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The Innovation Behind Broadband Wireless

ASWipLL 900 MHz


Wireless IP-Based Local Loop System Release 5.2

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The ASWipLL products bear the CE marking. This CE marking demonstrates ASWipLL's full compliance with applicable European Union (EU) directives:

The ASWipLL products bear the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) marking, demonstrating full compliance with UL's safety requirements:

The ASWipLL products bear the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) marking, demonstrating compliance with FCC Part 15 regulations.

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The digital portion of the transceiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try correct the interference by performing one or more of the following measures: - Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna - Increase separation between the equipment and receiver - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The ASWipLL system must be installed by professional and experienced technicians who are familiar with radio frequency (RF) issues such as gains and losses, as well as local building and safety codes. Failure to do so will void the product warranty and may expose the end user to excessive RF hazard. Regulations regarding maximum antenna gains, power output and maximum permissible exposure vary from country to country. It is the responsibility of the customer to operate within the limits of these regulations. Do not connect the units to the power outlet before mounting the units and completing all communication cabling, including antennas. Do not connect and disconnect antennas while power is on.

Inherent risks exist in operating equipment in license-exempt bands (i.e. 900 MHz). Airspan recommends that you do not purchase or deploy any equipment that operates in license-exempt bands without first analyzing the interference environment at each of your proposed deployment locations. Please contact your Authorized Airspan System Integrator or Distributor if you have any questions or require assistance regarding interference analysis. Airspan Networks will not be held responsible for product performance issues related to interference. In environments that produce disturbances such as paging systems, Airspan recommends using a narrowband cavity filter and implementing the appropriate frequency bands (within the filter's capabilities), i.e. building an NVRAM frequency table using only these frequencies. Where operators come into direct contact with any piece of electronic hardware, operators must wear an ESDpreventive wrist strap.

Ensure a minimum 2-meter separation between the outdoor radios and all persons during normal operation, and a minimum 1-meter separation between adjacently installed ASWipLL outdoor radios.

Mount outdoor radios so that their front panel ports face down to prevent water from settling on the ports. This avoids damage to the units such as corrosion and electrical short-circuiting.

In accordance with FCC regulations for operating in unlicensed bands, BSR external antennas must provide EIRP 36 dBm to prevent interference with other radios operating in the unlicensed band.

Maximum CAT-5 cable length between ASWipLL outdoor radios and indoor equipment is 100 meters.

Enable frequency hopping-based synchronization via the BSDU for multiple BSRs at a Base Station, as well as synchronization between Base Stations via a GPS (refer to the ASWipLL Commissioning Manual).

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................v 1. Basic Design of ASWipLL Radios.........................................................................................................6
1.1. BSR..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2. SPR..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.3. IDR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2. 3.

Site Preparation and Planning ..............................................................................................................8 External Antenna Considerations.........................................................................................................9


3.1. Omni-Directional Antennas ................................................................................................................................. 9 3.2. Antenna Polarization........................................................................................................................................... 9

4. 5.

Transmit Power and Cable Loss .........................................................................................................10 Mounting the Outdoor Radio Units.....................................................................................................11
5.1. Pole Mounting ................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.2. Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................................... 12

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Cabling ..................................................................................................................................................13
6.1. BSR-to-BSDU Cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 13 6.2. SPR-to-SDA Cabling......................................................................................................................................... 14 6.3. BSR Serial Cabling ........................................................................................................................................... 15 6.4. SPR Serial Cabling ........................................................................................................................................... 16 6.5. IDR Serial Cabling ............................................................................................................................................ 17

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Software Installation ............................................................................................................................18


7.1. Installing WipConfig .......................................................................................................................................... 18 7.2. Installing WipManage........................................................................................................................................ 19

8.

Initial Configuration..............................................................................................................................20
8.1. Default Settings................................................................................................................................................. 20 8.2. BSR Initialization............................................................................................................................................... 20 8.3. SPR/IDR Initialization........................................................................................................................................ 22

9.

Analyzing the RF Spectrum.................................................................................................................23


9.1. Accessing the Spectrum Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 23 9.2. Setting up the Spectrum Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 23 9.3. Starting the Spectrum Analyzer ........................................................................................................................ 24 9.4. Viewing Results ................................................................................................................................................ 24 9.5. Quitting the Spectrum Analyzer ........................................................................................................................ 24

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Configuring PCs IP Address ..............................................................................................................25 Establishing Link using WipManage ..................................................................................................26


11.1. Adding a BS Group ......................................................................................................................................... 26 11.2. Adding a BS .................................................................................................................................................... 26 11.3. Adding a BSR ................................................................................................................................................. 27 11.4. Adding an SPR/IDR ........................................................................................................................................ 27 11.5. Testing BSR-SPR/IDR Network Link .............................................................................................................. 28

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Receiving Traps....................................................................................................................................29
12.1. Defining Management Stations for Receiving Device-Generated Traps........................................................29 12.2. Enabling Trap Display in WipManage............................................................................................................. 30

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Building Frequency Table Based on Spectrum Analyzer Results ...................................................31


13.1. Adding BSR Frequency Table ........................................................................................................................ 31 13.2. Copying BSR Frequency Table to SPRs/IDRs ............................................................................................... 32 13.3. Selecting the Frequency Table for Communication........................................................................................ 33

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Testing Link Quality .............................................................................................................................34 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................35


15.1. No PC-BSR Network Link ............................................................................................................................... 35 15.2. No BSR-SPR/IDR Air Link .............................................................................................................................. 35 15.3. No PC-SPR/IDR Network Link........................................................................................................................ 35

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Preface
This quick installation and configuration guide provides the technician with a quick and easy-to-use reference guide for installing the ASWipLL 900 MHz radios, and establishing a wireless link in a transparent bridge mode. (For establishing a link in a routing mode, refer to the ASWipLL Commissioning Manual.)

