which RBMs, from which clusters, are allowed to register with a particular HM.
An HM can have up to four RBMs registered at any one time. There are 32 possible X-1200 preamble series index values: 0 to 31. HMs default to a preamble series value of ‘0’ (factory default). ...
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RBMs can also be set to two different preamble operating modes through the Setup > Radio Interface X-1200 WebUI page for RBMs: Defined Preamble Mode—When the RBM preamble series index is set to a value between 0 to 31, it only connects and registers to a serving HM pointed in its direction that matches its preamble value setting.
12.4 Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions As explained in Chapter 11, System Provisioning, the HM has two service flow definitions for allowing communication to be established with a RBM, set through the RBMs > RBM General X-1200 WebUI page for HMs: ...
Provisioning Multiple Clusters with the X-1200 CLI Alternately, using ‘Use Case 2’ from section 12.4, “Provisioning HM Service Flow Definitions”, you can provision the same three neighboring 1:4 clusters within the same geographic area using the X-1200 CLI: First 1:4 Neighbor Cluster:...
Module (HM) sectored antennas or the Remote Backhaul Modules (RBMs) internal antennas. Do not install the X-1200 system in a location where it is possible for people to stand or walk inadvertently in front of an antenna. BLiNQ Networks évalue l'ensemble de ses produits afin de s'assurer qu'ils sont conformes à la limite d'émission énergétique sécuritaire de radiofréquence (RF) adoptée par la «Federal Communications...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Avant de vendre tout appareil de réseau sans fil au public, BLiNQ Networks présente ses appareils au FCC et à Industrie Canada pour l'évaluation de l'exposition maximale admissible. Ces études doivent démontrer que l'appareil est conforme aux limites réglementaires acceptées pour les émissions RF,...
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 13.3 List of Acronyms Table 8 List of Acronyms ACRONYM MEANING Advanced Encryption Standard Address Resolution Protocol Best Effort Best Master Clock Best Signal Indication B-SON Backhaul – Self-Organizing Network CINR...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Layer 2 Local Area Network LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol Linear Power Supply Media Access Control MARA Managed Adaptive Resource Allocation Mbps Megabits per second Modulation and Coding Scheme Megahertz Management Information Base...
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BLiNQ Networks Inc. X-1200 User Guide Release D 0.1 Small form-factor pluggable SFTP Secure File Transfer Protocol SISO Single Input Single Output Service Level Agreement SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Secure Shell protocol S-VLAN Stacked VLAN Transmission Control Protocol TCP/IP...
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