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Installation and Configuration Guide
P/N: 709C001103
REV: A00
Date: 06-NOV-06

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  • Page 1 Installation and Configuration Guide P/N: 709C001103 REV: A00 Date: 06-NOV-06...
  • Page 2 Preface Preface Material MobileAccess Ltd. Vienna, Virginia Tel: +1-703-848-0200 http://www.MobileAccess.com MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 3: Preface Material

    CCESS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE UPDATES IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THIS DOCUMENT AND THE PRODUCTS TO . MOBILEACCESS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR WHICH IT RELATES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO THE USER IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

  • Page 4: Policy For Warrantee And Repair

    RESPECT TO ANY GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MOBILEACCESS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH FURNISHING OF GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE HEREUNDER, OR THE PERFORMANCE, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE.
  • Page 5 RF radiation safety levels and non-environmental pollution during operation. Compliance with RF safety requirements: MobileAccess™ products have no inherent significant RF radiation. • The RF level on the downlink is very low at the downlink ports. Therefore, there is no •...

  • Page 6: Certification

    Per section 15.204B. ID:OJFMA850 will only be supplied as complete system per section 15.204(b) of rules. FCC certification for MA 850 is valid for use only with the following elements: Antenna types: section 2.4.1 in this User Guide AP Types: section 2.5 in the User Guide NOTE: 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.

  • Page 7: Professional Installation Of Transmitter

    2. The installation must be controlled and follow the requirement of "Installation Manual" (P/N:709C001103). Each potential installer must receive special training, which is a condition for receiving the license from MobileAccess Inc to become a "licensed" installer. The installation procedure as described in the "Installation Manual" includes the mechanical installation and initial setup by a PC based tool.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Preface Preface Material About This Guide This user guide provides all the information necessary to install and configure the MobileAccess MA 850. Revision History The revision history for this document is shown in Table 1-1. Table 1-1: Revision history P/N and REV...

  • Page 9: List Of Acronyms

    Preface Preface Material List of Acronyms Automatic Gain Control Bi-Directional Amplifier Base Unit Downlink Remote Hub Unit Signal to Noise Ratio Uplink Volts Direct Current Access Point MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Installation Configurations ......................5 1.4.1 Standalone.........................6 1.4.2 Add-On to MA 1000 RHU ....................6 1.4.3 Add-on to MA 2000 System....................7 1.5 Signal Distribution in the MA 850 ....................8 1.6 Commissioning and Monitoring .....................8 Infrastructure Preparation .......................9 2.1 Installation Requirements ......................9 2.2 Coaxial Cable Connections ......................10 2.2.1 General Cable Installation Procedures ................10...
  • Page 11 Configuration and Management....................25 4.1 Local Configuration and Monitoring .....................26 4.1.1 Getting Started.........................26 4.1.2 MA 850 Customer Tool Window Description ...............27 4.1.3 Configuration Using MA 850 Customer Tool................28 4.1.4 Monitoring Using MA 850 Customer Tool................28 4.2 Remote - Web Browser Session ....................29 4.2.1 IP Configuration Procedure ....................30...
  • Page 12 Preface Preface Material Specifications.........................43 MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 13: Introduction To The Ma 850 System

    This chapter provides a description of the MA 850 system, its architecture, installation configurations, operation and required commissioning procedures. About MobileAccess MA 850 Figure 1-1. MobileAccess 850 The MA-850 Wi-Fi Module enables 802.11b/g Wi-Fi signals to be combined with other wireless services for simultaneous distribution over the MobileAccess Universal Wireless Network.

  • Page 14: Ma 850 Features And Capabilities

    All data and voice services distributed via a common coax cabling and broadband antennas AP Clustering - 802.11 access points (APs) connect to the MA 850 in telecom closets Scalable: Additional APs connected as needed to the MA 850 •...