Scope
This quick guide provides a summary of how to setup an ASWipLL link in transparent bridge mode. The flowchart below lists the main steps in setting up this link:

Referenced Documents
For detailed descriptions, Airspan recommends that you refer to the following ASWipLL books:

Hardware Installation Guide: describes mounting and cabling ASWipLL devices WipConfig Users Guide: describes initial configuration using WipConfig WipManage Users Guide: describes using the WipManage network management tool Commissioning Manual: provides step-by-step instructions on configuring the ASWipLL system using
WipConfig and WipManage

System Description: provides an overview of the ASWipLL system.

Customer Service
For service and support for your ASWipLL system, contact your regional Airspan representative or Airspans Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at the following contact information:

Web site (Support Request Form):


http://www.airspan.com/Ultra/ContactForm/airspansupportform.asp

Americas: (+1) 561 893 8679 International: (+44) 1895 467467

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Basic Design of ASWipLL Radios


This chapter describes the basic design and physical dimensions of the ASWipLL BSR, SPR, and IDR devices.

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1.1. BSR
The BSR, installed at the Base Station, is an encased outdoor radio module providing a 9 pin D-type port for RS-232 serial interface and a 15 pin D-type port for data, synchronization, and power interfaces. The BSR is available in two models: BSR with an integral antenna (BSR 900 MHz TDD V-pol); BSR with two N-type ports (displayed below) for attaching up to two external antennas (BSR 900 MHz TDD Dual Ext). N-type port for main external antenna Serial port Data, synchronization, and power port N-type port for second (receiving) external antenna

1.2. SPR
The SPR is an encased CPE outdoor radio module providing access to a 15 pin D-type port for Ethernet, serial, and power interfaces. The SPR model is available in two models: SPR with an integral antenna (SPRL 900MHz TDD V-pol) and SPR with an N-type port for attaching an external antenna (SPR 900MHz TDD Ext). 15-pin D-type port

N-type port for external antenna

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1.3. IDR
The IDR is an encased CPE indoor radio module available with an integral antenna or with a TNC-type port for attaching a third-party antenna. The IDR provides a removable front cover for access to port interfaces. TNC-type connector for 3rd party external antenna RJ-11 serial port RJ-45 10Base-T port Molex 6-pin power port

Chassis cover bolt

For IDR antenna alignment, the IDR provides LEDs that indicate received signal strength (RSS). These LEDs are described in the table below: LED
RSSI LEDs (LO, MED, HI)

Color
Green

Status
All LEDs on Two LEDs (LO; MED) on One LED (LO) on One LED (LO) blinking All LEDs off

RSS level (ASWipLL Release 4.2B and later)


RSSI -70 dBm -80 dBm -90 dBm RSSI < RSSI < RSSI < RSSI < -60 dBm -60 dBm -70 dBm -80 dBm -90 dBm

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Site Preparation and Planning


When preparing and planning the site, ensure the following:

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Minimum obstructions (e.g. buildings) in the radio path between the Base Station radio (i.e. BSR) and the
subscriber radios (i.e. SPR/IDR).

Minimum incursions on Fresnel Zone (recommended minimum of 60% clearance of first Fresnel Zone).

Minimum multipath fading: Some of the transmitted signals may be reflected from a nearby building, by
water under the signal path, or from any other reflectors. This reflected ("bounced") signal can then be received by the radio receiving the signal and superimposed on the main received signal, thereby, degrading the signal strength. Airspan recommends installing the outdoor radios at the rear of the buildings roof instead of the front. When you install at the rear, the front of the building blocks incoming signals from multipath reflections.

Clean frequencies selected from Spectrum Analyzer results (see Chapters 9 and 13). Maximum received signal strength (RSS) at CPE by antenna alignment: For the IDR, RSS can be
measured by the IDR's built-in RSS LEDs; for the SPR, RSS can be measured by Airspans WipConfig program or by connecting Airspan's RSS LED Plug Adapter.

Radios are mounted as far as possible from sources of interference that could degrade performance of
radio. Ensure a minimum of 1-meter separation between co-located outdoor units.

Radios mounted as high as possible to avoid obstructions and to increase link quality. BSR and SPR/IDR are within maximum range of reception. Maximum length of 100 meters CAT-5 cable connecting outdoor radio units to indoor terminating units. Sufficient wiring conduit and cable ties to channel and protect the CAT 5 cable connecting the outdoor
radio to the indoor hub/switch.

Required power source is available at the site.

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External Antenna Considerations


This chapter discusses main issues when using third-party external antennas.

Notes: 1) To avoid unnecessary RF cable loss, use short-length cables and with low attenuation. 2) Antennas should have a VSWR of less than 1:1.5. 3) Ensure BSR and SPR/IDR use the same antenna polarity. 4) When using an omni-directional antenna, choose a type providing a wide vertical beam width of at least 8 to allow connection of nearby CPEs. 5) Antennas must be DC grounded. 6) In accordance with FCC regulations for operating in unlicensed bands, BSR external antennas must provide an EIRP of less than or equal to 36 dBm to prevent interference with other radios operating in the unlicensed band.

3.1. Omni-Directional Antennas


In some scenarios, where capacity demand is relatively low, external omni-directional antenna use at the Base Station may seem attractive. However, it is recommended to avoid using omni-directional antennas (if possible), due to the following disadvantages that these antennas pose compared to directional antennas:

Higher sensitivity to external interferences. Higher sensitivity to multipath, resulting in the following:

The root mean square (RMS) delay spread at the Base Station is substantially higher. Multipath interference at the CPE side (when using omni-directional antenna at the Base Station) is substantially higher. In fact, when using an omni-directional antenna, the existence of clear Fresnel zone between BSR and SPR/IDR is insufficient to eliminate multipath interference, since multipath, in this case, can be caused by reflections originating from obstacles outside the Fresnel zone.

