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WiLink-I Modular Base Station
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June 2006

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  • Page 1 System Manual WiLink-I Modular Base Station SW Version 2.5 June 2006...
  • Page 2 Document History Document History Topic Description Version/Date Issued General Base Station, Micro Base Station and SW Version 2.0, CPE have been divided to separate January 2006 manuals New Radio Bands Sections New ODUs that support 3.3g, 3.6a and SW Version 2.0, 1.1, 1.5.1 3.6b frequency bands...
  • Page 3 Document History Topic Description Version/Date Issued Filtering Controlling traffic by SW Version 2.0, Sections 4.10.2, 4.10.4.8, forwarding/discarding packets according January 2006 4.10.4.9, 4.10.4.10 to a set of rules. Support of L2 and L3/L4 filters. Filtering is per interface (from either network or wireless side) MAC Address Deny List Controlling traffic by discarding packets SW Version 2.0,...
  • Page 4 Document History Topic Description Version/Date Issued Transparent Forwarding No editing of Transparent Forwarding SW Version 2.5, Rule Rule Name. June 2006 Table 4-20 BER Test The BER Test feature was removed. SW Version 2.5, June 2006 WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...
  • Page 5 Safety Radio Frequency Interference Statement The Subscriber Unit equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to ETSI EN 301 489-1 rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment notwithstanding use in commercial, business and industrial environments.
  • Page 6 Safety Installation Codes: The equipment must be installed according to the latest edition of the country national electrical codes. For North America, equipment must be installed in accordance with the US National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code. Overcurrent Protection: A readily accessible Listed branch circuit overcurrent protective device, rated 40A for the modular Base Station or 20A for the Power Feeder, must be incorporated in the building wiring.
  • Page 7 Safety Outdoor Units and Antennas Installation and Grounding Ensure that outdoor units, antennas and supporting structures are properly installed to eliminate any physical hazard to either people or property. Make sure that the installation of the outdoor unit, antenna and cables is performed in accordance with all relevant national and local building and safety codes.
  • Page 8 About This Manual This manual describes the WiLink-I 3000 ("WiLink-I") Base Station equipment Release 2.5 and details how to install, operate and manage the system components. This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting and operating the WiLink-I Base Station equipment, and for system administrators responsible for managing the system.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - System Description 1.1 Introducing WiLink-I...................... 2 1.2 Base Station Equipment ....................5 1.2.1 Base Station Chassis ................... 5 1.2.2 Network Processing Unit (NPU) ................5 1.2.3 Access Unit (AU-IDU) ..................6 1.2.4 AU-ODU ....................... 7 1.2.5 Power Feeder....................... 7 1.2.6 Power Interface Unit (PIU) ...................
  • Page 10 Contents 1.5.8 Services ......................18 1.5.9 Physical and Electrical ..................19 Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines 2.1 Installing the AU-ODU....................24 2.1.1 AU-ODU Installation Requirements ..............24 2.1.2 Guidelines for Positioning the AU-ODU ............. 25 2.1.3 IF Cables......................25 2.1.4 Pole Mounting the ODU ..................26 2.1.5 AU-ODU ......................
  • Page 11 Contents Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.1 Configuring Basic Parameters of Base Station............56 3.2 Operation Verification....................58 3.2.1 AU-ODU LEDs ....................58 3.2.2 Base Station LEDs ..................... 59 3.2.3 ODU Power Feeder LEDs .................. 62 3.2.4 Verifying the Ethernet Connection ..............62 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.1 WiLink-I System Management..................
  • Page 12 Contents 4.4.4 Licenses ......................78 4.5 NPU Menu ........................81 4.5.1 Show ........................81 4.5.2 Unit Control ......................83 4.5.3 Configuration ...................... 87 4.5.4 Performance Monitoring..................95 4.6 Radio Cluster Menu..................... 98 4.6.1 Show Summary....................98 4.6.2 Select ......................... 98 4.6.3 Add........................99 4.6.4 Radio Cluster Parameters ..................
  • Page 13 Contents 4.9.3 SW Files in NPU ....................122 4.9.4 Select by Name....................123 4.9.5 Select by MAC Address ................... 123 4.9.6 SU # Menu ....................... 123 4.9.7 Add New SU..................... 136 4.10Services Menu......................137 4.10.1 Introduction to Services..................137 4.10.2 Introduction to Filtering Features ..............144 4.10.3 Common Operations in Services Menu ............
  • Page 14 Contents B.2.4 QoS Profile ....................... 198 B.3 1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.729 Service Profile............200 B.3.1 Service Characteristics ..................200 B.3.2 Voice RTP BW Calculation ................200 B.3.3 Voice RTCP BW Calculation................200 B.3.4 T.38 14,400 Kbps Fax RTP BW Calculation ............ 200 B.3.5 FAX RTCP BW Calculation ................
  • Page 15 Figures Figure 1-1: WiLink-I System Architecture..................4 Figure 2-1: AU-ODU Pole Installation Using Special Clamps ............. 27 Figure 2-2: AU-ODU Pole Installation Using Metal Band ............28 Figure 2-3: AU-ODU-HP Pole Installation Using Special Clamps ..........29 Figure 2-4: AU-ODU-HP Pole Installation Using Metal Band............30 Figure 2-5: Bottom Panel of the AU-ODU ...................
  • Page 17 Tables Table 1-1: 3.3 GHz Frequency Bands................... 2 Table 1-2: 3.5 GHz Frequency Bands................... 3 Table 1-3: 3.6 GHz Frequency Bands................... 3 Table 1-4: PSU Requirements, Configurations with one NPU (excluding PSU redundancy) ..8 Table 1-5: PSU Requirements, Configurations with two NPUs (excluding PSU redundancy) ..8 Table 1-6: Radio Specifications....................
  • Page 18 Tables Table 2-7: PIU LEDs ........................37 Table 2-8: PSU Requirements, Configurations with one NPU (excluding PSU redundancy) ..38 Table 2-9: PSU Requirements, Configurations with two NPUs (excluding PSU redundancy) ..38 Table 2-10: PSU LEDs ........................ 39 Table 2-11: AU-IDU LEDs ......................40 Table 2-12: NPU Connectors ......................
  • Page 19 Tables Table 4-9: CT Values ........................ 164 Table 4-10: Pre-Configured Data Service Profiles ..............172 Table 4-11: Pre-Configured Forwarding Rules for Data Service..........173 Table 4-12: Pre-Configured Priority Classifiers for Data Services ..........173 Table 4-13: Pre-Configured QoS Profiles for Data Services ............. 174 Table 4-14: Pre-Configured Voice Service Profiles (for DRAP-based Gateways) ....
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 - System Description In This Chapter: “Introducing WiLink-I” on page 2 ¢ “Base Station Equipment” on page 5 ¢ “Networking Equipment” on page 10 ¢ ¢ “Management Systems” on page 10 ¢ “Specifications” on page 13...

  • Page 22: Introducing Wilink-I

    Chapter 1 - System Description Introducing WiLink-I WiLink-I is a WiMAX platform for the 3 - 4 GHz licensed frequency bands. It leverages the market-leading knowledge of Broadband Wireless Access (BWA), industry leadership, proven field experience, and core technologies including many years of experience with OFDM technology.

  • Page 23: Table 1-2: 3.5 Ghz Frequency Bands

    Introducing WiLink-I * The 3.3 GHz CPE supports the full range of the 3.3e and 3.3f bands. The 3.3 GHz g CPE supports the 3.3g band. The Base Station's radio (ODU) supports a single band: 3.3e, 3.3f or 3.3g. Table 1-2: 3.5 GHz Frequency Bands Series (band) Duplex Separation Uplink Frequency...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-1: Wilink-I System Architecture

    Chapter 1 - System Description Figure 1-1: WiLink-I System Architecture System Description...

  • Page 25: Base Station Equipment

    Base Station Equipment Base Station Equipment The Multi Carrier, High Power, Full Duplex Base Station provides all the functionality necessary to communicate with SUs and to connect to the backbone of the Service Provider. The Base Station comprises the following elements: 1.2.1 Base Station Chassis The Base Station equipment is based on an 8U high cPCI (compact Peripheral...

  • Page 26: Access Unit (Au-Idu)

    Chapter 1 - System Description Aggregate backbone Ethernet connectivity via a 100/1000 Base-T network ¢ interface. Traffic classification and connection establishment initiation. ¢ Policy based data switching. ¢ Service Level Agreements management. ¢ Centralized agent in the Base Station to manage all cell site's ¢...

  • Page 27: Au-Odu

    Base Station Equipment Each AU IDU includes two 3.5/1.75 MHz PHY channels that can connect to one or two ODUs. The AU-IDU module connects to the AU ODUs via Intermediate Frequency (IF) cables carrying full duplex data, control and management signals between the AU-IDU and the AU-ODU, as well as power (-48 VDC) and 64 MHz synchronization reference clock from the AU-IDU to the AU-ODU.

  • Page 28: Power Interface Unit (Piu)

    Chapter 1 - System Description 1.2.6 Power Interface Unit (PIU) The single Euro PIU module is the interface between the Base Station site's DC power source and the Base Station chassis PSUs and external AU ODUs, which receive power via the AU-IDUs. The PIU filters and stabilizes the Base Station input power and protects the system from power problems such as over voltage, surge pulses, reverse polarity connection and short circuits.

  • Page 29: Air Ventilation Unit (Avu)

    Base Station Equipment 1.2.8 Air Ventilation Unit (AVU) The 2U high AVU includes a 1U high integral chamber for inlet airflow and a 1U high fan tray with an internal alarm module. To support high availability Base Station, the fan tray includes 10 brush-less fans, where 9 fans are sufficient for cooling a fully loaded chassis.

  • Page 30: Networking Equipment

    NetMaster is the user interface to all Nera transmission and access products and the key issue for the system is to present Nera management networks in the simplest possible manner. The software has network auto-discovery and uses the config.