  • Page 15: Ma 850 Front And Rear Panels

    MA 850 Front and Rear Panels MA 850 Front and Rear Panels This section describes the MA 850 front- and rear-panel connections and LEDs. 1.2.1 Front Panel Connections and LEDs The front panel contains the antenna connections and mobile services connections, power and local setup connections.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Port Connections And Leds

    MA 850 Front and Rear Panels 1.2.2 Rear Panel Port Connections and LEDs The rear panel contains the 802.11b/g AP connections, Ethernet connection for remote management and antenna sensing connector. Antenna sense Ethernet 802.11b/g AP connections connection port Address Figure 1-3. MobileAccess 850 Rear View Rear Panel Ports The following table describes the rear panel ports.

  • Page 17: Unit Architecture

    Add-on to a MobileAccess 1000 series RHU (with and without MA 1200 add-on) • Add-on to MobileAccess 2000 system • NOTE: In all installation types, all the signals are converged via the MA 850 and distributed via the antennas connected to the MA 850 antenna ports. MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 18: Standalone

    Add-On to MA 1000 RHU The MA 850 can be installed as an add-on unit to a MA 1000 RHU. In this type of installation, the MA 1000 RHU services are routed to the MA 850 inputs where they are integrated with the MA 850 Wi-Fi data services and routed to the MA 850 antenna ports for distribution over a single coax broadband antenna infrastructure.

  • Page 19: Add-On To Ma 2000 System

    Add-on to MA 2000 System The MA 850 can be installed as an (external) add-on unit to the MA 2000 system. In this type of installation, the combined MA 2000 services are routed to the MA 850 inputs where they are integrated with the MA 850 Wi-Fi data services and, through the MA 850 antenna connections, distributed through the same coax broadband antenna infrastructure.

  • Page 20: Signal Distribution In The Ma 850

    The MA 850 distributes the 802.11b/g signals from each AP port to the corresponding antenna port. For example, the signals from an AP connected to MA 850 b/g-1 are routed to antenna- 1; signals from an AP connected to MA 850 b/g-2 are routed to antenna-2, etc.

  • Page 21: Infrastructure Preparation

    2. Telecom Closet Planning: Planning the layout of the devices and cables in the telecom closet or shaft. This includes the MA 850, 802.11 Access Points, cabling and other voice service distribution systems such as MA 1000/2000 that are relevant to the specific installation.

  • Page 22: Coaxial Cable Connections

    Use coax RG223, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type for RF connections from the BUs to the • BTS/RBS and to the RIU. When using the MobileAccess™ system in an environment in which other indoor • coverage systems are installed, it is recommended (where possible) that the antennas...

  • Page 23: Power Consumption, Connections And Power Supplies

    Local AC/DC Converter 66W 2.3.4 Power Connections The power connections vary according to the MA 850 installation topology. The following power ower can also be supplied supplies are recommended for local power configuration, where p using remote power supply configurations Use a dedicated power supply (i.e.

  • Page 24: In-Building Antennas

    Antenna Connections NOTE: If the MobileAccess 850 is operated without cellular service, it is required to connect 50Ω Ω Ω Ω termination points to each of the remote connectors in the unit. A 50 Ω Ω Ω Ω termination is also required on each unused AP port.

  • Page 25: Access Points

    Access Points NOTE: If the MobileAccess 850 is operated without cellular service, it is required to connect 50Ω Ω Ω Ω termination points to each of the remote connectors in the unit. A 50 Ω Ω Ω Ω termination is also required on each unused AP port.

  • Page 26: Installation

    This chapter contains the installation and connection procedures for various installation configurations. MA 850 may be installed in the following configurations: Wall mount standalone – mounted directly on the wall with four screws • Mounted onto an MA 1000 RHU •...

  • Page 27: Placing The Unit And Recording Location

    NOTE: It is recommended to RESET the unit by removing and reinserting the power connector on the front panel after connecting the APs. 4. Connect the coax antenna cables to the MA 850 unit antenna ports on the MA 850 front panel according to the following instructions: Use 50 , N-type male to male, 1/2”...

