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- Page 1 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide ESTELL.COM ©Westell Technologies. 960-1152-MNL rE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ................................... 7 Purpose ..........................................7 Application ........................................7 Document Organization .................................... 7 Reference ......................................... 8 Document Conventions ..................................... 8 Product Registration Information ................................9 Safety Guidelines ......................................9 Important Safety Information .................................. - Page 4 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Local Network ....................................21 RF Configuration ..................................22 Program a Filter ................................... 23 Remote Network ..................................24 SNMP Configuration .................................. 25 System Health....................................27 Install and Upload ..................................28 3.10 Reboot ......................................29 3.11...
- Page 5 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide B.2.5 AWS Filter Naming Convention ............................54 Appendix C Mechanical Configurations ......................56 Digital Repeater Mechanical Drawings ..........................56 Digital Repeater Mounting Drawings, Modular Series High Power ..............57 C.2.1 Wall Mounting ..................................57 C.2.2...
- Page 6 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 3-11: Install & Upload..................................28 Figure 3-12: Reboot ......................................29 Figure 3-13: Alarm Configuration ................................30 Figure 3-14: Email Configuration ................................31 Figure 3-15: Log Configuration ................................... 32 Figure 3-16: Account Credentials ................................33 Figure 4-1: Null Modem Cable ..................................
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Page 7: Preface
The purpose of this document is to provide a step-by-step procedure to help the experienced technician/engineer install and commission an in-building wireless enhancement repeater system using Westell Technologies digital repeaters. Following the procedures outlined will minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and prevent service interruptions. -
Page 8: Reference
Appendix E: Port Configuration – Provides the port configuration information for the system Appendix F: Glossary – Provides a list of acronyms used in this manual Reference Westell Technologies Power Supply Users Guide, part number 960-1152-MNL Document Conventions Table P-1 lists the conventions used throughout this document. -
Page 9: Product Registration Information
No user serviceable parts inside. Hazardous voltages are present when the cover is removed. Opening the chassis will void your warranty. If you suspect a malfunction with this product, call your dealer or Westell Technologies technical support line at 1.877.844.4274 CAUTION! Power off before connecting/disconnecting cables. -
Page 10: Radio And Television Interference
FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshieled cabled is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by Westell Technologies can void your authority to operate this equipment under FCC rules. Industry Certifications/Registration Numbers NVRCSI-DSP25XH-CP ... -
Page 11: Product Overview
The following pages describe the band plans as well as the convention Westell Technologies uses to identify and store the files that make up the filter set. All Westell Technologies repeaters are shipped with an active filter set that is programmed according to the ordering parties’... -
Page 12: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Westell Technologies automatic safety precautions are built into the amplifier system. In the case of a catastrophic system event, a shutdown circuit is incorporated that will disable all emissions should the uplink input or downlink input be over driven or should an oscillation or output overpower event occur. The amplifier will periodically attempt to recover from the detected condition automatically. -
Page 13: Eia232 Pin Specifications
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 1-1: Pin Description 1.5 EIA232 Pin Specifications Figure 1-1 is for reference only. It is intended to provide a quick source for pin out information in the event it should be necessary to adapt your serial cable because of an unusual connector configuration. - Page 14 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide AGC reacts to analog power detection on both the input and output of the uplink and downlink RF chains. A control algorithm continuously monitors these detected values and dynamically adjusts various gain stages such that the net system gain value, entered manually, is optimally maintained without either exceeding FCC parameters or over driving the A/D converters.
