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Software Version 6.0
December 2009
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  • Page 1 ® BreezeNET System Manual Software Version 6.0 December 2009 P/N 215460...
  • Page 2 New parameter: Maximum Concatenated Frame July 2006 Size. Removed: Maximum Number of Frames IP Precedence Threshold Default value updated SW Version 4.0, 4.2.6.6.3.2.2 Section July 2006 DSCP Threshold Default value updated SW Version 4.0, 4.2.6.6.3.2.3 Section July 2006 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 3 Defaults Table 4-3 Basic Configuration Menu Updated according to applicable changes SW Version 4.0, 4.2.4 Section (new/removed parameters) July 2006 Parameters Summary Updated according to applicable changes SW Version 4.0, Appendix E (new/removed parameters) July 2006 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 4 Parameters are not Run-Time Updated (reset SW Version 4.5 Contention Window required) June 2007 parameters Run-Time Update definition, Parameters Summary Appendix E RB "aging" mechanism Updated SW Version 4.5 (removal from Association July 2007 Database) 4.2.5.4.1 Section BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 5 Antenna specifications Updated compliance to ETSI standard (EN 302 SW Version 4.5 1.4.1 Section 326-3 V1.2.1 (2007-01) August 2007 Limitations on usable Updated SW Version 4.5 frequencies in FCC 5.3 GHz August 2007 band 3.1.3 4.2.6.2.4 Sections BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 6 4.2.5.4.1 Section MAC Address Database in Updated the displayed information SW Version 5.0 November 2007 4.2.5.4.2 Section FIPS-197 Support Optionally available for all units with HW Revision SW Version 5.0 Sections C or higher November 2007 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 7 December 2007 Maximum Burst Duration New parameter SW Version 5.0 4.2.6.6.2 Section December 2007 MAC Address Database in In Display Association Info, RSSI info has been SW Version 5.2 added (per RB) May 2008 4.2.5.4.1 Section BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 8 Sections May 2008 3.2.1 BU/RB-B10 New product SW Version 5.2 1.4.1 1.4.4 Sections May 2008 1.4.4.2 2.1.1 2.3.2 2.3.5.3 4.2.2.1 2.6.5.10 4.2.6.6.2.1 2.6.6.2.2 Aligning the Antennas Improved process description SW Version 5.2 Section May 2008 BreezeNET B viii System Manual...
  • Page 9 SW Version 5.5.20 Table 3-4 Table 3-6 April 2009 DFS mechanism updated for ETSI based country SW Version 5.5.20 4.2.6.2.3 Section codes April 2009 LED Mode LEDs behaviour can be customized SW Version 6.0, October 4.2.3.14 Section 2009 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 10 2000 bytes. 2009 IP Range Prioritization Added IP range prioritization for the priority queue SW Version 6.0, October 4.2.6.6.3.4 Section 2009 Control Modulation Level Added control for ACK frames modulation SW Version 6.0, October 4.2.6.5.6 Section 2009 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 11 © Copyright 2009 Alvarion Ltd. All rights reserved. The material contained herein is proprietary, privileged, and confidential and owned by Alvarion or its third party licensors. No disclosure thereof shall be made to third parties without the express written permission of Alvarion Ltd.
  • Page 12 BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. Disclaimer (a) The Software is sold on an "AS IS" basis. Alvarion, its affiliates or its licensors MAKE NO WARRANTIES, WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION.

  • Page 13: Limitation Of Liability

    FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement The BreezeNET B 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 and to ETSI EN 301 489-1 rules.

  • Page 14: Safety Considerations

    This equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Safety Considerations For the following safety considerations, "Instrument" means the BreezeNET B system's components and their cables. Caution To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 15 (when using external antenna) are grounded and suitable lightning protection devices are used so as to provide protection against voltage surges and static charges. In any event, Alvarion is not liable for any injury, damage or regulation violations associated with or caused by installation, grounding or lightning protection.

  • Page 16: Important Notice

    It could also void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Some of the equipment provided by Alvarion and specified in this manual, is manufactured and warranted by third parties. All such equipment must be...
  • Page 17 Important Notice the manufacturers. Non compliance with such instructions may result in serious damage and/or bodily harm and/or void the user's authority to operate the equipment and/or revoke the warranty provided by such manufacturer. BreezeNET B xvii System Manual...

  • Page 18: About This Manual

    About this Manual About this Manual This manual describes the BreezeNET B Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge and how to install, operate and manage the system components. This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting up and operating the BreezeNET B system, and for system administrators responsible for managing the system.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1 - System Description .............. 1 1.1 Introducing BreezeNET B ..................3 1.2 System Components....................5 1.3 Management Systems....................6 1.3.1 AlvariCRAFT .......................6 1.3.2 AlvariSTAR......................7 1.4 Specifications ......................8 1.4.1 Radio specifications ....................8 1.4.2 Data Communication...................9 1.4.3 Configuration and Management................10 1.4.4 Physical and Electrical ..................11 1.4.5 Standards Compliance, General ...............13...
  • Page 20 Appendix E - Parameters Summary ........... 192 E.1 Parameters Summary ....................194 E.1.1 Unit Control Parameters..................194 E.1.2 IP Parameters ....................196 E.1.3 Air Interface Parameters .................196 E.1.4 Network Management Parameters ..............201 E.1.5 Bridge Parameters ..................202 E.1.6 Performance Parameters ................204 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 21 Contents E.1.7 Service Parameters..................206 E.1.8 Security Parameters..................208 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 22 Figure 2-11: Connecting the IDU COM connector and inserting the Sealing Cap ...... 31 Figure 2-12: IDU PS 1073 Front Panel ..................32 Figure 3-1: Connecting the Y-cable..................... 41 Figure 4-1: Main Menu (Administrator Level) ................52 Figure D-1: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments ..............190 BreezeNET B xxii System Manual...
  • Page 23 Table 3-7: PS1073 IDU LEDs ..................... 48 Table 4-1: Default Passwords ..................... 51 Table 4-2: Parameters not changed after Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults ....62 Table 4-3: Parameters that are not changed after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults ..63 BreezeNET B xxiii System Manual...
  • Page 24 Table 4-13: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level*............154 Table 4-14: Basic Rate Mechanism ..................156 Table 4-15: Retransmission Percentage Equivalence .............. 159 Table 4-16: Examples of Retransmissions on Different Modulation Levels ......160 Table D-1: Cable Color Codes ....................190 BreezeNET B xxiv System Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 1 - System Description

    Chapter System Description...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 - System Description In This Chapter: “Introducing BreezeNET B” on page 3  “System Components” on page 5  “Management Systems” on page 6  “Specifications” on page 8  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 27: Introducing Breezenet B

    "Turbo Mode". The use of this "Turbo Mode" increases the net throughput of the BreezeNET B link, especially for links that suffer from low net throughput due to challenging link budget conditions that result from very long link distances, RF absorbing terrain or non line of sight.