  • Page 28: Add-On To An Ma 1000 System Installation

    NOTE: It is recommended to mount the MA 850 to the wall, and the MA 1000 on top of the MA 850 (with a bracket between them). However, if a previous MA 1000 RHU is present, you may install the MA850 on top of the existing MA 1000 RHU (with a bracket between them.)
  • Page 29 Address connection 5. Connect the 802.11b/g Access Points to the corresponding ports on the MA 850 rear panel. Refer to section 1.5 for a description of the connections and distribution patterns. NOTE: It is recommended to RESET the unit by removing and reinserting the power connector on the front panel after connecting the APs.
  • Page 30 • Power Supplies Manual. 9. Connect the coax antenna cables to the MA 850 unit antenna ports on the MA 850 front panel according to the following instructions: Use 50 , N-type male to male, 1/2” or 3/8” Plenum coax cables •...

  • Page 31: Add-On To An Ma 1000 With Ma 1200

    To assemble an RHU 1000 onto an MA 850 1. Assemble the supplied bracket to the top of the MA 850, where the notched side of the bracket is towards the rear of the unit. Secure the bracket to the MA 850 unit using the four supplied screws.
  • Page 32 Address connection 5. Connect the 802.11b/g Access Points to the corresponding ports on the MA 850 rear panel. Refer to section 1.5 for a description of the connections and distribution patterns. NOTE: It is recommended to RESET the unit by removing and reinserting the power connector on the front panel after connecting the APs.
  • Page 33 • Power Supplies Manual. 9. Connect the coax antenna cables to the MA 850 unit antenna ports on the MA 850 front panel according to the following instructions: Use 50 , N-type male to male, 1/2” or 3/8” Plenum coax cables •...

  • Page 34: Add-On To An Ma 2000 System

    • Wall-mount near the MA 2000 cabinet. • NOTE: The coax outputs of the cabinet are connected to the appropriate ports on the MA 850 and the antennas are connected directly to the MA 850 module. 3.6.1 MA 850 RC 2000 Assembly 1.
  • Page 35 Remote Cabinet antenna ports Figure 3-5. Illustration of MA 850 Mounted on MA 2000 RC 4. Connect the RC antenna ports to the MA 850 front panel port connectors as illustrated below. Figure 3-6. Illustration of RC Antenna port connections 5.

  • Page 36: Ma 850 Rack Mount

    3. Mount the assembly in the rack using the side brackets. Figure 3-7. MA 850 to Bracket Installation 4. Connect the RC antenna ports to the SMA connectors on the MA 850 front panel. 5. Connect the antenna to the MA 850 antenna ports.

  • Page 37: Configuration And Management

    NOTE 2: may configure the unit through a local connection to a computer running the MA 850 Setup Tool application. NOTE 3: A local connection has priority over a WEB connection. A WEB connection will not be operational if there already is a local connection and the unit stop responding if a local connection is initiated while a WEB session is open.

  • Page 38: Local Configuration And Monitoring

    Getting Started 1. Install the 850 MA Customer Tool application on your computer. 2. Locally connect to the MA 850 Local connector using the RS232 9-pin cable provided with the MA 850 unit. 3. Launch the application on the computer. The MA 850 Customer Tool dialog appears.

  • Page 39: Ma 850 Customer Tool Window Description

    Local Configuration and Monitoring 4.1.2 MA 850 Customer Tool Window Description The MA 850 Customer Tool window is displayed according to the instructions in the previous section. The window provides the channel configuration and monitoring options. It is divided into the following areas: General information –...

  • Page 40: Configuration Using Ma 850 Customer Tool

    4.1.3 Configuration Using MA 850 Customer Tool 1. It is assumed that you are now locally connected to the MA 850 and have launched the Customer Tool on you computer according to the instructions in the previous sections. 2. All antennas are configured by default as being connected (Antenna Select – Enable). For channels where an antenna is not connected, under Antenna Select, choose Disable.

  • Page 41: Remote - Web Browser Session

    • Remote - Web Browser Session NOTE: Be sure that there is not an open local session (section 4.1) to the MA 850 unit before you attempt to open a remote session to the same unit; otherwise, the unit may stop responding.