  • Page 31: Wilink-I Configuration Utility

    Management Systems NetMaster provides the following network management functionality: Fault Management ¢ Configuration Management ¢ Performance Monitoring ¢ Security Management ¢ Intuitive & user friendly GUI ¢ Supports Internationalisation ¢ Network Topology using Perspectives and Domains ¢ Automatic Network Element Discovery ¢...
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 - System Description Service Profiles verification and modification ¢ Service Provisioning ¢ Firmware upgrade for the NPU/Micro Base Station, AUs and SUs ¢ On-line performance data monitoring and statistics collection ¢ A special MS Excel Add-In for effective tabular and graphical display of ¢...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications 1.5.1 Radio Table 1-6: Radio Specifications Item Description Frequency Unit/Band Uplink (MHz) Downlink (MHz) AU-ODU-3.3e 3366-3385 3316-3335 AU-ODU-3.3f 3381-3400 3331-3350 AU-ODU-3.3g 3300-3324 3376-3400 AU-ODU-3.5a 3399.5-3453.5 3499.5-3553.5 AU-ODU-3.5b 3450-3500 3550-3600 AU-ODU-3.6a 3600-3653.5 3700-3753.5 AU-ODU-3.6b 3646.5-3700 3746.5-3800 Operation Mode FDD, Full duplex ¢...

  • Page 34: Base Station Antennas (Optional)

    Chapter 1 - System Description Table 1-6: Radio Specifications Item Description Bit Rate and Typical 3.5 MHz bandwidth 1.75 MHz bandwidth Sensitivity (PER=1%) Modulation & Net Phy Bit Sensitivity Net Phy Bit Sensitivity Coding Rate (Mbps) (dBm) Rate (Mbps) (dBm) BPSK 1/2 1.41 -100...

  • Page 35: Au-Idu To Au-Odu Communication

    Specifications 1.5.3 AU-IDU to AU-ODU Communication Table 1-8: AU-IDU to AU-ODU Communication Item Description ¢ IF Frequency Tx: 240 MHz ¢ Rx: 140 MHz Ref Synchronization Frequency 64 MHz Bi-Directional Control Frequency 14 MHz IF cable Impedance 50 ohm Maximum IF cable Attenuation AU-ODU: 19 dB @ 240 MHz, 15 dB @ 140 MHz, 8 dB @ 64 MHz AU-ODU-HP: 19 dB @ 240 MHz, 15 dB @ 140 MHz,...

  • Page 36: Data Communication (Ethernet Ports)

    Chapter 1 - System Description 1.5.4 Data Communication (Ethernet Ports) Table 1-9: Data Communication (Ethernet Ports) Item Description Standard Compliance IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Maximum Packet Size 1550 Bytes (including 4 CRC bytes and 4 VLAN tag bytes) Speed Data Port 100/1000 Mbps, Full Duplex Management Port 10/100 Mbps, Half/Full Duplex with Auto...

  • Page 37: Standards Compliance, General

    Specifications 1.5.6 Standards Compliance, General Table 1-11: Standards Compliance, General Type Standard ETSI EN 301 489-1 ¢ Safety EN 60950-1(CE) ¢ UL 60 950-1 Environmental ETS 300 019: ¢ Part 2-1 T 1.2 & part 2-2 T 2.3 for indoor & outdoor ¢...

  • Page 38: Services

    Chapter 1 - System Description 1.5.8 Services Table 1-13: Services Item Description Max number of Services per 4,095 (0ne or several services may be defined per subscriber, one or more subscribers can be supported per SU) Min number of data 2 (1 uplink, 1 downlink) connections per Service Max number of data...

  • Page 39: Physical And Electrical

    Specifications 1.5.9 Physical and Electrical 1.5.9.1 Mechanical Table 1-14: Mechanical Specifications, Base Station Equipment Unit Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) BST-SH 8U ETSI type shelf, 8U x 43.19 x 24 6.9 (excluding AVU) 3U x 5HP x 16 0.35 3U x 8HP x 16 6U x 7HP x 16 AU-IDU 6U x 7HP x 16...

  • Page 40: Table 1-16: Connectors, Base Station Equipment

    Chapter 1 - System Description Table 1-15: Electrical Specifications, Base Station Equipment Unit Details 16W maximum (active PIU) 200W maximum output power Efficiency: 80% minimum 65W maximum, 44W typical AU-IDU 38W maximum, 27W typical AU-ODU 38W maximum, 33W typical AU-ODU-HP 95W maximum, 70W typical ODU Power Feeder Power Source: -40.5 to -60 VDC...

  • Page 41: Table 1-17: Base Station Antennas, Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications Table 1-16: Connectors, Base Station Equipment Unit Connector Description ODU Power Feeder ODU 1 -4 4 x TNC jack, lightning protected IDU 1-4 4 x TNC jack, lightning protected Power 3 pin/20A D-Type male, Amphenol P/N 1.5.9.4 Base Station Antennas, Mechanical Specifications Table 1-17: Base Station Antennas, Mechanical Specifications Unit Description...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines In This Chapter: “Installing the AU-ODU” on page 24 ¢ “Installing the Base Station Equipment” on page 33 ¢ “Installing the ODU Power Feeder” on page 50 ¢...

  • Page 44: Installing The Au-Odu

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines Installing the AU-ODU The following sections describe how to install the AU-ODU, including pole mounting the ODU and connecting the cables. 2.1.1 AU-ODU Installation Requirements 2.1.1.1 AU-ODU Packing List ¢ ODU: Any of the following: Table 2-1: AU-ODU Types Item Description...

  • Page 45: Guidelines For Positioning The Au-Odu

    Installing the AU-ODU Installation tools and materials, including appropriate means (e.g. a 1" to 4" ¢ pole) for installing the AU-ODU (and antenna). NOTE Items marked with an asterisk (*) are available from the Supplier. 2.1.2 Guidelines for Positioning the AU-ODU This section provides key guidelines for selecting the optimal installation locations for the AU-ODU and its antenna.

  • Page 46: Pole Mounting The Odu

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines cable at applicable frequencies, its screening effectiveness and its maximum permitted DC resistance (the sum of the DC resistance of the inner and outer conductors) are provided in Table 2-2. Table 2-2: IF Cables Requirements Item Description Screening Effectiveness...

  • Page 47: Figure 2-1: Au-Odu Pole Installation Using Special Clamps

    Installing the AU-ODU 2.1.4.1 Pole Mounting the Regular AU-ODU Using Clamps Figure 2-1 illustrates the method of mounting a regular AU-ODU on a pole, using the clamps and threaded rods. Figure 2-1: AU-ODU Pole Installation Using Special Clamps NOTE There is a groove on one end of the threaded rod. Insert the threaded rods with the grooves pointing outward, as these grooves enable you to use a screwdriver to fasten the rods to the unit.

  • Page 48: Figure 2-2: Au-Odu Pole Installation Using Metal Band

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines 2.1.4.2 Pole Mounting the Regular AU-ODU Using Metal Bands Figure 2-2 illustrates the method of mounting a regular AU-ODU on a pole, using metal bands. Figure 2-2: AU-ODU Pole Installation Using Metal Band Installation...

  • Page 49: Figure 2-3: Au-Odu-Hp Pole Installation Using Special Clamps

    Installing the AU-ODU 2.1.4.3 Pole Mounting the AU-ODU-HP Using Clamps Figure 2-3 illustrates the method of mounting a High Power AU-ODU-HP on a pole, using the clamps and threaded rods. Figure 2-3: AU-ODU-HP Pole Installation Using Special Clamps NOTE There is a groove on one end of the threaded rod. Insert the threaded rods with the grooves pointing outward, as these grooves enable you to use a screwdriver to fasten the rods to the unit.

  • Page 50: Figure 2-4: Au-Odu-Hp Pole Installation Using Metal Band

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines 2.1.4.4 Pole Mounting the AU-ODU-HP Using Metal Bands Figure 2-4 illustrates the method of mounting a High Power AU-ODU-HP on a pole, using metal bands. Figure 2-4: AU-ODU-HP Pole Installation Using Metal Band Installation...

  • Page 51: Au-Odu

    Installing the AU-ODU 2.1.5 AU-ODU Figure 2-5: Bottom Panel of the AU-ODU CAUTION Do not open the impermeability test screw - you may impair the sealing of the unit against moisture and humidity. Table 2-4: AU-ODU LEDs Name Description Functionality ¢...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Cables

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines 2.1.6 Connecting the Cables 2.1.6.1 Connecting the Grounding Cable The Grounding screw (marked ) is located on the bottom panel of the outdoor unit. To connect the grounding cable: Connect one end of a grounding cable to the grounding screw and tighten the grounding screw firmly.

  • Page 53: Installing The Base Station Equipment

    Installing the Base Station Equipment Installing the Base Station Equipment 2.2.1 BST Installation Requirements 2.2.1.1 Packing List Base Station Chassis: ¢ WiLink-I-BST-SH Base Station Chassis ¯ WiLink-I-BST-AVU Air Ventilation Unit (installed) ¯ ¯ Cables Tray kit 2.5 meter DC cable ¯...

  • Page 54: Wilink-I-Bst-Sh Chassis Slot Assignments

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines A portable PC for configuring parameters using the Monitor cable (supplied ¢ with the NPU) Other installation tools and materials ¢ 2.2.2 WiLink-I-BST-SH Chassis Slot Assignments The Base Station chassis comprises 6 3U high slots and 9 6U high slots, as shown Table 2-6.

  • Page 55: Power Requirements

    Installing the Base Station Equipment Unused slots should remain covered until required. 2.2.3 Power Requirements Use the following table to calculate worst-case power source requirements for the Base Station equipment (see also some examples in Table 1-15): Table 2-6: Power Requirements, Base Station Equipment Unit Details Power Source...

  • Page 56: Figure 2-7: Piu Module Front Panel

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines emissions) and low frequency interference (conducted emissions) to the external power source. Each Base Station chassis contains two slots for an optional 1+1 PIU redundancy. One PIU is sufficient to support a fully populated chassis. Two PIU modules provide redundant power feeding (two input sources) while avoiding current flow between the two input sources.