  • Page 28: Table 1-1: Frequency Bands

    BreezeNET B system components can be managed using standard management tools through SNMP agents that implement standard and proprietary MIBs for remote setting of operational modes and parameters. The AlvariCRAFT utility is an SNMP-based application designed to manage BreezeNET B system components and upgrade unit software versions.

  • Page 29: System Components

    Chapter 1 - System Description System Components System Components The BreezeNET B system includes a Base Unit (BU), typically installed at the main site, and a Remote Bridge (RB). NOTE To simplify logistic operations, all units are supplied as Base Units. When necessary, the functionality of each unit can be changed from Base Unit to Remote Bridge, and vice versa.

  • Page 30: Management Systems

    Firmware upgrade for a single unit or an entire sector  On-line performance data monitoring  Export of configuration details to a CSV file  Support for Telnet cut-through to the managed devices and http cut-through  to Gateways or Wi APs behind connected SUs. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 31: Alvaristar

    1.3.2 AlvariSTAR AlvariSTAR is a comprehensive Carrier-Class network management system for Alvarion's Broadband Wireless Access products-based Networks. AlvariSTAR is designed for today's most advanced Service Provider network Operation Centers (NOCs), providing the network Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M) staff and managers with all the network surveillance, monitoring and configuration capabilities that they require in order to effectively manage the BWA network while keeping the resources and expenses at a minimum.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    4.5° horizontal x 4.5° vertical, vertical polarization, compliant with ETSI EN 302 326-3 V1.2.1 (2007-01) 2.4 GHz Detached UNI-24-SC: 24 dBi, 2.400-2.500 GHz, Antenna 6° horizontal x 10° vertical, vertical polarization Antenna Port N-Type, 50 Ohm (D-model ODU) Max. Input Power -30 dBm typical (at antenna port) BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 33: Data Communication

    1.4.2 Data Communication Table 1-4: Data Communication Item Descriptions Standard compliance IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD VLAN Support Based on IEEE 802.1Q Layer 2 Traffic Prioritization Based on IEEE 802.1p BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 34: Configuration And Management

     ESSID and Hidden ESSID SNMP Agents SNMP ver 1 client, MIB II, Bridge MIB, Private MIB Allocation of IP parameters Configurable or automatic (DHCP client) Software upgrade   TFTP Configuration upload/download   TFTP BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 35: Physical And Electrical

    +/- 22.5 tilt and a 1.5m LMR 400 cable. UNI-24-SC A 1"-2" pole mountable parabolic antenna includes 61 x 99 x 38 2.45 a mounting bracket supporting +/- 30 tilt in 10 increments and a 0.6m cable. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 36: Table 1-7: Connectors

    54VDC from the IDU over the indoor-outdoor Cat-5 shielded Ethernet cable 1.4.4.4 Environmental Table 1-10: Environmental Specifications Type Unit Details Operating temperature Outdoor units -40° C to 55° C Indoor equipment 0° C to 40° C BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 37: Standards Compliance, General

    ETS 300 019 part 2-4 class 4.1E for outdoor units Storage ETS 300 019-2-1 class 1.2E Transportation ETS 300 019-2-2 class 2.3 Lightning protection EN 61000-4-5, Class 3 (2kV) Radio  FCC Part 15.247  ETSI EN 300 328  ETSI EN 301 893 (2003-04) BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter Installation...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 - Installation In This Chapter: “Installation Requirements” on page 16  “Equipment Positioning Guidelines” on page 19  “Installing the Outdoor Unit” on page 20  “Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit” on page 32  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 40: Installation Requirements

    Chapter 2 - Installation Installation Requirements Installation Requirements This section describes all the supplies required to install the BreezeNET B system components and the items included in each installation package. 2.1.1 Packing List (BU, RB) IDU indoor unit with a wall mounting kit ...

  • Page 41: Indoor-To-Outdoor Cables

    Indoor-to-Outdoor cable, should not exceed 100 meters. Use only Category 5E Ethernet cables from approved manufacturers, listed in Table 2-1. Consult with Alvarion's specialists on the suitability of other cables. Table 2-1: Approved Category 5E Ethernet Cables Manufacturer Part Number Synergy Cables Ltd.

  • Page 42: Table 2-2: Ethernet Pin-Out Assignments

    Pins: 4 & 7 Power (+) 5 & 8 Power (-) NOTE In case of missing information (product specifications, ordering information, etc.) regarding these products on the manufacturer's web site, it is highly recommended to contact the manufacturer's sales representative directly. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 43: Equipment Positioning Guidelines

    Failure to do so may void the BreezeNET B product warranty and may expose the end user or Service Provider to legal and financial liabilities. Alvarion and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation of Outdoor Units or antennas.

  • Page 44: Installing The Outdoor Unit

    (when using external antenna) are grounded and suitable lightning protection devices are used so as to provide protection against voltage surges and static charges. In any event, Alvarion is not liable for any injury, damage or regulation violations associated with or caused by installation, grounding or lightning protection.

  • Page 45: Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves

    Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves Figure 2-2 illustrates the method of mounting an outdoor unit on a pole, using the clamps and threaded rods. Figure 2-2: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Clamps BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 46: Pole Mounting The Bu/Rb-B10 Odu

    A Tilt Pole Mounting kit, providing a tilt range of +/-15° is available from  Alvarion. The Tilt kit can be attached to the ODU and be mounted on a 1" to 4" pole using two 9/16" wide metal bands.

  • Page 47: Figure 2-3: Back View Of The Odu Of The Bu/Rb-B10

    There is a groove on one end of the threaded rod. Be sure to insert the threaded rods with the grooves pointing outward, and fasten them to the unit using a screwdriver. Install the unit with the bottom panel, which includes the connectors, facing downward. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 48: Figure 2-4: Bu/Rb-B10 Odu Pole Installation Using The Special Clamp, Vertical Polarization

    Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-4: BU/RB-B10 ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Vertical Polarization BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 49: Figure 2-5: Bu/Rb-B10 Odu Pole Installation Using The Special Clamp, Horizontal Polarization

    Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Outdoor Unit Figure 2-5: BU/RB-B10 ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Horizontal Polarization BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 50: Protecting Odu Connections

    2.3.3 Protecting ODU Connections 4Use appropriate sealing material to protect the connection against moisture and humidity. Use removable sealing material, such as a tar seal, to enable future access to the connector. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Grounding And Antenna Cables

    Connect one end of the coaxial RF cable to the RF connector on the top panel of the unit Connect the other end of the RF cable to the antenna. The RF connectors should be properly sealed to protect against rain and moisture. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Indoor-To-Outdoor Cable

    Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable 2.3.5.1 Units with an Installed Waterproof Seal (not applicable for BU/RB-B10) To connect the indoor-to-outdoor cable: Remove the two screws holding the waterproof seal to the outdoor unit and remove the waterproof seal. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 53: Figure 2-9: The Waterproof Seal

    Route the cable to the location selected for the indoor equipment. Assemble an RJ-45 connector with a protective cover on the indoor end of the indoor-to-outdoor cable. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 54: Figure 2-10: Inserting The Idu Com Cable Into The Sealing Cap

    Connect the Ethernet cable to the IDU COM RJ-45 connector. Put the sealing cap back in its place. Make sure that the small protrusion on the side of the cap fits inside the hole on the connector's protective body. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 55: Figure 2-11: Connecting The Idu Com Connector And Inserting The Sealing Cap

    Route the cable to the location selected for the indoor equipment. Assemble a shielded RJ-45 connector with a protective cover on the indoor end of the IDU-ODU cable. See Appendix ?D for instructions on preparing the cable. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 56: Installing The Universal Idu Indoor Unit

    Neutral Yellow/Green Ground Verify that the POWER LED (located on the top panel of the PS1073 IDU) is lit, indicating that power is supplied to the unit. Configure the basic parameters as described in Section 3.1. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 57: Reset Button Functionality

    In units with ODU HW revision C or higher, the RESET button can be used for setting the unit to its factory defaults. Press the button for at least 5 seconds (until the ETH LED of the IDU stops blinking): the unit will reboot with the factory default configuration. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 58: Chapter 3 - Commissioning

    Chapter Commissioning...
  • Page 59 “Configuring Basic Parameters” on page 36  “Using the Optional Y-cable (BU/RB-B10 ODU)” on page 41  “Aligning the Antennas” on page 42  “Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level” on page 44  “Operation Verification” on page 46  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 60: Configuring Basic Parameters

    Telnet. The Basic Configuration menu in the Monitor program includes all the parameters necessary for the initial installation and operation of BreezeNET B units. In many installations, most of these parameters should not be changed from their default values. The basic parameters and their default values are listed in Table 3-1.
  • Page 61 ATPC Option Enable Best BU Support (RB) Disable Preferred BU MAC Address (RB) 00-00-00-00-00-00 (none) Applicable only when Best BU Support is enabled Link Distance Mode (BU) Automatic BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 62: Country Code Selection

    Maximum Tx Power in the RB (where applicable) to the value of "Permitted EIRP-Antenna Gain". The Tx Power parameter in the BU and the Maximum Tx Power in the RB (where applicable) should not exceed the Permitted EIRP-Antenna Gain, according to the following table: BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 63: Table 3-2: Regulation Maximum Eirp

    Transmit Power parameter in the BU, and the Maximum Tx Power parameter in the RB, should not be set to a value above "20-Antenna Gain". If there is a need to use a higher value for these parameters, this frequency should not be used. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 64 Maximum Tx Power parameter in the RB, should not be set to a value above "25-Antenna Gain". If there is a need to use a higher value for these parameters, this frequency should not be used. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 65: Using The Optional Y-Cable (Bu/Rb-B10 Odu)

    It also enables simpler configuration/performance monitoring during various maintenance/testing actions. Figure 3-1: Connecting the Y-cable BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 66: Aligning The Antennas

    1 green LED is on. If you encounter prolonged difficulty in illuminating the minimum required number of green LEDs, try to improve the reception quality by placing the antenna at a higher point or in an alternate location. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 67 10° to 15° . To guarantee a safety margin from the saturation level, the SNR should not be higher than 50 dB. The orange LED of the SNR bar indicates that the SNR is higher than 50 BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 68: Configuring The Maximum Modulation Level

    Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level This section describes how to configure the maximum modulation level for BreezeNET B units. NOTE If the RB is associated with the BU, then the final configuration of the Maximum Modulation Level parameter may be performed remotely, for example, from the site of the BU or from another site.

  • Page 69: Table 3-3: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level

    16 dB < SNR < 21 dB 13 dB < SNR < 16 dB 10 dB < SNR < 13 dB 8 dB < SNR < 10 dB 7 dB < SNR < 8 dB 6 dB < SNR < 7 dB BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 70: Operation Verification

    Table 3-6 SNR BAR Received signal strength for details. Indicator (In Normal Mode) The SNR bar LEDs turn green only after receiving traffic from the RB side (SNR is updated based on uplink data or management frames) BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 71: Table 3-5: Rb-Odu Leds

    LEDs 2 to 8 (green) are On SNR > 38 dB LEDs 2 to 9 (green) are On SNR > 44 dB LEDs 2 to 9 (green) and 10 (orange) are On Signal is too high (SNR > 50 dB) BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 72: Indoor Unit Verification

    (Ethernet integrity check passed). 3.5.3 Verifying Data Connectivity To verify data connectivity, from the end-user's PC or from a portable PC connected to the unit, ping the other unit or a station behind it. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4 - Operation

    Chapter Operation...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 - Operation In This Chapter: “Working with the Monitor Program” on page 51  “Menus and Parameters” on page 54  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 75: Working With The Monitor Program

    If you forgot the password, type "h" at the Access Level selection prompt. Type "Recover" at the prompt to get a challenge string consisting of 8 characters. Contact Alvarion's Customer Service and give them the challenge string (after user identification) to receive a one-time password.

  • Page 76: Common Operations

    Chapter 4 - Operation Working with the Monitor Program BreezeNET B/<Unit Type>/<Unit Location> Official Release Version - <Version Number> Release Date: <Date and Time> Main Menu ========== 1 - Info Screens 2 - Unit Control 3 - Basic Configuration 4 - Site Survey...
  • Page 77 Appendix E for information on which parameters are run time configurable, which means that the unit need not be reset for the parameter to take effect, and which parameters do require that the unit be reset. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 78: Menus And Parameters

    While this menu is available at all access levels, some security related parameters including the encryption Keys, ESSID and Operator ESSID are only displayed to users with Administrator access rights. The Info Screens menu includes the following options: Show Unit Status  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 79 Number of Associations Since Last Reset: Displays the total number of  associations since the last reset, including duplicate associations. Number of Rejections since Last Reset: Applicable only to BU when the  Hidden ESSID feature is enabled. Displays the number of times that any unit BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 80 Country Code: The 3 or 4 digits Country Code used by the unit and its  general description. Ethernet Port Negotiation Mode: The Ethernet port negotiation mode as  defined in the Unit Control menu. Ethernet Port State: The actual state of the Ethernet port.  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 81 ATE Test Status: Indicates the result of the unit's final testing in production.  In units supplied with SW version 4.5 and higher should always be PASS. In units upgraded from a version below 4.5 this parameter will be NONE. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 82 Authentication Encryption Support: Indicates whether authentication  encryption is supported for the applicable country. For each of the available sets (Sub Bands), the following information is provided: Sub Band ID and Frequencies  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 83: Unit Control Menu