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Page 15: System Optimization Installation Tips
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide System Optimization Installation Tips System Setup Considerations All cables should be checked for shorts and opens. Also verify that there are no cables with loose or poor connections. RF leakage could cause oscillation to occur under some conditions. -
Page 16: Installation Tips
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Close proximity to the donor or server antennas with the repeater in operation may expose the user or installer to RF fields that exceed FCC limits for human exposure. WARNING! Amplifier or handset damage may occur if a handset is connected directly to the repeater or the coax that leads to the repeater. -
Page 17: Optional Accessories
DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Optional Accessories A complete line of accessories is available from Westell Technologies. Check with your Westell Technologies distributor for any additional items needed. Below are just a few examples suitable for most in-building needs. -
Page 18: Web-Based Gui
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Web-Based GUI Web-Based GUI Session Primary access to the repeater is gained using a LAN connection and a Web browser program such as Firefox by Mozilla, or Internet Explorer from Microsoft (Figure 4). The repeater ships with the default IP address of 192.168.1.100, but can be changed later if required. -
Page 19: System Status
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide System Status When login is complete, the System Status page is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-2Error! Reference source not found.. The Navigation Box on the left hand side of the menu as shown in Figure 3-3 shows available operations. -
Page 20: Figure 3-3: System Operations
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 3-3: System Operations Page 20 of 65 WESTELL.COM 1.877.844.4274 © 2015 Westell Technologies 28 August 2015 Doc. No. 960-1250-MNL rE... -
Page 21: Local Network
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Local Network If the user selects Local Network from the System Status page, the Local Network screen as shown in Figure 3-4 is displayed. From here network configuration can be modified as required. The default is set to Static. Check with your IT department for explanation and approval of the DHCP and DHCP server options you plan to use before you select them. -
Page 22: Rf Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide RF Configuration If the user would like to modify the RF configuration, click on the words RF Configuration in the navigation box and the RF Configuration screen as shown in Figure 3-5 is displayed. -
Page 23: Program A Filter
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.5 Program a Filter When a new filter set is required, it may be selected by clicking Program a Filter in the navigation box. The user may select the desired filter in the band/sub-band and modulation options as shown in Figure 3-6. Undesired bands/sub- bands, if lit, will require the user to manually deselect them before programming. -
Page 24: Remote Network
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.6 Remote Network If the repeater includes a USB modem kit, click on Remote Network in the navigation box and the screen is displayed as shown in Figure 3-7. Highlight the carrier on whose network the repeater and modem will be configured and click the Change Settings button. -
Page 25: Snmp Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide SNMP Configuration To change SNMP settings, click SNMP Configuration in the navigation box, the screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 3-8. If the user is not well versed in SNMP, they should check with their IT professional for proper setting requirements. -
Page 26: Figure 3-9: Time Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Time Configuration The Time Configuration page as shown in Figure 3-9 is reached by clicking on Time Configuration in the navigation box. Figure 3-9: Time Configuration Page 26 of 65 WESTELL.COM 1.877.844.4274... -
Page 27: System Health
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.9 System Health By clicking System Health the current state of the repeater can be reviewed as shown in Figure 3-10. The user may clear LED indicators, alarms and the event log by clicking the Clear Log button. If required in your market, visit the System Health screen and click on Trigger Test Alarm and wait for confirmation that the WSP representative that is responsible for monitoring the repeater has been notified of the alarm. -
Page 28: Install And Upload
Should a software install or upgrade be needed it can be done from the Install & Upload screen shown in Figure 3-11. As with the other screens it can be reached by clicking the words in the navigation box. Contact Westell Technologies for updates and instructions. -
Page 29: Reboot
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.11 Reboot If a reboot of the repeater becomes necessary click on the Reboot option in the navigation box and the Reboot page is displayed as shown in Figure 3-12. A reboot will take three to five minutes to complete. -
Page 30: Alarm Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.12 Alarm Configuration The alarm configuration page allows the user to specify what events will trigger an alarm as shown in Figure 3-13. Letters, numbers and hyphens are the only acceptable nomenclature for the location field and hyphens may not be used as the first or last character. -
Page 31: Email Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.13 Email Configuration The Email Configuration page as shown in Figure 3-14 allows the user to enter up to five e-mail addresses to which the repeater can send specified alarm messages when the repeater is connected via Ethernet or wireless modem and e-mail alarm notification or remote networking are enabled. -