  • Page 57: Table 2-7: Piu Leds

    Installing the Base Station Equipment CAUTION In a first generation PIU (without HOT SWAP LED), disconnect power from the PIU module before inserting/ejecting it to/from the chassis. Before disconnecting the power cable from the PIU, the power source must be disconnected to avoid irreversible damage due to a potential excessively high transient current.

  • Page 58: Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines Connect the cable to the power connector as follows: ¯ Pin 1 (RTN): Red (8 AWG min wire) Pin 2 (-48V): Black (8 AWG min wire) ¯ Pin 3 ( ): Ground (shield) (8AWG-20AWG wire) ¯...

  • Page 59: Access Unit Indoor Module (Au-Idu)

    Installing the Base Station Equipment Figure 2-8: PSU Module Front Panel Table 2-10: PSU LEDs LED Status Description ALRM No power or fatal damage Power input is out of range or PSU is damaged or PSU is inhibited by NPU Green Power is OK and PSU operates properly 2.2.7...

  • Page 60: Figure 2-9: Au-Idu Module Front Panel

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines Figure 2-9: AU-IDU Module Front Panel Table 2-11: AU-IDU LEDs Name Description Functionality ¢ Power indication Off - AU-IDU is not powered ¢ Red - AU-IDU power supply failed (low power) ¢ Green - AU-IDU power is OK Installation...

  • Page 61: Network Processing Unit (Npu)

    Installing the Base Station Equipment Table 2-11: AU-IDU LEDs Name Description Functionality ¢ ALARM Alarm indication Off - AU-IDU is OK ¢ Red - AU-IDU failure ¢ WLINK Wireless link status indication Off - No SU is associated ¢ Green - At least one SU is associated ¢...

  • Page 62: Figure 2-10: Npu Module Front Panel

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines Figure 2-10: NPU Module Front Panel Table 2-12: NPU Connectors Name Connector Functionality DATA 100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) Connection to the backbone. Cable connection to a with 2 embedded LEDs. hub/switch/router: Straight MGMT 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) Connection to OOB management. with 2 embedded LEDs.

  • Page 63: Table 2-13: Npu Leds

    Installing the Base Station Equipment Table 2-12: NPU Connectors Name Connector Functionality GPS/SYNC IN 15-pin micro D-Type jack Not used currently. Connection to a GPS receiver or to an NPU in another chassis that supplies synchronization signals GPS/SYNC OUT 15-pin micro D-Type jack Not used currently.

  • Page 64: Using The Hot Swap Injector/Ejector Handles

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines Table 2-13: NPU LEDs Name Description Functionality ¢ HOT SWAP NPU readiness for hot-swap Off: Power to the module is not disconnected, the NPU is not ready for removal removal ¢ Blue: Power to the module can be disconnected and the NPU can be safely removed For instructions on using the HOT SWAP handles refer to Section 2.2.9...
  • Page 65 Installing the Base Station Equipment NOTE If a module is fully inserted without properly locking the handles, it will become operational. However, in this state the hot-swap mechanism is not supported. A warning message (trap) will be sent. To insert a PSU or a PIU without HOT SWAP support: CAUTION In a PIU without HOT SWAP LED, disconnect power from the PIU module before inserting it to the chassis.

  • Page 66: Installing The Base Station Chassis And Modules

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines To eject a PSU or a PIU without HOT SWAP support: CAUTION In a PIU without HOT SWAP LED, disconnect power from the PIU module before ejecting it from the chassis. Before disconnecting the power cable from the PIU, the power source must be disconnected to avoid irreversible damage due to a potential excessively high transient current.

  • Page 67: Air Ventilation Unit (Avu)

    Installing the Base Station Equipment Connect the DATA port of the NPU to the backbone data equipment (use a straight Ethernet cable to connect to a hub/switch/router). The maximum length of the Ethernet cable is 100m when operating at 100 Mbps and 70m when operating at 1 Gbps.

  • Page 68: Table 2-14: Avu Leds

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines availability, the chassis can operate with the hot-swappable fan tray extracted from it for a period of time sufficient for replacing it (up to 10 minutes). Table 2-14: AVU LEDs LED Status Description ALRM No 5V power input 12V power failed Green One or more fans have failed...
  • Page 69 Installing the Base Station Equipment Disconnect all IF cables connecting the AU-IDUs to the AU-ODUs. This is necessary as the initial configuration of the new NPU is most probably inappropriate. Firmly push the new NPU module into its intended slot (slot 5). Press the handles up (the upper handle)/down (the lower handle) simultaneously until you hear the locking click and the red buttons are released.

  • Page 70: Installing The Odu Power Feeder

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines Installing the ODU Power Feeder 2.3.1 Installation Requirements 2.3.1.1 Packing List A 19” panel (can hold up to three ODU Power Feeder modules). ¢ ODU Power Feeder module, including a DC power cable, four 0.5 meter IF ¢...

  • Page 71: The Odu Power Feeder

    Installing the ODU Power Feeder 2.3.2 The ODU Power Feeder The ODU Power Feeder is used to provide power (-48 VDC) to AU-ODU-HP High Power ODUs. It transfers transparently all signals between the AU-IDU and the ODU, while injecting DC power received from an external source. Each ODU Power Feeder unit can serve up to four High Power ODUs.

  • Page 72: Installing The Odu Power Feeder

    Chapter 2 - Installation Guidelines The matching power connector to be used is Amphenol D-type power P/N 177TWA/3W3/SP3Y with high power socket contacts P/N 17DM53744-1. Connect the cable to the power connector as follows: Pin 1 (RTN): Red (10 AWG min wire) ¯...
  • Page 73 Installing the ODU Power Feeder transmissions at undesired frequencies, verify that the frequency and bandwidth parameters are properly configured before connecting the IF cables. WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 - Commissioning In This Chapter: “Configuring Basic Parameters of Base Station” on page 56 ¢ “Operation Verification” on page 58 ¢...

  • Page 76: Configuring Basic Parameters Of Base Station

    Chapter 3 - Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters of Base Station After completing the installation process, as described in the preceding chapter, some basic parameters must be configured using the Monitor application via the MON port of the NPU. These parameters are necessary to enable remote management using SNMP or Telnet.
  • Page 77 Configuring Basic Parameters of Base Station All parameters of both ports should be configured. Otherwise, default values ¢ shall be used. If OOB management via a router connected to the Management port is used, ¢ the parameters should be configured to ensure different subnets for the Data port, the Management port (local OOB management) and the Management Port Destination.

  • Page 78: Operation Verification

    Chapter 3 - Commissioning Operation Verification The following sections describe how to verify the correct functioning of the Outdoor Units, Indoor Units, Ethernet connection and data connectivity. 3.2.1 AU-ODU LEDs To verify the correct operation of the AU-ODU, examine the LED indicators located on the bottom panel of the outdoor unit.

  • Page 79: Base Station Leds

    Operation Verification 3.2.2 Base Station LEDs To verify the correct operation of the Base Station equipment, examine the LED indicators located on the front panels of the modules. The following tables list the LEDs of the Base Station modules and their associated indications. Table 3-3: AU-IDU LEDs Name Description...

  • Page 80: Table 3-4: Npu Leds

    Chapter 3 - Commissioning Table 3-4: NPU LEDs Name Description Functionality ¢ Power indication Off - NPU is not powered ¢ Red - NPU power failure ¢ Green - NPU power is ok ¢ ALRM NPU Alarm indication Off - NPU is OK ¢...

  • Page 81: Table 3-5: Piu Leds

    Operation Verification Table 3-5: PIU LEDs LED Status Description MASTER Chassis is not connected to power Power is not connected or power input is out of range or PIU card is damaged. Chassis is powered by the redundant PIU Green Power input is out of range or PIU card damaged.

  • Page 82: Odu Power Feeder Leds

    Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3.2.3 ODU Power Feeder LEDs To verify the correct operation of the ODU Power Feeder, examine the LED indicators located on the front panel of the unit. The following table lists the LEDs of the ODU Power Feeder and their associated indications. Table 3-8: ODU Power Feeder LEDs Name Description...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration In This Chapter: “WiLink-I System Management” on page 64 ¢ “The Monitor Program” on page 66 ¢ “The NPU's Main Menu” on page 70 ¢ ¢ “Base Station Menu” on page 72 ¢ “NPU Menu” on page 81 “Radio Cluster Menu”...

  • Page 84: Wilink-I System Management

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration WiLink-I System Management All WiLink-I system components associated with a Base Station are managed via the Base Station's NPU module. The other system components (AUs and SUs) are not accessed directly: each configuration change or status enquiry is sent to the NPU that communicates with other system components.
  • Page 85 WiLink-I System Management This chapter describes how to manage the system using the Monitor application. For information on managing the system using bwaNMS refer to the Applicable bwaNMS documentation. NOTE To enable remote management (using SNMP and/or Telnet), the parameters of the applicable port (MGMT and/or DATA) must first be configured via the MON port.

  • Page 86: The Monitor Program

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The Monitor Program 4.2.1 Accessing the Monitor Program To access the Monitor program via the MON connector: Use the Monitor cable to connect the MON connector of the NPU to the COM port of your ASCII ANSI terminal or PC. The COM port connector on the Monitor cable is a 9 pin D type plug.

  • Page 87: Using The Monitor Program

    The Monitor Program To access the Monitor program using Telnet: The PC used for accessing the Monitor program should be configured according to the parameters configured for the applicable port (MGMT or DATA port). If you connect directly to the MGMT or DATA port, use a crossed Ethernet cable.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Each menu or submenu specifies the unit type (WiLink-I/NPU), the IP address ¢ of the port used for accessing the Monitor program (when using the MON port, there is no IP address), the running SW version and a description of the menu. Each menu or submenu displays a list of numbered options.
  • Page 89 The Monitor Program Select the Exit option in the Main menu to exit the program and terminate the ¢ session. WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...