    The values of some security related parameters, including the encryption Keys, ESSID and Operator ESSID, are available only with Administrator access rights. 4.2.3 Unit Control Menu The Unit Control menu enables configuring control parameters for the unit. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 84: Default Settings

    The Set defaults submenu enables resetting the system parameters to a predefined set of defaults or saving the current configuration as the set of Operator Defaults. The Default Setting options are available only to users with Administrator access rights. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 85 Set Partial Operator Defaults  Cancel Current Pending Request  4.2.3.2.1.1 Set Complete Factory Defaults Select this option to reset the unit to the standard Factory Defaults configuration, excluding several parameters that are listed in Table 4-2. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 86: Table 4-2: Parameters Not Changed After Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults

    Select this option to reset the unit to the standard Factory Default configuration, excluding the parameters that are required to maintain connectivity and management access. The parameters that do not change after Set Partial Factory Defaults are listed in Table 4-3. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 87: Table 4-3: Parameters That Are Not Changed After Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults

    IP Parameters IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DHCP Option Access to DHCP Security Parameters Authentication Algorithm Default Key (RB) Data Encryption Mode Default Multicast Key (BU) Security Mode Key # 1 to Key # 4 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 88 Best BU Support (BU) Preferred BU MAC Address (RBU) All Noise Immunity Control parameters All Noise Floor Calculation parameters Network Management Parameters Wi2 IP Address (RB) Performance Parameters Adaptive Modulation Decision Thresholds Bridge Parameters VLAN ID - Management BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 89 MIB2. The name of the unit is also used as the prompt at the bottom of each Monitor window. Valid values: A string of up to 32 printable ASCII characters. The default unit name is an empty string. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 90: Change Password

    The Log Out Timer parameter determines the amount of inactive time following which the unit automatically exits the Monitor program. The time out duration can range from 1 to 999 minutes. The default value is 5 minutes. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 91 1000 events may be stored). The Event Log may be read using TFTP, with remote file name <SNMP Read Community>.log (the default SNMP Read Community is "public"). The Event Log may also be uploaded to a remote FTP server. The Event Log Menu includes the following options: BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 92 Event Log Destination Directory: The Event Log Destination Directory  enables defining the destination directory for the Event Log File. Valid values: A string of up to 80 printable ASCII characters. To clear the field press "." The default is an empty string. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 93 Download procedure, the Configuration File Upload/Download procedure and the Event Log File Upload procedure. Changing any of these parameters in the menu for any procedure will automatically change its value in the menu for the other procedures. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 94 FTP SW Version File Name: The FTP SW Version File Name option enables  defining the name of the SW version file in the FTP server. Valid values: A string of up to 20 printable ASCII characters. An empty string is not allowed. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 95 Configuration File Upload/Download The Configuration File Upload/Download submenu enables the optional uploading or downloading of a configuration or an Operator Defaults file from a remote FTP server. The Configuration File Upload/Download submenu includes the following options: BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 96 Valid values: A string of up to 20 printable ASCII characters. An empty string is not allowed. The default is operator.cmr. FTP Server IP Address: The FTP Host IP Address option enables defining the  IP address of the FTP server that is hosting the file. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 97 RB and vice-versa. The Change Unit Type option can be executed only when the unit is running from the main software version. NOTE After changing the unit type the user must reset the unit for the change to take effect. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 98 4.2.3.14.2.1.1Threshold Type This option defines the parameter that is monitored and that the threshold is set for: Disabled: The LED is always off.  RSSI: Sets up a threshold for the Received Signal Strength Indication  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 99: Basic Configuration Menu

    This option displays all the threshold settings that were applied for each LED in the SNR bar. 4.2.4 Basic Configuration Menu The Basic Configuration menu includes all parameters required for the initial installation and operation of the unit. After the unit is properly installed and BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 100  Refer to Section 4.2.6.5 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.3 Network Management Parameters Wi2 IP Address (RB)  Refer to Section 4.2.6.3.8 for a description of this parameter. 4.2.4.4 Air Interface Parameters ESSID  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 101 ◊ Channel Avoidance Period ◊ RB Waiting Option (BU) ◊ Minimum Pulses to Detect ◊ Channel Reuse Parameters ◊ DFS Detection Algorithm (Universal Country Codes in 5.4/5.8 GHz bands) ◊ Clear Radar Detected Channels after Reset BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 102 Link Distance Option (BU) » Maximum Link Distance (BU) » Fairness Factor (BU) Refer to Section 4.2.6.2 for a description of these parameters. 4.2.4.5 Country Code Parameters Country Code Select  Re-apply Country Code Values  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 103: Site Survey Menu

    The counters can serve for evaluating performance and identifying potential problems. In the BU, there is also an extensive database for the RB served by it. The Site Survey menu includes the following options:  Traffic Statistics  Ping Test  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 104: Traffic Statistics

    Ethernet port. The Ethernet Counters include the following statistics: Total received frames via Ethernet: The total number of frames received from  the Ethernet port. This counter includes both invalid frames (with errors) and valid frames (without errors). BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 105 High queue. Any frame coming from the Ethernet port, which is meant to reach another BreezeNET B unit (whose MAC address is present in the Association database) via the wireless port (as opposed to messages intended for stations behind other BreezeNET B units), is sent to the High queue, regardless of the priority configuration.
  • Page 106 (Single), two frames (Double) or more than two frames (More). For more details refer to Section 4.2.6.5.10. Total Tx events: The total number of transmit events. Typically, transmission  events include cases where transmission of a frame was delayed or was BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 107 Overrun: The number of frames that were discarded because the receive rate exceeded the processing capability or the capacity of the Ethernet port. » Decrypt: The number of frames that were not received properly due to a problem in the data decryption mechanism. » Other BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 108: Ping Test

    0 to 9999. The default value is 1. Select 0 for continuous pinging. Ping Frame Length: The ping packet size. The available range is from 60 to  1472 bytes. The default value is 64 bytes. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 109 HistWeight = History Weight  The History Weight is given by the next formula: HistWeight = 0.9 / ( PastTime / 2SNR_Memory_Factor + 1 ), where PastTime = time between the current packet and previous packet, in seconds BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 110 1 to 8 are available. The limitation may be due to the applicable parameters in the country code, or the configurable Maximum Modulation Level parameter. Click the Esc key to abort the test. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 111 » Sp (Special): 3 addresses that are always present, including: ◊ The MAC address of the BU. ◊ Alvarion's Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-01). The system treats this address as a Broadcast address. ◊ The Ethernet Broadcast address (FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF). BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 112 Age in seconds, indicating the elapsed time since receiving the last packet from the RB. » The value configured for the Maximum Modulation Level parameter of the » The Status of the RB. There are three options: Associated Authenticated BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 113: Table 4-5: Authentication And Association Process