  • Page 42: Ip Configuration Procedure

    Figure 4-4. DeviceInstaller dialog 2. In the DeviceInstaller main window toolbar, click Search to perform auto-discovery. The MA 850 units currently in the network will be identified and listed in the window according Type - communication hardware version - xPort-01 or xPort-03 •...

  • Page 43: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    4.2.1.3 Assigning a Static IP Address NOTE: This procedure requires the MAC address of the MA 850, which is found on the label located at the rear of the unit. Perform the following procedure for each of the MA 850 units listed in the Lantronix DeviceInstaller main window which are to be manually assigned IP Addresses.
  • Page 44 Figure 4-6. MAC Address 2. Click Next. The IP Address Assignment Method window appears. Figure 4-7. Static IP Address 3. Select Assign a specific IP address; then, click Next. The IP Settings window appears. MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 45 4. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway values; then, click Next. The Assignment window appears. Figure 4-9. Assignment Window 5. Click Assign to assign the MA 850 unit the defined parameters. Once the parameters have been assigned, the message ‘Completed Successfully’ appears and the Finish button is enabled.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Snmp Parameters

    Configure the SNMP Community and Trap destination addresses according to the instructions in this section. NOTE: The required communication parameters are pre-set for each MA 850 unit. However if you do not succeed in connecting to the Telnet application, verify the serial communication parameter page 36 section 4.2.1.5...
  • Page 47 2: (000) .(000) .(000) .(000) 3: (000) .(000) .(000) .(000) 5. Press Enter to run through the rest of the parameters. When the Setup Menu is displayed again, select 9 – Save and Exit. MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 48: Configuring Serial Parameters

    This section describes how to verify and configure the serial communication parameters for each MA 850 unit. 1. From the DeviceInstaller Main window, select the MA 850 unit to be configured and click the Configure button the toolbar. The Configure Device dialog appears.

  • Page 49: Login And User Levels

    Remote - Web Browser Session 4.2.2 Login and User Levels You may login to the MA 850 unit through any Web browser. Two user levels are available: guest (guestpass) – monitoring options only • admin (adminpass) – monitoring and configuration options •...

  • Page 50: Ma 850 View

    4.2.3 MA 850 View Upon login, the MA 850 View shows the current 802.11b/gs AP and antenna connections. Menu options on the left side provide access to various configuration options as described in Table 4-1. Element color indications is described in Table 4-2.

  • Page 51: Gain Setting

    Gain Setting The default gain for each channel is set to 0dB. MA 850 enables the authorized user (admin level) to adjust the gain for every channel to counteract changes in the environment.

  • Page 52: Monitoring Alarms

    3. Click Accept. The gain value for the channels at the unit is displayed under the Gain Value column. Monitoring Alarms MA 850 provides the following alarms, which may be viewed by clicking the Alarms button in the Main window: Access Point Sense – senses the connection of configured APs •...

  • Page 53: Snmp Management Using Any Standard Snmp Manager

    The MA 850 packages provide MIBSs that enable standard SNMP (Version 2.0) managers such as HP OpenView to view event traps sent by the MA 850 unit and to configure the unit. One MIB file is provided: MA-XPORT850-MIB– describes the architecture of the managed elements and contains the events in the system NOTE: These traps provide a general indication of the type of failure.
  • Page 54 (configured to receive the traps), load the two MIB files to the SNMP manager. The following figure shows the MIB tree that includes the loaded MobileAccess 850 file. Figure 5-1. MIB Tree with Loaded MobileAccess 850 Files MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 55 Web browser application. Power Power 20 to 48 VDC; 20W Physical Specification Dimensions 242 mm x 279 mm x 38 mm (9.54 in x 10.98 in x 1.5 in) Weight 2.82 kg (6.2 lb) MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 56 FCC–47 CFR 15 UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60950 Ordering Information WLAN Module 850-U WLAN module with UMTS support Accessory Kits for mounting MA-850 with other MobileAccess elements: AK-850-1000 MA-850 with MA-1000 AK-850-1200 MA-850 with MA-1200 AK-850-MDLT MA-850 with Modulite...

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