  • Page 90: The Npu's Main Menu

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The NPU's Main Menu The Main menu of the NPU Monitor program includes the following options: 1 - Base Station 2 - NPU 3 - Radio Cluster 4 - ODU 5 - AU 6 - SU 7 - Services X - Exit 4.3.1...

  • Page 91: Au Menu

    The NPU's Main Menu 4.3.5 AU Menu The AU menu enables configuring the parameters of selected AUs, including pre-configuration of AUs that are not yet installed. It also enables managing AUs SW versions and viewing current status, configurations and performance information.

  • Page 92: Base Station Menu

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Base Station Menu The Base Station menu includes the following options: ¢ Show Configuration ¢ Alarms and Traps ¢ Licenses ¢ 4.4.1 Show Select this option to view the current value/selected option of configurable parameters.

  • Page 93: Configuration

    Base Station Menu Ø Operational status (OK/Fault) of an installed module ¯ PSU slots table, displaying the status of each slot: Not installed, OK or Fault. Licenses Status ¢ CPEs License Bank status ¯ Base Station License Status ¯ For details refer to Section 4.4.4.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The default Device Location is a null string (empty). 4.4.2.3 ATPC Parameters WiLink-I employs an Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) algorithm to dynamically adapt the transmit power of each SU so that it is received by the AU-ODU at an optimal level.

  • Page 95: Alarms And Traps

    Base Station Menu The Operator ID consists of 3 groups of up to three digits each, where the range for each group is 0 to 255. The default Operator ID is 186.190.0. Changes in the value configured for the Operator ID are applied only after reset. 4.4.2.4.2 Cell ID A unique identifier of Base Station.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The default is Info severity, which means that all the traps in the log will be displayed. 4.4.3.2.2 Days The Days parameter enables defining the period for which traps will be displayed. The available options are from 1 to 31 days. Only traps that occurred within the last N days, where N is the value selected for this parameter, will be displayed.
  • Page 97 Base Station Menu Default Severity ¢ Current Severity ¢ Suppression Interval (in seconds. The default Suppression Interval is 0, which ¢ means no suppression) 4.4.3.4.2 Admin Status The Admin Status menu enables viewing a list of all traps with Admin Status Disabled, updating the Admin Status of a selected trap and restoring the Admin Status of all traps to the default Enabled status.

  • Page 98: Licenses

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration restoring the Suppression Intervals of all traps to the default value of 0 (no suppression). The Severity menu includes the following options: Show Traps with Modified Suppression Interval: Displays all traps with ¢ Suppression Interval that differs from the default suppression interval, which is 0 (no suppression).
  • Page 99 Base Station Menu 4.4.4.1 Show CPEs License Bank Status Select this option to view the current status of the CPEs Licenses Bank (if available). The displayed information includes: License ID: The relevant license type. In the current version only a BW ¢...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration service that will bring the aggregate MIR to a value above 2 Mbps will be rejected. The Show Temporary Grace Licenses option displays a table that includes the MAC addresses of CPEs that are currently included in the Temporary Grace License list.

  • Page 101: Npu Menu

    NPU Menu NPU Menu The NPU menu includes the following options: ¢ Show Unit Control ¢ Configuration ¢ Performance Monitoring ¢ Following is a detailed description of these options. 4.5.1 Show Select this option to view the current value/selected option of configurable parameters.
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Management Port Status (Up/Down) ¯ ¯ Management Port Management Traffic (Enabled/Disabled) Data Port Parameters and Status: ¢ Data Port MAC Address ¯ Data Port IP Address ¯ Data Port Subnet Mask ¯ Data Port Gateway ¯...

  • Page 103: Unit Control

    NPU Menu Boot SW Version ¯ 4.5.2 Unit Control The Unit Control menu of the NPU enables changing the access Passwords and the Monitor Inactivity Timeout, resetting the NPU, reverting the Base Station and the NPU to the factory default configuration, managing the SW versions of the module and creating backup files.

  • Page 104: Table 4-2: Default Passwords

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-2: Default Passwords Access Level Default Password Administrator admin Installer installer Monitor monitor 4.5.2.2 Reset Unit Select this option to reset the NPU. To avoid unintentional reset, you will be prompted to confirm the reset request. Changes to some of the configurable parameters are applied only after reset.
  • Page 105 NPU Menu If you want to continue using the new version, swap the Shadow and Main versions. The new version is now defined as Main, and will be used each time the module reboots. The previous version is defined now as Shadow. Each SW version includes two identifiers: SW File, which is the name of the downloaded SW file.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Main option if you want to swap versions so that the running version will become the Main version and will be the version to be used after reset. To avoid unintentional actions you will be prompted to confirm the request. 4.5.2.5 Create Backup The Create Backup option enables creating backup files of the Base Station...

  • Page 107: Configuration

    NPU Menu The default file name is: Full: backup.res. ¢ Profiles: profiles.res ¢ Profiles and Services: profiles_srvcs.res ¢ Filtering: filtering.res ¢ Traps Configuration: traps_config.res ¢ The file is encrypted and cannot be edited. However, it can be downloaded to other NPU(s) using a DOS based TFTP Client application with the command: tftp i <Port IP address>...
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration All IP parameters of both ports should be configured. Otherwise, default values ¢ shall be used. The Destination Subnet parameters of the MGMT port enable defining an ¢ additional subnet of stations that can manage the device when connected via a router to the MGMT port.
  • Page 109 NPU Menu The default is 10.0.0.1. CAUTION Do not configure the IP Address of the Management port to 0.0.0.0, as this will cause loss of management connectivity via the DATA port. 4.5.3.1.2 Management Port Subnet Mask The Subnet mask of the Management port. The default is 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.5.3.1.5 Management Port Management Traffic Enable/Disable The Management Port Management Traffic Enable/Disable parameter allows enabling/disabling remote management traffic via a router connected to the Management port. This parameter does not affect management traffic via the local subnet defined by the Management Port IP Address and Management Port Subnet Mask.
  • Page 111 NPU Menu 4.5.3.2.1 Data Port IP Address The IP address of the Data port. The default is 1.1.1.3. 4.5.3.2.2 Data Port Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Data port. The default is 255.255.255.0. NOTE The local subnet of the Data port (defined by the Data Port IP Address and Data Port Subnet Mask parameters), must differ from the local subnet of the Management port (defined by the Management Port IP Address and Management Port Subnet Mask parameters) and from the subnet that is used as the Static Route for remote management via the Management port (defined by the Management...
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration If remote management for the Data port is disabled, then the unit can be managed by any PC on any of the following subnets (provided the PC is defined as an Authorized Manager): The local subnet of the Management port (defined by the Management Port IP Address and Management Port Subnet Mask parameters).
  • Page 113 NPU Menu 4.5.3.3 Authorized Managers The Authorized Managers submenu enables defining the properties of management stations that are allowed to manage the Base Station using SNMP, including all its components and the SUs associated with it. NOTE If no Authorized Manager is defined in the device, it can be managed using SNMP by any station. If at least one Authorized Manager is defined, the device can be managed only by a station whose parameters match a defined Authorized Manager.
  • Page 114 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.5.3.4 Bridge The Bridge submenu enables configuring the Bridge Aging Time parameter, setting the aging time for all addresses in the Forwarding Data Base. The available values are from 1 to 1440 minutes, or 0 for no aging. The default is 10 minutes.

  • Page 115: Performance Monitoring

    NPU Menu The default for all classes is Disable. NOTE Enabling the display of selected classes is applicable only for the current Telnet session. These parameters affect only the session and are not stored in the device. Upon starting a new session, or after reseting the unit, all classes are disabled.
  • Page 116 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Packets Forwarded to Slot 4: The total number of packets received from the ¯ Data port and forwarded by the NPU to AU Slot 4. ¯ Packets Forwarded to Slot 7: The total number of packets received from the Data port and forwarded by the NPU to AU Slot 7.
  • Page 117 NPU Menu 4.5.4.2 Management Port Counters The Management Port option enables viewing or resetting the Management (MGMT) port counters. The information displayed for each counter is the accumulated number since the last time the counters were reset. The counters are reset each time the NPU is reset, or upon activating the Reset Counters option. The Management Port counters include: Packets Received ¢...

  • Page 118: Radio Cluster Menu

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Radio Cluster Menu Radio Cluster is a logical entity used to describe and support management of the Base Station's elements associated with specific geographical sectors. A Radio Cluster represents one or several ODUs that serve (through their directional antennas) the same geographical sector.

  • Page 119: Add

    Radio Cluster Menu The selected Radio Cluster # menu includes the following options: Show: Select this option to view the current values defined for the selected ¢ Radio Cluster's parameters. Update: Select this option to update one or more of the selected Radio ¢...
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.6.4.5 Sector Beam Width The beam width, in degrees, of the antenna(s) used in the geographical sector. This is an optional descriptive parameter. The values range is from 0 to 359 (degrees). The default value is 90 (degrees). Operation...

  • Page 121: Odu Menu

    ODU Menu ODU Menu The ODU(s) must be defined prior to defining the relevant AU(s) and AU Channel(s). The ODU menu includes the following options: Show Summary ¢ Select ¢ ¢ 4.7.1 Show Summary Select this option to view the current status of all defined Radio Clusters. For each defined Radio Cluster, the display includes the following information: ID: ODU ID (1-24) ¢...

  • Page 122: Select

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.7.2 Select Use this option and select an already defined ODU to open the ODU # menu that will enable managing and configuring the selected ODU. The selected ODU # menu includes the following options: 4.7.2.1 Show Select this option to view the current value/selected option of applicable...

  • Page 123: Add

    ODU Menu 4.7.2.3 Delete Select this option to delete the selected ODU from the database. 4.7.3 Select this option to define a new ODU. For details on the configurable parameters refer to Section 4.7.4. 4.7.4 ODU Parameters 4.7.4.1 ODU ID A number used to identify the ODU.