    The SW version of the RB. » Unit Type. » Distance from the BU. » IP Address » Wi2 IP Address as defined in the RB (or 0.0.0.0 for none) » The ESSID of the RB BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 114 The MAC Address Database option in the RB displays information regarding the RB's bridging (forwarding) information. The following option is available: Display Bridging and Association Info: The Display Bridging and Association  Info option displays a list of all the stations in the RB's Forwarding Database. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 115 Sp (Special): 4 addresses that are always present, including: ◊ The MAC address of the RB. ◊ Alvarion's Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-01. The system treats this address as a Broadcast address. ◊ Alvarion's special Multicast address (01-20-D6-00-00-05), reserved for future use.
  • Page 116 BUs in the neighboring BUs table (all BUs with whom the RB can communicate). The Link Capability feature enables to adapt the configuration of the unit according to the capabilities of other relevant unit(s) to ensure optimal operation. The Link Capability submenu differs between BUs and RBs: BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 117 Data Encryption Option: Enable or Disable.  4.2.5.8.1.4 Show Link Capability by BU (RB only) Select this option to view all capabilities information (General, wireless Link Configuration, Security Configuration) of a selected BU (by its MAC address). BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 118 BU. On BUs, it displays the DFS values configured in each RB. Concatenation Option: Enable or Disable.  Security Configuration: Security Mode: WEP, AES OCB or FIPS 197.  Authentication Algorithm: Shared Key or Open System.  Data Encryption Option: Enable or Disable.  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 119: Advanced Configuration Menu

    IP Address The IP Address parameter defines the IP address of the unit. The default IP address is 10.0.0.1. 4.2.6.1.2 Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask parameter defines the subnet mask for the IP address of the unit. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 120 IP parameters as described above. In addition, you must select the port(s) through which the unit searches for and communicates with the DHCP server, as described in the following parameter, Section 4.2.6.1.4.2. The default is Disable. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 121 BU will serve it, and to support the Best BU feature, a secondary "global" ESSID, namely "Operator ESSID", can be configured in the BU. If the Operator ESSID Option is enabled at the BU, the Beacon frames transmitted by it BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 122 If Hidden ESSID Support parameter in the RB is set to Enable and the RB  finds a BU that is not working with Hidden ESSID the RB will try to associate with this BU only if the BU's ESSID/Operator ESSID is the same as the RB's ESSID. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 123 Valid values: A string of up to 31 printable ASCII characters. The default value is ESSID1. NOTE The ESSID string is case sensitive. 4.2.6.2.2.2 Operator ESSID Parameters (BU only) The Operator ESSID Parameters submenu includes the following parameters: BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 124 Association Request sent by the SU because of wrong ESSID. The range is from 1 to 60 minutes. The default is 10 minutes. 4.2.6.2.2.4.3 Show Hidden ESSID Parameters Select this option to view the current values of Hidden ESSID Support and Hidden ESSID Timeout. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 125 Country Code, but they will not be able to change its default DFS settings. When DFS is enabled, the unit monitors the spectrum continuously, searching for signals with a specific pattern indicating radar activity. Upon detecting radar activity, the unit immediately stops transmitting on this frequency and starts BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 126 If no radar signal is detected, the RB associates to the BU » If the RB detects a radar, it will tag the frequency in its own database as Radar Detected, notify the BU and attempt to connect on another channel BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 127: Table 4-6: Dfs Behavior On Rbs Using Etsi Based Country Codes

    It should be noted that detection of radar activity does not necessarily indicate a continuous radar activity in the channel. A BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 128: Table 4-7: Comparison Between Dfs Implementations For Various Country Codes On The Rb

    Bands. For information on how to view the Sub Bands supported by the unit and the supported parameters' values and options, refer to Section 4.2.2.4. The range depends on the number of Sub Bands supported by the country code. The default selection is Sub Band 1. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 129 If you wish to include frequency channel 5310 MHz in the set of frequencies to be used, then the Transmit Power parameter in the BU, and the Maximum Tx BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 130 The frequencies subset can be defined by entering the indexes of the required frequencies, or "A" to select all available frequencies. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 131 The Minimum Pulses to Detect parameter defines the minimum number of radar pulses that should be detected before reaching a decision that radar is active on the channel. The range is from 1 to 100 pulses. The default is 4 pulses. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 132 Country Code in either the 5.4 GHz or the 5.8 GHz band (Country Codes 1060 and 1064), enabling to select the DFS detection algorithm if DFS should be enabled. The available options are ETSI and FCC. The default is ETSI. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 133: Table 4-8: Enhanced Etsi Radar Detection Behavior