Higher sensitivity to alignment. Since the omni-directional antenna gain is achieved by narrowing the
vertical beam width, a relatively low deviation in the antenna alignment results in severe signal attenuation

3.2. Antenna Polarization


The performance of ASWipLL 900 may vary dramatically depending on the polarization of antennas, i.e. vertical or horizontal. Therefore, it is recommended that the operator, during installation, compare the performance between horizontal and vertical polarization of external antennas, and use the polarization providing the best performance.
Note: Some antennas support both horizontal and vertical polarization: - Yagi - 9 dBi antenna (Cat. No. 35000008) - 6.5 dBi antenna (Cat. No. 35000009)

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Transmit Power and Cable Loss


Airspans ASWipLL radios provide transmit power compensation for power attenuation caused by cable loss (of cable connecting to external antenna). Cable loss is the loss of radio transmit (Tx) power as heat, and directly proportional to cable length and quality, and operating frequency. In accordance with FCC regulations, when operating in unlicensed bands, the external antennas must provide an EIRP of 36 dBm to prevent interference with other radios. EIRP is defined as max. Power Output plus (+) Antenna Gain minus (-) Cable Loss. Therefore, to adhere to this EIRP limitation, when purchasing antenna cables, take into consideration cable loss per cable length. The table below lists examples of cable loss per cable length.

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The following procedure describes how to configure (using WipManage) BSR transmit power for 23 dBm when using a 40-foot cable with a 4-dB cable loss. To define BSR transmit power taking into consideration cable loss (using WipManage): 1. In the BSR Zoom window, from the Configuration menu, point to RF, and then choose Power Settings.

Power compensation due to cable loss 2. Ensure the Power Management Mode Active check box is cleared. On the Power Level slide ruler, define the BSRs maximum power level, e.g. 23 dBm. 3. In the Loss Compensation field, enter the power to compensate for power attenuation due to cable length (i.e. cable loss compensation), e.g. 4 dB. 4. Click Apply, and then reset the BSR to apply the new power settings. Therefore, taking cable loss into consideration, the total power level of 27 dBm (23 plus 4) is achieved.
Notes: 1) Airspan does not supply external antenna cables. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide the cable and ensure the cable characteristics (e.g. length and cable loss) enables adherence to FCC's regulations concerning maximum EIRP (i.e. of less than or equal to 36 dBm). 2) ASWipLL 900 MHz is capable of transmitting at up to 30 dBm. However, in accordance with FCC regulations, transmit power is limited to 23 dBm in the 4 Mbps mode, and 18 dBm in the 3 Mbps mode.

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Mounting the Outdoor Radio Units


This chapter provides a brief description on how to mount the outdoor units.

5.1. Pole Mounting


The BSR and SPR can be pole mounted to avoid radio wave obstructions between BSR and SPR. The supplied pole-mounting bracket is designed to support the BSR/SPR on a round pole of 45mm diameter.

Locking Holes

BSR mounting Bracket

Pivot Hole

Clamping Bracket

U Bolt

To pole mount the BSR/SPR: 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the BSR/SPR using two stainless steel bolts. 2. Attach the clamping bracket to the mounting bracket using two M8-stainless steel bolts. 3. Attach the Clamping bracket to the pole by placing the two U-bolts around the pole, and then inserting the U-bolt through the Clamping bracket and securing it by screwing the two bolts on the U-bolt. 4. Adjust the vertical position of the BSR/SPR. Lock the BSR/SPR at the desired position by inserting the locking bolt in the desired position. Once the correct angle has been set both bolts must be tightened to lock the BSR/SPR bracket in place. 5. Adjust the BSR/SPR horizontal position by rotating the BSR/SPR about the pole, and then tighten the Ubolt. BSR/SPR positioning is obtained in two planes by adjustment of the mounting bracket assembly as shown in the figure below.

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5.2. Wall Mounting


The BSR and SPR can be fixed to a wall. To wall mount the BSR/SPR: 1. Place the mounting bracket in the desired position on the mounting surface (i.e. wall), and then use a pencil to mark the position of the four mounting holes. 2. Drill holes for each hole that you marked in the step above. 3. Insert wall anchors into each of the drilled holes. Ensure that the distance between the holes centers are 120 mm (top and bottom parallel holes) and 60 mm (left and right parallel holes). 4. Align the mounting brackets four holes with the wall anchors, and then insert a screw through the mounting bracket holes into each wall anchor, and secure by tightening.
Note: Airspan does not provide screws for attaching the mounting bracket to the wall. The screw size depends on the structure of the building to which the bracket is to be attached. When selecting screw sizes, consideration must be given to the weight of the BSR/SPR and load that may be induced in windy conditions.

5. Attach the BSR/SPR to the mounting bracket using the two stainless steel bolts (supplied), washers, and nuts as shown in the figure below.

6. Adjust the horizontal positioning of the BSR/SPR, and then tighten the two stainless-steel bolts. Rotation is restricted to the horizontal plane only, as shown below.

Top view showing horizontal plane orientation

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Cabling
This chapter describes BSR, SPR, and IDR Ethernet and serial cabling.

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15-pin D-type male

6.1. BSR-to-BSDU Cabling


The BSR interfaces with the providers backbone through the BSDU (or SDA). The BSR connects to the BSDU using a CAT 5 cable. (The BSR-to-SDA cabling is the same as SPR-to-SDA cabling. See Section 6.2.)

Connector pinouts:
Straight-through CAT-5 UTP PVC 4Pair 24 AWG cables 15-pin D-type male
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BSR Pin Function


+48 VDC 48 RTN Tx+ TxRx+ RxSync.+ Sync.-

Wire color

Wire pair
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BSDU/SDA Pin Function


+48 VDC 48 RTN Rx+ RxTx+ TxSync.+ Sync.-

Blue / White Blue Orange / White Orange Green / White Green Brown / White Brown

Cable connection:
1. Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector to the BSRs 15-pin port. 2. Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector, at the other end of the CAT 5 cable, to one of the BSDUs 15-pin D-type ports labeled BSR, located on the BSDUs rear panel.