  • Page 124: Frequency Bands File And Frequency Bands Groups

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The range is from 13 to 50 dBm using a 0.25 dBm resolution. In case the entered value is not compatible with the installed ODU, a trap will be issued. If the entered value is below the minimum supported by the ODU (currently applicable only for 3.6 GHz units where the minimum power is 18 dBm) the actual power will be set to the minimum supported by the unit.

  • Page 125: Table 4-3: Frequency Bands

    ODU Menu Table 4-3: Frequency Bands Frequency Band Group (ID) Downlink Frequency Duplex Separation Range 3.3e 3.3GHz (2) 3316-3335 MHz 50 MHz 3.3f 3.3GHz (2) 3331-3350 MHz 50 MHz 3.3g 3.3GHz g (3) 3376-3400 MHz -76 MHz 3.5a 3.5GHz (1) 3499.5-3553.5 MHz -100 MHz 3.5b...

  • Page 126: Au Menu

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration AU Menu The AU menu includes the following options: ¢ Show Summary SW Files in NPU ¢ Select ¢ Following is a detailed description of these options. 4.8.1 Show Summary Select this option to view the current status of all AUs. For each applicable slot (1-4, 7-9), the display includes the following information: AU Slot ID ¢...

  • Page 127: Sw Files In Npu

    AU Menu 4.8.2 SW Files in NPU Up to three AU SW files can be stored in the NPU. Any of the available files can be loaded by the NPU to a selected AU. When three AU files are stored in the NPU, a new file cannot be added until at least one of the existing files is deleted.
  • Page 128 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration IDU Serial Number ¯ ¯ IDU IF Card HW Revision IDU IF Card HW Configuration ¯ IDU Boot Version ¯ ¯ IDU Main Card HW Revision IDU Main Card HW Configuration ¯ IDU Temperature (Celsius) ¯...
  • Page 129 AU Menu Multirate Enable/Disable ¯ ¯ Uplink Basic Rate Downlink Basic Rate ¯ ATPC Parameters (as defined in the Base Station-Cell menu): ¢ ATPC Enable/Disable ¯ Optimal Uplink RSSI (dBm) ¯ Voice Parameters: ¢ Maximum Number of Voice Calls ¯ Active Voice Calls ¯...
  • Page 130 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Main: Each time the AU resets it will reboot using the version defined as Main. ¢ Shadow: Normally, the Shadow version is the backup version. Each time a new ¢ SW File is downloaded to the AU, it will be stored as a Shadow version, replacing the previous Shadow Version.
  • Page 131 AU Menu because the process is controlled by the NPU, the AU will continue running from the Shadow version after reset. If the specified file already exists as the Shadow version (meaning that previously a Download operation was executed for this file name), the only actual operation to take place will be to reset and run from Shadow.
  • Page 132 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.8.4.3.1.1 ID Parameters The Operator ID, Cell ID and Sector ID constitute together the Base Station ID, which is the unique identifier of the AU. An SU can be authenticated by the AU only if its defined parameters match the Base Station ID configured for the AU. The Operator ID and Cell ID are defined for the Base Station (see Section 4.4.2.4)
  • Page 133 AU Menu The default is 20 km. 4.8.4.3.2 Phy Parameters The Phy menu enables viewing/updating the Bandwidth parameter: 4.8.4.3.2.1 Bandwidth The frequency bandwidth used by the radio. A change in the Bandwidth parameter will take effect only after resetting the AU. The Admin Status of all Channels belonging to the same AU must be disabled to enable a configuration change in the Bandwidth parameter.

  • Page 134: Table 4-4: Automatic Association Of Channel 1 Upon First Power-Up

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Admin Status (Enabled/Disabled) ¢ Tx Power: Applicable only to Channels associated with a defined ODU. The Tx ¢ Power in dBm configured in the ODU. Associated Radio Cluster: The Associated Radio Cluster defined in the ODU. ¢...
  • Page 135 AU Menu Configured ODU Frequency Band of the associated ODU (see Section 4.7.4.3). The help text (displayed upon clicking the Tab key) reflects the limitations imposed by these rules. In addition, the following rules must be followed: After configuring the Downlink Frequencies f1 for one of the AU's Channels, the Downlink Frequencies for other Channels of the same AU should be configured using increments of +/- 0.875 MHz from the defined frequency: f1 +/-(N*0.875).

  • Page 136: Table 4-5: Rates (Modulation Schemes And Coding)

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration from the served SUs. Optimal values are calculated separately for the uplink and downlink for each SU, taking into account also the applicable QoS requirements. MAP messages transmitted to the SUs include information on the uplink rate that should be used by each SU for its next transmission.

  • Page 137: Performance Monitoring

    AU Menu 4.8.4.3.4.1 Multirate Enable/Disable The Multirate Enable/Disable parameter controls whether the multirate algorithm should be used to determine current optimal rates in both the uplinks and the downlinks. The default is Enable. NOTE The multirate algorithm should always be enabled. The option to disable it is available to enable using a fixed rate to support certain tests.
  • Page 138 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.8.5.1 Ports Counters The Ports Counters option enables viewing or resetting the Back-Panel and Wireless ports counters. The information displayed for each counter is the accumulated number since the last time the counters were reset. The counters are reset each time the AU is reset, or upon activating the Reset option.
  • Page 139 AU Menu ARQ Enabled Bytes Transmitted: The number of bytes transmitted over BE ¯ and NRT connections. Applicable only if the ARQ mechanism is enabled. ¯ Bytes Retransmitted: The number of unacknowledged bytes that were retransmitted. Retransmissions are applicable only to BE and NRT connections provided the ARQ mechanism is enabled.

  • Page 140: Su Menu

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration SU Menu The SU menu includes the following options: ¢ Show Summary Show Summary by AU ¢ SW Files in NPU ¢ Select by Name ¢ Select by MAC Address ¢ ¢ Following is a detailed description of these options. 4.9.1 Show Summary Select this option to view summary information and main details for all connected...
  • Page 141 SU Menu Configured Operation: The operation to be performed with the Configured ¯ SW File when the SU is connected, as well as after each reset: Null (do not load), Load (load to Shadow), Run from Shadow or Set as Main. SW Download Status: The status of the last SW download operation (or ¯...

  • Page 142: Show Summary By Au

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration NOTE An SU that is defined as Temporary will be deleted from the database when it is disconnected. 4.9.2 Show Summary by AU Select this option to view the total number of SUs connected to a specific AU as well as main details on these SUs, as described in Section 4.9.1.

  • Page 143: Select By Name

    SU Menu 4.9.3.4 Delete a File Select this option and enter the name of an existing SU SW file to delete it from the NPU Flash memory. 4.9.4 Select by Name Use this option to select an SU by name to access the SU # menu that will enable managing and configuring the selected SU, viewing its performance information or deleting it from the database.
  • Page 144 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration SU Type: WiLink-I CPE, PRO CPE, PRO-L CPE, Si CPE. ¯ ¯ Organization Name Address ¯ Country ¯ ¯ SU Status (Permanent or Temporary) Connected AU Slot ID ¯ SU IDU Type ¯ Number of Gateways ¯...
  • Page 145 SU Menu MAC Parameters ¢ Base Station ID ¯ Base Station Mask ¯ Phy Parameters ¢ Bandwidth (MHz) ¯ Uplink (Tx) Frequency (MHz) ¯ Selected Antenna (Si CPE only) ¯ ATPC Parameters and Current Link Quality Indicators ¢ ATPC Support ¯...
  • Page 146 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Status ¢ Reset ¢ Set Factory Defaults ¢ SW Version Control ¢ 4.9.6.2.1 SU Status The SU Status parameter enables defining the status of the SU, which determines the services it can receive. The available options are: 1 - Permanent 2 - Temporary NOTE...
  • Page 147 SU Menu The process of upgrading to a new SW version is controlled by the NPU, and is performed using one of the SU SW files installed in the NPU. If the specified SU SW file does not exist in the SU, it will be downloaded to the SU and the requested operation will be executed, as described below.
  • Page 148 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.9.6.2.4.4 Run from Shadow Select this option to download a specified SW file from the NPU to the Shadow memory of the SU, reset the SU and reboot using the Shadow version. Note that because the process is controlled by the NPU, the SU will continue running from the Shadow version after reset.
  • Page 149 SU Menu Bridging Parameters ¢ License ¢ 4.9.6.3.1 Registration Parameters The SU Registration Parameters option in the NPU Monitor enables viewing the SU's Registration parameters and updating the SU Name parameter. Other Registration parameters can be configured only locally at the SU (via the Ethernet port).
  • Page 150 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.9.6.3.2.1 Base Station ID The Base Station ID is the identifier of the AU/ BST to which the SU can connect. An SU can be authenticated by an AU/ BST only if the Base Station ID and Base Station ID Mask configured in the SU match the Base Station ID configured for the AU/ BST.
  • Page 151 SU Menu 4.9.6.3.4 Multirate and ATPC Parameters The Multirate and ATPC mechanism are controlled by the AU (except to the option to temporarily control them locally at the SU for testing purposes). The Show Multirate and ATPC Status and Parameters option enables viewing the current status of the applicable parameters.
  • Page 152 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration IP Address ¢ VLAN ID ¢ Number Of Active Calls (applicable only for Voice Gateways) ¢ The following gateways are currently available from the Supplier: IDU-NG-4D1W: A Networking Gateway that serves also as an SU IDU, ¢...
  • Page 153 SU Menu 4.9.6.3.7 Installer Password The Installer Password option enables viewing the current Installer Password and configuring a new password. The Installer Password is used for accessing the SU's Monitor (Installer) program locally, using Telnet via the SU's Ethernet port. The Installer Password consists of a string of up to 20 printable characters, case sensitive.
  • Page 154 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Burst Error Rate Counters ¢ 4.9.6.4.1 SU Ports Counters The SU Ports Counters menu enables viewing or resetting the Ethernet and Wireless ports counters. The information displayed for each counter is the accumulated number since the last time the counters were reset. The counters are reset each time the SU is reset, or upon activating the Reset Counters option.