    Radar Free, including frequencies previously marked as either Radar Detected or Adjacent to Radar. In addition, the BU will start operation using its default frequency. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 134 Note that starting on SW version 5.2, the DFS feature is supported (although disabled by default) for units using Country Codes 1060 and 1064 (Universal 5.4 GHz and Universal 5.8 GHz). When a unit using either one of these Country Codes BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 135 These frequencies will not be used when searching for a new frequency. When this time has elapsed, the unit frequency's marking will change to Radar Free. The range is 1 to 60 minutes. The default is 30 minutes. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 136 The default is 5 radar detections. 4.2.6.2.5.3.6 DFS Detection Algorithm The DFS Detection Algorithm option is applicable only to units using a Universal Country Code in either the 5.4 GHz or the 5.8 GHz band (Country Codes 1060 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 137 Operator ESSID is identical to its own ESSID. 4.2.6.2.6.2 Number Of Scanning Attempts When the Best BU option is enabled, the RB gathers information on neighboring free BUs for approximately 2 seconds on each of the scanned frequencies. The BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 138 Full - The association load status of the BU. It is defined as full if it is already  associated with an RB. A BU whose associations load status is full cannot be selected as the Best BU, even if its computed mark is the highest. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 139 The algorithm is controlled by the BU that calculates for each received frame the average SNR at which it receives transmissions from the RB. The average calculation takes into account the previous calculated average, thus reducing the BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 140 ATPC algorithm after either power up or loosing synchronization with the BU. The minimum value for the Transmit Power Parameter is 10 dBm (the ATPC may reduce the actual transmit power of the RB to lower values). The maximum value BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 141 Power parameters. The minimum value for the Maximum Tx Power is -10 dBm. The maximum value depends on several unit properties and parameters: The Maximum Allowed Tx Power as defined for the applicable Sub Band.  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 142 Max. Level=Minimum SNR Level + Delta from Minimum SNR Level. Available values: 4 to 20 (dB). Default value: 5 (dB) for units operating in the 2.4, 5.4and 5.8 GHz bands. 8 (dB) for units operating in the 5.2 or 5.3 GHz bands. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 143 Tx Power level before the ATPC was disabled. 4.2.6.2.8.5 Tx Control (BU only) The Tx Control option enables turning Off/On the BU's transmitter, or having the BU Tx status controlled by the status of the Ethernet port/link. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 144 The higher the distance between the RB and the BU that is serving it, the higher the time it takes for messages sent by one of them to reach the other. The time that a unit waits for a response message before retransmission (acknowledge time BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 145 The higher the Fairness Factor, the higher is the impact of the Link Distance on the actual slot size. The range is 0 to 100 (%) The default is 100 (%), meaning maximum impact of the distance on the slot size. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 146 152) parameter in both units is configured to 0 to disable the contention window back-off algorithm. NOTE The AIFS parameter is not applicable when the Wireless Link Prioritization Option is enabled. The available range is from 1 to 50 (time slots). The default is 2 time slots. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 147 Range: 2-30 seconds. Default value: 5 seconds. 4.2.6.2.13.2 Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycles The Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycle is the number of scanning cycles when performing Spectrum Analysis. Range: 1-100 cycles. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 148 OFDM Frames: The number of OFDM frames with the correct bandwidth  detected in the channel. OFDM SNR: The average SNR (in dB) of OFDM frames received in the channel.  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 149 This feature, active by default, exists in all units with HW revision C and higher running SW version 3.0 and higher. Starting in SW version 4.0, the processing power of the system has been increased dramatically. When using version 4.0 the BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 150 ANI mechanism may not function properly. It is strongly recommended to consult with Alvarion's experts before switching to manual mode and modifying any of the parameters. The general rules for using the Noise Immunity Control parameters are: If performance (Modulation Level) is lower than expected based on the SNR, try switching to Manual mode without changing any of the parameters.
  • Page 151 In some cases, especially when a very strong signal exists in neighboring channels, the noise floor calculated by the built-in mechanism may be significantly below the actual noise floor level. Typically, the expected noise floor level is: BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 152 Automatic with Minimum Value: If the calculated Noise Floor using the  built-in mechanism is higher than the value configured for the Forced Value parameter, the calculated value will be used. Otherwise, the Forced Value will be used. The default option is Fully Automatic. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 153 (sub-band) is being changed, or if the previous calibration process has failed. Calibration can be performed only under the following conditions: The Spectrum Analyser is not in progress  There is no active TFTP or FTP session  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 154 Calibration process (Success or Failed). Bandwidth Used for Last Field Calibration: The bandwidth used by the  device during the last Field Calibration. A new Field Calibration should be performed after changing the bandwidth (sub-band) used by the device. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 155 During the information-gathering period, the unit will not receive nor transmit data. Also, it will not be able to synchronize/associate, meaning that it cannot be managed via the wireless link. At the end of the period, the unit will reset automatically regaining normal operability upon start up. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 156 This setting defines the minimum throughput that must be ensured when optimizing the achievable distance. Not applicable when the Optimize Performance for Minimum Desired Distance optimization criterion is used. The available range is from 500 to 6000 (kbps). The default is 3000 (kbps). BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 157 Interference Mitigation mechanism. The default values for Advanced Settings have been selected to optimize the results while complying with the typical hardware configuration and installation, therefore you may safely ignore these parameters, leaving their default settings in place. However, BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 158 Noise Floor selection, in order to keep the current association. When this option is enabled, the algorithm considers the uplink SNR of the RB currently in its Association Database and calculates an upper limit for the Noise Floor. When this BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 159  1 - Activate Interference Mitigation (Causes Automatic Reset)  After reset, the Interference Mitigation statistics file will be updated, and depending on the Scanning Type you defined, the unit may be configured to a new BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 160 The Network Management Menu also enables managing transmission of traps, including definition of up to 10 traps destination IP addresses and the associated community strings. In addition, the menu enables specifying in the RB the IP BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 161 The Network Management Filtering option enables or disables the IP address based management filtering. If management filtering is enabled, the unit can only be managed by stations with IP addresses matching one of the entries in either BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 162 The default Network Management IP Address is 0.0.0.0 (all 10 addresses). 4.2.6.3.4 Delete a Network Management IP Address The Delete Network Management IP Address option enables deleting IP address entries from the Network Management IP Addresses list. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 163 Starting on SW Version 5.0, traps are generated and sent only by the BU: relevant events in an RB are reported by the RB to the serving BU that generates the applicable trap on behalf of the RB. For more details on the system traps see the relevant Traps document. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 164 4.2.6.3.8 Wi2 IP Address (RB Only) This parameter is intended for future use to support solutions where BreezeNET B serves as a backhaul link for a WiFi Access Point. The Wi2 IP Address parameter enables the installer to configure in the RB the IP address of the WiFi AP connected to it, providing availability of the IP address information for remote management of the AP.

  • Page 165: Vlan Support

    VLAN Support The VLAN Support menu enables defining the parameters related to the IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLAN aware (Virtual LAN aware) feature of the BreezeNET B units. Each VLAN includes stations that can communicate with each other, but cannot communicate with stations belonging to different VLANs. The VLAN feature also provides the ability to set traffic priorities for transmission of certain frames.
  • Page 166 If the VLAN ID-Management is 65535 (No VLAN): Only untagged management frames received on either the Ethernet or wireless  link ports are forwarded to the unit. Management frames generated by the unit are not tagged.  BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 167: Table 4-9: Vlan Management Port Functionality

    Access link. Table 4-10: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Access Link Action Data Port - RB Receive from Ethernet Untagged frames Accept from Wireless Tagged frames, matching VID-D Tag Insert VID-D, PID-D (to wireless) BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 168: Table 4-11: Vlan Data Port Functionality - Trunk Link

    If Forwarding is enabled, only frames with VLAN ID values which are included in the Forwarding list Accept from Wireless Tagged frames If Forwarding is enabled, only frames with VLAN ID values which are included in the Forwarding list Tag Insert BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 169: Table 4-12: Vlan Data Port Functionality - Hybrid Link

    The Add Forwarding VLAN ID option enables adding a VLAN ID to the VLAN Forwarding List. One VLAN ID can be entered at a time. The maximum number of VLAN IDs in the VLAN Forwarding List is 20. Valid values are 1 to 4094. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 170 These parameters only impact the way in which other VLAN aware devices in the network will handle the packet. All parameters that affect prioritization within the BreezeNET B system, including VLAN-based prioritization, are located in the Traffic Prioritization menu.
  • Page 171 Ethernet port. On Wireless Port Only - filters broadcast messages received from the wireless  link port. On Both Ethernet and Wireless Ports - filters broadcast messages received  from both the Ethernet and wireless link ports. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 172 Disable - ARP messages are filtered or transmitted according to the general  filtering criteria in the Filter Options parameter. Enable - ARP messages are transmitted regardless of the selected value of the  Filter Options parameter. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 173 The range is from 0 to 204800 (packets/second). The default is 50. 4.2.6.4.3.3 Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Send Trap Interval The Ethernet Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Send Trap Interval defines the minimum time in minutes between two consecutive transmissions of the trap BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 174 The Bridge Aging Time parameter enables selecting the bridge aging time for learned addresses of devices on both the wired and wireless sides, not including BreezeNET B units. The available range is 20 to 2000 seconds. The default value is 300 seconds.
  • Page 175 4.2.6.5 Performance Parameters The Performance Parameters menu enables defining a series of parameters that control the method by which traffic is transmitted through the BreezeNET B wireless link. The Performance Parameters menu includes the following parameters: RTS Threshold ...
  • Page 176 The BreezeNET B system uses a special mechanism based on detecting the presence of a carrier signal to estimate the activity of another unit.
  • Page 177 In such conditions, a higher Maximum Modulation Level increases the number or retransmissions before the modulation level is being reduced by the Adaptive Modulation algorithm. A high number of retransmissions reduces the overall throughput of the link. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 178: Table 4-13: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level

