Product Registration Information The serial number may be found on the label on the bottom panel, near the power connectors . Note this number below. Retain this manual, along with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE...
Important Safety Information Antennas used for the purpose of radiating signals indoors are limited to a maximum gain of 3dBi. The outdoor antenna used for the purpose of communicating to the wireless infrastructure is limited to 14dBi gain, or any combination of gain and loss that equates to 14dB at input.
File Naming Conventions Note: Filter fi le names will be from six to twelve characters long. Each character position in the fi lter fi le name is used to defi ne the characteristics of the fi lter as shown above. All frequencies are shown in MHz - 7-...
Functional Overview CSI digital repeaters incorporates the following features for convenient operation, access, protection, and control. • Network Confi guration and Control using either a webpage style GUI through any standard browser or a menu driven user interface using the serial port. Note: GUI does not require Internet access.
Local Communication Interface Ports To allow monitoring and control, the repeater is equipped with four ports that provide external communication access (1 Ethernet CAT-5, 2 DB-9 serial, and 1 USB). The Ethernet, CAT-5 port is provided as a primary communications port to the PC. One serial interface provides communications to local PC and the second to an external modem when provided.
System Set-Up Considerations All cables should be checked for shorts and opens. Also verify that there are no cables with loose or poor connec- tions. RF leakage could cause oscillation to occur under some conditions. The rooftop antenna (Donor Antenna), if directional, should be checked for proper alignment along the calculated compass heading.
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SERVER PORT Server port attenuation may also be necessary, particularly where a powered DAS is present. The selection guidelines below apply to both server and donor ports. In order to properly measure uplink signal strength, a signal generator should be used. If a signal generator is not available, placing a test call while under the server antenna with the least path loss to the repeater should provide reasonable data.
Mounting the Digital Repeater The following diagrams illustrate the methods for mounting the repeater in a typical wall or rack installation. Brackets provided serve for both options. Wall Mounting Step 1: Install the wall mount brackets as shown in the drawing to the right. Step 2: Mark the location of the wall anchoring holes and drill.
Optional Accessories A complete line of accessories is available from Cellular Specialties, Inc. Check with your CSI distributor for any additional items needed. Below are just a few examples suitable for most in-building needs. •Outside Donor Antenna •UPS PCS - model number: CSI-AY/1.85-1.99/10 Battery backup, 2 hr Single band Cellular - model number: CSI-AY/806-960/14 1 hour dual band - model number: CS48-985-600...
Mechanical Specifi cations Parameter Specifi cation Notes Repeater Size Height 5.25 in. Width 19.00 in. Depth 20.00 in. Weight 31.0 lbs / 14.1 kg Thermal Management Fan Cooled Surface Coating Powder Coat Color Satin Black AC Power Specifi cations Parameter Specifi...
Dual Band Operating Power Parameters Parameter Specifi cation Notes Maximum RF input Power +10 dBm without damage Linear Gain 85 dB Factory Calibrated Gain Pass Band Ripple +/-1.5 dB Automatic Gain Control 30dBmax range In 0.5 dB steps Manual Gain Control 53.5-85 dB In 0.5 dB steps Linear Output Power...
Web based GUI Session Primary access to the repeater is gained using a LAN connection and a web browser pro- gram such as Firefox by Mozilla, or Internet Explorer from Microsoft. The repeater ships with the default IP address of 192.168.1.100, but it can be changed later if required. If connecting directly to the repeater from a laptop or PC with a crossover CAT-5E cable...
Local Network: If the user selects Local Network from the System Status page, the following screen is displayed and from here network confi guration can be modifi ed as required. The default is set to Static. Check with your IT department for explanation and approval of the DHCP and DHCP Server options you plan to use before you select them.
RF Confi guration: If the user would like to modify RF confi guration, click on the words RF Confi guration in the navigation box and the screen below is displayed. To change gain settings the user will select the Uplink only or Uplink and downlink radio buttons.
Program a Filter: When a new fi lter set is required, it may be selected by clicking Program a Filter in the navigation box. The user may select the desired fi lter by pressing the band/sub- band and modulation selection buttons. Undesired bands/sub-bands, if lit, will require the user to manually “deselect”...
Remote Network: If the repeater includes a USB modem kit, click on Remote Network in the navigation box and the screen below is displayed. Highlight the carrier on whose network the repeater and modem will be confi gured and click the Change Settings button. Refer to the docu- mentation included with the modem kit for additional information on confi...
System Health: By clicking System Health the current state of the repeater can be reviewed. **** ***The user may clear LED indicators, alarms and the Event Log by clicking the Clear Log button. **** If required in your market, visit the “System Health” screen and click on “Trigger Test Alarm”...
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Reboot: If a reboot of the repeater becomes necessary click on the Reboot option in the navigation box and the Reboot page is displayed. Note: a reboot will take 3-5 minutes to complete. Alarm Confi guration: The Alarm Confi guration page allows the user to specify what events will trigger an alarm. *NOTE: Letters, numbers &...
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E-mail Confi guration: E-mail Confi guration page allows the user to enter up to fi ve E-mail addresses to which the repeater can send specifi ed alarm messages when the repeater is connected via ethernet or wireless modem and E-mail Alarm Notifi cation or Remote Networking are enabled. *NOTE: In all fi...
Change Password: By clicking on the Change Password link the user is brought to the Change Password page. From here he or she can quickly and easily reset the password for the unit. A word of warning here be careful when setting the new password.
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Many terminal emulation programs will work if properly confi gured. In the following description, “TeraTerm” is used to establish the TMI session. This program is readily available via the Internet http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/ and is free from Ayera Technologies at: TeraTerm Pro Web works on Windows 95/98, 2000, XP. Here is the latest TeraTerm Pro Web release: Version 3.1.3, October 8, 2002.
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After completing the serial port changes (pressing the enter key will be required to complete the action) the user will be prompted for a user name and password. In dual band units each band is changed independently and requires an independent login. To make changes to the cellular band, the default user name is “cellband”.
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Each “Set Parameter” selection, when chosen will be expanded to allow changing or set- ting of that parameter. For example from the Link Confi guration menu on the previous page, selecting 1 - Adjust Gain will display the menu shown below. After selecting option 1, downlink, the current user gain is displayed and the option to change it is accomplished by typing the desired gain at the prompt.
All the other options operate in much the same way. Some of the options will offer the user additional selections and will be self-explanatory. Below is one example of these ad- ditional options, the one shown below is the result of selecting (3) Filter Programming. Note: Graceful session termination is important.
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Pressing the “OK” button will bring the user to the following screen, which will re- quire the user to log in. In dual band units, each band is changed independently and requires an independent login. To make changes to the cellular band the default user name is “cellband”.
Telnet and serial sessions both provide access to the same Text Menu Interface. This manual has already discussed many of the options available, those as well as the options not covered are self explanatory, so they will not be repeated in the Modem Interface section.
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Right click on Local Area Connection - and select “Properties”. Scroll down and highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the “Properties” button. If you are set up to use DHCP, the window shown below will be displayed. Select “Use the following IP address:” and enter “192.168.1.2.” The subnet mask should automatically populate to “255.255.255.0.
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Nothing else will need to be chosen or entered. Click “OK”, then “OK” again and retry connection. A crossover Ethernet cable (supplied) must be used for Web Interface access. As a reminder, you must verify the Ethernet port on your laptop is powered. If your laptop is on battery power, the Eth- ernet port may be inactive by default.
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One Year Limited Warranty Seller warrants that its products are transferred rightfully and with good title; that its products are free from any lawful security interest or other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer; and that for a period of one year from the date of installation or fi...
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