  • Page 155: Figure 4-2: Uplink And Downlink Scheduled Transmissions

    SU Menu ARQ Enabled Bytes Transmitted: The number of bytes transmitted over ¯ BE and NRT connections. Applicable only if the ARQ mechanism in the AU is enabled. Bytes Retransmitted: The number of unacknowledged bytes that were ¯ retransmitted. Retransmissions are applicable only to BE and NRT connections, provided the ARQ mechanism in the AU is enabled.

  • Page 156: Add New Su

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The counters are reset each time the SU is reset, or upon activating the Reset option. 4.9.6.5 Show MAC Addresses Behind SU Select this option to view a list of the MAC Addresses of the devices behind the SU. If VLAN behind the SU is used, the VLAN ID used by each device is displayed next to its MAC Address.

  • Page 157: Services Menu

    Services Menu 4.10 Services Menu 4.10.1 Introduction to Services 4.10.1.1 Services, Subscribers and Service Profiles A Service is a virtual connection between a Subscriber's application and the Network Resource. The Network Resource could be Internet, Content Provider, Corporate Network, etc. The Services are implemented as IEEE 802.16 connections within the wireless domain.
  • Page 158 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Aggregation: Several Services in the Wireless Domain may be aggregated into a ¢ single Virtual Private Link (VPL) in the backbone domain. Priority Marking: Ethernet frames transmitted to the backbone may be marked ¢ with a configurable priority (DSCP or IEEE 802.1p), enabling the upstream network to handle the traffic accordingly.
  • Page 159 Services Menu 4.10.1.2.3 Voice Service The Voice over IP (VoIP) service provides telephony services through an external Voice Gateway connected to the Subscriber Unit's data port. The VoIP service is designed for Voice Gateways, using the proprietary DRAP signaling protocol to identify VoIP sessions and to verify optimal handling of these sessions.
  • Page 160 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration VoIP stack is always in synch with the wireless transport - as the DRAP is ¢ integrated into the VoIP stack all calls are terminated according to the VoIP standard. Even if no resources are available, the voice gateway receives an appropriate message from the WiLink-I system and sends the required signaling message according to the VoIP standard used.
  • Page 161 Services Menu must be defined in the system. When it becomes a Permanent SU, the required services can be assigned to it. In Quick Mode, an undefined SU that is authenticated by the system will be added to the database of the NPU (NMS) as Temporary. The subscriber will be able to use only services based on the Default Service Profile(s).
  • Page 162 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Any number of L2 and/or VoIP Service Profiles may share the same VPL ID, ¯ provided they all use the same Forwarding Rule. ¯ Any number of PPPoE Service Profiles may share the same VPL ID, provided they all use the same Forwarding Rule.

  • Page 163: Table 4-6: Hybrid Vlan Mode

    Services Menu Hybrid VLAN Mode of operation enables classification of both tagged and untagged packets or untagged packets only, according to the following rules: Table 4-6: Hybrid VLAN Mode Hybrid VLAN VLAN List Forwarded Packets Mode Exists Only packets tagged with a VLAN ID that exists in the VLAN List. VLAN List can include up to 16 entries.

  • Page 164: 4.10.2 Introduction To Filtering Features

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration To avoid conflicts, a transparent Service Profile cannot be assigned to a Service ¢ if the Service's VLAN ID list includes a VLAN ID that is equal to any of the already assigned VPL IDs. The combination VLAN Transparency Mode On, Hybrid VLAN Mode On and an ¢...

  • Page 165: 4.10.3 Common Operations In Services Menu

    Services Menu Figure 4-3: Filtering Functionality The filtering definition process includes the following steps: Defining list(s) of Filtering Rules. Each Filtering Rule defines a combination of values for certain packet fields. Filtering Rules can be of 2 types: Layer 2 Filtering Rules (using fields of the Ethernet frame) and Layer 3/Layer 4 Filtering Rules (using fields of the IP and/or UDP/TCP headers).

  • Page 166: 4.10.4 The Services Menu

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Show: Select this option to view the details of the selected entity. ¢ Update: Select this option to edit the details of the selected entity. ¢ Delete: Select this option to remove the selected entity from the database. ¢...
  • Page 167 Services Menu MAC Addresses Deny List ¢ 4.10.4.1 General The General menu includes parameters that are common to all Subscribers. It includes the following options: 4.10.4.1.1 Show Select this option to view the current values/options of the General parameters. 4.10.4.1.2 Update Select this option to update any of the General parameters.
  • Page 168 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.10.4.2.1 Subscriber Name This is the name of the subscriber, which must be unique for the entire network. A Subscriber Name consists of up to 32 printable characters. 4.10.4.2.2 First Name An optional parameter for information purposes. A First Name consists of up to 50 printable characters.

  • Page 169: Table 4-7: Hybrid Vlan Mode

    Services Menu 4.10.4.3.1.2 Subscriber Name The Subscriber to which the Service is allocated. The Subscriber Name must be that of a Subscriber that exists in the database. 4.10.4.3.1.3 Service Profile Name The Service Profile to be used in the Service. The Service Profile Name must be that of a Service that exists in the database.
  • Page 170 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-7: Hybrid VLAN Mode Hybrid VLAN Mode VLAN List Forwarded Packets Exists Untagged packets, and packets tagged with a VLAN ID that exists in the VLAN List. VLAN List can include up to 15 entries.
  • Page 171 Services Menu A tag with the defined Access VLAN will be added by the NPU to untagged packets in the uplink. The tag will be removed by the NPU from packets in the downlink. For a multicast connection, the NPU will send in addition to the VLAN list the single Access VLAN.
  • Page 172 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Packets Submitted: The number of packets submitted by upper layers to this ¢ connection. Packets Transmitted: The number of packets transmitted to the wireless port ¢ through this connection, excluding retransmissions. Packets Dropped: The number of packets dropped from this connection due to ¢...
  • Page 173 Services Menu k=100 x (bytes transferred-CIR)/(MIR-CIR) is calculated for each 1 second interval. In BE CIR = 0. The EIR Utilization equals the average of k over the last 15 seconds, and may range from 0 to 100. The value is updated every 15 seconds.
  • Page 174 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Also the Forwarding Rule selection parameter is not applicable to transparent Service Profiles. All transparent Service Profiles share a single pre-configured Forwarding Rule, and a pre-configured QoS Profile for multicasts. For details on these profiles refer to Table 4-20 Table 4-21.
  • Page 175 Services Menu To avoid conflicts, it is not allowed to define a VPL ID that is identical to any of the VLAN IDs in the already assigned transparent Services (Services using a Service Profile with VLAN Transparency Mode On). Several Service Profiles may share the same VPL ID. However, the following rules must be met: Any number of L2 and/or VoIP Service Profiles may share the same VPL ID, ¢...
  • Page 176 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Transparent Marking Mode (No Priority Marking): In this case, the system should forward the frames to the uplink network without any changes. If 802.1p classification is used at the SU, the frames will be transmitted to the operator's network according to the following rules: If VLAN Transparency Mode is Off, the frames will be forwarded with their ¯...

  • Page 177: Table 4-8: Priority Marking Values

    Services Menu DSCP Marking Mode: All frames are marked with the configured DSCP Marking Values. If 802.1p classification is used at the SU, the frames will be transmitted to the operator's network according to the following rules: If VLAN Transparency Mode is Off, the frames will be forwarded with their ¯...
  • Page 178 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The Forwarding Rule must be one of the names that exist in the database after being defined using the Forwarding Rule menu. The Service Type defined in the selected Forwarding Rule must match the one defined for the Service Profile. 4.10.4.4.8 Priority Classifier (L2 and PPPoE Service Type) The Priority Classifier to be used by the Service Profile.
  • Page 179 Services Menu The currently available Service Type options are: 1 - L2 2 - PPPoE 3 - Voice For more details refer to Section 4.10.1.2. 4.10.4.5.3 Unicast Relaying (L2 and Voice Service Type) The Unicast Relaying parameter determines whether the AU performs unicast relaying.
  • Page 180 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration In the current version, all packets received from the wireless port over a multicast connection are transmitted by the SU several times to the Ethernet port, each time with a different VLAN ID, taken from the VLAN ID list supplied by the NPU. Available values are in the range of 0 to 4094 or null (empty string) for No Multicast VLAN ID.
  • Page 181 Services Menu 1 - DSCP 2 - 802.1p 4.10.4.6.3 Uplink Upper Priority Limits The Uplink Upper Priority Limits parameter enables to define up to four ranges, where each range may be assigned a different QoS Profile for uplink communication. The list includes up to 4 numbers separated by commas, where each number must be higher than its predecessor and the last number must be the highest available for the applicable priority type (7 for 802.1p, 63 for DSCP).
  • Page 182 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.10.4.7 QoS Profiles The QoS Profile defines the Quality of Service parameters that are applicable when the QoS Profile is used. Different QoS Profile Types are available to support different service requirements: Real-Time (RT) service is designed to meet the needs of Real Time Variable Bit ¢...
  • Page 183 Services Menu The priorities of allocating bandwidth to connections are in accordance with the QoS Type of the connections, in the following order: For each of the RT, NRT and BE connection, there is a second level of priorities according to the Committed Time (CT), where connections with CT=Short gets the highest priority and connections with CT=Long gets the lowest priority.