    8 dB < SNR < 10 dB 7 dB < SNR < 8 dB 6 dB < SNR < 7 dB * The maximum supported value depends on the Max Modulation Level according to the Sub Band. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 179 8 are successfully received. The available options are: Basic Rate - Sets 3 modulation thresholds for the sent ACK frames depending  on the modulation of the received frame: BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 180: Table 4-14: Basic Rate Mechanism

    The available values range is from 1 to 14. The default value is 10. 4.2.6.5.9 Burst Mode Burst mode provides an increased throughput by reducing the overhead associated with transmissions in the wireless medium. In a burst transmission BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 181: Adaptive Modulation

    Link quality fluctuates due to various environmental conditions. Dynamically switching between the possible modulation levels increases the probability of using the maximum modulation level suitable for the current radio link quality at any given moment. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 182 4.2.6.5.10.3 Statistics-Based Rate Control Parameters NOTE Statistics-Based Rate Control is only supported in units with HW Revision C or higher. This submenu configures parameters for the Statistics-Based Rate Control algorithm. When enabled, the Statistics-Based Rate Control algorithm, constantly BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 183: Table 4-15: Retransmission Percentage Equivalence

    Packet No On Upper Rate parameter. When a frame needs to be retransmitted, the Statistics-Based Rate Control algorithm may gradually decrease the modulation used for retransmitting that particular frame. Based on the Number of HW retries parameter (see “Number of BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 184: Table 4-16: Examples Of Retransmissions On Different Modulation Levels

    The default value is 30. 4.2.6.5.10.3.2Packet No On Upper Rate This option indicates the number of frames used by the Statistics-Based Rate Control algorithm to test upper modulations. The available range is between 1 and 3. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 185 Modulation algorithm. In links with a low SNR (below 13), the Adaptive Modulation algorithm may not stabilize on the correct modulation level when using the standard decision thresholds. In this case the algorithm may try to use BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 186 If the destination unit uses SW version 3.1, the maximum number of data frames that can be concatenated is limited to eight. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 187 The Maximum Concatenated Frame Size parameter defines the maximum length (in bytes) for a concatenated frame. The range for this parameter is: 256 to 2200 bytes for BU/RB-B14, BU/RB-B28 units.  256 to 4032 bytes for BU/RB-B10, BU/RB-B100 units.  BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 188 User Defined Addresses Only - only IP frames from/to IP addresses included  in the User Filter Addresses list pass. PPPoE Protocol Only - only PPPoE messages pass (Ethernet type 0x8863 and  0x8864). The default selection is Disable. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 189 IR value without any delay. For example, if the Burst Duration is set to 0.5 second (or more), then after a period of inactivity of 0.5 seconds up to 128 Kbits x 0.5 = 64 Kbits may be transmitted to a unit whose IR is 128 Kbps, BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 190 RB-B10: 128 to 4992 Kbps (128 to 9856 Kbps with Balanced MIR) RB-B14: 128 to 6912 Kbps RB-B28: 128 to 22016 Kbps RB-B100: 128 to 107,904 Kbps. The actual value will be the entered value rounded to the nearest multiple of 128 (N*128). BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 191 The Traffic Prioritization menu enables activating/deactivating each of these classifiers, and configuring the applicable parameters for each classifier. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 192 Option is set to Enable IP Precedence (RFC791) Prioritization. If the value of the 3 IP Precedence bits in the IP header is higher than this threshold, the packet is routed to the High queue. If the value is lower than or equal to this threshold, the BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 193 Enable Only for UDP or Enable for both UDP and TCP. All packets whose destination is included in the list will be routed to the High queue. All other packets will be routed to the Low queue (unless they were assigned a High priority by another classifier). BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 194 In ranges, a hyphen is used to separate between start and end port numbers. A comma should be used to separate between entries. For example: 8900,9000-9005,9010,9016-9017. Delete All UDP Port Ranges: This option enables deleting all UDP port ranges  from the list of priority port numbers. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 195 The list can include up to 64 ranges. It is possible to add discrete port numbers and/or ranges. In ranges, a hyphen is used to separate start and end port numbers. A comma is used to separate entries. For example: 8900,9000-9005,9010,9016-9017. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 196 This option defines the base IP address which, in conjunction with the range mask, defines the IP range used for prioritization. The values are entered as 4 groups of up to 3 digits separated by dots. The default value is 0.0.0.0. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 197 DIFS (Distributed coordination function Inter-Frame Spacing) is typically used  for other frame types when the medium is free. If the unit decides that the medium is not free, it will defer transmission by DIFS plus a number of time BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 198 Low Priority Traffic Minimum Percent  The Wireless Link Prioritization Parameters menu includes the following: 4.2.6.6.3.6.1 Wireless Link Prioritization Option The Wireless Link Prioritization Option enables or disables the Wireless Link Prioritization feature. The default option is Disable. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 199 The default is 12 (3 milliseconds). 4.2.6.6.3.6.7 RB Burst Duration for High Priority Traffic The RB Burst Duration for High Priority Traffic parameter defines the maximum duration of a burst that can be made by the RB for high priority packets. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 200: Security Parameters

    Displays the current values of the Service Parameters. 4.2.6.7 Security Parameters BreezeNET B can support encryption of authentication messages and/or data frames using one of the following encryption standards: WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy algorithm. WEP is defined in the IEEE 802.11 ...
  • Page 201 The BU and the RB it serves should be configured to the same Data Encryption Option.  A unit with Data Encryption Option enabled can accept non-encrypted data frames 4.2.6.7.3 Security Mode The Security Mode option enables selecting the algorithm to be used for encrypting the authentication messages and/or data frames. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 202 (from BU to RB) are not encrypted, allowing remote configuration of security parameters, regardless of the current settings in the RB of the parameters related to data encryption. After the RB is associated it should BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 203 Following activation of the Re-apply Country Code Values option, all parameters that are affected by the Country Code (frequency parameters, transmit power parameters, DFS operation, modulation level parameters, burst mode parameters) revert to their factory default values and must be re-configured. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 204: Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using Tftp