Page 32: Log Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 3.14 Log Configuration The Log Configuration page provides the user with the means to change three aspects of how log files are created and stored as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15: Log Configuration Page 32 of 65 WESTELL.COM... -
Page 33: Account Credentials
The user must be careful when setting the new password. If they forget what the password is set at they will need to contact Westell Technologies technical support line at 1.877.844.4274, Option 2 then Option 1 for assistance. -
Page 34: Console Interface
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Console Interface 4.1 Text Menu Interface (Local Access) Local access to the repeater Text Menu Interface (TMI), also known as the console interface, is made by connecting a (Null Modem) serial cable (optional), as shown in Figure 18, from the serial connector of the laptop to either of the serial ports on the repeater. -
Page 35: Figure 4-3: Ter Term Pro Web Start Up
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 4-3: Ter Term Pro Web Start Up Select the Serial radio button and press OK as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4: Serial Radio Button It may be necessary, in the system properties section of the control panel using device manager to determine what COM port your computer uses for the communications port. -
Page 36: Figure 4-6: Serial Port Setup
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 4-6: Serial Port Setup After completing the serial port changes (pressing the Enter key will be required to complete the action) the user will be prompted for a user name and password. In dual- band units each band is changed independently and requires an independent login. -
Page 37: Figure 4-7: Tmi Main Menu
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 4-7: TMI Main Menu Page 37 of 65 WESTELL.COM 1.877.844.4274 © 2015 Westell Technologies 28 August 2015 Doc. No. 960-1250-MNL rE... -
Page 38: Figure 4-8: Adjust Gain
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Each Set Parameter selection, when chosen will be expanded to allow changing or setting of that parameter. For example, from the Link Configuration menu on the previous page, selecting 1 - Adjust Gain will display the menu shown in Figure 4-8. -
Page 39: Telnet Session (Remote Access)
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 4-10: Selecting Filter Programs Graceful session termination is important. Use Disconnect under the File dropdown menu to terminate a session, otherwise the port may become disabled and force the system to be rebooted. -
Page 40: Modem Interface (Remote Access With Login)
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide When the Tera Term program is started, the following screen is displayed. Change the default host IP address to the IP address of the repeater to be controlled. In the case of a new install, the default address is 192.168.1.100 and has been assigned at the factory. -
Page 41: Additional Tips
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide 4.4 Additional Tips To change the TCP/IP settings on your Windows computer follow the steps below. 1. Open your computer’s Control Panel as shown in Figure 4-14. Figure 4-14: Control Panel 2. -
Page 42: Figure 4-16: Change Adapter Settings
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 4-16: Change Adapter Settings 4. Right click on Local Area Connections and select Properties as shown in Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17: Local Area Network 5. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), or highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and select Properties as shown in Figure 4-18. -
Page 43: Figure 4-18: Internet Protocol Version 4 (Tcp/Ipv4)
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Figure 4-18: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 6. Select the radial button next to Use the following IP address, which will allow you to populate the IP address and Subnet mask fields. In the IP address enter 192.168.1.2, and click OK (Note the Subnet mask should automatically populate to 255.255.255.0) as shown in Figure 4-19. - Page 44 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide A crossover Ethernet cable (supplied) must be used for Web interface access. As a reminder, you must verify the Ethernet port on your laptop is powered. If your laptop is on battery power, the Ethernet port may be inactive by default.
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Page 45: Appendix A Attenuation And Dynamic Range Guidelines
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Appendix A Attenuation and Dynamic Range Guidelines Donor Port If a repeater is installed in an area with very strong desired and/or undesired signals, it is important to ensure that the overall signal levels are optimized to be within the best operating range of the repeater. -
Page 46: Large Deltas Between In-Band And Composite Input Signals
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide -25 dBm is the maximum input signal level that should be applied to the repeater, even if the gain is lower than 65 dB. Input signals exceeding these thresholds will result in composite input attenuation, called analog to digital converter protection (ADC Protect). -
Page 47: Appendix B Band Plans And Filter File Naming Conventions
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Appendix B Band Plans and Filter File Naming Conventions Frequency Band Plans B.1.1 700 MHz Upper C Band Plan Up Link 781.5 (MHz) Dow n Link 751.5 (MHz) UL776-787 DL746-757 UL776.5-786.5 DL746.5-756.5... -
Page 48: Aws Frequency Band Plan
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide B.1.3 AWS Frequency Band Plan Mobile 1720 1710 1735 1740 1730 1745 (MHz) 1755 2155 Base 2120 2135 2140 2130 2145 2110 (MHz) UL1710-1720 UL1745-1755 UL1720-1730 DL2110-2120 DL2145-2155 DL2120-2130 UL1730-1735 UL1735-1740... -