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6.2. SPR-to-SDA Cabling


The SPR interfaces with the subscribers Ethernet network (LAN) through the SDA models (e.g. SDA-1 Type II). The SPR connects to the SDA using a CAT 5 cable.

Connector pinouts:

Cable connection:
1. Connect the RJ-45 plug at one end of the CAT 5 cable to the DB15-RJ45 Adapter, which is then attached to the SPRs 15-pin D-type port. 2. Connect the RJ-45 plug at the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the SDA's RJ-45 port labeled RADIO.

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6.3. BSR Serial Cabling


The BSR provides a serial port for RS-232 serial interface with a PC. Note that for serial configuration, the BSR must remain connected to the BSDU/SDA.

Connector pinouts:
Crossover cable BSR 9-pin D-type male
2 3 5

PC Function
RS232 Rx RS232 Tx GND 3 2 5

Pin

Pin

Function
Tx Rx GND

9-pin D-type female

Cable connection:
1. Connect the 9-pin D-type male connector, at one end of the serial cable, to the BSRs serial port, labeled Serial. 2. Connect the 9-pin D-type female connector, at the other end of the serial cable, to the PCs serial port.

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6.4. SPR Serial Cabling


A Y-cable is used for SPR serial cabling. The Y-cable connects the SPR to both the PC and SDA.

Connector pinouts:
Straight-through Y-cable SPR 15-pin D-type male
1 2 3 4 5 6

SDA Function
+48 VDC 48 RTN Ethernet Tx+ Ethernet TxEthernet Rx+ Ethernet Rx1 2 3 4 5 6

Pin

Pin

Function
+48 VDC 48 RTN Rx+ RxTx+ Tx-

15-pin D-type male

SPR Pin
12 14 15

PC Pin
5 3 2

Function
GND RS232 Rx RS232 Tx

Function
GND Rx Tx

9-pin D-type female

Cable connection:
1. Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector, at the one end of the Y-cable, to the SPR. 2. Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector, at the other end of the Y-cable, to the SDA. 3. Connect the 9-pin D-type female (RS232) connector, at the other end of the Y-cable, to the PCs serial port.

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6.5. IDR Serial Cabling


IDR serial cabling to a PC involves a crossover cable that connects the IDR's 6-pin RJ-11 port to the PC's serial port.

Connector pinouts:
Crossover cable IDR 6-pin RJ-11
1 5 6

PC Function
Rx GND Tx 3 5 2

Pin

Pin

Function
Tx GND Rx

9-pin D-type female

Cable connection:
1. Connect the 6-pin RJ-11 connector, at one end of the crossover cable, to the IDRs RJ-11 port labeled Serial. 2. Connect the 9-pin D-type female connector, at the other end of the crossover cable, to the PCs serial port.

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Software Installation
ASWipLL provides two main configuration and management tools: WipManage and WipConfig. Before installing these tools, ensure that the following system requirements are fulfilled:

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Hardware requirements:
CPU 400 MHz minimum (recommended 1,000 MHz or more) RAM 256 MB (recommended 512 MB or more) Display adapter memory 8 MB Graphics 1024 x 768 (recommended 1024 x 768 or more) Minimum free hard disk space 500 MB (recommended 2 GB or more) Network adapter 10/100 Mbps Microsoft Windows NT 4 work station (English only) SP 3.0 or higher Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Software requirements operating systems:

7.1. Installing WipConfig


The WipConfig program is supplied on a CD-ROM. To install WipConfig: 1. Insert the WipConfig CD in your CD-ROM drive. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then choose Run. 3. Type D:\WIPCONFIG.EXE (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive letter), and then click OK. The windows installation wizard starts. 4. Click Next. 5. Click Next to accept the default destination folder for installing WipConfig. 6. Accept Airspan as the Program Manager group, and then click Next. 7. Click Next to begin the installation. 8. When the installation completes, click Finish to close the wizard.

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7.2. Installing WipManage


The WipManage program is supplied on a CD-ROM. To install WipManage: 1. Insert the WipManage CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then choose Run. 3. Browse the WipManage CD, and then double-click wipmng.exe. The installation wizard starts. 4. Click Next to begin the installation. 5. Click Next to agree to the terms of the license agreement and continue with the setup. 6. Click Next to install WipManage in the default directory C:\WipMng. 7. Click Next to add WipManage to the Airspan Program Manager Group. 8. If Microsoft Access is not installed on your PC, select the Add MS-Access ODBC Drivers check box. 9. Select the Add Data Source check box if you are performing a first-time installation of WipManage, and then click Next. 10. Enter the Customer Key to continue the installation, alternatively, leave the Customer Key field empty, and then click Next to continue. 11. Click Next to begin installing WipManage. If you selected the Add Data Source check box in Step 9, the ODBC Microsoft Access Setup dialog box appears.

In the ODBC Microsoft Access Setup dialog box, accept the settings, and then click OK to continue installation. The WipManage wiplldb.mdb file will be created in the directory C:\WipMng\wiplldb.mdb. 12. When the installation has completed, click Finish to close the wizard.

Note: WipManage does not receive traps if you have a firewall. In such a setup, the outbound UDP port 161 (SNMP) must remain open.

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Initial Configuration
To successfully establish an air and network link between the BSR and SPRs/IDRs, the following initial configuration settings (using WipConfig) must exist:

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Correct IP and subnet addresses configured (according to your network addressing scheme) Correct BSR's Air MAC address configured for BSR Correct BSR's Air MAC address assigned to SPRs/IDRs Identical frequency table configured for BSR and SPRs/IDRs Identical maximum transmission rate configured for BSR and SPRs/IDRs Identical mode (i.e. router or bridge) configured for BSR and SPRs/IDRs
Notes: 1) For establishing a link in bridge mode, ensure IP addressing scheme enables IP connectivity between PC and devices. 2) For establishing a link in router mode, refer to the ASWipLL Commissioning Manual.