  • Page 184: Table 4-9: Ct Values

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-9: CT Values Short 50 mS 50 mS 50 mS Medium 100 mS 100 mS 100 mS Long 200 mS 200 mS 200 mS 4.10.4.7.4 CIR (RT and NRT QoS Types) CIR is the information transfer rate that the system is committed to transfer under normal conditions.
  • Page 185 Services Menu The L2 Filtering Rules menu enables defining new L2 Filtering Rule, viewing details of previously defined L2 Filtering Rules and removing L2 Filtering Rules from the database. It is not possible to edit the parameters of an existing L2 Filtering Rule.
  • Page 186 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration either the Source or Destination Port can be defined. It is also possible to define "Any" Port. The L3/L4 Filtering Rules menu enables defining new L3/L4 Filtering Rule, viewing details of previously defined L3/L4 Filtering Rules and removing L3/L4 Filtering Rules from the database.
  • Page 187 Services Menu 4.10.4.8.2.6 Port The TDP/UCP port number, which is applicable only if the Protocol parameter is configured to a value of either 6 (TCP) or 17 (UDP). The Port is defined by a number in the range from 0 to 65534. An empty entry means "Any" port. 4.10.4.8.2.7 Port Direction The direction (Source or Destination) of the Port.
  • Page 188 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration The available options are Layer 2 and Layer 3/4. The default option is Layer 2. 4.10.4.9.4 Admin Status The Admin Status parameter defines whether the filtering mechanism is enabled or disabled. The default option is Disabled. 4.10.4.9.5 Default Action The Default Action parameter defines the action to be taken for a frame matching...
  • Page 189 Services Menu 4.10.4.10 Filtering Examples Example 1: Block All Broadcasts Except ARP and PPPoE To block all broadcasts except ARP and PPPoE, define an L2 Filtering Rule that includes all other broadcasts. Typically this includes broadcasts with IP Ethertype. The parameters of this rule will be: MAC Address: FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF ¢...

  • Page 190: 4.10.5 Defining Services

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration This Filtering Rule should be included in the L3/L4 Filtering Rules List of the From Wireless Filtering. In addition, the following configuration should be defined for the From Wireless Filtering Interface: Active Rule Type: Layer 3/4 ¢...

  • Page 191: 4.10.6 Pre-Configured Profiles

    Services Menu Define the Service Profiles that should be available for the required Services. All required Priority Classifiers and Forwarding Rules must be defined in advance. Define the relevant Subscribers. Verify that all applicable SUs are defined. Use existing Subscriber Name, SU MAC Address and Service Profile Name to define the required Service.

  • Page 192: Table 4-10: Pre-Configured Data Service Profiles

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration VoIP Service Profiles - for DRAP-based gateways. Two pre configured VoIP ¢ service Profiles are defined; VoIP 1V for gateways with a single POTS interface, and VoIP 2V for fully supporting gateways for 2 POTS interfaces. Service Profiles for Generic (non-DRAP) VoIP Devices: ¢...

  • Page 193: Table 4-11: Pre-Configured Forwarding Rules For Data Service

    Services Menu In all pre-configured Data Service Profiles, the Priority Marking Mode is set to Transparent and the Maximum Number of Voice Calls is 0. * VPL IDs are assigned arbitrary values and should be configured in accordance with specific network implementation, taking into account the considerations described in Section 4.10.1.5.

  • Page 194: Table 4-13: Pre-Configured Qos Profiles For Data Services

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-12: Pre-Configured Priority Classifiers for Data Services Name Type Uplink Uplink QoS Downlink Downlink QoS Priority Profiles Priority Ranges Profiles Ranges Bronze Symmetric 802.1p NRT 750/850 NRT 750/850 Table 4-13: Pre-Configured QoS Profiles for Data Services Name Type CIR (Kbps)

  • Page 195: Table 4-16: Pre-Configured Forwarding Rule For Voice Services

    Services Menu Table 4-15: Pre-Configured Service Profiles for Generic (non-DRAP) VoIP Services Name Service Type VPL ID* Forwarding Rule Priority Classifier 1 POTS Basic VoIP VoIP 1 POTS Basic VoIP G.711 G.711 1 POTS Advanced VoIP VoIP 1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.711 G.711 In all pre-configured Service Profiles for generic VoIP services, the Priority Marking...

  • Page 196: Table 4-18: Pre-Configured Be And Rt Qos Profile For Voice Services

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-17: Pre-Configured Priority Classifiers for Generic (non-DRAP) VoIP Services Name Type Uplink Uplink QoS Downlink Priority Downlink QoS Priority Profiles Ranges Profiles Ranges 1 POTS Advanced DSCP BE 64 BE 64 VoIP G.711 RT 11 RT 11 CG 88...

  • Page 197: Table 4-21: Pre-Configured Qos Profile For Transparent Services

    Services Menu Table 4-21: Pre-Configured QoS Profile for Transparent Services Name Type CIR (Kbps) MIR (Kbps) @@Transparent@@ Best Effort Long WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...

  • Page 198: Npu Parameters Summary

    Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration 4.11 NPU Parameters Summary Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Base Station Configuration Parameters Device Name Up to 255 printable characters Null Device Location Up to 255 printable characters Null ATPC Enable/Disable 1 - Disable...
  • Page 199 NPU Parameters Summary Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Trap Configuration-Suppression 0 - 86,400 (seconds). 0 (no Interval suppression ) 0 means no suppression NPU Parameters Administrator Password Up to 16 printable characters, case admin sensitive Installer Password Up to 16 printable characters, case...
  • Page 200 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Authorized Manager Read Up to 23 printable characters, case Community sensitive Authorized Manager Write Up to 23 printable characters, case Community sensitive Bridge Aging Time 1 - 1440 minutes or 0 for no aging 10 minutes DRAP TTL Retries...
  • Page 201 NPU Parameters Summary Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Bandwidth (MHz) 1 - 1.75 2 - 3.5 AU Multi Channel Parameters Channel ID 1 - 4 (1 - 2 in version 2.0) Associated ODU 1 - 24 (must be a defined ODU ID) Downlink (Tx) Frequency (MHz) According to the Configured ODU Frequency Band and AU Bandwidth...
  • Page 202 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated AU Voice Parameters Maximum Number of Voice 0 - 300 Calls SU Control Parameters SU Status 1 - Permanent Permanent 2 - Temporary SU Registration Parameters Name Up to 32 printable characters...
  • Page 203 NPU Parameters Summary Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Uplink Rate Applicable only if Multirate in AU is New SU: Uplink disabled: Basic Rate. 1 - BPSK 1/2 Connected SU: Last used rate. 2 - BPSK 3/4 3 - QPSK 1/2 4 - QPSK 3/4 5 - QAM16 1/2...
  • Page 204 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Default PPPoE Service Profile Name of an existing PPPoE Service None Profile, or None. Services - Subscribers Parameters Subscriber Name Up to 32 printable characters. Must be unique in the network.
  • Page 205 NPU Parameters Summary Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Service Type Applicable only for new Service Profiles (Add): 1 - L2 2 - PPPoE 3 - Voice VLAN Transparency Mode 1 - Off 2 - On VPL ID 0 - 4094 or null for No VPL ID.
  • Page 206 Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Broadcast Relaying Applicable only for L2 Service type: 1 - Disabled 2 - Enabled Unknown Forwarding Policy Applicable only for L2 Service type: 1 - Reject 2 - Forward Multicast VLAN ID...
  • Page 207 NPU Parameters Summary Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated Downlink QoS Profiles Up to four QoS Profile Names separated by commas, where each name (up to 32 printable characters) is a name of a QoS Profile that exists in the database.
  • Page 208 Table 4-22: NPU Monitor Parameters Summary Parameter Range Default Run-Time Updated L3/L4 Filtering Rule Name Up to 32 printable characters IP Address IP address or null for Any IP Address Mask IP address IP Address Direction 1 - Source 2 - Destination Protocol 0-254 or null for Any Port...

  • Page 209: Appendix A - Software Upgrade

    Appendix A - Software Upgrade In This Chapter: “Before you Start” on page 190 ¢ “File Loading Procedure” on page 191 ¢ “Completing the Software Upgrade (Switching Versions)” on page 193 ¢...

  • Page 210: Before You Start

    Appendix A - Software Upgrade Before you Start NOTE This section describes software upgrades using the Monitor program. The upgrade procedure can also be performed using bwaNMS. For instructions on using bwaNMS for software upgrade, refer to "The Software Upgrade Manager" section in the bwaNMS User Manual. Loading of new SW files to the unit's FLASH memory can be performed by a simple loading procedure using a TFTP application.

  • Page 211: File Loading Procedure

    File Loading Procedure File Loading Procedure To load software files: Verify that you have IP connectivity from your computer to the NPU (either the MGMT or the DATA port). To verify the connection, ping the unit's IP address and verify that PING replies are being received. To perform the upgrade, use a DOS TFTP utility with the following syntax: tftp i hostaddress put sourcefile where -i stands for binary mode and host address is the IP address of the unit...
  • Page 212 Appendix A - Software Upgrade To view the current SU/AU SW files in NPU/ BST: Select SU/AU>SW Files in NPU/ BST>Show Files. WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...

  • Page 213: Completing The Software Upgrade (Switching Versions)

    Completing the Software Upgrade (Switching Versions) Completing the Software Upgrade (Switching Versions) After verifying successful upload of all software files, set the new version as the main version in each one of the upgraded system elements: SU(s): Select the SU that should be upgraded. Select Unit Control > SW ¢...

  • Page 215: Appendix B - Defining Service Profiles For Generic Voip Gateways

    Appendix B - Defining Service Profiles for Generic VoIP Gateways In This Chapter: “Introduction” on page B-196 ¢ “1 POTS Basic VoIP G.729 Service Profile” on page B-198 ¢ “1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.729 Service Profile” on page B-200 ¢ “1 POTS Basic VoIP G.711 Service Profile”...

  • Page 216: Introduction

    Appendix - Introduction This section describes the method used for defining the pre-configured Service Profiles for Generic (3rd party) VoIP devices that do not use the DRAP protocol. The same principles can be used for modifying the pre-configured profiles or creating new ones for VoIP services that have different characteristics.
  • Page 217 Introduction Kbps if a Best Effort connection is used for this traffic. If a Continuous Grant service is used for all VoIP related traffic, a lower bandwidth will be allocated to Data traffic. Note that the use of bandwidth consuming protocols when an active call is present should be avoided.