Page 49: Pcs Frequency Band Plan
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide B.1.5 US PCS Frequency Band Plan Uplink 1850 1865 1870 1885 1890 1895 1910 1915 (MHz) Downlink 1930 1995 (MHz) 1945 1950 1965 1970 1975 1990 UL 1895-1910 UL 1850-1865 UL 1870-1885... -
Page 50: Public Safety Bands
B.2.1 700 MHz Filter Naming Convention Westell Technologies digital repeaters use an alpha numeric file naming convention for its filter files. The descriptions below will allow the user to understand the methodology to determine the desired file for his application. -
Page 51: Cellular Filter File Naming Convention
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Up to four sub-blocks may be defined, resulting in a maximum filename length. All variant/guard band designators other than 0 and F are user defined custom filters. 700 MHz examples llA1B1-0 = (700 MHz band, E-UTRA mod type, Lower A1, B1, with standard guard band). leC0-0 = (700MHz band, E-UTRA mod type, Upper C, with standard guard band). -
Page 52: Canadian Pcs Filter File Naming Convention
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide B.2.3 Canadian PCS Filter File Naming Convention Column: Definition: Band Block 1 Sub- Block 2 Sub-block Block 3 Sub- Block 4 Sub-block Separator Variant type block 1 block 3 p=PCS u=UMTS... -
Page 53: Pcs Filter File Naming Convention
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide B.2.4 US PCS Filter File Naming Convention Column: Definition: Band Block 1 Sub-block Block 2 Sub-block Block 3 Sub-block Block 4 Sub-block Separator Variant type p=PCS g=gsm A - F 0=Full... -
Page 54: Aws Filter Naming Convention
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide E1 1887.5-1890 1967.5-1970 F2 1890-1892.5 1970-1972.5 F1 1892.5-1895 1972.5-1975 C2 1895-1902.5 1975-1982.5 C1 1902.5-1910 1982.5-1990 C3 1895-1900 1975-1980 C4 1900-1905 1980-1985 C5 1905-1910 1985-1990 NOTE Modulation type determines the guard band at the edges of each passband. The modulation type field will also be used to indicate a carrier who has a unique sub-block designation. - Page 55 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide AWS sub-blocks Uplink Downlink A1 1710-1715 2110-2115 A2 1715-1720 2115-2120 B1 1720-1725 2120-2125 B2 1725-1730 2125-2130 F1 1745-1750 2145-2150 F2 1750-1755 2150-2155 NOTE Modulation type determines the guard band at the edges of each passband. The modulation type field will also be used to indicate a carrier who has a unique sub-block designation.
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Page 56: Appendix C Mechanical Configurations
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Appendix C Mechanical Configurations Digital Repeater Mechanical Drawings The repeater will have an FCC label as described in the FCC Label: Industrial or FCC Label: Public depending on application. Page 56 of 65 WESTELL.COM... -
Page 57: Digital Repeater Mounting Drawings, Modular Series High Power
19” Relay Rack Mounting Mount the repeater as shown and secure front panel with screws. NOTE: the Westell Technologies digital repeaters must be supported in the 19” relay rack system with a shelf. Do not rely on the front panel mount exclusively to support all of the unit. -
Page 58: 19" Four Post Rack Mounting
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide C.2.3 19” Four Post Rack Mounting Install slide brackets on repeater as shown in the tapped holes provided. Slide repeater into the receiving brackets and secure with screws. The repeater must be supported in the rack system with the slide rail. Do not rely on the front panel mount exclusively to support all the weight of the unit. -
Page 59: Appendix D Mechanical And Electrical Specifications
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Appendix D Mechanical and Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Parameters Specifications Notes Repeater size Height Weight Depth 5.25 in 3 RU 19 in 20 in Weight 31 lbs (14.1 kg) Thermal management Fan cooled... -
Page 60: Operating Power Parameters
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Operating Power Parameters Parameters Specifications Notes Maximum RF input power without damage 10 dBm Linear gain 90 dB Factory calibrated gain Pass band ripple ±1.5 dB Automatic gain control (AGC) 30 dB max range In 0.5 dB steps Manual gain control 53.5 dB to 90 dB In 0.5 dB steps... - Page 61 Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Parameters Specifications Notes Linear output power U7C/Cell DL U7C/Cell UL Cell/PCS DL Cell/PCS U7C 36 dBm/Cell 36 dBm U7C 29 dBm/Cell 29 dBm Cell 36 dBm/PCS 36 dBm Cell 29 PCS 28...
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Page 62: Appendix E Port Configurations
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Appendix E Port Configurations E.1 Dual-band D2:D1 Port Configuration Input: Two single-band duplex ports, one from the low-band donor antenna and one from the high-band donor antenna. Output: One dual-band duplex port to the server antennas. -
Page 63: Dual-Band D2:D2 Port Configuration
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide E.3 Dual-band D2:D2 Port Configuration Input: Two single-band duplex ports, one from the low-band donor antenna and one from the high-band donor antenna. Output: Two single-band duplex ports, one to the low-band server antennas and one to the high-band server antennas. -
Page 64: Appendix F Glossary
Digital Repeater Line DSP95 Modular 255 Series Users Guide Appendix F Glossary Table F-1 is a list of acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual. Table F-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym/Abbreviation Meaning Automatic Gain Control Automatic power control Attachment Unit Interface... - Page 65 ESTELL.COM ©Westell Technologies. 960-1152-MNL rE...
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