8.1. Default Settings


Airspans factory default settings for the ASWipLL devices are listed in the following table: Parameter
IP address: BSR SPR/IDR BSDU Subnet mask (BSR, SPR/IDR, and BSDU) Air subnet address (applicable only in router mode) Gateway IP address Get Community string Set Community string Mode (bridge or router) 10.0.0.10 10.0.0.20 10.0.0.5 255.255.255.240 192.168.0.0 (e.g. RFC 1918) 0.0.0.0 Public Private Router

Default value

8.2. BSR Initialization


To perform BSR initial configuration: 1. Connect the PC running WipConfig to the BSR using serial cabling. 2. Start WipConfig. 3. On the toolbar, in the Communication group, select the Serial option, and then click the Connect button; WipConfig connects to the BSR.

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4. Apply factory defaults to the BSR, by performing the following: a. On the toolbar, click the Set Factory Default button; A Warning message box appears. b. Click Yes to confirm applying factory defaults to the BSR; A Warning message box appears. c. Click Yes to confirm BSR reset; WipConfig applies the default settings to the SPR/IDR. 5. From the Mode drop-down list, select Bridge (i.e. for transparent bridge mode). 6. In the Network Configuration group, enter the following fields:

Eth IP Address: enter the BSRs IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.10) Eth Subnet Mask: enter the BSRs subnet address (e.g. 255.255.255.0) Default Gateway: enter the BSRs default gateways IP address if relevant Air MAC Address: enter the BSRs Air MAC address (0x0000 through 0xFFFF), e.g. 0x1200
Notes: 1) For the Air MAC address, Airspan recommends using only the most significant bytes (MSB), e.g. the two left-most bytes, and not the least significant bytes (LSB), e.g. the right-most bytes. For example, a typical Air MAC address would be AB00, where the zeros represent the LSB. 2) To ensure each BSR has a unique Air MAC address, ensure the two left-most significant bytes are different between BSRs, for example, 1000 and 2000. In this way, the ASWipLL system can support 256 different BSRs in the same sector (or area).

7. In the RF Configuration group, enter the following fields:


Frequency Table ID: enter frequency table number used by BSR (0 through 63), e.g. 1
Note: Frequency tables 0 through 31 are read-only (i.e. in ROM); frequency tables 32 through 63 are stored in the NVRAM.

8. On the toolbar, click the Write button. 9. On the toolbar, click the Reset button to reset the BSR; A Warning message box appears. 10. Click Yes to confirm BSR reset. The figure below displays the BSR configured in the bridge mode.

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8.3. SPR/IDR Initialization


To perform SPR/IDR initial configuration: 1. Connect the PC running WipConfig to the SPR/IDR using serial cabling. 2. Start WipConfig. 3. On the toolbar, in the Communication group, select the Serial option, and then click the Connect button; WipConfig connects to the SPR/IDR. 4. Apply factory defaults to the SPR/IDR, by performing the following: a. On the toolbar, click the Set Factory Default button; A Warning message box appears. b. Click Yes to confirm; A Warning message box appears. c. Click Yes to confirm SPR/IDR reset; WipConfig applies the default settings to the SPR/IDR. 5. From the Bridge Mode drop-down list, select Bridge (i.e. transparent bridge mode). 6. In the Network Configuration group, enter the following fields:

Eth IP Address: enter the SPRs/IDR's IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.20) Eth Subnet Mask: enter the SPRs/IDR's subnet address (e.g. 255.255.255.0) Default Gateway: enter the SPRs/IDR's default gateways IP address, if relevant Index in BSR: enter the SPRs/IDR's index number to be indexed in the BSR, e.g. 2 BSR Air MAC Address: enter BSRs Air MAC address to which SPR/IDR is associated, e.g. 0x1200

7. In the RF Configuration group, enter the following fields:


8. In the Name field, enter an arbitrary name for the SPR device. 9. On the toolbar, click the Write button to apply the new settings to the SPR/IDR. 10. On the toolbar, click the Reset button to reset the SPR/IDR. A Warning message box appears. 11. Click Yes to confirm resetting the SPR/IDR. The figure below displays the SPR/IDR configured in the bridge mode.

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Analyzing the RF Spectrum

Before setting up your wireless link between Base Station and subscribers, Airspan recommends analyzing the RF spectrum at the Base Station to select only clear frequency channels (i.e. without interferences) for building a frequency table for the wireless transmission. Airspan recommends using frequencies that are approximately 28, 20, and 12 dB above interference levels to effectively operate in 8- (4 Mbps/3 Mbps), 4-(2 Mbps), and 2-level FSK (1.33 Mbps/1 Mbps), respectively.
Notes: 1) Airspans Spectrum Analyzer feature, which plugs into WipConfig, is license-dependant. 2) Ensure all other ASWipLL devices are powered off, except the device whose spectrum you are analyzing. 3) Mount the ASWipLL device prior to commencing the spectrum analysis. 4) The spectrum analysis should be performed in continuous mode for at least 20 times. The longer you perform the sweep, the more reliable results are obtained as interference in the ISM band can change throughout the day or change rapidly (e.g. in frequency hopping systems). 5) To ensure locating clear frequencies, continually narrow down the sweep frequency range. For example, first sweep a large frequency range. Once you have selected a clear area from this initial sweep, run another batch of sweeps concentrating on these selected frequencies. The fewer frequencies the more reliable the analysis for capturing bursty, intermittent transmitters (e.g. pagers). 6) When using external antenna, ensure correct Antenna Gain is defined with consideration to RF cable loss. 7) As interference depends on geographical locations, it is recommended to perform spectrum analysis at the CPE location when installing the ASWipLL IDR device.