  • Page 218: Pots Basic Voip G.729 Service Profile

    Appendix - 1 POTS Basic VoIP G.729 Service Profile B.2.1 Service Characteristics ¢ G.729 codec, 20msec sample interval 1 POTS ¢ No Fax ¢ Priority marking behind the SU is not used: All VoIP related traffic is classified ¢ onto a single Continuous Grant (CG) connection. Multiple media streams to support Call-Waiting: If the traffic exceeds the BW ¢...
  • Page 219 1 POTS Basic VoIP G.729 Service Profile request twice this BW so it will be allocated with up to approximately 94 Kbps. This is assumed to be sufficient for all traffic scenarios, including Call Waiting. Thus, the CG 47 QoS Profile parameters are: Packet Size: 117 bytes ¢...

  • Page 220: Pots Advanced Voip G.729 Service Profile

    Appendix - 1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.729 Service Profile B.3.1 Service Characteristics ¢ G.729 codec, 20msec sample interval 1 POTS ¢ T.38 Fax ¢ DSCP priority marking behind the SU is used, with the following values: ¢ 63: RTP traffic ¯...

  • Page 221: Fax Rtcp Bw Calculation

    1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.729 Service Profile Total packet size (bytes) = (Ethernet of 18 bytes) + (IP/UDP/RTP header of 40 bytes) + (voice payload of 36 bytes) = 94 bytes Total packet size (bits) = (94bytes) * 8 bits per byte = 752 bits PPS = (14.4 Kbps bit rate) / (288 bits) = 50 pps Note: 288 bits = 36 bytes (voice payload) * 8 bits per byte Bandwidth per call = total packet size (752bits) * 50 pps = 37.6 Kbps...

  • Page 222: Pots Basic Voip G.711 Service Profile

    Appendix - 1 POTS Basic VoIP G.711 Service Profile B.4.1 Service Characteristics ¢ G.711 codec, 20msec sample interval 1 POTS ¢ No Fax ¢ Priority marking behind the SU is not used: All VoIP related traffic is classified ¢ onto a single Continuous Grant (CG) connection. Multiple media streams to support Call-Waiting: If the traffic exceeds the BW ¢...
  • Page 223 1 POTS Basic VoIP G.711 Service Profile 216 Kbps. This is assumed to be sufficient for all traffic scenarios, including Call Waiting. Thus, the CG 108 QoS Profile parameters are: Packet Size: 270 bytes ¢ Sample Interval: 20 msec ¢ WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...

  • Page 224: Pots Advanced Voip G.711 Service Profile

    Appendix - 1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.711 Service Profile B.5.1 Service Characteristics ¢ G.729 codec, 20msec sample interval 1 POTS ¢ T.38 Fax ¢ DSCP priority marking behind the SU is used, with the following values: ¢ 63: RTP traffic ¯...

  • Page 225: Fax Rtcp Bw Calculation

    1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.711 Service Profile Total packet size (bytes) = (Ethernet of 18 bytes) + (IP/UDP/RTP header of 40 bytes) + (voice payload of 36 bytes) = 94 bytes Total packet size (bits) = (94 bytes) * 8 bits per byte = 752 bits PPS = (14.4 Kbps bit rate) / (288 bits) = 50 pps Note: 288 bits = 36 bytes (voice payload) * 8 bits per byte Bandwidth per call = total packet size (752 bits) * 50 pps = 37.6 Kbps...
  • Page 226 Appendix - B.5.6.3 BE QoS for Data As stated, the recommended QoS Profile for Data is BE 64, with the following parameters: MIR: 64 Kbps ¢ CT: Medium ¢ WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...

  • Page 227: Glossary

    Glossary Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (Pronounced "triple a."). A system (or several systems) that controls what resources users have access to, and keeps track of the activity of users over the network. ANSI American National Standards Institute. A voluntary organization composed of corporate, government, and other members that coordinates standards-related activities, approves U.S.
  • Page 228 Bit Error Rate. In a digital transmission, BER is the percentage of bits with errors divided by the total number of bits that have been transmitted, received or processed over a given time period. BPSK Binary Phase-Shift Keying. A data transfer technique. BPSK transmits data using two phase modulation signals, one phase representing a binary one, and the other representing a binary zero.
  • Page 229 CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. Media-access mechanisms wherein devices ready to transmit data first check the channel for a carrier. If no carrier is sensed for a specific period of time, a device can transmit. If two devices transmit at once, a collision occurs and is detected by all colliding devices.
  • Page 230 Federal Communications Commission. A U.S. government agency that supervises, licenses, and controls electronic and electromagnetic transmission standards. Frequency Division Duplex. Full duplex operation by using a pair of frequencies, one for transmission and one for reception. Forward Error Correction. A method of communicating data that can corrects errors in transmission on the receiving end.
  • Page 231 In-Band Indoor Unit IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE (pronounced I-triple-E) is an organization composed of engineers, scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for local-area networks are widely followed.
  • Page 232 IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. One of the task forces of the IAB (Internet Architecture Board), formally called the Internet Activities Board, which is the technical body that oversees the development of the Internet suite of protocols (commonly referred to as "TCP/IP").The IETF is responsible for solving short-term engineering needs of the Internet.
  • Page 233 Media Access Control. The lower of the two sub-layers of the data link layer defined by the IEEE. The MAC sub-layer handles access to shared media, such as whether token passing or contention will be used. MAC Address Standardized data link layer address that is required for every port or device that connects to a LAN.
  • Page 234 Network Management System. A system responsible for managing at least part of a network. An NMS is generally a reasonably powerful and well-equipped computer, such as an engineering workstation. NMSs communicate with agents to help keep track of network statistics and resources. Network Operations Center.
  • Page 235 Power Interface Unit POTS Plain Old Telephone System. A basic analog telephone equipment. Power Supply Unit PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards: PPP and Ethernet. PPPoE is a specification for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium, such as a single DSL line, wireless device or cable modem.
  • Page 236 R&TTE Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment. The R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC governs the marketing and use of R&TTE equipment. With the exception of a few categories of equipment, the Directive covers all equipment, which uses the radio frequency spectrum. It also covers all terminal equipment attached to public telecommunication networks.
  • Page 237 Service Level Agreement. A contract between a service provider and the end user, which stipulates and commits the service provider to a required level of service. An SLA relates to issues such as specified level of service, support options, enforcement or penalty provisions for services not provided, a guaranteed level of system performance as relates to downtime or uptime, a specified level of customer support and what software or hardware will be provided and for...
  • Page 238 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A set of protocols developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to allow communication between dissimilar networks and systems over long distances. TCP/IP is the de facto standard for data transmission over networks, including the Internet. Time Division Multiplexing.
  • Page 239 Virtual Private Link. A virtual connection between two points on the network, such as a base station and a service provider or corporate network. Identified by the VPL ID, with functionality that is similar to VLAN ID (VLAN on the backbone network). Virtual Private Network.

  • Page 241: Index

    Index Associated Radio Cluster , 103 Numerics ATPC Enable/Disable , 74 1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.711 Pre-configured Profile ATPC Parameters , 74 1 POTS Advanced VoIP G.729 Pre-configured Profile Bandwidth , 113 Base Station ID Parameters , 112 , 172 1 POTS Basic VoIP G.711 Pre-configured Profile Configuration Menu , 111...
  • Page 242 Index Parameters , 93 Bridging Parameters (SU) , 133 Read Community , 93 Broadcast Relaying , 159 Select , 93 Bronze Lan-to-Lan Pre-configured Profile , 171 , 93 , 171 Send Traps Bronze Teleworking Pre-configured Profile , 93 Show All Burst Error Rate Counters Write Community , 93...
  • Page 243 Index AU-ODU , 31 AU SW File (in NPU) , 107 , 42 , 103 ODU Power Feeder , 51 , 136 , 162 , 123 Continuous Grant (CG) QoS Profile SU SW File , 89 Counters Dest Subnet AU Ports , 118 Dest Subnet Mask , 89...
  • Page 244 Index Service Type , 158 ODU Power Feeder , 50 Unicast Relaying , 159 Installer Password Unkown Forwarding Policy , 159 , 83 , 158 , 133 Forwarding Rule Name , 104 Frequency Bands File Interface Filtering Frequency Bands Groups , 104 Active Rule Type , 167...
  • Page 245 Index L3/L4 Filtering Rules List , 167 , 117 Last Name , 148 Service Profile , 158 LEDs Minimum Severity , 75 , 40 , 164 AU-IDU , 31 AU-ODU Monitor , 48 Via Telnet , 67 , 43 Via the MON Port , 66 , 51, 62 , 87...
  • Page 246 Index , 35 LEDs , 37 PIU (with HOT SWAP) , 103 , 45 Ejecting , 104 Admin Status , 44 Inserting , 103 Associated Radio Cluster PIU (without HOT SWAP) , 103 Configured ODU Frequency Band Ejecting , 46 , 103 Delete , 45...
  • Page 247 Index , 164 , 128 Continuous Grant (CG) Service Type , 162 , 163 , 162 Menu , 164 Sample Interval , 164 Sector Heading , 99 Name , 163 Sector ID , 112 Non Real Time (NRT) Service Type , 162 Select , 164...
  • Page 248 Index Definition , 137 Show MAC Addresses Behind SU , 136 Maximum Number of Voice Calls , 158 Show Summary Menu , 153 , 106 , 153 , 113 Name Multi Channel , 155 , 101 Priority Marking Mode Priority Marking Value , 157 Radio Cluster , 98...
  • Page 249 Index Phy Parameters , 130 SW Versions Control Registration Parameters , 129 , 109 Reset Unit , 126 , 84 , 123 , 126 Select by MAC Address , 123 Select by Name Service Fault Status , 121 Set Factory Defaults , 126 , 79 Temporary Grace Licenses...
  • Page 250 Index VLAN Transparency Mode , 153 VoIP 2V Pre-configured Profile , 172 Voice Parameters (AU) , 117 VPL ID , 154 Voice Service , 139 , 131 Voice/Networking Gateways (SU) , 172 VoIP 1V Pre-configured Profile Write Community (Authorized Manager) , 93 WiLink-I Modular Base Station System Manual...

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