    Appendix Software Version Loading Using TFTP...
  • Page 205 Upgrade packages can be obtained from the Technical Support section of Alvarion's web site, http://www.alvarion.com/. NOTE Shutting down power to the unit before completion of the loading procedure may cause the unit to be inoperable.
  • Page 206 PC client to send a file to the hostaddress. The original sourcefile name of SW files supplied by Alvarion is in the structure uX_Y_Z.bz, where u is the unit type (a for BU, s for RB) and X.Y.Z is the version number.
  • Page 207 Note that following activation of the Re-apply Country Code Values option, all parameters that are affected by the Country Code (frequency parameters, transmit power parameters, DFS operation, modulation level parameters, burst mode parameters) revert to their factory default values and must be re-configured. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 208: Appendix B - File Download And Upload Using Tftp

    Appendix File Download and Upload Using TFTP...
  • Page 209 Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP The BreezeNET B File Download/Upload feature simplifies the task of remotely configuring a large number of units using TFTP protocol. By downloading the configuration file to a PC it is possible to view all the parameters configured for the unit, as a plain ASCII text file.
  • Page 210 -i 206.25.63.65 get public.log Suconf NOTE The Configuration File Loading mechanism is common to BreezeACCESS VL and BreezeNET B product lines. The Configuration File includes also parameters that are applicable only to BreezeACCESS VL products. Do not attempt to change the default values of these parameters.

  • Page 211: Appendix C - Using The Set Factory Defaults Utility

    Appendix Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility...
  • Page 212 Enter the unit's MAC address. Click on the Set button. This utility performs the same operation as Set Complete Factory Defaults, restoring the default factory configuration of all parameters, except to Passwords, general FTP parameters and BU's Frequency. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 213: Appendix D - Preparing The Indoor To Outdoor Cable

    Appendix Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable...

  • Page 214: Figure D-1: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

    Indoor-to-Outdoor cable. Figure D-1: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments The color codes used in cables that are supplied by Alvarion with crimped connectors are as listed in the following table: Table D-1: Cable Color Codes...
  • Page 215 Take back the shield drain wire before inserting the cable into the RJ-45 connector, to ensure a good connection with the connector's shield after crimping. BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 216: Appendix E - Parameters Summary

    Appendix Parameters Summary...
  • Page 217 ("No" in the Run-Time column indicates that a change to the parameter will take effect only after reset). BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 218: Parameters Summary

    Up to 18 printable ASCII characters FTP Log File Name BU, RB Up to 20 printable ASCII characters logfile.log FTP Log File Destination BU, RB Up to 80 printable ASCII characters. None (empty) Directory Use "." to clear. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 219 Stealth Mode Threshold Type BU, RB Disabled  Disabled  RSSI  CRC %   Average Modulation Threshold Mode BU, RB  Equal to Equal or lower than  Equal or higher than  Equal to BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 220: Ip Parameters

    Hidden ESSID Timeout 1 - 60 (minutes) 10 (minutes) Arbitration Inter-Frame BU, RB 1 - 50 (time slots) 2 (time slots) Spacing (AIFS) Best BU Support Disable  Disable  Enable Number of Scanning 1 - 255 Attempts BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 221 Channel Reuse BU, RB  Disable Disable Option**  Enable Radar Activity BU, RB 1 - 12 hours 5 hours Assessment Period** Maximum Number of BU, RB 1 - 10 detections 5 detections Detections in Assessment Period** BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 222 ATPC Power Level 1-20 (dB) Steps Link Distance Mode Automatic, Manual Automatic Maximum Link 0-54 (Km) Distance 0 means no compensation (no compensation( Fairness Factor 0-100 (%) 100 (%) Tx Control    Ethernet Status Control BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 223 Noise Floor Calculation BU, RB Fully Automatic  Fully Automatic Mode  Forced  Automatic with Minimum Value Noise Floor Forced BU, RB -107 to -55 (dBm) 10 MHz bandwidth: Value 20 MHz bandwidth: 40 MHz bandwidth: BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 224 Statistics Only BU Height 2.4 GHz 15 to 200 (meters) 30 (meters) BU/RB-B RB Antenna Gain 2.4 GHz 9 to 20 (dBi) 10 (dBi) BU-B10 BU Antenna Gain 2.4 GHz 9 to 20 (dBi) 10 (dBi) RB-B10 BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 225: Network Management Parameters

    Network Management Parameters Parameter Unit Range Default Run-Time Access to Network BU, RB From Both Ethernet  From Wireless Link Only Management and Wireless Link  From Ethernet Only  From Both Ethernet and Wireless Link BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 226: Bridge Parameters

    BU, RB 1 - 4094, 65535 65535 (no VLAN) Management VLAN Link Type BU, RB Hybrid Link  Hybrid Link  Trunk Link  Access Link (only in RB) VLAN Forwarding BU, RB Disable, Enable Disable Support BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 227 Limit All Multicast Packets (including broadcast) Ethernet BU, RB 0 - 204800 (packets/second) Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Threshold Ethernet BU, RB 1 - 60 (minutes) 5 (minutes) Broadcast/Multicast Limiter Send Trap Interval Roaming Option`  Disable Disable  Enable BreezeNET B System Manual...

  • Page 228: Performance Parameters

    Basic Rate Basic Rate Level  Modulation Level 1 Average SNR Memory BU, RB -1 to 32 Factor Burst Mode Option* BU, RB  Enable (If Burst Disable Mode is supported  Enable by the Sub Band) BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 229 2200 for BU/RB BU/RB-B14 and BU/RB B28 B14, BU/RB Concatenated Frame Size  256 to 4032 bytes for  4032 for BU/RB-B10, BU/RB-B100 BU/RB-B10, BU/RB B100 * Applicable only if Burst Mode is supported by the Sub Band. BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 230 0 - 7 ToS Prioritization Option BU, RB Disable  Disable  Enable IP Precedence (RFC791) Prioritization  Enable DSCP (RFC2474) Prioritization IP Precedence Threshold BU, RB 0 - 7 DSCP Threshold BU, RB 0 - 63 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 231 Low Priority Traffic* 28/100 BU Burst Duration for BU-B14/ 0-40 (in 0.25 milliseconds units) 16 (4 milliseconds) High Priority Traffic* 28/100 BU Burst Duration for BU-B14/ 0-40 (in 0.25 milliseconds units) 20 (5 milliseconds) Low Priority Traffic* 28/100 BreezeNET B System Manual...
  • Page 232 Key # 1 to Key # 4 BU, RB 32 hexadecimal digits 0…0 (all 0=no key) Promiscuous Disable Yes (Disable  Disable Authentication after reset)  Enable * Applicable only if supported by the Sub Band. BreezeNET B System Manual...

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