9.1. Accessing the Spectrum Analyzer


You can access the Spectrum Analyzer through either a serial or an IP network communication mode. To access the Spectrum Analyzer: 1. Start WipConfig and then connect WipConfig to the BSR by performing one of the following:

Serial mode: on the toolbar, select the Serial option, and then click Connect. IP mode: on the toolbar, select the Network option, and then in the Remote Agent field, enter the ASWipLL device's IP address, and then click Connect. button; A message box appears informing you that

2. In the Outlook bar, click the Spectrum Analyzer the device will lose connection with all other devices. 3. Click OK.

9.2. Setting up the Spectrum Analyzer


Before you can start analyzing the spectrum, you need to define various parameters in the Spectrum Analyzer. To set up the Spectrum Analyzer: 1. Ensure the Setup tab (located in the top-right pane) is selected. 2. For scanning a remote device, select the Remote Spectrum Analyzer check box, and then skip to Step 4. For scanning a local device, continue to Step 3.
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In the Refresh Rate field, enter the rate (in seconds) for polling the BSR/PPR. (The default is 3 sec; maximum is 3600 sec.)

4. In the Number of Sweeps group, select the option for scanning the frequency range: Single: scans the spectrum only once Continuous: cyclically scans the spectrum (i.e. repetitively) Custom: you can define the number of sweeps (range is 0 through 1,000 sweeps)

5. To change the antenna gain, in the Antenna Gain field, enter the antenna gain. If you want to restore the BSRs default antenna gain, click the True Antenna Gain Value button. 6. To define the frequency range for which you want to analyze, define the following fields:

Start Freq: frequency from where you want to scan (i.e. lower frequency) Stop Freq: frequency to where you want to scan (i.e. upper frequency)

9.3. Starting the Spectrum Analyzer


For local scanning use the and buttons. For remote scanning, click once the scanning is complete ("Ready" displayed in the status bar), click . and then

9.4. Viewing Results


The Spectrum Analyzer results are plotted on the graph as well as displayed in the Results table (to access the Results table simply click the Results tab). The following measurements are displayed:

Average received signal strength (RSS) per frequency (plotted white line on the graph) Maximum hold received signal strength (RSS) per frequency (plotted yellow line on the graph) Distance (in spectrum RF) that the BSR/PPR can establish a viable communication link with another
transmitter. This is displayed in the TxRxOffset field.

9.5. Quitting the Spectrum Analyzer


After quitting the Spectrum Analyzer, a device reset is mandatory if local spectrum analysis was performed. To quit the Spectrum Analyzer: 1. From the File menu, choose Exit to close the Spectrum Analyzer. 2. In case of local analysis, reset the ASWipLL device, by clicking the Reset button on the WipConfig toolbar.
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Configuring PCs IP Address

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To establish IP network connectivity between your PC running the NMS (WipConfig or WipManage) and the ASWipLL devices, you need to configure your PC's TCP/IP address settings in accordance with your ASWipLL network's IP addressing scheme:

Define PCs (i.e. Ethernet card) IP address so that its in same subnet as the BSR/BSDU. Configure PCs default gateway with the IP address of the BSR, or with the IP address of a router if one
exists between the PC and BSR. To configure your PCs IP address settings: 1. On the Windows desktop, right-click My Network Places, and then from the shortcut menu, choose Properties; The Network and Dial-up Connections folder appears. 2. Right-click the desired connection, and then from the shortcut menu, choose Properties; The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. 3. In the Components list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties; The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears:

4. Select the Use the Following IP Address option, and then enter the following fields:

IP Address: PCs IP address, e.g. 10.0.0.2 Subnet Mask: PCs subnet mask address, which must be the same as the BSR/BSDU (e.g. 255.255.255.0) so that the PC is in the same subnet as the BSR/BSDU Default Gateway: PCs default gateway, which can be the BSRs IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.10), or if a router exists behind the BSR, then the routers IP address

5. Click OK.

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Establishing Link using WipManage


Once you have initialized the BSR and SPR/IDR using WipConfig, you need to add various WipManage elements to establish a viable air and network link between the BSR and SPR/IDR.

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11.1. Adding a BS Group


A BS Group is the first element you need to define in WipManage. To add a BS Group: 1. In the Database Tree, right-click BS Group Add dialog box appears. , and then from the shortcut menu, choose Add BS Group; The

2. In the Group Name field, enter a name for the BS Group, e.g. Manhattan_1, and then click OK.

11.2. Adding a BS
You can now add a Base Station (BS) to the BS Group you added in the previous subsection. To add a BS: 1. In the Database Tree, click the (e.g. Manahattan_1) branch to which you want to add the BS. 2. In the BSs Map view (in the right pane), right-click an empty area, and then from the shortcut menu, choose Add BS; The BS Add dialog box appears.

3. In the BS Name field, enter a name for the BS, e.g. Times Square, and then click OK.

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11.3. Adding a BSR


You can add up to six BSRs to each BSDU, allowing a maximum of 24 BSRs (6 BSRs x 4 BSDUs) per BS. In our example, we need to add a BSR with IP address 10.0.0.10. To add a BSR: 1. In the Database Tree, double-click the (e.g. Times Square) branch. 2. Right-click one of the six blue rectangles in the same row as the BSDU to which you want to add the BSR, and then from the shortcut menu, choose Add BSR; The BSR-Add dialog box appears.

3. In the Manage IP field, enter the BSRs IP address, e.g. 10.0.0.10. 4. In the Get Community and Set Community fields, enter the SNMP community rights. 5. Click OK. Double-click the BSR icon to access the BSR Zoom window.

BSR in Bridge Mode

11.4. Adding an SPR/IDR


After you have added a BSR, you can add an SPR/IDR. The SPR/IDR (10.0.0.20) must be added to the SPR index #2 that you assigned the SPR/IDR when initializing the SPR/IDR using WipConfig (see Section 8.3, "SPR/IDR Initialization").
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To add an SPR/IDR: 1. In the BSR Zoom window, right-click the SPR index #2 icon, and then from the shortcut menu, choose Add; The Add SPR dialog box appears.

2. In the IP Address field, enter the SPRs/IDR's IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.20).


Notes: 1) Static routing is not used in bridging; therefore, you can ignore routing procedures (i.e. Route button). 2) For establishing a link in router mode, refer to the ASWipLL Commissioning Manual.

3. Click OK; The SPR index #2 icon appears green, as shown below, indicating that a viable air and network link exists with the SPR/IDR. You can now manage the SPR/IDR.

Added SPR to index 2

11.5. Testing BSR-SPR/IDR Network Link


You can test the BSR-SPR/IDR link by pinging the SPR/IDR from a PC located behind the BSR. To test the link by pinging:

From the PC (IP address 10.0.0.2) behind the BSR, open an MS-DOS prompt and use the ping t
command to ping the SPR/IDR (IP address 10.0.0.20), e.g. ping 10.0.0.20 t.
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Receiving Traps
Enable WipManage to receive (and display) traps

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As an SNMP-based application, the WipManage management station can receive traps generated internally by WipManage and generated by ASWipLL devices. To receive these traps you need to perform the following:

Define management stations (by IP address) for receiving device-generated traps

12.1. Defining Management Stations for Receiving Device-Generated Traps


Up to five management stations can be defined for receiving traps. These stations need to be defined per ASWipLL device (i.e. BSR, BSDU, and SPR/IDR). You can also define the trap SNMP community string that you want the management station to receive. This is relevant only for third-party SNMP external management stations (e.g. HP OpenView); WipManage management stations receive traps regardless of community string. To define a management station for receiving traps (e.g. for the BSR): 1. In the BSR Zoom window, from the Configuration menu, choose Managers Table; The Managers Table dialog box appears, as displayed below.

2. Click Add; The Manager Entry - Add dialog box appears, as displayed below.

3. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the WipManage interface configured for the computer on which WipManage is running. 4. Click OK.
Note: WipManage always receives internal traps that are generated by WipManage (i.e. no need to define management station).

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12.2. Enabling Trap Display in WipManage


WipManage can display up to the last 1,000 received traps, which are displayed in WipManage main window's Traps pane. To enable WipManage to display traps: 1. In the WipManage main window, from the Tools menu, choose Environment Settings.

Selected check box to display traps

2. Click the Trap Settings tab. 3. Select the Add Traps to List check box. (To save traps to the WipManage database, select the Add Traps to DB check box.) 4. Click OK.

Traps pane displaying received traps

Notes: 1) Traps are displayed with a specific severity level: Normal , Warning , Major , and Critical . 2) To show the Traps pane, in the WipManage main window, from the View menu, choose Traps Pane. button is displayed (default) on the WipManage main 3) To receive traps, ensure the Stop Listening window's toolbar. If the Start Listening button is displayed, click this button. 4) Traps that are saved in the DB appear in the Traps pane with an index number, e.g. "2"; traps not saved in the DB appear with a number sign (#) alongside the index number, e.g. "#2"; traps from a previous WipManage session and not saved in the DB appear with "Old" alongside the index number, e.g. "Old 2".

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Building Frequency Table Based on Spectrum Analyzer Results

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Once you have established an initial wireless link between Base Station (i.e. BSR) and subscriber sites (i.e. SPRs/IDRs) using the default ROM frequency table, you can define a new frequency table based on clearer frequencies for better wireless communication based on the Spectrum Analyzer results. When the Spectrum Analyzer graph displays spikes, this generally indicates interference (i.e. frequencies that should be excluded). Note that normal noise level is approximately 112 dBm (referred to as Thermal Noise). Airspan recommends using frequencies that are approximately 28, 20, and 12 dB above interference levels to effectively operate in 8, 4, and 2 level FSK (4 Mbps/3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1.33 Mbps/1 Mbps), respectively. ASWipLL can operate in 2, 4, and 8 level FSK with signal strengths greater than -90, -83, and -75 dBm, respectively. In the unlicensed bands, Airspan recommends increasing frequency allocations as much as possible between multiple BSRs with adjacent and overlapping sectors, or when using omni-directional antennas. This prevents more than one BSR transmitting on the same frequency at any given time, which can result in radio interference causing communication loss between BSR and its SPRs/IDRs. Airspan recommends a minimum separation of 4 MHz between these adjacent BSRs. In addition, when operating in the ISM band, it is recommended to use as many frequencies as possible to increase immunity to random interference. Airspan allows you to define up to 32 NVRAM frequency tables using WipManage. These frequency tables can consist of multiple frequencies for frequency hopping-based wireless communication. These NVRAM frequency tables can be defined in WipManage using one of the following methods:

Normal: frequencies entered manually Gap Algorithm: frequencies calculated automatically based on certain user-defined parameters
Notes: 1) For Normal frequency tables, the NVRAM frequency tables support a maximum of up to 388 bytes. Gap frequency tables are unlimited with regards to bytes. 2) For normal frequency tables, at least 9 frequencies must be entered. Therefore, if less than 9 frequencies are used, the frequencies must be entered repetitively (and in the same order) until at least 9 frequencies are entered and the series is complete. For example, if only five frequencies are used, e.g. F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5, the frequencies must be entered as such: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 (i.e. at least 9 entries -- in this case 10 entries to complete the series).

13.1. Adding BSR Frequency Table


The first step is to add a frequency table for the BSR. To add a Normal frequency table (using WipManage): 1. In the BSR Zoom window, from the Configuration menu, point to RF, and then choose NVRAM Frequency Tables; The NVRAM Frequency Tables dialog box appears. 2. Click Add; The NVRAM Frequency Table Add dialog box appears.

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3. In the Insert New Table to field, enter the frequency tables index number (32 to 63). If you do not enter a number, WipManage automatically assigns it the next available consecutive frequency table index number. 4. Add each frequency by selecting each frequency In the Valid Frequencies pane, and then clicking the left arrow to add the frequency to the Frequency Table pane (i.e. left pane). 5. Click OK; The Frequency Tables Add dialog box closes, and the added frequency table appears in the Frequency Tables dialog box, as displayed below.

13.2. Copying BSR Frequency Table to SPRs/IDRs


The BSR and the SPRs/IDRs must use the same frequency table (i.e. same frequency table index and comprised of the same frequencies). After you have defined the NVRAM Frequency Table for the BSR, you need to simply copy the BSR's frequency table to all the SPRs/IDRs. This is performed in the BSR Zoom window's MultiDevices menu. To copy the BSR's NVRAM Frequency table to associated SPRs/IDRs (using WipManage): 1. In the BSR Zoom window, from the MultiDevices menu, point to RF, and then choose Frequency Tables; The Multi SPRs Frequency Tables dialog box appears. 2. Click Refresh to ensure that recently added BSR frequency tables have been updated. 3. Select all the SPRs/IDRs (for which you want to communicate with the BSR) by clicking the Select All.
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to copy the BSR's frequency table to the selected SPRs/IDRs; The Confirmation 4. Click message box appears. 5. Click Yes. The BSR's NVRAM Frequency table is copied to the selected SPRs. This is indicated by all SPRs having identical Hashed Table values (e.g. 150239660). If you click on any SPR in the list, the same frequency table will appear in the upper pane, i.e. Frequency Table index #32. Frequency table ID (32) applied to all SPRs/IDRs

All SPRs/IDRs have identical Hashed Table values

13.3. Selecting the Frequency Table for Communication


Once you have added the frequency tables to the BSR and SPRs/IDRs, you need to instruct the devices to use this specific frequency table. This is performed by instructing the BSR which frequency table to use. To select the frequency table ID (using WipManage): 1. In the BSR Zoom window, from the Configuration menu, point to RF, and then choose Hopping Configuration; The Hopping Configuration dialog box appears.

Entering Frequency Table ID

2. In the Frequency Table ID field, enter the ID number of the frequency table that you added to the BSR and SPRs/IDRs, i.e. #32. Note that the current frequency table ID is #1, which was configured when initializing the BSR using WipConfig (see Section 8.2, "BSR Initialization"). 3. Click Apply; A message appears informing you change will take affect only after resetting the BSR. 4. Click OK, and then click Close to close the Hopping Configuration dialog box. 5. Reset the BSR.

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Testing Link Quality


Once you have established your wireless link between the BSR and SPR/IDR and assigned a new frequency table consisting of cleaner frequencies, it is recommended to test the links bandwidth performance (i.e. Mbits/sec) in one of the following ways:

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Connect a PC to the SPR/IDR and run three to four simultaneous FTP sessions to an FTP server that is
physically connected to the BSRs LAN port (e.g. Microsoft IIS, and Linux FTP built-in servers). The few concurrent sessions eliminate the Slow Start phenomenon (succinct explanation can be found in RFC #2001). During the test, record the RSS and BER levels for the BSR and SPR/IDR. This information is useful to Airspans technical support team for future diagnosis.

Using the Iperf application (free download at http://dast.nlanr.net/Projects/Iperf/). A simple batch file can
be made for the client side (behind the CPE) and for the BS side (behind the BSR) to ease the throughput measurement procedure.

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Troubleshooting
15.1. No PC-BSR Network Link
Solution
Ensure the BSR is receiving power (from the BSDU or SDA).

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Check IP connectivity with BSR by pinging the BSR (MS-DOS command: ping t <BSRs IP address>) from the PC. Check the PCs network IP addressing configurations (e.g. IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway).

15.2. No BSR-SPR/IDR Air Link


Solution
Ensure that power is received by the SPR/IDR. Ensure version disk file/ROM (VDF) for BSR and SPR/IDR are identical. If not, this may result in BSR and SPR/IDR using different frequencies (even if Frequency Table ID is the same). These frequencies are ROM Frequency tables (0-31). If the VDFs differ, then define an NVRAM frequency table (32-63) that is the same for the BSR and SPR/IDR. Ensure BSR and SPR/IDR have identical maximum transmission rates (e.g. 3 Mbps or 4 Mbps). Ensure that the BSRs Air MAC address is defined correctly in the SPR/IDR. Ensure that the SPR/IDR index number in the SPR/IDR is defined correctly (e.g. if the index was defined as 2 in WipConfig, then in WipManage, add the SPR/IDR to index icon #2). Ensure that the external antenna is connected (if an external antenna exists). Ensure that the distance between the BSR and SPR/IDR is in range for RF communication. Ensure that no obstacles (e.g. buildings) between BSR and SPR/IDR that may block transmission path.

15.3. No PC-SPR/IDR Network Link


Solution
Ensure that WipManages management IP address is correct. For ASWipLL in the IP router mode, check that the routing table is correctly defined. For ASWipLL in the transparent bridge mode, delete the ARP table (MS-DOS command: ARP d). Ensure that the SPR/IDR and BSR are configured for identical modes (e.g. IP Router or Transparent Bridge). Check PCs routing table for correct routes from BSR to SPR/IDR (MS-DOS command: route print): For ASWipLL in the transparent bridge mode, check PCs routing table for correct routes from BSR to SPR/IDR (MSDOS command: tracert <SPRs/IDR's IP address>. If all the above routing verifications are correct, and still no successful network link is established with the SPR/IDR, then reset the SPR/IDR to factory defaults using WipConfig, and then reconfigure the SPR/IDR. Resetting the SPR/IDR to factory default ensures that your configuration settings will be correct.

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How to find out more about Airspan products and solutions

For more information about Airspan, its products and solutions, please visit our Web site: www.airspan.com Or write to us at one of the addresses below. We will be delighted to send you additional information on any of our products and their applications around the world.

Airspan has offices in the following countries: Europe Czech Republic Poland Russia United Kingdom Africa South Africa Americas United States Asia Pacific Australia China Indonesia Japan New Zealand Philippines Sri Lanka

Worldwide Headquarters: Airspan Networks Inc. 777 Yamato Road, Suite 105 Boca Raton, Florida 33431-4408 USA Tel: +1 561 893 8670 Fax: +1 561 893 8671

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